PMA CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Revision Level. Answer: Letter or number indicating which version of drawing or
specification applies to specific part preventing use of obsolete data
● Type Certificate. Answer: FAA approval of aircraft design certifying it meets airworthiness
standards, held by original equipment manufacturer
● Calibration. Answer: Comparison of measuring equipment to known standards and
adjustment if necessary ensuring measurement accuracy and traceability
● Change Notice. Answer: Formal communication of approved engineering change with
effective date and instructions for implementation
● Federal Aviation Administration. Answer: US government agency regulating all aspects
of civil aviation including aircraft certification, maintenance, and parts approval
● Nonconformance. Answer: Part, material, or process that does not meet specified
requirements requiring disposition decision
● Final Inspection. Answer: Complete verification that finished part meets all requirements
before release for installation or shipment
● True Position. Answer: Theoretically exact location of feature specified by basic
dimensions with positional tolerance defining acceptable variation
● TC. Answer: Abbreviation for Type Certificate issued to aircraft manufacturer upon
successful design certification
● Tolerance. Answer: Permissible variation in dimension or characteristic specified on
drawing determining acceptable limits for conforming parts
● Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Answer: Symbolic language on drawings
defining part geometry and allowable variation using specific symbols and rules
● Roughness Average. Answer: Numerical value quantifying average surface irregularities
measured in microinches or micrometers
, ● PMA Parts. Answer: Aircraft replacement parts manufactured under FAA Parts
Manufacturer Approval demonstrating compliance with airworthiness standards without
holding type certificate
● Airworthiness Approval Tag. Answer: Form 8130-3 or equivalent document certifying part
manufactured under approved system meeting applicable airworthiness standards
● CAPA. Answer: Acronym for Corrective and Preventive Action system ensuring continuous
quality improvement
● Material Review Board. Answer: Team evaluating nonconforming items determining if they
can be used as-is, reworked, repaired, or must be scrapped
● Preventive Action. Answer: Proactive measures eliminating potential causes of
nonconformance before they occur
● GD&T. Answer: Acronym for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing providing precise
communication of design intent
● Airworthiness Standards. Answer: FAA requirements that aircraft design, construction,
and condition must meet to be legally operated in national airspace system
● NDT. Answer: Acronym for Nondestructive Testing used to detect internal and surface
defects in materials and parts
● Part Number. Answer: Alphanumeric designation identifying specific part design with all
characteristics, materials, and specifications
● Dimensional Inspection. Answer: Verification that part measurements conform to drawing
tolerances using precision measuring equipment
● STC. Answer: Acronym for Supplemental Type Certificate allowing approved modifications
to certified aircraft
● Federal Aviation Administration. Answer: US government agency regulating all aspects
of civil aviation including aircraft certification, maintenance, and parts approval
● TSO. Answer: Acronym for Technical Standard Order providing design and performance
criteria for aircraft components and systems
● Annealing. Answer: Heat treatment softening metal by heating to critical temperature,
holding, then slowly cooling reducing hardness and increasing ductility
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Revision Level. Answer: Letter or number indicating which version of drawing or
specification applies to specific part preventing use of obsolete data
● Type Certificate. Answer: FAA approval of aircraft design certifying it meets airworthiness
standards, held by original equipment manufacturer
● Calibration. Answer: Comparison of measuring equipment to known standards and
adjustment if necessary ensuring measurement accuracy and traceability
● Change Notice. Answer: Formal communication of approved engineering change with
effective date and instructions for implementation
● Federal Aviation Administration. Answer: US government agency regulating all aspects
of civil aviation including aircraft certification, maintenance, and parts approval
● Nonconformance. Answer: Part, material, or process that does not meet specified
requirements requiring disposition decision
● Final Inspection. Answer: Complete verification that finished part meets all requirements
before release for installation or shipment
● True Position. Answer: Theoretically exact location of feature specified by basic
dimensions with positional tolerance defining acceptable variation
● TC. Answer: Abbreviation for Type Certificate issued to aircraft manufacturer upon
successful design certification
● Tolerance. Answer: Permissible variation in dimension or characteristic specified on
drawing determining acceptable limits for conforming parts
● Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Answer: Symbolic language on drawings
defining part geometry and allowable variation using specific symbols and rules
● Roughness Average. Answer: Numerical value quantifying average surface irregularities
measured in microinches or micrometers
, ● PMA Parts. Answer: Aircraft replacement parts manufactured under FAA Parts
Manufacturer Approval demonstrating compliance with airworthiness standards without
holding type certificate
● Airworthiness Approval Tag. Answer: Form 8130-3 or equivalent document certifying part
manufactured under approved system meeting applicable airworthiness standards
● CAPA. Answer: Acronym for Corrective and Preventive Action system ensuring continuous
quality improvement
● Material Review Board. Answer: Team evaluating nonconforming items determining if they
can be used as-is, reworked, repaired, or must be scrapped
● Preventive Action. Answer: Proactive measures eliminating potential causes of
nonconformance before they occur
● GD&T. Answer: Acronym for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing providing precise
communication of design intent
● Airworthiness Standards. Answer: FAA requirements that aircraft design, construction,
and condition must meet to be legally operated in national airspace system
● NDT. Answer: Acronym for Nondestructive Testing used to detect internal and surface
defects in materials and parts
● Part Number. Answer: Alphanumeric designation identifying specific part design with all
characteristics, materials, and specifications
● Dimensional Inspection. Answer: Verification that part measurements conform to drawing
tolerances using precision measuring equipment
● STC. Answer: Acronym for Supplemental Type Certificate allowing approved modifications
to certified aircraft
● Federal Aviation Administration. Answer: US government agency regulating all aspects
of civil aviation including aircraft certification, maintenance, and parts approval
● TSO. Answer: Acronym for Technical Standard Order providing design and performance
criteria for aircraft components and systems
● Annealing. Answer: Heat treatment softening metal by heating to critical temperature,
holding, then slowly cooling reducing hardness and increasing ductility
