Originally Posted by
notEnuf
The theoretical SC isn't assigned yet and I think they would not be eligible the day prior. I think this is a non issue but the OP is trying to get ahead of the potential issue. I have been assigned SC but wasn't legal (30/168) to fly anything. A RAP is not a flight assignment.
I guess I'm confused at what you're trying to say wrt to the OP, but that's ok, I'm now wondering about your last point. Are you saying that you can start a RAP without 30/168? FAR 117 calls a RAP a duty period. Based on the 117.25 quoted below, I assumed we needed rest to start a RAP. I'd be happy to be wrong, that is often the case.
Before beginning any reserve or flight duty period a flightcrew member must be given at least 30 consecutive hours free from all duty within the past 168 consecutive hour period.