1
Q
Information in OM?
A
Information on company policies and operation IAW requirements:
- company documentation access
- operation structure
- safety - reporting procedures, medical requirements
- operational policy - exemptions, operation limits, licensing, admin procedures
- Security
- SOPs
- Fuel Policy
- Maintenance
2
Q
Home base off duty period?
A
12hrs between FDP
11hrs between 2 unused reserve periods
10hrs if company approved hotel is provided
3
Q
Flight and duty limitations determined by?
A
FRMS which was approved and prior to that CAO48.1
4
Q
Away from base ODP?
A
8hrs sleep opportunity, is assumed if crew are at accomodation for at least 9hrs and 10hr ODP.
If not met can delay next duty for 10hrs ODP and 9hrs at accomm or
Use reduced sleep opportunity clause
5
Q
Positioning prior/ after FDP included in FDP?
A
Prior is included
After not included
6
Q
Max reserve FDP?
A
16hrs no extension to this limit allowed
7
Q
When can they change sign on time?
A
Not less than 2hrs before
Between 10 and 2 hrs they can under certain conditions
More than 10hrs no restrictions
8
Q
How many days off in every 28 as a minimum?
A
6 days (a day is 00:00 to 23:59)
9
Q
How many early starts (0500- 0659) are permitted?
A
3 consecutive days
4 consecutive days means on the 4th the FDP has to be 2hrs less
5 consecutive days means on the 5th the FDP has to be 4hrs less
10
Q
Duty period will not be planned to exceed?
A
11hrs
11
Q
Discretionary extension?
A
1hr and sectors may be increased by 1 more than was planned for the FDP
12
Q
If a duty period exceeds 12 hours how much ODP?
A
At least 24hrs
13
Q
Equipment requirements (part 121 large aeroplane air transport)
A
CASA approved MEL
WX radar
ELT (automatic)
Firefighting training
ACAS airborne collision avoidance requirements (eg.RA)
Terrain awareness and warning system
First aid oxygen
First aid kit (1 per hundred seats)
14
Q
Aircraft instrument requirements
Part 121 CASR Chapter 11.07
A
IAS *
Pressure altitude *
Magnetic heading
Time
Turn and slip #
Attitude #
Vertical speed *
Stabilised heading #
OAT
Also fitted with equipment separate from above and independent that displays and measures:
IAS
Pressure altitude
Turn and slip
Attitude
Vertical speed
Stabilised heading
*The equipment must have an alternate source of static pressure
#the equipment must have an alternate power source from turn and slip or 2nd independent source of attitude info available
15
Q
Privileges of ATPL
A
CASR 61.K (61.665)
Authorised to pilot a multi crew aeroplane as PIC or copilot for an aircraft you hold category rating, class rating or type rating for.
61.430/435 authorised to taxi the aircraft and operate aircraft radio
16
Q
ATPL limitations?
A
CASR 61.680
- Can conduct IAP only if aircraft is equipped for it and you have completed training and competency
- Conduct circling approach if successfully participating in operators training and checking system that includes circling
- conduct 3D app if successfully participating in operators training and checking system that includes 3D approaches
17
Q
Limitations on exercise of privileges of ATPL - recent experience?
A
Participating in training and checking program exempts you from the 3 IAP within 90 days rule
18
Q
IPC required? Can we use it outside of company ops?
A
CASR 61.695 No training and checking program at Qlink exempts us from an annual IPC.
Only valid for operations conducted by the operator not outside QLink
19
Q
Is FRMS Manual approved by casa?
A
Yes we operate under our own FRMS rule set that has been approved by CASA under CAO 48.1 appendix 7
20
Q
What does CASR part 99 require of Qantas?
A
Drug and Alcohol Management program (DAMP)
21
Q
What does Qantas require of all employees for BAC and drugs?
A
Zero blood alcohol level and be drug free
22
Q
Post incident what happens with regard to DAMP?
A
Any staff member involved in an accident or safety incident must undertake a post incident alcohol and other drug test.
Breath test within 8hrs and 32hrs for urine test
23
Q
Can Qantas do random DAMP testing?
A
They can only random drug test you. They can’t random alcohol test you.
24
Q
Where can we find info about DAMP?
A
OM 1 safety section 3.24
Terminal has DAMP plan in its entirety
25
What is employee responsibility for drug and alcohol as per OM?
