Aircraft Maintenance Requirements

Question 1

How long does the airworthiness certificate of an aircraft remain valid?

Answer 1

Certificate is effective as long as the maintenance, parts, preventative maintenance, are in accordance with FARS (39,43, & 91)

Question 2

What is required for an Annual?

Answer 2

1. Annual inspection or 91.409(d)
   Airframe, Engine & Propeller logs within 12cm

Question 3

Airworthiness directive compliance?

Answer 3

AD number stating compliance and Mx signature in the
Airframe, Engine, propeller and Avionics log

Question 4

ICA Compliance

Answer 4

Airframe, Engine, Propeller and Avionic logs

Question 5

Where can I find the ELT 91.207(d) inspection and what time frame must it be complied with?

Answer 5

Found in the Airframe log within preceding 12CM

Question 6

Where can I find the Transponder (91.413 & 91.217) inspection and what time frame must it be complied with?

Answer 6

Found in Airframe/Avionic logs within preceding 24CM

Question 7

Where can I find the Altimeter/Static System 91.411inspection and what type of operations is it required for and time frame it must be complied with

Answer 7

Airframe/Avionics log
IFR only within preceding 24 CM

Question 8

Where can I find the Data Base/ VOR inspection, and for what operations and time frame is it required?

Answer 8

Unit/Avionics Log
IFR only within preceding 30 days

Question 9

Where can I find 100 Hr or 91.409(d) inspections and when do I need them?

Answer 9

Airframe, Engine & Prop logs within 100/200 hrs for hire, or if required in lieu of Annual inspections

Question 10

What is the Three Litmus Test for hire

Answer 10

1. have you made a singular phone call or contact with an individual or entity for an aircraft and crew
2. Did an individual or entity provide an aircraft and crew
3. Did you make a singular payment to an individual or entity for aircraft and crew

Question 11

What is the definition of for hire?

Answer 11

The holding out of willing to transport people or property from place to place for compensation.

Question 12

Explain the importance of AD’s

Answer 12

AD’s will inform aircraft Owner and Operators of unsafe conditions which require correction. AD’s will prescribe the conditions and limitations, including inspection, repair and alteration in which it may continue to be operated.

Question 13

What is an MEL and KOEL? and where do I locate them?

Answer 13

Minimum Equipment List
Kinds of Equipment list
They can be found in attachment or the AFM

Question 14

What steps should be made when encountering
Inoperative equipment?

Answer 14

Go to FAR 91.213(d) Then to 91.205 and back to 91.213(d)

Question 15

What VFR Day Equipment is Required for Non MEL & KOEL Aircraft

Answer 15

91.205(b)
ATOMATO FLAMES

Question 16

What type of mechanic can make major alterations or repairs to an aircraft?

Answer 16

Airframe and Powerplant mechanic
(A&P)

Question 17

what equipment is required for VFR night?

Answer 17

91.205(C)
F - Fuses (without circuit breakers)
L - Landing Light (For Hire)
A - Anti-collision Lights
P - Position Lights
S - Source of Electrical Energy

Question 18

What is An ELT?

Answer 18

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Question 19

Where is the ELT attached?

Answer 19

The the aircraft structure

Question 20

How is the ELT powered and what frequency does it transmit on?

Answer 20

It has it’s own battery source and transmit on the 121.5, 243, and 406 mhz frequencies

Question 21

when can the ELT be tested and how fast does it ping?

Answer 21

it can be tested during the first 5 minutes of every hour and it pings 2-4 times per second

Question 22

When must the batteries in the ELT be replaced

Answer 22

1. 1 hour of cumulative use
2. 50 % useful life

Question 23

When should the battery in the ELT be recharged, and replaced?

Answer 23

1. 1 hour cumulative use
2. 50% battery life
3. Replaced at 50% useful life

Question 24

when should the ELT have been inspected to have an airworthy aircraft?

Answer 24

Within the Preceding 12 calendar months

Question 25

Transponder is inoperative can you fly?

Answer 25

Yes, 91.213(d) then 91.205 then back to 91.213(d) Deactivate and placard it near the appropriate switch, control, or indicator. Removal will involve MX

Question 26

Is there a legally way to fly an un-airworthy airplane?

Answer 26

Yes, using an FAA issued special flight permit

Question 27

How can a Special flight permit be obtained?

Answer 27

1.Contact Local FSDO 2.Submit a written/ verbal request to the nearest FSDO

Question 28

What must be included in the Special flight permit?

Answer 28

1.Purpose of the flight 2.Purposed itinerary 3. Required crew 4. Description of how the aircraft does not comply with applicable airworthiness 5. Any restriction and information the FSA may need

Question 29

What documents are required to be in the aircraft during flight?

Answer 29

91.9 & 91.203 - Aircraft Registration - Airworthiness certificate - Airplane flight manual or Pilot operating Handbook - Equipment & weight and balance

Question 30

Where is your Aircraft's Weight and Balance?

Answer 30

In the Airplane flight Manual or Pilot Operating Handbook specific to the aircraft serial number.

Question 31

Are aircraft Mx records to be carried on board an aircraft?

Answer 31

No, they should be stored in a safe place such as Home, Office, Hangar.

Question 32

What are the required maintenance inspections to remain airworthy

Answer 32

1.Annual/91.409(d) preceding 12 C/mo 2.AD’S 3.ICA’S 4.ELT 91.207 preceding 12 C/mo 5.Transponder (91.413 & .217) pre. 24 C/mo 6.Altimeter/static Systems (91.411) for IFR pre. 24 C/mo 7.DATA BASE/ VOR for IFR pre. 30 days 8. 100 Hr. or 91.409(d) required every 100/200hrs and for hire