FAA regulations test guide

Which of the following statements is true?

A certificated powerplant mechanic may make a minor repair on an aluminum propeller and approve for return to service.

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

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

Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform

100-hour inspections required by the federal aviation regulations in a powerplant, propeller, or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.

Under the federal aviation regulations, an aviation maintenance technician is required to perform maintenance on an aircraft so that it

Is at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.

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

Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may

Perform 100-hour inspections of instruments

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.

FAA certificated mechanics may

Approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the ratings they hold

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

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.

How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating valid?

Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.

What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?

120 days

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 U.S. by a U.S. air carrier

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

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a minor repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available

Which of the following instrument discrepancies could be corrected by an aviation mechanic?

Red line missing, mounting screws loose, case paint chipped, or leaking at line B nut.

If work done on an aircraft has been done satisfactorily, the signature of an authorized person on the maintenance records for maintenance or alterations performed constitutes

Approval for return to service only for the work performed.

Which aircraft record entry is the best description of the replacement of several damaged heli-coils in a casting?

Eight 1/4-20 inch standard heli-coils were replaced. The damaged inserts were extracted, the tapped holes gaged, then new inserts installed, and tangs removed.

Where should the aviation mechanic find this entry?

FAA-form 337

If more space is needed for a work description entered on FAA-form 337, what information should be included on the attached sheet, in addition to the rest of the work description?

Aircraft nationality and registration mark, and the date the work was accomplished.

A certificated mechanic without an inspection authorization who signs the appropriate block on FAA form 337 is doing what?

Certifying that the work was done in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 43.

When work is performed on an aircraft that necessitates the use of FAA form 337, who should prepare the form?

The person who performs or supervises the work.

Which statement is true regarding the use of FAA form 337?

FAA form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.

When performing a major repair or alteration, got which aircraft must an aviation mechanic submit form 337 to the FAA?

From 337 is required for U.S.-registered aircraft and may be requested for foreign aircraft.

After making a certain repair to an aircraft engine that is to be returned to service, an FAA form 337 is prepared. How many copies are required and what is the disposition of the completed forms?

Two; one copy for the aircraft owner and one copy for the FAA.

An FAA form 337 is used to record and document

Major repairs and alterations

Which of the following are sometimes used as authorization to deviate from an aircrafts original type design?

FAA form 337, supplemental type certificate, and airworthiness directive

Which maintenance action is an airframe major repair?

The repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams.

Which of the following includes all the regulatory definitions of “maintenance”?

Overhaul, repair, parts replacement, inspection, and preservation.

A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean

The restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.

Which is an appliance major repair?

Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump.

The replacement on 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.

Which is classified as a major repair?

The splicing of skin sheets.

The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a

Minor repair.

The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a

Minor repair.

Which regulation provides information regarding instrument range markings for an airplane certificated in the normal category?

14 CFR Part 23

Which regulation provides the airworthiness standards for an airplane certificated in the normal category?

14 CFR Part 23

What regulations are covered by 14 CFR Part 1?

Definitions and abbreviations.

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

14 CFR part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of

Airmen other than flight crewmembers.

14 CFR part 65 subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of

Mechanics

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.

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

To allow for review of their application and supplementary documents.

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.

Where is the record of compliance with airworthiness directives or manufacturers service bulletins normally indicated?

Aircraft maintenance records.

What is the means by which the FAA notifies aircraft owners and the other interested person of unsafe conditions and prescribes the condition under which the product may continue to be operated?

Airworthiness directives.

Airworthiness directives are issued primarily too

Correct and unsafe condition.

Which of the following statements is true?

A supplemental type certificate may be issued to more than one applicant for the same design change, providing each applicant shows compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirement.

What does the acronym TSO mean regarding a type certificated aircraft part, material, component and/or process?

Technical standard order.

Primary responsibilities for compliance with airworthiness directives lies with the

Aircraft owner or operator.

An aircraft type certificate data sheet contains

Location of the datum.

Suitability for use of a specific propeller with a particular engine-airplane combination can be determined by reference to what informational source?

Aircraft specifications or aircraft type certificate data sheet.

Where are technical descriptions of certificated propellers found?

Propeller type certificate data sheets.

What information is generally contained in aircraft specifications or type certificate data sheets?

Control surface movements.

A technical standard order is issued by whom?

The administrator.

An aircraft has a total time in service of 468 hours. The airworthiness directive given was initially complied with at 454 hours in service. How many additional hours in service may be accumulated before the airworthiness directive must again be complied with?

186

The following words are an example of what kind of statement in an AD? “Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.”

Compliance.

The action required by an AD may take which of the following forms?

