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1
Q

What is the Captain signing for when affirming Fit for Duty?

A

By using ACARS digital signature, the Captain agrees to the following:
-The flight can be conducted safely
-The CAPT had met the pilot route requirements
-The aircraft is in airworthy condition
-The Captain is affirming fitness for Duty

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Why is the release version important when affirming Fitness for Duty?

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The ACARS digital signature must reflect the current release version in order for the Fit for Duty response to be valid.

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When paired together, either the Captain or First Officer must have at least ______ hours of 14 CFR Part 131 line operating experience in type at JetBlue.

A

75 hours (OE counts towards the 75 hours)

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You have just completed OE in the A220 with 30 hours in the left seat. How many more hours of PIC time do you now need until you are off High Minimums?

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100 hours

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As a First Officer, you are considered low time if you have less than how many hours in 121 operations in type?

A

100 hours

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As a First Officer, if you are considered low time, what are some operational limitations that exist?

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-Special Airports
-Visibility at or below 3/4 SM and 4000 RVR
-Contaminated Runway
-RCAM 4 or less
-Crosswind > 15 kts
-Windshear in the vicinity
-Any other condition determined by the CA

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7
Q

Flight crew members shall meet at the gate by what time?

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45 minutes prior, 1 hour if originating

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For today’s flight with a departure time of 1200, what is the maximum flight duty period (hours) for the two flights today?

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14 hours (referencing FDP limit chart)

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What is the maximum flight time limits for our scheduled departure of 1200 today?

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9 hours (referencing Max Flight Time chart)

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In the event of an unforeseen operational circumstance arising before takeoff, the maximum applicable FDP may be extended _______ hours with the concurrence of the PIC and Crew Services.

A

2 hours

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When would a delay report be sent via ACARS if we experience a delay that will result in an ETA past original arrival time.

A

15 minutes after the ETA

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12
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This release is valid from what times?

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1 hour before, and 3 hours after our ETD

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What if the aircraft doesn’t push back within the release valid time window?

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The ETD must be amended or a new release issued.

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14
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A new release/re-analysis should be considered when the ZFW exceeds what weight for today’s flight?

A

2,000 lbs

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No flight may depart if the actual TOTAL fuel onboard exceeds what value?

A

2,000 lbs

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Information Notices are sent by e-mail and are tracked by Technical Publications to verify the Information Notice is sent and received. This is verified by:

A

Comply365

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17
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Your aircraft’s weather radar is inoperative. Can you accept a release that routes you through an area of forecast thunderstorms?

A

No, a flight may not be dispatched or released into known or forecast thunderstorm areas without operational radar.

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18
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Under what conditions may we push back from the gate with fuel on board below the MIN BLK amount on the release?

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Not permitted under any circumstances, unless Dispatch is consulted, and a New release is obtained.

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19
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What do we need to verify regarding the logbook?

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Verify the aircraft N-number matches the N-number listed on the dispatch release, and the aircraft logbook.

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20
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What are we checking in regards to MEL items?

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Compare the MEL list on the dispatch release, if any, to the MEL’s/CDL’s on the logbook. Verify each discrepancy is either cleared, or deferred.

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21
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What pages are we examining in the logbook?

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Find the first blank page in the logbook (Form MX-3) after the last flight. The, inspect all the previous pages until you find the Airworthiness Release.

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22
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What are we looking for on the airworthiness release to ensure it has been entered correctly?

A

All of the boxes have been filled in properly.

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What are we checking on the front of the logbook?

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-Review/compare any open MEL’s/CDL’s (Form MX-4), to those on the flight release.
-Aircraft logbook is the controlling document for MEL’s and CDL’s

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24
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What is the significance of a Dispatch Concurrence MEL?

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Ensure any dispatch concurrence MEL’s/CDL’s are correctly reflected on the release.

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25
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What does the (O) (M) indicate regarding an MEL?

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Any open MEL’s/CDL’s/NEF’s must be complied with any (O) (M) procedures, and placarding when required.

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26
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Twenty minutes before departure time in LGA, the Flight Crew discovers a maintenance item that can be remedied with a CA-MEL. Can they apply it since they are still at the gate?

A

No. Crew is at a maintenance station.

27
Q

With reference to maintenance write-ups, what is the proper procedure if an error is made while making a Logbook Entry?

A

-Draw a line through the error
-Captain enters initials and employee number

28
Q

You arrive at the aircraft in the morning and there is a significant amount of clear ice on the wings. Which slat/flap setting would be appropriate until the aircraft has been de-iced?

A

Leave slat/flap at setting at zero (or the position that you found them)

29
Q

When is a Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check required after de/anti-icing?

A

When the holdover time has been exceeded or when heavy snow is falling

30
Q

What ECL PROC should be considered for our second departure airport today with weather reporting 1/2sm? Why?

A

-Low Visibility ECL
-Weather is <5000 RVR, 1sm vis

31
Q

What is the lowest visibility that we could depart runway 33L in BOS today?

A

-500 RVR

32
Q

For today’s second flight in BOS with weather at 1/2sm, do we need a takeoff alternate?

A

No, weather conditions would need to be below CAT I landing minimums, or below CA’s landing minimums

33
Q

If required, what is the maximum time/distance the takeoff alternate can be from the departure airport?

