GENERAL AVIATION AMP TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
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? - Answer -Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.
Which is classified as a major repair? - Answer -The splicing of skin sheets.
All of the following are consequences of human error, except - Answer -mental
stressor.
Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated
mechanic regarding repairs and alterations? - Answer -He or she may perform an
airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to
service.
The three types of human error are - Answer -omission, commission, and extraneous.
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 repairman.
3. A non-certificated mechanic working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic
with airframe and powerplant ratings. - Answer -1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating.
Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion
of the required tests? - Answer -To allow for review of their application and
supplementary documents.
(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 mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a
propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available.Regarding the above
statements, - Answer -neither 1 nor 2 is true.
Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and
screws through self-locking nuts? - Answer -AC 43.13-1B.
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer
purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a - Answer -minor repair.
14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of - Answer -
mechanics.
,According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur.
They are: - Answer -active and latent.
The SHEL model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what
the problem is, but also - Answer -where and why it exists.
When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is - Answer -the
starting point.
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount
purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a - Answer -minor repair.
What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate? - Answer -120 Days
Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to - Answer -
preventing and managing error.
Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and
repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards? - Answer -The
installing person or agency.
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 - Answer -served as a
mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.
Instrument repairs may be performed - Answer -by an FAA-approved instrument repair
station.
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 have to notify the FAA
after any change in permanent mailing address? - Answer -30 days.
How is a quality system assured? - Answer -By an internal reporting and auditing
system.
A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean - Answer -the restoration of the
airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.
The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the - Answer -
Magnificent Seven.
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform - Answer -100-hour
inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or
any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
,A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the - Answer -100-hour
inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any
component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft
being operated for hire may be performed by - Answer -appropriately rated mechanics
and approved by them for return to service.
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and
understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate? -
Answer -When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier.
John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is
5 feet 9 inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall
enough to accomplish the task? - Answer -Human error.
An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics
could - Answer -perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor
alteration.
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating(s) valid? -
Answer -Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued? -
Answer -Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and
powerplant rating is not authorized to perform - Answer -a 100-hour inspection.
14 CFR Part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of - Answer -airmen
other than flight crewmembers.
Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may - Answer -
perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.
FAA certificated mechanics may - Answer -approve for return to service a minor
alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing
mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the
holders of these certificates and ratings? - Answer -14 CFR Part 65.
The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers,
or control surfaces is considered to be a - Answer -major repair even though no other
alteration or repair is performed.
, What does the acronym TSO mean regarding a type certificated aircraft part, material,
component and/or process? - Answer -Technical Standard Order.
Placards required on an aircraft are specified in - Answer -Aircraft Specifications or
Type Certificate Data Sheets.
The following is a table of airspeed limits as given in an FAA-issued aircraft
specification:Normal operating speed 260 knotsNever-exceed speed 293
knotsMaximum landing gear operation speed 174 knotsMaximum flap extended speed
139 knotsThe high end of the white arc on the airspeed instrument would be at -
Answer -139 knots.
Which regulation provides the airworthiness standards for an airplane certificated in the
normal category? - Answer -14 CFR Part 23.
Primary responsibility for compliance with Airworthiness Directives lies with the -
Answer -aircraft owner or operator.
What is the maintenance recording responsibility of the person who complies with an
Airworthiness Directive? - Answer -Make an entry in the maintenance record of that
equipment.
Technical information about older aircraft models, of which no more than 50 remain in
service, can be found in the - Answer -Aircraft Listing.
Aviation Maintenance Alerts (formerly General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts) - Answer -
provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions.
How long are AD compliance records required to be kept? - Answer -They shall be
retained, and then transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.
What does the Type Certificate Data Sheet designation code '2 PCSM' mean - Answer
-Two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane.
An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alterations on U.S. certificated
aircraft; however, the work must be done in accordance with FAA-approved technical
data before the aircraft can be returned to service. Which is NOT approved data? -
Answer -AC 43.13-2A.
(1) A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) may be issued to more than one applicant
for the same design change, providing each applicant shows compliance with the
applicable airworthiness requirement.(2) An installation of an item manufactured in
accordance with the Technical Standard Order (TSO) system requires no further
approval for installation in a particular aircraft. - Answer -only 1 is true.
ANSWERS
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? - Answer -Suspension or revocation of any certificate held.
Which is classified as a major repair? - Answer -The splicing of skin sheets.
All of the following are consequences of human error, except - Answer -mental
stressor.
Which of the following statements is true for a certificated and appropriately rated
mechanic regarding repairs and alterations? - Answer -He or she may perform an
airframe major repair or major alteration, but cannot approve the work for return to
service.
The three types of human error are - Answer -omission, commission, and extraneous.
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 repairman.
3. A non-certificated mechanic working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic
with airframe and powerplant ratings. - Answer -1. A mechanic with a powerplant rating.
Why is a mechanic applicant issued a temporary certificate after successful completion
of the required tests? - Answer -To allow for review of their application and
supplementary documents.