Maintain zero blood alcohol and be drug free whilst at work, or on duty, on QantasLink premises or elsewhere or in QLink uniform except where authorised
26
What is crews responsibility for over the counter medication?
they must consider the potential for both the underlying medical condition and the resultant medication to affect fitness for flying
27
What section of the OM has info on drugs and medications?
Safety section 3.26
28
If the PIC suspects a crew member of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol what should they do?
Communicate to the duty pilot, then approach the aircrew member and ascertain the persons fitness to fly.
Do not suggest or accuse that someone is on drugs or alcohol.
29
Can you wear you work shirt and consume alcohol?
No not even with epaulettes and wings removed, the shirt is identifiable company inform
OM 3.27
30
What’s the basic rule for alcohol?
CAR 256 and written in OM section 3 (safety)
a person shall not act as, or perform any duties or functions preparatory to acting as Flight Crew if they have consumed alcohol during the 8-hour period preceding the aircraft's departure.
31
Suitability of aerodromes where the dash can operate. What is the reference?
MOS 139 and OM 10.5 (Airport, Route Assessment and Monitoring section)
32
Runway and taxiway width permitted?
15m taxiway
30m runway minimum
90m strip (graded area)
33
Maximum size of runway surface cracks? And size of loose stones?
40mm transverse
25mm longitudinal
25mm isolated loose stones
34
Runway lighting requirements?
For night operations lighting systems must be provided for all:
Runways;
• Taxiways; and
• Aprons intended for night use.
• At least 1 wind direction indicator; and
• Obstacle lighting (when specified in local procedures).
• All unserviceable areas.
OM1 10.5.5, MOS139 chapter 9, Jepps ATC, Airports and ground aids section 2
35
Approach slope guidance required?
There is no requirement for the Dash 8 unless required by CASA.
36
Adequate airport?
Meets physical requirements for dash
Has met forecast service
Has 1 IAP
37
Suitable airport?
Is an adequate airport which is forecast not to require an alternate during the period nominated for possible use
38
Can we do search and rescue ?
Yes,
What are the conditions ?
In flight - PIC may use discretion if it’s safe to do so. Company fuel reserves must be maintained and passengers informed.
Pre- planned- you need chief pilot or delegate approval.
On completion of the SAR event, you must complete a HIRO.
39
Pilot Maintenance and Authorisation references ?
OM1 7.2
CASR 42.080
40
What can we do under Pilot Approved Maintenance?
RSC
Oil
Light bulb replacement
SPGRG
Resets in Technical supplement in FDEM
Interrogate CDS
Apply MEL, CDL, DWL
Reset Circuit Breaker IAW CB Policy
Repeat a 24hr test
Engine run
41
Pilot approved maintenance tasks are
detailed in the what ?
FDEM
42
If you have a caution light and the engineers are telling you to do an engine shutdown and restart can you do that ?
Starting and/or operation of engines or aircraft systems utilising
FCOM normal procedures is not considered a maintenance activity.
This may be carried out to assess normal system operation.
43
All resets completed in accordance with the FDEM or supplemental
ground resets must be recorded in the?
QL-3 prior to a subsequent
departure. The QL-3 entry can be completed on arrival at the
destination prior to the next flight
44
Can you fly any operation or just at Qlink?
You can PIC an aircraft under IFR requiring an ATPL for the dash 8 under the cyclic program which covers IAP and circling requirements.
Outside the QantasLink cyclic program the IFR currency is not valid and cannot be used
45
Pressurisation controller manual mode how does the system operate ?
- Aft Outflow Valve will remain in last position
- Use INCR/DECR DIFF knob to keep diff <5.95psi
46
Hydraulic Accumulator Pressure vs MFD pressure for Park Brake?
- Outside gauge reads accumulator pressure on nitrogen side
- MFD is pressure in line
47
Line up allowance Q400 =?
33m
48
Requirements for an AOC?
(Ref CASA Air Operator Handbook
CAA 1998 Part 3 Division 2)
DOT PIIS MD
Operations Manual - policies and procedures
Training and checking manual
DG Manual
Safety Management System
Insurance
Must comply with all requirements of the CAA
Duty to exercise care and diligence
Sufficient infrastructure
Sufficient personnel with required experience
49
Aircraft Loading System references ?
OM1 6.8.1
Performance Manual - General 1.2.6
FCOM Section 4.6.3
50
4 main positions required for an AOC?
CEO
CP
Head of airworthiness and maintenance control HAAMC
Head of training and checking HOTAC
51
How does the company meet the AOC requirements?
