Maintenance Publications Flashcards
What FAA publication has a list of engines approved for use in a specific model of aircraft?
The Aircraft TCDS/ Aircraft Specs
When must a manufacturer’s 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 is the purpose of ADs?
The correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances.
What FAA publication is used to notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?
ADs
When must ADs be complied with?
The contents of ADs include compliance time or period necessary for corrective action
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 publication describes an aircrafts (or engine’s or propeller’s) type design and sets forth the limitations prescribed by the applicable Code of Federal Regulations?
The aircraft specifications and/ or TCDS
What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for the issues of type certificates?
14 CFR part 21
What federal regulations are applicable to the issuance of an aircraft specification or type certificate for small reciprocating engine powered aircraft?
14 CFR part 23
What are FAA advisory circulars?
Non-regulatory material of interest to the aviation public
When is the summary of ADs published?
Every other year a summary is published
Are ADs automatically issues to certificated mechanics?
No
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 records?
AC43.13-1B
