Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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What is the primary reason for issuing airworthiness directives (ADs)?

To increase the market value of aging aircraft.
To ensure the safety of aircraft and aeronautical products. (correct)
To enhance the performance of aeronautical products.
To provide recommendations for routine maintenance.

According to the regulations outlined, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable airworthiness directives for an aircraft?

The Minister of Transport.
The manufacturer of the aircraft.
The aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) who performs the maintenance.
The owner of the aeronautical product. (correct)

Under what condition might Transport Canada issue a Canadian AD to address a foreign safety concern?

If the foreign AD is issued by a country that is not a member of ICAO.
If Canada agrees with the safety concerns raised in the foreign AD. (correct)
If the foreign AD applies to a type design not used in Canada.
If the foreign AD mandates actions that are already part of the aircraft's maintenance schedule.

What action should an owner take if they find their aircraft is subject to an AD?

Ensuring that the aircraft complies with the AD's requirements within the specified timeframe. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should an aircraft owner or operator do if they choose to implement an alternative to the actions specified in an airworthiness directive?

Obtain approval from the Minister for the alternative means of compliance, ensuring it maintains the required level of safety. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided text, what could be a potential consequence of operating an aircraft that does not comply with all applicable airworthiness directives?

The aircraft's insurance coverage could be invalidated. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Continuing Airworthiness Web Information System (CAWIS)?

To offer a centralized database of airworthiness data and directives for Canadian aircraft. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where there's a conflict between an airworthiness directive issued by Transport Canada and a foreign aviation authority for the same aircraft, which directive takes precedence?

The airworthiness directive issued by Transport Canada. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What statement accurately describes a 'Service Bulletin'?

It is an advisory document issued by the manufacturer of an aeronautical product. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what action is required when a mandatory service bulletin addresses a safety concern?

The regulator may issue a corresponding AD applicable to all registered aircraft of that type operating in the jurisdiction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What typically triggers the issuance of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) by the Minister?

An unsafe condition exists in the aeronautical product and the condition is likely to exist or develop in other aeronautical products. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What steps should an aircraft owner take to ensure they comply with all applicable ADs, given the broad scope of possible ADs?

Regularly consult the CAWIS database, monitor for new ADs, and ensure compliance with AD requirements. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What information would an Airworthiness Directive contain?

Identification of an unsafe condition; identification of affected aircraft; corrective actions; schedule for completion of corrective actions; effective date. (C) Signup and view all the answers

CAR 605.84 recognizes the mandatory status of foreign AD's, however, what is an exception?

If the foreign aviation authority that does not have jurisdiction over the type design of the aeronautical product affected. (C) Signup and view all the answers

An Aspen Evolution Flight Display (EFD) system has software version 2.9 installed. The Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) Weather Interface option is enabled, and independent airspeed, attitude, and altitude back-instruments are not installed. According to FAA AD 2019-01-02, what action(s) are required?

Comply with AD within the compliance times specified, disable the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast function, and revise the Airplane Flight Manual. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A Canadian aircraft owner discovers a foreign Airworthiness Directive (AD) that mandates immediate inspection of a critical engine component. The AD was issued by the country of origin for the engine's type design. What is the aircraft owner's responsibility?

The owner must comply with the foreign AD as it is considered mandatory in Canada. (B) Signup and view all the answers

An aircraft owner is seeking an exemption from complying with an Airworthiness Directive (AD). Under what conditions might the Minister grant such an exemption?

If the owner can demonstrate that compliance is impractical or unnecessary and the exemption provides an equivalent level of safety. (D) Signup and view all the answers

An aircraft owner installs a new avionics system. How can they ensure compliance with all applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to this equipment?

Consult the 'miscellaneous' section on the CAWIS database to identify ADs applicable to the installed equipment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Alternative Means of Compliance (AMOC) regarding an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

To provide a different method of achieving the safety objectives of the AD if the original method is unsuitable. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Transport Canada, in what format are Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Civil Aviation Safety Alerts (CASAs) distributed?

To aircraft owners, aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) and foreign civil aviation authorities via email primarily. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to FAA AD 2019-01-02, what is the first thing that must be done?

