FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX)RegulationsHard
A commercial pilot is operating an aircraft under Part 91. The pilot discovers that the altimeter and static system inspection required by 14 CFR 91.411 is overdue. Under what circumstances, if any, may the pilot still legally operate this aircraft?
- AThe aircraft may not be legally operated until the altimeter and static system inspection has been completed and certified.
- BThe aircraft may be operated under IFR to a place where the inspection can be performed, provided a special flight permit is obtained.
- CThe aircraft may be operated under VFR only, for a maximum of 30 days, provided a ferry permit is obtained.
- DThe aircraft may be operated under VFR to a place where the inspection can be performed, provided a special flight permit is obtained.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. The aircraft may be operated under VFR to a place where the inspection can be performed, provided a special flight permit is obtained.
14 CFR 91.411(b) allows operation of an aircraft that has an overdue altimeter and static system inspection to a place where the inspection can be performed, provided a special flight permit has been issued. This operation must be conducted under VFR.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect as there is a specific regulatory exception for ferry flights with a special flight permit.
- B. This option incorrectly states operation under IFR. The regulation specifically permits VFR only for this exception.
- C. This option incorrectly states a 30-day limit and doesn't specify VFR only, which is required.
Overdue Altimeter/Static System Inspection
An aircraft with an overdue altimeter and static system inspection (91.411) may be operated under VFR to a place where the inspection can be performed, provided a special flight permit is obtained.
- Applicable when 91.411 inspection is overdue.
- Operation must be VFR only.
- Requires a special flight permit (ferry permit).
- Destination must be a place where inspection can be performed.
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