1. A maintenance release can also be called as __________
a) Certificate of release to service (CRS)
b) Maintenance release certificate
c) Release certificate
d) Certification of release to service
Explanation: A maintenance release can also be called a certificate of release to service (CRS). The maintenance release is signed by a person authorized by the national airworthiness authority and it signifies that the aircraft is airworthy and can be released to service.
2. What is the full form of ICAO?
a) International Commercial Aviation Organization
b) International Civil Aviation Organization
c) Indian Civil Aviation Organization
d) Indian Commercial Aviation Organization
Explanation: ICAO refers to The International Civil Aviation Organization. The ICAO specifies international air navigation techniques and acts as a governing body to the aviation regulating authorities in different regions around the world.
3. Which of the following issues Airworthiness Directive’s (ADs) in Australia?
a) CASA
b) Transport Canada
c) New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority
d) DGCA
Explanation: The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues the ADs in Australia. ADs in India, Canada and New Zealand are issued by DGCA, Transport Canada and New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority respectively.
4.The CAMP only includes routine inspections.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) includes both routine and detailed inspections. All commercial aircraft operators have such a program. Such programs are necessary for the aircraft’s airworthiness.
5. The maintenance carried out while an airplane is parked at an airport waiting for the next takeoff is generally referred to as _____
a) Line maintenance
b) Major maintenance
c) General Maintenance
d) Base Maintenance
Explanation: Line Maintenance is a 45 minutes activity during which the aircraft is refueled and all critical instruments are checked for defects.
6. What is the full form of AMP?
a) Air Maintenance Program
b) Aircraft Maintaining Program
c) Aircraft Maintenance Program
d) Air Maintaining Program
Explanation: AMP refers to Aircraft Maintenance Program. It is a document that ensures the continuous airworthiness of an aircraft by enlisting the maintenance requirements, that need to be carried out.
7. Line maintenance is carried out at the apron.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: In line maintenance the work is carried out on the gate, i.e. at the apron, under the skies. Line maintenance involves lesser number of technicians as compared to base maintenance. Time required for line maintenance is also much less than the time required for base maintenance.
8. Which one of the following is not true with respect to line maintenance?
a) Quick turnaround time
b) Aircraft is refueled
c) Critical instruments are checked for defects
d) Performed at MRO sites
Explanation: Unlike base maintenance, line maintenance does not require a large space such as MRO facility. Line maintenance offers a quick turnaround time and ensures on time departure of aircrafts.
9. What is the full form of SRM?
a) Structure Repair Manual
b) Structure Repairing Manual
c) Structural Repair Manual
d) Structural Repairing Manual
Explanation: The engineering team, with the assistance of the line maintenance MRO check’s the SRM – Structure Repair Manual – for allowable defects in the area in question.
10. Out of the following, which is not an important factor affecting the work of the line maintenance engineer?
a) Time
b) Weather
c) Ground staff
d) Fuel
Explanation: In line maintenance, the weather, time and the number of ground staff are very important factors affecting the work of the engineer.