Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records, and Publications

Study Materials

AMT-G, FAA-H-8083-30, AC 43.13-1, AC 43-9, 14 CFR

Typical Oral Questions

  1. What records must be made of a 100-hour inspection before the aircraft is approved for return to service?

    An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records that describes the type of inspection, the extent of the inspection, the date of the inspection, the aircraft total time in service, and the signature and certificate number of the person approving or disapproving the aircraft for return to service.

  2. What record must be made of the compliance of an Airworthiness Directive?

    An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must include the AD number and revision date, the date of compliance, the aircraft total time in service, the method of compliance and whether or not this is a recurring AD. If it is a recurring AD, the time of next compliance must be noted.

  3. What record must be made of a major repair to an aircraft structure?

    An FAA Form 337 must be completed for the repair, and a record must be made in the aircraft maintenance records referencing the Form 337 by its date.

  4. How many copies must be made of a Form 337 after a major airframe repair? What is the disposition of each of the copies?

    At least two copies must be made. The original signed form goes to the aircraft owner, and a copy goes to the FAA office.

  5. Who is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?

    A certificated mechanic who holds an Airframe and a Powerplant rating.

  6. Who is authorized to perform an annual inspection on an aircraft?

    A certificated A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization.

  7. For how long must the record of a 100-hour inspection be kept?

    For one year, or until the next 100-hour inspection is completed.

  8. Can a certificated A&P mechanic supervise an unlicensed person as the unlicensed person performs a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft?

    No, a certificated mechanic must personally perform the inspection.

  9. Where can you find a list of the basic items that must be inspected on a 100-hour inspection?

    In 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.

  10. Where can you find an example of the correct type of write-up to use for recording a 100-hour inspection in the aircraft maintenance records?

    In 14 CFR §43.11.

  11. What is done with the aircraft maintenance records that include the current status of the applicable Airworthiness Directives when the aircraft is sold?

    These maintenance records must be transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.

  12. What is meant by a progressive inspection?

    An inspection that is approved by the FAA Flight Standards Office in which an aircraft is inspected according to an approved schedule. This allows the complete inspection to be conducted over a period of time without having to keep the aircraft out of service as long as would be necessary to perform the entire inspection at one time.

  13. Who is authorized to rebuild an aircraft engine and issue a zero time maintenance record?

    Only the manufacturer of the engine or a repair station approved by the manufacturer.

  14. What action must a mechanic take if the aircraft being inspecting on a 100-hour inspection fails because of an unairworthy component?

    The aircraft maintenance records must indicate that the aircraft has been inspected and found to be in an unairworthy condition because of certain discrepancies. A signed and dated list of these discrepancies must be given to the owner or lessee of the aircraft.

  15. What is an FAA Advisory Circular?

    A publication put out by the FAA for information, rather than for regulation.

  16. What is a Federal Aviation Regulation?

    The actual law regarding the conduct of aviation activities.

  17. Where can a mechanic find specific instructions for the maintenance of a particular aircraft?

    In the FAA-approved maintenance manual produced by the manufacturer of the aircraft.

  18. What is the purpose of an Airworthiness Directive?

    An Airworthiness Directive is issued by the FAA to warn the owner or operator of an aircraft of a condition that has been discovered that renders the aircraft, engine or component unairworthy.

  19. How does a mechanic record the compliance with an Airworthiness Directive?

    An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must include the AD number and revision date, the date of compliance, the aircraft total time in service, the method of compliance and whether or not this is a recurring AD. If it is a recurring AD, the time of next compliance must be noted.

  20. Where can a mechanic find a list of major alterations that have been made and approved for FAA certificated aircraft?

    In the Summary of Supplemental Type Certificates.

  21. In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the airworthiness standards for normal, utility and acrobatic category aircraft?

    14 CFR Part 23.

  22. In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the airworthiness standards for transport category aircraft?

    14 CFR Part 25.

  23. In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the airworthiness standards for normal category rotorcraft?

    14 CFR Part 27.

  24. In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find a list of items that must be inspected on an annual or 100-hour inspection?

    14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.

  25. In what information provided by the FAA can a mechanic find a list of the engines that are approved for a specific FAA certificated airplane?

    In the Type Certificate Data Sheets for the aircraft.

  26. In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find the specifications for the identification numbers that must be displayed on an aircraft?

    14 CFR Part 45.

  27. What type of information is issued by the manufacturer of an aircraft or engine that allows the mechanic to properly maintain the aircraft or engine?

    FAA-approved service manuals.

  28. How does the manufacturer of an aircraft or engine keep the mechanics in the field aware of changes that affect the safety and performance of the aircraft or engines?

    By the issuance of service bulletins.

  29. In what government publication can a mechanic find the category in which a particular aircraft is certificated?

    In the Type Certificate Data Sheets for the aircraft.

  30. What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations gives the requirements for the issuance of a mechanic certificate?

    14 CFR Part 65.

  31. What are the two ratings that can be issued to a mechanic certificate?

    Airframe and Powerplant.

  32. For how long is a mechanic certificate valid?

    It is effective until it is surrendered or revoked.

  33. What is the recency of experience requirement for keeping a mechanic certificate valid?

    The holder of the certificate must have used it technically or in a supervisory capacity for at least six months of the preceding 24 months.

  34. For how long is a temporary mechanic certificate valid?

    For 120 days.

  35. Is it legal for a certificated aircraft mechanic to make a minor repair to an aircraft instrument?

    No, not unless they are operating under the authority of a Certificated Repair Station approved for this operation.

  36. Who is authorized to approve an aircraft for return to service after a major repair has been made to its basic structure?

    An A&P mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization.

  37. Is it legal for a certificated powerplant mechanic to make a major repair to a propeller?

    No, not unless they are operating under the authority of a Certificated Repair Station approved for this operation.

  38. In what part of the Federal Aviation Regulations can a mechanic find a list of operations that are considered to be major airframe repairs?

    14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A.

  39. 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?

    14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.

  40. Is it legal for a certificated mechanic to supervise an uncertificated person while the uncertificated person performs a 100-hour inspection on an FAA-certificated aircraft?

    No, only a certificated mechanic can perform a 100-hour inspection.

  41. Who is authorized to conduct an annual inspection on an FAA certificated aircraft?

    An A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization.

  42. Under what conditions can a mechanic with only a powerplant rating perform maintenance on the airframe of a FAA-certificated aircraft?

    They can perform maintenance (not the required inspections) under the supervision of a mechanic who holds an airframe rating.

  43. Who is responsible for ensuring that all of the aircraft maintenance records are kept up to date?

    The registered owner or operator of the aircraft.

  44. Who is authorized to perform the inspection on an altimeter that is required under 14 CFR §91.411?

    An FAA-certificated repair station approved for this particular function.

  45. How soon must the holder of an FAA mechanic certificate notify the FAA of a permanent change in their address?

    Within 30 days of any permanent change in their address.

Typical Practical Projects

  1. Prepare a Form 337 describing a major repair or major alteration that is specified by the examiner.
  2. Prepare a maintenance record entry that approves an aircraft for return to service after a 100-hour inspection.
  3. Prepare a maintenance record entry that records the proper compliance with an Airworthiness Directive specified by the examiner.
  4. Prepare a maintenance record entry that records the required tests and inspection for an altimeter system that is installed on an aircraft that is flown under Instrument Flight Rules.
  5. Given a list of repairs and alterations to an aircraft and engine, identify the operations that require a Form 337 to be filled out.
  6. Locate in the Federal Aviation Regulations the description of the tests and inspections that must be performed on altimeter systems, and on ATC transponders.
  7. Given a list of maintenance functions, identify which of them are major airframe repairs, minor airframe repairs, major powerplant repairs, minor powerplant repairs, major airframe alterations, minor airframe alterations, major powerplant alterations, minor powerplant alterations, and which are preventive maintenance.
  8. Given a list of maintenance functions, identify the ones that a mechanic with only a powerplant rating can perform.
  9. Given a list of maintenance functions, identify the ones that a mechanic with only an airframe rating can perform.
  10. Given a list of maintenance functions, identify the ones that an A&P mechanic cannot perform.
  11. Prepare the correct type of notification that is necessary to advise the FAA of a permanent change of address.
  12. Explain to the examiner the difference in the privileges of a certificated mechanic and those of a certificated repairman.
  13. Explain to the examiner the differences between a 100-hour inspection and an annual inspection.
  14. Explain to the examiner the portion of the altimeter and static system inspection required by 14 CFR §91.411 that may be performed by a mechanic with an airframe rating.

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