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| What are the three priorities for the operation of American Eagle Airlines? |
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Definition
- Safety
- Passenger comfort and convenience
- On-time departure and arrival
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Term
| What equipment and manuals are required to be carried by pilots? |
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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
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Term
| When is the Captain in command of the crew and the aircraft? |
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Definition
- Crew - From report time until the flight terminates.
- Aircraft - from engine start to stop.
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Term
| When is the normal report time for crewmembers operating a flight or reporting for deadheading? |
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Definition
- 45 minutes.
- 30 minutes if deadheading.
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Term
| Can a Captain cancel a flight? |
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Definition
No.
- Captain - defer until conditions are suitable.
- Dispatch - cancel.
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Term
| What is the responsibility of a First Officer? |
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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. |
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Term
| What certificates must a crewmember have in his or her possession when on duty? |
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Definition
- Captains
- ATP Certificate with Type Rating
- First Class Medical
- First Officers
- Comm. Certificate with AMEL, Inst, SIC Rating
- Valid Second Class Medical
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Term
| How can a crew legally operate into a SARA airport (Special Airport Route Authorization)? |
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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
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Term
| What is the minimum currency for takeoffs and landings? |
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Definition
| 3 takeoffs and landings in the same type aircraft in the previous 90 days. |
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Term
| When does "sterile cockpit" apply? |
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Definition
- Taxi
- Takeoff
- Below 10,000 MSL, except cruise
- The last 1,000 feet of altitude
- Holding
- Landing
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Term
What are the maximum number of hours that can be flown in:
- a year?
- a month?
- a 7 day period?
- between rest periods?
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Definition
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Term
| What is required to be out and available during FMS/GPS navigation? |
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Definition
| Navigational charts appropriate to the phase of flight |
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Term
| When reviewing the AML, how many days of history are required to be checked? |
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Definition
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Term
| How often must a VOR check be made in order to conduct IFR flight? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a maintenance discrepancy arises after gate departure but before takeoff, what actions must be taken? |
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Definition
- AML entry must be made
- MOC must be contacted,
- Flight crew placarding procedures, if applicable.
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Term
| If there is any doubt concerning wingtip clearance when maneuvering the aircraft in the gate area, what must be done? |
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Definition
| The aircraft must be stopped until all doubt is removed, i.e. extra wingwalkers, etc. |
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Term
| Where can a list of all approved airports be found? |
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Definition
| FM Part 2 - Ops Specs C070 |
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Term
| What is the maximum time that passengers may be confined to the aircraft during an extended ground delay? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can American Eagle Airlines operate flights more than 50 nm from shore? |
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Definition
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Term
| When operating at an airport without an operating control tower, what must be obtained before landing? |
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Definition
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Term
| If ATC issues a clearance with a void time, when would search and rescue operations begin if no radio contact is made? |
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Definition
| 30 minutes after the void time. |
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Term
| When can an Eagle flight cancel IFR? |
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Definition
- In VFR conditions within 10 nm; or
- In radar and radio contact within Class B or C airspace.
