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Regulatory Review Flashcards

A review of Parts 61, 91 and 135 as they apply to the Charter Pilot

1
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What are OpsSpecs?

A

Operational Specification - Authority provided by the FAA to a Certificate Holder for certain operations IAW 14 CFR 135

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What is a GOM?

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General Operations Manual – How your company implements your FAA-approved OpsSpec.

Sometimes referred to as your Ops Manual

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What are the three FAA Primary Inspectors for a 135 Charter Operation?

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The 3 FAA Primary Inspectors are:

  • Principal Operations Inspector (POI)
  • Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI)
  • Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI)
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Who is your POI?

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My company’s POI is _________________ (name – different for every company)

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What is a FSDO? Who is yours?

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FSDO: Flight Standards District Office.

Your company’s FSDO is _____________(name of facility, ABQ, SAT, etc.…)

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What is “Common Carriage”?

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Holding out to the public (advertising), transporting persons/property, for “compensation or hire.”

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What does the FAA mean by “Compensation or Hire”?

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Compensation or Hire: there is an Economic advantage to the pilot and/or operator

NOTE: you don’t have to make a profit

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What are “Commuter” Operations under CFR 135?

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Commuter Operations are “Scheduled” charter flights that are:

  • 5 round-trips/week (or more)
  • 9 seats or less
  • 7,500# max payload
  • Non-turbojet
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What are Common Carriage “On-Demand” Operations 135?

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“On-Demand” operations are where:

  • The customer decides time and location
  • 30 seats or less
  • 7,500# max payload
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What are the aircraft limitations (number of seats and payload) for “On-Demand” Operations 135, Non-Common Carriage / Private Carriage?

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Non-Common Carriage/Private Carriage 135 Operations are limited to:

  • 20 seats or less
  • 6,000# max payload
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What are “All Cargo” 135 Operations?

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All Cargo Operations are:

  • Scheduled or non-scheduled
  • 7,500# max payload
  • No passengers
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What are the “Eligible” On-Demand 135 Operations Restrictions?

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The “Eligible” On-Demand restrictions are:

  • Two pilots (no single pilot ops),
  • PIC
  • >1,500 hours,
  • PIC ATP
  • SIC
  • > 500 hours,
  • SIC Comm/Inst
  • ME aircraft
  • More limitations if SIC has less than 100 hours in type,
  • Either PIC or SIC has at least 75 hours in type
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What are the limitations on a Single Pilot Part 135 Operator?

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A Single Pilot 135 Certificate is limited to:

  1. One pilot, no SICs
  2. May have more than one aircraft
  3. Must comply w/all 135 rules, but
    * No manual,
    * No training program,
    * No management personnel
  4. Must comply with checkrides (293, 297, 299)
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What are Single PIC Part 135 Operator Limitations?

NOTE: Different than _Single Pilot_ Part 135

A
  1. One pilot, and up to three SICs
  2. The manual requirement can be waived
  3. No “10 or more” aircraft
  4. No CAT II, CAT III
  5. No International Operations
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What are Basic Part 135 Operator Limitations?

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Limited in size and scope:

  1. No more than five pilots (PIC & SIC)
  2. No more than five aircraft
  3. No more than three types of aircraft
  4. No “10 or more”
  5. No CAT II or III
  6. Ops limited to US, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean
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What are the Full Part 135 Operator Limitations?

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No restrictions in size, limited by approved Ops Specs.

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What are PIC Part 135 Qualifications – VFR?

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  • Commercial/Instrument and ME if ME operations
  • Instrument Current
  • 2nd Class Medical
  • 135.293 & 299 w/in 12 months,
  • 500 hrs TT
  • 100 hrs cross-country
  • 25 hrs Night cross-country
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What are PIC Part 135 Qualifications – IFR?

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135 VFR PIC +:

  • 135.297 w/in 6 months,
  • 1,200 hrs TT
  • 75 hrs actual or simulated instrument of which 50 hrs in flight
  • “10 or more” OR ME commuter
  • ATP + 1st Class Medical
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What are PIC Part 135 Qualifications – IFR Commuter?

