Mechanic Privileges & Limitations

Question 1

14 CFR Part 65 contains information for the certification of

Answer 1

Airmen other than flight crew members

Question 2

A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the

Answer 2

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 3

The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a

Answer 3

Minor repair

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Active and latent

Question 5

A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform

Answer 5

A 100 hour inspection

Question 6

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

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Minor repair

Question 7

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

Answer 7

To allow for review of his/her application and supplementary documents

Question 8

1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor 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.
Regarding the above statements,

Answer 8

neither no.1 nor no.2 is true

Question 9

What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and ratings?`

Answer 9

14 CFR Part 65

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Magnificent seven

Question 11

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

Answer 11

The starting point

Question 12

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 holder has

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

Question 13

What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?

Answer 13

120 days

Question 14

The “SHEL” model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what the problem is, but also

Answer 14

Where and why it exists

Question 15

How long does the holder of a certificate issued under 14 CFR part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?

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30 days

Question 16

FAA certificated mechanics may

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Approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to rating(s) they hold

Question 17

The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a

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Major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed.

Question 18

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?

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When employed outside the Unites States by a US carrier

Question 19

Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, repairs, and records?

Answer 19

Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.

Question 20

Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to

Answer 20

Preventing and managing error

Question 21

The 100 hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by

Answer 21

Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service.

Question 22

Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?

Answer 22

Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.

Question 23

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 23

Human error

Question 24

All of the following are consequences of human error, except

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Mental stressor

Question 25

Who has the authority to approve to 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 working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings.

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1

Question 26

How is a quality system assured?

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By an internal reporting and auditing system

Question 27

The three types of human error are

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Omission, commission, and extraneous

Question 28

Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?

Answer 28

He/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service

Question 29

14 CFR part 65 subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of

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mechanics

Question 30

How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings valid

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Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked

Question 31

Instrument repairs may be performed

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By an FAA approved instrument repair station

Question 32

Which is classifies as a major repair?

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The splicing of skin sheets

Question 33

Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may

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perform 100 hour inspection of instruments

Question 34

An airworthiness directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could

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Perform and approve the work for return to serve if it is a minor

Question 35

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

Answer 35

AC 43.13-1B

Question 36

A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean

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The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.

Question 37

Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform

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100 hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.

Question 38

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 38

The installing person or agency.