48 Questions
What type of certificate needs to be visibly placed on board each civil aircraft?
Standard Airworthiness Certificate
Which regulation recently defined the term 'airworthy'?
Part 3
What is the significance of the chart mentioned in the text?
To display how regulations interact with one another
Which part governs Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alterations?
Part 43
What does 'Original Airworthiness' refer to in the context of the chart?
Initial aircraft design standards compliance
'The Big Three' regulations related to airworthiness certification do NOT include which part?
Part 36
What do the 'FARs' in aviation regulations stand for?
Federal Aviation Regulations
What is the purpose of Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR)?
To address unique situations for a limited time
How are the FAA regulations typically referred to now?
14 CFR part XX
Why are most regulations and sections within the FAA odd-numbered?
To allow for future additions
What does the acronym 'SFAR' stand for?
Special Federal Aviation Regulations
What is the significance of the SFAR number?
It has no relevance to the regulation it is addressing
What term is explicitly defined in 14 CFR part 3 for the first time by the FAA?
Airworthiness
Which certificate is required to be visibly placed on board each civil aircraft?
FAA Form 8100-2
In the context of airworthiness certification, what does 'Product' specifically refer to?
Civil aircraft parts
Which regulations serve as the 'Big Three' governing the airworthiness of an aircraft?
14 CFR Part 21, Part 43, Part 91
What separates 'Original Airworthiness' from 'Recurrent Airworthiness' on the chart mentioned?
A vertical line
What is fundamentally important to clearly understand with regard to airworthiness?
'The Big Three' regulations
What term is used by the FAA to refer to specific regulations since the confusion with the acronym 'FAR'?
14 CFR part XX
Why are most regulations and sections within the FAA odd-numbered according to historical realization?
To ensure space for adding future regulations
Which set of regulations is titled 'Federal Acquisitions Regulations'?
Title 48
What led to the need for issuing Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR) over the years?
The need to address unique situations with specific and time-limited regulations
How is the term 'SFAR number' described in relation to the regulation it addresses?
It is a random number generated sequentially
What term is used to refer to the set of regulations that are usually given a limited length of time for effectiveness?
Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR)
What is the significance of the solid line in the chart mentioned in the text?
Represents a boundary between Original and Recurrent Airworthiness
What is the primary focus of 14 CFR Part 43?
Aircraft maintenance and alterations
What is the defining characteristic of an aircraft or aircraft parts on the left side of the solid line in the chart?
Acquiring Original Airworthiness
In what context is 'Product' specifically used in 14 CFR Part 3?
Describing aircraft, aircraft engines, or aircraft propellers
Which part of the FAA regulations primarily deals with General Operating and Flight Rules?
14 CFR Part 91
What was the main implication of the FAA defining 'airworthy' in part 3 of the regulations?
'Airworthy' could no longer be implied from other sources
What does the acronym 'SFAR' stand for in the context of aviation regulations?
Special Federal Aviation Regulations
Which regulations are often referred to as 'FARs' in aviation?
Federal Aviation Regulations
What led to the FAA referring to specific regulations by the term '14 CFR part XX'?
To avoid confusion with the use of the acronym 'FAR'
What is the purpose of Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR)?
To address unique situations with a limited time frame
Why are most regulations and sections within the FAA odd-numbered?
To accommodate future additions
Which set of regulations is titled 'Federal Acquisitions Regulations'?
Title 48
What is the primary focus of Airworthiness Directives (AD) in relation to aircraft maintenance?
To enforce compliance with specific safety requirements for aircraft
Why are aircraft only required to meet the specifications in force at the time of their construction?
To prevent confusion due to changes in regulations over time
What is the significance of the 'Amendment number' mentioned in relation to revised regulations?
It links revisions to specific regulations being updated
Why does 14 CFR Part 1 contain a comprehensive list of definitions for pilots and mechanics?
To provide common terminology for consistent interpretation of regulations
What is unique about the definitions found in many regulations within the FAA?
They are tailored for use and interpretation within each specific regulation
What distinguishes Airworthiness Directives (AD) from other types of regulations mentioned?
They have compliance dates included in their text
Which certificate is required to be visibly placed on board each civil aircraft?
Airworthiness certificates
What is the primary focus of 14 CFR Part 43?
Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alterations
Which part of the FAA regulations primarily deals with General Operating and Flight Rules?
14 CFR Part 91
What is the purpose of Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR)?
To address specific, unusual, and temporary airworthiness or flight safety issues
What is the significance of the solid line in the chart mentioned in the text?
It indicates the boundary between Original Airworthiness and Recurrent Airworthiness
What does the acronym 'SFAR' stand for in the context of aviation regulations?
Special Federal Aviation Regulation
Study Notes
FAA Regulations and Airworthiness
- The FAA has various subgroups with differing responsibilities of oversight in the aviation industry, which may vary by organizational chart or geographic location.
- The FAA interacts with aircraft personnel through the Flight Standard Service (AFS) and Aircraft Certification Service (AIR).
- Regulations change over time, and not all aircraft currently flying meet the current design regulations.
- Aircraft are required to meet only the specifications in force at the time of their construction.
14 CFR Part 1 - Definitions and Abbreviations
- This section provides a comprehensive list of definitions for both pilots and mechanics.
- Regulations often provide additional definitions unique to their use and interpretation.
- The Abbreviations and Symbols section (§1.2) focuses on abbreviations related to flight.
14 CFR Part 21 - Certification Procedures for Products and Parts
- This regulation identifies the requirements and procedures for obtaining type certificates, supplemental type certificates, production certificates, airworthiness certificates, and import and export approvals.
- It covers authorization procedures for obtaining a delegation option authorization, becoming a designated alteration station (DAS), or obtaining a Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA) or Technical Standard Order (TSO) part.
- §21.50 is a key section, providing instructions for continued airworthiness and manufacturer's maintenance manuals having airworthiness limitations.
Airworthiness Certification
- There are three primary regulations that govern the airworthiness of an aircraft: 14 CFR Part 21, 14 CFR Part 43, and 14 CFR Part 91.
- The chart in Figure 12-5 shows the interaction of these regulations with other regulations and their impact on airworthiness.
- The term "airworthy" means the aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation.
Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR)
- SFARs are issued to address specific situations and are usually given a limited length of time for effectiveness.
- SFAR numbers are purely sequential and have no relevance to the regulation they are addressing or attached to.
14 CFR Part 3 - General Requirements
- This section defines the terms "airworthy" and "product" in the context of airworthiness certification.
- "Airworthy" means the aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation.
- "Product" means an aircraft, aircraft engine, or aircraft propeller.
Other Regulations
- There are 20 airworthiness certification regulations listed in Figure 12-4, and they are shown graphically in Figure 12-5.
- Some of these regulations include Part 31 - Airworthiness Standards, Manned Free Balloons; Part 34 - Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emission Requirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes; and Part 36 - Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification.
Test your knowledge on the differences between Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (Title 48) in the aviation industry. Understand the unique situations these regulations address and their effectiveness periods.
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