Regulatory Compliance and Certification Flashcards
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What is a Major Alteration in aviation regulatory terms?
Answer: An alteration not listed in the aircraft specifications that might affect airworthiness
A Major Alteration is one that might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, or other airworthiness qualities, not listed in the aircraft specifications.
What FAA form is used to record a Major Alteration or Major Repair?
Answer: FAA Form 337
FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be completed and filed with the FAA for any major repair or alteration performed on a certificated aircraft.
Under FAR Part 91.411, altimeter systems must be tested and inspected within what period for IFR flight?
Answer: Every 24 calendar months
FAR 91.411 requires altimeter systems and altitude reporting equipment to be tested and inspected within the preceding 24 calendar months for IFR operations.
What regulation specifies the VOR accuracy check requirements for IFR operations?
Answer: FAR 91.171
FAR 91.171 requires VOR equipment used for IFR flight to be checked for accuracy within the preceding 30 days and the check logged.
According to FAR 91.413, ATC transponders must be tested within how many calendar months?
Answer: 24 months
FAR 91.413 requires ATC transponders to be tested and inspected in accordance with FAR Part 43 Appendix F within the preceding 24 calendar months.
What is the purpose of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
Answer: Define which equipment may be inoperative while still allowing legal dispatch
An MEL, approved by the FAA, identifies aircraft equipment that may be inoperative for a specified period while still allowing the aircraft to be legally dispatched under defined conditions.