Aviation Regulations & Safety Procedures Flashcards
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A mechanic with only an Airframe rating discovers a malfunctioning magneto during an inspection. What action may the mechanic legally take?
Answer: Remove the magneto and return it to the owner with a written discrepancy notice
A mechanic with only an Airframe rating cannot perform powerplant maintenance; they must note the discrepancy and inform the owner.
According to 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, what inspection items are specifically included in the scope of a 100-hour inspection?
Answer: All items listed in Appendix D covering airframe, engine, propeller, and emergency equipment
Appendix D of Part 43 defines the scope of 100-hour and annual inspections, encompassing airframe, engine, propeller, and emergency equipment items.
What does a Special Airworthiness Certificate in the Experimental category allow an aircraft owner to do?
Answer: Conduct research, development, and flight testing outside standard category limitations
An Experimental certificate is issued for specific purposes such as research, development, and amateur-building, with operating limitations imposed by the FAA.
Which regulatory document must a certificated repair station reference to ensure it is performing maintenance within its approved ratings?
Answer: The repair station's Operations Specifications and Repair Station Manual
Repair stations must operate in accordance with their Operations Specifications and Repair Station Manual, which define the scope of their approved ratings.
A mechanic performing a required inspection on a pressurized aircraft must ensure that the aircraft's pressurization system inspection is accomplished:
Answer: As part of the required inspection items per Part 43, Appendix D
Pressurization system checks are included in the inspection requirements under Part 43 Appendix D for aircraft equipped with such systems.
Under 14 CFR 65.81, a certificated mechanic may exercise the privileges of their certificate only if they have:
Answer: Performed work in their certificate's category within the preceding 24 months
14 CFR 65.81 requires that a mechanic have performed work in the applicable category or subcategory within the preceding 24 months to exercise certificate privileges.
What is the purpose of a Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) as referenced in 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart K?
Answer: To provide a structured maintenance program for fractional ownership aircraft operations
A CAMP under Part 91 Subpart K provides fractional ownership program aircraft with an approved, structured maintenance schedule in lieu of standard inspection requirements.