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Required record statement after a satisfactory annual inspection

Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) practice question 2 of 12 on Airframe Inspection. ACS element AM.II.D.R4 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) practice mode.

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QUESTIONAn aircraft is found airworthy after an annual inspection. Under 14 CFR § 43.11, the maintenance record entry must state what about the aircraft?

  1. AThat the aircraft was determined to be airworthy
  2. BThat a list of discrepancies was given to the owner
  3. CThat the aircraft conforms to its original type design
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Correct answer: A. That the aircraft was determined to be airworthy

  • A — correct § 43.11(a)(4) requires the statement that the aircraft was inspected in accordance with the stated type of inspection and was determined to be in airworthy condition.
  • B — incorrect That wording belongs to the entry used when the aircraft is not approved for return to service under § 43.11(a)(5).
  • C — incorrect Conformity is part of the definition of airworthy, but it is not the wording the regulation prescribes for the entry.

BACKGROUND

14 CFR § 43.11 governs the record entry made after an inspection conducted under part 91 or 125 and under §§ 135.411(a)(1) and 135.419. The entry must show the type of inspection and a brief description of its extent, the date of the inspection and aircraft total time in service, and the signature, certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving or disapproving the return to service. When the aircraft is found airworthy, the entry adds a statement that the aircraft was inspected in accordance with the named inspection and was determined to be in airworthy condition. When the aircraft is not approved because of needed maintenance or noncompliance with specifications, airworthiness directives, or other approved data, the entry instead states that a dated list of discrepancies and unairworthy items has been provided to the owner or operator, and § 43.11(b) requires that signed and dated list to be given to the owner or lessee.

STUDY TIP

Learn both prescribed statements and the condition that selects between them. Progressive inspections use their own wording, so do not apply the annual statement to them.

KEY POINTS

  • § 43.11 sets the entry content for inspections under parts 91 and 125.
  • An airworthy result uses the "determined to be in airworthy condition" statement.
  • A disapproval instead refers to a dated list of discrepancies given to the owner.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 43.11(a)(4)
  • 14 CFR 43.11(a)(5)
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on FAA-H-8083-31B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe, and 14 CFR part 43. Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.