A

1 hour from the departure airport, normal cruising speed in still air, one engine inoperative (325nm for the A220)

34
Q

What are the weather requirements for an alternate at our destination? Do we require one for today’s flight with the following weather:

ETA 1728
TEMPO 1200-1700Z 1/4SM FG VV001
FM 1800Z 1/2SM BKN 004

A

+/- 1 hour from the ETA, ceiling at least 2,000 feet AFE, visibility 3 sm
Yes

35
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If an airport has two standard CAT 1 ILS approaches available (each with minimums of 200 and 1/2), what is the lowest allowable weather forecast which would qualify that airport as a legal alternate?

A

Ceiling 400 and visibility 1 sm

36
Q

Is our alternate legal to use today based on the following weather?

ETA BDL of 1900 ILS 24
Weather at 1900Z:
Few 250, 4sm

A

Yes.

Reference for filing as alternate on back of 10-9
Method 1 (add 400’ to MDA/DA, add 1sm to landing mins)= 400’ + 200’ DA = 600’ 1sm + 1/2sm= 1 1/2sm

37
Q

Sometimes the forecast contains conditional weather remarks (TEMPO, PROB) that are below landing minimums. By listing a second alternate (exemption 20108), we are still able to dispatch as long as the weather in the _____ is above minimums, and the weather in the remarks is no less than _____ the required minimums.

A

Main Body, 1/2

38
Q

When must a second alternate be designated?

A

-Weather conditions for the destination and first alternate are marginal (<600 feet and <2sm), or weather that requires use of Exemption 20108

39
Q

Do we need a 2nd alternate today based on the following weather?

3 sm, FEW 250

A

No

40
Q

The agent advises us that all customers holding reservations and checked bags are on board for today’s flight. How early may we leave without contacting dispatch?

A

10 minutes early

41
Q

During the pushback, we experience an extended ground delay, the flight crew should make a PA announcements every ____ minutes (or shorter intervals as needed) in order to update the customers.

A

30

42
Q

If an aircraft is pushed back from the gate and one pilot needs to use the lavatory while on the ground with the parking brake set:

A

It is not required to have two crewmembers on the flight deck when the pilot leaves

43
Q

On the Operational Flight Plan (OFP), “TAXI OUT” fuel is based on…

A

Historical data; Dispatchers are able to amend based on expected taxi conditions

44
Q

Your aircraft is number twenty in line for departure. You have just stopped the aircraft and set the parking brake. The aircraft is now stationary. Are sterile cockpit procedures in effect?

A

No

45
Q

How long of a delay would be appropriate when departing behind a “heavy” aircraft to avoid wake turbulance?

A

2 minutes

46
Q

Unless directed be an AeroData EFP, Special Procedure, or SID which depicts “As soon as practical,” turns after departure should not be made before ________.

A

400 ft

47
Q

All JetBlue flights are prohibited from exceeding _____ below 10,000’ MSL during normal operations.

A

250 kts

48
Q

What do company NOTAM’s consist of? Are these included in the FAA NOTAM’s?

A

-Up to date snow and ice reports, ramp conditions, unavailability of fueling or important ground support equipment, inoperative company radio, etc.
-No

49
Q

What are the reserve fuel requirements after reaching our destination today?

A

Fuel burn to our alternate, then 45 minutes at normal cruising fuel consumption.

50
Q

When holding is assigned, Dispatch is to be notified with what information?

A

-Holding Fix and Altitude
-Fuel On Board and EFC
-Reason for the hold

51
Q

Once Minimum Fuel Required (MFR) equals the Fuel on Board (FOB), the flight must:

A

Be enroute to the scheduled destination or must proceed to the designated diversion airport

52
Q

Based on you current fuel burn you determine that you will be below Minimum Landing Fuel at your alternate. What should you do?

A

Declare minimum fuel with ATC

53
Q

A Captain or Dispatcher exercising emergency authority will submit a Flight Crew Irregularity Report within _____ of the incident.

A

24 hours

54
Q

When reroute is greater than ____ miles from the planned track, more than ____ feet from planned cruise altitude, or is changing a planned routing in WATRS airspace, dispatch must be notified.

A

100, 4000

55
Q

At all times, JetBlue aircraft must remain within _____ hour(s) of an adequate airport?

A

1

56
Q

While enroute to our destination, the weather at our alternate drops below alternate minimums. Is it true that your release must be amended to list a new alternate?

A

Yes

57
Q

Is BTV a Special Airport? How can we tell?

A

-Yes
-There is a red warning on the top right corner of the Airport Briefing Guide
-There is also a company NOTAM in your Dispatch Release

58
Q

To operate into a special airport, what conditions have to be met?

A

-Either Pilot has flown into and out of the airport within the past 12 months, or
-The crew has reviewed the Jeppesen Reference Charts and ABG info, or
-The ceiling is greater than 1000’ above MEA, MOCA or IAF altitude, and the visibility is greater than 3 sm

59
Q

While descending into an area that contains high terrain, what should you do?

A

-One pilot must have TERR selected on the MFW
-Pilots will maintain a controlled rate of descent to prevent an inadvertent GPWS activation

60
Q

While being vectored for the approach, you are advised the RVR is 2400, variable 1500 to 3000. What RVR value should be used in determining whether the RVR is acceptable for the approach?

A

2400

61
Q

Aircraft must land in the touchdown zone. If unable to land in the touchdown zone, a go-around is required. The touchdown zone is defined as:

A

The first 1/3 or 3000 ft of runway (beginning at the landing threshold), whichever is shorter

62
Q

A Microburst Alert has been issued for the runway that you are being vectored to for an approach. What action is required by the flight crew?

A

Do not land until conditions improve

63
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A
64
Q

TEST Briefing

A

Type of Emergency
Evacuation Possible
Signal Review
Time Until Landing

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