FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Medium
A Part 121 operator's flightcrew member reports for a flight duty period (FDP) at 0500 local time. The FDP is planned to include four flight segments. According to 14 CFR Part 117, what is the maximum number of flight segments permitted for this flightcrew member, assuming a two-pilot crew and no augmentation?
- A4 segments
- B5 segments
- C6 segments
- D7 segments
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. 5 segments
14 CFR Part 117.13 Table B specifies the maximum flight segments. For a two-pilot crew with an FDP starting between 0500 and 0559, the maximum number of flight segments is 5.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is the planned number, but not necessarily the maximum allowed.
- C. This exceeds the limit for an FDP starting at 0500.
- D. This significantly exceeds the limit for an FDP starting at 0500.
Part 117 Max Flight Segments
14 CFR Part 117.13 Table B defines the maximum number of flight segments a flightcrew member may be assigned within a flight duty period (FDP), based on the FDP start time and the number of pilots in the crew.
- Limits vary by FDP start time.
- Limits vary by crew size (unaugmented, augmented, three-pilot, four-pilot).
- Designed to mitigate fatigue risks associated with multiple takeoffs and landings.
Memory trick: Segments by the clock, crew size is the lock!