Integrated Management System IMS in comply demonstrates compliance to the AOCs it’s a Qantas Group Document
52
Maximum weight discrepancy, when using manual callback card?
Within 100kg of bags and provisional without PHLs
53
What does an AOC have on it?
WOCCA
Compliance section to comply has AOC for eastern/ sunstate:
- Operate air transport Passenger and Cargo for the aircraft listed,
- charter,
- part 119 checking and training and part 142 (sim training)
- accept and carry DGs
- where can/cannot operate
54
Manual Load Statement where do we leave ?
– Leave copy at departure port
55
Responsibility of passengers with doors open is the responsibility of?
all staff OM1 6.8.2.6
56
Responsibility of passengers with doors closed ?
PIC responsible for safety and conduct of everyone and everything onboard.
OM1 6.8.2.6
57
A passenger, who wishes to carry seat occupied cabin cargo in the
cabin instead of the aircraft’s cargo hold, will be required to ?
purchase an extra seat. They will be issued with a single boarding pass with the
item annotated “CBBG” in the Service Information field/area
58
What is air transport ops? And what is RPT ops?
Air transport operations: RPT and charter must be panned and operated in IFR
RPT passenger and Cargo: transport of pax and cargo for hire or reward in accordance with fixed schedules, to and from terminals over specific routes
59
What are charter operations?
non scheduled air transport operations for hire or reward
60
Restrictions on seat occupied cargo ?
The item must be carried in the window seat with the
passenger sitting in the adjacent aisle seat,
• The item must not be placed in an emergency exit row,
• The handle must not be used as the sole means of
restraining the item
OM1 6.8.2.7
61
The maximum permissible weight and dimensions for carriage of Seat occupied cargo on
QantasLink Dash 8 aircraft are?
Group A (Standing on floor) – Max 15kg, 160cm tall, 52cm wide and
30cm deep
Group B (On seat) – Max 30kg, 60cm tall, 40cm wide and 30cm deep
OM1 6.8.2.7
62
What is Aerial work?
(CASR 1998 part 138 Aerial Work)
External load operation (towing), dispensing (dropping), task specialist (training)
63
When spare personal oxygen bottles are carried cabin crew are able to place them in the?
overhead locker, provided
that no luggage is placed on top of bottles.
OM1 6.8.5.1
64
What does the AOC allow for SSA and EAA?
Air transport of passengers and cargo
Dangerous goods
Low vis take off
65
What does the AOC allow for SSA and EAA?
Air transport of passengers and cargo
Dangerous goods
Low vis take off
66
The control regulator for personal oxygen should be?
fully protected (if the cylinder is
encased in a leatherette type case, this should remain on the cylinder
throughout the flight).
The cylinder must be stowed in the horizontal position, beneath the
seat in front of the passenger.
67
Total fuel ?
5318kg
68
Fuel Imbalance?
272kg
69
JET A1 – specific gravity?
0.795 @ 15 degrees
70
What is the ops manual?
A document that provides employees with guidance material/ procedures from the company
71
What manual suite does the OM belong to?
Group Integrated Management System (IMS)/ QantasLink CASR 119 Exposition
72
Refuel requirements ?
5m Sealed Building
6m Aircraft
15m Unsealed Building and Exposed Public Areas
Fuel truck not underwing and >9.2m from APU exhaust
2x Fire extinguishers 6-15m
73
Pax onboard refuel requirements ?
Overwing not permitted
Fuelling stopped if vapour enters cabin
Advise Cabin crew
Fasten belts off, no smoking on, emergency lights armed
1x CC per 72 pax
CC at main exit
Exits clear
Advise pax seatbelts off and no smoking, refuelling is occurring
74
Max flight time in 7 days, 28 days and 1 year?
30 hours
100 hours
900 hours
75
Refuelling Duties company network ports ?
Dash 8 Flight Crew must
establish that the access panel is closed and the “Refuelling On” light
is extinguished in the overhead annunciator panel.
76
Refuelling Duties off network ports ?
Prior to refuelling, the Flight Crew shall set the fuel bugs and sight a
water sample being taken from the tanker/facility and when refuelling
is completed ensure that the Refuel/Defuel Master Switch is off, the
Refuel/Defuel cap secure and the access panel is closed correctly
77
What happens with a positive damp?
