1. Federal Aviation Administration Downloaded from www.avhf.com Plane Sense R1 11/05/2012

2. Federal Aviation Administration 2 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Introduction Review the requirements that an aircraft operator/owner must know to make an informed decision about the airworthiness of an aircraft. Three Objectives

3. Federal Aviation Administration 3 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Objective - To define the word “airworthy”

4. Federal Aviation Administration 4 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Objective - To review the requirements that must be met for an aircraft to be “airworthy”

5. Federal Aviation Administration 5 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Objective – To address the owner/operator and PIC responsibilities for the airworthiness of an aircraft

6. Federal Aviation Administration 6 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Understanding “airworthiness” The term “airworthy” is often used but not specifically defined in the regulations Our understanding of the word may differ depending on whether we are a pilot or a mechanic.

7. Federal Aviation Administration 7 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur.

8. Federal Aviation Administration 8 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS Section 91.7 No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur.

9. Federal Aviation Administration 9 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRWORTHY? Two conditions must be met: –The aircraft conforms to its type certificate, and has been inspected, maintained, modified and repaired in-accordance-with the regulations. –The aircraft is in condition for safe operation.

10. Federal Aviation Administration 10 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRWORTHNESS CERTIFICATE Terms and Conditions

11. Federal Aviation Administration 11 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT DOES TYPE DESIGN MEAN? Fred’s Flyer – Model A The type design consists of-- (a) The drawings and specifications, and a listing of those drawings and specifications, necessary to define the configuration and the design features of the product shown to comply with the requirements of that part of this subchapter applicable to the product; (b) Information on dimensions, materials, and processes necessary to define the structural strength of the product; (c) The Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as required by Parts 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35, or as otherwise required by the Administrator; and as specified in the applicable airworthiness criteria for special classes of aircraft defined in Sec. 21.17(b).

12. Federal Aviation Administration 12 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT DOES TYPE DESIGN MEAN? Fred’s Flyer – Model A

13. Federal Aviation Administration 13 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT DOES TYPE DESIGN MEAN? Fred’s Flyer – Model A

14. Federal Aviation Administration 14 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com www.faa.govwww.faa.gov then select “Type Certificate Data Sheets”

15. Federal Aviation Administration 15 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com TYPE DESIGN DATA SHEETS

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18. Federal Aviation Administration 18 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILIES An aircraft operator is responsible for the following items: –Ensuring that the aircraft has a current Airworthiness Certificate and Certificate of Registration in the aircraft. (91.203) –Verifying that the aircraft is airworthy and in compliance with all applicable ADs. (91.403) A-R-R-O-W

19. Federal Aviation Administration 19 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILIES –Assuring that maintenance is properly recorded. –Ensuring that the aircraft operating limitations, including weight and balance, are in the aircraft and complied with. –Verifying that the aircraft is safe for flight.

20. Federal Aviation Administration 20 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILIES –Assuring that maintenance is properly recorded. –Ensuring that the aircraft operating limitations, including weight and balance, are in the aircraft and complied with. –Verifying that the aircraft is safe for flight.

21. Federal Aviation Administration 21 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES –Assuring that maintenance is properly recorded. –Ensuring that the aircraft operating limitations, including weight and balance, are in the aircraft and complied with. –Verifying that the aircraft is safe for flight.

22. Federal Aviation Administration 22 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES –Assuring that maintenance is properly recorded. –Ensuring that the aircraft operating limitations, including weight and balance, are in the aircraft and complied with. –Verifying that the aircraft is safe for flight.

23. Federal Aviation Administration 23 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES (ARROW) –If the aircraft will be flown outside of U.S. boundaries, a current FCC Radio Station License if radios are installed. –Reporting an aircraft accident to the National Transportation Safety Board in-accordance-with CFR 830.

24. Federal Aviation Administration 24 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com ARROW A-Airworthiness Certificate Section 91.203(a)(1) R-Registration Section 91.203(a)(2) R-Radio Station License, when required O-Operating Limitations Section 91.9(b)(1)&(2) W-Weight and Balance Sections 23-1519, 23-1583, 23-1559 & 91.9

25. Federal Aviation Administration 25 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS BREAK? The airworthiness certificate is no longer in effect!

