Stage Check Prep Flashcards
PAVE Checklist
The First step to ensuring a Flight is Safe and Legal to Fly
In this:
Pilot= required Docs, Currency vs Proficiency, IMSAFE (checklist)
Aircraft= required Docs, Required Inspections, Required Equipment
EnViornment= PreFlight Operations (NWKRAFT), Airports, Airspace, Terrain, Obstacles
External Factors= Personal Minimums, Go-No go Decisions, External Pressures
What is Required to Operate as PIC for a Flight?
Photo I.D. (Gov’t Issued)
Medical Certificate
Pilots Certificate/ License
+LogBook (only if Endorsement is Required)
Currency: 14 CFR 61.57 (PRIVATE)
*3 take offs and landings within the previous 90days (in same category, class, and type of aircraft)
Can be t&g (for day)
MUST BE FULL STOP. ( for night)
*Every 24months Flight Review with Flight Instructor (1hr ground and 1hr flight)
*Valid Medical Certificate
Can use SIM for this Training if it falls under Part 142
Currency vs Proficiency
Currency: the legal requirements that when fulfilled allow you to legally pilot an aircraft
Proficiency: the skills and experience to safely operate an aircraft
Privileges and Limitations: Private Pilot
14 CFR 61.113
CANNOT:
1. Act as Pilot in Command of an Aircraft that is carrying Passengers or Property for Compensation or Hire
2. Act as pilot in Command in an Aircraft for Hire
3. Pay any Less than the Pro-Rata-Share costs of the Flight (fuel, oil, parking fees, etc..) (the flight costs must be split evenly).
CAN:
1. Act as a Pilot for Hire if the flight is incidental to the business (I fly myself to a work event), still cannot carry any Passengers or Property for Hire.
2. Fly for a Charity, Nonprofit, or Community Event must comply with 91.146
3. Be Reimbursed for Operating Expenses directly related to Search and Location Operations (Government and Searching Agencies Only)
4. Aircraft Salesman (at least 200hrs of Flight Time) may do a demonstration flight to a buyer.
5. May act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle (so long as it complies with 61.69)
6. May act as a pilot in command for the purpose of conducting a production flight test of a light-sport aircraft, under 21.190 read this one off
Basic Requirements for Student Pilots
61.89 & 61.95
16 years of age
Able to Read, Speak and Understand English
What is the role of the FAA?
Governs commercial and general aviation activities.
Primary Flight Controls
Ailerons, Rudders, Elevator, and Stabilator
Secondary Flight Controls
Flaps, Trim, Anti-Servo Tabs
How do you maintain currency?
Part 61.57
the pilot must be the sole manipulator of the controls
Within the last 90 days: must perform at least 3 takeoffs and landings in the same type, class, and category of the aircraft. (Also at night for night currency: 1hr after sunset to 1hr before sunrise)
Take offs and Landings must be full stop for tail wheel aircraft
can be completed with a flight simulator if certified under part 61.57 part 142
Every 24 months calendar months a pilot must complete a flight review with 1hr grounds and a 1hr flight .
Medical: Special Issuance
Allows pilots with medical conditions that disqualifies them from flying to obtain a medical liscence by working with their AME
*Examples: Cancer, Heart Disease, etc… *
S.O.D.A
Statement of Demonstrated Activity
- a person with a disqualifying condition can demonstrate thier ability in flight*
Examples: cut off arm, etc…
Basic Med: What is it? And What can you Do/not do with it?
Allows for a Pilot to Operate an Aircraft without a Medical Certificate:
Limitations 61.115
No more than 7 occupants and max takeoff weight of 12500lbs; no more that 18,000ft. Airspeed no faster than 250kts.
No Compensation!! No $$$!!
How do you retain your Basic Med clearance? What makes you eligible?
Eligibility:
*Must have a valid FAA medical certificate after July 15, 2006. And have NEVER been denied one.
*Must have a valid Drivers License
To retain:
Take a medical education course {certificate of completion must be in logbook (must retake every 24months)}.
*Physical examination done by a state liscensed physician. Using the Comprehensive Medical Examiner Checklist (CMEC). Keep a copy of the completed checklist in your logbook. (Complete checklist with doctor every 4 years or 48months).
