CAT Industry Standards and Certifications 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What organization develops and publishes the AS9100 quality management standard used by aerospace manufacturers and suppliers?
- SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers) (Correct answer)
- FAA
- ASTM International
- ICAO
Correct answer: SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers)
AS9100 is developed and published by SAE International (in the Americas) and IAQG, building on ISO 9001 with additional aerospace-specific requirements for quality management.
Question 2: What does an FAA Production Approval Holder (PAH) authorization signify for an aircraft part manufacturer?
- The manufacturer is authorized to produce FAA-approved aeronautical parts and articles for installation on certificated aircraft (Correct answer)
- The manufacturer is approved to sell parts internationally
- The manufacturer holds a repair station certificate
- The manufacturer can train A&P mechanics
Correct answer: The manufacturer is authorized to produce FAA-approved aeronautical parts and articles for installation on certificated aircraft
A Production Approval Holder (PAH) has demonstrated to the FAA that their quality system can consistently produce aeronautical parts conforming to approved type design.
Question 3: What is the significance of a Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for an avionics component?
- It certifies that the avionics component meets specific FAA minimum performance standards for its intended function (Correct answer)
- It authorizes the component for military use only
- It certifies the component passed electromagnetic interference testing only
- It replaces the need for an 8130-3 release certificate
Correct answer: It certifies that the avionics component meets specific FAA minimum performance standards for its intended function
A TSO authorization confirms that an avionics or aircraft component meets the FAA's minimum performance standards, making it eligible for installation on certificated aircraft.
Question 4: Which aerospace standard specifically governs the requirements for aerospace manufacturers' quality management systems in the United States?
- AS9100 (Correct answer)
- ISO 9001
- MIL-STD-1520
- ARP4754
Correct answer: AS9100
AS9100 is the aerospace-specific quality management standard that supplements ISO 9001 with additional requirements for safety, risk management, configuration management, and first article inspection.
Question 5: What does the ATA 100 specification system provide for aerospace maintenance documentation?
- A standardized numbering system for aircraft systems and chapters used in technical manuals worldwide (Correct answer)
- A list of approved aircraft parts by manufacturer
- A set of torque specifications for common aircraft fasteners
- A maintenance scheduling calendar system
Correct answer: A standardized numbering system for aircraft systems and chapters used in technical manuals worldwide
ATA 100 (now iSpec 2200) provides a standardized chapter numbering system (e.g., Chapter 21=Air Conditioning, Chapter 27=Flight Controls) used in all aircraft maintenance manuals globally.
Question 6: What is the purpose of ICAO Annex 8 'Airworthiness of Aircraft'?
- To establish international standards for aircraft airworthiness certification that member states must implement in their national regulations (Correct answer)
- To define pilot licensing requirements worldwide
- To standardize air traffic control procedures
- To regulate international cargo shipping by air
Correct answer: To establish international standards for aircraft airworthiness certification that member states must implement in their national regulations
ICAO Annex 8 provides international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aircraft airworthiness that member states must incorporate into their national airworthiness regulations.
CAT Industry Standards and Certifications 1
What organization develops and publishes the AS9100 quality management standard used by aerospace manufacturers and suppliers?