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DGCA FDTL 2016A Generic Interpretation

Flight Duty Time Limitations.(Cabin Crew Members)

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Module 1:

Introduction


IntroductionICAO Annex 6 Part I lays down the standards and recommended practices for management of fatigue for flight and Cabin Crew Members.

These standards require State of the Operator to establish prescriptive regulations for the management of fatigue which include flight time, flight duty periods, duty period and rest period limitations.

The Operator, for the purpose of managing its fatigue related safety risks, is required to establish flight time, flight duty periods, duty period and rest period limitations that are within the prescriptive fatigue management regulations established by the State.


IntroductionChanges:The requirements contained in the CAR supersede requirements contained in CAR-7-J-I of 2014 with respect to operators of cabin crew engaged in scheduled/non-scheduled air transport operations and general aviation aeroplanes operations.

Revised definitions for Duty, Flight Duty Period (FDP), Positioning and Rest Period.

New Definitions include:Non-Operating crew member and Local Night.


IntroductionThe Regulations have: • Removed the distinction between Domestic and International Operations.• Unified Cumulative Flight Time and Cumulative Duty Time limits for all operations.• Daily Limitations of Flight Time, Flight Duty Period time, and Number Landings have

been improved and simplified.• Daily Rest Periods have been simplified. • Weekly Rest Periods have been increased to 36 hours, while the Fortnightly Rests have

been increased to 48 hours.• All rest periods may now be applied concurrently.• Extensions due to Unforeseen Operational Circumstances, have been clarified with

respect to maximum FDP extension, and increases to number of landings due to diversions.

• Limitations for Standby/Airport Standby have been clarified.• Limitations with respect to Night Duties have been introduced, no more than 2

consecutive night duties, and no more than 1 series of consecutive night duties in any 7 day period.


Intent of this presentationTo summarize the following sections of CAR-7-J-I

1 Introduction3 Definitions6 Flight Time Limitations and Flight Duty Period Limitations6.1 Scheduled Daily FDP Limits (6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 6.1.4)6.1.5 FDP Limits for WOCL Enchroachment6.2 Cumulative flight time limitations6.3 Cumulative duty time limitations6.4 Split Duty7 Rest Periods7.1 Basic Rest Requirements7.1.1 Minimum Rest Period (Before The Flight) 7.1.2 Positioning Rest7.1.4 Weekly / Fortnightly Rest 7.1.5 Rest After Return to Home Base 7.2 Augmentation and In-Flight Rest 8 Miscellaneous Provisions8.1 Standby8.3 Unforeseen Operational Circumstances8.4 Consecutive Night Duties


Not included in this presentationThe following sections of CAR-7-J-I

2 Applicability4 Operators Responsibility5 Cabin Crew Member’s Responsibility7.1.3 Time in Transportation8.2 Postioning8.5 Maintence of Records and Monitoring System

The Author believes that the regulation as written for the clauses is clear and requires no further explanation.


DGCA FDTL 2016A Generic Interpretation

Flight Duty Time Limitations.(Cabin Crew Members)

Version 2.0


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