BR-ANAC-IAPO flashcards

33 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

RBAC 135 applicability

Applies to commuter and on-demand operations for compensation or hire, requiring an operations specification and compliance with crew, maintenance, and operational control rules.

PIC emergency authority

The pilot-in-command may deviate from rules in an in-flight emergency to the extent necessary, and must report the deviation to ANAC if requested.

Operations specification

An ANAC-issued document authorizing specific operations for a certificate holder; it must be current and available, and defines authorized routes, equipment, and procedures.

Minimum Equipment List

An approved document allowing dispatch with specific inoperative items under stated conditions; items not listed require rectification or a special flight permit.

Airworthiness Directive compliance

ADs are mandatory; repetitive ADs must be tracked and accomplished within the stated compliance time, with records retained for inspection by ANAC.

Maintenance release

A signed certification by an authorized person that maintenance has been completed and the aircraft is returned to service; dispatch is prohibited without it.

Operational control

The exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight, shared by the PIC and the operator's dispatch or flight-following function.

Final reserve fuel

Fuel required to hold for 30 minutes at holding speed at 1,500 feet above the alternate or destination, computed at the estimated landing weight.

Takeoff alternate

An alternate airport required when destination weather is at or below approach minima or no suitable approach exists, within a specified one-engine-inoperative distance.

Weight and balance

A computation confirming the aircraft's center of gravity and weight remain within limits; last-minute changes require recomputation if limits could be exceeded.

Proficiency check

A recurrent check of pilot skills and knowledge at intervals set by regulation, typically every 12 months, required to maintain qualification for the operation.

Cumulative flight time limits

Regulatory maximum flight hours per 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, and 12 months; operators must track cumulative flight and duty time for each crewmember.

Duty period limit

The maximum time a crewmember may be on duty, depending on report time, number of flight segments, and augmentation; rest must meet prescribed minimums.

Medical certificate validity

A current medical certificate appropriate to the operation is required; expiration depends on the class and the crewmember's age and privileges exercised.

Dangerous goods classes

Nine UN classes cover explosives, gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, toxic and infectious substances, radioactive material, corrosives, and miscellaneous items.

PIC dangerous goods notification

The pilot-in-command must be notified before flight of dangerous goods carried, including nature, quantity, and location, so emergency response can be planned.

Dangerous goods incident reporting

A leak, spill, or fire involving dangerous goods requires immediate notification to ATC, the operator, and ANAC, followed by a written report per regulation.

SMS four components

Safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion form the four-component framework of a safety management system.

Safety risk assessment

Hazards are assessed by combining severity and likelihood to produce a risk index, which determines whether mitigation is required before operations proceed.

Safety performance indicators

Measurable metrics with targets used to monitor SMS effectiveness; they are reviewed at management review meetings and drive corrective action.

Non-punitive reporting

A voluntary disclosure system protecting reporters from disciplinary action except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, encouraging identification of hazards.

Emergency descent procedure

Crew don oxygen masks, establish communication, and descend to a safe altitude such as 10,000 feet or minimum safe altitude while advising ATC.

Evacuation decision

The PIC assesses exits, fire, and evacuation routes and commands evacuation only when necessary; crew direct passengers and account for all occupants.

Emergency equipment check

Preflight and recurrent checks of fire extinguishers, life vests, slides, first aid kits, and ELT ensure readiness for in-flight emergencies.

Threat and error management

A framework identifying threats, errors, and undesired aircraft states; crews trap errors early to prevent escalation into an incident.

Authority gradient

The balance of authority between captain and crew; too steep reduces junior input, too flat slows decisions, and briefings should set an open climate.

Situational awareness degradation

Awareness degrades with fatigue, high workload, and automation complacency; crews should cross-check and verbalize key parameters to maintain it.

Circadian low

A period of increased fatigue and error risk roughly between 02:00 and 06:00 body time, relevant to duty scheduling and fatigue risk management.

Destination alternate requirement

An alternate must be forecast above specified minima at the estimated arrival time; otherwise an additional alternate or additional fuel is required.

Wind shear recovery

Do not penetrate a microburst; if encountered, apply maximum performance recovery, avoid abrupt control changes, and report the encounter to ATC.

Icing conditions

Flight into known icing requires approved equipment; crews monitor performance and exit icing conditions if degradation occurs, reporting to ATC.

METAR and TAF interpretation

Visibility, ceiling, wind, and phenomena must be decoded correctly against takeoff and approach minima before dispatch and during flight planning.

Contingency fuel

Fuel added to trip fuel, typically 5 percent of trip fuel or 5 minutes holding, to cover forecast uncertainty and routing deviations.