The document provides an overview of requirements for airworthiness management as per Part M, including:
1) The scope and extent of approval for a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), which includes developing maintenance programs and managing approvals.
2) Requirements for the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) that specifies the CAMO's procedures and scope.
3) Requirements for facilities, personnel, and contracting maintenance to approved organisations.
4) Requirements for the CAMO's quality system to monitor compliance and ensure airworthy aircraft.
This document discusses the requirements for a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO). It outlines that a CAMO must have a Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) approved by the aviation regulator that defines its procedures. Key roles like the Accountable Manager, Continuing Airworthiness Manager, and Quality Manager are described along with their responsibilities to ensure compliance with regulations and airworthiness standards. The document also discusses the use of Maintenance Programs, Master Minimum Equipment Lists, and Deferred Item Lists by CAMOs.
This document provides an overview of airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and maintenance requirements for aircraft. It defines airworthiness directives as legally enforceable regulations issued by the FAA to correct an unsafe condition. Service bulletins are notices from manufacturers about product improvements. The document outlines required inspections, owner responsibilities, and record keeping duties. It also explains how to find current airworthiness directives and service bulletins on the FAA and manufacturer websites.
A simple fact of the aircraft resale market is that aircraft with missing documents usually sell for significantly less than those with continual chronological history. At best, expensive maintenance procedures may have to be reperformed and properly documented in order to return the aircraft to airworthy status. With a standardized Records Archive Management, you can control, collaborate, and safeguard the value of the aircraft records.
The document discusses aircraft maintenance programmes and their importance in airworthiness management. It defines a maintenance programme as a schedule of maintenance tasks with documented management procedures. It notes key information sources for maintenance programmes include the MPD, CMM, SBs, and STCs. Approval of maintenance programmes may be issued to Sub Part G organisations. Effective maintenance programme management requires qualified specialists, applicable procedures, and oversight functions. Programmes aim to optimize maintenance tasks through reliability monitoring and review.
The document provides guidance for maintenance technicians and inspection authorization holders on performing aircraft inspections. It discusses the importance of inspections, building relationships with aircraft owners, explaining inspection requirements to owners, and ensuring discrepancies found are properly addressed. It also reviews sample inspection requirements for specific aircraft, including reviewing registration, manuals, records, the type certificate data sheet, and completing a full inspection to verify airworthiness.
Continuing airworthiness management organisationS P Singh
This document outlines the responsibilities and procedures of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). It describes the roles and qualifications of key post-holders like the Accountable Manager, Continuing Airworthiness Manager, and Quality Manager. It also covers the use of the Maintenance Program, Airworthiness Review procedures, and the use of the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and Minimum Equipment List (MEL) to determine if defects can be carried forward.
- The document compares existing Civil Aviation Safety Regulations to proposed new Parts 42, 66, 145 and 147 regulations.
- Key changes include introducing outcome-based legislation with acceptable means of compliance, separating continuing airworthiness management from maintenance activities, and requiring regular public transport operators to use approved continuing airworthiness management and maintenance organizations.
- Implementation will transition existing privileges to new licensing categories over time without loss of privileges.
The document discusses airworthiness review requirements according to regulations. It distinguishes between carrying out a review and issuing a certificate, and notes the DGCA can always issue certificates based on CAMO recommendations. The DGCA may also conduct reviews when safety is threatened or for small aircraft if requested. Reviews are required for imported aircraft. Privileges and procedures are described for CAMOs conducting reviews and issuing or recommending certificates. Requirements are outlined for airworthiness review staff qualifications and record keeping.
This document discusses the requirements for a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO). It outlines that a CAMO must have a Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) approved by the aviation regulator that defines its procedures. Key roles like the Accountable Manager, Continuing Airworthiness Manager, and Quality Manager are described along with their responsibilities to ensure compliance with regulations and airworthiness standards. The document also discusses the use of Maintenance Programs, Master Minimum Equipment Lists, and Deferred Item Lists by CAMOs.
This document provides an overview of airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and maintenance requirements for aircraft. It defines airworthiness directives as legally enforceable regulations issued by the FAA to correct an unsafe condition. Service bulletins are notices from manufacturers about product improvements. The document outlines required inspections, owner responsibilities, and record keeping duties. It also explains how to find current airworthiness directives and service bulletins on the FAA and manufacturer websites.
A simple fact of the aircraft resale market is that aircraft with missing documents usually sell for significantly less than those with continual chronological history. At best, expensive maintenance procedures may have to be reperformed and properly documented in order to return the aircraft to airworthy status. With a standardized Records Archive Management, you can control, collaborate, and safeguard the value of the aircraft records.
The document discusses aircraft maintenance programmes and their importance in airworthiness management. It defines a maintenance programme as a schedule of maintenance tasks with documented management procedures. It notes key information sources for maintenance programmes include the MPD, CMM, SBs, and STCs. Approval of maintenance programmes may be issued to Sub Part G organisations. Effective maintenance programme management requires qualified specialists, applicable procedures, and oversight functions. Programmes aim to optimize maintenance tasks through reliability monitoring and review.
The document provides guidance for maintenance technicians and inspection authorization holders on performing aircraft inspections. It discusses the importance of inspections, building relationships with aircraft owners, explaining inspection requirements to owners, and ensuring discrepancies found are properly addressed. It also reviews sample inspection requirements for specific aircraft, including reviewing registration, manuals, records, the type certificate data sheet, and completing a full inspection to verify airworthiness.
Continuing airworthiness management organisationS P Singh
This document outlines the responsibilities and procedures of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). It describes the roles and qualifications of key post-holders like the Accountable Manager, Continuing Airworthiness Manager, and Quality Manager. It also covers the use of the Maintenance Program, Airworthiness Review procedures, and the use of the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and Minimum Equipment List (MEL) to determine if defects can be carried forward.
- The document compares existing Civil Aviation Safety Regulations to proposed new Parts 42, 66, 145 and 147 regulations.
- Key changes include introducing outcome-based legislation with acceptable means of compliance, separating continuing airworthiness management from maintenance activities, and requiring regular public transport operators to use approved continuing airworthiness management and maintenance organizations.
- Implementation will transition existing privileges to new licensing categories over time without loss of privileges.
The document discusses airworthiness review requirements according to regulations. It distinguishes between carrying out a review and issuing a certificate, and notes the DGCA can always issue certificates based on CAMO recommendations. The DGCA may also conduct reviews when safety is threatened or for small aircraft if requested. Reviews are required for imported aircraft. Privileges and procedures are described for CAMOs conducting reviews and issuing or recommending certificates. Requirements are outlined for airworthiness review staff qualifications and record keeping.
The document defines preventive maintenance and outlines who is authorized to perform it according to FAA regulations. It specifies that holders of pilot certificates can perform preventive maintenance on aircraft they own or operate, including private pilots. The document lists the specific preventive maintenance tasks allowed by FAA regulations and provides guidance on maintenance records, required performance standards, and additional FAA resources.
This document outlines the revisions made to CAR M Continuing Airworthiness Requirements. Revision 1, effective June 2015, was issued to harmonize CAR M with EASA regulations issued after 2010. Key changes include separating appendices, replacing pre-CAR 66 terminology, introducing requirements for critical design configuration control limitations and key risk elements, enhancing the scope of components and defect rectification, and adding new AMC and GM for aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring and fuel tank safety training.
