Dale Crane's Oral and Practical Exam Guide questions with correct answers

What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet? CORRECT ANSWER -A document that sets forth essential factors and other considerations which are necessary for U.S. airworthiness certification of aircraft, engines and propellers -The TCDS is a formal description of the aircraft, engine, or propeller. It lists limitations and information required for type certification including airspeed limits, weight limits, thrust limitations, and so forth. Type certificate data sheets and specifications set forth essential factors and other conditions which are necessary for U.S. airworthiness certification. Aircraft, engines, and propellers which conform to a U.S. type certificate (TC) are eligible for U.S. airworthiness certification when found to be in a condition for safe operation and ownership requisites are fulfilled. (FAA-H-8083-30, Ch. 12) What are Aircraft Specifications? CORRECT ANSWER -Documents that include basically the same information as the TCDS but are issued for aircraft, engines, and propellers certified under the Air Commerce Regulations -"Specifications" were originated during implementation of the Air Commerce Act of 1926. Specifications are FAA recordkeeping documents issued for both type certificated and non-type-certificated products which have been found eligible for U.S. airworthiness certification. Although they are no longer issued, specifications remain in effect and will be further amended. Specifications covering type-certificated products may be converted to type certificate data sheets at the option of the type certificate holder. However, to do so requires the type certificate holder to provide an equipment list. A specification is not part of a type certificate. Specifications are subdivided into five major groups as follows: (FAA-H-8083-30, Ch. 12)