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Federal Aviation Regulations Flashcards

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Unless otherwise authorized, the pilot in command is required to hold a type rating when operating any…

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Aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated takeoff weight.

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A Certificate of Aircraft Registration expires…

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3 years after the date the certificate was issued.

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Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in command (PIC) must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must…

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The pilot must be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, weather reports, fuel requirements and the alternatives available if the flight cannot be completed.

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Portable electronic devices which may cause interference with the navigation or communication system may not be operated on a U.S. registered civil aircraft being operated…

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Under IFR.

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Which is true with respect to operating near other aircraft in flight? They are…

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They are not authorized when operated so close to another aircraft they can create a collision hazard.

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A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year-old Commercial pilot on August 10th, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on…

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August 31st, 5 years later.

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A pilot in command (PIC) of a civil aircraft may not allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight…

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If it creates a hazard to person and property.

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14 CFR part 1 defines Vno as…

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Maximum structural cruising speed.

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Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a “restricted” category airplane?

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No person may operate a “restricted” category airplane carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

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When is preflight action required, relative to alternatives available, if the planned flight cannot be completed?

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any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.

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Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition?

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The operator or owner of the aircraft.

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The carriage of passengers for hire by a commercial pilot is…

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Not authorized in limited category aircraft.

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What person is directly responsible for the final authority as to the operation of the airplane?

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The pilot in command (PIC).

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In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot-in-command and receive compensation for services?

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Aerial application and bird chasing.

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When weather information indicates that abnormally high barometric pressure exists, or will be above ______ inches of mercury, flight operations will not be authorized contrary to the requirements published in NOTAMs.

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31.00 inches of mercury.

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A person with a Commercial Pilot certificate may act as pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft for compensation or hire, if that person…

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Is qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and with the applicable parts that apply to the operation.

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In accordance with FAR Part 91, supplemental oxygen must be used by the required minimum flightcrew for that time exceeding 30 minutes while at cabin pressure altitudes of…

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12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.

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Which of the following is considered aircraft class rating?

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Single-engine land
Multi-engine land
Single-engine sea
Multi-engine sea

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A pilot convicted of a motor vehicle offense involving alcohol or drugs is required to provide a written report to the…

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FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (AMC-700) within 60 days after such action.

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Each required flight crewmember is required to keep his or her shoulder harness fastened…

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During takeoff and landing, unless he or she is unable to perform required duties.

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14 CFR Part 1 defines V NE as…

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Never-exceed speed.

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Operating regulations for U.S.-registered civil airplanes requires that during movement on the surface, takeoffs and landings, a seatbelt and shoulder harness (if installed) must be properly secured about each…

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Person on board.

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Notification to the NTSB is required when there has been substantial damage…

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Which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics.

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Prior to carrying passengers at night, the pilot in command (PIC) must have accomplished the required takeoffs and landings in…

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The same category, class and type (if type rating is required) of aircraft.

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Which is correct concerning preventive maintenance, when accomplished by a pilot?

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A record of preventive maintenance must be entered in the maintenance records.

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14 CFR part 1 defines V NO as…

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Maximum structural cruising speed.

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the required preflight action, relative to weather reports and fuel requirements is applicable to…

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any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.

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A standard airworthiness certificate remains in effect as long as the aircraft receives…

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the required maintenance and inspections.

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29
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Within how many days of an accident is an accident report required to be filled with the nearest NTSB field office?

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10 days.

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A pilot convicted of operating an aircraft as a crewmember under the influence of alcohol, or using drugs that affect the person’s faculties, is grounds for a…

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Denial of application for an FAA certificate or rating.

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A new maintenance record being used for an aircraft engine rebuilt by the manufacturer must include previous…

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Changes as required by Airworthiness Directives.

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A pilot flying a single-engine airplane observes a multi-engine airplane approaching from the left. Which pilot should give way?

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The pilot of the multi-engine airplane should give way; the single-engine airplane is to its right.

