PA.I.BFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023
Airworthiness Requirements
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airworthiness requirements, including airplane certificates.
Bottom line
Establish airworthiness from documents, maintenance status, condition and the intended operation.
FAA references
- FAA-S-ACS-6C, Area I: task overview and linked element lessons — FAA-S-ACS-6C
Knowledge
- PA.I.B.K1: General airworthiness requirements and compliance for airplanes, including:
- PA.I.B.K1a: a. Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certificates
- PA.I.B.K1b: b. Required inspections and airplane logbook documentation
- PA.I.B.K1c: c. Airworthiness Directives and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
- PA.I.B.K1d: d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit
- PA.I.B.K1e: e. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities
- PA.I.B.K2: Pilot-performed preventive maintenance.
- PA.I.B.K3: Equipment requirements for day and night VFR flight, including:
- PA.I.B.K3a: a. Flying with inoperative equipment
- PA.I.B.K3b: b. Using an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
- PA.I.B.K3c: c. Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL)
- PA.I.B.K3d: d. Required discrepancy records or placards
- PA.I.B.K4: Standard and special airworthiness certificates and their associated operational limitations.
Risk management
Skills
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