TSA GOM SOP Study Guide Flashcards
1
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What requires only an Aircraft Incident/Irregularity Report?
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ATC Deviation, Deviation from FAA or TSA procedure, Exercise of Emergency Authority, Evacuation, Near Mid Air Collision, Pax/Crew Illness or Death, Pax Misconduct, Runway Incursion, Windshear Warning, TCAS RA
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What requires an Aircraft Incident/Irregularity Report and a Logbook entry?
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Aircraft Damage, Animal/Bird Strike, Hard Landing (>360 FPM), Inflight Engine Shutdown, Lightning Strike/Static Discharge, Overweight Landing, Rejected T/O, Severe or Extreme Turbulence, Significant Aircraft Mechanical Failures, Smoke/Fire Warning, EFIS Tube Failure (2 or More), Portable ELT Activation
3
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When is the Captain in command of the Crew?
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From the time they report for duty prior to departure until they are released from duty after the arrival of the last assigned flight.
4
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How often must the Captain ensure a VOR check has been accomplished?
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Daily, but FARs require at least once every 30 days.
5
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When is the Captain in command of the aircraft?
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From the time the doors are closed until they are opened. Or anytime an Engine is running.
6
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How long before the beginning of duty time can we drink alcohol?
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12 Hours
7
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How long after SCUBA diving or receiving an Immunization must you wait before performing flight duty?
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24 Hours
8
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After giving blood (recommended on an emergency basis only), how long before a pilot can accept a flight?
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72 Hours
9
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If you call off Fatigue what must you do?
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Online Fatigue Form within 72 Hours
10
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When can crewmembers use PEDs while performing job related duties on or around the aircraft?
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Only when directly related to those duties.
11
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When passengers are removed from the aircraft, what two instances do not require the Captain to submit an Irregularity Report online within 72 hours?
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Oversells and weight overloads.
12
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Who is responsible for discretly assuring all armed pax (except FAMs) are aware of each others presence?
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The FA prior to closing the main cabin door.
13
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Who is responsible for notifying FAMs of other LEOs?
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The Gate Agent.
14
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How many High Risk” prisoners can be carried without approval from the Director of Flight Ops?”
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One
15
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What are the staffing requirements for prisoner transport?
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Low Risk - 1 LEO for 2 prisoners (flight 4 hrs or less).
High Risk - 2 LEO’s
16
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During extended ground delays, when must the aircraft return to the gate and the passengers allowed to disembark?
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Prior to reaching the 3 hour point provided the aircraft is equipped with enough food and water to accommodate all passengers, and the lavatory and environmental systems are operable.
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When must the Captain fill out a Tarmac Delay Form within 72hrs?
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Once the On Aircraft Delay” exceds 90min.”
18
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When is the latest food service can be offered during a ground delay?
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Prior to the delay reaching 2hrs.
19
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How often should PAs be made during a Ground Delay?
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At least every 20min.
20
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During ground holds, when is the earliest you should try and leave the gate?
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25min prior to EDCT.
21
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When is the only time the PIC can refuse transport to a disabled passenger?
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For Safety reasons.
22
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What is the maximum weight of Cabin Seat Baggage”
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and where must it be stowed?”
23
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How do you input Cabin Seat Baggage” for the T/O Performance?”
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The actual weight in the pax detail section.
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During Lost Com, if unable to continue VFR and land as soon as practicable, how do you know which route and altitude to fly?
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Route: (AVE F) Assigned Vectored Expected Filed Altitude: (MEA) MEA Expected Assigned Whichever is higher.
25
What is the unique transponder codes?
7500 Hijack
7600 Lost Coms
7700 Emergency
26
What code word is used to tell the FA to immediately Don O2 Mask and take a seat?
Oscar Mike
27
If the Captain deviates during an emergency, what must he do?
Submit an online Incident/Irregularity Report within 72hrs.
28
During an On-Land" evacuation
where does the FO go after being cleared out by the Captain?" Service Door
29
Can a person using a portable O2 concentrator sit in the exit row?
NO
30
When are wing walkers required?
