1. No person may use an ATC transponder unless it has been tested and inspected within at least the preceding
A) six calendar months.
B) 12 calendar months.
C) 24 calendar months.

2. The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and a
A) statement from the owner or operator that the aircraft is airworthy.
B) logbook endorsement from a flight instructor.
C) review of the maintenance records.

3. If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?
A) The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level.
B) The elevation of the departure area.
C) Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.

4. Except in Alaska, during what time period should lighted position lights be displayed on an aircraft?
A) End of evening civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight.
B) One hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
C) Sunset to sunrise.

5. Who is responsible for ensuring airworthiness directives (AD) are complied with?
A) Owner or operator.
B) Repair station.
C) Mechanic with inspection authorization (IA).

6. Which incident would necessitate immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?
A) An in-flight generator/alternator failure.
B) An in-flight fire.
C) An in-flight loss of VOR receiver capability.

7. What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?
A) It increases engine performance.
B) It reduces climb performance.
C) It increases takeoff performance.

8. If a recreational or private pilot had a flight review on August 8, this year, when is the next flight review required?
A) August 8, next year.
B) August 31, 1 year later.
C) August 31, 2 years later.

Answers:

1. Answer C is correct. Far 91.413 does not allow one to use a transponder within the preceding 24 calendar months unless it has been tested and inspected and meets operating specifications.

2. Answer C is correct. The pilot in command of an aircraft is ultimately responsible for determining if an aircraft is in airworthy condition for flight. Review of the aircraft records may be required to determine the condition of the aircraft prior to flight, according to FAR 91.714.

3. Answer B is correct. When a local altimeter setting is not available the altimeter should be set to the field elevation for the departure area.

4. Answer C is correct. When operating an aircraft between sunset and sunrise (with the exception of Alaska), the aircraft position lights must be on.

5. Answer A is correct. FAR 91.403 states that the owner or operator of an aircraft is responsible for ensuring all ADs are complied with unless a waiver has been granted as they are regulatory.

6. Answer B is correct. As referenced in NTSB 830.5, an in-flight fire is one of the mandatory reporting notifications to the field office in addition to an aircraft accident.

7. Answer B is correct. As density altitude increases aircraft performance decreases affecting both takeoff and climb performance.

8. Answer C is correct. According to FAR 61.56, a pilot is required to have a flight review every 24 calendar months before he or she can act as pilot of command of an aircraft.