Part 61 Regulations

Question 1

1. To serve as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft of the United States, what certificates are
   required to be in a pilot’s physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? (14 CFR 61.3)

Answer 1

a. A pilot certificate, special purpose pilot authorization, or temporary certificate issued under Part 61.
b. A photo identification (driver’s license, government or state ID, U.S. Armed Forces ID, official passport).

c. An appropriate medical certificate.

Question 2

2. A pilot is required to present their pilot certificate, medical certificate, logbook or any other records required
   by regulations to which individuals? (14 CFR 61.3, 61.51)

Answer 2

a. The Administrator.
b. An authorized representative from the NTSB.
c. Any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer.

d. An authorized representative of the Transportation Security Administration.

Question 3

3. After meeting the requirements for a Category II pilot authorization, how is the authorization issued? (14 CFR
   61.13)

Answer 3

A Category II or Category III pilot authorization is issued by a letter of authorization as part of an applicant’s
instrument rating or airline transport pilot certificate.

Question 4

4. Upon original issuance of a Category II pilot authorization, what limitation applies until specific experience
   requirements are met? (14 CFR 61.13)

Answer 4

For Category II operations, the limitation is 1,600 feet RVR and a 150-foot decision height. The limitation
is removed when the holder shows that, since the beginning of the sixth preceding month, the holder
has made three Category II ILS approaches with a 150-foot decision height to a landing under actual or

simulated instrument conditions.

Question 5

5. You have been convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol and your driver’s license has been
   suspended. When are you required to report this suspension to the FAA? (14 CFR 61.15)

Answer 5

Each person holding a certificate issued under this Part shall provide a written report of each motor vehicle
action to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division, not later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.

Question 6

6. When will a temporary pilot certificate expire? (14 CFR 61.17)

Answer 6

A temporary pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate or rating is issued for up to 120 days and
expires:

a. On the expiration date shown on the certificate;

b. Upon receipt of the permanent certificate; or

c. Upon receipt of a notice that the certificate or rating sought is denied or revoked.

Question 7

7. A first officer (second:

-command) for a Part 121 air carrier is required to hold what minimum certification?

Answer 7

a. An ATP certificate with appropriate aircraft type rating or an ATP certificate with restricted privileges and
an appropriate aircraft type rating.

b. At least a second-class medical certificate. A second-in-command (SIC) in flag or supplemental operations
requiring three or more pilots must hold a first-class medical certificate.

Question 8

8. Before a pilot may act as pilot-in-command (PIC) for a Part 121 carrier, what minimum certification and
   experience requirements must be met? (14 CFR 61.23, 121.436)

Answer 8

a. Have at least 1,500 hours of total time as a pilot.
b. Hold an ATP certificate with appropriate aircraft type rating.
c. Holda first-class medical certificate.

d. Have a minimum of 1,000 flight hours in air carrier operations as an SIC in Part 121 operations, a PIC in
operations under either §135.243(a)(1) or §91.1053(a)(2)(i), or any combination of these.

Question 9

9. You hold a first-class medical certificate, are 35 years old, and are exercising PIC privileges as captain for a Part
   121 carrier. When will your medical certificate expire? (14 CFR 61.23)

Answer 9

The medical certificate expires at the end of the last day of the twelfth month after the month of the date of
examination shown on the medical certificate.

Question 10

10. What medical certificate are you required to hold when exercising second-in-command privileges of an airline
    transport pilot certificate for a Part 121 carrier? (14 CFR 61.23)

Answer 10

You must hold at least a second-class medical certificate unless you are exercising SIC privileges of an ATP
certificate in a Part 121 flag or supplemental operation that requires three or more pilots in which case you
must hold a first-class medical certificate.

Question 11

11. When is a pilot required to hold a type rating? (14 CFR 61.31)

Answer 11

A person who acts as a PIC of any of the following aircraft must hold a type rating for that aircraft:
a. Large aircraft (aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds, maximum certificated takeoff weight).
b. Turbojet-powered airplanes.

c. Other aircraft specified by the Administrator through aircraft type certificate procedures.

Question 12

12. You are acting as second-in-command of an aircraft requiring two pilots. What instrument flight time can you log as SIC? (14 CFR 61.51)

Answer 12

As SIC you can log all of the flight time you are controlling the airplane solely by reference to flight instruments.

Question 13

13. What are the currency requirements when acting as pilot-in-command of an aircraft that requires more than one pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered? (14 CFR 61.58)

Answer 13

To serve as PIC of an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or

is turbojet-powered, a person must:

a. Within the preceding 12 calendar months, complete a PIC proficiency check in an aircraft that is type
certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered; and

b. Within the preceding 24 calendar months, complete a PIC proficiency check in the particular type of
aircraft in which that person will serve as PIC, that is type certificated for more than one required pilot
flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered.

Note: Does not apply to Part 91(K), 121(Y), 121, 125, 133, 135, or 137 operations.

Question 14

14. What are the requirements for a pilot to serve as SIC of an aircraft type certificated for more than one
    required pilot flight crewmember? (14 CFR 61.55)

Answer 14

The pilot must hold:
a. At least a private pilot certificate with the appropriate category and class rating; and

b. An instrument rating or privilege that applies to the aircraft being flown if the flight is under IFR; and

c. At least a pilot type rating for the aircraft being flown unless the flight will be conducted as domestic flight operations within United States airspace.

Question 15

15. Are pilots employed by a Part 121, Part 125, or Part 135 carrier required to pass a flight review every 24
    months? (14 CFR 61.56)

Answer 15

No. A person who has passed (within the preceding 24 months) any of the following need not accomplish the flight review: a pilot proficiency check or practical test conducted by an examiner, an approved pilot check airman, or a U.S. Armed Force, for a pilot certificate, rating, or operating privilege.

Question 16

16. What proficiency checks are required before a pilot may act as PIC of an aircraft that is type certificated for
    more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered? (14 CFR 61.58)

Answer 16

a. Within the preceding 12 calendar months, complete a PIC proficiency check in an aircraft that is type
certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered; and

b. Within the preceding 24 calendar months, complete a PIC proficiency check in the particular type of
aircraft in which that person will serve as PIC, that is type certificated for more than one required pilot
flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered.

Question 17

17. A pilot who applies for a Category II pilot authorization must hold what certificates and ratings? (14 CFR61.67)

Answer 17

a. At least a private or commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating or an airline transport pilot
certificate;

b. A type rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought if that aircraft requires a type rating;
and

c. A category and class rating for the aircraft for which the authorization is sought.

Question 18

18. A pilot applying for a Category II pilot authorization must meet what experience requirements? (14 CFR 61.67)

Answer 18

a. 50 hours of night flight time as PIC.

b. 75 hours of instrument time under actual or simulated instrument conditions that may include not more
than—

i. A combination of 25 hours of simulated instrument flight time in a flight simulator or flight training
device; or

ii. 40 hours of simulated instrument flight time if accomplished in an approved course conducted by an
appropriately rated training center certificated under Part 142.

c. 250 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC.

Question 19

19. By regulation, who is required to hold an ATP certificate? (AC 61-138)

Answer 19

a. Part 121—each PIC and each SIC are required to have an ATP certificate.
b. Part 135—operations requiring the PIC to hold an ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine
class rating are:
+ Commuter operations using multi-engine airplanes with nine or fewer passenger seats (scheduled 135).
+ On-demand operations using multi-engine airplanes with 10 or more passenger seats.
+ Turbojets.

c. Part 91K operations require all PICs of multi-engine turbine-powered fixed-wing airplanes to hold an ATP
certificate.

Question 20

20. What are the requirements to receive an ATP certificate with an airplane category and multi-engine class
    rating? (14 CFR 61.153, 61.156, 61.159, 61.160)

Answer 20

a. Be at least 23 years of age or, for a restricted ATP certificate (§61.160), be at least 21 years of age.
b. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
c. Be of good moral character.

d. Hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating, a foreign ATP with instrument privileges,
or a foreign commercial pilot license with instrument rating.

e. Completion of an ATP certification training program before applying for the knowledge test.
f. Pass the ATP knowledge test and practical test.

g. Have the required aeronautical experience per 14 CFR §61.159.

Question 21

21. What is the purpose of an ATP certificate with restricted privileges? (14 CFR 61.160, AC 61-139)

Answer 21

It makes it possible for a pilot, with reduced total time or who has not reached the minimum age (23), to
obtain a restricted ATP certificate based on academic experience. This will enable the pilot to serve as an
SIC in Part 121 operations until they obtain the necessary experience. To be eligible, a pilot must meet
the requirements in 14 CFR §61.153 and §61.160. The restricted privilege ATP certificate is subject to the
limitations set forth in §61.167(b).