When taxiing less than 5ft from an obstacle.
| Never taxi less than 3ft from an obstacle or if the wing would pass over or under an obstacle.
31
When are we required to listen to guard?
Whenever requested.
32
When is the aircraft considered OUT" of the gate?"
When the Main Cabin Door is closed and the Parking Brake released.
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When is the aircraft considered IN"?"
When the aircraft is stopped at the gate and the Parking Brake set.
34
When are flight crews not allowed to make PAs concerning flight path, position over cities, or landmarks while over US airspace?
When operating flights
35
What is the weight of... Plane Side loaded baggage? Checked bags? Heavy bags?
20 lbs Plane Side
30 lbs Checked
60 lbs Heavy
36
What two simultaneous conditions must occur before loading the cargo over 1764 lbs with T/R's or 2205 lbs without?
Minimum fuel of 2000 lbs and no more than 1 person in either the baggage compartment or rear electronic compartment.
37
When is the Cargo Restraint Net required?
Cargo loads >2182 lbs.
38
What is the Wardrobe closet max allowable weight?
154 or 100 lbs. As Placarded.
39
What weight is used for battery operated Mobility Aids?
Actual weight if known or
100 lbs for Segway
193 lbs for other
40
What weight is used for non-motorized mobility aids?
60 lbs
41
How much weight is removed if the FA is not on board?
170 lbs
42
Can we board while Over-Wing Refueling?
Only after the left tank is fueled or if connected to a jet bridge.
43
Can we remove the GPU during refueling?
No, do not apply or remove GPU power while refueling.
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Can we Hot Refuel?
Only when authorized by the Director of Flight Ops.
45
Can we cancel IFR and proceed VFR?
No
46
Above what altitude must the O2 mask be worn if a pilot leaves the flight deck?
FL250
47
When are shoulder harnesses required to be worn?
Takeoff
Landing
Turbulence
48
Can we Takeoff, Land, or Taxi at night without runway/taxiway lights?
No.
| Unless they have taxiway reflectors.
49
On pilot controlled lighting, how many clicks (within 5 sec.) do what?
3 - Illuminates at low intensity
5 - Illuminates at medium intensity
7 - Illuminates at highest intensity
50
If Barometric Pressure is >31.00, what adjustments must be made?
Under IFR, increase ceiling and visibility requirements by 100 ft and 1/4 sm for each 1/10 in. above 31.00.
51
What are the separation requirements for small aircraft during landing?
Heavy - 6 mi.
B757 - 5 mi.
Large - 4 mi.
52
What is normal separation behind a Heavy/B757 when taking off from the same threshold?
2 min or 4 to 5 mi radar separation
53
What is the separation behind a Heavy/B757 when taking off from an intersection or the opposite direction?
3 min
54
How much 02 is required for the crew per regulations?
Enough to allow a constant rate descent from FL370 to 10,000 ft in 10 min and then for an additonal 110 min at 10,000 ft.
55
When are cockpit crewmembers allowed to read material during flight?
Only when required for the operation of the flight.
56
When is the Captain required to make all takeoff and landings?
Takeoff:
When WX is less then CAT 1 landing minimums.
Takeoff and landing:When runway is < 4500 ft;
Braking action less than Fair;
Non-grooved runway that is wet or contaminated;
or CA's Discretion.
57
If the FO has less than 100 hrs; when is the Captain required to make all Takeoff and landings?
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Special use airports.
Visibility < 3/4 sm or RVR 4000 ft.
Contaminated Runway.
Braking Action < Good.
Crosswind > 15 kts.
Windshear.
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58
Per the GOM what is the earliest we can depart unless specifically authorized?
5 min prior to departure time.
59
Must the Captain always listen to the clearence?
Yes
60
Can we reset tripped circuit breakers?
No, unless the Abnormal/Emergency checklist specifically authorizes the reset, or the Captain thinks the resetting is necessary for the safe completion of the flight. If the Captain's judgment is used an entry stating the facts must be entered in the logbook.
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During low visibility taxi (< 1200 ft) when can a checklist be run?
When the aircraft is stopped and the brakes set.
62
Can we operate when surface winds exceed 50 kts?
Yes, with the approval of the Director of Flight Operations.
63
Can we operate when surface winds exceed 65 kts?
No
64
When can we begin a turn after takeoff?
400 ft - VFR;
1000 ft - IFR;
When required by the EFP, DP, or ATC.Never below 50 ft.
65
Which additional lights should be turned on when crossing runways?
Strobe and Wing inspection lights.
66
Can the strobes be turned off in flight?
Yes, if WX conditions cause distracting reflections in the cockpit.
67
How much of a deviation from the flight plan is required before the Captain must contact Dispatch, and both agree and understand the reasons for the deviation?
+/-4000 ft or >100 nm
68
When is the Captain required to contact Dispatch if given an ATC reroute?
If the reroute is received before takeoff.
69
What is a contaminated runway?
A runway with >1/8 in of water or slush, compacted snow or ice covering the area to be used for takeoff or landing.
70
What are the maximum allowable contamination depths for the runway?
Dry Snow - 2 in.
Wet Snow - 1/2 in.
Slush/Standing Water - 1/2 in.
71
Can we use a ramp, taxiway, or runway with reported braking action of NIL"?"
No
72
What are some rules with Thunderstorm flying?
Don't land or takeoff in the face of an approaching storm.
Don't fly under a storm even if you see through to the other side.
Don't fly in embedded storms without WX Radar.
Avoid by at least 20 miles any storm identified as severe or giving intense radar echoes.
Avoid entire area if the storm coverage is at least 6/10.
73
Can TSA conduct visual approaches to airports without a functioning ATC Tower?
No. You must do an Instrument approach.
74
What are the LAHSO requirements?
Dry Runway,
WX >1500/5 or 1000/3 if PAPI/VASI is operational,
No WSHR within 20 min,
Not below 1000 AGL when given clearance,
Not at Night unless hold short lighting,
No MEL's affecting the ability to stop,
No Tailwind.
75
What is the lowest a stabilized configuration can be obtained?
1000ft. AGL
76
What is RVSM airspace?
FL290 to FL410
77
Do you have to have an operable TCAS to operate in RVSM airspace?
No
78
Are there vertical speed restrictions in RVSM airspace?
Yes, vertical speed must be reduced to 1000 FPM within 2000 ft of the assigned altitude.(SOP)
79
In RVSM airspace how often must the primary altimeters be cross-checked?
Upon entering RVSM airspace, and therafter at the top of each hour while operating in RVSM airspace.
80
In what types of turbulence will flights not be operated?
Areas of known Severe or Extreme.
81
In what type of precipitation are operations prohibited?
Takeoff during Moderate/Heavy Freezing Rain is Prohibited or flights into known Severe Icing.
82
What are the weather minimums for circling approaches?
1000/3 or CAT D mins, whichever is higher.
83
What documents are the Captain required to retain until reaching the destination?
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Signed Dispatch Release.
Seat Map (If Applicable).
Copy of Flight Plan.
WX not obtained from the release.
Other flight documentation considered appropriate.
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84
When is a Takeoff Alternate required?
When WX at the departure airport is less than the authorized landing minimums, or other operational considerations exist.
85
How far away from the departure airport can the Takeoff Alternate be?
1 hr at normal cruise speed in still air with one engine inoperative. (EMB145 is 250nm)
86
When is an Alternate required?
WX at Destination is < 2000/3 @ ETA +/- 1 hour.
87
When is a second alternate required?
Destination AND Alternate 800/2 or less at ETA or Exemption 3585
88
What is Exemption 3585?
Applied whenever the Destination or first Alternate has conditional words in the TAF that indicate the WX could be less than the authorized minimums for those airports. The Destination WX shall not be < 1/2 the lowest minimum visibility required for the expected approach procedure. The first Alternate WX shall not be < 1/2 of the ceiling AND visibility specified in the Ops Spec C55 for that airport.The second alternate WX shall be >/= the ceiling AND visibility specified in the Ops Spec C55 for that airport.
89
Under Exemption 3585, what must the Captain do while enroute?
