FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Hard
A Part 121 air carrier is conducting a ferry flight of an aircraft that has been removed from service for scheduled maintenance. The aircraft has no passengers on board and is not carrying any cargo for hire. Which part of 14 CFR Part 121 applies to the operational requirements for this flight?
- AOnly Subparts A, B, C, I, J, K, L, and O of Part 121 apply for non-revenue operations.
- BOnly Subparts A, B, C, I, J, L, and O of Part 121 apply for non-revenue operations.
- COnly Subparts A, B, C, K, L, and O of Part 121 apply for non-revenue operations.
- DAll of 14 CFR Part 121 applies as it is a Part 121 certificated operator.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Only Subparts A, B, C, I, J, K, L, and O of Part 121 apply for non-revenue operations.
14 CFR 121.1(b) specifies that certain subparts of Part 121 apply to non-revenue operations such as ferry flights. These are Subparts A (General), B (Certification Rules), C (Manual Requirements), I (Aircraft Requirements), J (Aircraft Maintenance), K (Airman and Crewmember Requirements), L (Dispatching and Flight Release), and O (Records and Reports).
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Incorrect. This omits Subpart K (Airman and Crewmember Requirements).
- C. Incorrect. This omits Subpart I (Aircraft Requirements) and J (Aircraft Maintenance).
- D. Incorrect. Many subparts related to passenger and cargo operations do not apply.
121.1(b) Non-Revenue Operations
14 CFR 121.1(b) specifies that only certain subparts of Part 121 apply to non-revenue operations (e.g., ferry flights, training flights) conducted by a Part 121 certificated air carrier.
- Not all of Part 121 applies to non-revenue flights.
- Specific subparts cover general rules, certification, manuals, aircraft, maintenance, personnel, dispatch, and records.
- Subparts related to passenger/cargo handling are often excluded.
Memory trick: ABCD IJKL O: Just the Essentials for Ferry Go.