Transcript 6. COMMUNICATIONS

16. Instruments, Equipment and Safety Devices
1. Flight and navigation instruments
ALL AIRCRAFT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH:
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A magnetic compass
An accurate timepiece indicating time in hours, minutes and seconds
A sensitive pressure altimeter, adjustable for changes in barometric pressure
An airspeed indicator
A pressure-altitude transponder capable of automatic reporting of data required for flight
in controlled airspace
A VHF radio capable of two-way communication with ATC and aeronautical emergency
services and receiving weather information
Other instruments or equipment as prescribed by the IAA
An aircraft on a VFR flight (including an SVFR flight) in controlled airspace should have
at least the following additional equipment
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A turn and slip indicator or
A gyroscopic pitch and bank indicator with a gyroscopic direction indicator and means of
confirming satisfactory power supply to the instruments
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2. Power unit instruments and equipment (piston engines)
For each engine:• Fuel content indicator(s)
• Stick gauge (dipstick) for each oil tank
• Cockpit oil content indicator
• Oil pressure indicator
• Oil temperature indicator
• Tachometer
• Manifold pressure indicator (where needed for engine control)
• Ignition switches
• Coolant outlet temperature (liquid-cooled engines)
• Other instruments or equipment as prescribed by the IAA
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3. Miscellaneous safety equipment
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Portable fire extinguisher(s), nontoxic discharge, easily accessible
First Aid kit, easily accessible
A seat for every occupant over 3 years old
A safety belt or harness for every seat
Current maps and charts for the route to be flown and possible diversions,
including airfield approach charts and procedures
Ground/air signals for search and rescue purposes
Spare electrical fuses (25% of the number of each rating fitted, or three,
whichever is the greater)
A list of visual signals and procedures for use by intercepting/intercepted aircraft
Additional equipment as prescribed by the IAA for use in areas where search and
rescue may be difficult (e.g. flight over water)
Note: Additional equipment is required for night flying