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Term
| What are domestic fuel flight planning requirements? |
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Definition
- Fly to the destination; then
- Fly to the most distant alternate; then
- Fly for 45 minutes in normal cruise
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Term
| If the "conditional language" exemption is used due to weather forecasts, what must be added to the dispatch release? |
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Definition
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Term
| When is a takeoff alternate required? |
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Definition
| When the weather at the departure airport is below landing minimums for the appropriate runways to be used. |
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Term
| Within how many miles must a suitable takeoff alternate airport be found if required? |
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Definition
- Embraer - 270 nm
- Canadair - 290 nm
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Term
| When is an alternate airport required? |
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Definition
- 1 hour prior or after ETA;
- Less than 2000 ft ceiling;
- 3 miles visibility; or
- Accumulation of precip may exceed limits
- Braking action is "nil"
- Crosswinds exceed 25 knots
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Term
| What rule is used to determine the suitability of an alternate airport? |
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Definition
| The "one navaid, two navaid rule". |
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Term
| What are the weather minimums for an alternate airport when using the "One navaid/Two navaid" rule? |
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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 |
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Term
| When is an additional alternate required? |
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Definition
| When the destination and the first alternate are considered marginal. |
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Term
| What is considered to be "marginal"? |
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Definition
- Destination < 1000' ceiling and 3 miles visibility
- First Alternate < 600' ceiling and 2 miles visibility
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Term
| Will EWBS automatically adjust for anti-ice or tailwinds when determining MTOW? |
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Definition
| No. This must be communicated to station operations personnel. |
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Term
| What is required if MANUAL is noted next to the cargo value on the EWBS? |
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Definition
| The captain must verify the cargo load information recorded on the cargo worksheet matches the cargo load information entered into the final EWBS. |
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Term
| Does the passenger seating have to exactly match the EWBS? |
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Definition
| Each passenger seating zone can vary by two passengers, unless the aircraft is in a forward or aft caution zone. |
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Term
| How many ground agents are required for pushout or taxi operations? |
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Definition
| Two. Three are required if interphone communication is not available |
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Term
| Who is required to reference the airport diagram during taxi? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for takeoff? |
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Definition
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Term
| What runway equipment is required when performing a 600 RVR takeoff? |
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Definition
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*TDZ, MID, and RO RVR must all be at least 600 |
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Term
| What is the ATC wake turbulence separation minimums behind a heavy or a super aircraft? |
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Definition
- Heavy: 2 minutes/5 miles
- Super: 3 minutes/8 miles
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Term
| If a pilot must leave their station above FL250, what must be done? |
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Definition
| The remaining pilot must don and use their oxygen mask. |
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Term
| What is the maximum airspeed within 4 nm and 2500 ft of the primary airport of a class C or D airspace? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the maximum holding speed between 6,000ft and 14,000ft? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should a pilot use to verify waypoints loaded in the FMS flight plan? |
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Definition
| The appropriate navigation charts. |
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Term
| Do pilots need to tune approach navaids even when flying a visual approach? |
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Definition
| Yes. All available navaids will be tuned regardless of weather conditions. |
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Term
| What is pattern altitude at an uncontrolled airport? |
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Definition
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Term
| Is American Eagle approved for "Special Aircrew, Aircraft Authorized Required" minimums? |
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Definition
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Term
| What conditions must be met to fly to "Special Aircrew, Aircraft Authorization Required" minimums? |
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Definition
| The autopilot and flight director must be used to decision height or missed approach. |
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Term
| What is the lowest possible RVR authorized for landing? |
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Definition
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Term
| What approach category are American Eagle aircraft considered? |
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Definition
| Category C, unless higher approach speeds require Category D. |
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Term
| When may a flight cancel IFR? |
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Definition
- When in VFR conditions
- When in ATC communication within class
- Or within 10 nm of the airport
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Term
| What are disqualifiers to Land And Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)? |
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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
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Term
| How many ground agents are required for taxi in and parking? |
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Definition
| Two, unless a Docking Guidance System is used. |
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Term
| Is landing with braking action "NIL" authorized? |
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Definition
| No, unless there is no safer option. |
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Term
| When is a Pre-Takeoff Contamination Check required? |
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Definition
- If the holdover time has been exceeded; or
- Any doubt as to the condition of the aircraft.
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Term
| Can oxygen be administered to passengers? |
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Definition
| Yes, if conditions require it. |
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Term
| Can intoxicated passengers be boarded? |
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Definition
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Term
| What three kinds of hazardous materials can be carried? |
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Definition
- Aircraft batteries shipped as COMAT
- Carbon dioxide - dry ice
- Biological substances
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Term
| What is the TESTS information that a flight attendant would need in an emergency? |
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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
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Term
| What are the American Eagle minimums for a circling approach? |
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Definition
| Weather at least 1000 and 3 |
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