FAA Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX)Regulations (Part 121)Hard
A Part 121 certificate holder is reviewing pilot qualification records. Under 14 CFR 121.383(c), what airman rating must a pilot in command (PIC) hold to be authorized to serve as PIC in instrument conditions on a multiengine airplane?
- AA commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating and an appropriate aircraft type rating.
- BA commercial pilot certificate with a multiengine rating.
- CAn airline transport pilot certificate with an appropriate aircraft type rating and instrument rating.
- DAn airline transport pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. An airline transport pilot certificate with an appropriate aircraft type rating and instrument rating.
14 CFR 121.383(c) explicitly states that no person may serve as a pilot in command of an airplane in operations under this part unless that person holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate aircraft type rating and an instrument rating.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A commercial pilot certificate is not sufficient, and while an instrument and type rating are needed, the ATP certificate is paramount for 121 PIC.
- B. A commercial pilot certificate is not sufficient for PIC in Part 121 operations, which requires an ATP certificate.
- D. While an ATP and instrument rating are necessary, the regulation also mandates an appropriate aircraft type rating for PIC duties.
Airman Rating Requirement (121.383(c))
Specifies the minimum airman certificate and ratings required for a Pilot in Command (PIC) operating under Part 121.
- Requires an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
- Must have an appropriate aircraft type rating.
- Must hold an instrument rating.
Memory trick: PIC Part 121: 'P' for Pilot, 'I' for Instrument, 'C' for Certificate. 'ATP' is the 'Type' of rating you need for 'I'nstrument flights.