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135 IFR PIC +

  • Initial Operating Experience, (IOE: 20 hrs ME Turbine, or 25 hrs turbojet with Check Pilot – hrs reduced by 50% for every t/o and landing)
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What is the PIC Recency of Experience for Carrying Passengers?

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  • 3 t/o & landings in the same Category and Class w/in 90 days
  • Same type if type rating required
  • 3 t/o & landings to a full stop at night w/in 90 days
  • if not flown route/airport w/in 90 days?
    * Must become “familiar” with all available information
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What are SIC Qualifications?

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  • Commercial/Instrument and ME if ME operations
  • Instrument Current
  • 2nd Class Medical
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When is a SIC Required?

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  • IAW w/Type Certificate (most aircraft >12,500#s and most jets)
  • “10 or more”
  • When carrying passengers IFR
  • _Unless_ SP Autopilot authorized in the Ops Specs
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What is Initial Training?

A

Not presently serving as a PIC/SIC on any Company aircraft

  • INDOC
  • Aircraft Ground
  • Aircraft Flight,
  • Checkrides: 135.293, 297 (IFR PIC), 299 (PIC)
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What is Transition Training?

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Current company pilot moving to a new aircraft w/in the company.

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What is Differences Training?

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Ground and flight training on differences between specific models (CE525 to CE525A, etc.).

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What is Recurrent Training?

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Ground and flight training, every 6 months IFR (135.297), and 12 months (135.293/297/299)

Current and qualified company pilot.

If non-current then goes through ReQual training

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What is a 135.293 Checkride?

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Competency Check – PIC/SIC every 12 months

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What is a 135.297 Checkride?

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Instrument Proficiency Check – PIC every 6 months. Can rotate SE and ME, or between types

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What is a 135.299 Checkride?

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Line Check – PIC every 12 months (often combined w/293 & 297), one flight, one route, one airport

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What are the requirements for W&B and Manifests?

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Required for every leg w/Cargo and/or Passengers onboard.

  • Copy to Company Operations –
  • Retained for 30 days (135);
  • ME aircraft PIC must carry a copy,
  • Includes:
  • # of pax
  • Total Weight
  • MTOW, CG limits
  • CG
  • Registration number
  • Origin and destination
  • Crew names with positions/assignments
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What is Empty Weight?

A

Total weight of aircraft INCLUDING:

  • All fixed ballast
  • Unusable fuel
  • Undrainable oil
  • Engine coolant and hydraulic fluid.

EXCLUDES:

  • Crew
  • Payload
  • Usable fuel and drainable oil
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What is Basic Operating Weight (BOW)?

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Total weight of aircraft INCLUDING:

  • Crew (ready for flight), but

EXCLUDES

  • payload or fuel
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What is Fuel Load?

A

Usable fuel only

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What is Maximum Allowable Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW)?

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The maximum weight that can be carried in the fuselage. BOW + payload. Everything _above_ MZFW must be fuel in the wings.

Due to wing bending moment.

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What is Useful Load?

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Max Allowable weight – Empty weight = Weight of pilot(s), passengers, baggage, useable fuel, and drainable oil

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What is Datum?

A

An imaginary line where all measurements (arms) are taken, established by the manufacturer, aka “Station Zero.”

Maybe forward of the aircraft, or the main rotor mast for helicopters.

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What is a Station (ref: W&B)?

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A location on the aircraft identified by a number in inches/meters from the Datum.

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What is an Arm (Moment Arm)?

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Distance in inches/meters from the Datum to the aircraft’s Center of Gravity (CG)

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What is the Moment?

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Weight x Arm = Moment (aka CG), expressed in inch pounds; Total Moment / Total Weight = CG

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What is the Moment Index?

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Moment / a constant (100, 1,000, 10,000), used to make calculations easier for large aircraft.

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What is the Center of Gravity (CG)?

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That point where the aircraft would balance if it was suspended at that point. Also, the Center of Mass for that aircraft

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What is the CG Range?

