Aviation Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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Which TSA program governs security requirements for many large business aircraft operators, such as those operating aircraft over 12,500 pounds for compensation?
Answer: The Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP)
The Twelve-Five Standard Security Program applies TSA security requirements to certain operators of aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight over 12,500 pounds.
A flight department flying internationally must comply with U.S. Customs requirements. Which system is used to transmit advance passenger and crew manifests?
Answer: APIS (Advance Passenger Information System)
CBP requires electronic transmission of passenger and crew manifests through APIS/eAPIS before international arrivals and departures.
Which scenario most likely constitutes illegal charter that an aviation manager must prevent?
Answer: A dry-leased aircraft where the lessor actually provides the crew and controls the flights for paying passengers
A sham dry lease where the lessor retains operational control and supplies crew for compensation is unauthorized commercial carriage requiring a Part 135 certificate.
Under FAR 91.417, how long must records of a 100-hour or annual-type inspection generally be retained?
Answer: One year or until the work is repeated or superseded
Routine maintenance and inspection records must be kept for one year or until the work is repeated or superseded by other work.
An OSHA inspector arrives at the company hangar after an employee injury. What is the aviation manager's best compliance posture?
Answer: Cooperate professionally, verify credentials, and accompany the inspector while protecting privileged materials
OSHA has jurisdiction over ground-based workplace safety in hangars, so managers should cooperate while managing the inspection properly.
Which of the following is a key element of a compliant Safety Management System (SMS) aligned with ICAO and FAA frameworks?
Answer: Safety risk management processes that identify hazards and mitigate risk
SMS is built on four pillars including safety risk management, which requires systematic hazard identification and risk mitigation.
A pilot's medical certificate expired last week, but the pilot feels healthy. Under compliance rules, what must the aviation manager do before assigning that pilot to fly?
Answer: Remove the pilot from flight duties until a valid medical certificate is obtained
Acting as a required crewmember without a valid medical certificate violates FAR 61.3, regardless of the pilot's self-assessed health.