A&P General (oral questions) With Correct
Answers
What |are |your |requirements |as |an |aircraft |mechanic |when |you |have |a |change |of |address? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-You |must |notify |the |FAA |in |writing |within |30 |days |of |any |change |to |
your |permanent |address.
Is |a |person |with |a |private |pilot's |certificate |allowed |to |perform |maintenance |and, |if |so, |what |
are |his/her |limitations? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A |pilot |may |perform |preventative |
maintenance |in |accordance |with |FAR |Part |43.3, |43.7 |and |appendix |A |on |an |airplane |owned |by
|the |pilot. |He/she |can |also |approve |the |aircraft |for |return |to |service |following |that |
maintenance.
Reference: |FAR |part |43.
What |should |a |mechanic |do |if |his/her |temporary |certificate |is |about |to |expire? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Contact |the |local |FAA |office |and |seek |assistance.
Reference: |FAR |part |65
What |is |the |duration |of |a |temporary |airman's |certificate? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-120 |days.
Reference: |FAR |part |65
If |a |mechanics |certificate |is |revoked, |how |long |must |he/she |wait |before |applying |for |a |new |
certificate? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-One |year |unless |the |revocation |order |states |otherwise. |
,Reference |: |FAR |part |65
May |a |mechanic |supervise |an |inspection |(or |portion |of |an |inspection) |and |then |approve |the |
aircraft |for |return |to |service? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-No. |
The |mechanic |approving |the |aircraft |for |return |to |service |must |actually |perform |the |
inspection.
When |may |a |mechanic |perform |an |annual |inspection |and |return |the |aircraft |to |service? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-When |the |mechanic |holds |an |Inspection |Authorization.
In |addition |to |performing |maintenance, |what |other |privileges |are |granted |to |a |powerplant |
mechanic? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A |powerplant |mechanic |may |perform |a |100-hour |on |an |
engine |and |approve |the |engine |for |return |to |service.
What |are |privlidges |and |limitations |of |an |A&P |mechanic |regarding |major |repairs |and |
alterations |to |airframe |and |engines |and |their |approval |for |return |to |service? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-A&p |mechanics |may |perform |major |repairs |and |alterations |but |may |not |approve |
them |for |return |to |service |unless |they |hold |an |Inspection |Authorization.
What |is |the |duration |of |a |mechanics |certificate.? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |certificate |is |
valid |until |surrendered, |suspended |or |revoked.
What |are |the |privlidges |of |an |A&P |mechanic |regarding |inspections? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A
|mechanic |may |perform |and |approve |for |return |to |service |an |airframe |or |engine |following |a |
100-hour |inspection.
What |authority |does |a |mechanic |have |regarding |approval |for |return |to |service? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-A |mechanic |may |approve |an |aircraft, |airframe, |engine, |propeller |or |appliance |for
|return |to |service |in |accordance |with |the |provisions |of |FAR |part |65.
,What |are |the |requirements |for |recent |experience |in |order |to |exercise |the |privlidges |of |
mechanic's |certificate |or |rating? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-You |must |have |worked |as |a |
mechanic |or |technically |supervised |other |mechanics |for |at |least |6 |months |out |of |the |past |24 |
months.
Is |a |mechanic |allowed |to |repair |or |alter |an |aircraft |instrument? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-No.
Mechanics |may |not |perform |any |repairs |or |alterations |on |instruments.
What |are |the |limitations |to |a |mechanic's |privlidges |with |regard |to |propellers? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-A |mechanic |may |not |perform |or |supervise |major |repairs |to, |or |major |alterations |
of |propellers.
Is |a |certificated |airframe |mechanic |allowed |to |perform |maintenance |on |engines? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Not |unless |they |are |supervised |by |a |certificated |powerplant |mechanic.
What |types |of |work |may |a |certificated |mechanic |perform? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A |
mechanic |may |perform |or |supervise |maintenance, |preventive |maintenance, |or |alterations.
