Aircraft Flashcards
Everything related to aircraft section
What are the required documents needed in an aircraft? (91.203)?
The required document is covered by SPARROW
(S)PARROW is?
S is for Supplements for the GPS
S(P)ARROW is?
P is for Placards in the aircraft
SP(A)RROW is?
A is for Air worthiness Certificate (Doesn’t expire, but can be invalidated due to AD until AD is met)
SPA(R)ROW is?
R is for Registration. 2 years for the state, 7 years for federal
SPAR(R)OW is?
R is for Restricted radiotelephone operator permit. Needed for international flights
SPARR(O)W is?
O is for Operator’s handbook. This is specific to the plane, not the one I have
SPARRO(W) is?
W is for Weight and Balance sheet for the plane (has the equipment installed and weights)
What are the maintenance inspections (91.409,91.411)?
The maintenance inspections are covered by AV1ATES
(A)V1ATES is?
Annual inspection. This can take the place of the 100 hour. A&P Mechanic with an IA (Inspector Auth)
A(V)1ATES is?
VOR inspection. Needed every 30 days, but only for IFR
AV(1)ATES is?
100 hour inspection. This is needed if the plane is flying for hire.
AV1(A)TES is?
Altimeter and Pito-Static system. Every 24 calendar months, IFR only
AV1A(T)ES is?
Transponder Every 24 Calendar Months
AV1AT(E)S is?
ELT / ELT battery Every 12 Calendar Months. The battery is after 1 hour of cumulative use or at it’s half-life.
AV1ATE(S) is?
Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.
SBs are recommendations by the manufacturer but not required. ADs are mandatory.
What are ADs and types of ADs?
Do we have any ADs at IAA?
Airworthiness directives are like recalls for a car, but they are mandatory.
There are two types, reoccurring and one time.
On the 172M model, we have two recurring ADs. One for the ignition, one for the seat track.
Can you overfly the 100 hour inspection?
You can overfly by 10 hours as long as you’re overflying to head to a destination where an inspection can occur. We can not because of our ADs tied to the 100 hour.
Can you overfly the annual inspection?
Yes, but you need to get a Ferry Permit from a FSDO (Flight Standards District Office). Must be to location of inspection.
What kind of maintenance list do we have or use?
We don’t use a MEL or KOEL. We do follow the checklist on 91.205, ATOMATOFLAMES FLAPS
(A)TOMATOFLAMES FLAPS is?
Altimer
A(T)OMATOFLAMES FLAPS is?
Tachometer
AT(O)MATOFLAMES FLAPS is?
Oil Pressure
ATO(M)ATOFLAMES FLAPS is?
Manifold Pressure Gauge (complex aircraft)
ATOM(A)TOFLAMES FLAPS is?
Airspeed indicator
ATOMA(T)OFLAMES FLAPS is?
Temperature Gauge (if liquid cooled)
ATOMAT(O)FLAMES FLAPS is?
Oil Temperature Gauge
ATOMATO(F)LAMES FLAPS is?
Fuel Gauge
ATOMATOF(L)AMES FLAPS is?
Landing gear indicator lights
ATOMATOFL(A)MES FLAPS is?
Anti Collision lights (For aircraft after March 1996) (beacon, strobe)
ATOMATOFLA(M)ES FLAPS is?
Magnetic Compass
ATOMATOFLAM(E)S FLAPS is?
ELT
ATOMATOFLAME(S) FLAPS is?
Seat and safety belts
ATOMATOFLAMES (F)LAPS is?
Fuses
ATOMATOFLAMES F(L)APS is?
Landing Light
ATOMATOFLAMES FL(A)PS is?
Anti Collision lights (beacon, strobe)
ATOMATOFLAMES FLA(P)S is?
Position Lights (Nav lights)
ATOMATOFLAMES FLAP(S) is?
Source of power (Alternator)
What are the INOP procedures?
Mark the equipment INOP in some way. Turn off power and pull circuit breaker for that piece of equipment. Tell maintenance or log it in the log books (or log it anywhere as long as you have it with you!)
What are the Vspeeds?
Vso
Vs
Vr
Vx
Vy
Vg
Vfe
Va
Vno
Vne
What is Vso?
Stall speed with landing config
49 mph
What is Vs?
Stall Speed with clean config
57 mph
What is Vr
Rotate Speed
60 mph
What is Vx
Best angle of climb
65 mph
What is Vy
Best Rate Of Climb
85 mph
What is Vg
Best Glide Speed
80 mph
What is Vfe
Flaps Extended max speed
100 mph
What is Va
Maneuvering speed @ max gross weight
112 mph
What is Vno
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
What is Vne
Never Exceed Speed
Aircraft Perfomances
Where in the POH is Takeoff and Landing?
How to calculate takeoff and landing distance?