Certificates and Documents

Question 1

What are the eligibility requirements for PPL?

Answer 1

17 years of age
Read, write, understand English
Hold a student pilot certificate
Medical
Received ground and flight training
Meet aeronautical experience requirements
Passed the knowledge and practical test

Question 2

What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?

Answer 2

A private pilot may not:
-carry passengers or property for compensation or hire
A private pilot may:
-act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with a business if it is incidental to that business and not for hire/comp
-not pay less than the pro rata share
-act as PIC of a charitable, non profit, or community event
-demonstrate an aircraft if logged 200+ hours
-act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider

Question 3

What must be in your possession while flying as PIC?

Answer 3

Pilot certificate
Photo I.D.
Medical certificate

Question 4

Define: High Performance Airplane

Answer 4

200+ horsepower

to act as PIC: must have logged ground and flight training from an instructor and received an endoursement

Question 5

Other than high performance aircraft, what other types of ASEL require specific training and logbook endoursements?

Answer 5

High altitude aircraft

Tailwheel aircraft

Question 6

Define: Complex Airplane

Answer 6

An airplane that has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller.

Question 7

What are the requirements to stay current as a private pilot?

Answer 7

Accomplish a flight review in the preceding 24 months

To carry passengers:
3 takeoffs and landings in the last 90 days
full stop at night

Question 8

If you change your address how long do you have to notify the FAA?

Answer 8

30 days

Question 9

What documents are required to be on-board?

Answer 9

Airworthiness
Registration
Operating limitations
Weight and balance data

Question 10

How can a pilot determine if the transponder has Mode C capabilities?

Answer 10

By referencing current weight and balance equipment list

Question 11

Does the registration have an expiration date?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

What regulations apply concerning operation of an airplane that has had alterations or repairs which substantially affect its operation in flight?

Answer 12

No person can operate/carry passengers unless:
a pilot with at least a PPL
1) flies the aircraft
2) makes an operational check of the maintenance performed
3) logs the flight in the aircraft records

Question 13

What is the Airworthiness Certificate? How long is it valid?

Answer 13

It is issued by the FAA after meeting requirements for safe operation. It is valid as long as the aircraft receives required maintenance and is properly registered.

Question 14

What are MEL’s?

Answer 14

MEL’s are precise listings of instruments and procedures that allows an aircraft to be operated with inoperative equipment.

Question 15

What are the procedures for deferral of inoperative equipment?

Answer 15

If an item is not required then a deferral can be made.

• remove/deactivate the inoperative item
• place INOPERATIVE placard near the switch/inst.

Question 16

What are the required maintenance inspections for your aircraft?

Answer 16

100 hour - every 100 hours inspected by A&P mechanic

Annual - every 12 calendar months by A&P mechanic with Inspection Authority (A&P IA)

Question 17

What is the difference between the Annual and 100 Hour inspections?

Answer 17

Who can do them. Only IA for annual inspection.

Question 18

What equipment inspections are required for your aircraft?

Answer 18

Annual (every 12 months)
VOR inspection (IFR only)
100 hour inspection
Altimeter/static (every 24 months)
Transponder (every 24 months)
ELT (every 12 months)

Question 19

Define: Preventative Maintenance

Answer 19

Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly.
Certified pilots can perform PM
14 CFR Part 43 describes PM
Oil changes, hydraulic fluid refills, etc.

Question 20

Define: Special Flight Permit

Answer 20

Issued for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight.

• flying to get repairs done
• evacuating aircraft from danger
• delivering an aircraft

Question 21

Define: Airworthiness Directive

Answer 21

The medium that the FAA uses to notify aircraft owners and operators of unsafe conditions that may exist in specific aircraft. Compliance is mandatory.