Airframe Inspection Review Quiz

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Where should all necessary information be obtained from when overhauling electrical equipment?

The aircraft maintenance manual

Maintenance instructions published by the aircraft and/or equipment manufacturer (correct)

A random online forum

A local newspaper

Who may approve an aircraft for return to service after an annual inspection if minor repairs are needed?

A professional pilot

A flight attendant

Only the person who performed the annual inspection

An appropriately rated mechanic may repair the defects, but an IA must approve the aircraft for return to service (correct)

What must an aircraft have to fly beyond the 100-hour inspection requirement to reach a location for inspection?

Exceed 15 flight hours

A unicorn on board

A special flight permit (correct)

A fleet of birds following the plane

How are radio equipment installations made in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate data approved for return to service?

By a field approval from the FAA Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to conduct a complete 100-hour inspection on an aircraft and approve it for return to service?

A mechanic with the appropriate certificates Signup and view all the answers

What documentation is required for a mechanic to approve an aircraft for return to service?

The necessary mechanic certificates Signup and view all the answers

What is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alterations?

They may perform airframe minor repairs and alterations and approve the work for return to service, but not major repairs or alterations Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to approve a propeller for return to service after a 100-hour inspection?

Both b and c are correct Signup and view all the answers

Can a non-certificated mechanic working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings perform work?

Yes, both airframe and powerplant work Signup and view all the answers

What type of work can a certificated mechanic with only a powerplant rating perform?

Powerplant minor repairs and alterations and approve for return to service Signup and view all the answers

For major airframe repairs or alterations, what is required?

Can be performed by an appropriately rated mechanic but must be approved by an inspector Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a certificated mechanic to exercise the privileges of their certificate and rating?

Served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 18 months Signup and view all the answers

What does a repair, as performed on an airframe, entail?

The upkeep and preservation of the airframe including the component parts thereof Signup and view all the answers

What can FAA certificated mechanics do in terms of approving repairs or inspections?

Approve for return to service a major repair for which they are rated Signup and view all the answers

Who may perform the 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft being operated for hire?

Appropriately rated mechanics only if they have an inspection authorization Signup and view all the answers

What is not a privilege of an FAA certificated mechanic?

Conduct inspections without proper training Signup and view all the answers

What does not constitute a repair as performed on an airframe?

The removal of all engines from the airframe Signup and view all the answers