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MCAA FTL 2015A Generic Interpretation

Understanding MCAA FTL 2015

Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements.

Version 1.0

Copyright © 2012-2016 Understanding MCAA FTL 2015– A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

DisclaimerOn January 01, 2015 the Flight Time Limitations in sections 1,2,3 and 4 went into effect.

The purpose of this document is to provide an explanation of the methods and criteria for the application of MCAA FTL. Where an AMC, GM or CS has not been published, the MCAA will permit operators to use the EASA AMCs, GMs and CSs provided that they are used in a manner which do not conflict with the MCAR and it implementing rules.

The documentation is provided “AS IS” and is solely intended to provide a general understanding of the author’s interpretation of the new MCAA mandated FTL 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.


Module 3:

Application of Regulations:Standard Crew Complement


ORO.FTL.205(b) Scheduled FDP Limits:

Standard Crew Compliment:Maximum daily FDP for an Acclimatised crew member shall use the following table:

• For the appropriate type of operation, • International only; or• Mixed International/Domestic or pure Domestic.

• Use the start time of the FDP (Adjusted to Reference Time Zone) and apply the number of sectors within the FDP.

• Should be done for each sector (Leg).Copyright © 2012-2016 Understanding MCAA FTL 2015– A Generic Interpretation All rights reserved.

1 – 2 3 4 5 6 7 806:00 –07:59 13:00 12:30 12:00 11:30 10:30 10:00 9:3008:00 – 12:59 14:00 13:30 13:00 12:30 11:30 11:00 10:3013:00 – 21:59 13:00 12:30 12:00 11:30 10:30 10:00 9:3022:00 – 05:59 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00 9:00 9:00

1 –4 5 6 7 8 9 1006:00 –07:59 13:00 12:30 12:00 11:30 10:30 10:00 9:3008:00 – 12:59 14:00 13:30 13:00 12:30 11:30 11:00 10:3013:00 – 21:59 13:00 12:30 12:00 11:30 10:30 10:00 9:3022:00 – 05:59 11:00 10:30 10:00 9:30 9:00 9:00 9:00

Start of FDP at reference time

Sectors

Start of FDP at reference time

Sectors

International Operations Only

International and Domestic or Domestic Operations


Maximum Scheduled FDP in RED.


Report 410 MAXFLT DEP ARR BLOCK FDP DUTY SK FDP SK FDP CMD EXT1 GAN 510 GKK 550 40 140 140 1100 1200 13002 GKK 605 MLE 710 105 300 300 1100 1200 13003 MLE 900 KDM 1010 110 600 600 1100 1200 13004 KDM 1030 GAN 1105 35 655 655 1100 1200 1300

Total 330 655 1120 1510 1610 1710710 1115 1215 1315

ELAPSED MAX EXT

Acclimated Standard Crew Release

Duty Time


Maximum daily FDP for a crew member in an Unknown State of Acclimatisation shall use the following table:

• Apply the number of sectors within the FDP. • The maximum number of sectors is 8. • Should be done for each sector (Leg).

Example:

Maximum Scheduled FDP in RED.


Report 410 MAXFLT DEP ARR BLOCK FDP DUTY SK FDP SK FDP CMD EXT1 GAN 510 GKK 550 40 140 140 1100 1200 13002 GKK 605 MLE 710 105 300 300 1100 1200 13003 MLE 900 KDM 1010 110 600 600 1030 1130 12304 KDM 1030 GAN 1105 35 655 655 1000 1100 1200

Total 330 655 1120 1410 1510 1610710 1015 1115 1215

ELAPSED MAX EXT

Unknown State Standard Crew Release

Duty Time


Maximum daily FDP for a crew member in an Unknown State of Acclimatisation under FRM may use the following table:

• Apply the number of sectors within the FDP. • The maximum number of sectors is 8. • Should be done for each sector (Leg).

Authors Note: It is important to calculate the scheduled FDP limitation with each leg, as this determines when a leg is operating under extended FDP limits.


ORO.FTL.220 – Split DutyThe FDP must contain a break on the ground of no less than 3 hours (3:00).Is only applied as an extension to the Scheduled FDP Limits in ORO.FTL.205(b).

