AP.II.A.K2c
KnowledgeDetermining that the aircraft to be used is appropriate, airworthy, and in a condition for safe flight by locating and explaining related documents such as:
Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL), Kinds of Operations Equipment Lists (KOEL)
From the FAA library
- Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › Pilot Deviations (PDs)
Pilot Deviations (PDs) A pilot deviation (PD) is an action of a pilot that violates any Federal Aviation Regulation. While PDs should be avoided, the regulations do authorize deviations from a clearance in response to a traffic alert and collision ... avoidance system resolution advisory. You must notify ATC as soon as possible following a deviation. Pilot deviations can occur in several different ways. Airborne deviations result when a pilot strays from an assigned heading or altitude or from an instrument…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment
thorough and systematic means by which a pilot determines if an aircraft is airworthy and in condition for safe operation. POHs and owner/information manuals contain a section devoted to a systematic method of performing a preflight inspection. Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment Under 14 CFR, all aircraft instruments and installed equipment are required to be operative prior to each departure. When the FAA adopted the minimum equipment list (MEL) concept for 14 CFR part…
- Chapter 10. Helicopter Operations › Section 1. Helicopter IFR Operations › 10-1-1. Helicopter Flight Control Systems
order to be certificated for IFR operation, a specific helicopter may require the use of one or more of these systems, in any combination. d. In many cases, helicopters are certificated for IFR operations with either one or two pilots ... Certain equipment is required to be installed and functional for two pilot operations, and typically, additional equipment is required for single pilot operation. These requirements are usually described in the limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual…
- 14 CFR § 61.66 Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements.
section and has experience with the tasks specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section applicable to the EFVS operations to be conducted. (3) The requirements specified in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section do not apply ... pilot who: (i) Is employed by a part 119 certificate holder authorized to conduct operations under part 121, 125, or 135 when the pilot is conducting an EFVS operation for that certificate holder under part…
- 14 CFR § 61.127 Flight proficiency.
commercial pilot certificate must receive and log ground and flight training from an authorized instructor on the areas of operation of this section that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought. (b) Areas of operation ... category rating with a single-engine class rating: (i) Preflight preparation; (ii) Preflight procedures; (iii) Airport and seaplane base operations; (iv) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds; (v) Performance maneuvers; (vi) Ground reference maneuvers; (vii) Navigation; (viii) Slow flight and stalls…
- Chapter 3. Airspace › Section 2. Controlled Airspace › 3-2-3. Class B Airspace
sport pilot certificate and has met the requirements of 14 CFR section 61.325; or (d) The aircraft is operated by a student pilot: (1) Who seeks a private pilot certificate and has met the requirements of 14 CFR section ... certificate and has met the requirements of 14 CFR section 61.94. 4. Unless otherwise authorized by ATC, each person operating a large turbine engine-powered airplane to or from a primary airport must operate at or above the designated floors…