FAA Rules, Safety Procedures & Documentation Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?
Answer: A certificated repairman with appropriate rating
A certificated repairman with the appropriate rating, or an A&P mechanic, may approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection.
What is the maximum interval allowed between 100-hour inspections when ferrying an aircraft to a maintenance facility?
Answer: 10 hours
An aircraft may exceed the 100-hour limit by no more than 10 hours when ferrying to a maintenance facility, but the next 100-hour interval is calculated from the missed limit.
Which FAA document defines the airworthiness standards for normal category airplanes?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 23
14 CFR Part 23 establishes the airworthiness standards for normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes.
An AMT discovers a major repair is needed on an aircraft. Which form must be used to report the repair?
Answer: FAA Form 337
FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be completed for all major repairs and major alterations to aircraft.
Which regulation requires that maintenance records include the date, description of work, and signature of the person performing the work?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 43.9
14 CFR Part 43.9 specifies the content requirements for maintenance records, including date, description, and signature with certificate number.
What must an AMT do if they find an aircraft part that is suspected of being counterfeit?
Answer: Report it to the FAA using the SDRS system
Suspected unapproved parts (SUPs) must be reported to the FAA through the Service Difficulty Reporting System (SDRS) and quarantined.
Under 14 CFR Part 65, an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate requires a minimum of how many months of practical experience?
Answer: 30 months for combined A&P
14 CFR 65.77 requires 30 months of practical experience working on both airframes and powerplants to qualify for the combined A&P certificate.