SU 4: Federal Aviation Regulations Flashcards
With respect to the certification of airmen, which are categories of aircraft?
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a class of aircraft?
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea
The definition of nighttime is?
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight.
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?
Normal, Utility, acrobatic.
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon.
An ATC clearance provides
authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.
Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed
Vfe
Which V-speed represent maximum landing gear extended speed
VLE
VNO is defined as the
Maximum structural cruising speed
Which V-speed represent maneuvering speed
Va
Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?
Vx
Vso is defined as the
stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration
After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time
Vy
How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid?
As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by Federal Aviation Regulations
What should an owner or operator know about Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?
They are mandatory
May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
Yes, if allowed by the AD
What regulation allows a private pilot to perform preventive maintenance?
14 CFR 43.3
Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft and approve it for return to service
Private or Commercial pilot
When preventive maintenance is performed on an aircraft, what paperwork is required?
The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work, and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records
What documentation is required when a pilot has performed preventive maintenance on an aircraft?
The pilot is to make an entry in the aircraft’s maintenance records
Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance?
Servicing landing gear wheel bearings
Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance?
Replenish hydraulic fluid
Is it illegal to fly on the dealer’s registration after a buyer purchased an airplane from that dealer?
No, the airplane cannot be flown by the buyer and has to be registered
When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot’s personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
Any time when acting as pilot in command or as a required crewmember
A recreational or private pilot acting as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, must have in his or her personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a current
medical certificate if required and an appropriate pilot certificate
What document(s) must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
An appropriate pilot certificate and an appropriate current medical certificate if required.
Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of any
local law enforcement officer
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA’s Security and Hazardous Materials Safety Office?
No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, and which department should this be reported to?
Within 60 days to the Security and Hazardous Materials Safety Office
A third-class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36-year old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on
August 31, 5 years later
A Third-class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51-year-old pilot on May 3, this year. To exercise the privleges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on
May 31, 2 years later
For private pilot operations, a Second-Class Medicl Certificate issued to a 42-year-old pilot on July 15, this year, will expire at midnight on
July 31, 2 years later
A Third-Class Medical Certificate was issued to a 19-year-old pilot on August 10, this year. To exercise the privileges of a recreational or private pilot certificate, the medical certificate will expire at midnight on
August 31, 5 years later
For private pilot operations, a First-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 23-year-old pilot on October 21, this year, will expire at midnight on
October 31, 5 years later
In order to qualify for BasicMed, you must have received a comprehensive examination from
A state-licensed physician within the previous 48 months
Before a person holding a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, that person must have
received ground and flight instruction from an authorized flight instructor who then endorses that person’s logbook
In order to act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane, a pilot must have
received and logged ground and flight instruction in an airplane that has more than 200 horsepower
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower
The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft?
Aircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 pounds
To act as PIC of a high-performance airplane, which training or experience would meet the additional requirements
Received and logged ground and flight training in a high-performance airplane and a received a logbook endorsement
As pilot in command with a recreational certificate, you must have in your personal possession while exercising the privileges of that certificate
a current pilot and medical certificate
If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on October 30, this year, when is the next flight review required
October 31, 2 years later
Each recreational or private pilot is required to have a flight review at least once
every 24 months
If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required
August 31 2 years later
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, a pilot must show by logbook endorsement the satisfactory completion of a flight review or completion of a pilot proficiency check within the preceding
24 calendar months
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding
90 days
If recency of experience requirements for night flight are not met and official sunset is 1830, the latest time passengers may be carried is
1929
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same
Category, class and type, if a type rating is required
The three takeoffs and landings that are required to at as pilot in command at night must be done during the time period from
1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
To meet the recency of experience requirements to act as pilot in command carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days in
the same category and class of aircraft to be used
The takeoffs and landings required to meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane
must be to a full stop
You have accomplished 25 takeoffs and landings in multi-engine land airplanes in the previous 45 days. For a flight you plan to conduct today, this meets the PIC recency of experience requirements to carry passengers in which airplanes?
Multi-engine land airplane
Your cousin wants you to take him flying. You must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in your aircraft within the preceding
90 days
If a certificated pilot changes permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification Branch of the new address, the pilot is entitled to exercise the privileges of the pilot certificate for a period of only
30 days after the date of the move
A certificated private pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider unless there is entered in the pilot’s logbook a minimum of
100 hours of pilot-in-command time in the aircraft category, class, and type, if required, that the pilot is using to tow a glider
To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, a pilot is required to have made within the preceding 24 months
at least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot
If you are operating under BasicMed, you may fly an aircraft with
a maximum certificated takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 lb
In regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expense involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees
According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees
What expectation, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight?
If a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight
If you are operating under BasicMed, what is the maximum speed at which you may fly?
250 KIAS
You own an aircraft which is certificated to carry 8 occupants and has a total of 8 beats installed, including the pilot’s seat. You have recently elected to fly under BasicMed. May continue to fly the aircraft?
No
A recreational pilot acting as pilot in command must have in his of her personal possessions while aboard the aircraft
A current logbook endorsement that permits flight within 50 nautical miles from the departure airport
How many passengers is a recreational pilot allowed to carry on board?
one
When may recreational pilot act as pilot in command of an aircraft at night?
When obtaining an additional certificate or rating under the supervision of an authorized instructor, provided the surface or flight visibility is at least 5 statue miles
According to regulations pertaining to privileges and limitations, a recreational pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger
When may a recreational pilot act as pilot in command on a cross-country flight that exceeds 50 nautical miles from the departure airport?
After receiving ground and flight instruction on cross-country training and a logbook endorsement
In regard to privileges and limitations, a recreational pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with a passenger
A recreational pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is certified for a maximum of how many occupants
four
(Refer to figure 22 on page 163.) (Refer to area 1.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over Sandpoint Airport at less than 700 feet AGL are
3 miles and clear of clouds
A recreational pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft with a maximum engine horsepower of
180
With respect to daylight hours, what is the earliest time recreational pilot may take off?
At sunrise
What exception, if any, permits a recreational pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying a passenger for hire?
There is no exception
When may a recreational pilot operate to or from an airport that lies within Class C airspace?
After receiving training and a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor
When must a recreational pilot have a pilot-in- command flight check
If the pilot has less than 400 total flight hours and has not flown as pilot in command in an aircraft within the preceding 180 days
Under what conditions may a recreational pilot operate at an airport that lies within Class D airspace and that has a part-time control tower in operation?
Between sunrise and sunset when the tower is closed, the ceiling is at least 1,000 feet, and the visibility is at least 3 miles
What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds are required for a recreational pilot Class G airspace at 1,200 feet AGL or below during daylight hours?
3 miles visibility and clear of clouds
A recreational pilot may fly as sole occupant of an aircraft at night while under the supervision of a flight instructor provided the flight or surface visibility is at least
5 miles
Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibility requirement for a recreational pilot flying VFR above 1,200 feet AGL and below 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours is
3 miles
If sunset is 2021 and the end of evening civil twilight is 2043, when must a recreational pilot terminate the flight?
2021
May a recreational pilot act as pilot in command of an aircraft in furtherance of a business?
No, it is not allowed
Under what conditions, if any, may a recreational pilot demonstrate an aircraft in flight to as prospective buyer?
None
Unless otherwise authorized, if flying a transponder equipped aircraft, a recreational pilot should squawk which VFR code?
1200
(Refer to Figure 26 on page 167.) (Refer to Area 2.) The day VFR visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over the town of Cooperstown, after departing and climbing out of the Cooperstown Airport at or below 700 feet AGL are
3 miles and clear of clouds
(Refer to Figure 26 on page 167.) (Refer to Area 2.) The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operate over the town of Cooperstown below 700 feet AGL are
3 miles and clear of clouds
When, if ever, may a recreational pilot act as pilot in command in an aircraft towing a banner?
It is not allowed
When may a recreational pilot fly above 10,000 feet MSL?
When 2,000 feet AGL or below
During daytime, what is the minimum flights or surface visibility required for recreational pilots in Class G airspace below 10,000 feet MSL
3 miles
During daytime, what is the minimum flight or surface visibility required for recreational pilots in controlled airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
3 miles
The final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the
Pilot in command
When must a pilot who deviates from a regulation during an emergency send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator?
