FAR 117 Quiz #1

1. This is a duty period where the company requires a Short-Call reserve to be available to receive an assignment.

FDP, Flight Duty Period

RAP, reserve availability period

Modified duty

Duty during WOCL

Please refer to FAR 117.3 - Short-Call Reserve (SCR) and Reserve availability period (RAP)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.3 - Short-Call Reserve (SCR) and Reserve availability period (RAP)

2. One flightcrew member serving in a crew of 2 pilots had an FDP extension that exceeded the scheduled FDP limit by more than 30 minutes, 3 days ago. Since taking the extension that flightcrew member has not recieved a 30 consecutive rest period. May that flightcrew member accept another FDP extension that will exceed the scheduled FDP limit by more than 30 minutes, if the conditions are known before takeoff.

Yes

No

Yes, as long as the PIC concurs

No, the flightcrew member may not accept another FDP extension that will exceed the scheduled FDP limit by more than 30 minutes, even if the conditions are known before takeoff. This is because according to the given information, the flightcrew member has not received a 30 consecutive rest period since taking the previous extension. Rest periods are important for ensuring the safety and well-being of the flightcrew members, and exceeding the FDP limit without adequate rest can lead to fatigue and compromised performance.

Explanation

No, the flightcrew member may not accept another FDP extension that will exceed the scheduled FDP limit by more than 30 minutes, even if the conditions are known before takeoff. This is because according to the given information, the flightcrew member has not received a 30 consecutive rest period since taking the previous extension. Rest periods are important for ensuring the safety and well-being of the flightcrew members, and exceeding the FDP limit without adequate rest can lead to fatigue and compromised performance.

3. A post takeoff extension, due to unforeseen curcumstances may exceed the cumulative FDP limits specified in 117.23.

True

False

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(b).(3)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(b).(3)

4. This is the time measured from report time of a duty period, until the block in of the last live flight.

FDP, Flight Duty Period.

Fight Time Limit.

Cumulative Time.

RAP, Reserve Availalbility Period

Please refer to FAR 117.3 - Flight duty period (FDP)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.3 - Flight duty period (FDP)

5. May a certificate holder change a flightcrew members reserve assignment from Long-Call to Short-Call? If so, under what conditions?

Yes, if the flightcrew member is fit for duty

Yes, provided a 10 hours rest period with 8 hour sleep opportunity is provided prior to the RAP.

No, unless they are acclimated.

A certificate holder may change a flightcrew member's reserve assignment from Long-Call to Short-Call if the flightcrew member is fit for duty and if a 10-hour rest period with an 8-hour sleep opportunity is provided prior to the Reserve Availability Period (RAP). This ensures that the flightcrew member has had adequate rest and is ready to perform their duties effectively during the RAP.

Explanation

A certificate holder may change a flightcrew member's reserve assignment from Long-Call to Short-Call if the flightcrew member is fit for duty and if a 10-hour rest period with an 8-hour sleep opportunity is provided prior to the Reserve Availability Period (RAP). This ensures that the flightcrew member has had adequate rest and is ready to perform their duties effectively during the RAP.

6. A reserve can be assigned to an un-augmented FDP may be assigned additional flights segments when they return to base, as long as:

They are notified that they will be utilizing an extension.

The FDP is recalculated in Table B, based on the new number of legs.

They answer the acars.

Please refer to FAR 117.13

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.13

7. This may be 8 or 9 hours, depending on the crew's report time.

Extension

FDP, Flight Duty Period

Cumulative Rest

Flight Time Limit

Please refer to FAR 117.11.(a).(1)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.11.(a).(1)

8. A flightcrew conducts three flight segments under part 117 followed by a part 91 ferry flight, and then the flightcrew is released into a rest period. Do the limits of part 117 apply to the ferry flight since it is conducted under part 91?

True

False

The limits of part 117 do apply to the ferry flight conducted under part 91. Part 117 applies to all flightcrew members who are operating under part 117 regulations, regardless of the specific part under which the flight is being conducted. Therefore, even though the ferry flight is being conducted under part 91, the flightcrew is still subject to the limits and regulations outlined in part 117.

Explanation

The limits of part 117 do apply to the ferry flight conducted under part 91. Part 117 applies to all flightcrew members who are operating under part 117 regulations, regardless of the specific part under which the flight is being conducted. Therefore, even though the ferry flight is being conducted under part 91, the flightcrew is still subject to the limits and regulations outlined in part 117.

9. A flightcrew member starts a series of FDP's in JFK. The first rest period occurs in CDG. The flightcrew member recieves 10 hour rest periods between a series of FDP's that span 78 hour rest period with each FDP ending in CDG. At the conclusion of the 78 hour period, where is the flightcrew member acclimated?

