ACS Quality & Compliance Flashcards
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What is the significance of a 'return to service' signature by a certificated mechanic?
Answer: It certifies that the work was performed per approved data and the aircraft is airworthy
The return to service signature is the mechanic's professional certification that work was accomplished per approved standards and the aircraft is airworthy.
Under 14 CFR 65.81, a certificated mechanic may NOT supervise:
Answer: Uncertificated persons performing major alterations without direct supervision
14 CFR 65.81 prohibits mechanics from supervising or allowing uncertificated persons to perform major repairs or major alterations.
An aircraft with an expired annual inspection is considered:
Answer: Unairworthy and may not be operated
An aircraft whose annual inspection has expired is not in compliance with 14 CFR 91.409 and is therefore unairworthy and may not be legally operated.
Quality escape prevention in aviation maintenance requires mechanics to prioritize:
Answer: Verification that every step was completed using approved data before signing off
Aviation quality systems require procedural compliance verification at each step; documentation confirms that approved data was followed before return to service.
A Designated Engineering Representative (DER) has authority to:
Answer: Approve technical data for major repairs and alterations on behalf of the FAA
DERs are delegated by the FAA to approve engineering data, which can serve as the approved data basis for major repairs and alterations.
When an AD specifies compliance 'within 10 hours time in service,' the operator must comply:
Answer: Before the aircraft accumulates 10 more flight hours
A TIS (time in service) compliance interval begins from the effective date of the AD and must be met before accumulating the specified flight hours.
Under the ACS quality framework, which document provides the minimum standards for evaluating whether aviation maintenance meets regulatory requirements?
Answer: 14 CFR Parts 43 and 65, applicable ADs, and approved manufacturer data
Regulatory compliance in aviation maintenance is governed by 14 CFR Parts 43 and 65 together with applicable ADs and FAA-approved manufacturer data.