ASI Aircraft Operations & Maintenance 3

Question 1

An aircraft alteration is classified as a 'major alteration' under FAR Part 43 Appendix A. What approval is required before returning the aircraft to service?

Accepted Answer

FAA Form 337 approval by an FAA-authorized inspector or designated airworthiness representative (DAR)

Answer

Major alterations require FAA Form 337 approval from an authorized FAA representative or DAR before return to service.

Question 2

During an en-route inspection of a Part 135 operator, an ASI finds that required crew rest requirements were not met for the previous flight. This is a violation of which regulation?

Accepted Answer

FAR 135.267

Answer

FAR 135.267 governs flight time and rest requirements for flight crewmembers operating under Part 135.

Question 3

A mechanic performs a repair using a technique not specified in the manufacturer's AMM. Under FAR 43, this repair may still be acceptable if it conforms to which standard?

Accepted Answer

FAA Advisory Circulars, industry standard practice, or other FAA-accepted data

Answer

FAR 43.13 permits repairs using FAA-accepted data such as Advisory Circulars or other approved technical data when AMM data is not available.

Question 4

What is the maximum weight of an aircraft for which a certificated pilot may perform preventive maintenance under FAR 43.3(g)?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 lbs or less, not used in air carrier service

Answer

FAR 43.3(g) allows certificated pilots to perform preventive maintenance on aircraft they own or operate, provided the aircraft is not used in air carrier service and weighs 12,500 lbs MTOW or less.

Question 5

An ASI discovers an aircraft has been operated with an expired annual inspection. Under FAR 91.409, what is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is considered unairworthy and the operator may face certificate action

Answer

Operating with an expired annual inspection renders the aircraft unairworthy, and the operator is subject to civil penalty and certificate action under FAR 91.409.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Aircraft Operations & Maintenance 3