QUESTION:
Assuming I have flown less than 40 HRS since my last inspection (Event 1 & 2) what will be required to be done for this years inspection?
ANSWER:
The minimum required will be the Event 1 & 2 to comply with the Annual requirements.
The Piper Program requires an Event "cycle" be completed in the past 12 calendar months.
The Piper Program consists of two (2) events (#1 Event & #2 Event) in each cycle. The "Cycle Clock" is reset on the date the Event #2 is accomplished.
Events are due every 100 hours of flight.
QUESTION:
What are the height monitoring test flight (HMU) requirements for aircraft equipped with RVSM?
ANSWER:
The FAA has recently announced the requirements for the HMU flight are; two (2) year (24 Mos) or 1,000 HRS whicher is later. For most operators this will mean every 1,000 flight hours.
This check is not required if a "Mode S" transponder is installed.