Airframe Mechanic Certification Airframe Inspection Procedures 5

Question 1

Which of the following is a condition that would require an Airworthiness Directive (AD) to be complied with before flight?

Accepted Answer

An expired ELT battery

Answer

An expired ELT battery is typically addressed by an AD requiring compliance; ADs are mandatory and must be complied with to maintain airworthiness.

Question 2

When performing an inspection using a borescope, what is the primary advantage over direct visual inspection?

Accepted Answer

It allows internal inspection of areas inaccessible without disassembly

Answer

A borescope allows visual examination of enclosed or inaccessible spaces such as fuel tanks, wing interiors, and structural tubes without disassembly.

Question 3

What is the significance of an asterisk (*) notation on an FAA-approved aircraft weight and balance report?

Accepted Answer

It denotes items that are included in the licensed empty weight

Answer

Items marked with an asterisk on a weight and balance report are typically included in the licensed empty weight calculation.

Question 4

During an annual inspection, a mechanic finds that a required placard is missing from the cockpit. What action must be taken before returning the aircraft to service?

Accepted Answer

Replace or reproduce the placard with the correct information per the TCDS or AFM

Answer

Required placards are part of the type design; a missing placard must be replaced with one that meets the approved data before returning the aircraft to service.

Question 5

An inspection reveals that a wing attachment bolt has been replaced with one of the same diameter but made of a lower-grade material. This condition represents:

Accepted Answer

A major structural discrepancy and a type design non-conformity

Answer

Using a lower-grade bolt in a structural joint deviates from the approved type design and compromises structural integrity, constituting a major discrepancy.

Airframe Mechanic Certification Practice Test

Airframe Mechanic Certification Practice Test

Airframe Mechanic Certification Airframe Inspection Procedures 5