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Distance between the forward and aft CG limits

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What is the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)

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The Average distance from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing. Commonly used for swept-wing aircraft.

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What is LEMAC?

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Leading Edge (LE) of the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)

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What is TEMAC?

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Trailing-Edge (TE) of the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)

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What is MTOW?

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Maximum Take-Off Weight

NOTE: aircraft may have a higher Maximum Ramp Weight – (the difference is fuel burned off during taxi)

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What is MLW?

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Maximum Landing Weight

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What is COMAT?

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_CO_mpany _MAT_erial – non-revenue, inter-company material. Must be weighed and included on the load manifest.

Used for HAZMAT.

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What are four (4) effects of a Forward CG?

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  1. Increased longitudinal stability
  2. Lower cruise speed
  3. Higher stall speed
  4. Greater elevator back pressure
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What are the four (4) effects of an Aft CG?

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  1. Decreased longitudinal stability
  2. Higher Cruise Speed
  3. Lower Stall Speed
  4. Poor stall/spin recover
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What is “Mechanical Irregularity?”

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Any deviation from the normal functioning of an aircraft component no matter how slight or momentary (NTSB).

Must be recorded in the required maintenance log.

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What is a PIC Airworthiness Check?

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PIC may not begin a flight until he/she determines all required airworthiness inspections have been completed.

Do you know how your company complies with this requirement? Be able to explain.

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What is a Class A Cargo Compartment?

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Fire easily detected and cargo compartment accessible in flight.

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What is a Class B Cargo Compartment?

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Accessible enough to reach and fight fire w/handheld fire extinguisher w/o hazardous smoke/flames/extinguisher agent enters crew/passenger compartment, separate smoke/fire detector.

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What is a Class C Cargo Compartment?

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Smoke/Fire detector + built-in fire extinguisher/suppression system controlled from the cockpit, smoke/flames/extinguisher agent cannot enter pax or cockpit.

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What is a Class D Cargo Compartment?

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RESERVED – removed after 1996 ValueJet crash.

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What is a Class E Cargo Compartment?

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Cargo Aircraft only (no pax), Smoke/Fire detector, ability to shut off airflow to the compartment, ability to control smoke/flames/fumes into the cockpit, crew emergency exits available under any load condition.

58
Q

What is a”Sterile Cockpit”? When is it required?

A

“Critical phase of flight” – NO:

  • Eating,
  • Nonessential conversations,
  • Reading not related to safe operations of the flight

During:

  • Taxi
  • Take-off, landing and
  • Below 10,000 ft (except for cruise below 10,000 ft)
59
Q

Who can manipulate the flight controls?

A

No PIC may allow manipulation of the flight controls by anyone unless they are:

  • A pilot employed by the certificate holder and qualified, or,
  • FAA representative approved by PIC who is qualified in the aircraft and conducting check flight operations.
60
Q

What is your 135 IFR Fuel Reserve?

A

Destination + Approach + Missed + travel to most distance alternate + 45 minutes at normal cruise.

61
Q

What is your 135 VFR Fuel Reserve?

A

Day: Destination + 30 minutes

Night: Destination + 45 minutes

62
Q

What is meant by a “10 or more” aircraft?

A

Common terminology to describe an aircraft certified for “10 or more” passenger seats.

NOTE: the 135 rules and requirements for “9 or less” are significantly different than the rules for “10 or more.”

63
Q

In unscheduled operations, what are the flight time limits (calendar, a 24-hour period)?

A
  • 500 hours/calendar quarter
  • 800 hours any two consecutive quarters
  • 1,400 hours any calendar year

Any consecutive 24 hours:

  • 8 hours single pilot
  • 10 hours two qualified pilots
64
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What are the rest requirements if you exceed the _flight hour_ limits for unscheduled operations?

A

You exceed 8 hours Single Pilot/ 10 hours two pilot flight time because of circumstances beyond your control

  • 11 hours rest if the flight time is < 30 minutes over
  • 12 hours rest if the flight time is >30 minutes, but <60 minutes
  • 16 hours rest if the flight time is >60 minutes
65
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What are the minimum rest periods (24 hours) required each calendar quarter?

