93 practice questions on Operations, Crew & Public Health with answers and explanations, plus the key concepts and formulas, from the TrueHeading question bank.
Use this page to revise Operations, Crew & Public Health for the DGCA Air Regulations paper. Below are the key ideas first, then 12 practice questions with answers and explanations, picked from the 93 questions in the TrueHeading bank for this topic.
In short: By decision height (DH) and runway visual range (RVR):
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By decision height (DH) and runway visual range (RVR):
Facilitation: smooth clearance of aircraft, crews, passengers, baggage and cargo at borders.
Set in the DGCA CARs (Section 7). They limit flight time, duty periods and set minimum rest.
Tip: Memorise the current CAR numbers, because they change.
Fuel = taxi + trip + contingency (5 % of trip) + alternate + final reserve (30 min at 1 500 ft for turbine, 45 min piston) + additional.
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Answer: D. the safety of the aircraft, persons on board and cargo
The PIC has final authority over the aeroplane while in command.
Answer: D. 5 % of the planned trip fuel (or at least 5 minutes of holding in specified cases)
Contingency fuel covers unforeseen factors.
Answer: A. fuel required to fly from the destination via missed approach to the alternate and land
It covers missed approach, climb, cruise, descent, approach and landing at the alternate.
Answer: D. at least one cabin crew member for every 50 passenger seats (or fraction thereof)
Annex 6 recommends one cabin crew member per 50 passengers or fraction thereof.
Answer: C. 15 000 ft (for pressurised aeroplanes)
Annex 6: 100 % of passengers above 15 000 ft; 30 % above 14 000 ft; 10 % 10 000–14 000 ft depending on duration. (Details vary for pressurised aircraft after a depressurisation.)
Answer: C. at their assigned positions with seat belts fastened
During take-off and landing and whenever necessary in the interest of safety.
Answer: B. only if the operator has determined that it will not interfere with the aircraft systems
The operator is to control the use.
Answer: B. flight data such as altitude, airspeed, heading, and vertical acceleration
Annex 6 Appendix 8 lists parameters.
Answer: A. international flights, giving details of the aircraft, crew and itinerary to border control
Annex 9 minimises formalities; the General Declaration is one of the standard documents.
Answer: D. ICAO Annex 18 and the Technical Instructions (Doc 9284)
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations implement the Technical Instructions.
Answer: C. a notification to the captain of special loads, including dangerous goods
Notification to Captain of special cargo.
Answer: C. crowd management, first aid and evacuation
Annex 6 requires training in emergency procedures.
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