Faasteam Special Emphasis Program: Comprehensive Airworthiness Checklist
Faasteam Special Emphasis Program: Comprehensive Airworthiness Checklist
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.
"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.