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Some Pilots can perform Preventative Maintenance

True, but the aircraft must be owned or operated by the Pilot an cannot be used for hire.

False. Only Certificated Mechanics can perform any kind of maintenance.

Please select an option. Incorrect Per 14 CFR 43.3(g) pilots can perform preventive maintenance if the aircraft is owned or operated by the pilot and not used for hire.

What is Preventative Maintenance?

Simple or Minor Preservation Operations

Replacement of Small Standard Parts not involved in complex assembly operations.

Annual Inspections if are under the supervision of a Certificated Mechanic.

Answers 1 and 2

Please select an option. Incorrect Only a Person Holding an Airframe and/or Power Plant Certificate with an Inspections Authorization can Perform an Annual Inspection on an Airframe or Power Plant.

A list of Preventative Maintenance Items can be found in:

14 CFR 43 Appendix A

14 CFR 43 Appendix B

14 CFR 43 Appendix D

14 CFR 43 Appendix E

Please select an option. Incorrect Appendix B covers recording Major Repairs and Alterations, Appendix D covers Scope and Detail of Annual and 100 Hour Inspections, and Appendix E covers Altimeter Test and Inspection.

The Following Pilots can Perform Preventative Maintenance (select the most complete):

Private Pilots, Commercial Pilots, Sport Pilots

Private Pilots, Commercial Pilots, Student Pilots, Recreational Pilots

Private Pilots, Commercial Pilots, Student Pilots

Sport Pilots (only on Light Sport Aircraft they own or operate)

Please select an option. Incorrect According to 14 CFR 43.7, Student and Recreational Pilots can’t return to service an aircraft after preventative maintenance.

You should always deflate the tire before loosening the wheel bolts for disassembly.

TRUE

FALSE

Please select an option. Incorrect Do you like trips to the Hospital? Always deflate for safety!

Landing Gear Shock Strut Servicing and replacement of seals is Preventative Maintenance.

TRUE

FALSE

Please select an option. Incorrect Seal replacement can be a complex operation.

Which of the following have caused aircraft accidents:

Failure to tighten the oil cap

Installation of the wrong oil filter

Installation of an improper Oil Drain Plug

All of the above

Please select an option. Incorrect Loose Oil Caps can allow Oil to leak out, Improper Oil Drains can result in breakage. Aircraft Oil Filters have important design features like bypass valves, and the proper matting material.

A proper Maintenance Record Entry meeting the requirements of 14 CFR 43.9 must be made after Preventative Maintenance.

TRUE

FALSE

Please select an option. Incorrect Owners or pilots performing maintenance have the same responsibility to record their maintenance as mechanics.

Frayed or Damaged Seat Belts are unlikely to meet their original Design Specifications for Emergency restraint.

TRUE

FALSE

Please select an option. Incorrect The Regulations for the Certification Basis of the Aircraft are quite stringent for Seat Belt Specifications.

The Performance Rules for Maintenance apply to both Certificated Mechanics and Pilots, and can be found:

14 CFR 43.9

14 CFR 43.7

14 CFR 43.13

14 CFR 91.13

Please select an option. Incorrect Part 91 is for operations. 43.13 is for Preventive Maintenance

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