Before the next flight in IMC or at night, or within 25 hours' time-in-service, whichever occurs first, disable the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In function. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Transport Canada, who maintains a list of all AD's that are applicable to Canadian registered Aircraft?

Transport Canada. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A private pilot flying a Canadian-registered aircraft notices a new Service Bulletin issued by the aircraft manufacturer. The Service Bulletin recommends an upgrade to the aircraft's navigation system but states that compliance is optional. What is the pilot's responsibility regarding this Service Bulletin?

The pilot should evaluate the Service Bulletin's content and determine if the upgrade is necessary for their type of flying, but compliance is not mandatory unless it becomes part of an AD. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Standard 625 Appendix H, if the civil aviation authorities issue Airworthiness Directives (ADs) separately from the applicable service bulletins, what categorization does a service bulletin marked mandatory fall under?

Such categorization simply indicates the manufacturer's opinion of the importance of the bulletin and has, by itself, no regulatory obligation, even if the bulletins are shown to be approved by those authorities. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A Canadian-registered aircraft is based in a foreign country for an extended period. The aviation authority of that country issues a directive that is equivalent to an AD. Does this directive automatically apply to the Canadian aircraft?

It depends on whether Transport Canada has an agreement of reciprocal recognition with that foreign authority. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) in relation to Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?

The TAA issues ADs as product-related airworthiness orders when mandatory action is needed to address unsafe conditions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of maintaining an aircraft, what does 'compliance' refer to when referring to an Airworthiness Directive?

Completing all that is required of the AD, and making a maintenance entry to the technical records of the aircraft or component. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A hypothetical issue is found with every enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) on Embraer 175 aircraft, and the FAA issues an airworthiness directive (AD). If an aircraft owner in Brazil finds an equivalent directive issued, what is this equivalent directive called?

It cannot be determined from the information provided. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can you find what country has jurisdiction over the type design?

By looking at the type certificate for the aircraft. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should aircraft owners and lessees ensure?

That details of the scheduling provisions of any applicable airworthiness directives relating to the airframe, engine(s), propeller(s), component(s), or any parts thereof, are entered into the applicable technical record AND the requirements of all such ADs are complied with and, where applicable, entries relating to the compliance are made in the aircraft technical records. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Service Alerts, Service Advisories, and Service Document Notices are commonly used by which company?

Garmin (B) Signup and view all the answers

A310's AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL has many columns, to specify the status of different areas of maintenance. How many columns indicate SB's and their status?

6 (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the excerpt, what can an aircraft owner do for a Garmin main software version 20.10 with GTX transponders?

Contact your dealer to revert to GTN Xi main software version 20.01 or a possible configuration change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The pilot in command is flying a Canadian-registered aircraft that Australia issued an AD against. What should the pilot in command do?

Not comply with the directive, as Australia does not have jurisdiction over the type design. (D) Signup and view all the answers

You are carrying out maintenance on an aircraft and the owner tells you that the aircraft has been stored and not been flown since March, 2011. Where would you consult to find out the Airworthiness directives?

The CAWIS database (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the regulations, what is the relationship between aircraft flight authority and compliance with airworthiness directives (ADs)?

Aircraft flight authority is invalidated if an aircraft isn't in 100% compliance with ALL applicable ADs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence if an aircraft is operated without full compliance with all applicable airworthiness directives?

The aircraft's insurance coverage could be voided in the event of an accident. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for a manufacturer's document that recommends certain maintenance actions or modifications, but is generally considered advisory?

Service Bulletin (SB) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance might a Service Bulletin become mandatory?

When the aviation authority issues a corresponding Airworthiness Directive (AD). (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information note in Standard 625 Appendix H, which condition makes a manufacturer's service bulletin mandatory?

The civil aviation authority with jurisdiction over the type design declares the bulletin to be mandatory. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a foreign aviation authority issues an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for an aeronautical product, what determines whether the AD is automatically applicable to Canadian-registered aircraft with that product installed?

