4.22.12 Entering defects into a Technical Log

4.22.12 State the requirements for entering defects into a technical log. CAR [vfr_Rule p1=”91.201(3)”]

  • item 3- record in the technical log…  any aircraft defects identified by the crew during the inspections and flight  

4.22.10 Requirements for and contents of a Technical Log

4.22.10 State the requirements for and contents of a technical log. CAR [vfr_Rule p1=”91.619″ p2=”technical log” p3=”contents”]

  • must provide a technical log 
  • List of specified items 1-12
  • accurate and current. 
  • Part 119-  format other than technical log, if  acceptable to the Director, accurate and available to PiC on request  

4.22.8 Maintenance Records

4.22.8 State the requirements for maintenance records. CAR [vfr_Rule p1=”91.617″] [vfr_Rule p1=”43.69″]

Maintenance records must be keep and updated.

  • For each airframe, and each product and component that has a finite life or a Time Before Overhaul (TBO) ,
  • Total time-in-service, and if applicable the total cycles.
  • of accidents – details of the accident,details of the damage recorded in maintenance logbook
  • Records should be in plain language form, or in coded form if it can be easily translated

4.22.6 Review of Airworthiness.

4.22.6 State the requirement for a review of airworthiness. CAR [vfr_Rule p1=”91.615″ p2=”not operated for hire or reward” p3=”24 Months” p4=”12 Months”]

A review of airworthiness must be completed every:

  • 12 Months if operated for hire or reward
  • 24 Months if not operated for hire or reward

4.22.4 Inspections

4.22.4 State the requirement for annual and 100 hour inspections. CAR [vfr_Rule p1=”91.605″]

  • 100-hour/annual inspection must be done every 100 hours of flight time, or every 12 months, whichever comes first.

4.22.2 Maintenance

4.22.2 Describe the maintenance requirements of an aircraft operator. CAR [vfr_Rule p1=”91.603″]

  • airworthy condition
  • every applicable airworthiness directive is complied with 
  • the aircraft is inspected under this Subpart;
  • every defect is rectified before flight ( Exceptions- Rule 91.537) [vfr_Rule p1=”91.537″]
  • any inop instrument or equipment  is repaired, replaced, removed, or inspected at the next insp.
  • maintenance  in accordance with this Subpart, Part 43, and any other applicable rule; 
  • certified for release-to-service 
  • carbon monoxide indicators
  • compliance with the instructions for continued airworthiness
  • compliance with  manufacturer’s recommended overhaul intervals
  • compliance with replacement of lifed components as specified in the maintenance programme

4.22 Aircraft Maintenance

4.22 Aircraft Maintenance

[vfr_Rule p1=”91.603″]

4.20.2 Documents which must be carried

4.20.2 State the documents which must be carried in aircraft operated in New Zealand. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.111″ p2=” airworthiness” p3=” certificate” p4=” flight manual” p5=” technical log” p6=” CAA 2129″ p7=” CAA 2173″]

  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Flight Manual
  • Technical Log 
  • CAA 2173 Weight and Balance Data
  • CAA 2129 Aircraft Radio Station Equipment 

4.20 Documentation

4.20.2 State the documents which must be carried in aircraft operated in New Zealand. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.111″ p2=” airworthiness” p3=”certificate” p4=” flight manual” p5=” technical log” p6=” CAA 2129″ p7=” CAA 2173″]

4.16.10 Currency period of the Class 2 Medical Certificate for a PPL holder who is 40 years+

4.16.10 State the normal currency period of the Class 2 Medical Certificate for a PPL holder who is 40 years of age or more on the date that the certificate is issued. CAR 67 [vfr_Rule p1=”67.61″]

  • 24 months, if the applicant is 40 years of age or more.