Question 22

22. A pilot who holds an ATP certificate with restricted privileges is subject to what limitations? (14 CFR 61.167)

Answer 22

The pilot may not act as pilot-in-command in operations:
a. Conducted under Part 121;

b. Conducted under §91.1053(a)(2)(i);

c. Conducted under $135.243(a)(1); or,

d. Serving as SIC in flag or supplemental operations conducted under Part 121 requiring three or more
pilots.

Question 23

23. What are the requirements to receive an ATP certificate with restricted privileges (restricted to serving as SIC
    in Part 121 Operations—multi-engine class rating only)? (14 CFR 61.153, 61.160)

Answer 23

a. Be at least 21 years old.

b. Hold a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating.

c. Successfully complete an ATP certification training program prior to taking the ATP knowledge test (this
requirement takes effect after July 31, 2014).

d. Pass the ATP knowledge and practical tests.

e. Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of §61.160. A pilot may be eligible if he or she was a
military-trained pilot; a graduate of a four-year bachelor degree program with aviation major; a graduate
of a two-year associate degree program with an aviation major; or has 1,500 hours total time as a pilot.

Question 24

24. What are the total flight time requirements for an ATP certificate with restricted privileges based on a degree
    with an aviation major or based on military flight time? (AC 61-139, 14 CFR 61.160)

Answer 24

You must have a minimum total flight time of:
a. 750 hours as a U.S. military pilot or former U.S. military pilot.

b. 1,000 hours for a graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree with an aviation major and meets the remaining
requirements of §61.160(b).

Question 25

25. What is the purpose of the ATP certification training program (CTP)? (AC 61-138, 14 CFR 61.160)

Answer 25

The CTP will provide an applicant for an ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class
rating, or an ATP certificate issued concurrently with an airplane type rating, with the knowledge and
competencies required to function effectively as a professional flight crewmember in an air carrier
environment. Successful completion of the ATP CTP will ensure ATP applicants receive the baseline
knowledge and experience to prepare them for the duties, responsibilities, and challenges of an air carrier
environment.

Question 26

26. What does the ATP (CTP) certification training program consist of? (14 CFR 61.156)

Answer 26

The training consists of at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and at least 10 hours of training in

a flight simulation training device (FSTD). The 30 hours of classroom instruction includes training in
areas such as aerodynamics, automation, adverse weather conditions, air carrier operations, transport
airplane performance, professionalism, leadership, and development. The FSTD training consists of the
following: low-energy states/stalls; upset recovery techniques; adverse weather conditions including
icing, thunderstorms, and crosswinds with gusts; navigation including flight management systems; and
automation including autoflight.

Question 27

27. When is an applicant for an ATP certificate required to complete the ATP CTP? (14 CFR 61.156)

Answer 27

After July 31, 2014, a person who applies for the knowledge test for an ATP certificate with an airplane
category multi-engine class rating must present a graduation certificate from an authorized training
provider under Part 121, 135, 141, or 142, certifying that the applicant has completed the ATP CTP.

Question 28

28. Who is authorized to conduct an ATP certification training program? (14 CFR 61.156)

Answer 28

The course can only be provided by Part 121, 135, 141, and 142 certificate holders.

Question 29

29. What type of simulator is required for the 10 hours of ATP CTP simulator training? (14 CFR 61.156)

Answer 29

At least 6 hours of training in a Level C or higher full flight simulator qualified under Part 60 that represents
a multi-engine turbine airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 40,000 pounds or greater. The
remaining FSTD training may be completed in a Level 4 or higher flight simulation training device.

Question 30

30. Excluding briefings and debriefings, the flight instruction of other pilots in air transportation service is
    restricted to how many hours? (14 CFR 61.167)

Answer 30

More than 8 hours in any 24-consecutive-hour period or more than 36 hours in any 7-consecutive-day
period.

Question 31

31. An ATP certification training program instructor must meet what certification and experience requirements?
    (AC 61-138)

Answer 31

Specific instructor requirements for the ATP CTP can be found in 14 CFR §§121.410, 135.336, 141.33, and

142.54, All instructors of the ATP CTP must:

a. Hold an ATP certificate with an airplane category, multi-engine class rating; and

b. Have at least two years of air carrier experience. Air carrier experience for the purpose of establishing
eligibility to instruct the ATP CTP is defined as experience as a PIC in operations under §91.1053(a)(2)(i)
or §135.243(a)(1), or as a PIC or SIC under Part 121.