II.A,B Airworthiness Requirements Flashcards
What documents are required onboard an aircraft prior to flight?
SPARROW
Supplements
Placards/Markings
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration Certificate
Radio Station License (If operating outside of US)
Operating Limitations - AFM/POH
Weight and Balance Data (current)
What is required to keep an airworthiness certificate valid?
An airworthiness certificate remains valid as long as the aircraft is:
a. Registered in the United States
b. Meets its approved type design
c. In a condition for safe operation
d. Required maintenance and preventive maintenance are performed
When it comes to airworthiness certification, what is the difference between the NORMAL and UTILITY categories?
Normal: Aircraft structure can withstand 3.8Gs
Utility: Normal - Aircraft structure can withstand 4.4Gs, permitting limited aerobatics, and spins
Where must the airworthiness certificate be located?
Displayed in the cabin, or at the cockpit entrance so that it is legible and visible to passengers and crew.
Who is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?
The owner/operator of the aircraft.
What is an airworthiness directive?
A safety notice that the FAA gives to airplane operators. It tells them about a problem with a certain part of the airplane that could be dangerous, and what needs to be fixed or checked to make sure the plane is safe to fly. It’s kind of like a recall for cars. The plane isn’t allowed to fly until the problem is taken care of.
What is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin? Are they regulatory?
SAIBs contain non regulatory information and guidance.
Describe a Supplemental Type Certificate.
When someone wants to add or change something on an airplane, like a new engine, they need this certificate to show the change is safe and approved by the FAA. It proves that the new part or modification works well with the rest of the airplane and won’t cause problems during flight. Should be maintained with the aircrafts logs.
Does an aircraft registration have an expiration date?
Yes, seven years.
Where can you find information on the placards and marking information required to be in the plane?
Type Certificate Data Sheet, or the Limitations section of the AFM/POH
What are the required inspections to be performed on an aircraft?
AAV1ATE
Annual Inspection (12 MO)
Airworthiness Directives and life limited parts
VOR check (30 days for IFR)
100 Hour Inspection (for hire, or flight instruction)
Altimeter/Static test and inspection (24 MO)
Transponder (24 MO)
ELT Inspection (12 MO, or 1hr cumulative use, or .5 battery life)
A 100 hour inspection was due at 3302.5 hours. It was completed at 3309.5 hours. When is the next 100 hour due?
3402.5 Hours
(You can overfly by 10 hours to reach maintenance, but still add 100 to the original time)
Under what condition can a for-hire aircraft continue to operate beyond its 100 hour inspection?
Can be exceeded by not more than 10 hour while enroute to a place where the inspection can be performed.
If an annual inspection date has passed, can the aircraft be operated to a location where the inspection can be performed?
Not without a Special Flight Permit issued by the FAA.
You notice the engine has exceeded its TBO. Is it legal to fly this aircraft?
Part 91: Yes, TBO is manufacturers suggestion
Part 121/135: NO, TBO compliance is mandatory.