The document discusses the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and Minimum Equipment List (MEL). The MMEL is developed by aircraft manufacturers and lists equipment that must be operative for aircraft dispatch. Operators develop their own MEL based on the MMEL, which is more restrictive and specific to their operations. Key differences are that the MMEL is general, focuses on safety, and is less restrictive, while the MEL considers safety and the operator's needs and is more restrictive. Examples of converting sections of a DHC-6 MMEL into the format of an operator's MEL are also provided.
1. The document provides an overview of airside operations at airports, including the organization, key functions, objectives, and activities related to ensuring safety and efficiency.
2. Maintaining safety on airport runways and aprons through inspection, permitting, incident investigation, and coordination with airport stakeholders are some of the main responsibilities of airside operations.
3. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are used to communicate essential information about airport conditions or temporary changes and are issued according to standard formats and procedures.
The document outlines the various types of documentation required for an aircraft maintenance program. It discusses preventative maintenance types including servicing, scheduled maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and out-of-phase maintenance. It also lists the regulatory, manufacturer's, airline generated, and ATA documentation standards that maintenance programs must adhere to. Key manufacturer's documentation includes the airplane maintenance manual, component maintenance manual, and illustrated parts catalog.
- Aircraft airworthiness is a shared responsibility between the pilot, owner/operator, and maintenance personnel. The pilot is ultimately responsible for determining if an aircraft is airworthy and safe to fly.
- To be considered airworthy, an aircraft must conform to its type certificate and be in a condition for safe operation. This includes complying with maintenance requirements and ensuring no unairworthy conditions exist.
- Regulations specify responsibilities for pilots, owners/operators, and maintenance personnel to ensure an aircraft is properly maintained and inspected between required checks to maintain an airworthy status.
FAA HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE HF MROAmnat Sk
This manual is in response to the industry’s requests for a simple and manageable list of actions to implement a Maintenance Human Factors (MHF) program. A panel of experts selected the following six topics for such a program to be successful:
Event Investigation
Documentation
Human Factors Training
Shift/Task Turnover
Fatigue Management
Sustaining & Justifying an HF Program
For each of the six topics that contribute to the success of any MHF program, this manual offers the following:
Why is the topic important?
How do you implement it?
How do you know it is working?
Key references
Like any good operator’s manual, this document tells you what to do without excessive description of why you should do it. This manual recognizes you already know the importance of Human Factors. For detailed information, see the “Key References” at the end of each topic.
The selected six topics are critical because they are based on operational data and practical experience from the US and other countries. Transport Canada (TC), United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations contributed to this manual. The steps are derived from a panel of ten industry and government contributors who have worked in aviation maintenance for an average of twenty-five years and in MHF for fifteen years. The contributors characterized these six topics and related steps as “information they wish they had known 15 years ago.”
These straightforward suggestions provide the key components for implementing a successful MHF program that will benefit your company, business partners, external customers, and the entire industry. Information is presented in summary bullets as follows:
These are six topics, from many, that a MHF program may consider.
Topics are not necessarily in order of importance, except that the data obtained from Event Investigation (Section 1) provide the foundation for many Human Factors activities.
You may implement any or all of the topics, however, they should be coordinated.
Your MHF activity should be based on the identified requirements and resources of your organization.
You are encouraged to supplement this Operator's Manual with additional references.
This document satisfies the industry request for a short and straightforward list of important actions.
Aircraft Maintenance Manuals for Engineer's by Engr. Malay Kanti BalaMalay Kanti Bala
Aircraft Maintenance Manual is an important document for the Aircraft Maintenance Personnel. For the airworthiness of any flight, we do an inspection, servicing, repair, removal, installation, etc activities by following the approved documents which in manual or AMM. Here the presentation will disclose and familiarise with different manuals
The document discusses concepts related to Crew Resource Management (CRM), which aims to enhance safety in aircraft operations through effective teamwork and management. It covers basic CRM concepts, training components, risk factors, accident causation models, and strategies for managing risk and situational awareness. CRM principles should be applied to entire operations from pilots to ground crews and management to improve safety culture.
The document discusses aircraft ground handling equipment used in maintenance activities. It describes the engineer's responsibility to properly maintain ground equipment according to manufacturer manuals, as required to issue a Certificate of Release to Service. Examples of routine maintenance for different ground equipment are provided, such as hydraulic component replacement and cable replacement. Failure to maintain ground equipment can pose safety hazards and has contributed to aircraft accidents.
This document discusses aircraft maintenance records and requirements. It emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation and identifies common documentation problems. It outlines requirements for maintenance record content, including descriptions of work performed, completion dates, and signatures. It also discusses issues like poor shift turnovers, non-compliance with airworthiness directives, and the importance of following regulations and procedures for aircraft maintenance.
The document discusses aircraft maintenance documentation requirements according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Proper documentation is important for safety. Regulations require maintenance records to include a description of work done, completion date, and signature of the approving inspector. Common documentation errors that can lead to accidents include no records, inadequate work descriptions, and citing the wrong reference documents. Shift turnover between maintenance teams is also critical for safety and requires formal procedures.
Este documento presenta información sobre la presentación de planes de vuelo en Colombia, incluyendo las formas de presentación (físico, por radio, internet, fax o teléfono), los requisitos de anticipación, el formato a usar y la información requerida. También describe el proceso para presentar planes de vuelo por radio para aeronaves en vuelo y vía internet luego de un registro previo.
This document provides information and guidelines for ramp safety officers at Indonesia AirAsia. It defines key terms and abbreviations. It outlines the ramp structure and organization, as well as responsibilities of ramp safety officers. It describes important ramp activities like aircraft ground handling, use of ground support equipment, and ensuring safety during aircraft turnarounds in the 25 minute target timeframe. It also covers safety management, human factors, and regulations regarding dangerous goods transportation.
The document outlines regulations for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components. It is divided into multiple subparts that address general provisions, accountability, continuing airworthiness requirements, maintenance standards, components, maintenance organizations, continuing airworthiness management organizations, certificates of release to service, airworthiness review certificates, and a foreword. The subparts establish requirements for maintenance programs, defect reporting, record keeping, maintenance data, and responsibilities of owners, operators, and organizations involved in maintenance and continuing airworthiness management.
The document discusses procedures for air traffic controllers to follow in various contingency situations, such as:
- Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threats
- Fuel dumping
- Air-ground communications failure
- Emergency descent
- Weather deviation and VFR flights encountering adverse weather
- Emergency separation and fuel emergencies
For each contingency, the summary provides high-level instructions for air traffic controllers, such as clearing routes, maintaining separation, communicating with pilots and other ATC units, and directing aircraft as appropriate.
1. The document discusses regulations regarding airworthiness review certificates (ARCs) in India.
2. It outlines who can issue ARCs for different types of aircraft, including those used in commercial air transport, non-commercial aircraft, and aircraft of different weights.
3. The key requirements for an airworthiness review to be performed in order to issue an ARC are described, including inspecting the aircraft and records to ensure continued airworthiness.
