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GACAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding GACAR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time Limitations

GACAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding GACAR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Flightcrew Members. Version 1. 0 Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Introduction What is the FNPRM? The FAA published the FNPRM (Final Notice of Proposed

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? On 05 -Feb-2015, the GACA established that all Part 121 certificate holders must comply with part 117 by 31 May 2015. 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 © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Intent of this presentation To summarize the following sections of the FNPRM. 117. 1

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 © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Not included in this presentation The following sections of the FNPRM. 117. 5 117.

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 © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Major Changes Applicability: • Part 121 operations must apply GACAR part 117 for all

Major Changes Applicability: • Part 121 operations must apply GACAR part 117 for all operations. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Major Changes New scheduling concepts include: • Flight Duty Period (FDP) • Acclimatization •

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 © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Major Changes Cumulative Limitations for: • Flight Duty Period • Flight Time (Block) •

Major Changes Cumulative Limitations for: • Flight Duty Period • Flight Time (Block) • Extended Flight Duty Periods • Consecutive Nighttime Operations Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Does not include at this time Part 135 operations Part 121 Flight Attendants •

Does not include at this time Part 135 operations Part 121 Flight Attendants • Airlines may elect to apply these rules to FA’s Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Basic Definitions Calendar day means a 24 -hour period from 0000 through 2359 using

Basic Definitions Calendar day means a 24 -hour period from 0000 through 2359 using Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or local time (Base time). Duty means any task that a flightcrew member performs as required by the certificate holder, including but not limited to flight duty period, flight duty, pre- and post-flight duties, administrative work, training, deadhead transportation, aircraft positioning on the ground, aircraft loading, and aircraft servicing. Report time means the time that the certificate holder requires a flightcrew member to report for an assignment. Rest period means a continuous period determined prospectively during which the flightcrew member is free from all restraint by the certificate holder, including freedom from present responsibility for work should the occasion arise. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Basic Definitions Scheduled means to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time. Sleep

Basic Definitions Scheduled means to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time. Sleep opportunity means a period of time when a crewmember is provided and allowed to be in a suitable accommodation to rest in. Suitable accommodation means a temperature-controlled facility with sound mitigation and the ability to control light that provides a flightcrew member with the ability to sleep either in a bed, bunk or in a chair that allows for flat or near flat sleeping position. Suitable accommodation only applies to ground facilities and does not apply to aircraft onboard rest facilities. Unforeseen operational circumstance means an unplanned event of insufficient duration to allow for adjustments to schedules, including unforecast weather, equipment malfunction, or air traffic delay that is not reasonably expected. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Flight Duty Period (FDP) Report Time Release Time Duty Time Arrive Time FDP 121

Flight Duty Period (FDP) Report Time Release Time Duty Time Arrive Time FDP 121 91 Block Flight Time Between Rest Periods Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. DHD Note: Difference between Duty Time and FDP Flight Time between rest periods is the sum of the Block for all legs contained within the duty period.

Augmentation The use of Augmentation is restricted under the following conditions: • At least

Augmentation The use of Augmentation is restricted under the following conditions: • At least one flightcrew member with a PIC type rating must be present and alert on the flight deck at all times. • A limitation of 3 flight segments in any FDP. • Ninety consecutive minutes are available for in-flight rest for the pilot performing monitoring duties during landing. • The flightcrew member who will be landing the aircraft on the final leg of the FDP is required to have 2 hours of uninterrupted rest in the second half of the FDP. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Augmentation Rest facility means a bunk or seat accommodation installed in an aircraft that

Augmentation Rest facility means a bunk or seat accommodation installed in an aircraft that provides a flightcrew member with a sleep opportunity. 1) Class 1 rest facility means a bunk or other surface that allows for a flat sleeping position and is located separate from both the flight deck and passenger cabin in an area that is temperature-controlled, allows the flightcrew member to control light, and provides isolation from noise and disturbance. 2) Class 2 rest facility means a seat in an aircraft cabin that allows for a flat or near flat sleeping position; is separated from passengers by a minimum of a curtain to provide darkness and some sound mitigation; and is reasonably free from disturbance by passengers or flightcrew members. 3) Class 3 rest facility means a seat in an aircraft cabin or flight deck that reclines at least 40 degrees and provides leg and foot support. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Augmentation Applied Flightcrew Member Schemes All operational flights contained within a FDP shall be

