Airline Transport Pilot and Type Rating for Airplane Category › II. Preflight Procedures › Task A. Preflight Assessment

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Determining that the aircraft to be used is appropriate, airworthy, and in a condition for safe flight by locating and explaining related documents such as:

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14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.51 Pilot logbooks.
Pilot logbooks. (iii) Simulated instrument conditions in flight, a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device. (iv) Use of night vision goggles in an aircraft in flight, in a full flight simulator, or in a flight training ... certificate or rating issued under this part or a privilege authorized under this part; or (2) Satisfy the recent flight experience requirements of this part. (d) Logging of solo flight time. Except for a student pilot performing the duties…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-1
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft
Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft The visual preflight assessment mitigates airplane flight hazards. The preflight assessment ensures that any aircraft flown meets regulatory airworthiness standards and is in a safe mechanical condition prior to flight. Per 14 CFR part ... section 3.5(a), the term “airworthy” means that the aircraft conforms to its type design and is in condition for safe operation. The owner/operator is primarily responsible for maintenance, but in accordance with 14 CFR part 91, section…
14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.415 What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating?
What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? If you hold a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating, you may only provide flight training in a light-sport aircraft and are subject ... following limits: (a) You may not provide ground or flight training in any aircraft for which you do not hold: (1) A sport pilot certificate with applicable category and class privileges or a pilot certificate with the applicable category…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests.
Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. (c) No person may operate a civil aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless— (1) The other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who possesses at least: (i) A private ... pilot certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft being flown; or (ii) For purposes of providing training for a solo cross-country endorsement under § 61.93 of this chapter, a flight instructor certificate with an appropriate sport pilot…
14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.195 Flight instructor limitations and qualifications.
Flight instructor limitations and qualifications. (ii) Determined that the student is proficient to operate the aircraft safely. (4) Logbook of a recreational pilot, unless that flight instructor has— (i) Given that pilot the ground and flight training required by this ... part; and (ii) Determined that the recreational pilot is proficient to operate the aircraft safely. (5) Logbook of a pilot for a flight review, unless that instructor has conducted a review of that pilot in accordance with the requirements…