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FARs

  1. 2.8.0.0.1.C.1 E01A certificate holder must have "exclusive use" of
  2. at least one aircraft that meets the requirements of at least one kind of operation authorized in the certificate holder's Operations Specifications.
  3. at least one aircraft that meets the requirements of each kind of operation authorized in the Operations Specifications.
  4. at least one aircraft that meets the requirements of the specific operations authorized in the certificate holder's Operations Specifications.
  5. 2.8.0.0.2.C.1 E06What minimum rest period must be provided for a pilot assigned to Helicopter Hospital Emergency Medical Evacuation Service (HEMES) who has been on duty for a 47-hour period?
  6. 14 consecutive hours.
  7. 12 consecutive hours.
  8. 16 consecutive hours.
  9. 2.8.0.0.3.C.1 C22Which document specifically authorizes a person to operate an aircraft in a particular geographic area?
  10. Operations Specifications.
  11. Operating Certificate.
  12. Dispatch Release.
  13. 2.8.0.0.4.C.1 E01If previous arrangements have not been made by the operator, where can the procedures for servicing the aircraft be found?
  14. Certificate holder's manual.
  15. Pilot's Handbook.
  16. Certificate holder's maintenance manual.
  17. 2.8.0.0.5.C.1 E01Where is the certificate holder required to list the name and title of each person authorized to exercise operational control for a particular flight?
  18. Operations Specifications.
  19. Certificate holder's manual.
  20. Attached to the load manifest.
  21. 2.8.0.0.6.B.1 E02Who is directly responsible for determining the status of each mechanical irregularity previously entered in the aircraft maintenance log?
  22. The next pilot in command.
  23. Line maintenance supervisor.
  24. Aircraft dispatcher.
  25. 2.8.0.0.7.B.1 E02Where must a certificate holder keep copies of completed load manifests and for what period of time?
  26. 1 month at its principal operations base, or at a location approved by the Administrator.
  27. 30 days, at the flight's destination.
  28. 30 days at its principal operations base, or another location used by it and approved by the Administrator.
  29. 2.8.0.0.8.B.1 E02Which is NOT a required item on the load manifest?
  30. Identification of crewmembers and their crew position.
  31. Aircraft registration number or flight number.
  32. List of passenger names and the weight of each.
  33. 2.8.0.0.9.B.1 E02Who is responsible for the preparation of a required load manifest?
  34. The certificate holder.
  35. PIC or the Dispatcher.
  36. Company official designated by the Administrator.
  37. 2.8.0.1.0.C.1 E01An aircraft being operated outside of the United States, over a foreign country, by a 14 CFR part 135 operator must comply with
  38. rules of the U.S. State Department and the foreign country.
  39. the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Annex 3, Rules of the Air.
  40. regulations of the foreign country.
  41. 2.8.0.1.1.B.1 E01Who is responsible for keeping copies of the certificate holder's manual up to date with approved changes or additions?
  42. A representative of the certificate holder approved by the Administrator.
  43. Each of the certificate holder's employees who are furnished a manual.
  44. An employee designated by the certificate holder.
  45. 2.8.0.1.2.B.1 E01What document contains procedures that explain how the required return-to-service conditions have been met?
  46. Certificate holder's manual.
  47. Maintenance manual.
  48. Pilot's Handbook.
  49. 2.8.0.1.3.B.1 E02What is the lowest altitude above the terrain that an autopilot may be used during en route operations, if the Airplane Flight Manual specifies a malfunction under cruise conditions?
  50. 500 feet.
  51. 100 feet.
  52. 1,000 feet.
  53. 2.8.0.1.4.B.1 E02The maximum altitude loss specified for malfunction of a certain autopilot under cruise conditions is 50 feet. What is the lowest altitude this autopilot may be used en route?
  54. 550 feet AGL.
  55. 600 feet AGL.
  56. 500 feet AGL.
