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Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.

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  • Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Landing Gear, Tires, and Brakes

    ramp, taxiway, and runway environment in a precise and controlled manner. The landing gear, tires, and brakes should be inspected to ensure that the airplane can be positively controlled on the ground. Landing gear on airplanes varies from simple fixed ... gear system in which the landing gear struts, tires, and brakes are exposed and lend themselves to relatively simple inspection. However, more complex airplanes may have retractable landing gear with multiple tires per landing gear strut, landing gear doors, over…

  • Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Post-Flight › Securing and Servicing

    Securing and Servicing After engine shutdown and deplaning passengers, the pilot should accomplish a post-flight inspection. This includes a walk around to inspect the general condition of the aircraft. Inspect near and around the cowling for signs ... fuel streaks and around the oil breather for excessive oil discharge. Inspect under wings and other fuel tank locations for fuel stains. Inspect landing gear and tires for damage and brakes for any leaking hydraulic fluid. Inspect cowling inlets…

  • Chapter 15: Airspace › Air Traffic Control and the National Airspace System › Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements

    recreational pilot certificate and all requirements contained within 14 CFR part 61, section 61.101(d), or the requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.94. 3. A sport pilot certificate ... requirements contained within 14 CFR part 61, section 61.325, or the requirements for a student pilot seeking a recreational pilot certificate in 14 CFR part 61, section 61.94, or the aircraft is operated by a student pilot…

  • Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Selecting a Flight School › Student Pilot Solo Requirements

    Student Pilot Solo Requirements Once a student has accrued sufficient training and experience, a CFI can endorse the student’s logbook to authorize limited solo flight in a specific type (make and model) of aircraft. A student pilot ... aircraft outside of the various endorsements provided by the flight instructor. There is no minimum aeronautical knowledge or experience requirement for the issuance of a Student Pilot Certificate, however, the applicant must be at least 16 years…

  • Chapter 10: Inspection Concepts & Techniques › Special Inspections › Hard or Overweight Landing Inspection

    Figure 10-3. Title 14 CFR Section 91.409(d), Progressive Inspection. outlined on the following pages are general in nature and are intended to acquaint the aviation mechanic with the areas to be inspected. As such, they ... inclusive. When performing any of these special inspections, always follow the detailed procedures in the aircraft maintenance manual. In situations where the manual does not adequately address the situation, seek advice from other maintenance technicians who are highly experienced with…

  • 14 CFR § 61.66 Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements.

    Enhanced Flight Vision System Pilot Requirements. of the subjects specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section and has experience with the tasks specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section applicable to the EFVS operations to be conducted ... requirements specified in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section do not apply to a pilot who: (i) Is employed by a part 119 certificate holder authorized to conduct operations under part 121, 125, or 135 when the pilot…