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GFC MOE Issue 01 Rev 00 Final SEP23
GFC MOE Issue 01 Rev 00 Final SEP23
0.1 FORWARD
(i). All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, or mechanical, for any purposes, without the express written permission of M/s The
Gujarat Flying Club.
(ii). The Gujarat Flying Club having AMO and CAMO based at Civil Aerodrome, Harni Road, Vadodara,
Gujarat for continuing airworthiness and maintenance of two CESSNA 172R/S and one CESSNA FA 152
aircraft.
(iii). This Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) has been prepared to comply with the requirements
of the company to hold maintenance approval in accordance with latest CAR 145. This MOE has been
prepared based on Indian Aircraft Rules, CA Section-2, CAR 145 and aircraft & powerplant
manufacturer’s recommendation.
(iv). MOE follows the format as suggested in CAR 145 and to meet the requirements as spelt out in CAR
145.A.70 to seek approval.
(v). Company’s mission is to provide safe, reliable and affordable services with consistent profitability and
being the best employer in terms of growth and satisfaction. Any member of staff may suggest changes
and improvement to the exposition and any supporting technical procedures, where these are seen to
be desirable or necessary and are encouraged to do so to ensure the safety and quality policy.
(vi). The Gujarat Flying Club utilizes its aircraft in flying training.
0.1.1 INTRODUCTION
(i). The Gujarat Flying Club has been established to provide maintenance services and support to own
aircraft fleet and General Aviation aircraft and is committed to maintain the highest standards of
aviation maintenance and safety with regards to General Aviation.
(ii). This MOE is prepared and issued by the Quality Manager in consultation with the nominated post
holders, and the Accountable Manger. It is approved by DGCA(WR). This manual shall be supported by
the Associated Procedure Manual which shall detail the procedures followed by GFC’s engineering and
maintenance personnel.
(iii). This MOE is dynamic document and shall be kept continuously updated as and when there are changes
to manufacturer’s requirements, applicable Rules, Civil Aviation Requirements and any instruction
issued by DGCA from time to time. The LEP of the MOE shall be approved and stamped by DGCA. The
MOE shall be distributed as per distribution list. No pages of this manual shall be
removed/deleted/altered without the specific approval of DGCA
(iv). This MOE will not override the requirements of Indian Aircraft Rules, relevant CAR and rules. Master
copy of this manual shall be retained I quality office and shall be available for inspection by DGCA
officers.
(v). Associated Procedure Manual shall be reviewed and approved by the Quality Manger.
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0.8 DEFINITIONS
1. Accountable Manager is the manager who has corporate authority for ensuring
that all tasks as per the scope of approval of the approved organization can be financed
and carried out to the standard required by DGCA.
4. Aircraft means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the
reactions of the air other than reactions of the air against the earth's surface;
10. Continuing airworthiness means all of the processes ensuring that, at any time in
its operating life, the aircraft complies with the airworthiness requirements in force and is
in a condition for safe operation;
11. Large aircraft means an aircraft, classified as an aeroplane with a maximum take-
off mass of more than 5700 kg, or a multi-engine helicopter;
15. Organization means a natural person, a legal person or part of a legal person. Such
an organization may hold more than one CAR 145 approval.
16. Pre-flight inspection means the inspection carried out before flight to ensure that
the aircraft is fit for the intended flight. This inspection must be carried out by the pilot or
another qualified person.
19. Shelf life is the recommended time that products can be stored, during which the
defined quality remains acceptable under expected (or specified) conditions of storage.
21. Repetitive Defects are those defects in an aircraft (including its components and
systems) which re-occurs, in spite of rectification attempt, on the same aircraft.
23. Major repair. Any repair of an aeronautical product that might appreciably affect
the structural strength, performance, power plant, operation flight characteristics or other
qualities affecting airworthiness or environmental characteristics, or that will be embodied
in the product using non-standard practices.’
26. Major Modification. A major modification means a type design change not listed in
the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller specifications that might appreciably affect the
mass and balance limits, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, flight
characteristics or other qualities affecting airworthiness or environmental characteristics,
or that will be embodied in the product according to non-standard practices.
27. Minor Modification. A modification other than a major modification.
28. Line Maintenance: Line maintenance should be understood as any maintenance
that is carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight.
Line Maintenance may include:
i Trouble shooting.
ii Defect rectification.
iii Component replacement with use of external test equipment if required. Component
replacement may include components such as engines and propellers.
iv Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual inspections that will detect
obvious unsatisfactory conditions/discrepancies but do not require extensive in-
depth inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems and power plant
items which are visible through quick opening access panels/doors.
v Minor repairs and modifications which do not require extensive disassembly and
can be accomplished by simple means.
vi For temporary or occasional cases (AD's, SB's) the Quality Manager may accept base
maintenance tasks to be performed by a line maintenance organization provided all
requirements are fulfilled as defined by DGCA.
29. Base Maintenance: Maintenance tasks falling outside these criteria are considered
to be Base Maintenance
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PART -1 (MANAGEMENT)
1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PART 1 MANAGEMENT
This exposition and any associated referenced manuals define the organization and procedures
upon which DGCA CAR-145 approval of 'M/s The Gujarat Flying Club' is based as required by
CAR-145. A.70. These procedures are approved by the undersigned and should be complied with,
as applicable; when work orders are being progressed under the terms of the CAR approval.
It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying with any new or
amended regulation published by DGCA from time to time where these new or amended regulations
are in conflict with these procedures.
It is understood that DGCA will approve this organization whilst DGCA is satisfied that the
procedures are being followed and work standards maintained. It is further understood that DGCA
reserves the right to suspend, limit or revoke the approval of the organization if DGCA has evidence
that procedures are not followed or standards not upheld.
Signed....... ..................... .
ii. When an organisation is approved against any other CAR containing a requirement for an
exposition, a supplement covering the differences will suffice to meet the requirements except that
the supplement should have an index showing where those parts missing from the supplement are
covered.
iii. This statement is a copy of the text given in GM 145.A.70 (a).9. Any modification to the statement
should not alter the intent.
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QUALITY MANAGER 0/o DOG, Mumbai
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Doc. Ref. No. GFC/MOE/2023/01
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB PART 01
ISSUE 01
MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION REVISION 00
DATE SEP-2023
Accountable Manager will establish a safety and quality policy for the organization and ensure
that the same is included in the Maintenance Organization Exposition. (CAR 145.A.65.a refers).
Accountable Manager will ensure thru post holders (Maintenance Manager & Quality Manager),
taking in to account the Human Factor and Human performance, that the procedures are
established to comply with applicable regulations and ensure good maintenance practices, so that
aircraft / component may be released to service in accordance with CAR 145 requirements.
1. NO ACCIDENTS.
1. All employees of the organization are responsible for ensuring safety at all times. Good
Safety Performance is important to the success of Aviation business.
2. Through our policy of continuous improvement, we will maximize the inherent safety of
our operations by reducing incidents and accidents. We undertake to provide a quality
service which can be used with confidence by our customers.
3. Procedures to be followed for managing the safety are described in Safety Management
System (SMS) Manual.
4. To achieve our Goal of Utmost Safety, we will adopt the following policies;
❖ Encourage full reporting of all hazards, incidents, occurrences associated with our
maintenance and operation.
❖ Recognize that compliance with laid down procedures, quality standards, safety
standards and regulations is the duty of all personnel.
❖ Recognize the need for all personnel to co-operate with the quality auditors
•!• Consult, listen and respond openly to our staff and customers.
❖ Work with others - our partners, supplier, competitors and regulators -to raise the
safety standards.
Signed : A-
Dated:
Palkit Sudani
Accountable Manager
For and on behalf of: The Gujarat Flying Club.
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Doc. Ref. No. GFC/MOE/2023/0
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB PART 01
ISSUE 01
MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION REVISION 00
DATE SEP-2023
Independent audits or audit by a person with appropriate technical knowledge and proven audit
experience acceptable to DGCA in order to monitor compliance with required aircraft /aircraft
component standards and adequacy of the procedures to ensure that such procedures invoke
good maintenance practices and airworthy aircraft/ aircraft components.
A 'Quality Feedback Reporting System', reporting to the Quality Manager and ultimately to the
Accountable Manager that ensures proper and timely corrective action is taken in response to
reports resulting from the internal audits.
The Quality System of the organization describes the framework of structures and procedures
and the means for implementing the quality objectives and quality policy stipulated by the MOE.
Each key person of the organization is responsible for ensuring that his personnel have an
adequate knowledge of the requirements and other applicable regulations of relevance to his
area and fulfill them meticulously when carrying out their tasks.
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB Management is committed to provide total support and adequate
resources to meet Safety/ Quality requirements and its standards and to always assure highest
quality.
Signed:
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a) Following are the management personnel with their name and designations as per the CAR‐
145;
c. Accountable manager will ensure that the nominated personnel (post holder’s) have
sufficient background and satisfactory experience related to aircraft / component
maintenance, quality auditing and are able to demonstrate relevant domain
knowledge and also demonstrate the working knowledge of the CAR. (CAR
145.A.30.b.3 refers)
a) Accountable Manager will nominate a Quality Manager with responsibility for monitoring
the Quality system, including the associated feedback system as required by CAR 145.65.c,
and forward his/her credentials along with DGCA FORM 4 to Regional Airworthiness
Office, Mumbai under confidential cover. (CAR 145.A.30.b.2 refers).
b) Quality Manager will have direct access to the Accountable Manager to ensure that the
Accountable Manager is kept properly informed on Quality and regulation compliance
matters. (CAR 145.A.30.c refers)
c) Accountable Manager will also appoint a Maintenance Manager, with a responsibility for
ensuring that all Maintenance activities (Line, Base, Component, Specialized activities) are
carried out to the standards specified in CAR 145.A.65 and forward his/her credentials
along with DGCA FORM 4 to DGCA (WR) under confidential cover. (CAR 145.A.30.b.2
refers).
d) Whenever there is any change in the Post Holder, such changes will immediately be
intimated to DGCA (WR) and the Accountable Manager will nominate the suitable persons
meeting the qualification requirements given in MOE 1.3.3, for the acceptance of CA FORM
4 by DGCA (WR).
Maintenance Manager should have the following minimum qualifications and experience :
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe
maintenance practices ;
• comprehensive knowledge of:
a) CAR 145 and any associated requirements and procedures ;
b) The Maintenance Organization Exposition.
• 05 years aviation experience of which at least three years should be practical
maintenance experience ;
• Knowledge of the relevant type(s) of aircraft or components maintained. This knowledge
may be demonstrated by documented evidence or by anassessment carried out by the
DGCA(WR) and his assessment should be recorded.
Quality Manager should have the following minimum qualifications and experience :
• Three years AME Course and passed BAMEEC or Equivalent modules / Aeronautical Degree
from recognized Board / University as per DGCA requirement.
• 05 years aviation experience out of which a minimum of two years experience in quality
department.
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe
maintenance practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of:
a) CAR 145 and any associated requirements and procedures;
b) The maintenance organization exposition.
c) Knowledge of maintenance standards.
d) Understanding of SMS, Human factors and human performance limitation.
• Knowledge of the relevant type(s) of aircraft or components maintained. This knowledge
may be demonstrated by documented evidence or by an assessment carried out by the
DGCA. This assessment should be recorded. This may be replaced by General Familiarisation
on fleet of A/c operated by the organisation equivalent to level 1 of CAR66.
a). Post holders nominated by Accountable manager will fulfill the requirement of initial
training during induction (within 30 days of joining) and continuation training at least
once in every 24 months.
b) Post holders having following trainings :
i) CAR 145, SMS and Human Factors Trainings.
ii) Quality Auditor Training required for Quality Manager.
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1.4. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (Ref: CAR 145.A.30 a, b, c, d)
basis to the Quality Manager. The Accountable Manager shall hold meeting once
in a 3 monthly with the nominated post holders / senior management staff to
review the overall performance.
c. The Accountable Manager shall receive a half year summary report on findings
of non-compliance.
In case of the prolonged absence of the Accountable Manager, he shall nominate the senior
most post holder for the period of absence.
The Maintenance Manager functionally reports to Accountable Manager and is responsible for
all the Maintenance Activities within the organization’s scope of approval. The detailed roles and
responsibilities are as follows:
NOTE: The Maintenance activities are defined as all maintenance activities Routine maintenance
all maintenance / inspection schedules and major / minor snag rectification, embodiment of
modifications, overhauls, and all other activities which require the aircraft.
The Maintenance Manager will:
i. Ensure that he is aware of all organization’s operating procedures and fully understands
all Quality and Technical reporting systems as per approved MOE.
ii. Ensure that during the work performed on the aircraft due diligence is exercised in respect
to Safety of aircraft and the personnel.
iii. Maintaining effective operation by monitoring all work done as required and within
stipulated time frame.
iv. Ensure that the approved policy and procedures of the Engineering and Maintenance are
maintained and followed.
v. Be responsible for the administration of the company’s policies & procedures affecting
the proper utilization of his subordinates.
vi. Is responsible for the evaluation of the job performance of his immediate subordinates in
order to assist them in improving their performance & in preparing them for their
advancement.
vii. Ensure a post-production meeting is held and minutes after each scheduled input to
correct areas of non-conformance.
viii. Work out the manpower requirements to meet the immediate & long-term objectives of
the maintenance. Ensure that all equipment in his area are in good working conditions &
meet the required safety standards.
ix. Ensure an efficient and effective service during the overhaul /Repair of the aircraft while
complying with airworthiness & statutory requirements.
x. Ensure that all maintenance, Ground Support Equipment are available for the tasks in
hand taking into consideration the operating cost to the organization.
xi. Ensure that the Ground Support Equipment of the maintenance is maintained in
serviceable condition all the time & bring to the notice of his superiors any unserviceable
equipment.
xii. Ensure safety, discipline and quality of work; ensure correct procedures are used for all
activities by all the staff under his control.
xiii. Maintaining a good housekeeping policy in the area under his control.
xiv. Keeping & recording the man-hours used during maintenance checks as may be required
from time to time.
xv. Ensure that all components replaced during maintenance are properly recorded & routed
through stores.
xvi. Carrying out of Major checks on aircraft, clearing of all repetitive/deferred defects and
modifications and service bulletins.
xvii. To liaise with contractors regarding the check work scope requirements.
xviii. Ensuring that all pre-ordering for Cabin Interior and work pack requirements has been
carried out with appropriate lead-time as per specifications laid down.
xix. Establishing and maintaining cabin appearance and aircraft wash program for operator
aircraft.
xx. To liaise with the Planning / Technical Service Department on issues involving Technical
Incidents, AOG’s and Repetitive / Recurring Defects.
xxi. Is responsible for the satisfactory completion and certification of all work required by
contracted operators/customers in accordance with the work specification (Work Order
and approved MOE procedures).
xxii. Is responsible for ensuring the competence of all personnel engaged in maintenance by
establishing a programme of training and continuation training using internal and/or
external sources.
xxiii. Is responsible for ensuring that all sub-contract orders are correctly detailed and that the
requirements of the contract/order are fulfilled in respect of inspection and quality
control.
xxiv. Is responsible for responding to quality deficiencies in the area of activity for which he/she
is responsible, which arise from independent quality audits.
xxv. Is responsible for ensuring, through the workforce under his/her control that the quality
of workmanship in the final product is to a standard acceptable to the organization and
DGCA.
xxvi. Is responsible for the implementation of the safety policy and human factor issues Ensure
that after Pre-induction meeting engineering assist the Planning Department for all the
requirement of spares, consumables, and special equipment for the aircraft in question.
Planning will check for availability with the stores. Items not available to be procured /
resourced by planning department at least 15 days in advance of aircraft input.
a) Establish procedure for notifying to the accountable manager whenever deficiencies
emerge which require his attention in respect of finance and the acceptability of standard.
ii. The preparation and necessary amendments time to time in the Maintenance Organisation
Exposition (MOE) and Technical Procedures Manual and ensure that the same are amended
/ updated as per current CAR.
iii. The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing an independent quality audit to monitor
compliance of the Part 145 organization with DGCA / requirements as specified in CAR-145
including the associated feedback system.
iv. Ensuring compliance of the organization’s quality standard Procedures.
v. He/she is responsible for implementing a quality audit programme in which compliance
with all maintenance procedures is reviewed at regular intervals in relation to each type of
aircraft (or component) maintained (including the management and completion of audits
and production of audit reports). He/she should ensure that any observed non-compliances
or poor standards are brought to the attention of the person concerned via his/her
manager.
vi. Ensure that the Accountable Manager is adequately informed on Quality and Audit
compliance matters.
vii. Inform the Accountable Manager for any Significant Deviation from the Maintenance Man
Hour Plan for review.
viii. Monitor and ensure that all certifying staff authorized to release CRS have their AME
licenses / authorizations current and valid.
ix. Monitor and supervise the maintenance staff Continuation / refresher and Human Factors
training programme as per regulatory requirements.
x. Authorize suitably qualified and experienced persons for providing necessary approvals for
Certifying Staff and other personnel within his privileges.
xi. Liaison with DGCA / for all matters concerning quality and safety compliance.
xii. Monitor the work contracted to sub-contractors for compliance of quality standards.
xiii. Ensure that company authorizations issued to Certifying Staff are regularly monitored and
renewed.
xiv. Authorize concessions or deviations from Organisation procedures if within the framework
of CAR 145.A.65.
xv. He / She will arrange Introduction / Technician training as applicable to all technicians or
AME employed, within 30 days from date of joining.
1.4.5 Technical Officer (s) in Quality and PLANNING & TECHNICAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT:
Qualification & Experience of Technical Officer(s) in Planning & Technical Services Department:
1. Passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised board
or university or its equivalent.
2. 03 Years AME training from any DGCA approved AME training Institute. Candidate having
BAMEC or passed equivalent modules need not required any additional work experience.
3. SMS and Human Factor trainings.
The Technical Officer(s) of QC &/or CAMO as well as in the Planning and Technical services reports
to the respective department head (QM &/or CAM for QC/CAMO department and MM for AMO).
The detailed roles & responsibility are mentioned as follows:
i. Manage the Planning and Technical function to ensure compliance with CAR.145. A.47. To
production plan all required work in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Schedule, AD
and SB etc with human limitations and organizational man power availability plan taken in
to consideration.
ii. He is responsible for availability of spares, tools, equipment and materials prior to
commencement of planned tasks.
iii. Ensure that all maintenance is planned out within the Human Factor framework.
Development of maintenance plans within the constraints of facility and manpower
availability and plan Maintenance, Manpower and Material Planning activities so that work
is performed in compliance with Airworthiness requirements.
iv. He is responsible for notifying to the MM whenever deficiencies emerge which requires his
attention in respect of finance and the acceptability of standards.
v. To ensure documentation and recording of all maintenance work carried out including
subcontractor's release documents and safe up keep of the maintenance records fulfilling
requirements of CAR 145.A.55. She/he is also responsible for supplying the necessary
technical documents for operators and storage of the organization's technical records.
vi. To ensure all necessary technical publications (maintenance data) is up to date and that the
work orders, approved inspection schedules, task cards (wherever applicable) carry the
amendment status of the maintenance data.
vii. Ensure that maintenance data is available to the maintenance staff to carry out work in
accordance with CAR.145. A.45 requirements.
viii. Ensure customer work package(s) / work order(s) received are closed in all aspect, as
specified in work package(s) work order(s) raised by customer's CAM or authorized
personnel.
ix. Ensure monitoring of Airworthiness Directives, Mandatory and Recommended Service
Bulletins and all such other maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer for
safety and continued airworthiness
x. To ensure allotment of maintenance slot for aircraft induction and ensure that maintenance
forecasting is provided for all contracted operators internally and to the CAM.
The Planning and Technical services are also responsible for any corrective action resulting from
the quality compliance monitoring of CAR 145.A.65(c). In case of a lengthy absence of the Technical
Officer of Planning and Technical services, the QM will authorize the other Technical Officer in the
planning shall take up the responsibilities.
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PRESIDENT
ACCOUNTABLE
MANAGER
MAINTENANCE
QUALITY MANAGER
MANAGER
ACCOUNTABLE
MANAGER
MAINTENANCE
MANAGER
QUALITY
MANAGER
CERTIFYING STORE-IN-CHARGE
STAFF
TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
1. Maintenance Manager, and the Quality Manager are the CA Form-4 nominated post holders as per
CAR 145 requirements.
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1.6. LIST OF CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFFS : (Ref. : CAR 145.A.35.j)
1.6.1 GENERAL:
The Accountable Manager ensures that organization has appropriate certifying staff to
commensurate with the maintenance capability of the organisation. The certifying staff shall have
adequate understanding of the relevant aircraft and/or aircraft components to be maintained
together with the organisation procedures before the issue or re-issue of the CAR-145 Certification
Authorization.
1.6.2 LIST OF CERTIFYING STAFF:
A separate document for the list of certifying staffs / supporting staffs must be maintained in
quality department. If any changes in document it shall be the responsibility of quality manager to
update the same and intimate to DGCA (WR) with details of any changes.
C. The records will be kept in a proper format and controlled by the Quality Department.
Access to these records will be maintained at a minimum and only to designated/
authorized persons so that these confidential records cannot be altered or become
accessible to unauthorised persons. However, such records will be available at any time
for DGCA personnel for scrutiny.
D. The records will be maintained at least for a period of three years after the certifying
person has ceased to be in the employment of the organisation or withdrawal of the
authorisation, whichever is earlier. In addition, upon request, the Quality Department
shall furnish certifying staff with a copy of their record on leaving the organisation.
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1.7 MANPOWER RESOURSES (Ref.: CAR 145 A. 30.d & CAR 145 A.70.a.7)
The Gujarat Flying Club has sufficient staff employed on regular basis to perform maintenance
and quality control in store, hangar, base maintenance and quality department to ensure
organizational stability in accordance with the approval. In future, The GFC may employ staff on
contract basis as per the policy enumerated in para 2.22.
1.7.1 MAN HOUR PLANNING:
The organisation has an adequate number of people dedicated to perform the base
maintenance and quality control jobs. As on date, the number of available resource (in man
hours) involved in maintenance and quality control are shown in the following table:
Total working days in a year =300 days (approx.) Working Hours per day = 8 hrs.
Total working hours in a year = 300 X 8 =2400 hrs.
Details Full time staff Part time staff Total staffs Man‐Hrs. (in a year)
Quality Manager 01 00 01 2,400
MM/ Certifying Staff 01 00 01 2,400
Technicians 05 00 05 12,000
Total 07 00 07 16,800
‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ may take the services of contracted AME and the Quality Manager shall
issue a Company Authorization. Before issuing an authorization, the following requirements need
to be fulfilled:
i.
