Solo Flight and Aircraft Airworthiness

Flashcards covering solo flight privileges, medical certificates, aeromedical factors, standard regulations, and DA40 technical specifications.

Local Solo Flight Documents

Student Pilot Certificate, Government-issued Photo ID, and a valid FAA Medical Certificate (or BasicMed).

FAR 61.3(a)(1)

Federal Aviation Regulation code governing the requirement for a student pilot certificate or pilot certificate for local solo flights.

Emergency Deviation Authority

According to FAR 91.3, the PIC may deviate from instructor limitations only if necessary during an emergency requiring immediate action.

Student Passenger Limitation

A student pilot may not carry passengers according to FAR 61.89(a)(1).

Night Solo Requirement

Student pilots must complete required night training and receive a specific night solo endorsement per FAR 61.87(o).

Cloud Layer Limitation

Student pilots may not operate above a cloud layer where visual reference to the surface is lost per FAR 61.89(a)(6).

First-Class Medical Duration (Under 40)

$60$ calendar months for student pilot privileges.

First-Class Medical Duration ($40$ or older)

$24$ calendar months for student pilot privileges.

Second-Class Medical Duration (Under 40)

$60$ calendar months for student pilot privileges.

Second-Class Medical Duration ($40$ or older)

$24$ calendar months for student pilot privileges.

Third-Class Medical Duration (Under 40)

$60$ calendar months for student pilot privileges.

Third-Class Medical Duration ($40$ or older)

$24$ calendar months for student pilot privileges.

FAR 61.53

Regulation stating a pilot may not act as PIC if they know of a medical condition that prevents safe operation, such as a broken leg.

Hypoxia

A medical condition that can be caused or worsened by flying involving oxygen deficiency.

Hyperventilation

A medical condition caused by abnormal breathing patterns during flight.

Spatial Disorientation

An aeromedical factor where the pilot is unable to determine their body position or motion relative to the earth.

Decompression Sickness

A medical condition resulting from rapid changes in pressure, often mentioned in PHAK Chapter 17.

Dehydration

An aeromedical factor affecting fitness for flight by reducing judgement and reaction time.

IMSAFE Checklist - I

Illness.

IMSAFE Checklist - M

Medication.

IMSAFE Checklist - S

Stress.

IMSAFE Checklist - A

Alcohol.

IMSAFE Checklist - F

Fatigue.

IMSAFE Checklist - E

Emotion/Eating.

Alcohol Bottle-to-Throttle Time

No flying within $8$ hours of drinking alcohol.

Legal BAC Limit

No flying with a blood alcohol concentration of $0.04\%$ or higher.

FAR 91.17

The regulation specifically governing alcohol and drug limitations for pilots.

Type Certificate Conformity

Requirement for an aircraft to be airworthy, meaning all required equipment is installed and no unapproved modifications exist.

Safe Condition for Operation

The second essential component of airworthiness defined in FAR 91.7.

Owner or Operator Responsibility

The party responsible for keeping an aircraft airworthy per FAR 91.403.

Preflight Airworthiness Determination

The responsibility of the Pilot in Command (PIC) per FAR 91.7.

ARROW - Airworthiness Certificate

Required document that never expires if the aircraft is registered and properly maintained.

ARROW - Registration Certificate

Required document valid for seven years.

ARROW - Radio Station License

Document only required for international flights.

ARROW - Operating Limitations

Included in the AFM/POH, placards, and markings.

ARROW - Weight & Balance

Information usually located within the AFM/POH.

Airworthiness Certificate Location

Must be located in the cabin and visible.

AAV1ATES - Annual Inspection

Required every $12$ calendar months.

AAV1ATES - Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Legally binding inspections or modifications required for safety.

AAV1ATES - VOR Check

Required for IFR operations only, every $30$ days.

AAV1ATES - 100-hour Inspection

Required if the aircraft is used for hire or flight instruction for hire.

AAV1ATES - Altimeter Inspection

Required every $24$ calendar months for IFR.

AAV1ATES - Transponder Inspection

Required every $24$ calendar months.

