Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules Subpart A General Flashcards
Who is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of an aircraft?
The PIC
True/ False: In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the PIC may deviate from ANY rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency.
True
True/ False: Each PIC who deviates from a rule under paragraph (b) of this section must submit a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.
False: upon the request of the Administrator the PIC will send a written report. 91.3
Who is responsible for determining whether an aircraft is in condition for safe flight?
PIC
True/False: No PIC of a civil aircraft may allow an object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight that creates a hazard to persons or property.
91.15 dropping objects
This section does not prohibit of the dropping of any object if reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property.
91.17 Alcohol or drugs
No person may act or attempt to act as a crew member of a civil aircraft w/in 8 hrs after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, while under the influence of alcohol, using any drug that affects the person’s faculties an a way contrary to safety, a BAC of .04 or greater. Except in an emergency no PIC will allow a person who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs to be carried in that aircraft.
91.19 Carriage of narcotic drugs, marihuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances
no person may operate a civil aircraft w/in the US w/ knowledge that narcotic drugs, marihuana etc as defined in Fed or State statutes are carried in the a/c
91.21 Portable electronic devices
no operation of portable elec devices on any of following US registered civil a/c: a/c operated under a carrier cert, any a/c under IFR
what devices are not considered portable electronics under 91.21?
voice recorders, hearing aids, pacemakers, electric shavers, or ANY other device that the operator of the a/c has determined will not cause interference w/ the nav/ com equip on the a/c
