Maintenance

Question 1

A category “C” MEL must be repaired within 10 days from the date the discrepancy is 
recorded.
a. True
b. False
Source: FOM, and MEL Front Matter

Answer 1

a. True

Source: FOM, and MEL Front Matter

Question 2

PICs are required to contact maintenance control to confirm the status of the aircraft
prior to the first flight of the rotation, and following any maintenance preformed during
the rotation.

a. True
b. False
Source: FOM

Answer 2

a. True

Source: FOM 5.1.2

Question 3

While preparing for a flight, a maintenance discrepancy is found. Maintenance is
notified and the item is deferred under the MEL but TAILWINDS still shows a
Maintenance Alert. Which statement below is most accurate?
a. You may depart as long as scheduling tells you it is ok.
b. You may depart as long as the Maintenance Duty Manager sends you the
required release via Tailwinds, email, or FAX stating that you are cleared to
depart.
c. You cannot depart.
d. You can depart as long as the FODM sends you an email saying all items have
been cleared.

Answer 3

b. You may depart as long as the Maintenance Duty Manager sends you the
required release via Tailwinds, email, or FAX stating that you are cleared to
depart.

Source: FOM 5.1.4

Question 4

If a mechanical anomaly occurs prior to takeoff, the crew should…

a. Comply with section 5 of the FOM and facilitate the “Discrepancies Discovered
Before Takeoff” procedures.
b. Return to the ramp.
c. Continue the flight, and write up the discrepancy after landing.
d. Ignore the item and hope it goes away.

Answer 4

a. Comply with section 5 of the FOM and facilitate the “Discrepancies Discovered
Before Takeoff” procedures.

Source: FOM 5.2.1

Question 5

The Maintenance Resolution process can be initiated by…

a. The PIC.
b. Maintenance Duty Manager.
c. Flight Department Manager.
d. All are correct.

Answer 5

d. All are correct.

Source: FOM 5.6

Question 6

If an aircraft discrepancy has been entered onto the Form 501 by the flight crew
and the crew determines that the entry requires modification…

a. The crewmember my draw a single line through the entire text affected. Initial
and date next to the stricken text. Rewrite the entry as required.
b. The PIC, Maintenance Control, and Company management must all agree to the
correction before it may be modified.
c. The entire 501 form must be voided out.
d. All are correct.

Answer 6

a. The crewmember my draw a single line through the entire text affected. Initial
and date next to the stricken text. Rewrite the entry as required.
form must be voided out.

Source: FOM 5.2.4.1

Question 7

What indications are given that the crew is allowed to perform an (M) procedure
listed in the MEL?

a. The crew is never allowed to perform (M) procedures.
b. The “Flight Crew Deferral Item” column indicates “YES.”
c. Crewmembers may only perform (M) procedures if approved by Flexjet
management in advance.
d. Crewmembers may only perform (M) procedures if approved by the FAA in
writing.

Answer 7

b. The “Flight Crew Deferral Item” column indicates “YES.”

Source: MEL Procedures Section