Vol 1 Flashcards
What is a bulletin?
Bulletins incorporate changes that are normally temporary in nature. They may be issued to inform crews of short term procedures, or to describe transitional procedures during the implementation period. While effective, bulletins supersede any related information in the manual.
What are some of the duties and responsibilities of the First Officer?
Assist the captain in preparing the flight plan, and familiarize himself/herself with the weather, NOTAMS, aircraft status, and other pertinent factors for the flight.
All papers collected and brought to AC.
Responsible for compliance and regulations.
Advise captain of any open write ups.
Obtain all fuel information for flight.
Perform all interior and exterior AC inspections.
Can Frontier mechanics sit in the flight deck jumpseat for travel?
Yes, but Frontier mechanics must be “on-duty” in order to access the flight deck jumpseats.
Who must fill out the ACM AUTHORIZATION FORM?
All persons (except FAA Inspectors) requesting access to the flight deck or cabin jumpseats.
The captain is the final authority over flight deck access and shall have the right to deny access to any person, without exercising their emergency authority, with the exception of?
FAA carrier inspector.
DOD evaluator.
U.S. Secret service agent.
A representative of NTSB.
What are the Alcohol Limits for flight crew?
Federal regulations prohibit pilots from acting as a crewmember of a civil aircraft:
• Within eight hours after consuming any alcoholic beverage;
• While under the influence of alcohol;
• While having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen; or
• While using any drug that affects a person’s faculties in any way contrary to safety.
When must the pilots don and use the O2 masks?
Cabin Pressure Altitude above 10,000ft.
Is landing at night without runway lights permitted?
No. Runway lights must be available and operational for all night operations.
Is operation of the aircraft (movement under its own power) permitted on any surface if braking action is NIL?
No. NOTE: If a surface is reported as NIL rather than CLSD, Frontier Airlines prohibits the operation (movement under its own power) of its aircraft over any portion of a ramp, taxiway, or runway that is considered to be Braking Action NIL (BRAN).
When do “Braking Action Advisories” go into effect?
When tower controllers receive runway braking action reports which include the terms poor or nil OR
• Whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking conditions
Are intoxicated persons allowed to board the aircraft?
NO. A person who appears to be intoxicated shall be denied boarding.
Is the flight crew permitted to stow baggage for passengers in the flight deck?
At the captain’s discretion, he/she may accept and secure baggage on the flight deck from any individual who is eligible to access a jumpseat as an ACM (e.g., working/non-working crewmembers of Frontier or other airlines).
Does Frontier Airlines carry HAZMAT for commercial transportation?
No
How are dangerous goods that requiring flight crew notification communicated to the flight crew?
Either on appropriate forms or via the Weight and Balance Worksheet.
When are radio reports always required?
Deviation from ATC clearance or response to TA or RA.
When vacating any previous altitude for new assigned altitude.
Unable to climb or decent at least 500fpm.
Approach has been missed.
Change in average TAS by 5% or 10 knots.
The time and altitude or flight level upon reaching a holding fix or point to which cleared.
When leaving any assigned holding fix or point.
Whenever encountering a meteorological condition or an irregularity in a ground or navigational facility.
Any malfunction, in controlled airspace, of navigational, approach, or communication equipment.
When are position reports required while not in radar contact?
When passing a compulsory reporting point and the aircraft is not in radar contact.
Whenever requested by ATC.
FINAL APPROACH FIX inbound.
ETA Error.
What would you do if you lost weather radar enroute?
The flight may continue to its planned destination provided thunderstorms or hazardous weather conditions can be avoided visually.
What are the requirements to fly into “Special Airports”?
Frontier may not use a flight crew in operations to or from an airport that requires special airport qualification unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months:
• The captain or first officer has made an entry to that airport, including a takeoff and landing, while serving as a flight crewmember; or
• The captain has qualified by using pictorial means (Jeppesen Airport Qualification charts) for that airport.
When is First Officer flying restricted (FO High Mins)?
Less than 100 Hours: If a first officer has less than 100 hours (includes OE) flight time as second in command in operations under 14 CFR 121 at Frontier Airlines in the type airplane being flown, and the captain is not a check airman, the captain must make all takeoffs and landings in the following situations:
• Low-level windshear advisories or alerts are in effect, or another aircraft has reported windshear for a particular runway;
• The crosswind component for the runway to be used is in excess of 15 kts;
• The airport is a special airport (see Special Airports);
• The RVR for the runway to be used is at or below 4000 ft (RVR is controlling over visibility);
• The visibility in the latest weather report is at or below 3/4 mile;
• The runway to be used is wet, slippery, or contaminated (see Section 20.36 Runway Conditions);
• The braking action on the runway to be used is less than “good;” • Any other conditions where the captain deems it prudent.
What are the First Officer’s minimums for takeoff?
