Maintenance Publications

Question 1

What federal aviation regulation describes the requirements for the issue of types of certificates?

Answer 1

FAR part 21

Question 2

What part of the FAR’s describes the airworthiness standards for a transport category airplane?

Answer 2

FAR Part 25

Question 3

What part of the FAR’s described the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must demonstrate in order to be airworthy?

Answer 3

FAR Part 23

Question 4

What documents must be prepared when a required inspection is performed, and defects are found, which render the aircraft or engine on airworthy

Answer 4

The Maintenance entries must be made, a list of discrepancies in unairworthy items must be furnished to the owner

Question 5

In what FAA publication could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and model airplane?

Answer 5

TCDS and/or aircraft specifications

Question 6

What reference material can be used to determine if an aircraft is certified in more than one category?

Answer 6

TCDS and/or aircraft specifications

Question 7

What FAA publication has a list of engines approved or propellers for using a specific model of an aircraft?

Answer 7

TCDS or aircraft specifications

Question 8

What publication describes an aircraft type designed and sets forth the limitations prescribed by the applicable code of federation regulation?

Answer 8

TCDS or aircraft specifications

Question 9

What federal regulations are applicable to the issuance of an aircraft specification or type certificate for a small reciprocating engine aircraft?

Answer 9

TCDS or aircraft specifications

Question 10

If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication would you consult?

Answer 10

The engine manufactures overhaul manual

Question 11

When an aircraft is sold, what do the regulations require regarding the disposition of records that contain the current status of airworthiness directives?

Answer 11

The seller must transfer the records to the buyer at the time of the sale

Question 12

For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain the records of a 100 hour inspection?

Answer 12

One year after the inspection, or until the work is superseded

Question 13

Are there circumstances when more than two copies of form 337 are required and if so when?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

How do the regulations define “time in service” with regards to maintenance record entries?

Answer 14

From takeoff to touchdown

Question 15

What is the difference between the terms, overhaul and rebuilding as they pertain to aircraft engine maintenance records?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

The driveshaft or similar systems. The main rotor transmission gearbox for obvious defects. The main rotor in center section. The auxiliary rotor on helicopters.

Question 17

How can you determine that an aircraft part or appliance you receive is serviceable?

Answer 17

By the approval for return to service, and the maintenance record for the part or appliance with completed form 337

Question 18

What FAA publication is used to notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?

Answer 18

Airworthiness directives

Question 19

What is the purpose of airworthiness directives?

Answer 19

To correct unsafe conditions on engines, propellers, aircraft, and/or components

Question 20

When must airworthiness directives be complied with?

Answer 20

The contents of the airworthiness directives include compliance time or period necessary for corrective action.

Question 21

When must a manufacturer’s service bulletin be complied with?

Answer 21

When it is incorporated into an airworthiness directive, or other approved data

Question 22

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

Answer 22

The aircraft maintenance manual

Question 23

What publication is used by aircraft manufacturers to notify aircraft owners of design defects and product improvements?

Answer 23

Service bulletins, service letters or service instructions

Question 24

What are FAA advisory circulars?

Answer 24

Non-regulatory material of interest to Aviation public

Question 25

When is the summary of airworthiness directives published?

Answer 25

Every two years

Question 26

Are airworthiness directives automatically issued to certified mechanics?

Answer 26

No, only aircraft owners receive airworthiness directives

Question 27

Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing any maintenance on an aircraft?

Answer 27

The person performing the maintenance

Question 28

On older aircraft for which manuals are not available, what publications could be used to inspect and maintain these aircraft?

Answer 28

AC 43.13-1B or the latest revision of it.

Question 29

How does a mechanic determine if the repair of a damage wing is a major or minor repair?

Answer 29

FAR Part 43 Appendix A

Question 30

How do subscribers to the summary of airworthiness directives receive airworthiness directive updates?

Answer 30

Through biweekly supplements

Question 31

What are the three types of airworthiness directives issued?

Answer 31

Notice, final rule, emergency airworthiness directives