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Aircraft Maintenance and Facilities Flashcards

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  1. Under which FAR Part are most business aviation flight departments' maintenance programs for turbine-powered aircraft operated under Part 91 typically structured?

    Answer: FAR Part 91 Subpart F inspection program provisions

    Part 91 Subpart F (91.409) allows large and turbine-powered multiengine aircraft to use manufacturer-recommended or approved inspection programs.

  2. An aviation manager discovers a mechanic deferred a discrepancy without referencing the Minimum Equipment List. What is the primary risk?

    Answer: The aircraft may be operated in an unairworthy condition

    Deferring items outside the approved MEL process can render the aircraft unairworthy and expose the operator to regulatory violation.

  3. Which document must accompany a major repair or major alteration performed on a U.S.-registered aircraft?

    Answer: FAA Form 337

    FAA Form 337 records major repairs and alterations and becomes part of the aircraft's permanent records.

  4. When budgeting hangar facility costs, which of the following is typically classified as a fixed cost?

    Answer: Hangar lease payments

    Lease payments remain constant regardless of flight activity, making them a fixed cost.

  5. A flight department outsources heavy maintenance to an FAA-certificated repair station. Under which FAR Part is that repair station certificated?

    Answer: Part 145

    FAR Part 145 governs the certification and operation of repair stations.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a maintenance reliability program in a corporate flight department?

    Answer: To track failure trends and adjust maintenance intervals proactively

    Reliability programs analyze component failure data so maintenance can be optimized before failures occur.

  7. Which fire suppression consideration is most critical when designing a hangar that will store fueled turbine aircraft?

    Answer: Compliance with NFPA 409 hangar classification requirements

    NFPA 409 sets hangar fire protection standards, including foam suppression requirements based on hangar group classification.