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AIRWORTHINESS PROCEDURES MANUAL PART II Issue 2 Rev. 5 Chapter 09 June 2018 Page 1 of 256 CHAPTER 9 SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT OF APPROVED ORGANIZATION 1. Introduction 1.1 DGCA has approved a number of organizations under various categories under Rule 133B. These organizations are engaged in design, manufacture, maintenance, Continuing airworthiness Management, testing, fuel storage and distribution, and training. It is DGCA’s responsibility that these organizations, once approved, continue to function in compliance with the approval standards and are not allowed to degrade from their initial level of approval. To fulfil this responsibility, surveillance/audit of approved organizations is required to be carried out by RAO/SROs at least once in a year to assure that aviation licence, certificate, authorisation and/or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements. a) Surveillance is a planned inspection of an approved facility or part thereof, carried out at regular intervals by the Airworthiness offices, to ensure adherence to the laid down requirements by approved organizations for continued approval of DGCA. All the area of approved CAR 145/ CARM / CAR 147 organisations shall be covered with in a period of two years. By definition, Surveillance is the monitoring of behaviour. Systems surveillance is the process of monitoring the behaviour of people, objects or processes within systems, for conformity to expected or desired norms. Although the word surveillance in French literally means "watching over", the term is often used for all forms of observation or monitoring. The word surveillance is commonly used to describe observation from a distance. It is the examination and testing of systems including sampling of products, and gathering of evidence, data, information and intelligence. The planned inspections should include station facility, base facility and operator’s manuals. The various checklists to be used by the officers while carrying out the surveillance of operators are available in Appendix A. b) Surveillance of Foreign Repair Organisation including Line Stations is a planned inspection of an approved foreign maintenance facility/ line stations, carried out at regular intervals of 3 years by the Airworthiness representatives, to ensure adherence to the laid down requirements by approved foreign maintenance repair organizations / line stations for continued approval of DGCA. DAW, Hqrs shall prepare the plan for such inspection and nominate Airworthiness representatives to carry out the inspection, subsequently duly filled checklist (CAR-145) along with recommendation report on CA Form-6 to be submitted to DGCA Hqrs for renewal of AMO. Surveillance of accepted foreign AMOs /line stations shall be carried out once in two years. c) Spot Checks : Apart from scheduled Surveillance checks & Regulatory Audits, it is also decided to carry out the spot checks. Spot checks are unplanned checks and will be carried out to verify the effectivity of internal audit system of any organisation and ensuring the continued compliance of previous DGCA audit/ surveillance findings. Spot Checks are product inspections carried out through random checks to observe processes, and/or inspect aircraft, documents, and records. Spot Checks are designed to gather information on particular facets of the aviation industry and are usually carried out independently of an audit. If a spot check is likely to take more than half a day, then a special audit may be more appropriate. Compliance of surveillance finding may be verified during spot checks. d) Ramp Checks : Ramp checks are planned product inspections carried out to inspect aircraft at ramp during schedule operation to verify the compliance of laid down regulation during operation of schedule airlines. At least one ramp inspection per type of aircraft per operator shall be carried out quarterly. This inspection may be carried out jointly with FSD representatives. In case, only an airworthiness

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CHAPTER 9

SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT OF APPROVED ORGANIZATION

1. Introduction

1.1 DGCA has approved a number of organizations under various categories under Rule 133B. These organizations are engaged in design, manufacture, maintenance, Continuing airworthiness Management, testing, fuel storage and distribution, and training. It is DGCA’s responsibility that these organizations, once approved, continue to function in compliance with the approval standards and are not allowed to degrade from their initial level of approval. To fulfil this responsibility, surveillance/audit of approved organizations is required to be carried out by RAO/SROs at least once in a year to assure that aviation licence, certificate, authorisation and/or approval holders continue to meet the established requirements.

a) Surveillance is a planned inspection of an approved facility or part thereof, carried out at regular intervals by the Airworthiness offices, to ensure adherence to the laid down requirements by approved organizations for continued approval of DGCA. All the area of approved CAR 145/ CARM / CAR 147 organisations shall be covered with in a period of two years. By definition, Surveillance is the monitoring of behaviour. Systems surveillance is the process of monitoring the behaviour of people, objects or processes within systems, for conformity to expected or desired norms. Although the word surveillance in French literally means "watching over", the term is often used for all forms of observation or monitoring. The word surveillance is commonly used to describe observation from a distance. It is the examination and testing of systems including sampling of products, and gathering of evidence, data, information and intelligence. The planned inspections should include station facility, base facility and operator’s manuals. The various checklists to be used by the officers while carrying out the surveillance of operators are available in Appendix A.

b) Surveillance of Foreign Repair Organisation including Line Stations is a planned inspection of an approved foreign maintenance facility/ line stations, carried out at regular intervals of 3 years by the Airworthiness representatives, to ensure adherence to the laid down requirements by approved foreign maintenance repair organizations / line stations for continued approval of DGCA. DAW, Hqrs shall prepare the plan for such inspection and nominate Airworthiness representatives to carry out the inspection, subsequently duly filled checklist (CAR-145) along with recommendation report on CA Form-6 to be submitted to DGCA Hqrs for renewal of AMO. Surveillance of accepted foreign AMOs /line stations shall be carried out once in two years.

c) Spot Checks : Apart from scheduled Surveillance checks & Regulatory Audits, it is also decided to carry out the spot checks. Spot checks are unplanned checks and will be carried out to verify the effectivity of internal audit system of any organisation and ensuring the continued compliance of previous DGCA audit/ surveillance findings. Spot Checks are product inspections carried out through random checks to observe processes, and/or inspect aircraft, documents, and records. Spot Checks are designed to gather information on particular facets of the aviation industry and are usually carried out independently of an audit. If a spot check is likely to take more than half a day, then a special audit may be more appropriate. Compliance of surveillance finding may be verified during spot checks.

d) Ramp Checks : Ramp checks are planned product inspections carried out to inspect aircraft at ramp during schedule operation to verify the compliance of laid down regulation during operation of schedule airlines. At least one ramp inspection per type of aircraft per operator shall be carried out quarterly. This inspection may be carried out jointly with FSD representatives. In case, only an airworthiness

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representative is inspecting the aircraft, then only items related to airworthiness shall be checked and remaining may be crossed.

e) Aircraft Continued Airworthiness Monitoring (ACAM): An ACAM in-depth Survey is a sample inspection of

the key risk elements (KREs) and should be performed during scheduled/extensive maintenance of an aircraft. Chapter-3E of this manual provides guidance on KREs that can be used for planning and/or analysis of the inspections. Check list for physical survey of aircraft may be supplemented along with ACAM Checklist, if considered necessary.

1.2. Regulatory Audits

Besides the surveillance, regulatory audits will be carried out during the year with an aim to

ascertain the internal control of any organization in its activities and to ensure compliance of

regulatory requirements. DGCA has issued manual of regulatory audit which provides comprehensive

instruction and procedures for the conduct of regulatory audit by the officers and is made available in

DGCA website.

1.3 SOFA Inspection

Under Article 16 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, States are entitled to search aircraft from other States on landing and departure and to inspect the certificates and other documents. Further, paragraph 4.2.2.2 of ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft, Part I — International Commercial Air Transport — Aeroplanes) also requires that States shall establish a programme with procedures for the surveillance of operations in their territory by a foreign operator and for taking appropriate action when necessary to preserve safety . The SOFA inspections will be carried out jointly by the Airworthiness officers and FSD representatives. The procedure for inspection and post inspection activities are to be followed as per the detailed in CAP 8500.

1.4 Night Surveillance Checks

The purpose of Night Surveillance is to ensure that operators do not compromise to any procedures, deployment of necessary manpower, release of aircraft without proper defect rectification, extend MELs due to absence of managerial supervision at night or any other reason. The random inspections shall include station facility, base facility and operator’s manuals. A standard checklist as per Surveillance procedure Manual for the night surveillance may be used as a guideline by Airworthiness Officers while carrying out night surveillance. The various checklists to be used by the officers while carrying out the surveillance of operators are available in Appendix A.

1.5 Surveillance of OJT and procedure for issuance of recommendation of AME licence shall be carried out as per the prescribed check lists.

2. Procedure

The process of surveillance will consist of the following elements: - Planning - Preparation - Conduct

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- Reporting - Finalization - Follow-up Monitoring and improvement

2.1 Planning (i) It is desired that all the aviation activities of the approved organization are subjected to surveillance

inspection at least once a year. A comprehensive surveillance programme has been prepared with inputs from all RO/SROs. It has been attempted that all areas of a manufacture, maintenance, continuing airworthiness Management, fuel storage and distribution, and training organization CAR 145 approved maintenance organization are covered by surveillance. Officers Airworthiness Directorate are required to keep a note of their assignments and ensure that the assignments are fully discharged.

(ii) Regional/Sub-regional offices shall prepare an organization-wise calendar of surveillance activity and

provide the same to DGCA Headquarters well before end of the year for preparation of DGCA annual surveillance program for the forthcoming year. The annual surveillance program will be published in the DGCA website. The objective of surveillance program should be providing more thrust in the risk areas of the operators identified through root cause analysis of previous surveillance findings. Areas like compliance of all requirements for continuation of EDTO approvals by operators and ACAM should also be covered in the surveillance program. The surveillance programme of the entire year may be intimated to the respective organizations with the proposed dates advising them to carry out their internal audits of the respective areas, prior to the proposed surveillance inspections.

2.2 Preparation

It is imperative that the surveillance is carried out by teams consisting of at least two members, the senior being the team leader as per the annual surveillance plan. Due to certain exigency, deviation from the annual surveillance program may be permitted by head of the office and the reason to be reflected in the monthly surveillance report. The teams may comprise of DDAW and ADAW/ AWO or ADAW and AWO. Contracted consultants may be used as member of Audit team in place of regular officer.

