CA.I.BFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023
Airworthiness Requirements
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airworthiness requirements, including airplane certificates.
Bottom line
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airworthiness requirements, including airplane certificates.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-12) — 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
- 14 CFR 43.11 (Content, form, and disposition of records for inspections conducted under parts 91 and 125 and §§ 135.411(a)(1) and 135.419 of this chapter.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 43.15 (Additional performance rules for inspections.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
Knowledge
- CA.I.B.K1: General airworthiness requirements and compliance for airplanes, including:
- CA.I.B.K1a: a. Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certificates
- CA.I.B.K1b: b. Required inspections and airplane logbook documentation
- CA.I.B.K1c: c. Airworthiness Directives and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
- CA.I.B.K1d: d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit
- CA.I.B.K2: Pilot-performed preventive maintenance.
- CA.I.B.K3: Equipment requirements for day and night VFR flight, including:
- CA.I.B.K3a: a. Flying with inoperative equipment
- CA.I.B.K3b: b. Using an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
- CA.I.B.K3c: c. Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL)
- CA.I.B.K3d: d. Required discrepancy records or placards
- CA.I.B.K4: Special airworthiness certificate aircraft operating limitations, if applicable.
Risk management
Skills
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