Airframe Inspection

Question 1

What are the two conditions that must be met for an aircraft to be considered airworthy?

Answer 1

1. the aircraft must conform to its type design or
   properly altered condition
2. the aircraft must be in a condition for safe
   operation

Question 2

What inspections are required under 14 CFR part 91?

Answer 2

1. 100 hour inspection
2. Progressive inspection (alternative to 100 hr)

Question 3

Describe the 100 hour inspection

Answer 3

1. required when an aircraft is operated under
   14 CFR part 91 and used for hire, such as flight
   training
2. performed every 100 hours of service in
   addition to the annual inspection
3. inspection can be performed by A&P licensed
   mechanic

Question 4

Describe the Progressive inspection

Answer 4

1. performed as an alternative to the annual
   inspection
2. requires written request by aircraft
   owner/operator to the FSDO
3. progressive inspection will provide for a
   complete inspection of the aircraft within each
   12 calendar months
4. A&P mechanic can perform this inspection
   with supervision of mechanic holding
   Inspection Authorization

Question 5

What is done if an aircraft owner/operator decides to discontinue their Progressive inspections?

Answer 5

1. must notify local FAA FSDO in writing
2. first annual inspection due 12 calendar
   months after last complete inspection under
   the progressive inspection

Question 6

Under 14 CFR part 91 what must the aircraft records include?

Answer 6

1. a description of the work performed
2. date of completion of the work performed /
   signature of person approving aircraft for
   service
3. total time in service and the current status of
   life-limited parts of the airframe, each engine,
   each propeller, and each rotor
4. time since last overhaul of all items installed
   which are required to be overhauled on a
   specified time basis
5. current inspection status of the aircraft,
   including time since last inspection
6. current status of applicable ADs including the
   method of compliance, the AD number, and
   revision date for each
7. copies of the forms prescribed by 14 CFR part
   43 for each major alteration to the airframe
   and currently installed components