Aircraft Manufacturing and Production Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Production Limitation Record (PLR) issued with a Production Certificate?
Answer: It lists the aircraft models, part numbers, and articles the Production Certificate holder is authorized to produce
The Production Limitation Record (PLR) is part of the Production Certificate and defines the specific products and articles the holder is authorized to manufacture.
Which of the following best describes a 'critical part' as defined in FAA airworthiness regulations?
Answer: A part whose failure would contribute to a catastrophic failure condition of the aircraft
A critical part is one whose failure would contribute to a catastrophic failure condition, requiring special design, manufacturing, and maintenance controls.
Under the FAA's Production Approval System, what is the difference between a Production Certificate (PC) and a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)?
Answer: A PC covers type-certificated aircraft/products while a PMA covers replacement and modification parts for already type-certificated products
A Production Certificate authorizes manufacture of complete aircraft or engines under an existing type certificate, while a PMA authorizes manufacture of replacement or modification parts for type-certificated products.
What regulatory requirement must be met before an ASI can approve a manufacturer's Quality Management System (QMS)?
Answer: The QMS must meet the applicable requirements of FAR Part 21 and be documented in a Quality Manual acceptable to the FAA
FAR Part 21 requires manufacturers to establish and document a quality system meeting Part 21 requirements, which the FAA reviews and must find acceptable before granting production approval.
An aviation manufacturer uses composite materials for primary structure. Which AC provides the primary FAA guidance on acceptable composite manufacturing and certification methods?
Answer: AC 21-26 / AC 20-107B (Composite Aircraft Structure)
AC 20-107B (Composite Aircraft Structure) is the primary FAA advisory circular providing guidance on acceptable methods for design, manufacture, and certification of composite aircraft structures.
During a surveillance inspection of a Production Certificate holder, an ASI finds that the manufacturer's inspection stamps are not being controlled per the approved quality manual. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Document the finding, issue a Letter of Investigation, and require corrective action with a defined completion date
The standard ASI response to a significant finding is to document it, issue appropriate enforcement correspondence, and require corrective action within a defined timeframe.
What is the primary purpose of the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) requirement for production approval holders?
Answer: To proactively identify and mitigate safety risks in production processes before they result in unsafe products
SMS for production approval holders requires proactive, systematic identification and mitigation of safety risks in manufacturing processes to prevent delivery of unsafe products.