Regulations

Question 1

PART 1 — DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS

Answer 1

Provides definitions of terms used throughout the FARs, like “airworthy,” “night,” “large aircraft,” and “operational control,” which are essential for interpreting regulations correctly.

Question 2

PART 61 — CERTIFICATION: PILOTS

Answer 2

Pilot certification, privileges, limitations, and training requirements.

Question 3

Which Part 61 section defines commercial pilot privileges and limitations?

Answer 3

61.133 – Explains what a commercial pilot can and cannot do, including carrying passengers or property for compensation.

Question 4

Which Part 61 section governs logging flight time?

Answer 4

61.51 – Requires accurate logging of flight time, training, and aeronautical experience.

Question 5

Which Part 61 section governs currency and recency?

Answer 5

61.57 – Outlines takeoff/landing and recent flight experience required to act as PIC.

Question 6

PART 67 — MEDICAL CERTIFICATION

Answer 6

Medical standards and certificates for pilots, including class of medical and disqualifying conditions.

Question 7

Which medical certificate is required for commercial privileges?

Answer 7

Second-Class Medical – Required to exercise commercial privileges.

Question 8

How long is a Second-Class Medical valid?

Answer 8

12 months for commercial operations; beyond that, privileges revert to third-class levels.

Question 9

PART 91 — GENERAL OPERATING RULES

Answer 9

General operating rules for pilots and aircraft.

Question 10

What is 91.3?

Answer 10

PIC Authority and Responsibility – The PIC has final authority over the aircraft.

Question 11

What is 91.13?

Answer 11

Careless or Reckless Operation – Prohibits operating an aircraft in a manner that endangers life or property.

Question 12

What is 91.103?

Answer 12

Preflight Action – Pilot must be familiar with weather, fuel, alternates, runway lengths, and takeoff/landing distances.

Question 13

What is 91.151?

Answer 13

Fuel Requirements for VFR – Minimum fuel for flight plus 30 minutes (day) or 45 minutes (night).

Question 14

What is 91.167?

Answer 14

Fuel Requirements for IFR – Enough to fly to the destination, alternate (if required), plus 45 minutes at normal cruise.

Question 15

What is 91.155?

Answer 15

VFR Weather Minimums – Establishes minimum visibility and cloud clearance requirements for each class of airspace.

Question 16

What is 91.205?

Answer 16

Required Equipment – Lists instruments and equipment needed for day, night, and IFR operations.

Question 17

What is 91.207?

Answer 17

ELT Requirements – Emergency Locator Transmitter inspection and maintenance.

Question 18

What is 91.213?

Answer 18

Inoperative Equipment – When aircraft can be flown with inoperative equipment using MEL, KOEL, or 91.213 procedures.

Question 19

What is 91.215?

Answer 19

Transponder – Mode C transponder requirements for different airspace.

Question 20

What is 91.217?

Answer 20

ADS-B Out – Requires ADS-B Out equipment in certain controlled airspace.

Question 21

PART 119 — CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORS

Answer 21

Determines who must hold an operating certificate and which operational rules apply (121, 135, 125).

Question 22

When is Part 119 required?

Answer 22

When conducting common carriage or holding out for compensation, unless excepted.

Question 23

What Part 119 operations are exempt?

Answer 23

Flight instruction, aerial photography, survey, pipeline patrol, banner towing, and other aerial work.

Question 24

PART 135 — COMMUTER & ON-DEMAND OPERATIONS

Answer 24

Commuter and on-demand commercial operations, including charters and air taxi services.

Question 25

Who has operational control under Part 135?

Answer 25

The certificate holder, not just the PIC.

Question 26

Are there duty and rest requirements?

Answer 26

Yes, outlined in Subpart F – includes maximum flight duty periods and minimum rest.

Question 27

Can Part 135 pilots hold out to the public?

Answer 27

Yes – advertising and offering flights to the public is allowed.

Question 28

PART 121 — AIR CARRIERS

Answer 28

Scheduled airline operations with large aircraft, domestic, flag, or supplemental carriers.

Question 29

Who shares operational control?

Answer 29

PIC and certified dispatcher jointly.

Question 30

How does Part 121 differ from Part 135?

Answer 30

More restrictive, with higher standards for training, maintenance, and crew rest.

Question 31

PART 125 — LARGE AIRPLANE, PRIVATE CARRIAGE

Answer 31

Large aircraft (over 12,500 lbs or >9 passenger seats) used in private, non-common carriage operations.

Question 32

Can Part 125 operators hold out to the public?

Answer 32

No – strictly private carriage.

Question 33

Who typically operates under Part 125?

Answer 33

Corporations transporting employees or company property internally.

Question 34

PART 61.113 — COMPENSATION AND HIRE

Answer 34

Limits on carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire in non-certificated operations.

Question 35

PARTS 133, 137, 138 — AERIAL WORK

Answer 35

Regulations governing various aerial work operations.

Question 36

What is Part 133?

Answer 36

Governs rotorcraft external-load operations.

Question 37

What is Part 137?

Answer 37

Governs agricultural aircraft operations, including spraying and dispersing chemicals.

Question 38

What is Part 138?

Answer 38

Governs air charter and air taxi operations using cargo aircraft (mostly supplemental).

Question 39

PART 830 — NTSB REPORTING

Answer 39

Immediate reporting of accidents and serious incidents to the NTSB.