ASI Air Carrier Operations Oversight 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 121.709, an Aviation Safety Inspector's authority to inspect a Part 121 air carrier operation extends to:

Accepted Answer

Any Part 121 aircraft at any time or place

Answer

Only aircraft on the ground before scheduled departures

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Only operations with 24-hour advance notice to the carrier

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Aircraft undergoing maintenance at certified repair stations only

Question 2

Which type of ASI surveillance activity involves observing and evaluating flight crew performance during normal revenue operations from the cockpit jump seat?

Accepted Answer

En route inspection

Answer

Base inspection

Answer

Ramp inspection

Answer

Maintenance surveillance inspection

Question 3

Under 14 CFR Part 121.391, what is the minimum number of flight attendants required for a transport category aircraft with a passenger seating configuration of 51 to 100 seats?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) in an air carrier's safety program?

Accepted Answer

To collect safety data during normal operations and identify systemic risk factors

Answer

To identify and prosecute regulatory violations committed by flight crews

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To assess airport infrastructure for FAA compliance

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To evaluate cabin crew emergency drill performance

Question 5

Under 14 CFR Part 135.297, how often must a Part 135 pilot in command complete an instrument proficiency check?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 calendar months

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Every 12 calendar months

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Every 18 calendar months

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Every 24 calendar months

Question 6

During an air carrier base inspection, which document should an ASI review to assess whether the carrier's pilot training program meets all applicable regulatory requirements?

Accepted Answer

The FAA-approved Training Program Manual

Answer

The carrier's annual financial report filed with the DOT

Answer

The airport's certification manual and safety plan

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The carrier's route authority documents from the DOT

Question 7

The Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem (PTRS) is used by Aviation Safety Inspectors primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Document surveillance activities, inspection findings, and follow-up actions

Answer

Schedule and approve air carrier route applications

Answer

Process airman certificate applications and renewals

Answer

Coordinate air traffic control clearances during flight inspections