Maintenance Publications Flashcards
What Federal Aviation regulation describes the requirements for the issue of types certificates?
FAR Part 21.
What part of the FAR’s describes the airwothiness standards for a Transport Category Airplanes?
FAR Part 25.
What part of the FAR’s describe 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 unairworthy?
The maintenance entries must be made and a list of discrepancies and 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 propeller’s for use in a specific model of aircraft?
TCDS or Aircraft specifications.
What publication describes an aircrafts (or engines or propellers) type design and sets forth the limitations prescribed by the applicable Code of Federation Regulation?
TCDS or Aircraft specifications.
What federal regulations are applicable to the insurance of an aircraft specification or type certificate for a small reciprocating engine aircraft?
TCDS or Aircraft specifications.
If you need to determine the serviceble dimensional limits for an engine part what publication would you consult?
The current engine manufacturer’s 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 sale.
For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain the records of a 100-hour inspection?
1 year after the inspection or until the work is superseded.
Are there circumstances when more than 2 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” in regard to maintenance record entries?
To take off to touch down.
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 manufacturer’s maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness?
The drive shafts or similar systems. The main rotor transmission gearbox for obvius defects. The main rotor and center section. The auxiliary rotor on helicopters.
How can you determine that an aircraft part or appliance you receive is serviceble?
By an approval for retur to service in 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?
AD’s
What is the purpose of AD’s?
To correct unsafe conditions like on engines, propellers, aircraft and or components.
When must AD’s be complied with?
The contents of AD’s include compliance time or period necessary for corrective action.
When must a manufactures SERVICE BULLETIN be complied with?
When it is incorporated into an AD 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 AD’s published?
Every two years.
Are AD’s automatically issued to certificated mechanics?
No. Only aircraft owners receive AD’s
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 maintaing these aircraft?
AC 43.13-1B or the latest revision of it.
How a mechanic determine if the repair of a damaged wing is a major or minor repair?
FAR Part 43 appendix A.
How do subscribers to the summary of Airwothness Directives receive AD updates?
Through biweekly supplements.
What are the three types of ADs issued?
(1) Notice (2) Final Rule (3) Emergency ADS
