The EAA quiz question and answer well illustrate potential pitfalls of
any generic answer.
1. If the interconnecting "balance line" between an Ercoupe's wing
tanks is blocked, the single wing tank gauge will NOT indicate
"...the quantity in EACH [wing] tank. That system is "approved".
2. I would think any aircraft with installed electrical equipment
would require a generator and/or
battery [other than the self-contained and unrechargable one in the
ELT] and that any such
system would further require a amp or volt meter for monitoring the
condition of same.
3. Depending on where an Ercoupe is based or flown, an installed
Transponder (and Encoder?)
verified as to accuracy within regulatory periods could be a
mandatory requirement for flight.
4. In any case, I would believe a current "Installed Equipment" list
as of the last Annual or 100 Hour Inspection (as applicable) to have
relevance to a complete correct answer as to "required" instruments
and equipment.
Regards,
WRB
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On Jun 21, 2009, at 21:33, Ed Burkhead wrote:
I think Bill got it right.
Here’s an EAA chapter quiz question and answer:
For VFR flight during the day, what instruments and equipment are
required ? (simple a/c - fixed gear)
A - Airspeed indicator.
B - Altimeter.
C - Magnetic direction indicator.
D - Tachometer.
E - Oil pressure gauge.
F - Oil temperature gauge for each air-cooled engine.
G - Fuel gauge indicating the quantity of fuel in each tank.
H - For small civil airplanes certificated after 1996, an approved
aviation red or aviation white anticollision light system.
I - An approved safety belt with an approved metal-to-metal latching
device for each occupant 2 years of age or older.
J - For small civil airplanes manufactured after 1978, an approved
shoulder harness for each front seat. (other req'mts R.S. 1986)
K - An emergency locator transmitter, (excepts - sing. place ++)
Ed
