Airframe Inspection Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two conditions that must be met for an aircraft to be considered airworthy?
A
- the aircraft must conform to its type design or
properly altered condition - the aircraft must be in a condition for safe
operation
2
Q
What inspections are required under 14 CFR part 91?
A
- 100 hour inspection
- Progressive inspection (alternative to 100 hr)
3
Q
Describe the 100 hour inspection
A
- required when an aircraft is operated under
14 CFR part 91 and used for hire, such as flight
training - performed every 100 hours of service in
addition to the annual inspection - inspection can be performed by A&P licensed
mechanic
4
Q
Describe the Progressive inspection
A
- performed as an alternative to the annual
inspection - requires written request by aircraft
owner/operator to the FSDO - progressive inspection will provide for a
complete inspection of the aircraft within each
12 calendar months - A&P mechanic can perform this inspection
with supervision of mechanic holding
Inspection Authorization
5
Q
What is done if an aircraft owner/operator decides to discontinue their Progressive inspections?
A
- must notify local FAA FSDO in writing
- first annual inspection due 12 calendar
months after last complete inspection under
the progressive inspection
6
Q
Under 14 CFR part 91 what must the aircraft records include?
A
- a description of the work performed
- date of completion of the work performed /
signature of person approving aircraft for
service - total time in service and the current status of
life-limited parts of the airframe, each engine,
each propeller, and each rotor - time since last overhaul of all items installed
which are required to be overhauled on a
specified time basis - current inspection status of the aircraft,
including time since last inspection - current status of applicable ADs including the
method of compliance, the AD number, and
revision date for each - copies of the forms prescribed by 14 CFR part
43 for each major alteration to the airframe
and currently installed components
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