  57. 2.8.0.1.5.A.1 E02The maximum altitude loss for a particular malfunctioning autopilot under approach conditions is 55 feet. If the TDZE is 571 feet and the MDA is 1,100 feet, to which minimum altitude may you use this autopilot?
  58. 990 feet MSL.
  59. 1,050 feet MSL.
  60. 626 feet MSL.
  61. 2.8.0.1.6.A.1 E02The maximum altitude loss for a malfunctioning autopilot with an approach coupler is 40 feet. To which minimum altitude may the autopilot be used during an ILS approach in less than basic VFR conditions?
  62. 80 feet AGL.
  63. 50 feet AGL.
  64. 40 feet AGL.
  65. 2.8.0.1.7.A.1 E02The maximum altitude loss for a malfunctioning autopilot without an approach coupler is 45 feet. If the MDA is 1,620 feet MSL and the TDZE is 1,294 feet, to which minimum altitude may you use the autopilot?
  66. 1,570 feet MSL.
  67. 1,339 feet MSL.
  68. 1,510 feet MSL.
  69. 2.8.0.1.8.B.1 E02Which person, other than the second in command, may the pilot in command permit to manipulate the flight controls?
  70. A pilot employed by an engineering firm who is authorized by the certificate holder to conduct flight tests.
  71. A member of the National Transportation Safety Board who holds a pilot certificate appropriate for the aircraft.
  72. An authorized FAA safety representative who is qualified in the aircraft, and is checking flight operations.
  73. 2.8.0.1.9.B.1 E02Procedures for keeping copies of the aircraft maintenance log in the aircraft and available to appropriate personnel shall be set forth in
  74. the maintenance procedures handbook.
  75. the certificate holder's manual.
  76. the Operations Specifications.
  77. 2.8.0.2.0.B.1 E02Which is a requirement for flightcrew use of oxygen masks in a pressurized cabin airplane?
  78. At altitudes above FL 250, one of the two pilots at the controls shall use an oxygen mask continuously.
  79. At altitudes above 25,000 feet MSL, if one pilot leaves the pilot duty station, the remaining pilot at the controls shall use an oxygen mask.
  80. Both pilots at the controls shall use oxygen masks above FL 350.
  81. 2.8.0.2.1.B.1 E02Above which altitude/flight level must at least one of the two pilots, at the controls of a pressurized aircraft (with quick-donning masks) wear a secured and sealed oxygen mask?
  82. FL 250.
  83. FL 300.
  84. FL 350.
  85. 2.8.0.2.2.B.1 E02Which is a requirement for pilot use of oxygen in a pressurized airplane?
  86. At FL 250 and above, each pilot shall have an approved quick-donning oxygen mask.
  87. At FL 250 and above the pilot at the controls must have an approved oxygen mask any time the other pilot is away from the duty station.
  88. The pilot at the controls shall use oxygen continuously any time the cabin pressure altitude is more than 12,000 feet MSL.
  89. 2.8.0.2.3.B.1 E02Which is a pilot requirement for oxygen?
  90. Each pilot of a pressurized aircraft operating at FL 180 and above shall have an approved quick-donning type oxygen mask.
  91. On pressurized aircraft requiring a flightcrew of two pilots, both shall continuously wear oxygen masks whenever the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 12,000 feet MSL.
  92. On unpressurized aircraft, flying above 12,000 feet MSL, pilots shall use oxygen continuously.
  93. 2.8.0.2.4.B.1 E02Which requirement applies when oxygen is stored in liquid form?
  94. Smoking is not permitted within 50 feet of stored liquid oxygen.
  95. Liquefied oxygen is a hazardous material and must be kept in an isolated storage facility.
  96. The equipment used to store liquid oxygen must be covered in the certificate holder's approved maintenance program.
  97. 2.8.0.2.5.A.1 E02Which is a condition that must be met when a person is administered medical oxygen in flight?
