Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01239:reg:9:p47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01239
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 47/63)
Character Range: 151625–154279

requires that an FCM who conducts an increased FDP under this clause has an off-duty period of at least 36 hours, including 2 local nights, during the 168 consecutive hour period.
       1.5 If, in the 8 hours immediately before an FDP (the 8-hour period), an FCM performed duties other than conducting a flight in an aircraft (non-flying duties) the maximum permissible duration of the FDP must be decreased by the greater of:
(a) 30 minutes; or
(b) the total duration of the non-flying duties performed during the 8-hour period.
       1.6 In any 168 consecutive hours, an FCM must not be assigned, or conduct, more than 4 FDPs which include any time between midnight and 0459 local time.
       1.7 An FCM must not exceed an FDP limit set out in the AOC holder's operations manual in accordance with this CAO.

    2 Increase in FDP limits by split duty
       2.1If an FDP contains a split-duty rest period of at least 3 consecutive hours at suitable sleeping accommodation, the maximum FDP worked out under clause 1 may be increased by the duration of the split-duty rest period.
       2.2Where an FDP contains a split-duty rest period of at least 2 consecutive hours with access to suitable resting accommodation, the maximum FDP worked out under subclause 1.1 may be increased by half the duration of the split-duty rest period, provided the increase is not more than 2 hours.
       2.3Any portion of an FDP remaining after a split-duty rest period must be no longer than the sum of 6 hours and any permitted extension under clause 3.
Note   These are the maximum FDP limits under this Appendix unless, for any particular FCM, other provisions have the effect of reducing these limits (for example, subsections 14 and 15 of this CAO).

    3 Extensions
       3.1Subject to subclause 3.2, at the discretion of the FCM, an FDP may be extended by up to a maximum of 2 hours beyond:
(a) the FDP limit specified in Table 1.1, including that limit as increased under subclause 1.3; or
(b) the FDP limit specified in Table 1.1 only, as increased by a split-duty rest period under clause 2.
Note   Due to the nature of aerial work operations, extensions are permitted in operational circumstances where the FCM is satisfied that the safety of the flight will not be impacted by fatigue.
       3.2 Before deciding to extend an FDP under subclause 3.1, the pilot in command of a multi-pilot operation must:
(a) do the following:
           (i) consult each FCM who is a crew member on the aircraft;
           (ii) be satisfied that each FCM considers himself or herself fit for the extension; and
(b) if the FCM whose FDP would be extended is the pilot