Preflight - Preflight Action for Aircraft Flashcards
Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in an airworthy condition?
91.7
The pilot-in-command is responsible.
What aircraft instruments/equipment are required for IFR operations?
91.205 Generator/alternato Rradios Altimeter (sensitive) Ball (inclinometer) Clock (with second hand) Attitude indicator Rate of turn (turn coordinator) Directional gyro DME or RNAV (above FL 240 if VOR is required)
What are the required tests and inspections to be performed on an aircraft?
Annual inspection
Airworthiness directives (AD) and life-limited parts complied with, as required
VOR equipment check every 30 days
100 hour inspection, if for hire
Altimeter, altitude reporting equipment, and static pressure system tested and inspected (for IFR) every 24 calendar months
Transponder every 24 calendar months
Emergency Locator Transmitter every 12 calendar months and half life of the battery or 1 hour cumulative use
During the preflight inspection in an aircraft that doesn’t have an MEL, you notice that an instrument or equipment item is inoperative. Describe how you will determine if the aircraft is still airworthy for flight?
Are inoperative instruments of the VFR day type certification?
Are inoperative instruments required or Kinds of Operations Equipment List (KOEL) for the operation being conducted?
Are the inoperative instruments required per part 91 for the operations being conducted?
Are the inoperative instruments required to be operational by an AD?
If YES the aircraft is not airworthy
May portable electronic devices be operated on board an aircraft?
91.21
No person may nor may PIC allow use of portable electronic device:
-On aircraft operated by an aircraft or commercial operator
-On any other aircraft while it is under IFR
*Unless operator has determined it will not cause interfernece
Are electronic chart systems (electronic flight bags) approved for use as a replacement for paper reference material (POH and supplements, charts, etc.) in the cockpit?
Yes EFBs may be used given that:
- The material is the functional equivalent - The material is up to date * Back ups are recommended
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior to flight?
91.9/91.203 Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Radio station license (if international) Operating Limitations Weight and blance Compass deviation card External data plate
What additional aircraft documentation should be onboard an aircraft equipped with an IFR-approved GPS?
Most require Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) and Cockpit Reference Guide or Quick Reference Guide to be on board.
How often are GPS databases required to be updated?
Nav database is updated 28 days
Obstacle database updated every 56 days
Terrain and airport database as needed
Can a GPS with an expired database be used for navigation under IFR?
Must be current for IFR approaches
May be expired for navigation given it is verified by other sources
Refer to AFM to determine limitations
Can a pilot perform the required database updates or must this action be accomplished by authorized maintenance personnel?
43.4
Pilots can update databases given that:
-it can be performed without any disassembly or special tools.
-Can be performed from the flight deck
-It does not require any logbook entries
When utilizing GPS for IFR navigation, are you required to have an alternate means of navigation appropriate for the route of flight?
When using TSO-C129/C196 (non-WAAS) alternate navigation equipment is required
When RAIM not available, other navigation must be monitored
When WAAS capable no additional equipment is required.
How can pilot determine what type of operations a GPS receiver is approved for?
Reference the AFM to determine limitations and operating procedures of the GPS
Can a handheld GPS receiver be used for IFR operations?
VFR and hand-held GPSs are not authorized for IFR navigation
*may only be used for situational awareness
