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

Answer

An aircraft operated beyond structural service life limits must be grounded immediately until the issue is properly resolved to prevent potential catastrophic failure.

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

Answer

14 CFR §43.9 requires a signed and dated maintenance record entry that includes a description of work, the date, name, certificate number, and type of certificate of the person performing the work.

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

Answer

14 CFR §43.3 specifies who is authorized to perform maintenance, and work done by an unauthorized entity violates this provision.

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

Answer

14 CFR §91.411 requires altimeter systems and automatic pressure altitude reporting systems to be tested within the preceding 24 calendar months for IFR operations.

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

Answer

Cracks in propellers, especially those originating from stress concentration points like bolt holes, typically render the component unairworthy per manufacturer limits and applicable Airworthiness Directives.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection 2