AAV1ATES - ELT Inspection

Required every $12$ calendar months.

AAV1ATES - Static System Inspection

Required every $24$ calendar months for IFR.

UVU DA40 Inspection Program

A Progressive Inspection Program consisting of four phases.

Progressive Inspection Phase Frequency

One phase is completed every $50$ flight hours.

ELT Battery Replacement (Usage)

After $1$ cumulative hour of use.

ELT Battery Replacement (Life)

When $50\%$ of battery life has expired.

ATOMATOFLAMES - A (Airspeed)

Airspeed Indicator required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - T (Tachometer)

Tachometer required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - O (Oil Pressure)

Oil Pressure Gauge required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - M (Manifold)

Manifold Pressure Gauge required for constant-speed prop aircraft in VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - A (Altimeter)

Altimeter required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - T (Temperature)

Temperature Gauge required for liquid-cooled engines in VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - O (Oil Temperature)

Oil Temperature Gauge required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - F (Fuel)

Fuel Gauge required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - L (Landing Gear)

Landing Gear Position Indicator for retractable gear aircraft in VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - A (Anti-Collision)

Anti-Collision Lights required if certificated after $3/11/96$.

ATOMATOFLAMES - M (Magnetic)

Magnetic Compass required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - E (ELT)

Emergency Locator Transmitter required for VFR Day.

ATOMATOFLAMES - S (Safety Belts)

Safety Belts required for VFR Day.

FLAPS - F

Fuses (or spare circuit breakers) required for VFR Night.

FLAPS - L

Landing Light required for hire at night.

FLAPS - A

Anti-Collision Lights required for VFR Night.

FLAPS - P

Position Lights required for VFR Night.

FLAPS - S

Source of Electrical Power (Alternator/Battery) required for VFR Night.

FAR 91.103

Regulation requiring preflight action including weight/balance and environment data.

NWKRAFT - N

Notams.

NWKRAFT - W

Weather.

NWKRAFT - K

Known ATC delays.

NWKRAFT - R

Runway lengths.

NWKRAFT - A

Alternatives.

NWKRAFT - F

Fuel requirements.

NWKRAFT - T

Takeoff and landing distance.

MEL

Minimum Equipment List, checkable via the FAA to handle inoperative equipment.

Inoperative Equipment Action

Deactivate or remove the equipment, then placard it as INOPERATIVE.

Ferry Permit (Special Flight Permit)

Allows flight of a non-airworthy aircraft to maintenance, repair, storage, or alteration.

DA40 GFRP

Glass fiber reinforced plastic, the primary material of the DA40 airframe.

Ailerons

Primary flight controls for Roll.

Elevator

Primary flight control for Pitch.

Rudder

Primary flight control for Yaw.

Elevator Trim

Secondary flight control used to remove control pressure for maintained airspeed.

DA40 Main Gear

Composite spring main gear.

DA40 Nosewheel Type

Free castering nosewheel.

DA40 Braking

Hydraulic disc brakes with differential braking for steering.

DA40 Engine Lycoming IO-360-M1A

Four-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine producing $180\,HP$.

Engine Displacement

$361$ cubic inches.

44 Handful - 4 Stroke

Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust.

44 Handful - Naturally Aspirated

An engine that relies on atmospheric pressure for air intake without a turbo or supercharger.

Magneto Purpose

Generates electricity independently of the electrical system to fire spark plugs.

Redundant Ignition

The DA40 utilizes two spark plugs per cylinder and two ignition systems for reliability.

Alternate Air Purpose

Bypasses the normal air filter if the intake becomes blocked.

Mixture Control Purpose

Adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio.

Normal DA40 Cylinder Head Temperature

$300$-$-400^\circ F$.

Maximum DA40 Cylinder Head Temperature

$475^\circ F$.

Normal Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)

$1300$-$-1400^\circ F$.

Methods to Lower Engine Temps

Enrich mixture, increase airspeed, reduce climb angle, or reduce power.

DA40 Max Oil Quantity

$8\,quarts$.

DA40 Minimum Oil for Dispatch (UVU SOP)

$6\,quarts$.