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When is a mission considered in “execution”?
In-execution mission is defined as within 24 hours of initial scheduled takeoff (1.5.3.2.)
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If the itinerary changes by ____, an itinerary change message must be coordinated by the aircrew/C2 to all affected agencies
1 hour or more
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What is the basic crew complement?
1 Aircraft Commander
1 Pilot
Minimum of 3 MTs (one FA must be 1st FA certified). OG/CC may waive FA requirements to 2 MTs (one FA must be 1st FA certified) for a basic crew if there are no meal requirements. (3.2)
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What is the augmented crew complement?
1 Aircraft Commander
2 Pilots
4 MTs
Unqualified FAs (UTs) are not considered part of the crew complement. When scheduling an instructor FA (IT) with 2 students, they should be performing duties in proximity of each other. (3.2)
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A PIC with a basic crew may seek approval from the ___ to extend the tactical duty day by as much as ____ to a maximum of __hours. Flight examiners administering evaluations will not be considered part of the augmented crew complement
OG/CC
2 hours
16 hours (3.7)
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The minimum en route crew rest period is ___before legal for alert or scheduled report time when self-alerting.
12 hours
When necessary to interrupt aircrew members’ crew rest period, re-enter that aircrew in a subsequent minimum 12 hour crew rest period after they complete official duties. (3.8)
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A minimum ___ ground time between block-in to block-out should be planned. Who is the approval authority to waive the ground time in the planning phase? In the execution phase?
15-hour
OG/CC is the waiver authority for missions in the planning phase to no less than 12 hours from block-in to block-out. For missions in execution, the PIC may waive to no less than 12 hours from block-in to block-out to accommodate special CVAM/AMD/DV requests, provided all AFI 11-202V3 restrictions are complied with. (3.10)
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Before reducing normal ground time consider mission preparation time and other factors peculiar to the mission. ___ is the waiver authority for reduced crew rest to less than ___ from block-in to block-out. It is not to be used for DV scheduling convenience. Ground time reduction will ensure aircrew is afforded ___ of uninterrupted sleep plus adequate time for transportation and meals
OG/CC
12 hours
8 hours (3.10.1, 3.10.2)
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The PIC sets the crew reporting time and location. Home-station departure show time is normally ___ prior to scheduled takeoff time.
2+00 (3.11)
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Conditions permitting, a qualified and current pilot certified as an AC, IP, or EP accomplishes all takeoffs, approaches, and landings from the left seat under the following conditions:
-Aircraft emergencies, unless conditions prevent compliance.
-When making an actual Category (CAT) II or III ILS approach. If the weather forecast indicates the chance for CAT II/III operations, the PIC should consider seat rotation changes. When operating to or from airfields requiring airfield-related waiver. Exception: On OMEs transiting an airfield requiring a waiver, the OG/CC determines if an AC is required for the landing, taxi, or takeoff. This does not apply to airfield suitability waivers (weight bearing capacity, tire pressure, pavement conditions, etc.) (5.3)
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Minimum runway length
5000 feet or 1525 meters
If operationally necessary, the unit OG/CC may approve use of runways shorter than specified. Approval requires careful evaluation of aircraft and crew capabilities. If operations are approved, a qualified and current AC, IP, or EP makes the landing and takeoff from the left seat. OGVs inform MAJCOM/Stan Eval of all OG/CC waivers granted. (5.10)
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Minimum runway for a normal landing distance is based on a threshold crossing height of ___.
50 feet (5.10)
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Minimum taxiway width
49 feet (15 Meters) (5.10)
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Minimum runway width
98 feet (30 Meters) (5.10)
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Minimum pavement width for a 180 degree turn
75 feet (C-40) (5.10)
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Where can the RCR to RCAM conversion table be found?
FOM or FIH
Use the most conservative RCR value for all runway segments in either the RCAM, FCM, or FOM (5.11.1)
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Maximum wind any direction
50 knots (5.12)
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Maximum tailwind
15 knots (5.12)
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The maximum crosswind component during manual (autopilot off) CAT II and CAT III ILS approaches (in actual CAT II/III conditions) is___.
10 knots
The 10-knot crosswind limit applies to manual landings when the PF will transition to visual landing cues below CAT I ILS minimums (T-2). When conducting a manual landing and transitioning to visual landing cues at/above CAT I ILS minimums, use FCM crosswind limits. (5.12.1)
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The maximum crosswind component for (autoland) CAT II and CAT III approaches is ___.
