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

Answer

CAMP is a comprehensive maintenance program required under Part 121/135 that specifies inspection intervals, overhaul requirements, and maintenance procedures to ensure continuous airworthiness of the air carrier's fleet.

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

Answer

A serviceable part has been inspected and determined to meet all applicable airworthiness requirements, making it safe for installation regardless of whether it is new or used/overhauled.

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

Answer

Major alterations might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, or airworthiness and require FAA approval (Form 337); minor alterations have negligible effect and can be approved by an A&P mechanic.

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

Answer

RCM is a structured analytical process that identifies the most effective maintenance tasks (or design changes) to maintain the functional reliability of systems and components.

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

Answer

Under 14 CFR Part 91, the aircraft owner or operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring maintenance is performed correctly and that the aircraft is airworthy before flight.

CAT - Certified Aerospace Technician Practice Test

CAT - Certified Aerospace Technician Practice Test

CAT Quality Assurance and Inspection 3