Chapter 12

When may a required flight deck crewmember leave the assigned duty station ?

( a ) and ( c ) are both correct .

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 ?

CASS

What precautions must an air carrier take when transporting a passenger that requires medical oxygen ?

An air carrier may allow a passenger to carry and operate oxygen equipment as long as that carrier supplies the necessary equipment .

Which document is not required to be carried by a pilot in Part 121 operations ?

English language demonstrated proficiency card

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 flightdeck door

False

May a Part 121 air carrier use other than Part 139 certificated airports ?

Not for destination airports , but it may file ( and use , if needed ) a Part 139 airport as a takeoff or destination alternate airport.

When may a pilot use his or her personal electronic device ( PED ) while on duty ?

Only when its use is directly related to the operation of the aircraft or for emergency , safety - related or certain employment - related communications .

What is the primary responsibility of the pilot flying ( PF ) ?

The PF is primarily responsible for flying the aircraft in accordance with the approved operational procedures .

Which crew activity would be allowed by the sterile cockpit rule " ( assuming the aircraft is in a critical phase of flight ) ?

While descending , discussing the abnormal procedure dealing with the fact that the flaps are not deploying

What is the definition of a critical phase of flight ?

That 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

Prior to flight , who is responsible for airplane security ?

the ground security coordinator

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 ?

Both ( a ) and ( b ) are correct .

Typically , the authority to dispatch or release a flight is held by which position ( s ) ?

An air carrier's director of operations ( DO ) , aircraft dispatcher , and / or pilot - in - command

What credential ( s ) must an FAA air carrier inspector possess to gain access to the flight deck ?

FAA Form 110A ( FAA inspector's ID card ) and FAA Form 8430-13 jumpseat form

When a twin - engine aircraft suffers engine failure or an engine is shut down in flight as a precautionary measure to prevent possible damage , the pilot - in command is required to do what two things ?

Land the airplane at the nearest suitable airport in point of time , at which a safe landing can be made , and notify the appropriate ATC facility as soon as practicable after the engine failure or in flight shutdown .

Operational control may be defined as

the exercise of authority over initiating , conducting , or terminating a flight .

Since it is a given that passengers prefer the shortest time in flight , can a carrier publish schedules that are shorter than the competition for competitive advantage knowing that the actual flight will take longer than schedule ?

No , it can't because 14 CFR $ 121.541 requires the airline to publish realistic schedules based on realistic evaluation of aircraft performance and prevailing winds . It must also allow reasonable time for aircraft servicing .

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 ?

None of the above .

Where could a dispatcher or flight crewmember look to determine that the carrier is authorized to fly to a certain area ?

The appropriate ops specs paragraph.

The pilot - in - command of a passenger - carrying airplane that has a lockable cockpit - to - cabin door must ensure the door is closed and locked during which period of aircraft operations ?

The cockpit - to - cabin door must be closed and locked during flight .