A&P A&P Aviation Regulations & FAA Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under FAR Part 65, an A&P mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings allows the holder to perform which of the following?
- Sign off annual inspections independently
- Perform and approve maintenance for return to service on certificated aircraft (Correct answer)
- Issue airworthiness certificates
- Conduct pilot proficiency checks
Correct answer: Perform and approve maintenance for return to service on certificated aircraft
An A&P certificate holder may perform maintenance and approve the work for return to service, but cannot sign off annual inspections without an Inspection Authorization (IA).
Question 2: Which FAR part governs the maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft?
- FAR Part 43 (Correct answer)
- FAR Part 65
- FAR Part 91
- FAR Part 145
Correct answer: FAR Part 43
FAR Part 43 establishes the regulations for maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of civil aircraft.
Question 3: What document must be completed and entered in the aircraft maintenance records after any maintenance work under FAR Part 43?
- FAA Form 8130-3
- A maintenance release or logbook entry (Correct answer)
- FAA Form 337
- A Service Difficulty Report
Correct answer: A maintenance release or logbook entry
FAR Part 43.9 requires a maintenance record entry describing the work performed, date, and the signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
Question 4: An FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be filed with the FAA when:
- Any inspection is performed
- A major repair or major alteration is accomplished on a certificated aircraft (Correct answer)
- An oil change is completed
- A minor alteration is made to an instrument
Correct answer: A major repair or major alteration is accomplished on a certificated aircraft
FAA Form 337 is required for major repairs and major alterations to document the work and notify the FAA of significant changes to the aircraft's type design.
Question 5: How long must maintenance records for the current status of life-limited parts be retained according to FAR Part 91?
- Until the next annual inspection
- Until the work is repeated
- Until the aircraft is sold, then transferred to the new owner (Correct answer)
- For 1 year only
Correct answer: Until the aircraft is sold, then transferred to the new owner
Records of the current status of life-limited parts must be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time of sale.
Question 6: Which of the following is classified as a 'preventive maintenance' task that a certificated pilot (but not a mechanic) may perform?
- Replacing a magneto
- Replacing landing gear struts
- Replacing safety belts (Correct answer)
- Replacing a cylinder assembly
Correct answer: Replacing safety belts
FAR Part 43, Appendix A lists replacing safety belts as one of the 31 preventive maintenance tasks that certificated pilots may perform on aircraft they own or operate.
A&P A&P Aviation Regulations & FAA Compliance 1
Under FAR Part 65, an A&P mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings allows the holder to perform which of the following?