Chapter 6.1 - Airworthiness Flashcards
The Flight Manual of an Aircraft must be approved by who?
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
True or False. The Flight Manual is the final reference to operating limitations and techniques of an Aircraft?
True.
True or False. The Flight Manual doesn’t have to be present in the Cockpit?
False.
What does MR stand for?
Maintenance Release.
When is a Light Training Aircraft scheduled for maintenance (2)?
- Daily before the first flight of the day.
- Every 100 hours of flight.
What does a Maintenance Release include (3)?
- Certifies the Aircraft has been maintained.
- Certifies the Aircraft is safe for flight.
- Specifies any damages of defects.
What happens if the scheduled maintenance hasn’t been completed in time?
The Aircraft should not be flown.
True or False. The Maintenance Release must be present in the Aircraft at all times?
True.
Name the 3 parts to a Maintenance Release?
- General (Part 1).
- Endorsements (Part 2).
- Daily Inspection Certification (Part 3).
True or False. A Pilot should check the Maintenance Release before each flight?
True.
True or False. It is a legal requirement for a Pilot to report any damages or defects and the amount of in-flight time after the flight has been completed?
True.
Using the Maintenance Release, how can a Pilot decide whether or not the Aircraft is suitable for flight (4)?
- Check a Daily Inspection has been made before the first flight of the day (Part 3).
- Check period of validity of the Maintenance Release (Part 1 and 3).
- Check any scheduled maintenance is not overdue (Part 1 and 3).
- Check all damages and defect have been cleared by an Engineer (Part 2).
When must a daily inspection be carried out?
Before the first flight of the day.
What does a daily inspection consist of (2)?
- Interior (Cockpit and Cabin) of an Aircraft.
- Exterior of an Aircraft.
Daily Inspection: What’s the first stage a Pilot should look out for?
Ensure the Aircraft is parked in a suitable position.
Interior Daily Inspection: What should be done to the Brakes?
Test for operation, then set to PARK position.
Interior Daily Inspection: What position should the Ignition Key be set to?
OFF.
Interior Daily Inspection: Throttle Control?
Move full movement and then back to CLOSED position.
Interior Daily Inspection: Mixture Control?
Move full movement and then back to IDLE CUT-OFF position.
Interior Daily Inspection: Carburettor Heat Control?
Move full movement and then back to COLD position.
Interior Daily Inspection: Flaps (2)?
- Check movement of Flaps.
- Keep Flaps in UP position.
Interior Daily Inspection: Trim Wheel Control?
Move full movement and then back to NEUTRAL position.
Interior Daily Inspection: Flight Controls?
Remove Control Lock and test all Flight Controls (Control Wheel and Rudder) are operational visually.
Interior Daily Inspection: Fire Extinguisher?
Should be serviceable and secure.
Interior Daily Inspection: Doors and Latches?
Check is operational.
Interior Daily Inspection: True or False. There should be no loose articles in the Cockpit?
True
Interior Daily Inspection: Windscreen?
Check condition on windscreen and clear vision.
Interior Daily Inspection: What position should the Master switch be in when checking Fuel Gauges?
ON.
Daily Inspection: Stall Warning?
Check Stall Warning horn or light is operational.
Daily Inspection: Once checking the Stall Warning what position should the Master Switch be turned to?
OFF.
Daily Inspection (Engine): Spark Plugs?
Check leads are secure.
Daily Inspection (Engine): Inlet and Exhaust Gaskets?
Check for any leaks.
Daily Inspection (Engine): Engine mounts?
Check Engine is secure.
Daily Inspection (Engine): Oil?
Check for any leaks.
Daily Inspection (Engine): Cowling?
Check condition of Engine Cowling and lock once inspection is completed.
Daily Inspection (Propeller): What to inspect on Propeller (2)?
- Check for any damage by running finger on the Propeller’s leading edge.
- Check Spinner for any damage.
Daily Inspection: Carburettor Air Filter?
