Chapter 4: Operating Manuals - Requirements & Development

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 carrier aboard the aircraft? A: a compatible reading device that produces a legible image of the maintenance information and instruction B: a contact number for remote maintenance station personnel to contact the carrier's maintenance department C: a backup paper copy of the manual to be used in case the microfiche or computer file is corrupted

A: a compatible reading device that produces a legible image of the maintenance information and instruction

What manuals are require to be aboard a Part 121 air carrier aircraft engaged in supplemental operations? A: the AFM or CFM and the entire 14 CFR 121.133 manual including all subparts B: the AFM or CFM and section 121.133 manual concerning flight operations C: the AFM or CFM and the ground operations manual

A: the AFM or CFM and the entire 14 CFR 121.133 manual including all subparts 14 CFR 121.141 requires the AFM or CFM be aboard all Part 121 aircraft. Section 121.137 requires supplemental air carriers to carry the entire 14 CFR 121.133 manual. This includes all parts and/or subparts.

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? A: flight operations manual required by 14 CFR 121.133 B: FAA-approved AFM required by 14 CFR 21.5 C: operational planning manual required by 14 CFR 121.133

A: the flight operations manual required by 14 CFR 121.133 the flight operations manual required by 14 CFR 121.133 must contain procedures for operating in periods of ice, hail, thunderstorms, turbulence or any potentially hazardous meteorological conditions.

Where must an air carrier maintain a complete copy of the section 121.133 manual(s)? A: at each operational station (airport) where the company operates B: at the carrier's principal base of operations C: the corporate offices

B: at the carrier's principal base of operations

Which manual must be used by a Part 121 carrier to provide ground service crews the necessary information about procedures used for a particular ground operational situations such as refueling an aircraft with passengers on board? A: the carrier's AFM or CFM B: the general operations manual C: no manual is required

B: the general operations manual 14 CFR 121.137 requires the ground operations portion of the manual be furnished to ground operations personnel.

What process is used to ensure that any given manual is properly maintained and contains up-to-date information? A: whenever revisions are made to any procedure, a new manual is issued B: the manual(s) must contain a revision control page that shows the applicable effective dates of every page C: the entire manual(s) is/are periodically reprinted with all current information

B: the manual(s) must contain a revision control page that shows the applicable effective dates of every page.

Which manuals are required to be carried aboard an air carrier aircraft operated under Part 121? A: airplane flight manual or company flight manual and the ground operations manual B: airplane flight manual or company flight manual and the pilots emergency procedures handbook C: airplane flight manual or company flight manual and the certificate holder's section 121.133 manual parts pertaining to flight operations

C: airplane flight manual or company flight manual and the certificate holder's section 121.133 manual parts pertaining to flight operations. 14 CFR 121.141 requires either the AFM or the FAA-approved company flight manual to be carried aboard all aircraft during Part 121 operations.

Operational Control of a flight refers to: A: exercising the privileges of a pilot-in-command of an aircraft B: the specific duties of any required crewmember C: exercising authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight

C: exercising authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight

Which manual would contain guidance on passenger handling policies? A: general maintenance manual B: airplane flight manual or company flight manual C: ground operations manual D: airman's information manual

C: ground operations manual

When a Part 121 carrier is preparing the required operational manuals, how would you suggest that it proceed? A: since the carrier is responsible for the preparation of the manual, it should assemble a team, develop the manual and, when complete, submit it to the FAA. B: it should acquire a copy of another air carrier's manual and duplicate the provisions of that airline C: the carrier should contact the FAA office that it will deal with and work collaboratively with the assigned inspectors

C: the carrier should contact the FAA office that it will deal with and work collaboratively with the assigned inspectors.

Which manual must be issued in paper form? A: the flight operations manual B: the ground operations manual C: the maintenance manual D: none of the above

D: None of the Above

When is a Part 121 supplemental air carrier required to carry a maintenance manual onboard the aircraft? A: any time the aircraft is carrying passengers on a "live" revenue flight B: whenever an air carrier safety inspector deems a particular aircraft has fallen below a certain maintenance reliability threshold also known as the "mendoza line," which increases the probability of a maintenance irregularity occurring in the near furture C: there is no requirement for a Part 121 supplemental or Part 135 air carrier to carry a maintenance manual D: 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.

D: 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.