AVMG 3600 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE | 2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
All maintenance activities controlled by one manager is an example of which
concept? Answer - Grouping of similar functions
In small airlines, managers generally have a ______ span of control, while
managers at large airlines have a ______ span of control. Answer - Large, small
According to Aviation Today, American Airlines has begun working with TWU to
Answer - Provide as much M&E work in-house as possible
Which of the following maintenance operations is outsourced the most (by
percentage)? Answer - components
Engineering Orders (EOs) Answer - Are information or instructions given by
Engineering to comply with AD, SB, or SLs.
How is the weak US dollar affecting US MROs? Answer - MROs are very cost
competitive
Often times, operations and maintenance schedules need to be modified by
Answer - PP&C
This PP&C function is considered an 'idealized' responsibility Answer - Planning
, The crash of a BAC1-11 in 1990 lead to the need for airlines to address Answer
- Human factors in maintenance
Maintenance-related documents are classified as Answer - controlled and
uncontrolled
Inspection status reports consistently pointed to a lack of ________ as the
main reason for uncompleted inspections Answer - Qualified inspectors
Which airline department is responsible for packaging, shipping, and
distributing appropriate copies to various internal organizations? Answer -
Tech Pubs
It is estimated that maintenance errors cost airlines __________/annually
Answer - $2B
When someone meets the qualifications of FAR 65.71 to be an AMT, what is
the mechanic qualified for? Answer - The A&P License
The amount of an airline's training activity depends on Answer - Experience of
maintenance crews, turnover rates, change in fleet size (all)
The Director of Maintenance typically reports to the Answer - VP, Maintenance
and Engineering
The majority of "Powerplant" mechanics at a Maintenance Base would likely be
assigned to the _____ organization. Answer - Overhaul Shop
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
All maintenance activities controlled by one manager is an example of which
concept? Answer - Grouping of similar functions
In small airlines, managers generally have a ______ span of control, while
managers at large airlines have a ______ span of control. Answer - Large, small
According to Aviation Today, American Airlines has begun working with TWU to
Answer - Provide as much M&E work in-house as possible
Which of the following maintenance operations is outsourced the most (by
percentage)? Answer - components
Engineering Orders (EOs) Answer - Are information or instructions given by
Engineering to comply with AD, SB, or SLs.
How is the weak US dollar affecting US MROs? Answer - MROs are very cost
competitive
Often times, operations and maintenance schedules need to be modified by
Answer - PP&C
This PP&C function is considered an 'idealized' responsibility Answer - Planning
, The crash of a BAC1-11 in 1990 lead to the need for airlines to address Answer
- Human factors in maintenance
Maintenance-related documents are classified as Answer - controlled and
uncontrolled
Inspection status reports consistently pointed to a lack of ________ as the
main reason for uncompleted inspections Answer - Qualified inspectors
Which airline department is responsible for packaging, shipping, and
distributing appropriate copies to various internal organizations? Answer -
Tech Pubs
It is estimated that maintenance errors cost airlines __________/annually
Answer - $2B
When someone meets the qualifications of FAR 65.71 to be an AMT, what is
the mechanic qualified for? Answer - The A&P License
The amount of an airline's training activity depends on Answer - Experience of
maintenance crews, turnover rates, change in fleet size (all)
The Director of Maintenance typically reports to the Answer - VP, Maintenance
and Engineering
The majority of "Powerplant" mechanics at a Maintenance Base would likely be
assigned to the _____ organization. Answer - Overhaul Shop
