CS FTL.1.235 Rest periods

• ED Decision 2014/002/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

CS FTL.1.235 Rest periods ED Decision 2014/002/R (a) Disruptive schedules (1) If a transition from a late finish/night duty to an early start is planned at home base, the rest period between the 2 FDPs includes 1 local night. (2) If a crew member performs 4 or more night duties, early starts or late finishes between 2 extended recovery rest periods as defined in [ORO.FTL.235(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678283), the second extended recovery rest period is extended to 60 hours. (b) Time zone differences (1) For the purpose of [ORO.FTL.235(e)(1)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678283), ‘rotation’ is a series of duties, including at least one flight duty, and rest period out of home base, starting at home base and ending when returning to home base for a rest period where the operator is no longer responsible for the accommodation of the crew member. (2) The operator monitors rotations and combinations of rotations in terms of their effect on crew member fatigue, and adapts the rosters as necessary. (3) Time zone differences are compensated by additional rest, as follows: (i) At home base, if a rotation involves a 4 hour time difference or more, the minimum rest is as specified in the following table. Minimum local nights of rest at home base to compensate for time zone differences <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="531"><tr><td valign="top" width="232"><p><b>Maximum time difference (h) between reference time and local time where a crew member rests during a rotation</b></p></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="299"><p><b>Time elapsed (h) since reporting for the first FDP in a rotation involving at least 4 hour time difference to the reference time</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="232"></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>&lt; 48</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>48 – 71:59</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>72 – 95:59</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>≥96</p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="232"><p>≤6</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="232"><p>≤9</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="232"><p>≤12</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>4</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>5</p></td></tr></table> (ii) Away from home base, if an FDP involves a 4-hour time difference or more, the minimum rest following that FDP is at least as long as the preceding duty period, or 14 hours, whichever is greater. By way of derogation from point (b)(3)(i) and only once between 2 recurrent extended recovery rest periods as specified in [ORO.FTL.235(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678283), the minimum rest provided under this point (b)(3)(ii) may also apply to home base if the operator provides suitable accommodation to the crew member. (4) In case of an Eastward-Westward or Westward-Eastward transition, at least 3 local nights of rest at home base are provided between alternating rotations. (5) The monitoring of combinations of rotations is conducted under the operator’s management system provisions. (c) Reduced rest (1) The minimum reduced rest periods under reduced rest arrangements are 12 hours at home base and 10 hours out of base. (2) Reduced rest is used under fatigue risk management. (3) The rest period following the reduced rest is extended by the difference between the minimum rest period specified in [ORO.FTL.235(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678283) or (b) and the reduced rest. (4) The FDP following the reduced rest is reduced by the difference between the minimum rest period specified in [ORO.FTL.235(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678283) or (b) as applicable and the reduced rest. (5) There is a maximum of 2 reduced rest periods between 2 recurrent extended recovery rest periods specified in accordance with [ORO.FTL.235(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678283). CS FTL.1.235 Rest periods ED Decision 2014/002/R (a) Disruptive schedules (1) If a transition from a late finish/night duty to an early start is planned at home base, the rest period between the 2 FDPs includes 1 local night. (2) If a crew member performs 4 or more night duties, early starts or late finishes between 2 extended recovery rest periods as defined in [ORO.FTL.235(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085906), the second extended recovery rest period is extended to 60 hours. (b) Time zone differences (1) For the purpose of [ORO.FTL.235(e)(1)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085906), ‘rotation’ is a series of duties, including at least one flight duty, and rest period out of home base, starting at home base and ending when returning to home base for a rest period where the operator is no longer responsible for the accommodation of the crew member. (2) The operator monitors rotations and combinations of rotations in terms of their effect on crew member fatigue, and adapts the rosters as necessary. (3) Time zone differences are compensated by additional rest, as follows: (i) At home base, if a rotation involves a 4 hour time difference or more, the minimum rest is as specified in the following table. Minimum local nights of rest at home base to compensate for time zone differences <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="531"><tr><td valign="top" width="232"><p><b>Maximum time difference (h) between reference time and local time where a crew member rests during a rotation</b></p></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="299"><p><b>Time elapsed (h) since reporting for the first FDP in a rotation involving at least 4 hour time difference to the reference time</b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="232"></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>&lt; 48</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>48 – 71:59</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>72 – 95:59</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>≥96</p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="232"><p>≤6</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="232"><p>≤9</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="232"><p>≤12</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>2</p></td><td nowrap="" valign="top" width="75"><p>3</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>4</p></td><td valign="top" width="75"><p>5</p></td></tr></table> (ii) Away from home base, if an FDP involves a 4-hour time difference or more, the minimum rest following that FDP is at least as long as the preceding duty period, or 14 hours, whichever is greater. By way of derogation from point (b)(3)(i) and only once between 2 recurrent extended recovery rest periods as specified in [ORO.FTL.235(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085906), the minimum rest provided under this point (b)(3)(ii) may also apply to home base if the operator provides suitable accommodation to the crew member. (4) In case of an Eastward-Westward or Westward-Eastward transition, at least 3 local nights of rest at home base are provided between alternating rotations. (5) The monitoring of combinations of rotations is conducted under the operator’s management system provisions. (c) Reduced rest (1) The minimum reduced rest periods under reduced rest arrangements are 12 hours at home base and 10 hours out of base. (2) Reduced rest is used under fatigue risk management. (3) The rest period following the reduced rest is extended by the difference between the minimum rest period specified in [ORO.FTL.235(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085906) or (b) and the reduced rest. (4) The FDP following the reduced rest is reduced by the difference between the minimum rest period specified in [ORO.FTL.235(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085906) or (b) as applicable and the reduced rest. (5) There is a maximum of 2 reduced rest periods between 2 recurrent extended recovery rest periods specified in accordance with [ORO.FTL.235(d)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085906).