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Brainteasers Interactive Quiz #13:
Maintenance Regulations

This quiz focuses on FAR Part 43, the rules and regs affecting aircraft maintenance. Yes, pilots and particularly aircraft owners are supposed to know this stuff. But do you?

by Mike Busch

The questions in this Brainteaser quiz are based on FAR Part 43.

Answer the questions as best you can, then click on the "score" button to see your score and read the explanations. If you don't like your score the first time around, you can change some of your answers and resubmit. To get the most out of this quiz, we suggest you keep trying until you get a perfect score.

1. According to FAR Part 43, what is the distinction among the terms "overhauled", "rebuilt", and "remanufactured" as applied to an engine, propeller or accessory?
a. "Overhauled" and "remanufactured" both imply that the component meets the same tolerances and limits as a new one, while "rebuilt" does not.
b. "Rebilt" and "remanufactured" both imply that the component meets the same tolerances and limits as a new one, while "overhauled" does not.
c. "Rebuilt" implies that the component meets the same tolerances and limits as a new one, while "overhauled" and "remanufactured" do not.
d. "Remanufactured" implies that the component meets the same tolerances and limits as a new one, while "overhauled" and "rebuilt" do not.
e. The three terms are synonymous as far as the regs are concerned.
2. Under what circumstances may a private pilot who is not a certificated mechanic work on an aircraft that he owns or operates?
a. Under no circumstances. Only an A&P may work on an aircraft.
b. If the work is limited to simple preventive maintenance.
c. If the aircraft is operated under FAR Part 91 only.
d. If the work is supervised by a certificated mechanic.
e. If (b) and (c) are true, or if (d) is true.
f. If (b), (c) and (d) are all true.
3. The regulations require that a person performing an annual inspection on an aircraft must:
a. hold an FAA Inspection Authorization.
b. use an approved checklist to conduct the inspection.
c. sign off the aircraft in its maintenance records for return to service.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.
4. The FARs specifically require that an annual inspection on a piston aircraft include a compression check and an inspection of the engine oil filter or screen (as applicable) for metal.
a. True.
b. False
5. Which of the following items may NOT be performed by a pilot who is the owner or operator of an aircraft operated under FAR Part 91 without supervision and sign-off by a certificated mechanic:
a. Re-greasing landing gear wheel bearings.
b. Troubleshooting and repairing broken landing light wiring.
c. Replacing seat belts.
d. Replacing an instrument panel post light.
e. Removing, cleaning, gapping, rotating, and reinstalling spark plugs.
f. All of these may be performed by the owner/operator.
6. If a non-mechanic owner/operator performs sanctioned preventive maintenance on his aircraft, he must log the work in the aircraft maintenance records and include the date plus his signature and pilot certificate number.
a. True.
b. False.
7. A Canadian mechanic ("Aircraft Maintenance Engineer") may perform maintenance, repairs, and 100-hour inspections on U.S.-registered aircraft when they are in Canada.
a. True.
b. False.

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