FAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding FAR Part

FAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding FAR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Flightcrew Members. Version 2. 0 Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Disclaimer The documentation is provided “AS IS” and is solely intended to provide a general understanding of the author’s interpretation of the new FAA mandated FAR Regulations. The author makes no representations and disclaims any and all responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the documentation. The author reserves the right, at his discretion, to change or modify the documentation as deemed appropriate. Copyright © 2012 -2017, Understanding FAR Part 117 – A Generic Interpretation. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Module 1: Introductory Overview Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Introduction What is the FNPRM? The FAA published the FNPRM (Final Notice of Proposed Rule Making) on 04 Jan 2012 in the Federal Register. The regulations establish: Pilot - Flight / Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements. When do the Airlines have to comply? Simply put, 04 Jan 2014, this date is two years since the publication date. What do the Airlines have to do to comply? Develop scheduling policies. Develop training programs. Update their Operations Specification (OPSPEC). Upgrade crewmember scheduling software, including crew planning and crew tracking software. Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Intent of this presentation To summarize the following sections of the FNPRM. 117. 1 117. 3 117. 11 117. 13 117. 15 117. 17 117. 19 117. 21 117. 23 117. 25 117. 27 Applicability. Definitions. Flight time limitation. Flight duty period: Un-augmented operations. Flight duty period: Split duty. Flight duty period: Augmented flightcrew. Flight duty period extension. Reserve status. Cumulative duty limitations. Rest period. Consecutive nighttime operations. Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Not included in this presentation The following sections of the FNPRM. 117. 5 117. 7 117. 9 117. 29 Fitness for duty Fatigue risk management system Fatigue education and training program Emergency and government sponsored operations Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Major Changes Applicability: • Part 121 passenger operations must apply FAR part 117 for all operations conducted under o Domestic (subpart Q) or o Flag (subpart R) or o Supplemental (subpart S) • Part 121 All cargo operations o may still operate under FAR 121 subparts Q, R or S Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Major Changes New scheduling concepts include: • Flight Duty Period (FDP) • Acclimatization • Window of Circadian Low (WOCL) • Part 91 Flights o are now considered the same as Part 121 Flights when conducted during a series of FDP operating under 117. Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Major Changes Cumulative Limitations for: • Flight Duty Period • Flight Time (Block) • Extended Flight Duty Periods • Consecutive Nighttime Operations Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Does not include at this time Part 135 operations Part 91 Subpart K operations Part 121 Flight Attendants • Airlines may elect to apply these rules to FA’s Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

FAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding FAR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Flightcrew Members. Version 2. 0 Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.