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General
MECHANIC PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS
Question | Answer |
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What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations gives the requirements for the issuance of a mechanic certificate? | 14 CFR Part 65. |
What are the two ratings that can be issued to a mechanic certificate? | Airframe and Powerplant. |
For how long is a mechanic certificate valid? | It is effective until it is surrendered or revoked. |
What is the recency of experience requirement for keeping a mechanic certificate valid? | The holder of the certificate must have used it technically or in a supervisory capacity for at least six months of the preceding 24 months. |
For how long is a temporary mechanic certificate valid? | For 120 days. |
Is it legal for a certificated aircraft mechanic to make a minor repair to an aircraft instrument? | No, not unless he is operating under the authority of a Certificated Repair Station approved for this operation. |
Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair has been made to its basic structure? | An A&P mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization. |
Is it legal for a certificated powerplant mechanic to make a major repair to a propeller? | No, not unless he is operating under the authority of a Certificated Repair Station approved for this operation. |
In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of operations that are considered to be major airframe repairs? | 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A. |
In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of items that should be inspected on a 100-hour inspection? | 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D. |
Is it legal for a certificated mechanic to supervise an uncertificated person while the uncertificated person performs a 100-hour inspection on an FAA-certificated aircraft? | No, only a certificated mechanic can perform a 100-hour inspection. |
Who is authorized to conduct an annual inspection on an FAA certificated aircraft? | An A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization. |
Under what conditions can a mechanic with only a powerplant rating perform maintenance on the airframe of a FAA-certificated aircraft? | He can perform maintenance (not the required inspections) under the supervision of a mechanic who holds an airframe rating. |
Who is responsible for ensuring that all of the aircraft maintenance records are kept up to date? | The registered owner or operator of the aircraft. |
Who is authorized to perform the inspection on an altimeter that is required under 14 CFR ยง91.411? | An FAA-certificated repair station approved for this particular function. |
How soon must the holder of an FAA mechanic certificate notify the FAA of a permanent change in his address? | Within 30 days of any permanent change in his address. |