Flashcards on Federal Aviation Maintenance Regulations
Federal Aviation Maintenance Regulations: A Student's Guide
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Aircraft Maintenance Regulations
13 cards
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.