A

13 rest periods of at least 24 consecutive hours per calendar quarter.

NOTE: must be scheduled in advance

66
Q

For crew rest, what is “transportation not local in character” and how does it relate?

A

Transportation, where the certificate holder requires and provides non-local transportation, is “not local in character.

  • Hotel to airport, Deadheads, etc.

Does not count as rest (it’s part of your duty day)

Transportation from your residence to place of business (home to airport) is local in nature – and is counted as rest

67
Q

What are scheduled operations flight time limits?

A
  • 1,200 hours per calendar year
  • 120 hours per calendar month
  • 34 hours in any consecutive days
  • 8 hours in any consecutive 24 hour period Single Pilot
  • 8 hours required rest period for two pilot crew
68
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What are the rest requirements if you exceed the flight hour limits for scheduled operations?

A
  • 9 hours of rest for < 8 hours of scheduled flight time
  • 10 hours of rest for >8 but <9 hours of scheduled flight time
  • 11 hours of rest for>9 hours of scheduled flight time
69
Q

What are the reduced rest requirements if you exceed the flight hour limits for scheduled operations?

A
  • For 8 hours of scheduled flight time, 8 hours if the pilot is given a rest period of at least 10 hours that must begin no later than 24 hours after the commencement of the reduced rest period
  • For >8, but < 9 hours of scheduled flight time, 8 hours if the pilot is given a rest period of at least 11 hours that must begin no later than 24 hours after the commencement of the reduced rest period
  • For >9 hours of scheduled flight time, 9 hours if the pilot is given a rest period of at least 12 hours that must begin no later than 24 hours after the commencement of the reduced rest period
70
Q

For Scheduled Operations, how many consecutive hours of rest are required during any 7 consecutive days?

A

24 consecutive hours of rest during any 7 consecutive days.

71
Q

How are Part 91 “ferry flights” (no passengers or freight) handled as related to crew rest?

A

A ferry flight at the begining does count as part of your duty day (not rest).

A ferry flight at the end does not count as part of your duty day

NOTE: Company can’t tell you to ferry (part 91) home. BUT…

“Careless and Reckless Operations” may be looked at by the FAA

72
Q

What are the three rules on alcoholic beverages noted in 135.121?

A
  1. No person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard an aircraft unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served that beverage.
  2. No employee may serve any alcoholic beverage to any person if that person appears to be intoxicated
  3. No employee may allow a person to board if that person appears to be intoxicated
73
Q

If you are convicted of a DUI, who do you inform?

A

The Administrator (FAA) 60 days after conviction.

74
Q

If you refuse to submit to an alcohol test or furnish results, what action would be taken by the FAA?

A

Denial of an application for any certificate, rating, or suspension, or revocation of any certificate for up to one year.

75
Q

A temporary pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor certificate, or rating is issued for up to how many days?

A

120 Days

76
Q

You as a commercial pilot must have what class of medical. How long is it good for?

A

2nd Class: One year

1st Class: 6 Months over age 40, one year under age 40.

77
Q

If you lost your pilot certificate, or medical, how would you replace them?

A

You could request one in writing, or if needed sooner request a fax copy.

This can be done online at the FAA web site.

Fax copy valid for 60 Days.

78
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Do you have to log flight time?

A

Only that time necessary to show currency, or flight time, training for a new rating or certificate.

79
Q

How often does a person need a flight review to act as PIC?

A

Every 24 months

80
Q

What recent flight experience does a person need to have to act as PIC carrying passengers?

A

At least 3 take-offs and landings in the proceeding 60 days as the sole manipulator of the controls in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required).

Additional NVG PIC requirements.

Tailwheel/Conventional gear aircraft require full-stop landings.

61.57

81
Q

How long do you have to notify the FAA of any permanent address changes?

A

30 days

82
Q

What is the responsibility of the PIC?

A

The PIC is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the safe operation of the aircraft.

