Currency Flashcards
When is the only time you need a 100hr inspection on a SCAN test?
When it specifically states that it is a training flight with a rented aircraft
When is a pitot-static inspection required?
IFR
NEVER need it for a SCAN test
When is a trasponder inspection needed?
every 24 calendar months
Only if you are required to have it (Mode C veil, in and above C,
at or above 10000’ MSL and greater than 2500’ agl, ADIZ)
What are the reporting requirments for missing/inop. transponder?
1 hour before if it’s broken on the ground or not installed
Any time in the air
Any time when it works, but mode c inop.
When is an ELT inspection required?
every 12 calendar months
When is an ELT battery required
to be replaced(or recharged if rechargable)?
50% of useful life has expired
used for more than 1 cummulative hour
How long can the ELT be removed from an aircraft?
90 days
must be placarded “ELT not installed” in view of pilot
weight and balance must be corrected
When is an annual inspection required?
every 12 calendar months
Does an airworthiness certificate expire?
No. As long as it is maintained in an airworthy condition.
Within how long does the airworthiness certificate need to
reflect the current tail number?
10 days
How long is a temporary aircraft registration certificate(pink) valid for?
90 days
When does an aircraft registration certificate expire?
30 days after owner’s death (turn it into FAA 30 days after that)
Plane becomes registered in different country
Ownership changes
Every 3 years
When are leap years?
*29 days in February*
1980,84,88,92,96,2000,04,08,12,16 (presidential election years)
When does landing currency apply?
Only if you are carrying passengers.
When do you need to be night current?
When carrying passengers between 1 hour after sunset to
1 hour before sunrise
*You can log night time with passengers and not be night current*