Certificates, Documents, and Flight Instructor Responsibilities Flashcards
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What are the TSA requirements for US flight students?
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Verify student is citizen or national of United States
2
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What are the TSA requirements for foreign students?
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Submit background information
Receive clearance from TSA
3
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Who is required to complete Security Awareness Training?
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Ground and flight instructors
Chief instructor (Part 141)
Director of training (Part 142)
Any person employed by flight school who has contact with students
4
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When must initial Security Awareness Training be completed?
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Within 60 days of hire
5
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How often does recurrent Security Awareness Training need to be accomplished?
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Every 12 months
6
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What training does not require citizenship verification?
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Flight reviews
IPC’s
Aircraft checkouts
7
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What citizenship verification records are flight instructors required to keep?
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Documentation of citizenship (kept 5 years)
Endorsement in student’s and instructor’s logbooks
8
Q
What is contained in 14 CFR Part 61?
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Requirements for issuing pilot, flight instructor, and ground instructor certificates and ratings
Privileges and limitations
9
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Which certificates are issued under Part 61?
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Pilot certificates (student, sport, recreational, private, commercial, ATP) Flight instructor certificates Ground instructor certificates
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What ratings may be placed on a pilot certificate?
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Aircraft category-airplane, rotorcraft, glider Airplane class-SEL, MEL, SES, MES Rotorcraft class-helicopter, gyroplane Lighter-than-air class-airship, balloon Weight-shift-control class-land, sea Powered parachute class-land, sea Aircraft type ratings-large aircraft, or required by type certificate Instrument ratings
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What ratings may be placed on flight instructor certificate?
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Aircraft category-airplane, rotorcraft, glider, powered lift
Airplane class-single engine, multi-engine
Rotorcraft class-helicopter, gyroplane
Instrument rating
12
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How long is a temporary pilot certificate valid?
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120 days
13
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What is the duration of a flight instructor certificate?
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24 calendar months
14
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Who needs a first class medical certificate?
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ATP’s
15
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Who needs a second class medical certificate?
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Commercial pilots
16
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Who needs a third class medical certificate or BasicMed?
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Student, recreational, or private pilots
Flight instructor acting as PIC or required crewmember
Applicant taking a practical test
Examiner administering a practical test
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Which operations do not require a medical certificate?
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Flight instructor, when not acting as PIC
Ground instructor
Examiner conducting practical test in glider, balloon, or simulator
Applicant taking practical test in glider, balloon, or simulator
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What is the procedure if an airman certificate is lost or destroyed?
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Apply in writing to FAA for replacement
Carry letter from FAA stating certificate was issued (60 days)
19
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When is a type rating required?
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Large aircraft
Turbo-jet powered aircraft
Aircraft specified by type certificate
20
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What are the requirements to act as PIC in a complex aircraft?
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Received and logged flight and ground training
Logbook endorsement from instructor
21
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What are the requirements to act as PIC in a high performance (+200HP) aircraft?
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Received and logged flight and ground training
Logbook endorsement from instructor
22
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What instruction is required to transition to tailwheel aircraft?
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Received and logged flight and ground training
Proficient in normal/crosswind takeoffs/landings, wheel landings, go-arounds
Logbook endorsement from instructor
23
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What are the requirements to take an FAA knowledge test?
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Instructor endorsement
Photo ID with address and date of birth
24
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What are the methods for showing ground school/home study completion?
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Graduation from FAA-certificated pilot school
Endorsement from flight or ground instructor
Graduation from ground school course
25
What are the eligibility requirements for practical tests?
Pass knowledge test within preceding 24 months
Complete required training/aeronautical experience
Hold third class medical or basic med
Meet age requirement
Logbook endorsement showing training for practical test within preceding 2 months
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What are the requirements for reapplying after a failed knowledge or practical test?
Necessary training from an instructor
| Endorsement from that instructor
27
What flight time must be logged?
Experience used to meet requirements for a certificate, rating, flight review
Experience used to meet Part 61 requirements
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What are the guidelines for logging instrument time?
When operated solely by reference to instruments
Instructor may log when conducting instrument instructions in IMC
Flight conducted with a safety pilot for currency
Flight conducted in a simulator with for a rating or currency, with an instructor
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What are the minimum requirements of a Flight Review?
1 hour ground, 1 hour flight
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How do you log unsatisfactory performance during a Flight Review?
Log instruction given and recommendations for further training
Do NOT log unsatisfactory performance or failed review
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What are some considerations before conducting a Flight Review?
Type of aircraft flown
Nature of flight operations
Amount and recency of experience
32
When is a Flight Review not required?
Pilot proficiency check/practical test within preceding 24 months
Completion of 1 or more phases of FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency program
33
What recency of experience is required to act as PIC carrying passengers?
