AMO FINALS Flashcards
categories of maintenance activities
on-aircraft maintenance and off-aircraft maintenance
on-aircraft maintenance is further divided into?
line and hangar maintenance activities
unique feature of on-aircraft maintenance
effort is performed at or on the aircraft
components and systems are ?
troubleshoot, repaired, and tested in the airplane, and faulty units are removed and replaced with functional units
who handles the on and off aircraft maintenance activities that require parts and supplies
materials section
who handles the need for special tooling and equipment
aircraft tooling department (a part of stores and logistics)
where is aircraft tooling department located
maintenance stores (parts) and the maintenance hangar for convenience.
requirement for maintenance work stands
AC/DC power units, heaters, air-conditioning carts, and other items designated as ground support equipment (GSE)
responsible for maintenance and servicing of this ground support equipment
Ground support equipment (GSE) organization
typical aviation maintenance structure consists of what
vice president (VP) of maintenance and engineering, a director of maintenance (DOM), an aircraft maintenance manager, and an aircraft maintenance supervisor.
the base station will have a
Vice President (VP) and Director of Maintenance (DOM)
substation will only have who to fit the needs of the station
maintenance manager and supervisors
government regulations, especially where international stations are situated, will have to adapt to
different rules, customs, and border protection regulations
may require international travel to attend to aircraft that are out of service
outstations
directs and coordinates department activities through subordinate supervisors
manager
contributes to and participates in the training and growth of subordinate supervisors
manager
reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with supervisors to obtain data for planning department activities, such as new commitment, status of work in progress, and problems encountered.
manager
assigns or delegates responsibilities for specific work of functional activities, disseminates policy, and sets deadlines to ensure work is completed on time
manager
critical to the success of all managers and their subordinates
effective communication
one of the most important skills that can help managers be successful
good listening skills
important part when managers present their ideas to senior management or hold quarterly staff meetings where they may have to clarify an idea, the company’s policy, rules and regulations, or the company’s union contracts
oral communication
any maintenance that is identified in the airline’s maintenance program, plus any additional requirements for modification, upgrade, or maintenance deferred from earlier checks are controlled (scheduled) by who
Production Planning & Control
the PP&C organization interfaces with line maintenance through the second controlling activity which is?
the maintenance control center
heart of line maintenance
maintenance control center
must be established and must be in control
Maintenance Control Center functions
type of document that is required by the FAA and the airline to document any maintenance discrepancies
aircraft logbook
responsible for keeping the logbook up to date
aircraft maintenance department
what does the aircraft maintenance department record in the logbook
total flight hours and cycles when fixing an aircraft’s maintenance discrepancy
subject of a lot of attention at any airport, and that attention is usually concentrated in a short (often 30-minute) time span
transiting aircraft
concentrated in a short (often 30-minute) time span
turnaround
During this turnaround what must be accomplished
flight handling, servicing, and maintenance chores
main purpose of flight handling
move passengers, their baggage and/or any carried cargo off and on the aircraft as necessary
must be accomplished on the aircraft’s first flight of the day.
preflight inspection
is normally accomplished by the first officer (copilot) and does not require the presence of both crew members
preflight inspection
example of the recommended preflight sequence:
- exterior safety
- exterior preflight inspection
- cabin safety inspection
- flight deck equipment location
- flight deck safety scan
must be accomplished after each flight
postflight inspection
postflight inspection is intended to?
detect obvious discrepancies and consists of less tedious check than a preflight inspection.
must be well qualified in their profession
crews assigned to line maintenance
manager-level position under the director of aircraft maintenance (DOM)
hangar maintenance
responsible for all the hangar maintenance activities.
