Regulations under FAR 91 Flashcards
With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of a Class B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000 feet MSL must be equipped with
an operable transponder having either Mode S or 4096-code capability with Mode C automatic altitude reporting capability.
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere?
if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
Which light signal from the control tower clears a pilot to taxi?
Flashing green for a pilot on the ground means cleared to taxi.
Steady green. Cleared for takeoff.
Flashing white.Return to starting point.
With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?
When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more.
Each occupant must wear an approved parachute when the aircraft initiates a bank greater than 60° relative to the horizon.
A steady green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal that the pilot
is cleared to land.
When must batteries in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced or recharged, if rechargeable?
when the transmitter has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour or when 50% of their useful life (or, for rechargeable batteries, 50% of their useful life of charge) has expired.
What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?
The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.
A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding
8 hours
Under what condition, if any, may a pilot allow a person who is obviously under the influence of drugs to be carried aboard an aircraft?
In an emergency or if the person is a medical patient under proper care.
No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood.
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft
the aircraft at the lower altitude has the right-of-way.
) A flashing white light signal from the control tower to a taxiing aircraft is an indication to
return to the starting point on the airport.
In which class of airspace is aerobatic flight prohibited?
Class E airspace below 1,500 feet AGL.
What minimum radio equipment is required for operation within Class C airspace?
Two-way radio communications equipment, a 4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.
As Pilot in Command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from an ATC clearance?
unless an amended clearance is obtained, an emergency exists, or the deviation is in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory.
With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during
taxi, takeoffs, and landings.
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?
Flight over a densely populated area.
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
Upon request.
What flight visibility do you need in order to perform an acrobatic maneuver?
3miles
Where may an aircraft’s operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate?
Attached to the Airworthiness Certificate.
For Experimental or Special light-sport aircraft, the operating limitations are attached to the Special Airworthiness Certificate (Form 8130-7) for the aircraft.
A 100-hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. The 100-hour inspection was actually done at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100-hour inspection due?
The 100-hour time frame may be exceeded by up to 10 hours while en route to a place for the inspection, but this must be deducted from the next 100-hour period. The next inspection is due within 100 hours of the original due time. 3302.5 + 100 = 3402.5.
Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft?
Sunset to sunrise.
In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight
The additional documents on board must be the operating limitations, in the form of an approved flight manual, markings, or placards, and the Registration Certificate.
With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts?
The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
