Certificates And Documents Flashcards
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What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot (airplane) certificate? (14 CFR 61.103)
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Hold a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or recreational pilot certificate.
- Hold at least a current Third Class medical certificate.
- Received the required ground and flight training endorsements.
- Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements.
- Passed the required knowledge and practical tests.
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot? (14 CFR 61.113)
No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot-in-command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft.
To act as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft, what must a pilot have in his/her physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft? (14 CFR 61.3)
- A pilot certificate
- A photo identification
- A medical certificate
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane, and what must you do to act as pilot-in-command of such an airplane? (14 CFR 61.31)
A high-performance airplane is an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
- Must have received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized flight instructor in a high-performance airplane and have been found proficient in the operation and systems of that airplane.
- Must have received and logged a one-time endorsement in your logbook from an authorized instructor who certifies you are proficient to operate a high-performance airplane.
Other than high-performance and complex aircraft, what other types of aircraft (ASEL) require specific training and logbook endorsements from an appropriately rated flight instructor? (14 CFR 61.31)
- High-Altitude Airplane — Has a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude (whichever is lower), above 25,000 feet MSL.
- Tailwheel Airplane
What is the definition of a complex airplane, and what must you do to act as pilot-in-command of such an airplane? (14 CFR 61.31)
An airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller, including airplanes equipped with a full-authority digital engine control (FADEC).
To act as pilot-in-command of such an airplane, you must have:
*Received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized flight instructor in a complex airplane and have been found proficient in the operation and systems of that airplane.
*Received a one-time endorsement in your logbook from an authorized instructor who certifies you are proficient to operate a complex airplane.
With respect to certification, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define the terms: “Category,” “Class,” and “Type.” (14 CFR Part 1)
Category — a broad classification of aircraft; i.e., airplane, rotorcraft, glider, etc.
Class — a classification of aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics; i.e., single-engine land, multi-engine land, etc.
Type — a specific make and basic model of aircraft including modifications that do not change its handling or flight characteristics; i.e., DC-9, B-737, C-150, etc.
What are the requirements to remain current as a private pilot? (14 CFR 61.56, 61.57)
Within the preceding 24 months, accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor and received a logbook endorsement certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed the review.
What are the requirements to carry passengers private pilot? (14 CFR 61.56, 61.57)
Must have made, within the preceding 90 days, three takeoffs and landings as the sole manipulator of flight controls of an aircraft of the same category and class and, if a type rating is required, of the same type.
What are the requirements to carry passengers at night as a private pilot? (14 CFR 61.56, 61.57)
Must have, within the preceding 90 days, made at least three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop during that period in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type is required) of aircraft to be used.
To exercise the privileges of a private pilot certificate, what medical certificate is required, and how long is it valid? (14 CFR 61.23)
You must hold at least a third-class medical certificate.
If under 40 at time of examination - expires after 60 months (5 years)
If 40 or over at time of examination - expires after 24 months (2 years)
If a pilot changes his/her permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification branch of the new address, how long may the pilot continue to exercise the privileges of his/her pilot certificate? (14 CFR 61.60)
30 days after the date of the move
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight? (14 CFR 91.203, 91.9)
External Data Plate
Compass Deviation Card
A irworthiness Certificate
R egistration Certificate
R adio Station license (if flying outside US)
O wner’s manual or operating limitations
W eight and balance data
How can a pilot determine if his/her aircraft is equipped with a Mode C altitude encoding transponder?
By referencing the current weight and balance equipment list for that aircraft.
Does an aircraft’s registration certificate have an expiration date? (14 CFR 47.40)
Yes
All initial aircraft registrations issued on or after October 1, 2010, will expire three years after the last day of the month in which they were issued.
Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition? (14 CFR 91.403)
The owner or operator of the aircraft
After aircraft inspections have been made and defects have been repaired, who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition? (14 CFR 91.7)
The Pilot-in-Command
What records or documents should be checked to determine that the owner or operator of an aircraft has complied with all required inspections and airworthiness directives? (14 CFR 91.405)
The maintenance records (aircraft and engine logbooks)
Each owner or operator of an aircraft shall ensure that maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service.
What regulations apply concerning the operation of an aircraft that has had alterations or repairs which may have substantially affected its operation in flight? (14 CFR 91.407)
You may not carry passengers in that aircraft until an appropriately rated pilot with at least a private pilot certificate:
- flies the aircraft;
- makes an operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration made
- logs the flight in the aircraft records.
What is an Airworthiness Certificate and how long does it remain valid?
- Issued by the FAA once inspected and found to meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 21, and is in a condition for safe operation.
- Must be displayed in the aircraft so that it is legible to passengers or crew.
- May be transferred with the aircraft except when sold to a foreign purchaser.
- Standard Airworthiness Certificates remain in effect as long as the aircraft receives the required maintenance and is properly registered in the United States.
Can a pilot conduct flight operations in an aircraft with known inoperative equipment? (AC 91‑67, 14 CFR 91.213)
Yes, under specific conditions. 14 CFR Part 91 describes acceptable methods for the operation of an aircraft with certain inoperative instruments and equipment that are not essential for safe flight — they are:
a) Operation of aircraft with a Minimum Equipment List (MEL), as authorized by 14 CFR §91.213(a)
b) Operation of aircraft without a MEL under 14 CFR §91.213(d)
What are Minimum Equipment Lists?
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is a precise listing of instruments, equipment and procedures that allows an aircraft to be operated under specific conditions with inoperative equipment.
What limitations apply to aircraft operations conducted using the deferral provision of 14 CFR §91.213(d)?
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 to defer the item or equipment
What limitations apply to aircraft operations being conducted using MELs?
The use of an MEL for a small, non-turbine-powered airplane operated under Part 91 allows for the deferral of inoperative items or equipment. The FAA considers an approved MEL to be a supplemental type certificate (STC) issued to an aircraft by serial number and registration number. Once an operator requests an MEL, and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is issued by the FAA, then the MEL becomes mandatory for that airplane. All maintenance deferrals must be done in accordance with the MEL and the operator-generated procedures document.
