AME Aviation Regulations and Legislation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under 14 CFR 43.9, which item is NOT required in a maintenance record entry for maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration?
- A description of the work performed
- The date the work was completed
- The signature and certificate number of the person approving return to service
- The aircraft's total time in service (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The aircraft's total time in service
Section 43.9 requires the work description, completion date, performer's name, and approver's signature, certificate number and kind of certificate, but not total time in service.
Question 2: Which section of 14 CFR Part 43 specifies the content of records for annual, 100-hour, and progressive inspections?
- 43.9
- 43.11 (Correct answer)
- 43.13
- 43.15
Correct answer: 43.11
14 CFR 43.11 covers the content, form, and disposition of inspection records.
Question 3: After a major repair is documented on FAA Form 337, within what time must a copy be forwarded to the FAA?
- 24 hours
- 48 hours (Correct answer)
- 7 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 48 hours
Part 43 Appendix B requires a copy of the Form 337 to be sent to the local FSDO within 48 hours after the aircraft is approved for return to service.
Question 4: Where in the federal aviation regulations is the list of approved preventive maintenance items found?
- Part 43, Appendix A (Correct answer)
- Part 91, Appendix D
- Part 65, Subpart D
- Part 21, Subpart H
Correct answer: Part 43, Appendix A
Part 43 Appendix A, paragraph (c), lists the items that count as preventive maintenance.
Question 5: Who may approve an aircraft for return to service after an annual inspection?
- Any certificated mechanic with an airframe rating
- A certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (Correct answer)
- A certificated repairman employed by any operator
- The aircraft owner holding a private pilot certificate
Correct answer: A certificated mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization
Under 14 CFR 65.95, an IA holder may perform annual inspections and approve the aircraft for return to service afterward.
Question 6: Under 14 CFR 91.417, how long must records of a 100-hour inspection be kept?
- For the life of the aircraft
- Until the aircraft is sold
- Until the work is repeated or superseded, or for one year after the work is performed (Correct answer)
- For 24 calendar months
Correct answer: Until the work is repeated or superseded, or for one year after the work is performed
Records of 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspections are kept until the work is repeated or superseded, or for one year.
Question 7: To exercise the privileges of a mechanic certificate, under 14 CFR 65.83 the holder must have done the work within the preceding:
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 24 months (Correct answer)
- 36 months
Correct answer: 24 months
14 CFR 65.83 requires at least 6 months of mechanic work or supervision within the preceding 24 months.
