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What is contained in CFR 43.7?
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Return to Service Authorization
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What is containted in Part 43.9?
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Maintenance Record Keeping regulations.
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What is contained in Part 43.11?
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Inspection Record Keeping regulations
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What is contained in Part 43.13?
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Performance Rules (for maintenance, prev. maint., and alteration)
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What is contained in Part 43.15?
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Additional Performance Rules for Inspections
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What is contained in Part 43.17? |
Canadian Workers |
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Which aircraft are NOT governed by Part 43?
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Foreign aircraft not operated in U.S. airspace, Experimental Certificate aircraft
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Who may return an aircraft to service after an Annual Inspection?
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A certified mechanic who holds an IA AND performed the inspection his/herself.
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What 3 things must be considered when installing a life-limited part that has been temporarily removed?
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1) Has the Life Status of the part changed?
2) Was the removal and installation performed on the Same Serial Numbered product? 3) Did the product accumulate time in service while it was removed? |
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Who may return an aircraft to Service after minor maintenance or alteration?
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A mechanic with the appropriate Certification. (Airframe, Powerplant)
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What does the approval signature on a maintenance record entry signify?
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It signifies an approval for Return to Service for ONLY the work performed in that entry.
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What 3 requirements must be met in order to return an aircraft/appliance, etc. to service?
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1) Appropriate Maintenance Logbook entry has been made, per 43.9 or 43.11
2) Repair or alteration form issued by FAA has been properly filled out 3) If repair or alteration changes how the aircraft performs or handles, the pilot's manual must be updated (Part 91.9) |
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What is meant by the term "Life Limited" with regards to a product?
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It means that there is a mandatory replacement limit placed on the product, after which it may no longer be used.
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When recording the completion of an Airworthiness Directive (AD), what should be included FIRST on the report?
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The number of the AD
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If a maintenance item is part of a recurring AD, what additional information is required on the record?
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The Time and/or Date when the next repetition of the action taken is due.
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What aircraft are governed by Part 43?
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All aircraft with U.S. Type Certificates, as well as all foreign registered aircraft that are operated in U.S. airspace.
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What are the only two decisions that a mechanic should give?
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"Yes" or "No." Either an aircraft is cleared for return to service, or it is not.
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What is the major difference between an "overhaul" and "rebuilding" of an aircraft or part?
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Rebuilding: Repaired and tested to same standards as when it was NEW (usually by original manufacturer)
Overhaul: Repaired and tested under approved (Serviceable) standards, acceptable to the Administrator. (usually performed by A&P Mechanic) |
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What 3 things must be done when an item that is permitted to be inoperable is identified to be inoperable during an inspection?
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1) A placard must be placed on each inoperative instrument marking it "inoperative."
2) A placard must be placed on the cockpit control for each inoperative instrument marking it as "inoperative." 3) All allowable inoperative items that are discovered must be added to the list of discrepancies provided to the owner/operator after the inspection. |
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What are the 7 methods for disposition of Life Limited parts?
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1) Record keeping system for part, including current Life Status
2) Tag or record attached to part, includes current life status 3) Non-permanent marking on part with current life status 4) Permanent Marking on part with current life status 5) Segregation of part, to keep it separate from other parts. (must include both a record of part, and physical separation from other parts) 6) Mutilation of part to be unrepairable and unusable 7) Any other method approved by the FAA |
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What must be included when a Life-Limited part is transferred?
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A record, mark, or tag with the part detailing the life status, serial number, etc. of the part.
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What must be included in an Inspection Record? (5 things) |
1) Type of inspection w/ a brief description of the extent of the inspection. 2) The date the Inspection was COMPLETED 3) Aircraft ***TOTAL TIME IN SERVICE*** 4) The statement: "I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with (insert type) inspection and a list of discrepancies and unairworthy items dated (date) has been provided for the aircraft owner/operator." 5) For Progressive inspections a statement similar to the one above but with more detail as to what was inspected should be included, along with a reference to a list of unairworthy items if any were found. |
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Who may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration on an aircraft?