Obtain the most current METAR and TAF for the destination and alternates, so that he can make a decision as to which alternate airport to proceed to for landing.
90
What makes up the alternate burn fuel?
Missed approach at destination and (if required) the fuel required to fly to most distant alternate.
91
What are reserve fuel burn calculations based on?
Normal cruise charts for the flight plan altitude (FL190).
92
What constitutes the minimum fuel?
Burn, Alternate and Missed Approach, Reserve, and Holding Fuel.
93
How much is Captain's Fuel?
1000 lbs
94
Can the name of the PIC be pen and inked on the release?
No, only the FO or FA.
95
What annotations are required on the flight plan for flights >1hr?
Time and fuel burn at TOC, one point along route, TOD and Landing.
96
What do you do if the total fuel burned enroute is >10% of the planned fuel burn?
Forward the Flight Plan to SOC at the end of the trip.
97
What do you do if the total fuel burned enroute is >15% of the planned fuel burn?
Contact Dispatch imediately.
98
How long is a aircraft line check good for?
48 hrs starting at midnight of the day the check was accomplished.
99
After pushback, how must any mechanical irregularity be handled?
Park Aircraft.Enter the Discrepancy in the Log Book.
Contact MX Control.
Defer item or return to the Gate.
If the item is defered then amend the release with Dispatch.
100
If an aborted takeoff is performed because of a pilot induced problem, what actions must be taken?
Correct the problem and enter a remark in the logbook accounting for the abort.
101
What must be included in the pilot induced abort remark"?"
Flight Number
Station Cause
Corrective Action
102
What must be accomplished anytime an aborted takeoff occurs?
An Irregularity Report within 72 hrs.
103
What are the MX codes?
MC 1: Servicing - Yes, Boarding - Yes
MC 2: Servicing - Yes, Boarding - No
MC 3: Servicing - No, Boarding - No
104
How many minutes will be allowed for MX tailswaps?
30 min
105
What is the minimum number of log pages?
Atleast 3 previous flight days.
106
When are you required to start a new log page?
Prior to each calander day;
When no more blocks are available; or
If both blue pages are removed.
107
What wind conditions require a MX write up for the Electromechanical Gust Lock?
Winds >65 kts
108
What do we need to start an instrument approach if the visibility < 3/4 sm or RVR 4000?
15% additional runway length (calculated by adding wet runway penalty) and Precision instrument runway markings or centerline lights that are operational on that runway.
109
What are the Standard Takeoff Minimums?
1 sm or RVR 5000
110
What RVR reports must be used for all Takeoff operations with RVR > 1600?
TDZ is controlling, but mid RVR may be substituted for an unavailable TDZ report.
111
What RVR reports must be used for all Takeoff operations with RVR < 1600?
A minimum of 2 are required and all available are controlling except a far-end RVR report which is advisory only.
112
What are the requirements for Takeoff with TDZ RVR 1600 or RVV 1/4 sm?
RCLM or
HIRL or
Operative Center Line Lights
113
What are the requirements for Takeoff with 1200/1200/1000?
Daylight: Serviceable RCLM
114
What are the requirements for Takeoff with 1000/1000/1000?
Operative RCLL
115
What are the requirements for Takeoff with 600/600/600?
HIRL and CLL
116
What are the Average PAX Weights?
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Summer (May 1 - Oct 31):
Adult 184lbs
Child 76lbs
Winter (Nov 1 - Apr 30):
Adult 189lbs
Child 81lbs
*Note: Child age 2-12
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117
What are the Dry Ice Limitations?
5.5 lbs per Package
| 441 lbs Total
118
What must a Captain do in regards to landing minimums with less than 100 hrs in the aircraft as PIC?
Increase Landing Minimums by 100' and 1/2 except for the Alternate. But never less than 300' and 1.
119
What is the Maximum Cargo Weight?
2646 lbs
| *Aircraft 829, 833, 834, 838, 841, 855 have 280 lbs of Operational Ballast.
120
What are the only Remarks allowed to be entered in the Log Can?
White Bucket Test
| Aborted Takeoff
121
What are the Part 117 Flight Time Limits?
