FAA Regulations and Publications Flashcards
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When must FAA Form 337 be submitted to the FAA Aircraft Registry for a major alteration?
Answer: Within 30 days after the aircraft is returned to service
Under Part 43.9 and FAA policy, FAA Form 337 for major alterations must be submitted to the FAA Aircraft Registry within 48 hours of returning the aircraft to service — however the regulation-codified timeframe is within the next 90 days under some interpretations; most current FAA guidance states within 48 hours after return to service.
An aircraft on a 14 CFR Part 135 air carrier operation is found to have an inoperative landing light. Which document would establish whether the aircraft can be dispatched legally without repair?
Answer: The Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
The Minimum Equipment List (MEL), approved by the FAA for Part 135 operations, identifies equipment that may be inoperative and under what conditions dispatch is permitted.
Which section of 14 CFR governs the certification of aviation maintenance technician schools?
Answer: Part 147
14 CFR Part 147 establishes the certification requirements and curriculum standards for Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS).
A Special Airworthiness Certificate in the Experimental category is typically issued for which purpose?
Answer: Amateur-built aircraft, research, and operating kit-built aircraft
Special Airworthiness Certificates in the Experimental category are issued for amateur-built aircraft, R&D, market surveys, crew training, and exhibition, among other purposes.
Under 14 CFR Part 39, an Airworthiness Directive is legally enforceable because it is issued as:
Answer: An amendment to 14 CFR Part 39 and thus has the force of federal law
Each AD is formally issued as an amendment to 14 CFR Part 39, making it a federal regulation that is legally binding on owners and operators.
If an AMT discovers a defect that is not specifically addressed in the manufacturer's maintenance manual, which document may be used as acceptable data for the repair?
Answer: FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B
AC 43.13-1B is FAA-accepted as approved data for repairs not covered by manufacturer data, provided the methods are applicable to the specific repair.
According to 14 CFR Part 91.409, large airplanes operated under Part 91 must have a progressive inspection program or comply with which inspection requirement?
Answer: An annual inspection and 100-hour inspection if used for hire
Under Part 91.409, large aircraft not operated under a Part 121 or 135 program must undergo an annual inspection and, if used for hire, a 100-hour inspection.