A primary safety function of the FAA is to require correction of unsafe conditions found in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, rotor, or appliance when such conditions exist or are likely to exist or develop in other products of the same design. The unsafe conditions can exist because of a design defect, maintenance. or other … Continue reading Plane Sense Chapter 8. Airworthiness Directives
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Plane Sense Chapter 6. Aircraft Maintenance Records
An aircraft owner is required to keep aircraft maintenance records for the airframe, engine, propeller, and appliances. These records must contain a description of the work performed on the aircraft, the date the work was completed, the certified mechanic's signature, the kind of FAA certificate, and the certifcate number of the person approving the aircraft … Continue reading Plane Sense Chapter 6. Aircraft Maintenance Records
Instrument Checkride Story by David Z
I passed my instrument practical test yesterday, and here's the story. I tell it to assist others in preparation for their checkride. Well, and to brag a bit. 🙂 The oral began with a check of my application form, current pilot certificate, and medical. Then it was straight to the airplane logs. The examiner wanted … Continue reading Instrument Checkride Story by David Z