Airworthiness

Question 1

How are mechanical irregularities reported?

Answer 1

Via Flightview on EFB

Question 2

Are we required to report mechanical irregularities?

Answer 2

YES

Question 3

A mechanical irregularity is discovered at the gate prior to blockout. Describe the actions that must be taken.

Answer 3

1. Note the irregularity
2. PIC writes up the irregularity in Flightview
3. Place M-288 tag on the thrust levers
4. Ensure the aircraft goes OTS on Flightview
5. Contact maintenance
6. Wait for maintenance to fix or defer
7. Ensure the aircraft returns to service in Flgihtview and comply with any applicable MEL
8. Remove M-288 tag
9. Restart flow if applicable

Question 4

Enroute you an amber caution message appears. After running the QRH, the message is extinguished and does not reoccur. What actions must the PIC take once the aircraft has arrived at the gate and the MCD has opened?

Answer 4

Report the irregularity to maintenance viw Flightview.

Question 5

Is a First Officer responsible for ensuring that mechanical irregularities have been properly reported?

Answer 5

YES

Question 6

After closing out a flight on Flightview, the FO informed the CA of some aircraft damage. Explain how to properly report the damage.

Answer 6

1. The PIC must reactivate the flight and report the irregularity to maintenance
2. Maintenance determines the action required to correct the irregularity
3. Once complete, the PIC must again close out the flight

Question 7

Upon arriving at the aircraft, you discover an open circuit breaker. What action do would you take?

Answer 7

1. Note the irregularity
2. PIC writes up the irregularity in Flightview
3. Place M-288 tag on the thrust levers
4. Ensure the aircraft goes OTS on Flightview
5. Contact maintenance
6. Wait for maintenance to fix or defer
7. Ensure the aircraft returns to service in Flgihtview and comply with any applicable MEL
8. Remove M-288 tag
9. Restart flow if applicable