AVP 348 Midterm
Which air carrier personnel are required to carry an FAA airman certificate on his/her person when performing the tasks which require the certificate?
Cockpit crewmembers, dispatchers and mechanics
Which manual would contain guidance on passenger handling policies?
Ground operations manual
A supplemental operation is one that
conducts charter-type (nonscheduled) operations using aircraft having more than 30 seats and/or with more than 7,500 pounds payload capacity.
In analyzing a situation in which a private pilot is accused of acting illegally as a common carrier, the FAA will, among other tests, look to see if the pilot
had an independent interest in taking the trip.
The purpose of operations specifications (or ops specs) is for the company to
identify to the FAA and itself how it will specifically comply with various provisions of the FARs.
A copy of the ops specs must be maintained by the carrier at
its principal base of operations.
For the purpose of the training regulations, airplanes are broken down into three categories of aircraft called
piston aircraft, turboprop aircraft, and turbojet aircraft
Operating under 14 CFR Part 121
requires the carrier to comply with Part 91 as well as Part 121 unless the requirements under Part 121 are more stringent than the Part 91 requirements.
A domestic, flag or commuter carrier's ops specs are valid
until the carrier fails to conduct the kind of approved operation for 30 days and doesn't give the FAA 5 days' notice before resuming operations.
How many flight attendants are required for an aircraft that has a payload capacity of less than 7,500 pounds and is equipped with 19 passenger seats?
0
Puget Airways operates 5 DeHaviland single-engine Otters retrofitted with turboprop engines and certified as commuter category aircraft. The aircraft are not equipped with autopilot. Each aircraft seats 10 passengers and has a payload capacity of 4,000 pounds. Puget Airways operates an all-weather flight schedule from Lake Union to 7 different Puget Sound locations. How many flight attendants are required on each flight?
0
What is the minimum pilot crew operating an aircraft with an approved and authorized autopilot under Part 135 in a Category I operation?
1
Puget Airways operates 5 DeHaviland single-engine Otters retrofitted with turboprop engines and certified as commuter category aircraft. The aircraft are not equipped with autopilot. Each aircraft seats 10 passengers and has a payload capacity of 4,000 pounds. Puget Airways operates an all-weather flight schedule from Lake Union to 7 different Puget Sound locations. Under what FAR must Puget Airwaays operate?
121
Under what Part of the FARs is "Jets-R-Us" required to operate?
121
Under what Part of the FARs is JimAir required to operate?
135
The FAA instituted which part in 1996 to further bring air carriers of both Parts 121 and 135 under the umbrella of "One Level of Safety"?
14 CFR Part 119
Where is the required content of operations specifications for a commuter or on-demand operator found?
14 CFR Part 119
You plan to execute the LNAV approach in a category B aircraft. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Jerome County (JER) RNAV (GPS) Rwy 27 06812R27
1400 and 2
What is the minimum pilot crew operating under Part 121?
2
You are operating a category C aircraft and plan to execute a straight in approach to runway 23. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Sanderson Field (SHN) RNAV (GPS) Rwy 23 06643R23
400 and 1.25
You are operating a category C aircraft. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Felts Field SFF RNAV(GPS) RWY 4L 00402R4L.
400 and 1.5
You are operating a category D aircraft. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Felts Field SFF RNAV(GPS) RWY 4L 00402R4L-1
400 and 1.5
A Part 121 First Officer with 95 hours on type, flying with a Captain with 500 hours on type, may legally land the airplane as long as RVR is greater than or equal to
4000
How many hours is an aircraft dispatcher required to observe flight operations from the flight deck within the preceding 12 calendar months? May observing simulator training satisfy this requirement?
