FAA Inspection Authorization Practice Test

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• Select the statement which identifies one of the privileges of a mechanic who holds an IA.
• When weighing an aircraft certificated under civil air regulations, Part 3, to determine empty weight and center of gravity, which of the following must be included in the empty weight?
• The IA will cease to be effective when the holder no longer has
• How must Airworthiness Directives (ADs) be treated during IA maintenance?
• How should IA treat recalled or service campaign items?
• What is required regarding base of operations for an IA holder?
• For an appliance major alteration, which could be used as approved data?
• According to FAR 23, which item would be included in the instructions for continued airworthiness for computer category only?
• What is the importance of a safe and clear safety-of-flight mindset in IA practice?
• Which of the following is included in Special airworthiness certificate categories?
• What does recertification refer to in IA oversight?
• What must be documented in logs when an IA signs off an annual besides date and time in service?
• Minimum renewal requirements for IA that has been in effect for one year?
• Which Canadian maintenance entity may approve a major repair or major alteration to US-registered aircraft?
• According to Part 43, how is an aircraft engine that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested in accordance with approved standards classified?
• Title 14 CFR Part 23 prescribes airworthiness standards for which of the following?
• Form 337 which document is used to document FAA-approved major modifications and alterations?
• What is the role of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) in IA decisions?
• FAR Part 39 governs which of the following?
• Which rotorcraft system is specified by FAR Part 43 to be inspected only by the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness as provided by the manufacturer concerned?
• Each person performing an annual inspection must use a checklist; in addition to the items in the appendix, rotorcraft require additional specific items. Which aircraft type fits this requirement?
• An aircraft has a cracked aileron control bracket. To restore the aircraft to an airworthy condition, a certificated airframe mechanic reinforces the bracket. This procedure would constitute a
• Which Canadian maintenance entity may perform an annual inspection on a US-registered aircraft?
• Major alteration data must be
• An airplane certificated in the utility category must have an airspeed placard in clear view of the pilot and as near as practical to the airspeed indicator listing what information?
• What two conditions must be present for an aircraft to be considered airworthy during IA assessment?
• What constitutes 'approved data' for maintenance actions?
• When considering a major alteration to be made in accordance with a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), what must the approving mechanic with inspection authorization ensure?
• Under 14 CFR Part 43, which term is used for an engine that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested per approved standards?
• Which item is included in the airworthiness limitations section for Part 23 airplanes?
• Which document would you consult to determine whether an aircraft has an Instructions for Continued Airworthiness?
• When may a circuit remain energized with the master switch open? When the circuit
• Which document should IA maintain when an AD action cannot be completed due to safety concerns?
• Which part of Title 14 CFR would you consult to determine airworthiness standards for normal category airplanes?
• The total time limit is used to determine which aspects of IA oversight?
• How should an IA respond to incomplete or missing maintenance records?
• Which of the following is not typically included in airworthiness limitations for Part 23 airplanes?
• What general experience is typically required to qualify for IA eligibility?
• A certificated mechanic holding an inspection authorization is not permitted to
• Data developed by a repair station and approved by the operator is approved data for major repairs?
• Where IA has been in effect for less than 90 days needs to have performed
• Data from an aircraft specification used in the performance of an alteration would make the alteration
• Who approves a Progressive Inspection Program (PIP)?
• In which year pattern does the IA expiration follow?
• What is the IA's obligation regarding maintenance records when records are incomplete and no approvals are available?
• Minimum number of annual inspections for renewal after one year?
• Which two items are typically shown in the airworthiness limitations section?
• If maintenance reveals new safety information requiring modification, what should the IA do?
• What is the importance of maintaining tool calibration and records for IA work?
• Minimum renewal activity for IA after 1 year period?
• When reviewing major alterations, which document should be consulted to confirm the alteration's installation limitations and design data?
• What is the IA’s responsibility regarding nonconforming parts or workmanship?
• Time in Service for turbo-prop airplanes is defined as which?
• How should an IA approach unapproved sources of data found during maintenance?
• What role does IA play in ensuring proper recall actions are completed?
• As an IA, you are performing an annual inspection on an aircraft and noticed that the N # is not displayed on the aircraft. The owner says the N # is pending and he will not fly the aircraft until it is on the aircraft. As the IA, what is your responsibility in the situation?
• How does the IA demonstrate ongoing compliance during continuous operations such as a performance improvement program?
• If there is a discrepancy between repair data and what is installed on the aircraft, what should the IA require?
• The overhaul of a system or component of an aircraft on a progressive inspection program is considered to be what type of inspection?