Augmentation Applied Flightcrew Member Schemes All operational flights contained within a FDP shall be evaluated to determine the minimum applied scheme as follows: This is consistent with current FAR interpretations, to avoid circumvention of Flight Time / Flight Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements. FDP with more than 3 legs scheduled, must apply • 2 Pilot Schemes (Un-augmented). Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Augmentation Report Time Duty Time 1700 Example 1 Example 2 Release Time FDP (

Augmentation Report Time Duty Time 1700 Example 1 Example 2 Release Time FDP ( 12: 00) 4: 30 1 st Half 1: 15 4: 30 2: 00 1: 15 Arrive Time DHD Takeoff / Landing Operational Flight Inflight Rest DHD 2 nd Half Example 1: legal, complies with the requirement for 2 hrs inflight rest in the 2 nd half of the FDP, for the pilot who will perform the landing on the final flight. Example 2: illegal, no 2 hr continuous rest in the 2 nd half of the FDP can be found. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Augmentation Report Time 1700 Example 1 FDP (12: 00) 1: 30 Arrive Time DHD

Augmentation Report Time 1700 Example 1 FDP (12: 00) 1: 30 Arrive Time DHD 8: 00 1: 30 Example 2 Release Time Duty Time 2: 00 1: 30 4: 15 Operational Flight Inflight Rest 1: 30 Takeoff / Landing DHD 2: 00 1 st Half 2 nd Half Example 1: legal for a 3 or 4 pilot flightcrew, complies with the requirement for 2 hrs inflight rest in the 2 nd half of the FDP and a 90 minute inflight rest for the pilot performing monitoring duties during landing. Example 2: legal for a 4 pilot flightcrew only, the inflight rest periods must overlap. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Acclimatization 60 Deg A Theater is a zone 60 degrees wide, relative to the

Acclimatization 60 Deg A Theater is a zone 60 degrees wide, relative to the departure station of the duty period. 60 Deg JFK SFO CDG SFO JFK 073 deg West 122 deg West 002 deg East JFK to SFO is in the same Theater. 49 deg difference JFK to CDG Exits the Theater. 75 deg difference Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Acclimatization A crewmember is deemed to be acclimated whenever that individual has either: •

Acclimatization A crewmember is deemed to be acclimated whenever that individual has either: • At least 36 hours continuous rest within a specific theater or • Has remained in a specific theater for at least 72 hours. Otherwise the individual is NOT acclimated. JFK - CDG – ATH - CDG Rest < 36 CDG - JFK Rest >= 36 Time in Theater < 72 Theater 1 acclimated Theater 2 un-acclimated Theater 2 acclimated Crewmember will remain un-acclimated until the 36 hour rest period has been received. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Acclimatization effects: • Daily FDP Limitations • Daily Flight Time Limitations • Rest Requirements

Acclimatization effects: • Daily FDP Limitations • Daily Flight Time Limitations • Rest Requirements • Application of WOCL Rules • Application of Night Duty Rules Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Daily Flight Time Limitations Un-Augmented Operations: • Limited to flight time limitations in Table

Daily Flight Time Limitations Un-Augmented Operations: • Limited to flight time limitations in Table A for that duty period. • The start time is relative to the Report time of that duty period. Time of Report (Acclimated) Maximum Flight Time (hours) 0000 -0459 8 0500 -1959 9 2000 -2359 8 Table A Augmented Operations: • Limited to 13: 00 flight time for that duty period for 3 pilot flight crew • Limited to 17: 00 flight time for that duty period for 4 pilot flight crew Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Daily Flight Time Limitations 117. 11 Flight time limitation. No certificate holder may schedule

