ASI Aviation Safety Regulations & Standards 3

Question 1

An operator holds a Part 135 certificate but wants to add a new aircraft type to their operations. What document must be amended?

Accepted Answer

Operations specifications

Answer

Adding a new aircraft type to a Part 135 operation requires amendment of the operator's operations specifications to include the new aircraft.

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 65.81, a mechanic certificate with an Airframe rating authorizes work on:

Accepted Answer

Aircraft structures, systems, and components except powerplant

Answer

An Airframe rating authorizes a mechanic to perform maintenance on aircraft structures, systems, and components, excluding powerplant.

Question 3

What constitutes a 'major repair' requiring FAA Form 337 documentation under 14 CFR Part 43?

Accepted Answer

A repair that might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, or airworthiness

Answer

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

Question 4

Which regulation requires an air carrier to maintain and make available to the FAA a continuing analysis and surveillance system (CASS)?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR §121.373

Answer

14 CFR §121.373 requires Part 121 certificate holders to establish and maintain a continuing analysis and surveillance system for maintenance programs.

Question 5

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An informational notice that recommends but does not mandate action

Answer

SAIBs are informational notices issued by the FAA that recommend actions but are not mandatory like Airworthiness Directives.

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ASI Aviation Safety Regulations & Standards 3