A separate contract has to be in place between both parties or NOC issued by his
company.
ii. The Contracted person should hold a current and valid DGCA License on the type of AME
License in category B1/B2/B3.
iii. Contracted person should fulfil all the necessary DGCA requirements.
iv. The person shall be assessed by a board comprising of Quality Manager and appropriate
or similar type rated AME/Maintenance Manager/Accountable Manager for his
competency.
v. All the relevant paperwork / forms shall be filled and retained in quality department.
After assessment of such person, QM will issue the certification authorization as per procedure
mentioned in para 3.4.3 and 3.4.4 of MOE Part 03 and Appendix IV, V & VI of Part 05. Record of
all such authorizations issued shall be maintained by Quality Department.
Maintenance Manager shall be maintaining the Duty Time Limitations as per guidelines
mentioned in AAC 05 of 2019. The DTL records will be mentioned by the Maintenance
Manager of the organisation. Refer MOE Part ‐2, Para 2.22 for detailed procedures for the
DTLs mentioned by GFC.
1.7.6.1 SYLLABUS:
Sl. No. Details Hours
DAY -01(General)
1 DGCA regulations: -Brief discussion of followings: 2:00 Hrs
Aircraft Rules, All series comes under CAR Section -2, CAR M, CAR 145, CAR -66, and CAR 147.
2. Brief discussion of circulars issued by DGCA. 1:00 Hr
3. Briefing of Organisation’s structure and policies, staffs notices/circulars issued by company. 1:00 Hr
4. Briefing of CAME, MOE and AMPs. Awareness of First Aid Kit. 1:00 Hr
5. AMM of Cessna FA 152 & 172 R/S aircraft, CMM, SBs, Ads, Misc Mods, etc. 1:00 Hr
DAY-2 (Familiarizations of Cessna 172 R/S & FA152 Aircraft)
7. Details of Aircraft 1:00 Hrs
10. Familiarisation with Aircraft, Engine, Propeller and accessories manual 1:00 Hrs
Note: In the case of newly appointed Quality Manager as candidate, then the induction training
may be conducted and completed by current Quality Manager or Maintenance Manager in
associated with other post holders (CAM &/or Accountable Manager) and certifying staff and
certificate issued by Accountable Manager.
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i. The function of the GFC is to carry out routine scheduled maintenance, unscheduled maintenance,
inspection, minor repair and modifications (as per AAC 1 of 2017) on aircraft operated by ‘The GFC’.
ii. Unscheduled maintenance, inspection and modifications shall be carried out within the limitation of
the appropriate manuals, tools and equipment available and the scope of company approval.
iii. The function of ‘The GFC’ is to carry out all routine scheduled maintenance on hourly and on calendar
period and any unscheduled minor repairs, replacement and modifications Trouble Shooting, Defect
Rectification and Component replacement on the aircraft within the scope of the approval.
iv. This shall mainly consist of planned maintenance inputs extracted from the applicable Approved
Maintenance Schedule including replacement of equipment, modifications and any specific
inspections, as per the scope of approval approved by DGCA and other aviation authorities.
1. Appropriate facilities for the storage of tools, equipment and inventory required to support the
aircraft undergoing maintenance are available.
NOTE: Detail of Facility Layout of Hangar and Office are mentioned in Appendix XX of part 05.
Facility Address:
The Gujarat Flying Club, Vadodara, Civil Aerodrome, Harni Road, Vadodara
Area Vadodara facility has a hangar space area of approximately 9116 Sq. feet. Hanger
is closed from all sides, enabling the maintenance personnel to carry out them
function.
Base Maintenance facility at VADODARA
Dust and airborne contamination are less and the hanger is kept clean by routine
Dust Pollution cleaning of all area in an around hanger.
Noise Pollution Noise pollution is less in the area, where the hanger is situated and hence doesn’t
affect/distract personnel from carrying out intended task.
Four overhead fixed halogen light are available to provide sufficient lightning in
Lighting the hanger. So that any maintenance activity can be carried out in an efficient
manner.
Hanger is equipped with sufficient trestles, ladders, benches, storage racks, 230 V
Equipments power supply & pneumatic air source.
Necessary general tools, special tools, equipment required to carry out
maintenance as per scope of approval granted are available at the hanger.
Environmentally controlled bonded store is located for storing of parts/componen
Stores Etc. Quarantine/repair/scrap store are located in a segregated area.
Storage facilities are minted clean and non-air-conditioned areas are well
ventilated,
Storage racks strong enough to hold large component are provided, so that
component is not distorted during storage.
Office Space Separate office is provided for every department.
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1.9. ORGANIZATIONS INTENDED SCOPE OF WORK (Ref : AMC-145. A.10 & CAR 145.A.20)
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a) Quality Manager will notify DGCA of any proposal to carry out any of the following changes
before such changes takes place to enable DGCA to determine continued compliance with
the CAR-145 and to amend, if necessary, the approval certificate, except that in case of
proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand, these changes
will be notified to DGCA at the earliest opportunity.
1. The name of the organization
2. The main location of the organization
3. Additional location of the organization
4. The Accountable Manager
5. Any of the persons nominated under 145.A.30.b
6. The facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures, work scope or certifying staff
that could affect the approval.
Quality manager will inform to the DGCA (WR) office in writing of a proposed change of the
organization name, main location or additional locations, giving reasons along with an
amendment to the relevant parts of this exposition. This will be carried out in a timely
manner thus allowing the exposition amendment to be considered and accepted/rejected
before the new location is used.
An intended change of the “Accountable Manager” will be carried out under written
proposal to the DGCA (WR) office by the Managing Director. On receipt of acceptance letter
from the DGCA (WR) office, Quality Manager will organize to issue an amendment to Para
1.1 and 1.3 of this exposition. This exposition revision will state the corporate commitment
signed by the new accountable manager.
An intended change of the “MM/QM” will be carried out under written proposal on CA
FORM-4 to the DGCA (WR) office, by the Accountable Manager. Advance information will be
given to the Director of Airworthiness for enabling him to consider the application and
accept / reject the nominee. On receipt of approval from the DGCA (WR) office, Quality
Manager will issue an amendment to Para 1.1 and Para 1.3 of this exposition.
a) Quality Manager will intimate to the DGCA (WR) office in writing of changes in the company
activities such as facilities, equipment, tools, materials, procedures, work scope or certifying
staff that could affect the existing approval. QM will intimate to the DGCA (WR) office of the
reduction in the number of personnel when it falls by more than 25 % of the requirement
based on man hour plan Vs organization’s activity.
a) Quality Manager will send a proposal to the DGCA (WR) office in writing for establishing a
new permanent sub-base maintenance facility to meet the operational / customer
requirements. Quality Manager will ensure that the facility is established as detailed.
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1.11. EXPOSITION AMENDMENT PROCEDURE (Ref: CAR-145. A.70 (a) (11), GM 145.A.70
(a) Para 6 and 7)
1.11.1. OBJECTIVE:
ii. MOE will be prepared & submitted by the Quality Manager to the DGCA (WR)
office on behalf of the Accountable Manager and amended based on revisions to
Aircraft Rules, CAR 145 or based on any other regulatory / procedure requirement.
(CAR 145.A.70.a refers).
a) Quality Manager will ensure that the exposition is amended as necessary to remain an up-
to-date with the regulatory requirements. MOE issue / amendment will be submitted to the
DGCA (WR) office for approval. (CAR 145.A.70.b refers)
b) Changes to this MOE will be initiated by quality manager. The reasons for revision will be
provided in Revision transmittal sheet. Changes will be issued in the form of amendments to
the applicable sheets. The corresponding amended pages will have a higher revision
number. The changes made in the document will be identified by vertical lines at the left
margin of the affected paragraph. Controlled copy holders, on receipt of amendments will
amend the MOE and enter in the amendment record.
e) The quality manager will review this document once every six months for adequacy and
continued suitability and issue required amendments. The record of such revisions will be
documented in the record of revision sheet of this MOE.
b) MOE will also be revised whenever there is a change in CAR-145 requirements, or issue
of airworthiness advisory circulars, which affect the organization’s policy, procedure and
maintenance practices.
c) Generally, it will be reviewed twice a year - in the month of June and December.
d) The quality manager and Maintenance Manager will review the MOE, including
associated procedure manuals in conjunction with other post holders / senior
maintenance personnel and prepare any proposed amendments for submission to the
DGCA (WR) office.
e) On receipt of the approved amendments from the DGCA (WR) office, the quality
manager will ensure distribution of approved revisions to all controlled copy holders.
Manual holders, on receipt of amendments, will incorporate the revisions in their copies
of the manual in accordance with the revision instructions issued. The acknowledgement
slip of accomplishment will be kept in quality department for record.
f) Quality Manager’s MOE copy is designated as Master MOE. All superseded / amended
copies of the Master MOE will be retained by Quality Manager in a separate file for
reference.
g) Any minor changes to the MOE will be issued as Revisions. If changes to the MOE are
more than 50%, then the MOE will be re-issued and the issue number will be identified
on the first page.
h) Any observed errors or omissions must be brought to the attention of the quality
manager.
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2.1.1 PURPOSE:
Sometimes there may be occasions that certain maintenance tasks are required to be performed
which is beyond the capability of the organization and therefore such maintenance is given to
another organization. This process of awarding the maintenance to another organization is termed
as Sub-contracting.
2.1.2 DEFINITIONS
• Supplier: -A Person or Company that is the source for goods or services.
a) All materials used on The Gujarat Flying Club owned or customer aircraft will be obtained
directly or indirectly from the following sources along with proper release documents.
i. Manufacturer of aircraft / engine / components / consumables / raw material (OEM),
ii Manufacturer’s approved sources,
iii Parts distributors approved by aviation authority of the country, where the parts
distributor is located,
iv Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) holders, approved by FAA, EASA, Transport Canada
(TC), UK CAA etc.
v. FAA / EASA-145 / approved maintenance organization, with authorized release
certificate / FAA Form 8130-3/EASA Form 1 /UK CAA Form 1 or equivalent form acceptable
to DGCA.
b) All maintenance activities beyond the scope of approval will be outsourced for repair,
overhaul, testing to manufacturer, manufacturer approved / authorized maintenance
agencies, CAR-145 approved maintenance agencies. Such agencies will be enlisted as Company
approved Contractor’s.
c) Any maintenance activities to be outsourced to other than CAR 145 approved agencies will be
carried out only after specific clearance from the DGCA (WR) office.
1. There may be occasions that certain maintenance tasks are required to be performed which is
beyond the capability of the organization and therefore such maintenance is given to another
organization, appropriately approved under CAR-145.
2. Again, situation may arise where the organization has to arrange maintenance of any aircraft or
component for which it is approved at another organization that is working under the quality
system of this organization. This refers to work being carried out by an organization not itself
appropriately approved to carry out such maintenance under CAR- 145 and is limited to the
work scope permitted.
3. This work scope shall not include a base maintenance check of an aircraft or a complete
workshop maintenance check or overhaul of an engine or engine module. However, it will
include to carry out certain maintenance such as aircraft line maintenance or minor engine
maintenance or maintenance of other aircraft components or a specialized service under the
quality system of an appropriately approved CAR-145 organization. This method is known as
Sub-contracting.
4. The Sub-Contractor may,
(a) Either be appropriately approved under CAR 145 by DGCA
Or
(b) Not approved in accordance with CAR-145 by DGCA.
The fundamental reasons for allowing an organization approved under CAR-145 to sub-contract
certain maintenance tasks are:
(i) To permit the acceptance of specialized maintenance services, such as, but not limited to,
plating, heat treatment, plasma spray, fabrication of specified parts for minor repairs /
modifications, etc., without the need for direct approval by DGCA in such cases.
(ii) To permit the acceptance of aircraft maintenance up to but not including a base maintenance
check as specified in 145.A.75 (b) by organizations not appropriately approved under CAR-145
when it is unrealistic to expect direct approval by DGCA.
(iii) To permit the acceptance of component maintenance.
(iv) To permit the acceptance of engine maintenance up to but not including a workshop
maintenance check or overhaul of an engine or engine module as specified in 145.A.75 (b) by
organization not appropriately approved under CAR-145 when it is unrealistic to expect direct
approval by DGCA.
The organization, if found necessary, will include several specialist subcontractors to enable it
to be approved to completely certify the release to service of a particular product. Examples
could be specialist welding, electroplating, painting etc.
2.1.6 PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTROL OF SUB-CONTRACTORS NOT APPROVED UNDER CAR-145
Normally, the sub-contract mentioned at 2.1.4. 4(b) will generally be for servicing of a
component or carrying out some special processes like NDT, heat treatment, electroplating, etc.
where the approved CAR-145 organization may not have its own facility to undertake the
specific task due to various reasons in view of limited work or due to economy. However, such
work will be carried out at outside facilities (sub-contractor) where the company may have
adequate infrastructure to undertake the job but may not be in favor of taking CAR-145
approval due to limited aviation activities.
i) A pre-audit procedure will be established whereby the quality system independent audit
personnel will determine whether the services of the sub-contractor that it wishes to use,
meet the intent of CAR-145.
ii) While subcontracting the CAR-145 approved organization may require use of its own
paperwork, approved data and materials/ spares parts but it could permit the use of tools,
equipment and personnel from the sub-contractor as long as such tools, equipment and
personnel meet the requirements of CAR 145. Quality Manager or representative of him/ her
will visit the firm to study the capability like tools, equipment, calibration status, cleanliness,
expertise, etc., of the facility to undertake the job.
iii) When the Quality Manager is satisfied with the capability of the firm, he/she will intimate the
DGCA (WR) office for the same.
iv) The entire work in the sub-contracted firm will be carried out as per the procedures / drawing
/ approved data provided by the approved CAR-145 organization.
v) In the case of sub-contractors who provide specialized services, it may for practical reasons
be necessary to use their specialized services, personnel, approved data and material subject
to acceptance by the organization approved under CAR-145.
vi) Quality Manager / authorization holder who is familiar with the work and also holds approval
to certify the job will associate full time when the repairs / servicing is carried out at the
outside firm.
vii) On completion of work, the certification and documentation will be carried out by the CAR-
145 organization’s representative who has associated with the work and who holds
certification authorization. Quality Manager may issue certification authorization to the
contractor’s staff, in accordance with CAR145. A.30, provided conditions of CAR 145 are met.
The Certificate of Release to Service and the CA Form 1 will always be issued under the
maintenance organization approval reference.
viii) Under no circumstances will the sub-contractor who does not hold the CAR-145 approval,
certify the job undertaken at his facility for the CAR-145 organization.
ix) The subcontract control procedure will need to record audits of the sub-contractor, to have
a corrective action follow up plan and to know when sub-contractor is being used. The
procedure should include a clear revocation process for sub-contractors who do not meet the
CAR-145 approved maintenance organization.
x) The CAR-145 maintenance organization quality staff will carry out routine audit of the
subcontractor on a regular basis till such time the CAR-145 Organization utilizes the services
of the sub-contractor.
All sub-contract work records are to be preserved in Quality Department and are to be made
available to the DGCA (WR) office for inspection as and when required.
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This section details the policy requirements to be met for accepting parts into the stores system. It
defines the policies for carrying out segregation and inspection of the aircraft components and
materials received from;
1. Reputable Suppliers / contractors,
2. Removed from aircraft as Serviceable unit,
3. Received on loan or purchase from other CAR-145 organization, Operator etc.
4. Customer for fitment on their aircraft / component.
2.2.1 PURPOSE:
All incoming aircraft components shall be inspected by the designated Store-In-Charge within the Receipt &
Dispatch section of the Inventory department. The general activities at this part of the Inventory department
are as follows:
a. To check that all the relevant documents are in order
b. To register the incoming component / material for inspection
c. To check the item against the requirements specified on the purchase order as well as the general
condition of the component.
d. Discrepancies shall be brought to the notice of the contractor and if necessary, a discrepancy note
shall be raised and sent to the supplier.
e. Segregation between accepted / rejected / quarantined items and materials.
f. Return rejected and unserviceable components to the vendor.
2.2.2 DEFINITIONS:
AIRCRAFT COMPONENT - means any part, the soundness and correct functioning of which, when
fitted on an aircraft, is essential to the continued airworthiness or safety of the aircraft, or its
occupants.
BONDED STORES: means stores where materials, bearing evidence of having been received from
approved sources, are stocked.
QUARANTINE STORES: means stores where airworthy and serviceable material, awaiting
evidence of having been received from approved sources, are stocked.
RELEASE NOTE: means a document accompanying the sale of aircraft components, spares,
materials and goods and certifying that the same were obtained from an approved source, after
manufacture/repair/overhaul and all the relevant airworthiness requirements of the Director
General of Civil Aviation are satisfied.
REJECTION NOTE - means a document issued by an approved organization for the purpose of
advising details of the rejection of certified aircraft goods, which fail to meet applicable
requirements.
A. All components will be classified and appropriately segregated into the following categories:
iii. Serviceable Components: Components removed from the aircraft by the support /
certifying staff in airworthy condition and tagged with Serviceable tag, with relevant
details as required are called serviceable components
iv. Unserviceable Components: Components which are declared / doubted to be
unserviceable by the maintenance personnel or found damaged during incoming
inspection by stores personnel are called Unserviceable components.
v. Unsalvageable Components: Components which have reached their certified life limit or
contain a non-repairable defect, or assessed to be beyond economical repair are
classified as Unsalvageable (Scrap) and will not be permitted to re-enter the component
supply system unless the manufacturer has extended the certified service life limits or a
repair solution is found and approved according to CAR 21.
1. Components with non-repairable defects, whether visible or not to the naked eye.
2. Components that do not meet design specifications, and cannot be brought into
conformity with such specifications.
3. Components subjected to unacceptable modification or rework that is irreversible.
4. Certified life-limited parts that have reached or exceeded their certified life limits, or
have missing or incomplete records.
5. Components that cannot be returned to airworthy condition due to exposure to extreme
forces, heat or adverse environment.
6. Components for which conformity with an applicable airworthiness directive cannot be
accomplished.
7. Components for which maintenance records and/or traceability to the manufacturer
cannot be retrieved.
It is the responsibility of Maintenance Manager to ensure that the unsalvageable components
are disposed-off in a manner that does not allow them to be returned to service
C. Standard Parts used on aircraft, engine, propeller or other aircraft component when specified
in the manufacturer’s /vendor’s illustrated parts catalogue and /or the maintenance data
(Technical publications) and supported by proper release documents such as Certificate of
conformity, Form One / FAA 8130-3 or equivalent. For acceptance of standard parts reference
will be made to CAR M AMC 501(c).
D. Consumable material is any material which is used once, such as lubricants, sealants, thinners,
paints, dyes, etc.
E. Raw Material is any material that requires further work to make it into a component/ part of
the aircraft such as metals, plastics, wood, fabric etc.
Materials both raw and consumable are used in the course of maintenance when it is satisfied
that the material meets the required specification and has appropriate traceability. All material
procured will be accompanied by proper documentation clearly relating to the particular
material and containing a conformity to specification statement plus both the manufacturing
and supplier source.
4. Availability of Strip report / Investigation report for the prematurely failed components,
which was sent for repair / overhaul / test etc.
5. Material received should have the necessary documents like shipping document, Invoice as
per purchase order as well as approved certification. When the components come back it
must be accompanied with the strip report, test report, repairs detail, modification and
warranty data along with the necessary certification.
6. Material failing to satisfy the criteria for acceptance will be recorded in stores discrepancy
register and should be kept in quarantine area until they can be accepted in stores or they
are returned to the supplier. Rejection Note shall be issued by the GFC to cover the return
of parts, components or material found defective or found not complying with the
requirements back to the supplier of these items as per format mention in Appendix III of
MOE Part 05. Rejection Notes are signed by the authorized Rejection Note Signatory.
7. Store In charge should check the material physically, inspect or ensure serviceability on the
basis of supported documents like (DGCA CA Form-1 / FAA 8130-3 / EASA Form-1 etc.)
specifying the nature of work carried out, modification status, known history, etc. will be
accepted in stores after scrutiny of documents and their conformance to standards, before
releasing the same for use on the aircraft.
8. Upon fulfillment of documentation store in charge will raise Store Acceptance Tag.
9. Those components / material which don’t comply with the requirement will be quarantined
initially and clarification sought from the supplier. If supplier is unable to provide the
required documentation, the item will be rejected and necessary action initiated to return
the materials as Rejected material to the supplier. Components and materials meeting the
requirement will be stored in Bonded Stores.
2.2.5 COMPONENTS REMOVED AS SERVICEABLE FROM AIRCRAFT
a) All aircraft components, which are removed as serviceable from an aircraft, will be attached
with a serviceable tag by the certifying /support staff, who removed the component. Certifying
/ support staff will hand over such parts / components to stores for storing in bonded stores.
Particular component/ part will be issued to other aircraft only after the acceptance inspection
by stores inspector.
b) In some instances when a serviceable component is removed from aircraft to rectify defect in
another aircraft, support / certifying staff who removes the item will issue a Serviceable Tag,
and the certifying staff who is installing it in the other aircraft will issue a CRS post installation.
Support / certifying staff will enter all details such as aircraft from which it is removed /
installed, part no., serial no., hours/ cycles, on the work order raised by the individual and
make necessary entries in history card.
c) When it has been established by certifying staff that the replaced component did not correct
the problem and it has been determined that the trouble was not caused by the changed
component then the corresponding item removed from the aircraft will be returned to store
as serviceable after cleaning, tagging and protecting it by support /certifying staff. Support /
certifying staff will also issue a Serviceable Tag for the Component.
b) Such parts /components will be subjected to acceptance inspection as per MOE 2.2.1 by store
in charge, only after which it will be allowed to install on the aircraft.
a) All components considered unserviceable during storage will be identified by the Store-In-
Charge and if found unserviceable, due to defect, during maintenance will be removed with
suitable tag by the Maintenance Manager.
b) Instances may occur where a part has been superseded due to any modification. This will be
identified by details in the work order received by MM with suggesting necessary action
mentioned in work order. Superseded part will be removed, if required, from aircraft by
certifying staff and repairable tag will be issued and returned to the quarantine store.
c) The part should be returned to stores in such a manner that unserviceable / defective
components are handled, packaged and transported in a manner similar to serviceable
components to prevent further deterioration that might increase the cost, or even preclude
repair.
d) The component is properly blanked and protected against transit damage, and drained of fluid
and/or depressurized as necessary. The unserviceable component will be correctly blanked
and packed prior to return to stores. The container used to deliver the serviceable unit will be
used to return the unserviceable component to Stores.
e) Where a component has been drawn from stores for use on an aircraft and was subsequently
found to be damaged or unacceptable for use on the aircraft, it must be rejected and treated
as unserviceable in accordance with this procedure. The part or materiel must be tagged
appropriately and shifted to quarantine stores. The reason of removal will have to be noted
on the tag.
