ACS Professional Development Flashcards
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When a maintenance technician completes a required inspection entry, the record must include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Owner's written authorization to perform the work
14 CFR 43.9 requires the work description, date, and approving technician's signature/certificate number—owner authorization is not a required element of the maintenance entry itself.
AC 43.13-1B is best described as:
Answer: FAA-accepted methods, techniques, and practices for aircraft inspection and repair
AC 43.13-1B provides FAA-accepted (not mandatory) methods, techniques, and practices for aircraft inspection and repair, commonly used when no manufacturer data exists.
A 'Manufacturer's Maintenance Manual' (MMM) takes precedence over AC 43.13-1B because:
Answer: Manufacturer data is type-specific and legally part of the aircraft's approved design
Manufacturer maintenance manuals are type-specific approved data tied to the aircraft's type certificate, and they take precedence over the more general guidance in AC 43.13-1B.
Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by the FAA are:
Answer: Legally mandatory corrective actions for identified unsafe conditions
ADs are legally mandatory regulations issued under 14 CFR Part 39 that require specific corrective actions to address unsafe conditions in aircraft or components.
Which document provides type-specific limitations, required equipment, and approved data sources for a certificated aircraft?
Answer: Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)
The TCDS is the official FAA document that defines certification basis, approved configurations, required equipment, and limitations for a specific aircraft type.
FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be submitted to the FAA within:
Answer: 30 days of work completion
14 CFR 43.9 and related regulations require Form 337 to be submitted to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch within 30 days after the work is approved for return to service.
When using a Structural Repair Manual (SRM) for composite repairs, a mechanic must ensure the manual revision used is:
Answer: The latest revision that is current and applicable to the specific aircraft serial number
Technicians must use the current, applicable revision of the SRM for the specific aircraft's serial number to ensure the repair meets the type design requirements.