(i) The team should start preparing for the surveillance activity a few days in advance. The following should

be studied: - Internal audit report of the concerned activity; - Relevant regulation or other applicable standards; - Company Expositions and other departmental manuals;

- Approved documents like Maintenance Programme, MEL, Technical log etc. as required; - All maintenance data

- Previous surveillance findings and action taken information. This maybe in the form of completed/closed audit finding forms or file correspondence.

- Customized checklist etc.

(ii) The QCM/QM/Post holders or one representative of the approved organisation familiar with the area being surveyed be associated with the inspection. This is done to enable the organization to provide any clarifications on the spot and to ensure that the findings are immediately known to the organization.

(iii) During the preparation stage, the Lead Auditor and the Auditors should determine the depth of

sampling required to verify each system. For example where history indicates that an Organization has adequate systems, a small sampling may be sufficient to confirm that the situation has not changed.

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Where history indicates recurring problems with a system, a greater level of sampling would be appropriate.

2.3 Conduct of Surveillance

(i). The surveillance should be objective, without any bias, with a view to detect any weakness and deficiency in the practice and procedure followed by the organisation in the light of the requirements laid down by DGCA/ manufacturer and should be used as a tool for enhancing airworthiness/ safety standards.

(ii). Prior to commencement of the surveillance, a briefing meeting beheld, explaining the purpose and

scope of the surveillance. Open issues of the previous audits, organization’s internal audit findings and corrective actions may also be discussed during the briefing.

(iii). Inspections will sample the organization’s activities. Investigation should be to a depth that will

enable a judgment to be made on the ability of the organization’s systems to deliver a safe and compliant outcome. The method to follow is to determine how well the organisation accomplishes the process being assessed. To do this, the team should seek to ascertain whether or not the organization’s processes are:

- Managed by a suitable and qualified person and department; - Supported by policies and procedures (written or informal) that are sufficiently detailed, and are

understood; - Supported by adequate infrastructure; - Compliant with legislation; - Put into practice and achieve their objectives; - Controlled; - Measured, reviewed and improved; - Interfaced effectively with other persons and departments.

(iv) As the officers are always in the public eye, they are expected to exercise good judgment and

professional behaviour at all times while on and off duty. It is imperative that all the officers be sensitive to the responsibilities and demands of their positions and be objective and impartial while performing their duties. Officers must conduct themselves while on-duty or off-duty in a manner that will not cause the public to question their reliability and trustworthiness in carrying out their responsibilities.

(v) To facilitate comprehensive surveillance / audit, a compilation of checklists covering most of the

engineering related aspects/areas of Organizations approved/ seeking approval in different Categories by DGCA have been supplied to all officers of Airworthiness Directorate. This checklist shall be used while carrying out surveillance / audit, as per the program drawn out so that the surveillance is comprehensive and meaningful. The contents of checklists are to be treated as general guidance of DGCA requiring adherence by approved organizations. The officer may use relevant regulations, approved organization policy (ies), maintenance data etc. for reference whenever check lists are found not adequate to cover activities of the organization.

(vi) Surveillance in the areas of ETOPS/EDTO should be two fold in nature

a. Continuing surveillance in the all elements of reliability control of the Aircraft and engine combination performing the ETOPS/EDTO operation so as to ensure that the fleet wise approval

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granted to the operator is always upheld. Detailed guidance regarding the above are available in chapter 24B and 29.

b. Annual Surveillance with the dedicated checklist with an aim to ensure the effectiveness of continuing surveillance programme as mentioned in Para (a) above.

2.4 Collecting Evidence

Evidence is collected during the conduct of an audit with relevant information recorded in the Audit Worksheet to support the final audit findings. It should be obtained with the knowledge of the Auditee and verified for correctness and completeness. Evidence includes:

• Oral evidence – record date, time, details of conversation on Audit Worksheet; • Notes taken during an audit; • Documents sighted during the audit – reference the document and page numbers; • Copies of documents and records – verified where necessary for correctness and completeness. • Photographs (record time, date, place and photographer on worksheet); • Video recordings (record time, date, place and video operator on worksheet); and • Physical evidence such as original document, records or defective parts.

2.5 Discontinuing an Audit / Surveillance

The decision to discontinue an audit must be made by the relevant Head of the Office. However, in threatening situations, an individual Auditor may discontinue an audit. In such an event, the Lead Auditor and Head of the Office must be informed at the earliest opportunity. Events that may prevent an audit continuing include: • The safety of the audit team is at risk; • The objective of the audit becomes unattainable due to access limitations; • Hindrance, harassment or aggressive behaviour of the Auditee; • Non-availability of Auditee’s key staff; or • Enforcement action is assessed as being more appropriate to discontinuing an audit, Airworthiness

officers must draw the Auditee’s attention to the delegation of powers under Aircraft Rules 1937 read with the Government of India then Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Notification No.: S.O. 727(E) dated the 4th October 1994.

2.6 Report Finalization

While pointing out the deficiencies, it is important to note that the relevant Regulations / Standards/Requirements /Expositions/Procedure manual/circulars should be clearly spelt out. Where deficiencies are not covered by these documents, the same may be treated as suggestion for improvement. If such deficiencies are serious in nature affecting safety/airworthiness it should be brought to the notice of Headquarters immediately for laying down the standards /requirements if necessary. However, they should be firm in their decision for upholding rules & regulations/ requirements. Surveillance records must be kept in a clear manner and provide a chronological history of surveillance activities and events.

2.7. Reporting

On completion of the surveillance, the deficiencies observed by the inspecting officers should be listed and discussed in a debriefing meeting with Accountable Manager and/or relevant Post holder(s). After final

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discussion, deficiencies noticed shall be listed on Deficiency Reporting Form, which will have a unique number. For example:

[DRF/ WR/yyyy/Name of the Org. /Issue No. dated dd/mm/yy].

2.8 Deficiency Reporting Form (Form CA-2001)

For every deficiency observed, a deficiency reporting forms (DRF) will be made. If the organisation has already taken necessary rectification action to the satisfaction of Airworthiness Office before the de-briefing meeting the same need not be listed in the DRF. The findings may be classified as Level l and Level 2. For categorization of level of findings guideline given in AAC no. 2 of 2011 shall be followed.

Resolution of deficiencies observed during surveillance shall be dealt in line with guidelines as given in Enforcement Circular No. 1/2009. To ensure continued airworthiness of an operator's fleet during a strike or labour dispute or called by the personnel of an approved organization, special emphasis shall be placed on the activities of the organization. A copy of CA- 2001 is placed as Appendix- A.

2.9 Monitoring

(i) All deficiencies observed during surveillance / inspection shall be followed up and monitored for on

time receipt of compliance report with root cause analysis. (ii) The audit team leader will review the compliance action and if satisfied may close the DRF for level-

2 findings. However for level-1 findings the DRF to be closed by Head of the office after discussing the compliance action with audit team leader.

(iii) At Headquarters, a review of surveillance activities of various RO/SROs is taken by the Director General every month. In the review meeting, the surveillance activities of various offices for the previous month are discussed.

3. General

3.1 Authorization Cards for Airworthiness Officers: Authorization cards have been provided to all

officers who need to have access to any place for carrying out any functions of inspection of aircraft or documents under rule 156 of the Indian Aircraft Rules 1937. Officers are advised to carry the updated and valid card for carrying out any inspection.

3.2 In case the activities of the organization are being performed continuously round the clock due to

shortage of personnel, our officers should be deployed on shift duties for effective surveillance, as deemed necessary. It will be the responsibility of the Regional/sub-Regional office to determine the extent and locations, where additional surveillance is needed and to make necessary arrangements to depute his officers accordingly.

3.3 Under no Circumstances Airworthiness Officers shall not express opinions on strike or labour

dispute and issues involved, nor shall any such opinions be expressed in public or press.

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3.4 A report shall be forwarded to Headquarters giving the extent of the operator's plan of action to comply the regulations during such contingencies. Headquarters should also be kept informed of any serious deficiencies noticed along with the details of action taken by the Regional Offices.

4 Surveillance of Leased Aircraft 4.1 Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 3, Series ‘C’ part-I lays down the criteria for leasing of aircraft

by Indian Operators. 4.2 Indian operator takes a foreign registered aircraft on lease, charter or any similar arrangement

from a person holding AOC issued by another contracting State; 4.3 Indian operator gives an Indian registered aircraft on lease to an operator outside India;

4.4 Indian operator borrows an aircraft on lease from another Indian operator, (for domestic or

international operations). 4.5 While the administrative permissions, including process for permission from Ministry of Civil

Aviation, for leasing of the aircraft is handled by the Air Transport Directorate, the Airworthiness Directorate shall carryout the surveillance of leased aircraft as long as the aircraft is operated under AOP issued by DGCA.

4.6 For leased aircraft as per para 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, the surveillance will cover airworthiness aspects in

accordance with the ramp inspection check list. The bilateral agreement under Article 83 bis of ICAO convention, if signed between the DGCA and State of Operator may also be examined to define the scope of inspection in each case.

4.7 For aircraft on leased operations as per para 4.1.2, Airworthiness officers will be deputed, at least

once in six month, for carrying out inspections of maintenance facilities where the aircraft will normally be based in the State of Operator. The CAA of the State of Operator shall be kept informed of such inspections and local CAA may also be co-opted to participate in such inspections.

5 The surveillance check lists are as follows in Appendix A.

6 Record Keeping:

All RAO/ SRAO should maintain the yearly Surveillance inspection records operator wise. This will facilitate

assessment of weak operator in a particular year and to further enhance the number of Surveillance accordingly in the next year programme. All the records for any Surveillance carried out such as completed checklist, DRF (CA- 2001) and any other supporting documents in support of closure of findings etc. should be kept together for easy reference. Yearly record for root cause analysis should be maintained identifying the weak operator and the weak areas. Surveillance and Enforcement Division (SED) of DGCA (Hqrs) should maintain Surveillance record yearly for all the Directorates of DGCA including root cause analysis.

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Appendix- A

Part – 1

Sr. No.

CHECK LISTS FOR SURVEILLANCE Page No

1. Checklist for approval/ renewal of 145 AMO 11

2. Checklist for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation 68

3. Checklist for Approval/ Renewal Of CAR- 147 ATO 98

4 Checklist for Approval/ Renewal of 147 (Basic) Organisation 109

5 Surveillance Checklist for CAR 21 Production Organisation 139

6 RVSM/ PBN/ Cat-II & Cat-III Surveillance Checklist: Airworthiness

Aspect

162

7 Surveillance Checklist: Line Station facility 174

8 EDTO Operation Surveillance Checklist- Airworthiness Aspect 178

9 Surveillance Checklist-Physical Survey of aircraft including wet lease aircraft

183

10 Surveillance checklist for On the job training and issue of recommendations for issue of AME license

190

11 Form CA 2001 199

12 Ramp Inspection - Checklist 202

13 Part II DGCA Standard DOC 205

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Part – 2

DGCA STANDARD DOC

AIRWORTHINESS SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST

S/N DGCA STANDARD DOC No. S U B J E C T

1. DGCA STD.DOC/CL/01(Rev 1) AME Training Institute

2. DGCA STD.DOC./CL/02 Load & Trim Sheet

3. DGCA STD.DOC/CL/3 Fuel Vendor:

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/3 A A. AFS

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/3 B B. Refueller/ Dispenser

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/3 C C. Hydrant System

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/3 D D. Fuel Test Laboratory

4. DGCA STD.DOC/CL/4 Eddy Current Inspection

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/4A Liquid Penetrant Inspection

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/4B Magnetic Particle Inspection

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/4C Radiography Inspection

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/4D Ultrasonic Inspection

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Part I - SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST

D G C A

CAR 145 ORGANISATION SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT

CHECKLIST

ORGANISATION – Name / address / email id

Approval details / Class / Rating / Limitation

Place / Date of surveillance / Audit

Name of DGCA Team Leader

Names of Post Holders present during Surveillance / Audit

Names of Team Members

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AUDIT AREA

CAR 145.1 GENERAL, CAR 145.3 EFFECTIVITY, CAR 145.10 APPLICABILITY CAR 145.15 ISSUE OF APPROVAL, CAR 145.20 EXTENTION AND APPROVAL

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

CAR 145.1

Are the activities of organization within the scope of approval and capability List?

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

Is Certify for Release to Service (CRS) issued after carrying out maintenance on aircraft, systems or components?

If any work sub-contracted to 145 approved or unapproved organisations, verify the MOE procedures and list of such firms.

CAR 145 .10

Major work (e.g., O/H of engine) done by any organisation in India or Abroad? If so, Are the organizations are under CAR 145 approval?

CAR 145.10(b)

Check for Approval issued to the Main Base location, where the Accountable Manager located

Check for correct procedures, while applying for issue / renewal of approval (submission of FORM-2, MOE rev, Fees, etc.)

CAR 145.20

Check the” Certificate of Approval”. Verify whether the Certificate enlisted all Line stations / Bases

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CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

CAR 145.20

Check the Classes, Rating and Scope of Approval given in the Certificate. Verify the capability List for the extent of work.

Is the maintenance organisation approval displayed in a prominent place, generally accessible to the public at such holder’s principle place of business?

Does the Manual of Procedure (or equivalent document for a foreign approval) contain a commitment statement signed by the accountable manager on behalf of the organisation to

Does the manual state the names of the key management personnel and their positions?

Does the manual contain a current chart showing lines of responsibility?

Does the manual contain a statement of the current duties and responsibilities of the key management positions?

Is there full and efficient co-ordination between department and within departments in respect of airworthiness matters?

SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT AREA: CAR 145.25 FACIL ITY

CAR 145.25 (a), (b), (c) HANGER FACILITY / OFFICE ACCOMODATION

CAR

145.25(a)

Check for availability of suitable hanger to accommodate the aircraft. Alternately, Check for evidence supporting hanger space will be allotted by other organisation.

Check for the protection of hanger - free from dust, noise, wind pollution and rain, adequate lighting. Is the hangar maintained neat and clean?

Aircraft docking in position and locked all safety barriers available and serviceable.

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Environmental control- separate waste containers (for solid and liquid) provided, maintained and used correctly.

Fire extinguishers- correct type/ quantity/condition and located in designated area with valid test/service date.

Pneumatic supply-reliable and tapping points conveniently located and with oil/water ways and lubrication container maintained.

Waste oil, fuel, hydraulic oil and soiled rags properly disposed into waste containers provided.

Hanger is provided with proper earthing points. They are marked properly and the resistance check is carried out at regular intervals. Resistance value and due date of inspection are painted on the points. Check records.

Check that necessary blankings are provided at

proper blanking points on the aircraft.

Check for centre line marking on the hanger floor.

Check the electrical wiring in the hanger for the

followings:

a) Condition; b) Loose/improper connection; c) Insulation;

Check whether the electrical main switch is located in easy accessible place in the hanger.

Check that Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) are kept properly and are not kept on the floor.

Check for arrangement for hanger facility at Line Station for minor scheduled work or lengthy defect rectification.

Is the controlling Manual available and accessible by every person who needs access?

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Are the personnel operating within their approval? (Check some personal authorizations)

Is the maintenance documentation (inspection sheets) available at the work station and in use? (filled in as work progresses?)

Is the appropriate airworthiness data (Maintenance manuals, ADs, SBs or other approved data) available at workstation? (Check revision status against library holding)

Is the method of controlling copied documents

acceptable?

Is measuring equipment within calibration? (Check

some of equipment in hangar)

Are items removed from aircraft properly identified

with respect to source and status?

Are items removed from aircraft properly stored?

Have replacement spares been inspected and are

these traceable to source?

Are tools properly controlled? (Check company tools

and personal tools)

In respect of specialised equipment: Are operating

instructions available? Are personnel trained to use

this equipment?

CAR 145.25 (a), (b), (c) LINE FACILITY / OFFICE ACCOMODATION

Check previous inspection findings and

ensure discrepancies have been rectified.

all

Check availability of appropriately licenced AME,

their licence coverage with respect to aircraft

being maintained.

Check availability of adequate skilled technician/

staff.

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Check availability of the following updated

documents for reference and use:

Maintenance Manual;

Trouble Shooting Charts;

List of Circulars issued by QC department of the operator;

Set of approved schedules including Special inspection

schedules;

Working copy of log books;

Copy of Minimum Equipment List;

Quality Control Manual;

Set of Civil Aviation Requirements

Check availability of wheel change equipment

including spare wheels, T.P. gauge, and wheel

charging facility.

Check that the Nitrogen cylinders used for

maintenance are

obtained from approved source.

Check whether the tools/ equipments which

requires calibration are periodically calibrated.

Check availability of Ground power Unit/ Jet

Starter/ including Battery

cart

Battery Charger.

Check the condition of batteries in the Battery Cart.

Check for suitable arrangement made by the

operator in case they are not having the items given

in point 10 above.

Check availability of appropriate trestles, ladders

etc.

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Are tools properly controlled? (Check company tools and

Is calibration valid for all Test Benches? (Where applicable)

Are operating instructions available?

Are personnel trained to use this equipment?

Check availability of appropriate aircraft spares

commensurate with the checks/ schedules being carried out.

Check that the spares are stored properly and having proper

release note/ serviceable tags etc. as applicable.

Check whether the spare items which required to be

stored in environmentally controlled condition are kept

properly.

CAR 145.25 (a), (b), (c) WORKSHOP:

Is the controlling Manual available and accessible by every

person who needs access?

Is the workshop kept neat and clean, dust free and

adequate lighting available?

Are the personnel operating within their approval?

Is the maintenance documentation (inspection sheets)

Is the appropriate airworthiness data, where applicable

Is the method of controlling copied documents acceptable?

Is measuring equipment within calibration? (Check some

Is the inspection status of the work piece properly

identified?

Have replacement spares been inspected and are these

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Is the system for maintenance of workshop equipment in

operation and effective? Check the following where

applicable:

CAR 145.25 (a), (b), (c) SPECIAL PROCESS (Use Separate checklist for different process)

Does the organisation do any of the following special

processes:

x NDT

x Welding

x Heat Treatment

x Plating

IF YES:

Are the procedures for applying specialized activities

documented in the manual of procedures?

Are the quality control requirements for the specialised

Are the quality control requirements implemented? (i.e

periodic

CAR 145.25 (d) STORES

CAR

145.25

(d)

Check the suitability of stores in terms of size, Environment

control, Racks and Bins, adequate lighting etc.

Does the organisation purchase only from reputable

suppliers? (Check purchasing records)

The organisation comply with own procedures?

Does incoming inspection take place in accordance with own

procedures?

Is evidence of incoming inspection recorded?

Is a trace-ability number allocated and recorded?

Is access to the stores controlled?

Are parts in the store correctly identified? (Check match

between part no, bin identification, store’s inventory)

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Can trace-ability be established for all items stored? (Check trace-ability numbers availability, different batches being separated.) (Trace some items in stores to their delivery documentation)

Are all “lifed” items controlled by expiry date and on a first

in first out system?

Is the storage of rubber products acceptable? (Check

packaging, environment control, rotation of tires)

If items are returned to the store, is the control system

adequate?

Is the control of U/S and repairable items acceptable?

Is the storage of flammable goods acceptable?

SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA: CAR 145.30. MANAGEMENT

145.30

(a)(1) Position of the Accountable Manager in the organization

and his financial authority.

