10.3 Approved Maintenance Organisations Flashcards

1
Q

What organisation grants approval for Part 145 organisations?

A

The Competent Authority

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2
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If a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation is located OUTSIDE the EU, who is the Competent Authority?

A

EASA

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3
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If a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation is located INSIDE the EU, who is the competent authority?

A

The NAA in that country

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4
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To gain approval for the Part 145 Maintenance Organisation, what must the organisation produce?

A

An MOE document which will detail how the Part 145 requirements will be met

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5
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What does MOE stand for?

A

Maintenance Organisation Exosition

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6
Q

How often must the man-power plan be reviewed?

A

Every 3 months

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7
Q

What is the minimum amount of staff employed directly by the company?

A

50%

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8
Q

What categories of license holders must a maintenance organisation employ at line stations?

A

B1 and B2 certifying staff

CAT A support staff

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9
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What are CAT A, B1 and B2 license holders known as at Base Maintenance?

A

Supporting/assistive staff

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10
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What category of license holders may release an aircraft to service following scheduled base maintenance?

A

CAT C

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11
Q

What qualifications are needed by an individual to release a component to service?

A

No license but sufficient experience and approval from Part 66

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12
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What training is necessary for Certifying Staff employed in a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation situated outside the European Union?

A

Human Factors and Legislation training

Must have suitable experience

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13
Q

To whom must potential Maintenance Organisation Certifying Staff demonstrate adequate understanding of the aircraft/components, as well as organisation procedures?

A

The Quality department

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14
Q

What must an individual do in order to retain authorisation?

A

Licenses must be renewed and not left to run out of date
Holder must carry out sufficient work on that aircraft type to maintain recency
Holder must undergo sufficient continuation training every 2 years

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15
Q

What is continuation training?

A

Training carried out within the company to ensure all certifying staff are kept as up to date as possible with changes to the aircraft, company procedures, national and international regulations and other requirements relevant to them

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16
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What 2 statements are being made when a Certificate Release to Service is signed/stamped?

A

That work is carried out in compliance with the Part 145 requirements
That the product is ready for release to service

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17
Q

For how long must records be kept?

A

At least 3 years after the individual leaves the organisation or the authorisation is withdrawn

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18
Q

What are the names of the categories that aircraft components are classified and segregated to?

A
Serviceable
Unserviceable 
Unsalvageable
Standard Parts
Materials
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19
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Describe serviceable parts

A

Appropriate paperwork refers to the release certificate which accompanies the component

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20
Q

Describe Unserviceable Parts

A

Components which shall be maintained by a Part 145 organisation

21
Q

Describe Unsalvageable parts

A

Components which cannot be repaired or maintained

22
Q

Describe Standard Parts

A

Parts which are manufactured to a recognised standard for the use on aircraft e.g bolts

23
Q

Describe Materials

A

Includes all raw and consumable materials used in maintenance activity

24
Q

What must a component have before fitment in an aircraft?

A

An EASA Form 1

25
Q

How long must maintenance records be retained?

A

3 years from the date that the aircraft or piece of equipment was released from service

26
Q

When can a computer based system be used to store maintenance data?

A

When an adequate level of security can be shown and backup is made within 24 hours of any maintenance activity

27
Q

Who must the organisation report to if the aircraft is reported to be in an unsafe condition?

A

The NAA, The aircraft operator, the aircraft design organisation

28
Q

Within what time period must an occurrence report be sent off to the relevant recipients?

A

72 hours

29
Q

If the organisation terminates its operation, all the records within the last how many years need to be distributed to its last owner?

A

2 years

30
Q

What is an MOE and what does it detail?

A

Maintenance Organisation Exposition

How the company will comply with the Part 145 requirements

31
Q

How long must audit records be kept for?

A

2 years from the date of closure from the audit

32
Q

For how long is a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation approval valid?

A

Unlimited as long as it remains in compliance with the regulations

33
Q

How many parts does the MOE comprise of?

A

8 parts

34
Q

What is Part 1 of the MOE?

A

Management - the structure of the company

35
Q

What is Part 2 of the MOE?

A

Maintenance Procedures- procedures which must be followed when carrying out maintenance activities

36
Q

What is Part 3 of the MOE?

A

Quality systems procedures - procedures to maintain the quality system

37
Q

What is Part 4 of the MOE?

A

Operators procedures - contain a list of contracted operators

38
Q

What is Part 5 of the MOE?

A

Appendices - a list of contractors, subcontractors and line stations

39
Q

What is Part 6 of the MOE?

A

Operators Maintenance Procedures - where an organisation is an operator and holds Part 145

40
Q

What is Part 7/8 of the MOE?

A

Supplementary Procedures for FAR 145 Repair Stations and
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations - used when an organisation is approved under USA or Canadian Regulations as well as EASA regulations

41
Q

What is Direct Approval of the MOE?

A

Exposition and any subsequent amendment shall be approved by the competent authority

42
Q

What is Indirect Approval for the MOE?

A

Minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an exposition procedure

43
Q

Where should changes to the MOE be notified to?

A

The NAA as soon as possible so it can be discussed and approved before they come into effect

44
Q

What is a finding?

A

Areas where the organisation are not in compliance with the regulations

45
Q

How many types of findings are there?

A

2 types

46
Q

Describe a level 1 finding

A

Lowers the safety standards and seriously hazards the flight safety

47
Q

Describe a level 2 finding

A

Could lower the safety standards and could hazard the flight safety

48
Q

What is the EASA Form 1?

A

The certificate which must be issued with every component before fitting onto the aircraft

49
Q

What are the 4 types of appendix?

A

Appendix I - EASA Form 1 For Maintenance
Appendix II - Approval Class and Rating System
Appendix III - Example of Approval Certificate
Appendix IV - Staff Not Qualified to Part 66