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Regulatory Compliance and Certification Flashcards

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  1. What does RTCA DO-160 specify?

    Answer: Environmental testing conditions for airborne electronic equipment

    RTCA DO-160 defines the environmental test conditions (temperature, humidity, vibration, EMI, etc.) that avionics equipment must withstand to be approved for airborne use.

  2. What is the meaning of Design Assurance Level (DAL) A in DO-178C?

    Answer: Software whose failure would cause or contribute to a catastrophic failure condition

    DAL A is the highest software assurance level, applied to software where a failure could cause a catastrophic failure condition that would prevent continued safe flight and landing.

  3. Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight according to FAR Part 91?

    Answer: The pilot in command

    FAR 91.7 places the responsibility for determining that an aircraft is in an airworthy condition prior to each flight on the pilot in command.

  4. What is required when installing avionics that affect the aircraft's operating limitations?

    Answer: A Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) must be created and placed in the AFM

    When avionics installation affects operating limitations, a Flight Manual Supplement must be prepared and inserted into the Approved Flight Manual to inform the crew of new procedures and limitations.

  5. What FAA program allows technicians to report safety issues voluntarily without punitive action?

    Answer: ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program)

    The Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) encourages aviation workers to voluntarily report safety issues and errors without fear of FAA enforcement action, improving safety data collection.

  6. Under FAR Part 43, who is authorized to perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft?

    Answer: Certificated pilots who own or operate the aircraft (for limited items listed in Part 43 Appendix A)

    FAR Part 43 allows certificated pilots who own or operate aircraft not used in air carrier service to perform certain preventive maintenance items listed in Appendix A.