M10.3 APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS CAA Flashcards
1
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What is Part-145?
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Annex II to Continuing Airworthiness Regulation - UK Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2014 detailing standards for aircraft maintenance organisations.
2
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What is the primary objective of Part-145?
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To establish a comprehensive system for the certification and oversight of maintenance organisations.
3
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Which types of aircraft must comply with Part-145?
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- Commercial air transport aircraft
- Large aircraft (over 5,700kg)
- Twin-engine helicopters
4
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Who grants the Part-145 approval?
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The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority).
5
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What aspects of maintenance organisations does Part-145 cover?
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- Organisational structure
- Personnel qualifications
- Training programs
- Facilities
- Tooling
- Equipment
- Documentation requirements
6
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What must approved maintenance organisations maintain according to Part-145?
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Effective quality systems and robust procedures for maintenance planning, execution, and documentation.
7
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What does Part-145 Section A establish?
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Requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval certificate.
8
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What must be included in an application for an organisation certificate?
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- Pre-audit results
- Documentation for compliance with applicable requirements
9
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What is the maintenance organisation exposition (MOE)?
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A document that specifies the organisation’s scope of work.
10
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What are the facility requirements under Part-145?
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- Appropriate facilities for planned work
- Protection from weather elements
- Segregated specialised workshops
- Sufficient hangars for base maintenance
11
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What is required of the working environment in maintenance organisations?
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- Appropriate for tasks
- Controlled temperature
- Minimal dust and airborne contamination
- Adequate lighting
- Noise control
12
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What must the organisation appoint according to Part-145?
A
An accountable manager with corporate authority for maintenance activities.
13
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What responsibilities does the accountable manager have?
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- Ensure resources for maintenance
- Establish safety policy
- Understand the regulation
14
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What is the role of certifying staff in maintenance organisations?
A
To release aircraft back into service after maintenance.
15
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What qualifications must personnel have for non-destructive tests?
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Appropriate qualifications in accordance with European or equivalent standards.
16
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What is the minimum experience requirement for airworthiness review staff?
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At least three years of experience as certifying staff.
17
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What does ‘support staff’ mean in the context of Part-145?
A
Staff holding an aircraft maintenance licence in specific categories working in a base maintenance environment.
18
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What is a ‘certification authorisation’?
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Authorisation issued to certifying staff allowing them to sign certificates of release to service.
19
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What is required for an organisation to issue a certification authorisation?
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Staff must have an adequate understanding of relevant aircraft or components and associated procedures.
20
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What must the organisation ensure regarding the maintenance resource plan?
A
Sufficient and appropriately qualified staff for planned activities.
21
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True or False: The organisation may only issue certification authorisations to certifying staff in relation to basic categories or subcategories.
A
True
22
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Fill in the blank: The organisation must maintain a register of category ______ support staff.
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B1 and B2
23
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What conditions apply for certifying staff at line stations located outside the UK?
A
They may be qualified according to national aviation regulations of the host state or the organisation’s principal place of business.
24
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What must be reported to the CAA within seven days?
A
Any one-off certification authorisation issued in unforeseen cases.
25
What must the organisation do if an aircraft is grounded away from a supported location?
Issue a one-off certification authorisation to qualified personnel.
26
What is the minimum maintenance experience required for certifying staff and support staff?
At least 6 months of actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance experience in any consecutive 2-year period.
27
What does 'involved in actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance' mean?
The person has worked in an aircraft or component maintenance environment and has either exercised the privileges of the certification authorisation or has carried out maintenance on at least some of the aircraft type or aircraft group systems specified in the authorisation.
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How often must certifying staff and support staff receive recurrent training?
Every 2 years.
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What must an organisation assess in unforeseen cases where an aircraft is grounded?
All certifying staff for their competency, qualifications, and capability to carry out their intended certifying duties.
30
What is required for the issuance of a certification authorisation?
Fulfillment of conditions (a), (b), (d), (f), and, where applicable, point (c) by the certifying staff.
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What must the certification authorisation clearly specify?
The scope and limits of the authorisation.
32
What is the minimum age for certifying staff and support staff?
21 years.
33
What training must a holder of a category A aircraft maintenance licence complete?
Relevant category A aircraft task training carried out by an appropriately approved organisation.
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What is required for a holder of a category B2 aircraft maintenance licence to exercise certification privileges?
Completion of relevant category A aircraft task training and 6 months of documented practical experience.
35
What is the minimum experience required for airworthiness review staff for sailplanes and balloons?
At least 1 year.
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What is the minimum experience required for airworthiness review staff for all other aircraft?
At least 3 years.
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What must airworthiness review staff hold?
A certifying staff authorisation for the corresponding aircraft.
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What must an organisation ensure regarding tools and equipment?
They must be controlled and calibrated according to an officially recognised standard.
39
What are the classifications of components?
* Components in satisfactory condition
* Unserviceable components
* Unsalvageable components
* Standard parts
* Material used in maintenance.
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What procedures must an organisation establish for components and materials?
Procedures for acceptance and installation to ensure they are in satisfactory condition.
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What must the organisation hold and use regarding maintenance data?
Applicable current maintenance data in the performance of maintenance, including modifications and repairs.
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What should the organisation do if inaccurate maintenance data is found?
Record and notify the author of the maintenance data.
43
What must be included in the maintenance organisation's exposition regarding maintenance instructions?
Procedures for modifying maintenance instructions.
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What must be considered in the planning of maintenance tasks?
Human performance limitations, including the threat of fatigue.
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What should be ensured after the completion of maintenance?
A general verification that the aircraft or component is clear of all tools and that access panels are refitted.
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What is an independent inspection?
An inspection performed by an 'independent qualified person' of a task carried out by an 'authorised person'.
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What does the 'independent qualified person' do?
Performs the independent inspection and attests the satisfactory completion of the task.
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What should an independent inspection ensure?
Correct assembly, locking, and sense of operation.
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What is required for a commander to hold a limited certification authorization?
Must have received adequate practical training and enough experience in the specific task to be inspected
## Footnote
Refers to 145.A.30(j)(4)
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What should an independent inspection ensure?
Correct assembly, locking, and sense of operation
## Footnote
Key aspects of inspecting control systems
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What should be inspected during an independent inspection of control systems?
* Parts that have been disconnected or disturbed
* Full and free movement of the system
* Correct tensioning of cables
* Operation of controls in the correct sense
* Interactions of interconnected control systems
* Software version and compatibility
## Footnote
Essential points to consider during inspection
52
What is reinspection?
An error-capturing method where the authorized person performs both the maintenance task and inspection
## Footnote
Only performed in unforeseen circumstances
53
What must be documented after a reinspection?
Identification and details of the reinspection must be recorded in the work card system
## Footnote
Necessary before issuing a certificate of release to service
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What is a certificate of release to service?
Issued by authorized certifying staff verifying proper maintenance has been carried out
## Footnote
Must be issued before flight after maintenance
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What must be done if new defects are found during maintenance?
They must be reported to the aircraft operator for agreement to rectify
## Footnote
Important for ensuring safety and compliance
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What does a CAA Form 1 constitute?
The component certificate of release to service
## Footnote
Relevant for components maintained off the aircraft
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How long must maintenance records be retained?
For three years from the date of the certificate of release to service
## Footnote
Includes records related to airworthiness review certificates
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What must an organization do when it terminates operations?
Distribute or store all retained maintenance records from the last three years
## Footnote
Ensures continuity and compliance
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What must an organization report to the CAA?
Any condition that may result in an unsafe condition affecting flight safety
## Footnote
Includes establishment of an internal occurrence reporting system
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What is required for maintenance procedures?
Must ensure human factors and good maintenance practices are considered
## Footnote
Applies to subcontracted activities as well
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What must the maintenance organization exposition (MOE) include?
* Statement from accountable manager
* Safety policy and objectives
* Responsibilities of nominated personnel
* Organisation chart
* List of certifying staff
* Description of facilities
* Scope of work
* Change management procedures
* Compliance procedures
* List of commercial operators
## Footnote
Comprehensive documentation required for compliance
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What privileges does the organization have?
* Maintain approved aircraft/components
* Arrange maintenance at another organization
* Issue certificates of release to service
* Perform airworthiness reviews if approved
## Footnote
Defined by the organization's exposition
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What changes must be reported to the CAA?
* Name of the organization
* Main location
* Additional locations
* Accountable manager
* Facilities and procedures affecting approval
## Footnote
Ensures continued compliance with regulations
64
What conditions must be met for continued validity of the organization's certificate?
* Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
* CAA access granted
* Certificate not surrendered or revoked
## Footnote
Essential for maintaining operational status
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What must an organization do after receiving a notification of findings?
* Identify root cause
* Define corrective action plan
* Demonstrate implementation of corrective actions
## Footnote
Must be completed within an agreed timeframe
66
What is a level 1 finding?
Significant non-compliance that lowers safety standard and endangers flight safety
## Footnote
Critical finding level under regulation
67
What is required for alternative means of compliance?
Must provide the CAA with a full description and obtain prior approval
## Footnote
Necessary for compliance with regulations
68
What must the organization ensure regarding access?
Grant access to any facility, aircraft, or records relevant to certification
## Footnote
Ensures compliance and oversight
69
What safety problems must the organization react to immediately?
* Safety measures mandated by the CAA
* Relevant mandatory safety information
## Footnote
Critical for maintaining operational safety
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What must a management system include?
* Defined accountability
* Safety policy and objectives
* Identification of hazards and risk management
* Training personnel
* Monitoring compliance
## Footnote
Essential for effective management and safety assurance
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What function must be monitored to ensure compliance within the organisation?
A function to monitor the compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements
## Footnote
This includes a system for feedback of findings to the accountable manager for corrective actions.
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What must the management system correspond to?
