AMS 490 EXAM 2
According to researchers, what percent of technicians indicated that human fatigue is an issue during maintenance tasks?
80%
A technician writes down the work that has been performed to complete a task for the next crew that will complete the task. This would be an example of which type of communication?
Asynchronous
While a continuing analysis and surveillance system (CASS) is required for a Part 121 air carrier maintenance program, Part 135 operators are not required to have CASS for their maintenance program
False
record shows that aircraft was overhauled must be kept for how long?
Forever, and transferred if aircraft is sold
Which is a true statement regarding STRESS?
Stress has a negative implication
at what blood alcohol concentration is covered employee prohibited from performing any safety-sensitive function?
0.04
If an Aircraft Maintenance Technician has been awake for a 24-hour period, their mental ability decreases consistent with having a blood alcohol concentration of approximately _____%
0.10%
records to show all requirements for issuing a maintenance release have be met must be kept available for inspection for how long?
1 year
what is the key processes of an SMS
1)Hazard identification 2)occurrence reporting 3)Risk management 4)performance measurement 5)quality/safety Assurance
depending on the seating configuration, Part 135 operators may or may not be required to have a company-specific maintenance manual. Part 135 operators using aircraft type certificated for a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of_________ seats or more, shall maintain those aircraft in accordance with FAA-approved maintenance manual written by the air carrier
10 seats
after an accident, the employer must administer an alcohol test to any relevant employers within
2 hours of the accident.
to be used in part 121 operations, aircraft must have flight crew emergency exits located in the flight area if they have a passenger seating capacity greater than
20 seats
an aircraft with 254 passengers seat would require
4 fire extinguisher
under normal operating conditions, the pressurized cabin of a part 121 aircraft must maintain a maximum cabin pressure altitude of
8000 feet
Within how many days should you report to OSHA office if your employer discriminated you?
90 days
to be used in Part 121 operations, aircraft with more than 44 seats must be shown to be able to conduct an evacuation in
90 seconds or less
Which is a true statement regarding PRESSURE?
A. Pressure can be a motivator B. Too little pressure can lead to boredom C. Too much pressure is detrimental D. All of the above
During the replacement of a hydraulic system filter the electric hydraulic pump was turned on by another technician due to no lock-out-tag-out procedures being followed.
Active Failure
While jacking the aircraft it came off of the wing resulting in damage to the lower wing surface.
Active Failure
The process used by aircraft manufacturers in creating and updating the MRBR is outlined in Federal Aviation Administration's
Advisory Circular AC 121-22A Maintenance Review Board Procedures
which of the following require drug testing at a part 121 carrier?
All of the above
For each of the below questions, or statements, select the best choice that goes along with it. When a task needs to be accomplished quickly, this may be best suited for which leadership style?
Authoritative
MSG-2
Bottom/up approach
MSG-1
Bottom/up approach Looks at component failure
Which of the following is NOT a component of MRM?
Budgeting
what SMS does?
Builds on existing processes Integrates with other management systems demonstrates good business practice
which cargo compartment on a passenger airplane has fire extinguishing equipment built into the compartment that is controllable from the cockpit
Class C
How do you gain final approval to perform ETOPS l
Conduct Validation Flight with FAA to get final approval
The philosophy of Maintenance Resource Management based on the philosophy of.
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Goals help team members to make decisions because they define the team's direction and they permit assessing the effectiveness of a team. This statement is an example of what team characteristic?
Defined goals
Why did the FAA utilize NASA as a third party to accomplished the receipt, processing, and analysis of raw data?
Ensures the anonymity of the reporter and of all parties involved in a reported occurrence or incident and, consequently, increases the flow of information necessary for the effective evaluation of the safety and efficiency of the system.
If a mechanic knowingly deviates from publications and then submits an ASAP report the committee will accept that report for an ASAP corrective action.
FALSE
All inspections for RII must be completed by an authorized personnel within the Quality Control Department
False
An Safety Management System is a one size fits all plan
False
An air carrier can voluntarily disclose a violation of regulations after the FAA discovers the discrepancy
False
Any report filed under NASA ASRS can be released to the FAA.
False
Aviation and Human Factors are completely separate and doesn't have any effect on the other.
False
Class D cargo compartments are not accessible during flight are are designed with a protective liner allowing the compartment to be used to ship cargo containing lithium or NiCad batteries
False
IS-BAO IS MANDITROY FOR PART 135 OPERATORS?
False
IS-BAO IS ONLY RECONIZED BY THE U.S FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION?
False
The VDRP protects individuals working for an air carrier from punitive action by the FAA
False
Under the MSG-3, maintenance tasks are categorized into four program groupings, consisting of: 1. Systems 2. Powerplant 3. Structures 4. Zonal
False
When building a team, the saying "The more, the merrier" is a true statement. Larger teams will always outperform smaller ones.
False
An organization is capable of quickly adapting to changing demands.
Flexible Culture
What is the goal of monitoring the engine condition and oil consumption for Etops?
Goal of engine monitoring is to detect engine deterioration, and prevent failures Oil consumption must be monitored and system must be able to identify spikes in consumption.
Process Oriented Approach(MSG 1 & 2)
HT- Hard Time Process-timely inspection (ENGINE OVERHAUL) OC- On Condition-differs upon usage (BRAKE WEAR) CM- Condition Monitoring - keep until failed. (COFFEE MAKER)
IS-BAO WAS CREADTED BY:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION COUNCIL (IBAC)
As part of their safety program, an organization has implemented programs like the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
Informed Culture
A situation where team members depend on one another to finish a task is an example of;
Interdependence
The organization holds employees accountable, but they are treated fairly when errors occur.
