ASI Aircraft Manufacturing and Production 3

Question 1

An aircraft manufacturer wants to make a change to an approved design that may affect structural strength. What approval process applies?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or major design change approval via FAR Part 21 Subpart D

Answer

Changes affecting structural strength are classified as major changes requiring STC or amended type certificate approval under FAR Part 21 Subpart D.

Question 2

Which regulatory part governs the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes during type certification?

Accepted Answer

FAR Part 25

Answer

FAR Part 25 establishes the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes, including structural, flight, and system requirements.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Conformity Inspection during the type certification process?

Accepted Answer

To verify the prototype conforms to the design data submitted for type certification

Answer

A Conformity Inspection verifies that the test article or prototype physically conforms to the engineering drawings and specifications submitted for type certification.

Question 4

Under the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program, what can an ODA Unit Member do that standard company employees cannot?

Accepted Answer

Approve engineering changes without FAA review under delegated authority

Answer

ODA Unit Members are FAA-authorized individuals within a company who can perform certification and approval functions on behalf of the FAA under delegated authority.

Question 5

What does the term 'production flight test' refer to in the aircraft manufacturing context?

Accepted Answer

A test flight required by FAR Part 21.127 to verify each produced aircraft meets its approved type design before delivery

Answer

FAR Part 21.127 requires production flight tests for each aircraft produced under a Production Certificate to verify conformity with the approved type design.

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ASI Aircraft Manufacturing and Production 3