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1
According to 14 CFR Part 61, what is required for a person to serve as PIC in a turbojet-powered airplane
A PIC proficiency check within the past 12 months.
2
According to 14 CFR Part 91, what may you find in the maintenance records
Total time on the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and rotors.
3
A commercial pilot operating under 14 CFR part 91 must have?
satisfactorily accomplished a flight review or completed a proficiency check within the preceding 24 calendar months.
4
A dealer's aircraft registration certificate is another form of aircraft registration, but it is only valid for
Flight tests operated by the manufacturer and flights necessary for the sale of the aircraft.
5
A flight crew is operating an aircraft on a cross-country flight at 13,500 MSL for 45 minutes. What are the supplemental oxygen requirements
6
After an aircraft has been altered in a manner that changed its flight characteristics, what must be accomplished before carrying passengers
An operational check by an appropriately rated pilot.
7
After an annual inspection has been completed and the aircraft has been returned to service, an appropriate notation should be made
In the aircraft maintenance records.
8
Aircraft maintenance record must include the current status of the
Life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, roto, and appliance.
9
Airworthiness Directives
Require compliance or the aircraft is unairworthy.
10
An aircraft carrying passengers for hire has been on a schedule of inspection every 100 hours of time in service. Under which condition, if any, may that aircraft be operated beyond 100 hours without a new inspection
The 100 hour limitation may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours if necessary to reach a place at which the inspection can be done.
11
An ATC transponder is not to be used unless it has been tested, inspected and found to comply with regulations within the preceding
24 calendar months.
12
A newly certified commercial pilot has decided to create a small business flying Christmas light tours during the season. The tours will fly over the city at night. What certifications are required
Apply for a certificate from a FSDO.
13
A new maintenance record being used for an aircraft engine rebuilt by the manufacturer must include previous
Changes as required by airworthiness directives.
14
A person with a commercial pilot certificate may act as PIC of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire if, that person
Is qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and with the applicable parts that apply to the operation.
15
A PIC has the final authority to accept or decline LAHSO clearance
Under any conditions/
16
A PIC may accept a LAHSO clearance provided he/she determines that the aircraft can safely land and stop
Within the available landing distance.
17
A PIC may accept a LAHSO clearance provided he or she determines that the aircraft can safely land and stop within the
Available landing distance.
18
A PIC of a civil aircraft may not allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight
If it creates a hazard to persons or property.
19
A pilot convicted for the violation of federal and state statutes relating to processing, manufacturing, transportation, disposition, or sale of narcotic drugs is grounds for
Suspension or revocation of any certificate, rating, or authorization issued under 14 CFR part 61.
20
A pilot convicted of a motor vehicle offense involving alcohol or drugs is required to prove a written report to the
FAA Civil aviation security division (AMC-700) within 60 days of conviction.
21
A pilot convicted of operating an aircraft as a crewmember under the influence of alcohol, or using drugs that affect the person's faculties, is grounds for
Denial of an application for an FAA certificate, rating, or authorization issued under 14 CFR 61.
22
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on each aircraft if it is being flown for hire over water
Beyond power-off gliding distance from shore.
23
A second-class medical certificate issued to a commercial pilot on April 10, this year, permits the pilot to exercise which of the following privileges
Commercial pilot privileges through April 30, next year.
24
As part of their preflight planning, pilots should determine if their destination airport has
LAHSO operations.
25
A standard airworthiness certificate remains in effect as long as the aircraft receives
Required maintenance and inspections.
26
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the PIC must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must
Be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use, weather reports, fuel requirements, and alternatives available, if the planned flight cannot be completed.
27
Before beginning any flight under IFR, the PIC must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. In addition, the pilot must
Be familiar with the runway lengths at airports of intended use and the alternatives available, if the flight cannot be completed.
28
Can an aircraft be operated after it is sold with an aircraft dealer's registration
No, the new owner must register the aircraft before flying it.
29
Can a pilot who holds a commercial pilot certificate with airplane multiengine land category and class serve as SIC of a multi engine turbojet airplane operating under 14 CFR part 91
No, a type rating for the specific airplane is required.
30
Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and appropriate pilot certificate in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when
Acting as pilot in command.
