Code Compliance & Standards Flashcards

Which FAA document defines the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes?

Answer: 14 CFR Part 25

14 CFR Part 25 establishes airworthiness standards specifically for transport category airplanes.

An aircraft mechanic discovers a repair was made using a non-approved technique not covered in the manufacturer's AMM. What document should be consulted to determine acceptability?

Answer: FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B

AC 43.13-1B (Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices) provides FAA-approved repair methods when the manufacturer's AMM is silent.

What is the maximum interval between inspections for an aircraft operated under a progressive inspection program?

Answer: As specified in the approved program

Under a progressive inspection program, inspection intervals are set by the FAA-approved program itself, not a fixed regulatory limit.

A Standard Airworthiness Certificate becomes invalid when:

Answer: The aircraft is not maintained in an airworthy condition

A Standard Airworthiness Certificate remains valid as long as the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition per applicable regulations.

Which regulation requires an aircraft owner/operator to keep maintenance records?

Answer: 14 CFR 91.417

14 CFR 91.417 specifies the recordkeeping requirements for aircraft owners and operators.

What category of Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires immediate compliance before further flight?

Answer: Emergency AD

An Emergency AD requires immediate compliance before the next flight due to an urgent safety issue.

A mechanic signs off a 100-hour inspection and returns the aircraft to service. Under 14 CFR Part 43, what must the maintenance record entry include?

Answer: Date, type of inspection, signature, certificate number, and certificate type

14 CFR 43.11 requires the entry to include date, type of inspection, mechanic's signature, certificate number, and certificate type.