Maintenance Forms and Records

Question 1

8443. Where is the record of compliance with Airworthiness Directives or manufacturers’ service bulletins normally indicated?
      A— FAA Form 337.
      B— Aircraft maintenance records.
      C— Flight manual.

Answer 1

B— Aircraft maintenance records.

The aircraft maintenance records (generally in the form of logbooks) are the correct place to record compliance with FAA Airworthiness Directives or manufacturer’s service bulletins.

Question 2

8444. If work performed on an aircraft has been done satisfactorily, the signature of an authorized person on the maintenance records for maintenance or alterations performed constitutes
      A— approval of the aircraft for return to service.
      B— approval for return to service only for the work performed.
      C— verification that the maintenance or alterations were performed referencing approved maintenance data.

Answer 2

B— approval for return to service only for the work performed.

The signature constitutes the approval for return to service only for the work performed.

Question 3

8445. During an annual inspection, if a defect is found which makes the aircraft unairworthy, the person disapproving must
      A— void the aircraft’s Airworthiness Certificate.
      B— submit a Malfunction or Defect Report.
      C— provide a written notice of the defect to the owner.

Answer 3

C— provide a written notice of the defect to the owner.

If, during an annual inspection, a defect is found which makes the aircraft unairworthy, the person disapproving the aircraft must give the owner a signed and dated written list of the discrepancies that caused the unairworthy condition.

Question 4

8446. What is the means by which the FAA notifies aircraft owners and other interested persons of unsafe conditions and prescribes the condition under which the product may continue to be operated?
      A— Airworthiness Directives.
      B— Aviation Maintenance Alerts.
      C— Aviation Safety Data.

Answer 4

A— Airworthiness Directives.

If a condition is found that causes a particular design of aircraft to fail to meet its certification for airworthiness, the FAA can issue an AD.
An AD describes the conditions that must be met to allow the aircraft to continue to be operated.

Question 5

8447. Which is an appliance major repair?
      A— Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump.
      B— Repairs to a propeller governor or its control.
      C— Troubleshooting and repairing broken circuits in landing light circuits.

Answer 5

A— Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump.

Overhaul of pressure-type carburetors and pressure-type fuel, oil, and hydraulic pumps are examples of appliance major repairs.

Question 6

8448. Where should you find this entry?

“Removed right wing from aircraft and removed skin from outer 6 feet. Repaired buckled spar 49 inches from tip in accordance with figure 8 in the manufacturer’s structural repair manual No. 28-1.”

A— Aircraft engine maintenance record.
B— Aircraft minor repair and alteration record.
C— FAA Form 337.

Answer 6

C— FAA Form 337.

The description of the repair, as is shown here, would be made on FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration Form).
This form must be completed when an airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance has been subjected to a major repair or major alteration.

Question 7

8449. Which maintenance action is an airframe major repair? A— Changes to the wing or to fixed or movable control surfaces which affect flutter and vibration characteristics.
      B— Rewinding the field coil of an electrical accessory.
      C— The repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams.

Answer 7

C— The repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams.

According to the list of major alterations, major repairs and preventive maintenance listed in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, the repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams is considered to be an airframe major repair.
Neither of the other alternatives listed here is an airframe major repair.

Question 8

8450. Which aircraft record entry is the best description of the replacement of several damaged heli-coils in a casting?
      A— Eight 1/4—20 inch standard heli-coils were replaced. The damaged inserts were extracted, the tapped holes gaged, then new inserts installed, and tangs removed.
      B— Eight 1/4—20 inch standard heli-coils were installed in place of damaged ones.
      C— Eight 1/4—20 inch standard heli-coil inserts were repaired by replacing the damaged inserts with a lock-type insert, after the tapped holes were checked for corrosion.

Answer 8

A— Eight 1/4—20 inch standard heli-coils were replaced. The damaged inserts were extracted, the tapped holes gaged, then new inserts installed, and tangs removed.

Heli-coils are patented, precision-formed screw-thread coils of 18-8 stainless steel wire having a diamond-shaped cross section.
Heli-coil inserts are replaced by extracting the damaged insert with a special extracting tool, gaging the holes with a Heli-coil thread gage, installing the new insert using the proper inserting tool and finally, breaking off the tang with the proper break-off tool.

Question 9

8451. Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a control cable showing approximately 20 percent wear on several of the individual outer wires at a fairlead?
      A— Wear within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.
      B— Removed and replaced the control cable and rerigged the system.
      C— Cable repositioned, worn area moved away from fairlead.

Answer 9

A— Wear within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.

Flexible and extra-flexible control cable should be replaced when the individual wires in each strand appear to blend together (outer wires worn 40 to 50 percent).
Since these wires are only worn 20 percent, the wear is within acceptable limits and repair is not necessary.

Question 10

8452. Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a .125-inch deep dent in a straight section of 1/2-inch aluminum alloy tubing?
      A— Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 45°.
      B— Dent within acceptable limits, repair not necessary. C— Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 37°.

Answer 10

C— Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 37°

The dent is in a straight portion of the tube and is deep enough to warrant its removal. A dent of up to 0.1 inch (20 percent of the tube diameter) deep would be acceptable and would not have to be removed.
The dented section would have to be removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 37°.

Question 11

8452-1.
Which statement is true regarding the requirements for maintenance record format?
A— Any format that provides record continuity and includes the required information may be used.
B— The format provided by the manufacturer of the aircraft must be retained.
C— Any desired change from manufacturer provided format requires approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Answer 11

A— Any format that provides record continuity and includes the required information may be used.

AC 43-9 paragraph 5.b. states that maintenance records may be kept in any format that provides record continuity, includes required contents, lends itself to the addition of new entries, provides for signature entry, and is intelligible.

Question 12

8452-2.
When a 100-hour inspection is completed, if separate maintenance records for the airframe, powerplant(s), and propeller(s) are maintained, where is the entry for the inspection recorded?
A— In each record.
B— In the airframe record only.
C— In any one of the records.

Answer 12

A— In each record.

AC 43-9 paragraph 10.d. states that if the owner maintains separate records for the airframe, powerplants, and propellers, the entry for the 100-hour inspection is entered in each, while the annual inspection is only required to be entered into the airframe record.

Question 13

8452-3.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, when is aircraft total time required to be recorded in aircraft maintenance records?
A— After satisfactorily completing maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration (excluding inspections).
B— After satisfactorily completing inspections.
C— After satisfactorily completing airframe, component, or propeller maintenance.

Answer 13

B— Records of maintenance, alterations, preventive maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.

14 CFR §43.11 states that the person approving for return to service an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part after any inspection performed in accordance with Part 91…shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following information…(2) The date of the inspection and aircraft total time in service.

Question 14

8452-4.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, what difference is there, if any, between the record entry requirements for maintenance (e.g., repair or alteration) and the record entry requirements for inspections (beyond the description of the work performed and the type and extent of inspection)?
A— There is no difference.
B— Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the maintenance entry.
C— Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the inspection entry.

Answer 14

C— Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the inspection entry.

14 CFR §43.11 states that the person approving for return to service an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part after any inspection performed in accordance with Part 91…shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following information…(2) The date of the inspection and aircraft total time in service.
Records specified in 14 CFR §43.9 do not require the recording of the aircraft total time.

Question 15

8452-5.
If more space is needed for a work description entered on FAA Form 337, what information should be included on the attached sheet(s), in addition to the rest of the work description?
A— Make, model, and serial number of the aircraft.
B— Aircraft nationality and registration mark, and the date the work was accomplished.
C— Name, date, and office designator of the FAA inspector from the supervising office.

Answer 15

B— Aircraft nationality and registration mark, and the date the work was accomplished.

AC 43.9-1F paragraph 6.h.(3) states that if additional space is needed to describe the repair or alteration, attach sheets bearing the aircraft nationality and registration mark and the date the work was completed.

Question 16

8452-6.
A person installing a product, part, or appliance on a type certificated product must make certain that the item’s records document the
A— product, part, or material meets FAA airworthiness standards.
B— source from which the part came.
C— product or material was not produced under an FAA production approval.

Answer 16

A— product, part, or material meets FAA airworthiness standards.

Any product, part, or material installed on a type certificate product must meet FAA airworthiness standards.

Question 17

8453. Which aircraft record entry best describes a repair of a dent in a tubular steel structure dented at a cluster?
      A— Removed and replaced the damaged member.
      B— Welded a reinforcing plate over the dented area.
      C— Filled the damaged area with a molten metal and

Answer 17

B— Welded a reinforcing plate over the dented area.

dressed to the original contour. If an aircraft welded-steel tubular structure is dented at a cluster, a patch plate of the same material and as thick as the thickest member of the cluster is cut and welded over the dented area.

Question 18

8454. Who is responsible for making the entry in the maintenance records after an annual, 100-hour, or progressive inspection?
      A— The owner or operator of the aircraft.
      B— The person approving or disapproving for return to service.
      C— The designee or inspector representing the FAA Administrator.

Answer 18

B— The person approving or disapproving for return to service.

According to 14 CFR §43.11(a): “The person approving or disapproving for return to service an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance after any annual, 100-hour, or progressive inspection required by Part 91 shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment… ”

Question 19

8454-1.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, which of the following records must be retained for at least one year, or until the work is repeated or superseded?
A— Records of time since overhaul of items requiring overhaul on a time specified basis.
B— Records of maintenance, alterations, preventive maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.
C— Records of the current inspection status of the aircraft, including time since last required inspection.

Answer 19

B— Records of maintenance, alterations, preventive maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.

14 CFR §91.417 states that records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft must include the total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor, and shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

Question 20

8454-2.
A certificated mechanic without an inspection authorization who signs the appropriate block on FAA Form 337 is doing what?
A— Certifying that the work was done in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.
B— Approving the work for return to service.
C— Certifying the maintenance information used as FAA-approved data.

Answer 20

A— Certifying that the work was done in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.

When a certificated mechanic without an inspection authorization signs the conformity statement in item 6 of the FAA Form 337, he or she is certifying that the repair and/or alteration made to the unit(s) identified in item 4 and described on the reverse or attachments hereto have been made in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43 and that the information furnished herein is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge.

Question 21

8454-3.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, which of the following records must be retained and transferred with the aircraft when it is sold?
A— Records of maintenance, alterations, preventive maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.
B— Records of inspections performed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.
C— Records of the current status of applicable ADs, and date and time when recurring ADs are next due.

Answer 21

C— Records of the current status of applicable ADs, and date and time when recurring ADs are next due.

14 CFR §91.417 (a) and (b) state that among the records that must be retained and transferred with the aircraft when it is sold is the current status of the applicable ADs including for each the method of compliance, the AD number, and revision date; also, if the AD involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.

Question 22

8455. An aircraft owner was provided a list of discrepancies on an aircraft that was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection. Which of the following statements is/are true concerning who may correct the discrepancies?
8456. Only a mechanic with an inspection authorization.
8457. An appropriately rated mechanic.
8458. Any certificated repair station.
      A— 2 and 3.
      B— 2.
      C— 1.

Answer 22

B— 2.

If an aircraft was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection, a list of discrepancies that prevented the aircraft from being airworthy is given to the aircraft owner or operator. These discrepancies may be corrected by an appropriately rated mechanic and the aircraft approved for return to service.

Question 23

8455-1.
When a discrepancy list is provided to an aircraft owner or operator after an inspection, it says in effect that
A— the item inspected is unairworthy.
B— except for these discrepancies, the item inspected is airworthy.
C— the item inspected may or may not be airworthy depending on the discrepancies found.

