ASI Aircraft Operations and Certification 5

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 91.409, the annual inspection requirement applies to which category of aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft not operated under Parts 121, 127, 129, or 135, and not used for hire

Answer

14 CFR 91.409 requires an annual inspection for aircraft not operated under an air carrier certificate or for hire, ensuring ongoing airworthiness for general aviation.

Question 2

What form is used to record a major repair or major alteration accomplished under 14 CFR Part 43?

Accepted Answer

FAA Form 337

Answer

FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) is the required record for documenting major repairs and alterations performed on type-certificated aircraft.

Question 3

The concept of 'type design' as defined in 14 CFR Part 21 includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The drawings, specifications, airworthiness limitations, and other data necessary to define the product's configuration and design features

Answer

Type design encompasses all technical data — drawings, specifications, test reports, and airworthiness limitations — needed to fully define the certified configuration.

Question 4

An ASI discovers that a certificated air carrier has been operating a route without an applicable OpSpec authorization. This constitutes a violation of:

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 119 and the applicable operating part (121 or 135) requiring operations specifications

Answer

14 CFR Part 119 requires certificate holders to operate only in accordance with their operations specifications, and operating outside those specs violates both Part 119 and the applicable operating part.

Question 5

When evaluating whether an alteration is 'major' or 'minor' under 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, the primary consideration is:

Accepted Answer

Whether the alteration might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, or other airworthiness qualities

Answer

Appendix A to Part 43 defines a major alteration as one that might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, powerplant operation, or other airworthiness qualities.

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ASI Aircraft Operations and Certification 5