Definitions
FARs
Acronyms
FAR Part 65
Forms/Records
100

The FAA Regulations that govern todays Aircrafts.

14 CFR (Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation)

100

Aircraft operations fall under these parts.

Part 91, Part 121, Part 135

100

ATC

Air Traffic Control

100

These are the two ratings for the mechanic certificate.

Airframe & Powerplant

100

This form must be completed on major repairs or alterations accomplished on Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance.

FAA Form 337

200

Aircraft, Aircraft Engine, Aircraft Propeller

Product

200

This FAR covers standard flight operations.

Part 91

200

APU

Auxiliary Power Unit

200

Stiff penalties are outlined in this FAR for anyone caught cheating. 

FAR 65.18

200

You can find instructions and help in completing the FAA 337 form here.

AC 43.9-1

300

Any writing, drawing (etc.) or other documentary material by which information is preserved.

Record
300

This FAR covers scheduled flight operations.

Part 121

300

TSO

Technical Standard Order

300

After failing the written, oral or practical test, the applicant may apply for retesting by doing either of these things.

After 30 days or with a written statement from a certificate holder showing additional instructions. 

300

This is issued with no expiration date and remains valid as long as all maintenance and ADs are complied with. Must be legible to crew and passengers.

Airworthiness Certificate.

400

Referring to the FAA

Administrator 

400

Appendix A to Part 43 lists this.

A List of Major repairs and alterations. 

400

MEL

Minimum Equipment List

400

Can perform a 100-hour inspection and approve RTS.

Certified Mechanic with the proper rating. 

400

The FAA form (TAG) 8130 is used to identify this

All aircraft parts that have been inspected, tested and approved to be installed on the aircraft.

500

The Aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition of safe operation.

Airworthy

500

Scope and Detail of items to be included in Annual and 100 hour inspections.

Appendix D to Part 43

500

FSDO

Flight Standard District Office

500

14 CFR 65.95 covers this

IA privileges and limitations.

500

This form is filled out by the aircraft technician concerning with problems encountered on all types of aircraft in daily operations

FAA Form 8010-4