CAAC China CCAR 121 Subpart P Crew members Flight and Duty time Limits, and Rest Requirements Revision 5 10-Oct-2017
Contents Contents... 2 CCAR 121.481 General... 3 CCAR 121.483 Flight crew flight time limit... 5 CCAR 121.485 Flight crew flight duty time limit... 7 CCAR 121.487 Accumulated flight time and duty time limit for flight crew... 9 CCAR 121.491 Limitation and rest requirements for cabin crew attendance... 9 CCAR 121.493 Weekly, monthly and annual flight time limits for cabin crews... 10 CCAR 121.495 Additional requirements for rest time of crew members... 10 Annex A Definitions... 11 Page 2
1. Flight fatigue risk management According to the results of the accident investigation, Flight fatigue is one of the important causes of the accident, so the US Federal Aviation Administration launched the regulations of the flight duty and rest period of revision work, in 2012 to form the final draft. At the same time, the European Aviation Safety Agency has also initiated the revision of the relevant regulations and released it in 2013. In this revision, according to the latest regulations in foreign countries, combined with China's national conditions, the 121 P chapter was fully rewritten, highlighting the flight fatigue and reporting time and duty time is directly related to the concept, and reduce the flight crew and flight attendants Flight time limit. The fifth revision of these Rules shall enter into force on October 10, 2017.Unless otherwise provided, the air carrier, which has already held the current valid operating certificate issued under these Rules, shall fully comply with the requirements of this revision by 31 December 2019 before the revision of these Rules. Page 3
CCAR 121.481 General (A) In the implementation of these Regulations, the certificate holder shall establish a system of fatigue risk management and periodic leave of the crew members to ensure that the crew members meet the duty cycle restrictions, flight time restrictions and rest requirements applicable to this chapter. Any person who contravenes this Chapter shall not be a member of the crew in the operation of these Regulations. (B) The terms in this chapter are defined as follows: Term Appropriate Accommodation Augmented Flight Crew, Calendar Day Deadhead, Flight Duty Period Definition Means a place where you can control the temperature, reduce noise, and condition, and it can control the brightness of the light so that the crew can sleep or rest in a bed or chair with a flat or near flat position. Suitable accommodation is only suitable for ground facilities, not suitable for on-board rest facilities; which means that the number of flight crew members exceeds the minimum required for the aircraft to be operated by the aircraft model, so that a member of a flight crew may be replaced by a qualified flight crew member, and the flight crew members In the rest refers to the time in accordance with the world coordination time or local time division, from the day 00:00 to 23:59 24:00; Refers to the crew members in accordance with the requirements of the certificate holder to complete the assignment of the duty, as a passenger by plane or ground transportation, but does not include its suitable places to and from the local traffic. Deadhead is considered to be duty, Deadhead time cannot be used as rest time. When deadheading during a flight duty period, the deadhead is not considered as a segment when determining the longest flight duty time in Table B of this chapter; refers to the crew members to accept the certificate holder after the flight duty (including flight, transfer or transition, etc.), from the completion of the task to the designated place to report the beginning of the time to The aircraft is in the last flight after the engine off and the crew members do not move the aircraft again the intention of the time period. A flight duty period may also include other tasks performed by the crew members on behalf of the certificate holder before or during a segment, but there is no need for a rest period (eg deadhead, training, aircraft, or simulator The training takes place between a segment and a segment, but does not schedule the necessary rest period). In a period of time, if the crew members can rest in the appropriate accommodation, the rest time may not be included in the flight duty period of duty time; Page 4
Term On-board Resting Facilities On Duty Reserve Rest Period Definition refer to shops or seats which can be provided in the aircraft to provide rest opportunities for crew members, which are divided into: (i) Class 1 resting facilities refer to resting berths or other flat surfaces that can lie flat, independent of the cockpit and cabin, crew members can control the temperature and light, without disturbing and noise effects; (ii) Class 2 resting facilities refer to seats in the cabin of the aircraft, separated by at least the curtains and passengers, to be disturbed by passengers, to be flat or half flat, to block the light and to reduce noise; (iii) Class 3 resting facilities are seats in the air cabin or cockpit, at least 40 degrees inclined and provide support for the feet; refers to all tasks performed by the crew members in accordance with the requirements of the certificate holder, including but not limited to flight attendance, set, Reserve (including primary and other Reserve), administrative work and training; refers to the crew members in accordance with the requirements of the certificate holder, at the airport or certificate holder specified at a particular location at any time waiting for possible tasks; Is a continuous period of time from the arrival of the crew members to the appropriate accommodation, until the next duty is to leave the appropriate accommodation. During the period, the certificate holder shall not schedule any work and give any disturbance to the crew members. The use of the means of transport for the purpose of completing assigned duties shall not be included in the rest period at the appropriate accommodation and duty station; (C) the time in this chapter are Beijing time, part of the existence of a long time difference in the provisions of another. Page 5
CCAR 121.483 Flight crew flight time limit (A) During a period of time, the certificate holder shall not schedule for flight crew members, and flight crew members shall not accept flight time that exceeds the following requirements: (1) The flight time limits specified in Table A when the non-expansion flight crew performs the tasks; Table A- Maximum flight time limits for non-augmented flight crew Report time Maximum flight time 00: 00-04: 59 8:00 05: 00-19: 59 9:00 20: 00-23: 59 8:00 (2) The total flight time is 13:00 for an extended flight crew equipped with three pilots; (3) The extended flight crew with 4 pilots will have a total flight time of 17:00. (B) If an unforeseen circumstance occurs beyond the control of the certificate holder after the take-off of the aircraft, the flight time of the flight crew may exceed the provisions of 121.483(a) for the safe landing of the aircraft at the next destination airport or alternate airport and the cumulative flight time limits set out in 121.487 (b). (C) The certificate holder must report to the office within 10 days of any maximum flight time allowed beyond this section, the report shall include the following: (1) A description of the necessary time for the extension of the flight time limit and the extension; (2) If the circumstances of the extension are within the control of the certificate holder, the certificate holder shall take the corrective action taken to minimize such control. (D) The holder of the certificate shall, within 30 days from the date of the extension of the flight time limit, carry out the remedial action provided for in 121.483 (c)(2) Page 6
CCAR 121.485 Flight crew flight duty time limit (A) For non-expansion units, the certificate holder shall not be scheduled for flight crew members and the flight crew members shall not accept flight attendance periods exceeding the limits specified in Table B below; Table B - Non-Augmented Flight Crew Operation Maximum Flight Duty Period Limit Report time According to the number of segments to determine the Maximum Flight Duty Period 1 to 4 segments 5 segments 6 segments 7 segments 00: 00-04: 59 12:00 11:00 10:00 9:00 05: 00-11: 59 14:00 13:00 12:00 11:00 12: 00-23: 59 13:00 12:00 11:00 10:00 (B) Augmented flight crew operations: (1) For the operation of an augmented flight crew, the certificate holder shall not be scheduled for flight crew members and the flight crew members shall not accept flight duty periods exceeding the limits specified in the following table C; Table C - Augmented Flight Crew Operation Maximum Flight Duty Period Limit Maximum Flight Duty Period Report time Rest Facilities / Flight Crew Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 3 pilots 4 pilots 3 pilots 4 pilots 3 pilots 4 pilots 00: 00-23: 59 18:00 20:00 17:00 19:00 16:00 18:00 (2) At least one captain or any of the senior co-pilot required to comply with the requirements of section 121.451 (a) of this Code during the course of all flight, operate the aircraft in the cockpit; (3) A flight crew member who performs a flight duty at the landing stage shall receive at least 2:00 consecutive of rest in the second half of the flight duty period. For flight time less than 2:00, it is necessary to ensure that flight crew members who perform operational aircraft duties get enough rest before landing. Page 7
