Aircraft Certificates and Requierments

Question 1

what documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight? (14 CFR 91.203, 91.9)

Answer 1

A irworthiness

R registration

R adio Station License

O perating imitations- AFM/POH and supplements, placards,
markings

Weight and balance data-current

Compass Deviation Card

External Data Plate/Serial Number

Question 2

What Is an airworthiness certificate? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 2

issued by the FAA to all aircraft that have been proven to meet the minimum requirements of 14 CFR Part 21.

Airworthiness certificates come in two different classifications: standard airworthiness and special airworthiness.

Question 3

what is special airworthiness certificate

Answer 3

issued for aircraft that do not meet the high standards set for “standard” aircraft but may be safely operated under limitations established in the FAR and/or prescribed by the issuing FAA inspector. Examples: Limited, restricted category

Question 4

if airworthiness certificate
indicates one of the following categories, what significance would this have? (14 CFR Part 23)
a. Normal Category
b. Utility Category

Answer 4

a. Normal category- Aircraft structure capable of withstanding a load factor of 3.8 Gs without structural failure. Applicable to
aircraft intended for non-aerobatic operation.

b. Utility category- Aircraft structure must be capable of withstanding a load factor of 4.4 Gs. This would usually permit limited aerobatics. including spins (if approved for the aircraft)

Question 5

Does an airworthiness certificate have an expiration date? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 5

No. A standard airworthiness certifieate remains valid for as long as the aircraft meets its approved type design, is in a condition for safe operation , and the maintenance, preventative maintenance,
and alterations arc performed in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, and 91.

Question 6

Where must the airworthiness certificate be located?

14 CFR 91.203, FAA-H-8083-19

Answer 6

The certificate must be displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.

Question 7

how a pilot determines if an aircraft conforms to its approved type designand Is In a condition for safe
operation. (14 CFA Parts 21 , 43 and 91)

Answer 7

Check the maintenance records

pilot conducts a thorough preflight inspection

Question 8

Who Is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft Is

maintained In an airworthy condition? (14 CFR 91.403)

Answer 8

The owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition.

Question 9

What are “airworthiness directives”? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 9

FAA uses to notify aircraft owners for
unsafe conditions that may exist because of design defects, maintenance, or other causes, and to specify the conditions
under which the product may continue to be operated.

ADs are regulatory in nature, and compliance is mandatory.

lt is the aircraft owner’s or operator’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all pertinent ADs.

Question 10

What are the two types of ADs (FAA-H-8083-19)

Answer 10

ADs are divided into two categories :

Those of an emergency nature requiring immediate compliance prior to further flight

those of a less requiring compliance within a specified
period of time.

Question 11

When are emergency ADs Issued? (FAA-H-8083-19)

Answer 11

when an unsafe condition exists that requires immediate action by an owner/operator,

Exam Tip: ADs and Recurring ADs - Be capable of finding and explaining the status of all ADs and recurring ADs that exist for type of aircraft, Locate and tab prior to the practical test.

Question 12

What are Special Airworthiness Information bulletins?

Are they regulatory?

Answer 12

an information tool that alerts, educates , and makes recommendations to the aviation community

SAIBs contain non-regulatory
information and guidance that does not meet the criteria for an airworthiness directive (AD).

Question 13

What is a type certificate data sheet? (FAA-H-8083-30)

Answer 13

when a new aircraft, engine, propeller, etc .is found to meet safety standards

The type certificate data sheet (TCDS) lists the specifications. conditions and limitations under which airworthiness requirements were met for the specified product, such as engine make and model. fuel type. engine limits. airspeed limits. maximum weight, minimum crew, etc.

Question 14

What is a supplemental type certificate? (STC) (FAA-H-8083-3,
FAA-H-8083 -30, AC 21-40)

Answer 14

the FAA’s approval of a major change in the type design of a previously approved type certificated product.

The certificate authorizes an alteration to an
airframe, engine, or component that has been granted an approved type certificate.
STC Considered permanent record of an aircraft.

Question 15

What Is an aircraft registration certificate?

FAA-H-8083-25

Answer 15

Before an aircraft can be flown legally, it must be registered with the FAA Aircraft Registry.

must be present in the aircraft

Question 16

Does an aircraft’s registration certificate have an expiration date? (14 CFR 47.31, 47.40)

Answer 16

Yes. expires in three years after the last day of the month.

A temporary Certification of Registration is valid for no more than 90 days

Question 17

Where can you find information on the placards and
marking Information required to be in the airplane?
(FAA-H-8063-25, AC 60-6, 14 CFR 91.9, 14 CFA 23.1541)

Answer 17

airplane flight manuals,

approved manual materials,

markings, and placards is the FAA Type Certificate Data sheet

Also check AFM limitations section.

Question 18

Are airplane flight manuals (AFM) required to be on
board all aircraft? (AC 60-68)
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Answer 18

Yes a current, approved AFM, or if applicable, any combination of approved manual materials, markings, and placards.

