ACS Quality & Compliance Flashcards
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A PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) article may be used as a replacement part when it:
Answer: Is approved by the FAA and designated for the specific installation
PMA parts are FAA-approved replacements for specific applications; they must be designated for the intended installation to be used legally.
An aircraft maintenance record entry for a 100-hour inspection must include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Fuel quantity at time of inspection
14 CFR 43.11 specifies required logbook entries for inspections; fuel quantity is not among the required items.
What constitutes 'approved data' for performing a standard repair on a certificated aircraft?
Answer: FAA-approved manufacturer data, FAA Advisory Circulars with approved methods, or DER-approved data
Approved data sources include FAA-approved manufacturer manuals, AC 43.13-1B for standard practices, and data approved by a DER.
Under the ACS standards, a mechanic must demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance by understanding that an Inspection Authorization (IA) is required to:
Answer: Approve an aircraft for return to service after an annual inspection
Annual inspections can only be approved for return to service by a mechanic holding an IA, per 14 CFR 65.95.
A suspected unapproved part (SUP) is discovered during maintenance. The correct action is to:
Answer: Tag it, remove it from service, and report it to the FAA
FAA Order 8120.10 directs mechanics to remove SUPs from service, quarantine them, and report to the FAA's Suspected Unapproved Parts Program.
FAA Form 337 is used to document which of the following?
Answer: Major repairs and major alterations
FAA Form 337 is the Major Repair and Alteration form required to document and approve major repairs and alterations under 14 CFR Part 43.
Which of the following is classified as a major alteration to an airframe under 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A?
Answer: Installing a new wing tip of different design than original
Appendix A to Part 43 lists installing a wing tip of different design than originally approved as a major alteration because it affects structural or aerodynamic performance.