ATO Inspections Questions and Answers
Rated A+
Define inspection - -To compare the characteristics of an item with
established standards
- What is the purpose of an inspection? - -To verify the material condition
and operational status of an aircraft and its systems
- What are some of the different ways you can perform an inspection? - -
Sight, hearing, smell, touch, simple physical manipulation, gauging, and
measurement
- What are the 3 types of defects? - -Critical, Major, and Minor
- What is a critical defect? - -A defect that constitutes as a hazard to
airworthiness and deems the aircraft unsafe for flight
- What is a Major Defect? - -A defect that materially reduces the use of the
unit or part. The aircraft is safely flyable, but requires repair within a
designated time frame
- What is a Minor Defect? - -The defect does not materially reduce the use
of the unit.
- What is a Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)? - -The practice of evaluating a
part or a sample of material without impairing its future usefulness
- What is a Daily inspection? - -Valid for 72 hours without flight or major
maintenance and can be flown for up to 24 hours
- What is a Turnaround Inspection? - -Conducted between flights to ensure
the integrity of the aircraft. It is good for 24 hours
- What is a Phase Inspection? - -This inspection divides the total scheduled
maintenance requirements into smaller packages or phases. It is repetitive
for the life of the aircraft.
- What is a Special Inspection? - -Scheduled inspection with a prescribed
interval other than daily or phase
- That is a Conditional Inspection? - -An unscheduled inspection based on
unexpected situations (I.e. a hard landing, engine is too hot, etc.)
Rated A+
Define inspection - -To compare the characteristics of an item with
established standards
- What is the purpose of an inspection? - -To verify the material condition
and operational status of an aircraft and its systems
- What are some of the different ways you can perform an inspection? - -
Sight, hearing, smell, touch, simple physical manipulation, gauging, and
measurement
- What are the 3 types of defects? - -Critical, Major, and Minor
- What is a critical defect? - -A defect that constitutes as a hazard to
airworthiness and deems the aircraft unsafe for flight
- What is a Major Defect? - -A defect that materially reduces the use of the
unit or part. The aircraft is safely flyable, but requires repair within a
designated time frame
- What is a Minor Defect? - -The defect does not materially reduce the use
of the unit.
- What is a Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)? - -The practice of evaluating a
part or a sample of material without impairing its future usefulness
- What is a Daily inspection? - -Valid for 72 hours without flight or major
maintenance and can be flown for up to 24 hours
- What is a Turnaround Inspection? - -Conducted between flights to ensure
the integrity of the aircraft. It is good for 24 hours
- What is a Phase Inspection? - -This inspection divides the total scheduled
maintenance requirements into smaller packages or phases. It is repetitive
for the life of the aircraft.
- What is a Special Inspection? - -Scheduled inspection with a prescribed
interval other than daily or phase
- That is a Conditional Inspection? - -An unscheduled inspection based on
unexpected situations (I.e. a hard landing, engine is too hot, etc.)