JFK

CDG

The flightcrew member is acclimated in CDG at the conclusion of the 78-hour period because the question states that each FDP ends in CDG and the first rest period also occurs in CDG. Therefore, it can be inferred that the flightcrew member spends the majority of their time in CDG and would be acclimated to that location.

Explanation

The flightcrew member is acclimated in CDG at the conclusion of the 78-hour period because the question states that each FDP ends in CDG and the first rest period also occurs in CDG. Therefore, it can be inferred that the flightcrew member spends the majority of their time in CDG and would be acclimated to that location.

10. A flightcrew member is assigned as part of a 2 pilot crew a domestic duty period with less that 8:00 flight time. The rest requirements are?

9 hours rest before reducible to 8 hours.

10 hours rest before with a 30 hour rest period in the preceding 168 hours

10 hours comp rest after and 24 hours rest in any 7 days

10 hours after and a 36 hours rest period in 7 calendar days

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(a), (b) and (e).

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(a), (b) and (e).

11. The following are symptoms of fatigue. (Select all that apply)

Delayed Reaction

Frequent Restroom Breaks

Lapses of Attention and Vigilance

Please refer to FAA circular:
AC-117-2: 7.a.(6) The effects of fatigue relative to pilot performance

Explanation

Please refer to FAA circular:
AC-117-2: 7.a.(6) The effects of fatigue relative to pilot performance

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12. The time during which a flightcrew member serves on Airport/Standby reserve is subject to cumulative FDP limits?

True

False

During Airport/Standby reserve, a flightcrew member is on standby at the airport and can be called for duty at any time. This standby period is considered as part of their Flight Duty Period (FDP) and is subject to cumulative limits. This means that the time spent on Airport/Standby reserve will be counted towards the total allowable FDP for the crew member, ensuring that they do not exceed the maximum duty time allowed for safety reasons. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.

Explanation

During Airport/Standby reserve, a flightcrew member is on standby at the airport and can be called for duty at any time. This standby period is considered as part of their Flight Duty Period (FDP) and is subject to cumulative limits. This means that the time spent on Airport/Standby reserve will be counted towards the total allowable FDP for the crew member, ensuring that they do not exceed the maximum duty time allowed for safety reasons. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.

13. No more than one pre-takeoff FDP extension exceeding 30 minutes is legal without receiving this much rest.

36 hours at base.

10 hours of physiological nights rest.

30 hours

8 hour sleep opportunity. The pilot is responsible for getting the sleep.

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(a).(2)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(a).(2)

14. A flightcrew member need only sign the first dispatch/flight release at the beginning of their FDP attesting they are fit and prepared to perform their assigned duties.

True

False

False. The flightcrew member must sign the dispatch/flight release for each flight segment during the FDP.

Explanation

False. The flightcrew member must sign the dispatch/flight release for each flight segment during the FDP.

15. The certificate holder may not utilize a pre-takeoff extension if :

The extension will go over 30 minutes.

Dispatch is unable to send new paperwork.

Any flight crew member will exceed the cumulative FDP limit.

There is a posibility that the flight may need to divert due to weather.

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(a).(3)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(a).(3)

16. A Flightcrew member assigned to a crew with 3 pilots is not permitted to exceed which of the following cumulative limitations?

120 hours during any 30 consecutive days

100 hours during any Calendar month

100 hours in any 672 consecutive hours

300 hours during any 90 consecutive days

Please refer to FAR 117.23.(b).(1)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.23.(b).(1)

17. The following are NOT considered legs, for entering Table B.

Deadhead, return to gate, enroute diversion due to medical emergency.

Pre-planned fuel stop in OAK for a SEA to HNL flight, taxi from gate to hangar, and a deadhead.

A flight renumber for maintenance ferry, a divert due to weather, and an air turn back.

Refer to FAR 117.13

Explanation

Refer to FAR 117.13

18. Select the best match for A thru D.

RAP

Flight Time Limits

30 hours

Unaugmented Crew

Please refer to FAR 117.3- Augmented flightcrew, Reserve Availability Period, Short-Call Reserve and 117.25.(b)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.3- Augmented flightcrew, Reserve Availability Period, Short-Call Reserve and 117.25.(b)

Submit

19. Prior to starting the fourth segment of a five segment FDP a flightcrew members determines they are too fatigued to perform their duties. What action(s) should the flightcrew member do? (Select all that apply)

Get some stronger coffee.

Report the fatigue event to the carrier.

Do not sign the dispatch/flight release.

The flightcrew member should report the fatigue event to the carrier because it is important to inform the responsible authority about their condition. This will ensure that appropriate actions can be taken to address the issue and ensure the safety of the flight. Additionally, the flightcrew member should not sign the dispatch/flight release because they have determined that they are too fatigued to perform their duties. Signing the release would indicate that they are fit to fly, which would be unsafe in this situation.