Responsibility
1) Stores In-charge is responsible for ensuring all parts are serviceable, free from damage and
properly tagged with all required information correctly entered on the tag.
2) Stores In-charge is responsible for ensuring all parts are received pursuant to procedures.
3) Stores In-charge is responsible for issuing the proper tag on all components.
4) Stores In-charge is responsible for ensuring that the corresponding tag remains with the
respective part under the controlled stores.
Procedure:
I. Store In-charge is responsible for making entries in the concerned register regarding In-Out
transaction.
II. The Gujarat Flying Club will provide adequate space and other facilities for storage of aircraft
items in a clean and temperature-controlled rooms.
III. All components accepted into the stores will be properly tagged which will reflect the status
of the material /component and stored as per manufacturer recommended procedures
before release to aircraft maintenance.
1. Store-In-Charge receiving the incoming parts will attach a Store Acceptance Tag after
inspection and acceptance, reflecting the status of the parts such as New, Overhauled,
Repaired, Serviceable (as removed), etc.
2. Store-In-Charge will attach the Unserviceable / Rejected tag, if the item didn’t pass the
incoming inspection and acceptance criteria.
3. Store-In-Charge will ensure that all components / parts / Materials entering or exiting the
stores (Bonded, Quarantine/Repair, Scrap) are accompanied with proper tag providing the
following information;
i. Part Number
ii. Description
iii. Quantity
iv. Serial No.
v. Status of the component (New, Repaired, Overhauled, Serviceable, Unserviceable,
Scrap etc.)
NOTE: Sample of all tags are available in para 5.1 of MOE Part 05 Appendices.
1. Tyres shall be stored vertically in racks so that each tyre is supported at two points on the
tread with major portion of the tire above support. The tires shall be turned to a new
position every three months or so. Tyre shall be suitably marked / labeled preferably with
alphabets A, B, C & D, at four equidistance location on tyre. Periodicity of each alphabet
shall be recorded and displayed on the tyre racks.
2. Aircraft hoses and hose assemblies shall be stored uncoiled horizontal/flat position and
supported so as to release stresses. The hoses shall be blanked at both ends to ensure no
entry of foreign materials into them. Rubber parts shall not be exposed to strong lights
such as direct rays of sun and should be dark as practicable.
2.3.4.6 Documentation:
All parts kept in the bonded stores shall have proper supporting documents in the form of
Release Notes, Certificate of Conformity, Certificate of Maintenance / Certificate of Release to
Service (CRS) etc. The Store in Charge shall be ensuring their issue on first come first issue basis.
4. The guidelines on the import of aircraft parts and particulars of certificate issued by various
countries given in DGCA AAC 3 of 2006, AAC 04 of 2006 R2 and AAC 2 of 2016 shall be
followed.
1. Components stored in the Bonded Stores shall be required to be issued for utilization on
aircraft. Issue of parts / components to the maintenance process will be carried out based on
parts requisition from the support / certifying staff.
2. Parts requisition form will contain at least the following information;
a. Sign of the support /certifying staff requesting the part,
b. Aircraft registration marks / serial number on which the parts are required to be used,
c. Part number, description and quantity.
3. After issue of component / part, entry will be updated in stock register regarding quantity
issued and balance remained. Once issued the component must not be re-entered in Bonded
Store again.
4. “Life Items” like rubber goods, consumables etc. shall be issued on FIRST IN FIRST OUT basis
and the cure date, shelf life and expiry date shall be taken into consideration for deciding their
issue. All materials stocked in the Bonded Stores shall have a Bin Card. The Bin Card shall
contain component details, i.e. Date of receipt, Release Note Number, Part Number, Serial
Number, Location in Stores, Outgoing date, Bin Balance, etc. The Bin Card may also contain
information on shelf life, storage limit, calibration due date or Bench check due date etc as
applicable.
5. Support / Certifying staff receiving the parts from the stores will ensure that the particular
component / part is eligible to be fitted on the aircraft when different modification and / or
airworthiness directive standards may be applicable for the component. (CAR 145.A.42.b
refers)
1. DISPOSAL OF SCRAPPED PARTS: Those responsible for the disposal of scrapped aircraft parts
and materials should consider the possibility of such parts and materials being misrepresented
and sold as serviceable at a later date. Caution should be exercised to ensure that the following
types of parts and materials are disposed of in a controlled manner that does not allow them
to be returned to service:
(a) parts with non-repairable defects, whether visible or not to the naked eye;
(b) parts that are not within the specifications set forth by the approved design, and cannot
be brought into conformity with applicable specifications;
(c) parts and materials for which further processing or rework cannot make them eligible
for certification under an approved system;
(d) parts subjected to unacceptable modifications or rework that is irreversible;
(e) life-limited parts that have reached or exceeded their life limits, or have missing or
incomplete records;
(f) parts that cannot be returned to an airworthy condition due to exposure to extreme
forces or heat (see para 8 of AAC 03 of 2006 R 1); and
(g) Principal structural elements removed from a high-cycle aircraft for which conformity
cannot be accomplished by complying with the mandatory requirements applicable to
aging aircraft.
2. Scrapping of parts and materials may not be appropriate in certain cases when there is an
ongoing evaluation process to determine whether a part or material may be restored to an
airworthy condition. Examples of these cases include the extension of life limits, the re-
establishment of in-service history records, or the approval of new repair methods and
technologies. In these cases, such parts should be segregated from serviceable parts until the
decision has been made as to whether these parts can be restored to an airworthy condition,
or be scrapped.
3. Scrapped of parts should always be segregated from serviceable parts and when eventually
disposed of should be mutilated or clearly and permanently marked. This should be
accomplished in such a manner that the parts become unusable for their original intended use
and unable to be reworked or camouflaged to provide the appearance of being serviceable.
4. When scrapped parts are disposed of for legitimate non-flight uses, such as training and
education aids, research and development, or for non-aviation applications, mutilation is often
not appropriate. In such cases the parts should be permanently marked indicating that they are
not serviceable; alternatively, the original part number or data plate information can be
removed or a record kept of the disposition of the parts.
Prepared and Checked By Digitally Approved By
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a) General tools and equipment required for maintenance will be purchased from the general
industrial suppliers, based on requisition from maintenance personnel.
b) Special tools and equipment required for maintenance will be purchased from the original
equipment (aircraft, engine or component) manufacturer or from the specialized tool
manufacturers, based on requisition from maintenance personnel.
c) On receipt of tools and equipment, the person in-charge will subject them to condition
inspection and ensure that those tools and equipment requiring periodic calibration are
supplied with production test / calibration certificate. If production test / calibration
certificate is not available, those tools and equipment will be sent for calibration before
putting them for use.
d) Tools & equipment which doesn’t have identification part numbers allotted by its
manufacturer will be provided with a unique traceable part number.
e) On satisfactory condition inspection, person in-charge will identify those tools & equipment
by means of permanent engraving of its part number, if permanent marking of part numbers
is not available.
f) Person in-charge will then enter the details of the tools & equipment such as Part No.
Description, etc. into the Tools and Equipment Master List (Computer / Register).
g) Person in-charge will maintain a separate list of various alternate tools manufactured by the
organization for quick reference of the same.
h) Person in-charge will be responsible for control of tools and equipment receipt, storage,
periodic servicing, calibration and scrapping in case of damage.
b) Such requirement for fabrication will be initiated by the Maintenance Manager, with details
such as reason for fabrication, along with the manufacturer provided tool engineering drawing
mentioning the material and dimensional specification.
c) If tool or equipment engineering drawing is not provided by the manufacturer and the tool
required to be fabricated is based on experience gained in maintenance or based on sample
tool, then a tool engineering drawing process will be initiated by the Maintenance Manager.
d) Tool or equipment engineering drawing will be made with the help of general engineering
industry professional and the drawing will be allotted a unique serial number by person in-
charge for traceability.
f) After fabrication, the sample tool or equipment, its drawing and the fabricated tool will be
subjected to verification by Maintenance Manager and approved by Quality Manager.
g) After a tool is approved, it will be allotted a unique part number and serial number, such
as starting with letter A, which identify that the tool is fabricated by the organization and
termed as Alternate tools.
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ii. The Store-In-charge is responsible to ensure that only calibrated tools and
equipment/gauges/ instruments are issued from stores for use in maintenance of aircraft
and its components.
iii. The certifying staffs, Store in charge for carrying out the maintenance either in line or major
maintenance are responsible to ensure that only calibrated instruments / gauges /
equipment and tools are used. Maintenance Manager shall also ensure the calibration status
of instruments / gauges / equipment and tools in the stores.
iv. Proper calibration record shall be maintained both in the stores and quality office. Store In-
charge shall ensure that all tools/equipment are calibrated in time.
v. Normally, the periodicity of calibration and the procedure for such calibration are acquired
on the basis of manufacturer's recommendation to ensure that the equipment so tested is
capable of the desired accuracy and precision. Newly acquired measuring and test
equipment or those received after repair, are required to be verified for calibration /
accuracy before use (if not accompanied with a calibration or a conformance certificate).
vi. Proper records are to be maintained for all equipment/items that are calibrated by external
agency. The user shall also check Conformance Certificate / calibration record issued along
with the test equipment to ensure continued validity of calibration.
vii. No test equipment including ground equipment shall be used in case it is found to be
nonconforming to specified requirements. Such test equipment is to be segregated and
identified by unserviceable tag.
viii. The Quality Manager during internal audit, shall check the validity and/or use of appropriate
calibrated test equipment / gauges / tools / instruments during maintenance to ensure
specified Airworthiness standards are followed.
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1. The Gujarat Flying Club will maintain a register for all tools and equipment owned by the
organization and required for the specified work scope.
2. To the extent possible, The Gujarat Flying Club will ensure that all manufactures specified
tools and equipment are used in maintenance. In case any alternate equivalent is given, such
tools and equipment will be used with the concurrence of DGCA.
b. The Gujarat Flying Club will ensure that only recommended tools and equipment are
used at maintenance.
c. The accuracy of such tools and equipment will also be ensured by periodic calibration.
1. An alternate tool fabricated will be identified by using (A) as suffix to the part
number assigned to distinguish the alternate tool.
2. An alternate tool fabricated will be inspected / verified once in a year for the
following and the same will be certified by a Maintenance Manager on the tool
history card.
a. Proper Dimensions.
b. No damage or wear and tear
c. Proper functioning.
3. Any tool found not in compliance with the above will be rejected by the Maintenance
Manager and the same will be scrapped by the stores-in-charge after deleting the item
in the ALTERNATE TOOLS REGISTER.
a) General tools of good standard and special tools approved / recommended by manufacturer
will only be procured and used in the aircraft.
b) Master list of tools will be maintained by store in-charge.
c) Proper record of day-to-day issue of tools and equipment will be maintained in “Issue
Register” by stores in-charge, so that the user and location of the tools can be identified.
d) Tool issue register will contain the following minimum information;
i. Date of issue.
ii. Part no. or Description of tool / equipment issued.
f) If a tool is not traceable at the end of the day, a verbal communication will be initiated by
the person who had received the tool from the store, to all maintenance personnel working
in the aircraft / hangar to search at all possible location to retrieve the tool. This will ensure
that no tool is left in the aircraft, which could result in flight safety issues.
g) If the tool is still not traceable, an alert warning will be issued by stores in-charge, by
giving a watch out notice on the notice board, till the tool is traced back.
ii. In such cases an entry shall be made on LOAN MASTER REGISTER before acceptance or issue.
Servicing and calibration requirements shall be ensured by tools & equipment store in-charge
before issue of such tools for maintenance.
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‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ is responsible for providing maintenance services limited within its hangar
area. The detailed requirements and specific guidelines for cleanliness standards are specified in
CAR.
2.7.3 RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTROL:
i. If the working conditions are unacceptable in terms of light, temperature, moisture, ventilation,
dust etc. the respective function/department head shall be informed. The function/department
heads shall take appropriate action as deemed necessary.
ii. Maintenance Facility requirements pertaining to Hangar lighting, maintenance and infrastructure
are taken care by administration department. Maintenance Managers ensure that appropriate
actions are initiated and corrective action for any deficiencies observed in within the Maintenance
facility.
iii. All maintenance facilities shall be audited by Quality Department on a regular basis as part of
internal audits to ensure standards are maintained.
2.7.4 WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL
i. Container for accumulating various types of waste such as solid (paper, metal, fabric etc.) and
fluid (oil, grease, solvents etc.) will be kept at designated locations. Each bin will be marked to
identify the type of waste to be put into it.
ii. All waste material generated during maintenance activity in hangar areas will be identified as
solid or fluid, isolated and disposed-off in respective containers, by the person who generates
such waste material.
iii. All such waste will be disposed-off, without polluting the environment. Fluid waste will be
collected in barrels till the required quantity of fluid is consolidated for environmentally friendly
waste disposal as per the local regulations.
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i. ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ shall remain in the mailing list of the OEM and shall receive the updated
publications directly or shall receive latest technical literature from contracted operator. The updates
shall be incorporated accordingly into the maintenance procedures.
ii. All internal maintenance procedural documentation shall be reviewed by the Maintenance Manager
subsequent to any amendments before circulation to the concerned staff. In his absence, the person
deputized by him/her shall be responsible for monitoring and distribution of amendments. Designated
personnel in the Planning & Technical Services Department shall incorporate the
amendments/changes into the appropriate manuals.
iii. Organization shall ensure that any inaccurate, incomplete, ambiguous procedures, practices,
information or maintenance instructions, noticed in a maintenance data is recorded and notified to
the Type Certificate holder or the author of the maintenance data. The reporting of maintenance data
inaccuracy would be routed through Technical Services. Whenever maintenance personnel discover
inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous information in the maintenance data they shall record the
details and submit the same to the Technical Services department. The Technical Services department
shall notify the problem to the author of the maintenance data within 2 working days. A record of the
communication shall be retained by the Technical Services department until such time as the type
certificate holder has clarified the issue by e.g., amending the maintenance data.
(d) Appropriate sections of the approved aircraft maintenance programme. Where organization
undertakes comprehensive AMC for an operator the approved AMP with TBO / COSL list shall be
available.
(e) Instructions for continuing airworthiness, issued by type certificate holders, supplementary type
certificate holders, and any other organization required to publish such data by CAR-21 and in the
case of aircraft or components from outside countries the airworthiness data mandated by DGCA.
(f) Any applicable standard, such as but not limited to, maintenance standard practices recognized by
DGCA as a good standard for maintenance.
2. Signature of the person prepared (& his license no.) / approved the schedule.
3. Page No. (x of y format)
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2.9 REPAIR AND MODIFICATION PROCEDURE (CAR 145.A.45 (e), CAR M (M.A.304) &
AAC 1 of 2017 Rev.01 Dated 25th Mar 2022)
2.9.1. GENERAL:
This section provides the policies & requirements of the organization for carrying out repair on
aircraft under maintenance with The Gujarat Flying Club.
2.9.2. INTRODUCTION:
Repair(s) are carried out on aircraft engaged in operation to maintain its continued airworthiness
standards or enhancement of operational characteristics. All modifications and repairs carried out
on the aircraft using data approved by the DGCA or by an appropriately approved CAR 21/EASA
Part21/ FAA Part 21 Design Organization, as appropriate.
2.9.3. DEFINITION:
Repair: The restoration of an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition to ensure that the
aircraft continues to comply with the design aspects of the airworthiness requirements used for
the issuance of a Type Certificate for respective aircraft type after it has been damaged or
subjected to wear.
Major repair: Any repair of an aeronautical product that might appreciably affect the structural
strength, performance, engine, operation flight characteristics or other qualities affecting
airworthiness or environmental characteristics.
Minor repair: A repair other than a major repair.
2.9.4. PROCEDURE:
1. Repair covered in the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) do not require DGCA approval. The repair
may be carried out by The Gujarat Flying Club as per data available in SRM.
2. Repair which are not covered in SRM shall require DGCA approval.
3. Classification of Repair:
i) The repair shall be classified as ‘Minor’ or ‘Major’ by either by DGCA, or by an appropriately
approved design organization under a procedure agreed with DGCA.
ii) For classification of the repair, as major or minor, the organization will submit details of
damaged to an appropriately CAR 21/ EASA 21/ FAR 21 approved design organization or
DGCA.
iii) Once a repair has been classified as major or minor, organization shall submit the repair
scheme to the appropriately CAR 21/ EASA 21/ FAR 21 approved design organization/
manufacturer for their review or request for repair scheme by providing the details of
damage. Details forwarded may include photographs, sketches, relevant pages of
maintenance data specifying the area of damage etc. for obtaining the feedback from the
approved design organization/ manufacturer.
4. Minor Repair:
i) A repair which has been classified as minor, has negligible effect on the airworthiness of the
affected aeronautical product. The accomplishment of minor repairs normally involves use
of standard or generally accepted practices. Repairs that are classified as Minor and
approved by appropriately CAR 21/ EASA 21/ FAR 21 approved design organization may be
accomplished by the Approved Maintenance Organization following documented
procedures approved by DGCA.
ii) Procedures for accomplishment of minor repair shall be established by operator/
maintenance organization and documented in CAME/ MOE. Accomplishment of such repair
shall be intimated to the DGCA (WR) office.
5. Major Repair:
i) For approval of major repair, ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ shall apply to the DGCA (WR) office
along with evidences and data relating to the intended major repair and its effect on the
airworthiness of aircraft, as per details given in para- 2.9.5.
ii) Repair scheme and approved data received from the appropriately CAR 21/ EASA 21/ FAR 21
approved design organization/ manufacturer shall be forwarded to the DGCA (WR) office for
obtaining approval. Copy of Repair and Deviation Record (RDR), Repair Design Approval
Sheet (RDAS), as applicable shall also be attached along with the repair data along with the
application for approval.
iii) The repair scheme and approved data prepared by the aircraft, components/equipment
manufacturer, which are duly approved by State of Design or the repair scheme certified by
Authorized Representatives (AR)/ Designated Engineering representatives (DER) of the State
of Design of the aircraft are acceptable for use in repair of aircraft, components / equipment.
2.9.5 Application for Approval of Major Repair:
‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ shall submit a duly completed application as per Form CA 2(MR)R1 as
mentioned in part 05 appendix VII, in duplicate, for carrying out major repair to the DGCA (WR).
The following repair documents should be attached along with the application:
a) Detailed description of the proposed repair, including initial damage detail, related
correspondence with manufacturer/DOA.
b) A master documentation list detailing the individual drawings and specifications which define
the repair;
c) Drawings and instructions necessary for incorporation of the repair;
d) Testing procedures or methods to meet certification and operating rules, such as
flammability, carbon monoxide, and noise requirements;
e) Test procedures that are appropriate to the repair and to verify that the repair meets
applicable certification requirements;
f) Detailed design standards, to ensure that the operator has considered all applicable design
requirements and acceptance engineering reports including expected test results to be used
in determining the compliance of the repaired product;
g) A record of the change in mass and moment arm when the repair is installed in the
aeronautical product;
h) A record of the change in electrical load when the repair is installed in an aircraft;
i) Supplements to:
i) The approved flight manual
ii) Maintenance instructions;
iii) Instructions for continuing airworthiness
iv) repair instructions,
j) Any other factors that may affect safety or Airworthiness.
2.9.6 Maintenance of records:
The organization shall ensure that aircraft-wise record of all repairs is maintained.
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1. The Gujarat Flying Club is approved under CAR-145 Maintenance Organization and CAR M
Subpart G for CAMO. All the maintenance done in the organization is in accordance with the
requirements of Aircraft Maintenance Programme controlled by the CAMO itself. The Aircraft
Maintenance Programme is approved by DGCA (WR) office, Mumbai and procedures related to
it are mentioned in CAME.
2. All airframe / engine manufacturer provides corrosion prevention and corrosion control
inspection programme in the aircraft maintenance manual. Inspections as recommended by the
manufacturer will be included in the Aircraft Maintenance Programme and the same will be
followed. If severe corrosion is found in any of the aircraft, then the same will be reported to
the manufacturer and DGCA (WR) office. Actions recommended by manufacturer for control of
corrosion and preventive action will be undertaken to avoid spreading of corrosion in the same
or another aircraft of similar type.
3. Inspection as per maintenance programme will be carried out. QM will ensure that the work
carried out by them meets the standards explained below:
a. Proper Tools & equipment duly calibrated are available for carrying out the intended
maintenance.
b. Updated maintenance data (Literature) and Maintenance instruction (schedules) are
available for carrying out the maintenance.
c. Serviceable parts and consumables are available for carrying out the maintenance.
d. Appropriately qualified, experienced, skilled and competent personnel are available for
carrying out the maintenance.
e. Tools are accounted before and after carrying out the inspection.
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a) This section outlines the policies and requirements for compliance and control of all the
airworthiness directives received from airworthiness authorities of the country of origin, alert
service bulletins issued by the TC holder and the Mandatory Modifications issued by DGCA.
The entire procedure will also be applicable for the miscellaneous modifications issued by the
DGCA.
b) Word “Directive” in this and related chapters of MOE will denote Airworthiness Directives, Alert
Service Bulletins or Mandatory Modifications.
c) Since The Gujarat Flying Club has its own CAMO approved under CAR M Subpart G the above
guidelines are followed as per procedures enumerated in CAME.
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2.12 OPTIONAL MODIFICATION PROCEDURE (Ref: AAC 01 of 2017 Rev.01 Dated 25th Mar
2022):
2.12.1 GENERAL:
Optional Modification is the responsibility of the operator who must ask their enforcement on
the order sent to the maintenance organization.
2.12.2 CLASSIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS:
Major Modification: A major modification means a type design change not listed in the aircraft,
aircraft engine or propeller specifications that might appreciably affect the mass and balance
limits, structural strength, performance, power-plant operation, flight characteristics or other
qualities affecting airworthiness or environmental characteristics, or that will be embodied in the
product according to non-standard practices.
Minor Modification: A modification other than a major modification.
2.12.3 DOCUMENTATION:
To ensure that work is always accomplished on accordance with work Instructions and that
documentation is completed to an acceptable standard. The work instruction should be based on
technical maintenance instructions issued by the manufacturer.
To comply with the regulations, the following policies shall be followed:
1. Each maintenance action taken shall be documented.
2. The description of the maintenance action taken must be clear, concise and must fully
describe the discrepancy and corrective action.
