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Rockwell F. RogelCertificates and Documents

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Lesson Plan: Certificates and Documents (Airplane Single Engine Land) – Private Pilot

OBJECTIVE:To familiarize the student with the different certificates and documents needed to legally operate an aircraft as well as the maintenance required to keep the aircraft in a legal status.

ELEMENTS: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations Medical Certificate Class and Duration Recent Flight Experience Requirements Required Pilot Logbook Entries or Flight Records In-Aircraft Documents – “ARROW” Maintenance & Inspections – “AVIATE-A” Weight & Balance Data and Equipment list.

SCHEDULE: Lesson Objective…………………. Instructor Explanation…………. Questions and Review………...

EQUIPMENT: Dry Erase Board, Markers

INSTRUCTORS ACTIONS: Oral: Discuss Lesson Objective, Explain ElementsPost Lecture: Critique Student Knowledge

STUDENTS ACTIONS:Oral: Discuss Lesson Objective, Listen to LecturePost Lecture: Ask questions

COMPLETION STANDARDS:The lesson is complete when it is determined that the student has adequate knowledge of certificates and documents as covered in this lesson.

REFERENCES:14 CFR parts 23, 43, 61, 67, 91Airplane Flight Manual / Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH)Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge – Chapter 7

Requirements

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Need in pilot’s possession – RPM• Radio FCC license (International)

• Pilots Certificate and Photo Identification (Government Issued)

• MedicalPrivate Certificate (61.109)

Privileges and Limitations May not act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or property for

compensation or hire May act as PIC for compensation/hire if incidental to the business and no

passengers or property May not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight

provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees

In simple terms, if you take your three friends flying for breakfast, and the total cost associated with the operation of that flight is $200, you as the pilot in command must pay at least $50, provided all parties pay their equal share.

May act as PIC for a charitable, nonprofit, or community event (91.146) May be reimbursed for operating expenses directly related to search and rescue May demonstrate an aircraft to a potential buyer if have over 200 hrs and are an

aircraft salesman May act as PIC of an aircraft towing a glider (under 61.69)

Medical Certificates o Class and Duration

First Class When exercising the privileges of an ATP certificate Expires the end of the last day of the:

o 6th month for 1st class activities o 12th month for 2nd class activities o 24th month for 3rd class activities (over 40 years old) o 60th month for 3rd class activities (under 40 years old)

Second Class When exercising the privileges of Commercial certificate Expires the end of the last day of the:

o 12th month for 2nd class activities o 24th month for 3rd class activities (over 40 years old) o 60th month for 3rd class activities (under 40 years old)

Third Class When exercising the privileges of a CFI, Private, Recreational, Student

certificate, etc. Expires the end of the last day of the:

o 24th month (over 40 years old) o 60th month (under 40 years old)

Recent Flight Experience Requirements


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o Pilot in Command Day Time To carry passengers, a pilot must have made 3 T/Os and LDGs within

the preceding 90 days, and same category, class, type aircraft

Night Time To carry passengers, 1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise, a pilot must have 3 T/Os and LDGs within the preceding 90 days to a full stop during that time period, and

same category, class, type aircraft o Flight Reviews

No person may act as PIC unless, within the preceding 24 calendar months he has

Accomplished a flight review and received a log book endorsement certifying it was completed

Consists of a MINIMUM of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training and must include:

A review of the current general operating rules and flight rules of Part 91

Required Logbook Entries o Must document and record training and aeronautical experience used to meet the

requirements for a certificate, rating, or review In the logbook, you must enter

General Infoo Date, Total flight/lesson time; location of departure/arrival (for

a sim, the location where the lesson occurred); type and identification of aircraft, sim, or training device; and the name of the safety pilot (if necessary)

Type of pilot experience or training o Solo, PIC, SIC, Flight and ground training received, training in a

sim or flight training device Conditions of Flight

o Day/Night, Actual Instrument, Simulated Instrument in flight or a sim/FTD

AIRWORTHINESS & REGISTRATION

The pilot in command ultimately decides if the aircraft is airworthy (14 CFR 91.7).

Aircraft Documents Discuss required documents “ARROW”: Needed in the Airplane

o Airworthiness certificate (14 CFR 91.203), Must be displayed in aircraft so visible to passengers and crew when operated Remains in effect as long as aircraft receives required maintenance and is

properly registered in the U.S.o Registration certificate (14 CFR 91.203),

State(AZ) – 1 Year Federal – 3 Years

• Cannot be used for ops when:


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o Aircraft registered under laws of foreign countryo Aircraft’s registration canceled at request of certificate holdero Aircraft is totally destroyed or scrappedo Ownership of aircraft is transferredo Holder of certificate loses U.S. citizenship

o Radio Station License (International)

o Operating manual and placards (FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual, serial number specific) (14 CFR 91.9)

Airplane Flight Manual – Current & Availableo Included Info - limitations, operating procedures, performance

V speeds Aircraft gross weight Maximum ramp weight Maximum takeoff weight Manufacturer's empty weight Operating empty weight Center of gravity of an aircraft Lift-to-drag ratio Zero-fuel weight Equipment List

• Sectionso Generalo Limitationso Emergency Procedureso Normal Procedureso Performanceo Weight & Balance/Equipment Listo Airplane & Systems Descriptiono Handling, Service & Maintenanceo Supplements

Placards - o Ex. AVGAS only near fuel caps, Grade 100 or 100LL

o Weight and balance, current and specific for the exact aircraft serial number (part of the AFM, covered under 14 CFR 91.9).

Discuss required inspections “AVIATE-A”: for Airplane to be Airworthyo A Annual Inspection (12 calendar months) (14 CFR 91.409) o V VOR (30 days for IFR, annual for VFR) (14 CFR 91.171) o I Inspection at 100 Tachometer Hours FOR HIRE (14 CFR 91.409) o A Altimeter/Pitot Static System (24 calendar months) 91.411) o T Transponder/Mode C (24 calendar months) (14 CFR 91.413) o E ELT (50% battery life/1 hr cum. use, 12 calendar months from last inspection) (14 CFR

91.207) o A Airworthiness Directives (AD’s, aka Recalls) (14 CFR 91.403),

AD’s may be divided into two categories:


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• (EAD) those of an emergency nature requiring immediate compliance prior to further flight, and

• (AD) those of a less urgent nature requiring compliance within a specified period of time

o Aircraft Owner/Operator Responsibilities Maintain current airworthiness and registration certificate Maintain aircraft in airworthy condition (comply with ADs) Assure maintenance properly recorded

SummaryWe went over the private pilot privileges and limitations, medical certificates, recent flight experience requirements, what type of flights need to be logged, aircraft documents, and inspections.

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