FAA Rules, Safety Procedures & Documentation Flashcards
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What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
Answer: To mandate correction of unsafe conditions in type-certificated products
Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable regulations that require correction of unsafe conditions identified in type-certificated aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances.
Which type of AD compliance requires action before the next flight?
Answer: Emergency AD
Emergency ADs (sometimes called Emergency Airworthiness Directives) require immediate compliance before further flight due to an imminent unsafe condition.
According to 14 CFR Part 91.417, how long must an aircraft owner retain records of major alterations?
Answer: Indefinitely
Records of major alterations must be retained indefinitely as they become part of the permanent aircraft records.
What color tag is used to identify aircraft parts that are unserviceable and require inspection or repair before use?
Answer: Yellow tag
A yellow tag identifies a part as unserviceable, indicating it requires inspection, testing, or repair before it can be returned to service.
An AMT signs off a 100-hour inspection but later discovers an error in the logbook entry. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Draw a single line through the error and make a corrected entry
Logbook errors must be corrected by drawing a single line through the incorrect entry, writing the correction nearby, and initialing the change — never obliterate the original.
Which part of the CFR covers the certification of aviation maintenance technician schools?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 147
14 CFR Part 147 establishes the requirements for certification and operation of Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS).
A mechanic wants to perform a major repair on a composite airframe structure using a technique not covered in the manufacturer's maintenance manual. What must they obtain first?
Answer: An FAA-approved data source or DER approval
Major repairs must be performed using FAA-approved data, which includes manufacturer's instructions, FAA-approved data from an engineering representative (DER), or other accepted FAA sources.