Daily Flight Time Limitations 117. 11 Flight time limitation. No certificate holder may schedule and no flightcrew member may accept an assignment or continue an assigned flight duty period if the total flight time: a) Will exceed the limits specified in Table A of this part if the operation is conducted with the minimum required flightcrew. b) Will exceed 13 hours if the operation is conducted with a 3 pilot flightcrew. c) Will exceed 17 hours if the operation is conducted with a 4 pilot flightcrew. (Currently under 121 Regulations this is a scheduled flight time limit) 4: 20 4: 41 4: 20 Total scheduled flight time 8: 40 4: 20 Total flight time 9: 01 (due to late arrival on leg 1) Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Daily FDP Limitations Un-Augmented FDP: • Based upon o the Time of Report and

Daily FDP Limitations Un-Augmented FDP: • Based upon o the Time of Report and o the scheduled number of (operational) flight segments • The scheduled FDP may not exceed the limits in Table B. • Non-Acclimated FDPs shall reduce the limits in Table B by 0: 30 Table B Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Daily FDP Limitations Augmented FDP: • Based upon: o the Time of Report and

Daily FDP Limitations Augmented FDP: • Based upon: o the Time of Report and o the number of flight crew and o the type of in-flight rest facility on board, • The scheduled FDP may not exceed the limits in Table C. • Non-Acclimated FDPs shall reduce the limits in Table C by 0: 30 Scheduled Time of Start (Acclimated Time) 0000 -0559 0600 -0659 0700 -1259 1300 -1659 1700 -2359 Maximum Flight Duty Period (hours) Based on Rest Facility and Number of Pilots Class 1 Rest Facility 3 Pilots 4 Pilots 15 17 16 18. 5 17 19 16 18. 5 15 17 Class 2 Rest Facility 3 Pilots 4 Pilots 14 15. 5 15 16. 5 18 15 16. 5 14 15. 5 Table C Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. Class 3 Rest Facility 3 Pilots 4 Pilots 13 13. 5 14 14. 5 15 15. 5 14 14. 5 13 13. 5

Daily FDP Limitations Un-Augmented FDP: • May be extended up to 2: 00 FDP

Daily FDP Limitations Un-Augmented FDP: • May be extended up to 2: 00 FDP extensions beyond 0: 30 may not occur more than once in any 168: 00 period unless an intervening rest period of 30 hours may be found. FDP extensions beyond 0: 30 will also require consent of the FCM. FDP extensions beyond the Daily Scheduled Limitation in table B/C are further limited should the extension exceed the Cumulative FDP Limitations in GACAR 117. 23. (c). Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Daily FDP Limitations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 hour rest

Daily FDP Limitations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 hour rest 30 End of Extended FDP Time since extended FDP greater than 0: 30 End of 30 hr Rest Period Start of Extended FDP Time since 30 hr rest period 168 hour lookback Application of FDP extensions greater than 0: 30 in any 168 hour period Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Daily FDP Limitations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 hour rest

Daily FDP Limitations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 hour rest Time since extended FDP greater than 0: 30 End of Extended FDP End of 30 hr Rest Period Start of Extended FDP Time since 30 hr rest period 168 hour lookback FDP on day 8 is illegal if it is extended more than 0: 30 beyond the scheduled FDP limit Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

WOCL Physiological night’s rest means 10 hours rest that encompasses the hours of 0100

WOCL Physiological night’s rest means 10 hours rest that encompasses the hours of 0100 and 0700 at the crewmember’s home base, unless the individual has acclimated to a different theater. If the crewmember has acclimated, the rest must encompass the hours of 0100 and 0700 at the acclimated location. Window of circadian low means a period of maximum sleepiness that occurs between 0200 and 0559 during a physiological night. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • • Is a duty that contains a duty

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • • Is a duty that contains a duty break. Is only applied to un-augmented flightcrews. Duty Break: • • • Is a span of time in which an individual is in a suitable accommodation (Hotel) for no less than 3: 00 and not more than a required rest period. A duty break must occur between 22: 00 and 05: 00 (Local) A duty break is NOT considered a rest period. A duty break is scheduled prior to the start of the FDP. The actual duty break given must be no less than the scheduled duty break. Check-In Time Arrival Time Duty Break Check-Out Time Ground Time Depart Time Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • The Total of the FDP’s Before and After

