12 free practice questions from the 251 in this chapter of StudyWren Aviation. Pick an answer and check it to see the explanation and its FAA source. Part of the free Private Pilot practice test.
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Except in an emergency, 14 CFR 91.123(b) prohibits operating an aircraft contrary to an ATC instruction where?
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The answer is B: In an area in which air traffic control is exercised
14 CFR 91.123(b): except in an emergency, no person may operate an aircraft contrary to an ATC instruction in an area in which air traffic control is exercised. It is not limited to Class B airspace or to instructions that have been read back; it applies, for example, to taxi and landing instructions at a towered airport.
The answer is B: In an area in which air traffic control is exercised
14 CFR 91.123(b): except in an emergency, no person may operate an aircraft contrary to an ATC instruction in an area in which air traffic control is exercised. It is not limited to Class B airspace or to instructions that have been read back; it applies, for example, to taxi and landing instructions at a towered airport.
Under 14 CFR 91.107, during which operations must each person on board occupy an approved seat with the safety belt (and shoulder harness, if installed) properly secured?
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The answer is C: Movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing
14 CFR 91.107(a)(2) and (a)(3) require that occupants be notified to fasten and have belts secured during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing. Taxiing counts; the rule does not mandate belts in cruise for passengers, although keeping them fastened is wise.
The answer is C: Movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing
14 CFR 91.107(a)(2) and (a)(3) require that occupants be notified to fasten and have belts secured during movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing. Taxiing counts; the rule does not mandate belts in cruise for passengers, although keeping them fastened is wise.
After a firm landing, you want to make sure the airplane's ELT was not inadvertently activated. When does the AIM recommend monitoring 121.5 MHz for this purpose?
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The answer is B: Before engine shutdown at the end of each flight
AIM 6-2-4 recommends monitoring 121.5 MHz (and/or 243.0 MHz) in flight when a receiver is available, before engine shutdown at the end of each flight, and when the ELT is handled or the aircraft is moved or maintained. If a signal is heard, determine whether your ELT is transmitting and notify the nearest air traffic facility.
The answer is B: Before engine shutdown at the end of each flight
AIM 6-2-4 recommends monitoring 121.5 MHz (and/or 243.0 MHz) in flight when a receiver is available, before engine shutdown at the end of each flight, and when the ELT is handled or the aircraft is moved or maintained. If a signal is heard, determine whether your ELT is transmitting and notify the nearest air traffic facility.
Above what cabin pressure altitude must each occupant of the aircraft be provided with supplemental oxygen under 14 CFR 91.211?
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The answer is A: 15,000 feet MSL
14 CFR 91.211(a)(3) requires each occupant to be provided with supplemental oxygen at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet MSL. Passengers must be provided with it but are not required to use it.
14 CFR 91.211(a)(3) requires each occupant to be provided with supplemental oxygen at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet MSL. Passengers must be provided with it but are not required to use it.
Which parachute may be carried aboard for emergency use under 14 CFR 91.307(a)? Assume each is an approved type.
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The answer is A: An all-nylon parachute packed by a certificated rigger 150 days ago
14 CFR 91.307(a) requires packing by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding 180 days for parachutes made exclusively of nylon, rayon, or similar synthetic fiber, and within 60 days if any part is silk, pongee, or other natural fiber. 150 days for nylon is acceptable; 75 days for silk and 200 days for nylon are not.
The answer is A: An all-nylon parachute packed by a certificated rigger 150 days ago
14 CFR 91.307(a) requires packing by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding 180 days for parachutes made exclusively of nylon, rayon, or similar synthetic fiber, and within 60 days if any part is silk, pongee, or other natural fiber. 150 days for nylon is acceptable; 75 days for silk and 200 days for nylon are not.
Under 14 CFR 91.421, an owner may use a new maintenance record without previous operating history (a zero-time record) for an engine that has been:
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The answer is A: Rebuilt by the manufacturer or by an agency approved by the manufacturer
14 CFR 91.421(a) allows a new maintenance record without previous operating history only for an engine rebuilt by the manufacturer or an agency approved by the manufacturer, which must enter the rebuild date and AD-related changes in the new record.
The answer is A: Rebuilt by the manufacturer or by an agency approved by the manufacturer
14 CFR 91.421(a) allows a new maintenance record without previous operating history only for an engine rebuilt by the manufacturer or an agency approved by the manufacturer, which must enter the rebuild date and AD-related changes in the new record.
Under 49 CFR 830.2, an aircraft accident is an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft in which what happens?
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The answer is B: A person suffers death or serious injury, or the aircraft receives substantial damage
49 CFR 830.2 defines an aircraft accident as an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, between boarding with the intention of flight and disembarking, in which any person suffers death or serious injury or the aircraft receives substantial damage.
The answer is B: A person suffers death or serious injury, or the aircraft receives substantial damage
49 CFR 830.2 defines an aircraft accident as an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, between boarding with the intention of flight and disembarking, in which any person suffers death or serious injury or the aircraft receives substantial damage.
Before towing a glider within the lateral boundaries of a Class D surface area, what does 14 CFR 91.309 require of the towing pilot in command?
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The answer is A: Notify the control tower
14 CFR 91.309(a)(4) requires the PIC to notify the control tower before towing within the surface areas of Class B, C, D, or E airspace designated for an airport (or Flight Service if no tower is operating). The tow pilot and glider pilot must also agree on signals, airspeeds, and emergency procedures.
14 CFR 91.309(a)(4) requires the PIC to notify the control tower before towing within the surface areas of Class B, C, D, or E airspace designated for an airport (or Flight Service if no tower is operating). The tow pilot and glider pilot must also agree on signals, airspeeds, and emergency procedures.
During preflight of a rental airplane, you cannot find its registration certificate anywhere in the aircraft. The FBO says a copy is on file in its office. May you fly?
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The answer is C: No, an effective registration certificate must be within the aircraft
14 CFR 91.203(a)(2) prohibits operating a civil aircraft unless it has within it an effective U.S. registration certificate (or the temporary authority described in 47.31(c)). A copy kept elsewhere does not satisfy the rule. Maintenance logbooks, by contrast, need not be carried aboard.
The answer is C: No, an effective registration certificate must be within the aircraft
14 CFR 91.203(a)(2) prohibits operating a civil aircraft unless it has within it an effective U.S. registration certificate (or the temporary authority described in 47.31(c)). A copy kept elsewhere does not satisfy the rule. Maintenance logbooks, by contrast, need not be carried aboard.
During preflight you notice the airplane's Certificate of Aircraft Registration shows an expiration date that passed last month. May you fly the airplane?
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The answer is A: No, it may not be operated until it has an effective registration
14 CFR 91.203(a)(2) requires an effective registration certificate aboard, and 47.3(b) prohibits operating an eligible aircraft that is not registered. An expired certificate is not effective, and the airworthiness certificate itself depends on the aircraft being registered (21.181).
The answer is A: No, it may not be operated until it has an effective registration
14 CFR 91.203(a)(2) requires an effective registration certificate aboard, and 47.3(b) prohibits operating an eligible aircraft that is not registered. An expired certificate is not effective, and the airworthiness certificate itself depends on the aircraft being registered (21.181).
