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Airworthiness Requirements Flashcards

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aircraft required docs

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Airworthiness certificate
Registration
Radio license
Operating Handbook
Weight and Balance

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what is an airworthiness certificate

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issued by FAA that aircraft has meet the minimum requirements and is in condition for safe operation

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difference between standard and special airworthiness certificates

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standard (white paper) - issued for normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category
special (pink paper) - issued for primary, restricted, or limited category and light sport aircraft

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experimental flight certificate

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issued to operate an aircraft that doesn’t have a type certificate or doesn’t conform to its type certificate, yet is in a condition for safe op.

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does airworthiness certificate expire

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no, as long as aircraft meets approved type design, in condition for safe op, and maintenance is are performed in accordance with parts 21, 43, 91

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where must airworthiness certificate be located

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displayed at cabin or cockpit entrance so its visible/legible for passengers and crew

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for an aircraft to be airworthy, what 2 things must it have

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it must conform to its type design and be in a condition for safe operation in reference to wear and tear

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how can a pilot tell that an aircraft conforms to type design and is in condition for safe op?

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  1. pilot must determine that maintenance has been performed in accordance to parts 21, 43, and 91 and that the aircraft is registered in the US.
  2. For safety, the pilot conducts a thorough preflight inspection for wear and tear
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what must be checked for completed ADs and all required inspections

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the maintenance records/aircraft logbook

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who is responsible for making sure that each aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition

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the owner or operator of an aircraft that is responsible of maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition

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responsibilities of an aircraft owner

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  1. have current airworthiness certificate and registration
  2. maintain aircraft in airworthy condition
  3. ensure maintenance is properly recorded
  4. notify FAA registry of change of address
  5. have current FCC radio station license
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what an Airworthiness Directive

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FAA notifies aircraft owners/others of unsafe condition that may exist which is specified in the AD

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2 types of AD’s are…

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one of emergency nature that requires immediate compliance before further flight and one that is less urgent but must be complied to during specific time period

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when are emergency ADs issued

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when an unsafe condition exists that requires immediate action by the owner/operator

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if you miss an AD time or date, can you still fly until the next required inspection

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no

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can you ferry an aircraft back to another airport where the maintenance can be done

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yes you can under the special flight permit rules of 21.199

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what is a supplemental type certificate

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FAA’s approval of a major change in type design

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what is an aircraft registration

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certificate to register it with the FAA aircraft registry

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does an aircraft registration expire

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yes

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when would an aircraft registration expire

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three years after the last day of the month that it was issued

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where can you find placard and marking info required to be in the airplane?

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the FAA type certificate data sheet or aircraft specifications

22
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required tests and inspections on the aircraft

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Annual Inspection (12 cal months)
VOR Check (30 days)
100 hour
Altimeter (24 cal months)
Transponder test (24 cal months)
ELT (12 cal months)

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what is an annual inspection

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complete inspection of the aircraft and engine every 12 calendar months

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who can do and sign off on an annual inspection

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an A&P technician holding an IA (inspection authorization

25
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what aircraft are required to have an 100 hour inspection

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all aircraft under 12,500 lbs used to carry passengers (except for turbojet/turbo-propeller powered multi-engine airplanes) and aircraft used for flight instruction for hire when the person is giving flight instruction

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is an aircraft required to have a 100-hour inspection as well as an annual inspection if it is operated for hire

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yes since it is operated for hire

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difference between 100hr and annual

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whose allowed to perform the inspection. No IA is required for an A&P mechanic for the 100-hour

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can you exceed an 100 hour inspection

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no more than 10 hours while en route to place where inspection can be done

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can you operate an aircraft past its annual inspection

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yes, under a special flight permit bay the FAA to bring aircraft to a place where it can be performed

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what is a special flight permit

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flight permit issued for an aircraft that may not meet applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight

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purposes of a special flight permit

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  1. flying aircraft back to base where repairs/alterations/maintenance can be performed
  2. delivering/exporting an aircraft
  3. production flight testing new-production aircraft
  4. evacuating aircraft from area of danger (hurricane, tornado, etc)
  5. conducting customer demonstration flights in new-production aircraft
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how are special flight permits obtained

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assistance and the necessary forms may be obtained from local FSDO or DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative)

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after all inspections have been made, who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition

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the PIC of the aircraft

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what regs apply concerning operation of aircraft that’s had alterations or repairs which may have substantially affected its flight ops

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nobody can operate or carry a passenger in an aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration that changed flight characteristics or flight ops

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what rating must be held for a pilot and what must that pilot do for an aircraft to be operated by and hold passengers that just got maintenance

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private pilot and they must fly the aircraft, make an operational check on maintenance performed, and log the flight in the aircrafts record

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can a pilot legally fly with known inop equipment

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yes as long as it is not listed as a required instrument or in an MEL, part 91.205 as well… W

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if you notice that an aircraft has an instrument that is inoperative, how can you check if you need it

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in the aircraft’s MEL or in the KOEL of the aircraft and in part 91

38
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what is an MEL

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minimum equipment list that lists the minimum equipment needed for aircraft operations

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required equipment

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A TOMATO FLAMES part 91.205

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who can perform maintenance on an aircraft

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FAA-certified A&P Mechanic, A&P mechanic with an IA, appropriately-rated FAA-certificated repair station, or aircraft manufactuer

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what is preventative maintenance

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simple or minor preservation operations and replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly ops.

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who can perform preventative maintenance

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any certificated pilot excluding student pilots, sport pilots, and recreational pilots provided its not in air carrier service

43
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where to find items for preventative maintenance

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part 43, appendix a - paragraph C

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what logbook entry info is required for preventative maintenance

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entry in the maintenance record or aircraft

45
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what must the entry of the maintenance record for preventative maintenance have

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description of work, date of completion, entry of pilots name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held

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can you fly the airplane if the time between overhaul has exceeded its time?

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yes because the TBO is just computed by the engine manufacturer

47
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reasons to comply with the TBO (time between overhaul)

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ensure safety and reliability, cheaper to overhaul at the overhaul time, and running it past the TBO can accelerate the overall wear and tear of the engine

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