General: Aviaition Mechanic Privileges & Limitations 🔊 Flashcards
Which federal regulation prescribes the certificate requirements for a mechanic?
Title 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 and powerplant
What are the limitations of a certified mechanic regarding aircraft instruments?
Mechanics may not calibrate make repairs or alterations to aircraft instruments
What are the privileges and limitations of a certified mechanic regarding propellers?
A powerplant mechanic may make minor repairs and alterations but not major repairs or alterations
What type of work may a certified mechanic accomplish on an aircraft?
They may perform or supervise maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations
When a mechanic has a permanent change of address, what must be done within 30 days after the change?
Notify the administrator of the FAA
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?
Title 14 CFR 43, Appendix A
What are the requirements of recent experience for a mechanic?
A certificated mechanic must supervise or perform maintenance for at least 6 months out of every 24 months
What may be used as a guide for a 100-hour inspection?
Title 14 CFR 43, Appendix D
What are the privileges of a certified mechanic regarding performing a 100-hour inspection and returning an aircraft to service?
A certified A&P may perform a 100-hour inspection and return an aircraft for service by making the proper entries in the maintenance records
What are the privileges of a certificated mechanic with respect to an annual inspection?
A certificated A&P mechanic with an inspection authorization may perform an annual inspection
Can an A&P supervise personnel without an A&P certificate in performing maintenance and/or 100 hour inspections?
An A&P may not supervise a 100 hour inspection
Who has final responsibility for maintaining aircraft maintenance records?
The owner or operator of the aircraft
May an airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?
Yes, under the supervision of a power plant mechanic
What privileges are given to a power plant mechanic in addition to the ability to perform maintenance?
They may perform 100 hours inspections on a propeller or engine
What maintenance can a pilot perform and what are their limitations?
They may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventative maintenance, except on commercial aircraft
How long must a mechanic wait before applying for their A&P certificate after losing their certification?
1 year
What should you do if your temporary certificate becomes older than 120 days?
Contact your local flight standards district office (FSDO)
Who must approve for return to service radio equipment installations made in accordance with supplemental type certificates?
An IA
