I'm interested in learning more about the various operational restrictions related to aircraft equipment (meaning "your plane must have this equipment or you can do this"). I'm not a pilot or builder, though I hope to be both some day. I'm just very interested in aircraft systems and engineering, and am trying to learn more.
Also, my intention is not for this thread to spawn debate about what is/isn't prudent operation, does/doesn't require a pilot endorsement, or is/isn't overkill equipment for an RV. Just trying to get a general list together.
Here' are the restrictions I'm aware of so far:
- VFR minimum equipment
- Night minimum equipment
- IFR minimum equipment
- Complex aircraft requirements (MAP gauge, temp gauge, gear indicator if applicable)
- Commercial flight requirements (landing light and over water gear if flying over water)
- General ELT requirement
- Various Mode C transponder requirements like Mode C veil, 10K feet, through the ADIZ, etc.
- Mode C transponder and VOR/TACAN receiver or suitable RNAV system for Class B airspace
- Mode S transponder to fly in Europe
- Supplmental oyxgen required to fly above certain altitudes
- FIKI certification to fly in known icing conditions
- Dual TSO 145/146 GPS units to fly LPV approaches to minimums (might also require a TSO 190 antenna)
- WAAS GPS and ADS-B OUT datalink to comply with the 2020 requirement
- RNP requirements (I don't fully understand these)
- RVSM requirements (obviously not applicable to RVs)
What else am I missing? Thanks.
Also, my intention is not for this thread to spawn debate about what is/isn't prudent operation, does/doesn't require a pilot endorsement, or is/isn't overkill equipment for an RV. Just trying to get a general list together.
Here' are the restrictions I'm aware of so far:
- VFR minimum equipment
- Night minimum equipment
- IFR minimum equipment
- Complex aircraft requirements (MAP gauge, temp gauge, gear indicator if applicable)
- Commercial flight requirements (landing light and over water gear if flying over water)
- General ELT requirement
- Various Mode C transponder requirements like Mode C veil, 10K feet, through the ADIZ, etc.
- Mode C transponder and VOR/TACAN receiver or suitable RNAV system for Class B airspace
- Mode S transponder to fly in Europe
- Supplmental oyxgen required to fly above certain altitudes
- FIKI certification to fly in known icing conditions
- Dual TSO 145/146 GPS units to fly LPV approaches to minimums (might also require a TSO 190 antenna)
- WAAS GPS and ADS-B OUT datalink to comply with the 2020 requirement
- RNP requirements (I don't fully understand these)
- RVSM requirements (obviously not applicable to RVs)
What else am I missing? Thanks.