Chapter 6.1 - Airworthiness

Question 1

The Flight Manual of an Aircraft must be approved by who?

Answer 1

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

Question 2

True or False. The Flight Manual is the final reference to operating limitations and techniques of an Aircraft?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

True or False. The Flight Manual doesn’t have to be present in the Cockpit?

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

What does MR stand for?

Answer 4

Maintenance Release.

Question 5

When is a Light Training Aircraft scheduled for maintenance (2)?

Answer 5

• Daily before the first flight of the day.

- Every 100 hours of flight.

Question 6

What does a Maintenance Release include (3)?

Answer 6

• Certifies the Aircraft has been maintained.
• Certifies the Aircraft is safe for flight.
• Specifies any damages of defects.

Question 7

What happens if the scheduled maintenance hasn’t been completed in time?

Answer 7

The Aircraft should not be flown.

Question 8

True or False. The Maintenance Release must be present in the Aircraft at all times?

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Name the 3 parts to a Maintenance Release?

Answer 9

• General (Part 1).
• Endorsements (Part 2).
• Daily Inspection Certification (Part 3).

Question 10

True or False. A Pilot should check the Maintenance Release before each flight?

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

True or False. It is a legal requirement for a Pilot to report any damages or defects and the amount of in-flight time after the flight has been completed?

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

Using the Maintenance Release, how can a Pilot decide whether or not the Aircraft is suitable for flight (4)?

Answer 12

• Check a Daily Inspection has been made before the first flight of the day (Part 3).
• Check period of validity of the Maintenance Release (Part 1 and 3).
• Check any scheduled maintenance is not overdue (Part 1 and 3).
• Check all damages and defect have been cleared by an Engineer (Part 2).

Question 13

When must a daily inspection be carried out?

Answer 13

Before the first flight of the day.

Question 14

What does a daily inspection consist of (2)?

Answer 14

• Interior (Cockpit and Cabin) of an Aircraft.

- Exterior of an Aircraft.

Question 15

Daily Inspection: What’s the first stage a Pilot should look out for?

Answer 15

Ensure the Aircraft is parked in a suitable position.

Question 16

Interior Daily Inspection: What should be done to the Brakes?

Answer 16

Test for operation, then set to PARK position.

Question 17

Interior Daily Inspection: What position should the Ignition Key be set to?

Answer 17

OFF.

Question 18

Interior Daily Inspection: Throttle Control?

Answer 18

Move full movement and then back to CLOSED position.

Question 19

Interior Daily Inspection: Mixture Control?

Answer 19

Move full movement and then back to IDLE CUT-OFF position.

Question 20

Interior Daily Inspection: Carburettor Heat Control?

Answer 20

Move full movement and then back to COLD position.

Question 21

Interior Daily Inspection: Flaps (2)?

Answer 21

• Check movement of Flaps.

- Keep Flaps in UP position.

Question 22

Interior Daily Inspection: Trim Wheel Control?

Answer 22

Move full movement and then back to NEUTRAL position.

Question 23

Interior Daily Inspection: Flight Controls?

Answer 23

Remove Control Lock and test all Flight Controls (Control Wheel and Rudder) are operational visually.

Question 24

Interior Daily Inspection: Fire Extinguisher?

Answer 24

Should be serviceable and secure.

Question 25

Interior Daily Inspection: Doors and Latches?

Answer 25

Check is operational.

Question 26

Interior Daily Inspection: True or False. There should be no loose articles in the Cockpit?

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Interior Daily Inspection: Windscreen?

Answer 27

Check condition on windscreen and clear vision.

Question 28

Interior Daily Inspection: What position should the Master switch be in when checking Fuel Gauges?

Answer 28

ON.

Question 29

Daily Inspection: Stall Warning?

Answer 29

Check Stall Warning horn or light is operational.

Question 30

Daily Inspection: Once checking the Stall Warning what position should the Master Switch be turned to?

Answer 30

OFF.

Question 31

Daily Inspection (Engine): Spark Plugs?

Answer 31

Check leads are secure.

Question 32

Daily Inspection (Engine): Inlet and Exhaust Gaskets?

Answer 32

Check for any leaks.

Question 33

Daily Inspection (Engine): Engine mounts?

Answer 33

Check Engine is secure.

Question 34

Daily Inspection (Engine): Oil?

Answer 34

Check for any leaks.

Question 35

Daily Inspection (Engine): Cowling?

Answer 35

Check condition of Engine Cowling and lock once inspection is completed.

Question 36

Daily Inspection (Propeller): What to inspect on Propeller (2)?

Answer 36

- Check for any damage by running finger on the Propeller’s leading edge. - Check Spinner for any damage.

Question 37

Daily Inspection: Carburettor Air Filter?

Answer 37

Check for any obstruction such as dust or other matter.

Question 38

Daily Inspection: Nose Wheel?

