Aircraft Manufacturing and Production Flashcards
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Under FAR Part 21.93, how are changes to a type design classified?
Answer: As major or minor based on the degree of effect on structural weight, flight characteristics, or airworthiness
FAR Part 21.93 classifies type design changes as major or minor based on the degree of effect on structural strength, flight characteristics, reliability, operational characteristics, or airworthiness.
Which organization maintains the regulatory oversight of Production Approval Holders (PAHs) on a day-to-day basis?
Answer: The FAA Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) or Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO)
The FAA's Aircraft Certification Offices (ACOs) and Manufacturing Inspection District Offices (MIDOs) provide day-to-day oversight of Production Approval Holders.
In aviation manufacturing, what is the primary function of Statistical Process Control (SPC)?
Answer: To monitor manufacturing processes using statistical methods to detect variation and prevent defects
SPC uses statistical methods to monitor and control manufacturing processes, detecting variation trends that could lead to non-conforming parts before defects occur.
A Production Certificate holder wants to subcontract manufacturing of a primary structural component. What is required under FAR Part 21?
Answer: The PAH must retain overall quality control responsibility and ensure the supplier is qualified under the PAH's quality system
FAR Part 21 requires the Production Approval Holder to maintain overall quality control responsibility for all supplier-produced parts and ensure suppliers are qualified under the PAH's approved quality system.
What is the primary regulatory basis for the FAA's authority to inspect a Production Certificate holder's manufacturing facilities?
Answer: FAR Part 21.139, which grants the FAA right of inspection at any time
FAR Part 21.139 explicitly grants the FAA the right to inspect Production Certificate holders' facilities, products, and records at any time.
What is meant by 'delegation of authority' in the context of aircraft type certification?
Answer: The FAA's formal authorization for manufacturers or designees to perform certain certification functions on behalf of the FAA
Delegation of authority refers to the FAA formally authorizing approved individuals or organizations (ODA, DAS, etc.) to perform specific certification activities on the FAA's behalf.
Under FAR Part 21, what must a Production Approval Holder do when it discovers that previously delivered aircraft may have a safety-of-flight defect?
Answer: Report the defect to the FAA under FAR Part 21.3 within 24 hours of discovery and initiate corrective action
FAR Part 21.3 requires Production Approval Holders to report to the FAA within 24 hours any defect that may present an unsafe condition in delivered aircraft.