DGCA - CAR 7 - J - I FLIGHT DUTY TIME AND FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS CABIN CREW MEMBER Quick Reference Guide Version 1.1
Scheduled Daily FDP Limits FDP operating under Flight time on a Single Sector in excess of 6:00 requires an additional Cabin Crew member. FDP with Flight Time in excess 11:00 to 14:00 providing the required inflight rest are permitted to be secheduled up to 16:00 FDP.
FDP Limitations - Domestic Start of FDP Number of Landings 1 2 3 4 to 6 00:00-04:14 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 04:15-04:29 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 04:30-04:44 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 04:45-04:59 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 05:00-05:14 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:00 05:15-05:29 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:00 05:30-05:44 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:00 05:45-05:59 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:00 06:00-11:29 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:00 11:30-11:44 12:30 12:30 12:15 12:00 11:45-12:14 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 12:15-12:29 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 12:30-12:44 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 12:45-12:59 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 13:00-13:14 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 13:15-13:29 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 13:30-13:44 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 13:45-13:59 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 14:00-14:14 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 14:15-14:29 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 14:30-14:44 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 14:45-14:59 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 15:00-15:14 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 15:15-15:29 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 15:30-15:44 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 15:45-15:59 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 16:00-23:59 12:30 12:30 12:00 12:00 DGCA - CAR 7 J I- FDTL QRG Split Duty May only be applied to Domestic FDP s Consecutive hours of break Maximum Extension of the FDP < 3:00 NIL >= 3:00 and <= 10:00 >10:00 If the break is more than 6 consecutive hours or encroach on the WOCL, then operator will provide suitable accommodation. A period equal to half the consecutive hours break taken No extension permitted Maximum Total FDP Before and After the Break is 10:00
Scheduled Daily Flight Time Limits Domestic Scheduled Flight Time Limitations in 24 hours Type of Operation Number of Landings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Day Operations 9:00 9:00 9:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 Night Operations 9:00 9:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 International - Scheduled Flight Time Limitations in 24 hours Type of Operation Number of Landings 1 to 4 Un-Augmented 11:00 Augmented 14:00 Cumulative Flight Time Domestic Operations International Operations <= 11:00 Flight time Cumulative Period Flight Time Limitation (Hours) Cumulative Period Flight Time Limitation (Hours) In 7 consecutive days 35:00 In 30 consecutive days 125:00 In 365 consecutive days 1000:00 In 7 consecutive days 45:00 In 30 consecutive days 125:00 In 365 consecutive days 1000:00
International Operations > 11:00 flight time In Flight Rest Requirements
FDP and Flight Time Extension Limitations Due to Unforeseen Circumstances Maximum Cumulative FDP Extension in any 30 day period is 8:00. Domestic - Extended Flight Time Limitations in 24 hours Type of Operation Number of Landings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Day Operations 10:30 10:30 10:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 Night Operations 10:30 10:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 International - Extended Flight Time Limitations in 24 hours Type of Operation Number of Landings 1 to 4 Un-Augmented 12:30 Augmented 15:30 Maximum Cumulative Flight Time Extension in any 30 day period is 3:00.
