CPL Air Law and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR Part 119, a commercial operator conducting domestic operations must hold which certificate?
- Air Carrier Certificate (Correct answer)
- Air Operator Certificate
- Commercial Air Operator Permit
- Domestic Aviation License
Correct answer: Air Carrier Certificate
14 CFR Part 119 requires entities conducting domestic air carrier operations for compensation to hold an Air Carrier Certificate.
Question 2: A CPL holder may NOT act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers for hire at night unless they have completed a night flight check within the preceding:
- 90 days
- 6 calendar months (Correct answer)
- 12 calendar months
- 24 calendar months
Correct answer: 6 calendar months
Under 14 CFR 61.57(b), a pilot must have performed 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop in the preceding 90 days for night passenger currency, with the recency requirement applying per currency rules, but the flight review is required within 24 months; however, the night currency (3 T/O and landings) is 90 days.
Question 3: Which airspace class requires an ATC clearance for VFR flight?
- Class B (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class D
- Class E
Correct answer: Class B
Class B airspace requires an explicit ATC clearance before entry for all aircraft, including VFR flights.
Question 4: A pilot deviates from an ATC clearance to avoid a collision. What must the pilot do as soon as possible?
- File a PIREP with the nearest FSS
- Notify ATC of the deviation (Correct answer)
- Submit a NASA ASRS report within 10 days
- Land at the nearest suitable airport
Correct answer: Notify ATC of the deviation
14 CFR 91.123 requires a pilot who deviates from an ATC clearance in an emergency to notify ATC of the deviation as soon as possible.
Question 5: Under 14 CFR 91.409, a commercial operator's aircraft used in air taxi operations must undergo an annual inspection or an approved:
- 100-hour inspection only
- Progressive inspection program (Correct answer)
- Manufacturer's scheduled maintenance program
- Bi-annual airworthiness review
Correct answer: Progressive inspection program
Aircraft operated for hire under 14 CFR Part 91 may use an approved progressive inspection program in lieu of the annual inspection.
Question 6: What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flight in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL?
- 1 statute mile
- 3 statute miles (Correct answer)
- 5 statute miles
- 7 statute miles
Correct answer: 3 statute miles
14 CFR 91.155 requires a minimum of 3 statute miles flight visibility for VFR operations in Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL.
Question 7: A commercial pilot flying a charter flight must ensure the aircraft's weight and balance documentation is:
- On file at the company operations office only
- Carried in the aircraft and accessible during flight (Correct answer)
- Submitted to ATC prior to departure
- Verified only for flights over 500 nm
Correct answer: Carried in the aircraft and accessible during flight
14 CFR 91.9 and the applicable operating rules require weight and balance data to be available in the aircraft during flight.
CPL Air Law and Regulations 2
Under 14 CFR Part 119, a commercial operator conducting domestic operations must hold which certificate?