Aviation Regulations and Legislation Flashcards

Under 14 CFR 43.9, which item is NOT required in a maintenance record entry for maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration?

Answer: The aircraft's total time in service

Section 43.9 requires the work description, completion date, performer's name, and approver's signature, certificate number and kind of certificate, but not total time in service.

Which section of 14 CFR Part 43 specifies the content of records for annual, 100-hour, and progressive inspections?

Answer: 43.11

14 CFR 43.11 covers the content, form, and disposition of inspection records.

After a major repair is documented on FAA Form 337, within what time must a copy be forwarded to the FAA?

Answer: 48 hours

Part 43 Appendix B requires a copy of the Form 337 to be sent to the local FSDO within 48 hours after the aircraft is approved for return to service.

Where in the federal aviation regulations is the list of approved preventive maintenance items found?

Answer: Part 43, Appendix A

Part 43 Appendix A, paragraph (c), lists the items that count as preventive maintenance.

Who may approve an aircraft for return to service after an annual inspection?

Answer: A certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization

Under 14 CFR 65.95, an IA holder may perform annual inspections and approve the aircraft for return to service afterward.

Under 14 CFR 91.417, how long must records of a 100-hour inspection be kept?

Answer: Until the work is repeated or superseded, or for one year after the work is performed

Records of 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections are kept until the work is repeated or superseded, or for one year.

To exercise the privileges of a mechanic certificate, under 14 CFR 65.83 the holder must have done the work within the preceding:

Answer: 24 months

14 CFR 65.83 requires at least 6 months of mechanic work or supervision within the preceding 24 months.