What are the limitations of a SIC with fewer than 100 hours?

• A. S-Special PIC Qualifications Airports; S-Special Considerations; W-Windshear; W-Crosswind greater than 15 knots; R-Runway Condition (water, slush, snow); R-Runway Braking less than good (RCC 5 or less); V-RVR 4000 or less; V-Visibility 3/4 sm or less
• B. Windshear; Crosswind greater than 15 knots; Runway Condition (water, slush, snow); Runway Braking less than good (RCC 5 or less); RVR 4000 or less; Visibility 3/4 sm or less
• C. Only Windshear and Crosswind
• D. No limitations

Answer: (A)

The situation hinges on the safety envelope placed on a Second-In-Command who has fewer than 100 hours. With limited experience, there are broad restrictions designed to keep operations in lower-risk conditions. The full set of limitations covers both special qualifications and common hazard areas: airports that require special PIC qualifications or special considerations, windshear risk, crosswinds greater than 15 knots, runway conditions involving water, slush, or snow, braking capability rated less than good (RCC 5 or less), RVR of 4000 feet or less, and visibility of 3/4 statute mile or less. Together, these create a conservative operating envelope appropriate for a low-hour SIC, ensuring the crew stays out of higher-risk scenarios until more experience is gained. Other options omit some of these critical restrictions, making them incomplete for someone with under 100 hours.