F.A.R PART 135 STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1.
What are the minimum qualifications for PIC?
ANSWER
CPL with instrument rating and 1500 hours total time, 500 hours cross country, 100 hours
night, 75 actual or simulated IFR of which 50 must be actual flight.
Question 2.
May a pilot operating IFR under Part 135 begin an instrument approach procedure to an airport when
the weather conditions are below authorized IFR landing minimums?
ANSWER
No. The weather conditions must be at or above the authorized IFR landing minimums to
begin the final approach segment of the instrument approach procedure.
Question 3.
Under which conditions can the 8 or 10 hour flight time limitation is exceeded? 135.267(c)
ANSWER
Must occur during a regularly scheduled 14 hour duty period, must be preceded by and
followed by 10 consecutive hour rest period.
Question 4.
What is the required (compensatory) rest period when a flight time limitation has been exceeded
(because of circumstances beyond the control of either the FMT or the crew member? 135.267(e)
ANSWER
i. 11 consecutive hours of rest for 30 minutes;
ii. 12 consecutive hours of rest for 30 to 60 minutes;
iii. 16 consecutive hours of rest for in excess of 60 minutes.
, Question 5.
What portable electronic devices are acceptable for operation on aircraft operating under FAR Part
135?
ANSWER
The following are acceptable:
1. Portable voice recorders;
2. Hearing aids;
3. Heart pacemakers;
4.Electric shavers;
5. Any other portable electronic device that the certificate holder has determined will not cause
interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be
used.
Question 6.
What are the restrictions for serving alcoholic beverages to passengers?
ANSWER
- The certificate holder must serve any alcoholic beverage aboard its aircraft.
- No alcoholic beverage may be served to any passenger that appears to be intoxicated.
- No person that appears to be intoxicated may board the aircraft.
Question 7.
Which seat must be available for the FAA inspector while conducting enroute inspections?
ANSWER
A forward observer's seat on the flight deck, or forward passenger seat with the headset or
speaker must be provided to the FAA inspector.
The suitability of the location of the seat and the headset or speaker for use in conducting
enroute inspections is determined by the Administrator.
Question 8.
When must a takeoff alternate be designated?
ANSWER
When making a takeoff at an airport where the weather is at or above takeoff minimums but is
below the authorized IFR landing minimums, an alternate airport must be available within 1
hour of the departure airport.
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1.
What are the minimum qualifications for PIC?
ANSWER
CPL with instrument rating and 1500 hours total time, 500 hours cross country, 100 hours
night, 75 actual or simulated IFR of which 50 must be actual flight.
Question 2.
May a pilot operating IFR under Part 135 begin an instrument approach procedure to an airport when
the weather conditions are below authorized IFR landing minimums?
ANSWER
No. The weather conditions must be at or above the authorized IFR landing minimums to
begin the final approach segment of the instrument approach procedure.
Question 3.
Under which conditions can the 8 or 10 hour flight time limitation is exceeded? 135.267(c)
ANSWER
Must occur during a regularly scheduled 14 hour duty period, must be preceded by and
followed by 10 consecutive hour rest period.
Question 4.
What is the required (compensatory) rest period when a flight time limitation has been exceeded
(because of circumstances beyond the control of either the FMT or the crew member? 135.267(e)
ANSWER
i. 11 consecutive hours of rest for 30 minutes;
ii. 12 consecutive hours of rest for 30 to 60 minutes;
iii. 16 consecutive hours of rest for in excess of 60 minutes.
, Question 5.
What portable electronic devices are acceptable for operation on aircraft operating under FAR Part
135?
ANSWER
The following are acceptable:
1. Portable voice recorders;
2. Hearing aids;
3. Heart pacemakers;
4.Electric shavers;
5. Any other portable electronic device that the certificate holder has determined will not cause
interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be
used.
Question 6.
What are the restrictions for serving alcoholic beverages to passengers?
ANSWER
- The certificate holder must serve any alcoholic beverage aboard its aircraft.
- No alcoholic beverage may be served to any passenger that appears to be intoxicated.
- No person that appears to be intoxicated may board the aircraft.
Question 7.
Which seat must be available for the FAA inspector while conducting enroute inspections?
ANSWER
A forward observer's seat on the flight deck, or forward passenger seat with the headset or
speaker must be provided to the FAA inspector.
The suitability of the location of the seat and the headset or speaker for use in conducting
enroute inspections is determined by the Administrator.
Question 8.
When must a takeoff alternate be designated?
ANSWER
When making a takeoff at an airport where the weather is at or above takeoff minimums but is
below the authorized IFR landing minimums, an alternate airport must be available within 1
hour of the departure airport.