The permitted extension when only provided an accommodation is the lesser of:• 50 % of the break which does not encroach the WOCL or• 3 hours (3:00).

The permitted extension when provided a suitable accommodation is the:• 50 % of the break given.

The break must be in a suitable accommodation when:• The break is 6 hours (6:00) or more, or• The break encroaches the WOCL, or• The crew member is in an unknown state of acclimatization.

A Split Duty Extension does not count as an extension above the Scheduled FDP Limits in ORO.FTL.205(b), when evaluating FDP Extensions in 7 Calendar Days in ORO.FTL.205.(d)


ORO.FTL.220 – Split Duty

Example:

Split FDP values in RED.


Report 410FLT DEP ARR BLOCK FDP DUTY

1 GAN 510 GKK 550 40 140 140 1100 1100 15002 GKK 605 MLE 710 105 300 300 1100 1100 1500

BREAK MLE 710 MLE 1155 745 7453 MLE 1155 KDM 1305 110 855 855 1030 1200 16004 KDM 1325 GAN 1400 35 930 930 1000 1130 1530

Total 330 9301415 1425 1555 1755945 1015 1145 1245

1100 1100 1145 1245

MAX EXT CMD EXT

Break is 3:00 / Ext is 1:30

Split Duty Standard CrewDuty Time

Required Rest After DP

MAX SK FDP

SPLIT FDPELAPSED

Release

ORO.FTL.205(d) Scheduled FDP Extensions:

The use of the extension shall be planned in advance to adhere to the constraints in the following Table:

The maximum planned extension is 1 hour (1:00).

The table in CS FTL.205(b) Extension of FDP without in-flight rest provides proper guidance for acclimated crew members:

• May not be used if the FDP is a Split Duty ORO.FTL.220.

• A Planned Extension is permitted when it is the 1st or 2nd extension of a FDP in any 7 calendar day period.


FDP Extensions in 7 days

FDP Start time (Base)FDP End time (Base)

FDP Starting on day 9 at 20:00 (base)7 Calendar Day Lookback is 164:00 to 00:00 (midnight starting Day 3)Count the number of FDP’s that exceed the scheduled FDP limit that End within the Look back period.

Extension on the 9th is legal since it is the 2nd.

EXT FDP

EXT FDP

7 Calendar Day Lookback

Day 10Day 5Day 4Day 3Day 1 Day 6 Day 7 Day 2 Day 8 Day 9



FDP End time (Base)


Extension on the 9th is legal since it is the 1st.

EXT FDP

EXT FDP

FDP Start time (Base)





FDP End time (Base) FDP Start time (Base)


Extension on the 9th is illegal because it is the 3rd in 7 calendar days

EXT FDP

EXT FDP

EXT FDP




FDP Extensions in 7 daysWhen a 2nd Planned extension in 7 calendar days additional rest must be given:

• the minimum pre-flight and post-flight rest periods shall be increased by 2 hours; or• the post-flight rest period shall be increased by 4 hours.

ORO.FTL.205(d) Scheduled FDP Extensions:In the case where 2 FDP extensions are planned for consecutive FDPs the additional rest must be applied to both FDPs

Example:

Maximum Planned FDP Extensions in RED.


1100 1100 1300 1100Report 710 MAX

FLT DEP ARR BLOCK FDP DUTY SK FDP SK FDP CMD EXT1 GAN 810 GKK 850 40 140 140 1300 1400 15002 GKK 1135 MLE 1240 105 530 300 1300 1400 15003 MLE 1525 KDM 1635 110 925 855 1300 1400 15004 KDM 1855 GAN 1930 35 1220 1220 1300 1400 1500

Total 330 12201945 2025 2125 22251220 1315 1415 15151220 1315 1415 1515

Required Rest Before DPELAPSED MAX EXT

Acclimated Standard CrewDuty Time

Required Rest After DP

Release

Consecutive night duties, the number of sectors is limited to 4 sectors per duty.

FRM is required to actively manage the fatiguing effect of night duties of more than 10 hours in relation to the surrounding duties and rest periods

CS FTL.1.205 Flight Duty Period (FDP):

Night Duty


MCAA FTL 2015A Generic Interpretation

Understanding MCAA FTL 2015

Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements.

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