Jeppesen Oral- Chapter 15 (Mechanic Privileges & Limitations)”

Question 1

What publication should a mechanic consult to determine if a repair is considered major or minor?

Answer 1

Part 43, Appendix A

Question 2

Where in the FARs will you find the certification requirements for mechanics?

Answer 2

Part 65

Question 3

What are the ratings issued under a mechanic certificate?

Answer 3

Airframe and powerplant

Question 4

What types of work may a certified mechanic perform?

Answer 4

Supervise, perform preventative maintenance or alterations

Question 5

Is a certified air frame mechanic allowed to perform maintenance on engines?

Answer 5

Not unless they are supervised by a mechanic who holds a power plant rating

Question 6

What are the limitations to a mechanic’s privileges with regard to propellers?

Answer 6

Mechanic may not perform or supervise major repairs, or major alterations of propellers

Question 7

Is a mechanic allowed to repair or alter an aircraft instrument?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What are the requirements for recent experience in order to exercise the privileges of your certificate and rating?

Answer 8

Must have works as a mechanic or technically supervised other mechanics for at least 6 months out the last 24 months

Question 9

What authority does a mechanic have regarding approval for return to service?

Answer 9

Can approve an aircraft, airframe, engine propeller, or appliance for return to service

Question 10

What are the privileges of an A & P mechanic in regards to inspections?

Answer 10

Can perform and approve for return to service an airframe or engine following a 100 hour inspection

Question 11

What is the duration of a mechanic certificate?

Answer 11

Valid until surrendered, suspended or revoked

Question 12

What are the privileges and limitations of an A & P mechanic regarding repairs and alterations to airframes and engines and their approval to return to service?

Answer 12

May perform major repairs and alterations but not approve them for return to service unless they have an IA

Question 13

In addition to performing maintenance, what other privileges are granted to a powerplant mechanic?

Answer 13

Powerplant mechanic may perform a 100-hour inspection and approve an engine to be back to service

Question 14

When may a mechanic perform an annual inspection and return the aircraft to service?

Answer 14

When the mechanic holds an Inspection Authorization

Question 15

May a mechanic supervise an inspection, (or a portion of an inspection) and then approve the aircraft back to service?

Answer 15

No. The mechanic must actually perform the inspection

Question 16

What is the duration of a temporary airman certificate??

Answer 16

120 days

Question 17

If the mechanics certificate is revoked, how long must he she wait before applying for a new certificate

Answer 17

One year

Question 18

What should a mechanic do if his or her temporary certificate is about to expire?

Answer 18

Contact local FISDO for assistance

Question 19

Is a person with a private pilot’s certificate allowed to perform maintenance, and if so, what are their limitiations?

Answer 19

They can perform preventive maintence in accordance with part 43.3 and Part 43.7 and Appendix A on an airplane owned by them.
They can also approve for that plane to return to service

Question 20

What are the requirements as an aircraft mechanic when you have a change of address?

Answer 20

Notify the FAA in writing within 30 days of any change to permanent address

Question 21

What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations gives the requirements for the issuance of a mechanic certificate?

Answer 21

Part 65

Question 22

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

Answer 22

airframe and powerplant

Question 23

For how long is a mechanic certificate valid?

Answer 23

until effective date or surrendered

Question 24

What is the recency of experience requirement for keeping a mechanic certificate valid?

Answer 24

The holder of the certificate must have used it technically or in a supervisory capacity for at least six months of the preceding 24 months.

Question 25

For how long is a temporary mechanic certificate valid?

Answer 25

120 days

Question 26

Is it legal for a certificated mechanic to make a minor repair to an aircraft instrument?

Answer 26

No, not unless this mechanic is operating under the authority of a Certificated Repair Station approved for this operation

Question 27

Who is authorized to approve an aircraft return to service after a majot repair has been made to its basic structure?

Answer 27

An A&P mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization

Question 28

Is it legal for a certificated powerplant mechanic to make a major repair to a propeller?

Answer 28

No, not unless he/she is operating under the authority of a Certificated Repair Station approved for this operation

Question 29

In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of operations that are considered to be major airframe repairs?

Answer 29

FAR Part 43, Appendix A

Question 30

In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of items that should be inspected on a 100-hour inspection?

Answer 30

FAR Part 43, Appendix D

Question 31

Is it legal for a certificated mechanic to supervise an uncertificated person while the uncertificated person performs a 100-hour inspection on an FAA certificated aircraft?

Answer 31

No, only a certificated mechanic can perform a 100-hour inspection.

Question 32

Who is authorized to conduct an annual inspection on an FAA certificated aircraft?

Answer 32

An A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization