Airframe Inspection

Question 1

What needs to be done to prepare an aircraft for an annual or 100 hour inspection?

Answer 1

Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairings and cowlings. Then
thoroughly clean the aircraft and the engine.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

the difference in time between inspections and the person who can sign it off.

Question 3

Who has the authority to sign off and return to service a 100 hour inspection?

Answer 3

An appropriately rated mechanic may return an aircraft to service after a 100 hour inspection

Question 4

When is a 100 hour inspection required (mandatory) on an aircraft operating under part 91 (general operating and flight rules)?

Answer 4

When an aircraft is used for carrying persons for hire, or when an aircraft is used for flight instruction for hire which that person provides.

Question 5

Where can you find a checklist for the 100 hour inspection?

Answer 5

In FAR Part 43, Appendix D.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

In 14 FAR Part 43.

Question 7

When may a mechanic perform an annual inspection?

Answer 7

When the A&P mechanic holds an Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate.

Question 8

Who can approve an aircraft for return to service after a progressive inspection has been performed?

Answer 8

A certified mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization, the aircraft manufacturer, or a certified
repair station.

Question 9

Does an aircraft being operated under a progressive inspection program require a 100 hour inspection if it is used to give flight instruction for hire?

Answer 9

No.

Question 10

What is the maximum time that a 100 hour inspection may be extended?

Answer 10

Not more than 10 hours. The 10 hours may only be used to ferry the aircraft to the next inspection Site.

Question 11

what type of inspection may a certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic sign off?

Answer 11

A 100-hour inspection.

Question 12

When must an annual inspection be performed, if required, for a particular aircraft?

Answer 12

Within the preceding 12 calendar months.

Question 13

When is the first 100-hour inspection due after discontinuance of a progressive inspection program?

Answer 13

100-hours after the last complete inspection of the progressive program.

Question 14

How do you determine when the next 100-hour inspection is due if the owner, en route to your maintenance facility, exceeded the 100-hour inspection time by 2 hours?

Answer 14

This 2 hours must be included in computing the next 100 hours of time in service.

Question 15

Where would you find the operating conditions that make a 100-hour inspection mandatory?

Answer 15

14 CFR part 91.

Question 16

Where should you obtain the necessary information to work on electrical equipment?

Answer 16

From the manufacturers maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness.

Question 17

Can an aircraft that is required by section 91.409 to have a 100-hour inspection be flown beyond the inspection requirement?

Answer 17

Yes, if necessary to reach a place at which the inspection can be accomplished, but not to exceed 10
flight hours.

Question 18

Is an engine run-up on turbine powered aircraft required as part of the 100-hour inspection?

Answer 18

Yes.

Question 19

How can an aircraft that is due an annual inspection be flown to a base for inspection?

Answer 19

If a special flight permit has been issued for the aircraft.

Question 20

What kind of certificate must an individual (not a repair station) have to conduct a complete 100-hour inspection on an aircraft and approve it for return to service?

Answer 20

A mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.

Question 21

Who must approve for return to service radio equipment installations made in accordance with
supplemental type certificate data?

Answer 21

The holder of an inspection authorization.

Question 22

If the owner or operator of an aircraft desires to use a progressive inspection program, who must they submit a written request to?

Answer 22

The FAA flight standards district office having jurisdiction over the area in which the applicant is located.

Question 23

Where is the list of information that is required for aircraft records after completion of 100-hour inspections?

Answer 23

14 CFR Part 43.