Avation Mechanic Privileges And Limitations

Question 1

Certificates mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform:

Answer 1

100-hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant, propeller, or 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 wings, 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 Avation 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 powerplant 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 ratings they hold.

Question 12

A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the:

Answer 12

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

Question 13

14 CFR part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of:

Answer 13

Airmen other than flight crew members.

Question 14

14 CFR part 65 sub part D contains regulations regarding the certification of:

Answer 14

Mechanics

Question 15

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 hold has:

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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 16

Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.

Question 17

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 17

30 days

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

To allow review of their application and supplementary documents.

Question 20

What is the maximum duration of a temporary airmen certificate?

Answer 20

120 days

Question 21

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 21

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

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?
A- He or She may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot perform approve the work for return to service.
B- he or she may perform airframe minor repairs and minor alterations and approve the work for return to service, but cannot perform an airframe major repair or major alteration.
C- He or she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration and approve the work, but not the entire, for return to service.

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Which of the following is an instance when a special permit may not be issued?
A- Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
B- Flying the aircraft to a location where repairs or maintenance can be performed.
C- Flying a customer demonstration flight.

Answer 23

A- Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.

Question 24

(1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available.
(2) Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available.

Answer 24

Neither 1 or 2 is true

Question 25

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 25

The installing person or agency.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

AC 43.13-1B

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Minor repair

Question 28

Who has the authority to approve for return to service a propeller after a 100-hour inspection?
1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating.
2. Any certificated repairman.
3. A non-certificated mechanic……………….

Answer 28

1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating.

Question 29

Instrument repairs may be performed

Answer 29

By an FAA-approved instrument repair station.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Active and latent

Question 31

Many areas of Avation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to:

Answer 31

Preventing and managing error

Question 32

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

Answer 32

The starting point

Question 33

All of the following are contemporary way, human error is:

Answer 33

Mental stressor

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Magnificent seven

Question 35

The SHEL model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine both only what the problem is, but also:

Answer 35

Where and why it exists

Question 36

The three types of human error are:

Answer 36

Omission, commission, and extraneous

Question 37

John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall enough to accomplish the task.

Answer 37

Human error