Ch. 2: Airworthiness Requirements Flashcards
What is a special flight permit and when are they necessary?
May not meet airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight
Flying to get repaired Delivering
Flight testing new aircraft Evacuating Aircraft from disaster
What regulations apply concerning the operation of an aircraft that has had alterations or repairs which may have substantially affected its operation in flight?
No person may operate or carry Pax in any aircraft that has undergone Mx, preventative Mx, rebuilding, or alteration that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics until an appropriately rated pilot with at least a private pilot
i. Flies the aircraft
ii. Makes ops check of Mx performed,
iii. Logs the flight in the aircraft records.
During preflight, you find inop equipment. How do you determine if it is still airworthy for flight?
i. Is the inop equipment part of the VFR-Day type certification.
ii. Is it listed as required on the “Kinds of Operations Equipment” for the type of flight operation being conducted?
iii. Is it required by 91.205, 91.207, or any other part 91 rule for the type of flight being conducted (VFR, IFR, day, night, etc)Is it required to be operational by AD?
If the answer is YES, it is NOT airworthy
If no, it must be removed, or deactivated and placarded
Instruments and equipment required for daytime VFR flight
ATOMATOFLAMES (91.205b) A ltimeter T achometer O il temperature gauge M agnetic compass A irspeed Indicator T emperature gauge (for liquid cooled) O il pressure F uel quantity gauge L anding gear position indicator (for retractable landing gear) A nti-collision lights – Aviation red or white (e.g. red rotating beacon or white strobes) M anifold pressure gauge (for AC w/ a constant speed propeller) E LT S eatbelts
Instruments and equipment required for night flight?
F uses (3 of each or a complete set) L anding light A nti-collision light P osition Lights S ource of electricity
Required inspections for airworthiness certificate to remain current
A nnual - 24 months A D's compliance and life limited parts V OR - 30 Days for IFR 1 00 Hour - For hire or rental A ltimeter& pitot-static system T ransponder - 24 months E LT - 12 months, 1 hour use, 50% useful life
Is an ELT required?
Yes, unless training within 50NM from base
What would you do if you found a landing light inop?
Cannot fly at night per the FARs – During the day you would deactivate or remove the component
and placard it inoperative (deactivating could be as simple as pulling the circuit breaker out)
What is an airworthiness certificate?
Issued by FAA, gives authorization to operate aircraft
Must meet original type design and inspection requirements.
Types - Standard, special, and experimental
Difference between standard and special airworthiness certificate?
Standard - White. Issued for Normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category AC
Special - Pink. Issued for primary, restricted, or limited category AC, or light sport.
How to confirm an AC meets its type design and is safe to operate?
Type design - Confirm ALL mx performed IAW regs. Check mx records!
Safe for operation - Perform thorough preflight. If inop equipment found, check 91.213 to confirm is it can legally be operated and under what conditions.
Responsibilities of AC owner pertaining to Docs, Mx records, and inspections?
Have current airworthiness certificate and registration on board
Maintain AC in airworthy condition, including AD compliance
Keep abreast of current regs
Notify FAA of address changes
Current FCC radio license, when required
Placards vs. Markings
Placards - Day-Night-VFR-IFR Placard, “Flight Maneuvers Permitted”, etc
Markings - Airspeed indicator markings, cockpit control markings, fuel, oil and coolant filler openings, etc
Preventative Mx
Simple preservative mx or replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly
Certificated pilots may perform
14 CFR Part 43, App A, Part C
Where to find info on required placards for an AC
TCDS
AFM
Approved manuals
