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  1. Under 14 CFR Part 43, which document must be completed after a major repair to an aircraft avionics system?

    Answer: FAA Form 337

    FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be completed and submitted to the FAA after any major repair or alteration to an aircraft.

  2. Which FAA Advisory Circular provides guidance on the installation of electronic flight display systems in certificated aircraft?

    Answer: AC 20-165

    AC 20-165 addresses airworthiness approval of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out systems, including electronic flight display installations.

  3. An avionics technician discovers an unapproved part installed in a navigation system during an inspection. What is the FIRST required action?

    Answer: Ground the aircraft and notify the operator

    The aircraft must be grounded and the operator notified immediately when an unapproved part is discovered, as it renders the aircraft unairworthy.

  4. According to 14 CFR Part 65, what minimum age is required for an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate?

    Answer: 18 years

    14 CFR Part 65.71 requires an applicant for an A&P certificate to be at least 18 years of age.

  5. What FAA standard governs the minimum performance requirements for airborne navigation equipment?

    Answer: TSO standards

    Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) establish minimum performance standards that avionics equipment must meet before the FAA approves it for airborne use.

  6. Under the EASA regulatory framework, which document is equivalent to the FAA's Form 8130-3 for releasing aircraft components to service in Europe?

    Answer: EASA Form 1

    EASA Form 1 is the Authorized Release Certificate used in Europe to certify that aircraft components meet airworthiness requirements, equivalent to FAA Form 8130-3.

  7. A repair station performing avionics work must maintain its equipment calibration records for a minimum of how long under 14 CFR Part 145?

    Answer: 2 years

    14 CFR Part 145.109 requires certificated repair stations to retain calibration records for test equipment for at least 2 years.