Maintenance Publications

Question 1

1. Airworthiness Directives are issued primarily to

a. provide information about malfunction or defect trends
b. present recommended maintenance procedures for correcting potentially hazardous defects
c. correct an unsafe condition

Answer 1

c.

Question 2

2. (1) A Supplemental Type Certificate may be issued to more than one applicant for the same design change, providing each applicant shows compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirement.
   (2) An installation of an item manufactured in accordance with the Technical Standard Order system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft.
   Regarding the above statements,

a. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
b. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
c. only No. 1 is true

Answer 2

c.

Question 3

3. Primary responsibility for compliance with Airworthiness Directives lies with the

a. aircraft owner or operator
b. certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization who conducts appropriate inspections
c. certificated mechanic who maintains the aircraft

Answer 3

a.

Question 4

4. An aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet contains

a. maximum fuel grade to be used
b. control surface adjustment points
c. location of the datum

Answer 4

c.

Question 5

5. Suitability for use of a specific propeller with a particular engine-airplane combination can be determined by reference to what informational source?

a. Propeller Specifications or Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheet
b. Aircraft Specifications or Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet
c. Alphabetical Index of Current Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets, Specifications, and Listings

Answer 5

b.

Question 6

6. When an airworthy (at the time of sale) aircraft is sold, the Airworthiness Certificate

a. becomes invalid until the aircraft is reinspected and approved for return to service
b. is voided and a new certificate is issued upon application by the new owner
c. is transferred with the aircraft

Answer 6

c.

Question 7

7. The issuance of an Airworthiness Certificate is governed by

a. 14 CFR Part 23
b. 14 CFR Part 21
c. 14 CFR Part 39

Answer 7

b.

Question 8

8. Specifications pertaining to an aircraft model manufactured under a type certificate, of which less than 50 are shown on the FAA Aircraft Registry, can be found in the

a. Aircraft Listing
b. Summary of Discontinued Aircraft Specifications
c. FAA Statistical Handbook of Civil Aircraft Specifications

Answer 8

a.

Question 9

9. Where are technical descriptions of certificated propellers found?

a. Applicable Airworthiness Directives
b. Aircraft Specifications
c. Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets

Answer 9

c.

Question 10

10. What information is generally contained in Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets?

a. empty weight of the aircraft
b. useful load of aircraft
c. control surface movements

Answer 10

c.

Question 11

11. Placards required on an aircraft are specified in

a. AC 43.13-1B
b. The Federal Aviation Regulations under which the aircraft was type certificated
c. Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets

Answer 11

c.

Question 12

12. Technical information about older aircraft models, of which no more than 50 remain in service, can be found in the

a. Aircraft Listing
b. Summary of Deleted and Discontinued Aircraft Specifications
c. Index of Antique Aircraft

Answer 12

a.

Question 13

13. Which of the following are sometimes used as authorization to deviate from an aircraft’s original type design?
    (1) FAA Form 337
    (2) Supplemental Type Certificate
    (3) Airworthiness Directive
    (4) Technical Standard Order

a. 1, 2, 3 and 4
b. 1, 2, and 4
c. 1, 2, and 3

Answer 13

c.

Question 14

14. (1) The Federal Aviation Regulations require approval after compliance with the data of a Supplemental Type Certificate
    (2) An installation of an item manufactured in accordance with the Technical Standard Order system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft.
    Regarding the above statements,

a. only No. 2 is true
b. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
c. only No. 1 is true

Answer 14

c.

Question 15

15. Which regulation provides information regarding instrument range markings for an airplane certificated in the normal category?

a. 14 CFR Part 21
b. 14 CFR Part 25
c. 14 CFR Part 23

Answer 15

c.

Question 16

16. Which regulation provides the airworthiness standards for an airplane certificated in the normal category?

a. 14 CFR Part 27
b. 14 CFR Part 25
c. 14 CFR Part 23

Answer 16

c.

Question 17

17. (1) Propellers are NOT included in the Airworthiness Directive system.
    (2) A certificated powerplant mechanic may make a minor repair on an aluminum propeller and approve for return to service.
    Regarding the above statements,

a. only No. 2 is true
b. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
c. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true

Answer 17

a.

Question 18

18. An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alterations on U.S. certificated aircraft; however, the work must be done in accordance with FAA-approved technical data before the aircraft can be returned to service. Which is NOT approved data?

a. Airworthiness Directives
b. AC 43.13-2A
c. Supplemental Type Certificates

Answer 18

b.

Question 19

19. What is the maintenance recording responsibility of the person who complies with an Airworthiness Directive?

a. advise the aircraft owner/operator of the work performed.
b. make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment.
c. advise the FAA district office of the work performed, by submitting an FAA Form 337

Answer 19

b.

Question 20

20. (1) Manufacturer’s data and FAA publications such as Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and advisory circulars are all approved data.
    (2) FAA publications such as Technical Standard Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and Aircraft Specifications and Supplemental Type Certificates are all approved data.
    Regarding the above statements,

a. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
b. only No. 1 is true
c. only No. 2 is true

Answer 20

c.

