ACS Quality & Compliance Flashcards
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A mechanic completes a 100-hour inspection and finds several discrepancies. The aircraft owner declines repairs. What must the mechanic do?
Answer: Refuse to sign off the inspection and note discrepancies in writing to the owner
The mechanic must not approve an unairworthy aircraft for return to service and must advise the owner in writing of discrepancies found.
What is the regulatory requirement for retaining maintenance records after the work is performed?
Answer: Records must be kept for 1 year or until the work is repeated
14 CFR 43.9 and 91.417 generally require maintenance records to be retained for 1 year or until superseded by equivalent work.
According to 14 CFR Part 39, compliance with an Airworthiness Directive is:
Answer: Mandatory and legally enforceable
ADs are issued under 14 CFR Part 39 and are mandatory federal regulations; non-compliance renders the aircraft unairworthy.
During maintenance, a mechanic finds corrosion on a primary structural member exceeding limits in the SRM. This is classified as a:
Answer: Major repair
Damage to primary structure exceeding manufacturer limits is a major repair requiring FAA-approved data and Form 337.
The term 'continued airworthiness' under the ACS framework refers to:
Answer: Maintaining an aircraft to its type certificate standards throughout its operational life
Continued airworthiness means sustaining compliance with the aircraft's type design through ongoing maintenance and inspections throughout its life.
A mechanic using AC 43.13-1B for a structural repair must verify that:
Answer: The repair method is acceptable to the FAA for that specific repair and no approved manufacturer data exists
AC 43.13-1B provides acceptable methods only when no approved manufacturer data exists; manufacturer data takes precedence when available.
Which of the following actions requires FAA Form 337 to be submitted to the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch?
Answer: Major repair or major alteration
FAA Form 337 for major repairs and alterations must be submitted to the Aircraft Registration Branch in Oklahoma City within 48 hours of return to service.