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American Eagle FM1
American eagle FM1
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Aviation
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02/12/2012

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Term
What are the three priorities for the operation of American Eagle Airlines?
Definition
  1. Safety
  2. Passenger comfort and convenience
  3. On-time departure and arrival
Term
What equipment and manuals are required to be carried by pilots?
Definition
  • AE ID
  • Cockpit Key
  • AOM Vol.1 (F/O)
  • FM Part 1 (Capt)
  • Jepps M-Z/ High Enroute (F/O)
  • Jepps A-L/ Low Enroute (Capt)
  • Normal Checklist
Term
When is the Captain in command of the crew and the aircraft?
Definition
  • Crew - From report time until the flight terminates.
  • Aircraft - from engine start to stop.
Term
When is the normal report time for crewmembers operating a flight or reporting for deadheading?
Definition
  • 45 minutes.
  • 30 minutes if deadheading.
Term
Can a Captain cancel a flight?
Definition

No.

  • Captain - defer until conditions are suitable. 
  • Dispatch - cancel.
Term
What is the responsibility of a First Officer?
Definition
Assist and advise the Captain of all information that comes to his attention that could possibly affect the flight and to note deviations or irregularities.
Term
What certificates must a crewmember have in his or her possession when on duty?
Definition
  • Captains
    • ATP Certificate with Type Rating 
    • First Class Medical
  • First Officers
    • Comm. Certificate with AMEL, Inst, SIC Rating
    • Valid Second Class Medical
Term
How can a crew legally operate into a SARA airport (Special Airport Route Authorization)?
Definition
  • Visibility > 3 miles; and
    • Ceiling > 1000 ft above 
      • MEA; or
      • MOCA; or
      • Initial Approach Altitude
  • If either crew has made a takeoff and a landing last 12 months
  • If the Captain has been familiarized via an approved pictorial presentation
Term
What is the minimum currency for takeoffs and landings?
Definition
3 takeoffs and landings in the same type aircraft in the previous 90 days.
Term
When does "sterile cockpit" apply?
Definition
  • Taxi
  • Takeoff
  • Below 10,000 MSL, except cruise
  • The last 1,000 feet of altitude
  • Holding
  • Landing
Term

What are the maximum number of hours that can be flown in:

  • a year? 
  • a month? 
  • a 7 day period? 
  • between rest periods?
Definition
  • 1000 
  • 100 
  • 30 
  • 8
Term
What is required to be out and available during FMS/GPS navigation?
Definition
Navigational charts appropriate to the phase of flight
Term
When reviewing the AML, how many days of history are required to be checked?
Definition
At least 3.
Term
How often must a VOR check be made in order to conduct IFR flight?
Definition
30 days.
Term
If a maintenance discrepancy arises after gate departure but before takeoff, what actions must be taken?
Definition
  • AML entry must be made
  • MOC must be contacted, 
  • Flight crew placarding procedures, if applicable.
Term
If there is any doubt concerning wingtip clearance when maneuvering the aircraft in the gate area, what must be done?
Definition
The aircraft must be stopped until all doubt is removed, i.e. extra wingwalkers, etc.
Term
Where can a list of all approved airports be found?
Definition
FM Part 2 - Ops Specs C070
Term
What is the maximum time that passengers may be confined to the aircraft during an extended ground delay?
Definition
3 hours.
Term
Can American Eagle Airlines operate flights more than 50 nm from shore?
Definition
No.
Term
When operating at an airport without an operating control tower, what must be obtained before landing?
Definition
An airport advisory.
Term
If ATC issues a clearance with a void time, when would search and rescue operations begin if no radio contact is made?
Definition
30 minutes after the void time.
Term
When can an Eagle flight cancel IFR?
Definition
  • In VFR conditions within 10 nm; or
  • In radar and radio contact within Class B or C airspace.
Term
What are domestic fuel flight planning requirements?
Definition
  1. Fly to the destination; then
  2. Fly to the most distant alternate; then
  3. Fly for 45 minutes in normal cruise
Term
If the "conditional language" exemption is used due to weather forecasts, what must be added to the dispatch release?
Definition
An additional alternate.
Term
When is a takeoff alternate required?
Definition
When the weather at the departure airport is below landing minimums for the appropriate runways to be used.
Term
Within how many miles must a suitable takeoff alternate airport be found if required?
Definition
  • Embraer - 270 nm
  • Canadair - 290 nm
Term
When is an alternate airport required?
Definition
  1. 1 hour prior or after ETA;
  2. Less than 2000 ft ceiling;
  3. 3 miles visibility; or
  • Accumulation of precip may exceed limits
  • Braking action is "nil"
  • Crosswinds exceed 25 knots
Term
What rule is used to determine the suitability of an alternate airport?
Definition
The "one navaid, two navaid rule".
Term
What are the weather minimums for an alternate airport when using the "One navaid/Two navaid" rule?
Definition
  • One navaid - 400ft and 1 mile
  • Two navaids - 200ft and 1/2 mile
*A different runway = different runway number. Can be the same "physical" pavement
Term
When is an additional alternate required?
Definition
When the destination and the first alternate are considered marginal.
Term
What is considered to be "marginal"?
Definition
  • Destination < 1000' ceiling and 3 miles visibility
  • First Alternate < 600' ceiling and 2 miles visibility
Term
Will EWBS automatically adjust for anti-ice or tailwinds when determining MTOW?
Definition
No. This must be communicated to station operations personnel.
Term
What is required if MANUAL is noted next to the cargo value on the EWBS?
Definition
The captain must verify the cargo load information recorded on the cargo worksheet matches the cargo load information entered into the final EWBS.
Term
Does the passenger seating have to exactly match the EWBS?
Definition
Each passenger seating zone can vary by two passengers, unless the aircraft is in a forward or aft caution zone.
Term
How many ground agents are required for pushout or taxi operations?
Definition
Two. Three are required if interphone communication is not available
Term
Who is required to reference the airport diagram during taxi?
Definition
Both pilots
Term
What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for takeoff?
Definition
600 RVR.
Term
What runway equipment is required when performing a 600 RVR takeoff?
Definition
  • HIRL
  • CL lights
*TDZ, MID, and RO RVR must all be at least 600
Term
What is the ATC wake turbulence separation minimums behind a heavy or a super aircraft?
Definition
  • Heavy: 2 minutes/5 miles
  • Super: 3 minutes/8 miles
Term
If a pilot must leave their station above FL250, what must be done?
Definition
The remaining pilot must don and use their oxygen mask.
Term
What is the maximum airspeed within 4 nm and 2500 ft of the primary airport of a class C or D airspace?
Definition
200 knots.
Term
What is the maximum holding speed between 6,000ft and 14,000ft?
Definition
230 knots.
Term
What should a pilot use to verify waypoints loaded in the FMS flight plan?
Definition
The appropriate navigation charts.
Term
Do pilots need to tune approach navaids even when flying a visual approach?
Definition
Yes. All available navaids will be tuned regardless of weather conditions.
Term
What is pattern altitude at an uncontrolled airport?
Definition
1500 ft.
Term
Is American Eagle approved for "Special Aircrew, Aircraft Authorized Required" minimums?
Definition
Yes.
Term
What conditions must be met to fly to "Special Aircrew, Aircraft Authorization Required" minimums?
Definition
The autopilot and flight director must be used to decision height or missed approach.
Term
What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for landing?
Definition
1800 RVR.
Term
What approach category are American Eagle aircraft considered?
Definition
Category C, unless higher approach speeds require Category D.
Term
When may a flight cancel IFR?
Definition
  • When in VFR conditions
  • When in ATC communication within class
    • B
    • C
    • D
  • Or within 10 nm of the airport
Term
What are disqualifiers to Land And Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)?
Definition
  • Wet or contaminated runway
  • Short runway < 6,000 ft
  • Weather less than 1000 and 3
  • Windshear
  • Tailwind
  • MEL of brakes, antiskid, spoilers or thrust reversers
Term
How many ground agents are required for taxi in and parking?
Definition
Two, unless a Docking Guidance System is used.
Term
Is landing with braking action "NIL" authorized?
Definition
No, unless there is no safer option.
Term
When is a Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check required?
Definition
  • If the holdover time has been exceeded; or 
  • Any doubt as to the condition of the aircraft.
Term
Can oxygen be administered to passengers?
Definition
Yes, if conditions require it.
Term
Can intoxicated passengers be boarded?
Definition
No.
Term
What three kinds of hazardous materials can be carried?
Definition
  • Aircraft batteries shipped as COMAT
  • Carbon dioxide - dry ice
  • Biological substances
Term
What is the TESTS information that a flight attendant would need in an emergency?
Definition
  • (T) Type of emergency
  • (E) Evacuation and exits not to be used
  • (S) Signal to be used to evacuate
  • (T) Time available
  • (S) Seating of passengers
Term
What are the American Eagle minimums for a circling approach?
Definition
Weather at least 1000 and 3 
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