A&P Aviation Regulations & FAA Compliance Flashcards
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Under FAR Part 65, an A&P mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings allows the holder to perform which of the following?
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).
Which FAR part governs the maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft?
Answer: FAR Part 43
FAR Part 43 establishes the regulations for maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of civil aircraft.
What document must be completed and entered in the aircraft maintenance records after any maintenance work under FAR Part 43?
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.
An FAA Form 337 (Major Repair and Alteration) must be filed with the FAA when:
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.
How long must maintenance records for the current status of life-limited parts be retained according to FAR Part 91?
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.
Which of the following is classified as a 'preventive maintenance' task that a certificated pilot (but not a mechanic) may perform?
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.