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Anyone may perform anything in any of these 3 categories IF:
1) They are a mechanic certified to perform the repair/alteration or 2) They are supervised my a mechanic certified to perform the repair/alteration who will sign off the repair/alteration. or 3) A person holding a Repairman certificate issued by a part 145 Repar Station. *The exception to this rule is Inspections; Only a mechanic certified to do inspections may perform them or sign them off.* |
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What 5 things are required to be included in an aircraft maintenance record?
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1) A description of the work performed
2) Reference to the Acceptable Data that was used in the repair 3) The date that the work was COMPLETED 4) The name of the person Performing the work 5) Signature, Certificate #, and Kind of Certificate held by the person approving the work |
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What must be ensured once a part has reached its Life Limit?
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A method of disposition must be used that will deter the installation of the part.
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Name 3 performance standards for a person working on an aircraft.
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1) Must use methods, techniques, and practices acceptable by the FAA
2) Must use appropriate tools, equipment, and testing apparatus in order to meet industry and/or manufacturer's standards. 3) The quality of the work and condition of the product being worked on must be AT LEAST equal to its ORIGINAL or PROPERLY ALTERED condition. |
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What 2 conditions must be met for an aircraft to be considered "Airworthy?" |
1) It must meet its Type Design 2) It must be in a condition for Safe Operation |
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Which of the following are considered part of the Airframe? 1) Engine Mounts 2) Exhaust System 3) Hydraulic Pump |
1, 2, and 3 |
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When an STC has been done for an engine, a change of engine mounts is considered a ___________ Alteration. (Major or Minor) |
Major |
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What does the term "Life Status" refer to regarding a Product?
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It refers to the accumulated cycles, hours, or any other mandatory replacement limit of a Life Limited part.
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What should you remember regarding the Falsification of documents?
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Don't do it!!!
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Who may return an aircraft to service after a 100 hour inspection?
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A certified mechanic who performed the inspection.
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Who may return an aircraft to service after preventive maintenance has been performed?
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A person holding at least a Private Pilot Certificate.
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Alterations requiring an STC are ALWAYS ____________ Alterations. |
Major |
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Replacement of fabric on Control Surfaces is always (Major/Minor) |
Major |
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Part 43 includes _______ (#) of Rules and _________ (#) of Appendixes. |
11 Rules, 5 Appendixes |
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How long is a 100 Hour Inspection good for? |
100 hours OR 1 year (if 100 hours is not met within a year) |
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What 2 separate items must be included in the Logbook for an AD compliance? |
1) A listing of all applicable AD's, generally towards the front of the Logbook 2) A signoff in the Logbook for the specific AD, detailing what was done, by whom, and when. |
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How long is an Annual Inspection good for? |
12 CALENDAR MONTHS (done on Jan 18, due Jan 31 following year.) |
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An alteration to an aircraft is considered Major if it (IS/IS NOT) on the aircraft TCDS. |
IS NOT |
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FAR Part 91 tells you what? |
What you have to do as far as maintenance, etc., in general aviation. |
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No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is _____________. |
Airworthy |
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No person may assault, threaten intimidate, or interfere with a ________________ in the performance of the ________________'s duties aboard an ____________ being operated |
Crewmember, Crewmember, Aircraft |
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What document must be displayed clearly visible in an airplane? |
AIrworthiness Certificate |
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What requirements must be met in order to operate an aircraft with inoperative instruments or equipment? |
1) An approved Minimum Equipment List must exist for that aircraft
2) A Letter of Authorization from the FAA to operate the aircraft under the Minumum Equipment List must be ON THE AIRCRAFT!
