FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Easy
A Part 121 air carrier is conducting a flight under 14 CFR Part 117. A flightcrew member is placed on short-call reserve. The flightcrew member receives a call notifying them of an assignment at 1000 local time, requiring them to report for duty at 1200 local time. At what time does the flightcrew member's flight duty period (FDP) begin?
- AThe start of the reserve availability period.
- B1100 local time, one hour after the call.
- C1200 local time, when required to report for duty.
- D1000 local time, when the call was received.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. 1000 local time, when the call was received.
Under 14 CFR 117.21(a)(1), for short-call reserve, the flightcrew member's flight duty period (FDP) begins at the time the flightcrew member is notified of an assignment.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The reserve availability period is when the flightcrew member is available, but the FDP begins specifically upon notification of an assignment.
- B. This is not specified as an FDP start time under Part 117.
- C. This is the report time, but the FDP for short-call reserve begins earlier, at notification.
117.21 Short-Call Reserve FDP Start
For flightcrew members on short-call reserve under 14 CFR Part 117, the flight duty period (FDP) begins at the time the flightcrew member is notified of an assignment.
- Applies to short-call reserve.
- FDP starts at notification of assignment.
- Distinguishes from report time.
Memory trick: FDP starts when duty's due, or when the short-call rings for you.