Documentation and Reporting Flashcards
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When documenting a software load update to an avionics Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), what information is critical to record?
Answer: Software part number, version/revision level, date, and technician identification
Software updates must be recorded with the software part number, version, date of installation, and the certifying technician's information to ensure configuration control.
What is the role of a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) in avionics documentation?
Answer: To approve major repairs or alterations on behalf of the FAA
A DER is authorized by the FAA to approve engineering data for major repairs and alterations, acting on behalf of the FAA in technical matters.
Which document would a technician consult to determine whether a specific avionics antenna installation requires FAA Form 337?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A — Major Alterations, Major Repairs, and Preventive Maintenance
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A defines what constitutes a major alteration or major repair, determining whether Form 337 is required.
In a maintenance tracking system, what does 'MMEL' stand for and how is it used in documentation?
Answer: Master Minimum Equipment List — defines conditions under which an aircraft may be dispatched with inoperative equipment
The MMEL is the Master Minimum Equipment List that specifies which equipment may be inoperative while still allowing the aircraft to be legally dispatched.
A technician discovers an in-service failure of an avionics component that could affect airworthiness. Under 14 CFR 121.703, who is responsible for filing the Service Difficulty Report?
Answer: The aircraft owner/operator
Under 14 CFR 121.703, air carriers (owner/operators) are responsible for reporting safety-of-flight malfunctions and failures to the FAA via Service Difficulty Reports.
What is a 'ferry permit' and what documentation is associated with it?
Answer: A Special Flight Permit allowing an unairworthy aircraft to fly to a repair facility under specific conditions
A Special Flight Permit (ferry permit) under 14 CFR 21.197 allows an aircraft that does not meet airworthiness standards to fly under specific approved conditions to reach a repair facility.
When reviewing historical maintenance records on an aircraft, a technician finds an entry with no signature. What is the correct action?
Answer: Flag the unsigned entry as a discrepancy and notify the responsible person or authority
An unsigned maintenance entry is incomplete and non-compliant; the technician must flag it as a discrepancy and report it to the appropriate authority for resolution.