Aviation Mechanic Privileges & Limitations Flashcards
- Which FAR prescribes the certificate requirements for a mechanic?
14 CFR 65
- What is the minimum age for an A&P mechanic certificate?
18
- What are the two ratings that can be issued to a mechanic certificate?
Airframe & Powerplant
- What are the limitations of a certified mechanic regarding aircraft instruments?
May not calibrate or make repairs or alterations to aircraft instruments
- What are the privileges & limitations of a certified mechanic regarding propellers?
A&P may make minor repairs or alterations but NOT major to propellers
- What type of work may a certificate mechanic accomplish on aircraft?
Perform or supervise maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Alterations
- When a mechanic has permanent change of address, what must be done within 30 days after the change?
Notify the FAA in writing or online
- What is the duration of a certified mechanic?
Effective until surrendered, suspended, or revoked
- How long is a temporary mechanic certificate in effect?
120 days
- What is used as a guide to determine if a repair is a major or minor repair?
14 CFR 43, Appendix A
- What are the requirements of recent experience for a mechanic?
Must supervise or perform maintenance for at least six months out of every 24 months
- What may be used as a guide for 100 hr inspection?
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D
- What are the privileges of a certified mechanic regarding performing a 100 hr inspection and returning an aircraft to service?
A&P may do so with proper entires into the log books
- What are the privileges of a certificate mechanic in respect to annual inspection?
A&P with IA may perform the annual
- Can an A&P supervise personnel without an A&P certificate in performing maintenance and/or 100hr inspections?
A&P may not supervise a 100 hr inspection
- Who has final responsibility for maintains aircraft maintenance records?
Owner or operator of the aircraft
- May an airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?
Yes, under supervision of a Powerplant mechanic
- What privileges are given to a powerplant mechanic in addition to the ability to perform maintenance?
Perform 100 hr inspections on a propeller
- What maintenance can a pilot perform & what are the limitations?
Aircraft return to service after performing preventative maintenance
- How long must a mechanic wait before reapplying for the A&P certificate after losing their certification?
One year
- What should you do if your temporary certificate becomes older than 120 days?
Contact your local FDSO
- Who must approve for return to service, radio equipment installations made in accordance with supplemental type certificates?
I.A.
