Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
Which federal regulation prescribes the certificate requirements for a mechanic?
FAR Part 65
What are the privileges of a certified mechanic in regard to aircraft instruments?
A mechanic may not calibrate or make any repairs or alterations to aircraft instruments.
What are the privileges of a certified mechanic in regard to propellers?
A powerplant mechanic may make minor repairs and alterations, but may not make major repairs or major alterations to propellers.
What is the change of address requirement for mechanics?
He must notify in writing the Administrator of the FAA within 30 days.
What is the duration of a mechanic certificate?
It is effective until surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
How long is a temporary mechanic certificate in effect?
For a period of 120 days.
What is used as a guide to determine if a repair is a major or a minor repair?
FAR Part 43, Appendix A.
What is the recency of experience requirements for a mechanic?
A certified mechanic may not exercise the privileges of his certificate and rating unless within the preceding 24 months he has, for at least 6 months, served as a mechanic under his certificate and rating; or supervised other mechanics; or supervised, in a technical capacity, the maintenance or alteration of aircraft; or the administrator has found that he is able to do the work.
What may be used as a guide for 100-hour inspections?
FAR Part 43, Appendix D.
What are the privileges of a certificated mechanic in regard to performing a 100-hour inspection and returning an aircraft to service? An annual inspection?
A certificated A& P mechanic may perform a 100-hour inspection and return an aircraft to service by making the proper entries in the maintenance records. An A&P mechanic with an Inspection Authorization may perform an annual inspection and return an aircraft to service.
Who has final responsibility for maintaining aircraft maintenance records?
The owner or operator of the aircraft.
May an airframe mechanic perform maintenance on engines?
Yes, under the supervision of a powerplant mechanic.
