Aircraft Maintenance Requirements Flashcards
Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition?
Owner or Operator.
After aircraft inspections have been made and defects have been repaired, who is responsible for determining the aircraft is airworthy?
Pilot In Command.
What records or documents should be checked to determine that the owner or operator of an aircraft has complied with all required inspections and airworthiness directives?
Maintenance Records (aircraft and engine logbooks)
What regulations apply concerning the operation of an aircraft that has had alterations or repairs which may have substantially affected its operation in flight?
No person may operate or carry passengers in any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding or alteration until an appropriately rated pilot, with at least private pilot certificate, has:
- flies the aircraft
- makes an operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration made; AND
- logs the flight in the aircraft records
What is an Airworthiness Certificate? and how long is it valid?
It is issued by the FAA only after the aircraft has been inspected and found to be in a condition for safe operation.
They are valid of as long as the aircraft receives the required maintenance and is properly registered in the US.
Can a pilot conduct flight operations in an aircraft with known inoperative equipment?
Yes. Under specific conditions.
As long as the inoperative equipment is not essential for safe flight.
What are MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LISTS?
Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) is a precise listing of instruments, equipment and procedures that allow an aircraft to be operated under specific conditions with inoperative equipment.
This is unique per aircraft, it is an FAA-approved list.
What limitations apply to aircraft operations being conducted using MEL’s ?
For small, non-turbine powered airplanes operated under Part 91 allows for deferral of inoperative items or equipment.
Once an operator requests an MEL, and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is issued by the FAA, then the MEL becomes MANDATORY for that Airplane.
All maintenance deferrals must be done in accordance with the MEL and the operator generated procedures document.
What are the procedures to follow when using 14 CFR 91.213(d) for deferral of inoperative equipment?
The pilot determines whether the inoperative equipment is required by type design, the regulations, or AD’s.
If inoperative equipment item is not required, and the airplane can be safely operated without it, the deferral may be made. then the pilot removes or deactivates the inoperative item and places an INOPERATIVE placard near the appropriate switch, control, or indicator.
What are the required maintenance inspections for aircraft?
ANNUAL INSPECTION - within preceding 12 months
100-HOUR INSPECTION - if carrying any person (other than crew member) for hire or giving flight instruction for hire.
If an aircraft has been on a schedule of inspection every 100 hours, under what condition may it continue to operate beyond the 100 hours without a new inspection?
The 100-hour inspection may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours while en route to a place where the inspection can be done. The excess time used to reach a place where the inspection is done must be included in computing the next 100 hours of time in service.
What is the difference between an ANNUAL and an 100-HOUR inspection?
No differences exist when comparing, except for WHO is allowed to perform the inspection.
ANNUAL - only A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization.
100 HOUR - A&P mechanic (no Inspection Authorization required)
Be capable of locating the required maintenance and equipment inspections for your aircraft in the aircraft and engine logbook. What would these include?
AV1ATE
A - Annual Inspection and applicable AD’s
V - VOR check (if used for IFR, every 30 days)
1 - 100-Hour Inspection (if used for hire or instruction)
A - Altimeter, Altitude reporting equipment, and static pressure systems tested and inspected, every 24 mo.
T - Transponder tests and inspections, every 24 mo.
E - Emergency locator transmitter, operation and battery condition, inspected every 12 mo.
What are the responsibilities of an aircraft owner pertaining to documents, maintenance and inspections?
- current Airworthiness Certificate
- Aircraft Registration
- Maintain aircraft in airworthy condition, including compliance with all Airworthiness Directives
- Ensure maintenance is properly recorded in logbooks.
- Keep abreast of current regulations concerning the operation of their aircraft.
- Notify FAA Civil Aviation Registry immediately of any change of address, or sale or export of the aircraft or loss of citizenship
- Have current FCC radio station license if equipped with radios, including emergency locator transmitter (ELT), if operated outside of the US.
What is PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE?
simple, minor preservation operations, and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly.
Certified pilots, excluding student pilots, sport pilots, and recreational pilots, may perform preventive maintenance on any aircraft that is owned or operated by them.
