FAA Regs Flashcards
PPM
Pilot certificate
Photo ID
Medical Certificate
A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 36 year old pilot on August 10. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on
August 31, 5 years later.
A Third-Class Medical Certificate is issued to a 51 year old pilot on May 3. To exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate, the medical certificate will be valid until midnight on
May 31, 2 years later.
Basic Med restrictions
Limited to 6 seats, 6 people, max of 6000 lbs of takeoff weight, no faster than 250 knots IAS, up to including 18,000 feet.
- Not for Hire
- Can instruct
- limited to the United States
To qualify for Basic Med
- U.S. Drivers license
- FAA Med Cert valid after July 14, 2006.
- Must get a Med Cert if never had one
- Agree to national driver register check
- Medical Education Course every 24 calendar months good to last day of the month
- CME every 48 months
Comprehensive Medical Examination CME
- Every 48 months
- Same day of the month
- Any state-licensed doctor
Category of aircraft according to certification.
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter than air.
Category of Airplane.
Single engine land and sea, multi-engine land and sea.
The pilot in command is required to hold a type rating in which aircraft?
Aircraft having a gross weight of more than 12,500 lbs.
Aircraft certification categories.
Normal, Utility(limited maneuvers), Aerobatic.
Airworthiness Certificate (Aircraft Birth Certificate)
No expiration date as long as its maintained.
Registration Certificate
Expires 3 years after previous expiration. Last day of the month.
Operating limitations
- Engine limits
- Air speed limits
- FAA approved flight manual or Marking/placards.
Complex airplane
Retractable Landing gear
Flaps
Controllable propeller
High performance or complex endorsement.
Ground training and flight training. Can be done in simulator.
