Mechanic Privileges and Limitations

Question 1

What publication should a mechanic consult to determine if a repair is considered major or minor?

Answer 1

14 CFR, Part 43, Appendix A

Question 2

Where in the FARs will you find the certification requirements for mechanics?

Answer 2

FAR Part 65

Question 3

What are the ratings issued under a mechanics certificate?

Answer 3

Airframe and Powerplant

Question 4

What types of work may a certificated mechanic perform?

Answer 4

A mechanic may perform or supervise maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alterations.

Question 5

Is a certificated airframe mechanic allowed to perform maintenance on engines?

Answer 5

Not unless they are supervised by a certificated power plant mechanic.

Question 6

What are the limitations to a mechanics privileges with regard to propellers?

Answer 6

A mechanic may not perform or supervise major repairs or major alterations of propellors.

Question 7

Is a mechanic allowed to repair or alter an aircraft instrument?

Answer 7

No, mechanics may not perform any repairs or alterations on instruments.

Question 8

What are the requirements for recent experience in order to exercise the privileges of your mechanics certificate or rating?

Answer 8

You must have worked as a mechanic or technically supervised other mechanics for at least 6 months out of the past 24 months.

Question 9

What authority does a mechanic have regarding approval for return to service?

Answer 9

A mechanic may approve an aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, or appliance for return to service in accordance with the provisions of FAR Part 65.

Question 10

What are the privileges of an A&P mechanic regarding inspections?

Answer 10

A mechanic may perform and approve for return to service an airframe or engine following a 100-hour inspection.

Question 11

What is the duration of a mechanics certificate?

Answer 11

The certificate is valid until surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

A&P mechanics may perform major repairs and alterations but may not approve them for return to service unless they hold an Inspection Authorization.

Question 13

In addition to performing maintenance, what other privileges are granted to a power plant mechanic?

Answer 13

A powerplant mechanic may perform a 100-hour inspection on an engine and approve the engine for return to service.

Question 14

When may a mechanic perform an annual inspection and return the aircraft to service?

Answer 14

When the mechanic holds an Inspection Authorization.

Question 15

May a mechanic supervise an inspection (or a portion of an inspection) and then approve the aircraft for return to service?

Answer 15

No, the mechanic approving the aircraft for return to service must actually perform the inspection.

Question 16

What is the duration of a temporary airmen certificate?

Answer 16

120 Days.

Question 17

If a mechanics certificate is revoked, how long must he/she wait before applying for a new certificate?

Answer 17

One year unless the revocation order states otherwise.

Question 18

What should a mechanic do if his or her temporary certificate is about to expire?

Answer 18

Contact a local FAA office and seek assistance.

Question 19

Is a person with a private pilot’s certificate allowed to perform maintenance. and if so, what are his/her limitations?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

What are your requirements as an aircraft mechanic when you have a change of address?

Answer 20

You must notify the FAA in writing within 30 days of any change to your permanent address.

Question 21

What are the recent experience requirements for a mechanic?

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

What privileges are allowed to an airframe maintenance mechanic in addition to performing maintenance?

Answer 22

A certificated mechanic may perform and approve for return to service, an airframe following a 100-hour inspection.

Question 23

May a certificated airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?

Answer 23

No, except under the supervision of a certificated power plant mechanic.

Question 24

What privileges are allowed to a power plant mechanic in addition to performing maintenance?

Answer 24

A certificated mechanic may perform and approve for return to service, a power plant following 100-hour inspection.