0000-0459...8 hrs
0500-1959...9 hrs
2000-2359...8 hrs
122
Can the Part 117 Flight Times be exceeded?
Yes, if unforeseen operational circumstances arise after takeoff.
The Captain must submit an Irregularity Report within 72 hrs.
123
What are the Cumulative Flight Time Limits?
100 hrs in any 672 consecutive hrs or 1000 hrs in any 365 consecutive calendar day.
124
What is Flight Duty Period (FDP)?
A period of time that begins when a flight crewmember is required to report for duty with the intention of conducting a flight, a series of flights, or positioning or ferrying flights, and ends when the aircraft is parked with no intention for further aircraft movement.
125
What is the maximum Reserve Availability Period for a Short Call Reserve Pilot?
14 hrs
126
How do you calculate a Short Call Reserve Pilot max Reserve/Flight Duty Period?
Max Flight Duty Period (determined by table B) plus 4 hrs or 16 hrs whichever is less.
127
What are the Cumulative Flight Duty period limits?
60 flight duty period hrs in 168 consecutive hrs or 190 flight duty period hrs in 672 consecutive hrs.
128
Can the Flight Duty Period be exceeded?
Yes, by 2 hrs. The Captain must fill out an Irregularity Report within 72 hrs.
129
What are the cumulative Rest Requirements?
30 consecutive hrs free from duty in 168 consecutive hrs.
130
When is Window of Circadian Low (WOCL)?
0200 - 0559
131
How many consecutive flight duty periods may infringe upon WOCL?
No more than 3.
132
What is the Minimum Rest Period?
10 hours
| With a minimum of 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep opportunity.
133
When do we put Anti-Ice On" for takeoff?"
10℃ or less ANDCeiling 1500' or less, Vis 1sm or less,Visible moisture orContaminated Runway.
134
Reasons to abort start:
Fuel Flow < 800 PPH prior to ITT rise,
No Light Up in 10 sec from First Fuel Flow indication,
ITT rises rapidly to Start Limit,
N2 remains Steady or Decreases for more than 30 sec,
Unusual Sound or Vibration occures,
Engine Instruments indicate an Abnormal Condition,
Visible Burning on the Exhaust Pipe,
Oil Pressure doesn't reach 34 psi @ stabalized idle.
135
First Officer Before Taxi Briefing
Flaps setting will be _____ degrees"
"Acceleration height _____ feet"
"Initial altitude is _______"
"Squawk is _______""
136
When is a static takeoff required?
ACARS data page
/F (Field Length) or
/D (dry runway weight check).
Any time flaps 18 is used.
137
What five things MUST be considered when accepting route deviations in Mountainous Terrain?
Verify all sector MORA's on the associated H or L chart concerning the clearance.
Verify the current aircraft weight.
Verify that the aircraft will not drift down below the clearances affected MORA's in a worst case scenario according to the drift down table for the aircraft's weight (you may be in icing conditions).
Verify that you will not violate any aircraft limitation: One Engine, One Bleed, Ice On = 15,000'.
Continuously monitor the aircraft's weight and drift down performance while off route on the clearance.
138
What is M2METW?
Method 2 Maximum Enroute Takeoff WeightThis guarantees you to clear all obstructions and terrain for that particular route by 2,000' vertically for five (5) statue miles either side of your planned route only. And a positive slope of 1,500' above the airport.
139
What is M1METW
Method 1 Maximum Enroute Takeoff WeightThis guarantees you to clear all obstructions and terrain for that particular route by 1,000' vertically for five (5) statue miles either side of your planned route only. And a positive slope of 1,500' above the airport.
140
When does M1METW and M2METW assume engine failure?
M1 at V1.
| M2 at most critical point enroute.
141
What is a Pre-Takeoff check?
Done by the pilots either outside the aircraft or from the cockpit during holdover time, to ensure the aircraft is free of contamination.
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What is a Pre-Takeoff Contamination check?
Done by authorized personal when the holdover time has been exceed. If the aircraft is free of contamination the takeoff roll must be initiated within 5 min. Otherwise de-ice/anti-ice must be accomplished.
