ATPL Air Law and Regulations

Question 1

Under FAR Part 121, what is the minimum rest period required for flight crewmembers before a flight duty period?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

FAR Part 121 requires a minimum of 10 consecutive hours of rest before a flight duty period, allowing for at least 8 hours of sleep opportunity.

Question 2

An Airline Transport Pilot certificate is required to act as pilot-in-command of:

Accepted Answer

An aircraft in Part 121 air carrier operations

Answer

An ATP certificate is required to serve as PIC in Part 121 scheduled air carrier operations, regardless of aircraft weight.

Question 3

What is the maximum altitude for Class B airspace in the US?

Accepted Answer

10,000 ft MSL

Answer

Class B airspace typically extends from the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL around the busiest US airports and requires an ATC clearance to enter.

Question 4

Under FAR 91.117, what is the maximum airspeed below 10,000 ft MSL?

Accepted Answer

250 knots IAS

Answer

FAR 91.117 prohibits flight at more than 250 knots IAS below 10,000 feet MSL, except in Class B airspace surface areas where 200 knots applies.

Question 5

A Special VFR clearance in Class D airspace requires the pilot to have at minimum:

Accepted Answer

A private pilot certificate

Answer

Any certificated pilot may request a Special VFR clearance for flight in Class D airspace, though night SVFR requires an instrument rating and an IFR-equipped aircraft.

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot License Practice Test

ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot License Practice Test

ATPL Air Law and Regulations