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • The Total of the FDP’s Before and After the Duty Break – must not exceed the limits in Table B. Check-In Time Arrival Time Duty Break Check-Out Time Ground Time Depart Time FDP – Before Break Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. FDP – After Break

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • The Total of the FDP’s Before and After

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • The Total of the FDP’s Before and After the Duty Break – must not exceed the limits in Table B. Scheduled Time of Start (Acclimated Time) 0000 -0359 0400 -0459 0500 -0559 0600 -0659 0700 -1159 1200 -1259 1300 -1659 1700 -2159 2200 -2259 2300 -2359 Maximum Flight Duty Period (hours) for Lineholders Based on Number Of (Operational) Flight Segments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+ 9 10 12 13 14 13 12 12 11 10 9 10 12 12 13 13 12 11 10 10 9 9 11. 5 12. 5 11. 5 10 9 9 11 11 12 12 11 9 9 9 10. 5 11. 5 10. 5 9 9 9 Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • The Combined FDP and Duty Break may not

Split Duty Period Split Duty: • The Combined FDP and Duty Break may not exceed 14: 00 Check-In Time Arrival Time Duty Break Check-Out Time Ground Time Depart Time Combined FDP’s and Duty Break FDP – Before Break Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. FDP – After Break

Night Duty Night Flight Duty Period (NFDP): • Is a Flight Duty Period which

Night Duty Night Flight Duty Period (NFDP): • Is a Flight Duty Period which infringes upon any portion of the WOCL. 1 2 3 4 5 6 WOCL • Consecutive NFDPs are those which occur during the WOCL on consecutive calendar days. • A duty break is a period in which a Flightcrew member is given a sleep opportunity in a suitable accommodation of at least 2 hours between 22: 00 and 05: 00 (local time). • Note: A sleep opportunity greater than or equal to 2 hours but less than 3 hours will not qualify a FCM to operate under Split duty limitations (GACAR 117. 15) Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Night Duty Night Flight Duty Period (NFDP): • A flightcrew member is not allowed

Night Duty Night Flight Duty Period (NFDP): • A flightcrew member is not allowed to be assigned to more than 3 consecutive NFDPs – unless the following conditions are met … 1 2 3 4 5 6 WOCL o All of the NFDPs must contain a duty break. o The Flightcrew member may be assigned a maximum of 5 consecutive NFDPs. o NFDP limitations are applied to un-augmented and augmented flight crews. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Rest in a suitable accommodation Suitable accommodation: Shall only be applied to ground facilities

Rest in a suitable accommodation Suitable accommodation: Shall only be applied to ground facilities and not to aircraft onboard rest facilities. Example – Hotel Rest Period: Sleep opportunity: Measured from Release to Report. Measured from Hotel Check-in to Hotel Check-out. Check-In Release Sleep Opportunity Rest Period Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. Check-Out Report

Rest Requirements Minimum Rest before a FDP or Reserve: • Rest Period of 10:

Rest Requirements Minimum Rest before a FDP or Reserve: • Rest Period of 10: 00 and • Sleep opportunity of 8: 00 o (117. 25(e) refers) Required Rest in 168: 00 all operations: • At least one rest period of 30: 00 must be found in the previous 168: 00 measured from the scheduled start of the Reserve or FDP. Minimum Rest after a DHD that exceeds The FDP limit in table B: • Rest Period of max of DHD time or 10: 00 o (117. 25. (g) refers) Required Rest at Base after a change in Theater for a series of FDP that exceed 168: 00: • 3 Physiological night’s rest with a minimum rest period of 56 hours. A sleep opportunity must be able to guarantee 8 hours of un-interrupted rest (117. 25(f) refers) Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Rest Requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rest period >

Rest Requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rest period > = 30 30 hr 168 hour lookback from start of FDP / Reserve - legal 168 hour lookback from start of FDP / Reserve - illegal Duty Period Rest Period FDP Application of 30 hour rest period within the past 168 consecutive hours. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Cumulative Limitations Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

