Certificates And Documents Flashcards
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?
May not act as pilot in command of aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire. Cannot profit from flight.
May fly for non-profit or charity organizations.
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot certificate?
At least 17 years of age.
Able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
Hold U.S. student pilot certificate, sport pilot, or recreational pilot certificate.
At least a Third Class medical certificate.
Received the required ground and flight training endorsements.
Meet aeronautical experience requirements.
Passed the knowledge and practical tests.
To act as a pilot flight crew member of a civil aircraft, what must a pilot have in their possession and accessible in the aircraft?
Pilot certificate.
Photo identification
A medical certificate.
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
Airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
What is required to act as PIC of a high-performance airplane?
Logged ground and flight training from authorized instructor.
Must receive endorsement from authorized instructor.
What other types of aircraft require specific training, logbook time, and endorsement from an authorized flight instructor?
Complex aircraft.
High-altitude aircraft.
Tail wheel aircraft.
What what is the definition of a complex aircraft?
Airplane with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller.
What is the definition of a high-altitude aircraft?
Pressurized airplane that has a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude above 25,000 ft MSL
Define the terms “category”, “class”, and “type” of aircraft
Category: broad classification of aircraft - airplane, rotorcraft, glider, etc.
Class: aircraft within a category having similar operating characteristics - single-engine land, multi-engine land, etc.
Type: specific make and model of aircraft - DC-9, B-737, C172, etc.
What are the requirements to remain current as a private pilot?
Must have a flight review every two years
To remain recent and carry passengers what is required?
Within the last 90 days-
Three take offs and landings in same category, class, and type.
If at night, the takeoffs and landings MUST take place at night.
To hold a private pilot certificate, what medical certificate is required and how long is it valid for?
Third Class Medical
Under 40: 5 years
Over 40: 2 years
Must be taken before the last day of the month of the examination.
Of a pilot changes their permanent mailing address and fails to notify the FAA Airmen Certification branch, how long may the pilot exercise their certificate?
30 days after the date of the move.
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight?
ARROW
Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Radio License (International) Owner's manual (POH) Weight and balance data
How can a pilot determine if their aircraft is equipped with a Mode C transponder?
Referencing current weight and balance data.
Does an aircraft’s registration certificate have an exoneration date?
Yes.
Registration expires three years after the last day of the month in which twit was issued.
Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in airworthy condition?
The owner or operator of an aircraft.
After aircraft inspections have been made and defects have been repaired, who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is in airworthy condition?
The pilot-in-command. If unairworthy conditions occur the PIC must discontinue the flight.
What records should be checked to determine that the owner or operator of an aircraft has complied with all required inspections and airworthiness directives?
The maintenance records.
What regulations apply concerning the operation of an aircraft that has had alterations or repairs which may have substantially affected its operation in flight?
An appropriately rated pilot with at least a private pilot certificate:
Flies the aircraft.
Makes an operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration made.
Logs the flight in the aircraft records.
What is an Airworthiness Certificate and how long does it remain valid?
Airworthiness Certificate is issued by the FAA only after the aircraft has been inspected and found to complete the requirements in 14 CFR Part 21 and is in condition for safe operation.
Remains valid as long as the aircraft is maintained and properly registered.
Can a pilot conduct flight operations in an aircraft with known inoperative equipment?
Yes under specific conditions.
Consult 14 CFR Part 91
91.213(a) and 91.213(d)
What are Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs)?
A precise listing of equipment and procedures that allows the aircraft to be operated under specific conditions with inoperative conditions. Each is for a specific make and model of aircraft. FAA approved list of equipment that may be inop.
What limitations apply to aircraft operations conducted using the deferral provision 14 CFR 91.213(d)?
When inoperative equipment is found during preflight or prior to departure, one should cancel the flight or obtain maintenance prior to flight.
What limitations apply to aircraft operations being conducted using MELs?
It allows deferral of inoperative items. FAA considers an approved MEL to be a supplemental type certificate (STC)
What are the procedures to follow when using 14 CFR 91.213(d) for deferral of inoperative equipment?
Pilot determines whether the inoperative equipment is required by type design, regulations, or ADs. If not required the deferral may be made. Place inoperative placard next to equipment.
What are the required maintenance inspections for aircraft?
Annual inspection - within preceding 12 months
100-hour inspection - if carrying any person for hire or instruction for hire.
When can an airplane be operated beyond the 100-hour inspection?
An extra 10 hours in order to make sure the inspection can be done.
What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection?
Difference is not in the content of the inspection. It is who performs the inspection.
Annual - ANP with an inspector authorization
100-hour - any ANP
What are the required maintenance and equipment inspections in the aircraft and engine logbooks? AVIATE
Annual inspection
VOR check if used for IFR every 30 days
100-hour inspection
Altimeter, altitude reporting equipment, static pressure systems tested and inspected. 24 calendar months.
Transponder tests and inspections. 24 months
Emergency Locator Transmitter. 12 months
What are some of the responsibilities of an aircraft owner pertaining to aircraft documents, maintenance, and inspections pertaining to their aircraft?
Current airworthiness certificate and registration.
Maintain aircraft in airworthiness conduction including airworthiness directives.
Insure maintenance is properly recorded.
Keep up with current regulations in maintaining the aircraft.
Notify FAA immediately of any change in perm serenade mailing address, the saleing and export of aircraft, and loss of citizenship.
Define preventative maintenance.
Basic items of maintenance such as oil changes, wheel bearing lubrications, hydrolic fluid refills.
What are special flight permits and when are they necessary?
Flying to a base to where the airplane can be fixed or stored.
Delivering an airplane, exporting an airplane, and customer demo flights.
How are special flight permits obtained?
Obtained by a local FSDO or DAR
What are airworthiness directives?
A recall of a certain part of an aircraft that must be fixed in accordance with the FAA
rgl.faa.gov
Are electronic flight bags (EFBs) approved for use as a replacement for paper reference material in the cockpit?
Yes, so long as it is the functional equivalent and is current and valid.
As a newly certificated private pilot, you are ready to utilize your certificate. I am a friend and need you to fly a package to a distant destination. I will pay for the airplane if you accept. Do regulations allow you to accept this offer?
No. I cannot receive any profit for the flight.
Is a private pilot required to log all flight time?
Yes
The regulations state that operating costs may be shared with your passengers. What percentage of the operating costs may be shared with the passengers?
The pilot must pay the pro rata share of the costs
