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PCAR
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR)? | To provide regulatory requirements for aviation safety related to aircraft operations, airworthiness, and personnel licensing. |
| What international agreement established the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)? | The Chicago Convention of 7 December 1944. |
| What subject does Part 2 of the Civil Air Regulations (CAR) cover? | Personnel Licensing. |
| What subject does Part 5 of the Civil Air Regulations (CAR) cover? | Airworthiness. |
| What subject does Part 8 of the Civil Air Regulations (CAR) cover? | Operations. |
| What subject does Part 13 of the Civil Air Regulations (CAR) cover? | Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation. |
| In the hierarchical structure of the CAR, what is the primary subject area called? | Part. |
| To act as a pilot of a civil aircraft of Republic of the Philippines registry, where must a pilot's license be kept? | In their physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft. |
| Where must the owner or operator of an aircraft display the Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate? | In the cabin of the aircraft or at the entrance to the aircraft flight deck |
| An airman's license must be presented for inspection upon request from the Authority or any _____. | national or local law enforcement officer |
| What documents must a license holder submit to the Authority to request a name change on their license? | The current license and a document verifying the name change (e.g., marriage license, court order) |
| What is the sanction for an air operator who fails to comply with Airworthiness Directives? | A moderate to maximum civil penalty. |
| What is the sanction for an air operator who performs maintenance using unauthorized persons? | A maximum civil penalty. |
| What is the sanction for an air operator who illegally carries a controlled substance with the knowledge of management personnel? | Revocation. |
| What is the sanction for management personnel who coerce, condone, or encourage the falsification of records/reports? | Revocation. |
| What is the sanction for personnel who fail to properly perform maintenance? | A 30 to 120 day suspension. |
| What is the sanction for personnel who falsify records or reports? | Revocation. |
| A pilot taking off below weather minima is subject to what sanction? | A 60 to 120 day suspension. |
| What is the sanction for a pilot operating VFR within clouds? | A 90 day suspension to revocation. |
| What is the sanction for acting as a flight crewmember while under the influence of liquor or drugs? | Emergency revocation. |
| Operating with a known physical disability results in what sanction for aviation personnel? | Revocation. |
| According to CAR 1.2.1.15, what are the seven categories of psychoactive substances? | Alcohol, Opioids, Cannabinoids, Sedatives and hypnotics, Cocaine and other stimulants (except caffeine), Hallucinogens, and Volatile solvents. |
| Article 32 of the Chicago Convention requires the Philippines to issue or validate what for flight crews engaged in international navigation? | Certificates of competency and licenses. |
| What are the six types of pilot licenses issued under CAR Part 2? | Private pilot, Commercial pilot, Airline Transport pilot, Multi-crew Pilot, Glider pilot, and Free balloon pilot. |
| A Class 1 Medical Certificate is required for which licenses? | Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), Flight Engineer, and Flight Navigator license. |
| A Class 2 Medical Certificate is required for which licenses? | Private Pilot License (PPL), Glider pilot, and Free balloon pilot license. |
| A Class 3 Medical Certificate is required for which license? | Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) license. |
| Pilots, air traffic controllers, and aeronautical station operators must demonstrate language proficiency to at least what ICAO level? | Operational Level (Level 4). |
| How often must personnel with ICAO Operational Level (Level 4) language proficiency be re-evaluated? | At intervals not greater than 3 years. |
| How often must personnel with ICAO Extended Level (Level 5) language proficiency be re-evaluated? | At intervals not greater than 6 years. |
| An applicant for a knowledge or skill test who fails may reapply only after receiving necessary training and an endorsement from whom? | An authorized instructor who gave the additional training. |
| If a license is suspended, the holder must surrender it to the Authority within how many days of receiving notification? | Within 8 days. |
| A license, rating, authorization, or certificate shall be revoked if the holder has lost the skills or fails to meet the appropriate _____ standards. | medical |
| A person holding a pilot license may not serve as pilot-in-command in international commercial air transport in a single pilot operation if they have reached what age? | 60 years of age. |
| In a multi-crew international commercial operation, if the pilot-in-command is 60 years or older, what is the age requirement for the other pilot? | The other pilot must be younger than 60 years of age. |
| No person may serve as a pilot-in-command or co-pilot in international commercial air transport if they have reached what age? | 65 years of age. |
| No person may serve as a pilot-in-command or co-pilot in domestic commercial air transport if they have reached what age? | 67 years of age. |
| To carry passengers, a pilot must have performed at least how many take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days? | At least three take-offs and landings. |
| What is the minimum age for a student pilot authorization applicant? | 16 years of age. |
| What class of medical certificate must a student pilot hold? | A current Class 2 Medical Certificate. |
| What is the minimum age for a Private Pilot License (PPL) applicant? | 17 years of age. |
| A PPL applicant must complete not less than _____ hours of flight time as a pilot of airplanes. | 40 |
| A PPL applicant must complete at least 10 hours of solo flight time, including a cross-country flight of at least what distance? | 270 km (150 NM) with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes. |
| What is the validity period of a Private Pilot License (PPL)? | 5 years. |
| What is the minimum age for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) applicant? | 18 years of age. |
| What class of medical certificate must a CPL applicant hold? | A current Class 1 Medical Certificate. |
| A CPL applicant must complete a minimum of 200 hours of flight time, or _____ hours if completed during an Authority-approved training course. | 150 |
| A CPL applicant must complete a solo cross-country flight totaling not less than what distance? | 540 km (300 NM) with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes. |
| What are the privileges of a CPL holder regarding commercial air transportation? | To act as pilot-in-command in any airplane certificated for single-pilot operation, and to act as co-pilot in airplanes required to be operated with a copilot. |
| What is the validity period of a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)? | Five (5) years. |
| What does CAR Part 4 govern? | Aircraft Registration and Marking. |
| What does CAR Part 6 regulate? | The registration and monitoring of Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO). |
| CAR Part 9 applies to the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail for _____ or hire. | remuneration |
| What CAR Part prescribes requirements for commercial air transport by foreign air carriers within the Philippines? | Part 10. |
| Who is responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition? | The registered owner or operator of the aircraft. |
| An aircraft used in commercial air transport (non-complex, MTOW < 5,700 kg) must receive an annual or 100-hour inspection within the preceding _____ hours of time in service. | 100 |
| The 100-hour inspection limitation may be exceeded by not more than how many hours to reach a place where the inspection can be done? | 10 hours. |
| To act as PIC under IFR, a pilot must hold an instrument rating or an _____ license. | Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Who has the final authority as to the operation of the aircraft while in command? | The Pilot-in-Command (PIC). |
| The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for the safety of the aircraft, crew, passengers, and cargo from the moment the aircraft is ready to move until what point? | Until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight and the primary engines are shut down. |
| No person may act as a crew member of a civil aircraft within how many hours after consuming any alcoholic beverage? | Within 8 hours. |
| During take-off and landing, any flight crew member occupying a pilot's seat must keep their _____ fastened. | safety harness |
| Flight crew members must use breathing oxygen continuously whenever the cabin altitude exceeds what altitude? | 13,000 feet. |
| Flight crew members must use breathing oxygen if they are at cabin altitudes exceeding 10,000 feet for a period in excess of _____ minutes. | 30 |
| A pilot must submit a flight plan to the appropriate ATC facility at least how many minutes before departure? | At least sixty (60) minutes. |
| When a flight plan is submitted during flight, it must be received by ATC at least how many minutes before the aircraft reaches the intended entry point of a control area? | Ten (10) minutes |
| When no ATC facility exists at the arrival airport, how must a pilot close their flight plan? | By contacting the nearest ATC facility as soon as practicable after landing by the quickest means available. |
| For VFR flights in a turbo-jet aircraft during the day, what is the minimum fuel required? | Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and for at least 30 minutes thereafter. |
| For VFR flights in a propeller-driven aircraft at night, what is the minimum fuel required? | Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and for at least 45 minutes thereafter. |
| Before commencing a flight, the PIC must be satisfied that the aircraft is airworthy and that any necessary maintenance has been performed and a _____ has been issued. | maintenance release |
| Except when necessary for take-off or landing, what is the minimum altitude for flying over congested areas? | 300 m (1,000 feet) above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 600 m (2,000 feet). |
| Over other than congested areas, an aircraft may not be operated closer than _____ to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. | 150 m (500 feet) |
| Operating an aircraft in formation flight while carrying passengers for hire is _____ | prohibited |
| Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic? | An aircraft in distress. |
| When two aircraft of the same category are converging at the same altitude, which one has the right-of-way? | The aircraft to the other's right. |
| When aircraft of different categories are converging, what is the order of right-of-way? | A balloon, then a glider, then an airship, then a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft. |
| When two aircraft are approaching each other head-on, what action must each pilot take? | Each pilot shall alter course to the right. |
| An aircraft that is being overtaken has the right-of-way, and the overtaking aircraft must alter its course to the _____ to pass well clear. | right |
| When two aircraft are approaching an airport to land, which one has the right-of-way? | The aircraft at the lower altitude. |
| Can a pilot operate an aircraft in a prohibited area? | No, unless in accordance with the conditions of the restrictions or with permission from the State. |
| When an ATC clearance has been obtained, a PIC may not deviate from it unless they obtain an amended clearance or in an _____. | emergency |
| A pilot of a controlled flight must report the time and level of passing each designated _____ reporting point. | compulsory |
| What is required to operate an aircraft to, from, or on an airport with an operational control tower? | Two-way radio communications must be maintained between the aircraft and the control tower. |
| A clearance to 'taxi to' the take-off runway is not a clearance to _____ or taxi onto that runway. | cross |