Cumulative Limitations Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Today Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Is a Lookback from point of evaluation Uses Actual values for previously performed activities. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. Scheduled values for activities to be completed

Cumulative Limitations Flight Time Limitations: • May not exceed 100: 00 in 672: 00

Cumulative Limitations Flight Time Limitations: • May not exceed 100: 00 in 672: 00 • May not exceed 1000: 00 in 365 Calendar Days (Base Time) o Two checks required for legs that cross midnight Lookback is from arrival time of leg or Midnight. FDP Limitations: • May not exceed 60: 00 in 168: 00 • May not exceed 190: 00 in 672: 00 Lookback is from arrival time of leg. Extended FDP before takeoff may NOT cause a violation of Cumulative FDP Limits (117. 19 (a)(3) refers) Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserves Airport Standby (ASB): • Occurs when a crewmember reports for flight duty at

Reserves Airport Standby (ASB): • Occurs when a crewmember reports for flight duty at a specific location to await assignment to a trip. • Is considered duty as well as flight duty period. • Is subject to flight duty limitations. • Is subject to rest requirements Short Call Reserve (SC): • means a period of time in which a crewmember does not receive a required rest period following notification by the certificate holder to report for a flight duty period. • Is subject to flight duty limitations when assigned to a FDP. • Is subject to rest requirements Long Call Reserve (LC): • Is NOT considered duty OR flight duty period. • Will require an intervening rest period prior to being assigned to a SC Reserve or FDP when a flightcrew member is notified by the certificate holder to report for duty. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserve Limitations Report FDP Arrive Time Airport Reserve FDP for Airport Reserve (ASB): •

Reserve Limitations Report FDP Arrive Time Airport Reserve FDP for Airport Reserve (ASB): • Is measured from Report of the Reserve to the later of Release from the Reserve or the last operating Flight in the 1 st FDP Limits: • Is from Table B/C, using the Report time of the Reserve and the number of flights/Number of FCM’s and Class of Rest facilities. • If the ASB is not assigned a trip the FDP shall be limited using 1 Flight segment and Table B. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserve Limitations Start of SC RAP – 14: 00 Report of Trip Short Call

Reserve Limitations Start of SC RAP – 14: 00 Report of Trip Short Call Reserve FDP Arrive Time Reserve Availability Period(RAP): • Is 14: 00 maximum o this is the time frame that an air carrier may contact, require a flightcrew member to report to a trip. Trips assigned outside the RAP require a minimum rest period of 10: 00 with a minimum sleep opportunity of 8: 00. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserve Limitations Combined RAP and FDP for Short Call Reserve (SC): • Is measured

Reserve Limitations Combined RAP and FDP for Short Call Reserve (SC): • Is measured from start of the reserve to the later of release from the reserve the last operating Flight in the 1 st FDP. Combined RAP and FDP Limit Start of SC Report of Trip Short Call Reserve Combined RAP and FDP Limits Un-Augmented Operations: • Is the lesser of: o 16: 00 o Table B + 4: 00 o applied to the start time of the RAP Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. FDP Arrive Time • Use the Start Time of the FDP to find the FDP limit from Table B + 4: 00.

Reserve Limitations Combined RAP and FDP for Short Call Reserve (SC): • Is measured

Reserve Limitations Combined RAP and FDP for Short Call Reserve (SC): • Is measured from Report of the reserve to the later of Release from the reserve or the last operating Flight in the 1 st FDP. Start of SC Combined RAP and FDP Limit Report of Trip Short Call Reserve FDP Combined RAP and FDP Limits Augmented Operations: • Is Table C + 4: 00, applied to the start time of the SC. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved. Arrive Time • Use the Start Time of the FDP to find the FDP limit from Table C + 4: 00

