What is the maximum CAP aircrew member duty period?

What is the maximum CAP aircrew member duty period?

• A. 12 hours
• B. 14 hours
• C. 16 hours
• D. 18 hours

Answer: (B)

Fatigue management drives this limit. In CAP operations, there’s a ceiling on how long a single aircrew member can be on duty during a mission day to help ensure alertness, good judgment, and safety. The maximum duty period is fourteen hours for an aircrew member. This span begins when the crew member is formally placed on duty for the mission (including briefing and preflight tasks) and ends when they’re released from duty after post-flight duties and debrief. It includes both on-the-ground duty tasks and the time aboard the aircraft. If a mission might push toward that limit, operations are arranged to keep any one person under fourteen hours—typically by rotating crew members or bringing in additional aircrew so responsibility is shared. If extended operations are absolutely necessary, procedures exist to relieve the current crew and distribute the workload to maintain safety and performance.

Fatigue management drives this limit. In CAP operations, there’s a ceiling on how long a single aircrew member can be on duty during a mission day to help ensure alertness, good judgment, and safety. The maximum duty period is fourteen hours for an aircrew member. This span begins when the crew member is formally placed on duty for the mission (including briefing and preflight tasks) and ends when they’re released from duty after post-flight duties and debrief. It includes both on-the-ground duty tasks and the time aboard the aircraft.

If a mission might push toward that limit, operations are arranged to keep any one person under fourteen hours—typically by rotating crew members or bringing in additional aircrew so responsibility is shared. If extended operations are absolutely necessary, procedures exist to relieve the current crew and distribute the workload to maintain safety and performance.