A AND P IA TEST 400 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATE 2026
QUESTIONAs the holder of an inspection authorization, you are performing an annual
inspection on a fabric-covered airplane. During the review of the aircraft records you notice that
the cover was recently replaced with a synthetic cover. The aircraft documents indicate only
grade-A-cotton material was certificated for the aircraft. The change in covering material would
constitute a?
A- minor repair.
B- major repair.
C- major alteration. - answer-C- major alteration
An alteration made in accordance with an aircraft specification would be?
A- a minor alteration.
B- a major alteration.
C- accomplished with acceptable data. - answer-A- a minor alteration
QUESTIONAn alteration was done that normally would be considered a major alteration. How
could this be signed off as a minor alteration?
A- If you, as the inspecting IA, determine that the repair will not appreciably change the
aircraft's flight characteristics.
B- If the alteration is listed in the appropriate aircraft specification.
C- If the alteration is done in accordance with a Supplemental Type Certificate. - answer-B- If the
alteration is listed in the appropriate aircraft specification.
,QUESTIONWhat would NOT be considered maintenance?
A- Inspection.
B- Preservation.
C- Preventive maintenance. - answer-C- Preventive maintenance
QUESTIONWhat is meant by the abbreviation TCAS?
A- Total Corrected Air Speed.
B- Terrain Clearance Activation System.
C- Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System. - answer-C- Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance
System
QUESTIONWhat is meant by the abbreviation V2?
A- Stalling speed.
B- Takeoff safety speed.
C- Speed for best rate of climb. - answer-B- Takeoff safety speed
QUESTIONAircraft certificated after what date were required to have an approved flight
manual?
A- July 18, 1978.
B- November 1, 1981.
C- March 1 , 1979. - answer-C- March 1, 1979
,QUESTIONIf a person alters an aircraft by installing special wing tips, he or she may get approval
to duplicate this alteration on other aircraft by the issuance of a?
A- Provisional Type Certificate.
B- Supplemental Type Certificate.
C- Production Certificate. - answer-B- Supplemental Type Certificate
QUESTIONAn aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate could be in which of the
following categories?
A- Utility, acrobatic, and commuter.
B- Primary, restricted, and experimental.
C- Normal, provisional and Transport. - answer-A- Utility, acrobatic, and commuter.
QUESTIONAn aircraft with a SPECIAL airworthiness certificate would be in which of the following
categories?
A- Utility, acrobatic, and commuter.
B- Primary, restricted, and experimental.
C- Normal, provisional, and transport. - answer-B- Primary, restricted, and experimental.
QUESTIONWhich section of 14 CFR provides for the fabrication of aircraft replacement and
modification parts (PMA)?
A- 14 CFR $21.303.
B- 14 CFR, section 23, Appendix B.
C- 14 CFR, section 45.21. - answer-A- 14 CFR $21.303
QUESTIONBefore a new type of oil filter for a type certificated aircraft engine, manufactured by
a person other than the original engine manufacturer, can be sold for installation on that
engine, the manufacturer of the filter must be issued a?
A- Parts Manufacturer Approval.
, B- Supplemental Type Certificate.
C- Production Certificate. - answer-A- Parts Manufacturer Approval
QUESTIONAn export certificate of airworthiness may be issued for?
A- a new or used aircraft if it meets the requirements of 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart E.
B- an engine, propeller or article, only if it meets the definition of being airworthy.
C- an engine or propeller that is not airworthy, if the importing country accepts the deviation
from approved design or condition for safe operation on a form acceptable to the FAA. - answer-
C- an engine or propeller that is not airworthy, if the importing country accepts the deviation
from approved design or condition for safe operation on a form acceptable to the FAA.
QUESTIONWhat is meant when the FAA uses the word "shall" in a regulation?
A- It is "advisable" to accomplish the action.
B- It is "permissible" to accomplish the action.
C- It is required that you accomplish the action. - answer-C- It is required that you accomplish
the action
QUESTIONA mechanic replaces the engine on a Cessna 182 with another engine, which is listed
on the aircraft TCDS. The mechanic should complete which of the following?
A- A logbook entry as this only a minor alteration.
B- A 337 form, and get IA approval for this major alteration.
C- A 337 form, and get local FSDO "field approval." - answer-A- A logbook entry as this only a
minor alteration.
QUESTION6c. The term "consensus standard"
A- means everybody agrees with the FAA's interpretation.
