A&P General

Many areas of Aviacion have shifted their focus from eliminating error to. preventing and managing error. identifying and mitigating error. reducing and containing error.

When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak and understand the girlish language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate?. When a special authorizations has been granted be the Administrator. When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier. When employed outside the United States.

A certificated mechanic shall not exercise the privileges of the certificate and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months, the administrator has found that the certificate holder is able to do the work or the certificate holder has. served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 18 months. served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 12 months. served as a mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.

The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered part such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a. minor repair unless the new cover is different in any from the original cover. minor repair unless the underlying structure is alternated or repaired. major repair even through no other alteration or repair is performed.

Who is responsible for determining that material used in aircraft maintenance and repair area of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?. The installing person or agency. The owner or operator of the aircraft. The manufacturer.of the aircraft.

The replacement of a damage engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a. major or minor repair, depending upon the complexity of the installation. major repair. minor repair.

14 CFR Part 65 contains information for the certification of. pilots, flight instruction, and found instructions. airmen other than flight crewmembers. flight crewmembers other than pilots.

(1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to an airspeed indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available. (2) Certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available. Regarding the above statements. only No.1 is true. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true. only No. 2 is true.

What part of the Federal Aviation Regulation prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and associated rating and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and rating?. 14 CFR Part 43. 14 CFR Part 91. 14 CFR Part 65.

The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the. Magnificent Seven. Dirty Dozen. MEDA.

The three types of human error are. omission, commission, and extraneous. active, laten, and stressor. mental, situational and physiological.

According to Dr. James reason, there ate tow types of human failure which can occur. They are. active and latent. mental and physical. proper and improper.

An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics could . perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor alteration. not perform the work because it is an alteration. not perform the work because they are not allowed to perform and approve for return to service, repair or alteration to propeller.

How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating valid?. Until the holder is relieved of duties for which the holder was employed and certificated. Until surrendered suspended or revoked. Until 24 months after the holder has last exercised the privileges of the certificate.

Which is classified as a major repair?. The splicing of skin sheets. installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer. Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin.

A Certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the. annual inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulation on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service. 100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any component thereof and approve and return the same to service. 100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a airframe, powerplant or any other component thereof and approve and return the same to service.

FAA certificated mechanics may. approve for return to service a major repair for which they are rated. supervise and approve a 100 hour inspection . approve for return to service a minor alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.

When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way human error is. the starting point. the ending point. the intervention point.

All of the following are consequences of human error except . mental stressor. catastrophic. personal injury.

A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and powerplant rating is not authorized to perform. repair a wing brace strut by welding. a 100-hour inspection. repair of an engine mount by riveting.

Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration or fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records?. Ineligibility to receive any certificate or rating for one year. Imprisonment for one year and a 5,000.00 fine. Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.

How long does the holder of a certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 65 have to notify the FAA after any change in permanent mailing address?. 30 days. 60 days. 90 days.

Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform. any inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service. 100-hour and/or annual inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service. 100-hour inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant, propeller or any component thereof, and may release the same to service.

Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?. Flying passenger on a scheduled operation. Flying the aircraft to a location where repairs or maintenance an be performed. Flying a customer demonstration flight.

Who has the authority to approve for return to service a propeller after a 100-hour inspection? 1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating. 2. Any certificated repairmen . 3. A non-certificated mechanic working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant rating. 1. 2. 1 and 3.

Instrument repairs may be performed. by the instrument manufacturer only. by an FAA-approved instrument repair station. on airframe. instrument by mechanics with an airframe rating.

John and Nancy have been. tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. Jhon is 5 feet inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall enough to accomplish the task?. Personal reference. Human error. Complacency.

A repair , as performed on an airframe , shall mean. the upkeep and preservation of the airframe including the component part thereof. the restoration of the airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration. simple or minor preservation operation and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.

The 100- hour inspection required be Federal Aviation Regulation for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be performed by. persons working under the supervision of an appropriately rated mechanic, but the aircraft must be approved by the mechanic for return to service. appropriately rated mechanic only if they have an inspection authorization. appropriately rated mechanic and approved by them for return to service.

Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges , may. perform minor repair to instruments. perform 100-hour inspection of instruments. perform minor alteration to instruments.

Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion of the required test?. To allow review of his/her application and supplementary documents. So that background check/investigation may be completed. Both of the other two choices.

How is a quality system assured?. By an independent organization. By a dependent organization. By an internal reporting and auditing system.

The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a. minor alteration. major repair. minor repair.

Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and alteration?. he/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to service. he/she may perform an airframe minor repair and minor alteration and approve the work for return to service. but cannot perform and airframe major repair or major alteration. he/she may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration and approve the work, but not the entire aircraft for return to service.

The ¨ SHEL ¨model is another human factors tool. the goal is to determine not only what the problem is , but also. where and why it exists. how we prevent the problem. how many factors contribute to the error.

Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screw through self-locking nuts?. AC 43. 13-1B. AC 43. 13-2. Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate data Sheets.

What is he maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate?. 60 days. 90 days. 120 days.

14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of. repairman. pilots. mechanics.