Flashcards on Federal Aviation Maintenance Regulations

Federal Aviation Maintenance Regulations: A Student's Guide

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For how long is a mechanic certificate valid?

Until surrendered or revoked.

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Aircraft Maintenance Regulations

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Card 1

Question: For how long is a mechanic certificate valid?

Answer: Until surrendered or revoked.

Card 2

Question: How many months of experience within a 24-month period must a mechanic have to exercise the privileges of his or her certificate?

Answer: At least 6 months.

Card 3

Question: For how long is a temporary mechanic certificate valid?

Answer: 120 days.

Card 4

Question: Is it legal for a certificated aircraft mechanic to make minor repairs to an aircraft instrument?

Answer: No — not unless they are operating under the authority of a certificated repair station approved for that operation.

Card 5

Question: Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair to its basic structure?

Answer: An A&P mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization.

Card 6

Question: Is it legal for a certificated powerplant mechanic to make a major repair to a propeller?

Answer: No — not unless they are operating under the authority of a certificated repair station approved for that operation.

Card 7

Question: In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of operations that are major airframe repairs?

Answer: FAR Part 43, Appendix A.

Card 8

Question: In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of items that should be inspected on a 100-hour inspection?

Answer: FAR Part 43, Appendix D.

Card 9

Question: Is it legal for a certificated mechanic to supervise an uncertificated person while the uncertificated person performs a 100-hour inspection on an FAA

Answer: No — only a certificated mechanic can perform a 100-hour inspection.

Card 10

Question: Who is authorized to conduct an annual inspection on an FAA-certificated aircraft?

Answer: An A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization.