general forms and publications' Flashcards
who is authorized to perform a 100 hour inspection on an aircraft
a certificated aviation mechanic who holds in an airframe and powerplant rating
who is authorized to preform an annual inspection on an aircraft
a certified A&P mechanic who holds an inspection authorization
can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person performs a 100 hour inspection on an aircraft
no, a certificated mechanic must personally preform the inspection
who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record
only manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer
which FAR specifies required maintenance records
14 CFR 91.417 specifies you must keep records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, major repairs and alterations, and 100 hour, annual, and progressive inspections
are instructions included in the federal regulations mandatory or optional
they are mandatory
who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after major repair
an aircraft mechanic holding an inspection authorization
who is authorized to perform preventive maintenance on and aircraft that is not flown under part 121, 127, 129, 135
the holder of a pilot certificate that flies that particular aircraft
who is authorized to approve and aircraft for return to service after a minor alteration has been performed on the airframe
a certificated aviation mechanic holding an airframe rating
what is the minimum age for an aviation mechanic certificate
18 years
what are 2 ratings that can be issued to an aviation mechanic certificate
Airframe and Pawerplant
how many months of practical experience is needed to qualify for the aviation mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings
30 months
what can be used in place of the 30 months of experience to qualify to take the mechanic test
a certificate of completion from a certified aviation maintenance technician school
what type of experience is required to take the test for aviation mechanic certification
practical experience with procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining, or altering airframes, or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought
what test are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant has the proper knowledge
a written knowledge test
what test are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant meets the minimum skill requirements
the oral and practical test
what certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct a 100 hour inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service
an aviation mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings
what certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service
an aviation mechanic certificate with an inspection authorization
when after making a permanent change of address is the holder of an aviation mechanic certificate required to notify the FAA
within 30 days
is a certificated aviation mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings authorized to perform 100 hour annual inspection
no only 100 hour inspections. inspection authorization is required to perform an annual inspection
A certificated aviation mechanic may not supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service, any aircraft war appliance, or part therefore, for which the mechanic is rated, unless he or she has met what stipulation
The mechanic must have satisfactory performed the work concerned at an earlier date 
It is permissible for a mechanic with an airframe and power plant rating to replace the tachometer cable for a magnetic drag tachometer
Yes, this does not constitute a repair to an instrument
Is a certificated aviation mechanic with an airframe and power plant rating allowed to zero the pointers on a fuel pressure gauge
No, a mechanic is not allowed to make any repairs or alterations to an aircraft instrument
What is done with the aircraft maintenance records that include the current status of the applicable airworthiness directives when the aircraft is sold?
These maintenance records must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold
What is a type certificate data sheet?
The TCDS is a formal description of the aircraft, engine, propeller. It list limitations and information required for type certification including airspeed limits, weight limits, thrust limitations and so forth
what are aircraft specifications
documents that include basically the same information as the TCDS but are issued for aircraft, engines, and propellers certificated under the air commerce regulations
what document specifies the type of fuel that should be used in an airplane
the TCDS for that airplane
what document would you use to find the control surface movement for a specified airplane
the TCDS for that airplane
why is it necessary to refer to the TCDS for an airplane when conducting a 100 hour inspection
the TCDS includes the specifications required for the aircraft to maintain its airworthy status
what FAA publication describes methods of nondestructive testing
AC 43-3, nondestructive testing in aircraft
what is the purpose of an AD
provides guidance and information to owners and operators of aircraft informing them of discovery of a condition that prevents the aircraft from continuing to meet its conditions for airworthiness
what is the first step in issuance of an AD
a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is published in federal register
how is information on an AD disseminated
it is printed and distributed by first class mail to the registered owners and certain known operators of the product affected
what type of AD may be adopted without an NPRM
ADs of an urgent nature are issued as immediately adopted rules without prior notice
How is information on an emergency AD sent to the owner or operator of an affected aircraft or other product
By first class mail, telegram, or other electronic method
Where can you find a list of all the ADs that apply to aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances
On the FAA website under the dynamic regulatory system (DRS)
How can you get information on subscribing to the airworthiness directives?
Contact FAA, manufacturing standards section, PO Box 26460, Oklahoma City
What is the significance of the identification number? 91-08-07 R1
91-the AD was issued in 1991
08- this was issued in the biweekly period of 1991
07-this is the issue during this period
R1-this is the first revision of this A.D.
Is it mandatory that the information in a AC be complied with?
No, this information is advisory and nature
Which part of 14 CFR is AC 43.13 1B associated
14 CFR part 43
May all of the information in AC 43.13 1B be used as approved data
No, it is acceptable, but not necessarily approved data
What is the purpose of general aviation airworthiness alerts?
They contain information gleaned from malfunction and defect reports to warn maintenance personnel of problems that have been reported
Who issues a service bulletin and what is its purpose?
It is issued by the manufacturer and used to outline procedures to make the product operate, more efficiently, and or safer
May the data in aircraft maintenance manual be used as approved data for an aircraft repair
No, a aircraft maintenance manual contains repair data acceptable to the FAA for minor repairs only
Where would you find the dimensional tolerances for the wrist pin fit in an aircraft engine?
In the overhaul manual for that engine
What document would you use to find an approved repair for a damaged wing spar?
The structural repair manual for the aircraft
What document would you use to find the part number for a landing lightbulb for the airplane?
The illustrated parts catalog
What document would you use to troubleshoot a malfunctioning electrical flap system?
The aircraft wiring diagram manual
Where would you find the empty weight of an airplane?
In the aircraft weight and balance records
What is the purpose of minimum equipment list?
A MEL permits, operation with certain in operative items of equipment for the minimum period of time necessary until repair or replacement can be accomplished
What is a master minimum equipment list?
A document approved by the FAA that list the minimum operative, instruments and equipment required for safe flight in that aircraft type in each authorized operating environment
