ASI Inspection Procedures & Reporting Techniques 2

Question 1

When an ASI discovers an apparent violation during a ramp inspection, what is the FIRST action required before initiating enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Document findings and gather all relevant evidence

Answer

ASIs must thoroughly document and gather evidence before initiating any enforcement action to ensure the investigation is factually supported.

Question 2

Which FAA form is used by an ASI to record the results of an airworthiness inspection of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

FAA Form 8350-1

Answer

FAA Form 8350-1 is the Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection Record used to document findings during airworthiness inspections.

Question 3

An ASI conducting a surveillance of a Part 135 operator notices a crewmember whose medical certificate expired 10 days ago. Under the safety continuum model, this finding would be categorized as:

Accepted Answer

An unacceptable risk requiring immediate corrective action

Answer

An expired medical certificate represents an unacceptable safety risk that requires immediate corrective action to prevent further flight.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Compliance and Enforcement Bulletin (CEB) system used by ASIs?

Accepted Answer

To provide policy guidance on how to apply compliance and enforcement tools

Answer

CEBs provide FAA inspectors with policy guidance and direction on applying compliance and enforcement tools consistently across the agency.

Question 5

During an inspection, an ASI identifies a potential airworthiness directive (AD) non-compliance. The operator claims the AD is not applicable to their aircraft serial number. The ASI should:

Accepted Answer

Verify applicability by reviewing the AD text, aircraft records, and applicable technical data

Answer

The ASI must independently verify AD applicability by reviewing all relevant documentation rather than relying solely on the operator's assertion.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Inspection Procedures & Reporting Techniques 2