31
Does a commercial pilot certificate have a specific expiration date
No, it is issued without a specific expiration date.
32
During flight a fire, which was extinguished, burned the insulation from a transceiver wire. What action is required by regulations
An immediate notification by the operator of the aircraft to the nearest NTSB field office.
33
During your preflight inspection, you notice that your ELT was last inspected 13 months ago. According to 14 CFR part 91, is this aircraft airworthy
The ELT is not airworthy until it has been properly inspected.
34
Each required flight crewmember is required to keep his or her shoulder harness fastened
During takeoff and landing.
35
How many days after an accident is a report required to be filed with the nearest NTSB field office
10.
36
If 8 hours or more have passed since last consuming alcohol, a pilot with a blood alcohol level greater than or equal to .04 percent cannot fly until
The blood alcohol falls below .04 percent below and no longer under the influence of alcohol.
37
If an aircraft is not equipped with an electrical or anticollision light system, no person may operate
After sunset to sunrise.
38
If an aircraft's operation in flight was substantially affected by an alteration or repair, the aircraft documents must show that it was test flown and approved for return to service by an appropriately-rated pilot prior to being operated
With passengers aboard.
39
If an ATC transponder installed in an aircraft has not been tested, inspected, and found to comply with regulations within a specified period, what is the limitation on its use
Its use is not permitted.
40
If a pilot does not meet the recency of experience requirements for night flight and official sunset is 1800 CST, the latest time passengers should be carried is
18859 CST.
41
If not equipped with required position lights, an aircraft must terminate flight
At sunset.
42
If the minimum safe speed for any particular operation is greater than the maximum speed prescribed in 14 CFR part 91, the
Aircraft may be operated at that speed.
43
If weather conditions are such that it is required to designate an alternate airport on your IFR flight plan, you should plan to carry enough fuel to arrive at the first airport of intended landing, fly from that airport to the alternate airport, and fly thereafter for
45 minutes of normal cruising speed.
44
Immediate notification of the NTSB is required following
An in-flight fire.
45
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 91, inoperative equipment under an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
Must be placarded as inop by the PIC.
46
In accordance with 14 CFR part 91, supplemental oxygen must be used by the required minimum flightcrew for that time exceeding 30 minutes while at cabin pressure altitudes of
12,500 feet MSL up to and including 14,000 feet MSL.
47
In the contiguous US, excluding the airspace at and below 2,500 feet AGL, the following aircraft equipment is required above 10,000 feet MSL
An operable coded transponder equipped with Mode C capability.
48
In your preflight planning, a weather briefing is required for
Any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.
49
In your preflight planning, you must identify an alternate airport for
Any flight not in the vicinity of an airport.
50
No person may operate a large civil aircraft of US registry which is subject to a lease, unless the lessee has mailed a copy of the lease to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch, Technical Section, Oklahoma City, OK, within how many hours of its execution
24.
51
No person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight conditions unless the
Other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot, who holds at least a private pilot certificate and is appropriately rated.
52
Notification to the NTSB is required when there has been substantial damage
Which adversely affects structural strength or flight characteristics.
53
NTSB Part 830 requires an immediate notification as a result of which incident
Any required flight cremember being unable to perform flight duties because of illness.
54
Once a PIC accepts a LAHSO clearance, the clearance must be adhered to, just as any other ATC clearance, unless
An amended clearance is obtained or an emergency occurs.
55
On your preflight inspection, you notice that one of the shoulder harnesses is broken. You may
Not have a passenger or crew occupy the seat with the inop shoulder harness.
56
Operating regulations for US registered civil aircraft require that during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landings, a seat belt and shoulder harness (if installed) must be properly secured about each
Person on board.
57
Pilots are required to have the anti-collision light system operating
During all types of operations, both day and night.
58
Portable electronic devices which may cause interference with the navigation or communication system may not be operated on a US registered civil aircraft being flown
In air carrier operations.
59
Portable electronic devices which may cause interference with the navigation or communication system may not be operated on US registered civil aircraft
being operated under IFR.
60
Prior to carrying passengers at night, the pilot in command must have accomplished the required takeoffs and landings in
The same category, class, and type of aircraft (if a type rating is required).
