PART 119

Question 1

Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), often called the Federal Air Regulations (FARs), which part determines when you must have a commercial operator’s certificate?

Answer 1

PART 119

Question Explanation:
Part 119 defines commercial operations and who must have an operator’s certificate for the various types of operations. Part 119 will tell you which of the other parts you must follow based on your scope of operations.

Question 2

Once you have a commercial pilot’s license you can charge people to take them flying in your airplane or one you rent from an FBO.

Answer 2

FALSE

Explanation:
In addition to having a commercial pilot’s license you must have a commercial operator’s permit to fly people or cargo for compensation or hire.

Question 3

How your company conducts flight operations will be defined in the

A. Articles of Incorporation
B. Company By-laws
C. Ops Manual or Ops Specs
D. Pilot’s Operating Handbook

Answer 3

OPS MANUAL OR OPS SPECS

Explanation:
How your company conducts flight operations will be detailed in the Operations Manual or Operations Specifications (Ops Spec). Answers A and B are legal documents for company governance. Answer D provides operating instructions for a specific aircraft, not a company.

Question 4

Which of the following activities requires a commercial operator’s permit?

A. Crop Dusting
B. Flying a paying customer from Phoenix to Houston
C. Ferrying an aircraft from Wichita to Dallas
D. All of the above

Answer 4

FLYING A PAYING CUSTOMER FROM PHOENIX TO HOUSTON.

Explanation:
Crop dusting and ferry flights are specifically excluded in 14 CFR 119 from requiring a commercial operator’s certificate.

Question 5

The popular regional jets (RJs) used by today’s regional air carriers commonly have 50 to 70 passenger seats and may be used for Part 135 commuter operations.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 5

FALSE

Explanation:
Commercial operators using turbojet aircraft and aircraft having more than 9 passenger seats may only engage in Part 121 operations.

Question 6

Your company may deviate from Part 135 regulations as a certificated carrier under Part 119 if it is allowed in your Operations Specifications.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 6

TRUE

Explanation:
Specific deviations from Part 135 may be included in a company’s Operations Specifications if approved by the operations inspector.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the Pilot-in-Command (PIC)?

A. Has final authority and responsibility for the safe conduct of the flight.
B. Must conduct the aircraft preflight
C. Has been designated as the Pilot-In-Command
D. Holds the appropriate ratings and license to conduct the flight.

Answer 7

Must conduct the aircraft preflight

Explanation:
The pilot in command can delegate certain tasks to qualified crewmembers

Question 8

The FAA definition of a small aircraft is

A. One that has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of less than 12,500 lbs.
B. One that can takeoff and land in less than 5000’
C. One that has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 lbs. or less.
D. One that has a maximum certificated takeoff weight less than 12,000 lbs.

Answer 8

One that has a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 lbs. or less.

Explanation:
To be classified as a small aircraft the maximum certificated takeoff weight must be 12,500 pounds or less.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scheduled operation?

A. The departure time is determined and announced in advance.
B. The departure point is defined by the operator.
C. The intended arrival point is defined by the operator.
D. The departure time may be determined in advance by the customer.

Answer 9

The departure time may be determined in advance by the customer.

Explanation:
For scheduled operations the operator will determine and announce in advance the departure location and time and the point of intended arrival.