ASI - Aviation Safety Inspector Aircraft Operations and Certification Questions and Answers

Question 1

An air carrier operating under 14 CFR Part 121 discovers a non-essential but required piece of equipment is inoperative during a pre-flight inspection.
Which of the following documents is specifically designed to provide the flight crew with guidance on whether a flight can be dispatched under such conditions?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

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Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)

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Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)

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Configuration Deviation List (CDL)

Question 2

An Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) is reviewing the certification process for a new air carrier seeking a Part 121 certificate. During which phase of the FAA's five-phase certification process are proving tests conducted to assess the applicant's ability to operate safely and in compliance with regulations?

Accepted Answer

Phase 4: Performance Assessment

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Phase 2: Formal Application

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Phase 3: Design Assessment

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Phase 5: Administrative Functions

Question 3

A maintenance technician performs a major alteration on a type-certificated aircraft that is not specified in the aircraft's Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS). The alteration is not significant enough to require a new type certificate. What specific FAA approval is required for this type of modification?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

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Form 337 Major Repair and Alteration approval

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Airworthiness Directive (AD)

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Amended Type Certificate (ATC)

Question 4

During a ramp inspection, an ASI finds that an aircraft has not complied with a mandatory Airworthiness Directive (AD) within the specified timeframe. What is the immediate airworthiness status of this aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Unairworthy

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Airworthy, but with operational limitations

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Airworthy, pending an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) application

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Conditionally airworthy until the next scheduled inspection

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an Aviation Safety Inspector - Airworthiness (Maintenance)?

Accepted Answer

Inspecting aircraft and related equipment to ensure they conform to the type design and are in a condition for safe operation.

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Evaluating the financial fitness of an air carrier applicant.

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Conducting in-flight testing of new aircraft systems.

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Issuing economic authority for an air carrier to operate specific routes.

Question 6

An applicant for a 14 CFR Part 121 Air Carrier Certificate must demonstrate to the FAA that they are 'fit, willing, and able' to conduct operations safely. In addition to the FAA's safety certification, what separate authorization must the applicant obtain from the Department of Transportation (DOT) before operations can commence?

Accepted Answer

Economic Authority

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A Production Certificate

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A Safety Management System (SMS) waiver

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An International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership