PCAR Part 7-18 Flashcards
PCAR Part 7
Instrument &
Equipment
AAC
all aircraft, including AOC holders appropriate to the subject of
the regulations
AOC
Where AOC requirements are redundant to AAC requirements,
Or more detailed, the AOC requirements will be followed.
[AAC] In addition to the minimum equipment necessary for the
issuance of a CoA, the instruments, equipment and flight documents
prescribed in Part 7 _______________.
shall be installed or carried
[AAC] An operator shall ensure that a flight ________________ the required equipment:
Meets the __________________________.
does not commence unless + minimum performance standard and the operational and
airworthiness requirements
[AAC] An operator shall ensure that a flight ________________ the required equipment:
Is installed such that the failure of any single unit required for either
communication or navigation purposes, or both, will _________________________.
does not commence unless + not result in the inability to communicate and/or navigate safely
[AAC] An operator shall ensure that a flight ________________ the required equipment:
Is in ______________ for the kind of operation being conducted,
except as provided in the _____________________.
does not commence unless + operable condition + Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
A document that outlines the specific equipment that must be functioning properly for an aircraft to be deemed airworthy.
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
It provides a detailed list of essential systems, instruments, and equipment required for safe flight operations.
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
However, the MEL also _______________ under specific conditions, as long as certain criteria are met.
allows for certain non-essential equipment to be
temporarily inoperative
How MEL works:
- Listing of Equipment: The MEL identifies all equipment installed on the aircraft,
categorizing them ________________ to safe flight operations. Essential
equipment, such as primary flight instruments, navigation systems, and crucial
safety systems, are listed as ________________.
based on their criticality + “required for dispatch”
How MEL works:
- Allowable Inoperative Equipment: For ______________ that can be
temporarily inoperative, the MEL provides guidelines for when the aircraft can
still be dispatched with that equipment out of service. This might include items
like _______________________.
non-essential equipment + certain cockpit lighting, passenger convenience features, or redundant systems
How MEL works:
- Conditions and Procedures: The MEL specifies the conditions under which an
aircraft can be dispatched with equipment inoperative. These conditions typically
include factors such as ___________________________.
weather, time of day, route of flight, and availability of
alternative systems or procedures
How MEL works:
- Performance Limitations: The MEL may also include __________________________. For instance, if a navigation system is inoperative, the MEL might specify alternate navigation
procedures or routes to ensure safe operation.
performance limitations
or procedures to compensate for the inoperative equipment
How MEL works:
- Maintenance and Reporting Requirements: The MEL outlines the ________________________ to rectify the inoperative equipment and the ___________________
for the flight crew and maintenance personnel. This ensures that the inoperative
equipment is addressed promptly and appropriately.
maintenance
procedures required + reporting obligations
How MEL works:
- Approval Process: Any ______________ must be approved by the appropriate
aviation regulatory authority or the operator’s designated authority. This ensures that
safety standards are maintained and that deviations are justified and managed properly.
deviations from the MEL
[AAC] All aircraft shall be equipped with flight and navigational instruments which will enable the flight crew to:
- Control the flight path of the aircraft
- Carry out any required procedural maneuvers
- Observe the operating limitations of the aircraft
- In the event of the failure of one item of equipment, operate the
remaining navigation equipment in accordance with its operational
flight plan and the requirements of Air Traffic Service.
[AAC] No person may operate any aircraft unless it is equipped with
the following flight and navigational instruments:
- An airspeed indicator.
- A sensitive pressure altimeter, adjustable for any barometric
pressure likely to be set during flight. - A vertical speed indicator.
- A turn and slip indicator, or a turn coordinator incorporating a slip
indicator. - A magnetic compass.
- A means of indicating in the flight crew compartment the outside
air temperature. - An accurate timepiece indicating the time in hours, minutes, and
seconds (approval not required).
[AAC] All aircraft when operated in IFR, or at night, or when the aircraft
cannot be maintained in a desired attitude without reference to one or more
flight instruments as listed in
7.2.2 and additionally as follows:
- Airspeed indicating system with a means of preventing malfunctioning
due to either condensation or icing - Sensitive pressure altimeter with counter drum-pointer or equivalent
presentation - A means of indicating whether the supply of power to the gyroscopic
instruments is adequate
[AAC] No person may operate an airplane with a MTOW exceeding
________ operating in accordance with IFR, unless it is equipped with a
________________________.
5,700 kg + single standby attitude indicator
[AAC] When the standby attitude indicator is being ____________________, it shall be _____________ to the flight crew.
operated by
emergency power + clearly evident
[AAC] Where the standby attitude indicator has its own dedicated
power supply there shall be an __________________, either on the
instrument or on the instrument pane when this ________________.
associated indication + supply is in use
[AAC] No person may operate an aircraft unless it is equipped with
_______________ that will enable it to proceed in accordance with:
navigation equipment,
- Its operational flight plan
- The requirements of air traffic services
No person may operate an aircraft in ___________________________ airspace unless authorized by CAAP for such operations.
Performance-Based Navigation specification