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Maintenance Publications Flashcards

1
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What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet?

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A document that sets forth essential factors and other considerations which are necessary for U.S. airworthiness certification of aircraft, engines and propellers.

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What are Aircraft Specifications?

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Documents that include basically the same information as the TCDS but are issued for aircraft, engines, and propellers certificated under the Air Commerce Regulations.

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What document specifies the type of fuel that should be used in an airplane?

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The TCDS for that airplane.

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What document would you use to find the control surface movement for a specified airplane?

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The TCDS for that airplane.

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Why is it necessary to refer to the TCDS for an airplane when conducting a 100-hour inspection?

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The TCDS includes the specifications required for the aircraft to maintain its airworthy status.

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Who issues a service bulletin and what is its purpose?

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It is issued by the manufacturer and used to outline procedures to make the product operate more efficiently and/or safer.

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May the data in an aircraft maintenance manual be used as approved data for an aircraft repair?

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Yes. An aircraft maintenance manual is an FAA-approved document.

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Where would you find the dimensional tolerances for the wrist pin fit in an aircraft engine?

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In the overhaul manual for that engine.

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What document would you use to find an approved repair for a damaged wing spar?

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The structural repair manual for the aircraft.

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What document would you use to find the part number for a landing light bulb for an airplane?

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The illustrated parts catalog.

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What document would you use to troubleshoot a malfunctioning electrical flap system?

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The aircraft wiring diagram manual.

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Where would you find the empty weight of an airplane?

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In the aircraft weight and balance manual.

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What FAA publication describes methods of nondestructive testing?

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AC 43-3 Nondestructive Testing in Aircraft.

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What is the purpose of a minimum equipment list (MEL)?

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An MEL permits operations with certain inoperative items of equipment for the minimum period of time necessary until repair or replacement can be accomplished.

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What is a master minimum equipment list (MMEL)?

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A document approved by the FAA that lists the minimum operative instruments and equipment required for safe flight in that aircraft type in each authorized operating environment.

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What are “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness”?

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A document prepared by the operator of a helicopter and approved by the FAA that explains the maintenance that will be performed. This document is described in 14 CFR Part 27, Appendix A.

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What is an approved flight manual (AFM) or pilot’s operating handbook (POH)?

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Required documents that must be carried in an aircraft that list the operating limitations specific to that aircraft and its engines.

18
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Are instructions included in the Federal Regulations mandatory or optional?

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They are mandatory.

19
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What is the purpose of 14 CFR Part 43?

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It describes maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of certificated aircraft.

20
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Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?

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An aircraft mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization.

21
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Who is authorized to perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft that is not flown under Part 121, 127, 129, or 135?

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The holder of a pilot certificate that flies that particular aircraft.

22
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Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero-time record?

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The manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.

23
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Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a minor alteration has been performed on the airframe?

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A certificated mechanic holding an airframe rating.

24
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What is the purpose of an AD?

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It provides guidance and information to owners and operators of aircraft informing them of the discovery of a condition that prevents the aircraft from continuing to meet its conditions for airworthiness.

25
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What is the first step in the issuance of an AD?

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A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is published in the Federal Register.

26
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How is information on an AD disseminated?

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It is printed and distributed by first class mail to the registered owners and certain known operators of the product(s) affected.

27
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What type of AD may be adopted without an NPRM?

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ADs of an urgent nature are issued as immediately adopted rules without prior notice.

28
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How is information on an emergency AD sent to the owner or operator of an affected aircraft or other product?

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By first-class mail, telegram, or other electronic method.

29
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What publication lists all of the ADs that apply to aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances?

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AC 39-6 Summary of Airworthiness Directives.

30
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How can you get information on subscribing to the Airworthiness Directives?

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Contact FAA, Manufacturing Standards Section (AFS-613), PO Box 26460, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0460.

31
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What is the significance of the identification number 91-08-07 R1?

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91-This AD was issued in 1991.
08-This AD was issued in the eighth biweekly period (15th or 16th week) of 1991.
07-This is the seventh AD issued during this period.
R1-This is the first revision of this AD.

32
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Is it mandatory that the information in an AC be complied with?

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No, this information is advisory in nature.

33
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With which part of 14 CFR is AC 43.13-1B associated?

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14 CFR Part 43.

34
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May all of the information in AC 43.13-1B be used as approved data?

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No, it is acceptable, but not necessarily approved data.

35
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What is the purpose of General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts?

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They contain information gleaned from Malfunction and Defect Reports to warn maintenance personnel of problems that have been reported.

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