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1
Q

What must the mechanic give the owner or operator of an aircraft if the aircraft he is giving a 100-hour inspection to proves to be unairworthy?

A

A signed and dated list of all of the discrepancys that keep the aircraft from being airworty

2
Q

Where can you find the recommended statement to use for recording the approval or disapproval of an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?

A

In 14 CFR 43.11

3
Q

Under what conditions can an aircraft be operated with a 100-hour inspection overdue?

A

The aircraft can be operated for no more than 10 hours after an inspection is due for the purpose of flying it to a place where the inspection can be performed

4
Q

For how long can an aircraft be operated if a 100-hour inspection is overdue?

A

For no more than 10 hours. The time beyond 100 hours must be subtracted from the time before the next inspection is due

5
Q

Under what conditions can an aircraft that is due an annual inspection be operated?

A

It can only be flown when a special permit is issued

6
Q

What certification is required for a mechanic to be able to approve an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?

A

A mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating

7
Q

What determines whether or not an aircraft must be given a 100-hour inspection?

A

Aircraft that carry persons for hire and aircraft that are used for flight instruction for hire must be given 100-hour inspections

8
Q

What is the difference between an annual inspection and a 100-hour inspection?

A

The inspections are identical, an annual inspection can be conducted only by an A&P mechanic who holds an IA, while a 100-hour inspection can be performed by an A&P mechanic without an IA

9
Q

What certification is required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service after the inspection?

A

A mechanic Certificate with A&P ratings and IA

10
Q

What is a progressive inspection?

A

An inspection of the same level as an annual inspection but approved by the FAA to be performed on a scheduled that does not require the aircraft to be out of service for the time necessary to perform the entire inspection all at once

11
Q

Does the FAA require that a checklist be used when conducting an annual or a 100-,hour inspection?

A

Yes, according to 14 CFR 43.15 c 1

12
Q

What certification is required for a mechanic to conduct a progressive inspection?

A

A mechanic Certificate with an A&P ratings and an IA

13
Q

Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the altimeter and static systems of aircraft operated under Instrument Flight Rules?

A

In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix E

14
Q

Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the ATC transponder that is installed in an aircraft?

A

In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix F

15
Q

What items must be inspected on a helicopter in accordance with the instructions for Continued Airworthiness?

A

The drive shafts or similar systems, the main rotor transmission, gear box, the main rotor and center section, the auxiliary rotor

16
Q

Must all manufacturers service letters, instructions, and bulletins be complied with on an annual or 100-hour inspection?

A

Not unless they have been incorporated into an airworthiness directive

17
Q

For how long must the record of a 100-hour inspection be retained in the aircraft maintenance records?

A

For one year, or until the next 100-hour inspection is completed

18
Q

For how long must the record of the of the current status of life limited parts of an engine be retained?

A

This is part of the permanent records and it must be retained and transferred with the aircraft when it is sold

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