AQT Aviation Regulations & Safety

Question 1

What is 14 CFR Part 91?

Accepted Answer

The FAA regulation governing general operating and flight rules for all civil aircraft in the United States

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A regulation for airline operations only

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A maintenance standard for aircraft engines

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A rule for airport construction

Question 2

What is the purpose of the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)?

Accepted Answer

To investigate transportation accidents and incidents to determine probable causes and issue safety recommendations

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To regulate airlines

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To control air traffic

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To license pilots

Question 3

What are the pilot rest requirements under FAA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Pilots must have a minimum rest period before flying, with specific limitations on flight time, duty time, and cumulative hours

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There are no rest requirements for pilots

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Pilots need only 4 hours of rest between flights

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Rest requirements only apply to airline pilots

Question 4

What is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

Accepted Answer

A legally enforceable FAA order requiring inspection, repair, or modification of an aircraft or component to address a safety deficiency

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A suggestion for optional maintenance

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An advertising regulation for aircraft manufacturers

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A pilot certification requirement

Question 5

What is CRM (Crew Resource Management)?

Accepted Answer

A training program teaching flight crews to use all available resources—people, information, equipment—to achieve safe and efficient flight operations

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A customer relationship management software

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A cargo resource management system

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A catering and refreshment management program

Question 6

What is the sterile cockpit rule?

Accepted Answer

An FAA rule prohibiting non-essential conversation and activities in the cockpit during critical phases of flight (below 10,000 feet)

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A rule requiring cockpit cleaning between flights

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A rule about food and drink in the cockpit

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A rule about cockpit door locks