91.205 - Required Equipment

Question 1

What equipment is required for VFR day flights?

Answer 1

T – Tachometer
O – Oil Pressure Gauge
M – Manifold Pressure Gauge
A – Airspeed Indicator
T – Temperature Gauge (Water Cooled)
O – Oil Temperature Gauge

A - Anti-collision lights

F – Fuel Gauges
L – Landing Gear Position Lights
A – Altimeter
M – Magnetic Compass
E – ELT
S – Seat Belts

Question 2

What additional equipment is required for VFR Night Flight? 91.205(c)

Answer 2

F – Fuses (3 of each or 1 complete set)
L – Landing Light (if for hire)
A – Anti-Collision Lights (Beacon)
P – Position Lights (Nav. Lights, Strobes)
S – Source of Electric Power ( Alternator)