FAA REGS Flashcards by Meagan Slappey

INOP Checklist

A procedure for determining if an aircraft is safe to fly due to an inoperative instrument

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INOP Flow

MEL
TCDS
91.205/91.213
KOEL
CEL
Airworthiness Directives

If INOPed: deactivate, placard it, pull circuit breaker, remove if possible (if over 5lbs adjust weight and balance basic empty weight ASK SELF

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VFR Day Requirements 91.205

A= Airspeed Indicator
T= Tachometer
O= Oil Temperature Gauge
M= Magnetic Compass/ Mangetometer
A= Altimeter
T= Temperature Gauge
O= Oil Pressure Gauge
F= Fuel Gauge
L= Landing Gear Indication Light
A= Anti-collision Lights (Beacon and Strobe)
M= Manifold Pressure Gauge
E= Emergency Locator Transmitor
S= Safety Belts

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Preventative Maintenance

Part 43 Appendix A

Private Pilots Only, NO STUDENT PILOTS

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Night VFR Requirements: 91.205

F= Fuses/ Circuit Breakers
L= Landing Lights
A= Anti-collision Lights (Strobe)
P= Position Lights (Nav, and Landing Lights)
S= Source of Power

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Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations (FAR?)

61.113

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Private Pilot Limitations

Cannot act a PIC for compensation or hire.
Cannot fly in furtherance of a business carrying cargo or passengers for compensation or hire.
Cannot act as PIC for an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for compensation or hire
Cannot pay less than the pro- rata share of the operating expenses. These expenses include fuel, oil, airport expenses, or rental fees.

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Private Pilot Privileges

A pilot may for compensation or hire act as a pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if
- If it is only incidental to that business or employment
- The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for hire
A pilot may act as PIC for a charity or community event if it complies with 91.146
A pilot may be reimbursed for aircraft operating expenses that are directly related to search and rescue operations if:
- Run by a local state or Federal Agency
- An Organization that runs Search and Rescue Operations
A pilot who is an Aircraft salesman and has at least 200hrs may do a demo flight to a prospective buyer
A pilot may act as a Pilot in Command of an aircraft towing a Glider or ultralight vehicle if they meet the requirements of 61.69
A pilot may act as a Pilot in Command for the purpose of conducting a production flight test in a light sport aircraft under 21.190
- The Aircraft is a powered parachute or a weight-shift-control aircraft
- The person has at least 100 hrs of PIC time in the same category and class of aircraft flown
- The person is familiar with the processes & procedures applicable to the conduct of flight testing

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Required Hours for Private Pilot Certificate

61.109 KNOW THIS ONE

40 hrs of Flight Time

20 hrs of Flight Training
- 3hrs CX Flight Training (MUST Include 100nm Distance)
- 3hrs NIGHT Flight Training (10 T&L to full stop at an Airport)
- 3hrs Simulated Instrument Flight Training

10 Hrs of Solo Flight Training
-5hrs CX Solo Flight Time
-150nm to Full Stop at 3 Locations (one set must be 50nm in a straight line)
-3 Takeoffs and 3 Landings to a Full Stop at a Controlled Airport

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What can you log in your logbook?

You can log flight training and and any flights that lead to currency. (61.51)

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Currency vs Proficiency: REG

61.57

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What is currency?

Meeting the legal requirements to operate an aircraft.

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What do you have to do to maintain Day Currency?

61.56

3 TakeOff and 3 Landings in the Past 90 Days
Can be Touch and Gos
Must be Full Stop in a Tail Wheel
Flight Review consisting of 1hr Flight Training and 1hr Ground Training (24 calendar months)

IN SAME TYPE, CATEGORY AND CLASS OF AIRCRAFT!!!!!

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What do you have to do to maintain Night Currency?

Night Currency = 3 TakeOffs and 3 Landings (TO A FULL STOP!!!)
(FOR BOTH TAILWHEEL AND NOSE WHEEL AIRCRAFT)

1 hr after sunset and 1 hr before sunrise

IN SAME TYPE, CLASS, AND CATEGORY AIRCRAFT

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Currency Trick Question: Will meeting Night Requirements count for Day Currency?
Can this be completed in a Simulator?

Q1. Yes! Night Landings count towards Day time Currency, BUT Day Landings do not Count towards Night Currency.

Q2. Yes! But it must be a specific simulator required by the FAA 61.57

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What’s ONE more thing about Currency?

PILOT MUST BE SOLE MANIPULATOR OF THE CONTROLS

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What is Proficiency?

The pilot has the skills, confidence, knowledge, and ability to safely operate an aircraft

Pilot must manage personal abilities and preferences to ensure they are comfortable and capable to safely operate an aircraft

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Student Pilot Limitations

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61.89

May Not Act as Pilot in Command of an Aircraft

That is carrying a passenger.
That is carrying property for compensation or hire
For Compensation or Hire
In furtherance of a business

Student Pilot Requirements

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61.83

16 years of age
Read, Speak and Understand the English Language

Private Pilot Requirements

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61.103

17 years of Age
Read, Speak and Understand the English Language
- Pass Practical Test (must have endorsement from F.I.)
- Pass Knowledge Test (must have endorsement from F.I.)
- Meet Required Hours
- Show the Capabilities, Confidence, and Abilities to Safely Operate an Aircraft via the ACS Standards.

