Aviation Regulations (FARs and NTSB 830)

Comprehensive fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14 CFR Parts 1, 43, 61, and 91) and NTSB Part 830 rules, airworthiness requirements, pilot privileges, and operating limitations.

In the Code of Federal Regulations, Title $14$ contains the __________ regulations.

Aviation

Under $14\text{ CFR}$, Part 1 provides general __________.

Definitions

Under $14\text{ CFR}$, Part 61 governs the certification of __________.

pilots (and flight instructors)

Under $14\text{ CFR}$, Part 91 governs general operating and __________ rules.

flight

The person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight is the __________.

pilot in command (PIC)

An engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier-than-air that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings is defined as an __________.

airplane

A heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally for its support on the lift generated by one or more rotors is defined as a __________.

rotorcraft

With respect to the certification of airmen, broad classifications of aircraft such as airplane, rotorcraft, and glider are designated as __________.

categories

With respect to the certification of airmen, classifications such as single-engine land, multi-engine land, and helicopter are designated as __________.

classes

With respect to aircraft certification, groupings based upon intended use or operating limitations such as normal, utility, and acrobatic are designated as __________.

categories

A type rating is required to act as pilot in command of any turbojet-powered aircraft or any aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of more than __________.

$$12{,}500\,\text{lbs}$$

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft with an engine producing more than $200\,\text{hp}$, a pilot must receive a logbook endorsement for a __________ airplane.

high performance

A complex airplane endorsement requires instruction in an aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a __________.

controllable pitch propeller

A high-altitude endorsement is required to act as PIC of an aircraft having a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude above __________ MSL.

$$25{,}000\text{'}$$

The __________ or operator is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition.

owner

According to $14\text{ CFR } \S 91.7$, the __________ is responsible for determining whether the aircraft is in condition for safe flight prior to takeoff.

pilot in command (PIC)

An annual inspection is valid for __________ calendar months and must be completed by an A&P mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (IA).

$$12$$

Aircraft operated for hire or used for flight instruction must undergo a $100\text{-hour}$ inspection, which may be performed by any __________.

A&P mechanic (no IA needed)

For IFR flight, the altimeter and pitot-static system must have been tested and inspected within the preceding __________ calendar months.

$$24$$

An ATC transponder installed on board an aircraft must be inspected every __________ calendar months.

$$24$$

An Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) must be inspected every __________ calendar months.

$$12$$

An ELT battery must be replaced or recharged when the transmitter has been in use for more than $1\,\text{hour}$ cumulative use or when __________ percent of its useful life has expired.

$$50\%$$

Mandatory notifications issued by the FAA to correct an unsafe condition in an aircraft product are known as __________.

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

When exercising certificate privileges, a pilot must have in their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft a pilot certificate, a government-issued photo ID, and an appropriate __________.

medical certificate

For a pilot under the age of $40$, first-class medical certificate privileges to exercise airline transport pilot duties remain valid for __________ calendar months.

$$12$$

For a pilot age $40$ or older, first-class medical certificate privileges valid for ATP operations expire after __________ calendar months.

$$6$$

A third-class medical certificate for a private pilot under the age of $40$ is valid for __________ calendar months.

$$60$$

To act as pilot in command, a flight review consisting of at least $1\,\text{hour}$ of ground instruction and $1\,\text{hour}$ of flight instruction must be completed within the preceding __________ calendar months.

$$24$$

To carry passengers, a pilot must have completed at least $3$ takeoffs and landings within the preceding __________ days in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type.

$$90$$

Night passenger currency requires $3$ takeoffs and landings to a full stop between $1\,\text{hour}$ after sunset and __________ before sunrise.

$$1\,\text{hour}$$

A pilot must notify the FAA's Airman Certification Branch in Oklahoma City within __________ days after changing their permanent mailing address.

$$30$$

A private pilot carrying passengers may not pay less than the __________ share of the operating expenses of a flight.

pro-rata

Under $14\text{ CFR } \S 91.3$, a pilot in command facing an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action may __________ from any rule in Part 91 to meet that emergency.

deviate

Federal regulations prohibit acting as a crewmember within __________ hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.

$$8$$

A crewmember may not operate an aircraft with a blood alcohol concentration of __________ or greater.

$$0.04$$

When two aircraft of the same category are converging at approximately the same altitude, the aircraft to the other's __________ has the right-of-way.

right

When two aircraft are approaching head-on, or nearly so, each pilot shall alter course to the __________.

right

An aircraft being overtaken has the right-of-way, and the overtaking aircraft must alter course to the __________ to pass well clear.

right

Under $14\text{ CFR } \S 91.113$, the category of aircraft having the right-of-way over all other air traffic (except aircraft in distress) is a __________.

balloon

The maximum indicated airspeed permitted for an aircraft flying below $10{,}000\text{' MSL}$ is __________ knots.

$$250$$

The maximum indicated airspeed within $2{,}500\text{' AGL}$ within $4\,\text{nm}$ of the primary airport of a Class C or Class D airspace is __________ knots.

$$200$$

Over congested areas, an aircraft must maintain an altitude of at least $1{,}000\,\text{ft}$ above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of __________ feet.

$$2{,}000\,\text{ft}$$

Over open water or sparsely populated areas, an aircraft may not operate closer than __________ feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

$$500\,\text{ft}$$

For VFR flight during the day, an airplane must carry enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruise, for an additional __________ minutes.

$$30$$

For VFR flight at night, an airplane must carry enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruise, for an additional __________ minutes.

$$45$$

When flying VFR in level cruising flight above $3{,}000\text{' AGL}$ on a magnetic course from $0^\circ$ to $179^\circ$, a pilot must select an __________ thousand-foot altitude plus $500\,\text{ft}$.

odd

Supplemental oxygen must be used by the required minimum flight crew for the flight duration exceeding $30\,\text{minutes}$ at cabin pressure altitudes above __________ MSL up to and including $14{,}000\text{' MSL}$.

$$12{,}500\text{'}$$

At cabin pressure altitudes above $14{,}000\text{' MSL}$, the required flight crew must use supplemental oxygen __________.

continuously

At cabin pressure altitudes above __________ MSL, all occupants on board must be provided with supplemental oxygen.

$$15{,}000\text{'}$$

Aerobatic flight is prohibited at an altitude lower than __________ AGL or when visibility is less than $3\,\text{sm}$.

$$1{,}500\text{'}$$

Under NTSB Part 830, a serious injury is defined in part as an injury requiring hospitalization for more than __________ hours within $7$ days from the date of the injury.

$$48$$

Following an aircraft accident, the operator must immediately notify the nearest NTSB office and submit a written report within __________ days.

$$10$$

An incident requires immediate notification to the NTSB if property damage other than the aircraft is estimated to exceed __________.

$$\$25{,}000$$

If an aircraft is overdue and believed to have been involved in an accident, a written report must be filed with the NTSB after __________ days if still missing.

$$7$$