Oral Airworthiness Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the documents required on board prior to flight ?
91.203 -91.9
A irworthiness certificate
R egistration certificate
R audio station license (if operate outside of US)
O operating limitations - airplane flight manual (AFM) POH and supplements , placards, markings
W eight and balance (current)
C ompass Deviation Card
E xternal Data Plate/ Serial Number
What is an airworthiness certificate
An airworthiness certiciate is issued by the FAA to an aircraft that has been proven to meet the minimum design manufacturing requirements and is in condition for safe operation. Under all circumstances , the aircraft must meet the requirements of the original type certificate , or it is no longer airworthy. These certificates come in 2 different classifications: standard airworthiness and special airworthiness.
What is the difference between standard and special airworthiness certificates?
Standard airworthiness certificates ( white paper) are issued for normal , utility , acrobatic , commuter, or transport category aircraft. Special airworthiness certificates ( Pink paper) are issued for primary , restricted or limited category aircraft and light sport aircraft.
What is an experimental airworthiness certificate ?
A special airworthiness certificates in the experimental category is issued to operate an aircraft that does not have a type certificate or does not conform to its type certificate yet is in a condition for safe operation . Additionally , this certificate is issued to operate a primary category kit-built aircraft that was assembled without the supervision and quality control of the production certificate holder.
Does an airworthiness certificate have an expiration date?
No. A standard airworthiness certificate remains valid for as long as the aircraft meets its approved type design , is in a condition for safe operation, and the maintenance , preventative maintenance, and alternations are performed in accordance with Parts 21 ,43,91
Where must the airworthiness certificate be located ?
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The certificate must be displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.
For an aircraft to be considered airworthy, what two conditions must be met ?
A). The aircraft must conform to its type design ( type certificate ). This is attained when the required and proper components are installed consistent with the drawings , specifications, and other data that are part of that of the certificate . Conformity includes applicable supplemental type certificate (s) (STC) and field approval alterations.
B). The aircraft must be in a condition for safe operation , referring to the condition of the aircraft in relation to wear and deterioration.
Explain how a pilot determines if an aircraft conforms to its approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation ?
A). For type design , a pilot must determine that the maintenance, preventative maintenance , and alterations have been performed in accordance with parts 21, 43, and 91 . And that the aircraft is registered in the US . The pilot does this by ensuring that all required inspections maintenance preventative maintenance , repairs , and alterations have been appropriately documented in the aircraft’s maintenance records.
B). For safe operation , the pilot conducts a thorough preflight inspection of the aircraft for wear and deterioration , structural damage , fluid leaks, tire wear, inoperative instruments and equipment etc. If an unsafe condition exists or inoperative equipment or equipment found , the pilot uses the guidance in 91.213 . For handling the inoperative equipment .
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?
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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 the return to service .
Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition ?
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The owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition.
Describe some of the responsibilities an aircraft owner has pertaining to aircraft documents, maintenance, and inspections of their aircraft?
A). Have a current airworthiness certificate and aircraft registration in the aircraft .
B). Maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition including compliance with all applicable Airworthiness Directives.
C). Ensure maintenance is properly recorded.
D). Keep abreast of current regulations concerning the operation of that aircraft.
E). Notify the FAA Civil Aviation registry immediately of any change of permanent mailing address, the sale or export of the aircraft, or the loss of citizenship .
F ). Have a current FCC radio station license if equipped with radios, including an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) if operated outside of the United States.
What are airworthiness directives (AD)
An AD is the medium by which the FAA notifies aircraft owners and other potentially interested persons of unsafe conditions that may exist because of design defects, maintenance , or other causes and specifies the conditions under which the product may continue to be operated. AD’s are regulatory in nature , and compliance is mandatory. It is aircraft owners or operators responsibility to ensure compliance with all pertinent AD’s .
What are the two types of AD’s
ADs are divided into 2 categories: Those of an emergency nature requiring immediate compliance prior to further flight , and those of a less urgent nature requiring compliance within a specified period of time.
