Privileges and Limitations Flashcards
What is the minimum age for a mechanic certificate?
18 years.
What are the two ratings that can be issued to a mechanic certificate?
Airframe and Powerplant.
How many months of practical experience is needed to qualify for the mechanic rating with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings?
30 months.
What can be used in place of the 30 months of experience to qualify to take the mechanic tests?
A certificate of completion from a certificated aviation maintenance technician school.
What type of experience is required to take the tests for mechanic certification?
Practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining, or altering airframes, or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought.
What tests are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant has the proper knowledge?
The written knowledge tests.
What tests are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant meets the minimum skill requirements?
The oral and practical tests.
What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct a 100-hour inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?
A mechanic certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings.
What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?
A mechanic certificate with an Inspection Authorization.
When, after making a permanent change of address, is the holder of a mechanic certificate required to notify the FAA?
Within 30 days.
How many months of experience within a 24-month period must a mechanic have to exercise the privileges of his or her certificate?
At least 6 months.
