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What are the required tests and inspections to be performed on an aircraft? Include inspections for IFR.
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What are the required tests and inspections to be performed on an aircraft? Include inspections for IFR.
Annual inspection within 12 calendar months.
Airworthiness directives & life-limited parts
VOR check every 30 days
100 hour inspection, if used for hire/flight instruction.
Altimeter, static pressure system, 24 calendar months.
Transponder 24 calendar months.
ELT, 12 calendar
(91.409, 91.403, 91.417 91.171 91 411 91 413, 91.207)
Who is responsible for determining if an aircafrt is in an airworthy condition?
The pilot-in-command (91.7)
What aircraft instruments/equipment are required for IFR operations?
G enerator
R adios
A ltimeter
B all (slip/skid indicator of turn coordinator)
C lock
A ttitude indicator
R ate of turn (turn coordinator)
D irectional gyro
D ME or RNAV (Above FL240 VOR required
(91.205)
During the preflight inspection on an aircraft that has no MEL, you notice that an instrument or equipment item is inoperative. Describe how you will determine if the aircraft is still airworthy for flight.
-Check if it's part of the VFR day type certification?
-Check if required on the aircraft equipment list?
-Check if required by part 91 regulations?
-Check if required operational by any AD
-If any are yes maintenance is required.
(91.213(d), AC 91-67, FAA-H-8083-25)
May portable electronic devices be operated on board an
aircraft?
-No, while its operated under IFR
-Exceptions: Voice recorders, hearing aid, pace maker
(14 CFR 91.21)
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 can be used during all phases of flight when its current and valid.
-A back-up source of pubs should be available also.
(AC 91-78)
What documents are required on board an aircraft prior
to flight?
-Airworthiness Certificate
-Registration Certificate
-Radio Station License
-0peraters handbook
-Weight and balance data
What additional aircraft documentation should be onboard an aircraft equipped with an IFR-approved GPS?
-Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS)
-Cockpit Reference Guide or Quick Reference Guide.
(FAA-H-8083-6)
How often are GPS databases required to be updated?
(FAA-H-8083-15)
-Navigation database every 28 days.
-Obstacle databases every 56 days
-Terrain and airport map databases as needed.
Can a GPS with an expired database be used for
navigation under IFR? (AIM 1-1-17, AIM 5-1-16,
AC 90-100)
-No, nav database must be current for IFR approaches. -Some units allow enroute IFR operations with expired database if nav waypoints are manually verified by referencing an official current source.
Can a pilot perform the required database updates or must this action be accomplished by authorized maintenance personnel? (14 CFR 43.3)Yes, on front panel or pedestal units, no disassembling, tools or special equipment, no log entry required.When utilizing GPS for IFR navigation, are you required to have an alternate means of navigation appropriate for the route of flight? (AIM 1-1-17, FAA-H-8083-6)-Aircraft using non-WAAS equip for IFR must be equipped with an approved alternate means of navigation for flight. (must have a 30-day VOR check). -If receiver uses RAIM active monitoring of alternative navigation is not required.How can a pilot determine what type of operations a GPS receiver is approved for? (FAA-H-8083-6)The pilot should reference the AFM/AFM supplement to determine limitations and operating procedures for the GPS equipment installed.Can a handheld GPS receiver be used for IFR operations? (AIM 1-1-17)No, used only as an aid to situational awareness.