Private Pilot Requirements for Medical License

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61.3

A Private Pilot must hold a valid medical license, hold no other U.S. Pilot Certificate, have a license from ICAO, contracting in a state with no ICAO Limitations

Medical Prohibition Requirements

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A legal requirements that states a person meets the medical requirements to act as a pilot in command in the United States and safely operate the aircraft.

Medical Licenses are Self Regulating cannot use to operate outside of your ratings.

Medical Licenses

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61.23

1st Class
2nd Class
3rd Class

Basic Med (flying without a Medical License)

EXAMINATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINER

First Class Medical

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ATP Privileges

Under 40 12 cal months
40+ 6 cal months

Second Class

Commercial Privileges Under 40 *12 cal months* 40+ *12 cal months*

Third Class Privileges

Recreational Pilot, Student Pilot, CFI Privileges Under 40 *60 cal months* +40 *24 cal months*

Basic Med

Legally Allowed to fly without Medical License Under 40 *48 cal months* 40+ *48 cal months*

Medical License Trick Question: When your First Class medical license expires does it revert to a third class license?

NO!! The privileges reduce to thirds class privileges for the remainder of the time the certificate is good for, the license does not change the operational capabilities are reduced.

Medical Standards General

Starts 68.7 Vision, Hearing, Muscular, Neurological, and Mental Health

S.O.D.A

Statement of Demonstrated Ability used for when a pilot encounters a non progressive condition (loss of limb, going deaf, going blind)

Special Issuance

Used for when pilot encounters a progressive condition. (Cancer, Heart Condition, Cataracts) REQUIRES AME GUIDANCE TO STAY MANAGEABLE

Service Bulletin

A document issued by aircraft manufactures to inform owners and operators about product imporve nets or safety related issues. Notifies about any potential unsafe or hazardous conditions *FROM THE MANUFACTURER* *NOT REGULATORY* Eventually these tend to lead to Airworthiness Directives

Airworthiness Directives

A legal document requiring action to correct an unsafe condition on an aircraft or its appliances - it details the unsafe condition; the action needed to correct the condition; and the timeframe at which it needs to be completed 3 types: Emergency, Recurring, Non-Recurring *VERY VERY VERY REGULATORY!!!!*

Basic Med Eligibility

61.113 Must: 1. Have a valid drivers license and a pilot certificate 2. Have held a medical license after July 14, 2006 and NEVER been denied one

Basic Med Requirements

61.113 Must: 1. Complete a Free Online Education Course *must keep copy of completion in logbook* -*every 24 cal months*- 2. Physical Examination done to Complete the Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (68.7) *Can have a State Licensed Provider complete* -*must keep copy of completion in logbook*- -*every 48 cal months*-

Basic Med Limitations

61.113 U.S. Only Can Only Fly Aircraft with a Certified Takeoff Weight of less than 12,500 ft Maximum Occupants 7 (only 6 passengers +1 pilot) BELOW 18,000ft Less than 250kts

Required Documents

91.203 A= Airworthiness Certificate R= Registration R= Radio license O= Operational Limitations / P.O.H W= Weight and Balance

Required Documents Expirations and Locations

91.203 A= Airworthiness Certificate (No Expiration if Kept Airworthy) R= Registration (In Plane; 7 years must match Tail #) R= Radio License (International Only, In Plane) O= P.O.H (In Plane Specific to Tail #) W= Weight and Balance (In P.O.H Specific to Tail #)

Standard Data Plate

On Tail, contains manufacturer information

Progressive Inspection

91.407 An aircraft maintenance program authorized by the FAA where the required annual and 100hr inspections are completed in phases throughout the year, rather than a single actual event

Special Ferry Permit

91.407 Issued to aircraft who do not meet applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight Notes specific Nature of Flight, speed, height, weather conditions etc… MUST reach out to FISDO, Aircraft must meet mechanics inspections, gives specific flight requirements Examples of Approved Options: maintenance, delivery, flight test, evacuating, over max take off weight Must be displayed with/as well as the airworthiness certificate.

VOR TESTS

91.171 Tests for checking the Accuracy of the VOR) B= Bench Test *performed on the ground before flight (by mechanic)* A= Airborne Test *flying over known airport using VOR signal for location* D= Dual *tunes VOR to two different VORS (while airborne) and aligns signals to ensure accuracy* V= VOT *(VOR test facility) provides precise signal to test the VOR receiver while on the ground* A= Airway *uses a VOR signal and visual reference to point to a reference on the ground* G= Ground Check *involves using a compass to verify the VOR’s precision

VOR Deviations

Airborne + or - 6 Ground + or - 4 Cataloguing VOR Issues Date, Error, Place, Signature

FAA REGS Flashcards

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