M10.3

Question 1

What is the purpose of Part-145?

Answer 1

To define the standards an organisation must comply with to be approved for aircraft and component maintenance.

Question 2

What type of aircraft must comply with Part-145?

Answer 2

Any aircraft used for Commercial Air Transport.

Question 3

What does Section A of Part-145 cover?

Answer 3

The technical requirements for maintenance organisations.

Question 4

What does Section B of Part-145 cover?

Answer 4

Procedures for competent authority in approving and monitoring maintenance organisations.

Question 5

What must Part-145 applicant submit to the CAA?

Answer 5

A pre-audit report and a Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).

Question 6

What must organisation comply with under terms of approval?

Answer 6

The MOE and scope of work specified within it.

Question 7

What is required of Part-145 facilities?

Answer 7

Protection from weather, suitable working environment, and office accommodation for management and certifying engineers.

Question 8

Who ensures compliance with MOE, SMS, and monitoring?

Answer 8

Designated personnel within the organisation.

Question 9

What are the line station staffing requirements?

Answer 9

Sufficient B1 and B2 certifying staff.

Question 10

What are base station staffing requirements for CMPA?

Answer 10

B1/B2 support staff and Cat C certifying staff.

Question 11

Who can be issued limited authorisation for walk arounds?

Answer 11

Pilots

Question 12

How often must an airworthiness review be conducted?

Answer 12

Every year

Question 13

What happens if an aircraft is grounded away from base with no certifying staff?

Answer 13

A one-off certification authorisation may be issued.

Question 13

What are the requirements for airworthiness review staff?

Answer 13

Certifying authorisation, relevant experience, knowledge, independence from CAMO, and CAA acceptance.

Question 14

What happens if an aircraft is grounded away from base with no certifying staff?

Answer 14

A one-off certification authorisation may be issued.

Question 15

What are the certifying staff requirements?

Answer 15

Part-66 licence, type rating (except cat A), 21+, sufficient experience, recurrent training.

Question 16

How much experience must certifying staff demonstrate?

Answer 16

6 months in a consecutive 2 year period.

Question 17

Can Part-145 organisations manufacture parts?

Answer 17

Yes, but only a restricted range for internal use per MOE.

Question 18

What must maintenance data include?

Answer 18

Requirements, procedures, ADs, service bulletins, and must be kept up to date.

Question 19

What is required regarding tools and equipment?

Answer 19

Manufacturer-specified, calibrated, and accessible tools and equipment.

Question 20

When can maintenance be carried out?

Answer 20

When there are proper facilities, equipment, data personnel, and within the scope of approval.

Question 21

When is a CRS issued?

Answer 21

After maintenance completion and before flight.

Question 22

How long must maintenance records be retained?

Answer 22

At least 3 years from the date of the CRS.

Question 23

How must records be protected?

Answer 23

From fire, theft, alteration, flood-digital systems are acceptable.

Question 24

What is an occurrence?

Answer 24

Any unsafe condition that poses or could pose a hazard to flight safety.

Question 25

Who must be notified or an occurrence?

Answer 25

CAA, aircraft registry state, design organisation, and operator/owner.

Question 26

How soon must an occurrence be reported?

Answer 26

Within 72 hours of discovery.

Question 27

What must maintenance procedures address?

Answer 27

Human factors and good maintenance procedures.

Question 28

What is the MOE?

Answer 28

A document showing how the organisation will comply with Part-145 and is used for audits.

Question 29

What must be included in the MOE?

Answer 29

Safety policy, organisation chart, scope, staff lists, facility description etc

Question 30

What privileges does a Part-145 organisation have?

Answer 30

Can perform maintenance, issue CRS, work at approved or AOG locations.

Question 31

What changes to a Part-145 organisation must be reported to the CAA?

Answer 31

Organisation name, scope, managers, facilities, procedures, locations, etc.

Question 32

How long is a Part-145 approval valid?

Answer 32

Indefinitely, if compliance with Regulation 2018/2239 is maintained.

Question 33

What is a Level 1 Finding?

Answer 33

A serious non-compliance that seriously risks flight safety.

Question 34

What is a Level 2 Finding?

Answer 34

A non-compliance that may reduce expected levels of flight safety.

Question 35

What must a Part-147 organisation do about any findings?

Answer 35

Identify root cause and implant a corrective action plan approved by the CAA.

Question 36

What access must be grated to the CAA?

Answer 36

All facilities, aircraft, documents, data procedures, and meatier as relevant to activities.

Question 37

What replaced Subpart F on 24 March 2022?

Answer 37

Part-CAO (Combined Airworthiness Organisation)

Question 38

Who can maintain non-complex aircraft not used in CAT operations?

Answer 38

Either a Part-145 or a Part-M Subpart F organisations.

Question 39

What is the main difference between Part-145 and Subpart F organisations?

Answer 39

Subpart F organisations do not require complex quality systems

Question 40

What is required to apply for a Subpart F approval?

Answer 40

A Maintenance Organisation Manuel (MOM) specifying scope of work.

Question 41

Can Subpart F organisations manufacture items?

Answer 41

Yes, a restricted range of items for their own maintenance as identified in the MOM.

Question 42

What is the purpose of the MOM?

Answer 42

To demonstrate compliance with Part-M Subpart F requirements.

Question 43

Name some things included in the MOM?

Answer 43

- Accountable managers statement - Organisations scope of work - Names of those with compliance responsibilities - Organisational chart - Compliance procedures - Description of locations and facilities

Question 44

What is the maximum size of Subpart F organisations for MOM applicability?

Answer 44

Less than 10 maintenance staff

Question 45

What are the facility requirements for Subpart F organisations?

Answer 45

Same as Part-145 - appropriate facilities, office space and records keeping