CAT Aviation Safety and Regulations 3

Question 1

What is the significance of the 'Yellow Tag' on an aircraft part in a maintenance environment?

Accepted Answer

The part is repairable and has been inspected but is not airworthy until repaired

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The part is serviceable and ready for installation

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The part is condemned and must be destroyed

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The part is awaiting calibration

Question 2

Under which condition is an Inspection Authorization (IA) required for an FAA-certificated mechanic?

Accepted Answer

To perform annual inspections on general aviation aircraft

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To perform oil changes on certificated aircraft

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To replace aircraft tires

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To conduct preflight inspections

Question 3

What does 'on-condition maintenance' mean in aerospace maintenance philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance performed based on the actual condition of a component rather than a fixed time interval

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Maintenance performed only during scheduled overhauls

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Maintenance triggered only after a failure occurs

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Maintenance performed at fixed calendar intervals

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) on a commercial aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To identify equipment that may be inoperative while still allowing flight under specified conditions

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To list the tools required for each maintenance task

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To catalog all aircraft components for inventory purposes

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To specify maximum payload limits

Question 5

Which regulation requires aerospace maintenance facilities to have a Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS)?

Accepted Answer

14 CFR Part 121

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14 CFR Part 43

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14 CFR Part 65

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14 CFR Part 91

Question 6

What is the correct first step when discovering a potential safety of flight issue during aircraft maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Ground the aircraft and document the finding immediately

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Attempt a quick fix to avoid grounding the aircraft

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Notify the aircraft owner before documenting

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Complete the scheduled maintenance then address the issue