Mechanic Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
What publication should a mechanic consult to determine if a repair is considered major or minor?
14 CFR, Part 43, Appendix A
Where in the FARs will you find the certification requirements for mechanics?
FAR Part 65
What are the ratings issued under a mechanics certificate?
Airframe and Powerplant
What types of work may a certificated mechanic perform?
A mechanic may perform or supervise maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alterations.
Is a certificated airframe mechanic allowed to perform maintenance on engines?
Not unless they are supervised by a certificated power plant mechanic.
What are the limitations to a mechanics privileges with regard to propellers?
A mechanic may not perform or supervise major repairs or major alterations of propellors.
Is a mechanic allowed to repair or alter an aircraft instrument?
No, mechanics may not perform any repairs or alterations on instruments.
What are the requirements for recent experience in order to exercise the privileges of your mechanics certificate or rating?
You must have worked as a mechanic or technically supervised other mechanics for at least 6 months out of the past 24 months.
What authority does a mechanic have regarding approval for return to service?
A mechanic may approve an aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance for return to service in accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 65.
What are the privileges of an A&P mechanic regarding inspections?
A mechanic may perform and approve for return to service an airframe or engine following a 100-hour inspection.
What is the duration of a mechanics certificate?
The certificate is valid until surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
What are the privileges and limitations of an A&P mechanic regarding major repairs and alterations to airframes and engines, and their approval for return to service?
A&P mechanics may perform major repairs and alterations but may not approve them for return to service unless they hold an Inspection Authorization.
In addition to performing maintenance, what other privileges are granted to a power plant mechanic?
A powerplant mechanic may perform a 100-hour inspection on an engine and approve the engine for return to service.
When may a mechanic perform an annual inspection and return the aircraft to service?
When the mechanic holds an Inspection Authorization.
May a mechanic supervise an inspection (or a portion of an inspection) and then approve the aircraft for return to service?
No, the mechanic approving the aircraft for return to service must actually perform the inspection.
What is the duration of a temporary airmen certificate?
120 Days.
If a mechanics certificate is revoked, how long must he/she wait before applying for a new certificate?
One year unless the revocation order states otherwise.
What should a mechanic do if his or her temporary certificate is about to expire?
Contact a local FAA office and seek assistance.
Is a person with a private pilot’s certificate allowed to perform maintenance. and if so, what are his/her limitations?
A pilot may perform preventative maintenance in accordance with FAR Part 43.3, 43.7, and Appendix A on an airplane owned by the pilot. He/she can also approve the aircraft for return to service following that maintenance.
What are your requirements as an aircraft mechanic when you have a change of address?
You must notify the FAA in writing within 30 days of any change to your permanent address.
What are the recent experience requirements for a mechanic?
Worked with FAA approval, worked for at least 6 months with the preceding 24 months under the privileges of the mechanic certificate, technically supervised other mechanics, supervised maintenance or alteration in an executive capacity.
What privileges are allowed to an airframe maintenance mechanic in addition to performing maintenance?
A certificated mechanic may perform and approve for return to service, an airframe following a 100-hour inspection.
May a certificated airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?
No, except under the supervision of a certificated power plant mechanic.
What privileges are allowed to a power plant mechanic in addition to performing maintenance?
A certificated mechanic may perform and approve for return to service, a power plant following 100-hour inspection.