Answer 38

Check tyre condition such as inflation.

Question 39

Daily Inspection: Shock Strut?

Answer 39

Check the Shock Strut is operations and within limits.

Question 40

Daily Inspection (Wing): Upper and Lower Surfaces?

Answer 40

Check conditions of surfaces and look for signs of wrinkling, loose rivets and roughness.

Question 41

Name three surface roughness of a Wing?

Answer 41

- Dirt - Dust. - Frost/Snow.

Question 42

Daily Inspection (Wing): Ailerons and Flaps?

Answer 42

Check conditions of hinges and linkages with the main wing.

Question 43

Daily Inspection (Wing): Wing Tip and Navigation Lights?

Answer 43

Check conditions and see if Navigation Lights are operational.

Question 44

Daily Inspection (Wing): Once inspection is completed what should be done with any tie-down rope?

Answer 44

Remove if attached.

Question 45

Daily Inspection: Pitot Tube (3)?

Answer 45

- Remove Pitot Tube cover. - Check conditions and security of Pitot Tube. - Free from obstruction.

Question 46

Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Quantity?

Answer 46

Check quantity is reflected on Fuel gauges.

Question 47

Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Fuel Grade?

Answer 47

Fuel Grade is correct.

Question 48

Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Tank cap?

Answer 48

Check the Fuel Tank cap is secure.

Question 49

Daily Inspection (Fuel Tanks): Fuel Tank Vent?

Answer 49

Check the Fuel Tank Vent is free from obstructions.

Question 50

Daily Inspection (Undercarriage): Main Wheels?

Answer 50

Check tyre condition such as inflation.

Question 51

Daily Inspection (Undercarriage): Shock Strut?

Answer 51

Check the Shock Strut is operations and secure.

Question 52

Daily Inspection (Undercarriage): Brakes?

Answer 52

Check conditions of brakes for any rust on brake pads and leakage of hydraulics.

Question 53

Daily Inspection (Fuselage): Surface?

Answer 53

Check conditions of surface.

Question 54

Daily Inspection (Fuselage): Aerials?

Answer 54

Check Aerials are securely in place.

Question 55

Daily Inspection (Fuselage): Static Vents?

Answer 55

Check for any blockage.

Question 56

Daily Inspection (Empennage): Fin and Rudder?

Answer 56

Check conditions of Fin and Rudder and the security of hinges.

Question 57

Daily Inspection (Empennage): Tailplane and Elevator?

Answer 57

Check conditions of Tailplane and Elevator and the security of hinges.

Question 58

Daily Inspection (Empennage): Navigation Lights?

Answer 58

Check conditions and operations.

Question 59

Daily Inspection (Empennage): Once inspection is completed what should be done with any tie-down rope?

Answer 59

Removed if attached.

Question 60

Daily Inspection: Maintenance Release?

Answer 60

Check any defects recorded in the Maintenance Release has been fixed and correctly certified.

Question 61

Why is the Engine rotation during the Daily Inspection important (2)?

Answer 61

- It pre-oils the Engine and reduces the wear of the Engine when starting. - Checks the operation of the impulse starter.

Question 62

Why are Preflight Inspections necessary?

Answer 62

To ensure good condition and suitability for flight of an Aircraft has not changed since the previous flight.

Question 63

True or False. A Preflight Inspection can’t be carried out by a Student Pilot?

Answer 63

False. A Preflight Inspection must be carried out by the Pilot about to fly the Aircraft.

Question 64

Where can a Pilot find the manufacturers checklist?

Answer 64

Pilot’s Operating Handbook.

Question 65

What does OCRDM stand for when completing a Preflight Inspection?

Answer 65

- O = Overall condition of the Aircraft. - C = Consumables. - R = Removable, replaceable and adjustable items. - D = Damage/Blockage prone items. - M = Mechanical items.

Question 66

When checking the overall condition of the Aircraft, how many angles should the Pilot use to study the Aircraft?

Answer 66

2 to 3 different angles when observing the Aircraft.

Question 67

True or False. Observing the Aircraft closely is effective when checking the general conditions?

Answer 67

False. It’s wise to step 3 to 5 metres away to grasp the overall Aircraft.

Question 68

What should the Pilot look out for when checking C in OCRDM (2)?

Answer 68

- Fuel quantity and quality. | - Oil quantity and quality.

Question 69

What should the Pilot look out for when checking R in OCRDM (3)?

Answer 69

- Fuel Caps. - Pitot Cover. - Cowling is fasteners.

Question 70

What should the Pilot look out for when checking D in OCRDM (5)?

Answer 70

- Propeller Blades. - Types. - Fuel Tank Vents. - Static Vents. - Pitot Tube.

Question 71

What should the Pilot look out for when checking M in OCRDM (4)?

Answer 71

- Control Surfaces. - Hinges. - Linkages. - Cables.