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Aviation Safety Regulations & Standards Flashcards

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  1. Under 14 CFR §43.13, maintenance must be performed using methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in:

    Answer: The current manufacturer's maintenance manual or FAA-approved equivalent data

    14 CFR §43.13 requires maintenance to be done per the manufacturer's current maintenance manual or other FAA-accepted/approved technical data.

  2. Which regulation governs the requirement for a Part 121 operator to have an approved Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP)?

    Answer: 14 CFR §121.367

    14 CFR §121.367 requires Part 121 certificate holders to maintain aircraft in airworthy condition according to an FAA-approved maintenance program.

  3. A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) issued as a TFR for a Temporary Flight Restriction is authorized under which regulation?

    Answer: 14 CFR §91.137

    14 CFR §91.137 authorizes TFRs around disaster/hazard areas to protect persons and property in the air or on the ground.

  4. An airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 61 is required to serve as PIC of which category of air carrier operation?

    Answer: Part 135 operations with aircraft over 12,500 lbs and all Part 121 operations

    An ATP certificate is required for PIC in Part 121 operations and in Part 135 operations with aircraft certificated for more than 9 passengers or over 12,500 lbs.

  5. Under the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), reports submitted by employees are protected from use in FAA enforcement actions if the violation was:

    Answer: Unintentional and not deliberate

    ASAP protections apply to unintentional violations reported in good faith; intentional violations, criminal acts, and substance abuse are excluded from protection.

  6. The type certificate data sheet (TCDS) for an aircraft is significant to an ASI because it:

    Answer: Defines the approved configuration, equipment, and operating limitations for that aircraft type

    The TCDS defines the FAA-approved basis for airworthiness including approved configurations, equipment lists, and operating limitations for each certificated type.

  7. When an ASI identifies an imminent hazard to safety during an inspection, the most immediate regulatory tool available is:

    Answer: Issuing an Emergency Order of Suspension or Revocation

    For imminent safety hazards, an ASI can issue an Emergency Order of Suspension or Revocation under 49 U.S.C. §44709 to immediately remove the threat.