Condition Domestic Operations International Operations <= 11:00 Flight Time International Operations > 11:00 and <= 14:00 Flight Time WRP BWRP Required Rest Periods Required Rest Periods Rest following a FDP: Twice the Flight time in a FDP but no less than 8:00. Rest at Base: A crew member must be given a WRP at base within the preceding 7 calendar day span. Rest following a FDP: Twice the Flight time in a FDP but no less than 8:00. Rest at Base: A crew member must be given a WRP at base within the preceding 7 calendar day span. Or A crew member must be given a BWRP at base within the preceding 15 calendar day span. Rest before a FDP: Minimum of 22:00 including 1 LNR. Rest following a FDP: Twice the Flight time in a FDP but no less than 8:00. Rest Upon return to Base: Minimum of 36:00 including 2 LNR Weekly Rest Period is 24:00 including a Local Nights Rest (LNR) Bi-Weekly Rest Period is 36:00 including two LNR s
SBY Not Assigned FDP The Max Time a CM may be assigned to SBY is 8:00. A CM assigned to SBY without a callout to FDP must be given a minimum rest period of 8:00. Standby (SBY) Limits SBY Assigned FDP Time on Standby is NOT applied towards the Daily FDP Limits ASB Not Assigned FDP The Max Time a CM may be assigned to SBY is 8:00. A CM assigned to SBY without a callout to FDP must be given a minimum rest period of 8:00 Airport Standby (ASB) Limits ASB Assigned FDP Time on ASB is applied towards the Daily FDP Limits. FDP starts at ASB Start time
Definitions Term Definition Break A period free of all duties, but less than minimum rest period. Calendar Day 24 hours period commencing at 0000 hr. local time. Any task that flight crew members are required by the operator to perform, including, for example, flight duty, Duty. administrative work, training, positioning and standby when it is likely to induce fatigue. A period which starts when a flight crew member is required by an operator to report for or to commence a duty Duty period. and ends when that person is free from all duties. A physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended Fatigue. wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload (mental and/or physical activity) that can impair a crew member's alertness and ability to safely operate an aircraft or perform safety related duties. Flight Crew Member (FCM) A licensed crew member charged with duties essential to the operation of an aircraft during a flight duty period. A period which commences when a flight crew member is required to report for duty that includes a flight or a Flight Duty Period. (FDP) series of flights and which finishes when the aeroplane finally comes to rest and the engines are shut down at the end of the last flight on which he/she is a crew member.
Definitions Term Flight time. Ground Transportation Home base. Local night. Neighbouring Countries. Positioning. Reporting time. Rest Period. Split Duty (Break) Definition The total time from the moment an aeroplane first moves for the purpose of taking off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight. Note.-"Flight time" as here defined is synonymous with the term "block to block" time or "chock to chock" time in general usage which is measured from the time an aeroplane first moves for the purpose of taking off until it finally stops at the end of the flight. The time spent by crew member between his/her place of rest and the airport in a surface transport. For the purpose of FDTL, Ground Transportation time shall be uniformly calculated as one hour each, before commencement of flight and at the end of flight or series of flights. However, it will neither count towards rest nor for flight duty time. The location nominated by the operator to the crew member from where the crew member normally starts and ends a duty period or a series of duty periods. A period of eight hours falling between 22.00 and 08.00 local time. Countries whose standard times falls within a band of 3 hours (+1:30 hours on either side of India) i.e. countries covered in the standard time zone band of UTC+4 to UTC+7. The transferring of a non-operating crew member from place to place as a passenger at the behest of the operator. Note.- "Positioning" as here defined is synonymous with the term Deadheading. The time at which flight crew members are required by an operator to report for duty. An uninterrupted and defined period of time during which a crew member is free from all duties and airport standby. means a period free of all duties, which counts as duty, being less than a rest period.
Definitions Term Standby. Suitable Accommodation Ultra Long Range (ULR) Operations. Unforeseen operational circumstance. Window of Circadian Low (WOCL) Definition It is a defined period of time during which a flight crew member is required by the operator to be available to receive an assignment for a specific duty without an intervening rest period. However, it shall not include any time during which an operator requires a crew member to be contactable for the purpose of giving notification of a duty which is due to start 10 hours or more ahead. A quiet, ventilated and comfortable place with a bed and not open to public. Continuous non-stop flights between the specific city pairs having a flight time of over 16 hours and duty periods between 18 and 22 hours. An unplanned event, such as unforecast weather, equipment malfunction, or air traffic delay that is beyond the control of the operator. is best estimated by the hours between 0200 and 0600 for individuals adapted to a usual day-wake/ night sleep schedule. This estimate of the window is calculated from scientific data on the circadian low of performance, alertness, subject report (i.e., peak fatigue), and body temperature. For flight duty periods that cross 3 or fewer time zones, the window of circadian low is estimated to be 0200 to 0600 home-base/ domicile time. For flight duty periods beyond 3 or more time zones, the window of circadian low is estimated to be 0200 to 0600 home-base/ domicile time for the first 48 hours only. After a crew member remains more than 48 hours away from home-base/ domicile time, the window of circadian low is estimated to be 0200 to 0600 referred to local time at the point of departure.