Required Inspections

Question 1

What does the ‘A’ in AV1ATES stand for?

Answer 1

ADs and Annual inspection

ADs refers to Airworthiness Directives

Question 2

What is the frequency for a VOR Check according to AV1ATES?

Answer 2

30 days for IFR operation

Question 3

What does ‘1’ represent in the AV1ATES checklist?

Answer 3

100 hour (100 hours time-in-service)

Question 4

How often should the Altimeter be checked according to AV1ATES?

Answer 4

24 Calendar Months

Question 5

What is the required frequency for Transponder checks according to AV1ATES?

Answer 5

24 Calendar Months

Question 6

How often should the ELT functional test be performed?

Answer 6

12 Calendar Months

Question 7

What does the ‘S’ in AV1ATES represent?

Answer 7

Static System (Every 24 Calendar Months)

Question 8

What are Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?

Answer 8

Issued by the FAA for a particular type of aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance when a condition exists or could exist that would make it hazardous to operate the aircraft

Question 9

ADs may be categorized as _______.

Answer 9

[one-time, recurring]

Question 10

Can ADs be applicable to all aircraft?

Answer 10

No, they may not be applicable (NA) to a specific aircraft based on serial number or the type of equipment installed

Question 11

What does 14 CFR 91.409 require regarding annual inspections?

Answer 11

Aircraft must undergo an annual inspection every 12 calendar months.

Annual inspections must be signed off by an authorized mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA).

Question 12

Where are the items that must be checked during an annual inspection defined?

Answer 12

In 14 CFR 43 appendix D or by the manufacturer’s checklist.

The items checked during an annual inspection are the same as for a 100 hour inspection.

Question 13

If an annual inspection is completed on December 12, 2015, when must the next annual be completed?

Answer 13

On or before December 31, 2016.

Question 14

What does 14 CFR 91.171 require regarding VOR receivers?

Answer 14

VOR receivers must be checked for proper operation before an aircraft is operated under instrument flight rules (IFR).

Question 15

What is the frequency of 100 hour inspections as per 14 CFR 91.409?

Answer 15

Every 100 hours of time-in-service for aircraft used for hire.

Question 16

Who can perform a 100 hour inspection?

Answer 16

Any authorized mechanic.

Question 17

What is the grace period allowed for a 100 hour inspection?

Answer 17

Aircraft may be operated up to 10 hours beyond the 100 hour inspection time to reposition for maintenance.

Question 18

If a 100 hour inspection is due at 2126 hours, when is the next inspection due?

Answer 18

At 2226 hours.

Question 19

Does the 10 hour grace period apply to ADs?

Answer 19

No.

Question 20

How often must the pitot-static system and transponder be inspected?

Answer 20

Every 24 calendar months as per 14 CFR 91.411 and 413.

Question 21

What does 14 CFR 91.207 require regarding Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)?

Answer 21

ELTs must be inspected for proper installation and operation every 12 calendar months.

Question 22

When must the ELT battery be replaced?

Answer 22

After 50 percent of its useful life or after the ELT has been operated for more than 1 hour total cumulative time.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The items listed in 14 CFR 43 appendix D for a 100 hour inspection are the same as those for an _______.

Answer 23

annual inspection.

Question 24

What does the Diamond Aircraft Maintenance Manual specify regarding airworthiness limitations?

Answer 24

Additional required maintenance IAW 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403

Unless an alternate program has been approved by the FAA.

Question 25

What is required for Night VFR according to the bonding and static discharging system?

Answer 25

Resistance measurements every 1000 hours time-in-service, ±50 hours ## Footnote Includes very low, low, and high resistance measurements.

Question 26

What type of resistance measurements are included for conduits in direct lightning path?

Answer 26

Very low resistance measurements ## Footnote Essential for safety in lightning conditions.

Question 27

What type of resistance measurements are required for bondings of controls?

Answer 27

Low resistance measurements ## Footnote Ensures proper electrical bonding.

Question 28

What type of resistance measurements are conducted for static discharge wicks?

Answer 28

High resistance measurements ## Footnote Important for effective static discharge.

Question 29

What is the replacement interval for Horizon Emergency Battery for IFR operations?

Answer 29

Every 2 years, or upon reaching date marked on each cell or package, or after activation of Horizon Emergency Switch ## Footnote All cells must be replaced at the same time.

Question 30

What must be done when replacing Horizon Emergency Battery cells?

Answer 30

Replace all cells at the same time and all cells must have the same expiration date ## Footnote Alternatively, replace the entire battery package.

Question 31

What is the replacement schedule for ECU Backup Batteries?

Answer 31

Replace left and right hand batteries every year, ±30 days ## Footnote Regular maintenance ensures reliability.

Question 32

How often should fuel filters be replaced?

Answer 32

Every 100 hours, ±10 hours or every year, ±15 days ## Footnote For complete information on component time limits, refer to Chapter 4 of the Diamond Aircraft Maintenance manual for the DA42.

Question 33

What is a special flight permit?

Answer 33

An authorization to fly an aircraft that is not airworthy but is in a condition for safe flight to another location for maintenance ## Footnote Issued by an FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

Question 34

Who usually requests a special flight permit?

Answer 34

An authorized mechanic ## Footnote The mechanic provides a maintenance log entry stating that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

Question 35

What must a pilot carry during a ferry flight with a special flight permit?

Answer 35

Special flight permit and maintenance log ## Footnote These documents must be on board during the flight.

Question 36

What conditions are usually described in a special flight permit?

Answer 36

* Direct route * Day VFR * Only required crew on board

Question 37

What does 14 CFR 91.407 state regarding aircraft operation post-maintenance?

Answer 37

No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance unless it has been approved for return to service by an authorized mechanic ## Footnote The required maintenance entry must also be made in the aircraft maintenance records.

Question 38

What happens if maintenance entries have not been completed?

Answer 38

The aircraft is not airworthy.

Question 39

Who must fly an aircraft that has undergone significant maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration?

Answer 39

An appropriately-rated pilot with at least a private pilot certificate ## Footnote This pilot must also conduct an operational check of the work performed.

Question 40

What must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records after a significant maintenance flight?

Answer 40

The results of the flight.

Question 41

When does the G1000 begin recording time-in-service?

Answer 41

When the aircraft becomes airborne.

Question 42

When does the G1000 stop recording time-in-service?

Answer 42

When the aircraft lands.

Question 43

What is time-in-service used for?

Answer 43

To determine when recurring maintenance and inspections are required.

Question 44

How can you access time-in-service on the G1000?

Answer 44

By pressing the ENGINE soft key and then pressing the FUEL soft key on the MFD.