Aviation Regulations & Safety Procedures Flashcards
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Under 14 CFR Part 43, who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?
Answer: A certificated mechanic holding an Airframe and Powerplant rating
14 CFR Part 43.7 specifies that a certificated mechanic holding the appropriate rating may approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair.
What is the minimum record retention period for maintenance records on life-limited parts under 14 CFR Part 91?
Answer: The life of the part
Records for life-limited parts must be retained for the life of the part, as required by 14 CFR Part 91.417.
A mechanic discovers a crack in a primary structural member during an annual inspection. What is the correct action?
Answer: Ground the aircraft and notify the owner; the aircraft cannot be approved for return to service
A crack in a primary structural member is an airworthiness defect requiring the aircraft to be grounded until properly repaired and re-inspected.
According to 14 CFR Part 39, an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that requires compliance within a specific number of hours time-in-service must be complied with:
Answer: Before exceeding the specified hours time-in-service
ADs with hour-based compliance requirements must be accomplished before the aircraft exceeds the specified time-in-service threshold.
Which FAA publication defines the standards for mechanic certification and the scope of work a certificated mechanic may perform?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 65
14 CFR Part 65 establishes certification requirements and the privileges and limitations for certificated mechanics.
When is a Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) required to be submitted to the FAA?
Answer: Upon completion of a major repair or major alteration
FAA Form 337 must be completed and submitted to the FAA Flight Standards District Office within 48 hours after a major repair or major alteration is completed.
Under 14 CFR Part 91.409, what is the maximum interval between required annual inspections for a standard category aircraft not operated for hire?
Answer: Twelve calendar months
14 CFR 91.409 requires annual inspections to be performed within the preceding 12 calendar months for aircraft not operated for hire.