Chapter 15 FAA Question

15-1 AMG082

An aircraft owner was provided a list of discrepancies on an aircraft that was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection. Which of the following statement/s is/are true concerning who may correct the discrepancies?

1. Only a mechanic with an inspection authorization

2. An appropriately rated mechanic

3. Any certificated repair station

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A–1

B–2

C–2 & 3

15-1. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 43.3

An A&P technician must hold an inspection authorization to perform an annual inspection. However, discrepancies may be corrected by any mechanic who is appropriately rated for the work required to correct the discrepancy. Likewise, a certificated repair station may perform maintenance or alterations on any article for which it is rated, within the limitations in its operations specifications.

15-2 AMG082

Which of the following may a certificated airframe and powerplant mechanic perform on aircraft and approve for return to service?

1. A 100-hour inspection

2. An annual inspection, under specified circumstances

3. A progressive inspection, under specified circumstances

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A–1 and 3

B–1, 2, and 3

C–1 and 2

15-2. Answer A. JSGT 15A, FAR 65

Provided airframe and powerplant mechanics are current and have the necessary experience, they may return an aircraft to service following a 100-hour inspection or a progressive inspection. To return an aircraft to service following an annual inspection, the mechanic must hold an Inspection Authorization.

15-3 AMG054

What is the maximum penalty for cheating or other unauthorized conduct when taking an FAA mechanic test?

A— Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year

B— Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year, and suspension or revocation of any certificate held

C— Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year, and suspension of any certificate held

15-3. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.18

According to Part 65.18 (b), no person who commits a prohibited act when taking a written test is eligible for any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating under this chapter for a period of one year after the date of that act. In addition, the commission of that act is a basis for suspending or revoking any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person.

Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform the:

A— any inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.

B— 100-hour and/or annual inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or any components thereof, and may release the same to service.

C— 100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant, propeller, or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.

15-4. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.87

A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may approve and return to service a powerplant or propeller or any related part or appliance, after performing a 100-hour inspection required by Part 91.

15-5 AMG082

The 100-hour inspection required by FARs for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by:

A— persons working under the supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic, but the aircraft must be approved by the mechanic for return to service.

B— appropriately rated mechanics only if they also hold an inspection authorization.

C— appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service.

15-5. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.85, FAR 65.87

According to FAR Part 65, aircraft mechanics with Airframe and Powerplant ratings may perform a 100-hour inspection and return an aircraft to service. Persons working under the supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic may not, according to FAR 43.3, conduct a 100-hour inspection. Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to service is correct because you do not need an inspection authorization to conduct a 100-hour inspection.

15-6 AMG081

A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform:

A— repair of a wing brace strut by welding.

B— a 100-hour inspection.

C— repair of an engine mount by riveting.

15-6. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 43.3

A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic may perform the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations that his supervisor is authorized to perform. This authorization is not extended to any inspections required by Part 91 or Part 125. This includes 100-hour inspections.

15-7 AMG082

Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may:

A— perform minor repairs to instruments.

B— perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.

C— perform minor alterations to instruments.

15-7. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 43, Appendix D; FAR 65.81

Instrument repairs and alterations must be accomplished by an appropriately rated repair station. The mechanic can only inspect the instruments within the scope of the 100-hour inspection. This includes inspecting for poor condition, mounting, marking, and where practicable, for improper operation.

15-8 AMG081

An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could:

A— perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration.

B— not perform the work because it is an alteration.

C— not perform the work because they are not allowed to perform and approve for return to service, repairs or alterations to propellers.

15-8. Answer A. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.81, FAR 65.87

Powerplant certificated mechanics may perform minor repairs and minor alterations on propellers and return them to service.

15-9 AMG082

FAA certificated mechanics may:

A— approve for return to service a major repair for which they are rated.

B— supervise and approve a 100-hour inspection.

C— approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.

15-9. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.81

FAA-certificated mechanics are authorized to perform minor alterations appropriate to the rating(s) they hold, and return them to service.

15-10 AMG081

A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the:

A— annual inspection required by the FAR’s on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.

B— 100-hour inspection required by the FAR’s on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.

C— 100-hour inspection required by the FAR’s on an airframe, powerplant, or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service.

15-10. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.87

FAR Part 65 authorizes the powerplant certificated mechanic to perform a 100-hour inspection on a powerplant, propeller, and components or parts thereof, and approve the items for return to service.

