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When an aircraft is sold domestically, the Airworthiness Certificate
must be surrendered to the local Flight Standards District Office.
becomes invalid until the new owner makes application for a new Airworthiness Certificate.
is transferred with the aircraft at the time of sale.
An FAA Form 337 is used to record and document
preventive and unscheduled maintenance and special inspections.
major and minor repairs, and major and minor alterations.
major repairs and major alterations.
Which of the following statements is true?
Propellers are NOT included in the Airworthiness Directive system.
A certificated powerplant mechanic may make a minor repair on an aluminum propeller and approve for return to service.
A certificated powerplant mechanic may make a major repair on an aluminum propeller and approve for return to service.
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?
When a special authorization has been granted by the Administrator.
When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier.
When employed outside the United States.
An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could
perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration.
not perform the work because it is an alteration.
not perform the work because they are not allowed to perform and approve for return to service, repairs or alterations to propellers.
When work is performed on an aircraft that necessitates the use of FAA Form 337, who should prepare the form?
The person who performs or supervises the work.
The person who approves for return to service.
The aircraft owner or operator.
Which of the following statements is true?
Manufacturer's data and FAA publications such as Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and advisory circulars are all approved data.
FAA publications such as Technical Standard Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and Aircraft Specifications and Supplemental Type Certificates are all approved data.
FAA publications such as Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and advisory circulars are all approved data.
Who is responsible for upkeep of the required maintenance records for an aircraft?
The maintaining repair station or authorized inspector.
The maintaining certificated mechanic.
The aircraft owner.
After making a certain repair to an aircraft engine that is to be returned to service, an FAA Form 337 is prepared. How many copies are required and what is the disposition of the completed forms?
Two; one copy for the aircraft owner and one copy for the FAA.
Two; one copy for the FAA and one copy for the permanent records of the repairing agency or individual.
Three; one copy for the aircraft owner, one copy for the FAA, and one copy for the permanent records of the repairing agency or individual.
Which of the following are sometimes used as authorization to deviate from an aircraft's original type design?
FAA Form 337, Supplemental Type Certificate, and Technical Standard Order.
Supplemental Type Certificate, Airworthiness Directive, and Technical Standard Order.
FAA Form 337, Supplemental Type Certificate, and Airworthiness Directive.
What is the maximum penalty for cheating or other unauthorized conduct when taking an FAA mechanic test?
Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year.
Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year, and suspension or revocation of any certificate held.
Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year, and suspension of any certificate held.
Which of the following instrument discrepancies could be corrected by an aviation mechanic?
Case paint chipped, leaking at line B nut, mounting screws loose, or case leaking.
Red line missing, case leaking, glass cracked, or fogged.
Red line missing, mounting screws loose, case paint chipped, or leaking at line B nut.
Which statement is true regarding the use of FAA Form 337?
FAA Form 337 is authorized for use with both U.S. and foreign registered aircraft.
FAA Form 337 is authorized for use with U.S. registered aircraft, and foreign registered aircraft when located in the United States.
FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.
What does the Type Certificate Data Sheet designation code '2 PCSM' mean?
Two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane.
Two wing (biplane), primary category, semimonocoque (airframe).
Neither of the other two choices.
Which aircraft record entry is the best description of the replacement of several damaged heli-coils in a casting?
Eight 1/4 -- 20 inch standard heli-coils were replaced. The damaged inserts were extracted, the tapped holes gaged, then new inserts installed, and tangs removed.
Eight 1/4 -- 20 inch standard heli-coils were installed in place of damaged ones.
Eight 1/4 -- 20 inch standard heli-coil inserts were repaired by replacing the damaged inserts with a lock-type insert, after the tapped holes were checked for corrosion.
What information is generally contained in Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets?
Empty weight of the aircraft.
Useful load of aircraft.
Control surface movements.
Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?
He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service.
He or she may perform airframe minor repairs and minor alterations and approve the work for return to service, but cannot perform an airframe major repair or major alteration.
He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration and approve the work, but not the entire aircraft, for return to service.
When a discrepancy list is provided to an aircraft owner or operator after an inspection, it says in effect that
the item inspected is unairworthy.
except for these discrepancies, the item inspected is airworthy.
the item inspected may or may not be airworthy depending on the discrepancies found.
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a
major or minor repair, depending upon the complexity of the installation.
major repair.
minor repair.
Which aircraft record entry best describes a repair of a dent in a tubular steel structure dented at a cluster?
Removed and replaced the damaged member.
Welded a reinforcing plate over the dented area.
Filled the damaged area with a molten metal and dressed to the original contour.
A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean
the upkeep and preservation of the airframe including the component parts thereof.
the restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.
simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.
