FAA Federal Aviation Regulations Test 2

Question 1

Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?

Accepted Answer

In the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.

Answer

An aircraft's operating limitations are found in the current, FAA-approved flight manual (AFM) or Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. As per 14 CFR Part 91.9(b), these documents specify the conditions and restrictions under which the aircraft may be safely operated, ensuring compliance with its type certification.

Question 2

During a night flight, you observe a steady white light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?

Accepted Answer

The other aircraft is flying away from you.

Answer

Aircraft navigation lights provide crucial information about another aircraft's orientation and movement at night. A steady white light is located on the tail of an aircraft, and a flashing red light is typically an anti-collision light often visible from the rear. Observing these lights ahead indicates you are seeing the tail of the other aircraft, which means it is flying away from you.

Question 3

When solving a wind problem on the wind side of the flight computer, the first information to enter on the wind side is

Accepted Answer

the wind.

Answer

When using the wind side of a flight computer (like an E6B), the initial step is to input the wind information. You first set the wind direction under the true index and then mark the wind velocity up from the grommet. This establishes the wind vector, which is essential before calculating other parameters like true heading and groundspeed.

Question 4

(Refer to Figure 21.) What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out.

Accepted Answer

48 minutes.

Answer

To calculate the estimated time en route, first determine the true course and distance between Mercer County Regional Airport and Minot International using the sectional chart. Then, use a flight computer (E6B) to account for the given wind (330° at 25 knots) and true airspeed (100 knots) to find the true heading and groundspeed. Finally, divide the distance by the calculated groundspeed to get the flight time, and add the specified 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out.

Question 5

The responsibility for ensuring that maintenance personnel make the appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service lies with the

Accepted Answer

owner or operator.

Answer

Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) place the ultimate responsibility for the airworthiness of an aircraft, including the proper documentation of maintenance, on the owner or operator. While mechanics perform the work and make entries, the owner/operator must ensure these records are complete and accurate to confirm the aircraft is approved for return to service. This ensures the aircraft remains in an airworthy condition.

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FAA Federal Aviation Regulations Test 2