Privileges And Limitations Flashcards
What title and part of Federal Regulations prescribes the certification requirements for a mechanic?
FAR part 65.
What may a mechanic use as a guide for determining whether a repair is a major repair or a minor repair?
FAR Part 43 appendix A.
What is the change of address requirement for mechanics?
Notify the FAA within 30 days after any change in permanent mailing address.
What are the recent experience requirements for a mechanic?
(1) Worked with FAA approval
(2) For at least 6 months within the precending 24 months under the privileges of the mechanic certificate
(3) Technically supervised other mechanics
(4) Supervised maintenance or alteration in an executive capacity
(5) Been engaged in any combination of 2,3 or 4.
What type of work may a certificated mechanic accomplish on aircraft?
A mechanic may perform or supervise maintenance, preventive maintenance or alterations.
What is the mechanic privilege limitation associated with propellers?
The mechanic may NOT perform major repair or supervise or major alterations of propellers.
What is the mechanic privilegie limitation associated with instruments?
The mechanic may NOT perform major repair or supervise or major alterations of instruments.
What may a mechanic aprove for return to service?
The holder of a mechanic certificate may approve an aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller or appliance for return to service as provided in 14 CFR part 65.
What privileges are allowed an airframe mechanic in addition to performing maintenance?
A certified mechanic may perform and approve for return to service, an airframe following a 100 hour inspection.
What privileges are allowed a powerplant mechanic in addition to performing maintenance?
A certificated mechanic may perform and approve for return to service, a powerplant following 100 hour inspection.
May a certificated airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?
No. Except under supervision of a certificated powerplant mechanic.
What are the Privileges and limitations of a certificated mechanic with Airframe and PowerPlant ratings regarding performing major repairs or alterations and approval for return to service?
A certificated mechanic with airframe and PowerPlant ratings may perform major repairs or alterations (except on propellers, and any repair or alteration of intruments) BUT CANNOT approve the work done for return to service unless they hold an I.A.
What must a mechanic do if a temporary certificate is older than 120 days?
The certificate has expired, request assistance from an FAA office.
How long is a temporary airman’s certificate in effect?
120 days
When may a person apply for a mechanic certificate after revogation of his/her certificate?
After 1 year unless the order of revocation states otherwise.
