ASI Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection 2

Question 1

During an airworthiness inspection, an ASI discovers an aircraft has been operated beyond its service life limits for a structural component. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft until the component is replaced or the issue is resolved through proper engineering evaluation

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Issue a Notice of Proposed Certificate Action to suspend the airworthiness certificate

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Allow continued operation pending an engineering review within 30 days

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Issue a Letter of Correction and allow 10 days for compliance

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 43, which maintenance record entry is required after completing a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

A signed and dated entry describing work performed, referencing applicable data, and including the certificated person's certificate number

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A logbook entry signed by the owner acknowledging the work performed

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An FAA Form 337 filed with the local FSDO within 72 hours

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A maintenance release signed by an AMT with at least three years of experience

Question 3

An ASI is inspecting a transport category aircraft and finds a repair that was accomplished using a non-approved repair station and without a completed FAA Form 337. What regulation has likely been violated?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR §43.3 — work performed by an entity not authorized to perform maintenance

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14 CFR §91.409 — failure to comply with inspection requirements

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14 CFR §121.363 — air carrier maintenance responsibility

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14 CFR §65.81 — general privileges and limitations of A&P mechanics

Question 4

When inspecting an aircraft's altimeter system under 14 CFR §91.411, how often must the static system and altimeter be tested and inspected for IFR operations?

Accepted Answer

Every 24 calendar months

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Every 12 calendar months

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Every 100 flight hours

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At each annual inspection

Question 5

During an airworthiness inspection of a small airplane, the ASI finds a propeller with a crack originating from a bolt hole. The aircraft owner claims a licensed A&P mechanic approved the propeller as airworthy. What should the ASI determine?

Accepted Answer

Find the aircraft not airworthy, as propeller cracks are generally cause for rejection per applicable ADs and manufacturer limits

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Accept the A&P's determination and note it in the inspection file

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Defer to the aircraft manufacturer's representative for a final determination

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Require a second opinion from an FAA-designated engineering representative

Question 6

Which document establishes the Type Design of a certificated aircraft and defines the configuration against which airworthiness is measured?

Accepted Answer

The Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

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The Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM)

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The Approved Maintenance Manual (AMM)

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The Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)

Question 7

An ASI is reviewing records for a Part 135 operator. The aircraft had a major alteration performed, but the operator cannot produce an FAA Form 337. What is the significance of the missing form?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft may be considered not airworthy because the major alteration cannot be verified as FAA-approved

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The alteration is still legal if the A&P who performed it can provide a written statement

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Only FAA Form 8010-4 is required for Part 135 major alterations, so the 337 is optional

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The operator has 30 days to reconstruct the records before enforcement action