1.The National FAA Safety Team Presents
Topic of the MonthFebruary
Maintenance Placards
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2.Welcome
Exits
Restrooms
Emergency Evacuation
Breaks
Sponsor Acknowledgment
Set phones & pagers to silent or off
Other information
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3.Overview
GAJSC* Safety Enhancements
Out of service Placards
Basic Maintenance Awareness for Pilots
*General Aviation Joint Steering Committee
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4.Keeping pilots in the loop
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14 CFR 91.3 – PIC Responsibility and authority
(a) is ….. the final authority …..
14 CFR 91.103 PIC Preflight action
…. shall …. become familiar with all available information ….
5.Return to service
Out of service while undergoing maintenance.
Documentation not required.
Must be returned to service after maintenance.
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6.Enhanced preflight after maintenance
Confirm maintenance documentation
Aircraft & engine logbooks
Also check for required inspections
Annual, 100 hour, pitot/static, avionics, etc.
Inspect all areas
Use a checklist
Pay particular attention to areas that have been worked on.
Ensure that the aircraft has been serviced properly
Appropriate Fuel & Oil
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7.Important!
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What’s wrong with these pictures?
8.Run up, taxi back, do another preflight
This MAY be your chance to catch something that wasn’t quite right, quite tight, or quite ready for flight. Ask yourself what items might cause an accident if they’re not quite right? Trust your mechanic, but this is your chance to VERIFY that the aircraft is safe & airworthy!
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9.Questions?
10.Proficiency and Peace of Mind
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Fly regularly with your CFI
Perfect Practice
Document in WINGS
11.Thank you for attending
You are vital members of our GA safety community
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12.The National FAA Safety Team Presents
Topic of the MonthFebruary
Maintenance Placards
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