ACS Aviation Regulations & Safety Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document outlines the maintenance requirements for U.S. aircraft?
- Title 14 CFR Part 43 (Correct answer)
- Title 14 CFR Part 91
- Title 14 CFR Part 145
- Title 14 CFR Part 65
Correct answer: Title 14 CFR Part 43
Title 14 CFR Part 43 details maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration regulations.
Question 2: Which part of the regulations pertains to airworthiness certification?
- Part 91
- Part 21 (Correct answer)
- Part 147
- Part 135
Correct answer: Part 21
Title 14 CFR Part 21 covers certification procedures for products and parts.
Question 3: When must a maintenance log entry be made?
- Only after engine overhauls
- Every time maintenance is performed (Correct answer)
- Only after inspections
- At the end of the year
Correct answer: Every time maintenance is performed
A maintenance log entry must be made anytime maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration is performed.
Question 4: What document certifies an aircraft is airworthy?
- Registration Certificate
- Operating Handbook
- Airworthiness Certificate (Correct answer)
- Insurance Certificate
Correct answer: Airworthiness Certificate
The Airworthiness Certificate indicates an aircraft meets its approved design and is in a condition for safe operation.
Question 5: Which agency enforces aviation safety regulations in the U.S.?
- NASA
- NTSB
- FAA (Correct answer)
- OSHA
Correct answer: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all aspects of civil aviation.
Question 6: Which regulation covers flight operations rules?
- Part 43
- Part 91 (Correct answer)
- Part 145
- Part 61
Correct answer: Part 91
Title 14 CFR Part 91 covers general operating and flight rules.
Question 7: What is the purpose of Safety Management Systems (SMS)?
- To reduce aircraft weight
- To manage and mitigate safety risks (Correct answer)
- To increase operational costs
- To control air traffic
Correct answer: To manage and mitigate safety risks
SMS programs are designed to proactively manage safety risks.
Question 8: Which item is mandatory for safe evacuation?
- First aid kit
- Emergency exits (Correct answer)
- Oxygen mask
- Survival beacon
Correct answer: Emergency exits
Clearly marked and accessible emergency exits are critical for safe evacuation.
Question 9: How often should fire extinguishers be inspected on aircraft?
- Every 6 months
- Every 12 months (Correct answer)
- Every 24 months
- Only after discharge
Correct answer: Every 12 months
Fire extinguishers must be inspected at regular intervals, typically annually.
ACS Aviation Regulations & Safety Procedures 1
Which document outlines the maintenance requirements for U.S. aircraft?