(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 mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a
propeller providing they have the necessary equipment available.Regarding the above
statements, - Answer -neither 1 nor 2 is true.
Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and
screws through self-locking nuts? - Answer -AC 43.13-1B.
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer
purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a - Answer -minor repair.
14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D contains regulations regarding the certification of - Answer -
mechanics.
,According to Dr. James Reason, there are two types of human failure which can occur.
They are: - Answer -active and latent.
The SHEL model is another human factors tool. The goal is to determine not only what
the problem is, but also - Answer -where and why it exists.
When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is - Answer -the
starting point.
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount
purchased from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a - Answer -minor repair.
What is the maximum duration of a temporary airman certificate? - Answer -120 Days
Many areas of aviation have shifted their focus from eliminating error to - Answer -
preventing and managing error.
Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and
repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards? - Answer -The
installing person or agency.
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 - Answer -served as a
mechanic under the certificate and rating for at least 6 months.
Instrument repairs may be performed - Answer -by an FAA-approved instrument repair
station.
How long does the holder of a certificate issued under Part 65 have to notify the FAA
after any change in permanent mailing address? - Answer -30 days.
How is a quality system assured? - Answer -By an internal reporting and auditing
system.
A repair, as performed on an airframe, shall mean - Answer -the restoration of the
airframe to a condition for safe operation after damage or deterioration.
The positive aspects of human factor issues are referred to as the - Answer -
Magnificent Seven.
Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform - Answer -100-hour
inspections required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on powerplants, propellers, or
any components thereof, and may release the same to service.
,A certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating may perform the - Answer -100-hour
inspection required by the Federal Aviation Regulations on a powerplant or any
component thereof and approve and return the same to service.
The 100-hour inspection required by Federal Aviation Regulations for certain aircraft
being operated for hire may be performed by - Answer -appropriately rated mechanics
and approved by them for return to service.
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and
understand the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate? -
Answer -When employed outside the United States by a U.S. air carrier.
John and Nancy have been tasked with completing a hydraulic pump inspection. John is
5 feet 9 inches tall. Nancy is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What could result if Nancy is not tall
enough to accomplish the task? - Answer -Human error.
An Airworthiness Directive requires that a propeller be altered. Certificated mechanics
could - Answer -perform and approve the work for return to service if it is a minor
alteration.
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant rating(s) valid? -
Answer -Until voluntarily surrendered, permanently revoked, or temporarily suspended.
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued? -
Answer -Flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
A person working under the supervision of a certificated mechanic with an airframe and
powerplant rating is not authorized to perform - Answer -a 100-hour inspection.
14 CFR Part 65 contains regulations regarding the certification of - Answer -airmen
other than flight crewmembers.
Certificated mechanics, under their general certificate privileges, may - Answer -
perform 100-hour inspection of instruments.
FAA certificated mechanics may - Answer -approve for return to service a minor
alteration they have performed appropriate to the rating(s) they hold.
What part of the Federal Aviation Regulations prescribes the requirements for issuing
mechanic certificates and associated ratings and the general operating rules for the
holders of these certificates and ratings? - Answer -14 CFR Part 65.
The replacement of fabric on fabric-covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers,
or control surfaces is considered to be a - Answer -major repair even though no other
alteration or repair is performed.
, What does the acronym TSO mean regarding a type certificated aircraft part, material,
component and/or process? - Answer -Technical Standard Order.
Placards required on an aircraft are specified in - Answer -Aircraft Specifications or
Type Certificate Data Sheets.
The following is a table of airspeed limits as given in an FAA-issued aircraft
specification:Normal operating speed 260 knotsNever-exceed speed 293
knotsMaximum landing gear operation speed 174 knotsMaximum flap extended speed
139 knotsThe high end of the white arc on the airspeed instrument would be at -
Answer -139 knots.
Which regulation provides the airworthiness standards for an airplane certificated in the
normal category? - Answer -14 CFR Part 23.
Primary responsibility for compliance with Airworthiness Directives lies with the -
Answer -aircraft owner or operator.
What is the maintenance recording responsibility of the person who complies with an
Airworthiness Directive? - Answer -Make an entry in the maintenance record of that
equipment.
Technical information about older aircraft models, of which no more than 50 remain in
service, can be found in the - Answer -Aircraft Listing.
Aviation Maintenance Alerts (formerly General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts) - Answer -
provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions.
How long are AD compliance records required to be kept? - Answer -They shall be
retained, and then transferred with the aircraft when it is sold.
What does the Type Certificate Data Sheet designation code '2 PCSM' mean - Answer
-Two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane.
An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alterations on U.S. certificated
aircraft; however, the work must be done in accordance with FAA-approved technical
data before the aircraft can be returned to service. Which is NOT approved data? -
Answer -AC 43.13-2A.
(1) A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) may be issued to more than one applicant
for the same design change, providing each applicant shows compliance with the
applicable airworthiness requirement.(2) An installation of an item manufactured in
accordance with the Technical Standard Order (TSO) system requires no further
approval for installation in a particular aircraft. - Answer -only 1 is true.