(C) Extension of flight duration during unforeseen circumstances prior to take-off: (1) The captain and the certificate holder may extend the maximum flight duty period allowed in Table B or Table C for 2:00; (2) The extension of the flight duty period of more than 0:30 provided for in 121.485 (c)(1) may occur only before the rest period provided for in 121.495 (b) of these Regulations; (3) If the flight attendance period specified in 121.485 (c)(1) results in the flight crew members exceeding the accumulated duty period specified in 121.487 (c) of these Regulations, the flight duty period shall not be extended; (4) The certificate holder shall, within 10 days, report any situation that exceeds the maximum flight duty period allowed in Table B or Table C of this chapter for more than 0:30. The report shall include the following information: (i) A description of the extension of the flight duty period and the need for this extension; (ii) If the circumstances of the extension are within the control of the certificate holder, the corrective action taken by the certificate holder in order to keep such extension to a minimum. (5) The certificate holder must carry out the corrective actions specified in 121.485 (c)(4) within 30 days from the date of the extension of the flight duty period limit. (D) Extension of flight duration during unforeseen circumstances after take-off: (1) The captain and the certificate holder may extend the maximum flight duty period allowed in Table B or Table C of this chapter to safely land the aircraft at the next destination airport or alternate airport; (2) The extension of the flight duty period of more than 0:30 provided for in 121.485 (d)(1) may occur only before the rest period provided for in of 121.495 (b) (3) The extension of the duty period specified in 121.485 (d)(1) may exceed the cumulative flight duty limit specified in 121.487 (c) of these Regulations; (4) The certificate holder must report to the office within 10 days of the period beyond the limits of the flight attendance in Table B or Table C of this chapter, and the report shall include a description of the extension of the flight duty period and the necessary extension. Page 8
CCAR 121.487 Accumulated flight time and duty time limit for flight crew (A) The restrictions provided for in this Article include all flight times carried out by a flight crew on behalf of a certificate holder over a period of time, including operations carried out in accordance with these Regulations and operations other than these Regulations, such as training, Operations flight and so on. (B) The certificate holder shall not schedule for flight crew members and the flight crew members shall not accept flight time that exceeds the following requirements: (1) Any calendar month, 100:00 of flight time; (2) Any calendar year, 900:00 of flight time. (C) The certificate holder shall not schedule for flight crew members and the flight crew members shall not accept flight duty periods subject to the following requirements: (1) Any 7 consecutive calendar days, 60:00 of flight duty period; (2) Any calendar month, 210:00 of flight duty period. Calendar period Flight Time Limitation Flight Duty Limitation 7 Calendar Days N/A 60:00 Calendar Month 100:00 210:00 Calendar Year 900:00 N/A CCAR 121.491 Limitation and rest requirements for cabin crew attendance (A) The passenger flight attendance shall not exceed 14:00 when the cabin crew is provided in accordance with the minimum amount specified in regulation 121.391 of these Regulations. (B) In the case of the increase in the number of cabin crews in accordance with the minimum amount specified in 121.391 of these Regulations, the flight attendant duty limits and rest requirements of the cabin crew shall meet the requirements of an increase of 1 cabin crew, which shall not exceed 16:00; Increase of 2 cabin crew, flight duty period shall not exceed 18:00; increase of 3 cabin crew, flight duty period shall not exceed 20:00; (C) The extension of the flight duty period in the event of an unforeseen circumstances (1) The certificate holder may extend the duty period specified in 121.491 (a) or (b) for an additional period of 2:00 or extend it to a safe landing at the next destination airport or alternate airport; (2) The extension of the period of time specified in 121.491 (a) or (b) shall take place only for a period of 0:30 or more only before the rest period specified in 121.495 (b) of the Regulations. Page 9
