Mechanic Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform the
100 inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a power plant, propellor, or any component thereof and may release the same to service
A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean
The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration
Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it
is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
The replacement of fabric on fabric covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers or control surfaces is considered to be a
major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed
Which is classified as a major repair?
The splicing of skin sheets
The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft operated for hire may be performed by
appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service
A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform
a 100-hour inspection
Certificated mechanics under their general certificate privileges, may
perform 100-hour inspections of instruments
An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propellor be altered. Certificated mechanics could
perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a
minor repair
FAA certificated mechanics may
approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the ratings they hold
A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the
100-hour inspections required by the FAR’s on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service
Which part of the FAR’s prescribes the requirement for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holder of these certificates and ratings?
14 CFR Part 65
14 CFR Part 65 contains information for the certification of
airmen other than flight crew members
14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of
mechanics
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 holder has
served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months
Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration or fraudulent or certificates, logbook, reports and records
Suspension or revocation of any certificate held
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 have to notify the FAA after any changes in permanent mailing address?
30 days
How long is a mechanic with airframe and/or powerplant ratings valid?
Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked or temporarily suspended
Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?
To allow for review of his/her application and supplementary documents
What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?
120 days
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak and understand english language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?
He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?
Flying passengers on a scheduled operation
Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?
The installing person or agency
