GLEIM: Federal Aviation Regulations Flashcards
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With regards to Certification of Airmen, what are categories of Aircrafts?
a. Airplane
b. Rotocrafts
c. Glider
d. Lighter than air
With regards to Certification of Airmen, what are classes of Airplanes?
a. Single-engine land
b. Multi-engine land
c. Single-engine sea
d. Multi-engine sea
With regards to Certification of Airmen, what are rotorcrafts classes?
a. Helicopter
b. Gyrocopter
With regards to Certification of Airmen, what are lighter-than-air-classes?
a. Airships
b. Balloon
With regards to Certification of Aircrafts, what are categories?
Category is based on intended use or operating limitations.
1. Transport
2. Normal
3. Utility
4. Limited
5. Restricted
6. Acrobatic
7. Provisional
The definition of night time is
The time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight
An ATC Clearance provides
Authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace.
V NO is defined as the
Maximum structural cruising speed.
Which speed represents maneuvering speed?
VA
Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after take off?
Vx means the best angle of climb airspeed.(i.e. the airspeed which will provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance)
Vso is defined as the
Stalling speed or minimum flight speed in the landing configuration.
After take off which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time.
Vy means the airspeed for the best rate of climb (i.e. the airspeed that you use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time)
How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid?
As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by Federal Aviation Regulations
What should an owner know about Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
They are Mandatory
May a pilot operate an aircraft that is not in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
Yes, if allowed by the AD. An AD is used to notify aircraft owners and other interested persons of unsafe conditions and prescribe the conditions under which the product (e.g. an aircraft) may continue to be operated. An AD may be one of an emergency nature requiring immediate compliance upon receipt or one of a less urgent nature
When preventative maintenance is performed on an aircraft. What paperwork is required?
The signature, certificate number and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work and a description of the work must be entered in the aircraft maintenance records.
What documentation is required when a pilot has performed preventative maintenance on an aircraft?
The pilot is to make an entry in the aircraft maintenance records.
Which operation would be described as preventative maintenance?
a. Servicing landing gear wheel bearings.
Preventative maintenance means simple or minor preservation operations and replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.
Which operation would be described as preventative maintenance?
b. Replenishing hydraulic fluid.
Preventative maintenance means simple or minor preservation operations and replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.
When must a current pilot certificate be in the pilot’s personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft?
Current and appropriate pilot and medical certificates must be in your personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when you act as PIC or as a required pilot flight crew member
Each person who holds a pilot certificate or a medical certificate shall present it for inspection upon the request of any?
Local law enforcement officer
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA’s Security and Hazardous Materials Safety office?
No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.
Third Class medical Certificate
A pilot may exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate under a third-class medical certificate until it expires at the end of the last day of the month 2 years after it was issued , for pilots 40 years or older on the date of the medical examination. and 5 years after it was issued for pilots less than 40 years old on the date of the medical examination.
Second Class medical certificates
A pilot may exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate under a second-class medical certificate until it expires at the end of the last day of the month 2 years after it was issued , for pilots 40 years or older on the date of the medical examination. and 5 years after it was issued for pilots less than 40 years old on the date of the medical examination.
