Table of Contents
- 1 What US federal administrative agency is responsible for regulating airworthiness standards for civil aircraft?
- 2 What are the responsibilities of the FAA?
- 3 What is the purpose of the airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970?
- 4 What are the three types of enforcement actions that the FAA may take against an airman?
- 5 What are the causes of military plane crashes?
- 6 How did the US government respond to the 9/11 attacks?
What US federal administrative agency is responsible for regulating airworthiness standards for civil aircraft?
Aviation Safety (AVS) is responsible for the certification, production approval, and continued airworthiness of aircraft; and certification of pilots, mechanics, and others in safety-related positions. They are also responsible for civil flight operations and developing regulations.
What gives the US Congress the right to regulate aviation?
The act empowered the FAA to oversee and regulate safety in the airline industry and the use of American airspace by both military aircraft and civilian aircraft….Federal Aviation Act of 1958.
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| Titles amended | 49 U.S.C.: Transportation |
| U.S.C. sections created | 49 U.S.C. ch. 1 |
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What are the responsibilities of the FAA?
Our major roles include:
- Regulating civil aviation to promote safety.
- Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology.
- Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.
What is the role of government in aviation safety?
The office ensures that the airlines are able to provide a safe and adequate service and enforces airline consumer protection regulations, and other regulations preventing illegal use of alcohol and drugs in any type of transportation system. The office also prepares transportation legislation.
What is the purpose of the airport and Airway Revenue Act of 1970?
The Airport and Airway Develop- ment Act of 1970 authorized Federal funds, $280 million a year for 5 years for airport development, and at least $250 million a year for 5 years for acquiring, establishing, and improving air navigational facilities.
Can Congress regulate airlines?
Aviation: An Overview Both federal and state governments have enacted statutes and created administrative agencies to regulate air traffic. Using its constitutional authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce, Congress has enacted several federal laws pertaining to air navigation.
What are the three types of enforcement actions that the FAA may take against an airman?
Legal Enforcement Actions
- Informal Procedures and Settlements.
- Certificate Actions.
- Civil Penalty Actions.
Can I file a lawsuit for a military aircraft crash?
The law known as the “Feres Doctrine” does not allow those who serve in the Armed Forces or their surviving family members to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Government if the service member is killed or injured in or by a military aircraft crash.
What are the causes of military plane crashes?
Much like a general aviation crash, a military plane crash can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including pilot error, design or manufacturer defects, negligent maintenance, air traffic controller error, or inclement weather.
Why do so many military members die in helicopter crashes?
Every year, too many members of the U.S. military are killed in a helicopter or military plane crash due to faulty manufacturing, design flaws, or maintenance negligence that could have been prevented.
How did the US government respond to the 9/11 attacks?
After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. government responded with immediate action (including rescue operations at the site of the World Trade Center and grounding civilian aircraft), and long-term action, including investigations, legislative changes, military action and restoration projects.