Federal Aviation Regulations Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR 91.403, who bears primary responsibility for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?
Answer: The registered owner or operator of the aircraft
14 CFR 91.403(a) places primary responsibility for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition on the registered owner or operator.
When may an ASI issue a certificate of waiver or authorization for a deviation from a 14 CFR Part 91 flight rule?
Answer: Only in cases where strict compliance would be impossible, impractical, or contrary to the public interest
The FAA may issue waivers when strict compliance is impossible, impractical, or contrary to the public interest, provided equivalent safety is maintained.
Under 14 CFR Part 65, an Inspection Authorization (IA) must be renewed:
Answer: Every 12 calendar months by March 31
14 CFR 65.93 requires an Inspection Authorization to be renewed on a 12-month basis, with renewal by March 31 of each year.
Which 14 CFR Part 121 requirement mandates that air carriers establish a system to identify and report safety issues before they result in accidents?
Answer: The Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) under 14 CFR 121.373
14 CFR 121.373 requires certificate holders to establish a Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System to identify deficiencies in maintenance and operations programs.
Under 14 CFR 135.179, an inoperative instrument or piece of equipment on a Part 135 aircraft may be placarded and the aircraft operated if:
Answer: The item is not required by the applicable airworthiness requirements or operations rules, and the aircraft has an approved MEL allowing it
Inoperative equipment may be deferred if it is not required by the applicable FARs, the aircraft's MEL permits the deferral, and the aircraft is placarded accordingly.
An ASI reviews a certificate holder's drug and alcohol testing program. Which FAR part establishes these requirements for aviation employees performing safety-sensitive functions?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 120
14 CFR Part 120 establishes drug and alcohol testing requirements specifically for aviation employees in safety-sensitive functions such as flight crewmembers and mechanics.
Under 14 CFR 43.9, what information must be entered in the aircraft maintenance record following a major repair?
Answer: Description of the work, date of completion, certificate number, and signature of the person approving the return to service
14 CFR 43.9 requires maintenance records to include a description of the work performed, the date, the certificate number, and the approving signature of the person returning the aircraft to service.