AET AET Regulatory Compliance and Certification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, which inspection is required every 100 hours or annually on most general aviation aircraft?
- Progressive inspection
- Continuous airworthiness inspection
- Annual/100-hour inspection (Correct answer)
- Phase inspection
Correct answer: Annual/100-hour inspection
Appendix D of 14 CFR Part 43 lists the scope and detail requirements for the 100-hour and annual inspection applicable to most general aviation aircraft.
Question 2: What is the maximum civil penalty that can be assessed for a single violation of an FAA regulation under 49 U.S.C. § 46301?
- $1,000
- $25,000 (Correct answer)
- $50,000
- $10,000
Correct answer: $25,000
Under 49 U.S.C. § 46301, the FAA may assess a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation for individuals who violate aviation safety regulations.
Question 3: A Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization indicates that avionics equipment meets which standard?
- Military performance specification
- Minimum FAA performance standard (Correct answer)
- Manufacturer's internal quality standard
- RTCA DO-178C software standard only
Correct answer: Minimum FAA performance standard
A TSO authorization means the equipment meets the minimum performance standards specified in the applicable TSO, ensuring baseline airworthiness for installation.
Question 4: Which regulation requires that avionics installed in aircraft used for IFR flight meet specific performance standards?
- 14 CFR Part 25.1301
- 14 CFR Part 91.205 (Correct answer)
- 14 CFR Part 43.13
- 14 CFR Part 39.7
Correct answer: 14 CFR Part 91.205
14 CFR Part 91.205 lists the required instruments and equipment for IFR flight, including specific avionics such as a VOR receiver and altitude encoding transponder.
Question 5: An aircraft's Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) is approved by the FAA and forms the basis for an operator's:
- Minimum Equipment List (MEL) (Correct answer)
- Weight and Balance Manual
- Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)
- Approved Maintenance Program
Correct answer: Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
Operators develop their own Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from the FAA-approved MMEL, allowing certain equipment to be inoperative under specified conditions while maintaining airworthiness.
Question 6: FAA Order 8300.10 (Airworthiness Inspector's Handbook) is primarily used by whom?
- Aircraft manufacturers only
- FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors (Correct answer)
- Airline passengers
- Air traffic controllers
Correct answer: FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors
FAA Order 8300.10 provides guidance and standardized procedures for FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors performing airworthiness functions, including oversight of maintenance and avionics.
AET AET Regulatory Compliance and Certification 2
Under 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, which inspection is required every 100 hours or annually on most general aviation aircraft?