Maintenance Forms and Records

Question 1

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under part 91, which of the following records must be retained for at least one year, or until the work is repeated or superseded?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 inspections

Answer 1

b.

Question 2

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

a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 1,2,3

Answer 2

b.

Question 3

3. 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 3

b.

Question 4

4. 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 corrosions

Answer 4

a.

Question 5

5. 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 5

a.

Question 6

6. 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 degrees
b. Dent within acceptable limits, repair not necessary
c. Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 37 degrees

Answer 6

c.

Question 7

7. 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 circus

Answer 7

a.

Question 8

8. When approving for return to service after a maintenance or alteration, the approving person must enter in the maintenance record of the aircraft

a. The date the maintenance or alteration was begun, 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 of 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 of 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 8

c.

Question 9

9. Who is responsible for upkeep of the work required maintenance record of an aircraft?

a. The maintaining repair station or authorized inspector
b. The maintaining certified aircraft mechanic
c. The aircraft owner

Answer 9

c.

Question 10

10. 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 the manufacturer provided format requires approval from the Federal Aviation Administration

Answer 10

a.

Question 11

11. Where should you find this entry? ‘Removed right wing from aircraft and removed skin from outer 6 feet. Repaired buckled spar 49 inches and in figure 8 in the manufacturer’s structural repair manual No. 28-1.’

a. Aircraft engine maintenance record
b. Aircraft minor repair and alteration
c. FAA Form 337

Answer 11

c.

Question 12

12. 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.

Question 13

13. 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. The aircraft owner or operator

Answer 13

a.

Question 14

14. 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 14

a.

Question 15

15. For the 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 15

c.

Question 16

16. What is the status of data used as a basis of approving major repairs or alterations for returning to service?

a. Data must be at 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 used for that purpose.

Answer 16

b.

Question 17

17. Where is the record of compliance with Airworthiness Directives or manufacturer’s service bulletins normally indicated?

a. FAA form 337
b. Aircraft maintenance record
c. Flight manual

Answer 17

b.

Question 18

18. If more spaces 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 district office

Answer 18

b.

Question 19

19. 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 individuals
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 19

a.

Question 20

20. 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?
    (1) Only a mechanic with an inspection authorization
    (2) An appropriately rated mechanic
    (3) Any certified repair station

a. 2 & 3
b. 2
c. 1

Answer 20

b.

Question 21

21. Which aircraft record entry best describes 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 dressed to the original contour

Answer 21

b.

Question 22

22. 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 defect report
c. Provide a written notice of the defect to the owner

Answer 22

c.

Question 23

23. 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.

Question 24

24. 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 inspection)
b. After satisfactorily completing inspections
c. After satisfactorily completing airframe, component, or propeller maintenance

Answer 24

b.

Question 25

25. 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 AD’s, and date and time when recurring AD’s are next due

Answer 25

c.

Question 26

26. Which statement is true regarding the use of FAA Form 337?

a. FAA Form 337 is unauthorized 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 U.S. registered aircraft

Answer 26

c.

Question 27

27. 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 27

c.

Question 28

28. What is/are the appropriate action(s) concerning minor repairs performed on a certificated aircraft?
    (1) FAA Form 337’s must be completed
    (2) Entries must be made in the aircraft maintenance record.
    (3) 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 28

a.

Question 29

29. A person installing a product, part, or appliance on a type certificated product must make certain that the item’s records document what type of statement?

a. The product, part, or materials meets FAA airworthiness standards.
b. A product produced by an owner or operator does not need a statement.
c. The product or material was not produced under an FAA production approval.

Answer 29

a.

Question 30

30. 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 30

a.

Question 31

31. Which maintenance action is an airframe major repair?

a. Changes to the wing or to fixed and 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 31

c.

Question 32

32. 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 are moved away from fairlead.

Answer 32

a.

Question 33

33. 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 33

b.

Question 34

34. 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 aircraft may be flown without restriction up to 10 hours to reach another maintenance base.
c. The aircraft becomes a restricted category type until it is approved for return to service.

Answer 34

a.

Question 35

35. In order to reconstruct lost or destroyed aircraft maintenance records, what is 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 35

c.

Question 36

36. 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 36

a.