Federal Aviation Regulations Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR Part 91, what is the minimum safe altitude when flying over a congested area?
Answer: 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 2,000 feet
14 CFR 91.119(b) requires 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 2,000 feet horizontally over congested areas.
Which FAR part establishes certification standards for airline transport pilots?
Answer: Part 61
14 CFR Part 61 covers certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors, including ATP standards.
A certificate holder under Part 121 discovers a significant maintenance discrepancy mid-flight. Which regulation requires the PIC to report this upon landing?
Answer: 14 CFR 121.563
14 CFR 121.563 requires the PIC to report any flight defect or malfunction that could affect airworthiness to maintenance personnel after landing.
Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?
Answer: A certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic
14 CFR 43.7 authorizes a certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection.
What document must be carried aboard an aircraft during all flight operations under 14 CFR 91.9?
Answer: The FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual or equivalent
14 CFR 91.9 requires the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual, approved manual material, or placards to be accessible to the flight crew.
An airworthiness directive (AD) classified as 'Emergency' under 14 CFR Part 39 must be complied with:
Answer: Immediately upon receipt or before next flight
Emergency ADs require immediate compliance before the next flight to address critical safety hazards.
Under 14 CFR 91.407, which action requires an aircraft to be test-flown by an appropriately rated pilot before passenger-carrying operations resume?
Answer: Major repairs or major alterations affecting flight characteristics
14 CFR 91.407 requires a flight test after major repairs or alterations that may have appreciably changed the aircraft's flight characteristics or substantially affected its structural strength.