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What are the required tests and inspections to be performed on an aircraft? Include inspections for IFR. |
A airworthiness directives and life limited parts complied with, as required (14 CFR 91.403, 91.417)
A Annual inspection within the preceding 12 calendar months (14 CFR 91.409) V VOR equipment check every 30 days (for IFR ops) (14 CFR 91.171) 1 100-hour inspection, if used for higher or flight instruction in aircraft CFI provides (14 CFR 91.409) A Altimeter, altitude reporting equipment, and static pressure systems tested and inspected (for IFR ops) every 24 calendar months (14 CFR 91.411) T Transponder test inspections, every 24 calendar months (14 CFR 91.413) E Emergency locator transponder, operation and battery condition inspected every 12 calendar months (14 CFR 91.207) Exam Tip: Be prepared to locate all of the required inspections, ADs, life limited parts, etc. in the aircraft and engine logbooks and to be able to determine when the next inspections are due create an aircraft status sheet that indicates the status of all required inspections. Use post-it notes to tap the specific pages in the aircraft engine log book. Write the due date of the next inspection on the post-it note 1.413) 12 calendar months (14 CFR 91.409) |
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What is an "annual" inspection in which aircraft are required to have annual inspections? |
An annual inspection is a complete inspection of an aircraft and engine, required by the regulations and is required to be accomplished every 12 calendar months on all certified aircraft. only an A&P technician holding an inspection authorization can conduct an annual inspection. |
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Where aircraft are required to have 100-hour inspections? |
a. All aircraft are 12,500 lb (except turbo jet/turbo propeller powered multi engine airplanes and turbine powered rotorcraft), used to carry passengers for hire. b. Aircraft used for flight instruction for hire, when provided by the person given the flight instruction. |
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If an aircraft is operated for hire, is it required to have a 100-hour inspection as well as an annual inspection? |
Yes, if an aircraft is operated for hire it must have a 100-hour inspection as well as an annual inspection when due. If not operated for hire, only an annual inspection is required. |
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What is the main difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection? (14 CFR Part 43) |
The main difference is who is allowed to perform these inspections. Only an A&P mechanic with an inspection authorization can perform an annual inspection. 100 hour inspections may be performed by any A&P mechanic (no IA required). 14 CFR part 43, appendix D ("Scope and Detail of Items to be included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspections") contains a list of items to be checked during inspections. |
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If an aircraft has been on a schedule of inspection every 100 hours, under what condition may it continue to operate beyond the 100 hours without a new inspection? (14 CFR 91.409) |
The 100-hour limitation may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours while in route to place where the inspection can be done. The excesstime used to reach a place where the inspection can be done must be included incomputing the next 100 hours of time in service. |
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If the annual inspection date has passed, can an aircraft be operated to a location where the inspection can be performed? |
An aircraft overdue for an annual inspection may be operated under a special flight permit issued by the FAA for the purpose of flying the aircraft to a location where the annual inspection can be performed. However, all applicable ADs that are due must be compiled with before the flight. |
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What are "Special Flight Permits," and when are they necessary? (14 CFR 91.213, 14 CFR 21.197) |
a special flight permit may be used for an aircraft that may not currently meet applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight. These permits are typically issued for the following purposes: a. flying an aircraft to a base where repairs, alterations or maintenance are to be performed, or to a point of storage. b. Delivering or exporting an aircraft. c. Production flight testing new-production aircraft. d. Evacuating aircraft from areas or impending danger. e. conducting customer demonstration flights in new production aircraft that has satisfactory completed production flight test. |
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How are "Special Flight Permits" obtained? |
if a special flight permit is needed, assistance in the necessary forms may be obtained from the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) or designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR). |
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After aircraft inspections have been made and defects have been repaired, who is responsible for determining that the aircraft is an airworthy condition? (14 CFR 91.7) |
The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in a condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when un-airworthy, mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur. |
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What regulations apply concerning the operation of an aircraft that has had alterations or repairs which may have subsequently affected its operation in flight? (14 CFR 91.407) |
no person may operate or carry passengers and any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration that may have appreciably changed its flight characteristics were subsequently affected its operation and play until an appropriately rated pilot with at least a Private pilot certificate a. Flies the aircraft; b. makes an operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration made; and c. Llogs the flight in the aircraft records. |
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Can pilot legally conduct flight operations with known inoperative equipment on board? (14 CFR 91.213, AC 91-67) |
yes, under specific conditions. 14 CFR part 91 describes acceptable methods for the operation of an aircraft with certain inoperative instruments and equipment that are not essential for safe flight they are: a. Operation of an aircraft with a minimum equipment list (MEL), as authorized by 14 CFR 91.213(a) or - b. Operation of an aircraft without an MEL under 14 CFR 91.213 (b) |
