Maintenance Publication, Forms And Records Flashcards
What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for issuance of a type certificate?
FAR part 21
What part of the FAR’s describes the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes?
FAR part 25
What part of the FARs describes the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must demonstrate in order to be airworthy?
FAR part 23
Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing maintenance on an aircraft?
The person performing the maintenance.
Why are airworthiness directives issued?
To correct an unsafe condition found in aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances.
How does the FAA notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?
By issuing airworthiness directives.
How do you determine the timeframe within which AD compliance is required?
The A.D. contains the compliance time or period for completing the corrective action.
If a mechanic wishes to develop a checklist for a 100 hour or annual inspection, what publication contains the guidelines for the required inspection items?
FAR part 43, appendix D
How can you determine if the repair of damage is a major or minor repair?
FAR, part 43 appendix A defines major and minor repairs, as well as preventative maintenance.
What publication might you consult for guidance when maintaining an old aircraft for which no maintenance manual exists?
AC 43.13–1B or its latest revision
What are advisory circulars?
Non-regulatory information of interest to the aviation public
What publication would you consult to determine an aircraft’s type design and its limitations?
TCDS.
And/or aircraft specifications.
In what FAA publication could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and model of airplane?
TCDS.
And/or aircraft specifications.
What reference material can be used to determine an aircraft is certificated in more than one category?
TCDS.
And/or aircraft specifications.
What is the name of the manual that the manufacturer provides to technicians who normally perform work on the systems and components of an aircraft?
The aircraft maintenance manual.
Under what circumstances is compliance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin mandatory?
When the service bulletin is incorporated into an AD (or other approved data)
What kinds of publications are used by aircraft manufacturers to notify owners of design defects, and product improvements?
Service bulletins.
Service letters.
Service instructions.
If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication would you consult?
The engine manufacturer’s overhaul manual.
How often is the summary of ADs published?
Every two years
As a certificated mechanic, will you automatically receive all ADs?
No. ADs are automatically sent only to registered aircraft owners.
How are AD updates issued to subscribers to the summary of airworthiness directives?
Through biweekly 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 alteration must be made in what two places?
Aircraft maintenance records.
FAA form 337.
When completion of FAA form 337 is required, how many copies are normally prepared and what is their distribution?
Two signed copies.
One is given to the aircraft owner.
One is sent to the local FAA flight standards district office within 48 hours of approval or return to service.