What does M and or O mean in the remarks section of the MEL? - ANSWERSM= for maintenace instructions
O = for flight crew instructions
How many days can a aircraft be flown with a category A -B -C- D- or M Category? - ANSWERSCategory A= specified
Category B = 3
Category C = 10
Category D= 1...
Mesa Airlines Pilot Indoc Questions &
Answers
What does M and or O mean in the remarks section of the MEL? - ANSWERSM= for
maintenace instructions
O = for flight crew instructions
How many days can a aircraft be flown with a category A -B -C- D- or M Category? -
ANSWERSCategory A= specified
Category B = 3
Category C = 10
Category D= 120
Category M = within specific time found on release nef
What Categories can be extended and for how long? - ANSWERSB= 3 days C= 10
days
How is a write up properly cleared or deferred? - ANSWERSBy an entry into the
corrective action column by the qualified mechanic stating how the issue was resolved
or deferred
What should be done if an out of date expired MEL is discovered - ANSWERScontact
MX control and dispatch
What is the proper procedure for a ferry flight? - ANSWERSAircaft must be inspected
for safe flight, mx control issues permit for ferry flight which which is attached to white
AML log, Pic will be informed for the reason for ferry flight, also limitations will be shown
only personnel essential to the ops for the ferry may be flown.
What is the proper procedure for test flights? - ANSWERSMX will write up the reason
for and ask flight crew to perform test flight. Flight crew will decide if aircraft has passed
flight test and if aircraft is fit to return to service
What is the Clean Aircraft Concept? - ANSWERSNo takeoff with frost, ice or snow or
slush adhering to any critical surface of the aircraft
What type of braking action will cause Mesa to suspend operations? - ANSWERSNil
Describe some effects of snow , ice or frost while on the ground - ANSWERSIncreased
weight, may cause aircraft to exceed max weight limitation, create cg problems, loss of
lift, increase drag, reduced controllability, loss of control, loss of critical sensing devices.
, What is a pre take off check? - ANSWERSCheck of aircraft wings and critical surface
areas for ice, snow frost. MUST BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE HOLDOVER TIME
cannot be done from inside the cockpit QUALIFIED de ice personnel can advice a/c/ is
clear
When does holdover time begin? - ANSWERSUpon final application of deice anti ice
ends when effectiveness of fluids is lost.
Mesa airlines defines marginal conditions as - ANSWERS500 ft ceilings 1 mile visibility
When is a second alternate required under marginal conditions rule? - ANSWERSWx
conditions forecasted to be marginal
Sterile cockpit rule is - ANSWERSCrewmembers not to engage in non essential
activities that are essential to the safe operation of flight. This includes taxi, takeoff,
landing and operations below 10,000 feet
What documents are required to be in crew members flight kit? - ANSWERSAirmen
certificate, Pilot, logbook, Medical, passport, Mesa ID, extra pair of glasses if
prescribed, flashlight, training folder (if in training) Electronic flight bag(jepps), writing
pen
Current revisions to the Gom and CFM can be found - ANSWERSManual currency list,
APCL (aircraft publications currency list, found in tech pubs portion of the Mesa website
Revision coded as Permanent White-Temp Yellow, Bulletins blue
Can you dispatch with 1 jepp airways manual? - ANSWERSyes, you must contact the
director of Operations
Exemption 5560 allows us to - ANSWERSfly with lost or destroyed airmen certificates/
medical
What is show time and what if a crew member not on station after 10 minutes? -
ANSWERS45 mins, Attempt to contact missing crew member, then call crew tracking
How does a pilot maintain currency in part 121? - ANSWERS3 takeoffs and landing in
the preceding 90 days,(sim counts also) sceduled recurrency events, captains receive a
proficency check every 24 months
Low time SIC is.... - ANSWERSan individual with less than 100 hrs in 121 and on type
Limitations for low time SIC are..... - ANSWERSCaptain has to make all takeoff and
landings if:
SARA, airport visibility less than 3/4 mile RVR less than 4000, Contaminated runway,
braking action less than good, 15 kt crosswind, windshear, PIC discretion
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