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Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is responsible for ensuring a maintenance record entry is made after completing an inspection?

Accepted Answer

The person who performed the work

Answer

14 CFR 43.9 requires the person who performed the maintenance to make the appropriate record entry.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

Accepted Answer

To mandate corrective action for unsafe conditions

Answer

ADs are legally enforceable regulations issued by the FAA to correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances.

Question 3

A mechanic discovers an Airworthiness Directive applies to a component already installed on an aircraft. The AD has a compliance time of 'next scheduled inspection.' What must the mechanic do?

Accepted Answer

Comply with the AD at or before the next scheduled inspection

Answer

The compliance time stated in the AD establishes the deadline; the mechanic must accomplish it no later than that time.

Question 4

Which document establishes the approved data a mechanic must use when performing a major repair?

Accepted Answer

FAA-approved data such as AMM, SRM, or FAA-accepted engineering order

Answer

Major repairs must be performed per FAA-approved data; unapproved data (e.g., service letters alone) is insufficient without FAA acceptance.

Question 5

A TSO authorization granted to a manufacturer signifies that the article:

Accepted Answer

Meets the minimum performance standards of the TSO

Answer

A TSO authorization means the article was produced to meet FAA minimum performance standards, but installation approval is still required.

(ACS) Airman Certification Standard Certified Mechanic Practice Test

(ACS) Airman Certification Standard Certified Mechanic Practice Test

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