Explanation

The flightcrew member should report the fatigue event to the carrier because it is important to inform the responsible authority about their condition. This will ensure that appropriate actions can be taken to address the issue and ensure the safety of the flight. Additionally, the flightcrew member should not sign the dispatch/flight release because they have determined that they are too fatigued to perform their duties. Signing the release would indicate that they are fit to fly, which would be unsafe in this situation.

Submit

20. All extensions must be approved by this person.

The Director of operations

The person who is being extended.

The chief dispatcher.

The PIC, Captain.

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(a).(1)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.19.(a).(1)

21. An acclimated flightcrew member is scheduled to begin an FDP at 12:15 with 4 flight segments planned. The carrier adds an additional 2 segments to his schedule. What is the applicable flightcrew member's maximum applicable FDP limit?

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

Use Table B apply six flight segments at 12:15.

Explanation

Use Table B apply six flight segments at 12:15.

22. This much notice is required to assign a Long-Call reserve a trip beginning before and extending in to the WOCL.

10 hours

Double the duty

12 hours

11 hours.

Please refer to FAR 117.21.(d)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.21.(d)

23. If the time spent in deadhead transportation exceeds Table B, how much rest must the pilot receive?

30 hours once they return to base.

18 hours rest, within 24 hours of when they exceeded Table B.

Time spent in deadhead, but not less than 10 hours.

10 hours.

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(g)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(g)

24. A flightcrew member is assigned deadhead transportation from IAD to DFW. Upon arrival at DFW, the same flightcrew member operates a flight segment from DFW to LAX. The period encompassing the deadhead transportation is considered:

Duty

FDP

Deadhead is a part 91 operation

The correct answer is FDP. FDP stands for Flight Duty Period, which is the total time from the moment a flightcrew member is required to report for duty until the moment they are released from all duty. In this scenario, the flightcrew member's duty period includes both the deadhead transportation from IAD to DFW and the subsequent flight segment from DFW to LAX.

Explanation

The correct answer is FDP. FDP stands for Flight Duty Period, which is the total time from the moment a flightcrew member is required to report for duty until the moment they are released from all duty. In this scenario, the flightcrew member's duty period includes both the deadhead transportation from IAD to DFW and the subsequent flight segment from DFW to LAX.

25. A crewmember is required to have 30 hours rest in the past 168 hours. Where does the lookback begin?

At block in from the last live leg

After each leg.

At start time of the FDP or RAP

At the release time of the duty period

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(b)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(b)

26. If 4 hours prior to departure the PIC contacts scheduling to report that due to his miscalculating the time difference to PVR, he did not get to bed in time for 8 hours of sleep, scheduling must:

Transfer the call to the FODO.

Ask the PIC when he will be rested well enough to report and adjust accordingly.

Re-start the 8 hour rest period, so he can get his sleep.

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(e) and (f).

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.25.(e) and (f).

27. Flight Duty Period is span of time from:

Report to Release

Block out of the first Flight to Block in of the last flight

Report to arrival of the last operational flight within a duty period

Refer to FAR 117.3 Flight duty period (FDP)

Explanation

Refer to FAR 117.3 Flight duty period (FDP)

28. A flightcrew member has an FDP limit of 12 hours. The flightcrew member's last scheduled segment of the FDP is a ferry flight that extends the FDP to 12.5 hours. Can the flight member accept the FDP?

Yes

No, the 30 minute period may not be used for scheduling.

Yes, ferry flights do not apply.

The correct answer is No, the 30 minute period may not be used for scheduling. This is because the flightcrew member's FDP limit is 12 hours, and the ferry flight extends the FDP to 12.5 hours. The 30 minute period cannot be used to exceed the FDP limit, so the flight member cannot accept the FDP.

Explanation

The correct answer is No, the 30 minute period may not be used for scheduling. This is because the flightcrew member's FDP limit is 12 hours, and the ferry flight extends the FDP to 12.5 hours. The 30 minute period cannot be used to exceed the FDP limit, so the flight member cannot accept the FDP.

29. What is the time limit on a flight time extension after takeoff?

2 hours

To the extent necessary to land at the nearest destination or alternate airport

To the farthest destination or alternate airport

To the most suitable destination or alternate airport

The time limit on a flight time extension after takeoff is to the extent necessary to land at the nearest destination or alternate airport. This means that if there is an emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the pilot can extend the flight time beyond the usual limit in order to safely land at the nearest available airport.

Explanation

The time limit on a flight time extension after takeoff is to the extent necessary to land at the nearest destination or alternate airport. This means that if there is an emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the pilot can extend the flight time beyond the usual limit in order to safely land at the nearest available airport.

