Mechanic Privileges and Limitations

Question 1

1. All of the following are consequences of human error, except

a. Mental stressor
b. Catastrophic
c. Personal injury

Answer 1

a.

Question 2

2. An airworthiness directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could

a. Perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration
b. Not perform the work because it is an alteration
c. Not perform the work because they are not allowed to perform and approve for return to service, repairs or alterations to propellers

Answer 2

a.

Question 3

4. (1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available
   (2) Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available
   Regarding the above statements,

a. Only No. 1 is true
b. Neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
c. Only No. 2 is true

Answer 3

b.

Question 4

5. A certificated mechanic shall not exercise the privileges of the certificate and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months, the Administrator has found that the certificate holder is able to do the work or the certificate has

a. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 18 months
b. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 12 months
c. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months

Answer 4

c.

Question 5

6. A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean

a. The upkeep and preservation of the airframe including the component parts thereof
b. The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration
c. Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations

Answer 5

b.

Question 6

7. FAA certificated mechanics may

a. Approve for return to service a major repair for which they are rated
b. Supervise and approve a 100-hour inspection
c. Approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold

Answer 6

c.

Question 7

8. The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by

a. Persons working under the supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic for return to service
b. Appropriately rated mechanics only if they have an inspection authorization
c. Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service

Answer 7

c.

Question 8

9. Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?

a. He/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve work for return to service
b. He/she may perform airframe minor repairs and minor alterations and approve the work for return to service, but cannot perform an airframe major repair or major alteration
c. He/she may perform airframe major repair or major alteration and approve the work, but not the entire aircraft, for return to service

Answer 8

a.

Question 9

10. Who has the authority to approve for return to service a propeller after a 100-hour inspection?
    (1) A mechanic with a powerplant rating
    (2) Any certificated repairman
    (3) A non-certificated mechanic working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings

a. 1
b. 2
c. 1 and 3

Answer 9

a. 1

Question 10

11. A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the

a. Annual inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service
b. 100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service
c. 100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on an airframe, powerplant or any other component of the aircraft thereof and approve and return the same to service

Answer 10

b.

Question 11

12. Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports and records?

a. Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year
b. Imprisonment for one year and a $5,000.00 fine
c. Suspension or revocation of any certificate held

Answer 11

c.

Question 12

13. Which is classified as a major repair?

a. The splicing of skin sheets
b. Installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer
c. Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin

Answer 12

a.

Question 13

14. What is the normal duration a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings?

a. Until the holder is relieved of duties for which the holder was employed and certificated
b. Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked
c. Until 24 months after the holder has last exercised the privileges of the certificate

Answer 13

b.

Question 14

15. Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?

a. The installing person or agency
b. The owner or operator of the aircraft
c. The manufacturer of the aircraft

Answer 14

a.

Question 15

16. Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to

a. Preventing and managing error
b. Identifying and mitigating error
c. Reducing and containing error

Answer 15

a.

Question 16

17. Why a mechanic applicant is issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?

a. To allow for review of his/her application and supplementary documents
b. So that a background check/investigation may be completed
c. Both of the other two choices

Answer 16

a.

Question 17

18. Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may

a. perform minor repairs to instruments
b. perform 100-hour inspection of instruments
c. perform minor alterations to instruments

Answer 17

b.

Question 18

19. The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a

a. major or minor repair, depending upon the complexity of the installation
b. major repair
c. minor repair

Answer 18

c.

Question 19

20. How long does the holder of a certificate issued under 14 CFR part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?

a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days

Answer 19

a.

Question 20

21. According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur. They are:

a. Active and latent
b. Mental and physical
c. Proper and improper

Answer 20

a.

Question 21

22. Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws through self-locking nuts?

a. AC 43. 13-1B
b. AC 43. 13-2
c. Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificated Data Sheets

Answer 21

a.

Question 22

24. The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers or control surfaces is considered to be a

a. Minor repair unless the new cover is different in any way from the original cover
b. Minor repair unless the underlying structure is altered or repaired
c. Major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed

Answer 22

c.

Question 23

25. Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform

a. Any inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service
b. 100-hour inspection and/or annual inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers or any components thereof and may release the same to service
c. 100-hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service

Answer 23

c.

Question 24

26. Instrument repairs may be performed

a. By the instrument manufacturer only
b. By an FAA-approved instrument repair station
c. On airframe instruments by mechanics with an airframe rating

Answer 24

b.

Question 25

28. What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?

a. 60 days
b. 90 days
c. 120 days

Answer 25

c.

Question 26

29. What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holder of these certificates and ratings?

a. 14 CFR Part 43
b. 14 CFR Part 91
c. 14 CFR Part 65

Answer 26

c.

Question 27

30. How is a quality system assured?

a. By an independent organization
b. By a dependent organization
c. By an internal reporting and auditing system

Answer 27

c.

Question 28

31. The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the

a. Magnificent seven
b. Dirty Dozen
c. MEDA

Answer 28

a.

Question 29

32. When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak and understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?

a. When a special authorization has been granted by the Administrator
b. When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier
c. When employed outside the United States

Answer 29

b.

Question 30

33. A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform

a. Repair of a wing brace strut by welding
b. A 100-hour inspection
c. Repair of an engine mount by riveting

Answer 30

b.

Question 31

34. The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a

a. minor alteration
b. major repair
c. minor repair

Answer 31

c.