Fars - Major Alterations And Major Repairs

Front 1

Name 7 Types of Approved Data

Back 1

1) TCDS

2) STC

3) AD

4) FAA Field Approval

5) Designated Engineering Representative (DER)

6) Designated Alteration Station (DAS)

7) AC 43.13-1B and 2B

Front 2

What are the 4 conditions that must be met in order to use the AC 43.13 as Approved Data for a Major Repair? Where can this information be found?

Back 2

1) It (the AC) is Appropriate to the product being repaired

2) It is Directly applicable to the repair being made

3) It is NOT contrary to the Manufacturer's Manual

4) No other data is Available

This info can be found on the Front Page of the AC 43.13

Front 3

What 5 things should be included in Block 8 of a Form 337?

Back 3

1) Detailed DESCRIPTION of work performed and the location of it

2) DATA that was used to do the work (drawings, docs, specs, etc.)

3) TESTING that was required (pressure, flow, operational, flight, etc.)

4) ACTIONS taken (electrical load, W&B, equipment list, this crap makes no sense, etc.)

5) APPROVED DATA that the work complies with (Ex: AC 43.13-1B, chp. 3, paragraph 164, etc.)

Front 4

An FAA Field Approval allows for the issuance of what 3 things?

Back 4

1) Type Certificates

2) Production Certificates

3) Airworthiness Certificates

Front 5

An FAA Field Approval also allows for the development of what?

Back 5

RULES (FAR's)

Front 6

What 6 Rules (Titles) in the FAR's define the Minimum Standards that Major Repairs must meet?

(*Hint: They all set Airworthiness Standards)

Back 6

1) Part 21 - Certification Procedures for Products and Parts

2) Part 23 - Airworthiness Standards for Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Airplanes

3) Part 25 - Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes

4) Part 33 - Airworthiness Standards, Aircraft Engines

5) Part 35 - Airworthiness Standards Propellers

6) Part 39 - Airworthiness Directives

Front 7

What are the two sets of standards that must be met when performing Major Repairs or Alterations?

Back 7

1) Performance Standards (Performance Rules)

2) Airworthiness Standards (Aircraft Type Certification Rules)

Front 8

What does the term "Airworthy" mean?

Back 8

Airworthy means that an aircraft:

1) Meets its Type Design (TCDS) (or is in a Properly Altered condition)

-AND-

2) It is SAFE for operation

Front 9

Which standard does the Type Design correspond with?

Which does the Condition for Safe Operation correspond with?

Back 9

Type Design - AIRWORTHINESS STANDARD

Condition for Safe Operation - PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Front 10

Which Parts of the FAR's are covered by the Federal Aviation Act of Airworthiness Standards?

Back 10

Parts 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36, and 39

Front 11

Which parts of the FAR's cover Performance Standards?

Back 11

Part 39, 43, 91, 121, 135, and 145

Front 12

Define "Major Repair"

Back 12

Major Repair - a repair

1) That, if improperly done, might "appreciably" affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, flight, characteristics, or other quantities affecting airworthiness;

-OR-

2) That is not done according to accepted practices or cannot be done by elementary operations

Front 13

Define "Major Alteration"

Back 13

An Alteration not listed in the Aircraft, Aircraft Engine, or Propeller Specifications -

1) That might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance powerplant operation, flight characteristics, or other qualities affecting airworthiness; or

2) That is not done according to accepted practices or cannot be done by elementary operations

Front 14

Define "Appreciable" effect

Back 14

"Capable of being perceived or measured."

Front 15

A Major ________ always returns the item back to its original Type Design.

A Major ________ is a change to the original Type Design

Back 15

Repair, Alteration

Front 16

Where can a mechanic find examples and guidelines for determining if a repair or alteration is Major?

If the information is not found here, what can the mechanic do? (2 things)

Back 16

Appendix A of Part 43.

He can:

1) Contact the manufacturer

2) Contact the nearest FAA District Office

Front 17

To determine if a Repair or Alteration is Major, what 3 questions should be asked?

Back 17

If the repair or alteration fails, would it:

1) Prevent continued safe flight?

2) Prevent a safe landing?

3) Adversely affect the safety of the crew or passengers

Front 18

What two areas should DATA address?

Back 18

1) Type Design

2) Maintenance

Front 19

What does data pertaining to the Type Design cover?

Back 19

Methods, Techniques, and Practices to Perform

Front 20

What must data pertaining to Maintenance provide?

Back 20

1) A detailed, complete, and accurate description of proposed operation and repair

2) a description of required testing procedures

Front 21

What kind of Data is required for Major Repairs and Major Alterations?

Back 21

APPROVED Data

Front 22

What kind of Data is used for all maintenance BESIDES Major Repairs and Major Alterations?

Back 22

ACCEPTABLE Data

Front 23

Name 4 kinds of Acceptable Data

Back 23

1) AC 43.13-1B and 2B

2) Manufacturer's Service Manual

3) Manufacturer's Service Bulletins

4) Part 121/135 Operator's Manuals

Front 24

Name some Approved Data. You can't possibly name all of them, just do your best.