(Qantas DAMP on intranet)
(OM 1 DAMP)
(CASR Part 99)
Counselling, rehab, disciplinary action
3 positives = termination of employment
Refusal to test = positive result
78
Is TURBO 2380 mixing oil approved?
Yes
79
When should you Check oil ?
15-30mins after shutdown
80
Min oil for flight?
ADD 2
81
Can we fill oil?
Yes Pilot approved maintenance, fill to ADD 1
82
Min dispatch crew oxygen ?
Flight crew: 1300psi or 1800psi if 3 crew
83
Min dispatch 311L oxygen ?
1600psi
84
Min dispatch 121L oxygen bottles ?
1600psi
85
Total onboard requirement BCF ?
Q400 – 5.
86
Navigation equipment required?
2 x GNSS or
1 x GNSS + VOR/ ADF
87
Autopilot requirements?
Pitch, roll, alt and HDG
Not required if dual controls and 2 qualified pilots
88
CASA Regulation: At least 1 extinguisher shall be located in the?
Flight Crew compartment, readily accessible to each galley and readily accessible to the
cargo compartment (2/300 only). Minimum of 2 (Q2/300) or 3 (Q400) readily
accessible to the passenger cabin.
89
Where are the BCFs located ?
Emergency Equipment
Doghouse Bulkhead 19A/B x 3
FWD Emergency Equipment
Cupboard x 1
Bulkhead behind Captain x 1
90
Other equipment requirements for aircraft?
- Altitude altering system
- GPWS- predictive terrain
- Weather radar - must not depart if TS or severe turbulence forecast along route
- windshield wipers >5700kg
- Survival equipment remote areas and overwater
- CVR/ FDR: CVR lasts at least 30mins and FDR 25 hours continuously
- TCAS may be inop for 72hrs
- Radio: 2 independent radio systems
- intercom/ PA
91
Lighting systems inside aircraft and outside?
MOS 121 chapter 11.15
- Instrument and checklist illumination
- Intensity control and shielding from pilot's eyes
- Nav/position lights (Night only)
- Anti-collision (1x red beacon; or 2x white strobes; or combination of all)
- 2x Landing lights
- 4x Shockproof torches (each crew member)
- Passenger seatbelt, oxygen and exit illumination
92
Items that can be MEL’d have what letter and for engineers or pilots what else do they have?
M# is LAME
M is pilot
93
When do you need to carry a megaphone?
>60 pax
94
When must you carry Life jackets?
Flown >50nm from land
95
Adult Life jacket must have what on it and where should it be stowed ?
whistle and stowed in seat
96
When do you need to carry a Life raft?
>2hrs at normal cruise speed or 400nm over water
97
Oxygen requirements (pax and crew)?
(MOS Part 121 chapter 11.39
AEPM)
Flight crew:
Carry >10,000, supply of 30mins each crew
Use >10,000
Cabin crew:
Carry >10,000 for entire period cabin from 10,00 to 13,000
Use as required
Pax:
Carry >10,000 supply for 10% of pax for entire period cabin 10,000 to 13,000
Use as required
98
Oxygen requirements (pax and crew)?
(MOS Part 121 chapter 11.39
AEPM)
Flight crew:
Carry >10,000, supply of 30mins each crew
Use >10,000
Cabin crew:
Carry >10,000 for entire period cabin from 10,00 to 13,000
Use as required
Pax:
Carry >10,000 supply for 10% of pax for entire period cabin 10,000 to 13,000
Use as required
99
What is an adequate aerodrome?
APM 1 gen 4.2 airport requirements
Meets physical requirements (runway 30m, runway strip 90m wide, taxiway 15m)
Met forecast service
1 x IAP serviceable
100
What is a suitable aerodrome?
An adequate aerodrome plus no alternate aerodrome required
101
Certified aerodromes requirements?
(WADAN)
Wildlife and crisis plans
Aerodrome Manual
Daily inspection
Annual obstacle survey
NOTAM capacity
102
What runway lighting do you need for arrival and departure at night?
(AT WORT)
Runway edge
Threshold
Windsock
Obstacle
Apron floodlighting
Taxiway
103
When do you need airport lighting at night for arrival and departure?
At night departure 10mins prior to 30mins after take off
Arrival 30mins prior to ETA to taxi compete
104
What do you need for operating into ports at night with regard to lighting activation?
Responsible person required for all lighting
Alternate requires responsible person if PAL
105
Alternate aid requirements?
1 x GND + 2 x AIR or
2 x GND + 2 x AIR
106
Q400 requirements code 3C?