Reserve Limitations 0500 1700 1900 Scheduled FDP Limit – 4 Landings – 1200 (0500

Reserve Limitations 0500 1700 1900 Scheduled FDP Limit – 4 Landings – 1200 (0500 – 1700) Assigned FDP is scheduled to end by 1600 Extension 0300 RAP / FDP LIMIT – 1600 ( scheduled never exceed limit from 117. 21. (c)(3)) In this example, the FCM is strictly limited by the permitted extensions for the FDP assigned during RAP, where No extension beyond 1900 will be permitted. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserve Limitations 0600 1800 2000 Scheduled FDP Limit – 4 Landings – 1200 (0600

Reserve Limitations 0600 1800 2000 Scheduled FDP Limit – 4 Landings – 1200 (0600 – 1800) Assigned FDP is scheduled to end by 1600 0300 RAP / FDP LIMIT – 1600 ( scheduled never exceed limit from 117. 21. (c)(3)) Extension 1900 Extension In this example, the crewmember is strictly limited by the permitted extensions of the FDP assigned during the RAP, and no further extension beyond 20: 00 will be permitted if the condition is known before takeoff. As you can see the FDP is extended beyond the combined RAP and FDP limit of 16: 00. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserve Limitations 0700 2000 2200 Scheduled FDP Limit – 4 Landings – 1300 (0700

Reserve Limitations 0700 2000 2200 Scheduled FDP Limit – 4 Landings – 1300 (0700 – 2000) Assigned FDP is scheduled to end by 1600 0300 RAP / FDP LIMIT – 1600 ( scheduled never exceed limit from 117. 21. (c)(3)) Extension 1900 2100 Extension In this example, we can see how the combined RAP and FDP limitation is now the controlling factor. Since the Combined RAP and FDP, requires a scheduled end of the FDP by 19: 00, it will only be permitted to be extended by 2: 00 until 21: 00, even though the FDP assigned during the RAP would permit the extension to 22: 00. Extension rules that are still in effect are previous extensions beyond 0: 30 within the previous 168: 00 without an intervening rest greater than or equal to 30: 00, and Cumulative FDP limitations. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Reserve Limitations WOCL Release from (End of) LC Long Call Reserve Time of Notification

Reserve Limitations WOCL Release from (End of) LC Long Call Reserve Time of Notification Report of Trip Rest Period >= 12: 00 Required Rest period after Long Call Reserve (LC): • Is 10: 00 if assigned to a Trip, SC reserve, ASB reserve. If the following Flight Duty Period Operates Into the WOCL: • The FCM must have at least 12: 00 notification prior to the report of the FDP. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Re-Scheduling FDP Start Time Long–Call Method Rest Period WOCL At Time of Notification it

Re-Scheduling FDP Start Time Long–Call Method Rest Period WOCL At Time of Notification it must provide for a Rest Period of 10 hours and a Sleep Opportunity of 8 hours. Time of Notification Sleep opportunity Re-Scheduled FDP start time. At least 12 notice must be given if the FDP will operate into the WOCL it must provide a Rest Period of 10 hours and a Sleep Opportunity of 8 hours. Daily FDP limitations Table-B/C with permitted extensions will use the Re-Scheduled FDP start time. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Re-Scheduling FDP Start Time Short–Call Method Rest Period Time of Notification At Time of

Re-Scheduling FDP Start Time Short–Call Method Rest Period Time of Notification At Time of Notification it must provide for a Rest period of 10 hours with a Sleep opportunity of 8 hours. Notification Sleep opportunity Original FDP start time. Re-Scheduled FDP start time. Time from Original FDP start Time to Re-Scheduled FDP start time is considered to be Time on Short-Call Reserve. Daily FDP limitations Table-B/C with permitted extensions will use the Re-Scheduled FDP start time. The time considered to be on Short-Call Reserve will not be considered towards the Cumulative FDP Limits in 168 / 672 hours, however it must adhere to the limitations for Short-Call Reserve in 117. 21. Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

GACAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding GACAR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time Limitations

GACAR 117 A Generic Interpretation Understanding GACAR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Flightcrew Members. Version 1. 0 Copyright © 2015 -2016 Understanding GACAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

Disclaimer The documentation is provided “AS IS” and is solely intended to provide a

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 -2013, Understanding FAR Part 117 – A Generic Interpretation. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2012 -2013 Understanding FAR 117 – A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.