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Who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection of an aircraft?

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A certificated aviation mechanic who holds an A&P rating.

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Who is authorized to perform an annual inspection of an aircraft?

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A certificated A&P who holds and Inspection Authorization.

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Can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person as the unlicensed person performs a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?

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No, a certificated mechanic must personally perform the inspection.

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Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record?

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Only the manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.

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Which FAR specifies required maintenance records?

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14 CFR 91.4147 specifies you must keep records of maintenance, preventive maintenance, major repairs and alterations, and 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.

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Are instructions included in the Federal Regulations mandatory or optional?

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They are mandatory.

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Who is authorized to appove an aircraft for return to service after a major repair?

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An aircraft mechanic holding an IA.

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Who is authorized to perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft that is not flown under Part 121, 127, 129, or 135?

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The holder of a pilot certificate that flies that particular aircraft.

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Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero-time record?

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The manufacturer of the engine or a facility approved by the manufacturer.

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Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a minor alteration has been performed on the airframe?

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A certificated Aviation Mechanic holding an Airframe rating.

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What is the minimum age for an Aviation Mechanic certificate?

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18 years.

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What are the two ratings that can be issued to an Aviation Mechanic certificate?

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Airframe and powerplant.

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How many months of practical experience is needed to qualify for the Aviation Mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings?

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30 months.

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What can be used in place of the 30 months of experience to qualify to take the mechanic test?

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A certificate of completion from a certificated aviation maintenance technician school.

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What type of experience is required to take the tests for Aviation Mechanic certification?

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Practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in construction, maintaining, or altering airframes, or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought.

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What test are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant has the proper knowledge?

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The written knowledge test.

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What test are used to demonstrate that a mechanic applicant meets the minimum skill requirements?

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The oral and practical tests.

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What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct a 100-hour inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?

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An aviation Mechanic certificate with an A&P.

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What certificate and ratings are required for a mechanic to conduct an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service?

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An Aviation Mechanic certificate with an IA.

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When, after making a permanent change of address, is the holder of an Aviation Mechanic certificate required to notify the FAA?

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Withing 30 days.

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Is a certificated Aviation Mechanic with
A&P ratings authorized to perform 100-hour and annual inspections?

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No. Only 100-hour inspections. Inspection Authorization is required to perform an annual inspection.

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A certificated Aviation Mechanic may no supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service, any aircraft or appliance, or part thereof, for which the mechanic rs rated unless he or she has met what stipulation?

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The mechanic must have satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.

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It it permissible for a mechanic with an A&P rating to replace the tachometer cable for a magnetic drag tachometer?

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Yes, this does not constitute a repair to an instrument.

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Is a certificated Aviation Mechanic with an A&P rating allowed to zero the pointers on a fuel pressure gauge?

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No, a mechanic is not allowed to make any repairs or alterations to an aircraft instrument.

