Maintenance Forms and Regulations Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR Part 145, how long must a certificated repair station retain maintenance records for work performed on aircraft?
Answer: 2 years from the date the work was performed
14 CFR 145.219 requires repair stations to retain maintenance records for at least 2 years from the date the work was performed or released.
What is a 'Required Inspection Item' (RII) in the context of air carrier maintenance under 14 CFR Part 121?
Answer: A maintenance task that, if not performed or performed incorrectly, could endanger the aircraft and must be inspected by someone other than the person performing the work
RIIs are those maintenance tasks on air carrier aircraft where incorrect performance could jeopardize safety, requiring an independent inspection by a qualified person other than the one who did the work.
Under what circumstances may an aircraft be operated beyond the time limit of an Airworthiness Directive?
Answer: When the FAA issues a specific exemption or alternative means of compliance (AMOC)
An aircraft may exceed an AD's compliance time only when the FAA approves an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) or grants a specific exemption under 14 CFR 39.19.
What information must appear on a maintenance release issued by a certificated repair station under 14 CFR Part 145?
Answer: Description of work performed, date, repair station certificate number, and the authorizing person's name and signature
A repair station maintenance release must include a description of the work performed, the date, the repair station's certificate number, and the signature and title of the authorized person.
Under 14 CFR 65.92, what are the privileges of a mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA)?
Answer: Inspect and approve for return to service any aircraft or aircraft engine after a major repair or alteration and perform annual inspections
An IA holder may conduct annual inspections and approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations on aircraft eligible for a standard airworthiness certificate.
A repair station performing avionics work on a transport category aircraft installs a component. Which document authorizes the installation of a specific avionics unit as acceptable FAA-approved data?
Answer: An FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or data approved by the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO)
Avionics installations must be supported by FAA-approved data such as an STC, FAA field approval, or data from the ACO to ensure the installation meets airworthiness standards.
Under 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D, which of the following tasks is classified as a major alteration to an aircraft's powerplant?
Answer: Conversion of an aircraft engine from one approved model to another requiring FAA approval
Converting an engine from one approved model to another (e.g., changing compression ratio or configuration) is listed in Appendix D as a major alteration requiring formal FAA documentation.