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Definitions and Abbreviations
Skim only, then use for reference
MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION
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43.1 Applicability
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43.3 Persons
authorized to perform maintenance, etc.
Part 61 Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors
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61.1 Applicability
and definitions
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61.3
a Requirement
for certificates, ratings and authorizations
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61.15
a,b Offenses
involving alcohol or drugs
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61.16 Refusal
to submit to an alcohol test or to furnish test results
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61.19
a,b Duration
of pilot certificate
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61.25 Change
of name
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61.27 Voluntary
surrender or exchange of certificate
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61.29
a,c Replacement
of lost or destroyed certificate
** 61.31 j Traiing for for each launch method What are the three types of launch methods requiring an an endorsement?
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61.51 a-d Pilot logbooks
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61.53 Operations
during medical deficiency
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61.59
a,b Falsification
of records
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61.60 Change
of address
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61.83
a-c Eligibility
requirements for student pilots
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61.85
b Application
for student pilot certificate
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61.87
a-c i(1-19) Requirements for solo flight (a-c)
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61.89
a General
limitations
Limitations on student pilots
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61.93
a-c j Cross
country flight requirements
Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
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91.3
a-c Responsibility
and authority of the pilot in command
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91.7
a,b Civil
aircraft airworthiness
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91.9
a-c Civil
aircraft flight manual, markings, and placard requirements
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91.13 Careless
or reckless operation
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91.15 Dropping
objects
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91.17
a-e Alcohol
or drugs
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91.19 Carriage
of drugs
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91.103
a,b Preflight
action
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91.111
a-c Operation
near other aircraft
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91.113
a-g Right
of way rules
Pay special attention to head on - regardless of type,
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91.119
a-c Minimum
safe altitudes
You're soaring on the moutain top and see a hiker on the trail below. How much distance do you need to keep from them?
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91.123 Compliance
with ATC clearances and instructions
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91.125 ATC
light signals
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91.126 Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G airspace.
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91.127 Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class E airspace.
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91.137 Temporary
Flight Restrictions
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91.155
a-e Basic
VFR weather minimums
Class G
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91.203
a,b Civil
aircraft: certification required(Airworthiness and regsitration certificates requirement)
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91.209
a Aircraft
lights (sunset to sunrise)
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91.211
a Supplemental
oxygen(Above _____ft for _____ Minutes,provided above ______ft )
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91.213 d Inoperative instruments and equipment
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91.215 ATC
transponder and altitude reporting equipment (List glider exeptions from 3 & 4.)
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91.303
a-f Aerobatic
flight
What defines it
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91.307
a-e Parachutes
and parachuting repacking frequency
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91.309
a,b Towing:
Gliders(towline strength & ATC notification)
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91.409
a,b Inspections
Inspections required for:
NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS
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830.1 Applicability
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830.2 Definitions
Note definitions of Accident, Incident, and substantial damage.
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830.5 Immediate
notification
Note list of items that require immediate NTSB notification
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830.6 Information
to be given in notification
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830.15 Reports
and statements to be filed
Part 61 Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors
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61.17
a,b Temporary
certificate
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61.19
a-c Duration
of pilot certificates
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61.35
a,b Written
test: prerequisites and passing grades
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61.37
a-c Written
test: cheating or other unauthorized conduct
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61.39
a Prerequisites
for flight tests
How long is a knoweldge test vaild?
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61.43
a-c Flight
tests: general procedures
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61.45
a-c Flight
tests: required aircraft and equipment
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61.47 Flight
tests: status of an Examiner who is authorized by the Administrator to
conduct practical tests
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61.49 Retesting
after failure
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61.51
a-e Pilot
Logbooks
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61.53 b Prohibition on operations during medical deficiency.
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61.56
a-e Flight
Review
Paragraph e refers to the WINGS pilot proficency program
at
FAASafety.gov
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61.57
a-c Recent
flight experience: pilot in command
Note difference between PIC and sole manipulator
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61.60
a-c Change of address
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61.63
b 4 Additional Aircraft ratings
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61.69 Glider
towing: experience and instruc. required
& currency requirments
61.69 g allows private pilots to tow gliders
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61.105
a, b Aeronautical
knowledge
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61.107 a ,b(6)
Flight
proficiency: general
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61.109
f Aeronautical Experience
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61.113 Private
pilot privileges and limitations
sharing costs with passengers
Part 71 DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS;
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71.9 Overlapping
airspace designations
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71.31 Class
A airspace
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71.41 Class
B airspace
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71.51 Class
C airspace
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71.61 Class
D airspace
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71.71 Class
E airspace
Part 73 Special Use Airspace
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73.13 Restricted Area Restrictions
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73.15 Using
agency
Who performs the activity in the airspace
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73.17 Controlling
agency
Who has control over the airspace
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73.83 Prohibited Areas :Restrictions
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73.85 Using
agency
Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
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91.25 Aviation
safety reporting program
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91.107 a Use
of safety belts and shoulder harness
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91.121
a Altimeter
settings
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91.129 Operations in Class D airspace
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91.130 Operations in Class C airspace.
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91.131 Operations
in Class B airspace
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91.133
a,b Restricted
and prohibited areas
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91.135 Operations
in Class A airspace
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91.137
a-e Temporary
flight restrictions
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91.141 Flight
restrictions on the proximity of the Presidential or other parties
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91.157
a-e Special
VFR weather minimums
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91.159 VFR cruising altitude of flight level
Know where to expect the airplanes to be
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91.403 a-c General
maintenance
Who is responsible for maintaing an aircraft?
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91.405 Maintenance
required
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91.407
a-c Operation
after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration
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91.417
a-c Maintenance
records
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(This applies to both individuals and business entities)
FAA FARs §3.301 through §3.303 , require any student applicant, certificate holder, or aircraft registration to have an associated US Physical address.
If they do not, they must designate a “US Agent for Service”, which essentially acts as a digital and/or physical mail forwarding service.
This alleviates the FAA from the burden of international postage, and ensuring timely delivery. The full advisory circular can be found here: https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_3-1.pdf
To register an agent of service, go to https://usas.faa.gov
The full text of the FARs can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-3/subpart-C?toc=1
One of the companies offering this service is https://www.valiair.com /, and they charge $75/year for this service.
The deadlines for new applicants is April 2nd, 2025, and for existing certificate holders is July 7th, 2025.
