AI.V.A.K3b
KnowledgeAirplane preflight inspection, including:
The reasons for checking each item
From the FAA library
- Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Emergency Approaches and Landings (Simulated)
addition to flying the airplane from the point of simulated engine failure to where it is known that a reasonable safe landing could be made (or to where it is known that the approach cannot be salvaged), a pilot should ... these procedures should be developed to such an extent that, if an engine failure actually occurs, a pilot checks the critical items that might get the engine operating again while selecting a field and planning an approach. Combining…
- Appendix B: Developing a Test Item Bank › Written Test Items › Supply Type
Appendix B: Developing a Test Item Bank Developing a bank of test questions is difficult and time consuming. This task demands a mastery of the subject, an ability to write clearly, and an ability to visualize realistic situations ... developing problems. Because it is so difficult to develop good test items, many instructors rely on commercially-prepared test materials. However, there are a few instructors who write their own questions and maintain them in a database or a system…
- Chapter 16: Navigation › Filing a VFR Flight Plan
efficiently. Most of the fields are either self-explanatory or non-applicable to the VFR flight plan (such as item 13). However, some fields may need explanation. • Item 3 is the aircraft type and special equipment. An example would ... aircraft has no transponder. A listing of special equipment codes is found in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). • Item 6 is the proposed departure time in UTC (indicated by the “Z”). • Item 7 is the cruising altitude. Normally…
- Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Visual Preflight Assessment
Figure 2-5. Seats should be inspected to ensure that they are properly latched into the seat rails and checked for damage. The AFM/POH or a third party checklist based on the AFM/POH may be used to conduct the visual ... preflight inspection, and each manufacturer has a specified sequence for conducting the actions. In general, the following items are likely to be included in the AFM/POH preflight inspection: ⦁ Landing gear control is DOWN, if applicable. ⦁ Master, alternator, and magneto switches…
- Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Engine and Propeller
controllable pitch propellers, the propeller hub should be checked for oil leaks that tend to stream directionally from the propeller hub toward the tip. On airplanes so equipped, the alternator/generator drive belts should be checked for proper tension and signs ... wear. When inspecting inside the cowling, the pilot should check all surfaces for oil leaks or deterioration of oil and hydraulic lines, and make certain that the oil cap, filter, oil cooler, and drain plug are secure. The pilot should…
- Appendix C: Certificates, Ratings, and Endorsements › Flight Instructor Endorsements › Instrument Proficiency Checks
visit www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/ handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_risk/. AC 61-98, Currency Requirement and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check, provides guidance for conducting a flight review. An appendix in the AC includes a sample flight review checklist, which contains ... Figure C-2] Figure C-2. This sample logbook endorsement is for completion of a flight review. Instrument Proficiency Checks Instrument rated pilots who fail to meet instrument currency requirements of 14 CFR part 61, section 61.57(c) for more…