Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, & Publications Flashcards
What records must be made of a 100-hour inspection before the aircraft is approved for return to service?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records that describes the type of inspection, the extent of the inspection, the date of the inspection, the aircraft total time in service, and the signature and certificate number of the person approving or disapproving the aircraft for return to service.
What record must be made of the compliance of an Airworthiness Directive?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with.
This entry must include the AD number and revision date, the date of compliance, the aircraft total time in service, the method of compliance and whether or not this is a recurring AD. If it is a recurring AD, the time of next compliance must be noted.
What record must be made of a major repair to an aircraft structure?
An FAA Form 337 must be completed for the repair, and a record must be made in the aircraft maintenance records referencing the Form 337 by its date.
How many copies must be made of a Form 337 after a major airframe repair? What is the disposition of each of the copies?
At least two copies must be made. The original signed form goes to the aircraft owner, and a copy goes to the FAA office.
Who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?
A certificated mechanic who holds an Airframe and a Powerplant rating.
Who is authorized to perform an annual inspection on an aircraft?
A certificated A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization.
For how long must the record of a 100-hour inspection be kept?
For one year, or until the next 100-hour inspection is completed.
Can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person as the unlicensed person performs a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?
No, a certificated mechanic must personally perform the inspection.
Where can you find a list of the basic items that must be inspected on a 100-hour inspection?
In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.
Where can you find an example of the correct type of write-up to use for recording a 100-hour inspection in the aircraft maintenance records?
In 14 CFR §43.11.
What is done with the aircraft maintenance records that include the current status of the applicable Airworthiness Directives when the aircraft is sold?
These maintenance records must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.
What is meant by a progressive inspection?
An inspection that is approved by the FAA Flight Standards Office in which an aircraft is inspected according to an approved schedule. This allows the complete inspection to be conducted over a period of time without having to keep the aircraft out of service as long as would be necessary to perform the entire inspection at one time.
Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record?
Only the manufacturer of the engine or a repair station approved by the manufacturer.
What action must a mechanic take if the aircraft being inspected on a 100-hour inspection fails because of an unairworthy component?
The aircraft maintenance records must indicate that the aircraft has been inspected and found to be in an unairworthy condition because of certain discrepancies. A signed and dated list of these discrepancies must be given to the owner or lessee of the aircraft.
What is an FAA Advisory Circular?
A publication put out by the FAA for information, rather than for regulation.
What is a Federal Aviation Regulation?
The actual law regarding the conduct of aviation activities.
Where can a mechanic find specific instructions for the maintenance of a particular aircraft?
In the FAA-approved maintenance manual produced by the manufacturer of the aircraft.
What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive?
An Airworthiness Directive is issued by the FAA to warn the owner or operator of an aircraft of a condition that has been discovered that renders the aircraft, engine or component unairworthy.
