U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
Plane SenSe
General aviation Information
FAA-H-8083-19A
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Plane SenSe
General aviation Information
2008
U.S. Department of Transportation
FederAl AviAtion AdministrAtion
Flight Standards Service
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Plane Sense introduces aircraft owners and operators, or prospective aircraft owners and operators, to
basic information about the requirements involved in acquiring, owning, operating, and maintaining
a private aircraft.
This handbook can be a valuable reference tool for anyone who would like to review the “nuts and bolts”
of aircraft ownership. Aircraft owners and operators, or anyone considering aircraft ownership, should
be familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), which details regulations for aircraft
owners, operators, pilots, aircraft mechanics, and maintenance providers. Since the requirements can
be updated and the regulations can change, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that
you contact your nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), where the personnel can assist
you with the various requirements for aircraft ownership, operation, and maintenance.
The FAA has also added information for aviation enthusiasts who own (or are interested in owning) light-
sport aircraft, a new and evolving sector of the general aviation marketplace.
This handbook highlights regulations and regulatory guidance material, as well as providing advice
regarding where to locate answers to your questions. While Plane Sense cannot cover every issue faced
by aircraft owners and operators, this handbook is intended to be a useful guide and will help you locate
the resources to assist you.
This publication supersedes FAA-8083-19, which was reprinted with editorial updates in 2003.
This handbook is available free of charge for download, in PDF format, from the FAA Regulatory Support
Division (AFS-600) on the FAA website at www.faa.gov.
Plane Sense may be also be purchased from:
Superintendent of Documents
United States Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402-9325
http://bookstore.gpo.gov
This handbook is published by and comments should be sent to:
Federal Aviation Administration
Airman Testing Standards Branch (AFS-630)
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
afs630comments@faa.gov
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Preface
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Plane Sense was produced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the assistance of The Wicks
Group, PLLC. The FAA wishes to acknowledge the providers of the following images used in this handbook:
Skycatcher used on the cover and in chapter 6, courtesy of Cessna Aircraft Corporation
Cirrus SR20-1 used on the cover and in chapter 1, courtesy of Cirrus Design
Eclipse 500 used on the cover, courtesy of Eclipse Aviation Corporation
The FAA would also like to extend its appreciation to several aviation industry organizations that provided
assistance and input in the preparation of this handbook, including:
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
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Acknowledgments
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Plane Sense is a handbook for aviation enthusiasts, especially aircraft owners and operators or those who are
interested in becoming aircraft owners, who are looking for a quick reference guide on a number of general
aviation topics. This handbook is published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The FAA is the executive agency responsible for aviation oversight in the United States. The FAA’s mission is
to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
The FAA is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the agency
under the name Federal Aviation Agency. The FAA adopted its present name in 1967 when it became a part of
the Department of Transportation (DOT). The FAA’s major roles include:
• Regulating civil aviation to promote safety
• Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology
• Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft
• Researching and developing the National Airspace System (NAS) and civil aeronautics
• Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil
aviation
• Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation
FAA Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. However, the FAA is organized into eight geographical
　
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