Aiframe Inspection Oral

Question 1

What must the mechanic give the owner or operator of an aircraft if the aircraft he is giving a 100-hour inspection to prove to be unairworthy?

Answer 1

Signed & Date list of all discrepancies

Question 2

Where can you find the recommended statement to use for recording the approval or disapproval of an aircraft to service after a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 2

14 CFR 43.11

Question 3

Under what conditions can an aircraft be operated with a 100-hour inspection overdue?

Answer 3

No More than 10 Hours AFTER inspection is due for the purpose of flying it to the place where inspection can be performed

Question 4

For how long can an aircraft be operated if a 100-hour inspection is overdue?

Answer 4

No More than 10 Hours AFTER inspection is due. 100 hours must be subtracted from the time before the next inspection is due.

Question 5

Under what conditions can an aircraft that is due an annual inspection be operated?

Answer 5

When it is issued a special flight permit

Question 6

What certification is required for a mechanic to be able to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 6

Airframe & Powerplant

Question 7

What determines whether or not an aircraft must be given a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 7

Aircraft that carry persons for hire & Aircraft that are used for flight instruction for hire must be given 100-Hour inspections.

Question 8

What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 8

They are identical despite an IA only being allowed to conduct an annual whereas an A&P can conduct a 100 hour.

Question 9

What certification is required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service after the inspection?

Answer 9

An IA

Question 10

What is a progressive inspection?

Answer 10

An Inspection same level as an Annual Inspection but approved by the FAA to be performed on a schedule that does not require the aircraft to be out of service for the time necessary to perform the entire inspection.

Question 11

Does the FAA require that a checklist be used when conducting an annual or 100-hour inspection?

Answer 11

Yes - 14 CFR 43.15 (c)(1)

Question 12

What certification is required for a mechanic to conduct a progressive inspection?

Answer 12

A&P Certified Mechanic with an IA

Question 13

Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the Altimeter system and altitude reporting that is installed in an aircraft?

Answer 13

14 CFR Part 43 Appendix E (91.411)

Question 14

Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the ATC transponder that is installed in an aircraft?

Answer 14

14 CFR 43 Appendix F (91.413)

Question 15

What items must be inspected on a helicopter in accordance with the instructions for Continued Airworthiness?

Answer 15

Drive shafts or similar system, Main rotor Transmission gear box, Main rotor & Center section, and Auxiliary Rotor

Question 16

Must all manufacturer’s service letters, instructions, and bulletins be complied with on an annual or 100-hour inspection?

Answer 16

Not unless they have been incorporated into an Airworthiness Directive

Question 17

For how long must the record of a 100-hour inspection be retained in the aircraft maintenance records?

Answer 17

For ONE Year or until the Next 100-Hour inspection

Question 18

For how long must the record of the current status of life-limited parts of an engine be retained?

Answer 18

Part of the permanent records & must be retained & transferred with the aircraft when it is sold