Airworthiness Requirements and Compliance for airplanes.
These items must be inspected/in date for an aircraft to be considered airworthy.
Airworthiness Certificate
- (will not expire if kept airworthy)
Airworthiness Directives
-(12 cal months)
VOR
-(GPS, 30 days)
100 hour
-(the preceding 100hrs, Tac-time/engine time)
Altimeter/ Pitot Static System
-(24 cal months)
Transponder
-(24 cal months)
ELT
-(12 cal months/ after 50% battery usage or 1hr continuous usage) check expiration date
What is an Airworthiness Directive?
Similar to a recall for a vehicle, is a legal requirement from the FAA that requires actions to be taken to fix an unsafe condition in an aircraft engine, propeller or appliance.
- info in an A.D.; compliance time, description of actions required and information on alternate methods of compliance.*
Who is responsible for maintaining aircraft airworthiness?
The Owner of Operator is primarily responsible for ensuring the aircraft is airworthy. (91.403(a))
The Pilot is responsible for ensuring the plane is safe to fly, through pre-flight inspections.
Airworthiness Definition
An aircraft is considered airworthy if it conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation
What are the required documents for an aircraft to be considered airworthy?
Where can it be found? And When do they Expire?
A.R.R.O.W
Airworthiness certificate
*(No expiration if Kept Airworthy)
-Inside the Plane (AU, Pilot Side Door)
Registration
(7 years)
(On Tail)
Radio License (international)
(No Expiration)
(In Plane)
Operating limitations/ P.O.H
(In Plane, Specific to Tail #)
Weight and balance
(In Plane, Specific to Tail #)
What is the difference between a 100hr and an annual inspection?
100hr: (91.409)
Based off of 100hrs of TACH time, Engine Time
May be Exceeded by 10hrs to fly to a place to receive the inspection
Certified A&P can Perform
One for Prop, Airframe and Engine (3!)
(Only For Hire Airplanes)
Annual: (91.409)
Done once per year (preceding 12 cal months)
One on Engine, Airframe and Prop (3!)
Only a Certified Inspection A&P can Perform
Exceptions:
-aircraft is using progressive inspection plan
-special flight permit
-current experimental certificate
-carrying a provisional certificate
How do you determine ADs have been complied with?
Look in the back of maintenance records.
Categories of Airworthiness Directives
-Emergency ADs= Immediate Action
-Non Emergency ADs= Compliance in a specific period of time
Special Airworthiness Bulletins and Service Bulletins
Special Airworthiness Bulletins: informational tool that alerts, educates, and makes recommendations to the aviation community. (NON regulatory, and NOT Airworthiness Directives)
Service Bulletins:
Manufactures issues these to inform owners and operators about critical and unsecured information on aircraft safety, maintenance or product improvement. (NOT Mandatory, but not great to ignore)
How and Why would you obtain a special flight permit?
How:
1. Contact a Certified Aircraft Maintenance Tech to verify the aircraft’s airworthiness.
2. Complete form 8130-6 and submit it to your local FAA (FSDO) by email or fax.
3. FSDO issues the “Ferry Permit”
Why:
This permit allows an aircraft to fly when it may not fully comply with airworthiness standards regulations, Usually flights to maintenance facilities or delivering an aircraft.
Examples of when Special Flight Permits are required.
1.Transporting Aircraft for Maintenance
2.Flying aircraft with Expired Inspection
3.Evacuating an Aircraft
4.Delivering an Aircraft
5.Flying an Aircraft with Excessive Weight heavier than max takeoff weight
6.Flying an Aircraft with a Condition that makes it Unsafe for Standard Operations.
Where can you find approved preventative maintenance that a Private Pilot may perform?
FAR: Part 43 Appendix A
ONLY Priavte Pilots may perform preventative maintenance.
Ex. Change oil etc…
NOT STUDENT PILOTS!!!
What is the ACS?
Airmen Certification Standards:
Outlines the standards for flight proficiency, risk management, and aeronautical knowledge needed to pass for a certificate or rating.