At all times It is recommended that captains perform the takeoff when the reported visibility is equal to or less than 1/2 mile or RVR 1800 (when RVR is reported).
If the flight crew diverts and then finishes their sequence of flights, does the diversion add a segment to our total segments for the day?
No A diversion segment does not reduce an FDP. An FDP is based on scheduled segments, e.g., A crewmember’s FDP begins at 0600 and they are scheduled for 4 segments. The FDP is limited to 12 hours. If the crewmember diverts, the diversion is not considered a scheduled segment, and the FDP limit will remain at 12 hours instead of reducing to 11.5 hours.
May a flight be continued, if before takeoff, you know you will exceed flight time limits?
No
Is domicile time used when calculating flight time and duty limits?
Yes. Flight crews will use the local time of their domicile when beginning a flight segment for the purpose of calculating flight time and duty limits from Table 10.50.1 and Table 10.50.2 unless directed otherwise by Dispatch or Crew Scheduling.
Are flight time extensions permitted prior to takeoff?
No Prior to Takeoff Flight time extensions are not permitted prior to takeoff. A pilot may not depart, nor may the Company dispatch, a flight with a known condition that would extend the flight time to the point a flight time limit would be exceeded.
Are flight duty period extensions permitted prior to takeoff?
Yes. If unforeseen operational circumstances arise, flight duty period extensions may occur with the concurrence of the crewmember, the pilot in command, and the Company. An extension of more than 30 minutes is permitted only once between required 30-hour rest periods. Prior to Takeoff: A flight duty period extension of up to two hours may occur if the following conditions can be met. • Only one extension greater than 30 minutes may occur between required 30-hour rest periods. • The extension may not cause the crewmember to exceed a cumulative FDP limit.
Are flight duty period extensions permitted after takeoff?
Yes. After Takeoff A flight duty period may be extended to the extent necessary to safely land the aircraft at the next destination airport or alternate airport, as appropriate.
Each crewmember must be provided with a minimum of _____ consecutive hours of rest (free of all Company assigned duty) within the past 168 consecutive hour period. (This equates to a rolling week)?
30 hours
How many hours of rest is required between flight duty or reserve availability periods? How many hours of uninterrupted sleep opportunity is required?
Each pilot must be provided with a minimum of 10 hours of rest between flight duty or reserve availability periods. The 10 hours of rest must include 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep opportunity.
If captain or first officer lost his/her EFB, may that crewmember borrow a fellow crewmembers EFB to conduct a flight?
Yes. The EFB Program does not restrict the practice of borrowing an EFB from a fellow crewmember.
Explain how you would handle an EFB failure before departure, during taxi, or between legs of a trip.
Reference the EFB FAILURE flow chart located in FOM VOL. I, Section 10.70 pg. 12
When is the PIC the (ISC) In Flight Security coordinator?
Cabin doors shut to cabin doors open.
Must we land at the nearest suitable airport for in inflight engine shutdown?
In the event of an inflight engine shutdown for an emergency or to prevent damage, the PIC will report the shutdown to the appropriate ATC ground facility. The PIC must land the airplane at the nearest suitable airport, in point of time, at which a safe landing can be made. If the PIC lands at an airport other than the nearest suitable airport, in point of time, he or she shall (upon completing the trip) send a written report to the Director of Operations stating the reasons for determining that the selection of an airport, other than the nearest suitable airport, was as safe a course of action as landing at the nearest suitable airport.
Should crew briefings to flight attendants take place near passengers?
No. Due to the sensitive nature of material possibly discussed in a briefing (security procedures, maintenance items, etc.), crew briefings should not take place in the gate area or near passengers. The crew room is an ideal location for crew briefings. Briefings may also take place on the aircraft or in the loading bridge prior to passenger boarding.
Must all flight attendants be on board and remain on board during passenger boarding and deboarding?
Yes
Are Pilot crewmembers permitted to stand in for a required flight attendant during passenger boarding and deboarding?
No
Can Pilot crewmembers in uniform stand in for a flight attendant on a through-flight situation?
Yes. On through flights, at least one-half the required complement of flight attendants, rounded down for A319 and A321 aircraft, must remain on the parked aircraft whenever passengers remain onboard. One crewmember must be positioned at the front of the cabin, not on the flight deck, and be clearly visible to passengers. A second crewmember, when required, shall be positioned near the aft exit doors. Pilot crewmembers in uniform may stand in for a flight attendant only in this through-flight situation. This equates to 1 flight attendant for A319s and 2 flight attendants for A320/321s that must remain on the parked aircraft whenever passengers remain onboard.
Who has operational control to refuse a passenger?
The CRO. Although the captain retains final authority to refuse transportation, the recommendation of the CRO must be carefully considered. The reasons for denying boarding to a disabled passenger must be clearly documented.
Who is required to board passengers with disability or those passengers who require assistance?
