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*FAR Part 91 Flashcards

General Operating and Flight Rules

1
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Can a passenger intimidate a crewmember?

A

No. No person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of their duties aboard an aircraft.

91.11

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Can a pilot do a low flyby over a pasture of cows?

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No. No person may operate an aircraft in a careless or wreckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.

91.13

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Can you drop objects from your aircraft?

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Yes, so long that the object to be dropped does not create a hazard to persons or property, and reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property

91.15

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What are the restrictions on alcohol and drug use according to part 91?

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1) No alcohol within 8 hours
2) While under the influence of alcohol (i.e. hangover or still drunk)
3) While using any drug affecting their faculties contrary to safety
4) Must have BAC% BELOW 0.04%
91. 17(a)

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What is the maximum %BAC content allowed to operate an aircraft?

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<0.04%

91.17(a)(4)

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Can you allow a person who appears to be intoxicated to board your aircraft?

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Only in an emergency or if they are a medical patient under proper care. 91.17(b)

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The FAA has reason to believe that you flew drunk. If you submitted to a breathalyzer test, within what time frame do you have to submit the results to the FAA?

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Upon request of the FAA, and the result of each test taken within 4hrs after acting or attempting to act as a crewmember

91.17(c)(2)

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Can a person carry heroin aboard their aircraft?

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No. No person may opperate an aircraft with knowledge that narcotic drugs, marijuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances are carried in the aircraft.

91.19

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What electronic devices are allowed to be used on an aircraft?

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Any device. Restrictions only apply on aircraft operated by a holder of an air carrier certificate or any aircraft under IFR.

91.21

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Can the FAA use NASA reports or information therein in any enforcement action?

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Yes. Only information concerning accidents or criminal offenses.

91.25

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Who is directly responsible for, and is the final authority of an aircraft?

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The Pilot in Command

91.3(a)

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May a pilot deviate from rules under Part 91?

If so, what must they do?

A

Yes, if it is required for an emergency.

I a deviation occurs, the PIC shall (upon request from the FAA), send a written report.

91.3(b)(c)

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Who is responsible for determining if the aircraft is airworthy?

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The Pilot in Command

91.7(b)

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The aircraft POH states that there is to be a placard that says “OIL 6 QUARTS.” During the preflight, it is missing. Is the airplane airworthy?

A

No

91.9(a)

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A private pilot who acts as PIC for passenger carrying flights for charitable events must have at least how many hours total flight time?

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500hrs 91.146(b)(9)

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Above what altitude is the crew required to use oxygen?

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When operating above 12,500 ft for 30 minutes 91.211(a)(1)

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Above what altitude must a pilot comply with appropriate VFR cruising altitudes?

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3000’ agl 91.159

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Above what altitude must all occupant of the aircraft be provided with oxygen?

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Above 15,000’ 91.211(a)(3)

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Above what altitude must the pilot be on oxygen continuously?

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Above 14,000’ 91.211(a)(2)

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20
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Alternating Red and Green light from tower

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Exercise Extreme Caution Exercise Extreme Caution 91.125

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Are you required to be paid for a flight carrying a candidate running for local, state, or federal elections without having to comply with the rules of part 121

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Yes 91.321(a)(3)

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As an aircraft operator can you receive payment for carrying a candidate??

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Yes provided its not your primary business, under part 91, and you are required by law, 91.321(a)

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23
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Before what age can a child sit on their parent’s lap?

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If the child has not reached his or her second birthday 91.107(a)(3)(i)

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24
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Beyond what pitch and bank is a parachute required?

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60 degrees bank 30 degrees pitch 91.307(c)

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Can an aircraft in the restricted category carry passengers or property for hire?

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No 91.313(c)

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26
Q

Day VFR equipment

A

Tach Oil pressure gauge Magnetic compass Altimeter Temperature gauge for liquid cooled engine Oil temp gauge Fuel gague Landing gear position indicator Airspeed Manifold pressure guague Elt Seat belt 91.205(b)

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Define rebuilt engine

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A used engine that has been completely disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, tested, and approved in the same manner and to the same tolerances and limits as a new engine with either new or used parts. 91.421(c)

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Flashing Green light from tower

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Cleared to Taxi Return for Landing 91.125

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Flashing Red light from tower

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Taxi clear of runway in use Airport unsafe don’t land 91.125

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Flashing White light from tower

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Ground: Return to starting point on airport
Air: Not applicable

91.125

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31
Q

How long before an aerial demonstration or sporting event will a NOTAM be issued?

A

30 days 91.145(f)

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32
Q

How long is a Faxed copy of certificates valid for?

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60 Days

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33
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How long must maintenance records be kept?

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Until work is repeated or superseded by other work or For 1 year after the work is performed 91.417(b)

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34
Q

How much can a 100 hr inspection be overflown?

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10hrs 91.409(b)

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Q

How often must a natural fiber parachute be repacked?

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Every 60 days 91.307(a)(2)

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How often must a synthetic parachute be repacked?

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Every 180 days 91.307(a)(1)

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Q

If a piece of equipment is broken, and the aircraft is airworthy are their any actions the pilot must take prior to flight?