Inspection, part replacement, design modification, and/or change in operating procedures.

Type certificate data sheets are issued for which of the following products?

Aircraft, engines, and propellers.

How long are AD compliance records required to be kept?

They shall be retained, then transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.

What does the type certificate data sheet designation code “ 2 PCSM” mean?

Two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane.

The air transport association of America specification No. 100

Established a standard for the presentation of technical data in maintenance manuals.

Aviation maintenance alerts

Provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions.

What is the maintenance recording responsibility of the person who complies with an airworthiness directive?

Make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment.

Instrument repairs may be performed

By an FAA-approved instrument repair station.

Which statement is true regarding the requirements for maintenance record format?

Any format that provides record continuity and includes the required information may be used.

Who is responsible for upkeep of the required maintenance records for an aircraft?

The aircraft owner.

Which of the following statements is true?

The federal aviation regulations require approval after compliance with the data of a supplemental type certificate.

When is a mechanic responsible for checking AD compliance?

When performing an inspection required under part 91, 125, or 135.

A complete detailed inspection and adjustment of the valve mechanism with be made at the first 25 hours after the engine has been placed in service. Subsequent inspections of the valve mechanism will be made each second 50-hour period. From the statement above, at what intervals will valve mechanism inspections be performed?

100 hours

From the above statement, at what intervals should an aviation mechanic check the thrust bearing nut for tightness?

150 hours

Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a control cable showing approximately 20 percent wear on several of the individual outer wires at a fairlead?

Wear within acceptable limits, repair not necessary.

Which maintenance record entry best describes the action taken for a .125-inch deep dent in a straight section of 1/2-inch aluminum alloy tubing?

Dented section removed and replaced with identical new tubing flared to 37.

For aircraft operated under part 91, when is aircraft total time required to be recorded in aircraft maintenance records?

After satisfactorily completing inspections.

For aircraft operated under part 91, what difference is there, if any, between the record entry requirements for maintenance and the record entry requirements for inspections?

Aircraft total time is required to be included only in the inspection entry.

A person installing a product, part, or appliance on a type certificated product must make certain that the items records document the

Product, part, or material meets FAA airworthiness standards.

Which aircraft record entry best describes a repair of a dent in a tubular steel structure dented at a cluster?

Welded a reinforcing plate over the dented area.

For aircraft operated under part 91, which of the following records must be retained for at least one year, or until the work is repeated or superseded?

Records of maintenance, alterations, preventative maintenance, 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections.

For aircraft operated under part 91, which of the following records must be retained and transferred with the aircraft when it is sold?

Records of the current status of applicable ADs, and date and time when recurring ADs are next due.

In order to reconstruct lost or destroyed aircraft maintenance records, what is it necessary to establish?

Total time-in-service of the airframe.

When approving for return to service after maintenance or alteration, the approving person must enter in the maintenance records of the aircraft

A description of work performed, date of completion, the name of the person performing the work, signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held.

What is ATA iSpec 2200?

Standardized electronic documentation for aircraft models.

Specifications pertaining to an aircraft model manufactured under a type certificate of which less than 50 are shown on the FAA aircraft registry, can be found in the

Aircraft listing.

Technical information about older aircraft models, of which no more than 50 remain in service, can be found in the

Aircraft listing.

An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alterations on U.S. certificated aircraft; however, the work must be done in accordance with FAA-approved technical data before the aircraft can be returned to service. Which is NOT approved data?

AC 43.12-2

Which doubler require heat treatment before installation?

Both

How many parts will need to be fabricated by the mechanic in the construction and installation of one doubler?

3

Using only the information given which doubler is it possible to construct and install?

101

The -100 in the title block is applicable to which doubler part number?

101

Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws through self-locking nuts?

AC 43.13-1

What is the status of data used as a basis for approving major repairs or alterations for return to service?

Data must be FAA-approved prior to its use for that purpose.

Which of the following statements is true?

FAA publications such as technical standard orders, airworthiness directives, type certificate data sheets, and aircraft specifications and supplemental type certificates are all approved data.

When a discrepancy list is provided to an aircraft owner or operator after an inspection, it says in effect that

Except for these discrepancies, the item inspected is airworthy.

When an aircraft is sold domestically, the airworthiness certificate

Is transferred with the aircraft at time of sale.

The insurance of an airworthiness certificate is governed by

14 CFR part 21.

Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?

Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.

The following is a table of airspeed limits as given in an FAA-issued aircraft specification, the high end would be at?

139 knots.

Placards required on an aircraft are specified in

Aircraft specifications or type certificate data sheets.

How long does the holder of a certificate issued under part 65 have to notify the FAA after any changes in permanent mailing address?

30 days.