IL.V.A.K3a
KnowledgeAircraft preflight inspection, including:
Which items should be inspected
From the FAA library
- Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Introduction
throttle rod-end had been disconnected for maintenance after the IA had signed off the control inspection and marked that item as complete on the maintenance checklist. In that case, a discrepancy should have been entered onto the discrepancy sheet ... inspection after asking the mechanics about the items on the checklist, making frequent visits to the airplane, inspecting some of the various items, and deciding that was good enough. Complacency crippled the mechanics’ quality of work by removing any thoughts…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and Operations With Inoperative Equipment
When inoperative equipment is found during a preflight inspection or prior to departure, the decision should be to cancel the flight, obtain maintenance prior to flight, or to defer the item or equipment. Maintenance deferrals are not used for inflight…
- 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…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Aircraft Documents › Certificate of Aircraft Registration
FSDO). Airworthiness Certificate An Airworthiness Certificate is issued by a representative of the FAA after the aircraft has been inspected, is found to meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 21, and is in condition for safe operation. The Airworthiness ... transport categories, and manned free balloons. Figure 9-9 illustrates a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, and an explanation of each item in the certificate follows…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Aircraft Inspections
inspections should follow the current manufacturer’s maintenance manual, including the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness concerning inspection intervals, parts replacement, and life-limited items as applicable to the aircraft…
- Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Aircraft Documents › Airworthiness Certificate
Figure 9-9 illustrates a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, and an explanation of each item in the certificate follows. 1. Nationality and Registration Marks. The “N” indicates the aircraft is registered in the United States. Registration marks consist of a series ... aircraft conforms to its type certificate and is considered in condition for safe operation at the time of inspection and issuance of the certificate. Any exemptions from the applicable airworthiness standards are briefly noted here and the exemption number given…