AET Regulatory Compliance and Certification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a Major Alteration in aviation regulatory terms?
- Any alteration to wiring
- An alteration not listed in the aircraft specifications that might affect airworthiness (Correct answer)
- Replacing a radio with an identical model
- Painting the aircraft
Correct answer: An alteration not listed in the aircraft specifications that might affect airworthiness
A Major Alteration is one that might appreciably affect structural strength, flight characteristics, or other airworthiness qualities, not listed in the aircraft specifications.
Question 2: What FAA form is used to record a Major Alteration or Major Repair?
- FAA Form 337 (Correct answer)
- FAA Form 8130-3
- FAA Form 8060-5
- FAA Form 8710-1
Correct answer: FAA Form 337
FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be completed and filed with the FAA for any major repair or alteration performed on a certificated aircraft.
Question 3: Under FAR Part 91.411, altimeter systems must be tested and inspected within what period for IFR flight?
- Every 12 calendar months
- Every 24 calendar months (Correct answer)
- Every 100 hours
- Every 500 hours
Correct answer: Every 24 calendar months
FAR 91.411 requires altimeter systems and altitude reporting equipment to be tested and inspected within the preceding 24 calendar months for IFR operations.
Question 4: What regulation specifies the VOR accuracy check requirements for IFR operations?
- FAR 91.409
- FAR 91.171 (Correct answer)
- FAR 91.413
- FAR 91.207
Correct answer: FAR 91.171
FAR 91.171 requires VOR equipment used for IFR flight to be checked for accuracy within the preceding 30 days and the check logged.
Question 5: According to FAR 91.413, ATC transponders must be tested within how many calendar months?
- 12 months
- 24 months (Correct answer)
- 36 months
- 6 months
Correct answer: 24 months
FAR 91.413 requires ATC transponders to be tested and inspected in accordance with FAR Part 43 Appendix F within the preceding 24 calendar months.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
- List all equipment that must be installed on an aircraft
- Define which equipment may be inoperative while still allowing legal dispatch (Correct answer)
- Identify equipment upgrade requirements
- Specify equipment calibration intervals
Correct answer: Define which equipment may be inoperative while still allowing legal dispatch
An MEL, approved by the FAA, identifies aircraft equipment that may be inoperative for a specified period while still allowing the aircraft to be legally dispatched under defined conditions.
AET Regulatory Compliance and Certification 2
What is a Major Alteration in aviation regulatory terms?