ACS Aviation Regulations & Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?

Accepted Answer

A certificated mechanic holding an Airframe and Powerplant rating

Answer

14 CFR Part 43.7 specifies that a certificated mechanic holding the appropriate rating may approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair.

Question 2

What is the minimum record retention period for maintenance records on life-limited parts under 14 CFR Part 91?

Accepted Answer

The life of the part

Answer

Records for life-limited parts must be retained for the life of the part, as required by 14 CFR Part 91.417.

Question 3

A mechanic discovers a crack in a primary structural member during an annual inspection. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft and notify the owner; the aircraft cannot be approved for return to service

Answer

A crack in a primary structural member is an airworthiness defect requiring the aircraft to be grounded until properly repaired and re-inspected.

Question 4

According to 14 CFR Part 39, an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that requires compliance within a specific number of hours time-in-service must be complied with:

Accepted Answer

Before exceeding the specified hours time-in-service

Answer

ADs with hour-based compliance requirements must be accomplished before the aircraft exceeds the specified time-in-service threshold.

Question 5

Which FAA publication defines the standards for mechanic certification and the scope of work a certificated mechanic may perform?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 65

Answer

14 CFR Part 65 establishes certification requirements and the privileges and limitations for certificated mechanics.

(ACS) Airman Certification Standard Certified Mechanic Practice Test

(ACS) Airman Certification Standard Certified Mechanic Practice Test

ACS Aviation Regulations & Safety Procedures 2