3 takeoffs and landings in the same category, class, and type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days
34
What recency of experience is required to act as PIC carrying passengers at night?
3 takeoffs and landings in the same category, class, and type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days
Between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise
35
What are the requirements for adding a category rating to a certificate?
Completed training/aeronautical experience
Logbook endorsement from instructor
Pass practical test
36
What is the minimum aeronautical experience for an instrument rating (Part 61)?
50 hours cross country PIC (10 in airplanes)
40 hours simulated/actual instrument (15 hours with instructor)
3 hours instrument training within prior 2 months
Instrument cross country flight of 250nm, with 3 different approaches at 3 different airports
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What are the aeronautical knowledge areas for an instrument rating?
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FARs pertaining to IFR operations
Information from AIM relating to IFR operations
ATC system and procedures
IFR navigation and approaches
IFR charts and approach plates
Aviation weather reports and forecasts
Recognition of critical weather/wind shear
Crew resource management
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38
What are the eligibility requirements for student pilots?
16 years old (14 for glider or balloon)
| Read, speak, write, understand English
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What aeronautical knowledge is to be demonstrated before solo flight?
Applicable sections of 14 CFR Parts 61 and 91
Rules and procedures for airport where solo is to be flown
Flight characteristics and limitations for aircraft to be flown
Administration and review of pre-solo written test
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What are the required training areas before solo flight?
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Preflight, powerplant, and systems operation
Taxiing, runup, and ground operations
Normal/crosswind takeoffs and landings
Straight and level flight, turns
Climbs and climbing turns
Traffic pattern procedures
Collision, wind shear, and wake turbulence avoidance
Descents, descending turns, with/without flaps
Flight at various airspeeds
Stall indications, entry, and recovery
Ground reference maneuvers
Simulated engine failure
Slips to a landing
Go arounds
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41
What are the requirements for student solo flight at night?
Training on night flying procedures at the airport intended for solo
Navigation training at night in vicinity of solo airport
Logbook endorsement within preceding 90 days
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What are the limitations on student pilots in solo flight?
Endorsement for specific make and model of aircraft within preceding 90 days
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What are the instructor requirements for authorizing solo flight?
Given student training in make and model of aircraft to be flown
Determined proficient in Part 61 maneuvers and procedures
Endorsed student's logbook
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What are the limitations on student pilots?
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May not carry passengers
May not carry property for hire
May not be compensated
May not fly in furtherance of a business
May not fly internationally
3sm visibility day/5sm visibility night
Flight must be made with visual reference to the surface
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45
What are the requirements to authorize repeated solo cross country flights under 50nm?
Training given at, to, and from both airports
| Logbook endorsement
46
What are the requirements for student pilot solo cross country privileges?
Training in cross country flight in specific make and model of aircraft
Endorsement in student logbook
Review of planning, weather, and conditions by instructor, and accompanying endorsement, prior to each solo cross country flight
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What training is required before student solo cross country flight?
Aeronautical charts and VFR navigation (pilotage, dead-reckoning)
Aircraft performance charts
Weather reports and forecasts
Emergency procedures
Traffic pattern procedures
Collision, wake turbulence, and wind shear avoidance
Hazardous terrain features of area to be flown
Operation of equipment/instruments in aircraft
Radios for communication/navigation
Takeoff, approach, and landing procedures
Vx and Vy climbs
Maneuvering solely by reference to instruments
48
What are the requirements for student pilots to operate in Class B Airspace?
Ground/flight training in specific Class B Airspace
| Logbook endorsement within preceding 90 days
49
What are the eligibility requirements for a recreational pilot certificate?
17 years of age
Read, write, speak, understand English
Pass required knowledge test
Meet training/aeronautical experience requirements
Hold either student or sport pilot certificate
50
What aeronautical experience is required for a recreational pilot certificate?
30 total hours flight time
15 hours dual instruction
3 hours solo flight
Flight greater than 25nm from home airport
3 hours flight training within 2 months preceding practical test
51
What are the privileges of a recreational pilot certificate?
Carry no more than 1 passenger
Pay no less than pro rata share of expenses
Act as PIC within 50nm of home airport with appropriate endorsement
Act as PIC on cross country flight greater than 50nm with appropriate cross country training and endorsement
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What limitations are placed on recreational pilots?
May not:
Operate aircraft with more than 4 seats, retractable gear, or more than 180hp
Operate multi-engine, powered lift, glider, airship, balloon
Operate, or carry passengers or property, for compensation/hire
Operate in furtherance of a business
Operate between sunset and sunrise
Operate in Class A, B, C, or D airspace (C and D with endorsement)
Operate above 10000' MSL (or 2000' AGL)
Operate when visibility is less than 3sm
Operate without reference to the surface
Tow any object
53
What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot certificate?
