AQT Aviation Regulations & Safety 2

Question 1

What is a Safety Management System (SMS) in aviation?

Accepted Answer

A formalized approach to managing safety risks through hazard identification, risk assessment, and continuous improvement processes

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A security alarm system at airports

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A maintenance scheduling software

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A passenger safety briefing card

Question 2

What is a LOSA (Line Operations Safety Audit)?

Accepted Answer

An observational safety program where trained observers ride in the cockpit during normal flights to identify threats, errors, and safety risks

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A financial audit of airline operations

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An inspection of airline food preparation

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A review of passenger complaints

Question 3

What does 'see and avoid' mean in aviation?

Accepted Answer

The fundamental principle requiring pilots in VFR conditions to visually scan for and avoid other aircraft and obstacles

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A traffic control instruction to fly around weather

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A procedure for avoiding restricted airspace

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An instrument approach technique

Question 4

What is the chain of events model in aviation accident investigation?

Accepted Answer

A concept showing that most accidents result from a sequence of contributing factors, any one of which, if broken, could have prevented the accident

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A physical chain used to secure aircraft

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A communication relay between ATC and pilots

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A maintenance checklist procedure

Question 5

What are the minimum equipment requirements for VFR day flight?

Accepted Answer

A specific set of instruments and equipment required by FAR 91.205, remembered by the mnemonic ATOMATOFLAMES

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Any equipment the pilot considers sufficient

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Only a compass and altimeter

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Equipment requirements depend on the aircraft manufacturer

Question 6

What is the role of the FAA in aviation safety?

Accepted Answer

To regulate civil aviation, certify aircraft and pilots, develop air traffic control procedures, and enforce safety regulations

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To operate airlines

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To build aircraft

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To sell tickets to passengers