Just Culture
During the reassembly of an aircraft's wiring bundle a clam that secured it to the airframe was accidentally not installed.
Latent Failure
While reinstalling an air-data computer, the pitot line was accidentally left removed.
Latent Failure
After an error occurs, an organization reviews what happened and why that result in reforms being implemented.
Learning Culture
air carrier certificate holder may delegate the responsibility for airworthiness of its aircraft to
Neither (A) nor (B) is permitted
what part provide a legal framework for the FAA's system airworthiness directives?
Part 39
if there is a class A,B, or E cargo compartment on the airplane, what must be installed for the use of appropriate crewmembers?
Protective breathing equipment (PBE)
What was the goal of the Human Performance in Maintenance workshop?
Provide a heightened awareness of human factors problems and solutions
The employees feel that the organization is receptive to their safety issue concerns and they will not be ridiculed for being them forward.
Reporting Culture
difference between SMS and Flight safety program?
SMS- proactive/predictive Flight Safety Program - reactive and focuses on only one part of the system.
What are the four pillars of an SMS system?
Safety Policy Safety Risk Management Safety Assurance Safety Promotion
When all of the members of a team participate in decision making and share a sense of purpose and responsibility is an example of which team characteristic?
Shared leadership
a blue cockpit annunciator light would increase
Status
if repair work is "farmed out" to an outside maintenance repair organization under an approved contract, who is responsible for the airworthiness of the repair?
The air carrier certificate holder
if the aircraft is certificated with cargo or baggage compartment smoke or fire detection equipment, the following must be met for each cargo or baggage compartment:
The detection system must provide a visual warning indication to the flight crew within one minute after the start of fire
Maintenance Resource Management was born out of the investigation of the
The incident involving an Aloha Airlines B737
What is Maintenance Resource Management (MRM)?
The process (training) to improve communication skills, end authoritative attitudes in supervisory staff, improve team working skills, improve assertiveness among technicians, and provide people with human factors knowledge to reduce errors and to promote safety
What is Human Factors (HF)?
The study of how people interact with their environment
What are the three categories of PRESSURE?
Time, Peer, and Self-Induced
MSG-3 Task Oriented Approach
Top/Down approach looks at system failure 3 categories of task- Airframe, Structural, Zonal
In order for a report submitted through ASAP to be resolved through ASAP all Event Review Committee personal must unanimously agree that report qualifies.
True
Information contained in AC 120-72a can be useful to individual mechanics working under part 43.
True
OSHA and FAA are in charge of enforcing the law of Whistle Blower Protection Program?
True
RII inspection can not be conducted on your own work even if you are a designated RII inspector for that item.
True
if the inflight shutdown (IFSD) rate for an engine installed as part of airplane-engine combination exceeds the value listed in paragraph 121.374(i), the certificate holder must do a comprehensive review of its operations to identify any common cause effects and systemic errors. the IFSD rate must be computed using all engines of that type in certificate holder entire fleet of airplane approved for ETOPS
True
if you are a flight instructor for a small flight school and it conducts sightseeing flight for hire, must you have a drug testing program?
Yes
Landing gear aural warning devices must sound a warning if
a landing is attempted with gear not locked down
pre-employment drug testing is required by the FAA of
all newly hired pilots
the air carrier certificate holder may delegate the responsibility for the repair of its aircraft to:
another part 121 certificate holder repair station And A part 145 FAA-authorized repair station
Transport category aircraft elevators typically
are interconnected but may be operated separately in an emergency
an FAA AD is an advisory message only and is not legally enforceable rule that must be complied with by a certain date or flight hour period, otherwise the aircraft become unairworthy
false
the inflight use of cigarettes or cigar is allowed only on flights with a scheduled time enroute of greater than six hours
false
maintenance and inspection training
is required at all part 121 carriers
if a part 121 carrier contracts its maintenance work out to foreign part 145 maintenance facility, then the facility must provide its workers
it is not required to provide its workers any time off
the dirty dozen
lack of communication complacency lack of knowledge distraction lack of teamwork fatigue lack of resources pressure lack of assertiveness stress lack of awareness norms
cockpit voice recorders are required to continuously record the
last 30 minutes of each flight
the maintenance program for each aircraft is described in the carrier's
maintenance manual
organizationally, the maintenance function and inspection of a carrier
must be placed in separate organizations at the operational level of company
in order to carry cargo on the passenger level in passenger aircraft, the cargo
must be secured in bins that can withstand 1.15 times the emergency landing G loads or, alternatively, the cargo may be properly restrained behind a bulkhead
reasonable cause drug testing
requires at least two of the employee's supervisors to concur in the testing decision
what are the roles and responsibilities within the SMS?
senior manager/accountable executive- establishing SMS management - implementing, maintaining and adhering to SMS employees- identifying hazards and reporting them
the takeoff warning system of a transport category aircraft must operate from the initial portion of the takeoff (application of takeoff power) until
the aircraft is rotated for takeoff
the mechanic for an airline that changes a DC generator on an engine must hold which of the following?
the mechanic needn't hold any airmens certificate
if a pilot fails two drug test,
the pilot is forever barred from acting as a commercial pilot for any company
