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Air Law and Regulations Flashcards

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  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?

    Answer: 45 minutes

    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.

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

    Answer: FAR Part 121

    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.

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

    Answer: FAA approval under Part 119

    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.

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

    Answer: Only the PIC

    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.

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

    Answer: Report time until release from all duty

    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.

  6. In the US, which agency is responsible for enforcing aviation security regulations at airports?

    Answer: TSA

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for security screening, access control, and enforcement of aviation security regulations at US airports.