3. Unscheduled maintenance performed on in-service aircraft shall be documented in
the aircraft technical logbook or on a non-routine repair item card/ off job sheet.
4. It is the responsibility of certifying staff to make the necessary log entry for all
scheduled/ unscheduled work carried out on the aircraft.
i. MRO division shall carry out embodiment of those modifications which are within the on the
capability List. Any modifications shall be carried out if requested by the operator.
ii. The OEM from time to time advises operator/operators for improved maintenance and safety
procedures. The Gujarat Flying Club shall carry out modification after taking concurrence from the
operator/operators.
iii. All modifications shall be accomplished using maintenance data approved under OEM / Part 21 or
design repair organization having approved STC and acceptable to DGCA.
2.12.5. MODIFICATION CONTROL:
i. Modifications shall be received and distributed as described in Chapter 2.8, Distribution of
Airworthiness Data by operator.
ii. Prior to compliance / execution of any modification on a Indian registered aircraft clearance
shall be taken from DGCA and necessary approval for certifying engineers and organization shall
be obtained wherever necessary.
2.12.6. PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS:
i. An intimation regarding compliance is to be provided to the Regulatory Authority (DGCA) when
carrying out technical documents issued by OEM (Service Bulletins, SILs etc.) or Airworthiness
Directives, DGCA Mandatory Modifications. This does not apply to normal Service Bulletins.
ii. All other modification than in Para i) requires approval from DGCA.
iii. If the Modification is to be carried out by other agencies the operator shall take necessary approval
from Regulatory Authority (DGCA) enlisting the capabilities of agency that will be carrying out
modification:
iv. If Modification is to be complied by organization approved under FAA/EASA 145 necessary
clearance/approval from DGCA is required.
v. After ensuring the required man power/infrastructure/tooling/spares etc. is available and DGCA
approval is obtained the repair work will start. QAD may carry out audit during the modification
process.
vi. After completion of the job required documentation shall be carried out by an approved/
authorized personal before issue a CRS. The completed document submitted to the CAR 145
planning department/Maintenance Manager for scrutiny and verification. The completed
documentation in all respect shall be submitted to the CAMO division before release of the aircraft
to service.
NOTE: All work/documentation for above shall be done in reference to AAC 01 of 2017 Rev.01
Dated 25th Mar 2022 as per latest Rev, before issue of CRS.
vii. ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ shall perform repair / modification strictly as per approved data by OEM
& DGCA. During repair if any observation is made resulting in variation of present repair /
modification scheme, same shall be intimated to operator & DGCA, for issue /approval new repair
/ modification scheme. On completion of repair / modification, ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’s QM or
Operator’s CAM shall submit a duly completion report to DGCA. If any continuing airworthiness
records (Wt. Schedule / LT / etc.) of aircraft are altered due to compliance of repair / modification,
same shall be submitted to DGCA for necessary approval by operator CAM.
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2.13 MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION IN USE AND ITS COMPLETION (Ref: CAR 145.A.55 (a)
and GM 145.A.55 (a)).
This section outlines the policies, requirements and brief procedures regarding various
maintenance documentations to be used for the purpose of documenting various maintenance
and related activities.
2.13.1 PROCEDURE
a) All maintenance work carried out on the aircraft, engine, propeller or component will be
documented properly, so that the continued airworthiness is ensured and history of
maintenance activity is traceable during the life time of the component & aircraft.
b) Procedures will be created to provide a common system (Inspection Schedules & Work orders)
to be used throughout the organization (Line, Base, shops etc.).
d) Complex maintenance tasks will be transcribed onto the Inspection schedules or procedure
sheets and sub-divided into clear stages to ensure a record of the accomplishment of the
complete maintenance task. (CAR 145.A.45.e).
e) If the aircraft operator (customer) requires their approved inspection programme / schedule
to be carried out on their aircraft / component, then the same will be used for carrying out
maintenance on their aircraft / engine / component.
f) All completed tasks as per the maintenance programme will have an appropriate entry in the
log books giving the date of certification and authority reference of certifying personnel.
1. Ensuring the task is performed as required for release of aircraft for flight,
1. Work order: A document issued by CAM highlights the scheduled work (inspection
/replacement) to be carried out as listed in due scheduled or unscheduled work such as
damage or defects to be repaired / rectified.
2. Inspection schedule consists of various items of inspection drawn from Maintenance Data to
be complied on the aircraft, engine, propeller or component.
3. Procedure sheet - consists of step-by-step procedure for carrying out a maintenance task or
activity, prepared in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended or standard procedure
to ensure that the maintenance activity is performed in a sequential manner.
a) The maintenance schedule, special inspection schedule, off job sheet / Work sheets, Task card
etc. form the basis of maintenance work.
b) The maintenance of aircraft/ engine/ component/ systems is carried out by certifying staff
having appropriate type rated licenses with company authorization in accordance with
approved maintenance schedule, task cards, procedure sheets, etc.
c) All entries in schedules and work sheets are to be made in ink. Where additional work is carried
out, which is not the part of the maintenance schedule, off job sheets are to be used and all
such entries are certified by certifying staff/ authorization holder by affixing their signature
and AME/ Authorization number with date in the appropriate column.
d) In case of rectification of a defect or carrying out a repair or change of a component for the
purpose of facilitating maintenance, appropriate procedure sheets are to be completed and
certified accordingly.
e) When replacing major components, care has to be taken to ensure to record the serial number
of the removed and installed component. When the total work is completed, it has to be
certified by the certifying staff / authorization holder, by signing in the last page of the sheet
and issue of CRS as required.
i. All entries must be clear and are to be made in ink or indelible pencil.
ii. All individual task entries must be certified by the certifying staff /authorization holder with
his signature and date.
iii. Where task cards are provided with item-wise numbers, then certification will be required for
each item-wise task.
iv. Task card should be duly filled with date, aircraft registration, cross reference, for additional
inspection, if any etc.
v. If a task is not applicable, then 'Not applicable' (N/A) must be annotated and certified.
vi. All corrections in the task card must be certified by the certifying staff /authorization holder
doing the correction.
b) All maintenance work on aircraft is to be recorded in the relevant log book within 30 days of
its completion and signed by certifying staff / authorization holder.
c) Removal / installation of components with serial number, major repairs, and modifications
are reflected in the appropriate log books and appropriately certified by certifying staff /
authorization holder in the respective category.
d) Whenever an engine / propeller is removed or installed on an aircraft for any reason then
proper entries are to be recorded in the relevant aircraft log book and also in the log book of
the installed and removed engine / propeller.
e) Adjustments of flight controls, engine controls and control system cables, involving
disturbance to rigging and replacement of control cables, including independent inspection,
are to be certified by certifying staff / authorization holders in respective log books.
Entries in Technical Log Book are made by the CAMO Dept. whereas entries made in the release
column, rectification column is signed and certified by certifying staff / authorization holders in
appropriate category.
If there is no snag in a particular day, the crew will enter 'NIL' in the defect report column and
the same word 'NIL' must be entered in the rectification column by the certifying staff /
authorization holders and certify. All entries made in the Technical Log must be legible.
a) Non-routine tasks are required to be carried out if any defects are observed or any damage
occurs to the aircraft.
b) If defect / damage are minor in nature and within the scope of line maintenance activity,
support / certifying staff will notify to CAMO Dept. through internal occurrence reporting form
as mentioned in Appendix IX of Part 05 and CAMO will raise the work order for same.
a) CAM will ensure that the following are available before initiating maintenance activity (under
work order and inspection schedule);
c) Similarly, every inspection schedule listed on a work order will be signed off, as the inspection
schedule is completed and closed, with the mentioning of date & time by the respective
certifying staff / support staff.
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2.14.1 GENERAL:
i. A copy of all detailed maintenance records and any associated maintenance data shall be retained
for a period of Three years (CAR 145.A.55(c) from the date the aircraft or component to which
the work relates was released.
ii. Associated maintenance data is specific information such as repair and modification data. This is
not requiring the retention of all relevant maintenance data. Maintenance records shall refer to
the revision status of the data used.
1. All aircraft technical records either in hard or soft copy will be kept in cupboards under
lock and key. Two keys will be made, one will remain with the CAMO authorized person
and another will remain with the AMO authorized person.
2. Access to the technical records cupboards will be limited to CAMO. Other personnel will
have access to all records at any time on request.
3. All technical records shall be stored in a safe way with regard to fire, flood, alteration and
theft.
4. It is the responsibility of the Quality Manager to ensure that all the work carried out are
properly completed along with proper documentation and returned to record section.
7. Paper system uses robust material which can withstand normal handling and filing. The
record should remain legible throughout the required retention period.
ix. Aircraft involved in an accident and beyond economical repairs, the log book are required to
be preserved for a period of 2 years after the date of the accident or for such additional period
as required by the competent authority investigating the accident.
x. Engine log book will be preserved for a period of 1 year after the engine is permanently
withdrawn from service.
xi. Radio log book shall be preserved for a period of 1 year after the equipment is permanently
withdrawn from use.
xii. All other log books are required to be preserved for 2 years from the date of last entry made
therein.
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1. The certifying staff / authorization holders are responsible for rectification of defects observed
/detected during aircraft maintenance / operation. Trouble shooting as required is carried out
as per relevant maintenance manuals. Spares / components required for snag rectification are
identified by the certifying staff.
2. Defects observed by the flight crew during pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight period must be
recorded in the Pilot Defect Report column of Tech Log with the signature, License no. and
date.
3. Even if there are no defects, NIL reports must be signed by the crew with the signature and
date. When NIL defect is reported by the crew, the AME shall enter NIL in rectification column
and sign appropriately putting date and AME No. / Authorization No. In case the crew has
failed to make any entry in the Pilot Defect Report, certifying staff shall not certify the aircraft
till the entries for the previous flight are filled and signed by the crew in the pilot defect
reports column.
4. When necessary, special reports regarding abnormal occurrences like heavy landing, lightning
strike or bird strike etc. or any incidents or observations made during the course of the flight,
shall be recorded with details of each case enabling maintenance engineers to take proper
follow up action.
5. Further prior to the first flight of the day, the certifying staff must ensure that all previous
flight defects/incidents have been duly attended to.
6. It is the responsibility of the CAMO Dept. to scrutinize the Pilot Defect Report daily to ensure
that the rectification action taken by the certifying staff on reported defects was appropriate
and the aircraft performance is satisfactory. The Quality Manager will verify adequacy of
rectification action with respect to each defect reported/observed on each aircraft.
7. In case of repeat defects, special attention will be given by the Quality Manager in
consultation with Maintenance Manager to look into the rectification work in detail/ snag
analyzed and if needed, additional trouble shooting action will be called out with particular
emphasis to ensure that the snag is not repeated again.
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2.16 RELEASE TO SERVICE PROCEDURES (Ref.: CAR 145.A.50 / AMC 145.A.50 (b)
a) A ‘sign-off’ is a statement issued by the ‘authorized person’ which indicates that the task or
group of tasks has been correctly performed. A ‘sign-off’ relates to one step in the
maintenance process and is, therefore, different to a certificate of release to service.
b) In order to prevent omissions while carrying out any maintenance activity, each item of
inspection will be signed off by the support / certifying staff, in progressive manner, as soon
as the inspection or work is completed.
c) No support / certifying staff will follow the practice of accumulating the signing off work, till
the end of the day / shift.
d) Work carried out by non-authorized personnel (i.e. temporary staff, trainees) will be carried
out under the supervision of support / certifying personnel before the same is signed off.
e) Support / certifying staff signing the inspection item will do in such a way that the signature
will not deface the stamp.
f) Support / certifying staff will record the inspection starting time & date and closing time &
date in the appropriate columns provided in the inspection schedule.
NOTE: At present The Gujarat Flying Club, Scope of Approval does not hold any such privilege
to issue CA Form 1.
a) All maintenance activity will be carried out by the support staff/ certifying staff, after obtaining
a work order.
b) On completion of the single / multiple maintenance activity, under single / multiple work
orders, a single CRS will be issued by summarizing all the work carried out, with a unique cross
reference (work order numbers) to the work pack containing full details of maintenance
carried out. CRS will have cross reference to all the work order numbers related to it.
a) Any component removed from the aircraft as serviceable will be issued with a “Serviceable tag”
by the support / certifying staff and deposited to the stores.
b) Item will be stored in the bonded stores and the same will be re-released to maintenance
without a requirement of re-certification.
Certificate of Release to Service shall be preserved for a minimum period of three year from
the date of issuance of the same.
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2.17.2. COMPLIANCE:
i. The Gujarat Flying Club having approved CAMO as per CAR M Subpart G shall retain a copy of
all detailed maintenance records and any associated maintenance data for three years from
the date the aircraft or component to which the work relates was released.
ii. Records under this paragraph shall be stored in a safe way with regard to fire, flood and theft.
iii. Computer backup discs, tapes etc. shall be stored in a different location from that containing
the working discs, tapes etc., in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition.
iv. If ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ terminates its operation, all retained maintenance records
covering the last two years shall be distributed to the owner or operator of the respective
aircraft or component, or, copy shall be stored as specified by DGCA.
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Given below is a list of Major defects. The list is only a guideline and is not exhaustive. The GFC
shall report the occurrence or detection of each failure, malfunction or defect concerning at
least the following:
a) fires during flight, and whether or not a fire warning system was installed and functioned
properly;
b) false fire warnings during flight;
c) an engine exhaust system that causes damage during flight to the engine, adjacent
structure, equipment or components;
d) an aircraft component that causes accumulation or circulation of smoke, vapor, or toxic or
noxious fumes in the crew compartment or passenger cabin during flight;
e) engine shutdown during flight because of flameout;
f) engine shutdown during flight when external damage to the engine or aircraft structure
occurs;
g) engine shutdown during flight due to foreign object ingestion or icing;
h) shutdown during flight of more than one engine;
i) a propeller feathering system or ability of the system to control over-speed during flight;
j) a fuel or fuel dumping system that affects fuel flow or causes hazardous leakage during
flight;
k) a landing gear extension or retraction, or opening or closing of landing gear doors during
flight;
l) brake system components that result in loss of brake actuating force when the aircraft is
in motion on the ground;
m) aircraft structure that requires significant repair;
n) cracks, permanent deformation, or corrosion of aircraft structure, if more than the
maximum acceptable to the manufacturer or the CAA;
o) aircraft components or systems that result in taking emergency actions during flight
(except action to shut down an engine);
p) each interruption to a flight, unscheduled change of aircraft enroute, or unscheduled stop
or diversion from a route, caused by known or suspected mechanical difficulties or
malfunctions;
q) the number of engines removed prematurely because of malfunction, failure or defect,
listed by make and model and the aircraft type in which it was installed; and
r) the number of propeller featherings in flight, listed by type of propeller and engine and
aircraft on which it was installed.
In addition to the reports required above, each operator should report any other failure,
malfunction or defect in an aircraft that occurs or is detected at any time, if in its opinion, the
failure, malfunction or defect has endangered or may endanger the safe operation of the
aircraft.
i) The records, associated with the defects and their rectification actions, shall be preserved for a
period of one year and may be required for consultation at the time of issue / extension of ARC
of an aircraft.
ii) The components, associated with the major defects shall be preserved for a period of two weeks
from the date of intimation of the defect, unless required (in writing), by the concerned Regional
and Sub-Regional Airworthiness Office, to be preserved longer.
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2.19 RETURN OF DEFECTIVE AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS TO STORE (Ref: CAR 145.A.42 (d) 1 /
AMC 145.A.42 (d)).
1. A component or any item that is removed from an aircraft suspected as defective will be
issued with a ‘Unserviceable Tag’ by the support staff, specifying a reason for the suspicion
and the part will be drained, blanked and packed as necessary.
2. Any component returned as defective to the store without unserviceable tag will not be
accepted in the store.
3. Unserviceable tag will have the following information about the component or aircraft
from which it was removed;
(i) Part Number, Description, and Serial Number (as applicable).
(ii) Aircraft / Engine – Registration, Serial No. etc.
(iii) Airframe / Engine – TSN/TSO
(iv) Reason for removal.
(v) If repairable, what action is required?
(vi) Signature of support / certifying staff & Date.
4. The item shall be preserved and segregated (as lifed /non lifed item or expendable part)
before they are sent for rectification /servicing.
5. Components which are non-repairable or beyond economical repair are scrapped.
6. The defective component that was prematurely removed will be send to the appropriate
Vendor or an approved Repair Agency from stores, for repair or to confirm the reported
defect.
7. Components which have reached their certified life limits or contain a non-repairable
defect shall be classified as unsalvageable and shall not be permitted to re-enter the
component supply system until certified life limits have been extended or a repair solution
has been approved.
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1. The Store-In-charge will dispatch the defective components for repair / overhaul / calibration
to DGCA approved agencies or any agency acceptable to DGCA.
2. He will maintain a register / computer record of all components dispatched for repair/
overhaul/ calibration.
3. While forwarding to repair agencies, formalities like appropriate tagging, documentation,
preservation and packing etc. should be taken care. The documents must indicate the nature
of work to be undertaken by the repair / overhaul agency.
4. Extreme care will also be taken if they are sent abroad for repair / investigation at
manufacturing facility so that where investigation reports are required to ascertain the nature
of defect on the component, the manufacturer / vendor will be requested to forward the same
along with service records.
5. It will be the responsibility of the QM to ensure that the investigation report as required are
obtained from the manufacturer / vendor without undue delay and within the stipulated
period as per the requirements.
6. Even if the defective components are under warranty claim, the manufacturer / vendor will
be advised to provide the defect investigation report on the failed component, apart from
receiving a serviceable one on exchange basis.
7. Findings of investigation and rectification action whether received from the in-house
approved shop or from the manufacturer / vendor are recorded in the history card of the
component with remarks if any.
8. Items when received back from the contractors should be inspected by the Store In-charge for
its transit damage if any, completeness, serviceable tag, release note / certificate of
maintenance, component history card (Verify that all entries have been made in the history
cards).
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2.21 CONTROL OF COMPUTER MAINTENANCE RECORDS SYSTEM (REF: CAR 145.A.55 (c)
The Gujarat Flying Club will maintain all its maintenance records as required by the CAR-145
approved organization in the computerized form and/ or manually controlled form.
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2.22 CONTROL OF MAN HOUR PLANNING VERSUS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK: [CAR 145.A.30
(d) 145.A.47 (a), (b); 145.A.65 (b); 145.A.70 (a) and AMC 145.A.30 (d).
This section outlines the policies, requirements and brief procedures regarding man-hour
planning to carry out scheduled maintenance work.
NOTE: The details of the expected man hour planning for schedule inspections aircraft wise
are as per Annexure XVIII of MOE Part 05.
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2.23 CONTROL OF CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TASKS AND ERROR CAPTURING METHODS (Ref: CAR
145.A.65 (b) and AMC 145.A.65 (b)).
2.23.1 OBJECTIVE:
This para provides procedures for identifying, controlling and performing tasks that are safety
critical. It essential that all such tasks must be carried out with utmost care to ensure that safety
critical tasks are performed with additional care so that the likely hood of committing error is
minimum.
2.23.2. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TASKS
(a) The critical maintenance tasks shall be reviewed to assess their impact on flight safety,
1. tasks that may affect the control of the aircraft flight path and attitude, such as
installation, rigging and adjustments of flight controls;
2. aircraft stability control systems (autopilot, fuel transfer);
3. tasks that may affect the propulsive force of the aircraft, including installation of aircraft
engines, propellers and rotors; and
4. overhaul, calibration or rigging of engines, propellers, transmissions and gearboxes.
(b)Critical maintenance tasks can be identified from different sources such as
1. information from the design approval holder;
2. accident reports;
3. investigation and follow-up of incidents;
4. occurrence reporting;
5. flight data analysis;
6. results of audits;
7. normal operations monitoring schemes; and
8. Feedback from training.
Vital points can be assemblies or system whose function is critically to the safety of the aircraft
or items, which have proved vulnerable in service, such items, are not only but include:
• Replacement of flight window
• Engine mounts and links.
• Engine control systems.
• Flight control systems.
• Propeller systems.
Certifying staff training cover the procedure to identify critical task and method of error
capturing and also be part of continuation training.
In order to minimize the risk of multiple errors where there is critical system and in the case of
job being done by the same person, the same task should be re-inspected and signed off by
another appropriate authorized personnel.
2.23.3 ERROR-CAPTURING METHODS
In order to eliminate or minimize the probability of error after performing critical maintenance
task. Error capturing methods shall be followed which is a combination of several actions such
as visual Inspection, operational check, functional test, rigging check to detect maintenance
error. It shall be ensured that after completion of maintenance, a general verification is carried
out that the aircraft or component is clear of tools, equipment and any extraneous parts or
material, and that all access panels removed have been fitted.
Re-inspection is also an error-capturing method, used in unforeseen case when only one
certifying personnel is available. In this, the authorised person performing the
maintenance task also performs the inspection as an independent qualified person. The
inspection details shall be recorded in a work order before the certificate of release to
service for the task is issued.
The certificate of release to service is issued after the task has been performed by the
‘authorised person’ and the re-inspection has been carried out satisfactorily. The work
card system used by the organisation should record the identification and the details of
the re-inspection before the certificate of release to service for the task is issued.
2.23.4 CRITICAL TASK PROCEDURES AND CONTROL:
a. The practice of performing maintenance work on critical multiple systems may present
opportunities for errors to re occur. Hence, maintenance of all multiple critical aircraft systems
at the same time or by the same individual or team presents the potential for similar errors to
be produced in multiple aircraft systems.
b. The risk of error occurrence can be reduced through staggered maintenance, varying
maintenance personnel developing specific processes for critical systems maintenance and
educating maintenance personnel.
c. Routine task documentation is prepared to identify those tasks, which may have a critical effect
on safety and shall clearly identify the individual stages of such tasks.
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2.24.1 PURPOSE: -
i. Safety of personnel and equipment demands that all specific maintenance procedures must
be accomplished within the directives of this policy and the appropriate Maintenance
Manuals/ Flight Manual.
2.24.3 RESPONSIBILITY: –
i. Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring that specific maintenance tasks shall be
performed by only appropriately trained and qualified personnel.
16. Removal of Disabled Aircraft from Runway Procedures- as per Air Safety Circular
Issued by DGCA.
ii. Aircraft Weighing/ Re-weighing/ Re-computation shall be carried out by certifying staff
holding license in Cat B1 on type of aircraft.
iii. CRS certification requirement shall be as per Para 3.4 of Part 3 of this MOE.
