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Part 147
Title 14 CFR Part 147 — the FAA regulation governing aviation maintenance technician schools. Part 147 schools provide the training required to earn Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificates for aircraft maintenance.
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- PIC (Pilot in Command)The pilot designated as the final authority and directly responsible for the operation and safety of the flight. The PIC has the authority to deviate from any rule in an emergency to the extent required to meet the emergency.
- Pitot-Static SystemThe system of pressure-sensing instruments that includes the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator. It works by comparing ram air pressure (from the pitot tube) with static atmospheric pressure (from static ports).
- Preflight InspectionA thorough visual and physical inspection of the aircraft performed by the pilot before each flight. The preflight checks fuel quantity and quality, oil level, control surfaces, tires, lights, and overall aircraft condition using the manufacturer's checklist.
- RNAV (Area Navigation)A method of navigation that allows aircraft to fly on any desired flight path within the coverage of referenced navigation signals or within the limits of self-contained system capability (GPS). RNAV approaches are the most common GPS-based instrument approaches.