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

14 CFR §121.709 grants ASIs broad authority to inspect any Part 121 operation at any time and place to ensure regulatory compliance.

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

An en route inspection is conducted with the ASI riding in the flight deck observer seat to evaluate crew performance and regulatory compliance during actual flight operations.

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

14 CFR §121.391 requires one flight attendant per 50 passengers or fraction thereof; a configuration of 51 to 100 passengers therefore requires 2 flight attendants.

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

LOSA is a proactive, non-jeopardy safety tool where trained observers collect data on normal operations to identify threats and errors, enabling systemic safety improvements.

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

Answer

14 CFR §135.297 requires Part 135 PICs to complete an instrument proficiency check every 6 calendar months to maintain currency in instrument operations.

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ASI Air Carrier Operations Oversight 2