Answer 23

B— except for these discrepancies, the item inspected is airworthy.

AC 43-9C paragraph 11.b. states that when a discrepancy list is provided to an owner or operator, it says in effect, that except for these discrepancies, the item inspected is airworthy.

Question 24

8455-2.
In order to reconstruct lost or destroyed aircraft maintenance records, what is it necessary to establish? A— Dates of all maintenance, preventive maintenance and alterations.
B— Dates and/or times of all 100-hour, annual, or progressive inspections.
C— Total time-in-service of the airframe.

Answer 24

C— Total time-in-service of the airframe.

AC 43-9C paragraph 12 states that in order to reconstruct lost or destroyed maintenance records, it is necessary to establish the total time-in-service of the airframe.

Question 25

8456. When approving for return to service after maintenance or alteration, the approving person must enter in the maintenance record of the aircraft
      A— the date the maintenance or alteration was begun, a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, and certificate number.
      B— a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, and certificate number.
      C— a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held.

Answer 25

C— a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held.

A maintenance record entry that is made after maintenance or alteration must contain the following:
1. A description (or reference to data acceptable to
the Administrator) of the work performed;
2. The date of completion of the work performed;
3. The name of the person performing the work if
other than the person approving the work for
return to service; and
4. The signature, certificate number, and kind of
certificate held by the person approving the work
for return to service.

Question 26

8457. What is/are the appropriate action(s) concerning minor repairs performed on a certificated aircraft?
8458. FAA Form 337 must be completed.
8459. Entries must be made in the aircraft’s maintenance record.
8460. The owner of the aircraft must submit a record of all minor repairs to the FAA at least annually.
      A— 2.
      B— 2 and 3.
      C— 1 and 2.

Answer 26

A— 2.

When a minor repair is performed on a certificated aircraft, an entry must be made in the aircraft permanent records.

Question 27

8457-1.
When work is performed on an aircraft that necessitates the use of FAA Form 337, who should prepare the form?
A— The person who performs or supervises the work. B— The person who approves for return to service.
C— Either the person who approves for return to service, or the aircraft owner or operator.

Answer 27

A— The person who performs or supervises the work.

AC 43.9-1F paragraph 6 states that the person who performs or supervises a major repair or major alteration should prepare the FAA Form 337.

Question 28

8457-2.
What is the status of data used as a basis for approving major repairs or alterations for return to service?
A— Data must be least FAA-acceptable when it is used for that purpose.
B— Data must be FAA-approved prior to its use for that purpose.
C— Data may be FAA-approved after its use for that purpose.

Answer 28

B— Data must be FAA-approved prior to its use for that purpose.

AC 43.9-1F paragraph 6.h.(2) states that data used as a basis for approving major repairs or alterations for return to service must be FAA-approved prior to its use for that purpose.

Question 29

8457-3.
Which statement is true regarding the use of FAA Form 337?
A— FAA Form 337 is authorized for use with both U.S. and foreign registered aircraft.
B— FAA Form 337 is authorized for use with U.S. registered aircraft, and foreign registered aircraft when located in the United States.
C— FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.

Answer 29

C— FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.

AC 43.9-1F paragraph 7.d. states that FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use on other than U.S.-registered aircraft.

Question 30

8458. After making a certain repair to an aircraft engine that is to be returned to service, an FAA Form 337 is prepared. How many copies are required and what is the disposition of the completed forms?
      A— Two; one copy for the aircraft owner and one copy for the FAA.
      B— Two; one copy for the FAA and one copy for the permanent records of the repairing agency or individual.
      C— Three; one copy for the aircraft owner, one copy for the FAA, and one copy for the permanent records of the repairing agency or individual.

Answer 30

A— Two; one copy for the aircraft owner and one copy for the FAA.

