Airworthiness Requirements

Question 1

How would you know if your aircraft is airworthy?

Answer 1

• I would make sure my airplane has it’s required:
  1. Documents
  2. Inspections
  3. Equipment

Question 2

What documents is needed in the aircraft for a flight?

Answer 2

• Airworthiness Certificate 91.203
  
  • Special flight permit with operation specifications
• Registration Certificate 91.203
• Radio License (for operations outside the USA)
• Operating Limitations (AFM/POH, supplements, placards, markings) 91.9
• W&B Data
• Compass Deviation Card (if deviation is more than 10° per 23.1547 & 23.1327
• External Data Plate/Serial Number (45.11)

Question 3

What inspections are needed for my aircraft?

Answer 3

Annual Inspection (12 months) 91.409
VOR Check (30 days) 91.171 (IFR)
100 hour inspection 91409
Altimeter, altitude reporting equipment, static system (24 months) IFR 91.411 (IFR)
Transponder: Tested every 24 months 91.413
ELT (12 months) 92.207

Airworthiness Directives (Emergency/Non-Emergency)

Question 4

If my digital clock in the plane mounted that gives me information about time and temperature is broken, am I still legal to fly?

Answer 4

• Check MEL list
• Check 91.205
• Check KOEL
• Check TCDS

Question 5

When would I request a special flight permit?

Question 6

How do I get a special flight permit?

Question 7

How would I request a deviation from ATC if my transponder goes out while flying in C airspace?

Question 8

What are AD’s?

Question 9

How is an aircraft returned to service after undergoing a scheduled maintenance check that involved working on an engine?