ASI Aircraft Operations and Certification 4

Question 1

A production approval holder (PAH) manufactures an aircraft part without an authorized release document (8130-3). What is the compliance issue?

Accepted Answer

The part lacks the required documentation showing it was produced under FAA production approval

Answer

An FAA Form 8130-3 (Airworthiness Approval Tag) is the required release document certifying that a part was produced under an FAA production approval and meets approved design data.

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?

Accepted Answer

A certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (IA), a certificated repair station, or an air carrier with approved procedures

Answer

14 CFR 43.7 specifies that major repairs may only be approved for return to service by an IA, certificated repair station, manufacturer, or air carrier with approved procedures.

Question 3

What is the significance of an aircraft's operating limitations document?

Accepted Answer

It is a legally binding document issued with the airworthiness certificate that defines the operating envelope of the aircraft

Answer

Operating limitations are issued as part of the airworthiness certification process and are legally binding, defining the conditions under which the aircraft is approved to fly.

Question 4

When an ASI conducts a ramp inspection under the National Aviation Safety Inspection Program (NASIP), which regulation authorizes the FAA to inspect aircraft and records?

Accepted Answer

49 USC 44701 and 14 CFR 91.409

Answer

49 USC 44701 gives FAA authority to promote safety, and 14 CFR 91.409 and related sections require maintenance records to be available for inspection.

Question 5

A repair station certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 145 that includes a limited rating authorizes the station to:

Accepted Answer

Perform maintenance only on specific articles listed in its operations specifications

Answer

A limited rating restricts the certificated repair station to specific maintenance functions or articles as described in its ratings and operations specifications.

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ASI Aircraft Operations and Certification 4