REFLECTOR: Ramp check

[Scott Baker]

On 5/22/2012 4:44 PM, Ron VelocityXLFG wrote:
> What happens at a ramp check?
> What if you do not have all your papers in order?
> Ron
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Aircraft:
AROW
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration
Operating Limitations (POH and Aircraft Limitations issued by DAR)
Weight & Balance information
(These documents should be permanently kept inside the aircraft and when 
speaking about the airworthiness and registration - on display).
Note: Registrations now have an expiration date.  Make sure yours is 
current.

Experimental placards clearly seen at each door.
Experimental placard on instrument panel.
Data plate on left side of fuselage.
N-Numbers the correct size and contrast.
(All of the above should already be in place during the DAR's 
airworthiness inspection).

Pilot:
FAA Pilot's License
Current FAA Medical Certificate - and if called for on the medical, 
corrective lenses
Driver's License or official photo identification card

Other:
If you are away from your home airport, a current chart would be good to 
have on board.

If an FAA inspector is at the field, he/she may come by to take a look 
at the aircraft simply out of curiosity.
Treat them like others you have met who wanted to take a look at your 
flying machine.
If the inspector begins to ask "official" type questions - if they have 
not done so already, politely ask to see their credentials and 
identification.  Make a note of their name(s).
Be cooperative and answer their questions to the best of your ability.
You do NOT need to have your pilot log book on board.  You do NOT need 
to have the Airframe or Engine Log Books on board.  If the inspector 
asks to see these, tell him/her that these documents are kept at your home.

Unless the aircraft tires are bald with cord showing, or a propeller 
blade is missing a few inches, or the bottom the rudder looks like it 
has been passed through a cheese grader - there should be no official 
issues to worry about.

If equipment is found to be NOT airworthy, or if you are missing 
documents - you will have an opportunity to present the missing 
documents.  If you do not have missing documents (i.e.  found flying 
without a medical certificate), it's time to consult an aviation attorney.

Scott B.






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