5 hours, reducible to 2½ hours by the substitution of additional takeoff and landing for an hour of flight; yes
The glide slope is out of service. You are planning to execute a straight in localizer approach to runway 05 in a category B aircraft. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Northbend Southwest Oregon Regional ILS or LOC Rwy 05 00929IL5
500 and 1
You are operating a category B aircraft utilizing RNP 0.12 performance, and your aircraft is capable of climbing at least 425 ft/nm to 8300. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Missoula Montana (MSO) RNAV (RNP) Z Rwy 12 00266RY12
500 and 1.25
If an aircraft operated in Part 121 is certificated with 275 seats, but only 249 passengers are aboard for a particular flight, how many flight attendants are required?
6
You are operating a category B aircraft. Your company is approved for LNAV operations only (no LPV). All lighting components are operational, and your aircraft is capable of climbing at least 325 ft/nm to 7700 MSL. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Missoula Montana (MSO) RNAV (GPS) Y Rwy 12 00266RY12
600 and 1
You are operating a category C aircraft. Your company is approved for LNAV operations only (no LPV). All lighting components are operational, and your aircraft is capable of climbing at least 325 ft/nm to 7700 MSL. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Missoula Montana (MSO) RNAV (GPS) Y Rwy 12 00266RY12-1
600 and 1.25
A first officer has 80 hours of time in type. What is the minimum time (number of hours) on type a Captain must have to be assigned to the same flight as the first officer?
75
You are operating a category C aircraft and plan to execute a circle-to-land approach to runway 5. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Sanderson Field (SHN) RNAV (GPS) Rwy 23 06643R23
800 and 2.25
If a Part 121 supplemental carrier has issued its maintenance manual using microfiche or a computer file format and must carry it on the aircraft, what must also be carried aboard the aircraft?
A compatible reading device that produces a legible image of the maintenance information and instructions
What is the recency of experience requirement for a flight engineer?
A flight engineer must have at least 50 hours of flight engineer time in the same make/model aircraft within the preceding 6 months.
A flight follower differs from an aircraft dispatcher in that:
A flight follower is not required to be a certificated airman.
What are the minimum experience requirements for a person applying for a Chief Pilot position with an FAR121 operator that utilizes large aircraft if the applicant has not held this position previously?
ATP, Type Rating on one aircraft type of the company, 3 years experience as PIC of large aircraft in the previous 6 years.
What is the role of active flight control in an airline?
Active flight control is the part of the airline organization that oversees the tactical operation of the airline.
Holding out to the public would include:
All of the above
An FAR121 DOMESTIC operation is required to have the ability to establish direct radio contact with its aircraft while they are en route in flight
At all times
Where must an air carrier maintain a complete copy of the Section 121.133 manual(s)?
At the carrier's principal base of operations
The concept of common carriage is derived from:
British common law
Life vest jacket with CO2 cartridge
Can be carried as cabin oor checked baggage but must have approval of aircraft operator, packed so as not to accidentally inflate, and no more than 2 spare cartridges in package.
Aircraft tire assembly (serviceable)
Can be carried in cabin or checked baggage but cannot be overinflated, and valve must be protected from damage or accidental deflation
Aerosol can of hairspray
Can be carried on passenger in cabin or checked baggage as long as it is protected by a cap or other means to prevent accidental discharge
Small Arms Ammunition
Can be carried only as checked baggage but must be securely packed in boxes or packages designed for them. Clips and magazines must be securely boxed.
Self defense spray
Can be carried only in checked baggage with a limit of 118 ml/4 fluid ounces and positive means to prevent accidental discharge
Paper matches for smoking (note: not the "strike anywhere" kind)
Can be hand carried on pax aircraft with special restrictions (safety matches only)
Old fashioned personal thermometer with mercury in glass tube
Cannot be carried on passenger aircraft
Under FAR121, who supervises pilot recruitment and interviews?
Chief Pilot
What positions in an air carrier require an FAA airman certificate?
Cockpit crewmembers, dispatchers, and mechanics
Orca Air Service operates single-engine floatplanes out of Lake Union in Seattle. It conducts daily scheduled flights from Lake Union to Friday Harbor, WA. It utilizes DeHavilland Beavers (6 passenger/piston aircraft, payload 1200 pounds) and Cessna 206s (5 passenger/piston aircraft, payload 1,000 pounds). What type of operation is this?
