Regulations Flashcards

1
Q

Who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?

A

A certificated Aviation Mechanic who holds an Airframe and Powerplant rating.

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Who is authorized to perform an annual inspection on an aircraft?

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A certificated A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization.

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Can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person as the unlicensed person performs a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?

A

No, a certificated mechanic must personally perform the inspection.

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Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record?

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Only the manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.

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5
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Which FAR specifies required maintenance records?

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14 CFR $91.417 specifies you must keep records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, major repairs and alterations, and 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.

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6
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Are instructions included in the Federal Regulations mandatory or optional?

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They are mandatory.

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Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?

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An aircraft mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization.

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Who is authorized to perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft that is not flown under Part 121, 127, 129, or 135?

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The holder of a pilot certificate that flies that particular aircraft.

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Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero-time record?

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The manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.

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Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a minor alteration has been performed on the airframe?

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A certificated Aviation Mechanic holding an Airframe rating.

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What is the minimum age for an Aviation Mechanic certificate?

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18 years.

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What are the two ratings that can be added to an Aviation Mechanic certificate?

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Airframe and Powerplant.

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How many months of practical experience are needed to qualify for the Aviation Mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings?

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30 months.

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What can be used in place of the 30 months of experience to qualify to take the mechanic tests?

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A certificate of completion from a certificated aviation maintenance technician school.

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What type of experience is required to take the tests for Aviation Mechanic certification?

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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.

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What tests are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant has the proper knowledge?

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The written knowledge tests.

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What tests are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant meets the minimum skill requirements?

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The oral and practical tests.

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What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct a 100-hour inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?

A

An Aviation Mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

19
Q

What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?

A

An Aviation Mechanic certificate with an Inspection Authorization.

20
Q

When is the holder of an Aviation Mechanic certificate required to notify the FAA after making a permanent change of address?

A

Within 30 days.

21
Q

Is a certificated Aviation Mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings authorized to perform 100-hour and annual inspections?

A

No. Only 100-hour inspections. Inspection Authorization is required to perform an annual inspection.

22
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What is the stipulation for a certificated Aviation Mechanic to supervise or approve work?

A

The mechanic must have satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.

23
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Is it permissible for a mechanic with an Airframe and Powerplant rating to replace the tachometer cable for a magnetic drag tachometer?

A

Yes, this does not constitute a repair to an instrument.

24
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Is a certificated Aviation Mechanic with an Airframe and Powerplant rating allowed to zero the pointers on a fuel pressure gauge?

A

No, a mechanic is not allowed to make any repairs or alterations to an aircraft instrument.

25
Q

What determines if an alteration or repair is considered minor?

A

It is considered minor if it is not listed in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, as a major repair.

26
Q

What is done with the aircraft maintenance records that include the current status of the applicable Airworthiness Directives when the aircraft is sold?

A

These maintenance records must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.

27
Q

What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet?

A

The TCDS is a formal description of the aircraft, engine, or propeller. It lists limitations and information required for type certification including airspeed limits, weight limits, thrust limitations, and so forth.

28
Q

What are Aircraft Specifications?

A

Documents that include basically the same information as the TCDS but are issued for aircraft, engines, and propellers certificated under the Air Commerce Regulations.

29
Q

What document specifies the type of fuel that should be used in an airplane?

A

The TCDS for that airplane.

30
Q

What document would you use to find the control surface movement for a specified airplane?

A

The TCDS for that airplane.

31
Q

Why is it necessary to refer to the TCDS for an airplane when conducting a 100-hour inspection?

A

The TCDS includes the specifications required for the aircraft to maintain its airworthy status.

32
Q

What FAA publication describes methods of nondestructive testing?

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AC 43-3, Nondestructive Testing in Aircraft.

33
Q

What is the purpose of an AD?

A

It provides guidance and information to owners and operators of aircraft informing them of the discovery of a condition that prevents the aircraft from continuing to meet its conditions for airworthiness.

34
Q

What is the first step in the issuance of an AD?

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A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is published in the Federal Register.

35
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How is information on an AD disseminated?

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It is printed and distributed by first class mail to the registered owners and certain known operators of the products affected.

36
Q

What type of AD may be adopted without an NPRM?

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ADs of an urgent nature are issued as immediately adopted rules without prior notice.

37
Q

How is information on an emergency AD sent to the owner or operator of an affected aircraft or other product?

A

By first-class mail, telegram, or other electronic method.

38
Q

Where can you find a list of all of the ADs that apply to aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances?

A

On the FAA’s website under the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS).

39
Q

How can you get information on subscribing to the Airworthiness Directives?

A

Contact FAA, Manufacturing Standards Section (AFS-613), PO Box 26460, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0460.

40
Q

What is the significance of the identification number 91-08-07 R1?

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91-This AD was issued in 1991.
08— This AD was issued in the eighth biweekly period (15th or 16th week) of 1991.
07-This is the seventh AD issued during this period.
R1-This is the first revision of this AD.

41
Q

Is it mandatory that the information in an AC be complied with?

A

No, this information is advisory in nature.

42
Q

With which part of 14 CFR is AC 43.13-1B associated?

A

14 CFR Part 43.

43
Q

May all of the information in AC 43.13-1B be used as approved data?

A

No, it is acceptable, but not necessarily approved data.

44
Q

What is the purpose of General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts?

A

They contain information gleaned from Malfunction and Defect Reports to warn maintenance personnel of problems that have been reported.