10.3 Approved Maintenance Organisations Flashcards
What does a part-145 set in place?
Guidelines that must be followed by maintenance organisations
What aircraft have part-145 approval?
Commercial aircraft over 5700kg, twin engine helicopter
What are some of the basic 145 facility requirements?
Planned work, protection from elements, office accommodation, appropriate working environment, secure storage facility’s
What are the basic personnel requirements of a part 145?
Accountable manager, maintenance resource plan, control and competency of personnel, qualified personnel for jobs
What does MOE stand for?
Maintenance organisation exposition
What is a level 1 finding?
Lowers safety standard and seriously endangers flight safety
What is a level 2 finding?
May lower safety standard and may endanger flight safety
What is part M subpart F?
Requirements from organisation to meat continuing requirements of the approved maintenance
What is a CRS
Certificate of Release to Service
what document does the organisation specify the scope of its work in?
Exposition (MOE)
what responsibilities does the accountable manager have?
finance, safety, correct material, understanding of part 145
why does the quality manager require direct contact to the accountable manager
to keep accountable manager informed on quality of work
what categories or license must airlines employ for line stations on aircraft above 5700kg
B1 and B2
what are cat B1 and B2 license holders know as at base maintenance?
support staff
what license holder category can release aircraft?
cat C
who issues an individual their authorisations?
part 145 through procedure in the MOE
how much experience must certifying staff have to retain their authorisation?
6 months in 2 years
what is the minimum age for certifying staff?
21 years
how does a cat A license holder obtain their license?
task training, theoretical, practical asessments
what must organisations ensure in regards to tools?
all tools needed for work are available and controlled and calibrated
what are the classifications for components?
satisfactory, unservicable, servicable, unsalvagable, raw, consumable
if incorrect data is found in the maintenance data what must happen?
procedure in place to alert maintenance author
what must a part 145 take into account when planning workloads?
necessary personel, tools, equipment, human performance, shift handovers
when should a certificate release to service be issued?
before the flight and at completion of any maintenance
if an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main base and a serviceable component with other than a CAA form 1 is available, can it be fitted to the aircrfat?
yes, fitted temporarily and replaced within 30 flight hours
how long must detailed maintenance records be retained?
at least 3 years
within what time period must an occurance report be sent off to relevant people?
soon as practicable but within 72 hours
how is compliance with the MOE ensured by the part 145 organisation
independant organisation
what is a finding?
non compliance of a regulation
what are the 2 findings and their potential to put hazard onto flight?
LEVEL 1 - seriously
LEVEL 2 - possibly
who requires a maintenance organisation manual (MOM) and what is it?
subpart F maintenance organisation, similar to MOE
when would a part M subpart F change from an MOM to and MOE?
exceeds 10 maintenance staff
what is the difference between sub-contracted staff in part 145 and subpart F organisation?
contracted staff cannot sign a CRS in subpart F
how does a subpart F organisation ensure they meet requirements of subpart F?
regular reviews
what is the continued validity of part M subpart F maintenance organisations?
valid until sep 2021 (24 march 2022 in some parts)
