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Foreign Mechanics
Are foreign mechanics allowed to do maintenance on U.S. registered airplanes?
ANSWER: Foreign mechanics are allowed to perform maintenance on U.S. …
AC 43.13-1B and 2B
For large aircraft over 12,500 lbs. is there anything preventing the use of the following documents in the absence of specifics called out in the manufactures …
First Time Buyer - Due Diligence
I am working with a first time buyer and I myself know just enough to be dangerous. What steps do you recommend to become better informed about previous …
Aircraft Weight and Balance
Under what situation would an aircraft weight and balance be required?
ANSWER: There are a few reasons why you would be required to do a reweigh …
Propeller Overhaul
The aircraft maintenance manual chapter 5 refers to McCauley Service Bulletin SB137AC for recommended overhaul times. The time between overhaul (TBO) of …
Replacing Seat Belts
When you replace your seat belts in a Cessna 172, what belts can you use?
ANSWER: You must use seat belts that are FAA approved. That approval is …
Repairs on N Registed Aircraft
Can foreign aircraft mechanics perform repairs such as the removal and replacement of switches on N registered aircraft?
ANSWER: Foreign aircraft …
Aircraft Maintenance Programs
How do I prepare an aircraft maintenance program?
ANSWER: The FAA defines a maintenance program as "the performance of tasks required to ensure …
Fabrication of Aircraft Parts
Can an aircraft maintenance technician fabricate passenger windows for a Beech 1900D, using MIL5425 acrylic sheet?
ANSWER: No. Even if MIL5425 acrylic …
Differences Between MRB & MPD
What are the differences between the Maintenance Review Board (MRB) and Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) and which one should be used as a basis for …
Major Repairs
If a repair is called out in the manufactures maintenance manual but is also listed in FAR 43 appendix A (Major Repair) would this drive a FAA Form 337 …
Aircraft Compass Swing
Is it required to do a compass swing when both engines of an aircraft have been changed at same time?
ANSWER: I cant see any reason why you would …
EASA Parts on FAA Registered Aircraft
Is it possible for a set of main rotor blades to be removed mid life from an EASA registered helicopter and recertified for fitment onto an FAA registered …
Galley Cart Repairs
To perform repairs on galley carts, are you required to have a repair station certificate?
ANSWER: A person who holds a mechanic certificate with …
Inoperative Rotating Beacon
I fly a 1968 Cessna 206, which has an operable white strobe light system installed on the wing tips and tail cone. I have been reading FAR Part 91.205(c), …
Engine Removal and Recertification
As an A&P Can i remove and certify an engine from a transport catagory aircraft and refit it to another aircraft at the same location assuming correct …
Compass Swing Requirements
What FAR requires a compass swing?
ANSWER: The compass calibration requirements for small aircraft (less than 12,500 lbs maximum take-off weight) …
A & P Mechanic Maintenance Certification
In Europe a U.S. registered helicopter (AS350-B2) has been maintained by a U.S. foreign repair station (FAR 145) maintenance organisation using the maufacturer’s …
FAA Repair Station Functions
What functions may be performed by an FAA certified repair station?
ANSWER: An FAA repair station can perform the functions (tasks) necessary to …
King Air 200 maintenance
What type of maintenance organization can do phase inspections and major servicing on a King Air 200?
ANSWER: Mechanics, IA's or properly rated …
