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Aircraft Maintenance Procedures & Documentation Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a Deferred Maintenance Item (DMI) or Minimum Equipment List (MEL) deferral?

    Answer: To allow continued operation of an aircraft with specific inoperative components under defined conditions

    An MEL deferral allows an aircraft to continue operating with certain inoperative items provided the conditions and limitations in the MEL are met.

  2. Which document would a mechanic consult first when troubleshooting an avionics system malfunction?

    Answer: The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) troubleshooting section

    The AMM troubleshooting section provides aircraft-level fault isolation procedures specific to the installed system.

  3. A yellow tag attached to a removed aircraft component typically indicates:

    Answer: The part requires inspection or repair before being returned to service

    A yellow tag (repairable tag) indicates the component has been removed and requires inspection or repair before it can be reinstalled.

  4. What is a primary function of an Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP)?

    Answer: To define the scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals required to maintain airworthiness

    An AMP defines the required scheduled maintenance tasks, intervals, and inspection requirements to ensure continued airworthiness.

  5. When a Significant Structural Repair (SSR) is made to an aircraft, what documentation is required?

    Answer: A DER-approved repair drawing and an entry in the maintenance record

    Significant structural repairs require approved repair data (often DER-approved drawings) and a corresponding entry in the maintenance record.

  6. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Service Difficulty Report (SDR)?

    Answer: To report defects, malfunctions, or failures that could jeopardize flight safety

    SDRs are filed with the FAA to report failures, malfunctions, or defects that could affect airworthiness and may be required under 14 CFR Part 121 or Part 135.

  7. How long must an air carrier keep maintenance records for airframe major repairs under 14 CFR Part 121?

    Answer: For the life of the airframe

    Under 14 CFR 121.380, records of major structural repairs must be retained for the life of the aircraft.