Lecture 15 Flashcards

1
Q

Would the FAA give you a certificate or a license?*

Why?

A

Certificate

Licenses must be periodically renewed while certificates do not

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2
Q

Who does the FAA issue certificates to?

Certificates help differentiate from what?

A

Aviation airmen

Space work
Licenses issued by foreign nations

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3
Q

What is a temporary certificate?

What does this certificate authorize you to do?*

What do you use in log books in place of a certificate number?

A

A certificate you use until your permanent certificate arrives within 120 days

Perform your work

The word “pending”, a temporary certificate does not have a certificate number

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4
Q

What is the duration of a certificate/rating?

A

Effective until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked
It is good forever unless you screw up and get it taken away by the FAA or the TSA

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5
Q

What is a security disqualification?

What does this prevent someone from doing?

A

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) notifies the FAA in writing that the person poses a security threat
The TSA can tell the FAA to hold, deny, suspend, or revoke your certificate

Hold a certificate or rating

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Q

What is falsification?

What are the consequences?

A

Intentionally false statement on any application for a certificate
Intentionally false entry in any logbook, record, or report to show compliance with any requirement for any certificate
Reproduction of any certificate
Alteration of any certificate

The FAA will suspend or revoke any or all certificates or ratings held by that person

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7
Q

What should you not do on a written test?

What are the consequences?

A

Copy or remove the test
Give or receive part of a copied test
Give or receive help while it is being given
Take the test for another person
Take part in any other form of cheating

Not eligible to take any sort of test for any airman certificate or rating for 1 year after the date of that act
Suspension or revocation of any certificate or rating held by that person

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8
Q

Within what amount of time must you notify the FAA of a change in address?

How can you notify them?

A

Within 30 days

In writing, sent in the mail

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9
Q

How do you apply for a change of name with the FAA?

A

An application for a change of name
The applicant’s current certificate
Marriage license, court order, or other document verifying the change

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10
Q

How do you apply for the replacement of a lost or destroyed certificate?

A

An application for a replacement certificate is made by letter to the FAA

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11
Q

Where are tests given?

Who gives the test?

Who dictates the format of the test?

If you want to retake the test, when can you?

What is the minimum passing grade?

A

Are given at specific times and places designated by the Administrator

Designated test givers that the FAA has appointed

FBOs

You may retake the same test after 30 days
If you fail the test, though, you must receive additional training

Minimum passing grade for each test is 70%

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12
Q

Who must you present your certificate to upon request?*

Can you hand your certificate to someone you must present it to?

A

The FAA, the NTSB, any federal, state, or local law enforcement

No, make it clear, preferably in writing, that you are not “surrendering” your certificate
Show it, present it, allow them to take a picture, but do not hand it to them
Make a copy and hand it to them

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13
Q

A conviction (not arrest) for drugs or substances is grounds for…?

What part is this under?

A

Denial of an application for any certificate up to 1 year
Suspension or revocation of any certificate

Part 65

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14
Q

How much time after an alcohol- and/or drug-related administrative action do you have to report it?

What part is this under?

A

Within 60 days

Part 61

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15
Q

Does the FAA go after alcohol abuse?

A

Not in Part 65
They do go after pilots under Part 61 and Medical Part 67

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16
Q

What happens if you refuse to submit to a drug test?

Who does this apply to?

A

Denial of an application for any certificate up to 1 year
Suspension (temporary) or revocation (permanent) of any certificate

An individual who holds a certificate
Anyone who has anything to do with a flight operation regulated by Part 121

17
Q

What are the general eligibility requirements for student pilots?

A

16 years old
Read, write, speak, and understand English

18
Q

What are the general eligibility requirements for recreational pilots?

A

17 years old
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Receive logbook endorsement
Pass aeronautical knowledge
Pass practical test

19
Q

What are the general eligibility requirements for private pilots?

A

17 years old
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Hold a U.S. student, sport or recreational pilot certificate.
Aeronautical knowledge and flight proficiency

20
Q

What are the general eligibility requirements for commercial pilots?

A

18 years old
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Logbook endorsements
Knowledge tests
Required training (at least private pilot)
Practical tests

21
Q

What are the general eligibility requirements for airline transport pilots?

A

23 years old
Read, write, speak, and understand English
A commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating