Airworthiness Requirements Flashcards
What documents are required on-board ?
Airworthiness Cert Registration Radio Op (if Intl) Op limits (POH/AFM) Weight and Balance
What is an airworthiness cert ?
FAA doc showing aircraft meets 14 CFR Part 21 requirements and is safe to fly
Normal Vs Utility Class Airframes ?
3.8 Gs vs 4.4 Gs
Does and airworthiness cert have an expiration date ?
No, as long as regular maintenance is performed.
Where must airworthiness cert be located ?
Visible to PAX
For an aircraft to be airworthy, what two conditions must be met ?
1) conform to type cert
2) be in a condition for safe operation
How does a PIC determine if aircraft conforms to type certificate ?
has all required inspections, maintenance, repairs documented.
Who is responsible for determining aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition ?
Owner/operator responsible for maintenance
What are ADs ?
FAA Issued. Mandatory Regulatory Notices that specify
unsafe conditions
Aircraft is not airworthy
What are the types of AD’s ?
1) emergency in nature
2) Time compliant/Recurring
When are AD’s issued ?
Safety of Flight issue
What are Special Airworthiness Bulletins ?
Issued by manufacture.
Not mandatory. Notices to alert, educate, recommend to community
What is a type certificate ?
FAA issues when a NEW aircraft, engine, Prop meets safety standards.
What is a supplemental type certificate ?
FAA’s approval of a major change to previously approved type certificate.
What is a registration certificate ?
Evidence that aircraft is registered with FAA.
Does registration expire ?
Yes. 3 years. Temp can be issued for 90 days.
Where can you find placards and markings for an aircraft ?
Limitations section of AFM/POH
Or an AD
Are AFM’s required to be on board ?
Yes.
Within reach.
All aircraft after 3/1/1979
What are the required tests and inspections for an aircraft ?
Annual (12 months) Vor (30 Days) I00 Hr (pax/instruct) Airworthiness Directives Altimeter (24 months) Transponder (24 months) Elt (12 Months) Static System (24 Months)
What is an Annual inspection ?
Complete inspection of aircraft and engine.
Performed by IA A&P (Inspection authority)
What aircraft are required to have 100 hr inspections ?
All aircraft:
< 12,500 lbs used for hire
Flight Inststruction
If and aircraft is operated for hire, is it required to have a 100 hr inspection as well as and annual ?
yes.
Under what conditions can an aircraft exceed its 100 hr inspection ?
10+ hrs to re-locate
If an annual inspection date has passed, can it be moved to an alternate location ?
No. Special Flight Permit would be required.
What is a special flight permit ?
Permit issued for aircraft that does not meet airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight.
When might a special flight permit be issued ?
Ferry flights/Delivering Flying to location for repairs Production flight Testing Evacuation Demo flights
How are special flight permits obtained ?
Contact Local FSDO (GSO)
What regulations apply after alterations have been made ?
1) Fly the aircraft
2) Operational check of alteration
3) logs the flight and check in records
Can pilot legally conduct flight operations with know inoperative equipment on board ?
yes. Depends.. 91.213 = How to use MEL
if no MEL 91.205 (ATOMATOFLAMES)
During preflight of aircraft with no MEL, you notice item is inoperative, how would you determine if aircraft is airworthy ?
1) Equip needed for VFR Day ?
2) Equip required by KOEL ?
3) Equip required for operation (VFR Night)
4) Equip required for ADs ?
If inoperative equipment found that does not compromise airworthiness, what is required ?
Label, Disable, Log
What is a Kinds of Operations Equipment List (KOEL)
Required Equipment for operation.
Where is KOEL Located ?
Limitation Sections of AFM/POH
What are Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) ?
Precise list of instruments and equipment which CAN BE INOPERATIVE that allows an aircraft to be operated.
For an aircraft with an approved MEL, explain decision process…
1) item is either repaired or deferred in accordance with MEL.
2) Label, Disable, and Log item issue.
3) Schedule Repair per MEL.
Explain limitations of MEL
If MEL, deferral of item is outlined and mandatory. If NO MEL under part 91, longer deferral permitted.
What instruments are required for VFR DAY Flight ?
Altimeter Tachometer Oil Pressure Manifold Pressure Airspeed Indicator Temperature Gauge Oil Temperature Gauge Fuel gauge Landing gear indicator Anti-collision Lights Magnetic Compass Emergency Locator Beacon Safety Belts
What instruments are required for VFR Night Flight ?
Fuses Landing Light Anti-Collision Lights Position Lights Source of Power (Plus VFR Day)
