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AA.II.A.K2a

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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:

Airworthiness and registration certificates

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  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Knowledge and Skill Tests › When To Take the Practical Test

    medical certificate for sport pilot applicants) • The pilot log book records • A graduation certificate from an FAA-approved school (if applicable) The applicant must provide an airworthy aircraft with equipment relevant to the areas of operation required ... practical test. He or she will also be asked to produce and explain the: • Aircraft’s registration certificate • Aircraft’s airworthiness certificate • Aircraft’s operating limitations or FAA-approved aircraft flight manual (if required) • Aircraft equipment list • Required weight…

  • Pilot/Controller Glossary › U

    ULTRALIGHT VEHICLE- A single-occupant aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, or pilot certification. Operation of an ultralight vehicle in certain airspace requires authorization from ATC. (Refer…

  • Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft

    following documents are, as appropriate, on board, attached, or affixed to the airplane: ⦁ Current Airworthiness Certificate (14 CFR part 91, section 91.203) ⦁ Current Registration Certificate (14 CFR part 91, section…

  • 14 CFR § 135.25 Aircraft requirements.

    party to the Convention on International Civil Aviation if— (1) The aircraft carries an appropriate airworthiness certificate issued by the country of registration and meets the registration and identification requirements of that country; (2) The aircraft is of a type ... noise, fuel venting, and engine emission requirements of this chapter), except that a U.S. registration certificate and a U.S. standard airworthiness certificate will not be issued for the aircraft; (3) The aircraft is operated by U.S.-certificated airmen employed…

  • Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Visual Preflight Assessment

    Current Registration Certificate (14 CFR part 91, section 91.203) ⦁ Radio station license for flights outside the United States or airplanes greater than 12,500 pounds (Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule) ⦁ Operating limitations, which may be in the form ... thereof (14 CFR part 91, section 91.9) ⦁ Current weight and balance data ⦁ Compass correction card, if required under applicable airworthiness standards ⦁ External data plate (14 CFR part 45, section 45.11) Visual Preflight Assessment The inspection should start with the cabin…

  • 14 CFR § 121.153 Aircraft requirements: General.

    party to the Convention on International Civil Aviation if— (1) The aircraft carries an appropriate airworthiness certificate issued by the country of registration and meets the registration and identification requirements of that country; (2) The aircraft is of a type ... noise, fuel venting, and engine emission requirements of this chapter), except that a U.S. registration certificate and a U.S. standard airworthiness certificate will not be issued for the aircraft…