BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Aviation Regulations and Law 2

Question 1

What is the definition of 'night' for logging flight time purposes under FAA regulations?

Accepted Answer

The period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise

Answer

For logging night flight time and currency (3 takeoffs and landings), FAA regulations define night as the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise.

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 91, when is an ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) required to be operational?

Accepted Answer

For most powered civil aircraft used in non-commercial operations

Answer

FAR 91.207 requires most civil powered aircraft to carry an operational ELT except in specific circumstances such as training within 50 nm of the departure airport.

Question 3

What is the Montreal Convention and what does it address?

Accepted Answer

An international treaty establishing carrier liability for passenger injury, death, baggage loss, and delay in international air travel

Answer

The Montreal Convention (1999) modernized and replaced the Warsaw Convention, setting uniform liability rules for international air carriers regarding passengers, cargo, and delays.

Question 4

What authorizes an aircraft to fly in the National Airspace System?

Accepted Answer

A valid Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued by the FAA

Answer

A Standard Airworthiness Certificate (FAA Form 8100-2) must be aboard the aircraft and in effect for it to operate legally in the NAS.

Question 5

Under FAA regulations, what is the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for acting as a pilot in command?

Accepted Answer

0.04% or less, with an 8-hour 'bottle to throttle' minimum

Answer

FAR 91.17 prohibits acting as a crewmember with a BAC of 0.04% or higher, and requires at least 8 hours between last alcohol consumption and flight.

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