  98. A person being administered oxygen must be monitored by equipment that displays and records pulse and respiration.
  99. The distance between a person using medical oxygen and any electrical unit must not be less than 5 feet.
  100. A person using oxygen equipment must be seated to avoid restricting access to, or use of, any required exit.
  101. 2.8.0.2.6.B.1 E02A flight attendant crewmember is required on aircraft having a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of
  102. 20 or more.
  103. 15 or more.
  104. 19 or more.
  105. 2.8.0.2.7.B.1 E02Before each takeoff, the pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers shall ensure that all passengers have been orally briefed on the
  106. use of safety belts, location and operation of fire extinguishers, and smoking.
  107. use of seatbelts, smoking, and location and use of survival equipment.
  108. location of normal and emergency exits, oxygen masks, and life preservers.
  109. 2.8.0.2.8.B.1 E02Before takeoff, the pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers shall ensure that all passengers have been orally briefed on the normal and emergency use of oxygen
  110. regardless of the altitude at which the flight will operate.
  111. if the flight involves operations above 12,000 feet MSL.
  112. if the flight involves operations at or above 12,000 feet MSL for more than 30 minutes.
  113. 2.8.0.2.9.B.1 E02The oral before flight briefing required on passenger-carrying aircraft shall be
  114. conducted by a crewmember or the pilot in command and supplemented by printed cards for the use of each passenger.
  115. supplemented by an actual demonstration of emergency exit door operation by a crewmember.
  116. presented by the pilot in command or another flight crewmember, as a crewmember demonstrates the operation of the emergency equipment.
  117. 2.8.0.3.0.A.1 E02Which is a requirement regarding the carriage and operation of oxygen equipment for medical use by passengers?
  118. No person may connect oxygen bottles or any other ancillary equipment until all passengers are aboard the aircraft and seated.
  119. When oxygen equipment is used for the medical treatment of a patient, the rules pertaining to emergency exit access are waived.
  120. No person may smoke within 10 feet of oxygen storage and dispensing equipment.
  121. 2.8.0.3.1.B.1 E02If a certificate holder deviates from the provisions of regulations which pertain to medical use of oxygen by passengers, a complete report of the incident shall be sent to the FAA within
  122. 10 working days.
  123. 10 days of the deviation.
  124. 7 working days.
  125. 2.8.0.3.2.B.1 E02Which restriction must be observed regarding the carrying of cargo in the passenger compartment?
  126. Cargo carried in passenger seats must be forward of all passengers.
  127. It is packaged or covered to avoid possible injury to occupants.
  128. All cargo must be carried in a suitable bin and secured to a passenger seat or the floor structure of the aircraft.
  129. 2.8.0.3.3.B.1 E02Who may be allowed to carry a deadly weapon on board an aircraft operated under FAR Part 135?
  130. Official bodyguards attached to foreign legations.
  131. Crewmembers and/or others authorized by the certificate holder.
  132. Employees of a municipality or a state, or of the United States.
  133. 2.8.0.3.4.B.1 E02A commuter air carrier certificate holder plans to assign a pilot as pilot in command of an aircraft having eight passenger seats to be used in passenger-carrying operations. Which experience requirement must that pilot meet if the aircraft is to be flown with an operative approved autopilot and no second in command?
  134. 100 hours as pilot in command in the category, class, and type.
  135. 50 hours and 10 landings as pilot in command in the make and model.
  136. 100 hours as pilot in command in the make and model.
  137. 2.8.0.3.5.B.1 E02Which is a condition that must be met by a commuter air carrier certificate holder to have an aircraft approved for operation with an autopilot system and no second in command?
  138. The operation is restricted to VFR or VFR over-the-top.
  139. The autopilot system is capable of operating the controls to maintain flight and to maneuver the aircraft about the three axes.
  140. The passenger seating configuration is 10 or more, including any pilot seat.
  141. 2.8.0.3.6.B.1 E02An autopilot may not be used in place of a second in command in any aircraft
  142. having a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot's seat, of 10 seats or more.
