ASI Aviation Safety Regulations & Standards 2

Question 1

Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection on a certificated aircraft?

Accepted Answer

An FAA-certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings

Answer

14 CFR Part 43.3 authorizes FAA-certificated mechanics holding airframe and powerplant ratings to perform 100-hour inspections.

Question 2

Which FAA order governs the Aviation Safety Inspector's authority to issue a Notice of Proposed Certificate Action (NPCA)?

Accepted Answer

FAA Order 2150.3

Answer

FAA Order 2150.3 (Compliance and Enforcement Program) governs certificate actions including the NPCA process.

Question 3

A repair station's operations specifications (OpSpecs) are issued under which regulation?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 145

Answer

14 CFR Part 145 governs repair station certification, and OpSpecs are issued as part of that certification process.

Question 4

What is the maximum flight time before a required rest period for a Part 121 flight crewmember operating under domestic rules?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

Under 14 CFR Part 117, domestic operations generally limit flight time to 9 hours, but the cumulative flight duty period limits are the primary constraint; the 10-hour maximum applies to basic rest requirements.

Question 5

When an ASI discovers a potential violation during a ramp inspection, which document is used to record the findings?

Accepted Answer

FAA Form 8010-1

Answer

FAA Form 8010-1 (Malfunction or Defect Report) is used by inspectors to record findings of violations or airworthiness concerns during inspections.

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ASI Aviation Safety Regulations & Standards 2