Aircraft Equipment

Question 1

Autopilot capability requirements for aircraft engaged in
A) RPT
B) Charter
C) Aerial work as air ambulance or flying doctor

Answer 1

a) Roll and pitch axis
b) an automatic heading capability
c) altitude hold capability

Question 2

Aircraft engaged in RPT, Charter or aerial work, air ambulance or flying doctor, may operate IFR without an autopilot if:

Answer 2

The aircraft is;
A) Fitted with dual controls, and
B) Carries a second pilot authorised under part 61 to conduct the flight

Question 3

Can single-pilot RPT, Charter or Air Ambulance or flying doctor operate with a U/s auto-pilot?

Answer 3

RPT - no. Charter and air ambulance or flying doctor - yes, for three days after autopilot becomes unserviceable, if pilot is satisfied it is safe to do so.

Question 4

Requirements to carry altitude alerting system?

Answer 4

Piston engine aircraft and unpressurised turbine aircraft operated above 15,000ft in CTA.

Question 5

Requirements for assigned altitude indicators?

Answer 5

Aircraft operated in CTA, unless equipped with altitude alerting system

Question 6

Instrumentation for aircraft >5,700kg, IFR Charter excluding freight only

Answer 6

2x AH, ASI, 2x ALT, VSI, T&S, DG, Compass, Clock, OAT