Final Review Flashcards
The federal aviation regulations are under which title of the US code?
Title 49
In relation to the federal aviation regulations, the airlines
May opted to achieve standards above the minimum standards that are laid out in the regulations
Which of the following types of regulations are not considered “enforceable” regulations
Authority and responsibility regulations
Part 25 of the FARS address which topic
Aircraft certification
What are important things to consider when reading a regulation
To whom does it apply?
When it must be a accomplished
Where the regulations must be complied with
(All of the above)
What is the best way to determine the intent of the regulation?
The best way to determine the intent of the regulation is by reviewing the preamble for the regulation. The preamble can easily be found in the federal register.
Where are other sources for guidance when trying to determine the intent of a regulation
Advisory circulars
FAA orders
FAA handbooks
(All of the above)
Which of the following is/are true about the expiration of a SFAR (special federal aviation regulation)?
Expires when the conditions no longer exist
May eventually be incorporated into the part of the regulation that the SFAR is referencing
(Both A&B)
If you have questions about the regulations regarding pilot certification, you would look under which of the following parts
Part 61
If you were interested in the operating requirements for a domestic, flag, or supplemental operations, you would look under which of the following parts?
Part 121
If you were interested in the operating requirements for commuter, and on demand operations, you would look under which of the following parts?
Part 135
The administrative procedures act of 1946
Established the process of informal rulemaking, and the notice & comment period for proposed rules
After the final rule is published, the effective date
Must be at least 30 days from the date of publication
The federal advisory committee act of 1972 established a requirement for formal advisory committees. These committees prevent
Prevents any individual or group from having undue influence on the regulatory process
The regulatory flexibility act of 1980
(All of the above)
States that the FAA must consider the impact on proposed entities by conducting an analysis
Analysis must consider which alternatives are accepted/rejected
Does not require an outcome of the analysis
The small business regulatory enforcement fairness act of 1966
Requires that the FAA provide compliance guides explaining the actions a small entity may take to comply with the rules
The freedom of information act of 1966 is a law that provides the right to access DOT, FAA, or any other agency records, unless it is reasonably for seen that the release of the information would harm an interest protected by one or more of the exemptions. These exemptions include:
Classified national defense/foreign relations information
Trade secrets or other confidential business information
Information involving matters of personal privacy
(all of the above)
As part of the pilots records improvement act of 1966, an air carrier must adequately investigate the pilots background before allowing the pilot to conduct commercial air carrier flights. This is investigation includes:
The previous five years of the pilots background
Any safety related records
(A&B)
Due to a recent change in the pilots records improvement act, background information about a pilot must be…
Turned into a FAA database
As part of the informal rulemaking process, the general public…
Can make comments on proposed rules. These comments will be looked at and considered, although not always acted upon.
Make sure you look at PRD extra credit questions on the back of quiz four
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that the FAA uses to identify a need for rule making?
Financial concerns of the airlines
When the FAA receives a petition, they must act within what time Period?
Six months
What is the purpose of the unfunded mandate assessment?
To assess the impact of the proposal on state and local governments
After the NPRM is reviewed by several people within the FAA offices, it next is reviewed by the:
The secretary of transportation
How long is a typical comment period on an NPRM?
30 to 60 days
Can final rules ever be made effective sooner than 30 days from their issuance?
Yes, if there is good cause
Yes, if the rule relieves and existing restriction
(A&B)
Airworthiness directives
Are mandatory
Are issued when an unsafe condition exists in a product
(B&C)
Which of the following are ways that the public can participate in the rule making process?
Sending the FAA comments on rule making documents
Participating in an FAA sponsored public meeting
Requesting the FAA to reopen a comment Period.
(All of the above)
Which of the following statements is true in regards to the comments that the FAA receives?
The FAA can consider comments made before, during, and after the comment period.
An extension of a comment period is
(B&C)
Must be filed within 10 days before the end of the comment period.
Often happens when someone sends a comment requesting an extension .
When the FAA reopens a comment period due to significantly changing the substance of a proposed rule as a result of an oral communication, they will often issue a …
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking
