CAT Aviation Safety and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which U.S. federal agency is the primary regulatory authority for civil aviation safety standards applicable to aerospace technicians?
- FAA (Correct answer)
- OSHA
- NTSB
- DOT
Correct answer: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the primary U.S. agency responsible for civil aviation safety regulations, including those governing aerospace technician work.
Question 2: What document must be consulted before performing any maintenance task on a certificated aircraft?
- Approved Maintenance Manual (AMM) (Correct answer)
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Flight Plan
- Aircraft Registration
Correct answer: Approved Maintenance Manual (AMM)
The Approved Maintenance Manual (AMM) provides manufacturer-approved procedures that technicians must follow to ensure airworthiness.
Question 3: Under 14 CFR Part 65, an Aviation Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings is commonly referred to as what?
- A&P Certificate (Correct answer)
- CAT License
- Type Rating
- Inspection Authorization
Correct answer: A&P Certificate
An Aviation Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings is commonly called an A&P Certificate, the standard credential for most aerospace technicians.
Question 4: What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
- To mandate corrective action for known unsafe conditions in aircraft (Correct answer)
- To approve new aircraft designs
- To certify new technicians
- To schedule routine maintenance intervals
Correct answer: To mandate corrective action for known unsafe conditions in aircraft
Airworthiness Directives are legally enforceable FAA regulations that require corrective action to address known unsafe conditions in aircraft, engines, or components.
Question 5: Which OSHA standard most directly applies to hazardous materials handling in aerospace maintenance facilities?
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication) (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.501 (Fall Protection)
- 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection)
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout/Tagout)
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) governs the labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and training for hazardous chemicals used in aerospace maintenance.
Question 6: When must a Return to Service (RTS) entry be made in an aircraft's maintenance records?
- After every maintenance action is completed and the aircraft is approved for return to service (Correct answer)
- Only after major repairs
- At the start of each shift
- Only when an AD is complied with
Correct answer: After every maintenance action is completed and the aircraft is approved for return to service
FAA regulations require a Return to Service entry after every maintenance action, certifying that the work was performed correctly and the aircraft is airworthy.
CAT Aviation Safety and Regulations 1
Which U.S. federal agency is the primary regulatory authority for civil aviation safety standards applicable to aerospace technicians?