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATE 2026
QUESTIONAs the holder of an inspection authorization, you are performing an annual
inspection on a fabric-covered airplane. During the review of the aircraft records you notice that
the cover was recently replaced with a synthetic cover. The aircraft documents indicate only
grade-A-cotton material was certificated for the aircraft. The change in covering material would
constitute a?
A- minor repair.
B- major repair.
C- major alteration. - answer-C- major alteration
An alteration made in accordance with an aircraft specification would be?
A- a minor alteration.
B- a major alteration.
C- accomplished with acceptable data. - answer-A- a minor alteration
QUESTIONAn alteration was done that normally would be considered a major alteration. How
could this be signed off as a minor alteration?
A- If you, as the inspecting IA, determine that the repair will not appreciably change the
aircraft's flight characteristics.
B- If the alteration is listed in the appropriate aircraft specification.
C- If the alteration is done in accordance with a Supplemental Type Certificate. - answer-B- If the
alteration is listed in the appropriate aircraft specification.
,QUESTIONWhat would NOT be considered maintenance?
A- Inspection.
B- Preservation.
C- Preventive maintenance. - answer-C- Preventive maintenance
QUESTIONWhat is meant by the abbreviation TCAS?
A- Total Corrected Air Speed.
B- Terrain Clearance Activation System.
C- Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System. - answer-C- Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance
System
QUESTIONWhat is meant by the abbreviation V2?
A- Stalling speed.
B- Takeoff safety speed.
C- Speed for best rate of climb. - answer-B- Takeoff safety speed
QUESTIONAircraft certificated after what date were required to have an approved flight
manual?
A- July 18, 1978.
B- November 1, 1981.
C- March 1 , 1979. - answer-C- March 1, 1979
,QUESTIONIf a person alters an aircraft by installing special wing tips, he or she may get approval
to duplicate this alteration on other aircraft by the issuance of a?
A- Provisional Type Certificate.
B- Supplemental Type Certificate.
C- Production Certificate. - answer-B- Supplemental Type Certificate
QUESTIONAn aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate could be in which of the
following categories?
A- Utility, acrobatic, and commuter.
B- Primary, restricted, and experimental.
C- Normal, provisional and Transport. - answer-A- Utility, acrobatic, and commuter.
QUESTIONAn aircraft with a SPECIAL airworthiness certificate would be in which of the following
categories?
A- Utility, acrobatic, and commuter.
B- Primary, restricted, and experimental.
C- Normal, provisional, and transport. - answer-B- Primary, restricted, and experimental.
QUESTIONWhich section of 14 CFR provides for the fabrication of aircraft replacement and
modification parts (PMA)?
A- 14 CFR $21.303.
B- 14 CFR, section 23, Appendix B.
C- 14 CFR, section 45.21. - answer-A- 14 CFR $21.303
QUESTIONBefore a new type of oil filter for a type certificated aircraft engine, manufactured by
a person other than the original engine manufacturer, can be sold for installation on that
engine, the manufacturer of the filter must be issued a?
A- Parts Manufacturer Approval.
, B- Supplemental Type Certificate.
C- Production Certificate. - answer-A- Parts Manufacturer Approval
QUESTIONAn export certificate of airworthiness may be issued for?
A- a new or used aircraft if it meets the requirements of 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart E.
B- an engine, propeller or article, only if it meets the definition of being airworthy.
C- an engine or propeller that is not airworthy, if the importing country accepts the deviation
from approved design or condition for safe operation on a form acceptable to the FAA. - answer-
C- an engine or propeller that is not airworthy, if the importing country accepts the deviation
from approved design or condition for safe operation on a form acceptable to the FAA.
QUESTIONWhat is meant when the FAA uses the word "shall" in a regulation?
A- It is "advisable" to accomplish the action.
B- It is "permissible" to accomplish the action.
C- It is required that you accomplish the action. - answer-C- It is required that you accomplish
the action
QUESTIONA mechanic replaces the engine on a Cessna 182 with another engine, which is listed
on the aircraft TCDS. The mechanic should complete which of the following?
A- A logbook entry as this only a minor alteration.
B- A 337 form, and get IA approval for this major alteration.
C- A 337 form, and get local FSDO "field approval." - answer-A- A logbook entry as this only a
minor alteration.
QUESTION6c. The term "consensus standard"
A- means everybody agrees with the FAA's interpretation.
