AET AET Regulatory Compliance and Certification 3

Question 1

When an avionics modification requires an FAA field approval, which office typically grants that approval?

Accepted Answer

FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

Answer

FAA Aircraft Certification Office (ACO)

Answer

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Answer

Department of Defense Aviation Authority

Question 2

Which regulatory body oversees the airworthiness standards for transport-category aircraft avionics installations?

Accepted Answer

FAA Aircraft Certification Service

Answer

NTSB

Answer

TSA

Answer

ICAO only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) as applied to repair stations?

Accepted Answer

To proactively identify and mitigate safety risks

Answer

To replace all existing maintenance regulations

Answer

To certify new avionics equipment

Answer

To track mechanic licensing only

Question 4

Under 14 CFR Part 65, an Aviation Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe rating authorizes the holder to perform work on:

Accepted Answer

All airframe components including avionics systems

Answer

Aircraft engines and propellers only

Answer

Airframe components excluding instruments and avionics

Answer

Only sheet metal repairs

Question 5

Intentional falsification of maintenance records is a violation of which FAA regulation?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR §43.12

Answer

14 CFR §43.9

Answer

14 CFR §65.20

Answer

14 CFR §91.409

Question 6

A repairman certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 65 Subpart E is limited to work performed at:

Accepted Answer

The specific repair station where the repairman is employed

Answer

Any certificated repair station

Answer

Any FAA-approved facility nationwide

Answer

Military aviation depots only