Aviation Law Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
What method does the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) apply to determine whether a person is an
independent contractor or an employee of an aviation business? Correct Ans-"right to control
and direct" test
In what case would the sudden emergency doctrine provide you a defense? Correct Ans-
Neither torts found
If you are convicted of a FAR violation in connection with an aircraft accident causing injuries to
other people or damage to their property. You would be found negligent as what legal doctrine?
Correct Ans-Negligence per se
Which of the followings could be admissible as evidence in a civil trial? Correct Ans-Facts
found by the FAA inspectors who conducted the on-site investigation for the NTSB
is a time limit within which manufacturers, including those in the aviation industry, can be held
liable for injuries caused by defects in their product. Correct Ans-Statutes of Repose
It is suggested to be truthful when filling out the application for insurance. If it is falsified,
Correct Ans-It varies from state to state. In some states, the insurer does not have to pay the
claim, in other states the insurer must prove that the matter falsified was a cause of the accident
in order to avoid its obligation to pay.
, NEXT UP IS FROM THE FINAL Correct Ans-FINAL
You have been using your aircraft only for your own personal business and pleasure flying. T o
produce some income, you decide to lease it to an FBO that will use it for student instruction and
rental... Correct Ans-Yes, the purpose of use will change from pleasure and business to
limited commercial.
You have inadvertently violated an FAR. If the FAA doesn't know about your violation, will it
find out because you file an Aviation Safety Report with NASA? Correct Ans-No unless it
involved an accident or a crime.
Can an airline use its tariffs to limit its potential liability to cargo shippers Correct Ans-NOT;
yes, the airline can only set a dollar limit on its liability for loss of domestic cargo shipper.
You hold an unexpired aviation medical certificate when you experience a health problem. You
are required to report the change in your health to the FAA. Correct Ans-False.
The United States is only liable for negligence but not intentional tort committed be a FAA
Designee, such as an AME, DAR, DER, DMR, IA, or ODA Correct Ans-False
You are about to buy the aircraft and insurance policy for the aircraft. The bank is willing to
finance a portion of the purchase price of the aircraft only if you can ensure that even if the
aircraft is destroyed in an accident, any... your aircraft? Correct Ans-Yes, by obtaining a
lienholders interest endorsement on both liability and hull coverage of the insurance policy.
Solutions
What method does the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) apply to determine whether a person is an
independent contractor or an employee of an aviation business? Correct Ans-"right to control
and direct" test
In what case would the sudden emergency doctrine provide you a defense? Correct Ans-
Neither torts found
If you are convicted of a FAR violation in connection with an aircraft accident causing injuries to
other people or damage to their property. You would be found negligent as what legal doctrine?
Correct Ans-Negligence per se
Which of the followings could be admissible as evidence in a civil trial? Correct Ans-Facts
found by the FAA inspectors who conducted the on-site investigation for the NTSB
is a time limit within which manufacturers, including those in the aviation industry, can be held
liable for injuries caused by defects in their product. Correct Ans-Statutes of Repose
It is suggested to be truthful when filling out the application for insurance. If it is falsified,
Correct Ans-It varies from state to state. In some states, the insurer does not have to pay the
claim, in other states the insurer must prove that the matter falsified was a cause of the accident
in order to avoid its obligation to pay.
, NEXT UP IS FROM THE FINAL Correct Ans-FINAL
You have been using your aircraft only for your own personal business and pleasure flying. T o
produce some income, you decide to lease it to an FBO that will use it for student instruction and
rental... Correct Ans-Yes, the purpose of use will change from pleasure and business to
limited commercial.
You have inadvertently violated an FAR. If the FAA doesn't know about your violation, will it
find out because you file an Aviation Safety Report with NASA? Correct Ans-No unless it
involved an accident or a crime.
Can an airline use its tariffs to limit its potential liability to cargo shippers Correct Ans-NOT;
yes, the airline can only set a dollar limit on its liability for loss of domestic cargo shipper.
You hold an unexpired aviation medical certificate when you experience a health problem. You
are required to report the change in your health to the FAA. Correct Ans-False.
The United States is only liable for negligence but not intentional tort committed be a FAA
Designee, such as an AME, DAR, DER, DMR, IA, or ODA Correct Ans-False
You are about to buy the aircraft and insurance policy for the aircraft. The bank is willing to
finance a portion of the purchase price of the aircraft only if you can ensure that even if the
aircraft is destroyed in an accident, any... your aircraft? Correct Ans-Yes, by obtaining a
lienholders interest endorsement on both liability and hull coverage of the insurance policy.
