Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications Flashcards
Who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection of an aircraft?
A certificated aviation mechanic who holds an A&P rating.
Who is authorized to perform an annual inspection of an aircraft?
A certificated A&P who holds and Inspection Authorization.
Can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person as the unlicensed person performs a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?
No, a certificated mechanic must personally perform the inspection.
Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record?
Only the manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.
Which FAR specifies required maintenance records?
14 CFR 91.4147 specifies you must keep records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, major repairs and alterations, and 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.
Are instructions included in the Federal Regulations mandatory or optional?
They are mandatory.
Who is authorized to appoved an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?
An aircraft mechanic holding an IA.
Who is authorized to perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft that is not flown under Part 121, 127, 129, or 135?
The holder of a pilot certificate that flies that particular aircraft.
Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero-time record?
The manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.
Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a minor alteration has been performed on the airframe?
A certificated Aviation Mechanic holding an Airframe rating.
What is the minimum age for an Aviation Mechanic certificate?
18 years.
What are the two ratings that can be issued to an Aviation Mechanic certificate?
Airframe and powerplant.
How many months of practical experience is needed to qualify for the Aviation Mechanic certificate 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 test?
A certificate of completion from a certificated aviation maintenance technician school.
What type of experience is required to take the tests for Aviation Mechanic certification?
Practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in construction, maintaining, or altering airframes, or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought.
What test are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant has the proper knowledge?
The written knowledge test.
What test 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?
An aviation Mechanic certificate with an A&P.
What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?
An Aviation Mechanic certificate with an IA.
When, after making a permanent change of address, is the holder of an Aviation Mechanic certificate required to notify the FAA?
Withing 30 days.
Is a certificated Aviation Mechanic with
A&P ratings authorized to perform 100-hour and annual inspections?
No. Only 100-hour inspections. Inspection Authorization is required to perform an annual inspection.
A certificated Aviation Mechanic may no supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service, any aircraft or appliance, or part thereof, for which the mechanic rs rated unless he or she has met what stipulation?
The mechanic must have satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.
It it permissible for a mechanic with an A&P rating to replace the tachometer cable for a magnetic drag tachometer?
Yes, this does not constitute a repair to an instrument.
Is a certificated Aviation Mechanic with an A&P rating allowed to zero the pointers on a fuel pressure gauge?
No, a mechanic is not allowed to make any repairs or alterations to an aircraft instrument.
How many months of experience withing a 24-month period must a mechanic have to exercise the privileges of his or her certificate?
At least 6 months.
How can a mechanic re-establish maintenance currency one it is lost?
By working under supervision for 6 months, or if the Administrator has found that they are able to do the work.
What record must be made of the compliance of an AD?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must be include the AD number and the revision date, the date of compliance, the aircraft total time in service, the method of compliance, and whether or not this is recurring AD. If it a recurring AD, the time of next compliance must be noted.
What minimum information must be contained in a maintenance record?
All maintenance entries at a minimum must include a description of the work performed, references to data acceptable to the Administrator, the date the work was completed, the name and certificate number of the person performing the work, and if different, the signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
What records must be made of a 100-hour inspection before the aircraft is approved for return to service?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records that describes the type, the extent, and the date of the inspection; the aircraft total time in service; and the signature, certificate type, and number of the person approving or disapproving the aircraft for return to service.
Where can you find an example of the correct type of write-up to use for recording a 100-hour inspection in the aircraft maintenance records.
in 14 CFR 43.11
What action must a mechanic take if the aircraft he is inspecting on a 100-hour inspection fails because of an unairworthy component?
The aircraft maintenance records must indicate that the aircraft has been inspected and round to be in an unairworthy condition because of a certain discrepancies. A signed and dated list of these discrepancies must be given to the owner or lessee of the aircraft.
For how long must the record of a 100-hour inspection be kept?
For one year or until the next 100-hour inspection is completed.
What record must be made of a major repair to an aircraft structure?
An FAA form 337 must be completed for the repair, and a record must be made in the aircraft maintenance records referencing the Form 337 by its date.
How many copies must be made of a Form 337 after a major airframe repair? What is the disposition of each copy?
At least two copies must be made. The original signed form goes to the aircraft owner, and a copy goes to the FAA district office.
How long must major repair or alteration records be kept?
A copy of all Forms 337s must be kept for the life of the aircraft.
What is a malfunction and defect report?
Malfunction and Defect Reports (FAA Form 8010-4) are a voluntary reporting mechanism to report unusual problems or weakness not associated with expected wear.
