BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Aviation Regulations and Law 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which FAA regulation governs the general operating and flight rules for aviation in the United States?
- 14 CFR Part 91 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR Part 61
- 14 CFR Part 135
- 49 CFR Part 830
Correct answer: 14 CFR Part 91
14 CFR Part 91 establishes the general operating and flight rules applicable to all civil aircraft operations in the US National Airspace System.
Question 2: What is the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
- A UN agency that sets international standards and recommended practices for aviation safety, security, and efficiency (Correct answer)
- A US domestic agency regulating commercial airlines
- A trade association for aircraft manufacturers
- An insurance body for aviation liability
Correct answer: A UN agency that sets international standards and recommended practices for aviation safety, security, and efficiency
ICAO, established by the Chicago Convention of 1944, develops Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) that member states implement through their national aviation regulations.
Question 3: Under 14 CFR Part 61, how often must a private pilot complete a flight review?
- Every 24 calendar months (Correct answer)
- Every 12 calendar months
- Every 36 calendar months
- Once after initial certification, then no requirement
Correct answer: Every 24 calendar months
A flight review (formerly BFR) must be completed with a CFI every 24 calendar months to exercise private pilot privileges.
Question 4: What does the Chicago Convention (1944) establish in international aviation law?
- The sovereignty of states over their airspace and the framework for international civil aviation (Correct answer)
- International airfare pricing standards
- Pilot licensing reciprocity between all countries
- Liability limits for passenger injuries
Correct answer: The sovereignty of states over their airspace and the framework for international civil aviation
The Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) established state sovereignty over national airspace and created ICAO to regulate international civil aviation.
Question 5: Under FAR 91.119, what is the minimum safe altitude over a congested area?
- 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 2,000 ft horizontal radius (Correct answer)
- 500 ft above the highest obstacle
- 2,000 ft above ground level
- 1,500 ft AGL regardless of terrain
Correct answer: 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 2,000 ft horizontal radius
Over congested areas (cities, towns, settlements), FAR 91.119 requires at least 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 2,000 ft radius of the aircraft.
Question 6: What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
- A legally enforceable FAA regulation requiring correction of an unsafe condition in an aircraft (Correct answer)
- A recommendation for optional aircraft upgrades
- A manufacturer service bulletin for routine maintenance
- A notice of upcoming regulatory changes
Correct answer: A legally enforceable FAA regulation requiring correction of an unsafe condition in an aircraft
An AD is issued by the FAA when an unsafe condition is found in a product and compliance is mandatory — operating an aircraft out of compliance with an applicable AD is illegal.
BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Aviation Regulations and Law 1
Which FAA regulation governs the general operating and flight rules for aviation in the United States?