ASI Air Carrier Operations Oversight 3

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 119, which certificate is required for a company conducting scheduled interstate air transportation of passengers for compensation using large aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Air Carrier Certificate

Answer

Operating Certificate only

Answer

Letter of Authorization from the FAA Administrator

Answer

Supplemental Type Certificate

Question 2

When an ASI determines that an air carrier's continued operation poses an immediate threat to public safety, what is the most appropriate enforcement action?

Accepted Answer

Issuing an Emergency Order of Suspension or Revocation

Answer

Issuing a Letter of Correction and requesting a 30-day compliance plan

Answer

Submitting a Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty only

Answer

Referring the matter solely to the NTSB for investigation

Question 3

Under FAA enforcement policy, a Warning Notice is the appropriate action when:

Accepted Answer

A first-time, inadvertent violation with no safety significance has been identified

Answer

A willful and deliberate regulatory violation with safety consequences occurred

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A certificate holder has a documented history of repeated violations

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A violation has resulted in a near-midair collision or aircraft damage

Question 4

Under 14 CFR Part 121 Subpart Z, a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) used as an alternative to specific Part 117 provisions must be:

Accepted Answer

Approved by the FAA and based on current fatigue science and operational data

Answer

Developed and implemented without FAA review to ensure carrier independence

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Applied only to international operations exceeding 12 flight hours

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Identical in structure to programs approved for foreign air operators

Question 5

Under 14 CFR Part 119.65, which credential must the Director of Operations of a Part 121 air carrier hold or have held?

Accepted Answer

An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

Answer

A current first-class medical certificate

Answer

A type rating in each aircraft the carrier currently operates

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A Ground Instructor certificate with an instrument rating

Question 6

Under 14 CFR Part 121.427, recurrent ground training for flight crewmembers must be completed within what maximum interval?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 calendar months

Answer

Every 6 calendar months

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Every 18 calendar months

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Every 24 calendar months

Question 7

When an air carrier seeks to add a new aircraft type not currently listed in its Operations Specifications, it must obtain:

Accepted Answer

An amendment to its existing Operations Specifications

Answer

A new Air Carrier Certificate specific to that aircraft type

Answer

A temporary Letter of Authorization valid for 90 days

Answer

Approval from the Department of Transportation only