Back 24

- TCDS

- STC

- AD's

- Designated Engineering Representative (DER)

- Designated Alteration Station (DAS)

- Appliance Manufacturer's Manuals

- FAA approved data

- SFAR 36 Repair Data

- FAA form 337 used to approve multiple repairs/alterations by the original modifier

- Technical Standard Order Authorization

- Parts Manufacturer Authorization (PMA)

- Delegated Option Authorization (DOA)

- Other data approved by the Administrator

Front 25

Name 4 types of data that are NEITHER Approved NOR Acceptable.

Back 25

1) Sales Catalog Information

2) Newsletters

3) Magazine articles

4) Parts Manuals (such as Illustrated Parts Catalog)

Front 26

What is a Supplemental Type Certificate?

Back 26

A Major change to a Type Design that is not great enough to require a new application for Type Certificate.

Front 27

What is required for all STC's and TCDS' that were applied for after January 28, 1981?

Back 27

A Manual for Continued Airworthiness

Front 28

What should you ALWAYS check before buying an STC? (2 things)

Back 28

1) Ensure that it is compatible with other STC on your aircraft

2) Ensure it is for your particular Make and Model aircraft

Front 29

What is "Field Approval?"

Back 29

The granting of FAA Approval by an FAA Airworthiness Inspector (FSDO) by examining data, physical inspection or testing, or approving multiple installations by the same modifier

Front 30

Field Approval (is/is not) found in the FAR's. It is ________ only.

Back 30

IS NOT, POLICY

Front 31

Which block of a Form 337 is signed by the FAA Airworthiness Inspector?

Back 31

Block 3

Front 32

What are the 3 kinds of Field Approvals?

Back 32

1) Examination of DATA ONLY

2) Physical inspection, demonstration, or testing of the repair or alteration

3) Examination of DATA ONLY for duplication on identical make and model by the ORIGINAL modifier

Front 33

You are ENTITLED to a Field Approval if...?

Back 33

PSYCH!!! No one is entitled for a Field Approval!

Front 34

Field Approvals are ________ only and are not ________. Authority to grant a Field Approval rests with the ____ _____________ __________ alone.

Back 34

Policy, Regulatory, FAA Airworthiness Inspector

Front 35

What things IN GENERAL cannot be Field Approved?

Back 35

Items on a TYPE CERTIFICATE

Front 36

What things SPECIFICALLY cannot be Field Approved?

Back 36

- Increase in Gross Weights

- Major changes in C.O.G. range

- Any repair or modification that affects structural integrity, flight, or ground handling

- Changes to Control Surface Travel

- Changes to Control Surface Dimensions

- Changes to the Aircraft's Dimensions

- Changes to Landing Gear, Brakes, or Struts

- Major modification to avionics equipment operation

- Changes to Fuel Vents

- Installation of new Fuel or Oil Systems

- Changes to Fire Extinguisher Systems

- Changes to Engine Cooling

- Changes that deviate from the Design Environmental Performance

Front 37

What kind of Field Approvals require Engineering Input?

Back 37

- Substitution of Parts

- Ceramic Coatings

- Welding of Propellers

- Alternative means of complying with an AD

- Use of Synthetic Resin Glues

- New Magnesium or Chrome applications

- New Welding or Brazing Processes

- Use of Synthetic Coverings

Front 38

Aircraft with INCOMPLETE or PIECEMEAL INSTALLATIONS (can/cannot) be approved for Return to Service.

Back 38

CAN

Front 39

What is required to return an aircraft with Incomplete Installations to service?

Back 39

1) Alteration DATA has been approved

2) Incomplete installation will not affect the SAFE OPERATION of the aircraft

3) The equipment already installed is DEACTIVATED AND PLACARDED to PREVENT USE

4) WEIGHT and BALANCE records are current

5) MAINTENANCE RECORD entry made and signed off

6) OPERATOR is advised of the STATUS of the equipment installed

7) When installation is complete, a CONFORMITY INSPECTION may be required.

Front 40

Name 3 additional requirements for a Field Approval for Major Alterations

Back 40

1) Mechanic must submit INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS (how the aircraft is going to be maintained for the rest of the time that the alteration is on the aircraft)

2) FAA inspector must accept these INSTRUCTIONS for CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS

Front 41

Where should a mechanic look for information on DESIGN LOADS when doing a Major Alteration?

Back 41

AC 43.13-2B

Front 42

What should you include with a Form 337 when you send it in for approval?

Back 42

A COVER LETTER that describes the repair or alteration in detail

Front 43

What are the 3 kinds of Field Approvals?

Back 43

1) Data Approval

2) Approved by physical Inspection or Testing

3) Data Approval for MULTIPLE repairs or alterations

Front 44

How many copies of a Form 337 are needed? Where do they go?

Back 44

2 copies, one goes to FAA within 48 hours, one goes to Owner/Operator

Front 45

How long is a Form 337 for a Major Repair to be kept?

Back 45

1 year

Front 46

How long is a Form 337 for a Major Alteration to be kept?

Back 46

Forever! (Unless alteration is removed and aircraft is returned to its original Type Design)