  143. having a total seating capacity of 10 or more seats and being operated in commuter air service.
  144. being operated in commuter air carrier service.
  145. 2.8.0.3.7.B.1 E02The altitude loss for a particular malfunctioning autopilot with an approach coupler is 60 feet. If the reported weather is below basic VFR minimums and an ILS approach using the approach coupler is to be used, what minimum altitude may be used?
  146. 50 feet AGL.
  147. 55 feet AGL.
  148. 60 feet AGL.
  149. 2.8.0.3.8.B.1 E02Which person may be carried aboard an aircraft without complying with the passenger- carrying requirements of FAR Part 135?
  150. A member of the United States diplomatic corps on an official courier mission.
  151. An individual who is necessary for the safe handling of hazardous material on the aircraft.
  152. A representative of the Administrator, traveling to attend a meeting.
  153. 2.8.0.3.9.B.1 E02In a cargo-only operation, cargo must be loaded
  154. so that it does not obstruct the aisle between the crew and cargo compartments.
  155. in such a manner that at least one emergency or regular exit is available to all crewmembers, if an emergency occurs.
  156. in such a manner that at least one emergency or regular exit is available to all occupants.
  157. 2.8.0.4.0.B.1 E02Which is a requirement governing the carriage of cargo, on a scheduled passenger flight?
  158. Cargo must be carried in an approved rack, bin, or compartment.
  159. Cargo not stowed in an approved bin must be secured by a safety belt or approved tiedown device.
  160. All cargo carried in the passenger compartment must be packaged and stowed ahead of the foremost seated passenger.
  161. 2.8.0.4.1.B.1 E02Which is a requirement governing the carriage of carry-on baggage?
  162. Pieces of carry-on baggage weighing more than 10 pounds must be carried in an approved rack or bin.
  163. Carry-on baggage must be stowed under the seat in front of the owner.
  164. All carry-on baggage must be restrained so that its movement is prevented during air turbulence.
  165. 2.8.0.4.2.B.1 E02If carry-on baggage or cargo is carried in the passenger compartment, it must be
  166. so located that it does not obstruct the access to, or the use of, any required emergency or regular exit.
  167. stowed ahead of the foremost seated passengers and secured by approved means.
  168. placed in an approved rack, bin, or compartment installed in the aircraft.
  169. 2.8.0.4.3.B.1 E02The load manifest must be prepared prior to each takeoff for
  170. any aircraft with a passenger seating capacity of 10 seats or more.
  171. any aircraft with more than one engine.
  172. all helicopters and large aircraft operated by a commuter air carrier.
  173. 2.8.0.4.4.B.1 E02What is the minimum passenger seating configuration that requires a second in command?
  174. 12 seats.
  175. 10 seats.
  176. 15 seats.
  177. 2.8.0.4.5.A.1 E02During which time period must a required voice recorder of a passenger-carrying airplane be continuously operated?
  178. From engine start at departure airport to engine shutdown at landing airport.
  179. From the use of the checklist before the flight to completion of the final check at the end of the flight.
  180. From the beginning of taxi to the end of the landing roll.
  181. 2.8.0.4.6.B.1 E03An approved cockpit voice recorder is required equipment in
  182. large turbine-powered airplanes having a maximum passenger capacity of 20 or more seats.
  183. all aircraft operated in commuter air carrier service having a passenger seating configuration of 20 seats or more.
  184. multiengine, turbine-powered airplanes having a passenger seating configuration of 20 or more seats.
  185. 2.8.0.4.7.B.1 E03Information recorded during normal operations by a required cockpit voice recorder
  186. may be erased or obliterated, only once each flight.
  187. may be erased or obliterated, except the last 30 minutes.
  188. must be erased or obliterated, except for the last 30 minutes.
  189. 2.8.0.4.8.B.1 E03Which aircraft must be equipped with an approved public address and crewmember interphone system?
