GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 8
MODEL GA-7/COUGAR
HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
8-4
Issued: April 10, 1978
AIRPLANE FILE
Numerous data, information, and licenses are required by Federal Aviation Regulations and by the Federal
Communications Commission as part of the airplane file. This file shall be maintained as a permanent record of
the airplane. The applicable FAA regulations should be checked periodically by the owner to ensure that the file is
current. The following checklist contains a listing of required documents:
1.
To be displayed in the airplane at all times:
a.
Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate (FAA Form 8100-2)
b.
Aircraft Registration Certificate (FAA Form 8050-3)
c.
Aircraft Radio Station License, if a transmitter is installed (FCC Form 556)
d.
All operating limitations placards.
2.
To be carried in the airplane at all times:
a.
Weight and Balance, and associated papers.
b.
Equipment list.
c.
Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
3.
To be available upon request:
a.
Airplane Log Book
b.
Engine Log Book
The items listed are required by the United States Federal Aviation Regulations and by the Federal
Communications Commission (if a transmitter is installed). Regulations of other nations may require other
documents or data, therefore, owners of airplanes not registered in the United States should check with their own
aviation officials to determine the requirements of the nation in which the airplane is to be flown.
AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS
As required by Federal Aviation Regulations, all civil airplanes of U.S. registry must undergo a complete inspection
(annual) each twelve (12) calendar months. In addition to the required annual inspection, airplanes operated
commercially (for hire) must have a complete inspection every 100 hours of operation.
The FAA may require other inspections by issuance of airworthiness directives applicable to the airplane, engine,
propeller, and components. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure compliance with all applicable
airworthiness directives and, when the inspections are repetitive, to take appropriate steps to prevent inadvertent
noncompliance.