17 years of age
Read, write, speak, understand English
Hold student, sport, or recreational license
Pass knowledge test
Flight training and endorsement for practical test
Meet aeronautical experience requirements
Pass practical test
54
What are the areas of aeronautical knowledge necessary for a private pilot certificate?
FARs related to operations, privileges, and limitations
NTSB accident reporting requirements
Use of AIM and ACs
Aeronautical charts/VFR navigation
Radio communications
Weather reports and forecasts
Collision, wind shear, and wake turbulence avoidance
Effect of density altitude on performance
Weight and balance
Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, aircraft systems
Stall awareness, spins and spin recovery
ADM
Preflight actions
55
What flight operations must a student pilot be trained in?
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Preflight preparation
Preflight procedures
Airport and/or seaplane base operations
Takeoffs, landings, and go arounds
Performance maneuvers
Ground reference maneuvers
Navigation
Slow flight and stalls
Basic instrument maneuvers
Emergency operations
Night operations
Postflight procedures
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56
What is the minimum aeronautical experience for a private pilot certificate?
40 hours total time
3 hours cross country flight training
3 hours night flight training (10 T/O+landings, 100+nm cross country)
3 hours training in flight by reference to instruments
3 hours training within 2 months preceding practical test
10 hours solo flying:
- 5 hours solo cross country
- 150nm solo cross country flight with 1 leg at least 50nm
- 3 takeoffs and landings at towered airport
57
How much time in a simulator can be counted toward a private pilot certificate?
2.5 hours
58
Can a student pilot take a practical test without the 3 hours of night flying?
No (Exception: pilots who train and reside in Alaska are exempt)
59
What are the privileges and limitations of a private pilot certificate?
May not act as PIC in aircraft carrying persons or property for hire
May act as PIC for compensation if flight is incidental to business
May not pay less than pro rata share of expenses
May act as PIC of charitable flight (Part 91.146)May be reimbursed for operating expenses for search and rescue
Aircraft salesman with 200+hours may demonstrate aircraft to buyer
May tow a glider (meets requirements of Part 61.69)
60
What are the eligibility requirements for a commercial pilot certificate?
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18 years of age
Read, write, speak, understand English
Hold a private pilot certificate
Pass knowledge test
Receive required training and endorsements
Pass practical test
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61
What are the areas of aeronautical knowledge required for a commercial pilot certificate?
FARs related to commercial pilot operations, privileges, limitations
NTSB accident reporting requirements
Basic aerodynamics and principles of flight
Meteorology
Safe and efficient operation
Weight and balance
Performance charts/effects of exceeding performance limitations
Aeronautical charts/VFR navigation
Air navigation facilities
ADM
Maneuvers, procedures, emergency operations
Night and high-altitude operations
National Airspace System
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What flight operations must an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate receive training in?
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Preflight preparation
Preflight procedures
Airport and seaplane base operations
Takeoffs, landings, go arounds
Performance maneuvers
Ground reference maneuvers
Navigation
Slow flight and stalls
Emergency operations
High altitude operations
Postflight procedures
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63
What is the minimum aeronautical experience for commercial pilot certification?
250 total hours flight time(100 in powered aircraft, 50 in airplanes)
100 hours PIC (50 in airplanes, 50 cross country [10 in airplanes])
10 hours instrument training (5 in airplanes)
10 hours complex training
2 hour, 100nm day cross country
2 hour, 100nm night cross country
300nm, 3 point cross country (1 leg at least 250nm)
5 hours night VFR (10 takeoffs/landings at towered airport)
3 hours dual instruction in 2 months preceding check ride
64
What are the privileges and limitations of a commercial pilot without an instrument rating?
Cannot carry passengers over 50nm, or at night
65
What commercial operations do not require an operating certificate?
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Student instruction
Ferry or training flights
Crop dusting
Banner towing
Aerial photography/surveying
Power line/pipeline patrol
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What are the eligibility requirements for an airline transport pilot certificate?
23 years of age
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Good moral character
Commercial pilot and instrument rating (or equivalent military/foreign certification)
Meet aeronautical experience requirements
Pass knowledge test
Pass practical test
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What are the minimum aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP?
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1500 total hours
500 hours cross country
100 hours night
75 hours simulated/actual instrument
250 hours PIC in an airplane (100 cross country, 25 night)
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68
What areas of aeronautical knowledge are required for a CFI certificate?
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Learning process
Effective teaching
Evaluation and testing
Course development
Lesson planning
Classroom training techniques
All aeronautical knowledge areas for recreational, private, and commercial certificates
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69
What records is a CFI required to keep?
A record of all endorsements for solo flight, knowledge tests, or practical tests, including date, test, and results, must be kept for 3 years
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What endorsements can a CFI give?
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Student pilot certificate
Pilot certificate
Flight instructor certificate
Ground instructor certificate
Aircraft rating
Instrument rating (if CFII)
Flight review, operating privilege, recency of experience requirement
Practical test
Knowledge test
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What limitations on endorsements apply to all flight instructors?
May not endorse a student to solo unless the instructor has given the student the required instruction
May not endorse a solo cross country unless the instructor has reviewed the planning
May not endorse solo flight in Class B Airspace unless the instructor has given instruction in the particular airspace
Endorse a recreational pilot unless the instructor has given instruction
Endorse a flight review unless the instructor conducted the review
Endorse an IPC unless the instructor conducted the IPC
72
How many hours of flight training is an instructor limited to?
8 hours in a 24 hour period
73
What is the minimum PIC time required for an MEI to give instruction in a particular aircraft?
5 hours
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How can a flight instructor certificate be renewed?
Pass a practical test
Endorsed at least 5 students for a checkride with an 80% pass rate
Served as a check pilot, chief pilot, or 121 or 135 instructor
Completed a flight instructor refresher course in preceding 3 months
Passed a military instructor proficiency check in preceding 12 months
75
Define commercial operator.
Carriage of persons or property by air for compensation or hire
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Define common carriage.
Holding out (or a willingness to)
Transport persons or property
From place to place
For compensation
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Define holding out.
Offering to the public carriage of persons or property for compensation or hire
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Define private carriage.
Does not involve holding out
One or more long-term contracts with select customers
Company-owned, time-shared aircraft, etc.
79
Define 14 CFR Parts 119, 121, 125, 135, and 137.
Part 119-Certification: air carriers and commercial operators
Part 121-Operating requirements: domestic, flag, and supplemental operations
Part 125-Certification and operations: aircraft with 20+ passengers/6000+ lbs
Part 135-Operating requirements: commuter and on-demand operations
Part 137-Agricultural operations
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When do you need to notify the FAA of a change in address?
Within 30 days of the move
81
What is a complex aircraft?
Retractable landing gear
Variable pitch propeller
Flaps
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What is a high performance aircraft?
Engine with more than 200hp
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How is a pressurized aircraft defined?
Has a service ceiling or maximum operating altitude above 25000' MSL
84
Define category, class, and type, with respect to airmen certification.
Category-airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon, airship, etc.
Class-SEL, SES, MEL, MES
Type-specific make and model
85
What documents are required on board an aircraft?
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Airworthiness certificate
Registration
Radio license (if operating outside USA)
Operating limitations (POH)
Weight and balance data
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86
Which document must be visible to passengers and crew?
Airworthiness certificate
87
What are the limitations of an airplane operated in the normal category?
Withstand load factor of 3.8 G's
| Non-aerobatic
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What are the limitations of an aircraft operated in the utility category?
Withstand load factor of 4.4 G's
| Permits limited aerobatics (including spins, if approved)
89
When might you need a Special Flight Permit?
Flying to a base for repairs
Delivering or exporting an aircraft
Flight testing
Evacuating aircraft from a dangerous area
Demonstration flights
Operating overweight due to lack of places to refuel
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What instruments and equipment are required for daytime, VFR flight?
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Tachometer
Oil pressure gauge
Manifold pressure gauge
Altimeter
Temperature gauge (liquid-cooled)
Oil temperature gauge
Fuel gauges
Flotation gear (if beyond gliding distance from shore
Landing gear position indicator
Airspeed indicator
Magnetic compass
ELT
Seatbelts
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91
In addition to those required for daytime, VFR flight, what instruments and equipment are required for nighttime, VFR flight?
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Fuses (full set, or 3 of each kind)
Landing light (if operated for hire)
Anticollision lights
Position lights
Source of electrical power
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92
Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?
Owner/operator
93
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is airworthy?
PIC
94
What are the two ways that an aircraft may be flown with inoperative equipment?
Operation with an MEL
| Operation without an MEL under 14 CFR Part 91.213 (d)
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What needs to happen if a piece of equipment is removed from, or installed in, an aircraft?
New weight and balance certification
96
How long may repair of inoperative items be deferred?
Until next inspection
| Indefinitely, as long as it does not violate the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.213(d)
97
How long is an airworthiness certificate valid?
Indefinitely, as long as required maintenance is performed, and aircraft is registered in USA
98
How long is a registration valid?
3 years
99
What inspections are required for an aircraft to be legal for VFR and IFR flight?
Annual inspection-12 months
VOR check (IFR)-30 days
100 hour inspection (for hire/instruction)-100 flight hours
Altimeter/pitot-static inspection (IFR)-24 months
Transponder-24 months
ELT-12 months