2.24.4.5. SWINGING AND CALIBRATION OF MAGNETIC COMPASS: –
i. Swinging and calibration of magnetic compass shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure given in AMM/ respective DGCA requirements.
ii. Aircraft Weighing/ Re-weighing/ Re-computation shall be carried out by certifying staff
holding license in Cat B1/ B2/ B3 on type of aircraft without having any limitation as per CAR
66, 66.A.70.
iii. CRS certification requirement shall be as per Para 3.4 of Part 3 of this MOE.
2.24.4.6. ELT FUNCTIONAL TEST: – By Pilot
i. ELT Function test shall be carried out in accordance with the component maintenance
manual/ respective DGCA requirements.
ii. ELT Functional test shall be carried out by appropriately licensed pilot on the type and having
at least CPL.
iii. Authorization shall be given by the QM after meeting the training and qualification
requirement as per Para 3.4 of Part 3 of this MOE.
2.24.4.7. PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION: – By Pilot–
i. Pre-flight Inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the AMM/ AFM/ respective
DGCA requirements.
ii. Pre-flight Inspection shall be carried out by appropriately licensed pilot on the type and
having at least CPL.
iii. Authorization shall be given by the QM after meeting the training and qualification
requirement as per Para 3.4 of Part 3 of this MOE.
2.24.4.8. AIRCRAFT TOWING: –
i. The aircraft towing is process to move aircraft to new parking place, using an external towing
bar/ tractor. It should be monitored and controlled by a qualified staff.
ii. The GFC staff who is trained shall only be allowed to tow the aircraft.
iii. Aircraft towing shall be performed to a extent as per the procedure given in AMM.
iv. All necessary precautions must be observed while towing the aircraft.
2.24.4.9. AIRCRAFT TAXING: –
i. No GFC maintenance personnel is allowed to perform aircraft taxing.
2.24.4.10. AIRCRAFT JACKING: –
i. Aircraft Taxing shall be carried out in accordance with the AMM.
ii. Aircraft jacking shall be performed only by the certifying staff holding license in Cat B1/ B2/
B3 on type of aircraft.
iii. All necessary precautions must be observed while jacking the aircraft.
2.24.4.11. AIRCRAFT PARKING AND MOORING: –
i. Aircraft parking and mooring shall be carried out in accordance with the AMM.
ii. The GFC staff who is trained shall only be allowed to perform parking and mooring
procedure.
iii. All necessary precautions must be observed while parking and mooring the aircraft.
2.24.4.12. AIRCRAFT MARSHALLING: –
i. The GFC staff who is trained shall only be allowed to marshal the aircraft.
ii. Marshalling shall be done as per the directions or indication allowed in accordance with
the Aircraft Rule.
iii. All necessary precautions must be observed while marshalling the aircraft.
2.24.4.13. AIRCRAFT FUELING & DEFUELING –
i. The GFC staff who is trained to carry out refueling and de-fueling of the aircraft shall only
be allowed.
ii. Refueling and De-fueling shall be performed in accordance with the precautions given in
CAR, Section 2, Series H, Part II and Aircraft Rule 25A.
iii. All other necessary precautions and procedure given in the respective AMM/ AFM shall
also be followed.
2.24.4.14. HANDLING OF WASTE MATERIAL: -
i. Waste material shall be considered as Solid waste and Liquid waste.
ii. Hangar aircraft parking area, workshop area and all rooms shall have sufficient bins to
collect the waste material.
iii. All waste materials collected will be stored in such a way to prevent environmental
pollution and disposed-off to the agency that is approved for waste material processing.
iv. All waste collection bins must have cover lead to prevent any spread of flue in the air.
2.24.4.15. ESDS ITEM HANDLING: –
i. Some of the electronic components/semiconductor devices installed on modern
aircraft are highly sensitive and prone to damages due to discharge of static electricity.
These extremely sensitive components/devices are called as Electrostatic Discharge
Sensitive (ESDS) Devices.
ii. Store In-charge shall be trained to handle the ESDS items.
iii. All precautions required during storage/ installation/ transportation shall be followed
in accordance with the procedure given in AAC 06 of 2000.
iv. Apart from all the precautions as given in AAC 06 of 2000, person handling the ESDS
items shall also follow the procedure advised by the component manufacturer.
v. All the ESDS shall be kept in the original bag and affixed with special label on them
identifies such devices. Different types of labels used for this purpose is shown in AAC
06 of 2000.
2.24.4.16 Removal of Disabled Aircraft from Runway Procedures: -
As per Air Safety Circular Issued by DGCA.
1. Maintenance must be planned and performed in a manner that will not result in injury to
persons or damage to property.
2. Proper facilities in terms of ventilation and lighting in the work space must be planned,
executed and maintained in a manner to provide safe environment for carrying out
maintenance. All technical personnel associated with aircraft maintenance must ensure that
laid down safety instructions of the manufacturers and guidelines on good maintenance
practices issued by DGCA vide AAC No. 3 of 2000 are followed and adhered to meet the above
objective. The key personnel are responsible for allotting safe working areas, provisioning of
needed equipment and manpower necessary for safe working in their area of maintenance.
They should ensure the observance of safety precautions and procedures in maintenance
undertaken in their area in co-ordination with all concerned.
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2.25 PROCEDURES TO DETECT AND RECTIFY MAINTENANCE ERRORS (CAR 145.A.65 (b) Para 4(b)
and AMC 145.A.65 (b))
2.25.1 REASON:
‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ believes in order to minimize or eliminate maintenance errors it is
necessary to look for reason that contributed to the errors rather than the person who made
the error, by evaluating the responsibility of each and every element / person which is part of
the process / procedure.
2.25.2 GENERAL:
I. Maintenance error presents not only potential safety concerns but also cause loss of revenue.
The lack of quality of documented maintenance procedures have been sighted as a primary
factor contributing to maintenance errors. Problems in procedures may include missing
procedural steps, incorrect sequence of steps, inadequate procedures for inspections and
trouble shooting and incorrect technical information and diagrams.
a) Most commonly occurring maintenance errors are identified as follows:
b) Incorrect installation of components
c) Fitting of wrong parts
d) Loose objects left in aircraft
e) Incorrect maintenance procedures
f) Access panels, fairings or cowlings not secured
g) Fuel or oil cap not secured
h) Pitot covers not removed before departure etc.
II. It is also necessary to look for factors that contributed to the errors as such difficulties to
understand job sheets, inadequate lighting, poor handover procedures etc. rather than the
person who made the error.
III. Factors contributing to most of the maintenance errors can be managed, procedures improved
or corrected, facilities enhanced and best practices shared. Correcting or removing even one of
these factors can prevent the error from recurring.
IV. The Gujarat Flying Club will ensure that maintenance personnel are trained with Human Factors
training so that while investigating any maintenance event, they can identify the contributing
factor that led to the error and remedy those factors.
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2.26 SHIFT / TASK HANDOVER PROCEDURES (AAC No. 05 of 2019; CAR 145.A.47 (b) and
AMC 145.A.47 (b))
2.26.1 INTRODUCTION
As the demand for 24-hour availability of goods and services has risen over the past few
decades, the prevalence of shift work has likewise increased. Further, the opportunity to
work abroad and constant migration to pursue better avenues by Aircraft Maintenance
Personnel (AMP) have brought a great challenge for managers to manage the shift-
optimizing the available manpower resources. Managing the shift with shortage of
maintenance personnel has the obvious outcome of over-stressing the individual and
development of fatigue. At times, such fatigue development, if not suitably addressed,
can become a contributory factor for casual approach in maintenance, which may lead to
human error. Often various incident and accident investigation reports have attributed
human error as the weakest link in the safety chain and without attention, can become a
safety hazard.
2.26.2 DEFINITION
Aircraft Maintenance Personnel (AMP): means beside the certifying personnel, it also
includes all personnel associated with aircraft maintenance such as technicians,
inspectors, supervisors, managers, planners and persons working in the maintenance
control centers.
2.26.3 PURPOSE:
‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ believes while framing the policy for DTL by an AMO, the factors
affecting the physical and mental performance of an individual should be considered to
avoid any mistake/error in maintenance, which may jeopardize the airworthiness, safety
of aircraft and the individual.
2.26.4 HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND DEGRADATION:
i) The physical and mental human performance of an individual is dependent upon vision,
hearing, and information processing capability, attention, perception, memory, judgment
and decision-making ability. The physical ability could be impaired/limited by unhealthy
work environment, improper lighting arrangement and adverse environmental conditions
(e.g. extremely hot hanger, rain, cold, etc.). The mental ability is also likely to degrade and
eventually fall below optimal level if affected by lack of medical fitness, accumulation of
stress (domestic/ work related), strict time line to accomplish the work.
ii) Tiredness and fatigue can adversely affect human performance. Excessive hours of duty
and shift work, particularly with multiple shifts or additional overtime, can lead to fatigue
resulting in an impaired performance.
iii) Some of the most critical performance errors associated with individual fatigue include
but are not limited to:
a. Impaired judgment and decision making;
b. Impaired communication skills;
c. Decreased attention span and ability to recall information;
d. Irritability;
e. Slower reaction times; and
f. Increased risk-taking.
2.26.5 SHIFT WORK:
i) Shift work can be defined as an arrangement of daily working hours that differs from the
standard daytime hours. The nature of shift systems can vary widely, including the
number and length of shifts, the presence or absence of night work, the length of the shift
cycles, the start and stop times of each shift, and the number/ placement of days off. The
impact of shift work/ shift system on an individual needs to be understood and taken
cognizance of while assigning maintenance related activity.
ii) The individual, who regularly works atypical hours is at greater risk for physical and
psychological impairment or disease than typical day worker. This risk is assumed to
originate from the physical and psychological stress that develops from work schedule-
related disruptions of biological functions, sleep, and social and/ or family life.
Considering Aircraft maintenance and servicing is a Safety Critical Occupation with a
direct link in the chain of events that can lead to a major aircraft incident/ accident,
relationship between shift work and health and safety should be adequately addressed
by all organizations.
2.26.6 FACTORS AFFECTING DTL FOR AMP AND ITS MANAGEMENT
Following factors should be taken into account by all organization to avoid any fatigue
related error by an AMP:
providing adequate rest period between the extended duty hours. Working more than 12
Hrs. is considered un-desirable.
Note: 1. while finalizing the shift pattern, all Labor Laws as applicable shall be complied
with.
2. Beginning of duty time for certifying personnel on flight duty should be
calculated one hour before the flight departure and termination of the duty
should be half an hour after the last certification.
2.26.6.4 BREAKS:
The fatigue builds up over a period of work and this can be partially ameliorated by the
provision of breaks. Therefore, working longer duration without any break should as far
as possible be avoided. Duration of break should be planned taking into account the
logistic and other constraints.
2.26.6.5 LONGER LIMITS:
Some of the residual fatigue may accumulate over weeks and months despite the provision of
rest days and therefore limiting the work, which can be undertaken over longer period of time
and provision of leave in reasonable time, is important.
2.26.6.6 LIMITS ON NIGHT SHIFTS:
a) There is significant evidence to suggest that risk increases at night by about 30% in
relation to the morning/day shift. The efficiency reduces progressively during the night
shift due to development of fatigue in adverse working condition. The risk becomes more
prominent, when night shifts are performed successively. Therefore, number of
continuous night shift should not exceed more than two and same should be followed by
at least two successive days rest period
b) Policy for allocation of work during night shift should be framed taking into account the
following:
(i) Adequate staffing in relation to the anticipated work load.
(ii) Whenever the AMP is in initial or successive night shift, complex/ critical tasks
should be planned earlier leaving the lighter job for the later part of the shift.
Allocation of work to AMP should match the availability of time during the shift and
working overtime beyond the night shift should be avoided.
(iii) Work allocation to AMP involving single or multiple type of aircraft/engines
should be factored in.
(iv) The certification limits for an AMP in a shift should be decided depending on
the size, complexity and criticality of the work to be performed.
The Gujarat flying Club will establish procedures to ensure that if found, any inaccurate,
incomplete or ambiguous procedure, practice, information or maintenance instruction
contained in the maintenance data used by maintenance personnel is recorded and
notified to the author of the maintenance data.
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1. The Gujarat Flying Club, will have a system appropriate to the amount and
complexity of work to plan the availability of all necessary personnel, tools,
equipment, material, maintenance data and facilities in order to ensure the safe
completion of the maintenance work.
2. During this planning of maintenance tasks and organizing of shifts, it will take into
account human performance limitations.
a. Scheduling the maintenance work ahead, to ensure that it will not adversely
interfere with other work as regards the availability of all necessary personnel,
tools, equipment, material, maintenance data and facilities. This work would
be performed by Maintenance Manager.
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PART 3
(QUALITY SYSTEM PROCEDURES)
3.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.1.0 PURPOSE:
The objectives of the quality audit system are as follows:
i. To monitor and report to the Accountable manager, the level of compliance with this
MOE, CAR‐145 and other regulatory authority's requirements.
ii. To ensure through audit programme, the root causes of non‐conformances are identified,
corrected and implemented to prevent further non‐conformances.
h) Internal audit of the Quality Department will be carried out by the SMS Manager of the
organization.
i) QM shall hold regular meetings with staff to check progress on rectification. Accountable
Manager shall hold meeting at least twice per year with the senior staff involved review the
overall performance and receiving at least a half yearly summary report on findings of non‐
compliance. The names of all the attendees shall be recorded as minutes of what was
discussed and what actions were agreed. An annual report of audit findings for the year along
with the corrective/preventive measures taken will be sent by the Quality Manager to the
Accountable Manager at the end of the year.
j) Internal audit plan will be established by QM for internal audit of CAR 145 organization as per
guidelines mentioned in Appendix ‐X of MOE Part 05 and also responsible for the audit plan
of the current year and intimate to each responsible personnel and Accountable Manager in
advance.
a. The repeat audits are carried out where routine surveillance I monitoring indicate performance
deterioration or lowering of standards. Normally, the source for such indications is available from
component premature removal report/defect investigation findings, incident / accident reports,
etc.
b. The Audit Report will contain appropriate recommendation to achieve acceptable standards of
performance and formulating necessary action plans.
c. The Quality Audit personnel will also perform a general surveillance ensuring compliance with
manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements in the maintenance area. The audit
procedure will be the same as mentioned in internal audit. Such reports will be retained at Quality
Office with copy to the key personnel where surveillance I repeat audit was conducted.
c. After receipt of notification of findings, the Staff In‐charge shall define a corrective action plan
and submit to the respective post holder. The Quality Manager or Maintenance Manager shall
demonstrate the corrective action to the satisfaction of DGCA within a period agreed by the
DGCA or the audit authority.
3.1.4 The Audit process is as follows:
1. Audit Briefing
2. Actual Audit
3. Audit De‐briefing
4. Audit Report
1. AUDIT BRIEFING:
Before commencement of Audit, the Audit Team should hold a meeting with the in‐charge of the
area to be Audited, explaining the purpose, scope, and his co‐operation in the Audit process. All
possible assistance should be rendered to the Audit Team for smooth conducting of the audit by
the Auditee.
2. ACTUAL AUDIT:
The Audit Team while carrying out Audit should confine to procedures and techniques and refrain
from advice on quality, progress of work or suggest corrective actions, etc. The Auditee should
be given opportunity to demonstrate compliance with the standards and requirements. On
completion, non‐compliance findings observed are to be recorded in a Non‐Compliance Form.
Minor findings which could be rectified during Audit need not find a place in the report. The Audit
Team’s observation should provide supportive evidence to substantiate his Non‐Conformance
findings.
3. AUDIT DE‐BRIEFING:
On completion of the audit, a meeting should be held with the key personnel of the audited area.
The purpose of this meeting is to orally inform him about the significant findings observed during
the audit. The Audit Team should present the findings in such a way so that the significance of the
findings is understood by the auditee to initiate corrective and prevention action on the findings.
4. AUDIT REPORT:
i. The Auditor or the Audit Team compiles the Non‐conformance report in Form (GFC001) based on
the audit findings. Where ever required supportive evidence for such findings are also to be
quoted. The Audit Report thus compiled will be sent to Quality Manager at the earliest for his
study and review.
ii. The corrective action on Non‐conformance report can be initiated immediately depending on the
level of Non‐conformance.
iii. Should there be any major non‐compliance with the maintenance regulation lowering the
maintenance standard, this should be responded and rectified immediately within 3 working days.
(This includes non‐compliance on aircraft component also).
iv. Should there be any minor non‐compliance with the maintenance regulation lowering the
maintenance standard, then this should be responded and rectified immediately within 10
working days. (This includes non‐compliance on aircraft component also).
v. The report can also cover recommendation to improve maintenance standards / procedures. But
this will not form non‐compliance with the maintenance regulation.
vi. The Quality Manager on receipt of the report submits the same to the Accountable Manager with
his comments and also sends a copy to the Auditee (key personnel) in whose area the audit was
conducted for his information and corrective action. He will convey to him intimating that the
non‐compliance found by the Audit Team and witnessed by the Auditee and recorded in the
Non‐conformance form are enclosed, which are to be duly filled with corrective action and
returned within the target date mentioned therein.
vii. The key personnel on receipt of the report initiate necessary action to rectify the findings. He will
also explain the root cause of the problem and the corrective action / preventive action taken to
prevent recurrence. He will complete the Non‐conformance report after taking necessary action
within the stipulated period and returns the same to the Quality Manager. (Three working days
for major non‐compliance and ten working days for minor Non‐compliance).
viii. On receipt of the Compliance Report Form from the Auditee intimating completion of corrective
action, the Quality Manager may verify the compliance and provide feedback. The Quality
Manager will review the corrective action and decide the closure of the file and ensure that the
Non‐conformance Report (GFC001) is duly completed in all respect.
ix. In case, the Quality Office does not receive a response within the stipulated working days [for
minor‐Noncompliance only], a reminder is sent to the key personnel of the area which was audited
to respond within 7 working days and requesting reasons for not honouring the initial response
dates.
x. Even after giving extension for compliance, if no response is received, the matter will be notified
to the Accountable Manager for further action
xi. The Audit Team which conducted the audit will visit the area audited to physically verify the
corrective action taken and its effectiveness. They will carry out follow up audit during routine
surveillance to ensure there is no repeat violation of standards.
xii. The Quality Manager will compile quarterly the pending N.C.R. to the Accountable Manager.
xiii. In case, any audit findings could not be fulfilled due to budgetary reasons (for procurement of new
equipment or mod‐kit, etc.); the same will be discussed by the Quality Manager with the
Accountable Manager to take action in closing the Non‐conformance Report.
xiv. The Accountable Manager will initiate suitable corrective action on the observations in the
audit report submitted to him.
3.1.5 The Non‐conformance report form (GFC001) is filled and completed as per the following steps:
1. The area of audit, discrepancy findings (major / minor with supportive evidence if required),
Auditor’s name, signature and date.
2. The corrective and preventive action carried out within the stipulated period by the Auditee.
3. Auditor or Audit Team to verify the corrective and preventive action.
4. Acceptance of the corrective and preventive action by the Quality Manager.
NOTE: It is very important that all steps are completed in the Non‐conformance report form. All audit
reports are maintained at a Quality Office and the Quality Manager will take particular interest to
ensure that the major non‐compliance findings are rectified within the stipulated period.
1. ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ will ensure that the audit report finding, corrective action and preventive
measures are brought to the knowledge of the appropriate technical staff for their information
to help in preventing such lapses in standards / procedures.
2. The audit findings in respective areas will be circulated among the technical personnel concerned
to understand the message of the audit and the preventive action taken to educate them to avoid
recurrence of the discrepancies originally involved.
3.1.8 Records
All records pertaining to the independent quality audit and quality feedback system will be preserved
for at least two years after the satisfactory completion and closing date of each Audit.
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(Ref:‐ CAR 145.A.65 (a), 145.A.65 (c) , AMC 145.A.65 (c) (1).)
i. As defined in Paragraph 3.1, ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ shall 'product' audit at least one
product from each of its approval ratings. A product audit is a sample of all elements of
maintenance of an aircraft or its components at a point in time and their ability to deliver a
safe reliable product.
ii. To accomplish this, the auditor must consider all processes that contribute to AMO's ability
to issue CRS to the aircraft. The audit shall cover at least:
1. Certifying Staff and Manpower used.
2. The applicable Maintenance Data, work instructions (inspection schedules / work cards
etc.) and procedures used.
3. Demonstrate compliance with the Approved Maintenance Programme used.
4. Tools & Equipment utilized.
5. Spares and Material used.
6. Facility used.
iii. Auditing methods shall include sampling and / or "trail and investigation" audits. Records of
audits shall be retained for at least two years.
1. QM shall prepare an audit programme which is designed to give the company confidence in
its own procedures, personnel and certifying staff.
2. QM shall breakdown audit programme into progressive area against the maintenance
package, to provide a complete audit of all activities being carried out. In addition to planned
audits, Quality shall carry out random audits to cover maintenance activities and
documentation.
3. On receipt of copy of the audit report, section head will carry out or ensure that corrective
action have been carried out and inform QM by the return of the audit report from within
specified time in accordance with the severity of the finding.
4. QM on receipt of the form will evaluate the corrective action taken. If found satisfactory
corrective action then corrective action report (CAR) should be filed. QM and Accountable
Manager only permitted access to this file.
5. The combined auditing of procedures and products shall be performed at every 12 months,
by selecting a product (aircraft/aircraft component) of each class of products within the
scope of approval and the inspection by sampling of all specific procedures and
requirements of that sample of product;
6. Inspection by sampling involves the participation in any relevant testing and visual
inspection of the aircraft/ aircraft component and related documentation, this type of
inspection QM will not automatically imply the dismantling or repeated testing, this is done
only when nonconformities are detected during the inspection and such an action is
required.
7. The audit team is adapted to the product under inspection and the period in which the
maintenance tasks are performed, both as regarding the number and auditors'
competences.
8. The result of the internal audit of the aircraft/aircraft component offers a general image
relative to the quality of the work performed and additional elements, based on which the
certifying staff can be satisfied that the entire required maintenance was properly
performed.
9. The internal audit of the aircraft/aircraft component shall include:
a. The evaluation of the activities of obtaining, updating, archiving, distribution, use and
withdrawal of the applicable maintenance data;
b. The evaluation of the activities of completion, collecting, indexing and archiving the
records resulted after the performance of the maintenance work. The evaluation of the
proper maintenance tasks of an aircraft, since provisioning up to the re‐delivery of the
aircraft.
10. In case the deficiency found requires immediate corrective action, then QM performing
the quality survey/audit shall notify the person in charge or her/his immediate in charge
about the area of finding.
