Avation Mechanic Privileges And Limitations Flashcards
Certificates mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform:
100-hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant, propeller, or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.
A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean:
The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.
Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it:
Is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a:
Major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed.
Which is classified as a major repair?
The splicing of skin sheets.
The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Avation Regulations for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by:
Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service.
A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform:
A 100-hour inspection
Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may:
Perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.
An airworthiness directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could:
Perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration.
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a:
Minor repair
FAA certificated mechanics may:
Approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the ratings they hold.
A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the:
100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
14 CFR part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of:
Airmen other than flight crew members.
14 CFR part 65 sub part D contains regulations regarding the certification of:
Mechanics
A certificated mechanic shall not exercise the privileges of the certificate and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months, the Administrator has found that the certificate holder is able to do the work or the certificate hold has:
Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.
Under Title 14 of the code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?
Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?
30 days
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating(s) valid?
Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.
Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?
To allow review of their application and supplementary documents.
What is the maximum duration of a temporary airmen certificate?
120 days
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?
When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air Carrier.
Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?
A- He or She may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot perform approve the work for return to service.
B- he or she may perform airframe minor repairs and minor alterations and approve the work for return to service, but cannot perform an airframe major repair or major alteration.
C- He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration and approve the work, but not the entire, for return to service.
A- He or She may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot perform approve the work for return to service.
Which of the following is an instance when a special permit may not be issued?
A- Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
B- Flying the aircraft to a location where repairs or maintenance can be performed.
C- Flying a customer demonstration flight.
A- Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
(1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available.
(2) Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available.
Neither 1 or 2 is true
Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?
The installing person or agency.
Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws through self locking nuts?
AC 43.13-1B
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a:
Minor repair
Who has the authority to approve for return to service a propeller after a 100-hour inspection?
1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating.
2. Any certificated repairman.
3. A non-certificated mechanic……………….
- A mechanic with a powerplant rating.
Instrument repairs may be performed
By an FAA-approved instrument repair station.
According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur. They are:
Active and latent
Many areas of Avation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to:
Preventing and managing error
When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is
The starting point
All of the following are contemporary way, human error is:
Mental stressor
The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the:
Magnificent seven
The SHEL model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine both only what the problem is, but also:
Where and why it exists
The three types of human error are:
Omission, commission, and extraneous
John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall enough to accomplish the task.
Human error
