What action must be taken if the duty air crew is forecast to surpass 4.5 hours of flight time?

What action must be taken if the duty air crew is forecast to surpass 4.5 hours of flight time?

• A. Fill out Pilot Recall QRC. Max flight time for duty crew is 6hrs.
• B. Extend crew
• C. Do nothing
• D. Increase rest

Answer: (A)

When flight time is forecast to exceed 4.5 hours, you must trigger the formal fatigue/crew-change procedure. Filling out the Pilot Recall QRC is the required step because it documents the plan to recall or bring in relief crew and ensures the total flight time stays within the duty crew’s allowed maximum (six hours). This creates a controlled, documented path to maintain safety and compliance. Doing nothing isn’t acceptable, and simply extending the crew or increasing rest without following the recall process doesn’t guarantee the proper authorization or timing to stay within limits.

When flight time is forecast to exceed 4.5 hours, you must trigger the formal fatigue/crew-change procedure. Filling out the Pilot Recall QRC is the required step because it documents the plan to recall or bring in relief crew and ensures the total flight time stays within the duty crew’s allowed maximum (six hours). This creates a controlled, documented path to maintain safety and compliance. Doing nothing isn’t acceptable, and simply extending the crew or increasing rest without following the recall process doesn’t guarantee the proper authorization or timing to stay within limits.