• Which regulations govern IA eligibility and authority?
• Which element best demonstrates that an IA's documentation accurately reflects work performed?
• When weighing an aircraft certificated under 14 CFR Part 23 to determine empty weight and center of gravity, which fluids should be part of the empty weight?
• What is the consequence of an IA signing off work that was not performed to approved data?
• What inspections may an IA perform or sign off?
• Replacing fabric with synthetic covering on a fabric-covered airplane is classified as which?
• Certification procedures for products and parts are found in which Part of title 14 CFRs?
• The Certification Basis listed on the Type Certificate Data Sheet is significant to the IA conducting the annual inspection because it determines
• Which of the following is not a privilege of the holder of an inspection authorization?
• Which statement best describes the IA's role with respect to compliance with manufacturer data?
• Who has primary responsibility for determining if a repair or alteration is major or minor?
• What is the IA’s role in ensuring compliance with manufacturer data during maintenance?
• If the IA delegates tasks, what must the IA ensure?
• Which form or documentation is applicable to support a major alteration sign-off?
• Advisory Circulars, in the context of major repairs, are considered approved data for major repairs?
• An Aircraft with a special airworthiness certificate should be in which of the following categories?
• According to Part 43, how is a component part that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances and limits as a new item classified?
• What is the purpose of the IA's internal post-maintenance inspection?
• What documentation is required for a sign-off involving a major alteration or repair?
• Which fluid is described as undrainable in the empty weight calculation under civil air regulations Part 3?
• Which document contains essential product information used to determine installation compatibility?
• When maintenance is updated due to new AD information, what should IA do?
• An amateur-built aircraft with an experimental airworthiness certificate requires what type of inspection?
• A person holding an inspection authorization (IA) may perform an annual inspection and approve Aircraft for return to service. The IA may also supervise the performance of which of the following?
• When may the holder of an IA approve for return to service a major repair that is recorded on FAA Form 337?
• How should time-in-service be tracked when an IA signs off work?
• Which of the following would the empty weight center of gravity be calculated with full oil not included?
• If an AD requires action and the operator completes it, what documentation should IA ensure?
• A modification that, if listed in FAA Aircraft Specifications, would cause a major alteration to be treated as minor.
• Can the IA delegate tasks, and if so, what remains their responsibility?
• FAR Part 43 covers which areas?
• Under the privileges of an IA, a major alteration performed under AAIP (Part 135) may be approved for return to service if the work was accomplished in accordance with
• How does IA ensure record integrity after making a logbook entry?
• Where would you locate instructions for continued airworthiness for a rotorcraft?
• How should an IA document recall actions?
• Aircraft certificated after which date were required to have an approved flight manual?
• What is a Progressive Inspection Program (PIP) and who approves it?
• AFM stands for?
• Which document specifies the scope and detail of the items in the annual inspection checklist?
• For aircraft manufactured prior to March 1, 1979 that do not have an approved flight manual (AFM), which of the following is true?
• 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?
• What does the requirement of retention for life of the aircraft mean for maintenance records?
• How does an annual inspection differ from a 100-hour inspection in terms of purpose?
• Which must exist for IA to be valid?
• For an appliance major alteration, which of the following data could be used without further approval?
• After an annual inspection, if the aircraft is found unairworthy, the Title 14 CFR requires that a list of discrepancies be given to whom?
• Data used for approving major repairs must be FAA approved prior to its use. Which of the following is approved data for major repairs?
• What documentation is required for a major alteration or repair?
• What is the consequence of failing to verify repair data against approved data when signing off?
• Under civil air regulations Part 3, which combination best describes the required contents of empty weight?
• When considering another alteration to be made in accordance with a supplemental type certificate (STC), the approving mechanic with inspection authorization must ensure?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of total time tracking in IA oversight?
• If you as the holder of an inspection authorization were approached by an aircraft owner and asked to replace the engine on the aircraft with one of a different make and horsepower rating, which of the following would you consult first in determining acceptability?
• The maintenance manual contains required maintenance, as listed in the airworthiness limitation section. This section must include: 1) Mandatory replacement times 2) Structural inspection intervals and inspection procedures. Which statement is correct?
• What must an IA verify to ensure maintenance complies with the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)?
• Why is it important for IA to understand the aircraft’s design and certification basis?
• Under the privileges and limitations of the inspection you could?
• What is the role of FAA Form 337 in major alterations or repairs?
• When performing an annual inspection of a helicopter main rotor gearbox, the inspection will be accomplished in accordance with which data?
• Which Canadian maintenance entity may approve data for major repairs to US-registered aircraft?
