FAA GENERAL ORAL ACTUAL EXAM 2026 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
What are indications of water in aircraft fuel after draining a sample from the fuel sumps? -
ANS-The sample may have cloudy or hazy appearance or a solid slug of water.
What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for issuance of a type certificate? -
ANS-FAR (14CFR) Part 21
What part of the FARs describes the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must
demonstrate in order to be airworthy? - ANS-FAR Part 23
Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when
performing maintenance on an aircraft? - ANS-The person performing the maintenance
Why are airworthiness directives issued? - ANS-To correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft,
engines, propellers, or appliances.
How does the FAA notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected? - ANS-By
issuing airworthiness directives.
How do you determine the timeframe within which AD compliance is required? - ANS-The AD
contains the compliance time or period for completing the corrective action.
If a mechanic wishes to develop a checklist for an annual or 100-hour inspection, what
publication contains guidelines for the required inspection items? - ANS-FAR 43, Appendix D
contains the scope and detail of an inspection checklist.
,How do you determine if the repair of damage is a major or minor repair? - ANS-FAR 43
Appendix A defines major and minor repairs as well as preventive maintenance.
What publication might you consult for guidance when maintaining an old aircraft for which no
maintenance manual exists? - ANS-AC 43.13-1B or its latest revision
What are advisory circulars? - ANS-Non-regulatory information of interest to the aviation
public.
What publication would you consult to determine an aircraft's (or engine's or propeller's) type
and its limitations? - ANS-The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications.
In what FAA publication could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and
model of airplane? - ANS-In the Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications.
What reference material can be used to determine if an aircraft is certificated in more than one
category? - ANS-The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications
What is the name of the manual that the manufacturer provides to technicians who normally
preform work on the systems and components of an aircraft? - ANS-The aircraft maintenance
manual.
Under what circumstances is compliance with a manufacturer's service bulletin mandatory? -
ANS-When the service bulletin is incorporated into an AD (or other approved data).
What kinds of publications are used by aircraft manufacturers to notify owners or design
defects, and product improvements? - ANS-Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and service
instructions.
,If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication
would you consult? - ANS-The current engine manufacturer's overhaul manual.
How often is the summary of ADs published? - ANS-Every two years.
As a certificated mechanic, will you automatically receive all AD's - ANS-No, AD's are
automatically sent only to registered aircraft owners.
How are AD updates issued to subscribers to the Summary of Airworthiness Directives? - ANS-
Through biweekly supplements.
Where do you find the minimum scope and detail requirements that a 100-hour inspection
checklist must contain? - ANS-FAR Part 43, Appendix D
Records of major alterations must be made in what two places? - ANS-The aircraft maintenance
records and FAA Form 337
When completion of FAA Form 337 is required, how many copies are normally prepared and
what is their distribution? - ANS-Two signed copies. One is given to the aircraft Owner and one
is sent to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office within 48 hours of the approval for return
to service.
When an aircraft is sold, what do the regulations require regarding the disposition of records
that contain the current status of Airworthiness Directives? - ANS-The seller must transfer the
records to the buyer at the time of sale.
For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain the records of a 100-hour inspection? -
ANS-Until the work is superceded or for one year after the inspection.
, In what publications may a mechanic find an example of a maintenance record entry for a 100-
hour inspection? - ANS-FAR 43.11.
Where should a 100-hour inspection be recorded? - ANS-In the appropriate record for the
airframe, powerplant, propeller, or appliance.
What items must be entered into the aircraft records after maintenance is performed? - ANS-(1)
A description or reference to work performed.
(2) The date of completion
(3) The signature, certificate number and type of certificate of the person approving the aircraft
for return to service.
What person makes the final maintenance record entry after a 100-hour inspection is
completed? - ANS-The person approving the aircraft for return to service.
What documents must be prepared when a required inspection is being performed and defects
are found which render the aircraft or engine unairworthy? - ANS-The required maintenance
entries must be made and a list of discrepancies and unairworthy items must be furnished to
the aircraft owner.
What maintenance record entries are required to contain the aircraft total time in service? -
ANS-Only records for inspections require total time in service to be recorded
What regulation authorizes a certificated mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization to
approve or disapprove a major repair or alteration? - ANS-FAR 65.95
Who has the authority to rebuild an aircraft engine and return the operating time to zero? -
ANS-Only the engine manufacturer or an overhaul facility approved by the manufacturer.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
What are indications of water in aircraft fuel after draining a sample from the fuel sumps? -
ANS-The sample may have cloudy or hazy appearance or a solid slug of water.
