Takeoff techniques and CHOORD Checklist
Conditions
Hazards
Operational Changes
Runway required vs. available
Return Procedure
Departure Plans
Automattic
Takeoff techniques and CHOORD Checklist
Conditions
Hazards
Operational Changes
Runway required vs. available
Return Procedure
Departure Plans
Full Document can be found here: – https://www.faa.gov/Air_traffic/Publications/media/PCG_10-12-17.pdf
Transponder
iPad GPS
ADS-B
Misc
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Headset
The power plant is the combination of the engine and the propeller which are designed to work together to produce thrust as well as to drive various systems that support the airplane.
Most small aircraft are designed with reciprocating engines. The name reciprocating engine is derived from the back and forth (reciprocating) movement of the pistons.
Common means of classifying reciprocating engines are by cylinder arrangement with respect to the crankshaft. Radial, in-line, v-type or opposed. The method of cooling is liquid or air.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk and the Cessna 162 Skycatcher are horizontally opposed cylinders that are air cooled.
Preventative Maintenance can be performed by a pilot on an airplane such as the Cessna 172 Skyhawk or 162 Skycatcher only if you are the owner of the airplane and you have a pilot certificate (Private Pilot certificate for Skyhawk & light sport or above for SLSA (Special Light Spork Aircraft) such as the Skycatcher
Preventative Maintenance is detailed in FAR Part 43 and includes:
Simple or minor preservation operations such as changing the engine oil, replenishing the hydraulic fluid, servicing landing gear bearings, changing a tire.
Replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations such as the landing lights or seat covers.
Those items listed in 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix A for Private Pilots or 14 CFR Part 65 for sport Pilots.
Preventative Maintenance does NOT include maintenance activities that must be performed by a maintenance technician such as
Records and Returning the Aircraft to Service
Pilots performing preventative maintenance must enter the aircraft’s maintenance records to include a description of the work, the date it was complete, the grade of pilot certificate (sport, Private pilot or higher) and the pilot’s certificate number along with signing the maintenance record.
Before and airplane is returned to flight after being services, it must be noted by the person making the entry in the airplane log book and that the airplane is acceptable to return to service.
Form 337 for Major Repairs and Alterations
Any repair or alteration to an aircraft that substantially affects the aircraft’s operation in flight requires that form 337, Major Repair and Alteration is completed. The aircraft must be test flown for an operational check of the maintenance or alteration performed by a private pilot or above without passengers and the entry must be added by the pilot to the aircraft’s maintenance records.
A special flight permit is one type of Special Airworthiness Certificate that is issued for a specific flight and often called a “ferry permit”.
This special flight permit may be issued for an aircraft that cannot meet the current applicable airworthiness requirements but is otherwise capable of safe flight for the following purposes:
An example request for a special permit may be:
An additional example would be:
Obtaining a Special Permit (Ferry Permit)