61
Regulations which refer to commercial operators relate to that person who
For compensation or hire engages in the carriage by aircraft in air commerce of persons or property, other than as an air carrier.
62
Regulations which refer to operate  relate to the person who Causes the aircraft to be used or authorizes its use.
Regulations which refer to operate relate to the person who Causes the aircraft to be used or authorizes its use.
63
Regulations which refer to the operational control of a flight are in relation to
Exercising authority over initiation conducting, or terminating a flight.
64
Required flight crewmembers' safety belts must be fastened
While the crewmembers are at their stations.
65
The approach controller has informed you that LAHSO operations are being conducted, and the available landing distance is 3,672 feet. Your landing calculations indicate that you will need 4,150 feet of runway to land. Can you accept a LAHSO clearance
No, you must be able to safely land and stop the aircraft within the available landing distance.
66
The maximum cumulative time that an emergency locator transmitter may be operated before the rechargeable battery must be recharged is
60 minutes.
67
The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to submit a report to the nearest field office of the NTSB
Only if requested to do so.
68
The transponder in your aircraft is intermittent and a portion of your flight plan has you traveling through Class B airspace. Can you continue as planned
Yes, provided you receive a deviation from the ATC facility responsible for the airspace.
69
To act a PIC of an airplane that is equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch propeller, a person is required to
Receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane, and obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
70
To act as PIC of a complex airplane, what additional training is required
Receive and log ground and flight training in such an airplane, and obtain a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency.
71
To act as PIC of an airplane that is carrying passengers at night, the PIC must
Complete 3 Takeoffs and 3 Landings to a full stop in the same category and class aircraft at night.
72
To act as PIC of an airplane towing a glider, a pilot must have accomplished, within the preceding 24 calendar months, at least
Three actual or simulated tows of a glider or unpowered ultralight while accompanied by a qualified tow pilot.
73
To act as PIC of an airplane towing a glider, the tow pilot is required to have
A logbook endorsement from an authorized glider instructor certifying receipts of ground and flight training in gliders, and be proficient with techniques and procedures for safe towing of gliders.
74
To act as PIC of an airplane with more than 200 horsepower, a person is required to
Receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in such an airplane.
75
To conduct LAHSO operations, pilots should have, readily available
The runway slope and LAHSO information for each airport of intended landing.
76
To conduct LAHSO operations, pilots should have readily available, the
Chart supplement.
77
To serve as a PIC of an airplane that is certified for more than one pilot crewmember, and operated under part 91, a person must
Complete a PIC proficiency check within the preceding 12 calendar months in an airplane that is type certificated for more than one pilot.
78
To serve as a SIC of an airplane that is certificated for more than one pilot crewmemeber, and operated under Part 91, a person must
Within the preceding 12 months become familiar with the required information, and perform and log pilot time in the type of airplane for which privileges are requested.
79
Under what condition could an aircraft's engine logbook show no previous operating history
When the aircraft's engine has been rebuilt by the manufacturer.
80
Unless otherwise authorized, the pilot in command is required to hold a type rating when operating any
Aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum takeoff weight.
81
Unless otherwise authorized, which situation requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
Departing from an airport within Class C airspace.
82
What are the minimum weather conditions which you can expect to receive a LAHSO clearance
3 SM visibility and 1,000 ft ceiling.
83
What flight time must a commercial pilot record when exercising the privileges of their pilot certificate
Only the flight time and experience that shows the pilot meets the aeronautical experience to act as a pilot crewmember.
84
What flight time must be documented and recorded by a pilot exercising the privileges of a commercial certificate
Flight time showing training and aeronautical experience to meet requirements for a certificate, rating or flight review.
85
What information is required to be entered into an aircraft maintenance record after the aircraft is returned to service following an annual inspection
The maintainer's certificate number and signature.
86
What is the flight visibility requirement in Class E airspace above 10,000 MSL
5 SM.
87
What limitation is imposed on a newly certificated commercial pilot - airplane, if that person does not hold an instrument rating. The carriage of passengers
For hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50 NM, or for hire at night is prohibited.
88
What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be defined by the NTSB as a serious injury
48 hours, commencing within 7 days after the date of the injury.
