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Airworthiness Requirements Flashcards

1
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What Documents are required on board an aircraft?

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A - Airworthiness Certificate
R - Registration
R - Radio Station License (if operating outside U.S.)
O - Operating Limitations (in AFM/POH, supplements, placards, and markings)
W - Weight and Balance data (also in POH)

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What is the difference between standard and special Airworthiness Certificates?

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Standard: (white paper) for normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category

Special: (pink paper) for primary, restricted, limited, and light-sport category

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Define Experimental Airworthiness Certificate.

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Issued to operate aircraft that do not have a type certificate or does not conform to one. Also issued to operate a primary category kit-built aircraft built without the supervision and quality control of the production certificate holder.

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Do airworthiness certificates have expiration dates?

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No.

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5
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What two conditions must be met for an aircraft to be considered airworthy.

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  1. Aircraft conforms to its type design including supplemental type certificate(s)
  2. The aircraft is in condition for safe operation.
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How does a pilot determine if an aircraft conforms to its approved type design and is in condition for safe operation?

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Type Design: Determine that all maintenance is in accordance to Parts 21, 43, and 91 and is appropriately documented

Safe Operation: Through preflight inspection.

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Where can one find the requirements for inoperative equipment?

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Section 91.213

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What documents should a pilot check to determine that an aircraft is airworthy?

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Maintenance records (aircraft and engine logbooks)

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What responsibilities does the owner have regarding aircraft documents, maintenance, and inspections.

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  1. Current Airworthiness Certificate
  2. Aircraft Registration
  3. Maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition through all ADs
  4. Ensure proper recording of maintenance
  5. Know current regulations involving operation of the aircraft
  6. Notify the FAA Civil Aviation Registry of change in address, sale of the aircraft, or loss of citizenship
  7. have a current FCC radio license equipped, including ELT, if outside US
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What are Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?

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  1. FAA notifications of unsafe conditions / design defects in an aircraft
  2. Specify conditions under which the product can be operated
  3. They are mandatory
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What are the two types of ADs?

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  1. Emergency

2. Less urgent

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Can you wait until the next maintenance inspection (100 h or other) to comply with all ADs?

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No, ADs have a “comply by” date that is mandatory. No one can operate a violating aircraft after that unless they have a Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC).

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How can you fly an aircraft with an expired AD?

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You need a Special Flight Permit.

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What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)?

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It is an FAA issued document that certifies what conditions and limits apply to the model of parts/fuel used in regards to airworthiness of the airplane. (like max crew, weight, fuel type, engine/airspeed limits)

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What is a supplemental type certificate (STC)?

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Authorizes the alteration of an airframe, engine, or component. STCs are part of the aircraft permanent records.

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16
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Does an aircraft Registration certificate have an expiration date?

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Yes. 36 calendar years.

17
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Where can one find information on the required placards for the aircraft?

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The FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet or in the “Limitations” section of the AFM or as directed by an AD

18
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What are the required tests and inspections to be done on an aircraft? Include IFR. Also include how long between each test.

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A - Annual Inspection (12 calendar months)
A - ADs and Life-limited parts complied with
V - VOR every 30 days (for IFR)
I - 100-hour inspection if used for hire (Tach Time)
A - Altimeter, altitude reporting equipment, and static systems (for IFR) every 24 calendar months
T - Transponder tests and inspections every 24 calendar months
E - ELT every 12 calendar months

19
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Who can conduct an Annual inspection?

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An A&P Mechanic

20
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Describe the differences between the Annual and 100-hour inspections.

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Who is allowed:
Annual: A&P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization only
100-hour: any A&P Mechanic

21
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Can a pilot fly an airplane overdue for its 100-hour inspection?

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Yes, but only if on route to a place to get maintenance. The time still counts towards the next inspection too.

22
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Can a pilot fly a plane that has passed its annual inspection?

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Yes, but only under a Special Flight Permit. All ADs have to be complied with.

23
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What is a Special Flight Permit? When are they necessary?

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A Special Flight Permit can be issued that don't meet applicable airworthiness requirements.
Issued for the following:
1. Flying to maintenance/repairs
2. Delivering/Exporting an aircraft
3. Production flight testing
4. Evacuating an aircraft
5. Customer demonstration flights
24
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How are Special Flight Permits obtained

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Through local FSDO or Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR)

25
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Who can fly an aircraft that has undergone maintenance that substantially changed its flight characteristics? Can passengers fly in it?

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No one until an appropriately rated pilot:

  1. Flies,
  2. Makes an operational check of the alteration made to, and
  3. Logs the flight in the aircraft records?

No passengers until the above is completed.

26
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Can you fly with known inoperative equipment?

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Yes, if the piece of equipment is not on the MEL and not listed in Section 91.213

27
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In what section of FAR AIM would one find inoperative equipment?

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Section 91.213

28
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What questions do you ask yourself to determine if you can fly if you see inoperative equipment during preflight and you don’t have an MEL for that aircraft?

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  1. Is the inoperative equipment part of the VFR-day requirements list?
  2. Is the equipment required in the Kinds of Operations Equipment List for this type of flight?
  3. Is the equipment required under 91.205/91.207 or any part of section 91 for your type of flight?
  4. Are the instruments required under an AD?
29
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What is an MEL?

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Minimum Equipment List:

Specific inoperative equipment document for the make and model that lists equipment that may be inoperative and still have safe flight.

30
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What instruments and equipment are required for day VFR flight?

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A - Anticollision Lights (Beacon/Strobe)
T - Tachometer
O - Oil Pressure Gauge
M - Manifold Pressure Gauge
A - Altimeter
T - Temperature Gauge (engine)
O - Oil Temperature Gauge
F - Fuel Gauge
F - Flotation Gear
L - Landing Gear Indicator
A - Airspeed Indicator
M - Magnetic Compass
E - ELT
S - Seat/Safety Belts
S
31
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What unique equipment is required for VFR night flight?

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F - Fuses / Circuit Breakers
L - Landing Light
A - Anti Collision Lights (Beacon/Strobe)
P - Position Lights
S - Source of Power
32
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Where in FAR AIM is Preventative Maintenance located?

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Part 43, Appendix A, Paragraph C

33
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What are some common preventative maintence options for private pilots?

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  1. Changing oil
  2. Wheel bearings repair
  3. Hydraulic fluid replacement
    (4. Any other non-complex maintenance for minor preservation of the airplane)
34
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What should be included in a logbook entry for maintenance?

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  1. Description
  2. Date of completion
  3. Pilot’s name
  4. Pilot’s signature
  5. Certificate number
  6. Type of certificate
35
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Can you fly if you exceed TBO time on your engine?

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Yes, Time Between Overhauls is not mandatory, but it is recommended that the engine be overhauled by that time.

36
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What is the point of a TBO

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TBO or Time Between Overhauls compliance is important because

  1. For safety and reliability
  2. It’s cheaper than running 200-300 hours over
  3. Usually increases wear if you don’t

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