Question

Before beginning any Flight Duty Period (FDP) or reserve availability, a pilot must be able to show __ consecutive hours of rest within the preceding ___ consecutive hours (__ days).

a) 6 hours within the preceding 12 hours (2 days)
b) 8 hours within the preceding 16 hours (3 days)
c) 10 hours within the preceding 14 hours (2 days)
d) 12 hours within the preceding 24 hours (4 days)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d) 12 hours within the preceding 24 hours (4 days).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option d) 12 hours within the preceding 24 hours (4 days).

According to aviation regulations, before beginning any Flight Duty Period (FDP) or reserve availability, a pilot must have at least 12 consecutive hours of rest within the preceding 24 hours (4 days). This ensures that pilots have sufficient rest before undertaking their duties, reducing the risk of fatigue-related incidents.

For example, if a pilot finishes their previous duty at 3:00 pm, they must not begin their next duty until 3:00 pm the next day, after having had a minimum of 12 hours of rest.