CPL Air Law and Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR 61.123, what is the minimum age to be eligible for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
14 CFR 61.123 requires an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Certificate to be at least 18 years of age.
Question 2: Under 14 CFR 61.133(b), a commercial pilot without an instrument rating wishes to carry passengers for hire on a VFR day flight in a single-engine airplane. Is this permitted?
- Yes, as long as the flight is conducted entirely under VFR (Correct answer)
- No, an instrument rating is required any time compensation is involved
- Yes, but only if the flight is less than 25 nautical miles
- No, a commercial pilot must always hold an instrument rating
Correct answer: Yes, as long as the flight is conducted entirely under VFR
Under 14 CFR 61.133(b)(1), a commercial pilot without an instrument rating may carry passengers for hire under VFR but is prohibited from operating in IMC or on IFR flight plans.
Question 3: Under 14 CFR 135.267, what is the maximum duty period for a single-pilot flight crew member in Part 135 VFR operations?
- 8 consecutive hours
- 10 consecutive hours
- 14 consecutive hours (Correct answer)
- 16 consecutive hours
Correct answer: 14 consecutive hours
14 CFR 135.267 limits a single-pilot flight crew member to no more than 14 consecutive hours of duty during any 24-hour period.
Question 4: Which FAR part governs the certification and operations specifications required for air carriers conducting scheduled interstate air transportation?
- 14 CFR Part 61
- 14 CFR Part 91
- 14 CFR Part 119 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR Part 135
Correct answer: 14 CFR Part 119
14 CFR Part 119 establishes the certification requirements for air carriers and commercial operators, including those conducting scheduled interstate air transportation.
Question 5: Under 14 CFR 91.409(b), an aircraft used to carry passengers for hire must undergo a 100-hour inspection. Who may perform this inspection?
- Only an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector
- Only the aircraft manufacturer's authorized representative
- A certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic or a certificated repair station (Correct answer)
- Only a mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (IA)
Correct answer: A certificated airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic or a certificated repair station
A 100-hour inspection under 14 CFR 91.409(b) may be performed by any certificated A&P mechanic or certificated repair station, unlike an annual inspection which requires an IA.
Question 6: The ARROW acronym identifies the documents required on board an aircraft under 14 CFR 91.203. What does the 'O' stand for?
- Operations manual
- Operating limitations (Correct answer)
- Official weight data
- Overhaul records
Correct answer: Operating limitations
In ARROW, 'O' stands for Operating Limitations, which include the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual, placards, or markings as appropriate.
Question 7: A Part 135 pilot deviates from operations specifications during an in-flight emergency. Under 14 CFR 135.19, what is the pilot's obligation after the flight?
- File a NASA ASRS report within 10 days to retain immunity
- Submit a written report to the FAA within 10 days of the deviation (Correct answer)
- Notify the certificate holder's director of operations only
- No reporting is required if no damage or injury occurred
Correct answer: Submit a written report to the FAA within 10 days of the deviation
14 CFR 135.19 requires a pilot who deviates from any rule during an emergency to submit a written report to the FAA Administrator within 10 days.
CPL Air Law and Procedures 2
Under 14 CFR 61.123, what is the minimum age to be eligible for a Commercial Pilot Certificate?