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GENERAL 11
Maintenance Publications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What FAA publication has a list of engines approved for use in a specific model of aircraft? | Type certificate data sheet and / or aircraft specifications |
| When must a manufacturer's service bulletin be complied with? | When it is incorporated into an AD or other approved data |
| What manual is prepared by the manufacturer for technicians who normally perform work on units, components, and systems while they are installed on the aircraft? | The aircraft maintenance manual |
| What is the purpose of ADs? | To correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances |
| What FAA publication is used to notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected? | ADs |
| When must ADs be complied with? | The contents of ADs include compliance time or period necessary for corrective action. |
| What publication is used by aircraft manufacturers to notify aircraft owners of design defects and product improvements? | Service bulletins, service letters, or service instructions |
| What publication describes an aircraft's (or engine's or propeller's) type design and sets forth the limitations prescribed by the applicable Code of Federal Regulations? | The aircraft specifications and / or type certificate data sheet |
| What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for the issue of type certificates? | 14 CFR part 21 |
| What federal regulations are applicable to the issuance of an aircraft specification or type certificate for a small reciprocating engine powered aircraft? | As listed in aircraft specifications or type certificate data sheets (AS/TCDS). |
| What are FAA advisory circulars? | Non-regulatory material of interest to the aviation public |
| When is the summary of ADs published? | Every other year a summary is published |
| Are ADs automatically issued to certificated mechanics? | No |
| Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing any maintenance on an aircraft? | The person performing the maintenance |
| On older aircraft for which manuals are not available, what publications could be used to inspect and maintain these aircraft? | AC 43.13-1B (or the latest revision thereof) |
| How can a mechanic determine if the repair of a damaged wing is a major repair or minor repair? | 14 CFR part 43, appendix A |
| How do subscribers to the Summary of Airworthiness Directives (Book 2) receive AD updates? | Through biweekly supplements |