10.7 applicable requirements Flashcards
what does the AMP tell the organisation?
list of tasks to do after flight hours/ flight cycles/ colander time
what does the block maintenance system represent?
A,B,C,D cheeks
when may basic tasks be carried out?
every 200h
what is the block system good for?
long haul flights
older aircraft
what are the benefits of the block scheme?
consistent
sable workload
what are the disadvantages of block scheme?
long gaps between cheeks
uneven workloads
out of service for longer
what is the equalized system?
smaller cheeks
more frequent
what are the cheeks that are used in a equalized system known as?
E cheeks
what can a equalized system offer?
deeper inspections
who are the equalized system good for?
short haul
low cost carriers
newer aircraft
what are the equalized system benefits?
consistent workload
what are the disadvantages of equalized system?
additional costs
when is a A check done?
evry 500-800 flying hours
how many man hours does a A check take?
20-50 hours
where can an A check be done?
termina or hanger
when is a B cheack done?
every 4-6 months
how many hours is a B check?
150 man hours
how long would a B check be and in what place?
1-3 days in a hanger
what can you do with A and B checks?
can be incorporated in to each other
when would a C be done?
20-24 months
pre determined flight hours by manufacturer
what do C checks include?
component inspection
what is needed for a C check?
hanger
how long is needed for a C check?
1-2 weeks
how many man hours is needed for a C check?
200h
what is a D check?
most comprehensive
known as heavy maintenance
when are D cheeks done?
every 5 years
what is required by a D cheek?
entire aircraft striped for inspection and overhaul
how many hours is a D check?
50,000h
up to 2 months
when is the scheduling for D checks done?
years in advance
how many D cheeks will be done on average before retirement?
2/3
what are AD’s used to address?
unsafe conditions
who are required to comply with AD’s?
all UK registered aircraft
what must the designer/manufacturer do when there is a AD?
propose actions
provide data if relevant
what must be on the AD?
unsafe condition
affected aircraft
actions required
tome frame for fix
date of entry in to force
what happens if an AD hasn’t been complied with?
aircraft will not be airworthy
can an aircraft operate if there AD applies to it?
no expect in accordance with the AD
for continuing airworthiness what does part F require to be complete?
AD
anything impacting continuing airworthiness
measures by CAA to safety problem
what are the requirements for a AD to be carried out?
listed in the AD or by the CAA
if there is an alternative means of compliance for the AD what must happen?
CCA approved
if CAA request it is submitted
level of safety is achieved with original AD
if an AD is changed what is needed?
supplementary type certificate
what would happen to AMOC if AD is suspended?
they are invalidated
if a new AD is applied for hat must happen t the old one?
it is archived
is anything needed when an AD is revised?
no application needed
who is SSAD issued by?
UK CAA
who do the CAA issue a SSAD to?
people who are o the register with the affected aircraft
when are the SSAD updated on to the UK CAA AD publishing tool?
after end of SSAD compliance time
what are service bulletins?
when a type certificate holder finds new ways to improve the original designee
are service bulletins mandatory?
no they are optional
can a SB ever be made mandatory?
yes if the authority deems that it increases safety
and when SB is with AD
can a SB be canceled after issued?
no
what would happen if the info on the SB became invalid?
new SB produced and issued
what must SB’s not be used to cover?
routine inspections / checks
standard repairs
revisions
what is an alert SB?
urgent attention
items affected to safety
must contain SB number