B3 quiz 4 Mechanic Certification and Regulations

Vocabulary flashcards covering FAA mechanic certification regulations, subparts, privileges, limitations, and inspection authorization.

Mechanic Certificate

An aviation certificate valid for life that grants legal authority to perform, approve, and sign off on aircraft maintenance work.

Repairman Certificate

An aviation certificate tied directly to a specific company and job position.

FAA Form 8610-2

The application form used when applying for an FAA mechanic certificate.

Temporary Certificate

A document valid for up to 120 days issued to an applicant who passes mechanic exams with 70% or higher while the FAA processes the official permanent certificate.

Certificate Revocation

The permanent removal of an aviation certificate by the FAA, requiring the individual to wait one year before applying for a new certificate.

Certificate Suspension

The temporary removal of an aviation certificate by the FAA, during which the holder cannot earn new ratings.

Retesting After Failure

The procedure requiring an applicant who failed a certificate test to wait 30 days and receive additional instruction along with a signed statement from a campus designated individual before retesting.

14 CFR Section 65.21

The regulatory rule specifying that a certificated airman must notify the FAA in writing within 30 days of changing their address.

A&P Ratings

The two mechanic ratings issued by the FAA (Airframe and Powerplant) which can be held either separately or together.

General Written Test

An FAA written examination required for mechanic certification consisting of 60 questions.

Airframe Written Test

An FAA written examination required for mechanic certification consisting of 100 questions.

Powerplant Written Test

An FAA written examination required for mechanic certification consisting of 100 questions.

Practical Experience Requirements

The requirement to show proof of practical experience consisting of 18 months working on airframes or powerplants, or 30 months working on both, unless attending an FAA-approved school.

Recent Experience Requirements

The requirement that a mechanic must have worked at least 6 of the preceding 24 months under their rating to actively exercise certificate privileges.

Airframe Rating Privileges

Privileges that allow a mechanic to perform and approve maintenance, alterations, and 100-hour inspections on aircraft structures, excluding major repairs and major alterations.

Powerplant Rating Privileges

Privileges that allow a mechanic to perform and approve maintenance, alterations, and 100-hour inspections on engines and propellers, excluding major repairs and major alterations.

14 CFR Section 65.89

The regulation requiring mechanics to keep their certificate at their workplace and show it upon request to the FAA, NTSB, or law enforcement.

Inspection Authorization (IA)

An authorization for experienced A&P mechanics that permits them to perform annual and progressive inspections and approve aircraft for return to service after major repairs or alterations.

Inspection Authorization Duration

The expiration cycle for an Inspection Authorization, which expires on March 31st of odd-numbered years.

FAA Form 337

The official form completed by mechanics to document a major repair or major alteration on an aircraft.