Under 14 CFR Part 43, which term is used for a component that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances as a new item?

Under 14 CFR Part 43, which term is used for a component that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances as a new item?

• A. Refurbished
• B. Remanufactured
• C. Rebuilt
• D. Overhauled

Answer: (C)

In Part 43, the term used for a component that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances as a new item is rebuilt. This wording means the item has been restored to as-new specifications and verified by testing to those original tolerances. Other terms describe different levels or focuses of restoration (refurbished often implies cosmetic or minor repairs, remanufactured suggests building to newer specifications with new parts, and overhauled covers a major restoration to serviceable condition) but do not explicitly convey return to exact as-new tolerances with testing.

In Part 43, the term used for a component that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances as a new item is rebuilt. This wording means the item has been restored to as-new specifications and verified by testing to those original tolerances. Other terms describe different levels or focuses of restoration (refurbished often implies cosmetic or minor repairs, remanufactured suggests building to newer specifications with new parts, and overhauled covers a major restoration to serviceable condition) but do not explicitly convey return to exact as-new tolerances with testing.