Chapter 1 - Certificates and Documents Flashcards
Chapter 1 of the FAA Oral Exam Book
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot (airplanes) certificate? (14 CFR 61.103)
a. Be at least 17 years old
b. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
c. Hold a U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot certificate, or recreational pilot certificate
d. Hold at least a current Third Class medical certificate
e. Received the required ground and flight training endorsements.
f. Meet the applicable aeronautical experience requirements.
g. Passed the required knowledge and practical tests.
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot? (14 CFR 61.113)
a. May not act as a PIC of an A/C carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.
b. Nor may they act as a PIC for an A/C for compensation or hire
c. A private pilot –
i. May act as a PIC of an A/C for a business or employment if it is only incidental to that business or employment.
ii. May not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, providing costs only include fuel, oil, airport expenses, and/or rental fee’s
iii. May act as PIC of a charitable, nonprofit, or community event flight described in 14 CFR 91.146, if the sponsor and pilot comply with the requirements for that reg.
iv. May be reimbursed for the a/c operating costs that are directly related to search and location services. Must be sanctioned under the federal, state or local authorities that conduct the operations.
v. May demo an a/c in flight to a prospective buyer if the pilot is a salesman and has 200 hours logged.
vi. May act as PIC of and a/c towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle provided they meet the requirements of 14 CFR 61.69
vii. May act as PIC for a production test flight in a light sport a/c intended for cert in the light sport category, must meet 14 CFR 61.113(h).
What is a high performance a/c, and what must you do to act as a PIC of one?
a. Engine with over 200 HP
b. To act as PIC a pilot must have –
a. Received and logged ground and flight training by an authorized flight instructor in a high perf a/c, or in a sim that meets the requirements of the high perf a/c
b. Received and logged a one-time endorsement in logbook from an authorized instructor that certifies you are proficient to operate a high perf a/c
What must a pilot have on his/her person to act as a Pilot crew member?
a. pilot cert
b. photo identification
c. a medical certificate
What other types of a/c require specific training and logbook endorsements?
a. High Altitude Aircraft
b. Tail Wheel aircraft
What is a high altitude a/c?
any a/c that has a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude above 25,000 feet MSL
What is a complex a/c?
an a/c that has retractable gear, flaps, and cotrollable pitch prop
Also includes a/c with a full-authority digital engine control (FADEC)
What must a pilot do to act as PIC of a complex a/c?
a. receive and logged ground and flight training from an authorized flight instructor
b. received a one-time endorsement from an authorized flight instructor
With respect to cert, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define a “category”?
a broad classification of aircraft; i.e., airplane, rotorcraft, glider, ect.
With respect to cert, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define a “class”?
a classification of a/c within a category having simular operating characteristics; i.e., single engine land, multi engine land, etc.
With respect to cert, privileges, and limitations of airmen, define a “type”?
a specific make and basic model of a/c including modifications that do not change its handling or flight characteristics.
What are the requirements to remain current as a day time private pilot?
a. biannual flight review (24 months)
b. to carry pax, must have 3 take offs and landings in the last 90 days in same category and class.
c. if tailwheel, landings must be to a full stop
What are the requirements to remain current as a night time private pilot carrying pax?
3 t/o’s and landing within the preceding 90 days, from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise in the same category and class.
What medical certificate is required to act as a private pilot?
Must hold at least a 3rd class medical
What are the types of medicals and when do they expire?
1st class-
under 40: 12th month after exam
over 40: 6th month after exam
2nd class-
under 40:
over 40: 24th month after exam
3rd class-
under 40: 60th month after exam
over 40: 24th month after exam
If a pilot changes his/her address how long do they have to notify the FAA Airmen Cert. Branch?
30 days
What documents are required on board the a/c prior to flight?
Airworthiness Registration Radio cert (if int'l) Owners Manual Weight and Balance
How can a pilot determine if his/her a/c is equipped with a Mode C altitude encoding transponder?
by referencing the current W&B and looking at the equipment list.
Does an a/c registration have an expiration date?
yes, as of Oct. 31, 2010 specific registration dates have been established for all a/c registered before Oct. 31, 2010. All a/c registering after Oct. 10, 2010 will have an expiration after 36 months.
Who is responsible for ensuring that an a/c is maintained in an airworthy condition?
Owner or operator
After a/c inspections have been made and defects have been repaired, who is responsible for determining that the a/c is in an airworthy condition?
The PIC of that flight
What records or documents should be checked to determine that the owner operator of an a/c has complied with all required inspections and A/D’s?
MX records, look for appropriate entries and sign off’s
What regs apply concerning the operation of an a/c that has had alterations or repairs which may have substantially affected its operation in flight?
No person may operate or carry pax in any a/c that has substantial alterations until a pilot with at least a private pilots license:
a. flies the a/c
b. makes an operational check of the mx performed or alterations made
c. logs the flight in the a/c records
What is an airworthiness certificate?
is issued by the FAA after an a/c has met all the requirements of 14 CFR Part 21, and is in a condition safe for operation. It is good for the life of the a/c or until it no longer meets the requirements of 14 CFR Part 21, or type A/D’s.
