Maintenance Organisations Flashcards

1
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What is Annex II to 1321/2014?

A

Part 145

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2
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Organisations engaged in the maintenance of aircraft with a MTOM not exceeding 5700kg and single engine helicopters not engaged in CAT are approved IAW which regulation?

A

1321/2014 Annex I (Part M) subpart F

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3
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Which form is an application for a part 145 approval made on?

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EASA form 2

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4
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What is defined as line maintenance?

A

Any maintenance that is carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight.

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5
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Which aircraft are not required to be maintained by a PART 145 organisation?

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Aircraft less that 5700kg and not used for commercial air transportation

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What is Part M subpart F?

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A scaled down version of a Part 145, for aircraft less than 5700kg and not used for Commercial Air Transport

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7
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Where can details of approved maintenance ratings be found?

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On page 2 (The Approval Schedule) of the EASA approval certificate (EASA form 3)

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8
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What is category A Class Rating?

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Aircraft including engines, APU and components whilst fitted to the aircraft.

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What is a category B Class Rating?

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Engines and their components which are not installed to the aircraft, including APU’s. (Components must be installed on the engine)

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What is Category C Class Rating?

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Components which are not installed on the aircraft, unless detailed in the MOE (subject to a control procedure).

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11
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Who signs the front page of the MOE?

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The accountable manager

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What say does a competent authority have in a 145 organisation’s chosen Accountable Manager?

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The CA can refuse an Accountable manager if there is evidence of unacceptable performance in a previous position.

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13
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Which managers should an organisation have (depending on the extent of the approval) and who do the report to?

A

A base maintenance manager
A line maintenance manager
A workshop manager
A quality manager

They report to the Accountable manager.

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14
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What is the Quality manager’s job?

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They are responsible for monitoring the organisation’s continued compliance with part 145, including the associated feedback system..

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15
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What qualifications must NDT personnel have?

A

European or equivalent Standard qualifications recognised by The Agency (officially recognised standards)

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16
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Which NDT tasks may a B1 or B3 carry out?

A

Colour contrast dye penetrant tests.

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17
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When an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main base, where no appropriate certifying staff are available, what can a 145 organisation do?

A

Issue a one off certification to:
One of it’s employees holding equivalent type authorisations on similar aircraft or,
To any person with not less that 5 years maintenance experience, holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence with the correct type rating.

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18
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If a company issues a one off certification authorisation, what two things must they do within seven days?

A

Report it to the competent authority, and ensure that any maintenance carried out, which could affect flight safety, is re-checked by an appropriately approved organisation.

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19
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What does support staff mean?

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Those staff holding a Part 66 aircraft maintenance licence in Cat B1, B2 and/or B3 with the appropriate aircraft ratings, working in a base maintenance environment, while not necessarily holding certification privileges.

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20
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Certifying and support staff must continually have at least how much experience?

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6 months or actual relevant experience in any consecutive 2 year period.

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21
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How often do certifying staff and support staff need continuation training?

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Every 2 years

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22
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What should continuation training for certifying and support staff cover?

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Relevant new technology
Up to date knowledge of the organisation, and it’s procedures and
Human Factor issues.

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23
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Where should the elements, general content and length of continuation training be specified?

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In the company’s MOE

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24
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How long must an organisation retain records of certifying and support staff, after they have ceased employment?

A

3 years

25
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If the competent authority has cause to doubt the competence of a particular person, what can they do?

A

They have authorisation to access the company’s records system to investigate.

26
Q

What is the minimum age for certifying staff and support staff?

A

21 years

27
Q

Can a CAT A certifier exercise their privileges on any aircraft type?

A

Only after satisfactory completion of the relevant task training carried out by a 145 or 147. Completion of training is demonstrated by an examination or work place assessment, carried out by the organisation.

28
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Caution should be exercised to ensure unsalvageable components are…..

A

Disposed of in a manner that does not allow them to be returned to service.

29
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Can an organisation modify maintenance instructions?

A

Only in accordance with a procedure specified in their MOE

30
Q

Modifications to the CDCCL must be approved IAW….

A

Part 21

31
Q

Where can you find the CRS statement written?

A

In the AMC to Part 145

32
Q

What is a component CRS called?

A

EASA form 1

33
Q

Where can the EASA form 1 template and details of how to fill it out be found?

A

Appendix 1 to Part 145

34
Q

When an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main line station due to the non-availability of a Part with the appropriate Form 1, what should be done?

A

It is permissible to temporarily fit a component without the form 1 for a maximum of 30 flight hours, or until the aircraft returns to base, which ever is sooner.

35
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What is the minimum amount of information a company shall keep, with regards to aircraft maintenance which has been carried out?

A

Enough to prove that all requirements have been met for issuance of the certificate of release to service, including subcontractors release documents.

36
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How long should an organisation retain a copy of all detailed maintenance data?

A

Two years from the date the component was released.

37
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What are the primary objectives of the quality system?

A

To enable an organisation to deliver a safe product, and ensure it remains in compliance with the requirements.

38
Q

How often should a quality department carry out product sampling?

A

On each product line, every 12 months

39
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What are “authorised personnel?

A

Personnel formally authorised by the maintenance organisation, approved under Part 145 to sign off tasks. Authorised personnel are not necessarily certifying staff.

40
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For the purpose of a quality audit, what does a product line include?

A

Any product under an approval Class Rating as specified in the approval schedule issued to that particular organisation.

41
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Audit sample checks must cover how many product lines?

A

Every product line, for which an organisation is approved

42
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Who can carry out a quality audit?

A

Any person not responsible for the function, procedure, or product can carry out audits.

43
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What constitutes a medium sized company?

A

Less that 500 employees, more that 10

44
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When is it acceptable for a company to not employ a dedicated quality department?

A

When they employ fewer than 500 personnel.

45
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What type of organisation can contract their quality responsibilities to another 145 organisation?

A

One which employs less that 10 people.

46
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How long do quality audit records have to be retained by a 145 organisation?

A

At least 2 years after the date of clearance of the finding.

47
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Can an organisation edit their MOE without direct approval from the CA?

A

Minor amendments may be carried out by the Quality manager, as long as the approval to make minor changes is contained within the MOE.

48
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What is the MOE?

A

The documents which show how the company intends to comply with PART 145

49
Q

Which changes must an organisation notify the CA about?

A
Change of name
Change of main location
Additional locations approved in the MOE
Change of Accountable manager
Any other changes which could affect the approval.
50
Q

How long does a PART 145 approval last for?

A

An unlimited duration

51
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What is a level 1 finding?

A

Any significant non-compliance with the Part 145 requirements, which lowers the safety standard and seriously hazards flight safety.

52
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What is a level 2 finding?

A

Any non-compliance which Could lower the safety standard and hazard flight safety

53
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How long does an organisation have to demonstrate a corrective action for a finding?

A

Within a period agreed with the authority.

54
Q

What will the competent authority do if the make a level 1 finding?

A

Immediate action is taken to revoke, suspend or limit the approval.

55
Q

Aircraft components require overhaul at times stated in what documents?

A

The AMM

56
Q

A brake wear indicator pin is an aid to what type of maintenance?

A

On-Condition

57
Q

What is a letter of transmittal?

A

Authorisation to amend a maintenance manual.

58
Q

The scope of a Part 145 approval is stated where?

A

On page 2 of the approval certificate