Flight Instrument checks

Question 1

How often is a VOR receiver checked?

Answer 1

within 30 days if IFR

A record must be kept in a bound logbook.

Question 2

How often is an Altimeter inspected?

Answer 2

Every 24 calendar months

A record must be kept in the aircraft logbook.

Question 3

How often is a Transponder inspected?

Answer 3

Every 24 calendar months

A record must be kept in the aircraft logbook.

Question 4

How to check VOR receiver by using VOT ( VOR Test Facility)?

Answer 4

CDI should be centered and the OBS should indicate that the aircraft is on the 360° radial +/- 4°

Question 5

How to check VOR by ground checkpoint?

Answer 5

CDI must center within +/- 4° TO 1° - 180° FROM 181° - 360°

Question 6

How to check VOR by airborne checkpoint?

Answer 6

CDI must center within +/- 6° TO 1° - 180° FROM 181° - 360°

Question 7

What are the required test and inspections of an aircraft?

Answer 7

The aircraft must have an annual inspection

If operated for hire or rental, it must also have a 100-hour inspection.

A record must be kept in the aircraft/engine logbooks.