Mesa Airlines Pilot Indoc UPDATED
Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does M and or O mean in the remarks section of the MEL? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔M= for maintenace instructions
O = for flight crew instructions
How many days can a aircraft be flown with a category A -B -C- D- or M Category? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Category A= specified
Category B = 3
Category C = 10
Category D= 120
Category M = within specific time found on release nef
What Categories can be extended and for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔B= 3 days
C= 10 days
How is a write up properly cleared or deferred? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔By an entry into
the corrective action column by the qualified mechanic stating how the issue was resolved or
deferred
What should be done if an out of date expired MEL is discovered - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔contact MX control and dispatch
What is the proper procedure for a ferry flight? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Aircaft must be
inspected for safe flight, mx control issues permit for ferry flight which which is attached to
white AML log, Pic will be informed for the reason for ferry flight, also limitations will be
shown only personnel essential to the ops for the ferry may be flown.
, What is the proper procedure for test flights? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔MX will write up
the reason for and ask flight crew to perform test flight. Flight crew will decide if aircraft has
passed flight test and if aircraft is fit to return to service
What is the Clean Aircraft Concept? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔No takeoff with frost, ice
or snow or slush adhering to any critical surface of the aircraft
What type of braking action will cause Mesa to suspend operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Nil
Describe some effects of snow , ice or frost while on the ground - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Increased weight, may cause aircraft to exceed max weight limitation, create cg
problems, loss of lift, increase drag, reduced controllability, loss of control, loss of critical
sensing devices.
What is a pre take off check? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Check of aircraft wings and
critical surface areas for ice, snow frost. MUST BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE
HOLDOVER TIME cannot be done from inside the cockpit QUALIFIED de ice personnel
can advice a/c/ is clear
When does holdover time begin? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Upon final application of
deice anti ice ends when effectiveness of fluids is lost.
Mesa airlines defines marginal conditions as - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔500 ft ceilings 1
mile visibility
When is a second alternate required under marginal conditions rule? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Wx conditions forecasted to be marginal
Sterile cockpit rule is - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Crewmembers not to engage in non
essential activities that are essential to the safe operation of flight. This includes taxi, takeoff,
landing and operations below 10,000 feet
Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does M and or O mean in the remarks section of the MEL? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔M= for maintenace instructions
O = for flight crew instructions
How many days can a aircraft be flown with a category A -B -C- D- or M Category? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Category A= specified
Category B = 3
Category C = 10
Category D= 120
Category M = within specific time found on release nef
What Categories can be extended and for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔B= 3 days
C= 10 days
How is a write up properly cleared or deferred? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔By an entry into
the corrective action column by the qualified mechanic stating how the issue was resolved or
deferred
What should be done if an out of date expired MEL is discovered - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔contact MX control and dispatch
What is the proper procedure for a ferry flight? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Aircaft must be
inspected for safe flight, mx control issues permit for ferry flight which which is attached to
white AML log, Pic will be informed for the reason for ferry flight, also limitations will be
shown only personnel essential to the ops for the ferry may be flown.
, What is the proper procedure for test flights? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔MX will write up
the reason for and ask flight crew to perform test flight. Flight crew will decide if aircraft has
passed flight test and if aircraft is fit to return to service
What is the Clean Aircraft Concept? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔No takeoff with frost, ice
or snow or slush adhering to any critical surface of the aircraft
What type of braking action will cause Mesa to suspend operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Nil
Describe some effects of snow , ice or frost while on the ground - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Increased weight, may cause aircraft to exceed max weight limitation, create cg
problems, loss of lift, increase drag, reduced controllability, loss of control, loss of critical
sensing devices.
What is a pre take off check? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Check of aircraft wings and
critical surface areas for ice, snow frost. MUST BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE
HOLDOVER TIME cannot be done from inside the cockpit QUALIFIED de ice personnel
can advice a/c/ is clear
When does holdover time begin? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Upon final application of
deice anti ice ends when effectiveness of fluids is lost.
Mesa airlines defines marginal conditions as - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔500 ft ceilings 1
mile visibility
When is a second alternate required under marginal conditions rule? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Wx conditions forecasted to be marginal
Sterile cockpit rule is - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Crewmembers not to engage in non
essential activities that are essential to the safe operation of flight. This includes taxi, takeoff,
landing and operations below 10,000 feet