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Remove from the aircraft or deactivated and placarded “Inoperative” 91.213(d)(3)

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Q

If an aircraft does not have an MEL, where can the pilot look to determine if the aircraft is airworthy?

A

VFR day type certificate Kinds of operations equipment list 91.205 (TOMATOFLAMES) Airworthiness Directives 91.213(d)(2)

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Q

If departing from a satellite airport underlying Class D or C airspace when must you contact the ATC facility?

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As soon as practicable after departing 91.129(c)(2)(ii)

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If performing spins are you required to wear a parachute?

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No 91.307(d)(2)

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41
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If using water activated batteries in ELT when must the batteries be replaced?

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Never… They are unaffected during probable storage intervals 91.207(c)

42
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If you deviate from an ATC clearance when are you required to notify ATC?

A

As soon as possible 91.123(c)

43
Q

If you deviate from an ATC clearance when are you required to submit a report?

A

Only if requested 91.123(d)

44
Q

If your aircraft is not equipped with a transponder can you fly in to Class B airspace and if so when must you notify ATC?

A

Yes, the request for deviation must be made at least an hour prior to the proposed operation. 91.215(d)(3)

45
Q

If your transponder breaks in flight can you fly in to Class B airspace and if so when must you notify ATC?

A

Yes, You can fly to the airport of ultimate destination, including any intermediate stops. A request for deviation can be made at anytime. 91.215(d)(2)

46
Q

Is the PIC required to brief passengers on how to use the seat belt?

A

The PIC must ensure that each person on board is briefed on how to fasten and unfasten that person’s safety belt 91.107(a)(1)

47
Q

Max error for a dual VOR check

A

+/-4 degrees between 91.171(c)

48
Q

Max error for VOR airborne check

A

+/-6 degrees 91.171(b)(3)

49
Q

Max error for VOR ground check

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+/-4 degrees 91.171(b)(2)

50
Q

Max error for VOT check

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+/-4 degrees 91.171(b)(1)

51
Q

Max speed below 10,000’

A

250 KIAS 91.117(a)

52
Q

Max speed below 2500’ within 4nm of a Class C or D airport

A

200 KIAS 91.117(b)

53
Q

Max speed in VFR Corridor

A

200 KIAS 91.117(c)

54
Q

Night VFR equipment

A

Fuses
Landing light (if for hire)
Anticollision lights
Position lights
Source of electrical power

91.205(c)

55
Q

NOTAMs for aerial demonstrations are normally limited to ___ nm radius and _____ for high performance aircraft and ______ for parachute operations.

A

5nm radius 17,000’ for high performance 13,000’ for parachute operations 91.145(e)(1)

56
Q

NOTAMs for sporting events are normally limited to ___ nm radius and _____ agl

A

3nm radius 2,500’ 91.145(e)(2)

57
Q

Paper certificates become invalid after what date?

A

March 31, 2010

58
Q

Passenger carrying flights for charitable events must remain within how many miles of the original airport?

A

25sm 91.146(b)(1)

59
Q

Special flight restriction apply when the altimeter exceeds or will exceed what value?

A

31” Hg 91.144(a)

60
Q

Special VFR operations may only be conducted when?

A

With an ATC Clearance Clear of Clouds Flight vis of 1sm Between sunrise and sunset (unless IFR) 91.157(b)

61
Q

Steady Green light from tower

A

Cleared for Takeoff Cleared to Land 91.125

62
Q

Steady Red light from tower

A

Stop Give way to other aircraft and circle 91.125

63
Q

Unless otherwise specified what is the direction of the pattern at uncontrolled field?

A

Left 91.126(b)

64
Q

VFR Cruising altitudes are based on what?

A

Magnetic Course 91.159(a)

65
Q

What aircraft has the right of way over all other air traffic?

A

An aircraft in distress has the right of way over all other air traffic. 91.113(c)

66
Q

What conditions must be met prior to operating in a TFR issued for a disaster area?

A

Participating in hazard relief activities

Carrying law enforcement

On an IFR flight plan

Carrying properly accredited news representatives

91.137(c)

67
Q

What is the lowest altitude the pilot must wear oxygen?

A

At cabin pressure altitudes above 12,500’ up to and including 14,000’ for longer then 30minutes 91.211(a)(1)

68
Q

What is the maximum duration the aircraft can be operated with the ELT removed?

A

90 days 91.207(f)(10)(ii)

69
Q

What is the maximum number of charitable passenger-carrying flights a pilot can fly in one year?

A

4 91.146(d)

70
Q

What is the minimum safe altitude anywhere?

A

An altitude allowing if a power unit fails an emergency landing with out undue hazard to person or property on the surface. 91.119(a)

71
Q

What is the minimum safe altitude over congested areas?

A

An altitude of 1,000’ above the highest obstacle within a 2,000’ radius of the aircraft 91.119(b)

72
Q

What is the minimum safe altitude over other than congested areas?

A

500’ above the surface, except over water in which case the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500’ to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. 91.119(c)

73
Q

What is the proper placard for an ELT that has been removed?

A

ELT not installed 91.207(f)(10)(i)

74
Q

What is the purpose of a TFR in the vicinity of a disaster area?