83
Q

How does the FAA define “Careless and Reckless operation”?

A

No person may operate an aircraft in a careless, or reckless manner so as to endanger the life, or property of another.

91.13

84
Q

Are you legally allowed to drop anything from an aircraft?

A

Yes, if precautions are taken to avoid injury, or damage to persons or property.

85
Q

What does the FAA say about alcohol and flying?

A
  • 8 hours from “bottle to throttle”
  • Do not fly while under the influence of alcohol
  • Do not fly while using any drug that may adversely affect safety
  • Less than a blood alcohol level (BAL) .04

91.17

86
Q

What does a steady green light from the tower mean in flight?

A

Cleared to land.

87
Q

What are the basic VFR weather minimums for Class B?

A

3 sm miles and clear of clouds

88
Q

What are the cloud and visibility requirements for Class G airspace, 1200 feet above the surface, but below 10,000 MSL day/night?

A

Day: is one (1) mile day visibility and 500 below, 1000, above, and 2000 horizontally.

Night: is three (3) miles visibility and 500 below, 1000, above, and 2000 horizontally.

89
Q

When are you required to turn on the AC position lights?

A

During the period from Sunset to Sunrise.

90
Q

What are the supplemental oxygen rules?

A

General rules:

  • Cabin altitudes 12,500 - 14,000 over 30 minutes
  • Cabin altitudes > 14,000
  • Cabin altitudes >14,000 each occupant

Pressurized aircraft:

  • Above FL250 - 10 minute supply for each occupant
  • Above FL350 Single Pilot, or one pilot leaves the flight deck
  • At or above FL410 one pilot

See 91.211 for more details

91
Q

Can you take a 135 flight with an inoperative Air Conditioner?

A

Yes, but only if it authorized by the MEL.

92
Q

What does a passenger need to be briefed on prior to each takeoff?

A
  1. Smoking
  2. Use of seat belts
  3. Placement of seatbacks in an upright position before takeoff and landing
  4. Emergency exits
  5. Survival equipment
  6. If extended overwater: ditching procedures and the use of required flotation equipment
  7. If the flight involves operations above 12,000’ MSL, normal and emergency use of O2 equipment
  8. Location of survival equipment and fire extinguisher.
93
Q

Is a single-engine operator required to keep a manifest on file for 30 days?

A

No, only multiengine aircrafts are required to maintain such files.

94
Q

Why must the maintenance log sheet be kept in the aircraft during all flights?

A

To be able to document all maintenance irregularities and write-ups, that may arise during the flight.

95
Q

f you encounter a meteorological event, are you required to inform anyone?

A

Yes, the closest FAA facility, ATC, ARTCC, along your route of flight or region Approach, FSS, ARTCC, ATC Tower.

96
Q

Are you required to have a dedicated Flight Following service for FAR 135 flights?

A

Yes – IFR satisfies this requirement. Or, VFR Flight following but must be until landing. Hence the requirement to have an “agent” on the ground if you are going to cancel IFR/VFR flight following prior to landing.

See your OPSPEC C077 for Terminal Visual Flight Rules…, Uncontrolled Airports

97
Q

Is a checklist required in the cockpit? Must the pilot use it?

A

Yes/Yes

98
Q

What is considered a critical phase of flight according to the FAA definition?

A
  1. Taxi
  2. Takeoff
  3. Landing
  4. Flight below 10,000 feet MSL, except for cruise flight
99
Q

May a member of the FAA occupy the co-pilot seat and manipulate the controls, if they are current and qualified?

A

Yes, as long as they have shown proper identification.

100
Q

Are members of a Federal, State, County, or local law enforcement agency allowed to carry weapons onboard? Does this include Mace or Pepper spray?

A

Yes, authorized firearms, or Tasers are permitted, but no Mace, Pepper spray or other gaseous agents.

101
Q

What portable electronic devices are normally permitted aboard company aircraft?

A

Hearing Aids, Pacemakers, voice recorders, electric shavers, and portable GPS units.

Check your company’s GOM & OPSPEC for specific guidance.

