Maintenance Publications, Forms, and Records Flashcards
What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for issuance of a type certificate?
FAR Part 21
What part of the FARs describes the airworthiness standards for transport category aircraft?
FAR Part 25
What part of the FARs describes the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must demonstrate in order to be airworthy?
FAR Part 23
Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing maintenance on an aircraft?
The person performing the maintenance.
Why are Airworthiness Directives issued?
To correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft, engines, propellers or appliances.
How does the FAA notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?
By using ADs
What are Advisory Circulars?
Non-regulatory information of interest to the aviation public
What kinds of publications are used by aircraft manufacturers to notify owners of design defects and product improvements?
Service bulletins, service letters and service instructions
How often is the summary of ADs published?
Every two years
How are AD updates issued to subscribers to the Summary of Airworthiness Directives?
Through biweekly supplements
Records of a major alteration must be made in what two places?
Maintenance records and FAA form 337
When completion of a 337 is required, how many copies are made and where are they distributed?
Two signed copies. One is given to the aircraft owner and one is sent to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office within 48 hours of the approval or return to service.
For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain the records of a 100 hour inspection?
Until the work is superseded or one year from the inspection.
In what publication may a mechanic find an example of a maintenance record entry for a 100 hour inspection?
Part 43.11
Where should a 100-hour inspection be recorded?
In the appropriate maintenance record for the airframe, powerplant, propeller or appliance.
