Audit Checklist | 245 Aviation LLC — FAA DPE Central Arkansas

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Pilot Documents

Student Pilot Certificate Must be current and valid

Government-Issued Photo ID Driver's license, passport, or military ID

FAA Medical Certificate (3rd Class or BasicMed) Must be current — 3rd class valid 24 or 60 months depending on age

Pilot Logbook All required hours logged and endorsed

Required Logbook Endorsements

Solo Flight Endorsement 14 CFR §61.87 — current within 90 days

Solo Cross-Country Endorsement 14 CFR §61.93

Knowledge Test Endorsement Ground training completed per §61.35

Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge Endorsement 14 CFR §61.87(b)

Practical Test Endorsement CFI certifies applicant is prepared (§61.39)

Aeronautical Experience — 14 CFR §61.109 Private Single Engine

40 Hours Total Time, 20 Hours Dual

3 Hours XC Training in SE Airplane

3 Hours Night Flight Training in SE Airplane

One XC Flight Over 100 NM Total Distance

10 Takeoffs & 10 Landings to Full Stop w/ Flight in Traffic Pattern

3 Hours Flight Training Solely by Reference to Instruments Including straight and level flight, constant airspeed climbs and descents, turns to a heading, recovery from unusual flight attitudes, radio communications, and the use of navigation systems/facilities and radar services appropriate to instrument flight

3 Hours Flight Training with Authorized Instructor — Within Preceding 2 Calendar Months In a single-engine airplane in preparation for the practical test

10 Hours Solo Flight Time in a Single-Engine Airplane, consisting of at least:

5 Hours of Solo Cross-Country Time

One Solo Cross-Country Flight of 150 NM Total Distance With full-stop landings at three points, one segment with straight-line distance of more than 50 NM between takeoff and landing locations

Three Takeoffs and Three Landings to Full Stop at Airport with Operating Control Tower Each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern

Knowledge Test

FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test Passed Must be within 24 calendar months — bring original passing report

Application

IACRA Application Completed FAA Form 8710-1 submitted and ready for DPE signature

Common Endorsements Reference

A.1 Prerequisites for Practical Test — §61.39(a)(6)(i) and (ii) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received and logged training time within 2 calendar months preceding the month of application in preparation for the practical test and they are prepared for the required practical test for the issuance of [applicable] certificate.

A.2 Review of Deficiencies on Airman Knowledge Test — §61.39(a)(6)(iii) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas in which they were deficient on the [applicable] airman knowledge test.

A.3 Pre-Solo Aeronautical Knowledge — §61.87(b) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has satisfactorily completed the pre-solo knowledge test of 14 CFR § 61.87(b) for the [make and model (M/M)] aircraft.

⚠ If an applicant changes CFI or type of aircraft, Pre-solo Flight Training and Knowledge Test must be re-accomplished and endorsed.

A.4 Pre-Solo Flight Training — §61.87(c)(1) and (2) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received and logged pre-solo flight training for the maneuvers and procedures that are appropriate to the [M/M] aircraft. I have determined they have demonstrated satisfactory proficiency and safety on the maneuvers and procedures required by 14 CFR § 61.87 in this or similar make and model of aircraft to be flown.

A.6 Solo Flight — First 90-Calendar-Day Period — §61.87(n) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined they meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR § 61.87(n) and are proficient to make solo flights in [M/M].

A.7 Solo Flight — Each Additional 90-Calendar-Day Period — §61.87(p) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training to qualify for solo flying. I have determined that they meet the applicable requirements of 14 CFR § 61.87(p) and are proficient to make solo flights in [M/M].

A.9 Solo Cross-Country Flight — §61.93(c)(1) and (2) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required solo cross-country training. I find they have met the applicable requirements of 14 CFR § 61.93 and are proficient to make solo cross-country flights in a [M/M] aircraft, [aircraft category].

A.10 Solo Cross-Country Flight — §61.93(c)(3) ▼

I have reviewed the cross-country planning of [First name, MI, Last name]. I find the planning and preparation to be correct to make the solo flight from [origination airport] to [origination airport] via [route of flight] with landings at [names of the airports] in a [M/M] aircraft on [date]. [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

A.11 Repeated Solo XC Flights — Not More Than 50 NM — §61.93(b)(2) ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training in both directions between and at both [airport names]. I have determined that they are proficient of 14 CFR § 61.93(b)(2) to conduct repeated solo cross-country flights over that route, subject to the following conditions: [List any applicable conditions or limitations.]

A.36 Aeronautical Knowledge Test — §§61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d), and 61.105 ▼

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training in accordance with 14 CFR § 61.105. I have determined they are prepared for the [name of] knowledge test.

A.37 Flight Proficiency / Practical Test — §§61.103(f), 61.107(b), and 61.109 ▼

The endorsement for a practical test is required in addition to the 14 CFR § 61.39 endorsements provided in paragraphs A.1 and A.2.

I certify that [First name, MI, Last name] has received the required training in accordance with 14 CFR §§ 61.107 and 61.109. I have determined they are prepared for the [name of] practical test.