  190. Multiengine aircraft having a passenger seating configuration of 10 seats or more.
  191. Aircraft having a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of more than 19 seats.
  192. All turbine-engine-powered aircraft having a seating configuration of more than 19 seats.
  193. 2.8.0.4.9.B.1 E03The weight and CG of an aircraft used in air taxi service must have been calculated from those values established by actual weighing of the aircraft within what period of time?
  194. Multiengine aircraft, preceding 36 calendar months.
  195. Multiengine and single-engine aircraft, preceding 36 calendar months.
  196. Multiengine aircraft, last 36 calendar months; single-engine, last 24 calendar months.
  197. 2.8.0.5.0.B.1 E03Which performance requirement applies to passenger-carrying land airplanes being operated over water?
  198. Multiengine airplanes must be able to climb, with the critical engine inoperative, at least 50 ft/min at 1,500 feet above the surface.
  199. Single-engine airplanes must be operated at an altitude that will allow them to reach land in case of engine failure.
  200. Multiengine airplanes must be able to climb, with the critical engine inoperative, at least 100 ft/min at 1,000 feet above the surface.
  201. 2.8.0.5.1.B.1 E03What performance is required of a multiengine airplane with the critical engine inoperative, while carrying passengers for hire in IFR weather conditions?
  202. Climb at least 100 ft/min at the highest MEA of the route to be flown or 5,000 feet MSL, whichever is higher.
  203. Climb at least 50 ft/min at the MEA's of the route to be flown or 5,000 feet MSL, whichever is higher.
  204. Climb at least 50 ft/min at the MEA's of the route to be flown or 5,000 feet AGL, whichever is higher.
  205. 2.8.0.5.2.B.1 E03To operate an aircraft with certain equipment inoperative under the provisions of a minimum equipment list, what document authorizing it must be issued to the certificate holder?
  206. Letter of Authorization from the Regional Airworthiness Office authorizing such an operation.
  207. Letter of Authorization issued by the FAA district office having certification responsibility.
  208. Operations specifications issued by the FAA district office having certification responsibility.
  209. 2.8.0.5.3.B.1 E03What aircraft operating under FAR Part 135 are required to have a third gyroscopic bank-and-pitch indicator installed?
  210. All airplanes that are turbojet powered..
  211. All multiengine airplanes that require a two pilot flightcrew.
  212. All turbine powered aircraft having a passenger seating capacity of 30 seats or more.
  213. 2.8.0.5.4.B.1 E03In airplanes where a third gyroscopic bank-and-pitch indicator is required, that instrument must
  214. be operable by a selector switch which may be actuated from either pilot station.
  215. continue reliable operation for at least 30 minutes after the output of the airplane's electrical generating system falls below an optimum level.
  216. continue reliable operation for a minimum of 30 minutes after total failure of the electrical generating system.
  217. 2.8.0.5.5.B.1 E02The two pilot stations of a pressurized aircraft are equipped with approved quick-donning oxygen masks. What is the maximum altitude authorized if one pilot is not wearing an oxygen mask and breathing oxygen?
  218. 25,000 feet MSL.
  219. 41,000 feet MSL.
  220. 35,000 feet MSL.
  221. 2.8.0.5.6.A.1 E02At altitudes above 10,000 feet through 12,000 feet MSL, each pilot of an unpressurized airplane must use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight that is of a duration of more than
  222. 20 minutes.
  223. 30 minutes.
  224. 45 minutes.
  225. 2.8.0.5.7.B.1 E03A pilot may make an IFR departure from an airport that does not have an approved standard instrument approach procedure if
  226. the Administrator has issued Operations Specifications to the certificate holder approving the procedure.
  227. there is a departure alternate within 60 minutes and the weather there is above landing minimums
  228. the departure airport is within 30 minutes flying time of another airport that has an approved standard instrument approach procedure.