CAR

145.30

(a)(1)

Ensure that Accountable Manager in the organization

make available all necessary resources to accomplish

maintenance financial authority.

CAR

145.30

(a)(2)

Check the policy in the MOE regarding safety and quality

system

AMC

145.30

(a)

MOE statement of Accountable Manager signed by both CEO and nominated Accountable Manager, if applicable.

AMC

145.30

(a) MOE statement of Accountable Manager signed by both CEO and nominated Accountable Manager, if applicable.

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CAR

145.30

(a)

A letter of acceptance of individual post holder or the Group, including the Accountable Manger obtained?

CAR

145.30

(a)(3) Aviation background of Accountable Manager or exposure on CAR 145 requirements.

CAR

145.30

(b)

MOE description of duties and responsibility of Accountable Manager.

CAR

145.30

(b) Are all indicated Post Holders appointed? Verify Form 4 for acceptance from DGCA.

CAR

145.30

(b)(1)

Accountable Manager issuing Terms of references (Duties & Responsibilities) to all Post Holders.

CAR

145.30

(b)(3)

MOE policy on qualification, experience and training requirements for all post holders. Verify compliance.

CAR

145.30

(b)(4) MOE procedures on overseeing of functions when the respective post holder is on long leave.

AMC

145.30

(b)(3)

MOE description of Base Maintenance Manager’s responsibility.

AMC 145.30 (b) (4)

MOE description of Line Maintenance Manager’s responsibility.

AMC

145.30

(b)(5)

MOE description of Workshop Manager’s responsibility. Note:

It is required even in the absence of the post holder.

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AMC

145.30

(b)(6)

MOE description of Quality Manager’s responsibility.

AMC

145.30

(b)(7)

MOE provision for company designation and the

corresponding post holder function, if followed. [Eg., General

Manager (Quality) – Quality Manager]

AMC

145.30

(b)(8)

MOE organization chart and the hierarchy of Accountable

Manager and Post Holders acceptable to DGCA and

procedures for reporting

Note: 1.All Post Holders shall report to the Accountable

Manager.

2.All manager, if appointed, should report to accountable

manager through their respective post holder

CAR

145.30

(c)

MOE procedure for identifying gap in the Quality System and

associated feedback of compliance and involvement of

Accountable Manager. Verify compliance and documentary

evidence.

CAR

145.30

(c)

Are all Post holders reporting to the Accountable Manger to

inform/ discuss the quality and compliance matter?

B (b) AUDIT AREA: CAR 145.30.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENT

CAR

145.30

(d)

MOE procedure of maintenance man hour estimation

taking in to account various functions – planning, production,

inspection in accordance with the approval. Three monthly

review and readjustment. Verify Compliance with evidence.

CAR

145.30

(d)

MOE procedure of maintenance man hour supervising,

quality monitoring, documentation etc. as per scope of

approval. Verify Compliance with evidence

AMC

145.30

(d) 2

MOE procedure of maintenance man hour estimation taking

in to account of planned absentee ( training, vacations ,etc)

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AMC

145.30

(d)( 8)

MOE procedure for review and reporting the shortfall of man

power to accountable manager .Verify?

AMC

145.30

(d) (2)

Check the MOE procedure related to maintenance man-hour

planning , that should exclude all maintenance activities

carried out outside the scope of the CAR-145 approval.

Verify?

AMC

145.30

(d)(1)

Company employee and contract employee ratio (less than

50%). Verify?

AMC

145.30

(d)(4)

Check base maintenance man hour plan during the Aircraft

Hangar visit plan.

AMC

145.30

(d) 6

Review man hour availability allotted for quality functions and

adequacy of man power in quality department.

AMC

145.30

(d)7

Practice of reviewing man hour plan every 3 months, and

action for deviation of planned man hours viz -a-viz actual

man hour.

CAR

145.30

(e)

MOE procedure for competency assessment of personnel

involved in any maintenance, development of maintenance

programme, airworthiness review , management and/or

quality audits etc

. Verify Compliance.

CAR

145.30

(e)

MOE procedure for understanding of application of human

factors and human performance issues appropriate to that

person's function in the organisation in addition of

competency assessment.

Verify Compliance.

CAR

145.30

(e)

MOE procedure for competency of personnel on human

factors and human performance related to aeronautical

design, certification, training, operations and maintenance

etc.

Verify Compliance.

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CAR

145.30(f)

MOE procedure for competency assessment, approval and

qualification and standards of NDT specialist. Are they

appropriately qualified for the particular non-destructive test

in accordance with DGCA specified standard or equivalent

Standard recognized by DGCA.

Verify Compliance.

CAR

145.30(f)

MOE procedure for competency assessment ,approval and

qualification standards of personnel engaged in following

specialised task shall be appropriately qualified in

accordance with officially regre

accordance with officially recognized Standards.

specialized services:

Recognized standard s

1. Structural repair specialist

2. Battery Charging

3. Boroscope Inspection

4. Engine condition monitoring

5. Aircraft performance monitoring

6. Shop activities – Calibration and Bench Check,

oxygen charging

7. wheel and brake assembly

8. Other activities.

Verify Compliance by documentary evidence.

AMC

145.30(f)

MOE policy and procedure on qualification, training,

examination and approval of NDT specialists for particular

NDT. Verify Compliance.

AMC

145.30

(f)6

MOE procedure for competency assessment, training,

approval for NDT new method such as thermography and

shearography, if applicable. Verify compliance

Verify Compliance.

AMC

145.30

(f)8

MOE procedure for competency assessment, approval,

training etc for other technique of NDT non-destructive

inspection such as delamination coin tapping. Verify

Compliance.

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CAR

145.30

(g)

MOE policy for task trained certifying staff to carry out

minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect

rectification. Verify compliance and records

Note: Minor schedules and simple defects required to be

defined in the MOE.

CAR

145.30

(e)

MOE policy for qualification and experience

requirement, assessment of certifying staff in line

maintenance and certification. Verify compliance and

records

Verify Compliance.

CAR

145.30

(e)

AMC1

145.30

(e)

Check the MOE procedure for assessment of

competency and method of evaluation for all personnel

engaged in maintenance includes planners, mechanics,

specialised services staff, supervisors, certifying staff and

support staff, whether employed or contracted,

Verify the compliance and records

AMC1

145.30

(e)

Check the MOE procedure for assessment of

competency of personnel as per job function, adequate

training, and organisation maintenance procedure as

per GM 2 of this para.

Verify the compliance and records

CAR

145.30

(e)

AMC1

145.30

(e)

Check the MOE procedure for assessment of

competency and method of evaluation of specialised

services personnel such as store keeper, welders,

structural repair etc, whether employed or contracted,

Verify the compliance and records

CAR

145.30

(e)

AMC1

145.30

(e)

Check the MOE procedure for records keeping of

competency assessment, experience, qualification,

training, licence, authorisation etc of all the personnel

assessed,

Verify the compliance and records

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AMC1

145.30

(e)1

MOE procedure for adequate initial and recurrent training to

be provided as per the job function of all staff and records

to ensure continued competence

AMC1

145.30

(e)2

MOE procedure to release the staff after duly assessment of

knowledge, competency and related maintenance

organisation procedures, as applicable to their duties.

AMC1

145.30

(e)3

MOE procedure for compliance that All staff have been

trained and demonstrated for understanding of human

factors and human performance issues in relation with their

job function

AMC1 145.30 (e) 4

Check the MOE procedure and criteria to assist in the assessment of competence and to establish the training needs analysis, job descriptions are recommended for each job function. Verify the compliance and records

AMC1 145.30 (e) 4

Check the MOE procedure for the criteria of assessment to manager, supervisors, mechanics specialised services, certifying staff, support staff etc. Verify the compliance and records

GM3.145.A.30 (e).

Check the MOE procedure for keeping the records the competency assessments as all personnel Verify the compliance and records

AMC2 145.30 (e)1

MOE procedure for initial and recurring training of post holders, certifying staff and all other personnel employed on human factors and human performance issues. Verify the compliance and records

AMC2 145.30 (e) 2

Check the syllabus & criteria of initial training on human factors in MOE for all personnel and for new employee and feedback to quality department for planning recurring training. Verify the compliance and records

AMC2 145.30 (e)3, 4

Check the MOE procedure for human factors training and by whom it should be imparted. Verify the compliance

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AMC3 145.30 (e)

MOE procedure for training on fuel tank safety for technical personnel of organisation. Verify the compliance and records

AMC4 145.30 (e)

MOE procedure for Competence assessment that should include the verification for the need of additional EWIS training when relevant. Verify the compliance and records

AMC 145.30 (g)(1)

MOE procedure for minor scheduled line maintenance up to and including a weekly check specified in AMP and requirements for its certifications Verify Compliance.

AMC 145.30 (g)(1)

MOE procedure for certification of minor inspection where weekly check not specified in AMP , such check to be considered equivalent to weekly Verify Compliance.

AMC 145.30 (g)(2)

MOE procedure describing the scope of simple defect rectification listed in this Para, and issuing CRS for these tasks after appropriate task training. Periodicity of updating the simple defect lists. Verify Compliance.

AMC 145.30 (g)(3)

MOE procedure for requirements of certifying staff (B1, B2, as appropriate) at out station for line maintenance certification/ defect rectification Periodicity of updating the simple defect lists. Verify Compliance.

AMC 145.30 (g)(4)

MOE procedure for limited scope of scheduled and non-scheduled line maintenance (defect rectification) to only those tasks that can be certified by the available certifying staff category. Verify Compliance.

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CAR 145.30 (h)1

MOE procedure for ensuring experience, qualification and assessing competency of certifying staff, Category C for issuing CRS of complex motor powered aircraft. in base maintenance Verify Compliance.

