Aircraft Inspections

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 proves to be unairworthy?

Answer 1

A signed and dated list of all of the discrepancys that keep the aircraft from being airworty

Question 2

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

Answer 2

In 14 CFR 43.11

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The aircraft can be operated for no more than 10 hours after an inspection is due for the purpose of flying it to a place where the inspection can be performed

Question 4

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

Answer 4

For no more than 10 hours. The time beyond 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

It can only be flown when a special permit is issued

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

A mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Aircraft that carry persons for hire and 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

The inspections are identical, an annual inspection can be conducted only by an A&P mechanic who holds an IA, while a 100-hour inspection can be performed by an A&P mechanic without an IA

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

A mechanic Certificate with A&P ratings and IA

Question 10

What is a progressive inspection?

Answer 10

An inspection of the same level as an annual inspection but approved by the FAA to be performed on a scheduled that does not require the aircraft to be out of service for the time necessary to perform the entire inspection all at once

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Yes, according to 14 CFR 43.15 c 1

Question 12

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

Answer 12

A mechanic Certificate with an A&P ratings and an IA

Question 13

Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the altimeter and static systems of aircraft operated under Instrument Flight Rules?

Answer 13

In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix E

Question 14

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

Answer 14

In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix F

Question 15

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

Answer 15

The drive shafts or similar systems, the main rotor transmission, gear box, the main rotor and center section, the auxiliary rotor

Question 16

Must all manufacturers 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 is completed

Question 18

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

Answer 18

This is part of the permanent records and it must be retained and transferred with the aircraft when it is sold