Aircraft Documents — AROW

Airworthiness Certificate Original must be on board — no expiration date

Registration Certificate Current and on board — valid for 3 years

Operating Handbook / POH Current FAA-approved AFM or POH on board

Weight & Balance Data Current, reflects any aircraft modifications

Aircraft Airworthiness

Annual Inspection Current Within preceding 12 calendar months (§91.409)

100-Hour Inspection Current (if for hire) Required if operated for hire

ELT Inspection Current Battery/inspection within 12 months (§91.207)

Transponder Inspected within 24 Months §91.413

Pitot-Static System Checked (if IFR) §91.411 — every 24 calendar months

All ADs Complied With Check maintenance logs for Airworthiness Directive compliance

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Pilot Documents

Private Pilot Certificate Must hold at minimum a Private Pilot certificate

Government-Issued Photo ID Driver's license, passport, or military ID

FAA Medical Certificate (3rd Class or BasicMed) Must be current

Pilot Logbook All required IFR hours logged

Required Logbook Endorsements

Knowledge Test Endorsement 14 CFR §61.65(a)(1) — ground training completed

Practical Test Endorsement CFI certifies applicant is prepared (§61.39)

3 Hours Instrument Test Prep within 60 Days With an authorized instructor in the preceding 2 calendar months

Aeronautical Experience (§61.65)

50 Hours Cross-Country PIC At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC

40 Hours Actual or Simulated IMC At least 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time

15 Hours Instrument Training from CFII In the aircraft category for the rating sought

IFR Cross-Country with CFII 250 NM along airways or ATC-directed routing, instrument approach at each airport, 3 different airports

Knowledge Test

FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Passed Must be within 24 calendar months — bring original passing report

Application

IACRA Application Completed FAA Form 8710-1 submitted and ready for DPE signature

Aircraft Documents — AROW

Airworthiness Certificate Original on board

Registration Certificate Current and on board

Operating Handbook / POH Current FAA-approved AFM or POH

Weight & Balance Data Current and reflects any modifications

IFR Equipment — GRABCARD

Generator / Alternator Operating electrical system

Radios Two-way communications and navigation equipment required for the route

Altimeter (adjustable) Sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure

Ball (inclinometer) Ball or slip/skid indicator

Clock Sweep second hand or digital display

Attitude Indicator Gyroscopic attitude indicator

Rate-of-Turn Indicator Turn coordinator or turn-and-slip indicator

Directional Gyro / Heading Indicator Gyroscopic direction indicator

Aircraft Airworthiness

Annual Inspection Current Within preceding 12 calendar months

Pitot-Static System Tested within 24 Months §91.411 — required for IFR operations

Transponder Tested within 24 Months §91.413

VOR Check within 30 Days §91.171 — log date, place, bearing error, and signature

ELT Inspection Current Within 12 months

All ADs Complied With Check maintenance logs

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Pilot Documents

Private Pilot Certificate Must hold at minimum a Private Pilot certificate

Instrument Rating (ASEL or AMEL) Required for Commercial ASEL or AMEL privileges §61.133

Government-Issued Photo ID Driver's license, passport, or military ID

FAA Medical Certificate (2nd Class recommended) 2nd class for commercial privileges; 3rd class minimum to take the test

Pilot Logbook All required hours logged with correct endorsements

Required Logbook Endorsements

Complex or TAA Endorsement Required for ASEL commercial — §61.31(e)

High-Performance Endorsement (if applicable) §61.31(f) — aircraft over 200 HP

Knowledge Test Endorsement Ground training completed per §61.123

Practical Test Endorsement CFI certifies applicant is prepared (§61.39)

3 Hours Flight Training with Authorized Instructor — Within Preceding 2 Calendar Months In the aircraft category/class for the certificate sought

Aeronautical Experience (§61.129 ASEL)

250 Hours Total Flight Time As a pilot

100 Hours in Powered Aircraft Of which 50 hours must be in airplanes

100 Hours PIC Flight Time Of which 50 hours must be in airplanes

50 Hours PIC Cross-Country In airplanes

10 Hours Instrument Training In a single-engine airplane (5 hours in flight)

10 Hours in a Complex, TAA, or Turbine Airplane Required for ASEL commercial

5 Hours Night VFR Including one 2-hour cross-country over 100 NM and 10 T&Gs with landings

Long Day Cross-Country (2 hrs, 100 NM) In an airplane — with a CFI

Long Night Cross-Country (2 hrs, 100 NM) In an airplane — with a CFI

Knowledge Test

FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test Passed Must be within 24 calendar months — bring original passing report

Application

IACRA Application Completed FAA Form 8710-1 submitted and ready for DPE signature

Aircraft Documents — AROW

Airworthiness Certificate Original on board

Registration Certificate Current and on board

Operating Handbook / POH Current FAA-approved AFM or POH

Weight & Balance Data Current and reflects any modifications

Aircraft Airworthiness

Annual Inspection Current Within preceding 12 calendar months

100-Hour Inspection Current (if for hire) Required if operated for hire

ELT Inspection Current Within 12 months

Transponder Inspected within 24 Months §91.413

Pitot-Static System Checked within 24 Months §91.411 — if operating IFR

All ADs Complied With Check maintenance logs