Data developed by a repair station and approved by the operator is approved data for major repairs?

Data developed by a repair station and approved by the operator is approved data for major repairs?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only if FAA approves
• D. Only for minor repairs

Answer: (A)

Approved data for a major repair must come from sources that the FAA has approved for use in that repair. Data that a repair station develops and the operator later approves does not meet that requirement, because operator approval does not equate to FAA approval. Without FAA‑approved data, major repairs aren’t authorized to be performed to the required standards. If the data were FAA‑approved (for example, from the manufacturer’s maintenance data, FAA‑approved service bulletins, or other FAA‑listed sources), it would be acceptable, but the scenario as stated does not involve FAA approval.

Approved data for a major repair must come from sources that the FAA has approved for use in that repair. Data that a repair station develops and the operator later approves does not meet that requirement, because operator approval does not equate to FAA approval. Without FAA‑approved data, major repairs aren’t authorized to be performed to the required standards. If the data were FAA‑approved (for example, from the manufacturer’s maintenance data, FAA‑approved service bulletins, or other FAA‑listed sources), it would be acceptable, but the scenario as stated does not involve FAA approval.