20 knots (5.12.3)
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In accordance with AFMAN 11-218, aircraft may taxi without marshallers/wing walkers at home station along fixed taxi lines which have been measured to ensure a minimum of ___ feet clearance from any obstruction and the obstruction is permanent. Adjacent aircraft are also considered a permanent obstruction, provided the aircraft is parked properly in its designated spot and is not moving. Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and vehicles are considered a permanent obstruction, provided it is parked entirely within a designated area.
10 feet (5.13.1)
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Preposition for DV pickups. Crews plan to preposition for DV pickups ___hours prior to the scheduled departure time (or as directed by local supplement/directives).
Two hours (6.3.2.3.1)
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Minimum weather for takeoff
Operational: When less than RVR 1600, but equal or greater than RVR 600, the crew may take off if mission priority dictates, provided the runway has a minimum of 2 functioning RVR readouts (minimum RVR 600 on all functioning readouts), visible runway centerline markings, and runway centerline lighting is operational. When 3 transmissometers are installed, all are controlling.
All Others: For runways with more than one operating RVR readout, RVR must read 1600 minimum on all.
Notes:
If the runway has only one functional RVR readout, no centerline markings, or no centerline lighting, the minimum RVR is 1600
In the absence of RVR readouts, reported visibility cannot be any lower than 1/2SM (800 meters) (Table 6.1)
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Crewmembers are normally at their duty stations with all checklists accomplished up to the point of engine start not later than __ minutes prior to departure.
30 minutes (6.16.6)
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What is the minimum amount of crew oxygen aboard prior to takeoff?
The minimum quantity of oxygen aboard an aircraft before takeoff must be sufficient to accomplish the planned flight from the equal time point (ETP) to recovery, should oxygen be required (6.18)
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Definition of an on-time takeoff
The simplest definition of an EA delay is a failure to block out when the DV is ready at the scheduled time due to maintenance or operational reasons, thus delaying the DV. (6.22.1.1)
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CAT II minimum RVR
Touchdown zone RVR must be equal to or greater than the specified minimums on the instrument approach procedure (IAP) (no lower than 1200 ft (350 meters)) (T-0). When applicable, midpoint and rollout RVR must be greater than or equal to 600 ft (180 meters) (T-0). Exception: Aircrew authorized for CAT II operations, flying operationally certified CAT III aircraft equipped with an operable autoland or HUD approved to touchdown capability, may fly CAT II approaches to minimum touchdown RVR 1000 when noted on the procedure. (6.27.6.1)
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CAT II minimums are based on a HAT no lower than ___ ft. In some cases this may result in an RA setting of less than ___ ft.
100 ft
100 ft
(6.27.6.2)
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If the crew receives a CAT II unsafe annunciation above ___ AGL, they may elect to continue to the normal CAT I minimums to the same runway (no lower than 200’ DH).
300’ (6.27.6.3.1)
If a CAT II unsafe annunciation is received below 300’AGL, the crew immediately commences a go-around, unless visual cues are sufficient to complete the approach to landing.
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CAT IIIA minimum RVR
CAT IIIA minimum touchdown and midpoint RVR of 700 ft (200 meters). Rollout RVR must be greater than or equal to 600 ft (180 meters) (6.27.6.5)
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Derived decision altitude (DDA) = LNAV MDA(H) +__ft
60 (6.27.9.2.1)
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As a minimum, the PIC will ensure the aircraft has a minimum of ___ AMC A3/10-approved EFBs with current and complete flight manuals and FLIP
3 (6.4)
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As a minimum, at least ___ from each crew position attends the pre-mission briefing.
One person (6.8.1)
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Under what circumstances can an approach be continued if weather decreases below minimums?
If the reported weather decreases below minimums after starting a descent, receiving radar vectors for an approach, or established on any segment of an approach prior to the missed approach point (MAP), the approach may be continued to the MAP and either execute a missed approach or continue to land if conditions in below are met. Exception: Do not continue a CAT II/III ILS if the weather is reported to be below CAT II/III minimums. (6.27.10)
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Do not descend below ___ above the threshold elevation (THRE) or touchdown zone elevation (TDZE) using the approach lights as a reference unless the red termination bars or the red side row bars are visible and identifiable (N/A on CAT III approaches).
