Chapter 12: Part 121, Subpart T - Flight Operations

the verification program that contains the employment and security information for determining if an individual is authorized by the FAA to occupy an aircraft's flight deck jump seat operations is called? A: CARPT B: FFDO C: CASS D: CREEP

C: CASS - Cockpit Access Security System

what is the primary responsibility of the pilot flying (PF)? A: the PF is primarily responsible for flying the aircraft in accordance with the approved operational procedures B: the PF is primarily responsible for flying the aircraft and the overall supervision of the crew C: the PF is primarily responsible for observation of the non-flying pilot and among other tasks, comparing the current flight path with the intended flight path D: non of the above are the primary responsibility of the PF

A: the PF is primarily responsible for flying the aircraft in accordance with the approved operational procedures

to whom may the Director of Operations, designated by the certificate holder as responsible for operational control, delegate the responsibility for assuring operational control over issues such as initiating, conducting or terminating a flight? A: the flight control department B: a contractor such as another air carrier C: both (a) and (b) are correct D: none of the above

D: none of the above

which document is not required to be carried by a pilot in Part 121 operations? A: FCC radiotelephone operator permit B: english language demonstrated proficiency card C: current FAA medical certificate of the appropriate class D: current FAA-issued airman certificate appropriate to the position her or she is working

B: english language demonstrated proficiency card

where could a dispatcher or flight crew member look to determine that the air carrier is authorized to fly to a certain area? A: the worldwide official airline guide B: the company system timetable C: the appropriate ops specs paragraph D: none of these choices are correct

C: the appropriate ops specs paragraph

to whom may the person designated by the certificate holder as responsible for operational control delegate the functions of operational control such as initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight? A: the flight control department B: a contractor such as another air carrier C: both (a) and (b) are correct D: none of the above

C: both (a) and (c) are correct

when may a pilot use his/her personal electronic device (PED) while on duty? A: only when not in a critical phase of flight B: only when during a break or rest period and not during a critical phase of flight C: only when its use is directly related to the operation of the aircraft or for emergency, safety-related or certain employment related communications D: the pilot may never use a PED while on duty in the cockpit

C: only when its use is directly related to the operation of the aircraft or for emergency, safety-related or certain employment related communications Refer: 14 CFR 121.542

what credential(s) must an FAA air carrier inspector possess to gain access to the flight deck? A: two forms of government photo ID, FAA for 110A, and a drivers license or military ID B: FAA Form 121-548 jumpseat authorization letter and photo ID C: air carrier's standard jumpseat authorization for (DOT 121-548) D: FAA Form 110A (FAA inspector's ID card) & FAA Form 8430-13 jumpseat form.

D: FAA Form 110A (FAA inspector's ID card) & FAA Form 8430-13 jumpseat form. Refer: 14 CFR 121.548

typically, the authority to dispatch or release a flight is held by which position(s)? A: an air carrier's director of operations, aircraft dispatcher or the pilot-in-command B: an air carrier's chief financial officer, chief flight instructor, or principal operations inspector. C: the pilot-in-command, who may delegate this authority to the aircraft dispatcher D: an air carrier's crew scheduling supervisor

A: an air carrier's director of operations, aircraft dispatcher or the pilot-in-command Refer: 14 CFR 121.533, 121.535, 121.537

from the time the airplane moves in order to initiate a flight segment through the end of that flight segment, no person may unlock or open the flight deck door? A: true B: false

B: fasle

prior to flight, who is responsible for airplane security? A: the air carrier's security marshall B: the ground security coordinator C: the airport security marshall D: the ramp supervisor

B: the ground security coordinator Refer 49 CFR 1544.215

operational control may be defined as: A: supervision of the dispatching of flight crew by the crew scheduling department. B: the exercise of the FAA's inspection authority over U.S. certificated air carriers. C: the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight. D: exercise of an air carrier's maintenance inspection authority granted under Part 145.

C: C: the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight. Refer: 14 CFR 1.1

what is the definition of a critical phase of flight? A: the period of ground or flight operations anytime the cockpit-to-cabin door is closed B: that period of flight involving takeoff, landing, and all flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet C: period of flight including all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff, landing and all other flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet unless in level cruise D: period of flight or ground operations involving taxi, takeoff, landing and all other flight operations

C: period of flight including all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff, landing and all other flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet unless in level cruise Refer: 14 CFR 121.542(c)

the pilot-in-command of a passenger-carrying airplane that has a lockable cockpit-to-cabin door must ensure the door is close and locked during which period of aircraft operations? A: the door must be closed during taxi, take-off and landing B: the door must be closed prior to pushback and for the duration of aircraft operations C: the door must be close and locked during flight D: the door must be closed and locked prior to any aircraft movement

C: the door must be close and locked during flight Refer: 14 CFR 121.587(a)

which crew activity would be allowed by the "sterile cockpit rule" assuming the aircraft is in a critical phase of flight? A: while descending for landing, getting a weather update for the departure on the next leg of the flight B: while descending for landing, discussing whether the next leg will be delayed due to bad weather C: while descending, discussing the abnormal procedure dealing with the fact the flaps are not deploying D: NONE. the sterile cockpit rule would prohibit each of these discussions

C: while descending, discussing the abnormal procedure dealing with the fact the flaps are not deploying Refer: 14 CFR 121.542

when may a required flight deck crew member leave the assigned duty station? A: in conjunction with operating the aircraft; for example, to check the cabin for a report of fumes in the cabin B: to speak with a very important customer/passenger about a problem they had with their flight connections C: to stretch his/her legs after a period at the controls on a transatlantic flight D: both (a) and (c) are correct

D: both (a) and (c) are correct Refer: 14 CFR 121.543