• How often should IA knowledge and currency be refreshed?
• FAR Part 21 addresses which topic?
• Which document is used to describe a major repair when approving for return to service?
• Under the privileges of an inspection authorization, the holder may approve for return to service any
• What is involved in the IA’s review of an avionics or electrical modification?
• Which category is NOT included under Part 23 airworthiness standards?
• Which of the following is a renewal activity option for IA?
• Which statement best describes how the terms 'overhauled' and 'rebuilt' are applied under Part 43?
• How should the IA handle airworthiness information that appears after a maintenance event?
• Which statement best reflects the data status when a maintenance manual includes an airworthiness limitation section?
• What documentation is required to accompany a major alteration when applicable?
• Appendix A for continued airworthiness is associated with which Part?
• Which would be considered maintenance?
• If the effect of a modification on weight and balance is unknown, what should the IA do?
• If an AD requires action but the aircraft cannot be safely operated to complete the action, what should the IA do?
• What is the IA’s role in ensuring safe operating condition after maintenance?
• How should an IA respond to a field issue that may impact airworthiness?
• Part 23 prescribes airworthiness standards for which categories of airplanes?
• How does an IA assess the potential impact of a modification on weight and balance?
• Which statement best describes Appendix A's role in Part 43?
• Who must be notified before the inspection authorization may exercise privileges after changing fixed base?
• When inspecting a major alteration for conformity and return to service, the IA must determine that the data used is
• Which section of title 14 CFR provides for the fabrication of aircraft replacement and modification parts?
• Which could perform an annual inspection on a US-registered aircraft located in Canada?
• What is the IA's responsibility regarding safety and operation before completion of an AD action?
• Under 14 CFR Part 23, what type of circuit protective device is required for starter motors?
• In 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix A, which document, if the alteration is listed in it, would cause the operation to be considered a minor alteration?
• Who may sign off an annual inspection for a US-registered aircraft located in Canada when the aircraft is under US certification?
• As specified in FAR Part 43, which of the following inspections would be the first part of progressive inspection?
• Under the IA privileges, the IA may supervise which type of inspection?
• How do Service Bulletins (SBs) differ from Airworthiness Directives (ADs)?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the internal post-maintenance inspection regarding parts and workmanship?
• The holder of an inspection authorization may not approve a major repair for return to service unless
• What is the IA’s role when an approved data sheet or manual is updated?
• Which activity is most critical to maintain ongoing airworthiness during ADs and recalls?
• What is the IA's role in ensuring proper documentation for corrective actions after an unsafe condition is found?
• Which statement best distinguishes a defect from a service difficulty?
• IA expiration date according to FAR Part 65?
• Which part of Title 14 CFR prescribes airworthiness standards for issue of type certificates and changes for airplanes in the normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter categories?
• What is a key consideration when signing off a progressive inspection segment?
• In a scenario with multiple technicians working under approved data, what must the IA verify before sign-off?
• Under Part 27, a rotorcraft with a maximum gross weight of 7,000 pounds is categorized as which?
• Under FAR Part 27, which rotorcraft categories does the standard apply to?
• What data must be used for major repairs or alterations signed off by IA?
• For an appliance, the manufacturers manual could be used as approved data for which of the following?
• Alterations of the type found in 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix A are major alterations, except when listed in which document?
• What constitutes complete, traceable maintenance records during IA audits?
• What is a renewal criterion involving major repairs or major alterations?
• What should an IA do if a technician disputes a determination of 'major' vs 'minor'?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding Part 23 airworthiness standards?
• Which of the following is the holder of an inspection authorization privilege to perform?
• Which items are within the privileges and limitations of the inspection authorization?
• If an alteration is listed in FAA aircraft specifications for the aircraft, how is it treated for return to service?
• Which statement best defines a major alteration or major repair for IA purposes?
• Data developed for and incorporated in a supplemental type certificate is considered approved data for major repairs?
• Which of the following is not a characteristic of a standard airworthiness certificate?
• Title 14 CFR Part 23 prescribes airworthiness standards for which category of airplanes?
• Which appendix in 14 CFR part 43 contains several appendices that deal with maintenance, inspection, repair, alteration, and recordation, and identifies which alterations are major?
• What is a key consideration regarding approved data when performing a modification review?
• How does a maintenance organization demonstrate IA compliance during FAA audits?
• Who may approve and sign off a major alteration or major repair?
• A maintenance manual is approved date of when... Which statement describes the data status when a manual includes an airworthiness limitation section?
