Day 6 Progress Check Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the standard process for issuing an Airworthiness Directive?
NPRM followed by a Final Rule
In which publication is information about Airworthiness Directives officially documented?
Federal Register
What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
To address deficiencies and unsafe conditions in aircraft
What should be included in an AD list?
Each AD, revision number, amendment number, the date and total time on the component at time of compliance, method of compliance, the next compliance due date or time.
What is the significance of the “incorporation by reference” of ADs into part 39?
It makes ADs legally binding on aircraft owners
How is an Emergency AD made effective to all persons?
By publishing it in the Federal Register
What is the purpose of an Emergency AD?
To rapidly correct an urgent safety deficiency
An AD that requires periodic inspection is said to be:
Recurring
Where are electronic versions of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) available?
Regulatory and Guidance Library
Which type of AD is issued without prior notice and solicitation of comments due to the critical nature of an unsafe condition?
Emergency AD
Which of the following are examples of FAA and OEM publications or documents?
SL, SB, TCDS, AC, AD
How long does the FAA typically have to publish the Final Rule AD after issuing an Emergency AD?
30 days
In the case of an Emergency AD, who receives “actual notice” of the directive?
All known owners and operators
How is the public informed of a proposed solution to an unsafe condition during the standard AD process?
NPRM
How can individuals search for specific Airworthiness Directives based on manufacturer, model, or AD number?
Via the Federal Register and Regulatory and Guidance Library
