DOCUMENTS AND AIRWORTHINESS EXAM
WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
With respect to the Air Regulations, what documents are required to be on board for every flight?
Correct answer-A-Certificate of Airworthiness (or Flight Permit)
R-Certificate of Registration
O- Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
W-Weight and Balance report
J- Aircraft Journey Logbook
I-Proof of Insurance
L- Crew licenses (Permit or license, including radiotelephone operator's restricted certificate and
medical validation certificates)
What does the Certificate of Registration tell you? Correct answer-The certificate of registration
gives you the nationality and registration mark, aircraft manufacturer, model and serial number, the
purpose, name and address of the owner, owner registration date, certificate issue date, and
signature of the Minister of Transport.
How long is the Certificate of Registration valid? What invalidates it? Correct answer-The certificate
of registration remains valid as long as the ownership does not change, or the owners address does
not change. The certificate of registration becomes invalid when the aircraft is destroyed or taken out
of service permanently.
How long does the owner of an aircraft have to notify the Minister of Transport of a change of
address? Correct answer-The owner has seven days to complete the change of address
information on the certificate of registration and mail it in.
What is the procedure with respect to the Certificate of Registration when the aircraft is sold?
Correct answer-To effect a change of ownership, the reverse side of the certificate of registration
must be filled out and mailed to the Minister of Transport within seven days. The interim certificate
of registration must remain with the aircraft and is valid until the last day of the three month period
following the aircraft's sale, or until the new certificate of registration is received, whichever comes
first. [If a new certificate is not received within the required timeframe, the aircraft is no longer
considered registered.]
For how long is the original Certificate of Airworthiness valid? Correct answer-Indefinitely, if the
aircraft continues to meet the conditions under which it was issued; that is, as long as the aircraft is
maintain in accordance with the requirements of the controlling agency. Note: A certificate of
airworthiness is issued to a specific aircraft, not to a person/owner. Therefore, a change of address or
ownership does not invalidate it.
What temporarily invalidates the Certificate of Airworthiness? Correct answer-Temporary
invalidation of the certificate of airworthiness is caused by:
a. Failure to comply with airworthiness directives (AD).
b. Failure to do required maintenance inspections at required intervals, unless on an extension.
c. An action that contradicts the pilot's operating handbook.
d. Any minor or major accident.
How often must the Certificate of Airworthiness be re-validated? Correct answer-Once a year.
, How is the Certificate of Airworthiness re-validated? Correct answer-By submitting an annual
airworthiness information report.
Is a Certificate Airworthiness issued for amateur-built aircraft? Correct answer-No. Amateur-built
aircraft are issued a flight permit.
Define basic empty weight. Correct answer-The basic empty weight includes:
a. Weight of the standard airplane (airframe, engine, standard equipment, unusable fuel)
b. All optional equipment.
c. Full oil.
Define maximum takeoff weight. Correct answer-Maximum takeoff weight is the maximum weight
approved for the start of the takeoff run.
How does the maximum takeoff weight differ from the maximum ramp weight? Correct answer-
The maximum ramp weight includes the fuel that will be used for start, taxi and run-up. Therefore, as
a result of the fuel already burned, maximum takeoff weight will be less than maximum ramp weight.
Who prepares the weight and balance document that must be carried on board? Correct answer-
The weight and balance document is prepared by the manufacturer of the aircraft.
What is the difference between normal and utility categories? Correct answer-The utility category
is solely for the purpose of training pilots in certain flight maneuvers and, therefore, is usually subject
to some restrictions. In the normal category, maximum gross weight operations are permitted, but
certain maneuvers, such as spins and steep turns, are prohibited.
Where can the pilot learn of the category (ies) for which the aircraft is approved as well as any
related limitations? Correct answer-This information is found in the pilot's operating handbook.
Is an aircraft considered airworthy if overloaded? Why? Correct answer-No. Compliance with
weight limitations is part of the airworthiness validity.
How often does an aircraft have to be re-weighted? Correct answer-Aircraft must be re-weighed
and an amended weight and balance report produced if a change in weight of more than 2% of the
empty weight has occured, or if the weight change cannot be measured (For example as may occur if
an airplane is re-painted).
What important information is found on the original weight and balance report that will not be
found elsewhere? Correct answer-The following are found in the original weight and balance
report, and not from elsewhere:
a. The date of manufacture of the aircraft.
b. The actual unusable fuel.
c. The amount of full oil.
Does the Journey Logbook have to be carried on board for each flight? Correct answer-The answer
is yes, but with one notable exception: if the pilot does not plan to land and shut down at a location
other than the departure base, the journey logbook need not be carried on board.
What is the difference between air time and flight time? Correct answer-Air time = wheels up to
wheels down.