What |are |the |ratings |issued |under |a |mechanics |certificate? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Airframe |
and |Powerplant
Where |are |the |FARSs |will |you |find |the |certification |requirements |for |mechanics? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-FAR |part |65
What |publication |should |a |mechanic |consult |to |determine |if |a |repair |is |considered |major |or |
minor? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-14 |CFR |(FAR) |Part |43, |appendix |A
How |can |you |determine |that |an |aircraft |part |or |appliance |you |receive |is |serviceable? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-By |an |approval |for |return |to |service |in |the |maintenance |record |for |the |
part |or |appliance. |With |completed |Form |337.
, Reference |: |FAR |- |M
When |performing |an |inspection |required |by |FAR |Part |91, |what |rotorcraft |systems |must |be |
inspected |in |accordance |with |the |manufacturer's |maintenance |manual |or |instructions |for |
continued |airworthiness? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |drive |shafts |or |similar |systems. |The |
main |rotor |transmission |gearbox |for |obvious |defects. |The |main |rotor |and |center |section. |The |
auxiliary |rotor |on |helicopters.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
What |is |the |difference |between |the |terms |"overhaul" |and |"rebuilding |as |they |pertain |to |
aircraft |engine |maintenance |records? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-"Overhauled" |engines |must |be |
tested |and |approved |or |acceptable |current |standards |and |technical |data. |"Rebuilt" |engines |
must |be |tested |to |the |same |tolerance |and |limits |as |a |new |engine.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
What |persons |are |authorized |to |make |the |required |maintenance |entry |approving |the |return |to
|service |after |a |progressive |inspection |is |performed |at |a |location |other |than |the |aircrafts |home
|base? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-An |applicable |certified |mechanic. |An |appropriate |rated |repair |
station. |The |aircraft |manufacturer.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
What |are |the |penalties |for |making |fraudulent |or |intentionally |false |entries |in |any |required |
record |or |report? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |applicable |airmen |certificate(s) |can |be |
suspended |or |revoked.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
Answers
What |are |your |requirements |as |an |aircraft |mechanic |when |you |have |a |change |of |address? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-You |must |notify |the |FAA |in |writing |within |30 |days |of |any |change |to |
your |permanent |address.
Is |a |person |with |a |private |pilot's |certificate |allowed |to |perform |maintenance |and, |if |so, |what |
are |his/her |limitations? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A |pilot |may |perform |preventative |
maintenance |in |accordance |with |FAR |Part |43.3, |43.7 |and |appendix |A |on |an |airplane |owned |by
|the |pilot. |He/she |can |also |approve |the |aircraft |for |return |to |service |following |that |
maintenance.
Reference: |FAR |part |43.
What |should |a |mechanic |do |if |his/her |temporary |certificate |is |about |to |expire? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Contact |the |local |FAA |office |and |seek |assistance.
Reference: |FAR |part |65
What |is |the |duration |of |a |temporary |airman's |certificate? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-120 |days.
Reference: |FAR |part |65
If |a |mechanics |certificate |is |revoked, |how |long |must |he/she |wait |before |applying |for |a |new |
certificate? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-One |year |unless |the |revocation |order |states |otherwise. |
,Reference |: |FAR |part |65
May |a |mechanic |supervise |an |inspection |(or |portion |of |an |inspection) |and |then |approve |the |
aircraft |for |return |to |service? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-No. |
The |mechanic |approving |the |aircraft |for |return |to |service |must |actually |perform |the |
inspection.
When |may |a |mechanic |perform |an |annual |inspection |and |return |the |aircraft |to |service? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-When |the |mechanic |holds |an |Inspection |Authorization.
In |addition |to |performing |maintenance, |what |other |privileges |are |granted |to |a |powerplant |
mechanic? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A |powerplant |mechanic |may |perform |a |100-hour |on |an |
engine |and |approve |the |engine |for |return |to |service.