Commuter
What type "operation" is Orca Air, and under what Part of the FARs must it operate?? ________________ operation, FAR Part ____________
Commuter, Part 135
What is the minimum flight hours needed to obtain a restricted airline transport pilot certificate?
Depending upon where the training was obtained, all of the above may be correct.
For an FAR135 operation, who can sign off on changes to company operations specifications?
Director of Operations
Under FAR121, who has authority to terminate (fire) employees of the air carrier?
Director of Operations
For an FAR135 operation, who is responsible for ensuring that flight operations are conducted in compliance with FARs and the company's operations specifications?
Director of Operations (DO)
Management positions required under FAR 121 but NOT under FAR 135 are
Director of Safety, Chief Inspector
What minimum required management positions (Part 121) must be filled by a mechanic holding an airframe and powerplant certificate (A&P)?
Director of maintenance and chief inspector
What required management position is responsible for the overall operational control of an air carrier's flight?
Director of operations
If an air carrier conducts any operations in which the pilot-in-command is required to hold an airline transport certificate, what two required management positions, for both Part 121 and Part 135 air carriers, must be filled by a pilot holding an air transport pilot certificate (ATP)?
Director of operations and chief pilot
As per the Part 135 requirements found in 14 CFR §119.69, what three specific management positions are required for a Part 135 air carrier?
Director of operations, chief pilot, and director of maintenance
As per the Part 121 requirements found in 14 CFR §119.65, what five specific management positions are required for a Part 121 air carrier?
Director of safety, director of operations, chief pilot, director of maintenance, and chief inspector
A company called "Rush Hour" provides twice daily round trip flights between Seattle, WA and Spokane, WA in CRJ aircraft (turbo-jet, 50 passengers). It does not contract to carry mail. What type of operation is this?
Domestic
To be employed as a pilot by a Part 121 air carrier, what pilot certificate must you hold?
Either a restricted airline transport pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate
Who may conduct the required Part 121 training?
Either the Part 121 certificate holder or a company holding a Part 142 flight training certificate may conduct the required training.
Flight attendants are required to carry a FAA certificate of demonstrated proficiency on his/her person when performing their job functions.
False
While a 121 carrier's manual outlines flight dispatching requirements, a 135 operator's manual must contain ______________ ________________ procedures.
Flight Locating
An FAR121 flight has a line captain (not a check airman) assigned to fly with a low time (less than 100 hours in type) first officer. The Captain may allow the SIC to do the take off if the visibility is
Greater than or equal to 3/4 sm
Which of the following is not an element of common carriage?
Having a license or certificate
Aerosol can of mosquito spray (i.e. "OFF")
May be carried in passenger aircraft in cabin or checked baggage but must be protected by a cap or other means to prevent accidental discharge
A Puget Airways flight has 9 passengers on takeoff from Lake Union. It will offload 4 passengers at its first stop and onload 3 passengers before continuing to its second stop. The pilot(s) drank too much coffee and have to use the restroom at the first stop. What are the conditions that must be met if the remaining 5 passengers do not want to get off the plane at the first stop?
Must assign a non flight attendant to montor but person must be trained in emergency evacuation and identified to passengers. Engine must be shut down. (SIC)
Which of the following is not required to be in a domestic carrier's ops specs?
Names and addresses of the five largest shareholders
AN FAR135 company utilizes Cessna 185s, Cessna 206s and a DHC-2 Beaver. Pilots are required to hold a commercial pilot certificate with airplane single engine land and see class ratings and an instrument rating. Is the Director of Operations required to hold an ATP certificate?
No
What is the mandatory retirement age for all pilots in Part 121 operations?
No person may serve as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under Part 121 if that person has reached his/her sixtieth-fifth birthday.
The director of safety is required to hold which FAA certificates?
None
Which manual must be issued in paper form?
None of the above
The glide slope is out of service. You are planning to execute a straight in localizer approach to runway 05 with a Circling to Land on runway 22 in a category C aircraft. What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements? Northbend Southwest Oregon Regional ILS or LOC Rwy 05 00929IL5
Not Authorized Procedure
JimAir operates Cessna 185 aircraft on floats (5 passenger, piston aircraft, payload 1,000 pounds). JimAir operates out of Anchorage, Alaska and provides on-demand charter services for fishermen and hunters. What type of operation is this?
On-demand
If a pilot completes initial training as second-in-command (first officer) on a piece of equipment in March for an air carrier not using AQP, when would be the latest this pilot could complete recurrent training?
Recurrent must be completed before the end of April of the next year
What type of training ensures each crewmember or dispatcher is adequately trained and currently proficient with respect to the type of airplane that person is crewing or dispatching?
Recurrent training
"Jets-R-Us" operates a fleet of 10 CRJ aircraft. It advertises its services to companies who need to arrange last-minute travel arrangements but who can't afford to purchase corporate aircraft for themselves. What type of operation is "Jets-R-Us"?
Supplemental
When is a Part 121 supplemental air carrier required to carry a maintenance manual on board the aircraft?
Supplemental air carriers are required to have a copy of the entire manual aboard the aircraft for use by the contract personnel at those locations. By the nature of supplemental operations, these air carriers don't operate to the same locations on a repetitive basis, so this ensures a manual will be accessible to maintenance personnel.
What manuals are required to be aboard a Part 121 air carrier aircraft engaged in supplemental operations?
The AFM or CFM and the entire 14 CFR §121.133 manual including all of its subparts
During boarding and deplaning of originating and terminating flights, the FAA requires how many flight attendants be on board the aircraft?
The FAA minimum number of flight attendants required for dispatch must be on board the aircraft during boarding and deplaning.
Which act raised the mandatory retirement age for Part 121 airline pilots to age 65?
The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act
Which manuals are required to be carried aboard an air carrier aircraft operated under Part 121?
The airplane flight manual or company flight manual and the certificate holder's Section 121.133 manual parts pertaining to flight operations
In a Supplemental Air Carriers Ops Specs, we should find
The area of operations authorized
When a Part 121 carrier is preparing the required operational manuals, how would you suggest that it proceed?
The carrier should contact the FAA office that it will deal with and work collaboratively with the assigned inspectors
Operational control is the concept that:
The carrier, not the crew, is the final determinant of how the aircraft is operated.
Which department of an air carrier serves to specifically implement the concept of operational control?
The dispatch center, flight control or flight following center
14 CFR Part 1 defines operational control as
The exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, and terminating a flight.
Where would a Part 121 pilot or dispatcher look to find the procedures to use in planning a flight that is forecast to have icing and very turbulent weather conditions?
The flight operations manual required by 14 CFR §121.133
Which manual must be used by a Part 121 carrier to provide ground service crews the necessary information about procedures to use for a particular ground operational situation such as refueling an aircraft with passengers aboard?
The general operations manual
What process is used to ensure that any given manual is properly maintained and contains up-to-date information?
The manual(s) must contain a revision control page that shows the applicable effective dates of every page.
An air carrier certificated under 14 CFR Part 121 must prepare and keep current manuals for
The use and guidance of flight, ground operations and management personnel
What type of training would be required for crewmembers that have qualified and served in the same capacity on another airplane in the same group?
Transition training
A Part 121 certificated Air carrier's manual must list all of the types of instrument approach procedures that may be used.
True
A large casino in Las Vegas, NV wants to provide its customers with once-daily trips from Boeing Field in Seattle, WA to Las Vegas in a Boeing 737. This is "Public Carriage."
True
Which best describes the concept of operational control?
Under routine operations, the flight is conducted under control and through consensus with the appropriate authority within the company. In emergency situations, it is conducted in this manner to the extent possible, subject to the captain's emergency authority.
