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Quiz: Do You Know These 5 IFR Aircraft Requirements?

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  1. 1) You haven't done a VOR check in 30 days, so you do a ground VOR test before taxiing. What is the tolerance for a ground VOR test?

    When conducting a VOR ground test, the CDI must read within +/- 4 degrees of the selected radial, otherwise, your VOR is considered not suitable for IFR flight.

    When conducting a VOR ground test, the CDI must read within +/- 4 degrees of the selected radial, otherwise, your VOR is considered not suitable for IFR flight.

  2. 2) You're taxiing out to the runway when you notice the clock next to your instrument panel has stopped working. You have a wrist watch if you ended up needing to reference the time during the flight. Can you continue with the flight?

    The clock that is a part of the required equipment for IFR flight refers to a clock that is installed in the airplane. It cannot be from an external source such as a wrist watch or a smartphone.

    The clock that is a part of the required equipment for IFR flight refers to a clock that is installed in the airplane. It cannot be from an external source such as a wrist watch or a smartphone.

  3. 3) Your transponder was inspected and tested on April 24th, 2022. What date will the inspection period lapse on the transponder for IFR flight?

    The transponder needs to be checked every 24 calendar months. So, starting May 1st, 2024 the airplane will need a new transponder test.

    The transponder needs to be checked every 24 calendar months. So, starting May 1st, 2024 the airplane will need a new transponder test.

  4. 4) You are performing an instrument cockpit check while taxiing to the runway. During your turns, you notice the inclinometer isn't moving. Does this need to be operative for you to takeoff on an IFR flight?

    Under FAR 91.205 (d)(4), the inclinometer or 'ball' is required to be operative for IFR flight.

    Under FAR 91.205 (d)(4), the inclinometer or 'ball' is required to be operative for IFR flight.

  5. 5) The last time your pitot-static system was checked was on April 16th, 2021. Today's date is April 19th, 2023. Are you good to go?

    The pitot-static's 24 calendar month system check is good through April 30th, 2023. You would need a new pitot-static system check to continue flying on May 1st, 2023. 

    The pitot-static's 24 calendar month system check is good through April 30th, 2023. You would need a new pitot-static system check to continue flying on May 1st, 2023. 

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