CAR 145.30 (h)1(i)& (ii)

MOE procedure for competency assessments, experience of appropriate aircraft type rated support staff for certification of task/ inspection performed in the base maintenance of complex motor powered aircraft before issue of CRS Check the register for support staff Verify Compliance./ records

CAR 145.30(h)1(iii)

Duties and responsibilities in MOE for Category C certifying staff before issue of CRS after base maintenance of complex motor powered aircraft Verify Compliance/ completed schedule.

CAR 145.30 (h)2

MOE procedure for competency assessments, experience of certifying staff qualified Category C and assisted by support staff (category B1, B2) for issuing CRS after base maintenance of other than complex motor powered aircraft. Verify Compliance.

CAR 145.30(i)

MOE procedure for Component certifying staff comply rule 61 and as per CAR-66 Subpart C for issue of CRS. Verify Compliance.

CAR

145.30(j)

(1)

MOE procedures for certifying to outsource base

maintenance activity outside India. Verify compliance

CAR

145.30(j)

(2)

MOE procedures to outsource line maintenance activity

outside India. Verify compliance.

CAR

145.30(j)

(3)

MOE procedures to authorize commander / flight engineer to

carry out repetitive pre-flight AD. Verify compliance

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CAR 145.30(j) (4)

MOE Procedures to issue limited certification authorization to commander / flight engineers to carry out specific tasks, while away from the main base. Verify compliance

CAR 145.30(j) (5)(1)

MOE procedure for issue one off certification authorization to Its employees holding equivalent type authorizations on aircraft of similar technology, construction and systems to certify at stations away from base. Verify compliance

CAR 145.30(j) (5)(2)

MOE Procedure to issue one off certification authorization to the other company employees. Verify compliance

CAR 145.30(j)

MOE Procedure regarding reporting to DGCA for maintenance of aircraft in the above circumstances. Verify compliance

AMC 145.30 (d)(7)

MOE procedure explaining the role of independent qualify auditing staff to identify non-compliance and giving feed back to the Accountable Manager. Verify Compliance.

B (c) AUDIT AREA: CAR 145.30.

TRAINING AND COMPETENCY

AMC 145.30(d) (1)

MOE procedure on training contract employees about the company policies and procedures. Verify Compliance.

AMC1 145.30(e) (4)

MOE procedure on training need analysis for their staff and imparting required training to perform their duties independently. Verify Compliance

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AMC2.145.A.30 (e)

MOE policy on imparting initial and continuation Human 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.

AMC2.145.A.30 (e)

Training records of the above mentioned staff.

AMC2 145.30 (e)(1)

MOE Procedure for the syllabus Initial Human Factor Training/ Human factor continuation training as per in GM1 145.A.30( e) and by whom it will be imparted to all related personnel organisation Verify Compliance

AMC1 145.30 (e)1

MOE policies and procedures for imparting initial/ recurring training as per their job function to various technical personnel – planner, post holders, specialized service staff, certifying staff, support, ground handling and other. Verify Compliance evidence or discussion.

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AMC2 145.30 (e) (1)

MOE procedure & Record for initial and recurring training for all staff within 6 months of recruitment and for contract employees immediately after joining.

SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA: CAR 145.35. CERTIFYING AND SUPPORT STAFF

CAR

145.35(a)

MOE procedures regarding ensuring competency

assessment and other requirements before the issue or

re-issue of authorization to certifying staff to issue CRS

at base maintenance

.Verify compliance.

CAR

145.35(a)

(i)

MOE procedures regarding ensuring competency

assessment and other requirements for support staff

holding Category B1/ B2 licence with appropriate type

rating at base maintenance

.Verify compliance.

AMC

145.35

(a)(2)

Personal files of certifying and support staff containing

the minimum following documents. Verify compliance.

a. Approved Examination results.

b. DGCA endorsement

c. Evidence for Company examination.

d. Copy of Certification Authorisation

e. Evidence of recent experience.

CAR

145.35

(b)

Issue of Certification authorization to certifying staff and

conditions of validity–validity of authorization

including validity of continuation training.

CAR

145.35

(c)

Company policy on validating the certification privilege to

certifying staff and support staff must have certified at

least 6 months in the last two years.

Verify compliance.

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CAR

145.35(d)

Currency of continuation training to the certifying staff

and support staff be maintained in each two years.

Training coverage on three elements (aircraft

technology, company procedures and human

performance).

Verify compliance.

CAR

145.35(f)

&

AMC.35(f

)

MOE procedure for issue of certification authorisation.

One off authorisation (145.A.30(j)(5)) to prospective

certifying staff after assessing their competency,

qualification and capability in line with AMCs 1,2,3&4 of

145.A.30( e) etc

Verify compliance

CAR

145.35(i

)

MOE procedure for issue of certification

authorisation to certifying staff by QM.

Verify compliance

CAR

145.35(j

)

The records to be maintained by organisation of the

certifying staff/ support staff should be mentioned

in the MOE and the preservation period of

minimum 3 yr

1.details of any aircraft maintenance licence held under

CAR 66 and

2. all relevant training completed.

3. the scope of the certification authorisations issued,

where relevant,

4. particulars of staff with limited or one-off certification

authorisations.

Verify compliance & Records

CAR

145.35(j

)(k)(l)(m

)

MOE procedure related to certifying staff/ support

staff should have access of their records on request

A copy of certification authorisation to be provided

them .They should produce the authorisation to

authorise person within 24 Hrs. and There age should

not be less than 21 years.

Verify compliance & Records

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CAR

145.35

(n)

MOE procedure for eligibility for other criteria for

category A licence holder to exercise the certification

privileges on specific task

Verify compliance

AMC 145

.A.35(a)

MOE procedure to ensure that certifying staff and

support staff have an adequate understanding of the

relevant aircraft and/or components to be maintained

together with organisation procedures have received

training and successfully assessed to issue authorization.

Verify compliance

AMC

145.35

(d)(1)

MOE procedure for Audit Group identifying personal

deficiency or special training needs and the

involvement of Quality Department deciding training

needs.

Verify compliance.

AMC

145.35.

(d)(2)

Focus of human factor training on incident, mistakes and

other issues of not following the procedures.

AMC

145.35.

(d)(3)

MOE policies liked to functional areas, training periods

and audit deficiencies. Review of training needs at

least once in two years. Check evidence.

AMC

145.35.

(d)(4)

MOE policy on continuation training emphasizing on

aircraft technology and organization procedures and

human performance, training coverage and duration.

Verify compliance

MOE policy of conducting such training by the

organization or contracted training organization or

approved personnel.

AMC

145.35.

(e)

List of certifying staff and support staff for various

training conducted. Records of conducting training as per

the schedule. e.g., attendance sheets, hand outs,

instructor evaluation sheets, etc,. Verify personal files for

evidence of attending the training.

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CAR

145.35 (f)

MOE procedure for reassessment of certifying staff prior

to revalidate Certification Authorization. Verify evidence.

AMC

145.35

(f)(2)

Evidence of obtaining assessment sheets from other

organizations, if certifying personnel are hired - Eg.,

Structural work, NDT, maintenance contracts, etc,.

CAR

145.35(g)

& (k)

Format of Certification Authorisation including

the scope, limitations, validity and other

conditions of para AMC 145.35 (a) (b) and (d).

Certification Authorisation in the form of Hard Copy or

Electronic form.

CAR 145.35 (h)

Definition and expansion for various abbreviations given in the Certification Authorisation Form for better understanding.

CAR 145.35. (l)

MOE policies on the circumstances which requires showing or submitting of Certification Authorization to the authorities including DGCA.

CAR 145.35 (m)

MOE policies on age limitations for certifying personnel. Verify compliance.

CAR 145.A.36

MOE procedure for retention, details of record of Airworthiness Review Staff and their current list with their scope of approval Verify compliance

AMC.145.A.36

The details of record of Airworthiness Review Staff should be listed in the MOE Verify compliance

UTILISING EXPAT LICENCE HOLDERS

AIC 2/07 The MOE policy on conducting familiarization training to the foreign licence holders and issue of certificates. Verify compliance.

AIC 2/07 Policies on conducting oral checks to the foreign licence holders prior to assigning jobs. Verify compliance.

AIC 2/07 Procedure for foreign licence holder exercising the privileges after meeting the requirements.

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VALIDATION FOREIGN LICENCES

CAR

Sec.2Sr.

L Pt. XVI

Para

2(iv)

Minimum one year experience in

Maintenance after endorsement, out of which six

months should be recent experience in the

preceding 12 months. MOE policy and compliance.

Para5 Evidence of Quality Managers organizing training to

the foreign licence holders.

Para 6 Avionics Engineers / B2 Engineers holding RTR

licence or familiar with Indian Air Traffic Control

Procedures.

Para7 Foreign engineers licence and experience should

cover major maintenance for allowing them to do

such Maintenance.

Para8 Procedure for policy on checking the

proficiency communication in English Language.

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CAR

Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

Para 9

MOE procedures for tracking the validity of Visa, Passports

and Security Clearance of Certifying Staff (foreign license

holders)

Para 10 System of checking medical fitness of foreign licence

holders.

Para 12 Procedure for conducting examination under AAC 2 of

2007.

Para 13 Requirements of foreign AMEs passing Paper-I for

continuing service after 12 months of contract.

Signature of Auditing Officers Comment by DAW

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C AR 14 5.4 0 T O O L S AN D E QU IP M ENT

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS

Yes No N/A Note No

CAR 145.40 EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

CAR

145.40(a)

Are the List of special tools and Equipment

maintained as per the Scope of approval?

Check the list of Special Tool / equipment inspection

and calibration periodicity. periodic maintenance

Is calibration label pasted on the special tool and

equipment? Next inspection due date is printed?