Check for any obstruction such as dust or other matter.
Daily Inspection: Nose Wheel?
Check tyre condition such as inflation.
Daily Inspection: Shock Strut?
Check the Shock Strut is operations and within limits.
Daily Inspection (Wing): Upper and Lower Surfaces?
Check conditions of surfaces and look for signs of wrinkling, loose rivets and roughness.
Name three surface roughness of a Wing?
- Dirt
- Dust.
- Frost/Snow.
Daily Inspection (Wing): Ailerons and Flaps?
Check conditions of hinges and linkages with the main wing.
Daily Inspection (Wing): Wing Tip and Navigation Lights?
Check conditions and see if Navigation Lights are operational.
Daily Inspection (Wing): Once inspection is completed what should be done with any tie-down rope?
Remove if attached.
Daily Inspection: Pitot Tube (3)?
- Remove Pitot Tube cover.
- Check conditions and security of Pitot Tube.
- Free from obstruction.
Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Quantity?
Check quantity is reflected on Fuel gauges.
Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Fuel Grade?
Fuel Grade is correct.
Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Tank cap?
Check the Fuel Tank cap is secure.
Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Fuel Tank Vent?
Check the Fuel Tank Vent is free from obstructions.
Daily Inspection (Undercarriage): Main Wheels?
Check tyre condition such as inflation.
Daily Inspection (Undercarriage): Shock Strut?
Check the Shock Strut is operations and secure.
Daily Inspection (Undercarriage): Brakes?
Check conditions of brakes for any rust on brake pads and leakage of hydraulics.
Daily Inspection (Fuselage): Surface?
Check conditions of surface.
Daily Inspection (Fuselage): Aerials?
Check Aerials are securely in place.
Daily Inspection (Fuselage): Static Vents?
Check for any blockage.
Daily Inspection (Empennage): Fin and Rudder?
Check conditions of Fin and Rudder and the security of hinges.
Daily Inspection (Empennage): Tailplane and Elevator?
Check conditions of Tailplane and Elevator and the security of hinges.
Daily Inspection (Empennage): Navigation Lights?
Check conditions and operations.
Daily Inspection (Empennage): Once inspection is completed what should be done with any tie-down rope?
Removed if attached.
Daily Inspection: Maintenance Release?
Check any defects recorded in the Maintenance Release has been fixed and correctly certified.
Why is the Engine rotation during the Daily Inspection important (2)?
- It pre-oils the Engine and reduces the wear of the Engine when starting.
- Checks the operation of the impulse starter.
Why are Preflight Inspections necessary?
To ensure good condition and suitability for flight of an Aircraft has not changed since the previous flight.
True or False. A Preflight Inspection can’t be carried out by a Student Pilot?
False. A Preflight Inspection must be carried out by the Pilot about to fly the Aircraft.
Where can a Pilot find the manufacturers checklist?
Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
What does OCRDM stand for when completing a Preflight Inspection?
- O = Overall condition of the Aircraft.
- C = Consumables.
- R = Removable, replaceable and adjustable items.
- D = Damage/Blockage prone items.
- M = Mechanical items.
When checking the overall condition of the Aircraft, how many angles should the Pilot use to study the Aircraft?
2 to 3 different angles when observing the Aircraft.
True or False. Observing the Aircraft closely is effective when checking the general conditions?
False. It’s wise to step 3 to 5 metres away to grasp the overall Aircraft.
What should the Pilot look out for when checking C in OCRDM (2)?
- Fuel quantity and quality.
- Oil quantity and quality.
What should the Pilot look out for when checking R in OCRDM (3)?
- Fuel Caps.
- Pitot Cover.
- Cowling is fasteners.
What should the Pilot look out for when checking D in OCRDM (5)?
- Propeller Blades.
- Types.
- Fuel Tank Vents.
- Static Vents.
- Pitot Tube.
What should the Pilot look out for when checking M in OCRDM (4)?
- Control Surfaces.
- Hinges.
- Linkages.
- Cables.
