PT3 CHP9 Regulation Questions Flashcards
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What is the breakdown of U.S. Regulations?
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Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) > Titles > Parts > Paragraphs
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What is Title 14 comprised of, and which division does it cover?
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Federal Aviation Regulation (FARs) under the Aeronautics and Space division
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Name the main 14 CFR Parts (2 must know, 7 in total)
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- 14 CFR Part 1: Definitions
- 14 CFR Part 43: Maintenance
14 CFR Part 61: Certification of Pilots and Flight Instructors - 14 CFR Part 71: Airspace
14 CFR Part 91: General Operating & Flight Rules - 14 CFR Part 141: Flight Schools
- 49 CFR Part 830: Accident Reporting
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What is 14 CFR Part 1.1? (Hint: Definitions)
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- Defines common terms used throughout FARs
- Vspeeds
- Category and classes
- Types of airspace
- Types of altitude
- Night: the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the Air Almanac, converted to local time
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What is 14 CFR Part 43.3? (Hint: MX)
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- Persons authorized to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations and repairs
i. Everything except preventative maintenance must be completed by a certified mechanic
ii. List of preventative maintenance is available under Appendix A for Part 43 (c)
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What is 14 CFR Part 61? (Hint: Certs requirements)
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- Outlines certification requirements for pilots and flight instructors
- Divided into different subparts and each subpart contains act regulation
i. Subpart A: General
ii. Subpart B: aircraft ratings and pilot authorization
iii. Subpart C: Student Pilots
iv. Subpart E: Private Pilots
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What is 14 CFR Part 61.3? (Hint: Docs pilot must carry)
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Document Requirements
i. To operate a civil aircraft in the United States, the following is required:
1. A pilot certificate (including student pilot)
2. Photo ID (driver’s license, US government issued ID or passport)
3. Medical Certificate (or BaiscMed)
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What is is 14 CFR Part 61.5? (Hint: Offenses)
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- Drugs and Alcohol (offenses)
i. Outlined as: Each person holding a certificate under Part 61 shall provide a written report to each motor vehicle action involving alcohol or drugs to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division, no later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action
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What is 14 CFR Part 61.23? (Hint: cert timeline)
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- Medical Certificate
i. For operation requiring a private pilot certificate, a first, second, or third class medical is required
1. A medical certificate issued under BasicMed is also acceptable (see Part I Private Pilot Ground School)
ii. Expires at the end of the 60th month from the month of the examination for the individuals under 40
iii. Expires at the end of the 24th month for those over 40
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If an airmen under the age of 40 receives his first class medical certificate on 9/10/10, when does his medical expire?
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60 calendar months (9/30/15)
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If an airmen under the age of 40 receives his first class medical certificate on 9/10/10, and is required to maintain a first class medical, when does his medical expire?
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12 calendar months (9/30/11)
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If an airmen over the age of 40 receives his first class medical certificate on 9/10/10, when does his medical expire?
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24 calendar months (9/30/12)
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If an airmen over the age of 40 receives his first class medical certificate on 9/10/10, and is required to maintain a first class medical, when does his medical expire?
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6 calendar months (3/31/11)
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What is 14 CFR Part 61.31? (Hint: requirements for specific aircraft)
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- Type Requirements
i. To act as a pilot in command of a complex or high performance airplane, you must receive and log ground and flight training and receive a logbook entry
1. Complex: an aircraft with retractable flaps, retractable landing gear, and a controllable pitch propeller
2. High performance: any aircraft over 200 horsepower
ii. A person may not act as pilot in command of any of the following aircraft unless (s)he holds a type rating for that aircraft
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What is 14 CFR Part 61.56? (Hint: flight review)
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- Flight Review
i. A flight must have been satisfactory completed within the previous 24 calendar months to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft
ii. A proficiency check or flight test for a pilot certificate, rating, or other operating privileges will also satisfy this requirement
iii. Satisfactory completion of the review or flight test must be endorsed in the pilot’s logbook by the reviewer
iv. Th expiration of the 24-month period falls on the last day of the 24th month after the date of examination
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How long is a flight review valid?
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Th expiration of the 24-month period falls on the last day of the 24th month after the date of examination
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To act as pilot in command, what must an airman have satisfactorily and successfully completed in the previous 24 calendar months?