Certified aerodrome
AFRU
Pavement + taxiway (30m, 90m, 15m)
Lights AIP
107
Airport category and recency requirements per OM1?
A general famil
C/A read route manual
C requalification after 12 months
X additional training required
I got asked this question!!
108
What powers does a PIC have?
CASR 91.220
As much assistance as is reasonable and necessary, to restrain, detain and or remove a person or a thing from the aircraft or place a person in custody
109
Can the PIC arrest a person?
OM 4.6.3
Yes if they are found committing or is reasonably suspected of committing or being about to commit an offence against the act or regulations.
110
What offences can you arrest a person for?
- Smoking onboard an aircraft;
• Offensive or disorderly behaviour;
• Committing an act which threatens the safety of the aircraft or the persons onboard;
• Interfering with a crew member;
• Boarding an aircraft while intoxicated.
111
Does the OM1 encompass other manuals? Which ones if so?
112
How far can you be from an adequate aerodrome?
Not further than 60mins of flying time at the OEI cruise speed in nil wind.
276 KTAS
113
When do you require an enroute adequate aerodrome?
When sector length between departure and destination is greater than twice the 60mins OEI TAS (in distance) being a total sector length of 552nm
114
If your destination (>276nm) didn’t have a forecasting service, could you continue?
Not unless you had adequate aerodromes enroute with 1hr OEI, because it would be more than 276nm without an adequate aerodrome. As an adequate aerodrome requires a forecast
115
Maximum flap extended speed? VFE
F5 200
F10 181
F15 172
F35 158
116
Circuit breaker policy?
OM1 7.2.1
Where no specific guidelines is provided by the QRH, MEL, FDEM, technical supplement or SPGRG a tripped CCT breaker may be reset once provided that:
Aircraft is on ground and no recent history of reported defects with the affected or a related system and there is no evidence of anomalies with these systems
117
If our AOC expired today could we fly?
No. It’s illegal, you wouldn’t be insured, safety risk as the company has not been assessed by casa, and the company needs to go through recertification process.
118
Can you get someone else to offload a passenger or is it just up to PIC?
You can delegate. Eg FA can offload
119
Can you remove an item from a passenger as PIC? Eg a phone
Yes you can
120
Can you remove an item from a passenger as PIC? Eg a phone
Yes you can
121
Landing distance factors?
Wet 1.65
Dry 1.43
122
What is the difference between airwork, charter/RPT?
I said airwork doesn’t have to be planned under IFR, it also differs from RPT as it’s not a fixed schedule.
123
If we get to the aircraft and see an instrument that’s not working how do we know if we can go?
MEL
124
How far can we be from a suitable airport?
1 hr from a suitable airport for landing unless the forward and aft baggage compartments are empty.
FCOM1.18
125
What is the enroute airport requirement?
Must be within 60minutes flying time of an airport suitable for landing. Based on 350KTAS.
The captain must ensure that both during the planning stage and inflight the aircraft will remain within a 350nm range of a suitable aerodrome
APM 1 4.4.3
126
What is the difference between airwork and RPT and charter?
You don’t have to plan it in IFR. Not fixed schedule
127
DC Gen starter not cutting out at 50%NH MEL. What does that mean and can we apply that MEL?
It means that the starter isn’t cutting out and turning into the gen. We’d have to centre the starter switch. Yes we can apply because it doesn’t have a M# (which means that it’s an M and can be applied by a pilot)
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Crew Alerting System62
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Flight Instruments63
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Autoflight45
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AC Communications39
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Lighting44
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Oxygen33
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Electrical99
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Ice & Rain Protection66
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Fuel46
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Hydraulics67
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Landing Gear - Brakes54
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APU56
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Pneumatics29
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Fire Protection43
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Air Conditioning - Pressuirisation72
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Engines - Propeller System115
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Flight Controls100
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AVSOFT Navigation Exam Questions15
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Avsoft Review Day 1153
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FCOM 400310
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Where Would You Find It ? 👀2
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CASA regs and Qantas Manuals25
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APM Vol 415
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Power & Attitude Settings30
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EPs71
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Line Training51
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ATPL127
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Avsoft Review Day 2166
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Crew Flows 40018
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FDEM7
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How To Fly It18
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CTAF seperation Guide5
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Part 121 MOS2
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Line Check/ Consolidation Check0
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Recalls & Crew Coords19
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Cyclic 3AB0
