Aviation Safety Regulations & Compliance Flashcards

Under 14 CFR 43.9, which item must be included in a maintenance record entry?

Answer: The date the work was completed

14 CFR 43.9 requires a description of the work, completion date, name of the person performing it, and the approving person's signature and certificate details.

After a major repair, how soon must a copy of FAA Form 337 be forwarded to the FAA?

Answer: Within 48 hours

Part 43 Appendix B requires a duplicate Form 337 to be sent to the FAA within 48 hours after the aircraft is approved for return to service.

Who may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft not used in air carrier service under Part 121, 129, or 135?

Answer: A certificated pilot on an aircraft the pilot owns or operates

14 CFR 43.3(g) lets a pilot certificate holder perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft they own or operate that is not used under Parts 121, 129, or 135.

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

Answer: Until the work is repeated or superseded, or 1 year after the work was performed

Routine maintenance and inspection records under 91.417(a)(1) are kept until the work is repeated or superseded, or for 1 year.

To use a mechanic certificate under 14 CFR 65.83, what recent experience does a mechanic need?

Answer: At least 6 months of mechanic work within the preceding 24 months

14 CFR 65.83 requires 6 months of mechanic work in the preceding 24 months, or an FAA finding that the person can do the work.

When does an Inspection Authorization expire?

Answer: On March 31 of each odd-numbered year

Under 14 CFR 65.92, an IA expires on March 31 of each odd-numbered year.

An A&P mechanic without an IA finishes a major repair on a Part 91 airplane. Who may approve the airplane for return to service?

Answer: A mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization

14 CFR 65.95 allows an IA holder to approve major repairs and alterations for return to service; an A&P alone may not.