26. Federal Aviation Administration 26 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS BREAK? Section 91.213: Inoperative Instruments and Equipment Minimum Equipment List – MEL –Developed for a specific aircraft –Letter of authorization from the FSDO required –Must be used by everyone who flies the aircraft –Training and records required

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28. Federal Aviation Administration 28 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS BREAK? Section 91.213: Inoperative Instruments and Equipment NO MEL decision chain –Regulations – TCDS and 91.205 –Manufacturer – equipment list –Remove or deactivate, and placard –Determination of safety

29. Federal Aviation Administration 29 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS BREAK? Section 91.213: Inoperative Instruments and Equipment NO MEL decision chain –Regulations – TCDS and 91.205 –Manufacturer – equipment list –Remove or deactivate, and placard –Determination of safety

30. Federal Aviation Administration 30 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS BREAK? 91.213 Inoperative Instruments and Equipment NO MEL decision chain –Regulations – TCDS and 91.205 –Manufacturer – equipment list –Remove or deactivate, and placard –Determination of safety

31. Federal Aviation Administration 31 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

32. Federal Aviation Administration 32 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

33. Federal Aviation Administration 33 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

34. Federal Aviation Administration 34 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

35. Federal Aviation Administration 35 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

36. Federal Aviation Administration 36 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT A Special Airworthiness Certificate may be issued and or….. Faxed Special Flight Permit which includes operating limitations for intended flight. Aircraft may be flown without required equipment or inspections performed. Aircraft must be in a condition for safe operation

37. Federal Aviation Administration 37 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

38. Federal Aviation Administration 38 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

39. Federal Aviation Administration 39 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

40. Federal Aviation Administration 40 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

41. Federal Aviation Administration 41 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

42. Federal Aviation Administration 42 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

43. Federal Aviation Administration 43 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

44. Federal Aviation Administration 44 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

45. Federal Aviation Administration 45 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171

46. Federal Aviation Administration 46 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REQUIRED INSPECTIONS Annual inspection 91.409(a) 100 hour inspection91.409(b) Progressive inspection91.409(d) Pitot-static/Altimeter91.411 Transponder91.413 ELT91.207 30-day VOR check91.171 Current GPS data base91.103 / 91.7

47. Federal Aviation Administration 47 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com FORM 337

48. Federal Aviation Administration 48 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES Limitations and Conditions: The installation should not be incorporated in any aircraft unless it is determined that the interrelationship between this installation and any previously approved configuration will not introduce any adverse effect upon the airworthiness of the aircraft. The approval of this modification applies to the above-noted aircraft model series only. A copy of this STC must be included in the permanent records of the modified aircraft.

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50. Federal Aviation Administration 50 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

51. Federal Aviation Administration 51 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com AD COMPLIANCE RECORD

52. Federal Aviation Administration 52 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Responsibilities 14 CFR part 91, section 91.417 states that an aircraft owner/operator shall, keep and maintain aircraft maintenance records. 14 CFR part 43, sections 43.9 and 43.11 state that maintenance personnel, however, are required to make the record entries.

53. Federal Aviation Administration 53 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com What Must Be In The Maintenance Records? Description of the work performed Date the work was completed Signature and certificate number of the person approving the work In addition Section 43.9 includes: The name of any person working on the aircraft and the certificate type of the approving person     SIGNATURE 

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58. Federal Aviation Administration 58 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES DOCUMENTS –Airworthiness –Registration –Radio License –Operating Limitations –Weight & Balance AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES REQUIRED MAINTENANCE RECORDS INSPECTIONS –Annual- Transponder –100-hour- ELT –Pitot-static- VOR and GPS data base · ACCIDENT and SAFETY REPORTING

59. Federal Aviation Administration 59 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com REVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

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63. Federal Aviation Administration 63 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com Summary Defined Airworthy Discussed Airworthy Requirements Discussed Owner/Operator/Pilot-in Command Airworthiness Responsibilities Accident and Safety Reporting

64. Federal Aviation Administration 64 Plane Sense Downloaded from www.avhf.com YOUR TIME FOR: Questions?? Comments….

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