Question 21

21. The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Specification No. 100
    (1) establishes a standard for the presentation of technical data in maintenance manuals.
    (2) divides the aircraft into numbered systems and subsystems in order to simplify locating maintenance instructions.
    Regarding the above statements,

a. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
b. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
c. only No. 1 is true

Answer 21

a.

Question 22

22. Aviation Maintenance Alerts (formerly General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts)

a. provide mandatory procedures to prevent or correct serious aircraft problems
b. provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions
c. provide temporary emergency procedures until Airworthiness Directives can be issued

Answer 22

b.

Question 23

23. Which doubler(s) require(s) heat treatment before installation? (may figure pero dedma)

a. -101
b. -102
c. Both

Answer 23

b.

Question 24

24. How many parts will need to be fabricated by the mechanic in the construction and installation of one doubler? (may figure pero dedma)

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4

Answer 24

b.

Question 25

25. Using only the information given (when bend allowance, set back, etc. have been calculated) which doubler is it possible to construct and install? (may figure pero dedma) a. -101 b. -102 c. Both

Answer 25

a.

Question 26

26. The -100 in the title block (Area 1) is applicable to which doubler part number(s)? (may figure pero dedma) a. -101 b. -102 c. Both

Answer 26

a.

Question 27

27. An aircraft has a total time in service of 468 hours. The Airworthiness Directive given was initially complied with at 454 hours in service. How many additional hours in service may be accumulated before the Airworthiness Directive must again be complied with? The following is the compliance portion of an Airworthiness Directive. 'Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. I. Aircraft with less that 500-hours' total time in service: Inspect in accordance with instructions below at 500-hours' total time, or within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat after each subsequent 200 hours in service. II. Aircraft with 500-hours' through 1,000-hours' total time in service: Inspect in accordance with instructions below within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat after each subsequent 200 hours in service. III. Aircraft with more than 1,000-hours' time in service: Inspect in accordance with instructions below within the next 25-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and repeat after each subsequent 200 hours in service.' a. 46 b. 200 c. 186

Answer 27

c.

Question 28

28. The following words are an example of what kind of statement in an AD? 'Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. a. Amendment b. Compliance c. Applicability

Answer 28

b.

Question 29

29. The action required by an AD may take what form? 1. Inspection. 2. Part(s) replacement. 3. Design modification. 4. Change in operating procedure(s). 5. Overall change in the content, form and disposition of aircraft maintenance records. a. 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 b. 1, 2, 3, and/or 5 c. 1, 2, 3, 4, and/or 5

Answer 29

a.

Question 30

30. Type Certificate Data Sheets are issued for which of the following products? a. aircraft, engines, and propellers b. aircraft, engines, and appliances c. aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances

Answer 30

a.

Question 31

31. The following is a table of airspeed limits as given in an FAA-issued aircraft specification: Normal operating speed 260 knots Never-exceed speed 293 knots Maximum landing gear operation speed 174 knots Maximum flap extended speed 139 knots The high end of the white arc on the airspeed instrument would be at a. 260 knots b. 293 knots c. 139 knots

Answer 31

c.

Question 32

32. When is a mechanic responsible for checking AD compliance? a. Never, the owner or operator is solely responsible b. When performing an inspection required under part 91, 125, or 135 c. Anytime an aircraft or portion thereof is returned to service

Answer 32

b.

Question 33

33. How long are AD compliance records required to be kept? a. until the next work is repeated or superseded by other work b. for one year after the work is performed, or until the work is repeated or superseded by other work c. they shall be retained, and then transferred with the aircraft when it is sold

Answer 33

c.

Question 34

34. What does the Type Certificate Data Sheet designation code '2 PCSM' mean? a. two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane b. two wing (biplane), primary category, semimonocoque (airframe) c. neither of the other two choices

Answer 34

a.

Question 35

35. Which of the following includes all the regulatory definitions of 'maintenance'? a. overhaul, repair, parts replacement, and preservation, and preventive maintenance b. overhaul, repair, parts replacement, preservation, inspection, and preventive maintenance c. overhaul, repair, parts replacement, inspection, and preservation

Answer 35

c.

Question 36

36. What is the maximum penalty for cheating or other unauthorized conduct when taking an FAA mechanic test? a. ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year b. ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year, and suspension or revocation of any certificate held c. ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year, and suspension of any certificate held

Answer 36

b.

Question 37

37. A complete detailed inspection and adjustment of the valve mechanism will be made at the first 25 hours after the engine has been placed in service. Subsequent inspections of the valve mechanism will be made each second 50-hour period. From the above statement, at what intervals will valve mechanism inspections be performed? a. 100 hours b. 50 hours c. 125 hours

Answer 37

a.

Question 38

38. Check thrust bearing nuts for tightness on new or newly overhauled engines at the first 50-hour inspection following installation. Subsequent inspections on thrust bearing nuts will be made at each third 50-hour inspection. From the above statement, at what intervals should you check the thrust bearing nut for tightness? a. 150 hours b. 200 hours c. 250 hours

Answer 38

a.

Question 39

39. Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it a. always meets its original type design b. is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition c. exceeds minimum standards with regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration, and other qualities affecting airworthiness

Answer 39

b.