CSA’s or contract vendors.
Must a passenger provide a physician’s statement stating the use of a POC is necessary? Must the Captain be notified?
Yes and Yes. Also, the captain must be informed of the contents of the physician’s statement (normally by the “A” flight attendant) including the magnitude and nature of the passenger’s oxygen needs.
When are flight crews required to report for duty?
1 hour prior to departure in domicile and international.
• 45 minutes prior to departure away from domicile
• Both Pilots should arrive at the aircraft 30 mins prior to departure 25.20 pg 1 (pg 284) NOTE: If at forty-five minutes prior to departure, not all crewmembers are present, contact Crew Scheduling.
If a re-route from ATC has been received, how many miles longer or shorter can the new route be before an ARTR is required?
100 miles
What are some examples of when CONTNGNCY may be added?
Forecast weather conditions which may delay a flight.
• Anticipated traffic delays.
• Fuel for a possible missed approach.
• Fuel considered unusable due to an MEL/CDL restriction.
• Any other conditions that may delay landing of the aircraft.
• International flights dispatched under Ops Spec B043, additional fuel of 10% of the flight time during which the aircraft’s position cannot be reliably fixed at least once an hour will be included.
How does a Simple-Special Engine Failure procedure differ from a Standard Procedure?
The Simple-Special Procedure differs from Standard Procedures in that a turn to a NAVAID or heading is required before reaching 1,000’ AFE.
When is a Complex-Special Procedure is issued?
The Complex-Special Procedure is issued when an engine failure procedure is too complex to fit in the Simple-Special table and/or other considerations must be taken into account.
Can we add bags to the cargo compartments after block out?
Yes. As long as there is coordination between the loadmaster and the flight crew, late bags may be accommodated after block out and prior to engine start. The crew must ensure the Weight and Balance Manifest (obtained via AWP or from Load Planning) is adjusted, as necessary, to account for the late bags.
What is the cabin count that is controlling?
The flight attendant cabin count is controlling. The cabin will be counted by the designated Flight Attendant no later than 5 minutes prior to departure. The flight attendant is then responsible for communicating the total passenger and zone counts to the loadmaster. The loadmaster will record this count on the final worksheet.
What weight is used for “cabin seat cargo” items in the cabin? For example, a passenger decides to purchase an additional seat for his guitar.
Cabin Seat Cargo – Passenger items stowed in a cabin seat purchased for this purpose are referred to as cabin seat cargo. To account for this extra weight, an additional 90 pounds will be added for each cargo item. The flight crew will include this weight as “Extra Weight” on the AWP Cabin Detail page (refer to FOM Vol II, Section 5.20). Enter the sum of any such EXTRA WT at LSK 1L, 2L or 3L as appropriate.
The captain may add up to ________ lbs over the planned fuel at his/her discretion. An amount greater than requires an _______ from Dispatch?
2000lbs/ARTR
If no fuel slip is provided or the fuel reliability check is not accurate, can we still depart?
Yes. Compare the FOB to release fuel; as long as the FOB is no less than 500 lbs from the release fuel, no crew action is required and the fuel is considered reliable
What are the standard takeoff minimums?
Visibility: 1 SM or 5000 RVR
If takeoff mins are not published, what minimums should be used
Standard takeoff minimum may be used or any lower than standard takeoff minimums authorized in Ops Specs C078.
What is the lowest authorized RVR F9 can depart a runway?
500/500/500 RVR with HIRL and CL Lights
What is the maximum distance the takeoff alternate can be at Frontier?
When a takeoff alternate is required, a maximum time of 1+00 (normal cruise speed, single engine, still air) and a maximum distance of 330 NM may be used.
What is Frontier’s Severe Icing Policy regarding alternate airports?
If severe icing conditions are forecast at the destination within one hour of the scheduled arrival time, a suitable alternate must be listed on the release.
Operations are prohibited:
• in moderate and heavy freezing rain and heavy freezing drizzle.
• in known severe icing conditions, except under emergency authority of the captain.
What are the colors of the 3 types of deferral placards?
MEL/CDL/Info Only: Orange
MEL/CDL-FR: Green
NEF: Pink
May the flight crew use a different type/color placard if the correct color placard is not available when deferring an item? For example, may an Orange placard be used for an NEF if no pink placards are available?
Yes. If the correct placard is not available when deferring an item, a different type/color placard may be used in its place until the correct one can be installed.
How long does the flight crew have to submit an incident report?
36hrs
Is Frontier permitted to depart an airport VFR and then pickup an IFR clearance?
Yes. The following conditions must exist.
• Must maintain the 91.155 cloud clearance requirements.
• Reported Ceiling and visibility to be 1,000 ft or greater, 1 SM visibility (2 SM night).
• Remain in VMC until IFR clearance received.
• Must obtain IFR clearance ASAP, but no further than 50 NM from departure airport.