Upon request
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight?
The pilot in command
You are PIC of a flight. During your preflight, you notice a mechanical discrepancy that you think makes the aircraft unairworthy. Who is responsible for this determination
The pilot-in-command
Where may an aircraft’s operating limitations be found?
In the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof
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
Under what conditions may objects be dropped from an aircraft?
If precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property on the surface
No person may attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft with
.04 percent by weight or more alcohol in the blood
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.
You attended a party last night, and you consumed several glasses of mine. You are planning to fly your aircraft home and have been careful to make sure 8 hours have passed since your last alcoholic drunk. You can make the flight now only if you are not under the influence of alcohol and your blood alcohol level is
below .04%
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
While experiencing a hangover, a pilot
will have impaired motor and mental responses
Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include
an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned
In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically required the pilot in command to
determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft’s takeoff and landing distance data
Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?
Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight
For a VFR flight not in the vicinity of an airport the PIC must
determine runway lengths at airports of intended use
You are pilot-in-command of a VFR flight that you think will be within the fuel range of your aircraft. As part of your preflight planning you must
obtain weather reports, forecast, and fuel requirements for the flight.
Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during
takeoffs and landings
Which best describes the fight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened
Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing
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
With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during
taxi, takeoffs, and landings
Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and we=hen?
Passengers, during taxi, takeoffs and landings only
You are planning a trip and one of your passengers states that he prefers not to us his shoulder harness because it is uncomfortable. You should
explain that it is a mandatory requirement and that he must use the shoulder harness during takeoff and landing
No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight
except by prior arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft
An airplane and an airship are converging. If the airship is left of the airplane’s position, which aircraft has the right of way?
The airship
When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right of way belongs to the aircraft
at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?
Glider
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic?
An aircraft in distress
What action should the pilots of a glider and an airplane take if on a head-on collision course?
Both pilots should give way to the right
What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?
The aircraft on the left shall give way
Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed
Aircraft towering other aircraft
A seaplane and a motorboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right-of-way?
The seaplane
When flying in a VFR corridor designated through Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
200 knots
Unless otherwise authorized, what is the maximum indicated airspeed at which a person may operate and aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL?
250 knots
When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
200 knots
Unless otherwise authorized, the maximum indicated airspeed at which aircraft may be flown when at or below 2,500 feet AGL and within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of Class C airspace is
200 knots
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a pilot to operate an aircraft anywhere?
An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over congested areas?
An altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft
Expect when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft may not be operated closer that what distance from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure?
500 feet
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude required for a pilot to operate an aircraft over other than a congested area?
An altitude of 500 feet AGL, expect over open water or a sparsely populated area, which requires 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
According to 14 CFR part 91, at what minimum altitude may an airplane be operated unless necessary for takeoff and landing?
An altitude allowing for an emergency landing without undue hazard, if a power unit fails
Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?
The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation
If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?
The elevation of the departure area.
At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92 when climbing to cruising flight level?
18,000 feet MSL
When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance?
Within 48 hours if requested by ATC
If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may
deviate from any rule of 14 CFR part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency.
As Pilot in Command of an aircraft, under which situation can you deviate from an ATC clearance?
In response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory
When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance unless that pilot obtains an amended clearance. The one exception to this regulation is
an emergency
What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority?
File a detailed report within 48 hours to the manager of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested
As pilot-in-command of an aircraft, you may deviate from an ATC clearance when
there is an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action
What is the specific fuel requirement for flight under VFR at night in an airplane?
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
What is the specific fuel requirements for flight under VFR during daylight hours in an airplane?
Enough to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
Which VFR cruising altitude is acceptable for a flight on a Victor Airway with a magnetic course for 175 DEG? The terrain is less than 1,000 feet
5,500 feet
Which cruising altitude is appropriate for a VFR flight on a magnetic course of 135 DEG?
Odd thousand plus 500 feet
Which VFR cruising altitude is appropriate when flying above 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 185
4,500 feet
