ALD 533 PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT

Question 1

Demonstrate that they know the location of the MOE, current revision and can provide a brief description of the contents of each section

Answer 1

The MOE is accessable through the techweb, Issue 1 rev 11.
We are a part 145 organisation and as part of the EASA regulations every company who holds a Part 145 approval must have an MOE.

0 - The organisation
1 - Management
2 - Procedures
2L- Line Maintenance Procedures
3 - Quality
4 - Contracting Operators
5 - Documentation
6 - Continuing Airworthiness Management Procedures
7 - (FAA Supplement) not used by Aer Lingus if we had FAA approval it would document our FAA procedures
8 - (TCCA supplement) not used by Aer Lingus if we had Canadian approval it would document our TCAA procedures
9 - (Airworthiness review procedures) ARC inspection

Question 2

Demonstrate that they know who the Maintenance Management personnel of the organisation are and what are their primary regulatory responsibilities.

Answer 2

Kenneth Mutton - Compliance Monitoring
Pat Tobin - Head of Quality
Andrew Byrne - Base Maint + Workshops Manager
Patrick Dunne - Line Maintenance Manager

Question 3

Demonstrate why and how parts/material are stored and the expected paperwork that should accompany parts/material when provided to maintenance

Answer 3

Stores locations- Goods Inwards, Bonded Stores, U/S stores and oil stores.
Goods Inward inspection performed at goods inwards area in Hangar 6 Bay 1.
All items withdrawn from stores must be picksliped via AMOS whether its parts or tools.
All parts should come with an EASA form 1, 8130-3 or CAA form. It its a rotable part it must have a RPL.

Stores procedures are documented in the SPM.

Question 4

Demonstrate an understanding of why we have a goods inwards receipt inspection process.

Answer 4

Physical Review - packaging external and interal (ESDS) blanking caps etc.
Documentation Review - ensure correct part number/serial number/quantity etc. versus unit/parts supplied. EASA form 1, shelf life, Cert of Conformity, RPL + AD/SB status

Question 5

Demonstrate how parts are applicable to the maintenance being performed and how alternates may be acceptable and how an alternate is identified.

Answer 5

Parts are effective to a specify MSN, you will order a part based from a P/N from the IPC with the correct effectivity applied.
If an alternate part is issued, its P/N needs to be checked agaisnt the IPC to ensure its effectivity.
Alternates will be identified by a large red stamp on the pickslip.

Question 6

Demonstrate how a part removed is identified and the necessary AMOS process to return the item to stores

Answer 6

When removed the P/N, S/N, REG, W/O Number, and tick whether its been unscheduled, scheudled or for T/S. These will be defined on the RPL you recieved with the replacement LRU.
If it is a consumable you must put a U/S label on the part with the same information as before.
U/S go on the U/S shelf
ALCARE go in the ALCARE press and are ticked off in AMOS for further troubleshooting.
If you receive a part you do not require, sign and sate DNR before putting it back in stores on the DNR/ servicable shelf.

ALCARE (Aer Lingus Conserve all Rotable Equipment)

Question 7

Demonstrate knowledge of the contents of a Form 1, CAA Form 1 and an 8130-3

Answer 7

Total Sections: Form 1 comprises 14 sections, with specific mention of sections 13 and 14 having sub-sections.
Purpose of Sections:
Section 13: Used to certify new parts.
Section 14: Used to certify repaired or inspected parts.
Block 12 - Remarks Section: Provides details on the work performed and any outstanding maintenance requirements. Engineers are advised to review this section before installing a part.
Boxes 6 to 11: Contain details of the part including a description, part number (PN), serial number (SN), and status.
Boxes 1 to 5: Provide information about the organization releasing the part, their authority, and include an individual Form 1 Tracking Number.
User/Installer Responsibilities: These are also recorded on the Form 1.

Question 8

Demonstrate an understanding of why shelf life needs to be controlled and how this is achieved.

Answer 8

Consumable items which have surpassed their expiration date can not be used.

Question 9

Demonstrate practical understanding of how to access approved data, how A/C effectivity is determined/used and the process for data ambiguities

Answer 9

IPC, AMM ETC

Question 10

Demonstrate an understanding of why notices are issued, the different content of each and how to acknowledge

Answer 10

To assist and advise engineers about any relevant changes or updates to to procedures, commonly occuring issues and how to prevent issues.

Question 11

Demonstrate knowledge of the calibration system, how to check calibration dates.

Answer 11

Its on the sticker of the tool.
If the sticker is missing, the tool might have the S/N engraved on it and then print out a new sticker.

Question 12

Demonstrate verbally how to book out tools, return tools and determine that all tools have been returned and what to do if a tool is missing.

Answer 12

TAQ

Question 13

Demonstrate understanding of the Aer Lingus Technical Log, its contents, how it is used and how items are deferred and controlled afterwards.

Answer 13

In a techlog there is:
- SB/FCOM status
- DDR’s
- Fuel/Oil sheet
- Cabin Crew Snags
- Dent and Buckle chart
- Ramp Check record sheet
- On A NEO - APU + Engine Oil uplift

Question 14

Demonstrate an understanding of what the CRS means with regard to confirmation of correct accomplishment of maintenance

Answer 14

Certificate of release to service, the signing engineer is stating that the aircraft is airworthy.

Question 15

Demonstrate an understanding of how uplifts, transit, ramps, Dailys and deicing is recorded in the log.

Question 16

Detail how existing defects and potential defects are identified and rectification of same

Answer 16

Existing defects are either newly entered in the captains technical report/ cabin crew snags or will be opened in a DDR at the front of the log.

Question 17

Demonstrate an understanding of the conditions for ensuring continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components as it relates to the revalidation of the C of A after maintenance.

Question 18

Detail how maintenance is raised/certified, Taskcards/workorders certified and how to confirm accomplishment

Question 19

Demonstrate an understanding of how tasks/maintenance is prioritized and controlled to ensure proper sequencing of the maintenance task.

Question 20

Demonstrate an understanding as to how the required qualification for a maintenance job may be ascertained.

Question 21

Demonstrate knowledge of the Critical Maintenance Tasks in the MOE

Question 22

Demonstrate how an independent inspection is carried out, certified and process of alleviations.

Question 23

Demonstrate understanding of the principles of
Maintenance errors in duplicate systems and how this is controlled

Question 24

Demonstrate an understanding of how the IAA Approval Certificate, the scope of work and the individual’s CA/Part 66 are linked.

Question 25

Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures in respect of parts, data and authorisation when performing ADHOC working on a non-Aer Lingus aircraft.

Question 26

Demonstrate an understanding of de-icing of aircraft and the risks associated with it.

Question 27

Demonstrate an understanding of CDCCL (FTSC) and how it interfaces with the performance of maintenance

Question 28

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of EWIS

Question 29

If the application relates to an ETOPS compliant aircraft type then demonstrate an understanding of ETOPs as it pertains to Category ‘A’ tasks.

Question 30

Demonstrate an understanding as to why we have an SMS and what are the basic functions of it.

Question 31

Demonstrate an understanding of how to make Occurrence reports.

Question 32

Demonstrate an understanding of how Circadian Rhythm affects Human performance.

Question 33

Demonstrate an understating of how Factors such as stress, work pressure, sleep and environmental factors can affect Human Performance

Question 34

Demonstrate an understanding of the Safety Risks in the working environment

Question 35

Demonstrate how professional integrity & behaviour affects the performance of maintenance

Question 36

Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of what an EASA part 145 is and how it applies to this organisation

Question 37

Demonstrate a basic level of understanding as to the relationship between the CAMO and Part 145 organisation.

Answer 37

CAMO - PART M -Engineering, Manage how maintenance is performed on aircraft e.g MPD, AD’s, SB’s, Control of tasks
145- Engineers who physically do the work.