Airworthiness Requirements Flashcards
What documents are required on board an aircraft?
(14 CFR 91.203, 91.9) ARROW CE Airworthiness (14 CFR 91.203) Registration (14 CFR 91.203) Radio Station License (47 CFR 87.18) Operating Limitation, AFM/POH, placards, markings (14 CFR 91.9) Weight and Balance (14 CFR 23.2620)
Compass Deviation
External Data Plate/Serial Number
What is an airworthiness certificate?
(FAA-H8083-25) An airworthiness certificate is issued by the FAA to all aircraft that have been proven to meet the minimum requirements of Part 21 and that are in condition for safe operation. Aircraft must meet the requirements of the original type certificate or it is no longer airworthy.
Describe Normal Category
(14 CFR Part 23) Aircraft capable of withstanding a load of +3.8G and -1.52G without structural failure. Aircraft intended for non-aerobatic operation.
Describe Utility Category
(14 CFR Part 23) Aircraft capable of withstanding a load of +4.4G and -1.76G without structural failure. Aircraft intended for limited aerobatic operation.
Does an airworthiness certificate have an expiration date?
(FAA-H-8083-25) No. Valid as along as aircraft meets its approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation, and all maintenance are performed in accordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91.
For an aircraft to be considered airworthy what conditions must be met?
(14 CFR 3.5, FAA-H-8083-19)
a. Must conform to its type design
b. Must be in a condition for safe operation
How does a pilot determine if an aircraft conforms to its approved type design and safe for operation?
(14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 91)
a. Determine that the maintenance and alterations have been performed in accordance with Part 21, 43, 91; aircraft is registered; maintenance records are up to date and correct
b. Conducts a preflight inspection
Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?
(14 CFR 91.403) Owner or operator
What are Airworthiness Directives?
(FAA-H-8083-25) FAA notification of unsafe conditions that may exist and specify conditions under which the product may continue to be operated. AD’s are regulatory and compliance is mandatory.
What are the types of Airworthiness Directives?
(FAA-H-8083-19) Emergency and Less Urgent
What are Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins?
SAIB are an information tool and makes recommendations and are non-regulatory.
What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)?
(FAA-H-8083-30) TCDS list the specifications, conditions, limitations under which airworthiness requirements were met for the specified product.
What is a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)?
(FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-30, AC 21-40) FAA approval of a major change in the type design of a previously approved type-certified product. Authorizes a change to the aircraft.
What is an Aircraft Registration Certificate?
(FAA-H-8083-25) Evidence of aircraft registration and must be carried in the aircraft at all times
When does an aircraft Registration expire?
(14 CFR 47.31, 47.40) Expires 3 years after the last day of the month in which it was issued