VFR Airworthiness Requirements - QT
Updated: Apr 20, 2021
Lesson Quicktakes cover the items that should be memorized from each of the wifiCFI Lessons. They do not cover all of the lesson details in-depth.
AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS (ARROW):
External Data Plate.
Airworthiness Certificate.
Registration Certificate.
Radio Station License.
Operating Handbook.
Weight and Balance.
Compass Deviation Card.
AIRCRAFT INSPECTIONS (AV1ATES):
Annual Inspection.
VOR Check.
100 Hour Inspection.
Altimeter Inspection.
Transponder Inspection.
ELT Functional and Battery Check.
Static/Encoder Inspection.
ADs
Airworthiness Directives.
Essentially recalls for airplane parts.
They are mandatory and may not be overflown.
Paid for by aircraft owner (not manufacturer).
FORM 337s:
Major Alterations or Repairs.
Any change not on the Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS).
REQUIRED DAY VFR EQUIPMENT (ATOMATOFLAMES):
Airspeed Indicator.
Tachometer.
Oil Pressure Gauge.
Manifold Pressure Gauge.
Altimeter.
Temperature Gauge.
Oil Temperature Gauge.
Fuel Quantity Indicators.
Landing Gear Position Indicators.
Anti-Collision Lights.
Magnetic Compass.
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).
Safety Belts.
REQUIRED VFR NIGHT EQUIPMENT (FLAPS):
All Day VFR Equipment plus the following:
Fuses (spares).
Landing Light (if the aircraft is for hire).
Anti-Collision Lights.
Position Indicator Lights.
Source of Electricity.
INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT FLOW (WITHOUT AN MEL):
