Airframe and powerplant maintenance concepts tested on the FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certification exams.
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- What does 14 CFR Part 43 regulate?
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General requirements for maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft- What is an Airworthiness Directive (AD)?
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An FAA legally enforceable rule requiring inspection, repair, or alteration of aircraft to correct a safety deficiency- What does TBO stand for in aircraft maintenance?
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Time Between Overhaul, the manufacturer-recommended maximum flight hour interval before an engine requires complete overhaul- What is the purpose of FAA Form 337?
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Documents major repairs and alterations to aircraft, required to be maintained in the aircraft logbook- What does TCDS stand for?
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Type Certificate Data Sheet, specifies the design limits and approved configurations for a particular aircraft type- Define a critical fastener.
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A fastener whose failure would significantly affect flight safety or structural integrity of the aircraft- What is the primary function of an aircraft hydraulic system?
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Transmits and controls power to operate flight control surfaces, landing gear, brakes, and other systems- What are the two primary types of aircraft hydraulic fluid?
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MIL-PRF-5606 (red mineral oil) and MIL-PRF-23827 (synthetic blue)- What is a hard-time component?
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A component with a mandatory removal and overhaul interval regardless of condition, based on safety-critical importance- Define corrosion in aircraft maintenance context.
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Chemical or electrochemical attack on metal that weakens the structure and can lead to failure if not controlled- What are the three main types of aircraft corrosion?
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Surface corrosion, intergranular corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking- What is galvanic corrosion?
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Corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals in contact with each other are exposed to an electrolyte, creating an electrical potential- What is the main purpose of composite materials in modern aircraft?
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Reduces weight while maintaining or improving structural strength, improving fuel efficiency and performance- What is damage tolerance in aircraft design?
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A design philosophy where aircraft structure can sustain damage and remain safe to operate until the damage is repaired- What does MRB stand for?
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Maintenance Review Board, a committee that establishes the approved maintenance program and requirements for a specific aircraft type
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