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A flight review
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In lieu of a flight review, what satisfies the requirement of a flight review?
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A proficiency check or flight test for a pilot certificate, rating, or other operating privileges will also satisfy this requirement
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Where is the satisfactory completion of the review or flight test endorsed?
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Pilot’s logbook
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What is 14 CFR Part 61.57? (Hint: recency requirements)
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- Recent Flight Experience
i. To carry passengers, the pilot must have made three landings and three takeoffs with the preceding 90 days
1. All three landings must be in the same category, class, and type if applicable
2. The landings must be made to a full stop for conventional gear aircraft or for night currency
ii. To carry passengers at night
1. The pilot must have made three takeoffs and landings to a full stop from the time period of one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
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To carry passengers, the pilot must have made how many landings and three takeoffs with the preceding 90 days?
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Three landings and three takeoffs
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To maintain night recency, how many takeoffs and landings must a pilot make?
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Three takeoffs and landings to a full stop from the time period of one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
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How is night defined to maintain night flying recency?
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One hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
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To main night recency, must a pilot make a full stop for all three landings? If so, define a full stop.
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Yes, the pilot must make a full stop. He must taxi in and power down the aircraft. Then, he must restart the aircraft, run through the checklists, flows and complete this process two (2) more times.
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What is 14 CFR Part 61.60? (Hint: address change)
The holder of a pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate who has made a change in permanent mailing address may not, after 30 days from that date, exercise the privileges of the certificate unless the holder has notified in writing the FAA, Airman Certification Branch
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.3? (Hint: PIC responsibilities)
- Responsibilities of Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
i. In emergencies, a pilot may deviate from the FARs to the extent needed to maintain the safety of the airplane and passengers
ii. The pilot in command is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the operations of the aircraft
iii. A written report of any deviation from the FARs shall be filed within the FAA upon request
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When must a pilot submit to the FAA a written report of any deviation from the FARs?
A written report of any deviation from the FARs shall be filed within the FAA upon request
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Who is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the operations of the aircraft?
The PIC
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In emergencies, why may a pilot deviate from the FARs?
In emergencies, a pilot may deviate from the FARs to the extent needed to maintain the safety of the airplane and passengers
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.9? (Hint: Manuals, Marking, and Placards)
- Manuals, Marking, and Placards
i. The airworthiness certificate, the FAA registration certificate, and the aircraft flight manual or operating limitations must be aboard
1. Airworthiness Certificate
2. Registration
3. Radio Certificate (international flights only)
4. Operational Limitations
5. Weight and Balance
6. Equipment List
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What three documents are required to be aboard?
- The airworthiness certificate
- FAA registration certificate
- Aircraft flight manual or operating limitations must be aboard
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What is A.R.R.O.W.E.?
(A) Airworthiness Certificate
(R) Registration
(R) Radio Certificate (international flights only)
(O) Operational Limitations
(W) Weight and Balance
(E) Equipment List
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.15? (Hint: dropping)
- Dropping Objects
i. No pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow any objects to be dropped from the aircraft in flight that creates hazard to person or property
ii. However, this section does not prohibit the dropping of any object if reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.17? (Hint: Drugs/Alcohol)
- Alcohol or Drugs
i. No person may act as a crewmember of a civil airplane while
1. Having 0.04 percent blood alcohol, or
2. Having consumed an alcoholic beverage within the preceding 8 hours,
3. Intoxicated or under the influence of drugs to be carried in a civil airplane
ii. Exception for someone that is under medical care
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How many hours must a pilot be free of consuming alcohol?
8 hours (bottle to throttle)
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What is the maximum percent blood alcohol permitted?
0.04 or 4%
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Regarding drugs, what is the exception?
Someone (not flight crew) that is under medical care
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.103? (Hint: pre-flight)
- Preflight Action
i. Pilots are required to familiarize themselves with all available information concerning the flight prior to every flight, and specifically determine
1. For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use and the airplanes takeoff and landing requirements
2. For flights not in the vicinity of an airport
a. Weather reports and forecasts
b. Fuel requirements
c. Alternatives available
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What information are pilots required to be familiarized with before any flight?
All available information concerning the flight prior to every flight, and specifically determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the airplanes takeoff and landing requirements
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For flights not within the vicinity of the departing airport, what must a pilot know before?
Weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.105? (Hint: seatbelts/harnesses)
i. During takeoff and landing, and while en route, each required flight crewmember shall keep his/her safety belt fastened while at his/her station
ii. If a shoulder harness is available it must be used to takeoff and landing, unless that crewmember is unable to perform the required duties with that shoulder harness fastened
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During which phase(s) of flight is each crewmember required to keep his safety belt fastened while at his station?
During takeoff and landing, and while en route
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During takeoff and landing, and while en route, what is each required flight crewmember required to do at his station with regard to safety bels?
Must be fastened
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If a shoulder harness is available, which phases of flight must it be used?
Takeoff and landing
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Is a pilot required to utilize the shoulder harness?
Yes, unless unable to perform the required duties with that shoulder harness fastened
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.107? (Hint: seatbelts/harnesses briefing)
- Safety Belts and Shoulder Harness
i. The pilot must ensure that each occupant is briefed on how to use the seatbelts
ii. The pilots must notify each occupant to fasten heir seatbelts before taxi, takeoff, or landing
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Who must ensure that each occupant is briefed on how to use the seatbelts?
The PIC
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The pilots must notify each occupant to fasten their seatbelts for which phases of flight?
Before taxi, takeoff, or landing
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.113? (Hint: Right-of way)
Right-of-way Rules
i. Aircraft in distress have the right-of-way over all other aircraft
ii. When converging the following aircraft have the right-of-way (priority order due to freedom of movement)
1. Balloon
2. Glider
3. Airship
4. Aircraft
5. Rotorcraft
iii. When two aircraft are converging head on, each shall alter course to the right
iv. When landing, the lower aircraft has the right-of-way but shall not abuse this rule
v. An aircraft towing or fueling another aircraft has the right-of-way over an engine-driven aircraft
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When in distress, who has the right-of-way over all other aircraft?
The aircraft in distress
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When converging, which aircraft has the right-of-way and why?
Due to freedom of movement:
1. Balloon
2. Glider
3. Airship
4. Aircraft
5. Rotorcraft
(Think of BGAAR)
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When two aircraft are converging head on, which direction shall each aircraft take?
Each shall alter course to the right
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When landing, who has the right-of-way but shall not abuse this rule?
The lower aircraft
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An aircraft towing or fueling another aircraft has the right-of-way over what type of aircraft?
An engine-driven aircraft
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.117? (Hint: airspeed and airspace)
- Aircraft speed
i. The speed limit is 250 knots when flying below 10,000 ft MSL and in class B airspace
ii. When flying under class B airspace the speed limit is 200 knots
iii. When flying at or below 2,500 ft AGL and within 4 NM of the primary airport of class C or D airspace the speed is 200 knots
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In Class B airspace, below 10,000 ft MSL, what is the max. speed in knots?
250 knots
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In what class airspace and what altitude may an aircraft not exceed 250 knots?
Class B airspace below 10,000 feet MSL
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When flying under Class B airspace, what is the max. speed in knots?
200 knots
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Under which class airspace may an aircraft not exceed 200 knots?
Under Class B airspace
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When flying at or below 2,500 ft AGL and within 4 NM of the primary airport of class C or D airspace, what is the max. speed in knots?
200 knots
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When flying at or below 2,500 ft AGL, an aircraft may not exceed 200 knots with 4 NM of the primary airport within which class airspace(s)?
Class C or Class D
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.119? (Hint: min. altitudes)
- Minimum Safe Altitudes
i. Over a congested area a pilot must maintain 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle and 2,000 ft horizontal distance
ii. Over other than congested areas a pilot must maintain 500 ft above the highest obstruction
iii. Anywhere, at an altitude if the power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the ground
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Over a congested area a pilot must maintain how many feet above the highest obstacle and how many feet of horizontal distance?
A pilot must maintain 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle and 2,000 ft horizontal distance
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When must a pilot maintain 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle and 2,000 ft horizontal distance
When flying over a congested area
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Over other than congested areas a pilot must maintain how many feet above the highest obstruction?
500 feet
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Where may a pilot make an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the ground
Anywhere, at an altitude if the power unit fails
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When making an emergency landing what must the pilot keep in mind?
an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the ground
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.209? (Hint: aircraft lights)
- Aircraft Lights
i. Airlines operating between sunset and sunrise must display lighted position lights
ii. Airplanes must have on anti-collision lights
iii. Except if PIC determines it is safer with them off
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When must airlines display lighted position lights?
