ASI Aircraft Operations and Certification 3

Question 1

Which regulation defines the minimum equipment that must be operative for a particular type of operation as listed in an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 91.213

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14 CFR Part 43

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14 CFR Part 121.628

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14 CFR Part 135.179

Question 2

What is the primary difference between a standard airworthiness certificate and a special airworthiness certificate?

Accepted Answer

Standard certificates are issued for type-certificated aircraft in normal or utility categories; special certificates cover aircraft not meeting standard requirements

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Standard certificates expire annually; special certificates are permanent

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Standard certificates allow IFR flight; special certificates are VFR only

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Standard certificates require annual renewals; special certificates are one-time approvals

Question 3

During an en-route inspection, an ASI observes a Part 121 air carrier flight depart with a known inoperative autopilot that is required by the aircraft's MEL. This is best characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A violation of the approved MEL and applicable operating regulations

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An acceptable deviation if the captain authorizes it

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Permissible under a Captain's Discretion provision

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An airworthiness directive compliance issue only

Question 4

An airworthiness directive (AD) is legally classified as:

Accepted Answer

A Federal Aviation Regulation with mandatory compliance

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An advisory circular with voluntary compliance

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A manufacturer service bulletin that must be incorporated

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A type certificate amendment issued by the aircraft designer

Question 5

An aircraft owner wants to conduct a ferry flight on an aircraft with an expired airworthiness certificate. Which document authorizes this?

Accepted Answer

A special flight permit (ferry permit) issued under 14 CFR 21.197

Answer

A logbook endorsement from an A&P mechanic

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A temporary airworthiness certificate issued by the FSDO

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An operator deviation authority granted by the airline's director of maintenance

Question 6

The term 'continued airworthiness' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Ongoing maintenance, inspections, and alterations that keep an aircraft airworthy throughout its operational life

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The process of issuing new type certificates for existing designs

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FAA oversight of manufacturer production quality systems

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Pilot proficiency training required for currency

Question 7

Which entity has primary responsibility for ensuring an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition under 14 CFR Part 91?

Accepted Answer

The registered owner or operator of the aircraft

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The certificated mechanic who performed the last inspection

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The FAA Flight Standards District Office with jurisdiction

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The aircraft manufacturer through its continued airworthiness program