89
What person is directly responsible for the final authority as the operation of the airplane
PIC.
90
What regulations are in the Terms and Conditions of a standard airworthiness certificate
Parts 21, 43, and 91.
91
What type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot in command and receive compensation for a service
Nonstop flights within a 25 SM radius of an airport to carry persons for intentional parachute jump.
92
When flying during night VFR conditions, your aircraft must have
Approved position lights.
93
When is the PIC required to hold a category and class rating appropriate to the aircraft being flown
On flight when carrying another person.
94
When may a pilot log time as SIC
When occupying a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot and the SIC is fully qualified.
95
When operating a US registered civil aircraft, which document is required by regulation to be available in the aircraft
A current, approved Airplane Flight Manual.
96
Where may an aircraft that is not equipped with ADS-B Out be operated
Within Class C airspace if an ATC authorized deviation is requested at least 1 hour in advance and is granted?
97
Which airborne incident would require that the nearest NTSB field office be notified immediately
Flight control system malfunction or failure.
98
Which is correct concerning preventative maintenance, when accomplished by a pilot
A record of preventive maintenance must be entered in the maintenance records.
99
Which is required equipment for powered aircraft during VFR night flights
Anticollisions light system.
100
Which is required for powered aircraft during VFR night flights
An electric landing light, if the flight is for hire.
101
Which is required to operate an aircraft towing an advertising banner
A certificate of waiver issued by the administrator.
102
Which is true concerning required maintenance inspections
An annual inspection may be substituted for a 100 hr inspections.
103
Which is true with respect to formation flights
Formation flights are not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
104
Which is true with respect to formation flights. Formation flights are
Not authorized, except by arrangement with the PIC of each aircraft.
105
Which is true with respect to operating near other aircraft in flight. These flights are
Not authorized, when operated so close to another aircraft they can create a collision hazard.
106
Which of the following are considered aircraft class ratings
Single-engine land, multi-engine land, single-engine sea, and multi-engine sea.
107
Which of the following would be grounds to revoke an airman certificate
Any state or federal narcotic conviction.
108
Which of the following would require the PIC to receive additional training and logbook endorsement from an appropriately rated instructor prior to acting as PIC
When acting as PIC in an airplane with more than 200 horsepower.
109
While taxiing on the parking ramp, the landing gear, one wheel, and two tires are damaged by striking ground equipment. What action would be required to comply with NTSB Part 830
No notification or report is required.
110
Who has the final authority to accept or decline any LAHSO clearance
PIC.
111
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy conditions
Owner or operator of the aircraft.
112
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight
The PIC.
113
With a blood alcohol level at or above .04 percent, a pilot cannot fly until
Atleast 8 hours after consuming alcohol, no longer under the influence of alcohol, and the blood alcohol falls below .04 percent.
114
With US registered civil airplanes, the use of safety belts is required during movement on the surface, takeoffs, and landings for
Each person over 2 years of age on board.
115
You are about to depart on a flight when you realize the last transponder inspection was 14 months ago. Can you fly the aircraft
Yes, it is within the 24 months required.
116
You are acting as PIC, the pilot acting as SIC becomes incapacitated due to chest pains. You should
Immediately notify the NTSB.
117
You are a required flight crewmember. As a crewmember, you are required to have your shoulder harness fastened
During takeoff and landing.
118
You are a VFR flight and your route takes you through an active restricted area. You must
Abstain prior approval from the controlling agency.
119
You are conducting a flight with passengers above 15,000 feet MSL. What are the oxygen requirements
Crew must use and passengers must be provided supplemental oxygen at or above this altitude.
120
You are doing a post-flight inspection away from your home base and come across a discrepancy. Who is responsible for maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft by having the defect corrected
The owner or operator.
121
You are flying a VFR cross-country to an airport in Class C airspace, and ATC informs you that your transponder appears to be inoperative. Can you continue your flight and land at your destination
Yes, you may proceed if you request a deviation and it is approved.
122
You are giving sightseeing flights for a charitable organization at an airshow. What authorization is required
No authorization is required, but you do need to notify the local FSDO.