Is there a system of Control Register or electronic

database available to track calibration periodicity,

Calibration Standards inspection due date?

Is the Firm uses Alternate tool in the absence of

manufacturer specified tools? Verify the evidence

DGCA accepted procedures (in MOE)

Is the system of maintaining / calibration of Ground

Equipment satisfactory?

Is the Tool Crib Control issue / receipt of Tools

properly?

Are the special tools / Electronic Equipment kept with

operating instructions?

Are the Certification Authorisation holders

familiar with application of tools and equipment?

Observe during maintenance.

Are Special tools borrowed from other

organisation? Verify the system described in

MOE.

Are any Special tools locally fabricated? Are the

procedures given in the MOE satisfactory?

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Is the system of planning of Spare Parts /

Materials / Consumables satisfactory? Check

stock position of sample critical item (engine oil

filter / fuel filter)

Carry out sample check to verify availability of

Special tool/ Spares / Consumables – sample

must be covered entire scope of approval.

Are the minimum required tools, consumables

kept at Line Station? Verify records.

Does the manual describe or make reference to

the equipment necessary to perform all

functions appropriate to the ratings required?

Does the manual describe or refer to procedures

for the method in which special tools and

equipment are used?

Does the organisation have the necessary

equipment to support its ratings (capability)?

Is an up-to-date inventory of tools and equipment available?

Are the tools and equipment marked to identify ownership?

Is the system for the control of tools and equipment satisfactory? Has a procedure been established to control and, where necessary, calibrate tools and other equipment at a frequency and to a standard to ensure serviceability, accuracy and traceability and is this documented on MOE?

Are calibration records and verification standards kept for at least five years? Check MOE policy.

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Is the method of controlling hand tools (whether personally owned or issued by the organization) acceptable?

C A R 1 4 5 . 4 2 A C C E P T A N C E O F C O M P O N E N T S

C A R 1 4 5 . A . 4 2 ( a )

Check policy for acceptance of components, part and raw material in MOE

C A R 1 4 5 . A . 4 2 ( b

Check the procedure for ensuring the eligibility of components for fitment on aircraft when different modifications and /or airworthiness standard may be applicable

C A R 1 4 5 . A . 4 2 ( c )

Check the procedure for local fabrication of parts the procedure for acceptance of locally manufactured components modifications

C A R 1 4 5 . A . 4 2 ( d )

Check the policy for classification of unsalvageable parts and the procedure followed to ensure that part is not re-entered in the components supply system. Verify compliance.

C A R 1 4 5 . A . 4 2 ( d )

Check the procedure for control of unserviceable components. Verify compliance.

C A R 1 4 5 . A . 4 2 ( d )

Check the procedure for control of unsalvageable components and method used to make it permanently unusable. (Refer AMC M.A.504 (d)(2). Verify compliance.

SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA

C A R 1 4 5 . 4 5 M A I N T E N A N C E D A T A

CAR 145.45 MAINTENANCE DATA

CAR

145.45(a)

Is the Firm holds all required Maintenance Data (MD) (MPD,

AMM, Repair Manual, SSID, SB, SI, Modification leaflets, NDI

Manual, IPC, Type certificate data sheet and any other

document required for maintenance of airframe. Verify

samples

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Are all such manuals available to maintain engine? Verify

samples

Are the regulatory documents such as CAR/ Aircraft Rules /

AAC etc available?

Is the document including CDs updating system followed in

the organization satisfactory? Verify

Are AMM & IPC are kept at all Line Stations? Check the

system of updation.

CAR

145.45(c)

Is there a system to notify, intimate or correct manufacturer

MD errors, i.e., Error in any of the manufacturer literatures?

CAR

145.45(d)

Is there a system of Proposed Modified Maintenance

Instruction (PMMI)? Is the system of PMMI satisfactory? Are

the QC personnel verify and approve modified Inspection

Schedules?

CAR

145.45(e) Are Major & Minor Modifications defined in MOE?

Is there an approved procedure of Modification or

repair described in MOE, if the Firm is not approved

under CAR 21 sub-part M?

CAR

145.45(f)

Is the system of generating task cards from Computers

appropriate?

Is back up taken immediately after updating the task card

Database.

Verify evidence.

Is the MOE contain separate procedures for Base

Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Shop, NDT etc,.

Carry out sample check on completed Inspection Schedules

supplementary work cards are required if an individual carry

out series of tasks or tasks that are the part of the AMM

CAR

145.45(g)

Is there a system or person who could provide any

Maintenance related data required by the maintenance

personnel. Verify

In case of Maintenance data are given by operator under

MRO system (Not directly by the manufacturer), is there a

system to verify updation status of the data?

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Is there a system to intimate all Maintenance engineers

whenever revisions to the inspection schedules introduced?

Check for register containing signature / acknowledgement

Are all documents positioned nearer to the work spot?

Are the documents stored in proper racks?

CAR 145.A.47 PRODUCTION PLANNING

CAR 145.A.47 (a)

Check the production planning has system appropriate to

the amount and complexity of the work to plan the

availability of all necessary personnel , tools, equipment ,

material, maintenance data and facilities to ensure the safe

completion of maintenance task

CAR 145.A.47 (b)

Check the procedure to ensure that organisation take into

account of human factor limitation while planning shift.

CAR 145.A.47 (c)

Check the procedure for communication of information

between outgoing and incoming of shift personnel

regarding completion of maintenance task.

CAR 145.A.48 Performance of Maintenance

CAR

145.A.48

(a)

Check the procedure for clearing of tools and any other

material from aircraft after completion of maintenance.

CAR

145.A.48

(a)

Check the MOE procedure for error capturing method after

performing any critical maintenance task

CAR

145.A.48

(b)

Is the list of critical maintenance task listed/ documented

in MOE/ other documents

CAR

145.A.48

(b)

Is understanding of error capturing is well defined in MOE to

detect maintenance error made when performing

maintenance?

CAR

145.A.48

(b)

MOE procedure to identify the Possible errors occurring in

different area such as maintenance activity, tools , store,

hanger, night shifts etc

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CAR

145.A.48

(b)

Is procedure in MOE for identifying possible error capturing

methods during/ after performing maintenance task?

AMC1

145.A.48

(b)

Is procedure in MOE for assessing the training and

qualification need to their staff for identifying possible

error capturing methods?

AMC1

145.A.48

(b)

Is there any feedback procedure in MOE to ensure staff is

familiar with critical maintenance task and error capturing

method?

AMC2

145.A.48

(b)

Is there any feedback procedure in MOE to ensure staffs are trained for reviewing the critical maintenance task for their impact on flight safety?

AMC3

145.A.48

(b)

Is a feedback system to ensure the applicable error capturing methods applied for detecting error while performing maintenance task are adequate.

AMC4

145.A.48

(b)

Is MOE procedure defines the independent inspection on the maintenance carried out by authorised person and who can carry out such inspection and how?

AMC4

145.A.48

(b)

Is the MOE procedure defines that who can carry out the independent inspection and how?

AMC4

145.A.48

(b)(c)

Is the MOE procedure defines re-inspection in case of only one authorised person is available& performed the task, if applicable?

CAR

145.A.48

(c)

Is a procedure in MOE for detecting multiple errors during maintenance and there risk?

CAR

145.A.48

(c)

Is Procedure for minimising the risk of repeated errors in identical maintenance documented?

CAR

145.A.48

(d)

Is procedure documented for assessing of repair and modification on aircraft and possible care should be taken to avoid risk, while performing maintenance on CDCCL items

AMC145.

A.48(c)

Is Procedure documented in MOE that how to minimise/ capture the multiple error while performing maintenance task?

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CAR 145.50 CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE

CAR.A.14

5.50(a)(b

)

Check the procedure for issue of certificate of release to service before flight/ after completion of any maintenance by appropriately authorised Certifying staff.

CAR.A.14

5.50(c)

Check the procedure for reporting to owner / operator regarding any defects or incomplete maintenance work orders identified during the Maintenance. Of aircraft declines to have such maintenance carried out under this paragraph, paragraph (e)

CAR.A.14

5.50(d)

Check the procedure for authorised release Certificate or airworthiness approval tag identified as CA Form 1 after completion of any maintenance on a component.

CAR.A.14

5.50(f)

Check the procedure when an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main line station or main maintenance base due to the non-availability of a component with the appropriate release certificate

AMC

A145.50

(b)

Check the format of CRS as per CAR -145

AMC 2

A.145.50

(d)(2.7)

Check the procedure for issue of CRS for used components removed from aircraft which have been withdrawn from service from the Indian registered aircraft.

AMC 2

A.145.50

(d)(2.9)

Check the procedure for issue of CRS which has been removed from aircraft involved in abnormal occurrences such accident / incident/ lighting strike / heavy landing etc.

AMC 2

A.145.50

(d)(2.8)

Check the procedure for issue of CRS for components not maintained by CAR 145 approved organisation

AMC 2

A.145.50

(d)(2.5)

Check the procedure for issue of CRS for new unused components in storage without CA Form -1 manufactured by organisation acceptable to DGCA.

AMC 2

A.145.50

(d)(2.6)

Check the procedure for issue of CRS for aircraft components removed from serviceable registered Indian aircraft.

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A.145.50

(d)(2.6.2)

Check the procedure for issue of CRS for aircraft components removed from serviceable non-Indian aircraft.

CAR 145.55 MAINTENANCE and AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW RECORD

CAR

145.55(a)

Are Completed Inspection Schedules/ airworthiness review

/ Task Cards and CRS preserved properly? – indexed and

kept in a safe manner.

Are History cards up-to-date? Carry out Sample Check

Is the Computer based TBO monitoring method

satisfactory? Verify through samples. How often

component swapping / replaced details reaches Quality

Dept.

Is the Total time tracked for engine modules OK? Verify

through sample check.

