FAR Part 43

Question 1

Who can perform preventive maintenance?

Answer 1

The holder of a pilot certificate issued under part 61, with the exception of a Sport Pilot. A sport pilot may perform preventive maintenance on a light sport aircraft.

§ 43.3(g)

Question 2

Does updating the aircraft databases considered as maintenance?

Answer 2

No

§ 43.3(k)

Question 3

What pilot certificate is required to approve an aircraft for return to service?

Answer 3

A person holding at least a private pilot certificate may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventive maintenance.

§ 43.7(f)

Question 4

Can a sport pilot return an aircraft to service following preventative maintenance?

Answer 4

Yes, provided the pilot owns or operates the aircraft and issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light sport category

§ 43.7(h)

Question 5

What entries have to be made when doing preventive maintenance?

Answer 5

1. A description of the work performed
2. The date of completion of the work performed
3. The name of hte person performing the work
4. If the work performed is satisfactory, the signature, certificate number, and kind of certifiace held by the person approving the work. The signature constitiutes approval for return to service only for the work performed

§ 43.9(a)

Question 6

What kind of action can the FAA take if maintenance records were falsified, reproduced, or altered?

Answer 6

Revoking the airman, operator, or production certificate

§ 43.12(b)

Question 7

Can a person holding a valid Transport Canada Civil Aviation Maintenance Engineer license perform maintenance on a US registered aircraft located in Canada?

Answer 7

Yes

§ 43.17(c)

Question 8

Can a person holding a Transport Canada Civil Aviation Maintenance Engineer license perform annual inspections on US registered aircraft?

Answer 8

NO (DANA)

§ 43.17(c)

Question 9

Preventive Maintenance Includes

Answer 9

• Changing of landing gear tires
• Replacing shock absorbers on landing gear
• Servicing landing gear struts
• Servicing wheel bearings
• Replacing safety wire and cotter keys
• Lubrication not requiring disassembly
• Making simple fabric patches
• Replenishing hydraulic fluid
• Painting/varnish/waxing the aircraft CANNOT PAINT AIRCRAFT!
• Repairing upholstery
• Simple repairs to fairings, non structural covers
• Replacing side windows
• Replacing safety belts
• Replacing seats
• Trouble shooting and repairing landing light wiring
• Replacing light bulbs (but not strobe/anti collision bulbs
• Replacing wheels and skis
• Replacing the cowling
• Changing spark plugs
• Replacing hose connections including fuel lines
• Replacing oil and fuel filters
• Changing batteries
• Servicing magnetic chip detectors
• Replacing tray mounted Nav and Comm systems (not autopilot, transponders, or DME)

Part 43 Appendix A(c)

Question 10

Where is the list of preventive maintenance items?

Answer 10

Part 43 Appendix A(c)

Question 11

When must a 337 form be sent to the FAA?

Answer 11

Within 48 hours after the aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance is approved for return to service or after the work is inspected

One copy place aboard the aircraft
One forwarded to the FAA Registration office
And one given to the aircraft owner

Part 43 Appendix B(a)(3)

Question 12

A 337 must be sent to whom?

Answer 12

The FAA Aircraft Registration Branch in Oklahoma City, OK

Part 43 Appendix B(a)(3)

Question 13

When performing a major repair or major alteration, what form needs to be completed?

Answer 13

FAA Form 337 in at least duplicate

Part 43 Appendix B(c)

Question 14

The installation of extended range fuel tanks in the passenger or baggage compartments requires what form to be completed?

Answer 14

FAA Form 337 in at least triplicate

Part 43 Appendix B(d)

Question 15

You have flown your own aircraft away from home and it needs a progressive inspection. Who can perform this?

Answer 15

Any A&P