• According to FAR 23, which item would be included in the instructions for continued airworthiness for computer category only besides electrical loads?
• For aircraft that have Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, which section is approved by the FAA?
• An IA ceases to be effective under which condition?
• Which of the following is the recommended data source for inspecting a helicopter main rotor gearbox?
• The renewal rules are governed by which CFR part?
• In addition to Appendix D, which aircraft type requires rotorcraft-specific items during an annual inspection?
• What is the purpose of FAA Form 337?
• What must the holder of an inspection authorization do before exercising privileges after changing base?
• An Aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate should be in which of the following categories?
• How does an IA determine whether a repair is major or minor?
• 14 CFR, and 65.95 prescribes the
• What is the IA's responsibility when an aircraft’s airworthiness status changes between inspections?
• Which of the following would the empty weight center of gravity be calculated with full oil included?
• Which statement best describes the Type Certificate Data Sheet?
• The type certificate data sheet will provide information concerning the Certification Basis for the aircraft which could be used to determine if the Aircraft has 1) a required flight manual 2) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Which statement is correct?
• What information must be included in a logbook entry when an IA signs off an annual?
• FAR Part 1 Definitions Which of the following would not be considered Maintenance?
• In addition to aircraft types such as Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, Commuter, and Transport, the Standard airworthiness certificate includes which of the following?
• Which data could be used as approved data for a major repair?
• Which Part contains airworthiness standards for Normal Category Rotorcraft?
• How does the IA handle data integrity when multiple technicians are involved in a single task?
• A small aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate modified for a supplemental type certificate designed for restricted special purpose operation. As the IA inspector you would
• A relocation of a battery follows STC guidelines, but the battery is located 6 inches aft of the STC location and the aft center-of-gravity limit is exceeded by 0.1 inch. Concerning the installation, which statement is true?
• Aircraft certificated under 14 CFR part 23 must have airworthiness limitations including which item?
• Which action is most authoritative when determining if a modification to a product is compatible with existing installation?
• Aircraft certificated under 14 CFR part 23 must have airworthiness limitations including which item?
• Which action best preserves the integrity of logbook entries after maintenance?
• How should a major alteration affect the aircraft’s documentation file?
• For an appliance major repair, which data could be used without further approval?
• Which action best describes how an IA contributes to aviation safety culture within a maintenance organization?
• An IA inspecting a fabric-covered airplane finds the cover recently replaced with a synthetic cover, with only grade A material certificated. This change would constitute a
• Under maintenance-recording requirements, which items must be documented in the aircraft’s maintenance records?
• Time in Service for Turbo-Propeller Powered Airplanes Is Defined As
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs)?
• During the review of an aircraft's records, while performing an annual inspection, you discover that the altimeter has not been inspected and tested within the preceding 24 calendar months. If the aircraft meets all other airworthiness requirements, as the inspection authorization, you should:
• What is the purpose of FAA Form 337 in relation to major work?
• Which action best ensures ongoing airworthiness during recalls?
• Which action should an IA take if a tool is found out of calibration during maintenance?
• Which sequence correctly describes the best choice for the first part of a progressive inspection?
• What part of the 14 CFR referenced in section 65.95(a)(1) contains the standards of performance under which IA performs?
• Under 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix A, an operation is considered a major alteration unless listed in which document?
• Can an IA participate in progressive inspections?
• Which action ensures ongoing airworthiness after a change in status before the next inspection?
• For a major repair, data used must be traceable to an approved source.
• What is the primary purpose of FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) and what authority does it grant the holder?
• If a repair uses data beyond approved sources, how should it be treated?
• Of the following certificated operators' aircraft, which may the IA not approve for return to service after a major repair or alteration?
• What is the IA's obligation after maintenance when new airworthiness information arises?
• Which CFR sections govern an IA's authority to perform an annual inspection or supervise a progressive inspection?
• What is a field approval and when might it be encountered?
• How is the aircraft’s airworthiness status maintained during continuous operations (PIP or ongoing programs)?
• What is the correct marking for fuel type on decals under the fuel filler caps on a Part 23 single-engine airplane?
• Which would typically not be used as approved data for a major appliance alteration?
• As specified by FAR Part 43, which of the following inspections would not be part of a progressive inspection program?
• In CFR 14 Part 23, which information is required for airworthiness limitations?
• If Va is not given, which speed should be used as the operating maneuvering speed?
• Which item is NOT within the privileges of an inspection authorization?
• During an annual inspection, which statement about manufacturers' service bulletins is correct?
• 14 CFR Part 27 prescribes airworthiness standards for which rotorcraft?