A&P A&P Aviation Regulations & FAA Compliance

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?

Accepted Answer

Perform and approve maintenance for return to service on certificated aircraft

Answer

Sign off annual inspections independently

Answer

Issue airworthiness certificates

Answer

Conduct pilot proficiency checks

Question 2

Which FAR part governs the maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft?

Accepted Answer

FAR Part 43

Answer

FAR Part 65

Answer

FAR Part 91

Answer

FAR Part 145

Question 3

What document must be completed and entered in the aircraft maintenance records after any maintenance work under FAR Part 43?

Accepted Answer

A maintenance release or logbook entry

Answer

FAA Form 8130-3

Answer

FAA Form 337

Answer

A Service Difficulty Report

Question 4

An FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be filed with the FAA when:

Accepted Answer

A major repair or major alteration is accomplished on a certificated aircraft

Answer

Any inspection is performed

Answer

An oil change is completed

Answer

A minor alteration is made to an instrument

Question 5

How long must maintenance records for the current status of life-limited parts be retained according to FAR Part 91?

Accepted Answer

Until the aircraft is sold, then transferred to the new owner

Answer

Until the next annual inspection

Answer

Until the work is repeated

Answer

For 1 year only

Question 6

Which of the following is classified as a 'preventive maintenance' task that a certificated pilot (but not a mechanic) may perform?

Accepted Answer

Replacing safety belts

Answer

Replacing a magneto

Answer

Replacing landing gear struts

Answer

Replacing a cylinder assembly