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Question 1

A PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) article may be used as a replacement part when it:

Accepted Answer

Is approved by the FAA and designated for the specific installation

Answer

PMA parts are FAA-approved replacements for specific applications; they must be designated for the intended installation to be used legally.

Question 2

An aircraft maintenance record entry for a 100-hour inspection must include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Fuel quantity at time of inspection

Answer

14 CFR 43.11 specifies required logbook entries for inspections; fuel quantity is not among the required items.

Question 3

What constitutes 'approved data' for performing a standard repair on a certificated aircraft?

Accepted Answer

FAA-approved manufacturer data, FAA Advisory Circulars with approved methods, or DER-approved data

Answer

Approved data sources include FAA-approved manufacturer manuals, AC 43.13-1B for standard practices, and data approved by a DER.

Question 4

Under the ACS standards, a mechanic must demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance by understanding that an Inspection Authorization (IA) is required to:

Accepted Answer

Approve an aircraft for return to service after an annual inspection

Answer

Annual inspections can only be approved for return to service by a mechanic holding an IA, per 14 CFR 65.95.

Question 5

A suspected unapproved part (SUP) is discovered during maintenance. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Tag it, remove it from service, and report it to the FAA

Answer

FAA Order 8120.10 directs mechanics to remove SUPs from service, quarantine them, and report to the FAA's Suspected Unapproved Parts Program.

(ACS) Airman Certification Standard Certified Mechanic Practice Test

(ACS) Airman Certification Standard Certified Mechanic Practice Test

ACS ACS Quality & Compliance 3