CAR

145.55(a)

If the work is sub contracted, are concerned completed

released documents preserved?

CAR

145.55(a)

Is all necessary records are retained to prove that all

necessary requirements fulfilled for issue of CRS

Is there any procedure to reconstruct record in the event of

accidental loss / damage?

CAR

145.55(b)

Are other organisation utilizes the maintenance service?

If yes, do you supply / retain the records of work carried

out for operator or other company

Is the place and racks of records are protected from rain,

fire, flood, insect, damage, theft etc,?

CAR

145.55( C)

Are Periodic back up taken for Computerized Maintenance

data and its storage at other location. Check evidence

Are the maintenance records including maintenance data

and all the records related to issue/ recommendation of

ARC preserved for at least three years? Verify MOE

procedures

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MOE procedure for handing of maintenance records to

owner/ operator in case of withdrawal of CAR 145 approval

SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT AREA: CAR 145.60

OCCURRENCE REPORTING SYSTEM

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note

No CAR

145.A.60

(a)

AMC

145.A.60

(b)

Check MOE or associated procedure manual to identify

unsafe and safety hazards conditions. Verify procedures for

hazard management.

CAR

145.A.60

(b)

Check MOE procedures for collecting information on

occurrences (internal, serious and reportable)

CAR

145.A.60

(b)

Check MOE or associated manual procedures for analyzing,

evaluating and assessing the data on occurrences.

CAR

145.A.60

(b)

Check procedures for identifying adverse trend and

method of reversing the trend.

CAR

145.A.60

(b)

Check the method of informing adverse safety trends to all

concerned within and outside the organization.

AMC

145.A.60

(b)

Check the records for proper procedures for correcting

adverse trend.

AMC

145.A.60

(b)

Verify the system followed by the company for free and

frank reporting culture (penalizing or encouraging).

AMC

145.A.60

(b)

Check whether the internal occurrence reporting

system is close- loop, i.e., the originator should get the

feedback on corrections, (Ex a AME who identify the

mistake in the task card should get feedback on

correction)

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CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note

No

AMC

145.A.65

(c)

Verify the internal occurrence reporting forms available

combined or separately for incident reporting, accident

reporting, defect reporting and manufacturer intimation –

verify whether minimum required information are included

in the forms.

AMC

145.A.65

(d)

Check the policy on intimating internal occurrence within

the organization (operation / engineering / ground

support) and outside ( DGCA /manufacturer)

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

PartI Para

4.1

Check MOE procedure to identify and record all defects

(major, minor, deferred and cabin defects)

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.1

Check for procedures in MOE or associated procedure

manual to investigate defects.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.2

Check whether rectification actions indicated or cross

referred against the defects mentioned in the Tech Log /

Flight Report Book.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.3

Verify the policy on handling group I and group II

defects. Check the associated manual procedures.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.4

Check the procedures of inter-organization co-ordinations

on defect identification and rectification, if the AMO and

operators are different.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.5

Check MOE procedures for giving initial information to

the DGCA and operator.

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note

No Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.6

Verify whether all defects (major and minor) are taken

into account while preparing monthly statistics / reliability

index.

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Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.7

Verify compliance of daily review meeting (Scheduled

Airlines); whether qualified (specific aircraft knowledge)

team members review / investigate the defect.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.7.3

Check the procedure of involving DGCA in the defect

investigation system.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.8.1

Check the definition of mechanical delay; and procedures

for delay reporting system.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.8.2

Check whether the Head of the investigating committee is

approved by the Regional Airworthiness Office. Check

the size of the investigation committee (minimum two

members).

Sec2 CAR Sr.C Part I Para 4.8.4

Check for the system of giving (DGCA) interim monthly

report if the investigations are kept open. Check the policy

that the maximum period for investigation is three

months.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.8.5

Check MOE procedures mentioning circumstances

which require submission of defective component and

associated documents to DGCA.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. C

Part I Para

4.8.6

Check the final investigation report (sample) an verify all

necessary information is furnished as per CAR.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Part I Para 5.5

Check the company policies for conducting three monthly

review meeting on all defects encountered, analysed and

investigated including remedial actions.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Part I Para 5.5

Check the policies on intimating serious service difficulties

or problem of continuing airworthiness to the operator. Is

there time stipulation? Verify the format.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Part I Para 5.7

Verify the system of disposing defective component and

involvement of DGCA in the process.

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Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Part I Para 6

Verify whether the Monthly Fleet Performance /

Engineering Statistics and Analysis Report prepared as per

AAC 5 of 2001

Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Part I Para 7.1

Check MOE for preservation period of records associated

with defect, rectification actions and reliability trend.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Part I Para 7.2

Check MOE for retaining period of defective components

and DGCA involvement in disposing the components.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Pt.I Para 3.1

Verify whether operations department involve in

preparation of MEL.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Pt. I Para 4.1

Check MEL preamble / maintenance system manual as to

when or where an inoperative item requires replacement.

Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Pt. I Para 4.2

Check MOE policy to ensure not to fly aircraft with multiple

In operative system and involving flight crew concurrence

for operating such a flight.

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CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. B Pt. I

Para 4.4

Carryout sample check on tech log page containing MEL.

Verify whether limitations are mentioned in the flight report

book.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. B

Pt. I Para

4.5

Check MOE for MEL release policy at base, terminal and

main stations.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. B Pt. I

Para 5.1

Check whether MEL is up-to-date as per the latest MMEL.

Check whether MEL includes operating conditions for

Defective RVSM related equipment, CAT II Operation

Equipment and R-NAV related equipment.

Sec 2 CAR

Sr. B Pt. I

Para 6

Check whether MEL release reports including rectification

action are sent to Regional Airworthiness Office on monthly

basis.

Signature of Auditing Officers Comment by DAW

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SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA

CAR 145.65 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND QUALITY SYSTEM

CAR

Ref

CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

CAR 145.65 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND QUALITY SYSTEM

CAR 145.65(a)

Is the Quality policies include the minimum six points stipulated in CAR145.65 (a) - safety, safety management system, human factors application, error reporting system, compliance monitoring and cooperation for quality audits.

CAR 145.65(a)

Check the procedure that organisation has established a safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures and quality system in MOE

Is there any standards established for aircraft maintenance works (e.g., Bureau of Veritas, ISO 9000.

Are qualification skills and procedures specified in MOE for specialised service people (NDT & NDI)?

Are there procedures and systems explained in MOE to prevent multiple errors? Verify methods

Are there procedures to carry out multiple specialized inspections, where one engineer carry out different tasks, and separate procedure sheets used?

Carry out sample checks on PDR and verify that the defects are properly identified and rectified.

Check how the system tracks the repetitive inspection of deferred structural defect / snag.

CAR

145.65 (b )

Check the procedure for safety , quality policy has made taking in to account of human factors and human performance to ensure good maintenance practices and compliance with the applicable requirements established in 145.A.25 to 145.A.95

GM

145.A.65

(b)(1)

Check the procedure that organisation taking in to consideration for term and condition of maintenance contract of CAMO before providing maintenance services.’

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

CAR

145.65 (c )

Carry out sample checks on task cards - task must be

signed by CA holders after completion of tasks

Check whether all critical steps are identified in this

schedule.

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Check whether all the completed inspection schedules are

approved.

IS there any system / folder maintained for internal

occurrence reports (e.g., Document errors, missing

inspection, inspection overdue for inspection case,

expired License etc).

Check for availability of auditing team, which is separate

from functional team (For small organisation the audit

team may be hired from other organisations).

Check whether MOE explains audit procedures and

constituent of audit team.

Check for the feedback system established in the Quality

system. Verify that the actions are completed and

confirmed in the document.

Check whether the audit team identified all lapses and

inform the same to the Accountable Manager.

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

Check whether Accountable Manager holds periodic

meeting with functional heads to assess the efficacy of

quality system.

Check whether all audit records are preserved for at least

3 years.

Can the organisation show evidence of an internal audit

plan and of internal audits conducted as per the plans?

Is there a corrective and preventive action procedure?

Is every non-compliance corrected and are actions

taken to prevent recurrence of such non-compliance?

Have corrective action been taken on previous DGCA

audits/ inspections conducted and are actions taken to

prevent recurrence of such noncompliance?

Is there a procedure for management review and

overview?

Are appropriate actions decided at management reviews

documented and implemented to maintain an adequate

level of conformance to airworthiness requirements?

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Are the auditors suitably qualified?

Check display of approval certificate in QC office.

Check whether regular approved Quality Manger / Dy QM are available. Are these persons qualified?

Are the cells manned adequately by trained persons. Is an office order existing for allocation of duties?

Check MOE, its updation and system of control of copies and their up dation.

Check master set of approved schedules. Check lists of tools, equipment and consumables required for each schedule.

Check for record of MEL releases continued beyond period. - placarding of MEL releases Quality Dept action on repetitive MEL defects

Check availability of flight report books, PDRs for the last 3 months for correct format, signatures, DMRs.

Check procedure for rectification of repetitive defects for aircraft based away from base.

Check records of delay meetings, where applicable.

Check whether monthly statistical reports

are being

submitted.

Check mechanical delays summaries are being checked

by QM. Whether MTBUR/ MTBUFs are being monitored

/ compared?

Check reliability control of engines - trend-

monitoring analysis by trained persons.

Check TBO/COSL for availability and system of monitoring

Whether investigation reports for failed components are

being received.

Check availability of list of engineers, their licence/

approval validity and specimen signatures in the Quality

dept.

Check whether completed schedules are audited by QC

before preservation. Check preservation periods.

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Check the procedure of referring to maintenance manual

As required.

Check whether Quality checks of fuel is being followed.

Check availability of aquatic capsules, draining kit etc.

Check records for Microbiological tests Calibration of fuel

quantity indicator

Whether necessary precautions are being taken during

fuelling?

