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GENERAL
REGULATIONS, MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, & PUBLICATIONS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 of inspection, extent of the inspection, date of the inspection, aircraft TTIS, and the signature & certificate number of the person approving or disapproving the aircraft |
| What record must be made of the compliance of an Airworthiness Directive? | An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must include the AD# and revision date, date of compliance, aircraft TTIS, method of compliance, and whether or not the AD is recurring. |
| 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 Ade of a form 337 after a major airframe repair. What is the disposition of each of the copies? | At least two copies must be made. The original signed form foes to the aircraft owner, and a copy foes to the FAA office. |
| Who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection of an aircraft? | A certificated mechanic who holds an Airframe and Powerplant rating. |
| Who is authorized to perform an annual inspection of an aircraft? | A certificated A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization. |
| 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. |
| Can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person as the unlicensed person performs a 100-hour inspection of an aircraft? | No, a certificated mechanic must personally perform the inspection. |
| Where can you find a list of the basic items that must be inspected on a 100-hour inspection? | In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D. |
| 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 is done with the aircraft maintenance records that include the current status of applicable Airworthiness Directives when the aircraft is sold? | The maintenance records must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold. |
| What is meant by a progressive inspection? | An inspection that is approved by the FAA Flight Standards Office in which an aircraft is inspected according to an approved schedule. This allows the complete inspection to be conducted over a period of time without having to keep the arcraft out of serv |
| Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record? | Only the manufacturer of the engine or a repair station approved by the manufacturer. |
| What action must a mechanic take if the aircraft being inspecting on a 100-hour inspection fails because of an unairworthy component? | The aircraft maintenance records must indicate that the aircraft has been inspected & found to be in an unairworthy condition because of certain discrepancies. A signed & dated list of these discrepancies must be given to the owner/lessee of the aircraft. |
| What is an FAA Advisory Circular? | A publication put out by the FAA for information, rather than for regulation. |
| What is a Federal Aviation Regulation? | The actual law regarding the conduct of aviation activities. |
| Where can a mechanic find specific instructions for the maintenance of a particular aircraft? | In the FAA-approved maintenance manual produced by the manufacturer of the aircraft. |
| What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive? | An Airworthiness Directive is issued by the FAA to warn the owner/operator of an aircraft of a condition that has been discovered that renders the aircraft, engine, or component unairworthy. |
| How does a mechanic record the compliance with an Airworthiness Directive? | An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must include the AD# and revision date, date of compliance, aircraft TTIS, method of compliance, and whether or not the AD is recurring. |
| Where can a mechanic find a list of major alterations that have been made and approved for FAA certificated aircraft? | In the Summary of Supplemental Type Certificates. |
| In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the airworthiness standards for normal, utility, and aerobatic category aircraft? | 14 CFR Part 23. |
| In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the airworthiness standards for transport category aircraft? | 14 CFR Part 25. |
| In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the airworthiness standards for normal category aircraft? | 14 CFR Part 27. |
| In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find a list of items that must be inspected on an annual or 100-hour inspection. | 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D. |
| In what information provided by the FAA can a mechanic find a list of the engines that are approved for a specific FAA certificated airplane? | In the Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) for the aircraft. |
| In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the specifications for the identification numbers that must be displayed on an aircraft. | 14 CFR Part 45. |
| What type of information issued by the manufacturer of an aircraft or engine allows the mechanic to properly maintain the aircraft or engine? | FAA-approved service manuals. |
| How does the manufacturer of an aircraft or engine keep the mechanics in the field aware of changes that affect the safety and performance of the aircraft or engine? | By the issuance of Service Bulletins. |
| In what government publication can a mechanic find the category in which a particular aircraft is certificated? | In the Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) for the aircraft. |
| 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 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 6 months of the preceding 24 months. |
| For how long is a temporary certificate valid? | For 120 days. |
| Is it legal for a certificated mechanic to make a minor repair to an aircraft instrument? | No, not unless they are 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 they are 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 a FAA certificated aircraft? | No, only a certificated mechanic can perform a 100-hour inspection. |
| Who is authorized to conduct an annual inspection on a 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? | They can perform maintenance (not the required inspections) under the supervision of a mechanic who holds an airframe rating. |
| Who is responsible for insurance that all of the aircraft maintenance records are kept up to date? | The registered owner/operator of the aircraft. |
| Who is authorized to perform the inspection on an altimeter that is required under 14 CFR 91.411? | An FAA certificated repair station approved for this particular function. |
| How soon must the holes of an FAA mechanic certificate notify the FAA of a permanent change in their address? | Within 30 days of any permanent change in their address. |