Aircraft Maintenance and Facilities Flashcards
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An aircraft on an MSP-style engine program is being sold. How does the program status typically affect the transaction?
Answer: Transferability of the program must be confirmed, as it materially affects value
Engine program transferability and paid-in status are key valuation items verified during prebuy negotiations.
During a facility audit, the manager finds flammable solvents stored in an unrated cabinet next to a welding area. What is the appropriate first action?
Answer: Remove or properly store the solvents immediately to eliminate the ignition hazard
An imminent fire hazard requires immediate corrective action, not deferred review.
What distinguishes a 'hard time' maintenance approach from an 'on-condition' approach?
Answer: Hard time replaces components at fixed intervals; on-condition monitors until measurable limits are reached
Hard-time items are removed at set intervals, while on-condition items remain in service as long as inspections show they meet standards.
Which stakeholder is ultimately responsible for ensuring an aircraft is in airworthy condition before flight under Part 91?
Answer: The owner/operator
FAR 91.403 places primary responsibility for maintaining airworthiness on the owner or operator.
A flight department is deciding between in-house maintenance and full outsourcing. Which factor most favors keeping maintenance in-house?
Answer: High aircraft utilization requiring rapid turnaround and schedule control
High utilization operations benefit from immediate access to dedicated technicians who control turnaround times.
What is the purpose of a tool control (tool accountability) program in a maintenance facility?
Answer: Preventing foreign object damage by ensuring all tools are accounted for after work
Tool control prevents tools left in aircraft from causing FOD-related failures.
Which environmental compliance issue most commonly affects hangar and wash-rack facility design?
Answer: Containment and treatment of wastewater and deicing/washing runoff
Stormwater and wash-water runoff containing chemicals must be contained and treated under EPA and local regulations.