General Aviation

Question 1

Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

Answer 1

Adapted list of items specific to a given aircraft/fleet aircraft that may be inoperative

Fully customized to remove non-applicable items as well as add procedures

It is never less restrictive than the MMEL

Developed by Operator

Approved by FSDO
- Letter of Authorization
- Supplemental Type Certificate

Question 2

Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)

Answer 2

A master list of items on an aircraft that are allowed to be inoperative under specific conditions without impacting the safety of flight

Designed to cover an entire aircraft series/models’ potential configurations

Established by Aircraft Manufacturers

Approved by FAA

Question 3

Operations Without a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

Answer 3

§91.213(d) allows certain part 91 operators to fly an aircraft with inoperative instruments or equipment

Nonturbine-powered small airplanes or small rotorcraft (12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight) for which a Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) has been developed

Nonturbine-powered airplanes or rotorcraft for which an MMEL has not been developed

The inoperative instruments and equipment cannot be:

a) required for VFR-day type certification (91.205)

b) instruments and equipment prescribed in the airworthiness regulations under which the aircraft was type certificated

c) indicated as required on the aircraft’s equipment list

d) indicated as required on the aircraft’s Kinds of Operations Equipment List for the kind of flight operation being conducted

1) The inoperative instruments and equipment must be removed from the aircraft

2) the cockpit control placarded, and the maintenance recorded

3) or deactivated and placarded “Inoperative”

Question 4

FAA Required Equipment (Day) 91.205

Answer 4

MAMALLS FOOT

Magnetic Compass
Airspeed Indicator
Manifold Pressure Gauge (for each altitude engine)
Altimeter
Light (Anti-Collision)
Landing gear position indicator
Seat Belts
Fuel Gauge(s)
Oil Temperature Indicator
Oil Pressure Indicator
Tachometer

Question 5

FAA Required Equipment (Night)

Answer 5

FLAPS + VFR Day

Fuses (one spare set or three of each type unless aircraft equipped with C/Bs)

Landing Lights (if operated for hire)

Anti-collision Light

Position Lights

Source of electrical power (alternator/generator)

Question 6

Aircraft Maintenance Inspection Requirements

Answer 6

Annual Inspection (12 months)
VOR (IFR - 30 days)
100-hour (For Hire)
Altimeter (IFR - 24 months)
Transponder (IFR - 24 months)
ELT (12 months)
Static System (IFR - 24 months)

Life-limited Components (Cycles, Hours)
ADs
SBs
Time-limited Components (Days, Months)

Question 7

Standard ISA (International Standard Atmosphere)

Answer 7

29.92 inHg (1013.25 mb)
59 F (15 C)

Question 8

Special Emphasis Areas

Answer 8

CCW CW RAPS RICO

Checklists
CFIT
Wake Turbulence Avoidance

Collision Avoidance
Wire Strike Avoidance

Runway Incursion Avoidance
ADM & Risk Management
Positive Exchange of Control
Single Pilot Resources

RICO
RNP (Required Navigation Performance)
Icing (Carb or Known)
CRM
Other Areas

Question 9

Part 1

Answer 9

Definitions and Abbreviations

Question 10

Part 43

Answer 10

Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration

Part 43, Appendix A, paragraph (c)

Question 11

Part 91

Answer 11

General Operating and Flight Rules

Question 12

Part 71

Answer 12

Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas

Question 13

Part 73

Answer 13

Special Use Airspace

Question 14

Part 67

Answer 14

Medical Standards and Certification

Question 15

Part 133

Answer 15

Rotorcraft External Load Operations

Question 16

Part 141

Answer 16

Pilot Schools

Question 17

Part 142

Answer 17

Training Centers

Question 18

Part 61

Answer 18

Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors

Question 19

Aeronautical Decision Making

Answer 19

A systematic approach to consistently determine the best course of action for a given set of circumstances

Question 20

Situational Awareness

Answer 20

Awareness of ones surroundings, the meaning of these surroundings, a prediction of what these surroundings will mean in the future, and then using this information to act

Awareness of what has happened, what is happening, and what will be happening in the future

Question 21

Aeronautical Decision Making Model

Answer 21

DECIDE

Detect (a change)
Estimate (the need to react)
Choose (a desired outcome)
Identify (solutions)
Do (the necessary actions)
Evaluate (the effects of the action)

Question 22

Hazardous Attitudes

Answer 22

IMAIR

Invulnerability - It can happen to me
Macho - Taking chances is foolish
Anti-Authority - Follow the rules; usually right
Impulsivity - Not so fast; think first
Resignation - I can influence the outcome

Question 23

What is FSS?

Answer 23

A flight service station is an air traffic facility that provides information and services to aircraft pilots before, during, and after flights, but unlike air traffic control, is not responsible for giving instructions or clearances or providing separation.

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122.2

Question 24

What does an R indicate on FSS frequency?

Answer 24

The notation R shown after the frequency indicates Receive capability (i.e. 122.1R). This means that the FSS can receive on 122.1 and transmit over the VOR frequency.

Question 25

Part 135

Answer 25

Commuter and On-Demand Operations

Question 26

Aircraft Registration Expiration

Answer 26

§ 47.40 Registration expiration and renewal. (a) Initial Registration. A Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued in accordance with § 47.31 expires seven years after the last day of the month in which it is issued. (b) Renewal. Each holder of a Certificate of Aircraft Registration, AC Form 8050-3, containing an expiration date may apply for renewal by submitting an Application for Aircraft Registration Renewal, AC Form 8050-1B, and the fee required by § 47.17 during the six months preceding the expiration date. (1) A Certificate of Aircraft Registration issued under this paragraph after January 23, 2023 expires seven years after the last day of the month in which it was issued. (2) A Certificate of Aircraft Registration that is in effect on January 23, 2023 expires seven years after the last day of the month in which it is issued, notwithstanding the expiration date on the valid Certificate of Aircraft Registration.