15-11 AMG082

What part of the FAR’s prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and ratings?

A— 14 CFR Part 43

B— 14 CFR Part 91

C— 14 CFR Part 65

15-11. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.1

FAR Part 65 covers the certification requirements for all airmen other than flight crewmembers. This includes mechanics and repairmen.

15-12 AMG082

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:

A— served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 18 months.

B— served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 12 months.

C— served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.

15-12. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.83

To be considered current, a certificated mechanic must, for at least 6 months out of 24, serve as a mechanic under his certificate and rating.

15-13 AMG081

1. Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have on the necessary tools and equipment available.

2. Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary tools and equipment available

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Regarding the above statements,

A— only No. 1 is true.

B— neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true.

C— only No. 2 is true.

15-13. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.81

Neither of these statements is true. Even minor repairs to instruments must be accomplished by a certificated instrument repair station and certificated powerplant mechanics may only perform MINOR repairs to propellers.

15-14 AMG086

Who has the authority to approve for return to service a powerplant or propeller or any part thereof after a 100-hour inspection?

A— A mechanic with a powerplant rating

B— Any certificated repairman

C— Personnel of any certificated repair station

15-14. Answer A. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.87

A certificated mechanic with the powerplant rating is authorized to perform a 100-hour inspection and return to service a powerplant, propeller, or any part thereof.

15-15 AMG081

Instrument repairs may be performed:

A— by the instrument manufacturer only.

B— by an FAA-approved instrument repair station.

C— on airframe instruments by mechanics with an airframe rating.

15-15. Answer B. JSGT 15A, AC 43.13-1B

Repair and overhaul of aircraft instruments must be made by an FAA-approved facility having proper test equipment, adequate manufacturer’s maintenance manuals and service bulletins, and qualified personnel.

15-16 AMG082

Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?

A— He/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service.

B— He/she may perform airframe minor repairs and minor alterations and approve the work for return to service, but cannot perform an airframe major repair or major alteration.

C— He/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration and approve the work, but not the entire aircraft, for return to service.

15-16. Answer A. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.85

Part 65.85 states that a certificated mechanic with an airframe rating may approve and return to service an airframe or any related part, component, or appliance, after he has performed, supervised, or inspected its maintenance or alteration (excluding major repairs and major alterations).

15-17 AMG082

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?

A— When a special authorization has been issued by the supervising FAA Flight Standards District Office

B— When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier

C— When employed outside the United States

15-17. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.71

Part 65.71 (a) (2) says that an applicant who does not read, write, speak, and understand English must be employed outside of the United States by a U.S. air carrier, and have his certificate endorsed “Valid only outside the United States.”

15-18 AMG082

What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?

A— 60 days

B— 90 days

C— 120 days

15-18. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.13

Part 65.13 provides for a certificate and ratings effective for a period of not more than 120 days to be issued to a qualified applicant.

15-19 AMG082

Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required tests?

A— To allow for review of his/her application and supplementary documents

B— So that a background check/investigation may be completed

C— Both of the other two choices

15-19. Answer A. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.13

Part 65.13 provides for a temporary certificate to be issued pending review of the application and supplementary documents.

15-20 AMG082

What is the normal duration a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings?

A— Until the holder is relieved of duties for which the holder was employed and certificated

B— Until surrendered, suspended, or revoked

C— Until 24 months after the holder has last exercised the privileges of the certificate

15-20. Answer B. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.15

Part 65.15 (a) indicates that certificate of a certificate or rating issued under this part is effective until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

15-21 AMG067

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?

A— 30 days

B— 60 days

C— 90 days

15-21. Answer A. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.21

Part 65.21 states that certificate holders shall notify the FAA within 30 days after any change in permanent mailing address.

15-22 AMG054

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?

A— Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year

B— Imprisonment for one year and a $5,000 fine

C— Suspension or revocation of any certificate held

15-22. Answer C. JSGT 15A, FAR 65.20

According to Part 65.20 (b), the acts listed in the question is a basis for suspending or revoking any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person.

15-23 AMG082

Under the Federal Aviation Regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it:

A— always meets its original type design.

B— is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.

C— exceeds minimum standards with regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration, and other qualities affecting airworthiness.

15-23. Answer B. FAR 43.13

Each person maintaining, altering, or performing preventive maintenance, shall do that work in such a manner and use materials of such a quality, that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.