102
Q

How many fire extinguishers are you required to have onboard?

A
  • One accessible to the flight crew <10 passenger seats
  • Plus One accessible in the passenger compartment 10 or more, less than 31 passenger seats
103
Q

What is the lowest altitude VFR (except for takeoff and landing) can you fly under part 135?

A

Day: 500 feet AGL and 500 feet from any obstacle

Night: 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 5 miles from the intended course, or in designated mountainous terrain, less than 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 5 miles from the intended course.

Note: FW rules – Helicopters have lower minimums

104
Q

What is the VFR minimum fuel supply day or night?

A

Fly to the first point of intended landing, then (at normal cruise fuel consumption):

  • Day 30 minutes
  • Night 45 minutes
105
Q

Can you take a VFR flight if you cannot get the weather from an approved source under part 135? IFR?

A

Yes VFR - the PIC can make his own observation or any other competent person of the weather to determine a go/no go weather decision.

No IFR - required to use the weather from an approved source.

106
Q

How many 24 hr rest periods are you provided per calendar quarter?

A

13 – and they must be scheduled in advance.

107
Q

How many hours of rest are required if you fly 8 hrs and 39 minutes?

A

12

108
Q

How often are you as PIC required to complete a check ride and route check to maintain 135 currencies?

A

Every 12 months

109
Q

Scenario: You arrived at work to begin your shift at 7 AM. You then receive a fight request at 6 PM that will cause you to land at your destination at 9:10 PM due to packaging and flight time. Can you accept this flight?

A

You cannot knowingly accept the flight if it will exceed the 14hrs. however, if there is an unforeseen delay enroute, you can exceed the 14hrs.

110
Q

What are your Landing Field Length requirements?

A

Small Part 25 turbojet, Large Part 25 Turboprop – 10 or more:

Your calculated Landing Distance divided by 0.6 for destination and 0.7 for the alternate must be equal to or greater than the runway available.

Small normal category piston or turboprop (Part 23) with less than 10 passenger seats are not bound by this rule.

111
Q

What is a pilot certificate Category?

A

A broad classification: Airplane, Glider, Rotorcraft, etc.

112
Q

What is a pilot certificate Class?

A

Similiar operating characteristics: single-engine; multiengine; land; water

113
Q

What is a pilot certificate Type?

*as in Type Rating

A

Specific make & model of aircraft

114
Q

What is Aircraft Category?

A

A grouping of aircraft based upon intended use or operating limitations – Airplane, Helicopter, etc.

115
Q

What is a Transport category aircraft?

A

An airplane that cannot qualify under Normal, Utility, Aerobatic, Commuter Primary or under an SFAR.

ROT: > 12,500#s and a turbojet

116
Q

What is a Large Nontransport category aircraft?

A

>12,500#s MTOW certified before 1 July 1942

Note: Before Transport Category established. Only three models still in active service: Lodstar, C-46, and DC-3.

Must be certified into the Transport category before carrying passengers.

117
Q

What is a Commuter category aircraft?

A
  • 19 passenger seats or less
  • 19,000 #s MTOW or less
  • Multiengine Propeller only
118
Q

What is a Normal category aircraft?

A
  • 9 passenger seats or less
  • 12,500#s MTOW or less
  • Can also be a single-pilot Turbojet
  • Max 600 Bank
  • +3.8G - 1.52G
119
Q

What is a Utility category aircraft?

A
  • 9 passenger seats or less
  • 12,500#s MTOW or less
  • Approved for limited aerobatics
  • Spins if approved
  • 900 Bank
  • +4.4G, -1.76G
120
Q

What is an Aerobatic category aircraft?

A
  • 9 passenger seats or less
  • 12,500#s MTOW or less
  • +6.0G -3.0G
121
Q

What is a Primary category aircraft?

A
  • Single engine or unpowered
  • VSO under 61 kts
  • 4 seat or less
122
Q

What is a Restricted category aircraft?

A

Agricultural, pipeline patrol, aerial advertising, etc.

  • No persons or property flown for hire
123
Q

What is an Experimental category aircraft?