The AD is only applicable if it is issued by the aviation authority having jurisdiction over the type design. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action might Transport Canada take if they agree with a foreign Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

Issue a Canadian AD to address the foreign safety concern. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a conflict between an Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by Transport Canada and an AD issued by a foreign aviation authority for the same aircraft, which AD takes precedence, according to the regulations?

The AD issued by Transport Canada prevails. (B) Signup and view all the answers

To whom does the Minister distribute airworthiness directives?

The registered owner of a Canadian aircraft affected by the airworthiness directive, the manufacturer of an aeronautical product and the holder of the design approval document in respect of the aeronautical product, and the airworthiness authority of all known states of registry of the aircraft (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to CAR 605.84, who is responsible for ensuring that an aircraft meets the requirements of any Airworthiness Directive (AD) applicable to the aircraft or its components?

The person having legal custody and control of the aircraft (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to CAR 605.84, what mandatory status do foreign notices and equivalents share with AD's?

CAR 605.84 recognizes the mandatory status of foreign ADs and equivalent notices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should owners and lessees ensure?

The details of the scheduling provisions of any applicable airworthiness directives relating to the airframe, engine(s), propeller(s), component(s), or any parts thereof, are entered into the applicable technical record AND the requirements of all such ADs are complied with and, where applicable, entries relating to the compliance are made in the aircraft technical records. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must occur, according to 605.84 (1), if an owner chooses to take an aircraft off the ground?

Subject to subsections (3) and (4), no person shall conduct a take-off or permit a take-off to be conducted in an aircraft that is in the legal custody and control of the person, other than an aircraft operated under a special certificate of airworthiness in the owner-maintenance or amateur-built classification, unless the aircraft is maintained in accordance with any airworthiness limitations applicable to the aircraft type design and meets the requirements of any airworthiness directive issued under section 521.427 and meets the requirements of any notices that are equivalent to airworthiness directives . (A) Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a country that is not the country of manufacture AD is mandatory in Canada?

If a country issues an AD against an aircraft where that country does not have jurisdiction over the type design, it is not mandatory in Canada. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is all data regarding airworthiness directives held?

Transport Canada Continuing Airworthiness Web Information System (CAWIS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who must ensure that all AD's have been complied with?

The owner (C) Signup and view all the answers

What items can be found using CAWIS?

Both a list of all AD's that are applicable to Canadian registered aircraft and a list of AD's that are applicable to equipment that is installed in aircraft . (D) Signup and view all the answers

As it is impossible for Transport Canada to know on which aircraft a particular appliance is installed, what are owners responsible for?

Searching the 'miscellaneous' section on the database to identify those ADs applicable to equipment installed on a particular aircraft. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the FAA AD regarding Aspen Avionics EFDs, which condition necessitates disabling the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In function?

Software version 2.9 (SW 2.9) is installed, the FIS-B Weather Interface option is enabled, and independent back-instruments are not installed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When the FAA issues an Airworthiness Directive (AD), who has the authority to approve Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for that AD?

The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does an AD mandate?

An AD mandates an inspection, repair, modification or procedure to correct an unsafe condition or non-compliance with design standards. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the excerpt regarding SB1461, what Garmin series software may be automatically downloaded?

SB1461's aviation manuals are available for free download from their website. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Garmin Service Advisory excerpt, if products are affected, what should the pilot or owner do?

Contact your dealer to revert to GTN Xi main software version 20.01 or a possible configuration change. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the G3X Touch and Gl 275 excerpt, what system may be affected?

G3X Touch and Gl 275 systems installed in certified aircraft with a GEA 24 engine adapter that is interfaced to resistive fuel senders with a range of less than or equal to 100 ohms are affected. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?

An instruction issued by an aviation authority mandating maintenance or operation to ensure conformity to type design and safe operation.

Why are AD's issued?

Safety, to address unsafe conditions and prevent potential hazards in aeronautical products.

Who is responsible for AD compliance?

The owner of the aeronautical product. The responsibility can only be transferred if agreed to in a contract with an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME).

What must an AD contain?

Identify unsafe conditions, affected products, required corrective actions, schedule for completion and effective date.