General: Maintenance Publications πŸ”Š Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of Airworthiness Directives? (ADs)

A

They notify the owners and mechanics of conditions that prevent a part from being in an airworthy condition

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2
Q

What FAA publication is used to notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions?

A

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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3
Q

When must an Airworthiness Directive be complied with?

A

Whenever the compliance is listed in the AD

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4
Q

When is the summary of ADs published?

A

Every other year

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5
Q

Are ADs automatically issued to certificated mechanics?

A

No (only owners)

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6
Q

Where can you find a list of approved engines for use in a specific model aircraft?

A

Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

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7
Q

Where can the dimensional tolerances be located for a wrist pin installed in an aircraft engine?

A

Overhaul manual for the engine

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8
Q

Where can the empty weight of an airplane be located?

A

Aircraft weight and balance logs

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9
Q

Where can you find Airworthiness Standards for normal category airplanes?

A

Title 14 CFR 23

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10
Q

Where can you find Airworthiness Standards for transport category airplanes?

A

Title 14 CFR 25

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11
Q

What federal regulation defines the requirements for the issue of Type Certificates?

A

Title 14 CFR 21

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12
Q

Where would you look to find out if a specific airplane can be certified in more than one category?

A

Type Certificate Data Sheet

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13
Q

What publication is issued by airframe, engine, and component manufacturers to notify aircraft owners of design defects?

A

Service Bulletins

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14
Q

What publication contains complete instructions for maintenance of all systems and components installed in an aircraft?

A

Manufacturer’s Aircraft Maintenance Manual

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15
Q

What manual is prepared by the manufacturer for technicians who normally perform work on products, parts, or systems while installed in the aircraft?

A

Aircraft Maintenance Manual

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16
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing any maintenance on an aircraft?

A

Person authorized to approve the maintenance

17
Q

What are FAA Advisory Circulars?

A

Non-regulatory FAA publications that expand upon and explain existing rules and regulations

18
Q

On older aircraft for which manuals are not available, what publication could be used to inspect and maintain the aircraft?

A

AC 43.13

19
Q

When are Service Bulletins considered mandatory?

A

When they are referenced within the Airworthiness Directive (AD)

20
Q

Are statements included in the Federal Aviation Regulations mandatory or optional to be complied with?

A

Mandatory

21
Q

When would you complete the FAA Form 337 in triplicate?

A

When installing extended range fuel tanks in the baggage or passenger compartment

22
Q

What is the purpose of minimum equipment list (MEL)?

A

Permits aircraft to be flown with inoperable non-essential equipment long enough for repairs to be made

23
Q

At what weight is an aircraft classified as large?

A

Above 12,500 pounds max certified takeoff weight

24
Q

What is the normal disposition of the FAA Form 337 when there are NO extended range fuel tanks?

A

One copy to the owner operator and one to the FAA

25
Q

What is an SDS?

A

Safety Data Sheet; contains information on potential hazards

26
Q

What is a FAA Advisory Circular?

A

Informational documents that inform and guide aviation personnel, not mandatory