In this discussion activity, address the following in your primary, original posting: After having..
In this discussion activity, address the following in your primary, original posting:
After having reviewed AC43.13-1B in this module’s Web Resources activity, what do you think your duties as a mechanic are in regards to certification, obligations, privileges, and limitations during an inspection of aircraft electrical systems? Then, provide a summary of the remaining documents related to aircraft inspections, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting as addressed throughout this course.
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1. Aircraft inspection is vital to the safety of crew and passengers on board. It is stressed so much that multiple types of inspections have become mandated such as preflight inspections, routine inspections over various parts of the aircraft, as well as quality control inspections after maintenance is performed. As a mechanic, he/she has the responsibility of being familiar with the maintenance process or at the very least, he/she must know what materials to reference in order to conduct maintenance properly. For electrical systems, there are a number of potential problems to check for such as damaged wiring, excessive heat, misalignment of equipment, poor electrical bonding, dirty equipment, improper connections, the condition of circuit breaker, and insufficient clearance (FAA, 1998, p. 11-1). Then, if any repairs or maintenance is performed, it must be recorded in the aircraft log book for future reference.
Other documents related to aircraft inspections include manufacturer technical manuals as well as FAA official documents such as advisory circulars and airworthiness directives, which release recent updates. In the military, we also utilize standard operating procedures (SOPs) for proper methods to conducting maintenance. If mechanics would like to expand their knowledge on the maintenance process, they can also obtain certifications through the FAA such as an Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) license or an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) certification. Along with experience, these certifications provide a thorough foundation on how to conduct accurate aircraft maintenance.
FAA. (1998). AC43.13-1B Aircraft electrical systems . Retrieved from
2. A technician may inspect an aircraft electrical system and is not required to have an airframe and/or power plant (A&P) mechanic’s certification, but must be supervised by someone who does. Without the A&P, the technician could not certify an aircraft to be returned to service. A mechanic that finds a problem and intends to perform electrical repairs on an aircraft must first refer to the manufacturer’s manual to identify criteria in which to make the repair (FAA, 2013). If it’s not listed there, they may refer to the AC43.13-1B to find information on generalized parameters in which to make the repair (FAA, 1998). Mechanics are not authorized to perform major repairs, such as repairs on instrument components or propellers, these require special training. In addition, certified mechanics must have completed this type of repair at an earlier date and it must have been inspected by a certified mechanic prior to being able to sign off technician work. This is usually completed when performing maintenance duties in the on-the-job portion of training (FAA, 2014). Prior to flight, the pilot must ensure that the aircraft logbook has had the repair or inspection, 100-hour or annual, is signed off by a certified mechanic and that the aircraft is airworthy for flight (FAA, 2013).
FAA (2013). Basic Requirements to become an Aircraft Mechanic. FAA website . Retrieved from https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/ become/basic/
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