AMT Maintenance Forms and Regulations 2

Question 1

How many copies of FAA Form 337 must be made when a major repair or alteration is performed on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Two copies — one for the aircraft records and one submitted to the FAA

Answer

FAA Form 337 requires two copies: one is kept with the aircraft maintenance records and one is forwarded to the local FSDO within 48 hours after the work is approved for return to service.

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?

Accepted Answer

A certificated mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA) or a certificated repair station

Answer

Under 14 CFR 43.7, only a certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization, a certificated repair station, or the aircraft manufacturer may approve a major repair for return to service.

Question 3

According to 14 CFR Part 1, which of the following is an example of a major alteration to an airframe?

Accepted Answer

Installing a supplemental oxygen system not in the aircraft's approved type design

Answer

A major alteration is one that might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, or other airworthiness qualities, such as adding equipment not in the type design.

Question 4

When must FAA Form 337 be submitted to the appropriate FAA FSDO after completing a major repair or alteration?

Accepted Answer

Within 48 hours after the work is approved for return to service

Answer

14 CFR 43.9 and the instructions on Form 337 require the completed form to be forwarded to the local FSDO within 48 hours after the aircraft is returned to service.

Question 5

Which section of FAA Form 337 is used to describe the data used to substantiate the repair or alteration?

Accepted Answer

Block 8 — Description of Repair or Alteration

Answer

Block 8 of FAA Form 337 is where the technician describes the repair or alteration in detail, including the data source used to substantiate the work.

(AMT) Aviation Maintenance Technician Practice Test

(AMT) Aviation Maintenance Technician Practice Test

AMT Maintenance Forms and Regulations 2