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## The Preflight Checklist 

Use a written checklist during preflight and ground operations. The checklist is an aid to the memory and helps to ensure that critical items necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft are not overlooked or forgotten. 

## Certificates and Documents 

The airworthiness of the powered parachute is de- termined, in part, by the following certificates and documents, which must be on board the aircraft when operated: 

• A irworthiness certificate. 

R egistration certificate. 

• O perating limitations, which may be in the form of an FAA-approved Aircraft Flight Manual and/or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH), placards, instrument markings, or any combination thereof. 

• W eight and balance 

AROW is the acronym commonly used to remember these items. The pilot in command is ultimately re- sponsible to make sure the proper documentation is on board. [Figure 5-4] 

Aircraft logbooks are not required to be on board the powered parachute when it is operated. However, you should inspect the aircraft logbooks prior to flight to confirm the PPC has had all required tests and inspec- tions. The owner/operator must keep maintenance re- cords for the airframe and powerplant. 

At a minimum, there must be an annual inspection within the preceding 12-calendar months. In addition, the powered parachute may also need a 100-hour in- spection in accordance with 14 CFR part 91 if it is used for hire (for example, for training operations). If a transponder or a transponder/encoder with a pitot- 

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static system is used, it must be inspected within each preceding 24-calendar months. 

The pilot must have in his or her possession a valid U.S. driver’s license, or a valid medical certificate accompanied by a photo identification and pilot cer - tificate. Sport pilots must also carry a copy of the en dorsements issued from their logbook indicating they are qualified for the powered parachute category/class for the aircraft they are flying. The wing shape (rec- tangular or elliptical) and the landing system (land or sea) will be specified in this endorsement. 

