ASI Air Carrier Operations Oversight

Question 1

Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) issued to an air carrier under 14 CFR Part 121 are valid for how long?

Accepted Answer

Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked

Answer

Two years, subject to annual review

Answer

One year, renewed upon satisfactory inspection

Answer

Five years, with biennial progress reviews

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 117, what is the maximum cumulative flight time permitted for a Part 121 pilot in any 672 consecutive hours?

Accepted Answer

100 hours

Answer

80 hours

Answer

120 hours

Answer

150 hours

Question 3

During an en route inspection, an ASI discovers the captain's first-class medical certificate expired 30 days ago. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft and notify the Certificate-Holding District Office

Answer

Allow the flight to continue and file a report upon landing

Answer

Issue an immediate warning notice to the captain only

Answer

Permit the first officer to assume PIC duties for the remainder of the flight

Question 4

Under 14 CFR Part 121, which document authorizes an air carrier to defer inoperative equipment and continue flight operations under specified conditions?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

Answer

Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) Limitations section

Answer

General Operations Manual (GOM)

Answer

Airworthiness Directive compliance record

Question 5

The Principal Operations Inspector (POI) assigned to an air carrier under 14 CFR Part 121 is primarily responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Overseeing the carrier's flight operations program and ensuring regulatory compliance

Answer

Investigating all accidents involving the carrier's aircraft

Answer

Approving all maintenance performed on the carrier's aircraft fleet

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Issuing airworthiness directives applicable to the carrier's fleet

Question 6

Under 49 CFR Part 830, an air carrier must immediately notify the NTSB when which event occurs?

Accepted Answer

An aircraft accident involving fatal injury, serious injury, or substantial damage

Answer

Any mechanical write-up entered in the aircraft maintenance log

Answer

A crewmember's report of an airspace incursion

Answer

Any departure delay exceeding 15 minutes due to mechanical issues

Question 7

Under 14 CFR Part 121.373, what is the primary purpose of a Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS)?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of the carrier's maintenance and inspection programs

Answer

Tracking competitor airline safety records for industry benchmarking

Answer

Monitoring air traffic control communications for compliance

Answer

Evaluating passenger complaint trends to improve service quality