The size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities
## Footnote
This should consider the hazards and associated risks inherent in those activities.
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What can the management system be integrated with?
The management system may be integrated with the required system under additional certificates held
## Footnote
This applies if the organisation holds one or more additional organisation certificates within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.
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What must the organisation establish as part of its management system?
An internal safety reporting scheme
## Footnote
This scheme enables the collection and evaluation of occurrences that must be reported.
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What types of reports must the internal safety reporting scheme collect?
Errors, near misses, and hazards
## Footnote
This includes occurrences required to be reported and those that do not fall under point (a).
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What must the organisation identify through the internal safety reporting scheme?
The causes of, and contributing factors to, the errors, near misses, and hazards reported
## Footnote
This is part of the safety risk management process.
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What must the organisation ensure regarding known information related to safety issues?
An evaluation of all known, relevant information relating to errors, near misses, hazards, and the inability to follow procedures
## Footnote
A method to circulate the information as necessary should also be established.
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What arrangements must the organisation make concerning subcontracted activities?
Ensure the collection of safety issues related to subcontracted activities
## Footnote
This is part of the internal safety reporting scheme.
79
What must be ensured when contracting or subcontracting maintenance activities?
The maintenance conforms to the applicable requirements
## Footnote
Any aviation safety hazard associated with contracting or subcontracting must be considered.
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What is required of a subcontracted organisation?
Work under the scope of approval of the subcontracting organisation
## Footnote
This applies if the organisation subcontracts any part of its maintenance activities.
81
What does M.A.601 establish?
Requirements for an organisation to qualify for maintenance approval for aircraft other than complex motor powered aircraft
## Footnote
Compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008
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How should an application for maintenance organisation approval be made?
Using a form and manner established by the CAA
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What must an organisation have to exercise its activities under M.A.603?
Approval from the CAA
84
Where should the scope of work subject to approval be specified?
In the maintenance organisation manual as per M.A.604
85
What is required in the maintenance organisation manual according to M.A.604?
At least the following information:
* Statement by the accountable manager
* Organisation's scope of work
* Titles and names of responsible persons
* Organisation chart
* List of certifying and airworthiness review staff
* List of maintenance locations
* Compliance procedures
* Manual amendment procedures
86
What does M.A.605 state about facilities?
Facilities must be provided for all planned work with appropriate segregation to protect from contamination
87
Who must be appointed according to M.A.606?
An accountable manager with corporate authority for maintenance
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What qualifications must personnel have under M.A.606?
Relevant knowledge, background, and experience in aircraft maintenance
89
What is necessary for certifying staff to issue certificates of release to service?
Compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or Article 5(6) of the Regulation
90
What is the purpose of M.A.608?
To outline requirements for components, equipment, and tools
91
What must be included in maintenance data according to M.A.609?
Applicable current maintenance data for performance of maintenance
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What is required before commencing maintenance work as per M.A.610?
A written work order must be agreed between the organisation and the requester
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What does M.A.612 specify about the aircraft certificate of release to service?
Must be issued upon completion of all required maintenance
94
True or False: A component must have a valid Certificate of Release to Service before fitting to an aircraft.
True
95
What records must the approved maintenance organisation maintain according to M.A.614?
Details of all work carried out and necessary records for certificates of release to service
96
What privileges does M.A.615 grant to an approved maintenance organisation?
Ability to maintain approved aircraft/components, arrange specialised services, issue certificates of release to service, and perform airworthiness reviews for ELA1 aircraft
97
What is required for the continued validity of approval as per M.A.618?
Compliance with Part, access for CAA, and approval not being surrendered or revoked
98
Fill in the blank: An organisation must notify the CAA of any changes to the _______.
[name of the organisation]
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What does M.A.606(g) require of certifying staff?
Demonstrate adequate understanding of relevant aircraft and organisation procedures
100
What is the purpose of organisational reviews as per M.A.616?
To ensure continued compliance with requirements of this Subpart
101
What must be done when proposed changes in personnel are not known to management beforehand?
These changes shall be notified at the earliest opportunity
102
Until what date shall an approval remain valid?
24 September 2021
103
What is required for the continued validity of approval?
* The organisation must remain in compliance with this Part
* The CAA must be granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance
* The approval must not be surrendered or revoked
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What must be done upon surrender or revocation of approval?
The approval certificate shall be returned to the CAA
105
What defines a level 1 finding?
Any finding of significant non-compliance with the requirements which lowers the safety standard and seriously endangers flight safety
106
What defines a level 2 finding?
Any finding of non-compliance with the requirements which may lower the safety standard and may endanger flight safety
107
What must the holder of the maintenance organisation approval do after receiving notification of findings?
Define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the CAA
108
Fill in the blank: A level 1 finding seriously endangers _______.
[flight safety]
109
True or False: An approval can remain valid indefinitely.
False
110
What authority must be satisfied with the corrective action plan?
CAA
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Fill in the blank: The approval shall remain valid subject to compliance with the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under point _______.
[M.A.619]
