Aircraft Operations & Maintenance Flashcards
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Under FAR Part 43, who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft used in air carrier operations?
Answer: A certificated mechanic with an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) rating
FAR Part 43 requires 100-hour inspections to be performed by a certificated mechanic holding at least an A&P rating.
An aircraft's Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires repetitive compliance. The maintenance record entry must include which of the following?
Answer: The AD number, revision date, method of compliance, and return-to-service statement
FAR 43.9 requires the AD number, revision, compliance method, and a return-to-service statement in the maintenance record.
A pilot reports an unusual vibration from the engine during cruise flight. As an ASI, which initial inspection step is most appropriate?
Answer: Review the aircraft maintenance logs and recent squawk history before determining further action
Reviewing maintenance logs and squawk history provides the necessary context before determining the appropriate level of inspection.
Which document defines the acceptable means of compliance for an aircraft's continued airworthiness?
Answer: The Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) approved by the FAA
The FAA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Manual provides the standard acceptable means of compliance for continued airworthiness.
During a ramp inspection, an ASI discovers an aircraft operating under Part 91 with an inoperative ELT battery that has exceeded its expiration date. What is the correct regulatory citation?
Answer: FAR 91.207
FAR 91.207 governs ELT requirements including battery currency for aircraft operated under Part 91.
An air carrier's aircraft returns from a flight with hydraulic fluid found on the nose gear doors. Under Part 121, the maintenance controller must ensure the discrepancy is addressed via which document?
Answer: The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) or corrective action before the next revenue flight
Under Part 121, all discrepancies must be resolved through the MEL process or corrective maintenance before the next revenue departure.
Which FAR Part specifically governs the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration of aircraft?
Answer: FAR Part 43
FAR Part 43 specifically governs maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft.