Forms and Records
An FAA Form 337 is used to record and document.
A. Preventive and unscheduled maintenance and special inspections.
B. Major and minor repairs, and major and minor alterations.
C. Major repairs and major alterations.
C. Major repairs and major alterations.
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.
A. Aircraft Listing
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?
a. Flying passengers on a scheduled operation
b. Flying the aircraft to a location where repairs or maintenance can be performed
c. Flying a customer demonstration flight
a. Flying passengers on a scheduled operation
The SHEL model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what the problem is, but also…
a. Where and why it exists
b. How we prevent the problem
c. How many factors contribute to the error
a. Where and why it exists
Which statement is true regarding the use of FAA Form 337
A. FAA Form 337 is authorized for use with both U.S. and foreign registered aircraft.
B. FAA Form 337 is authorized for use with U.S. registered aircraft, and foreign registered aircraft when located in the United States.
C. FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.
C. FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.
What is/are the difference(s) between a 100-hour inspection, and an annual?
Which of the following may a certificates airframe and Powerplant mechanic perform on an aircraft and approve for return to service? (Choose more than one)
1. A 100-hour inspection
2. An annual inspection, under specified circumstances.
3. A progressive inspection, under specified circumstances
1 and 3
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.
C. Control surface movements.
Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may…
a. Perform minor repairs to instruments
b. Perform 100-hour inspection of instruments
c. Perform minor alterations to instruments
b. Perform 100-hour inspection of instruments
The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the
a. Magnificent Seven
b. Dirty Dozen
c. MEDA
A. Magnificent Seven
An aircraft owner was provided a list of discrepancies on an aircraft that was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection. Which of the following statements is/are true concerning who may correct the discrepancies?
1. Only a mechanic with an inspection authorization.
2. An appropriately rated mechanic
3. Any certified repair station
2. An appropriately rated mechanic
What is/are the difference(s) between Progressive and Continuous inspections?
What is ATA iSpec 2200?
A. Standardized electronic documentation for aircraft models.
B. Fuel specifications for transport-category airplanes.
C. Airline transport catalog for aircraft parts.
A. Standardized electronic documentation for aircraft models.
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.
B. Provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions.
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or Powerplant rating(s) valid?
a. Until the holder is relieved of duties for which the holder was employed or certificated
b. Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended
c. 24 months after the holder has last exercised the privileges of the certificate
b. Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended
Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?
a. Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year
b. Imprisonment for one year and a $5,000 fine
c. Suspension or revocation of any certificate held
c. Suspension or revocation of any certificate held
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
B. Compliance
Name the types of Special Inspections discussed in class.
Where is the record of compliance with Airworthiness Directives or manufacturers‘ service bulletins normally indicated?
A. FAA Form 337
B. Aircraft maintenance records
C. Flight manual
B. Aircraft maintenance records
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.
A. Two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane
a. Persons working under the supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic, but the aircraft must be approved by the mechanic for return to service.
b. Appropriately rated mechanics only if they have an inspection authorization
c. Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service
c. Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service
Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to…
a. Preventing and managing error
b. Identifying and mitigating error
c. Reducing and containing error
a. Preventing and managing error
Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a control cable showing approximately 20 percent wear on several of the individual outer wires at a fair lead?
1. Wear within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.
2. Removed and replaced the control cable and resigned the system
3. Cable repositioned, worn area moved away from fairlead.
1. Wear within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.
How does 14CFR Part 1 define Maintenance?
Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall use a checklist that contains at least those items specified in the appendix of
A. 14 CFR Part 43
B. 14 CFR Part 65
c. AC 43.13-3
A. 14 CFR Part 43
An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alterations on U.S. certificates 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
B. AC 43.13-2A
1)Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair 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,
a. Only 1 is true
b. Neither 1 nor 2 is true
c. Only 2 is true
b. Neither 1 nor 2 is true
All of the following are consequences of human error, except:
a. Mental stressor
b. Catastrophic
c. Personal injury
a. Mental stressor
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
c. 14 CFR Part 23
What is prepared if an aircraft is found to be ”not airworthy” in an annual or 100 hour inspection, and to whom must it be provided? Who can return the aircraft to service And under what conditions? Don’t complain, this is a 500 point question!
For aircraft operated under Part 91, when is aircraft total time required to be recorded in aircraft maintenance records?
A. After satisfactorily completing maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration (excluding inspections)
B. After satisfactorily completing inspections
C. After satisfactorily completing airframe, component, or propeller maintenance.
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
a. Aircraft owner or operator
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a…
a. Major or minor repair, depending upon the complexity of the installation
b. Major repair
c. Minor repair
c. Minor repair
When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is
a. The starting point
b. The ending point
c. The intervention point
A. The starting point
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 haves to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?
a. 30 days
b. 120 days
c. 90 days
A. 30 days
What systems are inspected on a 24-month basis?
Which aircraft record entry is the best description of the replacement of several damaged heli-coils in a casting?
A. Eight 1/4 — 20 inch standard heli-coils were replaced. The damaged inserts were extracted, the tapped holes gaged, then new inserts installed, and the tangs removed.
B. Eight 1/4 — 20 inch standard heli-coils were installed in place of damaged ones.
C. Eight 1/4 — 20 inch standard heli-coils inserts were repaired by replacing the damaged inserts with a lock-type insert, after the tapped holes were checked for corrosion.
A. Eight 1/4 — 20 inch standard heli-coils were replaced. The damaged inserts were extracted, the tapped holes gaged, then new inserts installed, and the tangs removed.
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.
b. Provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions
Certificated mechanics with a Powerplant rating may perform
a. Any inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a Powerplant or propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.
b. 100-hour and/or annual inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on power plants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
c. 100-hour required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on power plants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
c. 100-hour required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on power plants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur. They are:
a. Active and latent
b. Mental and physical
c. Proper and improper
A. Active and latent
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…
a. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 18 months.
b. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 12 months.
c. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months
c. Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months
What is a good idea to always include in a maintenance record entry?
What has to be on a maintenance record entry?
Date of completion of the work
description of the work
name of the person that did the work — if not, the one returning to service
signature and certificate number of person returning to service
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 than 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
C. 186
Which is classified as a major repair?
a. The splicing of skin sheets
b. Installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer
c. Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin
a. The splicing of skin sheets
John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is 5’9” tall. Nancy is 5’6” tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall enough to accomplish this task?
a. Personal reference
b. Human error
c. Complacency
The three types of human error are:
a. Omission, commission, and extraneous
b. Active, latent, and stressor
d. Mental, situational, and physiological
a. Omission, commission, and extraneous
What does using maintenance manual references in a maintenance record avoid?