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3.3.1 OBJECTIVE:
1. The principal function of the Quality Audit Remedial Action Procedure is to ensure that
all findings resulting from the independent quality audits are properly investigated and
corrected in a timely manner and to ensure that the Accountable Manager is kept
informed of any safety issues and occurrences.
2. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a unitary method of initiation, establishment
and checking of the implementation of the remedial actions, necessary for the removal
of nonconformities and the responsibilities of the involved personnel/ departments,
such that to ensure that the aircraft/ aircraft components maintained by the AMO are
in a safe operation condition.
An essential element of the Quality Audit Remedial Action Procedure of AMO is the Quality
Feedback System which consists of the following objectives:
a. The Quality Feedback system
b. The independent Quality Audit Non‐conformance Reports (NCR) shall be sent to
the relevant department(s) for corrective action giving target rectification dates.
Rectification dates shall be discussed with such department(s) before the Quality
Department or nominated Quality Auditor confirms such dates in the report.
c. A priority system for the time bound limits shall be followed.
to the Manager ‐ Audits or designated auditor within the time period specified in the
NCR.
b. The Auditor will scrutinize the NCR received from the auditee and put up the same
Manager‐ Audits for review. The NCR will be closed, subject to satisfactory compliance
of the root cause analysis and the corrective & preventive action. In case the root cause
analysis, corrective and preventive is found to be unsatisfactory, the NCR will be sent
back to the auditee for necessary corrective action.
c. In case of disapproval or unsatisfactory and incomplete remedial action, the audit report
status will remain OPEN until the corrective action ~ verified, approved and considered
satisfactory by the Quality Manager.
d. In case the corrective action could not be taken within the agreed timeline, an extension
to the timeline may be granted by the Quality Manager upon request by the auditee with
a justification for failure to close the audit within the timeframe.
3.3.4 MANAGEMENT FOLLOW‐UP AND REVIEW
iii. If non‐conformities are not being closed within a time frame as mutually agreed between
the auditor and auditee and the same has been addressed by the Quality Manager without
any improvement the matter shall be reported to the Accountable Manager.
iv. The above communication system ensures that there are no gaps / deficiencies between the
quality system and the associated feedback (audit) system.
v. The relevant departments are required to rectify the findings and inform the Quality
Department or nominated Quality Auditor of such rectification.
vi. The Quality Manager shall be involved in monitoring and reviewing the overall rectification
activities with concerned staff to check progress on rectification. The Quality Manager shall
also prepare a half year summary report on findings of noncompliance from respective
departments. However, the Accountable Manager shall hold meeting at least two times in a
year with all senior staff to keep him updated with the audit findings and the progress on
the rectification activities resulting from such findings.
vii. The Quality Manager shall establish by the “Nonconformity Report”: (GFC001).
a. The department that will analyze and identify the causes (direct, indirect and the root
cause) and propose the necessary actions for the removal of the Nonconformity and its
causes;
b. The due date for finishing the analyses.
viii. The auditee shall identify the causes of the nonconformity and propose the Necessary
remedial actions (correction, corrective/preventive action) including the term of
implementation (as the term on which all the proposed actions must be finalized). The
information shall be specified by the audited in the “Nonconformity Report” and, after the
finalization of all on conformity reports of an audit, he sends them to the Quality Manager
for approval.
NOTE: It is advisable that, before specifying in the Nonconformity Report the Causes and
corrective actions, the auditee should discuss with the QM on the acceptability of the
conclusions she/he reached to.
All records pertaining to the Quality Feedback system shall be retained at least two (2) years.
Finding
Auditor Sign & Date
Verification of Compliance by
Auditor – Remarks / Sign / Date
Quality Manager’s comment with
signature
Is further clarification or review audit □ Yes □ NCR Open
is required or not?
Quality Managers Sign & Date
□ No □ NCR Closed
3.4 CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING PROCEDURES
3.4.1 PURPOSE:
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the requirements of qualification and training
requirements of Certifying Staff and support staff.
3.4.2 RESPONSIBILITY:
a. Quality Manager is responsible for the compliance of the qualification and training
requirements of Certifying Staff.
3.4.3. DEFINITION:
a. Certifying staffs‐ Certifying staff means those personnel who are authorized by the
approved maintenance organization in accordance with a procedure acceptable to DGCA
to certify aircraft or aircraft components for release to service.
b. Support staffs‐ means those staff holding an aircraft maintenance engineer license under
CAR 66 in category B1, B2 or B3 with the appropriate aircraft ratings. Working in a base
maintenance environment while not necessarily holding certification privileges.
c. Relevant aircraft and/or component‐ means those aircraft or components specified in
the particular certification/authorization.
d. Certification Authorization‐ means the authorization issued to certifying staff by the
organization and which specifies the fact that those staff may sign certificates of release
to service within the limitations stated in such authorization on behalf of the approved
organization.
e. Simple Defect Rectification – means tasks required no external special test equipment,
result i.e., outcomes shall be GO /NOGO, no troubleshooting tasks involved.
A. He should hold current and valid AME license on Type of aircraft / engine or similar
category issued under CAR 66.
B. Minimum of 2 years of practical aircraft maintenance experience.
C. The minimum age for certifying staff and support staff should be 21 years (CAR145.
A.35.m).
D. Completed refresher training / continuation training within in each 2‐year period, (for
renewal only) (CAR 145.A.35.d).
E. The person should have been assessed medically fit by a registered medical practitioner to
perform the scope of work applied for.
F. Involved in at least six months of actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance
experience in any consecutive 2‐year period. (CAR 145. A.35.c). The 6 months period
can be replaced by 100 days of maintenance experience in accordance of privileges,
whether these have been performed in an approved maintenance organization or as
independent staff. However, depending on complexity of aircraft requirements may
vary.
G. All maintenance personnel are expected to maintain a personal logbook, which will give
the details of the individuals work experience, task performed under the supervision of
AME / authorized personnel. Such logbooks will only be considered as an experience
for issue / extension of approval / authorization.
3.4.4. ISSUE / RE-ISSUE / RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION AUTHORIZATION TO CERTIFYING /
SUPPORT STAFF:
B. If the Maintenance Manager is the only certifying staff, then his assessment for the
issuance of certification authorization will be done by Quality Manager and Accountable
Manager.
C. The certification authorization is valid for one year after which the person will be re
assessed and his/ her competency shall be checked.
D. Certifying staff shall have certification authorization issued by the QM and which
specifies the fact that they may sign certificates of release to service within the
limitations stated in such authorization on the behalf of the GFC.
E. PRE‐FLIGHT CERTIFICATION AUTHORIZATION:
(Ref. CAR 145.A.30 (j) (3) & (4); and AMC.145.A.30 (j) (4))
a) Preflight inspection’ means the inspection carried out before first flight of the day to
ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight as per POH.
b) The preflight will be carried out before first flight of the day. In The GFC, preflight
inspection will be carried out by the Pilot (PIC) / Type Rated Pilot or another qualified
person or type rated AME.
c) Issue of Pre‐Flight Certification Authorization: Quality Manager will issue Pre‐flight
inspection authorization to the qualified personnel, provided they meet the following
requirements:
i. Persons holding BAMEC in appropriate category or passed equivalent
modules as per CAR 66.
ii. Should have twelve (12) months maintenance experience related to type of
work for which authorization is sought and three (3) months current
experience.
iii. CAR 145, SMS and Human factor training compliance.
iv. Certificate from the appropriate licensed AME on type to be obtained and
submitted to Quality Manager.
d) Pre‐flight certification authorization will be issued for maximum period of one year.
e) Pre‐flight certification authorization may be renewed further subject to if the holder has
exercised the privilege in a satisfactory manner.
e. Issue one time authorization for the duplicate inspection of engine and flight controls.
Personal must be either type rated or same aircraft or similar type of aircraft with
minimum 05 years maintenance experience.
III. In those situations where the requirement for a one‐off authorization to issue a CRS for a
task on an aircraft type for which certifying staff does not hold a type‐rated authorization
has been identified, the following procedures followed:
1. Flight crew should communicate details of the defect to the Gujarat Flying Club’s AMO
staff with full details of the defect. If necessary, the supporting AMO staff will then
request the use of a one‐off authorization from the Quality Manager.
2. When issuing a one‐off authorization, the Quality Manager of the Gujarat Flying Club
should verify that:
i) Full technical details related to the work required to be carried out have been
established and passed to the certifying staff.
ii) The AMO has an approved procedure in place for coordinating and controlling the
total maintenance activity undertaken at the location under the authority of the one‐
off authorization.
iii) The person to whom a one –off Authorization is issued has been provided all the
necessary information and guidance relating to maintenance data and any special
technical instructions associated with the specific task undertaken. A detailed step by
step worksheet has been defined by the AMO, communicated to the one‐off
authorization holder.
iv) The person holds authorizations of equivalent level and scope on other aircraft type
of similar technology, construction and systems.
ii. He shall have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
iii. Should hold CAR‐66 license in appropriate category. OR
a. Passed three years basic AME training course / Diploma / Degree in
Engineering in appropriate branch and must have passed relevant portions
of modules of CAR‐66 knowledge examination approved by the DGCA for the
purpose of MOE and examination conducted by the Gujarat Flying Club in
association with DGCA. OR
b. Eligible for the grant of suitable credit for the particular module.
iv. The applicant must have undergone a training programme conducted by:
a. Manufacturer of the equipment; OR;
b. An organization approved to impart such training; OR;
c. Trained by a person having specific approval covering the activity for a period
of two years.
v. Meets the knowledge requirements shall have the following experience:
1. For persons holding CAR‐66 AME: one year experience in maintenance /
testing / modification of the components, including three months recent
experience.
2. For persons holding Diploma / Degree in engineering: two years’ experience
in maintenance / testing / modification of the components, including six
months recent experience.
3. Candidate for certification of structural repair/ modification should have
minimum two years relevant field experience, and produce evidence that he
has performed similar structural repairs at least twice under the supervision
of an approved person in the preceding six months.
vi. The applicant should have been assessed medically fit by a registered medical
practitioner to perform the scope of work applied for.
vii. Before grant of authorization the competency of the candidate as mentioned
above shall be assessed by the Quality Manager.
NOTE: At present no such component certifying task is performed by any person in the
organization.
3.4.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE OF TASK BASED AUTHORIZATION Ref: MC CAR 145.A.30 (g)
i. The company certification authorization holder can be permitted only to carry out
certain levels of maintenance as reflected in the scope of company certification
authorization.
ii. Typical tasks permitted for the purpose of the issuing aircraft certificates of release to
service as part of minor scheduled line maintenance or simple defect rectification are:
1. Up to Daily / Pre‐flight inspection.
2. Minor defect rectification and specific tasks for which the training has been
imparted.
3. Repairs which classified minor repairs and do not affect the flying characteristics
of the aircraft and do not require extensive disassembly and can be accomplished
by simple means.
4. Replacement of wheel assemblies.
5. Replacement of wheel brake assemblies.
6. Replacement of emergency equipments.
7. Replacement of internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes.
8. Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seats belts and harnesses.
9. Closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access inspection panels.
10. Replacement of static wicks.
11. Replacement of aircraft battery.
12. Any other task agreed by DGCA as a simple task for a particular aircraft type.
iii. For any typical tasks given in AMC 145.A.30 (g) 2 as part of line maintenance / special
Inspection or defect rectification. The holder of a category B1/ B3 AME license having
company authorization on other similar type aircraft of AMO managed and having
certification experience and assisted with type rated licensed AME working under
company certification authorization on that type of aircraft during Schedule,
nonscheduled and Special inspection and after satisfactory assessment carried out by
constituted board QM as Chairperson and MM/ License AME as member, Quality
Manager will issue a certification authorization for limited scope of work.
NOTE: However, requirements for issuing such authorization procedures as per AMC2 to CAR
145.A.30 shall be followed. Presently, no such special task is performed by any person in the
organization.
3.4.9.1 General
i.Continuation / Refresher training to comply with CAR 145.A.35 (d) shall be reviewed at least
once every 2 years. The programme for continuation training shall list:
1. All certifying staff and support staff.
2. When training shall take place as per annual training programme.
3. The syllabus of training and an indication that it was carried out reasonably on time as
planned.
ii.The above information shall subsequently be transferred to the certifying staff and support staff
record.
1. Continuation / Refresher training is a two‐way process to ensure that certifying
staff and support staff remain current in terms of procedures, human factors and
technical knowledge and that the organization receives feedback on the adequacy of
its procedures and maintenance instructions.
1st Day CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION SET UP AS PER THE INDIAN AIRCRAFT
1245‐1315 HRS. RULES / CAR / AAC IN PRECEDING TWO YEARS.
1st Day STATUS OF ISSUED / REVISED / CANCELLED DGCA MANDATORY
1500‐1530HRS. MODIFICATIONS.
1st Day SIGNIFICANT ADs / MSBs /SBs / SIs /SLs ISSUED DURING THE PRECEDING
1530‐1600HRS. TWO YEARS.
1st Day MAINTENANCE MISTAKES / HUMAN FACTORS; SUBSTANDARD
1630‐1730HRS. PROCEDURES TO AVOID MISTAKES & TECHNICAL FAULTS DUE TO USE OF
IMPROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS. DO’S‐DONT’S, EMPHASIS ON GOOD
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, MAINTENANCE STAFF AND CREW CO‐
ORDINATION ETC.
2st Day MAINTENANCE MISTAKES / HUMAN FACTORS; SUBSTANDARD
1000‐1100HRS. PROCEDURES TO AVOID MISTAKES & TECHNICAL FAULTS DUE TO USE OF
IMPROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS. DO’S‐DONT’S, EMPHASIS ON GOOD
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, MAINTENANCE STAFF AND CREW CO‐
ORDINATION ETC.
2nd Day FINDINGS OF INTERNAL / EXTERNAL AUDITS, THEIR REPORTING AND
1130‐1230HRS. RECTIFICATION ACTION TAKEN.
2nd Day SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING DISPATCH RELIABILITY & MAINTENANCE
1230‐1330HRS. STANDARDS AND OTHER AIRWORTHINESS SAFETY RELATED ISSUES.
iii. The refresher/continuation training course also covers group discussions to hear the
views of the participants and also discussing human factors in maintenance. The
duration of the refresher may not exceed more than 2 days depending upon the scope
of the license / authorization held by them. The main aim in general is for updating their
knowledge in their relevant subject and aware of the current developments.
iv. ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ will also encourage their AMEs / approved persons to
participate in various seminars / workshops / training conducted by DGCA relevant to
their field of expertise for greater exposure and enhancement of the knowledge.
v. The Continuation / Refresher training will be carried out as per DGCA guidelines and
also emphasizing more on Human Factor issues related to maintenance errors and audit
findings.
vi. All records of Continuation / Refresher training courses conducted will be maintained
at the Quality Office.
vii. ‘The Gujarat Flying Club’ is a small maintenance organization with few AME licenses /
certification authorization holders may conduct continuation training jointly with
similar organizations. Such arrangement should have prior concurrence of the O/o the
Dy. DGCA (WR).
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3.5 CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF RECORDS (Ref: CAR 145.A.35 (j) (k) (l) and AMC
145.A.35 (j).)
3.5.1 OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this procedure is to describe the procedures for the maintaining certifying staff
records.
3.5.2 LIST OF SUPPORT / CERTIFYING PERSONNEL
List of support /certifying staff is provided in this MOE Para 1.6 and the same will be updated by
the Quality Manager as and when there is addition / change.
3.5.3 MINIMUM INFORMATION OF CERTFYING STAFF / SUPPORT STAFF (AMC145. A.35 (j))
The minimum information kept on record of quality cell in respect of each certifying person will
be as per para 1.6.3 of this MOE.
authorization, whichever is the sooner. Hard copy of each individual certifying and
support staff shall keep with the Quality department with restricted access.
II. In addition, the certifying personnel will be furnished, on request, with a copy of their
record on leaving the organization, after obtaining necessary clearances.
3.5.7 CERTIFYING STAFF AUTHORIZATION LETTER:
3.6 QUALITY AUDIT PERSONNEL (Reference: CAR 145.A.30 (e) & AMC 145.A.30 (e).)
1. This section outlines the policies and procedures to be followed for employment of
quality audit personnel including their qualification requirement.
2. The post of QM shall be acceptable to DGCA.
3. However, for company requirements the Qualification will be as follows:
a. Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards
and safe maintenance practices;
b. Comprehensive knowledge of CAR 145 and any associated requirements and
procedures;
c. the maintenance organization exposition;
d. Five years aviation experience of which at least two years should be practical
maintenance experience;
e. knowledge of maintenance standards.
4. Quality audit personnel will remain independent of other organization functions.
5. Quality audit personnel will be provided with continuation training and specialization
training on audit techniques including Human Factors Training.
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1. The Gujarat Flying Club do not deviate from the Organization Procedures unless
concession granted by the DGCA.
2. At any time if the AMO requires concession, it shall be with full consultation with the
DGCA (WR) Office. A full examination of the proposal shall be carried out by the Quality
Manager before submission to the DGCA.
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3.11.1 General
The Gujarat Flying Club will control the continued airworthiness for NDI/NDT of aircraft
structure and/or component by contracting specialized activities NDI/ NDT inspections
and certification thereof to the DGCA approved Organisation.
3.11.2 Description
Continued airworthiness for non‐destructive testing means such testing specified by the
type certificate holder/aircraft or engine or propeller manufacturer in CAR 145. A. 45
maintenance data for services of aircraft/aircraft components for the purpose of
determining the continued serviceability/ fitness of the product to operate safely.
Particular non‐destructive test means anyone or more of the following; Dye penetrant,
Magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic methods including X ray and
gamma ray.
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3.13. HUMAN FACTORS TRAINING PROCEDURES: (References: CAR 145.30(e) and AMC 145.30(e).)
3.13.1 REASON:
The term "human factors" has grown increasingly popular as the commercial aviation
industry has realized that human error, rather than mechanical failure, underlies most
aviation accidents and incidents. If interpreted narrowly, human factor is often
considered synonymous with crew resource management (CRM) or maintenance
resource management (MRM). However, it is much broader in both its knowledge base
and scope. Human factors involves gathering information about human abilities,
limitations, and other characteristics and applying it to tools, machines, systems, tasks,
jobs, and environments to produce safe, comfortable, and effective human use. In
aviation, human factors is dedicated to better understanding how humans can most
safely and efficiently be integrated with the technology. That understanding is then
translated into design, training, policies, or procedures to help humans perform better.
3.13.2 APPLICABILITY:
The Human Factors training program is applicable for the following personnel:
i. Post holders.
ii. Certifying staff and Support staff.
iii. Quality Staff.
iv. Stores Staff and Planning Staff.
3.13.4 DEFINITION:
HUMAN FACTORS refer to the wide range of issues affecting how people perform tasks
in their work and non‐work environments. The study of human factors involves applying
scientific knowledge about the human body and mind, to better understand human
capabilities and limitations so that there is the best possible fit between people and the
systems in which they operate. Human factors knowledge can be used to reduce the
likelihood of errors and at the same time build more error tolerant and therefore more
resilient, systems.
HUMAN FACTORS are the social and personal skills (for example, communication and
decision making) which complement technical skills, and are important for safe and
efficient aviation.
iv. Personnel being recruited from another CAR‐145 AMO and temporary staff shall
be assessed for the need to receive any additional Human Factors training to meet
AMO’s Human Factors training standard.
v. Topics should be related to existing legislation and guidance/advisory material
(ICAO HF Digests and Training Manuals issued by different aeronautical bodies or
DGCA, etc.), where relevant.
vi. Topics should be related to maintenance engineering; too much unrelated theory
should be avoided.
vii. Human Factor continuation training should be periodically conducted at every 02
years interval.
viii. The training syllabus for human factors training as given in CAR‐145, GM1 145.A.30
(e) shall be followed.
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3.14 COMPETENCE ASSESMENT OF PERSONNEL (Ref: CAR 145.A.30 (e), CAR 145.A.35.f)
3.14.2 APPLICABILITY:
All Certifying Staff are assessed for competency on an annual basis.
3.14.3 RESPONSIBILITY:
In conjunction with the Manager HR, Maintenance Manager defines and publishes the necessary
competencies of their personnel required to perform assigned duties and responsibilities
3.14.4 PROCEDURES:
i. Departmental Managers assess performance and review the competencies of their staff
on an annual basis. Records kept of individuals’ qualifications, training and progress.
ii. Competence shall be assessed in the execution of their duty, especially man
management, human factors and human performance issues. Competence assessment
of those personnel who are directly involved with CAR 145 operations shall take place
prior to independent work commencing by any personnel and shall be undertaken by
the respective department head.
iii. Unsatisfactory evaluation and comments recorded with respect to the individual’s
particular job and performance are acted upon immediately and remedial action
implemented through additional training and / or close supervision.
iv. The organization shall establish and control the competence of the personnel involved
in any maintenance, management and/ or quality audit (ref. CAR 145.A.30 (e)).
v. Criteria should allow the assessment to establish that, among others
(a) Managers are able to properly manage the work output, processes, resources and
priorities described in their assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe compliant
manner in accordance with regulations and organization procedures.
(b) Mechanics are able to carry out maintenance tasks to any standard specified in the
maintenance data and will notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring
rectification to re‐establish required maintenance standards.
(c) Support staffs are able to determine that relevant tasks or inspections have been
carried out to the required standard.
(d) Certifying staff are able to determine when the aircraft or aircraft component is
ready to release to service and when it should not be released to service.
3.15 TRAINING PROCEDURES FOR ON‐THE JOB TRAINING AS PER SECTION 6 OF APPENDIX‐III OF
CAR 66.( Ref: CAR 145 AMC 145.A.70(a), AAC No. 04 of 2017 & CAR 66)
3.15.1 OBJECTIVE:
a) The objective of OJT is to gain the required competence and experience in performing safe
maintenance.
b) OJT shall cover a cross section of tasks acceptable to the DGCA. The OJT tasks to be completed
shall be representative of the aircraft and systems both in complexity and in the technical
input required to complete that task. While relatively simple tasks may be included, other
more complex maintenance tasks shall also be incorporated and undertaken as appropriate
to the aircraft type.
c) Each task shall be signed off by the student and countersigned by a designated supervisor.
d) The tasks listed shall refer to an actual job card/work sheet, etc.
e) The final assessment of the completed OJT is mandatory and shall be performed by a
designated assessor appropriately qualified.