Este documento presenta información sobre la documentación aeronáutica requerida para la planificación y ejecución de vuelos. Explica los diferentes tipos de publicaciones como la AIP, suplementos AIP, NOTAM y PIB que contienen información aeronáutica permanente y temporal. También describe cómo se actualizan estos documentos y dónde pueden consultarse. Por último, brinda detalles sobre las regulaciones argentinas de aviación civil y la documentación reglamentaria y operativa que debe llevarse a bordo según la parte 91 de
We have all seen them! Those people standing in front of an airplane, making gestures to guide the aircraft into a stand.Who is allowed to do this and what do these hand signals mean?
El documento describe los objetivos y funciones de los servicios de tránsito aéreo, incluyendo la prevención de colisiones, la aceleración del movimiento del tránsito aéreo de manera ordenada y la notificación de aeronaves que necesitan ayuda. Explica la clasificación y provisión de los diferentes servicios como control de tránsito aéreo, información de vuelo y alerta, así como las reglas y requisitos para los vuelos visuales y por instrumentos.
This document discusses the definition and requirements for repairs of aircraft and aircraft components. It defines a repair as restoring an item to an airworthy condition following damage. Repairs must be classified as major or minor and can only be performed by an approved organization. The data used to assess damage and perform the repair must be approved by the DGCA or design organization. Organizations must establish procedures for repairs which are found in their manuals or expositions.
This slide is prepared by me for the students studying in 1st Semester of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. This is only the the introduction of Maintenance Practices involved in Aircraft Maintenance. Reference is taken from various aviation books and websites. Suggestions are welcome. Pls leave a like
PS- after downloading please don't change the name of author as you will be disregarding all the hard work done by me.
The document defines preventive maintenance and outlines who is authorized to perform it according to FAA regulations. It specifies that holders of pilot certificates can perform preventive maintenance on aircraft they own or operate, including private pilots. The document lists the specific preventive maintenance tasks allowed by FAA regulations and provides guidance on maintenance records, required performance standards, and additional FAA resources.
This document outlines the revisions made to CAR M Continuing Airworthiness Requirements. Revision 1, effective June 2015, was issued to harmonize CAR M with EASA regulations issued after 2010. Key changes include separating appendices, replacing pre-CAR 66 terminology, introducing requirements for critical design configuration control limitations and key risk elements, enhancing the scope of components and defect rectification, and adding new AMC and GM for aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring and fuel tank safety training.
The document discusses the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and Minimum Equipment List (MEL). The MMEL is developed by aircraft manufacturers and lists equipment that must be operative for aircraft dispatch. Operators develop their own MEL based on the MMEL, which is more restrictive and specific to their operations. Key differences are that the MMEL is general, focuses on safety, and is less restrictive, while the MEL considers safety and the operator's needs and is more restrictive. Examples of converting sections of a DHC-6 MMEL into the format of an operator's MEL are also provided.
1. The document provides an overview of airside operations at airports, including the organization, key functions, objectives, and activities related to ensuring safety and efficiency.
2. Maintaining safety on airport runways and aprons through inspection, permitting, incident investigation, and coordination with airport stakeholders are some of the main responsibilities of airside operations.
3. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) are used to communicate essential information about airport conditions or temporary changes and are issued according to standard formats and procedures.
The document outlines the various types of documentation required for an aircraft maintenance program. It discusses preventative maintenance types including servicing, scheduled maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and out-of-phase maintenance. It also lists the regulatory, manufacturer's, airline generated, and ATA documentation standards that maintenance programs must adhere to. Key manufacturer's documentation includes the airplane maintenance manual, component maintenance manual, and illustrated parts catalog.
- Aircraft airworthiness is a shared responsibility between the pilot, owner/operator, and maintenance personnel. The pilot is ultimately responsible for determining if an aircraft is airworthy and safe to fly.
- To be considered airworthy, an aircraft must conform to its type certificate and be in a condition for safe operation. This includes complying with maintenance requirements and ensuring no unairworthy conditions exist.
- Regulations specify responsibilities for pilots, owners/operators, and maintenance personnel to ensure an aircraft is properly maintained and inspected between required checks to maintain an airworthy status.
FAA HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE HF MROAmnat Sk
This manual is in response to the industry’s requests for a simple and manageable list of actions to implement a Maintenance Human Factors (MHF) program. A panel of experts selected the following six topics for such a program to be successful:
Event Investigation
Documentation
Human Factors Training
Shift/Task Turnover
Fatigue Management
Sustaining & Justifying an HF Program
For each of the six topics that contribute to the success of any MHF program, this manual offers the following:
Why is the topic important?
How do you implement it?
How do you know it is working?
Key references
Like any good operator’s manual, this document tells you what to do without excessive description of why you should do it. This manual recognizes you already know the importance of Human Factors. For detailed information, see the “Key References” at the end of each topic.
The selected six topics are critical because they are based on operational data and practical experience from the US and other countries. Transport Canada (TC), United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations contributed to this manual. The steps are derived from a panel of ten industry and government contributors who have worked in aviation maintenance for an average of twenty-five years and in MHF for fifteen years. The contributors characterized these six topics and related steps as “information they wish they had known 15 years ago.”
These straightforward suggestions provide the key components for implementing a successful MHF program that will benefit your company, business partners, external customers, and the entire industry. Information is presented in summary bullets as follows:
These are six topics, from many, that a MHF program may consider.
Topics are not necessarily in order of importance, except that the data obtained from Event Investigation (Section 1) provide the foundation for many Human Factors activities.
You may implement any or all of the topics, however, they should be coordinated.
Your MHF activity should be based on the identified requirements and resources of your organization.
You are encouraged to supplement this Operator's Manual with additional references.
This document satisfies the industry request for a short and straightforward list of important actions.
Aircraft Maintenance Manuals for Engineer's by Engr. Malay Kanti BalaMalay Kanti Bala
Aircraft Maintenance Manual is an important document for the Aircraft Maintenance Personnel. For the airworthiness of any flight, we do an inspection, servicing, repair, removal, installation, etc activities by following the approved documents which in manual or AMM. Here the presentation will disclose and familiarise with different manuals
The document discusses concepts related to Crew Resource Management (CRM), which aims to enhance safety in aircraft operations through effective teamwork and management. It covers basic CRM concepts, training components, risk factors, accident causation models, and strategies for managing risk and situational awareness. CRM principles should be applied to entire operations from pilots to ground crews and management to improve safety culture.
The document discusses aircraft ground handling equipment used in maintenance activities. It describes the engineer's responsibility to properly maintain ground equipment according to manufacturer manuals, as required to issue a Certificate of Release to Service. Examples of routine maintenance for different ground equipment are provided, such as hydraulic component replacement and cable replacement. Failure to maintain ground equipment can pose safety hazards and has contributed to aircraft accidents.
This document discusses aircraft maintenance records and requirements. It emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation and identifies common documentation problems. It outlines requirements for maintenance record content, including descriptions of work performed, completion dates, and signatures. It also discusses issues like poor shift turnovers, non-compliance with airworthiness directives, and the importance of following regulations and procedures for aircraft maintenance.
The document discusses aircraft maintenance documentation requirements according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Proper documentation is important for safety. Regulations require maintenance records to include a description of work done, completion date, and signature of the approving inspector. Common documentation errors that can lead to accidents include no records, inadequate work descriptions, and citing the wrong reference documents. Shift turnover between maintenance teams is also critical for safety and requires formal procedures.
