PSTAR Emergency Procedures and Regulations 2

Question 1

According to FAR 91.17, how long must a pilot wait after consuming alcohol before acting as PIC?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

FAR 91.17 prohibits acting as PIC within 8 hours of consuming alcohol — the 'bottle to throttle' rule.

Question 2

What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the maximum legal limit for acting as PIC?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

FAR 91.17 sets the maximum legal BAC for acting as PIC at 0.04%, half the legal limit for driving in most states.

Question 3

What must a pilot do if their medical certificate expires?

Accepted Answer

Cease acting as PIC until a new medical is obtained

Answer

Acting as PIC with an expired medical certificate is illegal — the pilot must obtain a current medical before serving as PIC.

Question 4

Under FAR 91.409, when must an aircraft's annual inspection be completed?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 calendar months

Answer

FAR 91.409 requires an annual inspection of most general aviation aircraft every 12 calendar months.

Question 5

What does FAR 91.107 require regarding safety belts?

Accepted Answer

All occupants must wear safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing

Answer

FAR 91.107 requires all occupants to be briefed on seat belt use and to have them fastened during taxi, takeoff, and landing.

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