Aviation Mechanic Privileges and Limitations

Question 1

Certificated mechanics with a power-plant rating may perform…

Answer 1

100-hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a power-plant, propeller, any component thereof, and may release the same to service.

Question 2

A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean…

Answer 2

The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.

Question 3

Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it…

Answer 3

Is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.

Question 4

The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wing, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a…

Answer 4

Major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed.

Question 5

Which is classified as a major repair?

Answer 5

The splicing of skin sheets.

Question 6

The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by…

Answer 6

Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service.

Question 7

A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and power-plant rating is not authorized to perform…

Answer 7

A 100-hour inspection.

Question 8

Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may…

Answer 8

Perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.

Question 9

An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could…

Answer 9

Perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration.

Question 10

The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a…

Answer 10

Minor repair.

Question 11

FAA certificated mechanics may…

Answer 11

Approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.

Question 12

A certificated mechanic with a power-plant rating may perform the…

Answer 12

100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a power-plant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.

Question 13

What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and ratings?

Answer 13

14 CFR Part 65.

Question 14

14 CFR Part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of…

Answer 14

Airmen other than flight crew members.

Question 15

14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of…

Answer 15

Mechanics.

Question 17

A certificated mechanic shall not exercise the privileges of the certificate and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months, the Administrator has found that the certificate holder is able to do the work or the certificate holder has…

Answer 17

Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.

Question 18

Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?

Answer 18

Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.

Question 19

How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?

Answer 19

30 days.

Question 20

How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating(s) valid?

Answer 20

Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.

Question 21

Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required test?

Answer 21

To allow for review of their application and supplementary documents.

Question 22

What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?

Answer 22

120 days.

Question 23

When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?

Answer 23

When employed outside the United States by a U.S air carrier.

Question 24

Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?

Answer 24

He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service.

Question 25

Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?

Answer 25

Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.

Question 26

Answer 26

Neither 1 nor 2 is true.

Question 27

Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?

Answer 27

The installing person or agency.

Question 28

Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws through self locking nuts?

Answer 28

AC 43.13-1B.

Question 29

The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a…

Answer 29

Minor repair.

Question 30

Answer 30

1.

Question 31

Instrument repairs may be performed…

Answer 31

By an FAA-approved instrument repair station.

Question 32

How is a quality system assured?

Answer 32

By an internal reporting and auditing system.

Question 33

According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur. They are:

Answer 33

Active and latent.

Question 34

Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to…

Answer 34

Preventing and managing error.

Question 35

When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is…

Answer 35

The starting point.

Question 36

All of the following are consequences of human error, except…

Answer 36

Mental stressor.

Question 37

The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the…

Answer 37

Magnificent Seven.

Question 38

The SHEL model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what the problem is, but also…

Answer 38

Where and why it exists.

Question 39

The three types of human error are…

Answer 39

Omission, commission, and extraneous.