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Aircraft Maintenance Safety & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk prior to aircraft engine run-up?

    Answer: To remove debris that could be ingested into engines or damage aircraft

    FOD walks systematically clear the area of loose objects that could be ingested by engines or strike the aircraft during run-up.

  2. According to 14 CFR Part 65, an A&P mechanic certificate remains valid for what period if not exercised?

    Answer: Indefinitely — it does not expire

    An A&P mechanic certificate does not have an expiration date; however, recent experience requirements must be met to exercise the privileges.

  3. When performing a rivet inspection, what condition indicates a rivet has 'shaken loose' or is defective?

    Answer: A shop head that has rotated and gaps appear around the head

    A loose rivet can rotate and gaps or witness marks appear around the head, indicating it is no longer clamping the structure.

  4. What document provides the minimum inspection requirements for an aircraft under a progressive inspection program?

    Answer: An FAA-approved inspection program specific to that aircraft

    A progressive inspection must follow an FAA-approved program that identifies inspection items, intervals, and procedures for that specific aircraft.

  5. An aircraft maintenance technician must have how many recent experience hours to legally exercise A&P privileges?

    Answer: At least 6 months of work experience in the past 24 months

    14 CFR 65.83 requires a mechanic to have served at least 6 months in their certificate's area within the preceding 24 months to exercise privileges.

  6. Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an aviation fuel (Class B) fire in a maintenance hangar?

    Answer: CO2 or dry chemical (Class B/C rated) extinguisher

    CO2 and dry chemical extinguishers rated for Class B fires are appropriate for flammable liquid fires such as aviation fuel.

  7. When must a mechanic record maintenance in the aircraft's maintenance records?

    Answer: Immediately upon completion of each maintenance task

    14 CFR 43.9 requires maintenance records to be made upon completion of maintenance, not deferred until later.