10.3 Approved Maintenance Organisations Flashcards
What organisation grants approval for Part 145 organisations?
The Competent Authority
If a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation is located OUTSIDE the EU, who is the Competent Authority?
EASA
If a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation is located INSIDE the EU, who is the competent authority?
The NAA in that country
To gain approval for the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation, what must the organisation produce?
An MOE document which will detail how the Part 145 requirements will be met
What does MOE stand for?
Maintenance Organisation Exosition
How often must the man-power plan be reviewed?
Every 3 months
What is the minimum amount of staff employed directly by the company?
50%
What categories of license holders must a maintenance organisation employ at line stations?
B1 and B2 certifying staff
CAT A support staff
What are CAT A, B1 and B2 license holders known as at Base Maintenance?
Supporting/assistive staff
What category of license holders may release an aircraft to service following scheduled base maintenance?
CAT C
What qualifications are needed by an individual to release a component to service?
No license but sufficient experience and approval from Part 66
What training is necessary for Certifying Staff employed in a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation situated outside the European Union?
Human Factors and Legislation training
Must have suitable experience
To whom must potential Maintenance Organisation Certifying Staff demonstrate adequate understanding of the aircraft/components, as well as organisation procedures?
The Quality department
What must an individual do in order to retain authorisation?
Licenses must be renewed and not left to run out of date
Holder must carry out sufficient work on that aircraft type to maintain recency
Holder must undergo sufficient continuation training every 2 years
What is continuation training?
Training carried out within the company to ensure all certifying staff are kept as up to date as possible with changes to the aircraft, company procedures, national and international regulations and other requirements relevant to them
What 2 statements are being made when a Certificate Release to Service is signed/stamped?
That work is carried out in compliance with the Part 145 requirements
That the product is ready for release to service
For how long must records be kept?
At least 3 years after the individual leaves the organisation or the authorisation is withdrawn
What are the names of the categories that aircraft components are classified and segregated to?
Serviceable Unserviceable Unsalvageable Standard Parts Materials
Describe serviceable parts
Appropriate paperwork refers to the release certificate which accompanies the component
Describe Unserviceable Parts
Components which shall be maintained by a Part 145 organisation
Describe Unsalvageable parts
Components which cannot be repaired or maintained
Describe Standard Parts
Parts which are manufactured to a recognised standard for the use on aircraft e.g bolts
Describe Materials
Includes all raw and consumable materials used in maintenance activity
What must a component have before fitment in an aircraft?
An EASA Form 1
How long must maintenance records be retained?
3 years from the date that the aircraft or piece of equipment was released from service
When can a computer based system be used to store maintenance data?
When an adequate level of security can be shown and backup is made within 24 hours of any maintenance activity
Who must the organisation report to if the aircraft is reported to be in an unsafe condition?
The NAA, The aircraft operator, the aircraft design organisation
Within what time period must an occurrence report be sent off to the relevant recipients?
72 hours
If the organisation terminates its operation, all the records within the last how many years need to be distributed to its last owner?
2 years
What is an MOE and what does it detail?
Maintenance Organisation Exposition
How the company will comply with the Part 145 requirements
How long must audit records be kept for?
2 years from the date of closure from the audit
For how long is a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation approval valid?
Unlimited as long as it remains in compliance with the regulations
How many parts does the MOE comprise of?
8 parts
What is Part 1 of the MOE?
Management - the structure of the company
What is Part 2 of the MOE?
Maintenance Procedures- procedures which must be followed when carrying out maintenance activities
What is Part 3 of the MOE?
Quality systems procedures - procedures to maintain the quality system
What is Part 4 of the MOE?
Operators procedures - contain a list of contracted operators
What is Part 5 of the MOE?
Appendices - a list of contractors, subcontractors and line stations
What is Part 6 of the MOE?
Operators Maintenance Procedures - where an organisation is an operator and holds Part 145
What is Part 7/8 of the MOE?
Supplementary Procedures for FAR 145 Repair Stations and
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations - used when an organisation is approved under USA or Canadian Regulations as well as EASA regulations
What is Direct Approval of the MOE?
Exposition and any subsequent amendment shall be approved by the competent authority
What is Indirect Approval for the MOE?
Minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an exposition procedure
Where should changes to the MOE be notified to?
The NAA as soon as possible so it can be discussed and approved before they come into effect
What is a finding?
Areas where the organisation are not in compliance with the regulations
How many types of findings are there?
2 types
Describe a level 1 finding
Lowers the safety standards and seriously hazards the flight safety
Describe a level 2 finding
Could lower the safety standards and could hazard the flight safety
What is the EASA Form 1?
The certificate which must be issued with every component before fitting onto the aircraft
What are the 4 types of appendix?
Appendix I - EASA Form 1 For Maintenance
Appendix II - Approval Class and Rating System
Appendix III - Example of Approval Certificate
Appendix IV - Staff Not Qualified to Part 66
