AP.II.A.K4a
KnowledgeAircraft preflight inspection, including:
Which items should be inspected
From the FAA library
- 14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such AircraftOpen14 CFR § 135.429 Required inspection personnel.
rotorcraft that operate in remote areas or sites, the Administrator may approve procedures for the performance of required inspection items by a pilot when no other qualified person is available, provided— (1) The pilot is employed by the certificate holder ... originally performed the item of work; and (5) Each item of work that is a required inspection item that is part of the flight control system shall be flight tested and reinspected before the aircraft is approved for return…
- 14 CFR Part 91, Appendix A to Part 91—Category II Operations: Manual, Instruments, Equipment, and Maintenance
radio rating. (2) It must consist of removal of an instrument or item of equipment and performance of the following: (i) A visual inspection ... cleanliness, impending failure, and the need for lubrication, repair, or replacement of parts; (ii) Correction of items found by that visual inspection; and (iii) Calibration to at least the manufacturer's specifications unless otherwise specified in the approved Category…
- 14 CFR § 61.51 Pilot logbooks.
inspection upon a reasonable request by— (i) The Administrator; (ii) An authorized representative from the National Transportation Safety Board; or (iii) Any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer. (2) A student pilot must carry the following items…
- Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Leading Accident Causes › Identifying Hazards
traffic, airspace activity, and other hazards. • Postflight Inspections–Inspecting the aircraft following the completion of a flight may identify aircraft hazards before the next person flies the aircraft. Common items include condition of tires and brakes, security of access panels…
- 14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such AircraftOpen14 CFR § 135.23 Manual contents.
operator; (i) Procedures under § 135.179 for the release for, or continuation of, flight if any item of equipment required for the particular type of operation becomes inoperative or unserviceable en route; (j) Procedures for refueling aircraft, eliminating fuel contamination, protecting ... approved aircraft inspection program, when applicable; (p)(1) Procedures and information, as described in paragraph (p)(2) of this section, to assist each crewmember and person performing or directly supervising the following job functions involving items for transport…
- 14 CFR § 43.3 Persons authorized to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations.
Persons authorized to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations. (5) The items of preventive maintenance authorized by this section are those listed in paragraph (c) of appendix A of this part. (i) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph ... Authorization, an FAA-Parts Manufacturer Approval, or Product and Process Specification issued by the Administrator; and (3) Perform any inspection required by part 91 or part 125 of this chapter on aircraft it manufactured under a type certificate, or currently…