Federal Air Regulations

Question 1

Which statement is true about the F.A.A.?

• Stands for Federal Aviation Administration
• Is under the Department of Transportation
• Has the responsibility of promoting and regulating aviation
• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

When an Airworthiness Directive is issued:

• It is mandatory to be complied with by the date or time prescribed in the AD
• The owner or operator of the aircraft is responsible to see that it is complied with
• An A and P mechanic can perform the work, make the logbook entry and return it to service providing it does not involve a major repair or alteration
• All of above

Answer 2

All of above

Question 3

The Inspection Authorization is:

Answer 3

Is an authorization that an A and P mechanic can receive if he meets the legal requirements and it must be renewed bi-annually.

Question 4

When an airworthy (at the time of sale) aircraft is sold the Airworthiness Certificate:

Answer 4

Is transferred with the aircraft

Question 5

Which of the following repairs is classified as a major?

• The splicing of skin sheets
• Installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer
• Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin
• Replacing the oil filter due to leakage

Answer 5

The splicing of skin sheets

Question 6

A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean:

Answer 6

The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.

Question 7

Who is responsible for the upkeep of the required maintenance records for an aircraft?

Answer 7

The aircraft owner

Question 8

The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a:

Answer 8

Minor repair

Question 9

Instrument repairs may be performed by whom?

Answer 9

By an FAA-approved instrument repair station or the instrument manufacturer

Question 10

FAA certificated mechanics may:

Answer 10

Approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.

Question 11

What is the normal duration a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings?

Answer 11

Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked

Question 12

Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?

Answer 12

To allow for review of his-her application and supplementary documents

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?

Answer 13

He/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service.

Question 14

(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.

Regarding the above statements:

Answer 14

Neither number one nor number two is true

Question 15

Which of the following appliance repair is classified as a major?

• Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump
• Repairs to a propeller governor or its control
• Troubleshooting and repairing a landing light circuit
• Disassembly and overhauling a starter-generator

Answer 15

Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump

Question 16

What is/are the appropriate action(s) concerning minor repairs performed on a certificated aircraft?

1. FAA Form 337 s must be completed
2. Entries must be made in the aircraft s maintenance record
3. The owner of the aircraft must submit a record of all minor repairs to the FAA at least annually

Answer 16

Only number two is true

Question 17

Which statement is true regarding the use of FAA Form 337?

Answer 17

FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.

Question 18

After making a certain repair to an aircraft engine that is to be returned to service, an FAA Form 337 is prepared. How many copies are required by the FAA and what is the disposition of the completed forms?

Answer 18

Two; one copy for the aircraft owner and one copy for the FAA

Question 19

Which statement is true regarding the requirements for maintenance record format?

Answer 19

Any format which provides record continuity and includes the required information may be used.

Question 20

When approving for return to service after maintenance or alteration, the approving person must enter in the maintenance record of the aircraft:

Answer 20

A description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held.

Question 21

In order to reconstruct lost or destroyed aircraft maintenance records, it is necessary to establish:

Answer 21

Total time-in-service of the airframe

Question 22

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Specification No. 100:

(1) Establishes a standard for the presentation of technical data in maintenance manuals.
(2) Divides the aircraft into numbered systems and subsystems in order to simplify locating maintenance instructions.

Regarding the above statements:

Answer 22

Both number one and number two are true

Question 23

The action required by an AD may take what form?

1. Inspection
2. Part(s) replacement
3. Design modification
4. Change in operating procedure(s)
5. Overall change in the content, form and disposition of aircraft maintenance records.

Answer 23

1, 2, 3, and/or 4

Question 24

Type Certificates Data sheets are issued for which of the following products?

Answer 24

Aircraft, engines, and propellers

Question 25

(1) The Federal Aviation Regulations require approval after compliance with the data of a Supplemental Type Certificate.
(2) An installation of an item manufactured with the Technical Standard Order system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft.

Regarding the above statements:

Answer 25

Only number one is true

Question 26

The issuance of an Airworthiness Certificate is governed by which part?

Answer 26

14CFR Part 21

Question 27

(1) Manufacturer s data and FAA publications such as Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and advisory circulars are all approved data.
(2) FAA publications such as Technical Standard Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, Aircraft Specifications, and Supplemental Type Certificates are all approved data.

Regarding the above statements:

Answer 27

Only number two is true

Question 28

Technical information about older aircraft models, of which no more than 50 remain in service, can be found in the:

Answer 28

Aircraft Listings

Question 29

What is the means by which the FAA notifies aircraft owners and other interested persons of unsafe conditions and prescribes the condition under which the product may continue to be operated?

Answer 29

Airworthiness Directives

Question 30

(1) A Supplemental Type Certificate may be issued to more than one applicant for the same design change, providing each applicant shows compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.
(2) An installation of an item manufactured in accordance with the Technical Standard Order system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft.

Regarding the above statements:

Answer 30

Only number one is true

Question 31

Aviation Maintenance Alerts:

Answer 31

Provide information about aircraft problems and recommend corrective actions.

Question 32

Who is responsible for correcting discrepancies that arise between inspections?

Answer 32

The owner or operator of the aircraft

Question 33

Who may release an aircraft for service after the completion of an annual inspection?

Answer 33

An A and P mechanic with an IA

Question 34

During an annual inspection, if a defect is found which makes the aircraft unairworthy, the person disapproving the inspection must:

Answer 34

Provide a sign and dated written notice of the defect to the owner

Question 35

An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could:

Answer 35

Perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration.

Question 36

A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform:

Answer 36

One hundred hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.

Question 37

An aircraft was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection and the owner wanted to fly the aircraft to another maintenance base. Which statement is correct?

Answer 37

The owner must obtain a special permit

Question 38

For aircraft operated under 14CFR part 91, what differences is there, if any, between the record entry requirements for maintenance (e.g. repair or alterations) and the record entry requirements for inspections (beyond the description of the work performed and the type and extent of inspection)?

Answer 38

Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the inspection entry.

Question 39

When is a mechanic responsible for checking AD compliance?

Answer 39

When performing an inspection required under part 91, 125, or 135

Question 40

Check thrust bearing nuts for tightness on new or newly overhauled engines at the first 50-hour inspection following installation. Subsequent inspections on thrust bearing nuts will be made at each third 50-hour inspection.

Answer 40

150 hours