Faasteam Special Emphasis Program: Comprehensive Airworthiness Checklist

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FAASTeam SPECIAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM

COMPREHENSIVE AIRWORTHINESS CHECKLIST

Aircraft:________________Reg#:_____________S/N:_________

“14 CFR Part 91.403 (a) The owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for
maintaining that aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with Part 39.”

The following items must be verified and current in order to render an 'Airworthiness'
determination on a civil aircraft operating FAR Part 91.

______ Airworthiness Certificate (original) - Ref. FAR 91.203


______ Registration Certificate (current) - Ref. FAR 91.203
______ Radio Operator License (Int'I flts) - Ref. 47 CFR 87.18 (FCC reg)
______ Aircraft Flight Manual or Pilot Operating Handbook (current revision) including
current weight and balance data and supplements - Ref. FAR 21.5, 91.9
______ Current status listing of all applicable Airworthiness Directives including time
and/or date of recurring action - Ref. FAR 91.417, FAR 39
______ Inspection time/date due, Annual/100 hour/progressive event- Ref. FAR 91.409/417
______ ELT - battery due date - Ref. FAR 91.207 (c) (50 NM radius)
______ ELT - inspection within last 12 months - Ref. FAR 91.207 (d)
______ VOR equipment check for IFR operation - Ref. FAR 91.171 (lFR)
______ Compass Deviation Card - Ref. POH, CAR 3.758 - FAR 23, 25, 27, 29
______ Static System Inspection certification - Ref. FAR 91.411 (IFR)
______ Altimeter Inspection certification - Ref. FAR 91.411 (IFR)
______ Transponder Inspection certification - Ref. FAR 91.413 (ATC)
______ Current Status of Life-limited parts per T.C.D.S. - Ref. FAR 91.417
______ FAA Form 337's for alterations - Ref. FAR 91.417
______ Inoperative Equipment certifications - Ref. FAR 91.213
______ External Data Plate - Ref. FAR 45.11

"Airworthy" means an aircraft (and component parts) conforms to its type design
AND is in condition for safe operation. (References: Public Law 103-272, Section 44704,
FAR 3.5, FAR 21.31, FAR 21.41, FAR 21.183, AC43.13-1B glossary, FAA Form 8100-2)

Fellow airmen: This general checklist is a living document and references were current at the time of this
revision. It was not developed or intended to be an 'end-all' checklist for flight planning purposes. The
purpose of this checklist list is to aid the airman and to increase industry awareness of the associated
responsibilities with the term "airworthy". The decision to accept an aircraft in its' present condition rests
with the Pilot-In-Command. Constructive criticism of this content is welcome and encouraged. At least
then we know you are putting some thought into the matter.

Have a Safe Flight!


Revision date: 03/09/2021

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