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To serve as pilot in command of an airplane that is certified for more than one pilot crewmember and operated under part 91, a person must…

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Complete a pilot-in-command proficiency check within the preceding 12 calendar months in an airplane that is type certificated for more than one pilot.

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When is the pilot in command (PIC) required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the aircraft being flown?

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On flights when carrying another person.

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35
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Regulations that refer to “operate” relate to that person who…

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causes the aircraft to be used or authorizes its use.

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36
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Does a commercial pilot certificate have a specific expiration date?

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No, it is issued without an expiration date.

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Which of the following preflight actions is the pilot in command (PIC) required to take in order to comply with the United States Code of Federal Regulations regarding day Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

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Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.

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What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft if during a night flight you observe a steady white light and a rotating red light ahead and at your altitude? The other aircraft is…

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The other aircraft is headed away from you.

39
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Which airborne incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be notified immediately?

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If the flight control system malfunction or have a failure.

40
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VFR (Visual Flight Rules) cruising altitudes are required to be maintained when flying…

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More than 3,000 feet or more above MSL; based on magnetic heading.

41
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To act as pilot in command (PIC) of an airplane with more than 200 horsepower, a person is required to…

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Receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in such an airplane.

42
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Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a “primary” category airplane?

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No person may operate a “primary” category airplane carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

43
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No person may operate a large civil aircraft of U.S. registry that is subject to a lease, unless the lessee has mailed a copy of the lease to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch, Technical Section, Oklahoma City, OK, within how many hours of its execution?

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24 hours

44
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An airplane is overtaking a helicopter. which aircraft has the right-of-way?

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The Helicopter. The Pilot should expect to be passed on the right.

45
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To act as pilot in command (PIC) of an airplane that is equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps and controllable-pitch propeller, a person is required to…

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Receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane as well as obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.

46
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While taxiing on a parking ramp, the landing gear, wheel and tire are damaged by striking ground equipment. What action would be required to comply with NTSB Part 830?

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No notification or report is required. (WHY???)

47
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Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are…

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not authorized, except by arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft.

48
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When should notification of an aircraft accident be made to the NTSB if there was substantial damage and no injuries?

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Immediately.

49
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14 CFR Part 1 defines Vy as…

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Speed for best rate of climb.

50
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No person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight conditions unless the…

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other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who holds at least a private pilot certificate and is appropriately rated.

51
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Which incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be notified immediately?

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An in-flight fire.

52
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In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR part 119, may a commercial pilot act as a pilot in command and receive compensation for services?

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Nonstop flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry persons for intentional parachute jumps.

53
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If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anticollision light system, no person may operate that aircraft…

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after sunset to sunrise.

54
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During a night operation, the pilot of aircraft 1 sees only the green light of aircraft 2. If the aircraft are converging, which pilot has the right-of-way?

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The pilot in aircraft 1 because they are to the right of aircraft 2.

55
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What flight time must be documented and recorded by a pilot exercising the privilege of a commercial certificate?

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Flight time showing training and aeronautical experience to meet requirements for a certificate, rating or flight review.

56
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Aircraft maintenance records must include the current status of the…

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life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor and appliance.

57
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The maximum cumulative time that an emergency locator transmitter may be operated before the rechargeable battery must be recharged is…

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60 minutes.

58
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A pilot convicted of operating a motor vehicle while either intoxicated by, impaired by or under the influence of alcohol or a drug is required to provide a…

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written report to the FAA Civil Aviation Security Division (SMC-700) not later than 60 days after the conviction.

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Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights?

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Anticollision light system.

60
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While in flight a helicopter and an airplane are converging at a 90 degree angle and the helicopter is located to the right of the airplane. Which aircraft has the right of way and why?

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The helicopter because it is to the right of the airplane.

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An aircraft carrying passengers for hire has been on a schedule of inspection every 100 hours of time in service. Under which condition, if any, may that aircraft be operated beyond 100 hours without a new inspection?

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The 100-hour limitation may be exceeded not by more than 10 hours if necessary to reach a place at which the inspection can be done.

62
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Regulations which refer to the operational control of a flight are in relation to…

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exercising authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight.

63
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What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial pilot airplane, if that person does not hold an instrument pilot rating? the carriage of passengers….

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for hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50 NM or for hire at night is prohibited.

64
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Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are…

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not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.

65
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Which airborne incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be notified immediately?

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Flight control system malfunction or failure.

66
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To act as pilot in command (PIC) of a tailwheel airplane, without prior experience, a pilot must…

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received and log flight training from an authorized instructor.

67
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If not equipped with required position lights, an aircraft must terminate flight…

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at sunset.

68
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No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental airworthiness certificate…

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when carrying persons or property for hire.

69
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a person with a commercial pilot certificate may act as pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, if that person…

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is qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and with the applicable parts that apply to the operation.

70
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To act as pilot in command of an airplane towing a glider, the tow pilot is required to have…

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a logbook endorsed from an authorized glider instructor certifying receipt of ground and flight training in gliders and be proficient with techniques and procedures for the safe towing of gliders.

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When operating a U.S. registered civil aircraft, which document is required by regulation to be available in the aircraft?

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A current, approved Airplane Flight Manual.

72
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Assuring compliance with an Airworthiness Directive is the responsibility of the…

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owner or operator of that aircraft.

73
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Required flight crewmembers’ safety belts must be fastened…

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while the crewmembers are at their stations.

74
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The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an incident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB…

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only if requested to do so.

75
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While taxiing for takeoff, a small fire burned the insulation from a transceiver wire. What action would be required to comply with NTSB Part 830?

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No notification or report is required.

76
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Portable electronic devices which may cause interference with the navigation or communication system may not be operated on a U.S. registered civil aircraft being flown…

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in air carrier operations.

77
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Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?

A

Vs

78
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The complete loss of information of what percentage of the electronic display is considered to be a reportable incident by the NTSB?

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More than 50%.

79
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FAR Part 1 defines Vf as…

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design flap speed.

80
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To serve as second in command of an airplane that is certificated for more than one pilot crewmember and operated under 91, a person must…

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within the last 12 months become familiar with the required information, and perform and log pilot time in the type of airplane for which privileges are requested.

81
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An ATC transponder is not to be used unless it has been tested, inspected and found to comply with regulations within the preceding…

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24 calendar months.

82
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If an aircraft’s operation in light was substantially affected by an alteration or repair, the aircraft documents must show that it was test flown and approved for return to service by an appropriately-rated pilot prior to being operated…

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with passengers aboard.

83
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Which situation is reportable to the NTSB if your aircraft is equipped with ACAS Airborne Collision and Avoidance System?

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Operating on an instrument flight plan while needing to comply with a resolution advisory to avert a substantial risk between aircraft.

84
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Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration?

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Vs1

85
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Pilots who change their permanent mailing address and fail to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the change are entitled to exercise the privileges of their pilot certificate for a period of…

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30 days.

86
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What action must be taken when a pilot in command (PIC) deviates from any rule in 14 CFR Part 91?

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Upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.

87
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When approaching to land at an airport without an operating control tower in Class G airspace, the pilot should…

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make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated.

88
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NTSB Part 830 requires an immediate notification as a result of which incident?

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Any required flight crewmember being unable to perform flight duties because of illness.

89
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Which list accurately reflects some of the documents required to be current and carried in a U.S. registered civil airplane flying in the United States under day Visual Flight Rules (VFR)?

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Airworthiness certificate, approved airplane flight manual and registration certificate.

90
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Which of the following, with a turbine aircraft, requires immediate NTSB notification?

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Compressor blade failure that penetrates the cowling but does not impact any other part of the aircraft.

91
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What flight time may a pilot log as second in command?

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All flight time when qualified and occupying a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot.

92
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Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and appropriate pilot certificate in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when…

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acting as pilot in command or as a required crewmember.

93
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Airplane A is overtaking airplane B. Which airplane has the right-of-way?

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Airplane B; the pilot should expect to be passed on the right.

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