If you were a ramp service supervisor for Aeromech Airlines, where would you look to find the loading instructions (procedures) for how to load a particular A-320-232 aircraft? (Refer to Aeromech Ops Specs E096.)
Volume 3 of the flight crew operations manual (FCOM)
When the visibility is below what value must the pilot-in-command make all takeoffs and landings when flying with a second-in-command who has less than 100 hours in the type of airplane to be flown?
When the visibility is below ¾ statute mile or RVR 4,000 FT for the runway to be used
How often must a pilot serving as pilot-in-command satisfactorily complete a proficiency check if that pilot's airline does not utilize an AQP single-visit training program?
Within the preceding 12 calendar months; must also complete either simulator training or a proficiency check within the preceding 6 calendar month
An FAR121 flight has a line captain (not a check airman) assigned to fly with a low time (less than 100 hours in type) first officer. The take off runway is 29. Winds is 330 at 20 knots. The Captain may allow the SIC to take off
Yes
Is "Rush Hour" considered an air carrier?
Yes
Puget Airways operates 5 DeHaviland single-engine Otters retrofitted with turboprop engines and certified as commuter category aircraft. The aircraft are not equipped with autopilot. Each aircraft seats 10 passengers and has a payload capacity of 4,000 pounds. Puget Airways operates an all-weather flight schedule from Lake Union to 7 different Puget Sound locations. Is a SIC required?
Yes
A company operating turbo-propeller aircraft with 8 passenger seats and a payload of 7,000 pounds three times a week between Los Angeles and Mexico City on a scheduled basis would need to hold
a Part 135 operating certificate (which allows on-demand operations).
A company must operate under 14 CFR Part 121 if it is:
a domestic operation.
A domestic carrier must get an air carrier certificate prior to operations. This is
a safety issue required by the FAA.
Ops specs must contain which of the following:
all of the above
Orca Air Service has been contracted by the US Post Office to provide mail service between Seattle and Friday Harbor. Is Orca Air Service a commercial operator or an air carrier?
an air carrier
Part 121 air carriers must have the ability to communicate with a flight crew
at any point in the route structure in a rapid and reliable fashion.
To apply for a restricted airline transport pilot (R-ATP) certificate, an applicant must
be at least 21 years old and hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating
To apply for an air transport pilot (ATP) certificate, an applicant must
be at least 23 years old and hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating
An FAR121 flight has a line captain (not a check airman) assigned to fly with a low time (less than 100 hours in type) first officer. The Captain may allow the SIC to do the take off only if
braking action is reported as good
Refillable Cigarette lighter (with reservoir, NO absorbable material inside)
cannot be put on a passenger carrying aircraft
As a commercial pilot, acting individually and without further certificates, you may
charge a gas company to perform pipeline aerial spotter patrols.
A commuter operation is one that
conducts scheduled operations (five or more round trips per week) in non-turbojet aircraft that have nine or fewer passenger seats and a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less.
Assume you were found to be operating as an on-demand air carrier but didn't have an operating certificate. The potential penalty for this would be an $11,000 fine for
each provision of Part 135 applicable to each flight conducted.
Operational control of a flight refers to
exercising authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight.
The starting point for a new Part 121 domestic carrier in setting up ops specs is to
first contact a representative of the national certification team.
To serve as a first officer (SIC) in Part 121 air carrier operations, a pilot must
hold either an ATP or an R-ATP certificate, with type rating for the aircraft flown;and hold at least a second-class medical certificate.
Production of ops specs are now automated by the FAA through the use of what amounts to a punch card system. By doing this, the FAA intends that the ops specs of each carrier be
standard in form and language but tailored to suit the individual, specific needs of each carrier.
A flag carrier must use weather sources approved by
the Administrator of the FAA.
No person may serve as a pilot-in-command unless that pilot has received a line check within
the preceding 12 calendar months.
Private carriage is distinguished from common carriage primarily by
transportation (carriage) of only one or a very small number of parties.
