CAT Quality Assurance and Inspection 3

Question 1

What is 'Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program' (CAMP) for air carriers?

Accepted Answer

A structured program defining all maintenance, inspection, and overhaul requirements to keep an air carrier's aircraft continuously airworthy

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A government-run training program for FAA inspectors

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A software application for scheduling maintenance tasks

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A voluntary safety reporting platform for technicians

Question 2

What does 'serviceable' mean when applied to an aircraft part?

Accepted Answer

The part meets all applicable airworthiness standards and is safe to install on a certificated aircraft

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The part has been serviced within the last 30 days

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The part was manufactured by an FAA-approved supplier

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The part is brand new and unused

Question 3

What is the difference between a 'Major Alteration' and a 'Minor Alteration' in aircraft maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A major alteration might appreciably affect airworthiness and requires FAA approval; a minor alteration has only a negligible effect

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A major alteration costs more than $5,000; a minor alteration costs less

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A major alteration requires an IA; a minor alteration requires only an A&P

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A major alteration changes engine power; a minor alteration changes exterior paint

Question 4

What is 'Reliability-Centered Maintenance' (RCM) in aerospace?

Accepted Answer

A systematic process for determining the maintenance requirements of assets to ensure they continue to fulfill their intended functions

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A method for selecting the cheapest maintenance option

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A reliability scoring system for maintenance technicians

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A program for tracking mean time between failures only

Question 5

Under FAA regulations, who is responsible for ensuring that maintenance is performed properly on a certificated aircraft?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft owner or operator

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The FAA directly

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The repair station manager only

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The aircraft manufacturer

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'First Article Inspection' in aerospace manufacturing quality?

Accepted Answer

To verify that the first production unit fully conforms to all engineering drawings and specifications before full production begins

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To inspect the first aircraft delivered from the factory

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To test a part to failure to determine its maximum strength

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To calibrate inspection tools before a production run