123
You are in an aircraft flying over 10,000 feet in Class E airspace. The required flight visibility is
5 SM.
124
You are PIC carrying passengers back from a football game. One appears to be intoxicated. Can you carry that passenger
No, you may not carry an intoxicated passenger.
125
You are PIC of a flight, and a passenger shows up who is clearly intoxicated. What can you do
Do not allow the passenger to board the aircraft.
126
You are PIC of a flight that had to deviate from a rule. According to 14 CFR part 91, you must
Send a written report if requested by the administrator.
127
You are PIC of an aircraft being overtaken by another aircraft. Which aircraft has the right of way
The aircraft being overtaken.
128
You are PIC of an aircraft involved in an accident resulting in substantial damage. You are required to do which of the following
Notify NTSB immediately.
129
You are PIC of an aircraft that experiences an electrical fire in-flight. You are required to do which of the following
Notify the NTSB immediately.
130
You are PIC of a small, single engine reciprocating engine, propeller aircraft and want to know if you can fly an instructional flight for hire. Here is the maintenance data: Total flight - 6,323. Time since last annual - 8 months. Hours at last 100 hour inspection - 6,226. Overfly hours at last inspection - 6
No, the 100 hour inspection was due at 6,320 hours.
131
You are planning an IFR flight, and one of your passengers has a heart pacemaker. Is this passenger allowed to fly in the aircraft
Yes, heart pacemakers are allowed.
132
You are planning a flight to an airport with LAHSO operations. Where would you find the available landing distance
Chart Supplement.
133
You are planning an IFR cross country. One of the passengers wants to use her electronic table to read. Is this allowed
Yes, if you determine it will not interfere with the communication and navigation systems.
134
You are taking a 123 nautical VFR flight from one airport to another. Which of the following actions must the PIC take
Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to passengers.
135
You are taking a 173 nautical mile night VFR cross-country flight. Which of the following actions must the PIC take
Verify the airworthiness is legible to passengers.
136
You are taking a 196 nautical mile VFR cross-country flight in mountainous terrain. Which of the following actions must the PIC take
Verify the airworthiness certificate is legible to the passengers.
137
You are taxiing your aircraft to the hangar and experience a small electrical fire. Do you need to contact the NTSB
No, no report is required.
138
You are the PIC, and you encounter in-flight a flight control malfunction. You should
Report immediately to the NTSB.
139
You are the PIC conducting a preflight inspection with the aircraft owner prior to a cross country flight. Who is responsible for determining the aircraft is airworthy
PIC.
140
You are the PIC of an aircraft flying in Day VMC conditions. Are you required to operate the anticollision lights
You are required to operate the anticollision lights in day or night.
141
You are the PIC of an aircraft that is overtaking another aircraft. Which statement is correct
The aircraft you are overtaking has the right-of-way.
142
You have 25 takeoffs and landings in the last 45 days in a multiengine airplane. In order to carry passengers today as PIC, you have currency for a
Multiengine airplane only.
143
You have 25 takeoffs and landings in the last 45 days in a single engine airplane. In order to carry passengers today as PIC, you have currency for a
Single engine airplane only.
144
You have accepted out-of-state employment that requires you to change your address. How long may you exercise the privilege of your pilot certificate before notifying the FAA of your address change
30 days.
145
You have been asked to fly over a public event. Are you allowed to drop candy to the crowd
Yes, if you determine it does not pose a hazard to persons or property.
146
You have been hired by an owner to manage his aircraft in a 14 CFR part 91 operations. The owner has received an airworthiness directive in the mail. Who holds the responsibility to ensure the aircraft is in compliance with the AD
The owner or operator of the aircraft.
147
You have just received your commercial certificate and have never flown a tailwheel aircraft before. To act as PIC of a tailwheel aircraft, you must receive
Flight training from an authorized instructor and receive an endorsement.
148
You have performed 15 takeoffs and landings in a single engine land airplane in the last 60 days. This satisfies PIC recency requirements for
Single engine land.
149
You just received your commercial pilot certificate and plan to act as PIC for compensation. You may do so provided you
Are qualified in accordance with 14 CFR part 61 and the applicable parts.
150
You may not act as a crewmember in an aircraft
Within 8 hours of consuming an alcoholic beverage or with a blood alcohol level of 0.04 or greater.
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