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How many months of experience withing a 24-month period must a mechanic have to exercise the privileges of his or her certificate?
At least 6 months.
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How can a mechanic re-establish maintenance currency one it is lost?
By working under supervision for 6 months, or if the Administrator has found that they are able to do the work.
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What record must be made of the compliance of an AD?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must be include the AD number and the revision date, the date of compliance, the aircraft total time in service, the method of compliance, and whether or not this is recurring AD. If it a recurring AD, the time of next compliance must be noted.
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What minimum information must be contained in a maintenance record?
All maintenance entries at a minimum must include a description of the work performed, references to data acceptable to the Administrator, the date the work was completed, the name and certificate number of the person performing the work, and if different, the signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
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What records must be made of a 100-hour inspection before the aircraft is approved for return to service?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records that describes the type, the extent, and the date of the inspection; the aircraft total time in service; and the signature, certificate type, and number of the person approving or disapproving the aircraft for return to service.
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Where can you find an example of the correct type of write-up to use for recording a 100-hour inspection in the aircraft maintenance records.
in 14 CFR 43.11
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What action must a mechanic take if the aircraft he is inspecting on a 100-hour inspection fails because of an unairworthy component?
The aircraft maintenance records must indicate that the aircraft has been inspected and found to be in an unairworthy condition because of a certain discrepancies. A signed and dated list of these discrepancies must be given to the owner or lessee of the aircraft.
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For how long must the record of a 100-hour inspection be kept?
For one year or until the next 100-hour inspection is completed.
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What record must be made of a major repair to an aircraft structure?
An FAA form 337 must be completed for the repair, and a record must be made in the aircraft maintenance records referencing the Form 337 by its date.
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How many copies must be made of a Form 337 after a major airframe repair? What is the disposition of each copy?
At least two copies must be made. The original signed form goes to the aircraft owner, and a copy goes to the FAA district office.
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How long must major repair or alteration records be kept?
A copy of all Forms 337s must be kept for the life of the aircraft.
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What is a malfunction and defect report?
Malfunction and Defect Reports (FAA Form 8010-4) are a voluntary reporting mechanism to report unusual problems or weakness not associated with expected wear.
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Where can you find a list of the basic items that must be inspected of a 100-hour inspection?
In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.
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What is meant by a progressive inspection?
An inspection that is approved by the FAA FSDO in which an aircraft is inspected according to an approved schedule. This schedule allows the complete inspection to be conducted over a period of time without having to keep the aircraft out of service as long as would be necessary to perform the entire inspection at one time.
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What is meant by permanent maintenance records?
Permanent maintenance records are kept for the life of the aircraft and are transferred when a change in ownership occurs. Permanent records include: total time in service of the airframe, engines, propellers, and rotors; the status of life-limited parts; time since overhaul on items with specified time limits; current inspection status; current AD status including AD numbers, revision dates, recurrence dates, and methods of compliance, and copies of any form 337.
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What is the purpose of 14 CFR Part 43?
It describes maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of certificated aircraft.
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What is preventive maintenance, who may perform preventive maintenance, and what maintenance record entries are required?
Preventive maintenance is limited to the list of items given in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, and may not include any complex assemblies. A person holding at least a Private Pilot Certificate may approve the aircraft for return to service and must make an entry in the aircraft maintenance records.
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What determines if an alteration or repair is considered major?
The lists of the types of repairs and alterations that are considered major are listed in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A.
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What determines if an alteration or repair is considered minor?
It is considered minor if it is not listed in 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, as a major repair or alteration.
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What is done with the aircraft maintenance records that include the current status of the applicable AD when the aircraft is sold?
These maintenance records must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.
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What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet?
The TCDS is a formal description of the aircraft, engine, or propeller. It lists limitations and information required for type certification including airspeed limits, weight limits, thrust limitations, and so forth.
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What are Aircraft Specifications
Documents that include basically the same information as the TCDS but are issued for aircraft, engines, and propellers certificated under the Air Commerce Regulations.
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What document specifies the type of fuel that should be used in an airplane?
The TCDS for that airplane.
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What document would you use to find the control surface movement for a specified airplane?
The TCDS for that airplane.
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Why is it necessary to refer to the TCDS for an airplane when conducting a 100-hour inspection.
The TCDS includes the specifications required for the aircraft to maintain its airworthy status.
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What FAA publication describes methods of nondestructive testing?
AC 43-3, Nondestructive Testing in Aircraft.
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What is the purpose of an AD?
It provides guidance and information to owners and operators of aircraft informing them of the discovery of a condition that prevents the aircraft from continuing to meet its conditions for airworthiness.
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What is the first step in the issuance of an AD?
A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is published in the Federal Register.
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How is information on an AD disseminated?
It is printed and distributed by first class mail to the registered owners and certain known operators of the product(s) affected.
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What type of AD may be adopted without an NPRM?
ADs of an urgent nature are issued as immediately adopted rules without prior notice.
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How is information on an emergency AD sent to the owner or operator of an affected aircraft or other product?
By first-class mail, telegram, or other electronic method.
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Where can you find a list of all of the ADs that apply to aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances?
