ASI Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection 3

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 39, what is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

Accepted Answer

A legally enforceable regulation requiring correction of an unsafe condition in a type-certificated product

Answer

Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable regulations issued under 14 CFR Part 39 to correct unsafe conditions in type-certificated products.

Question 2

An ASI finds that a recurring AD on an aircraft engine was last complied with 400 hours ago, and the AD requires compliance every 300 hours. What is the aircraft's airworthiness status?

Accepted Answer

Not airworthy due to non-compliance with a mandatory Airworthiness Directive

Answer

Failure to comply with a recurring AD within the specified interval renders the aircraft not airworthy, as ADs are mandatory federal regulations.

Question 3

When an ASI encounters a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB), what action is required of the aircraft operator?

Accepted Answer

No mandatory action is required — SAIBs are informational and non-mandatory

Answer

SAIBs are non-mandatory informational documents that provide safety-related information but do not require compliance unlike Airworthiness Directives.

Question 4

An aircraft owner requests a Special Flight Permit to fly an unairworthy aircraft to a maintenance facility. Under 14 CFR §21.197, which condition would disqualify the aircraft from receiving this permit?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft presents a hazard to persons or property in flight or on the ground

Answer

14 CFR §21.197 specifies that a Special Flight Permit cannot be issued if the aircraft presents a hazard to persons or property, as the permit is only for aircraft that can still be safely operated for a specific limited purpose.

Question 5

During an inspection, an ASI discovers the aircraft's compass has not been swung (calibrated) after several avionics installations. What regulation governs compass calibration requirements?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR §43 Appendix D — scope and detail of annual inspections

Answer

14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D specifies that the magnetic compass calibration (compass swing) is a required item in the scope of an annual inspection.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection 3