EatSleepFly
Well-Known Member
OK, so we all [should] know that FAR 91.205 requires one spare set of fuses (or three spare fuses of each kind required), accessible to the pilot in flight, for VFR night, and IFR flight. (91.205(c)(6) to be exact).
Well, our fleet of Cessnas all have circuit breakers for the avionics, lights and equipment. The only fuses on these airplanes are in locations that are not accessible to the pilot in flight, or on the ground without removing the cowling, or getting behind the panel. They are for things like the Hobbs meter, external power, cigarrette lighter, and clock. Like I said, not a single one of these could be changed in flight. My question is: Are they still required to be on board?
My answer is no, they are not required to be on board. After all, what good do they do if you can't change them? But I haven't found anyone around here yet today that agrees with me. What do you all think?
Well, our fleet of Cessnas all have circuit breakers for the avionics, lights and equipment. The only fuses on these airplanes are in locations that are not accessible to the pilot in flight, or on the ground without removing the cowling, or getting behind the panel. They are for things like the Hobbs meter, external power, cigarrette lighter, and clock. Like I said, not a single one of these could be changed in flight. My question is: Are they still required to be on board?
My answer is no, they are not required to be on board. After all, what good do they do if you can't change them? But I haven't found anyone around here yet today that agrees with me. What do you all think?