A
  • Amateur built or military surplus
  • No persons or property for hire
124
Q

What is a Provisional category aircraft?

A

Aircraft in the process of receiving a type certificate or an amendment to an existing certificate.

125
Q

What is an Airplane Class?

A

A broad grouping of aircraft having similar characteristics of propulsion, flight or landing.

Examples:

Multiengine
Single engine
Helicopter
Gyrocopter

126
Q

What are the basic Pilot In Command currency requirements?

A
  • Flight Review w/in 24 calendar months
  • 3 takeoffs and 3 landings within the previous 90 days in the same Category, Class, and Type (if required) to a full stop for passengers at night
  • *For IFR in the last six months
  • 6 approaches
  • Holding

*covered by 135.297 check every six months

127
Q

A First-Class medical certificate is required…

A
  • When exercising the privileges of an Airline Transport Pilot
  • 135 Passenger carrying operations when:
  • PIC of a turbojet, or
  • 10 or more passenger seats, or
  • A multiengine airplane in commuter operations
128
Q

A Second-Class medical certificate is required…

A
  • When exercising the privileges of a Commercial Pilot certificate
  • Required for all commercial flying except that which requires an ATP
129
Q

A Third-Class medical certificate is required…

A
  • When exercising the privileges of a Private Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Student Pilot or Flight Instructor

Exceptions: gliders, balloons and Sport Pilots

130
Q

When is a Medical Certificate _not_ required?

A
  • Student pilot in glider, balloon or sport pilot
  • Flight Instructor - Glider
  • Flight Instructor and not:
  • PIC or required crewmember
  • Ground Instructor
  • Examiner/Check Airman in a Simulator
  • When taking a test in a flight simulator
  • When exercising the privileges of a sport pilot with a valid US driver’s license
131
Q

If you are _under 40 years old_, and conducting operations requiring an ATP, your First Class medical expires…

A

12 months after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate.

NOTE: for international flights, your medical expires on the anniversary of the exam

132
Q

If you are over 40 years old, and conducting operations requiring an ATP, your First Class medical expires…

A

6 months after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate.

Reverts to a 2nd Class, then after a further 6 months reverts to a 3rd Class

NOTEs:
For international flights, your medical expires on the anniversary of the exam
For international flights, a 2nd Class may not be acceptable for commercial operations.

133
Q

A Second Class Medical Certificate is valid until the…

A

12 months after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate.

After the 12th month, reverts to a 3rd Class Medical Certificate.

134
Q

If you are under 40 years old, and conducting operations requiring a Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot, Flight Instructor*, Student Pilot or Sport Pilot certificate your Third Class medical expires…

*When acting as PIC or a required flight crewmember in operations other than glider or balloon

A

60 calendar months after the month of the date of examination.

NOTE: age is determined by the date of examination – were you 40 years old the day of the exam? Or, still 39…

135
Q

If you _are 40 years or older_, and conducting operations requiring a Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot, Flight Instructor*, Student Pilot or Sport Pilot certificate your Third Class medical expires…

*When acting as PIC or a required flight crewmember in operations other than glider or balloon

A

24 months after the month of the date of examination.

NOTE: age is determined by the date of examination – were you 40 years old the day of the exam? Or, still 39…

136
Q

When is an EKG required for a Flight Physical?

A

For a First Class medical when:

  • First application after reaching your 35th birthday
  • Annual basis after reaching your 40th birthday
137
Q

What is the vision requirement for a First & Second Class Medical?

A

20/20 corrected, near and distance vision

138
Q

What is the vision requirement for a Third Class medical?

A

20/40 corrected near and distance vision

139
Q

Can any Aviation Medical Examiner perform a First Class Medical exam?

A

No, only a _Senior_ Medical Examiner can perform First Class Medical exams.

140
Q

What is the maximum allowed blood pressure to pass any Medical Exam?

A

155/95

Note: most FDA approved anti-hypertension medications are allowed and not disqualifying.

Charter Pilot (Part 135) - Oral (4 decks)

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