30. Is it legal to be assigned 4 Airport/Standby reserve assignments that start at 03:00 and end at 06:00?

Yes

No

Airport/Standby reserve is considered FDP, far 117.27 applies to all FDP's that infringe the WOCL.

Explanation

Airport/Standby reserve is considered FDP, far 117.27 applies to all FDP's that infringe the WOCL.

31. A flightcrew members cumulative flight time limits may be exceeded during a flight time limit extension?

True

False

Only if the conditions occur after takeoff.

Explanation

Only if the conditions occur after takeoff.

32. A Short-Call Reserve that starts at 03:00, is assigned to an un-augmented FDP that begins at 06:00 with 4 flight segments. The FDP must be scheduled to end no later than:

17:00

18:00

19:00

20:00

The Following FAR's are applied:
117.13.(b)
117.19.(a).(1)
117.21(c).(3)

Explanation

The Following FAR's are applied:
117.13.(b)
117.19.(a).(1)
117.21(c).(3)

33. Is it legal to be assigned 4 Short-Call reserve assignments that start at 03:00 and end at 06:00?

Yes

No

RAP is not considered FDP.

Explanation

RAP is not considered FDP.

34. An NYC based pilot has spent less than 36 hours on a layover in LHR (London). He will have a 30 minute penalty on his FDP until he receives 30 hour of rest at his base.

True

False

Please refer to FAR 117.3 - Acclimated and Theater.

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.3 - Acclimated and Theater.

35. The time during which a flightcrew member serves on RAP is subject to cumulative FDP limits?

True

False

The statement is false because the time during which a flightcrew member serves on RAP (Rest and Recovery Period) is not subject to cumulative Flight Duty Period (FDP) limits. RAP is a designated period of time during which the flightcrew member is not required to be available for duty, allowing them to rest and recover. It is separate from the FDP, which is the total time a flightcrew member is on duty from the start of their pre-flight preparation until they are released from all duties after the flight. Therefore, the time on RAP does not contribute to the cumulative FDP limits.

Explanation

The statement is false because the time during which a flightcrew member serves on RAP (Rest and Recovery Period) is not subject to cumulative Flight Duty Period (FDP) limits. RAP is a designated period of time during which the flightcrew member is not required to be available for duty, allowing them to rest and recover. It is separate from the FDP, which is the total time a flightcrew member is on duty from the start of their pre-flight preparation until they are released from all duties after the flight. Therefore, the time on RAP does not contribute to the cumulative FDP limits.

36. A long call can be converted to short call as long as they have 12 hours rest.

True

False

Please refer to FAR 117.21.(e) and 117.25.(e)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.21.(e) and 117.25.(e)

37. A Flightcrew member cannot be returned to this type of reserve after a trip assignment. (Select all that apply)

Airport / Standby Reserve

Long-Call Reserve

Short-Call Reserve

Refer to FAR 117.21.(b) and (c), FAR 117.25.(a) and (e)

Explanation

Refer to FAR 117.21.(b) and (c), FAR 117.25.(a) and (e)

Submit

38. The FDP limits prescribed in Tables B and C of part 117 apply to the crew assigned to a flight or series of flights?

True

False

False. The FDP limits in Table B and C apply to the individual flightcrew member.

Explanation

False. The FDP limits in Table B and C apply to the individual flightcrew member.

39. A flightcrew assigned to a Split Duty period that starts at 22:00, has 3 flight segments and a 3 hour mid-duty break. What is the maximum time permitted for the Split Duty period?

10:00

13:00

14:00

16:00

Please refer to FAR 117.15 (entirety) 117.13.(a)

Explanation

Please refer to FAR 117.15 (entirety) 117.13.(a)

40. A flightcrew member is assigned a RAP beginning at 1200. The flightcrew member is notified of an unaugmented, 4 segment FDP that begins at 1700. What is the maximum scheduled FDP limit?

10:00

11:00

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

FDP must be scheduled at the earliest of the following:
12:00 + 16:00 = (04:00 next day)
17:00 + 11:00 = (04:00 next day)
12:00 + 11:00 + 4:00 = (03:00 next day)

03:00 next day is the earliest, therefore the max scheduled FDP is 10:00 (17:00 to 03:00)

117.13, Table B and 117.21(c)(3) refers.

Explanation

FDP must be scheduled at the earliest of the following:
12:00 + 16:00 = (04:00 next day)
17:00 + 11:00 = (04:00 next day)
12:00 + 11:00 + 4:00 = (03:00 next day)

03:00 next day is the earliest, therefore the max scheduled FDP is 10:00 (17:00 to 03:00)

117.13, Table B and 117.21(c)(3) refers.