Question 19

What are the required tests and inspections to be
performed on an aircraft? Include inspections for IFR.
(14 CFR 91.171, 91.207, 91.403, 91.409, 91.411, 91.413, 91.417)

Answer 19

A Annual inspection within the preceding 12 calendar months

A Airworthiness Directives and life-limited parts complied with
as required

V VOR Equipment check every 30 days (for IFR ops)

1 100-hour inspection, if used for hire or flight instruction

A Altimeter, altitude reporting equipment, and static pressure
systems
every 24 calendar
months

T Transponder tests and inspections, every 24 calendar months

E Emergency locator transmitter, operation and battery condition inspected every 12 calendar months

Question 20

What is an “annual” inspection and which aircraft are

required to have annual inspections? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 20

1) An annual inspection is a complete inspection of an aircraft and engine

2) required t
every 12 calendar months on all certificated aircraft.

3) Only an A&P technician holding an Inspection Authorization can
conduct an annual inspection.

Question 21

What aircraft are required to have 100-hour inspections?

Answer 21

a. All aircraft under 12,500 pounds (except turbojet/turbo propeller- powered multi-engine airplanes and turbine-powered· rotorcraft) used to carry passengers for hire.
b. Aircraft used for flight instruction for hire, when provided by the person giving the flight instruction.

Question 22

If an aircraft is operated for hire, is it required to have a
100-hour inspection as well as an annual inspection?

Answer 22

Yes; if an aircraft is operated for hire, it must have a 100-hour inspection as well as an annual inspection when due.

If not operated for hire, it must have an annual inspection only.

Question 23

If an aircraft has been on a schedule of inspection every
100 hours, under what condition may it continue to
operate beyond the 100 hours without a new inspection?

Answer 23

The 100-hour limitation may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours while en route to a place where the inspection can be done.

The excess time used to reach a place where the inspection can be done must be included in computing the next 100 hours of time in
service.

Question 24

If the annual inspection date has passed, can an aircraft
be operated to a location where the inspection can be
performed?

Answer 24

Yes under a Special Flight Permit issued by the FAA

all applicable ADs that are due must be complied with before the flight.

Question 25

What are “Special Flight Permits,” and when are they

necessary?

Answer 25

A Special Flight Permit may be issued for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight.

These permits are typically issued for the following purposes:

a. Flying an aircraft to a base where repairs, alterations or maintenance are to be performed, or to a point of storage.
b. Delivering or exporting an aircraft.
c. Production flight testing new-production aircraft.
d. Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger.

e. Conducting customer demonstration flights in new-production aircraft that have satisfactorily completed production flight
tests.

Question 26

How are Special Flight Permits obtained?

Answer 26

local FSDO or Designated
Airworthiness Representative (DAR).

Question 27

After aircraft inspections have been made and defects
have been repaired, who is responsible for determ1n1ng
that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition?

Answer 27

PIC

Question 28

What regulations apply concerning the operation of an

aircraft that has had alterations or repairs that may substantially affect its operation in flight?

Answer 28

No person may operate or carry passengers in any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding,
or alteration that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics or substantially affected its operation in flight until an appropriately rated pilot with at least a private pilot certificate

a. flies the aircraft;
b. makes an operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration made; and -
c. logs the flight in the aircraft records.

Question 29

Can a pilot legally conduct flight operations with known

inoperative equipment on board?

Answer 29

Yes, under specific conditions.

These acceptable methods are:
Continued

a. Operation of an aircraft with a Minimum Equipment List
(MEL), as authorized by 14 CFR §91.213(a), or

b. Operation of an aircraft without a MEL under 14 CFR
§91.213(d)

Question 30

What limitations apply to aircraft operations conducted

using the deferral provision of 14 CFR §91.213(d)?

Answer 30

When inoperative equipment is found during preflight or prior to departure, the decision should be to cancel the flight, obtain maintenance prior to flight, or defer the item or equipment.

Maintenance deferrals are not used for inflight discrepancies.

The manufacturer’s AFM/POH procedures are to be used in those situations.

Question 31

During the preflight inspection in an aircraft that doesn’t
have a MEL, you notice that an instrument or;equipment
item is inoperative. Describe how you will determine if
the aircraft is still airworthy for flight.

Answer 31

Ask yourself

a. Are the inoperative instruments or equipment part of the VFR-day type certification?
b. Are the inoperative instruments or equipment listed as “Required” on the aircraft’s equipment list or “Kinds of Operations Equipment List (KOEL)” for the kind of flight operation being conducted?
c. Are the inoperative instruments or equipment required by 14 CFR §91.205, §91.207, or any other rule of 14 CFR Part 91 for the specific kind of flight operation being conducted (e.g., VFR, IFR, day, night)?

Question 32

How often are emergency locator transmitters required to be inspected?

Answer 32

Batteries must be replaced after one hour of cumulative use or when 50 percent of their usable life has expired.

Batteries must be replaced after one hour of cumulative use or when 50 percent of their usable life has expired. Expiration date for replacing (or recharging) the battery must be legibly marked on the outside of the transmitter and entered in the aircraft maintenance record. Must be inspected every 12 calendar months.

Question 33

What certification is required for a mechanic to be able to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 33

A mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Question 34

What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 34

The inspections themselves are identical. An annual inspection can be performed only by an A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization, while a 100-hour inspection can be performed by an A&P mechanic without an IA.