Which Part governs certification for air carriers and commercial operators?

Which Part governs certification for air carriers and commercial operators?

• A. Part 119
• B. Part 121
• C. Part 125
• D. Part 135

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is who is authorized to operate as an air carrier and how that authorization is granted. Part 119 governs the certification of air carriers and commercial operators, laying out the requirements an entity must meet to obtain and maintain an operating certificate. It covers the structure, safety programs, training, maintenance oversight, and overall compliance needed before an operator can start flying commercially. Once an operator is certified, the specific way it runs its operations is governed by the applicable operating Part based on the service type: scheduled passenger and cargo operations use Part 121, on-demand and commuter operations use Part 135, and Part 125 deals with the certification and operation of large aircraft. So for the question about certification authority, Part 119 is the correct reference.

The essential idea is who is authorized to operate as an air carrier and how that authorization is granted. Part 119 governs the certification of air carriers and commercial operators, laying out the requirements an entity must meet to obtain and maintain an operating certificate. It covers the structure, safety programs, training, maintenance oversight, and overall compliance needed before an operator can start flying commercially. Once an operator is certified, the specific way it runs its operations is governed by the applicable operating Part based on the service type: scheduled passenger and cargo operations use Part 121, on-demand and commuter operations use Part 135, and Part 125 deals with the certification and operation of large aircraft. So for the question about certification authority, Part 119 is the correct reference.