Jeppesen Oral- Chapter 14 (Maintenance Publications, Forms, And Records) Flashcards
What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for issuance of a type certificate?
FAR 14 CFR Part 21
What part of the FARs describes the airworthiness standards for Transport Category Aircraft?
Part 25
What part of the FARs describes the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must demonstrate in order to be airworthy?
Part 23
Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing maintenance on aircraft?
The person performing the maintenance
Why are Airworthiness Directives issued?
To correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft, engines, propellers or appliances
How does the FAA notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?
By issuing ADs
How do you determine the time frame within which AD compliance is required?
The AD contains the compliance deadlines
If a mechanic wishes to develop a checklist for an annual or 100-hour inspection, what publication contains the guidelines for the required inspection items?
Part 43, Appendix D
How can you determine of the repair of damage is a major or a minor repair?
Part 43 Appendix A defines what is minor or major
What publication might you consult for guidance when maintaining an old aircraft for which no maintenance manual exists?
AC-43-13 1B
What are Advisory circulars?
Non regulatory information of interest to the aviation public
What publication would you consult to determine an aircraft’s, (or engine or propeller’s), type design and its limitations?
TCDS or Aircraft Specs sheet
In what FAA publication could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and model of airplane?
TCDS or Aircraft spec sheet
What reference material can be used to determine if an aircraft is certified in more than one category?
TCDS or Aircraft spec sheet
What is the name of the manual that the manufacture provides the technicians who normally perform work on systems and components of an aircraft?
Aircraft Maintenance manual
Under what circumstances is compliance with a manufactures service bulletin mandatory?
When it references an AD (O
What kinds of publications are used by aircraft manufactures to notify owners of design defects and product improvements?
Service bulletins, serivce letters and service instructions
If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication would you consult?
The current engine manufacturer overhaul manual
How often is the summary of AD’s published?
Every 2 years
As a certified mechanic, will you automatically receive all AD’s?
No. AD’s are automatically sent only to aircraft owners
How are AD updates issued to subscribers to the Summary of Airworthiness Directives?
Through bi-weekly supplements
Where do you find the minimum scope and detail requirements that a 100-hour inspection checklist must contain?
FAR part 43 Appendix D
Records of a major alternation must be made in what two places?
Aircraft maintenance records and a FAA 337 form
When completion of FAA Form 337 is required, how many copies are normally prepared and what is their distribution?
Two singed copies. One given to aircraft owners and one sent to local FISDO within 48 hours of approval or return to service
When an aircraft is sold, what do the regulations require regarding the disposition of records that contain the current status of Airworthiness Directives?
The seller must transfer the records to the buy at the time of sale
For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain records of a 100-hour inspection?
Until work is superseded or for one year after the inspection
In what publication may a mechanic find an example of a maintenance record entry for a 100-hour inspection?
Part 43.11
Where should a 100-hour inspection be recorded?
Maintenance record of the aircraft, power plant or propeller or appliance