M10.4 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is Regulation (EU) 965/2012 known as?
Air ops
What does the air ops regulation concern?
The commercial operation of aeroplanes and helicopters
How many annexes does Air Ops have?
8
What is Annex I of Air Ops?
Definitions
What is Annex II Part-ARO?
Authority requirements for air operations
What is Annex III Part-ORO?
Organisations requirments for air operations
What is Annex IV Part-CAT?
Commercial air transport operations
What is Annex V Part-SPA?
Operations requiring specific approvals
What is Annex VI Part-NCC?
Non-commercial operations with CMPA
What is Annex VII Part-NCO?
Non-commercial operations with other than CMPA
What is Annex VIII Part-SPO?
Specialised operations
What must an operator demonstrate to gain an AOC?
- Meet all the safety requirements and allow CAA access
- Demonstrate that all their aircraft have a valid C of A
- Cannot have an AOC from another state
- Have their principal place of business (financial HQ) in the UK
- Produce an “Operators Manual” (similar to an MOE)
- Show the NAA that they have satisfied the maintenance requirements of Part-M of all its aircraft
Who is responsible for the Continued Airworthiness of an aircraft?
It is the responsibility of the owner, unless clearly stated in the contract when leased to a third party
What is the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) derived from?
- The Maintenance Review Board (MRB)
- Certification regulations of the aircraft type and its operation demands
- Operational feedback and experience
What is the role of the Maintenance Review Board (MRB)?
It helps define the initial maintenance requirements used to create the MPD
What method do aircraft manufacturers use to develop the maintenance programme?
A Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3)
What is the purpose of MSG-3?
To develop maintenance programmes and define corresponding maintenance tasks
What are Structure Significant Items (SSI)?
Items that significantly contribute load-bearing during flight/groud ops and whose failure threatens structural integrity and safety.
What are the two main factors in selecting SSIs?
- Consequences of failure in critical locations
- Failure probability based on load data, environment, and operational history
What does the assessment of SSI consequences focus on?
Identifying critical locations for load-bearing and verifying damage tolerance and safe life.
What three causes of damage are considered when determining SSI failure probability?
- Accidental damage
- Environmental deterioration
- Fatigue damage
What additional zones might be included in the SSI assessment?
Zones with high corrosion potential (e.g., exposure to corrosive fluids)
What is the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)?
The list of items that can be unserviceable at departure set by the manufacturer.
What is the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
The list of items that can that can be unserviceable at departure time set by the operator. It can be more restrictive than the MMEL but not less.