3.15.2 TRAINING METHODS AND SYLLABUS
a) The OJT should include one‐to‐one supervision and should involve actual work task
performance on aircraft/components, covering line and/or base maintenance tasks.
b) The OJT should cover at least 50 % of the tasks contained in Appendix II to AMC to CAR‐66.
Some tasks should be selected from each paragraph of the Appendix II list. Tasks should be
selected among those applicable to the type of aircraft and license (sub) category applied
for. Other tasks than those in the Appendix II may be considered as a replacement when
they are relevant. Typically, in addition to the variety and the complexity, the OJT tasks
should be selected because of their frequency, safety, novelty, etc.
c) Up to 50 % of the required OJT may be undertaken before the aircraft theoretical type
training starts.
d) The organization providing the on‐the‐job training should provide trainees a schedule or plan
indicating the list of tasks to be performed under supervision. A record of the tasks
completed should be entered into a logbook which should be designed such that each task or
group of tasks is countersigned by the corresponding supervisor. The logbook format and its
use should be clearly defined.
e) Syllabus related to our aircrafts (Cessna FA 152 and 172R/S) as per Appendix III Para 3.2
(b) are included in Appendix –XIII of MOE Part 05. The specific syllabus of each aircraft,
nomination of supervisor and/or assessor will be submitted to DGCA (WR) for approval as
and when required.
3.15.3 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
A. SUPERVISOR
a) The supervisor should personally observe the work being performed to ensure the safe
completeness and should be readily available for consultation, if needed during the OJT
performance.
b) The supervisor should countersign the tasks and release the maintenance tasks as the trainee
is still not qualified to do so.
c) The supervisor should have certifying staff or support staff privileges relevant to the OJT tasks.
d) The supervisor should be competent for the selected tasks & be safety‐orientated
e) The supervisor should be capable to coach (setting objectives, giving training, performing
supervision, evaluating, handling trainee’s reactions and cultural issues, managing objectively
and positively debriefing sessions, determining the need for extra training or reorientation the
training, reporting, etc.).
The supervisor should be designated by the approved maintenance organization to carry out the
supervision
B. ASSESSOR
a) The function of the assessor is to conduct the final assessment of the completed OJT. This
assessment should include confirmation of the completion of the required diversity and
quantity of OJT and should be based on the supervisor(s) reports and feedback.
b) The assessor should demonstrate training and experience on the assessment process being
undertaken and should be authorized to do so by the organization.
c) He should be proficient and have sufficient experience or knowledge in human
performance and safety culture and the aircraft type.
The assessor should be nominated by the approved maintenance organization to DGCA (WR) office
for their approval.
i. The Gujarat Flying Club should ensure that every trainee should maintain an OJT booklet.
Format of OJT booklet are included in Appendix –XIV of MOE part 05.
ii. The OJT booklet should cover all representative tasks under ATA chapters, as reflected in
Appendix II to AMC to CAR 66 covering type of aircraft in fleet. For endorsement with type
rating, the candidate is required to complete at least 50% of the approved OJT syllabus
for the applicable aircraft.
iii. The following data should be addressed on the OJT worksheets/ logbook:
a. Name of Trainee;
b. Date of Birth;
c. Approved Maintenance Organization;
d. Location;
e. Name of supervisor(s) and assessor, (including license number if applicable);
f. Date of task completion;
iii. In case of non‐availability of adequately qualified OJT Supervisor / Assessors the OJT
programme may be sub contracted to another appropriately approved maintenance
organization with prior approval of DGCA.
iv. After completion of OJT, the candidate should submit the completed OJT booklet to OJT
Assessor. The OJT assessor will scrutinize to ensure the following:
a) The candidate has completed the applicable OJT tasks.
b) The tasks have been signed by the candidate as well as the OJT supervisor.
c) For the purpose of independent assessment, the trainee should carry out at least two
core tasks randomly selected by the assessor, under the supervision of the assessor. The
assessment may be carried out for the trainees as per the following weightage.
1. Adherence to the Warning and Cautions (weightage‐10%)
2. Performance of the two selected core tasks (B1/ B2) proficiently (weightage‐70%)
3. Use of Aircraft Maintenance Data, Documentation and completion of records
(weightage‐20%)
v. The OJT assessor will declare the candidate as pass, in case he/she has scored minimum
75% marks. The result will be recorded in the Assessment Sheet at the end of the OJT
booklet.
vi. In case the candidate has been declared as “Fail”, the OJT Assessor will identify the
additional OJT task that need to be completed by the candidate before his reassessment.
The successful candidates should submit the copy of OJT booklet and assessment result while
submitting their application in DGCA for issue/ endorsement on AME license, as applicable,
through Quality Manager.
2. A report should be raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked
and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures etc.
3. If any finding of serious nature (Level‐1) is detected during the routine audits, the same
should be intimated to the concerned DGCA (WR) office immediately. The responsible
manager should take appropriate action to mitigate the finding. The root cause analysis
along with the measures taken to prevent such finding in future should be intimated in
writing by Quality Manager to RAO (WR)
4. In case there is any violation of the approved procedures, the Quality Manager is required
to investigate the same and take necessary action under intimation to RAO (WR).
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INTENIONALLY BLANK
3.16 PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUE OF THE RECOMMENDATION TO DGCA FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A
CAR 66 LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 66.B.105:
It shall be ensured that personnel meeting the requirement as per CAR ‐66. B.105 be only
recommended for the issue of CAR 66 License to DGCA.
3.16.1 PROCEDURE:
2.1 Applicant must have satisfy CAR 66.A.25 Basic knowledge requirements.
2.2 Exercise requirement will be as per CAR 66.A.30 and the requirement laid down in
Annexure III of CAR 66.
2.3 All the training course and examinations will be passed within 10 years prior to application
for AME license.
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3.17.4 PROCEDURES
i. The Gujarat Flying Club dose not allows any maintenance personnel to work under
the influence of any psychoactive substance / alcohol to minimize the
maintenance error. The majority of adverse effects produced by psychoactive
substance relates to the brain, eyes and inner ear, which are crucial organs of a
person associated with all activities.
ii. The Gujarat Flying Club shall monitor the above requirements by Random
examination of at least 10% of total employees for a Breath Analyser Test within
one hour after reporting for duty on daily basis. BA test shall be carried out by a
trained person or MBBS holder / Trained Paramedics / Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) / Personnel holding BSC (Nursing) / Diploma (Nursing).
iii. Before the test started, the trained person/medical personnel shall run an ‘air
blank’ on the instrument and obtained a reading of 0.000. The medical personnel
shall also carry out a control test on daily basis and keep a record of print out to
ensure serviceability of both the breath analyzer equipment and printer. Any BA
reading during examination of a personnel above 0.000 shall be considered as
positive result. BA examination shall be recorded on camera and recording shall
be preserved for period of six months.
iv. Breath analyzer examination record shall be maintained integrated with operation
department in electronic database as per the format given in Appendix XVI & XVII
of MOE Part 05.
v. If the breath‐analyzer examination result is positive, a repeat test shall be carried
out after an interval of maximum 15‐20 minutes. During this time, the subject
personnel may be permitted to wash his face and rinse his mouth, if desired.
Before the second test is carried out, a control test must be taken with the same
equipment to verify the serviceability and correctness of the breath‐analyzer.
Both the readings so obtained shall be recorded and print out taken. The second
test shall be carried out in the presence of a witness as designated by the
organisation, who shall countersign the test report.
vi. The make, serial number and calibration status of the breath‐analyzer shall be
recorded in the event personnel are detected positive for alcohol consumption.
Under no circumstances, third test shall be conducted.
vii. If the second test is satisfactory, the concerned personnel may be cleared for duty.
viii. Breath Analyzer positive result or refusal cases record shall be maintained and
reported to concerned RAO (WR) and DGCA HQ (Airworthiness Directorate) within
24 hours of occurrence as per procedure given in CAR Section‐5, Series‐F, Part‐IV.
PART ‐ 4
OPERATORS
PART 4 OPERATORS
4.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
PART‐5
(APPENDICES)
5.0. TABLE OF CONTENT:
The various Stores documents like Tags, Release Notes, Rejection Notes and Maintenance
Documents like Certificate of Release to Service, Caution / Warning Labels, etc., and the
specimen copies used by AMO are given in sample form as Annexure to this chapter. This is
apart from the other sample documents reflected in relevant chapters of this manual.
This tag is signed by stores inspector/In‐change after satisfying the physical condition of the
incoming part and its co‐relation with incoming documentation (release note/ certificate of
inspection etc).
This tag is attached to a component/item after a repair wok or bench check or overhaul is
accomplished in an approved shop and certified by a Certifying Staff / Authorisation Holder as
per stipulated requirements of the manufacturer / vendor / DGCA before crediting the same to
stores or Certificate of Release to Service for fitment on aircraft.
This tag is used on components/items which are pre‐maturely removed or suspected as defective
or defective and awaiting repair / servicing / overhaul for gaining serviceability status. This tag is
signed by Certifying Staff / Authorisation Holder in relevant trades.
This tag is attached to component/items which cannot be reused in maintenance due to various
reasons like, badly damaged or beyond repair, or obsolete mod status or beyond economical
repair, etc., and credited to stores for further disposable action. This tag is signed by Certifying
Staff / Authorisation Holder.
i. It is a document accompanying the sale of aircraft components, spares, materials and goods and
certifying that the same were obtained from an approved source after manufacture / repair /
overhaul and all the relevant airworthiness requirements of the DGCA are satisfied.
ii. Any aircraft material or goods issued from the Bonded Stores to an outside party shall be issued
under the cover of Authorised Release Certificate.
iii. These Authorised Release Certificates shall be serially numbered and prepared in duplicate. (The
first copy is for the consignee and the second copy for the records). The Authorised Release
Certificate will be signed by a person who is duly approved by the Regional Airworthiness Office.
iv. All incoming and outgoing Authorised Release Certificates shall be preserved for a minimum
period of 5 years after the item covered under it is used.
v. A CA Form 1 issued in accordance with AMC No. 2 to 145.A.50(d) Para 2 should be issued by
signing in block 14b and stating ‘Inspected’ in block 11. In addition, block 12:
1. When the last maintenance was carried out and by whom.
2. If the component is unused, when the component was manufactured and by whom with a
cross reference to any original documentation which should be included with the form.
3. A list of all airworthiness directives, repairs and modifications known to have been
incorporated. If no airworthiness directives or repairs or modifications are known to be
incorporated then this should be so stated.
4. Detail of life used for service life limited parts being any combination of fatigue, overhaul or
storage life.
5. For any aircraft component having its own maintenance history record, reference to the
particular maintenance history record as long as the record contains the details that would
otherwise be required in block 12. The maintenance history record and acceptance test
i. A Rejection Note serially numbered must be issued to cover the return to the supplier of any
aircraft goods received under cover of incoming certification that are found not to comply
with applicable requirements as indicated on the Release note.
ii. All supplies made under the cover of release notes and returned by the consignee because
of the parts found defective / not complying with specification must be promptly intimated
to the regional airworthiness office along with relevant details and rectification action
proposed to be taken by the firm.
iii. Rejection notes must be signed by the person authorizing the rejection and distributed as
follows:
1. One copy to the supplier
2. One copy for records
3. One copy to the regional airworthiness office
NOTE: Refer appendix III of this part for format of REJECTION NOTE.
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Following are the CAR‐145 approved maintenance organizations which are sub‐
contracted for various maintenance services stated against each;
List of Subcontractors
Sl. No. Name of the organization
01 NSCB Aviation Private Limited
02 AVITR Operations & Maintenance LLP
03 Blue Ray Aviation private limited
04 IASPL, Bhopal
05 Varman Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
a. For the annual Inspection of ELT: Contract will be made as per suitability of technical
viability and certifying personnel.
b. For NDT inspections: Contract will be made as per suitability of technical viability and
certifying Personnel.
c. For radio inspections: Contract will be made as per suitability of technical viability and
certifying Personnel.
5.2.1 QUALITY SYSTEM PROCEDURE OF SUB‐CONTRACTORS AS PER CAR‐145.75(B):
i. Those parts of the sub‐contractor’s facilities, personnel and procedures involved with the
Gujarat Flying Club’s products undergoing maintenance / inspection should meet CAR145
requirements for the duration of that maintenance / inspection and it remains the Quality
Manager of M/s The Gujarat Flying Club’s responsibility to ensure such requirements are
satisfied.
ii. The Gujarat Flying Club may find it necessary to include several specialist sub‐contractors to
enable it to be approved to completely certify the release to service of a particular part.
Examples could be specialist welding, electro‐plating, painting, NDT, etc. To authorize the use
of such subcontractors, DGCA will need to be satisfied that the organization has the necessary
expertise and procedures to control such sub‐contractors.
iii. Procedure for the control of sub‐contractors not approved under CAR‐145:
a. A pre audit should be carried out by Quality manager of M/s Gujarat Flying Club to the
prospective sub‐contractor to determine whether those services of the sub‐contractor that
it wishes to use meets the intent of CAR‐145.
b. The Gujarat Flying Club should require its own paperwork, approved data and material/spare
parts to be used, but it could permit the use of tools, equipment and personnel from the sub‐
contractor as long as such tools, equipment and personnel meet the requirement of CAR‐
145. In the case of sub‐contractors who provide specialized services it may for practical
reasons be necessary to use their specialized services personnel, approved data and material
subject to acceptance by the organization approved under CAR‐145.
c. The sub‐contract control procedure will need to record audits of the sub‐contractor, to have
a corrective action follow up plan and to know when sub‐contractors are being used.
Regional Airworthiness Office (WR) shall be kept informed of all such work accordingly.
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Presently, The Gujarat Flying Club is having only one maintenance base at Vadodara.
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The following are the sample documents provided along this MOE as samples.
Quantity
Name of Store In‐Charge
Approval No.
Category
Date Signature with Seal. ___________________
Note: ‐ I hereby certify that the details of the items mentioned above are correct as such credited
to Bonded Store.
2. SERVICEABLE TAG:
Front Side
SERVICEABLE TAG
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB
Nomenclature
Part No. Serial no.
Self‐Life Expiry Date of Receipt
Received From Aircraft/Engine Hrs.
TSN TSO/TSI
Reason for Removal
Release note /Work Order No. Overhaul/Bench Check
Valid Till
Approval No.
Category
Date Signature with Seal. ___________________
Note: ‐ I hereby certify that the details of the items mentioned above are correct as such credited
to Bonded Store.
Back Side:
CERTIFICATE OF MAINTENANCE
I/ We certify that the aircraft / aircraft component/Items of equipment enumerated above has been
satisfactory inspected /Overhauled /Modified /processed /treated, tested for operation as detailed
above and meets the requirements of DGCA
NAME
Category
DATE Signature:____________________
3. UNSERVICEABLE/REPAIRABLE TAG
UNSERVICEABLE/REPAIRABLE TAG
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB
Nomenclature
Part No. Serial no.
Removed From Aircraft/Engine Hr.
TSN TSO/TSI
Date of Removal Removed By
REJECTION TAG
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB
Nomenclature
Part No. Serial no.
Received From. Aircraft/Engine Hrs.
TSN TSO/TSI
Date of Removal Removed By
5. WARNING TAG
WARNING TAG
THE GUJARAT FLYING CLUB
Do not Operate
License/Approval No.
Category
Appendix I
CA FORM‐1
1.DGCA, India 2. AUTHORISED RELEASE CERTIFICATE 3. Form Tracking Number
CA FORM 1
4. Approved Organization Name and Address: 5. Work Order/Contract/
Invoice:
6. Item 7. Description 8. Part No 9. Qty 10. Serial/ Batch No. 11. Status/ Work
12. Remarks
13 a. Certifies that the items identified above were 14 a. CAR 145.A.50 Release
manufactured in conformity to: □ Other regula on specified to Service in block 12.
Certifies that unless otherwise specified in block 12, the work
□ approved design data and are in condi on for safe identified in block 11 and described in block 12, was
operation. accomplished in accordance with CAR 145 and in respect to
□ non approved design data specified in block12. that work the items are considered ready for release to
service.
THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CONSTITUTE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL. WHERE THE
USER/INSTALLER PERFORMS WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF AN AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY
DIFFERENT THAN THE AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 1, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE
USER/INSTALLER ENSURES THAT HIS/HER AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY ACCEPTS ITEMS FROM THE
AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 1. STATEMENTS IN BLOCKS 13A AND 14A DO NOT CONSTITUTE
INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION. IN ALL CASES AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORDS MUST CONTAIN AN
INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS BY THE
USER/INSTALLER BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT MAY BE FLOWN
Signature : ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Certifying Staff Name: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Dated: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
AME License/Authorization No. _______________ Time: _________________________
Category :‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Location**:‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
* Reference to approved data used to perform the work.
** Location where the work was performed.
PILOT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE: This is to certify that all conditions stipulated in CAR, Section 8, Series O, Part
3 as applicable have been complied with.
Appendix III
Rejection Note
REJECTION NOTE
Sl. No.: __________
The under mentioned aircraft goods received under cover of:
Release Note No. _________________________________________ dated ____________
from _______________________________________________________________________
have after inspection been rejected for the reasons stated hereunder:
The above goods are to be returned to the supplier for Credit / Replacement.
Appendix IV
Format of Certification Authorization
AME AUTHORIZATION
Authorization No: Issuing Date:
Name of candidate:
Scope Of Approval: ‐
Restrictions: ‐
This Authorization is issued as per CAR 145 and is subject to the following conditions:
1. The holder continues to be in employment of M/s___________________________________________
2. The holder license remains current and he is medically fit to exercise the privileges of the authorization.
3. The work certified by the holder under his Authorization shall be qualified with the statement “under the
company authorization from GFC”. Quoting the Authorization no. and date.
4. The Authorization is valid for a period as specified below and can be withdrawn at any time if deemed necessary
by the Quality Manager.
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TERMS OF AUTHORISATION
1. This document gives authority to the holder of this certification of authorization, under the terms of
inspection authorization issued by the Quality Manager, GFC, to certify and issue CRS or other applicable
certification on behalf of the company within the privileges and limitations of the inspection authorization
and as per terms and organization procedures.
2. The holder is responsible to the Quality Manager, GFC for the Quality and standards of all the maintenance
activities and other works cleared under the supervision and correct recording of such work.
3. In the matter of records, particular care must be taken in the case of operations like inspection and approved
procedure sheets shall be used.
4. The holder is personally responsible for bringing to the attention of the Quality Manager. Any knowledge
encountered during the work process of any unusual event, incident, hazards or inspection difficulties or
defect/ occurrences to the engine/ accessories that may contribute to any unworthy condition or adversely
affect safety.
5. This document and any inspection stamp remain the property of GFC and must be returned to the
AMO/CAMO Department before leaving the company. Inspection stamps issued to the holder should not be
used by any person other than the holder.
6. The holder is personally responsible for the safe custody of the document & any inspection stamp and able
to present the document at any time to a representative of the Airworthiness authority or an official of GFC
upon demand. It is the holder’s personal responsibility to report the loss of this document or stamp
immediately to the Quality Manager, GFC.
7. The stamp must be used in all certifications; quoting full company Approval No. followed by the personal
authorization No., full signature, Name and date in Block letters.
8. For the clearance of individual inspection, the use of the issued authorization stamp will indicate that the
holder has completed the task and constitutes a certificate for that item.
9. All work and inspections completed under these terms of authorization shall be to a standard of conformity
consistent with the requirements and procedures issued by (i) GFC under CAR 145, (ii) Engines & equipment
manufacturers and (iii) any other airworthiness requirements applicable and in force appropriate to the work
performed.
10. Certificates issued by the holder of this authorization must only be made when all the applicable
requirements of the relevant airworthiness authority, manufacturer, operator; approved data and
organization procedure have been met.
11. It is the holder’s personal responsibility to remain aware of the status and currency of data, procedures &
requirements as appropriate to the privileges of the authorization issued.
12. Validity of this approval is subject to the condition that the type rated license by DGCA is valid, current and
employed/Contracted by GFC.
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Appendix V
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FORMAT :( Ref: GM2 145.A30. (e))
Name of the candidate:
For the purpose of:
Assessment Team Members: Name Designation
1.
2.
NOTE: Competency is to be rated between 1 to 5, where Average below 3 is Fail.
Competency Details Certifyin Technician Competenc Sat/Unsat
g Staff y Rated /N/A
Knowledge of human factors, human performance and limitations. X X
Knowledge of organisation capabilities, Privileges and limitations X
Knowledge of CAR‐M, CAR‐145 and any other relevant regulations X
Knowledge of relevant parts of the maintenance organisation exposition and X X
procedures
Knowledge of occurrence reporting system X X
Knowledge of safety risks linked to the working environment X X
Understanding of professional integrity, behavior & attitude towards safety X X
Understanding of conditions for ensuring continuing airworthiness of aircraft X
and components
Understanding of his/her own human performance and limitations X X
Understanding of professional integrity, behavior & attitude towards safety X X
Understanding critical maintenance task and ability to compile and control X
completed work cards
Ability to consider human performance and limitations X X
Ability to determine required qualifications for task performance X X
Ability to identify and rectify existing and potential unsafe conditions X X
Ability to priorities tasks and report discrepancies X
Ability to process the work requested by the operator X
Ability to properly process removed, uninstalled and rejected parts X X
Ability to properly record and sign for work accomplished X X
Ability to recognize the acceptability of parts to be installed prior to fitment X X
Ability to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable X X
maintenance data
Ability to use information systems X X
Ability to use, control and be familiar with required tooling and/or equipment X X
Appendix VI
DOCUMENT EVALUATION FORMAT
01 Organization’s NOC
02 AME License
03 Refresher/Continuation Training
04 SMS Training
07 Medical certificate
All the above documents are checked and found valid. Therefore, Certification Authorization no. ‐______________
(Quality Manager)
For: The Gujarat Flying Club
Appendix VII
CA Form‐2(MR)R1
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
FORM CA‐2(MR)R1
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS
1. Aircraft Make: Model:
2. Owner/Operator Name:
Address:
1. Unit Identification:
Airframe
Power plant
Propeller
Component
4. Description of work:
NOTE: Be sure and confirm the above form AAC 1 of 2017 R1 or latest.
