ATPL Air Law and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FAR Part 121, the required minimum fuel reserve for a domestic flight must be enough to fly to the alternate airport plus how many additional minutes?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

Part 121 domestic operations require fuel to reach the destination, fly to the alternate, and then fly for an additional 45 minutes at normal cruise speed.

Question 2

Which FAR defines the minimum equipment list (MEL) authorization for air carriers?

Accepted Answer

FAR Part 121

Answer

FAR Part 121 authorizes air carriers to operate with inoperative equipment as listed in an FAA-approved Minimum Equipment List, derived from the Master Minimum Equipment List.

Question 3

What document serves as the basis for an air carrier's Operations Specifications (Ops Specs)?

Accepted Answer

FAA approval under Part 119

Answer

Operations Specifications are issued by the FAA under Part 119 and define the specific authority, limitations, and procedures under which an air carrier may operate.

Question 4

Under FAR 91.176, which crew position may use Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) to descend below DA?

Accepted Answer

Only the PIC

Answer

FAR 91.176 allows only the pilot flying (PIC) to use an EFVS to continue descent below DA, provided all required visual references are displayed on the system.

Question 5

A flight crew member is considered 'on duty' under FAR Part 117 from:

Accepted Answer

Report time until release from all duty

Answer

Flight duty period under Part 117 begins at report time and ends when the crewmember is released from all duties, encompassing the entire time they are available for the carrier.

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot License Practice Test

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot License Practice Test

ATPL Air Law and Regulations 2