AET Regulatory Compliance and Certification Flashcards

When an avionics modification requires an FAA field approval, which office typically grants that approval?

Answer: FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

The local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) processes field approvals for major repairs and alterations, including avionics modifications not covered by existing data.

Which regulatory body oversees the airworthiness standards for transport-category aircraft avionics installations?

Answer: FAA Aircraft Certification Service

The FAA Aircraft Certification Service establishes and enforces airworthiness standards for type-certificated aircraft, including avionics and electrical system requirements under 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29.

What is the primary purpose of the FAA's Safety Management System (SMS) as applied to repair stations?

Answer: To proactively identify and mitigate safety risks

SMS provides a systematic, proactive approach to identifying hazards and managing safety risks before they result in accidents or incidents in the maintenance environment.

Under 14 CFR Part 65, an Aviation Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe rating authorizes the holder to perform work on:

Answer: All airframe components including avionics systems

An Airframe rating under Part 65 authorizes work on all airframe components, which includes avionics and electrical systems installed in the airframe.

Intentional falsification of maintenance records is a violation of which FAA regulation?

Answer: 14 CFR §43.12

14 CFR §43.12 specifically prohibits the falsification, reproduction, or alteration of maintenance records and is enforceable by certificate suspension or revocation.

A repairman certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 65 Subpart E is limited to work performed at:

Answer: The specific repair station where the repairman is employed

A Repairman Certificate is issued for a specific repair station and authorizes the holder to perform or supervise work only at that employing repair station.