ASI Maintenance and Repair Procedures 2

Question 1

When performing a major repair on an aircraft, the FAA Form 337 must be submitted to which office?

Accepted Answer

Local FSDO

Answer

Aircraft manufacturer

Answer

National Aviation Authority abroad

Answer

FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 43, which of the following is classified as a major alteration?

Accepted Answer

Installing a non-approved navigation system

Answer

Replacing a flat tire with an identical tire

Answer

Lubricating control cables per the maintenance manual

Answer

Replacing a burned-out navigation light bulb

Question 3

What is the purpose of a torque wrench when performing aircraft maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Apply a specified amount of tightening force

Answer

Measure bolt diameter

Answer

Remove seized fasteners

Answer

Check thread pitch

Question 4

An aircraft mechanic discovers a crack in a primary structural member. What is the correct initial action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the aircraft from service and consult approved repair data

Answer

Apply stop-drill and return to service

Answer

Document and return to service if below manufacturer limits

Answer

Monitor the crack at next 100-hour inspection

Question 5

Which document must a certificated repair station reference to perform a repair on a specific aircraft component?

Accepted Answer

Approved data such as AMM, STC, or FAA-approved engineering order

Answer

Owner's manual

Answer

Insurance policy

Answer

Previous inspection logbook entry

Question 6

What does the term 'airworthy' mean in the context of aircraft maintenance?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation

Answer

The aircraft has passed its last annual inspection

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The aircraft has no outstanding service bulletins

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The aircraft has been approved for IFR flight

Question 7

When is a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) required during a maintenance or repair action?

Accepted Answer

When modifying an aircraft in a manner not covered by the original type certificate

Answer

When replacing any part with an identical part

Answer

When performing a 100-hour inspection

Answer

When lubricating landing gear components