When a major repair or a major alteration has been made to any equipment that requires an FAA Form 337, the form must be prepared in duplicate. The original goes to the aircraft owner to be kept with the aircraft records. The copy is forwarded to the local FAA office within 48 hours after the aircraft is approved for return to service.

Question 31

8459. Who is responsible for upkeep of the required maintenance records for an aircraft?
      A— The maintaining repair station or authorized inspector.
      B— The maintaining certificated mechanic.
      C— The aircraft owner.

Answer 31

C— The aircraft owner.

According to 14 CFR §91.417, the aircraft owner or operator is responsible for “ensuring that maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft and maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to service.”

Question 32

8460. An aircraft was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection and the owner wanted to fly the aircraft to another maintenance base. Which statement is correct?
      A— The owner must obtain a special flight permit.
      B—The owner may fly without restriction up to 10 hours.
      C—The owner may fly in the restricted category up to 10 hours.

Answer 32

A— The owner must obtain a special flight permit.

If an aircraft fails to pass an annual inspection but is considered by the technician conducting the inspection to be safe for flight, it may be issued a special flight authorization under the provision of 14 CFR §21.197(a)(1), to allow the aircraft to be flown to another maintenance base where the required maintenance can be performed.

Question 33

8461. Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall use a checklist that contains at least those items in the appendix of
      A— 14 CFR Part 43.
      B— 14 CFR Part 65.
      C— AC 43.13-3.

Answer 33

A— 14 CFR Part 43.

All 100-hour and annual inspections must be conducted with the use of a checklist.
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, lists the basic areas that must be included on the inspection checklist.

Question 34

8462. An FAA Form 337 is used to record and document
      A— preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and special inspections.
      B— major and minor repairs, and major and minor alterations.
      C— major repairs and major alterations.

Answer 34

C— major repairs and major alterations.

FAA Form 337 is used to describe any major repairs or major alterations that have been made to an airframe, powerplant, propeller, or appliance.

Question 35

8463. After a mechanic holding an airframe and powerplant rating completes a 100-hour inspection, what action is required before the aircraft is returned to service?
      A— Make the proper entries in the aircraft’s maintenance record.
      B— An operational check of all systems.
      C— A mechanic with an inspection authorization must approve the inspection.

Answer 35

A— Make the proper entries in the aircraft’s maintenance record.

After a mechanic holding the appropriate ratings completes a 100-hour inspection of an aircraft, the appropriate entries must be made in the aircraft maintenance records before the aircraft can be returned to service.

Question 36

8464. Which of the following may a certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic perform on aircraft and approve for return to service?
8465. A 100-hour inspection.
8466. An annual inspection, under specified circumstances.
8467. A progressive inspection, under specified circumstances.
      A— 1, 2.
      B— 1, 3.
      C— 1, 2, and 3.

Answer 36

B— 1, 3.

According to 14 CFR §§65.85 and 65.87, a certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings may perform a 100-hour inspection on an airframe and powerplant and approve the aircraft for return for service.
An inspection authorization is required to conduct an annual and a progressive inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service. The exception to this is found in 14 CFR §43.15(d)(2) which states, regarding a progressive inspection, “If the aircraft is away from the station where inspections are normally conducted, an appropriately rated mechanic, a certificated repair station, or the manufacturer of the aircraft may perform inspections in accordance with the procedures and using the forms of the person who would otherwise perform the inspection.”

Question 37

8464-1.
What is ATA iSpec 2200?
A— Standardized electronic documentation for aircraft models.
B— Fuel specifications for transport-category airplanes.
C— Airline transport catalog for aircraft parts.

Answer 37

A— Standardized electronic documentation for aircraft models.

ATA iSpec 2200 is a compilation of what used to be ATA Spec 100 and ATA Spec 2100. This ATA iSpec 2200 standardizes the format in which maintenance information is presented in aircraft maintenance manuals, and makes it available in electronic format.