Certificates and Documents Flashcards
What are the eligibility requirements for PPL?
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
What privileges and limitations apply to a private pilot?
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
What must be in your possession while flying as PIC?
Pilot certificate
Photo I.D.
Medical certificate
Define: High Performance Airplane
200+ horsepower
to act as PIC: must have logged ground and flight training from an instructor and received an endoursement
Other than high performance aircraft, what other types of ASEL require specific training and logbook endoursements?
High altitude aircraft
Tailwheel aircraft
Define: Complex Airplane
An airplane that has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller.
What are the requirements to stay current as a private pilot?
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
If you change your address how long do you have to notify the FAA?
30 days
What documents are required to be on-board?
Airworthiness
Registration
Operating limitations
Weight and balance data
How can a pilot determine if the transponder has Mode C capabilities?
By referencing current weight and balance equipment list
Does the registration have an expiration date?
Yes
What regulations apply concerning operation of an airplane that has had alterations or repairs which substantially affect its operation in flight?
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
What is the Airworthiness Certificate? How long is it valid?
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.
What are MEL’s?
MEL’s are precise listings of instruments and procedures that allows an aircraft to be operated with inoperative equipment.
What are the procedures for deferral of inoperative equipment?
If an item is not required then a deferral can be made.
- remove/deactivate the inoperative item
- place INOPERATIVE placard near the switch/inst.
What are the required maintenance inspections for your aircraft?
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)
What is the difference between the Annual and 100 Hour inspections?
Who can do them. Only IA for annual inspection.
What equipment inspections are required for your aircraft?
Annual (every 12 months) VOR inspection (IFR only) 100 hour inspection Altimeter/static (every 24 months) Transponder (every 24 months) ELT (every 12 months)
Define: Preventative Maintenance
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.
Define: Special Flight Permit
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
Define: Airworthiness Directive
The medium that the FAA uses to notify aircraft owners and operators of unsafe conditions that may exist in specific aircraft. Compliance is mandatory.