3) A record describing the inoperable instruments and equipment must be made available to the PILOT. |
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An aircraft may fly with inoperative equipment and without a Minimum Equipment List IF: |
1) The inoperative equipment/instruments are DEACTIVATED and PLACARDED "Inoperative" 2) The inoperative equipment is determined not to be a SAFETY HAZARD by a Pilot or Mechanic *Note: If it meets these requirements, an aircraft with inoperative equipment/instruments is considered to be in a "PROPERLY ALTERED CONDITION" by the FAA |
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Who is primarily responsible for keeping an aircraft in an AIRWORTHY CONDITION? |
The OWNER or OPERATOR |
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An aircraft (CAN/CANNOT?) be operated if the Airworthiness Limitations in the manufacturers maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness have not been met? |
CANNOT |
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What is required in order to alter an aircraft based on a Supplemental Type Certificate? |
Either: 1) You are the holder of the STC OR 2) You have written permission from the holder of the STC |
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What are the 4 items that an Owner/Operator must comply with under Maintenance Required in 91.405? |
1) Get required inspections, and repair discrepancies 2) Ensure that mechaics make appropriate entries in the maintenance Logbook 3) Have inoperative instruments or equipment repaired, replaced, removed, or inspected at the next required inspection 4) Correct Placards installed for inoperative instruments and equipment |
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What documents comprise the permanent records of an aircraft? |
- Time in Service - Form 337 for Major Alterations - Status of Life Limited Parts - Time since overhaul of any item requiring overhaul - Current inspection status - AD compliance records (including all recurring AD's) |
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No person can operate an aircraft that has undergone Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding or Alteration UNLESS what? (2 things) |
1) It has been approved for Return to Service 2) A correct record has been made |
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After a change to an aircraft that affects FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS or substantially affects its operation, what must be done before non-flightcrew members can be carried in the aircraft? |
A test flight must be made to include an operational check for the changes made. |
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In order to operate an aircraft with a fuel tank installed within the passenger or baggage compartments, what is required? |
A Form 337 with 3 copies: 1 copy goes to the owner/operator 1 copy goes to the FAA 1 copy must be present in the aircraft |
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No one may operate an aircraft unless it has had one of what 2 things in the last 12 months? |
1) Annual Inspection 2) Inspection for the issuance of an Airworthiness Certificate |
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When operating an aircraft for-hire carrying passengers or for flight training, what is required within the last 100 hours? |
100 Hour or Annual Inspection |
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By how many hours may the 100-hour limitation for for-hire aircraft be exceeded when enroute to an inspection facility? |
10 hours max |
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What 3 persons or entities can supervise a Progressive Inspection of an aircraft? |
1) A&P Mechanic WHO HAS an IA 2) A certificated airframe repair station 3) The manufacturer of the aircraft |
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Apart from a properly certified person or entity to supervise, what 3 things are required in order to perform a Progressive Inspection? |
1) A current Inspection Procedures Manual (approved by the FAA) 2) Sufficient space and equipment to properly do the inspection 3) Appropriate current technical data for the aircraft |
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How often must a Progressive Inspection complete all of the inspection requirements? |
Every 12 calendar months |
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When changing from one inspection program to another, what happens to the Time in Service, calendar times, or cycles of operation from the old system? |
They are all applied to the new system to determine inspection due times. |
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How often must Altimeters be inspected? |
every 24 Calendar Months |
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How often must Altimeters be inspected? |
every 24 Calendar Months |
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Who can perform tests and inspections of Altimeters? |
A mechanic with an Airframe rating. |
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How often must ATC Transponders be tested and inspected? |
Every 24 Calendar Months |
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For how long must an aircraft owner keep records for Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Alteration, and 100-hour, Annual, Progressive, and other required inspection records? |
Until the work is REPEATED or SUPERSEDED by other work, or for 1 YEAR after the work was performed. |
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For how long must an aircraft owner keep records of defects discovered during inspections? |
Until the defects have been repaired and the aircraft has been returned to service |
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For how long must an aircraft owner keep records containing the following: - The total TIME IN SERVICE - The current status of LIFE LIMITED PARTS - The time since the last OVERHAUL - The current INSPECTION STATUS - The current status of applicable AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES - Copies of forms for each MAJOR ALTERATION to any part of the aircraft |
All items listed above are PERMANENT RECORDS, and must be kept and transferred to the new owner at the time the aircraft is sold. |
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When can an owner start a NEW maintenance record, with no operating history, for an aircraft engine? |
ONLY when the engine has been REBUILT BY THE MANUFACTURER or by an agency APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER. |
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What 3 things must a manufacturer who grants zero time to an engine include in the new records? |
1) Signed statement of the date engine was rebuilt 2) Each change made as required by AD's 3) Each change made in compliance with manufacturer's Service Bulletins |
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A used engine that is returned to New standards has been _____________. (Rebuilt or Overhauled?) |
Rebuilt |
