10.3 Approved Maintenance Organisation Flashcards
What is the minimum age of certifying staff?
21
Any certifying staff must prove their license within what time period if asked to?
24 hours
What has Part M subpart F been replaced by as of march 24 2022?
Annex Vd (Part-CAO)
What regulation is part 145 associated with and what is its function?
Annex II to 1321/2014 Continuing airworthiness
-Details the standards with which an organisation must comply in order to be approved to carry out the maintenance of aircraft and components
What aircraft require part 145 maintenance?
Aircraft involved in commercial air transport (CAT)
Aircraft over 5700kg and twin engine helicopters
What document does the organisation specify the scope of its work in?
Exposition (Maintenance Organisations Exposition (MOE))
What responsibilities does the accountable manager have?
Finance and resources to accomplish the maintenance, Promote a safety and quality policy and demonstrate an understanding of part 145
Why does the quality manager require direct access to the accountable manager?
To keep the accountable manager informed on quality and compliance matters
What categories of license-holders MUST a maintenance organisation employ at line stations servicing aircraft over 5700kg?
B1
B2
What are CAT B1 and B2 license holders known as at base maintenance?
Support staff
What categories of license holder may release an aircraft to service following scheduled Base maintenance?
CAT C
Who issues an individual authorisations?
The Part-145 organisation through a procedure in the MOE
How much experience must certifying staff have to retain their authorisation?
6 month in 2 years
What are the classifications for components?
Satisfactory
Unserviceable
Unsalvageable
Standard parts and material
If inaccurate information is found in the maintenance data what must occur?
The organisation must have a procedure in place to record and notify the error to the author
If a computer based system is used to generate work cards, what safeguards must be put in place?
Safeguard form unauthorised alteration, back up within 24 hours of any entry
What is an independent inspection?
An inspection performed by an independent qualified person of a task carried out by an authorised person
When should a certificate of release to service be issued?
Before flight and at the completion of any maintenance
What is a CRS for a component and who signs it?
CAA form 1, by overhauled and authorised part-145 or part-21 authorising staff depending if component is new or overhauled
An aircraft grounded at location other than main operating base and a serviceable component with other than a CAA form 1 is available, can it be fitted to the aircraft?
Yes, temporarily (max 30 flight hours) and item replaced within the 30 flight hours or the appropriate form acquired in the meantime
How long do detailed maintenance records be retained?
At least 3 years from the date the aircraft or component was released to service
Within what time period must an occurrence report be sent off to the relevant recipients?
Soon as practicable but in any case within 72 hours of the organisation identifying the condition
How is compliance with the MOE ensured by Part-145 organisation?
Independent audits
What document does a maintenance organisation compile and send to the National Aviation Authority to gain or amend its approval?
Maintenance Organisation Exposition
