Air Law and Procedures Flashcards
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Under 49 CFR 830.5, which of the following events requires immediate notification to the NTSB?
Answer: An aircraft accident or specified serious incident such as flight crew incapacitation
49 CFR 830.5 requires immediate NTSB notification of aircraft accidents and a specific list of serious incidents including flight crew incapacitation, but not routine mechanical issues.
Under 14 CFR 91.3(b), a PIC may deviate from any FAR to the extent necessary in an emergency. What reporting obligation follows?
Answer: Submit a written report of the deviation to the FAA if requested to do so
Under 14 CFR 91.3(b), after an emergency deviation the PIC must send a written report to the FAA only if the FAA requests it — the report is not automatically required.
Under 14 CFR 91.207, during which operations is an aircraft required to have an operable Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)?
Answer: All operations except specific ferry, production test, or training flights listed in the regulation
14 CFR 91.207 requires an operable ELT on virtually all civil aircraft during flight, with a narrow set of exceptions for ferry, production test, and certain training operations.
Under 14 CFR 135.411 and 135.413, which pilots in a Part 135 operation must complete recurrent training and competency checks?
Answer: All flight crewmembers, both captains and first officers
14 CFR 135.411 applies recurrent training and competency check requirements to all pilots serving in Part 135 operations, regardless of seat position or flight experience.
Under 14 CFR 61.58, how frequently must a pilot acting as PIC of an aircraft requiring more than one required pilot complete a proficiency check?
Answer: Every 12 calendar months in the same category and class of aircraft
14 CFR 61.58 requires a PIC proficiency check every 12 calendar months for pilots acting as PIC of aircraft that require more than one pilot, and the check must be in the same category and class.
Under 49 CFR 830.2, which of the following best defines an 'aircraft accident'?
Answer: An occurrence in which a person receives fatal or serious injury, or the aircraft receives substantial damage
49 CFR 830.2 defines an aircraft accident as an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft in which a person sustains fatal or serious injury, or the aircraft receives substantial damage.
Under 14 CFR 91.187, when must a pilot notify ATC of a missed approach while operating on an IFR flight plan?
Answer: Immediately upon executing the missed approach
14 CFR 91.187 requires the pilot to notify ATC immediately upon executing a missed approach so ATC can provide further clearance and manage traffic separation.