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Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?
The installing person or agency.
An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could
perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration.
Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws through self-locking nuts?
AC 43.13-1B.
A certificated mechanic shall not exercise the privileges of the certificate and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months, the Administrator has found that the certificate holder is able to do the work or the certificate holder has
served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.
Which is classified as a major repair?
The splicing of skin sheets.
How is a quality system assured?
By an internal reporting and auditing system.
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?
Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under 14 CFR part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?
30 days.
14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of
mechanics.
A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the
100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur. They are:
active and latent.
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a
minor repair.
What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?
120 days.
14 CFR Part 65 contains information for the certification of
airmen other than flight crewmembers.
(1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available. (2) Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available. Regarding the above statements,
neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true.
Who has the authority to approve for return to service a propeller after a 100-hour inspection? 1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating. 2. Any certificated repairman. 3. A non-certificated mechanic working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings.
1.
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?
When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier.
A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform
a 100-hour inspection.
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings valid?
Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked.
Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?
Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.
The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the
Magnificent Seven.
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a
minor repair.
All of the following are consequences of human error, except
mental stressor.
Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?
To allow for review of his/her application and supplementary documents.
The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by
appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service.
FAA certificated mechanics may
approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.
The three types of human error are
omission, commission, and extraneous.
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform
100-hour inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
Instrument repairs may be performed
by an FAA-approved instrument repair station.
Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may
perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.
Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?
He/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service.
A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean
the restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.
When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is
the starting point.
The "SHEL" model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what the problem is, but also
where and why it exists.
Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to
preventing and managing error.
John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall enough to accomplish the task?
Human error.
The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a
major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed.
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and ratings?
14 CFR Part 65.
