Maintenance Publications, Forms, and Records KA1

What federal aviation regulations prescribes the requirements for issuance of a type certificate?

FAR Part 21

What part of the FARs describes the airworthiness standards for Transport Category airplanes?

FAR Part 26

What part of the FARs describes the performance characteristics that a small aircraft must demonstrate in order to be airworthy?

FAR Part 23

Who is responsible for ensuring that only the most current information is used when performing maintenance on an aircraft?

The person performing the maintenance.

Why are Airworthiness Directives issued?

To correct unsafe conditions found in aircraft, engines, propellers, or appliances.

How does the FAA notify aircraft owners of unsafe conditions that must be corrected?

By issuing Airworthiness Directives.

How do you determine the timeframe within which AD compliance is required?

The AD contains the compliance time or period for completing the corrective action.

If a mechanic wishes to develop a checklist for an annual or 100-hour inspection, what publication contains the guidelines for the required inspection items?

FAR Part 43, Appendix D contains the scope and detail of an inspection checklist.

How can you determine if the repair or damage is a major or minor repair?

FAR Part 43, Appendix A defines major and minor repairs as well as preventive maintenance.

What publication might you consult for guidance when maintaining an old aircraft for which no maintenance manual exists?

AC 43.13-1B or its latest revision.

What are Advisory Circulars?

Non-regulatory information of interest to the aviation public.

What publication would you consult to determine an aircraft's (or engine's or propeller's) type design and its limitations?

The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications

In what FAA publications could you find a list of engines approved for use in a specific make and model or airplane

The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications

What reference material can be used to determine if an aircraft is certificated in more than one category?

The Type Certificate Data Sheets and/or Aircraft Specifications

What is the name of the manual that the manufacturer provides to technicians who normally perform work on the systems and components of an aircraft?

The aircraft maintenance manual.

Under what circumstances is compliance with a manufacturer's service bulletin mandatory?

When the service bulletin is incorporated into an AD (or other approved data).

What kinds of publications are used by aircraft manufacturers to notify owners of design defects and product improvements?

Service Bulletins, Service Letters and Service Instructions.

If you need to determine the serviceable dimensional limits for an engine part, what publication would you consult?

The current engine manufacturer's overhaul manual.

How often is the summary of ADs published?

Every two weeks.

As a certificated mechanic, will you automatically receive all ADs?

No. ADs are automatically sent only to registered aircraft owners.