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Topic of the week?

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Research current topic on AMOS/ eLearning

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Can you sign a CRS on other group aircraft B737NG e.g. Malta air?

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Yes IAW their applicable forms. You can’t sign off any RYR UK A/C without RYR CAA approval and CAA licence, for Lauda you need to hold A320 Cat A approval.

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Tech log page colours?

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White (book- stay in tech log until book complete), yellow (torn out when full by capt and kept at airport for 3 months), pink (torn out when full and returned to tech records within 7 days).

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CAME?

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Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition. How Part CAMO will comply with regulation. List of locations, facilities, post holders + their responsibilities. ARC procedures etc. Found on MBF.

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MOE?

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Maintenance Organisation Exposition. How a part 145 company will comply with regulation. List of bases, facilities, manpower, post holders etc. Found on MBF.

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NAI?

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Non-Airworthiness Item. Used when MEL or Approved maint data does not give an interval to defer. Non airworthiness issue e.g. decal missing, a/c belly wash, trim screw missing. Raise for 10 days. Ref MOE L2.3.5

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AMP what is it?

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(Aircraft Maintenance Programme) How A/C will remain airworthy and all the check schedules/tasks found on MBF. -800 and -700 share same AMP

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EWIS?

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Electrical wiring interconnect system means any wire, power feeder, wiring device, or combination of these including termination devices, installed in any area of the aircraft for transmitting electrical energy, including data and signals between two or more intended termination points.

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EZAP?

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Enhanced zonal analysis programme is an analytical procedure that identifies the physical and environmental conditions contained in each zone of an airplane. EZAP analyses the effects of these conditions on electrical wiring and components and assesses the possibilities for smoke and fire. The result of the analysis are inspection and restoration tasks which will be called up as a maintenance program. See ATA 05.

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LIDO?

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Lufthansa Integrated Dispatch Operation. LIDO items are items that are critical for dispatch, maintrol must be informed if this item is listed in the MEL.

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CDCCL?

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Critical Design Configuration Control Limitation, a CDCCL must be maintained in a configuration identical to an approved type design for the airplane. These critical features are present throughout the life of the airplane.

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How to tell if a task is a CDCCL in AMM?

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(YELLOW ARROW BESIDE TASKS and Green note below)

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Engineering Safety Herald?

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Found on Amos and engineers iPad. Info about topics of the week, safety tips etc.

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Why do we have a safety report system?

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To comply with Safety Management System and to ensure safety issues in the workplace are minimised, the root cause can be analysed corrected before a more serious incident can occur in future. Use Corusion to report, found on Ryanair intranet homepage (72 hours).

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Hours per week/day that a cat A can work?

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17hrs with a 4 hour rest period.
Max 14 hours provided no more than 13 on the job hours
10 hr rest period between shifts

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If you go to an outstation, what should you ensure?

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Using MOE that the task can be done there e.g. Ramp 2 and use LOPM (local outstation procedure manual) to find out emergency service numbers and base procedures etc.

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If a B1 changes nose wheels, what can a CAT A do?

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A CAT A can’t sign them off if they haven’t performed it, only sign your own work.

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What is perceived pressure?

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Pressure you think is on yourself to get a job done. E.g. your boss says get this done by lunch and you think it needs to be done by then and you rush and take chances/ cut corners.

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What is meant by ‘Just Culture’?

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Errors will occur for all sorts of reasons and Ryanair will not apportion blame as long as it wasn’t intentional or malicious. Incidents will be investigated using the MEDA system.

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What does (M) and (O) mean in MEL?

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(M) means it is a requirement for a specific maint procedure to be carried out prior to inop system. (O) means an operation needs to be done by flight crew.

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How to do high wind parking?

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See LB-02-006, > 40 knots STAB APL nose down, chock A/C, remove steps and GPU to fwd of nose, retract airstairs, set Parking brake check px every 8 hours. Above 50kts aircraft must be facing into the wind

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TCV parts restriction?

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Do not install P/N 398908-4 in either the L/H or flight deck position trim air modulating valve.

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RVSM?