Operating between sunset and sunrise
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Airlines operating between sunset and sunrise must display which lights?
Lighted position lights
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What light system must airplanes have illuminated while the aircraft is in motion?
Anti-collision (beacon) lights
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When must airplanes illuminate anti-collision (beacon) lights?
While the aircraft is in motion
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.211? (Hint: supp. oxygen)
- Supplemental Oxygen
i. Pilots may not operate between cabin pressure altitudes of 12,500 ft and 14,000 MSL for periods greater than 30 minutes without supplemental oxygen
ii. Pilots may not operate above pressure altitude of 14,000 ft MSL without using oxygen
iii. All occupants must be provided with oxygen in an airplane operated at a cabin pressure altitude above 15,000 ft MSL
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For periods greater than 30 minutes without supplemental oxygen, pilots may not operate between which cabin pressure altitude(s)?
12,500 ft and 14,000 MSL
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Pilots may not operate between cabin pressure altitudes of 12,500 ft and 14,000 MSL for periods greater than how many hours/minutes without supplemental oxygen?
30 minutes
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Pilots may not operate above what pressure altitude without using oxygen?
14,000 ft MSL
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All occupants must be provided with oxygen in an airplane operated at a cabin pressure altitude above what altitude?
15,000 ft MSL
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.215? (Hint: Transponders use)
- Transponders
i. All aircraft must have an operating transponder when:
1. Within class A airspace,
2. Within 30 NM of class B airspace and within class B airspace,
3. Within and above class C airspace,
4. Above 10,000 ft MSL except at and below 2,500 AGL,
5. Crossing ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone)
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28. What is 14 CFR Part 91.519? (Hint: Briefing items)
- Passenger Briefings
i. The pilot in command is responsible for ensuring that all passengers have been briefed orally on:
1. Smoking
2. Safety belts
3. Exits
4. Survival equipment
5. Ditching
6. Use of oxygen (when applicable)
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.7 (Airworthiness determination)
- Airworthiness
i. The pilot in command is responsible for determining that the airplane is airworthy prior to every flight
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Who is responsible for determining that the airplane is airworthy prior to every flight?
PIC
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.13? (Hint: Careless and Reckless Operation)
- Careless and Reckless Operation
i. No person may operate an aircraft in a carless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another
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What is 14 CFR Part 91.111? (Hint: Operating near other aircraft)
- Operating near Other Aircraft
i. No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft in the formation
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When may airmen fly in formation?
When prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft is made
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What is NTSB 830.2?
Definitions of air crashes and injuries
i. Accident
ii. Fatal injury
iii. incident
iv. serious injury
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How is Accident defined under NTSB 830.2?
Occurrence…where any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage
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How is Fatal Injury defined under NTSB 830.2?
An injury which results in death within 30 days of the accident
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How is Incident defined under NTSB 830.2?
An occurrence other than an accident, associated with the operation of the aircraft that could affect the safety of operations
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How is Serious Injury defined under NTSB 830.2?
1. Hospitalized more than 48 hours starting 7 days from injury,
2. Facture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose)
3. Severe hemorrhage, nerve muscle, or tendon damage
4. Involves any internal organ
5. Second or third degree burns, or burns more than 5% of body surface
6. Substantial damage: damage or failure which adversely affects structural strength, performance, flight characteristics of the aircraft, which would normally require the major report or replacement of affected component
a. Engine failure or damage limited to an engine failure, bent fairings or cowling, dented skin, small puncture holes in skin or fabric, ground damage to rotor or propeller blades, damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wingtips are not considered substantial damage
7. Serious
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What is NTSB 830.5? (Hint: Immediate Notification)
- Immediate Notification
i. Aircraft accident or any of the following serious incidents occur:
1. Flight control system failure
2. Required crew member can’t perform duties due to illness or injury
3. Failure of any internal turbine engine parts
4. In flight fire
5. In flight collision
6. Damage to property other than aircraft exceeding $25,000
7. Propeller blade that breaks OTHER than with ground contact
ii. Reports are filed within 10 days after the accident
iii. Reports are filed within 7 days if an craft is overdue and still missing
iv. Incidents are only required to be reported when requested by the NTS-
