Aircraft Inspections
TRUE or False AIRCRAFT OWNER OR OPERATOR IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF AN AIRCRAFT AND KEEPING IT IN AN AIRWORTHY CONDITION
TRUE
Which part in FARs talks about airworthiness standards for aircraft?
Part 23
PPTX #3 slide 2; FARs Part 23
If you perform a 100-hour inspection and find that the engine or airframe is not airworthy.
- What must you give the owner?
- Should you sign off the 100-hour inspection in the logbook?
- A list of discrepancies and un-airworthy items
- Yes, inspection should be signed off
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Which section in the FARs define major repairs and alterations?
Part 43 Appendix A
PPTX #2 slide 24; FARs Part 43 Appendix A
What type of aircrafts need a 100-hour inspection?
Part 91 aircraft used for hire and flight training.
PPT #1
Who is authorized to do a 100-hour inspection?
A&P Mechanic or an IA
Explain what a calendar year is as used with an annual inspection. (Ok to just give an example).
Calendar year is from the date the inspection is done to the end of the same month next year
If the inspection is done 05/05/2013 next inspection is due before 05/31/2014
A person conducting a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft must hold both an airframe and powerplant. an IA (is or is not) required.
Is not
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According to FARs, annual inspection requirement may be waived for part 91 aircraft for two reasons. What are those two reasons?
- If the aircraft is on an approved progressive inspection program
- If a special ferry permit is issued for that aircraft
Which section in the FARs talks about minimum requirements for a 100-hour inspection?
Part 43 Appendix D
PPT 1, FARS
An entire progressive inspection must be completed within ___________ calendar months.
12
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An annual inspection that is completed on March 15th of this year will expire on midnight of March __________ next year.
31st
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A maintenance technician holding an airframe and powerplant can conduct the _____________ (static system or altimeter) tests required by 14 CFR Part 91.411.
Altimeter
Part 928
A preflight inspection _________________(is or is not) considered to be a maintenance inspection.
is not
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An annual inspection _________ (can or cannot) be substituted for a 100-hour inspection.
Cannot
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What is the typical statement approving an aircraft for return to service after if has passed an annual or 100-hour inspection.
I CERTIFY THAT THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN (INSERT TYPE) INSPECTION AND WAS DETERMINED TO BE IN AN AIRWORTHY CONDITION.
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What is an IA (Inspection authorization)?
Allows the holder to sign off on annual inspections. It also allows the holder to sign off on and Major repair or alteration.
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What is an AD (airworthiness directive)?
A required notice that the FAA sends out to notify a registered owner of an unsafe condition and what to do to rectify it.
What does it mean by "downtime" in aviation?
Any time during which aircraft is out of commission and unable to be operated.
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A 100-hour inspection can be exceeded by not more than ______ hours while in rough for an inspection to be performed. If the time is to be extended, the extension must be _________ from the time of the next inspection.
10
subtracted
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What is a progressive inspection?
An inspection that can be performed in increments so the aircraft will not have to be out of service for long.
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What is an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate)?
An approval issued by the FAA for a modification to any component that is airframe, or powerplant.
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What are the required 6 items in logbook sign-off after a 100-hour inspection?
Date of inspection - completion date
Total time in service
Type of inspection - brief description or the extent of inspection
Aircraft airworthy or list of discrepancies
Your signature
Type of certificate
Your certificate numbers
FAR Part 135 pertains to which type of aircraft operations?
Air Taxi, Commuter, or sight-seeing tour operations
Where would you find the operating conditions that make a 100-hour inspection mandatory?
14 CFR Part 91