Maintenance Publications

Question 1

What Federal Aviation regulation describes the requirements for the issue of types certificates?

Answer 1

FAR Part 21.

Question 2

What part of the FAR’s describes the airwothiness standards for a Transport Category Airplanes?

Answer 2

FAR Part 25.

Question 3

What part of the FAR’s describe 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 unairworthy?

Answer 4

The maintenance entries must be made and a list of discrepancies and 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 propeller’s for use in a specific model of aircraft?

Answer 7

TCDS or Aircraft specifications.

Question 8

What publication describes an aircrafts (or engines or propellers) type design 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 insurance 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 serviceble dimensional limits for an engine part what publication would you consult?

Answer 10

The current engine manufacturer’s 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 sale.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

1 year after the inspection or until the work is superseded.

Question 13

Are there circumstances when more than 2 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” in regard to maintenance record entries?

Answer 14

To take off to touch down.

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 manufacturer’s maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

By an approval for retur to service in 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

AD’s

Question 19

What is the purpose of AD’s?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

When must AD’s be complied with?

Answer 20

The contents of AD’s include compliance time or period necessary for corrective action.

Question 21

When must a manufactures SERVICE BULLETIN be complied with?

Answer 21

When it is incorporated into an AD 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 AD’s published?

Answer 25

Every two years.

Question 26

Are AD’s automatically issued to certificated mechanics?

Answer 26

No. Only aircraft owners receive AD’s

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 maintaing these aircraft?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

FAR Part 43 appendix A.

Question 30

How do subscribers to the summary of Airwothness Directives receive AD updates?

Answer 30

Through biweekly supplements.

Question 31

What are the three types of ADs issued?

Answer 31

(1) Notice (2) Final Rule (3) Emergency ADS