AIRWORTHINESS

Question 1

How are mechanical irregularities reported?

Answer 1

Via FliteView (FOM)

Question 2

Are we required to report mechanical irregularities?

Answer 2

YES

Question 3

Mechanical irregularity is discovered at the gate prior to blockout, describe the actions that must be taken:

Answer 3

• Note the irregularity
• PIC writes up the irregularity in FliteView (eAML)
• Place the M288 tag on the thrust levers
• Ensure the aircraft goes out of service on FliteView
• Contact maintenance
• Wait for maintenance to fix or defer
• Ensure the aircraft returns to service in FliteView and comply with MEL if applicable
• Remove M288 tag
• Restart flow if applicable
  (FOM page 162)

Question 4

Enroute you receive an amber caution message, after running the QRH the message is extinguished and does not reoccur, what actions will the PIC take once the aircraft has arrived at the gate and the passenger door has opened?

Answer 4

If operational performance is a consideration the PIC contacts the dispatcher to apply any operational limitation and ensure the flight can continue to be operated safely
PIC will report the irregularity to maintenance at the end of the flight (FOM)

Question 5

As an FO are you responsible for ensuring that mechanical irregularities have been appropriately reported?

Answer 5

YES (FOM)

Question 6

After closing out FliteView the FO informs the CA of some aircraft damage, explain how to properly report this problem:

Answer 6

• PIC must reactivate the flight and report the irregularity to maintenance
• Maintenance determines the action required to correct or defer the irregularity
• Once complete, PIC must again close out the flight
  (FOM page 162)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

• Note the irregularity
• PIC writes up the irregularity in FliteView (eAML)
• Place the M288 tag on the thrust levers
• Ensure the aircraft goes out of service on FliteView
• Contact maintenance
• Wait for maintenance to fix or defer
• Ensure the aircraft returns to service in FliteView and comply with MEL if applicable
• Remove M288 tag
• Restart flow if applicable
  (FOM page 162)
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Question 8

How do you verify the aircraft is in service after it has been out of service?

Answer 8

• Verify the aircraft status is “In Service”
• Review the DMIs for compliance
• Ensure all MELs and CDLs are accurately documented on the dispatch or flight release
• Review maintenance log
• These steps can be accomplished either with FliteView or by contacting the dispatcher (FOM page 160)