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aeronautical decision making checkride preparation FAR 91.205 FAR 91.213 inoperative equipment preflight inspection private pilot checkride VFR required equipment

Traffic Pattern Jun 13, 2026

FAR ninety-one dot two thirteen and the broken instrument that might not ground your airplane

FAR 91.213 provides a step-by-step process to determine whether an airplane with inoperative equipment is legal to fly.

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Traffic Pattern Apr 21, 2026

FAR ninety-one dot two thirteen and the question every pilot asks - can I fly with this broken?

Learn the step-by-step process under FAR 91.213 to determine if you can legally fly with inoperative equipment.

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