#Federal aviation exam general school how to#

To return an aircraft to service after any maintenance the appropriate log entries must be made by the person performing the work. To see a whole list of what you can do, reference 14CFR 43.3(g) and Part 43 appendix (a). Basically, you can replace light bulbs and top up some of the fluids, it is for simple or minor preservation between regular maintenance inspections. Part 43 Preventative MaintenanceĪ person who holds a pilot certificate may perform preventative maintenance on any airplane owned or operated by that pilot that is not used in air carrier services. It is the Owner / Operators responsibility to ensure compliance with ADs (just because you don’t own the airplane and you rent it, you as PIC are still the operator! You need to check maintenance logs before going flying). ADs are mandatory and the owner typically bears the expense of complying with the AD (buying new parts, paying for the required inspection, etc.) You find out about ADs either by mail or most likely through your mechanic who checks the “bi-weekly” or AD database on the FAA website that is updated every two weeks. They are issued by the FAA when the FAA or manufacture finds repeat problems occurring in a certain model aircraft. Part 39 ADs (Airworthiness Directives)ĪD’s are issued under part 39 of the FARs to correct unsafe conditions found in an airplane or its parts. (don’t worry too much about the bottom 4 categories as a private pilot) Part 21 Airworthiness CertificatesĪirworthiness Certificates remain in effect as long as maintenance and alteration of the aircraft are performed per the Federal Aviation Regulations. Restricted = Cannot be operated over densely populated areas, congested airways, or near a busy airport where passenger transport is conducted.

Utility = Max Takeoff Weight of 12,500lbs Load limit: +4.2G / -1.76G Limit (see FAR 23.3 for more info).Normal = Max Takeoff Weight of 12,500lbs Load limit: +3.8G / -1.52G Limit (see FAR 23.3 for more info).REMEMBER: just about every rule out there in flying is written in blood (meaning the rule exists because one or usually more pilots killed themselves and others, and the rule is meant to try to prevent that from happening again, thus if you follow the rules, you are more likely to be safe!) General Aircraft Operating Categoryĭifferent from the categories and classes we talked about before, the category the aircraft is operating in depends on what it is certified to do as well as the weight and CG it is at (see the specific airplane’s POH to see the exact details). If you have questions on any of the regulations we discuss below, leave them in the comments below and I’m sure someone can explain to you why we have that rule.

#Federal aviation exam general school how to#

Most important here is you understand these rules, why they exist, and how to apply them.

Below we have some more rules for you to follow. isn’t quite as exciting as watching videos on flying around busy airspace, but it is what will ultimately keep you safe and legal in the sky. Hope you’re still awake there guys! Understandably the “book work” side of things with ADM, Medical Factors, etc.