Este documento presenta información sobre la presentación de planes de vuelo en Colombia, incluyendo las formas de presentación (físico, por radio, internet, fax o teléfono), los requisitos de anticipación, el formato a usar y la información requerida. También describe el proceso para presentar planes de vuelo por radio para aeronaves en vuelo y vía internet luego de un registro previo.
This document provides information and guidelines for ramp safety officers at Indonesia AirAsia. It defines key terms and abbreviations. It outlines the ramp structure and organization, as well as responsibilities of ramp safety officers. It describes important ramp activities like aircraft ground handling, use of ground support equipment, and ensuring safety during aircraft turnarounds in the 25 minute target timeframe. It also covers safety management, human factors, and regulations regarding dangerous goods transportation.
The document outlines regulations for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components. It is divided into multiple subparts that address general provisions, accountability, continuing airworthiness requirements, maintenance standards, components, maintenance organizations, continuing airworthiness management organizations, certificates of release to service, airworthiness review certificates, and a foreword. The subparts establish requirements for maintenance programs, defect reporting, record keeping, maintenance data, and responsibilities of owners, operators, and organizations involved in maintenance and continuing airworthiness management.
The document discusses procedures for air traffic controllers to follow in various contingency situations, such as:
- Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threats
- Fuel dumping
- Air-ground communications failure
- Emergency descent
- Weather deviation and VFR flights encountering adverse weather
- Emergency separation and fuel emergencies
For each contingency, the summary provides high-level instructions for air traffic controllers, such as clearing routes, maintaining separation, communicating with pilots and other ATC units, and directing aircraft as appropriate.
1. The document discusses regulations regarding airworthiness review certificates (ARCs) in India.
2. It outlines who can issue ARCs for different types of aircraft, including those used in commercial air transport, non-commercial aircraft, and aircraft of different weights.
3. The key requirements for an airworthiness review to be performed in order to issue an ARC are described, including inspecting the aircraft and records to ensure continued airworthiness.
Este documento presenta información sobre la documentación aeronáutica requerida para la planificación y ejecución de vuelos. Explica los diferentes tipos de publicaciones como la AIP, suplementos AIP, NOTAM y PIB que contienen información aeronáutica permanente y temporal. También describe cómo se actualizan estos documentos y dónde pueden consultarse. Por último, brinda detalles sobre las regulaciones argentinas de aviación civil y la documentación reglamentaria y operativa que debe llevarse a bordo según la parte 91 de
We have all seen them! Those people standing in front of an airplane, making gestures to guide the aircraft into a stand.Who is allowed to do this and what do these hand signals mean?
El documento describe los objetivos y funciones de los servicios de tránsito aéreo, incluyendo la prevención de colisiones, la aceleración del movimiento del tránsito aéreo de manera ordenada y la notificación de aeronaves que necesitan ayuda. Explica la clasificación y provisión de los diferentes servicios como control de tránsito aéreo, información de vuelo y alerta, así como las reglas y requisitos para los vuelos visuales y por instrumentos.
This document discusses the definition and requirements for repairs of aircraft and aircraft components. It defines a repair as restoring an item to an airworthy condition following damage. Repairs must be classified as major or minor and can only be performed by an approved organization. The data used to assess damage and perform the repair must be approved by the DGCA or design organization. Organizations must establish procedures for repairs which are found in their manuals or expositions.
This slide is prepared by me for the students studying in 1st Semester of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. This is only the the introduction of Maintenance Practices involved in Aircraft Maintenance. Reference is taken from various aviation books and websites. Suggestions are welcome. Pls leave a like
PS- after downloading please don't change the name of author as you will be disregarding all the hard work done by me.
The responsibilities of EASA include to:
Giving advice for the drafting of EU legislation, implementing and monitoring safety rules (including inspections in the member states),
Giving type-certification of aircraft and components as well as the approval of organizations involved in the design,
Authorizing foreign operators,
Manufacture and maintenance of aeronautical products.
This document summarizes international regulations for aviation maintenance implemented by airlines. It discusses the roles of key international organizations that establish standards, including ICAO, EASA, FAA, and national authorities. It also outlines the regulatory structure for aircraft airworthiness management over the maintenance lifecycle, including requirements for certification of aircraft, maintenance organizations, staff, and processes for scheduled maintenance, repairs and release to service.
The document discusses the differences between aviation certification standards PART21G and EN9100. PART21G is the European regulation for aviation certification while EN9100 is an international quality management standard for the aerospace industry. The document outlines the requirements and objectives of EASA, the European aviation regulatory body, and describes the production organization approval (POA) process involved in PART21G certification. It also provides information on related standards organizations like IAQG and the roles of notified bodies in certifying organizations.
Presentation given to the AEROSPACE Electrical Systems Expo on April 2, 2014. A short, 17 slide, presentation that looks at several aspects of EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System).
This document provides information on supplemental inspections for Cessna 152 aircraft as part of an aging aircraft program. It outlines key terms, inspection requirements and intervals for different operating environments and usage. The inspection documents cover areas like wings, empennage, fuselage and other structural components. The program also includes corrosion prevention and control.
How to develop maintenance program in aviation industry with considering cost, operational aspect. Comparing MSG System, FMEA principal and commercial aspect. Airline maintenance program is ultimately important for sustainability of airline business
The document discusses aircraft certification and type certificates provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It provides an overview of the FAA's Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and their role in issuing type certificates and ensuring continued airworthiness. It defines key terms like type design, airworthiness, and the different categories of type certificates (standard, primary, restricted, surplus military, import). It also describes the type certificate data sheet, instructions for continued airworthiness, and how type certificates relate to airworthiness certificates and maintenance regulations.
This document provides an overview of topics related to human factors and safety culture for aviation maintenance instructors. It discusses key concepts like human performance, error management, the SHEL model, and performance shaping factors. It also outlines requirements from regulations like CAR 145 regarding developing a safety culture, providing human factors training, implementing error reporting procedures, and considering human factors in task planning and sign-off processes. The document emphasizes that procedures should be designed to help users perform tasks correctly and that training helps build competence but cannot change the human condition, only the working conditions.
This document discusses different types of maintenance for assets including aircraft. It defines maintenance as work carried out to preserve assets and enable continued use over their design life. The main types of maintenance discussed are: breakdown, preventive (periodic and predictive), and corrective. Periodic maintenance involves regular inspection and servicing, while predictive uses condition monitoring. Aircraft maintenance checks ranging from light A/B checks every 500-800 hours to comprehensive D checks every 5 years are also outlined. Nondestructive testing methods like liquid penetrant and eddy current are used during aircraft maintenance inspections.
This document contains a summary of a presentation on best practices in maintenance and reliability by Ricky Smith. It discusses key topics like reliability definitions, failure patterns, predictive maintenance, FRACAS systems, and reliability metrics. It emphasizes that most equipment failures are self-induced due to issues like improper installation, maintenance, or lubrication. It also outlines steps for improving reliability like prioritizing assets, identifying maintenance strategies, and using failure data for continuous improvement. The goal is to move from reactive to proactive maintenance through practices like condition monitoring and root cause analysis.
This document summarizes key points from a lecture on research and development (R&D). It discusses best practices in innovation including understanding customer needs, culture of innovation, open innovation, funding R&D, execution, creativity, and intellectual property protection. It provides definitions of R&D, describes the different types of R&D activities from basic research to development. It also discusses integrating R&D with corporate strategy, classifying R&D activities across industries, and the importance of strategic R&D planning and developing a technology portfolio.
The document provides an overview of the basic components and structures of aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, empennage, power plant, and landing gear. It describes the typical materials used in aircraft construction and gives examples of different structural designs for the fuselage, wings, empennage, and landing gear. Key terms related to aircraft components and structures are also defined.
Human Interaction with IT systems And Continued AirworthinessSander de Bree
The presentation of the Sentinel research as presented during the Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference -Frankfurt,12th of June 2012
ARPIEM Aviation Services is an aviation services company founded in 2004 in Bucharest, Romania. It provides services including aircraft component distribution, continuing airworthiness management, charter flights, cargo transport, and operational support. The company aims to prioritize safety, quality, and profitability. It has over 15 years of experience in the industry and partnerships with several aircraft owners and aviation companies.
EASA Airworthiness Regulation Continuation Training ExamMasood Ghouri
Muhammad Mi Ghouri took an EASA Airworthiness Regulation Continuation Training Exam on September 20, 2013. The document provides information about an exam taken by Muhammad Mi Ghouri related to EASA airworthiness regulations. The exam was a continuation training exam taken on September 20, 2013.
The document discusses the new rules for permits to fly (PtF) established by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Key points include:
- The new rules cover different types of PtFs under a single rule and allow for shared responsibility between EASA and national aviation authorities.
- Existing PtFs will be grandfathered until their first expiration date or March 28, 2008. PtFs for "permanent" cases will have their flight conditions grandfathered indefinitely.
- The rules apply only to aircraft registered in EU member states. PtFs issued under the new rules will be valid across member states.
- Design and production organizations can be approved to issue PtFs for certain aircraft types and configurations under their control.
This document provides a structural outline of the EASA Airworthiness Regulations. It is a Publication of Wing Engineering Limited's Key Points Resource Library.
Module 10 - Management in Aviation.pptxLivingstone30
This document provides an overview of management terms and requirements in aviation. It defines key terms like authority, responsibility, and accountability. It describes management positions in Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) like the Accountable Manager and heads of departments. It outlines qualifications and competency requirements for managers and explains regulations regarding maintenance control, operations specifications, quality management, and safety management. The document emphasizes lines of accountability and establishing a safety culture in aviation organizations.
1. The document specifies requirements for a Part M Subpart F maintenance organization, which may maintain non-commercial aircraft under 5700 kg that fall within the scope of its approval.
2. A Part M Subpart F organization has a simpler quality assurance system compared to a Part 145 organization. It must meet requirements for facilities, personnel, maintenance procedures, and record keeping.
3. The maintenance organization's manual must define the scope of approval and include procedures for complying with regulations. The organization must notify the approving authority of any changes that could affect its approval.
Gaurav Sharma has over 7 years of experience in the aviation industry as a technical records officer and aircraft maintenance technician. He has worked with multiple companies in India and the UAE, maintaining various helicopter models including Airbus and Bell helicopters. His responsibilities have included maintaining technical records, ensuring airworthiness compliance, maintenance planning, and liaising with regulators and customers. He has experience implementing airworthiness requirements and helping organizations obtain approvals.
This document outlines the requirements for certifying staff authorisation for aircraft maintenance organisations according to CAR 145. Key points include:
- Initial training and assessment of certifying staff including human factors, procedures, technology and experience requirements.
- Certification authorisations must be issued by the organisation once certifying staff meet competence and experience criteria. Authorisations clearly define the certifier's privileges and limitations.
- Certifying staff must complete continuation training every two years covering technology, procedures, human factors and quality findings to maintain authorisation.
- Certifying staff are required to have six months maintenance experience in relevant aircraft systems over a two-year period.
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The document provides recommendations for qualifying charter operators and aircrew to ensure safe air travel. It recommends only using operators with proper certification and at least two licensed pilots. The operator should be established, have qualified staff, and provide records of past operations. It also provides minimum experience requirements for pilots-in-command and second-in-command to evaluate whether aircrew are qualified. Finally, it recommends validating an operator's aircraft maintenance programs and ensuring aircraft meet insurance and equipment standards.
This document provides guidelines for qualifying air charter operators, aircrew, aircraft, and charter brokers to ensure safe air travel. It recommends that charter operators have the proper certifications, two licensed pilots, and meet other standards. Pilots should meet minimum experience requirements and ratings. Aircraft should be properly insured and maintained. Charter brokers are not required to be licensed but should be clear they are not direct air carriers and exercise due diligence in arranging qualified charter services.
1. The document describes a project to optimize the maintenance program for Jet Airways' Boeing 737 fleet through establishing a reliability program.
2. As part of the reliability team, the author identified maintenance tasks with higher reliability than predicted intervals. This included tasks like lubrication of flight control units.
3. The author proposed escalating interval tasks to 6000 flight hours to align with maintenance checks and reduce costs. Feedback was provided to Boeing, who revised documents, allowing Jet Airways to update their program and increase aircraft utilization by 25%.
This document discusses contract maintenance and oversight of outsourced aircraft maintenance. It outlines different types of maintenance providers like in-house, uncertified facilities, uncertified entities, and certified repair stations. It describes the FAA's actions to enhance oversight, including a risk-based repair station oversight system, quarterly utilization reports, team inspections, and rulemaking. The conclusion emphasizes that certificate holders are ultimately responsible for outsourced maintenance and the FAA is working with industry to continuously improve oversight systems.
This document appears to be the index and table of contents for CAR 147, which establishes the requirements for approved maintenance training organizations in India. It lists the subparts and sections that will be covered in CAR 147, including organizational requirements, facility requirements, personnel requirements, training procedures and records. It also lists the associated acceptable means of compliance and guidance material documents that provide further details on complying with CAR 147.
This document outlines the regulations for Aircraft Maintenance Training Organizations (AMTOs) under CASR Part 147. It discusses that no organization can operate as an AMTO without an aircraft maintenance training certificate. It describes the approval requirements for basic and type training, operating rules, instructor requirements, facilities needs, and that the minimum training hours for basic programs are 3000 hours. It also discusses advertising limitations for AMTOs and that certificates must be displayed in an accessible public location.
The document discusses inspections required on certificated aircraft according to FAR regulations. It covers the following key points:
- Owners are responsible for maintaining airworthiness and complying with inspections and airworthiness directives.
- Inspections required include annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, and inspections selected from FAA-approved programs depending on the aircraft type and operation.
- Additional inspections include altimeter and static system inspections every 24 months and transponder inspections every 24 months if the aircraft is equipped with a transponder.
This document discusses air traffic control (ATC) capacity management. It defines capacity as the maximum number of flights or aircraft that can safely operate in a given airspace or aerodrome over a period of time. ATC capacity depends on factors like airspace structure, aircraft navigation accuracy, weather, and controller workload. Methods for expressing capacity include entry counts, occupancy counts, and workload thresholds. The document also discusses factors that influence capacity enhancement and measures to increase ATC capacity like exploiting existing systems, improving flow management, and efficient runway operations.
