Civil Aviation Regulation - Cabin Operations Lecture Notes Review

Flashcards covering Pilot-in-command authority, crew duties, passenger safety, oxygen requirements, duty/rest periods, and security protocols based on Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR).

According to OMAC 11.5.1, what is the specific timeframe for the Pilot-in-command's (PIC) responsibility for aircraft safety and operations?

From the moment the aircraft is ready to move for the purpose of taking off until the moment it finally comes to rest and the engines used as primary propulsion units are shut down.

Under what circumstance may a PIC depart from the rules of the air?

In emergency circumstances that render such departure absolutely necessary in the interests of safety.

If an emergency necessitates a violation of local regulations, what is the deadline for the PIC to submit the prescribed report to the Authority?

Within $10$ days.

What is the rule regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages by a crew member before a flight?

No person may act as a crew member within $8$ hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.

What are the rules for flight crew members regarding safety harnesses during take-off and landing?

Crew in a pilot’s seat must keep the safety harness fastened; other members must keep them fastened unless shoulder straps interfere with duties, in which case the seat belt must remain fastened.

At what cabin altitude must the PIC ensure flight crew members use breathing oxygen continuously for the entire duration?

Whenever the cabin altitude exceeds $13,000\,ft$.

At what cabin altitude must flight crew use oxygen if the period exceeds $30$ minutes?

Exceeding $10,000\,ft$.

For commercial air transport, at what flight level must one pilot at the controls use an oxygen mask if no other pilot is at their duty station?

At flight levels above $250$.

Who must provide prior written permission for an operator to carry dangerous goods in an aircraft to, from, or over the Republic of the Philippines?

The Director General.

What is the reporting requirement for an operator involved in a dangerous goods incident or accident in the Republic of the Philippines?

A written report must be sent to the Authority within $24$ hours of the occurrence.

What is the maximum activity level allowed for a package or over-pack offered for transport aboard a passenger aircraft?

Greater than $3.0$ is prohibited, and no package may exceed $3,000 \times A1$, $3,000 \times A2$, or $1,000\,TBq$ ($27,000\,Ci$), whichever is less.

Which organization must certify the design of all type B (U), B (M), H (U), H (M), and fissile packages in the Philippines?

Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI).

What are the conditions for refueling an airplane with passengers on board?

The aircraft must be attended by qualified personnel for evacuation and two-way communication must be maintained between ground crew and personnel on board.

What is the passenger age threshold where more than one person is prohibited from using a single safety belt during take-off and landing?

Once a person has reached his or her second birthday.

What is the minimum distance required between a person smoking and passenger medical oxygen equipment?

$10\,feet$.

What specific verification must be completed by a crew member before passenger entry doors are closed for taxi or pushback?

Verify that each article of baggage is properly stowed in overhead racks with approved restraining devices or in approved locations aft of the bulkhead.

What is the load factor multiplier required for approved cargo bins in the passenger compartment?

$1.15$.

What is the minimum age for a passenger to be seated in an emergency exit row?

$15$ years of age.

What is the minimum number of program hours required for company procedures indoctrination training?

$40$ program hours.

What are the experience requirements for a check cabin crew member regarding sectors or hours on a specific aircraft type?

$30$ sectors or $30$ hours on the specific aircraft type, and $6$ sectors or $8$ hours in the preceding $12$ months.

What are the requirements for 'supervised line experience' for a cabin crew member?

A minimum of two ($2$) flights including at least five ($5$) hours flown under supervision.

What is the recurrent training hour requirement for Group II aircraft?

$12$ hours.

How often must cabin crew members demonstrate the operation of all exit types and slide methods?

Every $3$ years.

What is the 'eligibility period' for a crew member to complete proficiency checks or recurrent training?

A three ($3$) calendar month period including the month-prior, the month-due, and the month-after the due date.

What is the maximum scheduled duty period for a cabin crew member?

$14$ consecutive hours, or up to $16$ hours if an additional cabin crew member is assigned.

What is the minimum rest period for a cabin crew member?

$9$ consecutive hours (can be reduced to $8$ hours if the subsequent rest period is at least $10$ hours).

What are the total flight time limits for cabin crew in commercial flying?

$1,000$ hours in any calendar year or $100$ hours in any calendar month.

What is the minimum number of cabin crew for an aircraft with a seating capacity of $51$ to $100$ passengers?

Two ($2$) cabin crew members.

What is the minimum cabin crew requirement for a parked aircraft with passengers on board?

One-half the number required for flight operation, but never less than one ($1$).

Which aircraft are required to have a cockpit door designed to resist small arms fire and grenade shrapnel?

Passenger carrying airplanes with a mass of $45,000\,kg$ or a capacity greater than $60$ seats.