ASI - Aviation Safety Inspector Avionics Systems Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

An Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) is reviewing the certification basis for a major avionics upgrade on a transport category aircraft.
The upgrade involves installing a new flight management system (FMS).
Which of the following documents provides guidance for the software aspects of this certification, ensuring it meets airworthiness requirements?

Accepted Answer

DO-178C/ED-12C

Answer

DO-254/ED-80

Answer

14 CFR Part 21

Answer

AC 43.13-1B

Question 2

During a ramp inspection, an ASI finds that a newly installed GPS/WAAS navigator, approved via a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), is not functioning correctly. The operator's maintenance records show the installation was completed by a certified repair station. What is the most appropriate initial step for the ASI to take?

Accepted Answer

Review the STC data package, installation instructions, and maintenance record entries for conformity.

Answer

Immediately ground the aircraft until the manufacturer can inspect the unit.

Answer

Issue a violation to the repair station for improper installation.

Answer

Advise the pilot to continue operations but avoid using the new navigator for IFR flight.

Question 3

A small airline wants to upgrade its fleet's Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II processors. To ensure compliance with the latest international standards and improve safety, which version should they install?

Accepted Answer

Version 7.1

Answer

Version 6.04a

Answer

Version 7.0

Answer

Version 8.0

Question 4

Which of the following avionics systems relies on an aircraft broadcasting its own position, altitude, and velocity via a digital datalink for surveillance by air traffic control and other properly equipped aircraft?

Accepted Answer

ADS-B Out

Answer

TCAS II

Answer

ACARS

Answer

GPWS

Question 5

An avionics manufacturer is developing a new integrated display unit. The hardware components, such as complex electronic hardware and programmable logic devices, must undergo a rigorous design assurance process. Compliance with which standard is essential for the certification of this hardware?

Accepted Answer

DO-254

Answer

DO-160G

Answer

DO-178C

Answer

ARP4754A

Question 6

An aircraft operator is seeking to install a new satellite communication system that constitutes a major alteration to the aircraft's type design. The operator is not the Type Certificate holder. What is the primary method for obtaining FAA approval for this modification?

Accepted Answer

A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

Answer

An FAA Form 337 with DER-approved data.

Answer

A Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization.

Answer

An internal engineering order approved by the operator's quality assurance department.