The document discusses quality assurance practices in aviation. It explains that aviation quality assurance systems monitor equipment, programs, and procedures to ensure Federal Aviation Administration standards are met. Key aviation quality assurance programs discussed include the Flight Operational Quality Assurance program and Aviation Safety Action Program, which analyze flight data to assess safety. Aircraft maintenance technicians are also subject to quality standards regarding inspections, maintenance, and repairs. The document outlines several primary aviation safety programs and notes that proper aircraft maintenance is essential for safety.
The document discusses the FAA's oversight of aircraft maintenance outsourcing. It provides an overview of maintenance being performed by air carriers themselves, uncertified facilities, uncertified entities, and certified repair stations. It also describes the FAA's efforts to enhance oversight, which include developing a risk-based oversight system, requiring quarterly reporting on maintenance providers used, conducting team inspections with air carriers, and implementing rule changes and training for inspectors. The overall responsibilities remain with the certificate holders, as mandated by regulations, with checks and balances in place under FAA oversight.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Ali Omar Mohamed Baridhwan, a Kenyan national born in 1988 who currently works as the Quality Manager for Safarilink Aviation. It provides details on his personal information, objectives, qualifications including a diploma in aeronautical engineering, extensive training in aviation topics, and work experience in roles related to quality management, reliability, planning, and maintenance for several aviation companies.
This document outlines the 5-phase process for approval of organizations seeking to provide basic aircraft maintenance training under CAR 147 (Basic) in India. It details the pre-application, application, documentation evaluation, inspection & demonstration, and certification phases. Key requirements addressed include minimum number of instructors, classrooms and training facilities, library resources, and contracts with CAR 145 organizations for practical training. Overall the process aims to ensure applicant organizations meet regulatory requirements for personnel, facilities, training materials and oversight before granting initial or renewed approval to conduct basic aircraft maintenance courses.
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Kellogg Company provides training on their use of a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for their aircraft. The MEL allows them to operate aircraft with certain inoperative components as long as an equivalent level of safety is maintained. It is a tool that increases aircraft productivity while maintaining safety. As the operator, Kellogg Company is responsible for developing, authorizing, and complying with MEL procedures. Pilots are responsible for discovering, documenting, and repairing inoperative items when authorized. A Director of Maintenance manages the MEL and Non-Essential Furnishings program, while technicians perform maintenance procedures and return aircraft to service. Records must be kept of inoperative equipment and repairs made in accordance with regulatory time
This resume summarizes Samrat Bahadur Singh's qualifications and experience working in aviation quality control and maintenance. He is currently pursuing a B.Tech in mechanical engineering and has an aircraft maintenance engineering certificate. He has over 2 years of work experience in quality control and maintenance for various aviation companies. His roles and responsibilities have included maintaining aircraft records, monitoring service bulletins, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He is seeking a career opportunity in aviation quality control where he can contribute as a team player.
A progressive inspection program allows an aircraft to be inspected in segments over shorter time periods rather than taking it out of service for the full annual inspection. The inspection items are divided into phases to be completed within a 200-hour cycle, allowing the aircraft to remain airworthy and fly daily. Large or turbine aircraft require continuous inspection programs approved by the FAA that involve different levels of checks with increasing detail, from A-checks to more comprehensive D-checks. Special inspections are also required on certain items like altimeters, transponders, and ELTs at prescribed intervals.
This document outlines requirements for certification of Aviation Training Organizations (ATOs) that provide aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) training courses. It specifies the general certification process and defines key terms. It also describes curriculum requirements for AMT airframe, powerplant, avionics and combined rating courses. Requirements are listed for AMT training program providers, instructors, attendance policies, and credit for prior instruction or experience.
The document provides an overview of a course on human factors and social psychology. It includes the following key points:
- The course covers topics such as social psychology, responsibility (individual and group), motivation, peer pressure, and culture.
- Responsibility can be carried out individually or as a group. Group responsibility has the advantage of ensuring work is safe but can also diffuse responsibility.
- Motivation comes from factors like an individual's needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Demotivation and peer pressure can also influence behavior.
- Culture, including safety culture, refers to the shared norms and behaviors of a group or organization. Social and organizational cultures can influence how individuals integrate and behave.
The document outlines the requirements for an exposition that describes a maintenance training organization and its procedures. It must include:
1. A statement by the accountable manager and names of personnel in charge.
2. An organization chart and lists of instructors, examiners, assessors, courses, and training locations.
3. Procedures for management, training, examinations, quality assurance, and updating the exposition.
4. Appendices with example documents, course syllabi, and a cross reference index if needed.
The exposition ensures the organization properly trains and examines individuals for maintenance qualifications.
This document provides the requirements for licensing aircraft maintenance engineers in India. Some key points:
- It details the requirements to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence, including basic knowledge, experience, endorsement with aircraft ratings, limitations, and conversion provisions.
- Licenses will be available after conversion of existing licenses or obtaining a fresh license by passing basic knowledge examinations.
- The licensing system is being harmonized with EASA Part 66 to standardize aircraft maintenance personnel licensing.
- It defines various license categories and groups aircraft based on similarities to simplify type training and ratings. Requirements include modular basic examinations, type training, and practical demonstrations of skills.
This document contains the Civil Aviation Requirements for the Approval of Maintenance Organizations (CAR 145). It outlines the technical requirements, acceptable means of compliance, and guidance material for maintenance organizations in India. The document covers topics such as personnel requirements, facility requirements, equipment and tools, maintenance data, production planning, certification of maintenance, maintenance records, occurrence reporting, and quality systems. It has undergone several revisions to align with international regulations.
This document provides guidance for Indian service providers on preparing a Safety Management System Manual as required by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It outlines 9 chapters that the manual should contain: document control, SMS regulatory requirements, scope of the SMS, safety policy, safety objectives, roles and responsibilities, safety reporting and remedial actions, hazard identification and risk assessment, and safety performance monitoring. Each chapter includes objectives and criteria for content to ensure the manual adequately addresses all components of the SMS. The annexure is intended to help organizations establish an effective SMS and ensure their manual meets regulatory requirements.
This document establishes requirements for service providers in India to develop and implement a Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. It lays out the framework for SMS, including four components and twelve key elements that must be incorporated. The framework components are safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. The document provides detailed definitions of terms related to SMS and specifies requirements for service providers to define their safety policy, conduct hazard identification and risk assessment, monitor safety performance, manage changes, and promote safety training.
This document outlines the contents of a safety management system manual for an organization. It includes 15 chapters that cover topics such as document control, regulatory requirements, safety policy, safety objectives, roles and responsibilities, safety reporting, hazard identification, safety performance monitoring, investigations, training, audits, record keeping, management of change, and emergency response plans. The chapters describe the elements that need to be included in each section to comply with regulatory guidance.
This document outlines the requirements for basic maintenance training organizations in India seeking approval under CAR 147. It addresses the applicability, scope, general organizational requirements, facility requirements, and personnel requirements. Key points include:
- Organizations must be a registered legal entity to receive approval.
- Facilities must provide protection from weather and allow for proper training/exams, with separate accommodation for theory/exams.
- Practical training workshops may be provided via arrangement with another approved maintenance organization if needed.
- Maximum students per knowledge course is 30 and organizations can induct two batches per category annually.
