ATA chapters basics and definitions

Question 1

Which are the general seven ATA chapters that can be found within ATA 100?

Answer 1

1. Aircraft General
2. Aircraft Systems
3. Structure
4. Propeller/Rotor
5. Power Plant
6. Miscellaneous
7. Peculiar Military Chapters

Question 2

What does CMR stand for and what do CMR’s include

Answer 2

A.
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)

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A CMR is a mandatory system or component inspection specifically defined to detect latent, safety-related failures. CMRs are developed using a system safety analysis process.

Question 3

What is are Airworthiness Limitations Items (ALIs)?

Answer 3

An ALI is a mandatory structural inspection of critical items defined during the certification process using a fatigue or damage tolerance assessment.

Question 4

Define Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)

Answer 4

A CDCCL is a mandatory maintenance procedure that identifies critical airplane design features, such as a fuel system ignition source prevention feature that must be maintained to certain standards throughout the life of the airplane.

Question 5

In which ATA chapter can information on time limits and maintenance checks generally be found?

Answer 5

Chapter 5