How should a block of late finish duties or night duties begin according to the appropriate FRM examples?

A block of late finish duties or night duties should begin with a shorter FDP.

What is the maximum number of transitions between two different types of disruptive duties that should be rostered between two extended recovery rest periods, according to the appropriate FRM?

Not more than one transition between two different types of disruptive duties should be rostered between two extended recovery rest periods.

Does the guidance in GM4 CS FTL.1.205(a)(2) specify a mandatory number of consecutive night duties that must be followed?

No, the guidance does not specify a mandatory number of consecutive night duties; it only provides examples of appropriate FRM that may be applied to consecutive night duties or consecutive late finish duties.

GM4 CS FTL.1.205(a)(2) Flight duty period (FDP)

Q: What are the three examples of appropriate fatigue risk management measures that can be applied to consecutive night duties or consecutive late finish duties?

The three examples are: (1) rostering a block of identical duties (late finish duties or night duties) rather than rostering mixed duties; (2) starting a block of late finish duties or night duties with a shorter FDP; (3) rostering not more than one transition between two different types of disruptive duties, between two extended recovery rest periods.

Q: When applying an appropriate FRM to consecutive night duties, is it acceptable to roster a mix of late finish and night duties within the same block?

No, the appropriate FRM includes rostering a block of identical duties (late finish duties or night duties) rather than rostering mixed duties.

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GM4 CS FTL.1.205(a)(2) Flight duty period (FDP)

ED Decision 2023/023/R

CONSECUTIVE NIGHT DUTIES AND CONSECUTIVE LATE FINISH DUTIES — APPROPRIATE FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT (APPROPRIATE FRM)

Appropriate FRM that may be applied to consecutive night duties or consecutive late finish duties include:

(1) rostering a block of identical duties (late finish duties or night duties) rather than rostering mixed duties;

(2) starting a block of late finish duties or night duties with a shorter FDP;

(3) rostering not more than one transition between two different types of disruptive duties, between two extended recovery rest periods.

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Source-Title: GM4 CS FTL.1.205(a)(2) Flight duty period (FDP) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22312 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 20 December, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 20 December, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/023/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-FTL.1

Typeofcontent: GM to CS (Guidance material to certification specification)

Parentir: CS FTL.1.205 Flight duty period (FDP)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR