Basics of Aviation Regulations - ATP Flight School Flashcards
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What is the official/preferred name for the FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations)?
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations - 14 CFR.
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What is 14 CFR Part 1 about?
Definitions and abbreviations
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What is 14 CFR Part 61 about?
Certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors
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14 CFR 61.1-60 covers…
General certification rules
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14 CFR 61.61-77 covers…
Aircraft ratings and pilot authorizations
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14 CFR 61.81-95 covers…
Student pilots
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14 CFR 61.96-101 covers…
Recreational pilots
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14 CFR 61.102-120 covers…
Private pilots
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14 CFR 61.121-141 covers…
Commercial pilots
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14 CFR 61.151-171 covers…
Airline transport pilots
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14 CFR 61.181-201 covers…
Flight instructors (other than those with sport pilot ratings)
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14 CFR 61.211-217 covers…
Ground instructors
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What is 14 CFR Part 91 about?
General operating and flight rules
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14 CFR 91.1-99 covers…
General operating rules
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14 CFR 91.101-149 covers…
General flight rules
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14 CFR 91.151-165 covers…
Visual flight rules
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14 CFR 91.167-199 covers…
Instrument flight rules
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14 CFR 91.201-299 covers…
Equipment, instrument, and certificate requirements
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14 CFR 91.301-399 covers…
Special flight operations
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14 CFR 91.401-499 covers…
Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations
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What is 49 CFR Part 830 about?
Notification and reporting of aircraft accidents or incidents and overdue aircraft, and preservation of aircraft wreckage, mail, cargo, and records.
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Where can you find the most up-to-date version of aviation-related regulations?
www.ecfr.gov
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What is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)?
The offical document published by the FAA when they want to amend the regulations. The NPRM explains what the proposed change is and why the FAA thinks it’s needed, and invites the public to comment.
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What is a Final Rule?
The official document published by the FAA with the finalized text of the new regulation. It also explains why the rule is necessary, addresses any major criticisms received during the public commentary phase, and gives the date when the new rule will take effect.