CCAR 121.493 Weekly, monthly and annual flight time limits for cabin crews (A) The restrictions imposed by this section include all flights carried by the cabin crew on behalf of the certificate holder during an appropriate period of time. (B) The certificate holder shall not schedule for the cabin crew, nor shall the cabin crew fail to receive the cumulative flight time beyond the following: (1) Any calendar month, 100:00 of flight time; (2) Any calendar year, 1100:00 of flight time. (C) The certificate holder shall not schedule for the cabin crew, nor shall the cabin crew be allowed to accept the cumulative flight time limit in excess of the following: (1) Any 7 consecutive calendar days, 70:00 of flight duty period; (2) Any calendar month, 230:00 of flight duty period. (D) The flight attendant's flight safety and duty on the airplane shall be included in the flight time and flight duty time of the crew of the cabin. Calendar period Flight Time Limitation Flight Duty Limitation 7 Calendar Days N/A 70:00 Calendar Month 100:00 230:00 Calendar Year 1100:00 N/A CCAR 121.495 Additional requirements for rest time of crew members (A) The certificate holder shall not schedule any work for the rest period specified by the members of the crew, nor shall the crew members receive any work of the certificate holder. (B) In any continuous 168:00, the certificate holder shall schedule for a rest period of at least 48:00 consecutive for members of the crew who have been scheduled for one or more duty periods. (C) If there is a time difference of 6:00 or more between the time zone of the flight site and the time zone of the base of the crew member, the certificate holder shall schedule for the time when the crew member returns to the base a rest period of at least 48:00 consecutive. This break should be scheduled before the crew member enters the next duty cycle. The base referred to in these Terms refers to the place where the members of the crew identified by the certificate holder are resident and accept the shift. (D) Any crew member shall not be scheduled and shall not be accepted by any member of the crew unless at least 10:00 consecutive of rest are obtained after the commencement of the previous flight duty period and before the commencement of the next flight duty period any flight duty task. (E) When the certificate holder schedules other duty tasks for the crew members, the duty time can be included in the flight duty period. When the flight duty period is not included, at least 10:00 of rest should be scheduled before the start of the flight duty period or reserve. Page 10
Annex A Definitions Cabin Flight Attendant: For the sake of passenger safety considerations, by the certificate holders assigned to the crew in the cabin to perform duty tasks on the crew members. Calendar Month: Refers to the time in accordance with the coordination of the world or local time, from 00:00 the first day to 23:59 the last day of this month. Captain: A pilot who is ultimately responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time, as specified by the certificate holder. Crew Members: Aircraft personnel who perform missions on an aircraft during flight, including flight crew members and cabin crews. Deviation: for the provisions of the Regulations clearly allow the deviation, the certificate holder in the appropriate reasons and to prove that the same level of security can be achieved, approved by the Bureau, you can not comply with the provisions of the corresponding provisions or to comply with the provisions of the alternative, conditions Or limited. Exemption: For the terms and conditions that are not expressly allowed in the regulations, the certificate holder may, without the approval of the CAA, make the appropriate reasons and the corresponding safety measures and certify that the safety measures are at the same level of safety In accordance with the provisions of the regulations, and the implementation of the Civil Aviation Authority in the approval of the provisions of the provisions, conditions or restrictions. Exemptions are an alternative to compliance and comply with the exemption and its conditions and restrictions, that is, compliance with regulations. Flight Crew: Refers to the pilots and flight mechanic who perform the tasks in the cockpit during the flight. Flight Time: Refers to the aircraft in order to take off and by their own power to start moving until the end of the flight to stop the time so far. Large Commercial Aircraft: The weight and operating load of the applicable equipment carried by the aircraft (including the minimum number of crew members, food and beverage, and the weight of the aircraft carried by the aircraft in respect of the maximum oil-free weight of the aircraft specified in the technical specification, with the maximum oil- The weight of these food and beverage supplies and equipment, but excluding the available fuel and oil). Regular Passenger Operation: Refers to the air carrier or air operator for the purpose of remuneration or rental, through their own or their agents in advance by advertisement or other forms to the public, including take-off, take-off time, arrival and arrival Time for any passenger to run. Page 11