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Reduced vertical separation minima. Between FL290 and fl410 vertical spacing between A/C reduced from 2000 ft to 1000 ft to increase traffic in that airspace.

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What are the requirements for RVSM?

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Need x1 Autopilot serviceable, x1 Flight director switch, x1 ALT hold switch, x1 Flight director system, x2 ADM, pitot static system, altitude alerting system and TCAS.

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What to do if airspeed altitude disagree?
Follow FIM and LB 03-031, Debrief crew to see was it capt, F/O or stby sts.
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What is the maximum airspeed difference?
Max airspeed diff is 5 knots, Altitude is 200ft.
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What is the critical/independent insp in MOE?
Critical/Independent insp are in MOE 2.23 and 2.25.
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What are Ryanair Special Inspections (RSI)?
1.Servicing eng oil caps + oil cap closed 2.Installation of crew oxy bottle 3.Installation of flight deck seats (b1) 4.Removal of pitot and static port covers 5.Reset of aural warning cb 6.Installation of emergency exit row seat and tray table to insure tray table closed 7.Hyd reservoir quick disconnect coupling (b1) 8.Pressurisation mode selector - auto 9.Closure of fan cowls - max only
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What is the difference between restricted and unrestricted Form 1?
Restricted parts can only be fitted to RYR AC, unrestricted can be fitted to any AC.
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What are the AD and SB differences?
AD (Mandatory) = EASA, FAA. SB (not mandatory) Boeing, Airbus.
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What to do if a landing light CB pops on turnaround?
Reset it in or if it pops again raise a HIL.
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What to do for a boost pump CB popping?
Never put back in as it is CDCCL, more investigation needed, AC is AOG.
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What to do when doing a pressurisation test?
Have 2 people in the flight deck in case 1 passes out unconscious.
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What to use during engine runs?
Use a headset always and make sure you have hand signals used clearly.
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How to check flight deck config?
Use chart on glare shield and RA1000 (inside tech log) REF TN 20/14 and LB-03-041.
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What to do if engine won’t start?
Never turn using manual start valve, AMM says you can but RYR procedure says no.
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What to do if there is a fuel leak in the morning on start-up?
Idle run for 5 mins and it should stop, if not then further action required.
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Can you perform a GND run with pax on board?
Yes, once it is not for fuel leak. Follow MOE 2.24.2/LB-02-007, must have high power approval and slides armed
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What to do if changing igniter
Wait minimum of 5 minutes before you touch the ignitors,exciters deliver very high voltage
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What to do if fan blade tip curl is outside limits?
Replace adjacent blade and matching pairs/ 4 blades in total as RYR has no FPI approval.
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What are engine vibration limits?
1.5-4 units various maintenance actions required. Above 4 units= AOG.
42
What to do if changing a starter and see metal inside the fan case?
Remove the MCD and inspect it. Check QAD cavity and clean away debris before new starter is installed.
43
What is required to downgrade aircraft to CAT I?
If Windshield Wipers, Nose Cowl Anti Ice Valves or High Stage Valves are inoperative.
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What is the procedure for fuel tank access panel blue seal showing?
Cut it and retorque bolts, raise ADD? to replace at next A check.
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What to do if you lock out anti ice valve?
Cap (special caps IAW AMM) and stow pressure connector on pressure switch DP1302.
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What to do when removing tools out of stores?
Sign them out, if you lose a tool find it! A/C is AOG until you find it.
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How to torque screws?
Using torque screwdriver and check on acratorque as it is calibrated.
48
How to remove sealant?
Use approved scrapers. If none available you can use a special cutter, chemicals, abrasive paper, you can resharpen scraper.
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What are the precautions for shipment of dangerous goods?
E.g. cargo fire bottle= you can ship in the hold but must be wrapped properly.
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What to do if electric light on p5 is On?
Replace battery charger or AUX charger AND ALSO battery.
51
What to do if EGPR door is broken?
Use speed tape and raise a ADD for the replacement of door
52
What to do for a HIL that needs extension?
Use MEL extension RA form and ask Maintrol as you can get a one-off extension in special cases.
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What are P91/P92 precautions?
