AI.III.BFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023
Airworthiness Requirements
To determine the applicant understands airworthiness requirements, including aircraft certificates, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Bottom line
To determine the applicant understands airworthiness requirements, including aircraft certificates, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 3 (p. 3-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 14 CFR 39.9 (What if I operate an aircraft or use a product that does not meet the requirements of an airworthiness directive?) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
- AFH Glossary (p. G-2) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- 14 CFR 39.11 (What actions do airworthiness directives require?) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
Knowledge
- AI.III.B.K1: General airworthiness requirements and compliance for airplanes, including:
- AI.III.B.K1a: a. Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certificates
- AI.III.B.K1b: b. Required inspections and aircraft logbook documentation
- AI.III.B.K1c: c. Airworthiness Directives and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
- AI.III.B.K1d: d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit
- AI.III.B.K2: Pilot-performed preventive maintenance.
- AI.III.B.K3: Equipment requirements for day and night VFR flight, including:
- AI.III.B.K3a: a. Flying with inoperative equipment
- AI.III.B.K3b: b. Using an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
- AI.III.B.K3c: c. Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL)
- AI.III.B.K3d: d. Required discrepancy records or placards
- AI.III.B.K4: Standard and special airworthiness certificates and their associated operational limitations.
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