ACS ACS Industry Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under FAA regulations, who is responsible for determining that an aircraft is airworthy before flight?
- The airline operations center
- The pilot in command (Correct answer)
- The certifying A&P mechanic
- The FAA safety inspector
Correct answer: The pilot in command
14 CFR 91.7 places ultimate airworthiness responsibility on the pilot in command before each flight.
Question 2: Which FAA document outlines the knowledge, risk management, and skill standards used to evaluate mechanic applicants?
- AC 43.13-1B
- 14 CFR Part 65
- The Airman Certification Standards (ACS) (Correct answer)
- FAA-H-8083-30
Correct answer: The Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
The ACS document directly defines the standards for mechanic certification testing and practical evaluation.
Question 3: A mechanic discovers a discrepancy that is beyond the scope of their certificate. What is the correct action?
- Attempt the repair using available tools
- Defer the work to an appropriately rated mechanic or repair station (Correct answer)
- Placard the item inoperative and release the aircraft
- Request a Special Airworthiness Certificate
Correct answer: Defer the work to an appropriately rated mechanic or repair station
FAA regulations require that work outside a mechanic's rating must be performed by someone who holds the proper authority.
Question 4: Which regulatory part establishes the certification requirements for aviation mechanics in the United States?
- 14 CFR Part 21
- 14 CFR Part 43
- 14 CFR Part 65 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR Part 91
Correct answer: 14 CFR Part 65
14 CFR Part 65 governs the certification of airmen other than flight crewmembers, including mechanics.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B?
- To define ACS testing standards for mechanics
- To provide acceptable methods and techniques for aircraft inspection and repair (Correct answer)
- To establish Part 145 repair station requirements
- To outline pilot operating procedures
Correct answer: To provide acceptable methods and techniques for aircraft inspection and repair
AC 43.13-1B provides FAA-accepted methods, techniques, and practices for aircraft inspection and repair.
Question 6: An A&P mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA) may perform which of the following that a basic A&P may not?
- Sign off 100-hour inspections
- Approve major repairs and alterations for return to service (Correct answer)
- Perform sheet metal repairs
- Replace aircraft engines
Correct answer: Approve major repairs and alterations for return to service
An IA holder can approve major repairs and major alterations for return to service on certificated aircraft.
Question 7: In the context of ACS risk management, what does the acronym PAVE stand for?
- Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures (Correct answer)
- Planning, Assessment, Verification, Execution
- Pressure, Altitude, Velocity, Environment
- Procedure, Aircraft, Verification, Equipment
Correct answer: Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures
PAVE is a risk identification framework: Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, and External pressures.
ACS ACS Industry Standards 2
Under FAA regulations, who is responsible for determining that an aircraft is airworthy before flight?