Maintenance Organisations

Question 1

What is Annex II to 1321/2014?

Answer 1

Part 145

Question 2

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?

Answer 2

1321/2014 Annex I (Part M) subpart F

Question 3

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

Answer 3

EASA form 2

Question 4

What is defined as line maintenance?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is Part M subpart F?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Where can details of approved maintenance ratings be found?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is category A Class Rating?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is a category B Class Rating?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What is Category C Class Rating?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Who signs the front page of the MOE?

Answer 11

The accountable manager

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

They report to the Accountable manager.

Question 14

What is the Quality manager’s job?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What qualifications must NDT personnel have?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Which NDT tasks may a B1 or B3 carry out?

Answer 16

Colour contrast dye penetrant tests.

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

What does support staff mean?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Every 2 years

Question 22

What should continuation training for certifying and support staff cover?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

In the company’s MOE

Question 24

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

Answer 24

3 years

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

21 years

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Can an organisation modify maintenance instructions?

Answer 29

Only in accordance with a procedure specified in their MOE

Question 30

Modifications to the CDCCL must be approved IAW....

Answer 30

Part 21

Question 31

Where can you find the CRS statement written?

Answer 31

In the AMC to Part 145

Question 32

What is a component CRS called?

Answer 32

EASA form 1

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Appendix 1 to Part 145

Question 34

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?

Answer 34

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.

Question 35

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

Answer 35

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

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Two years from the date the component was released.

Question 37

What are the primary objectives of the quality system?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

How often should a quality department carry out product sampling?

Answer 38

On each product line, every 12 months

Question 39

What are "authorised personnel?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Audit sample checks must cover how many product lines?

Answer 41

Every product line, for which an organisation is approved

Question 42

Who can carry out a quality audit?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What constitutes a medium sized company?

Answer 43

Less that 500 employees, more that 10

Question 44

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

Answer 44

When they employ fewer than 500 personnel.

Question 45

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

Answer 45

One which employs less that 10 people.

Question 46

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

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

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

Question 48

What is the MOE?

Answer 48

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

Question 49

Which changes must an organisation notify the CA about?

Answer 49

``` 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. ```

Question 50

How long does a PART 145 approval last for?

Answer 50

An unlimited duration

Question 51

What is a level 1 finding?

Answer 51

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

Question 52

What is a level 2 finding?

Answer 52

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

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Within a period agreed with the authority.

Question 54

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

Answer 54

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

Question 55

Aircraft components require overhaul at times stated in what documents?

Answer 55

The AMM

Question 56

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

Answer 56

On-Condition

Question 57

What is a letter of transmittal?

Answer 57

Authorisation to amend a maintenance manual.

Question 58

The scope of a Part 145 approval is stated where?

Answer 58

On page 2 of the approval certificate