This document contains two medical certificates. The first certificate is for any known disabilities that would prevent someone from performing the normal functions of an aircraft maintenance engineer. It states that Mr./Ms. [name] has been examined and either has physical disabilities/disorders or does not. The second certificate is for color vision, stating that Dr. [name] examined Mr./Ms. [name] and found their color vision to be either normal, defective but safe, or defective and unsafe as tested by pseudo-isochromatic plates, an approved lantern test, or other applicable test. Both certificates require the signature of the examining doctor and applicant.
lays down the requirements for approval of a Flying Training Organisation for imparting flying training for the issue of pilot licences and associated ratings.
This document outlines the technical requirements for Maintenance Training Organizations (MTOs) seeking approval under CAR 147. It discusses requirements for facilities, personnel, training procedures and materials, record keeping, examinations and oversight. Key requirements include having adequate facilities, qualified instructors, appropriate training equipment and materials, a quality system for monitoring standards, secure storage of records and examinations, and procedures for handling changes, continued validity and oversight findings.
The document outlines the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents & Incidents) Rules 2012 in India. It establishes an Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to investigate aircraft accidents, serious incidents, and incidents. The rules define key terms, the objectives of investigations, procedures for notification, investigation participation, evidence handling, and reporting systems. Penalties are also established for non-compliance with the rules.
This document outlines the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) for an organization. It includes definitions of key SMS terms like hazard and SMS. It describes the four components of an SMS: safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. It lists the elements and processes within each component, such as hazard identification and analysis, risk assessment and control, performance monitoring, and safety training. The document provides references and relates it to other safety presentations. It aims to establish an SMS framework, documentation system, and roles to systematically manage safety risks.
The HIET 2013 photo stream document contains photos from the 2013 HIET conference. Over 50 photos were taken at the various sessions, events, and activities that took place during the three day conference. The photos provide a visual record and highlights of the many presentations, discussions, and social activities that were part of the 2013 HIET conference experience.
The document contains a collection of quotes related to safety. The quotes emphasize that safety is important and should not be taken for granted. They highlight that accidents are preventable through common sense precautions and a mindset of prioritizing safety. Being careful, cautious, and using protective equipment can help ensure safety on the job and in life.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on aviation safety management and flight safety. The workshop will cover topics like the basic concepts of a Safety Management System (SMS), safety risk management, safety culture, SMS implementation requirements, and flight safety setup. It includes definitions of key terms, descriptions of SMS frameworks and components, and references various regulations and standards related to SMS and flight safety.
This document provides an overview of a Safety Management System (SMS). It defines SMS as a systematic approach to managing safety through organizational structures, policies, and procedures. It discusses key SMS concepts like safety concepts, hazard identification and analysis, risk management, and the framework for an SMS including organizational structure, safety documentation, assurance, and promotion. The goal of an SMS is to establish a systematic approach for managing safety through all levels of an organization.
CAR Section 5 Series “F”, Part I requires that all operators shall establish an effective Flight Safety Documentation System for use and guidance of operational personnel.
2. Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation M.A.701 - M.A.703 Scope and Extent of approval Subpart G establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness The grant of approval is indicated by the issue of the certificate by the DGCA. The M.A.704 approved continuing airworthiness management exposition must specify the scope of work deemed to constitute approval. for commercial air transport, the approval shall be part of the air operator certificate issued by the competent authority
3. CAME includes: a statement signed by the accountable manager to confirm that the organisation will work in accordance with this Part and the exposition at all times the organisation's scope of work the title(s) and name(s) of person(s) referred to in M.A.706(b) and M.A.706(c) an organisation chart showing associated chains of responsibility between the person(s) referred to in M.A.706(b) and M.A.706(c), a a list of M.A.707 airworthiness review staff a general description and location of the facilities procedures specifying how the CAMO ensures compliance with this Part, the CAME – amendment procedures.
4. CAME A CAME - should comprise: Part 0 General organisation Part 1 Continuing airworthiness procedures Part 2 Quality system or organisation review Part 3 Contracted maintenance Part 4 Airworthiness review procedures
5. CAME Format Standalone AOC or separate company document Can be part of the MOE (PART 145 and M Should form the basis of approval scope Normally reflected in approval schedule Approved by – DGCA
6. Facilities The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall provide suitable office accommodation at appropriate locations for the personnel specified in M.A.706.
7. Facilities Office accommodation should be such that the incumbents, whether they be continuing airworthiness management, planning, technical records or quality staff, can carry out their designated tasks in a manner that contributes to good standards
8. Facilities • In the smaller M.A. Subpart G organisations, the approving competent authority may agree to these tasks being conducted from one office subject to being satisfied that there is sufficient space and that each task can be carried out without undue disturbance. Office accommodation should also include an adequate technical library and room for document consultation
9. Personnel requirements The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all continuing airworthiness management activities can be financed . • For commercial air transport the accountable manager shall be the person who also has corporate authority for ensuring that all the operations of the operator can be financed and carried out to the standard required for the issue of an air operator's certificate. • A person or group of persons shall be nominated with the responsibility of ensuring that the organisation is always in compliance with this Subpart. Such person(s) shall be ultimately responsible to the accountable manager.
10. Personnel requirements For commercial air transport, the accountable manager shall designate a nominated post holder. This person shall be responsible for the management and supervision of continuing airworthiness activities. • The nominated post holder referred to shall not be employed by a Part-145 approved organisation under contract to the operator, unless specifically agreed by the competent authority
11. Personnel requirements The organisation shall have sufficient appropriately qualified staff for the expected work. All persons shall be able to show relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience related to aircraft continuing airworthiness. The qualification of all personnel involved in continuing airworthiness management shall be recorded.
12. M.A.706 - AMC The person or group of persons should represent the continuing airworthiness management structure of the organisation and be responsible for all continuing airworthiness functions. Dependent on the size of the operation and the organisational set-up, the continuing airworthiness functions may be divided under individual managers or combined in nearly any number of ways. However, if a quality system is in place it should be independent from the other functions.
13. M.A.706 - AMC The actual number of persons to be employed and their necessary qualifications is dependent upon the tasks to be performed and thus dependent on the size and complexity of the organisation (general aviation aircraft, corporate aircraft, number of aircraft and the aircraft types, complexity of the aircraft and their age and for commercial air transport, route network, line or charter, ETOPS)
14. M.A.706 - AMC To enable the approving competent authority to accept the number of persons and their qualifications, an organisation should make an analysis of the tasks to be performed, the way in which it intends to divide and/or combine these tasks, indicate how it intends to assign responsibilities and establish the number of man/hours and the qualifications needed to perform the tasks.