What federal aviation regulation prescribes the requirements for issuance of a type certificate? -
ANS-FAR (14CFR) Part 21
What part of the FARs describes the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must
demonstrate in order to be airworthy? - ANS-FAR Part 23
Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when
performing maintenance on an aircraft? - ANS-The person performing the maintenance
Why are airworthiness directives issued? - ANS-To correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft,
engines, propellers, or appliances.
How does the FAA notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected? - ANS-By
issuing airworthiness directives.
How do you determine the timeframe within which AD compliance is required? - ANS-The AD
contains the compliance time or period for completing the corrective action.
If a mechanic wishes to develop a checklist for an annual or 100-hour inspection, what
publication contains guidelines for the required inspection items? - ANS-FAR 43, Appendix D
contains the scope and detail of an inspection checklist.
,How do you determine if the repair of damage is a major or minor repair? - ANS-FAR 43
Appendix A defines major and minor repairs as well as preventive maintenance.
What publication might you consult for guidance when maintaining an old aircraft for which no
maintenance manual exists? - ANS-AC 43.13-1B or its latest revision
What are advisory circulars? - ANS-Non-regulatory information of interest to the aviation
public.
What publication would you consult to determine an aircraft's (or engine's or propeller's) type
and its limitations? - ANS-The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications.
In what FAA publication could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and
model of airplane? - ANS-In the Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications.
What reference material can be used to determine if an aircraft is certificated in more than one
category? - ANS-The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications
What is the name of the manual that the manufacturer provides to technicians who normally
preform work on the systems and components of an aircraft? - ANS-The aircraft maintenance
manual.
Under what circumstances is compliance with a manufacturer's service bulletin mandatory? -
ANS-When the service bulletin is incorporated into an AD (or other approved data).
What kinds of publications are used by aircraft manufacturers to notify owners or design
defects, and product improvements? - ANS-Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and service
instructions.
,If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication
would you consult? - ANS-The current engine manufacturer's overhaul manual.
How often is the summary of ADs published? - ANS-Every two years.
As a certificated mechanic, will you automatically receive all AD's - ANS-No, AD's are
automatically sent only to registered aircraft owners.
How are AD updates issued to subscribers to the Summary of Airworthiness Directives? - ANS-
Through biweekly supplements.
Where do you find the minimum scope and detail requirements that a 100-hour inspection
checklist must contain? - ANS-FAR Part 43, Appendix D
Records of major alterations must be made in what two places? - ANS-The aircraft maintenance
records and FAA Form 337
When completion of FAA Form 337 is required, how many copies are normally prepared and
what is their distribution? - ANS-Two signed copies. One is given to the aircraft Owner and one
is sent to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office within 48 hours of the approval for return
to service.
When an aircraft is sold, what do the regulations require regarding the disposition of records
that contain the current status of Airworthiness Directives? - ANS-The seller must transfer the
records to the buyer at the time of sale.
For what period of time must an aircraft owner maintain the records of a 100-hour inspection? -
ANS-Until the work is superceded or for one year after the inspection.
, In what publications may a mechanic find an example of a maintenance record entry for a 100-
hour inspection? - ANS-FAR 43.11.
Where should a 100-hour inspection be recorded? - ANS-In the appropriate record for the
airframe, powerplant, propeller, or appliance.
What items must be entered into the aircraft records after maintenance is performed? - ANS-(1)
A description or reference to work performed.
(2) The date of completion
(3) The signature, certificate number and type of certificate of the person approving the aircraft
for return to service.
What person makes the final maintenance record entry after a 100-hour inspection is
completed? - ANS-The person approving the aircraft for return to service.
What documents must be prepared when a required inspection is being performed and defects
are found which render the aircraft or engine unairworthy? - ANS-The required maintenance
entries must be made and a list of discrepancies and unairworthy items must be furnished to
the aircraft owner.
What maintenance record entries are required to contain the aircraft total time in service? -
ANS-Only records for inspections require total time in service to be recorded
What regulation authorizes a certificated mechanic who holds an Inspection Authorization to
approve or disapprove a major repair or alteration? - ANS-FAR 65.95
Who has the authority to rebuild an aircraft engine and return the operating time to zero? -
ANS-Only the engine manufacturer or an overhaul facility approved by the manufacturer.