Appendix VIII
24. Air Traffic Related 25. Aerodromes & Facilities Related 26. Flight Operations
& Airworthiness
Related
ATC Incident involving safety Acft / Vehicles/ Grnd Equip Flight Operations
Collision Procedures
ATC Procedures Aerodrome Lighting mark Aircraft Engg. /
Maintenance/
Airworthiness
Separation Obstructions Other in-Flight
emergency
Air Space Apron Foreign Object
R / T / Communication Aerodrome facilities Bird Strike
ATC Equipment Nav. Aids Aerodrome or in-
flight security
MET. Services Other Aerodrome incident Others
Appendix IX
Organisation name:
Date:
Nature of occurrence:
Date
Stamp & Sign
Appendix X
INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN
1. Audit for Inspection of aircraft carried before the applied for the issuance of ARC.
2. Non-compliance of Audit Plan: In any case, when audits are not carried out as per annual audit plan
then the quality manager shall be responsible to re-plan for audit and same shall be intimated to DGCA
(NR) with explanation not to comply the audit plan.
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Appendix XI
INTERNAL AUDIT CHECKLISTS
18 CAR 145.30 MOE procedure for identifying gap in the Quality System
(c) and associated feedback of compliance and involvement
of Accountable Manager. Verify compliance and
documentary evidence.
19 CAR 145.30 Are all Post holders reporting to the Accountable Manger
(c) to inform/ discuss the quality and compliance matter?
Verify Compliance.
44 CAR MOE procedure for Component certifying staff comply rule
145.30(h 61 and as per CAR‐66 Subpart C for issue of CRS.
)1(iii) Verify Compliance.
45 CAR MOE procedures for certifying to outsource base
145.30(j) (1) maintenance activity outside India. Verify compliance
Verify Compliance
03 AMC2.14 MOE policy on imparting initial and continuation Human
5.A.30 (e) Factor Training to the following technical personnel.
a. Post Holders, Managers, Supervisors
b. Certifying staff, technicians and mechanics
c. Quality Control / Quality Assurance Staff.
d. Specialised Service Staff.
e. Human Factor Staff / Trainers.
f. Stores staff and purchase department staff.
g. Ground equipment operator.
h. Contract staff.
j. technical support personnel such as planners, engineers,
technical record staff.
Verify Compliance.
04 AMC2.14 Training records of the above‐mentioned staff.
5.A.30 (e)
05 AMC2 MOE Procedure for the syllabus Initial Human Factor
145.A.30 Training/ Human factor continuation training as per in
(e)(1) GM1 145.A.30 (e) and by whom it will be imparted to all
related personnel organisation.
Verify Compliance
06 AMC1 MOE policies and procedures for imparting initial/
145.30 (e)1 recurring training as per their job function to various
technical personnel – planner, post holders, specialized
service staff, certifying staff, support, ground handling and
other.
Appendix XII
SUB‐CONTRACTED MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AUDIT CHECKLIST
Month of Audit : DATE of Audit: ___/___/_______
Designation
Location
C Personnel Approval
Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Name & Signature of Responsible Name & Signature of Quality Signature of Auditor
Person of QC Cell of Approved Manager of Approved
Maintenance Organisation Maintenance Organisation
Date:
APPENDIX XIII
AIRCRAFT TYPE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING LIST OF TASKS
(a) OBJECTIVE
1. On completion of a theoretical training course the student shall be able to demonstrate, to the
levels identified in the Appendix III syllabus, the detailed theoretical knowledge of the aircraft's
applicable systems, structure, operations, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting according
to approved maintenance data. The student shall be able to demonstrate the use of manuals
and approved procedures, including the knowledge of relevant inspections and limitations.
(b) LEVEL OF TRAINING:
1. Training levels are those levels defined in point 2 above. After the first type course for category
C certifying staff all subsequent courses need only be to level 1. During a level 3 theoretical
training, level 1 and 2 training material may be used to teach the full scope of the chapter if
required. However, during the training the majority of the course material and training time shall
be at the higher level.
(c) DURATION:
The theoretical training minimum tuition hours are contained in the following table:
CATEGORY HOURS
Aeroplanes with a maximum take‐off mass of 5 700 kg and below
B1.2 60
B2 60
(1) For non‐pressurised piston engine aeroplanes below 2 000 kg MTOM the minimum duration
can be reduced by 50 %.
For the purpose of the table above, tuition hours means 60 minutes of teaching and exclude any breaks,
examination, revision, preparation and aircraft visit. These hours apply only to theoretical courses for
complete aircraft/engine combinations according to the type rating as defined by the DGCA.
(d) JUSTIFICATION OF COURSE DURATION:
1. Training courses carried out in a maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with
CAR‐147 and courses directly approved by the DGCA shall justify their hour duration and the
coverage of the full syllabus by a training needs analysis based on:
a. the design of the aircraft type, its maintenance needs and the types of operation,
b. detailed analysis of applicable chapters
c. see contents table in point 3.1(e) below,
d. detailed competency analysis showing that the objectives as stated in point 3.1(a) above
are fully met.
2. Where the training needs analysis shows that more hours are needed, course lengths shall be
longer than the minimum specified in the table.
3. Similarly, tuition hours of differences courses or other training course combinations (such as
combined B1/B2 courses), and in cases of theoretical type training courses below the figures
given in point 3.1(c) above, these shall be justified to the DGCA by the training needs analysis as
described above.
In addition, the course must describe and justify the following:
a. The minimum attendance required to the trainee, in order to meet the objectives of the
course.
b. The maximum number of hours of training per day, taking into account pedagogical and
human factors principles.
4. If the minimum attendance required is not met, the certificate of recognition shall not be issued.
Additional training may be provided by the training organisation in order to meet the minimum
attendance time.
(e) CONTENT:
As a minimum, the elements in the Syllabus below that are specific to the aircraft type shall be
covered. Additional elements introduced due to type variations, technological changes, etc. shall
also be included. The training syllabus shall be focused on mechanical and electrical aspects for
B1 personnel, and electrical and avionic aspects for B2.
AEROPLANE PISTON
LEVEL CHAPTERS
B1 B2 C
Introduction module:
05 Time limits/maintenance checks 1 1 1
06 Dimensions/Areas (MTOM, etc.) 1 1 1
07 Lifting and Shoring 1 1 1
AEROPLANE PISTON
LEVEL CHAPTERS B1 B2 C
08 Levelling and weighing 1 1 1
09 Towing and taxiing 1 1 1
10 Parking/mooring, Storing and Return to Service 1 1 1
36 Pneumatic 3 2 1
36A Pneumatic — Monitoring and indicating 3 3 1
37 Vacuum 3 2 1
38 Water/Waste 3 2 1
41 Water Ballast 3 1 1
42 Integrated modular avionics 2 3 1
44 Cabin Systems 2 3 1
45 On‐board Maintenance Systems 2 3 1
AEROPLANE PISTON
LEVEL CHAPTERS B1 B2 C
45 On‐board Maintenance Systems 2 3 1
46 Information Systems 2 3 1
50 Cargo and Accessory Compartments 3 1 1
PISTON ENGINE
70 Standard Practices — Engines 3 1 1
70A Constructional arrangement and operation Installation, 3 1 1
Carburetors, Fuel injection systems, Induction, Exhaust and
Cooling Systems, Supercharging/ Turbocharging, Lubrication
Systems).
70B Engine Performance 3 1 1
71 Powerplant 3 1 1
73 Engine Fuel and Control 3 1 1
76 Engine Control 3 1 1
79 Oil 3 1 1
80 Starting 3 1 1
81 Turbine 3 1 1
82 Water Injections 3 1 1
83 Accessory Gear Boxes 3 1 1
84 Propulsion Augmentation 3 1 1
73A FADEC 3 3 1
74 Ignition 3 3 1
77 Engine Indication Systems 3 3 1
PROPELLERS
60A Standard Practices — Propeller 3 1 1
61 Propellers/Propulsion 3 1 1
61A Propeller Construction 3 1 1
61B Propeller Pitch Control 3 ‐‐ 1
61C Propeller Synchronizing 3 1 1
61D Propeller Electronic control 2 3 1
61E Propeller Ice Protection 3 ‐‐ 1
61F Propeller Maintenance 3 1 1
(F) MULTIMEDIA BASED TRAINING (MBT) methods may be used to satisfy the theoretical training
element either in the classroom or in a virtual controlled environment subject to the acceptance of the
DGCA approving the training course.
3. 2 PRACTICAL ELEMENT
a) OBJECTIVE:
The objective of practical training is to gain the required competence in performing safe maintenance,
inspections and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and
tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments,
replacements, rigging and functional checks. It includes the awareness of the use of all technical
literature and documentation for the aircraft, the use of specialist/special tooling and test equipment
for performing removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on‐
wing maintenance activity.
b) CONTENT:
At least 50 % of the crossed items in the table below, which are relevant to the particular aircraft type,
shall be completed as part of the practical training.
Tasks crossed represent subjects that are important for practical training purposes to ensure that the
operation, function, installation and safety significance of key maintenance tasks is adequately
addressed; particularly where these cannot be fully explained by theoretical training alone. Although
the list details the minimum practical training subjects, other items may be added where applicable to
the particular aircraft type.
Tasks to be completed shall be representative of the aircraft and systems both in complexity and in the
technical input required to complete that task. While relatively simple tasks may be included, other
more complex tasks shall also be incorporated and undertaken as appropriate to the aircraft type.
Glossary of table: LOC: Location; FOT: Functional / Operation Test; SGH: Service and Ground; Handling;
R/I: Removal / Installation; MEL: Minimum Equipment List; TS: Trouble Shooting
B1/B2 B1 B2
CHAPTERS LOC FOT SGH R/I MEL TS FOT SGH R/I MEL TS
Introduction module:
05 Time limits/maintenance checks X/X ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
06 Dimensions/Areas (MTOM, etc.) X/X ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
07 Lifting and Shoring X/X ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Appendix XIV
FORMAT OF OJT BOOKLET
All entries in this OJT booklet should be made in indelible ink. The correction, if any, should be
done in manner by striking with a single line, such that deleted entry remains legible. Such entries
should be authenticated by the OJT supervisor.
Dates entered should follow the format DD/MM/YY.
Each page should be identified by the OJT booklet owner’s name and signature.
Computer No.
Address: Licence Category being applied for: (Tick
Appropriate)
Signature:
A/C Reg./
Applicable Aircraft Engine / Date/ Signature of
Supervisor/AME
Description of Task and Job Licence Category Type APU serial Location Trainee
Card//Work Order/Techlog etc. no.
Tow aircraft B1 B2
Be part of aircraft towing team. B1 B2
10 ‐ PARKING AND MOORING
Tie down aircraft. B1 B2
Park, secure and cover aircraft. B1 B2
Position aircraft in dock B1 B2
Secure rotor blades. B1 B2
11 ‐ PLACARDS AND MARKING
Check aircraft for correct
B1 B2
placards.
Check aircraft for correct
B1 B2
markings.
12 ‐ SERVICING
Refuel aircraft. B1 ‐‐
Defuel aircraft B1 ‐‐
Carry out tank to tank fuel
B1 ‐‐
transfer
Check / adjust tire pressures. B1 ‐‐
Check / replenish oil level. B1 ‐‐
Check/ replenish hydraulic fluid
B1 ‐‐
level.
Check/ replenish accumulator
B1 ‐‐
pressure
Charge pneumatic system. B1 ‐‐
Grease aircraft. B1 ‐‐
Connect ground power. B1 B2
Service toilet/water system B1 ‐‐
Perform pre‐flight/daily check B1 B2
18 ‐ VIBRATION AND NOISE ANALYSIS
Analyze helicopter vibration
B1 B2
problem.
Analyze noise spectrum. B1 B2
Analyse engine vibration. B1 B2
21 ‐ AIR CONDITIONING
Replace combustion heater. B1 ‐‐
Replace flow control valve B1 B2
Replace outflow valve B1 B2
Replace safety valve B1 B2
Replace vapour cycle unit. B1 ‐‐
Replace air cycle unit. B1 ‐‐
Replace cabin blower. B1 B2
Replace heat exchanger. B1 ‐‐
Replace pressurization controller. ‐‐ B2
Replace controller. ‐‐ B2
Replace amplifier. ‐‐ B2
Replacement of the auto flight
system LRUs in case of fly‐ by –wire ‐‐ B2
aircraft
Check operation of auto‐pilot. ‐‐ B2
Check operation of auto‐throttle
‐‐ B2
/auto thrust.
Check operation of yaw damper. ‐‐ B2
Check and adjust servo clutch ‐‐ B2
Perform autopilot gain adjustments. ‐‐ B2
Perform Mach trim functional check ‐‐ B2
Troubleshoot faulty system. ‐‐ B2
Check auto land system ‐‐ B2
Check flight management systems ‐‐ B2
Check stability augmentation system ‐‐ B2
23 ‐ COMMUNICATIONS
Replace VHF com unit. ‐‐ B2
Replace HF com unit. ‐‐ B2
Replace existing antenna ‐‐ B2
Replace static discharge wicks. ‐‐ B2
Check operation of radios. ‐‐ B2
Perform antenna VSWR check ‐‐ B2
Perform SELCAL operational check ‐‐ B2
Perform operational check of
‐‐ B2
passenger address system.
Functionally check audio
‐‐ B2
integrating system.
Repair co‐axial cable ‐‐ B2
Troubleshoot faulty system ‐‐ B2
24 ‐ ELECTRICAL POWER
Charge lead/acid battery. B1 B2
Charge Ni‐Cd battery. B1 B2
Check battery capacity. B1 B2
Deep‐cycle Ni‐Cd battery. B1 B2
Replace Integrated drive / B1
B2
generator / alternator.
Replace switches. B1 B2
Replace circuit breakers. B1 B2
Adjust voltage regulator. B1 B2
Amend electrical load analysis B1
B2
report.
Repair/replace electrical feeder B1
B2
cable
Perform functional check of IDG / B1
B2
Generator / Alternator
Perform functional check of B1
B2
voltage regulator.
Perform functional check of B1
B2
emergency generation system.
Troubleshoot faulty system B1 B2
25 ‐ EQUIPMENT/FURNISHINGS
Replace carpets B1 ‐‐
Replace crew seats. B1 ‐‐
Replace passenger seats. B1 ‐‐
Check inertia reels. B1 ‐‐
Check seats/belts for security. B1 ‐‐
Check emergency equipment. B1 ‐‐
Check ELT for compliance with
‐‐ B2
regulations.
Repair toilet waste container. B1 ‐‐
Repair upholstery. B1 ‐‐
Change cabin configuration. B1 ‐‐
Replace escape slides/ropes B1 ‐‐
Replace cargo loading system B1
B2
actuator.
Test cargo loading system. B1 B2
26 ‐ FIRE PROTECTION
Check fire bottle contents. B1 ‐‐
Check / test operation of fire /
smoke detection and warning B1 B2
system.
Check cabin fire extinguisher
B1 ‐‐
contents.
A/C Reg./
Applicable Aircraft Engine / Date/ Signature of
Supervisor/AME
Description of Task and Job Licence Category Type APU serial Location Trainee
Card//Work Order/Techlog etc. no.
34 – NAVIGATION
Calibrate magnetic direction
‐‐ B2
indicator.
Replace airspeed indicator. ‐‐ B2
Replace altimeter. ‐‐ B2
Replace air data computer. ‐‐ B2
Replace VOR unit. ‐‐ B2
Replace ADI ‐‐ B2
Replace HIS ‐‐ B2
Check pitot static system for
‐‐ B2
leaks.
Check operation of directional
‐‐ B2
gyro.
Functional check weather
‐‐ B2
radar.
Functional check Doppler. ‐‐ B2
Functional check TCAS. ‐‐ B2
Functional check DME ‐‐ B2
Functional check ATC
‐‐ B2
Transponder.
Functional check flight director
‐‐ B2
system.
Functional check inertial nav
‐‐ B2
system.
Complete quadrantal error
‐‐ B2
correction of ADF system.
Update flight management
‐‐ B2
system dbas
Check calibration of pitot
‐‐ B2
static instruments.
Check calibration of
pressure altitude reporting ‐‐ B2
system.
Troubleshoot faulty system. ‐‐ B2
Check marker systems. ‐‐ B2
Compass replacement
‐‐ B2
direct/indirect.
Check SATCOM. ‐‐ B2
Check GPS. ‐‐ B2
Test AVM. ‐‐ B2
35 – OXYGEN
Inspect on board oxygen
B1 B2
equipment.
Purge and recharge oxygen
‐‐ B2
system.
Replace regulator. ‐‐ B2
Replace oxygen generator. ‐‐ B2
Test crew oxygen system. B1 B2
Perform auto oxygen system
‐‐ B2
deployment check
Troubleshoot faulty system. ‐‐ B2
36 ‐ PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Replace filter. B1 ‐‐
Replace air shut off valve B1 ‐‐
Replace pressure regulating
B1 ‐‐
valve
Replace compressor. B1 ‐‐
Recharge dessicators. B1 ‐‐
Adjust regulator. B1 ‐‐
Check for leaks. B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot faulty system. B1 B2
37 ‐ VACUUM SYSTEMS
nspect the vacuum system
B1 ‐‐
i.a.w. AMM.
Replace vacuum pump. B1 ‐‐
Check/replace filters. B1 ‐‐
Adjust regulator. B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot faulty system. B1 ‐‐
38 ‐ WATER/WASTE
Replace water pump. B1 ‐‐
Replace tap. B1 ‐‐
Replace toilet pump. B1 B2
Perform water heater
B1 B2
functional check
Troubleshoot faulty system. B1 B2
Inspect waste bin flap
B1 ‐‐
closure
45 ‐ CENTRAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
Retrieve data from CMU. ‐‐ B2
Replace CMU. ‐‐ B2
Perform Bite check B1 B2
Troubleshoot faulty system. ‐‐ B2
49 ‐ AIRBORNE AUXILIARY POWER
Removal /Installation of
B1 B2
APU.
Removal/installation of the
B1 ‐‐
inlet guide vane actuator.
Operational test of the APU
B1 B2
emergency shut‐down test.
61 – PROPELLER
Assemble prop after
B1 ‐‐
transportation.
Replace propeller. B1 ‐‐
Replace governor. B1 ‐‐
Adjust governor. B1 ‐‐
Perform static functional checks. B1 ‐‐
Check operation during ground
B1 B2
run.
Check track B1 ‐‐
Check setting of micro switches. B1 B2
Dress out blade damage B1 ‐‐
Dynamically balance prop. B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot faulty system. B1 B2
62 ‐ MAIN ROTORS
Replace blades. B1 ‐‐
Replace damper assembly. B1 ‐‐
Check track B1 ‐‐
Check static balance B1 ‐‐
Check dynamic balance B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot. B1 ‐‐
63 ‐ ROTOR DRIVE
Replace mast. B1 ‐‐
Replace drive coupling B1 ‐‐
Replace clutch/freewheel unit B1 ‐‐
Replace drive belt. B1 ‐‐
Install main gearbox. B1 ‐‐
Overhaul main gearbox. B1 ‐‐
Check gearbox chip detectors. B1 ‐‐
64 ‐ TAIL ROTORS
Install rotor assembly. B1 ‐‐
Replace blades. B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot. B1 ‐‐
65 ‐ TAIL ROTOR DRIVE
Replace bevel gearbox. B1 ‐‐
Replace universal joints. B1 ‐‐
Overhaul bevel gearbox. B1 ‐‐
Install drive assembly. B1 ‐‐
Check chip detectors. B1 ‐‐
Check/install bearings and
B1 ‐‐
hangers.
Check/service/assemble flexible
B1 ‐‐
couplings.
Check alignment of drive shafts. B1 ‐‐
Replace starter. B1 B2
Replace start relay. ‐‐ B2
Replace start control valve B1 B2
Check cranking speed B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot faulty system. B1 B2
70 ‐ TURBINES, PISTON ENGINES
Replace PRT. B1 ‐‐
Replace turbo‐blower. B1 ‐‐
Replace heat shields. B1 ‐‐
Replace waste gate B1 ‐‐
Adjust density controller. B1 ‐‐
82 ‐ ENGINE WATER INJECTION
Replace water/methanol pump. B1 ‐‐
Flow check water/methanol
B1 ‐‐
system.
Adjust water/methanol control
B1 ‐‐
unit.
Check fluid for quality. B1 ‐‐
Troubleshoot faulty system B1 ‐‐
83 ‐ ACCESSORY GEAR BOXES
Replace gearbox. B1 ‐‐
Replace drive shaft. B1 ‐‐
Check Chip detector B1 ‐‐
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APPENDIX XV
TOOLS CALIBRATION PERIODICITY
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Appendix XVI
Appendix XVII
BREATH‐ANALYSER EXAMINATION REGISTER FOR ALCOHOL
Place: .………............................ Date: …………..........
Name of the Medical Personnel: …………………................……………
NOTE: In case a Personnel is tested ‘Positive’ in screening test, a separate Form is required to
be filled up as in “Appendix XVI” by the Doctor and countersigned by the witness.
S No. Name (in capital Staff ID No. Job Time of I hereby report for the BA Time of Signature of Remarks
Letters) of Function Reporting duty. Signature of Reading BA Test Medical
Personnel personnel (in %) Officer
undergoing BA Test undergoing BA Test
1
10
11
12
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Appendix XVIII
EXPECTED MAN HOUR REQUIREMENT FOR SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS AIRCRAFT WISE
A. CESSNA 172 R/S Aircraft (Lycoming):
Sl. No. Descriptions (Schedule Certifying Tech. Hrs Total Man Total Man
Inspection) Staff’s Hrs. Hrs days
1. 50 Hrs. 8:00 16:00 24:00 1.0
2. 100 Hrs. 10:00 20:00 30:00 1.25
3. 200 Hrs. 10:00 20:00 30:00 1.25
Sl. No. Descriptions (Schedule Certifying Tech. Hrs Total Man Total Man
Inspection) Staff’s Hrs. Hrs days
1. 50 Hrs. 6:00 12:00 18:00 1.0
2. 100 Hrs. 9:00 18:00 27:00 1.25
3. 200 Hrs. 12:00 24:00 36:00 1.5
Note: Above expected man hour plan may be varying up to 10% with actual man hour while doing
maintenance of aircraft due to any additional maintenance task along with schedule
maintenance.
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Appendix XIX
Place : Signature :
Date : Name :
AME/Auth No. :
Designation :
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Appendix XX
First Aid BONDED STORE CAMO MM office Instructor’s Flight Dy. CFI Class Admin AM & President
Room office Room dispatch Room Room Room Room
Room
Tools Unserviceable
Store and
Quarantine
Room
HANGAR ENTRANCE
OFFICE ACCOMODATION
PART‐6
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
6.1 RESERVED
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PART‐7
FAA SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR A FAR 145 REPAIR STATION
7.1 RESERVED
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PART‐8
TRANSPORT CANADA CIVIL AVIATION (TCCA) SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR A
TCCA AM573 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
8.1 RESERVED
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PART‐9
EASA
9.1 RESERVED
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