PCAR Part 5 & Maintenance Regulations Practice Exam - Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering PCAR Part 5, maintenance classifications, documentation, and regulatory requirements based on the AMT Practice Question Suite.

Components major repair (Instruments)

Calibration and repair of instruments in accordance with Part IS: 5.1.1.2.

Modification

The alteration of an aircraft or aeronautical product in conformity with an approved standard.

Airframe major modification (Fuel/Oil)

Changes to the basic design of the fuel or oil system.

Preventive maintenance

Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations, such as replacing safety wiring, cleaning spark plugs, or repair of landing gear tires.

Powerplant major modification (Accessories)

Installation of an accessory that is not approved for the engine.

Aircraft owner (Record responsibility)

The person responsible for ensuring that all aircraft maintenance records are kept up to date.

14 CFR Part 43

The regulation where the recommended statement for recording the approval or disapproval for return to service after a $100$-hour or annual inspection is found.

Powerplant major repair (Internal)

Disassembly of a crankcase or crankshaft of a reciprocating engine equipped with an integral supercharger.

Maintenance Release

A certification confirming that maintenance work has been complied with in accordance with airworthiness standards using approved data.

Registered owner or operator (Compliance)

The entity responsible for maintaining an aircraft's airworthy condition and compliance with all airworthiness directives per PCAR 5.3.1.2.

AMO Personnel Relief Period

The Approved Maintenance Organization shall relieve a person for $24$ hours after working for $7$ consecutive days.

Propeller major alteration

The installation of propeller de-icing equipment.

Appliance major alteration

Any change to the basic design of navigational equipment approved under a type certificate.

Owner maintenance record retention

The minimum period an owner shall retain maintenance and inspection records is $90$ days.

Major repair/modification reporting

A copy of the form must be forwarded to the authority within $48$ hours after the aeronautical product is approved for return to service.

Falsification penalty

Under PCAR Part 1, the penalty for falsification is Revocation.

Appliance major repair (Carburetor)

Overhaul of pressure type carburetor mechanical accessories.

Powerplant major repair (Turbine)

Opening of the cold and hot sections of turbine engines.

Powerplant minor alteration

Changes of engine cowling which do not affect engine cooling, such as revision to the mounting bracket attachment.

14 CFR Part 21

The regulation governing the issuance of airworthiness certificates.

Airframe structural major repair

Splicing of skin sheets.

Aircraft re-weighing frequency

All Philippine-registered aircraft used for commercial or aerial work operations shall be re-weighed every $3$ years.

AMT Recent Experience Requirement

A licensed AMT must have served under his rating for at least $6$ months within the preceding $24$ months.

Propeller minor repair

Maintenance operations such as assembly and disassembly of ground adjustable propellers.

Aircraft Specification or Type Certificate Data Sheet

Reference used to determine suitability for use of a specific propeller with a particular engine airplane combination.

Lost record reconstruction

To reconstruct lost or destroyed aircraft maintenance records, it is necessary to establish total time in service of the airframe.

$100$-hour inspection limitation

A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic is NOT authorized to perform this type of inspection.

Routine maintenance check

An inspection consisting of a visual check of an aircraft, components, and systems without disassembly.

Airframe major repair (Wings)

Fabrication performed in the wing main ribs and compression members.

AMT License Reinstatement ($24$ months)

An AMT seeking reinstatement of a license expired for $24$ months must pass the Civil Aviation Regulations test and undergo appropriate recurrent training.

FAA Technical Manual No. 7

The Aircraft Powerplant Handbook used for ignition timing information if an engine overhaul manual is not available.

Appliance minor alteration (Landing Gear)

Changes to the basic design made in accordance with approved recommendations of landing gear shock struts.

Improper release penalty

Under PCAR Part 1, the penalty for "improperly releasing an aircraft to service" is $30$ to $60$ days suspension.

PCAR Part 6

The PCAR Part covering Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO / MRO).

Line Maintenance Manager

The person responsible for ensuring maintenance required in the hangar and defect rectifications meet design and quality standards.

General aviation airworthiness alerts

Publications of maintenance information that are brief and advisory where compliance is not mandatory.

14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D

Contains the minimum checklist items required for each person performing an annual or $100$-hour inspection.

Major component record retention

Records of major components must be kept for at least $1$ year after the end of the operating life of the unit.

Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets

The location of the technical description of a certificated propeller.

Instrument repair authorization

Repairs may only be performed by an approved instrument repair station.

Release signature penalty

The penalty for failure to complete and sign a maintenance release is $15$ to $30$ days suspension.

Appliance major modification

Modification of the basic design not made in accordance with appliance manufacturer recommendations or airworthiness directives.

Special flight permit

Required by an owner to fly an aircraft not approved for return to service to another location for modification.

A&P Experience Requirement (Practical)

An applicant relying solely on practical experience for Powerplant and Airframe ratings must provide evidence of $60$ months of experience.

State of Design

The Contracting State which approved the original type certificate and any subsequent supplemental type certificates.

Repair

The restoration of an aircraft, engine, propeller or associated part to an airworthy condition after damage or wear.