10.7 Flashcards
When was the ATA first set up?
1936 in Chicago
What is the ATA?
Air Transport Association
- set up specifications of aircraft including maintenance, training and documentation
What is the specification ATA 100?
The industry recommended format for the layout of aircraft technical manuals
What is the international specification for technical publications?
S1000D
What is the AMM?
Aircraft Maintenance Manual
What is the IPC?
Illustrated Parts Catalogue
What is the SRM?
The structural repair manual
Who creates the aircraft technical manuals?
The aircraft manufacturer or design organisation (must be approved by the NAA)
What can older aircraft maintenance manuals be produced as?
- microfilm
- microfiche
- CD-Rom
- paper format
Breakdown and usage is still the same iSpec2200 or S1000D
Where can the revisions of an aircraft technical manual be published so that it is kept absolutely up to date?
Online on the internet
What must all aircraft technical manuals cover?
All aspects of maintenance and repair
When are normal revisions of a technical manual carried out?
Quarterly
What will a normal revision be accompanied by?
A letter of transmittal
When will a temporary revision be completed?
When it is short notice and there is not enough time to do a complete revision
What colour paper is a temporary revision printed on and why?
Yellow paper to gain attention of the end user
Temporary revisions cannot be…?
Revised. They must be replaced
An overview on all temporary revisions is recorded on what?
The record of temporary revisions for that document
What is a MPD?
Maintenance Planning Document
Who produces SB’s, SL’s and SIL’s?
The manufacturer or design organisations
What is the purpose of a maintenance planning document?
Provides maintenance planning information necessary for each aircraft operator to develop a customised scheduled maintenance programme.
What is the MP?
Maintenance Programme detailing the intervals that components require inspecting.
What is a Reliability Programme for an MP?
It is to analyse the effectiveness of the MP
Before a maintenance schedule can be used, what needs to be done?
It has to be approved by the NAA.
What is LAMS?
Light, piston-engined aircraft maintenance schedule for CAT and non-commercial aircraft
- used for small aircraft under 2730kg MTOM
Who should approve LAMS before being put into practice?
The NAA/CAA
What is the SDMP?
Previously was LAMP (light aircraft maintenance programme cap 766) but now covers all NON-commercial aircraft.
- Self-declared maintenance programme
- doesn’t require approval from the CAA
- must not be less than the MIL (minimum inspection programme) issued by EASA
What is included in the preliminary pages at the beginning of the AMM?
- List of chapters
- Record of revisions
- List of temporary revisions
- Service bulletin list
- De-activation/Re-activation index
What is the IPC used for?
It allows the mechanic to identify replaceable components on the aircraft.
What is the WDM?
The wiring diagram manual
What does the component maintenance manual include?
The information required for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components.
What is a TSM?
Troubleshooting Manual
What is the purpose of a TSM?
It allows the systematic identification, isolation and rectification of aircraft faults.
What name is given to the Boeing version of the TSM (Trouble Shooting Manual)?
Fault Identification Manual (FIM)
In exceptional circumstances, the NAA may grant permission for the operator to operate outside the terms of the MEL. What must be ensured if this occurs?
That it will never be outside of the MMEL.
If an aircraft is dispatched with limitations from the MEL, what must be completed in the cockpit?
Placards must be placed to remind the crew of the limitations
What are the 4 categories of the MEL?
Cat A) no specified timescale - rectified with specified timescale in MMEL
Cat B) Rectified within 3 days
Cat C) Rectified within 10 days
Cat D) Rectified within 120 days
(All excluding the day of the discovery)
What is the CDL and what does it detail?
Configuration deviation list.
It details any airframe components which may be missing at the time of dispatch
Who releases airworthiness directives?
EASA
What is an EAD?
Emergency Airworthiness Directive issued by EASA
What is different about Service Bulletins (SB’s)?
They are recommendations released by the aircraft manufacturer or design organisation and are not mandatory.
What is an aircraft modification?
Any change to an aircraft from its original state
If an approval of an aircraft design change is rejected, what becomes invalid?
The aircraft certificate of airworthiness
Any modification to an aircraft must first be…?
Approved
What is a minor modification?
One that has no appreciable effect on;
- mass
- balance
- structural strength
- reliability
- operational characteristics
- noise
- fuel venting
- exhaust emissions
- or others affecting airworthiness
What is completed for a minor change with an EASA controlled aircraft?
An “application of approval of minor change/minor repair design” form.
Who can approve a minor changes?
The agency or appropriately approved design organisation under a procedure agreed with the agency
Any major modification to an aircraft must gain…?
Approval
Who can apply for approval of a major change?
The type certificate holder or someone holding the supplemental type certificate
What is required for a major modification?
A detailed inspection
What must the applicant submit to the agency when applying for a major change?
- any data required
- showing that the changed product complies
- declaration of its compliance already
- must comply with all tests and investigations required
What do the CAA classify modifications as?
Changes
Non EASA aircraft are covered by whom?
National regulations
The “Privilege to classify changes” as a major or minor can be granted to an organisation if the CAA deem it suitable. What must the organisation show?
It has demonstrated compliance with requirements to be awarded DOA.
For any major changes to a non-EASA regulated aircraft, what must the CAA require?
A certificate of design, signed and approved by a DOA.
The CAA will then award the supplementary type certificate to the organisation
For any minor changes to a non-EASA regulated aircraft, what must be done prior to making the modification?
The design is undertaken by an approved DOA.
- if done without a DOA, the CAA will signify approval by forwarding a copy of the CAA minor change certificate.
When a design of a modification is undertaken by an approved organisation, a detailed record must be kept of any modifications carried out by them. What is this record called?
Civil modification record - CAP395
It must be available to view by the CAA for examination and the A/C log book must also be amended to show the modification.