supervisor of aircraft maintenance
The supervisor of aircraft maintenance coordinates with
overhaul and support shops, materials, production planning and control, flight line maintenance, and flight operations regarding the aircraft in the hangar
responsible for all ground support equipment used to support the hangar maintenance personnel, as well as the flight line maintenance activity and the building and facilities used by maintenance
supervisor of Ground Support Equipment and facilities
responsible for all support activities for aircraft service and maintenance that is not designated as overhaul shops
supervisor of support shops
The support shops include those in support of
welding, composite material, sheet metal, upholstery, seats, and interior.
two types of shop maintenance in an airline maintenance organization
The shop normally handles all types of sheet metal work, which can include working with aluminum, steel, composites, honeycomb, and other material as needed
sheet metal shop
repairs any kind of damage to the aircraft skin, structures, fuselage, and wings.
sheet metal shop
repairs, fabricates, and overhauls anything that is inside the aircraft
aircraft interior shop
This includes removing and overhauling passenger and flight crew seats; removing and overhauling aircraft galley and gallery areas, and beverage serving carts; and overhauling the entire aircraft lavatories
aircraft interior shop
largest shop in terms of space requirements
engine shop
performs work and inspection on turbine accessories and any auxiliary power units (APU).
engine shop
small engines normally located at the tail end of aircraft, providing power while the aircraft is parked.
Auxiliary Power Units
remove oil and fuel lines and generator sensors, and perform boroscope inspection of engines removed from aircraft prior to sending them to overhaul
engine shop
refers to a wide assortment of systems used in aviation that include both electrical and electronics systems
avionics
can take on a variety of configurations depending on many factors
avionics shop
one of the busiest shops because modern commercial aircraft require a considerable amount of tooling and equipment to support maintenance operation activities.
ground support equipment shop
can be done on or off the
aircraft
support shop work
what is ground support equipment defined as
“that equipment required to support the operation and maintenance of the aircraft and all its airborne equipment.”
two broad categories of GSE
(a) equipment to support the servicing and handling of operational aircraft while engaged in flight turnaround and ground movement activities;
(b) equipment used to facilitate maintenance whether at turnaround or during scheduled or unscheduled downtime.
first category of GSE
servicing and handling equipment
second category of GSE that includes equipment that may be used on the flight line, in the hangar, or shared by both activities
maintenance equipment
Selection of GSE and tooling is related to a number of variables:
(a) the type and level of maintenance to be performed by the airline;
(b) the number of line stations to be supported (multiple units may be required);
(c) the number of ramp operations to be accommodated (individual or simultaneous use requirements);
(d) the extent of overhaul work to be done by the operator; and
(e) coordination with other units for borrowed equipment or contract work to be done (by or for your airline).
primary function is to understand the logistics and scope of aviation inventory management
Material, inventory, stores, and logistics management
continuous contact with the aircraft manufacturer, parts overhaul vendors, aircraft part suppliers, and vendors of hardware and software
stores management
refers to a continual effort to supervise the supply, storage, and accessibility of aircraft parts
inventory control
the inventory control’s responsibility to
ensure that all necessary parts and supplies are on hand and available at selected locations throughout M&E
monitors raw stock material, monitors
components repair orders in progress, keeps an accurate count of stock onsite, and assures the availability of airworthy parts.
inventory control
responsible for issuing parts to and exchanging parts with the mechanics.
stores
responsible for delivering parts to the work centers as necessary and ensuring that parts and supplies that require special storage and handling are properly managed.
stores
responsible for the procurement of all parts and supplies used by M&E.
purchasing
deal mainly with suppliers and manufacturers, attending to such things as specifications, costs, delivery, etc
purchasing
who works together to avoid AOG situations because the part(s) purchased in the AOG situation will be expensive.
purchasing and inventory control
has primary budget control in material and works closely with finance on expenditures and budget matters.
purchasing
one of the busiest places in aviation stores and logistics
shipping and receiving
normally handle all packing and unpacking of parts and supplies coming into and out of the airline
shipping and receiving
under the DOM (director of maintenance) is a typical organizational structure with managerial and supervisory positions like
aircraft maintenance, GSE, facilities, and support shops
