Mechanic Privileges and Limitations

Question 1

Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform the

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100 inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a power plant, propellor, or any component thereof and may release the same to service

Question 2

A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean

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The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration

Question 3

Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it

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is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition

Question 4

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

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major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed

Question 5

Which is classified as a major repair?

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The splicing of skin sheets

Question 6

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

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appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service

Question 7

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

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a 100-hour inspection

Question 8

Certificated mechanics under their general certificate privileges, may

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perform 100-hour inspections of instruments

Question 9

An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propellor be altered. Certificated mechanics could

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perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration

Question 10

The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a

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minor repair

Question 11

FAA certificated mechanics may

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approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the ratings they hold

Question 12

A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the

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100-hour inspections required by the FAR’s on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service

Question 13

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?

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14 CFR Part 65

Question 14

14 CFR Part 65 contains information for the certification of

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airmen other than flight crew members

Question 15

14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of

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mechanics

Question 16

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

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served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months

Question 17

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

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Suspension or revocation of any certificate held

Question 18

How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 have to notify the FAA after any changes in permanent mailing address?

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30 days

Question 19

How long is a mechanic with airframe and/or powerplant ratings valid?

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Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked or temporarily suspended

Question 20

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

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To allow for review of his/her application and supplementary documents

Question 21

What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?

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120 days

Question 22

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

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He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service

Question 23

Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?

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Flying passengers on a scheduled operation

Question 24

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

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The installing person or agency

Question 25

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

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AC 43.13-1B

Question 26

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

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minor repair

Question 27

Who has the authority to approve for return to service a propellor after a 100-hour inspection?
1. A mechanic with a power plant rating

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1.

Question 28

Instrument repairs may be performed

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By an FAA-approved instrument repair station

Question 29

How is a quality system assured?

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By an internal reporting and auditing system

Question 30

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

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Active and latent

Question 31

Many areas of aviation haver shifted their focus from eliminating error to

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preventing and managing error

Question 32

When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is

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the starting point

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All of the following are consequences of human error except

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mental stressor

Question 34

What are two types of stress placed on a mechanic?

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Physical and psychological

Question 35

The positive aspects of human factors issues are referred to as the

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magnificent seven

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The ‘SHEL’ model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what the problem is, but also

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where and why it exists

Question 37

The three type of human error are

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omission, commision and extraneous

Question 38

John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. WHat could result if Nancy is not tall enough to accomplish the task?

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Human error