100 ft. (6.27.10.2)
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Aircrews are armed on all overseas missions unless:
Ravens are a part of the crew (not required for a CONUS depot input for OCONUS units). (7.13)
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The minimum reported weather required to perform touch-and-go landings is:
300 foot ceiling and RVR 40 (3/4-mile or 1200 meters visibility without RVR) (8.2.3)
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Minimum Runway for Touch and Go Landings:
6,000‘/1829m
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Planned Go-Arounds and Visual Low Approaches. Initiate a planned go-around or missed approach not later than:
Precision approach
Non-precision approach
Visual approach or VFR pattern
Restricted Low Approach w/ Men and Equipment on Runway
Precision approach - DH (or 200-feet HAT, whichever is higher).
Non-precision approach - MAP.
Visual approach or VFR pattern - 100 feet AGL.
Restricted Low Approach w/ Men and Equipment on Runway - 500 feet AGL. (8.7.1)
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Minimum weather for Cat II/III practice approaches:
No lower than 200-foot ceiling and 1/2-mile visibility (RVR 24) or Category I minimums, whichever is greater. (8.8.1)
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When a CAT II DH is not published, DH is based on HAT of ___ feet.
100 feet (8.8.3)
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Required equipment for RVSM airspace:
Both primary altimeters, at least one autopilot, the altitude advisory system, and the transponder, must be fully operational (T-2). Request a new clearance to avoid this airspace should any of this equipment fail. (9.3.1.1)
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What is the definition of an EROPS area?
An EROPS area of operation is considered to be any geographical area where, at any point on the planned route, the aircraft is more than 60 minutes from an adequate airport at the single-engine drift-down speed and altitude in still air. (9.6)
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C-40 aircraft are considered ___ minute EROPS compliant.
180 minute (9.6.3)
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Who is the EROPS waiver authority?
OG/CC (or equivalent) approves any EROPS waiver, or approves a new route conforming to reduced EROPS limits (120, 90, 60 minutes). (9.6.3)
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Initiate HF communication (typically ___ minutes prior to entry) and establish log on communication.
15-45 minutes
Maintain log of ATC datalink communications and retain with post mission paperwork at unit Stan/Eval in accordance with unit procedures. (9.7.4.2)
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Definition of Required Ramp Fuel Load (RRFL):
As a minimum, required ramp fuel consists of all fuel required for engine start, taxi, warm-up, APU operation, takeoff, climb, cruise, en route reserves (if required), alternate/approach/missed approach (if required), descent, approach and landing. (14.4.1)
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APU, Start, Taxi, Takeoff Fuel:
900 lbs.
This allows for 500 pounds of APU fuel burn during preflight and 400 pounds of fuel burn during taxi-out. (14.4.2.4.1)
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En Route Reserve Fuel:
When commercially dispatched, C-40s will use 1,200 lbs of contingency fuel instead of en route reserve (T-2). This covers the requirement to plan 15 minutes of contingency fuel in paragraph 14.3.3 (14.4.2.4.2)
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Minimum Alternate Fuel for planning:
2,500lbs minimum, when an alternate is required. (14.4.2.4.3)
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Minimum fuel required upon landing at destination or landing at alternate:
3,800 lbs. This includes the required reserve fuel in accordance with paragraph 14.3.3 If contingency fuel (normally 1,200 lbs) is not burned, C-40 PICs should plan on landing at the destination or alternate (if an alternate is required) with a minimum of 5,000 lbs of fuel (3,800 lbs reserve fuel + 1,200 lbs of contingency fuel). (14.4.2.4.4)
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First Suitable Airfield (FSAF) and Last Suitable Airfield (LSAF) used in the ETP calculation minimum weather:
Forecast weather conditions for LSAF/FSAF (ETA from the ETP/DF +/- 1 hour) will meet or exceed minimums for the lowest compatible approach or 500/1, whichever is greater (T-2). CFPs should plan to arrive overhead at the recovery location with 0+30 minutes reserve fuel. (14.5)
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Required Ramp Fuel for EROPS capable aircraft:
Block to block fuel must be greater than or equal the fuel required to fly to the ETP, experience a loss of cabin pressure, and proceed from the ETP to a recovery field at 10,000 feet or 13,000 feet (if sufficient crew oxygen is available) (T-2). If extra fuel is necessary, it is added and identified extra. (14.7)
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