Airworthiness Flashcards
What document forms part of an aircraft’s CofA?
PoH
What does PoH stand for?
Pilots Operating Handbook
If a state overrides a PoH, it is known as what?
A performance write down
What state dictates the requirements of an aicraft’s PoH?
The state of manufacture
When must an aircraft be re-weighed?
Re-spray
Internal equipment change
Major modification
How long must a former aircraft Weight Schedule be kept if a new one issued?
6 months
What happens if an aircraft is operated outside its weight and balance specifications?
The CofA and insurance are invalidated
What former document is kept for 6 months, relating to airworthiness?
Weight Schedule
What frequency does an ELT/PLB operate on?
121.500
Even if operating in UK FIRs, what still must be carried for flights?
Flight Manual
Flight Plan
Charts
MEL
Interception procedures
Minimum instrumentation for day VFR flights?
Airspeed indicator
Magnetic compass
Altimeter
Timepiece
What is the key difference for speed instrumentation requirements between VFR and IFR flights?
IFR flights must have a pitot heat as well
What are differences in requirements between VFR night flights and IFR flights?
The requirements are the same
How to remember the navigation lights on an aircraft?
They all add up to 360 degrees
Wing nav lights angles
110 degrees
Tail nav light angle
140 degrees