A

To protect persons and property on the surface Provide a safe environment for the operations of disaster relief aircraft Prevent an unsafe congestion of sightseeing aircraft over the incident 91.137(a)

Protect declared national disasters for humanitarian reasons in Hawaii (91.138)

Protect the president, vice president or other public figures (91.141)

Provide safe environment for space agency operations (91.143)

75
Q

What is the speed limit below 10,000’?

A

250kias 91.117(a)

76
Q

What is the speed limit below 2,500’ within 4nm of the primary airport of a Class C or D?

A

200kias 91.117(b)

77
Q

What is the speed limit below Class B airspace and within a VFR corridor?

A

200kias 91.117(c)

78
Q

What is the speed limit in Class B airspace?

A

250kias 91.117(b)

79
Q

What must you do prior to operating in formation flight?

A

Must have prior arrangement with the PIC of each aircraft in the formation 91.111(b)

80
Q

What preflight actions are required for flight in the traffic pattern?

A

Runway lengths at airports of intended use TOLD 91.103(b)

81
Q

When are life preservers required?

A

Never, unless for hire and beyond power-off glide distance from shore. 91.205(b)(12)

82
Q

When are position lights required in Alaska?

A

During the period a prominent unlighted object cannot be seen from a distance of 3 sm or the sun is more than 6 degrees below the horizon 91.209(a)

83
Q

When do position lights need to be on?

A

Sunset to sunrise 91.209(a)

84
Q

When do the batteries in an ELT need to be replaced?

A

-Transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour -When 50% of their useful life has expired -If rechargeable, when 50% of useful charge life expired 91.207(c)

85
Q

When is a transponder required?

A

Within Class A, B, or C airspace
Within 30nm of class B
Within lateral boundaries of Class B or C
Above 10,000’ (not at or below 2,500’ agl) 91.215(b)

86
Q

When must a pilot be instrument rated to request special VFR in Alaska?

A

When the sun is 6 degrees or more below the horizon 91.157(b)(4)

87
Q

When must passengers keep their seat belt fastened?

A

During movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing 91.107(a)(3)

88
Q

When must the PIC have their shoulder harness fastened?

A

During takeoff and landing, unless not equipped or it interferes with their duties 91.105(b)

And during taxi…91.107

89
Q

When must two-way radio communications be established with a control tower at a class G or E airport?

A

Communications must be established prior to 4nm from the airport, up to and including 2,500’ agl 91.126(d)/91.127(c)

90
Q

Where must the airworthiness certificate be displayed?

A

At the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew 91.203(b)

91
Q

Who has the right of way, an aircraft landing on final, or an aircraft that has just landed and is taxiing down the runway?

A

The aircraft on final has the right of way, except that they cannot take advantage of this rule to force an aircraft off the runway surface. 91.113(g)

92
Q

When two airplanes are approaching each other head-on, or nearly so, what should each pilot do?

A

Both aircraft should alter course to the right

91.113(e)

93
Q

You are leading a flight of four airplanes on a sightseeing tour over the Red River Valley while charging a fee of $40 per seat. Is this legal?

A

No 91.111(c)

94
Q

You required a deviation from an ATC clearance due to an emergency. How long do you have to submit a report to the manager of the facility if requested?

A

Within 48hrs 91.123(d)

95
Q

You should have the current altimeter setting from a station within how many miles?

A

100nm 91.121(a)(1)(i)

96
Q

Is time an aircraft takes to taxi or operate on the ground included in the 100 hours of time in service for 100 hour inspections?

A

No 91.409&1.1

97
Q

If operating a pressurized aircraft above FL250 how much supplemental oxygen must be carried?

A

10-minutes for each occupant 91.211(b)(1)(i)

98
Q

What additional equipment is required when operating above FL240?

A

DME 91.205(e)

99
Q

What is the minimum altitude you can fly over a field? What if there is a cow in the field?

A

Need to be 500ft over a cow since it is considered property

100
Q

What is the required information to file a VFR flight plan? (9 elements)

A
  1. The aircraft identification number, and if necessary, its radio call sign
  2. The type of the aircraft, or in the case of a formation flight, the type of each aircraft and the number of aircraft in the formation
  3. The full name and address of the pilot in command or, in the case of a formation flight, the formation commander
  4. The point and proposed time of departure
  5. The proposed route, cruising altitude (or flight level), and true airspeed at that altitude
  6. The point of first intended landing and the estimated elapsed time until over that point
  7. The amount of fuel on board (in hours)
  8. The number of persons in the aircraft, except where that information is otherwise readily available to the FAA
  9. Any other information the pilot in command or ATC believes is necessary for ATC purposes

91.153(a)

101
Q

Before what date are anti-collision lights not required

A

Before March 11, 1996

102
Q

What must passengers be briefed on?

A
  1. Smoking
  2. Use of safety belts and sholder harnesses
  3. The location and means for opening the passenger entry door and emergency exits
  4. Location of survival equipment
  5. Ditiching procedures and use of flotation equipment for a flight over water
  6. The normal and emergency use of oxygen equipment installed on the airplane

91.519

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