Maintenance Organisations Flashcards
What is Annex II to 1321/2014?
Part 145
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?
1321/2014 Annex I (Part M) subpart F
Which form is an application for a part 145 approval made on?
EASA form 2
What is defined as line maintenance?
Any maintenance that is carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight.
Which aircraft are not required to be maintained by a PART 145 organisation?
Aircraft less that 5700kg and not used for commercial air transportation
What is Part M subpart F?
A scaled down version of a Part 145, for aircraft less than 5700kg and not used for Commercial Air Transport
Where can details of approved maintenance ratings be found?
On page 2 (The Approval Schedule) of the EASA approval certificate (EASA form 3)
What is category A Class Rating?
Aircraft including engines, APU and components whilst fitted to the aircraft.
What is a category B Class Rating?
Engines and their components which are not installed to the aircraft, including APU’s. (Components must be installed on the engine)
What is Category C Class Rating?
Components which are not installed on the aircraft, unless detailed in the MOE (subject to a control procedure).
Who signs the front page of the MOE?
The accountable manager
What say does a competent authority have in a 145 organisation’s chosen Accountable Manager?
The CA can refuse an Accountable manager if there is evidence of unacceptable performance in a previous position.
Which managers should an organisation have (depending on the extent of the approval) and who do the report to?
A base maintenance manager
A line maintenance manager
A workshop manager
A quality manager
They report to the Accountable manager.
What is the Quality manager’s job?
They are responsible for monitoring the organisation’s continued compliance with part 145, including the associated feedback system..
What qualifications must NDT personnel have?
European or equivalent Standard qualifications recognised by The Agency (officially recognised standards)
Which NDT tasks may a B1 or B3 carry out?
Colour contrast dye penetrant tests.
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?
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.
If a company issues a one off certification authorisation, what two things must they do within seven days?
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.
What does support staff mean?
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.
Certifying and support staff must continually have at least how much experience?
6 months or actual relevant experience in any consecutive 2 year period.
How often do certifying staff and support staff need continuation training?
Every 2 years
What should continuation training for certifying and support staff cover?
Relevant new technology
Up to date knowledge of the organisation, and it’s procedures and
Human Factor issues.
Where should the elements, general content and length of continuation training be specified?
In the company’s MOE
How long must an organisation retain records of certifying and support staff, after they have ceased employment?
3 years
If the competent authority has cause to doubt the competence of a particular person, what can they do?
They have authorisation to access the company’s records system to investigate.
What is the minimum age for certifying staff and support staff?
21 years
Can a CAT A certifier exercise their privileges on any aircraft type?
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.
Caution should be exercised to ensure unsalvageable components are…..
Disposed of in a manner that does not allow them to be returned to service.
Can an organisation modify maintenance instructions?
Only in accordance with a procedure specified in their MOE
Modifications to the CDCCL must be approved IAW….
Part 21
Where can you find the CRS statement written?
In the AMC to Part 145
What is a component CRS called?
EASA form 1
Where can the EASA form 1 template and details of how to fill it out be found?
Appendix 1 to Part 145
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?
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.
What is the minimum amount of information a company shall keep, with regards to aircraft maintenance which has been carried out?
Enough to prove that all requirements have been met for issuance of the certificate of release to service, including subcontractors release documents.
How long should an organisation retain a copy of all detailed maintenance data?
Two years from the date the component was released.
What are the primary objectives of the quality system?
To enable an organisation to deliver a safe product, and ensure it remains in compliance with the requirements.
How often should a quality department carry out product sampling?
On each product line, every 12 months
What are “authorised personnel?
Personnel formally authorised by the maintenance organisation, approved under Part 145 to sign off tasks. Authorised personnel are not necessarily certifying staff.
For the purpose of a quality audit, what does a product line include?
Any product under an approval Class Rating as specified in the approval schedule issued to that particular organisation.
Audit sample checks must cover how many product lines?
Every product line, for which an organisation is approved
Who can carry out a quality audit?
Any person not responsible for the function, procedure, or product can carry out audits.
What constitutes a medium sized company?
Less that 500 employees, more that 10
When is it acceptable for a company to not employ a dedicated quality department?
When they employ fewer than 500 personnel.
What type of organisation can contract their quality responsibilities to another 145 organisation?
One which employs less that 10 people.
How long do quality audit records have to be retained by a 145 organisation?
At least 2 years after the date of clearance of the finding.
Can an organisation edit their MOE without direct approval from the CA?
Minor amendments may be carried out by the Quality manager, as long as the approval to make minor changes is contained within the MOE.
What is the MOE?
The documents which show how the company intends to comply with PART 145
Which changes must an organisation notify the CA about?
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.
How long does a PART 145 approval last for?
An unlimited duration
What is a level 1 finding?
Any significant non-compliance with the Part 145 requirements, which lowers the safety standard and seriously hazards flight safety.
What is a level 2 finding?
Any non-compliance which Could lower the safety standard and hazard flight safety
How long does an organisation have to demonstrate a corrective action for a finding?
Within a period agreed with the authority.
What will the competent authority do if the make a level 1 finding?
Immediate action is taken to revoke, suspend or limit the approval.
Aircraft components require overhaul at times stated in what documents?
The AMM
A brake wear indicator pin is an aid to what type of maintenance?
On-Condition
What is a letter of transmittal?
Authorisation to amend a maintenance manual.
The scope of a Part 145 approval is stated where?
On page 2 of the approval certificate
