AMT FAA Regulations and Publications Questions and Answers

Question 1

An aircraft is subject to a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) that mandates a specific inspection "within the next 100 hours of time-in-service." What is the regulatory status of this AD?

Accepted Answer

The AD is mandatory and must be complied with as specified to maintain the aircraft's airworthiness.

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The AD is a recommendation and can be deferred until the next annual inspection.

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The AD is mandatory and must be complied with before the next flight, regardless of the time limit.

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The AD is optional for private operators but mandatory for commercial operators.

Question 2

According to 14 CFR Part 43.9, which of the following is required to be included in a maintenance record entry after performing a repair?

Accepted Answer

The signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving the work.

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The total time-in-service of the airframe.

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The part numbers of all components that were replaced.

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The date the next required inspection is due.

Question 3

A technician needs to find the official, FAA-certified specifications for an engine, including its maximum power rating, approved fuel grades, and specific operating limitations. Which document is the primary source for this information?

Accepted Answer

The engine's Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

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Advisory Circular 43.13-1B

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The aircraft's maintenance manual

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The Code of Federal Regulations, Part 43

Question 4

A technician performs a structural repair to a wing spar, which involved splicing a new section of material. According to 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, how must this work be classified and recorded?

Accepted Answer

As a major repair, requiring an entry on FAA Form 337.

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As a minor repair, requiring only a standard logbook entry.

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As preventive maintenance, which can be signed off by a private pilot.

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As a major alteration, requiring a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the nature and legal force of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs)?

Accepted Answer

They are non-regulatory publications that provide guidance and acceptable methods for complying with regulations, but are not binding unless incorporated into a regulation.

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They are legally binding regulations that must be followed by all aviation personnel.

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They are temporary rules issued by the FAA that expire after one year.

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They are documents used exclusively to publish and track Airworthiness Directives.

Question 6

Regarding annual and 100-hour inspections, which statement accurately reflects the privileges of an A&P mechanic versus an A&P with Inspection Authorization (IA)?

Accepted Answer

An A&P mechanic may perform a 100-hour inspection, but an annual inspection requires an A&P with an IA.

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Any A&P mechanic may perform both annual and 100-hour inspections.

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Both inspection types require the mechanic to hold an Inspection Authorization (IA).

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An A&P mechanic can perform an annual inspection, but a 100-hour inspection must be done at a certified repair station.