FAR Part 1 Flashcards
Definitions
Aircraft
A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air
Alert area
Established to inform pilots of a specific area wherein a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aeronautical activity is conducted.
Altitude engine
A reciprocating aircraft engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible from sea level to an established higher altitude.
Calibrated airspeed
The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. (Equals TAS in standard atmosphere at sea level)
Categories of Aircraft (7)
Grouping of aircraft based on intended use or operating limitations
Transport
Normal
Utility
Acrobatic
Limited
Restricted
Provisional
Categories of Airmen (4)
Grouping of airmen based on a broad classification of aircraft
Airplane
Rotorcraft
Glider
Lighter-than-air
Ceiling
The height above the Earth’s surface of the lowest layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena that is reported as broken, overcast, or obscuration and not classified as thin or partial
Categories of aircraft (6)
Grouping of aircraft having similar chracteristics of propulsion, flight, or landing
Airplane
Rotorcraft
Glider
Balloon
Landplane
Seaplane
Classes of airmen (8)
Grouping of aimen based on aircraft having similar operating characteristics:
Single engine
Multiengine
Land
Water
Gyroplane
Helicopter
Airship
Free Ballon
Clearway
An area beyond the runway, not less than 500 feet wide.
1.25 percent upward plane in which no objects/terrain protrudes
Controlled Airspace
An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flight and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification
A generic term that covers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace
Controlled Firing Area
Established to contain activities, which if not conducted in a controlled environment, would be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
Critical Altitude
The masimum altitude at which, in standard atmopshere, it is possible to maintin, at a specified rotational speed, specified power, or manifold pressure.
- For maximum continuous power, in the case of engines for which this power rating is the same at sea level and at the rated altitude
- For maximum continuous rated maifold pressure, in the case of engines, the maximum continuous power of which is govered by a constant manifold pressure
Equivalent airspeed
The calibrated airspeed of an aircraft corrected for adiabatic compressible flow for the particular altitude. (Equals CAS in standard atmosphere at sea level)
Flight time
Pilot time that commences when an aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to a rest after landing
Flight Visibility
The average forward horizontal distance at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seenand identified by night
Ground visibility
The prevailing horizontal visibility near the earth’s surface as reported by the United States National Weather Service or an accredited observer
IFR Conditions
Weather conidiotns below the minimum for flight under visual flight rules
“Includes”
Includes but is not limited to
Indicated airspeed
The speed of an aircraft as shown on its pitot static airspeed indicator calibrated to reflect standard atmosphere adiabatic compressible flow at sea level uncorrected for airspeed system errors.
Large Aircraft
An aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds MTOW
Light-sport aircraft
A maximum takeoff wieght of not more than
- 1320 lbs
- 1430 lbs for sea plane
Max airspeed in level flight of not more than 120 knots CAS
Vs1of not more than 45 knots CAS
Seating capacity of not more than 2
Single, reciprocating engine
Fixed pitch prop
Fixed landing gear
A nonpressurized cabin
Maintenance
Inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and replacement of parts. Excludes preventive maintenance
Major alteration
Not listed in the aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller specifications
- That might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strenght, performacne, powerplant operation, flight characterisitcs, or other qualities affecting airworthiness
- That is not done according to accepted practices or cannot be done by elementary operations
Major repair
A repair
- That, if improperly done, might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, flight characterisitics, or other qualities affecting airworthiness
- That is not done according to accepting practices or cannot be donw by elementary operations
“May” is used in what sense?
A permissive sense to state authority or permission to do the act prescibed
Medical Certificate
Acceptable evidence of physical fitness on a form prescribed by the Administrator
Military operations area
Airspace established outside Class A airspace to separate or segregate certain non-hazardous military activities from IFR traffic and to identify for VFR traffic where these activities are conducted
Minor alteration
An alteration other than a major alteration
Minor repair
A repair other than a major repair
Night
The time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight as published in the Air Almanac (local time)
Pilotage
Navigation by visual reference to landmarks
Pilot in command means the person who:
- Has final authority for the operation and safety of the flight
- Has been designated as PIC before or during the flight
- Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating
Preventive maintenance
Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.
