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Brainteasers Interactive Quiz #25:
Becoming An Aircraft Owner

Every renter-pilot harbors a secret (or perhaps not-so-secret) desire to become an aircraft owner. The difficulties encountered in renting aircraft -- aircraft being returned late by previous renter, not topped off with fuel, equipment not working, flat spots on tires, chewing gum wrappers and dirty styrofoam cups left in seatback pockets, etc. -- will be relagated to the distant past when you own your own aircraft. But, like most things in life, there's a tradeoff. Becoming an aircraft owner brings on a whole new set of responsibilities, which are the focus of Irv Siegel's latest interactive quiz.

by Irv Siegel

The questions in this quiz are based on the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations, but similar regulations exist in most countries. The answers to most of the questions in this quiz can be found in the FAA publication Plane Sense (FAA-H-8083-19).

Answer the questions as best you can, then click on the "score" button to see your score and read the explanations. If you don't like your score the first time around, you can change some of your answers and resubmit. To get the most out of this quiz, we suggest you keep trying until you get a perfect score.

1. What FAA publication(s) contain(s) information that prospective owners should know
a. Service Difficulty Reports
b. Aviation Maintenance Alerts
c. Airworthiness Directives
d. All of the above
prior to purchasing an aircraft?

2. How can a prospective purchaser be assured that an aircraft has a clear title?
a. The FAA will perform a title search for a fee (Currently $150 for aircraft with less
b. Purchase aircraft only from an established aircraft dealer.
c. AVweb offers title searches free of charge to members.
d. Either search the aircraft records yourself, or have it done by an attorney or
qualified aircraft title search company.


than two engines, and $250 for aircraft with two or more engines)

3. True or False: The Civil Aviation Registry maintained by the FAA records all
a. True
aircraft liens.


b. False
4. Which of the following documents should you NOT expect to receive with the purchase
Special Airworthiness Certificate


a. Bill of sale or conditional sales contract.
b. Either AA Form 8100-2, Standard Airworthiness Certificate, or FAA Form 8130-7,
c. Maintenance records
d. Equipment list
e. Appropriate aircraft flight manual and/or Operating Limitations
f. Maintenance manuals and service letters and bulletins
of any aircraft?

5. What condition(s) must be met for a standard category aircraft to be considered
a. The aircraft conforms to its type design (type certificate).
airworthy?


b. The aircraft is in condition for safe operation.
c. Both a and b.
6. Prior to transfer of ownership of any standard category aircraft, what type of
a. Emissions inspection
b. 100 hour inspection
c. Annual inspecton
d. Transponder, altimeter, and static system inspection
e. The transfer of ownership does not create the need for any particular inspection.
inspection is required within the previous 30 days?

7. True or False: All surplus U.S. military aircraft are eligible for FAA certification
a. True
b. False
in either STANDARD, RESTRICTED, or LIMITED classifications.

8. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the registered owner of an
a. Having a current Airworthiness Certificate and Certificate of Aircraft Registration
airplane operating domestically?


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b. Maintaining the airplane in an airworthy condition including compliance with all
c. Assuring that maintenance is properly recorded.
d. Keeping abreast of current regulations concerning the operation and maintenance of
e. Notifying the Civil Aircraft Registry, AFS-750, immediately of any change of
f. Having a current Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).
g. Having a current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Station License in
in the airplane.


permanent mailing address, or of the sale or export of the airplane.


the airplane.

9. True or False: Accidents involving your aircraft must be reported to the National
Regulations (CFR), Part 830.


Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as required by Title 49 of the Code of Federal
a. True
b. False
10. True or False: The FAA requires proof of liability insurance before you an register
a. True
an aircraft.


b. False
11. How does the new owner of an aircraft obtain a Certificate of Registration?
Aircraft Registration, AC Form 8050-3. The pink copy is good for 90 days and is legal only
Application, and a $5 registration fee to the FAA, Civil Aviation Registry, and keep the
Bill of Sale to the FAA.


Form 8050-2, Aircraft Bill of Sale) and an AC Form 8050-1, Aircraft Registration
a. The previous owner (or aircraft dealer or bank or loan company) is responsible for
automatically issue a Certificate of Registration within 180 days. If the information on
b. If the information on the Aircraft Bill of Sale is identical to the data inscribed
c. The new owner should immediately submit evidence of aircraft ownership (such as AC
in the United States.


new data plate must be obtained from the manufacturer prior to submitting the Aircraft
obtaining this for the new owner.


on the manufacturer's data plate affixed to the aircraft fuselage, the FAA will
pink copy of the Aircraft Registration Application, until receipt of the Certificate of
the Aircraft Bill of Sale is NOT identical to the information on the data plate, then a
12. What aircraft are NOT required to have annual inspections within the preceding 12
a. Large (over 12,500 pounds) airplanes
b. Turbojets
c. Turbo-propeller powered multi-engine airplanes
calendar months in order to be operated?


d. Airplanes for which the owner or operator complies with progressive maintenance
e. All of the above.
requirements.

13. For what type of operation(s) is it required that the altimeter, altitude encoder,
a. Any operation, VFR or IFR.
and related system be tested and inspected in the preceding 24 calendar months?


b. Any night operation, VFR or IFR
c. Any IFR operation
d. Any IFR operation in controlled airspace
e. None of the above
14. When a mechanic tests and inspects each static pressure system, each altimeter, and
a. A description of the work
b. The maximum altitude to which the altimeter was tested
c. The maximum airspeed to which the airspeed indicator was tested
d. The date and signature of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
each automatic pressure altitude reporting system, in accordance with FAR 91.411, what
information is NOT required to be entered into the aircraft records?

15. How can aircraft owners, pilots, and mechanics report service problems to the FAA?
HREF="http://afs600.faa.gov">http://afs600.faa.gov


a. FAA Form 8010-4, Malfunction or Defect Report, obtainable from any FSDO.
b. FAA Form 8010-4, Malfunction or Defect Report, available from the internet address: c. Either a or b
16. How can you obtain the monthly aviation publication, AC 43-16A, Aviation
Click on the "AFS640" button, and then click on "Alerts" from the drop-down menu. There you'll find over four years
Maintenance Alerts, which contains articles derived from the Malfunction or Defect
Reports?


a. Pay a fee to the Government Printing Office (GPO) and receive them in the mail.
b. Download them for free from http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/alerts.
c. Either a or b
of back issues available in chronological order.


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