10.3 Flashcards
How many parts does the MOE comprise of?
Eight
What does MOE stand for?
What does it do?
Maintenance Organisation Exposition
It is a book which explains how the organisation is going to comply with part-145
What is considered a direct approval of the MOE?
Changes requiring approval by the NAA
- Changes of managers
Etc
What is considered an indirect approval of the MOE?
Amendments that are not required to be approved by the NAA
- Reordering pages
- Spelling mistakes
All that can be processed in house
How is an approval of the MOE kept valid?
The company has to remain in compliance with Part-145 and the competent authorities are granted access at all times.
What are the two types of findings during an NAA audit?
Level 1 - Significant non-compliance with Part-145 that can seriously alter the flight safety.
Level 2 - Any other non-compliance with Part-145 that can lower the standards and possibly be a hazard to flight safety.
What is the purpose of the EASA form 1?
The certificate which is issued for every component which is to be fitted to an aircraft.
What type of aircraft must be maintained in accordance with Part-145?
- Commercial Aircraft
- Aircraft over 5700kg MTOM
- Twin-engined Helicopters
Organisations have to have suitable facility requirements to operate as a Part-145. Name some examples
- temperature and lighting control
- minimum noise
- segregated workstations (dirty and clean work areas)
- protection from the elements
- storage
- offices
Who appoints the quality manager?
The accountable manager.
How many sub-contracted staff can a man hour plan facilitate?
No more than 50%
How often should the man hour plan be reviewed?
Every 3 months as a minimum
Who carries out NDT on Aircraft?
Specific qualified staff
What is the only NDT method that a B1 engineer can carry out?
Dye penetrant test
What must any component certifying staff comply with?
Part-66
In some cases, a repetitive Airworthiness Directive can be carried out by who?
Flight crew - not necessary by a part-66 holder.
Competence of the employee should first be assessed by the organisation.
A certifying staff member must meet what criteria?
- Be over 21 years of age
- hold a part-66 licence in the relevant category
- hold a type rating of the relevant aircraft
- demonstrate sufficient recent experience
How often should continuation training be completed?
Every two years
During continuation training, what should also be included?
Human factors training
How long after an employee leaves a company should records be kept for?
At least 3 years
The employee is also able to have a copy of this if requested
What are the 5 classifications of components?
Serviceable Unserviceable Unsalvageable Standard parts Materials
What does CRS stand for?
Certificate of Release to Service
All components fitted to an aircraft must have an EASA form 1. When is it permissible to not have this?
If it is grounded in a remote location with no certified component available. It must be removed within 30 flight hours or when it returns to the Base/Line station.
If records stored have been damaged in any way and replacements are found from mechanics personal notes etc, what must be done?
They must be submitted to the relevant NAA in order for inspection.
If an organisation has a computer-based recording system, when should backups be completed?
Within 24 hours of any maintenance activity
When completing an occurrence report, who must it be sent to?
NAA, Aircraft operator and aircraft design organisation within 72 hours
Who’s responsible for the operation of the quality system?
The quality manager
What parts are included in the MOE?
1) Management
2) Maintenance procedures
3) Quality system procedures
4) Operators procedures
5) Appendices
6) Operators Maintenance procedures
7/8) Supplementary procedures (when an organisation is approved under USA/Canadian regulations as well as EASA and this will highlight the difference between both regulations)
In the MOE, there is a section named Limitations on the Organisation. What does this detail?
It allows for situations whereby the organisation does not have the right tooling, equipment etc (for a temporary time).
The NAA would suspend the approval of that particular type of work until the tools, equipment etc are available again.
How is an approval, once issued, kept validated?
Ensuring that the organisation stays compliant with Part-145 and also the relevant competent authority is granted access to carry out audits.
What is different about the EASA form 1 - issue 2?
The user/installer is not relieved from their responsibilities concerning installation. The certificate does not automatically constitute authority to install.
