Maintenance Publications Flashcards
What federal aviation regulation describes the requirements for the issue of types of certificates?
FAR part 21
What part of the FAR’s describes the airworthiness standards for a transport category airplane?
FAR Part 25
What part of the FAR’s described the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must demonstrate in order to be airworthy?
FAR Part 23
What documents must be prepared when a required inspection is performed, and defects are found, which render the aircraft or engine on airworthy
The Maintenance entries must be made, a list of discrepancies in unairworthy items must be furnished to the owner
In what FAA publication could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and model airplane?
TCDS and/or aircraft specifications
What reference material can be used to determine if an aircraft is certified in more than one category?
TCDS and/or aircraft specifications
What FAA publication has a list of engines approved or propellers for using a specific model of an aircraft?
TCDS or aircraft specifications
What publication describes an aircraft type designed and sets forth the limitations prescribed by the applicable code of federation regulation?
TCDS or aircraft specifications
What federal regulations are applicable to the issuance of an aircraft specification or type certificate for a small reciprocating engine aircraft?
TCDS or aircraft specifications
If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication would you consult?
The engine manufactures overhaul manual
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 buyer at the time of the sale
For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain the records of a 100 hour inspection?
One year after the inspection, or until the work is superseded
Are there circumstances when more than two copies of form 337 are required and if so when?
Yes, three copies are required when a fuel tank is installed in the passenger or baggage compartment, the third copy must remain inside the aircraft
How do the regulations define “time in service” with regards to maintenance record entries?
From takeoff to touchdown
What is the difference between the terms, overhaul and rebuilding as they pertain to aircraft engine maintenance records?
Overhaul - engines must be tested to approved or acceptable current standards and technical data
Rebuilt - engines must be tested to the same tolerance and limits as a new engine
When performing an inspection required by FAR Part 91 what rotorcraft systems must be inspected IAW the manufacturers maintenance manual, or instructions for continued airworthiness?
The driveshaft or similar systems. The main rotor transmission gearbox for obvious defects. The main rotor in center section. The auxiliary rotor on helicopters.
How can you determine that an aircraft part or appliance you receive is serviceable?
By the approval for return to service, and the maintenance record for the part or appliance with completed form 337
What FAA publication is used to notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?
Airworthiness directives
What is the purpose of airworthiness directives?
To correct unsafe conditions on engines, propellers, aircraft, and/or components
When must airworthiness directives be complied with?
The contents of the airworthiness directives include compliance time or period necessary for corrective action.
When must a manufacturer’s service bulletin be complied with?
When it is incorporated into an airworthiness directive, or other approved data
What manual is prepared by the manufacturer for technicians, who normally perform work on units, components and systems, while they are installed on the aircraft
The aircraft maintenance manual
What publication is used by aircraft manufacturers to notify aircraft owners of design defects and product improvements?
Service bulletins, service letters or service instructions
What are FAA advisory circulars?
Non-regulatory material of interest to Aviation public
When is the summary of airworthiness directives published?
Every two years
Are airworthiness directives automatically issued to certified mechanics?
No, only aircraft owners receive airworthiness directives
Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing any maintenance on an aircraft?
The person performing the maintenance
On older aircraft for which manuals are not available, what publications could be used to inspect and maintain these aircraft?
AC 43.13-1B or the latest revision of it.
How does a mechanic determine if the repair of a damage wing is a major or minor repair?
FAR Part 43 Appendix A
How do subscribers to the summary of airworthiness directives receive airworthiness directive updates?
Through biweekly supplements
What are the three types of airworthiness directives issued?
Notice, final rule, emergency airworthiness directives
