Aviation Law Chapter 1 Questions &
Answers
Does the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have any aviation responsibilities not
relating directly to aircraft accidents? IF so, describe. Correct Ans-Yes, the NTSB also serves
as the first level of appeal in cases where the FAA has taken enforcement action to suspend or
revoke a certificate or to impose a fine.
Does the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have any aviation
responsibilities other than technological and aerodynamic research and development? If so,
describe. Correct Ans-Yes, NASA also administers the confidential Aviation Safety Reporting
Program (ASRP), designed to identify problems in the National Air Transportation System,
especially those related to air traffic control.
What are the powers of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) today? Correct Ans-None, it does
not exist anymore.
To what extent, if any, may state governments regulated the routes served and rates charged by
airlines. Correct Ans-Governments may not regulate federally certificated airlines.
Which agency of the U.S. government regulates labor relations in the airline industry?
Correct Ans-The National Mediation Board (NMB)
What authority, if any, does the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have over labor
relations in:
, a. The airline industry?
b. Aerospace manufacturing?
c. General aviation? Correct Ans-a. None
b. Supervises union organization and elections, and rules on unfair labor practices claims in the
aerospace manufacturing industry
c. Same as (b) above except for on-demand charters and emergency medical air transportation
Which agency of the U.S. government has the primary responsibility for regulating aviation
safety? Correct Ans-FAA
Who represents aviation interests in the President's cabinet? Correct Ans-The Secretary of
Transportation
You want to determine who owns a particular aircraft. Which agency of the U.S. government
would have that information, and where would it be found. Correct Ans-The FAA Aircraft
Registry in the FAA Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City
Until Congress passed and the President signed the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which
agency of the U.S. government regulated airline economics (routes served and rates charged)?
Correct Ans-CAB
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