Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0154
Organization's ID:
21811
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 week (28 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Aviation Maintenance Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to perform Field Approval of major repairs and major alterations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify topics to be discussed in this course
  • Familiar with Title 14 CFR Part 21 certificates
  • Explain the process for evaluating major alteration/repair requests
  • Evaluate a request for field approval of a major alteration
  • Determine whether or not an application is eligible for field approval
  • Determine when an application requires concurrence/review by the ACO
  • Apply field approval procedures to airframes, powerplants, and appliances
  • Evaluate a major alteration/repair request
  • Explain the source of an inspector's authority to approve alterations and repairs
  • Locate references related to alteration and repair of aircraft in the 49USC, CFRs, SFAR, CARs/CAMs, Special Regulations, FAA Directives, and FAA Advisory Circulars
  • Familiar with the options to the field approval process
  • Distinguish between major and minor alterations
  • Determine if data is acceptable or approved data
  • Determine whether or not a request is within the scope of the Flight Standards Service responsibilities
  • Explain the required elements of FAA Form 337, major repair and alteration (airframe, powerplant, propeller, appliance)
  • List prerequisites, qualifications, and responsibilities associated with making alterations evaluations
  • State major alteration considerations
  • Evaluate a proposed major repair on an airframe, powerplant, or appliance

General Topics:

  • Aircraft alterations and repairs references
  • Certificates, approvals, and CFR Part 21
  • Decision-making process
  • Major alterations
  • Major repairs
  • Airworthiness (maintenance and avionics)
  • Inspections
  • Analysis
  • Repair processes
  • Publications
  • Minimum equipment lists (MEL)
  • Aircraft maintenance
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials