Airframe Inspection Flashcards

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What are the two conditions that must be met for an aircraft to be considered airworthy?

A
  1. the aircraft must conform to its type design or
    properly altered condition
  2. the aircraft must be in a condition for safe
    operation
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What inspections are required under 14 CFR part 91?

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  1. 100 hour inspection
  2. Progressive inspection (alternative to 100 hr)
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Describe the 100 hour inspection

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  1. required when an aircraft is operated under
    14 CFR part 91 and used for hire, such as flight
    training
  2. performed every 100 hours of service in
    addition to the annual inspection
  3. inspection can be performed by A&P licensed
    mechanic
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Describe the Progressive inspection

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  1. performed as an alternative to the annual
    inspection
  2. requires written request by aircraft
    owner/operator to the FSDO
  3. progressive inspection will provide for a
    complete inspection of the aircraft within each
    12 calendar months
  4. A&P mechanic can perform this inspection
    with supervision of mechanic holding
    Inspection Authorization
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What is done if an aircraft owner/operator decides to discontinue their Progressive inspections?

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  1. must notify local FAA FSDO in writing
  2. first annual inspection due 12 calendar
    months after last complete inspection under
    the progressive inspection
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Under 14 CFR part 91 what must the aircraft records include?

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  1. a description of the work performed
  2. date of completion of the work performed /
    signature of person approving aircraft for
    service
  3. total time in service and the current status of
    life-limited parts of the airframe, each engine,
    each propeller, and each rotor
  4. time since last overhaul of all items installed
    which are required to be overhauled on a
    specified time basis
  5. current inspection status of the aircraft,
    including time since last inspection
  6. current status of applicable ADs including the
    method of compliance, the AD number, and
    revision date for each
  7. 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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