15. M.A.706 - AMC Nominated person should have: practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices; a comprehensive knowledge of: Relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures The AOC holder's Operations Specifications when applicable The need for, and content of, the relevant parts of the AOC holder's Operations Manual when applicable Knowledge of quality systems
16. M.A.706 - AMC Five years relevant work experience of which at least two years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position; A relevant engineering degree or an aircraft maintenance technician qualification with additional education acceptable to the approving competent authority. ‘relevant engineering degree’ means an engineering degree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft/aircraft components Thorough knowledge with the organisation's CAME Knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a formalised training course Knowledge of maintenance methods
17. M.A.707 - Airworthiness review staff To be approved to carry out airworthiness reviews, an approved continuing airworthiness management organisation shall have appropriate airworthiness review staff to issue M.A. Subpart I airworthiness review certificates. In addition to personnel requirements, these staff shall have acquired: at least five years experience in continuing airworthiness, and; an appropriate Part-66 licence or an aeronautical degree or equivalent, and; formal aeronautical maintenance training, and; a position within the approved organisation with appropriate responsibilities
18. Continuing airworthiness management tasks For every aircraft managed, the CAMO shall: Develop and control a maintenance programme for the aircraft managed including any applicable reliability programme Present the aircraft maintenance programme and its amendments to the competent authority for approval and provide a copy of the programme to the owner of non commercially operated aircraft Manage the approval of modification and repairs Ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the approved maintenance programme and released in accordance with M.A. Subpart H Ensure that all applicable airworthiness directives and operational directives with a continuing airworthiness impact, are applied
19. Continuing airworthiness management tasks Ensure that all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance or reported are corrected by an appropriately approved maintenance organisation Ensure that the aircraft is taken to an appropriately approved maintenance organisation whenever necessary Coordinate scheduled maintenance, the application of airworthiness directives, the replacement of service life limited parts, and component inspection to ensure the work is carried out properly Manage and archive all continuing airworthiness records and/or operator's technical log Ensure that the mass and balance statement reflects the current status of the aircraft
21. Airworthiness directives Any applicable airworthiness directive must be carried out within the requirements of that airworthiness directive
22. Continuing airworthiness management In the case of commercial air transport, when the operator is not appropriately approved to Part-145, the operator shall establish a written maintenance contract between the operator and a Part-145 approved organisation. The aircraft base, scheduled line maintenance and engine maintenance contracts, together with all amendments, shall be approved by the competent authority
23. CDCCL. When managing the approval of modifications or repairs the organisation should ensure that Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations – fuel tank system safety requirements - are taken into account
24. Documentation The Approved Continuing Airworthiness Management organisation shall use applicable current maintenance data in the performance of its tasks…… Refers to Part M subpart D data requirements
25. Quality system To ensure that the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation continues to meet the requirements of this Subpart, it shall establish a quality system and designate a quality manager to monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of, procedures required to ensure airworthy aircraft. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system to the accountable manager to ensure corrective action as necessary.
26. Quality System The quality system shall monitor M.A. Subpart G activities. It shall at least include the following functions: monitoring that all M.A. Subpart G activities are being performed in accordance with the approved procedures, and monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract, and monitoring the continued compliance with the requirements of this Part
27. Continuing Airworthiness Management AD Flight Manual Modifications Repairs MMEL Life Limits Airworthiness Limitations C of A Occurrence Reporting
29. Quality system Maintenance is configuration sensitive Inspection standards –MPD centred Task definitions –MPD centred MM configuration CDCCL –vary by definition Repair approvals Modification standards
30. Quality system Airworthiness and maintenance procedures may vary from operator to operator Defect reporting –non-routine cards Reliability report procedures Corrosion findings Leakage rates Dent and buckle standards Special operating approval criteria –e.g. ETOPS, RVSM, AWOPS Spares segregation Occurrence reporting –e.g. Fuel Tank System ALI Independent Inspections –M.A. 402 Verification checks –M.A.402
31. Quality system The records of these activities shall be stored for at least two years. Where the approved CAMO is approved in accordance with another Part, the quality system may be combined with that required by the other Part. In case of commercial air transport the M.A. Subpart G quality system shall be an integrated part of the operator's quality system. In the case of a small M.A. Subpart G organisation that does not have the privileges granted under M.A.711(b), the quality system can be replaced by performing organisational reviews on a regular basis
32. QUALITY SYSTEM The independent quality audit reports referenced in AMC M.A.712 (b) should be sent to the relevant department for rectification action giving target rectification dates. • The accountable manager should hold regular meetings with staff to check progress on rectification except that in the large organisations such meetings may be delegated on a day to day basis to the quality manager
33. Small organisation A small organisation is an organisation managing less than 10 aircraft. This number should be decreased by 50% in the case of large aircraft. The combination of aircraft and aircraft types, the utilisation of the aircraft and the number of approved locations of the organisations should also be considered before replacing the quality system by an organisational review
34. Quality Audit The primary objectives of the quality system are to enable the M.A. Subpart G organisation to ensure airworthy aircraft and to remain in compliance with the Part-M requirements. • An essential element of the quality system is the independent audit. • The independent audit is an objective process of routine sample checks of all aspects of the M.A. Subpart G organisation’s ability to carry out continuing airworthiness management to the required standards. It includes some product sampling as this is the end result of the process.
35. Organisational Changes In order to enable the competent authority to determine continued compliance with this Part, the CAMO shall notify it of any proposal to carry out any of the following changes, before such changes take place: the name of the organisation. the location of the organisation. additional locations of the organisation. the accountable manager. any of the persons specified in M.A.706(c). the facilities, procedures, work scope and staff that could affect the approval. In the case of proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand, these changes shall be notified at the earliest opportunity.
36. Scheduled Change This paragraph covers scheduled changes to the CAMO approval. Whilst the requirements relating to air operator certificates, including their issue, variation and continued validity, are prescribed in the appropriate regulation, operators should be aware this paragraph is included in Part M and may affect continued acceptance of the continuing airworthiness management. • The primary purpose of this paragraph is to enable the continuing airworthiness organisation to remain approved if agreed by the competent authority during negotiations about any of the specified changes. Without this paragraph the approval would automatically be suspended in all cases
37. M.A.714 - Record-keeping The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall record all details of work carried out. The records required by M.A.305 and if applicable M.A.306 shall be retained. • If the continuing airworthiness management organisation has the privilege of M.A.711(b), it shall retain a copy of each airworthiness review certificate and recommendation issued, together with all supporting documents. • The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall retain a copy of all records listed in paragraph (b) until two years after the aircraft has been permanently withdrawn from service.
38. M.A.714 - Record-keeping The records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration and theft • All computer hardware used to ensure backup shall be stored in a different location from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition • Where continuing airworthiness management of an aircraft is transferred to another organisation or person, all retained records shall be transferred to the said organisation or person. The time periods prescribed for the retention of records shall continue to apply to the said organisation or person • Where a continuing airworthiness management organisation terminates its operation, all retained records shall be
39. Record-keeping The M.A. Subpart G organisation should ensure that it always receives a complete CRS from the approved maintenance organisation such that the required records can be retained. The system to keep the continuing airworthiness records should be described in the organisation continuing airworthiness management exposition – CAME
40. Record-keeping When an organisation arranges for the relevant maintenance organisation to retain copies of the continuing airworthiness records on its behalf, it will nevertheless continue to be responsible for the records under M.A.714 relating to the preservation of records
41. Continued validity of approval An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to: the organisation remaining in compliance with this Part, in accordance with the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under M.B.705 and; the competent authority being granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance with this Part, and; the approval not being surrendered or revoked. Upon surrender or revocation, the approval certificate shall be returned to the competent authority
42. M.A.716 - Findings M.A.716 Findings – applicable to internal audit (a) A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with Part-M requirements which lowers the safety standard and hazards seriously the flight safety. (b) A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the Part-M requirements which could lower the safety standard and possibly hazard the flight safety. (c) After receipt of notification of findings according to M.B.705, the holder of the continuing airworthiness management organisation approval shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority within a period agreed with this authority.