Maintenance Control Flashcards
What is a CAMO?
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation.
Registered operator who is there to control aircraft maintenance
What are the two main functions of a CAMO?
- To develop a Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition, which specifies the procedures necessary for conducting the various maintenance activities on the aircraft described in the SoM.
- To co-ordinate the arrangements set up in the Exposition for the control of all maintenance on the aircraft and ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft on behalf of the Operator and the Aircraft Registration Holder.
What must be in the maintenane control manual
- Have a statement that commits to provide Continuing Airworthiness (CA)
- Detail a scope of CA management services CAMO is approved to provide
- Identify Names of Individuals for (1) Accountable Manager (2) Responsible Manager (3) Quality Manager
- Show an Organisational Chart of the CAMO-chain responsibility (not necessarily chain of command)
- Have a description of the CAMO’s facilities and equipment
- Identify Airworthiness Review Employees
- List Maintenance Program Approval employees
- Identify procedures for making changes to the exposition
- List procedures that specify how CAMO ensures compliance with CASR Part 42 i.e. QUALITY SYSTEM or Internal review process
What must be in the CAMOs quality system?
• Carry out “independent Audits to monitor:
(a) CAMO’s compliance with CASR Part 42
(b) Adequacy of the CAMO’s procedures
(c) That the standard of Maintenance being
carried out on the aircraft meets the requirements of CASR Part 42
• Record all Audit Findings
• Report audit findings and implementation of Corrective / Preventative actions to the Accountable/Responsible Manager Seek feedback about CORRECTIVE and PREVENTATIVE Actions implemented
What skills must a Continuing Airworthiness Manager have?
- Sufficient knowledge of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition
- Sufficient knowledge of the Operator’s approved System of Maintenance
- Sufficient knowledge of the Act, Regulations and CAOs
- Sufficient experience and qualifications related to aircraft
What is the requirement for Maintenance Providers under CASR 145 before they can undertake maintenance?
They hold a Certificate of Approval for maintenance under CASR Part 145 before they can undertake maintenance on a Class “A” aircraft.
What are the AOC holders responsibilities?
- A suitable Organization
- An appropriate chain of Command
- Adequate number of suitably qualified staff
- At least 4 Key Personnel with appropriate experience. Viz:
- CEO, Head of Flying Ops, Head of Aircraft Maintenance Control, Head of Training & Checking
- Sufficient Facilities
- Set of Procedures & Practices for controlling the Organization and the Operations
What are the requirements of the CoA Holder?
Qualification & Experience - The relevant qualification & experience of the applicant and the applicant’s employees is applicable.
Facilities & Equipment - The proper Facilities & Equipment are available for conducting the activities.
Approved Data Arrangements - Arrangements are in place for receiving approved data for carrying out the approved activities.
System of Quality Control - A Quality Control System is available.
Procedures Manual - A Procedures Manual is available
Who can carry out physical maintenance on an RPT aircraft?
Any physical maintenance on RPT aircraft must be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation that holds a CASR Part 145 approval, previously known as a Certificate of Approval (CoA)
What are some examples of maintenance that can be carried out by a pilot under Schedule 8?
- Changing a Tyre without jacking complete aircraft
- Repairing pneumatic tubes of the LG Tyre
- Replacing seat belt or harnesses
- Replacing seats without disassembly of aircraft structure
- Changing spark plugs, batteries, oil and air filters
- Changing or replenishing engine oil
- Carrying out Daily aircraft inspections
Under CASA Regulations, if you are a Pilot in Command of a Class “A” aircraft, there are certain maintenance responsibilities that must be exercised. What are they?
- You cannot commence a flight unless there is a valid Certificate of Airworthiness aboard. The Certificate of Airworthiness is valid if there is no statement to the contrary on the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) / Maintenance Release(MR). A check of the CRS/MR is usually sufficient to confirm validity and ensure that all defects have been recorded.
- You must not permit anyone to carry out maintenance on the aircraft except a person who is permitted under CAR 42ZC and 42ZD or an AMO approved under Part 145.
- You can carry out maintenance only as specified in the Aircraft’s System of Maintenance. If maintenance is carried out by you, the CRS/ MR must be certified. It should be noted that the signing of the Maintenance Release is not restricted to LAMEs. Pilots may also sign a MR
What are the new proposed CASRs?
- CASR Part 66 Maintenance Qualifications & Licences (in force)
- CASR Part 91 including Pt119, Pt 133(M), Pt137 (M) & Pt 121(M) Maintenance Practices for General, Rotorcraft, Aerial and Air Transport Operations respectively. (pending)
- CASR Part 145 Maintenance Providers (in force)
- CASR Part 147 Training Organisations