On the FAA's website under the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS).
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How can you get information on subscribing to the the Airworthiness Directives?
Contact FAA, Manufacturing Standards Sections.
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What is the significance of the identification number 91-08-07 R1?
91-This AD was issued in 1991. 08-This AD was issued in the eight biweekly period (15 or 16th week) or 1991. 07-This is the seventh AD issued during this period. R1-This is the first revision of this AD.
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Is it mandatory that the information in an AC be complied with?
No, this information is advisory in nature.
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With which part of 14 CFR is AC 43.13-1B associated?
14 CFR Part 43
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May all of the information in AC 43.13-1B be used as approved data?
No, it is acceptable, but not necessarily approved data.
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What is the purpose of General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts?
They contain information gleaned from Malfunction and Defect Reports to warn maintenace personnel of problems that have been reported.
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If an individual develops a different process for complying with an AD, are they allowed to use that process?
They are not allowed to deviate from the AD unless they submit the process to the Administrator as an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC), and the AMOC is approved.
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Who issues a service bulletin and what is its purpose?
It is issued by the manufacturer and used to outline procedures to make the product operate more efficiently and/or safer.
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May the data in an aircraft maintenance manual be used as approved data for an aircraft repair?
No. An aircraft maintenance manual contains repair data acceptable to the FAA for minor repairs only. If approved data is needed for a major repair, consult the aircraft manufacturer's FAA-approved Structural Repair Manual, an FAA DER 9Designated Engineering Representative), or in som cases AC43.13-1.
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Where would you find the dimensional tolerances for the wrist pin fit in an aircraft engine?
In the overhaul manual for that engine.
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What document would you use to find an approved repair for a damaged wing spar?
The structural repair manual for the aircraft.
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What document would you use to find the part number for a landing light bulb for an airplane?
The illustrated parts catalog.
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What document would you use to troubleshoot a malfunctioning electrical flap system?
The aircraft wiring diagram manual.
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Where would you find the empty weight of an airplane?
In the aircraft weight and balance records.
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What is the purpose of a minimum equipment list (MEL)?
A document approved by the FAA that lists the minimum operative instruments and equipment required for safe flight in the aircraft type in each authorized operating environment.
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What is a master minimum equipment list (MMEL)?
A document approved by the FAA that lists the minimum operative instruments and equipment required for safe flight in that aircratf type in each authorized operating environment.
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Where are the FAA databases that include advisory circulars, ADs, TCDSs, and STCs?
On the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory Stysem (DRS) website.
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Where does an aircraft manufacturer specify the compliance requirements for methods, techniques, and practices?
In the Maintenance Manual and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
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Where does an aircraft manufacturer specify maintenance and inspection intervals?
In the Maintenance Manual and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
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Where does an aircraft mechanic find FAA-approved maintenance data, including maintenance manuals and other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator?
Int the aircraft manufacturer's maintenance manual and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, and in ACs (including AC 43.13-1 and AC 43.13-2)
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What are the differences between approved data and acceptable data?
FAA "approved data" is required for major repairs and alterations, and "acceptable data" is required for minor repairs and alterations.
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What are "Instructions for Continued Airworthiness"?
FAA Order 811.54A, Appendix I, defines Instructions for continued Airworthiness (ICA) as documentation that gives instructions and requirements for the maintenance that is essential to the continued airworthiness of an aircraft, engine, or propeller, including appliances components, or modification.
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What is an airplane flight manual (AFM) or pilot's hand book (POH)?
Required documents that must be carried in an aircraft that detail the operating limitations specific to that aircraft and its engines.
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Where are the definitions found Warnings, Cautions, and Notes that are used in maintenance and operation manuals?
The definitions for these words are found at the beginning of the manuals that they are used in, usually in Chapter 1.
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What FAA regulation provides guidance for the use of placards when operating with inoperative equipment?
14 CFR 91.213
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How are parts identified in a manufacturer's parts manual to specify the specific serial number of aircraft that the part is valid for?
Through the use of "Useable On" or effectivity codes.
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Where are the part numbers found for a specific aircraft model and serial number?
In the manufacturer's parts manual or IPC.
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How soon after a change in permanent mailing address should a mechanic notify the FAA?
Within 30 days.
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What is the method of notifying the FAA of a change of address.
Either through the mail or online through the FAA's Airmen Services.
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Why is it important for maintenance documentation to be accurate or complete?
Incomplete or inaccurate aircraft records lead to incorrect maintenance history and understanding of the status of the aircraft, which can cause unairworthy and possible unsafe conditions.
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Why is it important to use SDSs?
To promote safe working conditions for personnel and prevent damage to aircraft components caused by the improper use of materials and chemicals.
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Explain the dangers of complacency during the documentation phase of maintenance procedures.
Complacency during the documentation phase can cause incomplete records and uncertainty of aircraft and component status.
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Why is it important to follow warnings, cautions, and notes in maintenance and operational manuals?
Failure to follow warning, cautions, and notes can lead to unsafe conditions and damage to the aircraft, aircraft components, and other aircraft and injury to personnel.
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Describe how to determine if a part applies to a given aircraft.
When looking up a part in the aircraft IPC, it is important to understand aircraft configuration as listed in the TCDS and to know the specific serial number of the aircraft. In addition, the aircraft records should be checked for approved modifications or repairs as shown in AD records and STC in the aircraft maintenance records.

ASA General and Airframe Oral (28 decks)

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