FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX)RegulationsMedium
A commercial pilot is asked to conduct a flight for compensation or hire in an aircraft that does not have an installed anti-collision light system. Under what conditions, if any, may this flight be legally conducted under Part 91?
- AThe flight may be conducted only if a special flight permit has been issued for the operation.
- BThe flight may not be conducted for compensation or hire without an operational anti-collision light system, regardless of the aircraft's certification date.
- CThe flight may be conducted if the aircraft was certificated before August 11, 1971, and is operated during daylight hours.
- DThe flight may be conducted during daylight hours only, provided the aircraft is equipped with position lights.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The flight may be conducted if the aircraft was certificated before August 11, 1971, and is operated during daylight hours.
14 CFR 91.209(b) states that an aircraft certificated before August 11, 1971, is not required to have an anti-collision light system if it is operated during daylight hours.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A special flight permit is not required for this specific operational exception; it's a regulatory allowance.
- B. This statement is incorrect as there is a specific exception for older aircraft operating during daylight hours.
- D. This option is partially correct but misses the critical certification date requirement for the exception.
Anti-collision Light Exception (Daylight)
Aircraft certificated before August 11, 1971, are not required to have an anti-collision light system if operated during daylight hours under Part 91.
- Applies to aircraft certificated before August 11, 1971.
- Operation must be during daylight hours.
- Allows operation without an anti-collision light system.
Memory trick: Old planes in the day, no flashy display.