BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Bachelor of Aviation Maintenance Management 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the function of a Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) for Part 135 operators?
- It replaces the aircraft flight manual
- It defines a FAA-approved framework for maintaining airworthiness of the operator's fleet (Correct answer)
- It authorizes mechanics to perform major repairs
- It establishes pilot training requirements
Correct answer: It defines a FAA-approved framework for maintaining airworthiness of the operator's fleet
A CAMP is an FAA-approved program that specifies inspection, overhaul, and maintenance requirements for Part 135 operations.
Question 2: Which document provides manufacturers' official guidance on maintaining specific aircraft components and is legally referenced in maintenance?
- Service Bulletin
- Airworthiness Directive
- Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) (Correct answer)
- Engineering Order
Correct answer: Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) is the FAA-accepted manufacturer's document containing approved maintenance procedures.
Question 3: In aviation quality assurance, a 'CAR' is issued when?
- A component reaches its time-before-overhaul limit
- A nonconformance is found that requires corrective action (Correct answer)
- An aircraft completes a C-check
- A pilot reports a maintenance discrepancy
Correct answer: A nonconformance is found that requires corrective action
A Corrective Action Request (CAR) documents a nonconformance and drives the process to identify root cause and implement corrective measures.
Question 4: What does the term 'shelf life' refer to in aviation maintenance management?
- The maximum hours a part can accumulate before overhaul
- The calendar time limit after which a part becomes unserviceable regardless of use (Correct answer)
- The number of cycles a component can withstand
- The time between required inspections
Correct answer: The calendar time limit after which a part becomes unserviceable regardless of use
Shelf life is a time limit defined by the manufacturer after which a part must be removed from service, even if it was never installed.
Question 5: Under 14 CFR Part 145, what is required before a repair station can perform work on a new aircraft type?
- A letter of authorization from the aircraft owner
- Amendment of its operations specifications and rating to include that aircraft (Correct answer)
- Completion of a FAA audit
- Issuance of a supplemental type certificate
Correct answer: Amendment of its operations specifications and rating to include that aircraft
A Part 145 repair station must have the appropriate rating and updated operations specifications before performing work on a new aircraft type.
Question 6: What human factors principle does the 'Dirty Dozen' framework address in aviation maintenance?
- The twelve mandatory inspection items on every aircraft
- Twelve common human error preconditions that lead to maintenance mistakes (Correct answer)
- Twelve regulatory violations most frequently cited by the FAA
- Twelve steps in a standard maintenance procedure
Correct answer: Twelve common human error preconditions that lead to maintenance mistakes
The Dirty Dozen, developed by Transport Canada, identifies twelve human factors (e.g., complacency, distraction) that contribute to maintenance errors.
Question 7: In the MSG-3 methodology used for airline maintenance program development, what is the first step in the analysis process?
- Determine inspection intervals
- Identify system functions and functional failures (Correct answer)
- Schedule C-check intervals
- Classify components as life-limited or on-condition
Correct answer: Identify system functions and functional failures
MSG-3 begins by defining each system's functions and the functional failures that would prevent those functions from being fulfilled.
BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Bachelor of Aviation Maintenance Management 3
What is the function of a Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) for Part 135 operators?