General: Aviaition Mechanic Privileges & Limitations 🔊

Question 1

Which federal regulation prescribes the certificate requirements for a mechanic?

Answer 1

Title 14 CFR 65

Question 2

What is the minimum age for an A&P mechanic certificate?

Answer 2

18

Question 3

What are the two ratings that can be issued to a mechanic certificate?

Answer 3

Airframe and powerplant

Question 4

What are the limitations of a certified mechanic regarding aircraft instruments?

Answer 4

Mechanics may not calibrate make repairs or alterations to aircraft instruments

Question 5

What are the privileges and limitations of a certified mechanic regarding propellers?

Answer 5

A powerplant mechanic may make minor repairs and alterations but not major repairs or alterations

Question 6

What type of work may a certified mechanic accomplish on an aircraft?

Answer 6

They may perform or supervise maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations

Question 7

When a mechanic has a permanent change of address, what must be done within 30 days after the change?

Answer 7

Notify the administrator of the FAA

Question 8

What is the duration of a certified mechanic?

Answer 8

Effective until surrendered, suspended, or revoked

Question 9

How long is a temporary mechanic certificate in effect?

Answer 9

120 days

Question 10

What is used as a guide to determine if a repair is a major or minor repair?

Answer 10

Title 14 CFR 43, Appendix A

Question 11

What are the requirements of recent experience for a mechanic?

Answer 11

A certificated mechanic must supervise or perform maintenance for at least 6 months out of every 24 months

Question 12

What may be used as a guide for a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 12

Title 14 CFR 43, Appendix D

Question 13

What are the privileges of a certified mechanic regarding performing a 100-hour inspection and returning an aircraft to service?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What are the privileges of a certificated mechanic with respect to an annual inspection?

Answer 14

A certificated A&P mechanic with an inspection authorization may perform an annual inspection

Question 15

Can an A&P supervise personnel without an A&P certificate in performing maintenance and/or 100 hour inspections?

Answer 15

An A&P may not supervise a 100 hour inspection

Question 16

Who has final responsibility for maintaining aircraft maintenance records?

Answer 16

The owner or operator of the aircraft

Question 17

May an airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?

Answer 17

Yes, under the supervision of a power plant mechanic

Question 18

What privileges are given to a power plant mechanic in addition to the ability to perform maintenance?

Answer 18

They may perform 100 hours inspections on a propeller or engine

Question 19

What maintenance can a pilot perform and what are their limitations?

Answer 19

They may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventative maintenance, except on commercial aircraft

Question 20

How long must a mechanic wait before applying for their A&P certificate after losing their certification?

Answer 20

1 year

Question 21

What should you do if your temporary certificate becomes older than 120 days?

Answer 21

Contact your local flight standards district office (FSDO)

Question 22

Who must approve for return to service radio equipment installations made in accordance with supplemental type certificates?

Answer 22

An IA