What |are |privlidges |and |limitations |of |an |A&P |mechanic |regarding |major |repairs |and |
alterations |to |airframe |and |engines |and |their |approval |for |return |to |service? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-A&p |mechanics |may |perform |major |repairs |and |alterations |but |may |not |approve |
them |for |return |to |service |unless |they |hold |an |Inspection |Authorization.
What |is |the |duration |of |a |mechanics |certificate.? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |certificate |is |
valid |until |surrendered, |suspended |or |revoked.
What |are |the |privlidges |of |an |A&P |mechanic |regarding |inspections? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A
|mechanic |may |perform |and |approve |for |return |to |service |an |airframe |or |engine |following |a |
100-hour |inspection.
What |authority |does |a |mechanic |have |regarding |approval |for |return |to |service? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-A |mechanic |may |approve |an |aircraft, |airframe, |engine, |propeller |or |appliance |for
|return |to |service |in |accordance |with |the |provisions |of |FAR |part |65.
,What |are |the |requirements |for |recent |experience |in |order |to |exercise |the |privlidges |of |
mechanic's |certificate |or |rating? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-You |must |have |worked |as |a |
mechanic |or |technically |supervised |other |mechanics |for |at |least |6 |months |out |of |the |past |24 |
months.
Is |a |mechanic |allowed |to |repair |or |alter |an |aircraft |instrument? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-No.
Mechanics |may |not |perform |any |repairs |or |alterations |on |instruments.
What |are |the |limitations |to |a |mechanic's |privlidges |with |regard |to |propellers? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-A |mechanic |may |not |perform |or |supervise |major |repairs |to, |or |major |alterations |
of |propellers.
Is |a |certificated |airframe |mechanic |allowed |to |perform |maintenance |on |engines? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-Not |unless |they |are |supervised |by |a |certificated |powerplant |mechanic.
What |types |of |work |may |a |certificated |mechanic |perform? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-A |
mechanic |may |perform |or |supervise |maintenance, |preventive |maintenance, |or |alterations.
What |are |the |ratings |issued |under |a |mechanics |certificate? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-Airframe |
and |Powerplant
Where |are |the |FARSs |will |you |find |the |certification |requirements |for |mechanics? |- |CORRECT |
ANSWER✔✔-FAR |part |65
What |publication |should |a |mechanic |consult |to |determine |if |a |repair |is |considered |major |or |
minor? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-14 |CFR |(FAR) |Part |43, |appendix |A
How |can |you |determine |that |an |aircraft |part |or |appliance |you |receive |is |serviceable? |- |
CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-By |an |approval |for |return |to |service |in |the |maintenance |record |for |the |
part |or |appliance. |With |completed |Form |337.
, Reference |: |FAR |- |M
When |performing |an |inspection |required |by |FAR |Part |91, |what |rotorcraft |systems |must |be |
inspected |in |accordance |with |the |manufacturer's |maintenance |manual |or |instructions |for |
continued |airworthiness? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |drive |shafts |or |similar |systems. |The |
main |rotor |transmission |gearbox |for |obvious |defects. |The |main |rotor |and |center |section. |The |
auxiliary |rotor |on |helicopters.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
What |is |the |difference |between |the |terms |"overhaul" |and |"rebuilding |as |they |pertain |to |
aircraft |engine |maintenance |records? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-"Overhauled" |engines |must |be |
tested |and |approved |or |acceptable |current |standards |and |technical |data. |"Rebuilt" |engines |
must |be |tested |to |the |same |tolerance |and |limits |as |a |new |engine.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
What |persons |are |authorized |to |make |the |required |maintenance |entry |approving |the |return |to
|service |after |a |progressive |inspection |is |performed |at |a |location |other |than |the |aircrafts |home
|base? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-An |applicable |certified |mechanic. |An |appropriate |rated |repair |
station. |The |aircraft |manufacturer.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
What |are |the |penalties |for |making |fraudulent |or |intentionally |false |entries |in |any |required |
record |or |report? |- |CORRECT |ANSWER✔✔-The |applicable |airmen |certificate(s) |can |be |
suspended |or |revoked.
Reference |: |FAR |- |M
