OMA Chapter 7b Flashcards
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When and why can a commander modify limits on flight duty, duty and rest periods?
In case of unforeseen circumstances in flight operations, which start at or after the reporting time
Safety should be the overriding consideration
Can a commander reduce rest? How about increasing rest?
Yes to both
Can a commander reduce FDP? How about increase FDP?
Yes to both
What must a commander do before extending an FDP into discretion?
Consult all crew members on their alertness levels before deciding whether to extend an FDP
What is the maximum amount an FDP can be increased by?
2 hours
What happens if, after takeoff on the final sector, it is likely you will land exceeding the 2 hour extra FDP?
Flight may continue to destination or alternate
What is the minimum rest period?
10 hours
What does EDR stand for?
Electronic Discretion Report
What must a commander do once at least one crew member has used discretion?
Fill in an EDR (Electronic Discretion Report) at the end of the duty, or the beginning of the next duty
What happens if FDP period increase exceeds one hour?
Flight Operations Department must notify the competent authority
What must a commander do before reducing a rest period?
Consult all crew members on their alertness
What does a commander need to do after reducing rest?
Complete an EDR
What happens if reduction of rest exceeds one hour?
Report must be sent to competent authority
Under what circumstances can a commander reduce an FDP?
Unforeseen circumstances on day of operation that may have a detrimental effect on flight safety and induce possible fatigue
Can an FDP be reduced for one crew member only?
Only if they are operating a different FDP from the rest of the crew
What procedure must be followed to reduce an FDP?
Commander notify ICC ASAP
EDR must be completed and sent to company within 24 hours
If EDR not available, a Commanders Discretion Report CDR must be done
The reduction will be notified to the senior crewing officer
When can a commander increase a rest period?
Unforeseen circumstances on day of operation that may have a detrimental effect on flight safety and induce possible fatigue
Can a rest period be increased for one crew member only?
Only if they are operating a different FDP from the rest of the crew
What is the process for increasing a rest period?
Commander notify ICC before the duty ends (including within 30 minute debrief time)
EDR must be completed and sent to company within 24 hours
If EDR not available, a Commanders Discretion Report CDR must be done
The rest increase will be notified to the senior crewing officer
Can a commander use discretion to extend cumulative duty limits?
Yes, only if the exceedance was apparent after the FDP had commenced, and its use is ‘exceptional’
Can a 60 minute briefing time be reduced by easyJet?
No
What is the minimum amount of briefing time for at least one flight crew member?
45 minutes
What will trigger the FRMS team to investigate adequate briefing time?
One flight deck member, or the CM, receiving less than 30 minutes briefing time
What is the minimum required briefing time for an FA?
Undefined, although must be reasonable and practical