In order to reconstruct lost or destroyed aircraft maintenance records, what is it necessary to establish?
Dates of all maintenance, preventive maintenance and alterations.
Dates and/or times of all 100-hour, annual, or progressive inspections.
Total time-in-service of the airframe.
(Refer to Figure 62.) The -100 in the title block (Area 1) is applicable to which doubler part number(s)?
-101
-102
Both.
The issuance of an Airworthiness Certificate is governed by
14 CFR Part 23.
14 CFR Part 21.
14 CFR Part 39.
What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?
60 days.
90 days.
120 days.
Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?
The installing person or agency.
The owner or operator of the aircraft.
The manufacturer of the aircraft.
What does the acronym TSO mean regarding a type certificated aircraft part, material, component and/or process?
Training Specific Organization.
Type Supplement Original.
Technical Standard Order.
Instrument repairs may be performed
by the instrument manufacturer only.
by an FAA-approved instrument repair station.
on airframe instruments by mechanics with an airframe rating.
Where should the aviation mechanic find this entry?
'Removed right wing from aircraft and removed skin from outer 6 feet. Repaired buckled spar 49 inches from tip in accordance with figure 8 in the manufacturer's structural repair manual No. 28-1.'
Aircraft engine maintenance record.
Aircraft minor repair and alteration record.
FAA Form 337.
A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform
repair of a wing brace strut by welding.
a 100-hour inspection.
repair of an engine mount by riveting.
Which of the following statements is true?
The Federal Aviation Regulations do not require approval after compliance with the data of a Supplemental Type Certificate.
An installation of an item manufactured in accordance with the Technical Standard Order system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Regulations require approval after compliance with the data of a Supplemental Type Certificate.
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and ratings?
14 CFR Part 43.
14 CFR Part 91.
14 CFR Part 65.
A certificated mechanic shall not exercise the privileges of the certificate and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months, the Administrator has found that the certificate holder is able to do the work or the certificate holder has
served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 18 months.
served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 12 months.
served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.
Type Certificate Data Sheets are issued for which of the following products?
Aircraft, engines, and propellers.
Aircraft, engines, and appliances.
Aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances.
Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may
perform minor repairs to instruments.
perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.
perform minor alterations to instruments.
The following is a table of airspeed limits as given in an FAA-issued aircraft specification:
Normal operating speed 260 knots
Never-exceed speed 293 knots
Maximum landing gear operation speed 174 knots
Maximum flap extended speed 139 knots
The high end of the white arc on the airspeed instrument would be at
260 knots.
293 knots.
139 knots.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, what difference is there, if any, between the record entry requirements for maintenance (e.g., repair or alteration) and the record entry requirements for inspections (beyond the description of the work performed and the type and extent of inspection)?
There is no difference.
Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the maintenance entry.
Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the inspection entry.
14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of
repairmen.
pilots.
mechanics.
Which is classified as a major repair?
The splicing of skin sheets.
Installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer.
Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin.
Which maintenance action is an airframe major repair?
Changes to the wing or to fixed or movable control surfaces which affect flutter and vibration characteristics.
Rewinding the field coil of an electrical accessory.
The repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams.
Which of the following statements is true?
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) may only be issued to one applicant for the same design change.
An installation of an item manufactured in accordance with the Technical Standard Order (TSO) system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft.
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) may be issued to more than one applicant for the same design change, providing each applicant shows compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirement.
Which statement is true regarding the requirements for maintenance record format?
Any format that provides record continuity and includes the required information may be used.
The format provided by the manufacturer of the aircraft must be retained.
Any desired change from manufacturer provided format requires approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Placards required on an aircraft are specified in
AC 43.13-1B.
The Federal Aviation Regulations under which the aircraft was type certificated.
Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets.
A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the
annual inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on an airframe, powerplant or any other component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
What is the means by which the FAA notifies aircraft owners and other interested persons of unsafe conditions and prescribes the condition under which the product may continue to be operated?
Airworthiness Directives.
Aviation Maintenance Alerts.
Aviation Safety Data.
Specifications pertaining to an aircraft model manufactured under a type certificate, of which less than 50 are shown on the FAA Aircraft Registry, can be found in the
Aircraft Listing.
Summary of Discontinued Aircraft Specifications.
FAA Statistical Handbook of Civil Aircraft Specifications.
Which regulation provides the airworthiness standards for an airplane certificated in the normal category?
14 CFR Part 27.
14 CFR Part 25.
14 CFR Part 23.
Which regulation provides information regarding instrument range markings for an airplane certificated in the normal category?
14 CFR Part 21.
14 CFR Part 25.
14 CFR Part 23.
If more space is needed for a work description entered on FAA Form 337, what information should be included on the attached sheet(s), in addition to the rest of the work description?
Make, model, and serial number of the aircraft.
Aircraft nationality and registration mark, and the date the work was accomplished.
Name, date, and office designator of the FAA inspector from the supervising office.
An aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet contains
maximum fuel grade to be used.
control surface adjustment points.
location of the datum.
Where are technical descriptions of certificated propellers found?
Applicable Airworthiness Directives.
Aircraft Specifications.
Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets.
What regulations are covered by 14 CFR Part 1?
Certification of airmen other than crewmembers.
General operating and flight rules.
Definitions and abbreviations.
An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alterations on U.S. certificated aircraft; however, the work must be done in accordance with FAA-approved technical data before the aircraft can be returned to service. Which is NOT approved data?
Airworthiness Directives.
AC 43.13-2A.
Supplemental Type Certificates.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, when is aircraft total time required to be recorded in aircraft maintenance records?
After satisfactorily completing maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration (excluding inspections).
After satisfactorily completing inspections.
After satisfactorily completing airframe, component, or propeller maintenance.
Primary responsibility for compliance with Airworthiness Directives lies with the
aircraft owner or operator.
certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization who conducts appropriate inspections.
certificated mechanic who maintains the aircraft.
The following words are an example of what kind of statement in an AD? 'Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
Amendment.
Compliance.
Applicability.
How long are AD compliance records required to be kept?
Until the work is repeated or superseded by other work.
For one year after the work is performed, or until the work is repeated or superseded by other work.
They shall be retained, and then transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.
A Technical Standard Order (TSO) is issued by whom?
The Aircraft industry.
Part manufacturers.
The Administrator.
The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a
minor repair unless the new cover is different in any way from the original cover.
minor repair unless the underlying structure is altered or repaired.
major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, which of the following records must be retained and transferred with the aircraft when it is sold?
Records of maintenance, alterations, preventive maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.
Records of inspections performed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.
Records of the current status of applicable ADs, and date and time when recurring ADs are next due.
Check thrust bearing nuts for tightness on new or newly overhauled engines at the first 50-hour inspection following installation. Subsequent inspections on thrust bearing nuts will be made at each third 50-hour inspection.
From the above statement, at what intervals should an aviation mechanic check the thrust bearing nut for tightness?
150 hours.
200 hours.
250 hours.
Where is the record of compliance with Airworthiness Directives or manufacturers' service bulletins normally indicated?
FAA Form 337.
Aircraft maintenance records.
Flight manual.
Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws through self-locking nuts?
AC 43.13-1.
AC 43.13-2.
Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets.
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating(s) valid?
Until the holder is relieved of duties for which the holder was employed and certificated.
Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.
24 months after the holder has last exercised the privileges of the certificate.
FAA certificated mechanics may
approve for return to service a major repair for which they are rated.
supervise and approve a 100-hour inspection.
approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.
An aircraft has a total time in service of 468 hours. The Airworthiness Directive given was initially complied with at 454 hours in service. How many additional hours in service may be accumulated before the Airworthiness Directive must again be complied with?
The following is the compliance portion of an Airworthiness Directive. 'Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
I. Aircraft with less that 500-hours' total time in service: Inspect in accordance with instructions below at 500-hours' total time, or within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat after each subsequent 200 hours in service.
II. Aircraft with 500-hours' through 1,000-hours' total time in service: Inspect in accordance with instructions below within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat after each subsequent 200 hours in service.
III. Aircraft with more than 1,000-hours' time in service: Inspect in accordance with instructions below within the next 25-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat after each subsequent 200 hours in service.'
46
200
186
Technical information about older aircraft models, of which no more than 50 remain in service, can be found in the
Aircraft Listing.
Summary of Deleted and Discontinued Aircraft Specifications.
Index of Antique Aircraft.
Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a control cable showing approximately 20 percent wear on several of the individual outer wires at a fairlead?
Wear within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.
Removed and replaced the control cable and rerigged the system.
Cable repositioned, worn area moved away from fairlead.
What is the maintenance recording responsibility of the person who complies with an Airworthiness Directive?
Advise the aircraft owner/operator of the work performed.
Make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment.
Advise the FAA office of the work performed, by submitting an FAA Form 337.
For aircraft operated under Part 91, which of the following records must be retained for at least one year, or until the work is repeated or superseded?
Records of time since overhaul of items requiring overhaul on a time specified basis.
Records of maintenance, alterations, preventive maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.
Records of the current inspection status of the aircraft, including time since last required inspection.
When performing a major repair or alteration, for which aircraft must an aviation mechanic submit Form 337 to the FAA?
