Identification should include the following:

Determining the troubleshooting process
Creating or using a maintenance checklist for inspection purposes
Following instructions in repair manuals
Ensuring airworthiness certificates are current
Following airworthy directives
Identifying counterfeit or foreign parts in accordance with FAA’s Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) list (nonconforming parts)
Diagnosing issues related to the following:
- Engine and general mechanics
- Hydraulics (e.g., lubrication)
- Electronics
- Fuel

Process/Skill Questions:

What key steps should every troubleshooting process include?
Which aircraft system(s) provide(s) flight control?
Why are foreign parts sometimes a concern?
What diagnostic test helps technicians understand the mechanical condition of an engine? Why are maintenance manuals important to flight safety?
Why is aircraft maintenance and repair so critical?