Wear rubber gloves + use safety guard.
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What are NGS system hazards?
If you breathe in nitrogen you can pass out.
55
What is APU delta P indicator reset?
Removed and reset in upside down. When installed on AC it should be flush.
56
How to tow an aircraft?
Need to be task trained (RA500), steering bypass pin installed to deactivate sys, turn on anti-collision lights.
57
What to do if EE bay door is jammed?
You can get through Fwd. cargo by removing battery and OXY bottle.
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What to check for EE door indication?
Check proxy switch in FWD EE.
59
What to always check regarding tow bar?
Always check type of tow bar that is being used.
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What is needed to tow an aircraft?
Need to be task trained (RA500), steering bypass pin installed to deactivate system, turn on anti-collision lights. Close all doors and retract air stairs.
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What to do if the EE bay door is jammed?
You can get through Fwd. cargo by removing the battery and OXY bottle.
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What should you check if the EE door indication is on?
Check the proxy switch in FWD EE.
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What should you always check regarding the tow bar?
Always check the type of tow bar that is being used. Yellow = retained type (tug driver will stop AC if it breaks), Blue = shear (brake man applies brake).
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In case of AOG, which aircraft takes priority for a weight change?
The operating aircraft so this doesn’t cause a delay.
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What to do if you make a mistake in the TLB?
Put a single strike through it and initial it.
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What does 'PAS' stand for in switch positions to check after maintenance?
'P' - Pressurisation control switch in 'AUTO', 'A' - Aural Warning CB reset, 'S' - Stab Trim Cut-out Switches back to 'Normal'.
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Can Ryanair carry out NDT?
Ryanair are not authorised to carry out NDT; all NDT is outsourced. B1 engineers can carry out Dye Penetrant Inspections, but it is not used on Ryanair aircraft due to lack of authority.
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What type of NDI can be carried out on Ryanair aircraft?
Tap testing, particularly on T/E flaps/radome as it is a current problem.
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What type of dye is permitted for Dye penetrant inspections?
Only fluorescent dye is permitted; red dye is not sensitive enough and will affect subsequent inspections.
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What is a Safety Management System (SMS)?
A Safety Management System (SMS) is a systematic and proactive approach to managing safety risks. Risk management activities include the identification of safety issues, risk assessments, and risk mitigation/analysis.
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Why do we have a safety report system?
To comply with the Safety Management System and to ensure safety issues in the workplace are minimized. The root cause can be analyzed and corrected before a more serious incident occurs in the future.
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How should you report safety issues?
Use Corusion to report, found on the Ryanair intranet homepage (report within 72 hours).
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What should you ensure when going to an outstation?
Ensure using MOE that the task can be done there, e.g., Ramp 2, and use LOPN (local outstation procedure manual) to find out emergency service numbers and base procedures.
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What is perceived pressure?
Perceived pressure is the pressure you think is on yourself to get a job done, which may lead to rushing and taking chances.
75
What is meant by 'Just Culture'?
'Just Culture' means that errors will occur for various reasons, and Ryanair will not apportion blame as long as it wasn't intentional or malicious.
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What does MEL stand for?
MEL stands for Minimum Equipment List.
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What does (M) mean in MEL?
(M) means it is a requirement for a specific maintenance procedure to be carried out prior to inoperative system needs to be done by flight crew.
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What should be done if OAT is -10?
Drain all water from the aircraft at the potable water panel and FWD lav drain, close outflow valve, and retract distaus for winter operation.
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What is the restriction on TCV parts?
Do not install P/N 398908-4 in either the left-hand or flight deck position trim air modulating valve.
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What should you do in case of airspeed altitude disagree?
Follow FIM and LB 03-031, debrief crew, check ADIRU and DEU BITE tests, wiring checks of pitot, and perform OPS tests.
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What are the differences between B737-700 and B737-800?
B737-700 is shorter than B737-800, has one CPC, one recirculation fan, two over wing emergency exits, and engines rated to 24K for thrust.

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