AMT Maintenance Forms and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR 43.11, which of the following must be recorded in the maintenance records after completing an annual or 100-hour inspection?
- The name of the aircraft owner and next inspection due date only
- The type of inspection, date, aircraft total time, discrepancies found or statement of airworthiness, and the inspector's certificate number and signature (Correct answer)
- Only the discrepancies found and parts replaced during the inspection
- The cost of the inspection and estimated next maintenance interval
Correct answer: The type of inspection, date, aircraft total time, discrepancies found or statement of airworthiness, and the inspector's certificate number and signature
14 CFR 43.11 requires the inspection record to include the type of inspection, date, aircraft total time, a list of discrepancies or an airworthy statement, and the inspector's certificate number and signature.
Question 2: An owner/operator of a non-commercial aircraft finds that the 100-hour inspection has been exceeded by 12 hours due to a positioning flight. What is the regulatory requirement?
- The aircraft is grounded until a new 100-hour inspection is completed from the original due time
- The excess time may be credited toward the next 100-hour interval, and the next inspection is due 100 hours after the original due time (Correct answer)
- The pilot must file a NASA ASRS report but may continue operating
- The FAA must be notified within 48 hours and an extension granted
Correct answer: The excess time may be credited toward the next 100-hour interval, and the next inspection is due 100 hours after the original due time
Under 14 CFR 91.409, a 100-hour inspection may be exceeded by up to 10 hours for a flight to reach a maintenance facility, but the next inspection is due 100 hours from when it was originally due — not from when it was actually performed.
Question 3: How long must an aircraft owner or operator retain maintenance records showing the current status of applicable Airworthiness Directives?
- 1 year or until the work is repeated, whichever is later
- Until the work is superseded by a later performance of the same operation
- The records must be transferred with the aircraft or retained for at least 2 years (Correct answer)
- Until the next annual inspection is completed
Correct answer: The records must be transferred with the aircraft or retained for at least 2 years
Under 14 CFR 91.417, AD compliance records and records showing the current status of ADs must be retained and transferred with the aircraft if it is sold.
Question 4: Which of the following correctly describes when a certificated mechanic with an A&P certificate (without IA) may return an aircraft to service?
- After any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration other than major repairs and major alterations (Correct answer)
- After performing any inspection including annual inspections
- Only after performing powerplant work if holding a Powerplant rating
- Only when working under direct supervision of a repair station
Correct answer: After any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration other than major repairs and major alterations
Per 14 CFR 43.7, an A&P mechanic (without IA) may approve aircraft for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs/alterations, but not after major repairs/alterations or inspections requiring IA authority.
Question 5: Under 14 CFR Part 43, what must be included when recording compliance with a recurring Airworthiness Directive in the aircraft maintenance records?
- AD number, revision date, method of compliance, date, and the person's certificate number and signature (Correct answer)
- AD number and date of next required compliance only
- Manufacturer's service bulletin number that corresponds to the AD
- FAA approval number and aircraft registration number only
Correct answer: AD number, revision date, method of compliance, date, and the person's certificate number and signature
AD compliance entries must include the AD number, revision date, method of compliance, date, aircraft total time, and the approving person's certificate number and signature to provide a complete compliance record.
Question 6: A progressive inspection program is used as an alternative to what type of inspection under 14 CFR 91.409?
- 100-hour inspection only
- Annual inspection only
- Both the annual and 100-hour inspections (Correct answer)
- Preflight inspection requirements
Correct answer: Both the annual and 100-hour inspections
Under 14 CFR 91.409(d), a properly administered progressive inspection program may be used in place of both the annual inspection and the 100-hour inspection requirements.
Question 7: Who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition under 14 CFR Part 91?
- The certificated mechanic who last performed maintenance
- The FAA inspector assigned to the aircraft's registration district
- The registered owner or operator of the aircraft (Correct answer)
- The repair station that holds the aircraft's maintenance contract
Correct answer: The registered owner or operator of the aircraft
14 CFR 91.403 places the primary responsibility for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition on the registered owner or operator of the aircraft.
AMT Maintenance Forms and Regulations 3
Under 14 CFR 43.11, which of the following must be recorded in the maintenance records after completing an annual or 100-hour inspection?