Certs & Docs Flashcards
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When is a VOR check required?
Every 30 days when flying IFR
When is an annual inspection required?
Every 12 calendar months
When is a 100 hour inspection required?
Every 100 hours if used for hoer or flight instruction
How often does an altimeter have to be checked?
Every 24 calendar months if being used in IFR operations
How often is a transponder required to be checked?
Every 24 calendar months
When must the ELT be checked?
Every 12 calendar months
Can a 100 hour inspection replace an annual inspection?
No, but an annual inspection may replace a 100 hour inspection
What are the requirements to remain current as a commercial pilot?
1) Must accomplish a flight review for the specific aircraft.
2) To carry passengers a pilot must have completed three takeoffs and landings as the sole manipulator of the controls within the pas 90 days.
What class medial certificate is required for commercial privileges?
At least a second class medical.
Is a commercial pilot required to log all flight time?
No, only flights pertaining to training, currency, etc.
When can you log flight time as night time?
“Night” is defined as the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight.
Can a commercial pilot carry passengers in formation flight?
No, as per CFR 91.111
Can a pilot with a commercial certificate and multi engine rating carry passengers in a single engine airplane?
No, unless the pilot holds a category, class, and type rating that applies to that aircraft.
What is an aircraft category?
A broad classification of aircraft; ie airplane, rotorcraft, glider, etc.
What is an aircraft class?
Aircraft having similar operating characteristics; ie single engine land, multi engine land, single engine sea, etc.
What is an aircraft type?
A specific make or model; ie DC-6, G-44, B-737, etc.
What is the definition of a complex aircraft?
An aircraft having retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller.
To act as PIC of a high performance aircraft what must be done?
(200 horsepower aircraft)
1) Received and logged time in such a plane from an authorized instructor.
2) Been found proficient in the operation and systems of the A/C.
3) Received a one time endorsement from an authorized instructor stating you have been found proficient.
Define the term “common carriage.”
1) A holding out or willingness to
2) Transport of persons or property
3) From place to place
4) For compensation