Form 337 is required for both U.S. and foreign-registered aircraft.
Form 337 is required for U.S.-registered aircraft and may be requested for foreign aircraft.
Form 337 is required for all aircraft operated in U.S. airspace.
Which is an appliance major repair?
Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump.
Repairs to a propeller governor or its control.
Troubleshooting and repairing broken circuits in landing light circuits.
Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?
Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year.
Imprisonment for one year and a $5,000 fine.
Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.
When approving for return to service after maintenance or alteration, the approving person must enter in the maintenance record of the aircraft
the date the maintenance or alteration was begun, a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, and certificate number.
a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, and certificate number.
a description (or reference to acceptable data) of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work (if someone else), signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held.
A complete detailed inspection and adjustment of the valve mechanism will be made at the first 25 hours after the engine has been placed in service. Subsequent inspections of the valve mechanism will be made each second 50-hour period.
From the above statement, at what intervals will valve mechanism inspections be performed?
100 hours.
50 hours.
125 hours.
14 CFR Part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of
pilots, flight Instructors, and ground instructors.
airmen other than flight crewmembers.
flight crewmembers other than pilots.
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?
30 days.
120 days.
90 days.
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?
Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
Flying the aircraft to a location where repairs or maintenance can be performed.
Flying a customer demonstration flight.
The action required by an AD may take which of the following forms?
Inspection, part(s) replacement, design modification, and/or change in operating procedure(s).
Inspection, part(s) replacement, design modification, and/or overall change in the content, form, and disposition of aircraft maintenance records.
Inspection, part(s) replacement, design modification, change in operating procedure(s), and/or overall change in the content, form, and disposition of aircraft maintenance records.
Aviation Maintenance Alerts
provide mandatory procedures to prevent or correct serious aircraft problems.
provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions.
provide temporary emergency procedures until Airworthiness Directives can be issued.
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform
any inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.
100-hour and/or annual inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
100-hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
What is the status of data used as a basis for approving major repairs or alterations for return to service?
Data must be least FAA-acceptable when it is used for that purpose.
Data must be FAA-approved prior to its use for that purpose.
Data may be FAA-approved after its use for that purpose.
Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?
To allow for review of their application and supplementary documents.
So that a background check/ investigation may be completed.
Both of the other two choices.
If work performed on an aircraft has been done satisfactorily, the signature of an authorized person on the maintenance records for maintenance or alterations performed constitutes
approval of the aircraft for return to service.
approval for return to service only for the work performed.
verification that the maintenance or alterations were performed referencing approved maintenance data.
Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it
always meets its original type design.
is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.
exceeds minimum standards with regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration, and other qualities affecting airworthiness.
Airworthiness Directives are issued primarily to
provide information about malfunction or defect trends.
present recommended maintenance procedures for correcting potentially hazardous defects.
correct an unsafe condition.
Which of the following includes all the regulatory definitions of 'maintenance'?
Overhaul, repair, parts replacement, and preservation, and preventive maintenance.
Overhaul, repair, parts replacement, preservation, inspection, and preventive maintenance.
Overhaul, repair, parts replacement, inspection, and preservation.
Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a .125-inch deep dent in a straight section of 1/2-inch aluminum alloy tubing?
Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 45°.
Dent within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.
Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 37°.
Suitability for use of a specific propeller with a particular engine-airplane combination can be determined by reference to what informational source?
Propeller Specifications or Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheet.
Aircraft Specifications or Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet.
Alphabetical Index of Current Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets, Specifications, and Listings.
A person installing a product, part, or appliance on a type certificated product must make certain that the item's records document the
product, part, or material meets FAA airworthiness standards.
source from which the part came.
product or material was not produced under an FAA production approval.
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a
minor alteration.
major repair.
minor repair.
When is a mechanic responsible for checking AD compliance?
Never, the owner or operator is solely responsible.
When performing an inspection required under part 91, 125, or 135.
Anytime an aircraft or portion thereof is returned to service.
A certificated mechanic without an inspection authorization who signs the appropriate block on FAA Form 337 is doing what?
Certifying that the work was done in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43.
Approving the work for return to service.
Certifying the maintenance information used as FAA-approved data.
What is ATA iSpec 2200?
Standardized electronic documentation for aircraft models.
Fuel specifications for transport-category airplanes.
Airline transport catalog for aircraft parts.
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Specification No. 100
establishes a standard for the presentation of technical data in maintenance manuals.
combines the aircraft into numbered systems and subsystems to simplify locating maintenance instructions.
establishes a standard for the presentation of aircraft specifications in pilot operating handbooks.
Which of the following statements is true?
Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available.
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a minor repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available.
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available.