Flight time = when wheels start moving to when wheels stop moving.
WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
With respect to the Air Regulations, what documents are required to be on board for every flight?
Correct answer-A-Certificate of Airworthiness (or Flight Permit)
R-Certificate of Registration
O- Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
W-Weight and Balance report
J- Aircraft Journey Logbook
I-Proof of Insurance
L- Crew licenses (Permit or license, including radiotelephone operator's restricted certificate and
medical validation certificates)
What does the Certificate of Registration tell you? Correct answer-The certificate of registration
gives you the nationality and registration mark, aircraft manufacturer, model and serial number, the
purpose, name and address of the owner, owner registration date, certificate issue date, and
signature of the Minister of Transport.
How long is the Certificate of Registration valid? What invalidates it? Correct answer-The certificate
of registration remains valid as long as the ownership does not change, or the owners address does
not change. The certificate of registration becomes invalid when the aircraft is destroyed or taken out
of service permanently.
How long does the owner of an aircraft have to notify the Minister of Transport of a change of
address? Correct answer-The owner has seven days to complete the change of address
information on the certificate of registration and mail it in.
What is the procedure with respect to the Certificate of Registration when the aircraft is sold?
Correct answer-To effect a change of ownership, the reverse side of the certificate of registration
must be filled out and mailed to the Minister of Transport within seven days. The interim certificate
of registration must remain with the aircraft and is valid until the last day of the three month period
following the aircraft's sale, or until the new certificate of registration is received, whichever comes
first. [If a new certificate is not received within the required timeframe, the aircraft is no longer
considered registered.]
For how long is the original Certificate of Airworthiness valid? Correct answer-Indefinitely, if the
aircraft continues to meet the conditions under which it was issued; that is, as long as the aircraft is
maintain in accordance with the requirements of the controlling agency. Note: A certificate of
airworthiness is issued to a specific aircraft, not to a person/owner. Therefore, a change of address or
ownership does not invalidate it.
What temporarily invalidates the Certificate of Airworthiness? Correct answer-Temporary
invalidation of the certificate of airworthiness is caused by:
a. Failure to comply with airworthiness directives (AD).
b. Failure to do required maintenance inspections at required intervals, unless on an extension.
c. An action that contradicts the pilot's operating handbook.
d. Any minor or major accident.
How often must the Certificate of Airworthiness be re-validated? Correct answer-Once a year.
, How is the Certificate of Airworthiness re-validated? Correct answer-By submitting an annual
airworthiness information report.
Is a Certificate Airworthiness issued for amateur-built aircraft? Correct answer-No. Amateur-built
aircraft are issued a flight permit.
Define basic empty weight. Correct answer-The basic empty weight includes:
a. Weight of the standard airplane (airframe, engine, standard equipment, unusable fuel)
b. All optional equipment.
c. Full oil.
Define maximum takeoff weight. Correct answer-Maximum takeoff weight is the maximum weight
approved for the start of the takeoff run.
How does the maximum takeoff weight differ from the maximum ramp weight? Correct answer-
The maximum ramp weight includes the fuel that will be used for start, taxi and run-up. Therefore, as
a result of the fuel already burned, maximum takeoff weight will be less than maximum ramp weight.
Who prepares the weight and balance document that must be carried on board? Correct answer-
The weight and balance document is prepared by the manufacturer of the aircraft.
What is the difference between normal and utility categories? Correct answer-The utility category
is solely for the purpose of training pilots in certain flight maneuvers and, therefore, is usually subject
to some restrictions. In the normal category, maximum gross weight operations are permitted, but
certain maneuvers, such as spins and steep turns, are prohibited.
Where can the pilot learn of the category (ies) for which the aircraft is approved as well as any
related limitations? Correct answer-This information is found in the pilot's operating handbook.
Is an aircraft considered airworthy if overloaded? Why? Correct answer-No. Compliance with
weight limitations is part of the airworthiness validity.
How often does an aircraft have to be re-weighted? Correct answer-Aircraft must be re-weighed
and an amended weight and balance report produced if a change in weight of more than 2% of the
empty weight has occured, or if the weight change cannot be measured (For example as may occur if
an airplane is re-painted).
What important information is found on the original weight and balance report that will not be
found elsewhere? Correct answer-The following are found in the original weight and balance
report, and not from elsewhere:
a. The date of manufacture of the aircraft.
b. The actual unusable fuel.
c. The amount of full oil.
Does the Journey Logbook have to be carried on board for each flight? Correct answer-The answer
is yes, but with one notable exception: if the pilot does not plan to land and shut down at a location
other than the departure base, the journey logbook need not be carried on board.
What is the difference between air time and flight time? Correct answer-Air time = wheels up to
wheels down.
Flight time = when wheels start moving to when wheels stop moving.
