General Oral (Jeppesen) Mechanic Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
What publication should a mechanic consult to determine if a repair is considered major or minor?
14 CFR {FAR}, Part 43, Appendix A.
Where in the FARs will you find the certification requirements for mechanics?
FAR Part 65.
What are the ratings issued under a mechanic’s certificate?
Airframe and Powerplant.
What types of work may a certificated mechanic perform?
A mechanic may perform or supervise maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations.
Is a certificated airframe mechanic allowed to perform maintenance on engines?
Not unless they are supervised by a certificated powerplant , mechanic.
What are the limitations to a mechanic’s privileges with regard to propellers?
A mechanic may not perform or supervise major repairs to, or major alterations of propellers.
Is a mechanic allowed to repair or alter an aircraft instrument?
No. Mechanics may not perform any repairs or alterations on instruments.
What are the requirements for recent experience in order to exercise the privileges of your mechanic’s certificate or rating?
You must have worked as a mechanic or technically supervised other mechanics for at least 6 months out of the past 24 months.
What authority does a mechanic have regarding approval for return to service?
A mechanic may approve an aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance for return to service in accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 65.
What are the privileges of an A & P mechanic regarding inspections?
A mechanic may perform and approve for return to service an airframe or engine following a 100-hour inspection.
What is the duration of a mechanic’s certificate?
The certificate is valid until surrendered, suspended or revoked.
What are the privileges and limitations of an A & P mechanic regarding major repairs and alterations to airframes and engines, and their approval for return to service?
A & P mechanics may perform major repairs and alterations but may not approve them for return to service unless they hold an Inspection Authorization.
In addition to performing maintenance, what other privileges are granted to a powerplant mechanic?
A powerplant mechanic may perform a 100-hour inspection on an engine and approve the engine for return to service.
When may a mechanic perform an annual inspection and return the aircraft to service?
When the mechanic holds an Inspection Authorization.
May a mechanic supervise an inspection {or a portion of an inspection} and then approve the aircraft fir return to service?
No. The mechanic approving the aircraft for return to service must actually perform the inspection.
