A&P Regulations and Maintenance Forms Questions and Answers

Question 1

An A&P mechanic completes a major repair to an aircraft's primary structure. According to 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix B, what is the required disposition of the completed FAA Form 337?

Accepted Answer

One copy to the aircraft owner, and one copy forwarded to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch in Oklahoma City within 48 hours.

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One copy to the aircraft owner, and one copy to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

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One copy attached to the work order, and one copy kept at the repair facility for at least two years.

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One copy placed in the aircraft's permanent records, and the original filed with the aircraft's Type Certificate Data Sheet.

Question 2

A certificated mechanic makes a maintenance record entry after performing a 100-hour inspection. Which of the following elements is specifically required by 14 CFR 43.11 for an inspection record entry?

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The total time in service of the aircraft and the date of the inspection.

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The manufacturer of all parts installed during the inspection.

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A statement certifying the aircraft was inspected and found to be in an airworthy condition.

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A detailed list of every checklist item that was inspected.

Question 3

An aircraft owner is required by 14 CFR 91.417 to keep certain maintenance records for specific periods. For how long must the records of a major alteration be retained?

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Indefinitely, and they must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.

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For 1 year or until the work is superseded.

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For 24 calendar months.

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Until the next major inspection is performed.

Question 4

Which document is issued by the FAA to an individual aircraft, must be displayed in the aircraft, and remains valid as long as the aircraft meets its type design and is in a condition for safe operation and maintenance is performed?

Accepted Answer

Airworthiness Certificate

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Aircraft Registration Certificate

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Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

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Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

Question 5

According to 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, which of the following is an action required of a mechanic before beginning an annual or 100-hour inspection?

Accepted Answer

Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairings, and cowling.

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Drain all fuel from the aircraft's tanks and lines.

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Perform a compression check on all engine cylinders.

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Review the pilot's flight log for the previous 90 days.

Question 6

After performing routine maintenance that is not a major repair or alteration, what information must be included in the maintenance record entry according to 14 CFR 43.9?

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The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work for return to service.

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The date the next inspection is due.

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A reference to the Airworthiness Directive (AD) that prompted the maintenance.

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The owner's name and address.