Bird Strike Conditonal Inspection

Question 1

Where can we perform a Bird Strike Inspection?

Answer 1

Only at an airport where Norwegian has no contracted maintenance staff.

Question 2

After the Commander releases the aircraft, how long can the aircraft fly before maintenance needs to do a check?

Answer 2

The aircraft can perform 3 flight cycles. If it lands in an airport with a maintenance base before the 3 flight cycles are performed, MOC should perform a check.

Question 3

What is the first action we need to do when we suspected a bird strike?

Answer 3

Contact MOC and provide MOC with pictures and all relevant data.

Question 4

Is there some kind of guidance to perform the Bird Strike Inspection?

Answer 4

There is a FLOWCHART you need to follow.

Question 5

If there is any damage found during the inspection, will the Commander still be able to release the aircraft?

Answer 5

NO. From the moment we have damage, it’s a NOGO Item.