ASI Aircraft Operations & Maintenance 2

Question 1

Under FAR Part 43, who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft used in air carrier operations?

Accepted Answer

A certificated mechanic with an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) rating

Answer

FAR Part 43 requires 100-hour inspections to be performed by a certificated mechanic holding at least an A&P rating.

Question 2

An aircraft's Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires repetitive compliance. The maintenance record entry must include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The AD number, revision date, method of compliance, and return-to-service statement

Answer

FAR 43.9 requires the AD number, revision, compliance method, and a return-to-service statement in the maintenance record.

Question 3

A pilot reports an unusual vibration from the engine during cruise flight. As an ASI, which initial inspection step is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Review the aircraft maintenance logs and recent squawk history before determining further action

Answer

Reviewing maintenance logs and squawk history provides the necessary context before determining the appropriate level of inspection.

Question 4

Which document defines the acceptable means of compliance for an aircraft's continued airworthiness?

Accepted Answer

The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) approved by the FAA

Answer

The FAA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Manual provides the standard acceptable means of compliance for continued airworthiness.

Question 5

During a ramp inspection, an ASI discovers an aircraft operating under Part 91 with an inoperative ELT battery that has exceeded its expiration date. What is the correct regulatory citation?

Accepted Answer

FAR 91.207

Answer

FAR 91.207 governs ELT requirements including battery currency for aircraft operated under Part 91.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Aircraft Operations & Maintenance 2