Prohibited area
Airspace designated under part 73 within which no person may operate an aircraft without the permission of the using agency
Rating
A statement that, as a part of a certificate, sets forth specail conditions, privileges, or limitations
Restricted Area
Airspace designated under Part 73 within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restriction
Sea Level Engine
A reciprocating aircraft engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible only at sea level
“Shall” is used in what sense
An imperative sense
Small Aircraft
Aircraft of 12,500lbs or less MTOW
Speical VFR Conditions
Meteorological conditions that are less than those required for basic VFR flight in controlled airspace and in which some aircraft are permitted flight under visual flight rules
Speical VFR Operations
An aircraft operating in accordance with clearances within controlled airspace in meteorological conditions less than the basic VFR weather minima. Such operations must be requrested by the pilot and approved by ATC
Standard Atmosphere
Defined in US Standard Atmosphere, 1962
- 29.92” Hg or 1013.5mb
- 15 degrees Celcius
Stopway
An area beyond the runway, no less wide than the runway and dentered upon the extended centerline of the runway, able to support the airplane during an aborted takeoff, without causing structural damage to the airplane, and designated by the airport authorities for use in decelerating the airplane during an aborted takeoff
TCAS I
A TCAS that utilizes interrogations of, and replies from, airborne radar beacon transponders and provides traffic advisories to the pilot
TCAS II
A TCAS that utilizes interrogations of, and replies from airborne radar beacon transponders and provides traffic advisories and resolution advisories in the vertical plane
TCAS III
A TCAS that utilizes interrogations of, and replies from, airborne radar beacon transponders and provides traffic advisories and resolution advisories in the vertical and horizontal planes to the pilot
Time in service with respect to maintenance
The time from the moment an aircraft leaves the surface of the Earth until it touches it at the next point of landing
True airspeed
The airspeed of an aircraft relative to undisturbed air
Warning area
airspace of defined dimensions, extending from 3 nm outward from the coast of the US, that contains activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft. Warns nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger. May be located over domestic or international waters or both
AFM
Abbreviations
Airplane flight manual
AGL
Abbreviations
Above ground level
ATC
Abbreviations
Air traffic control
ATS
Abbreviations
Air traffic service
CAS
Abbreviations
Calibrated airspeed
EAS
Abbreviations
Equibalent airspeed
Equi-Time Point
Abbreviations
A point on the route of flight where the flight time, considering wind, to each of two selected airports is equal
HIRL
Abbreviations
High-intensity runway light sytem
IAS
Abbreviations
Indicated airspeed
ICAO
Abbreviations
International Civil Aviation Organization
INT
Abbreviations
Intersection
LFR
Abbreviations
Low-Frequency Radio Range
M
Abbreviations
Mach number
MSL
Abbreviations
Mean sea level
NDB
Abbreviations
Nondirectional Beacon
NOPAC
Abbreviations
North Pacific area of operation
RAIL
Abbreviations
Runway alignment indicator light system
RBN
Abbreviations
Radio beacon
RCLM
Abbreviations
Runway Centerline Marking
RCLS
Abbreviations
Runway Centerline Light System
REIL
Abbreviations
Runway End Identification Lights
RFFS
Abbreviations
Rescue and Firefighting Serices
RVR
Abbreviations
Runway Visual Range
(measured in the touchdown zone area)
TAS
Abbreviations
True Airspeed
TCAS
Abbreviations
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
TDZL
Abbreviations
Touchdown Zone Lights
Va
Symbols
Design maneuvering speed
Vfe
Symbols
Maximum flap extended speed
Vle
Symbols
Maximum landing gear extended speed
Vlo
Symbols
Maximum landing gear operating speed
Vne
Symbols
Never-exceed speed
Vno
Symbols
Maximum structural cruising speed
Vr
Symbols
Rotation speed
Vs
Symbols
Stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable
Vso
Symbols
Stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration
Vs1
Symbols
Stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed obtained in a specific configuration
Vx
Symbols
Speed for best angle of climb
Vy
Symbols
Speed for best rate of climb
VHF
Abbreviations
Very High Frequency
VOR
Abbreviations
Very High Frequency Omnirange Station
Service Ceiling
The height above sea level at which an aircraft with normal-rated load is unable to climb faster than 100 feet per minute under standard air conditions
Absolute Ceiling
The highest altitude at which an aircraft can sustain level flight. Where Vx and Vy meet
