Airworthiness Requirements

Question 1

What documents are required on board prior to flight?

Answer 1

A- Airworthiness certificate
R- Registration Certificate
R- Radio Station LIcense (if operating outside of US)
O- Operating Limitations
  1.  AFM/POH
  2.  Supplements
  3.  Placards
  4.  Markings
W- Weight and balance data - current

Compass deiviation card (part 23.1547)
External Data Plate/Serial Number (45.11)

Question 2

What is an airworthiness certificate?

Answer 2

Issued by FAA, meet minimum requirements of 14 part 21 and in condition for safe operations. Standard and special

Question 3

What are normal and utility category airworthiness certificate?

Answer 3

Normal - structure handle 3.8 G without structural failure.

Utility - structure handle 4.4G, limited aerobatics, including spins if approved.

Question 4

Does an airworthiness certificate expire?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Where must the airworthiness certificate be located?

Answer 5

Cabin or cockpit entrance so it is legible to passengers and crew.

Question 6

What two conditions must be met for an aircraft to be airworthy?

Answer 6

1. Must conform to type design… follow drawings and specs.

2. Must be in a safe condition regarding wear and deterioration.

Question 7

Explain how to determine if an aircraft conforms to approved type design and is safe.

Answer 7

1. Ensure all inspections, maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and alterations have been documented in maintenance logs.
2. Conduct thorough preflight for wear and deterioration. (If inoperative equipment, use 91.213 for handling)

Question 8

What are airworthiness directives?

Answer 8

FAA notification to the owner of unsafe conditions. They are regulatory and must be complied with.

Question 9

What are two types of airworthiness directives (AD)?

Answer 9

Emergency - can’t fly until done

Less urgent - required within a specified period.

Question 10

Have you seen the AD list?

Answer 10

Yes or no?

Question 11

What are special airworthiness bulletins?

Answer 11

FAA issues information/alerts, they are not regulatory.

Question 12

What is a type certificate data sheet?

Answer 12

Lists conditions and limitations under the airworthiness certificate such as engine make and model, fuel type, maximum weight etc.

Question 13

What is a supplemental type certificate?

Answer 13

FAA’s approval of a major change in the type design… airframe, engine or component when not authorized in the type certificate data sheet.

Question 14

What is an aircraft registration certificate?

Answer 14

Before it can be flown, it must be registered with the FAA registry issued to the owner as evidence of registration. It does expire 3 years after last day of month of issue. Temporary cert is valid no more the 90 days.

Question 15

Where can you find information on the placards and marking information required for the airplane?

Answer 15

FAA Type certification data sheet or aircraft specifications. Also in the limitations section of the AFM or as directed by an AD

Question 16

Are airplane flight manuals (AFM) required to be on board all aircraft?

Answer 16

If they have a current and approved, yes. All aircraft manufactured after March 1, 1979 must have one.

Question 17

What are required inspections, include IFR.

Answer 17

A- Annual
A- ADs
V- VOR every 30 days
1- 100 hour (for hire or instructions)
A- Altimeter and static system check (for IFR) 24 months
T-Transponder every 24 months
E- ELT 12 months

Create a sheet and post-its in the records.

Question 18

Who may do annual inspections?

Answer 18

Only A&P technicians holding an Inspection Authorization.

Question 19

What a/c are required 100 hour inspections?

Answer 19

All a/c under 12,500 (except turbojet/prop mulitiengine) used to carry passengers for hire
A/c used for flight instruction for hire.

Question 20

If the annual inspection date has passed, can an a/c be operated to a location where the inspection can be performed?

Answer 20

Yes, under special flight permit by FAA, however all applicable ADs must be complied with before the flight.

Question 21

What are special flight permits

Answer 21

Permit to fly a/c not meeting airworthiness requirements but is safe for flight.

Fly to Base for repairs
Delivering or exporting a/c
Production flight testing new production a/c
Evacuating a/c from impending danger
Customer demonstration flight in new production a/c

Question 22

How are special permits obtained?

Answer 22

Contact local FSDO for assistance or Designated Airworthiness Rep (DAR)

Question 23

What must occur before flying or carrying passengers when alterations or repairs that may substantially affect flight?

Answer 23

Private pilot
Flies a/c
Makes operational check
Logs flight in the a/c records.

Question 24

What is a Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL)

Answer 24

Identifies systems and equipment which type cerfication was predicated and which must be installed and operable. It is located in the Limitations section of the POH

Question 25

What are Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL)

Answer 25

Precise listing of instruments, equipment and procedures that allows an aircraft to be operated under.

Question 26

What instruments and equipment are required for VFR day flight?

Answer 26

G-Gas gauge
O-Oil pressure gauge
O-Oil temperature gauge
S-Airpseed indicator
E-Elt
A-Anti-collision light system
C-
A-Altimeter 
T-Tachometer for each engine

M-Manifold pressure gauge for each engine

Question 27

What are instruments and equipment are required for VFR night flight?

Answer 27

All VFR day flight

F-Fuses
L-Landing light if operated for hire
A-Anticollision light system
P-Position lights (nav lights)
S-Source of electrical energy-adequate for all installed electrical and radio equipment.

Question 28

What must be included in a maintenance record?

Answer 28

Description, date, signature and certification number of performing person

Question 29

What is the purpose FAA form 307?

Answer 29

Major repair or alteration form,

Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance