AM Aircraft Maintenance Inspection & Troubleshooting 2

Question 1

During a progressive inspection, which document must an FAA-approved repair station use to track completion of each inspection segment?

Accepted Answer

Approved inspection program with sign-offs for each segment

Answer

An approved progressive inspection program must include provisions for documenting the completion and sign-off of each inspection segment.

Question 2

An aircraft exhibits intermittent static on the communication radio only during climb. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Loose antenna coaxial connector affected by airframe flexing

Answer

Intermittent static only during climb suggests a mechanical connection issue where airframe flexing loosens a coaxial antenna connector.

Question 3

When inspecting a turbine engine compressor for FOD damage, a nick that exceeds limits in the FIRST stage rotor blade requires:

Accepted Answer

Removal and replacement or repair per the engine manufacturer's manual

Answer

Blade damage exceeding manufacturer limits requires removal, replacement, or repair strictly per the engine manufacturer's maintenance manual.

Question 4

A landing gear retraction test reveals that the right main gear takes 5 seconds longer to retract than the left. The FIRST component to inspect is:

Accepted Answer

Actuator cylinder for internal bypass

Answer

An actuator cylinder with internal bypass causes fluid to recirculate internally, slowing actuation time on the affected gear.

Question 5

According to 14 CFR Part 43, an aircraft owner/operator is permitted to perform which of the following inspections without a certificated mechanic?

Accepted Answer

Preflight inspection

Answer

14 CFR Part 43 Appendix A allows the owner/operator to perform preflight inspections as preventive maintenance is not required to be done by a mechanic.

(AM) Aircraft Maintenance Certification Practice Test

(AM) Aircraft Maintenance Certification Practice Test

AM Aircraft Maintenance Inspection & Troubleshooting 2