Check the availability of: Mandatory mod. Lists SBs,

ADs, SILs, CPCP and SSID documents

System of monitoring the compliance of SBs and Mods.

CARs, Airworthiness advisory circulars

Check FTD records of avionics eqpt. or availability of

Ramp tester.

Check availability of history cards and data entered

therein.

Check the system of certification of first aid and physician

kits and availability of spare kits.

Check the system of random testing fire blocking material

after every dry wash.

Whether approved persons available for taxiing the

aircraft

Whether all pitot covers, pins etc. have red flags?

Whether checklists of staff notices/ technical circulars is

being issued?

What is the system of recording cabin equipment defects

and their rectification?

Whether oil QC checks (SOAP test) as required, are being

done and records maintained and monitored?

Whether gages and precession equipment are being

calibrated as required?

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CAR

Ref

CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note

No

Whether major defects intimation is being sent to regional

offices within 24 hours?

Whether CVR and FDR readout records are maintained for

each serviceable sl. no. of the unit installed on the

aircraft?

Whether battery shop is approved?

Whether battery check procedure sheet is approved by the

QM?

Whether record of maintenance of each serial no. of

battery is being maintained?

Whether proper system exists for dissemination of

technical information to AMEs and other technical staff?

Whether the Quality Manager is inspecting transit

stations / other bases and keeping a record of

observations?

Whether trouble shooting manual is available at each

outstation or is on-board?

Whether tow-bars are available at all transit stations

Whether trestles, maintenance stands and ground

equipment have rubber pads to avoid damage to aircraft?

Whether scheduled operators have stands etc. for engine

change?

Whether marshallers are trained? Do they wear yellow

jackets and have been provided torches?

CAR 145.A.65 (d)

Check the procedure that organisation has established the safety management system (SMS), if applicable.

CAR 145.A.65 (d)

Check the SMS Manual that should contain at least following. (i) Identifies safety hazards; (ii) Assesses the impact of these safety hazards and mitigates risks; (iii) Ensures that remedial action necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety is implemented; (iv) Provides for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety level achieved; and (v) Aims to make continuous improvement to the overall level of safety.

Signature of Auditing Officers Comment by DAW

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SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA

CHECKLIST FOR MOE

CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No

Part 0 : GENERAL

• Title Page

• Table of Contents

• Record of Revisions

• Description of Revisions

• Temporary Revisions Highlights

• List of Effective Pages

• List of Effective Temporary Revisions

• Holders of Manuals

• Abbreviations and Definitions

• MOE – Structure and Associated Manuals

Part 1 : MANAGEMENT

1.0. Table of Contents

1.1.0. Corporate commitment by the Accountable Manager

1.1.1 Acceptability

1.1.2. Accountable Manager’s Exposition Statement

1.1.3. Delegated Accountable Manager

1.2. Safety and Quality Policy

1.3. Management personnel

1.3.1. Overview of Management Personnel at Base

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1.3.2. Overview of Management Personnel at Line stations

1.4. Duties and responsibilities of the management personnel

1.4.1. Accountable Manager

1.4.2. Manager Quality & Technical Service

1.4.3. Dy. Manager Quality & Inspection

1.4.4. Manager Maintenance Planning Department

1.4.5. Manager Base Maintenance Center

1.4.6. Manager Line Maintenance Center

1.4.7. Manager Modifications

1.4.8. Manager Engineering & Certification

1.4.9. Manager Purchasing & Logistics

1.4.10. Quality Control Inspectors

1.4.11. Manager NDT

1.4.12. Manager Training Department

1.4.13. Manager Aircraft

1.4.14. Supervisor

1.4.15. Manager Engine & Wheel / Wheel Shop

1.4.16. Manager Electric Services

1.4.17. Manager Avionics Services

1.4.18. Manager Instrument, Equipment & Calibration

1.4.19. Manager Instrument, Equipment & Calibration with respect to Component Repair Shop

1.4.20. Group Leader Component Repair Shop

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1.4.21. Manager Sheet Metal Shop

1.4.22. Manager of Paint Division

1.4.23. Manager Cabinet Shop

1.4.24. Manager Upholstery Shop

1.4.25. Officer Emergency Equipment Shop

1.4.26. Officer Machine Shop

1.4.27. Officer Aircraft Cleaning

1.4.28. Manager Composite Shop

1.4.29. Manager Ground Support Equipment

1.4.30. Manager Receiving/Shipping/Freight

1.4.31. Manager Stores

1.4.32. Manager Purchasing

1.4.33. Manager Parts Management & Support

1.4.34. Supervisor Aircraft Tool Store

1.4.35. Quality Assurance Auditor

1.4.36. Manager Electro Outfitting

1.4.37. Supervisor Cabin Mechanics

1.4.38. Supervisor Technical Library

1.5. Management Organization Charts

1.6. List of certifying staff

1.6.1. Maintenance Bases

1.6.2. Line Stations

1.6.3. License and training state overview of production personnel

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1.6.4. List of Certifying Staff not belonging to company

1.6.5 List of support staff

1.6.6 List of Airworthiness Review staff

1.7. Manpower resources

1.7.1. General description

1.7.2. Contracted personnel

1.7.3. Assessment for competence of personnel

1.8. General Description of the facilities at Base

1.8.1. General description of facility at Line stations

1.8.2. Plans of facility at Base

1 .8.3. Plans of facility at Line stations

1.9. Organisations Intended Scope of Work

1.10. Notification procedure to DGCA regarding changes to activities /approval / location / personnel

1.11. Exposition Amendment Procedures Including, if Applicable, Delegated Procedures

1.11.1. Amendment of MOE and all its supplements

1.11.2. Amendment of Capability Manual

1.11.3. Filing of superseded amendments

1 .11.4. Amendment of Process Specifications

1.11.5. Amendment of Forms

Part 2 : MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

2.0. Table of Contents

2.1. Supplier Evaluation & Subcontract Control Procedure

2.1.1. Purpose

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2.1.2. Definitions

2.1.3. Responsibilities

2.1.4. List of suppliers and subcontractors

2.1.5. Selection of suppliers and subcontractors

2.1.6. Evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors

2.1.7. Approval of suppliers and subcontractors

2.1.8. Subcontractor on-site evaluation (audit)

2.2. Acceptance/Inspection of Aircraft Components and Material from Outside Contractors

2.2.1. Purpose

2.2.2. Definitions

2.2.3. Responsibilities

2.2.4. Receiving of parts and material

2.2.5. Parts and material, passing receiving inspection

2.2.6. Parts and material, not passing receiving

2.3. Storage, Tagging and Release of Aircraft Components and Material to Aircraft Maintenance

2.3.1. Responsibility

2.3.2. Storage facilities

2.3.3. Storage procedures

2.3.4. Control of stored shelf life items

2.3.5. Identification of stored products

2.3.6. Products issued to Production

2.3.7. Unsalvageable Products

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2.4. Acceptance of tools and equipment

2.4.1. Standards

2.4.2. Purchasing of tools

2.4.3. Storage of tools

2.4.4. Inventory control

2.4.5. Leased equipment

2.5. Calibration of tools and equipment

2.6. Use of tooling and equipment by staff (including alternate tools)

2.6.1. General tooling

2.6.2. Ground equipment maintenance

2.6.3. Control and audit of tools

2.6.4. Report of Missing or Defective Tools / Equipment

2.7. Cleanliness standards of maintenance facilities

2.8. Maintenance instructions and relationship to aircraft / aircraft component manufacturers' instructions including updating and availability to staff

2.8.1. Handling of Maintenance Instructions within the company

2.8.1 .1. Ordering publications

2.8.1.2. Revision of publications

2.8.1.3. Status checks on publications

2.8.1.4. Publications in daily business

2.8.1.5. Manufacturer’s instructions and Maintenance Programs

2.9. Repair procedures

2.10. Aircraft maintenance program compliance

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2.10.1. Preliminary inspection

2.10.2. Hidden damage inspection

2.10.3. Inspection after major repairs or alterations

2.10.4. Pre-flight inspection

2.11. Airworthiness directives procedure

2.12. Optional modification procedure

2.12.1. General

2.12.2. References

2.12.3. Classification of modifications

2.12.4. Classification documentation

2.12.5. Reporting to the Competent Authority

2.12.6. Approval of minor modifications

2.12.7. Performance and certification of minor modifications

2.12.8. Approval of major modifications

2.12.9. Performance and certification of major modifications

2.12.10. Scope of work

2.12.11. Manufacturing of parts

2.12.12. Previous approved modifications

2.13. Maintenance documentation in use and completion of the same

2.13.1. Record keeping system

2.13.2. Work package

2.13.3. Maintenance documentation review

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2.13.4. Carried forward items

2.13.5. Certificate of Release to Service

2.13.6. Computerized maintenance programs

2.13.7. Documentation to be provided to the owner/operator

2.13.8. Retaining of maintenance documentation

2.14. Technical record control

2.14.1. General

2.14.2. Scope of the technical documents

2.14.2.1. Structure

2.14.2.2. Contents

2.14.3. Note

2.15. Rectification of defects arising during base maintenance

2.16. Release to service procedure

2.16.1. General

2.16.2. Responsibilities

2.16.2.1. Responsibilities regarding maintenance on aircraft

2.16.2.2. Responsibilities regarding maintenance on aircraft components

2.16.3. References

2.16.4. Release to service

2.16.4.1. General release to service procedure

2.16.4.2. Release to service for check flight / test flight

2.16.4.3. Release to service statement

2.17. Records for the Operator

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2.18. Reporting of defects to the DGCA / Operator / Manufacturer

2.18.1. Purpose of reporting

2.18.2. Responsibility

2.18.3. Items to be reported

2.18.4. Reporting

2.18.5. Reporting procedure

2.19. Return of defective aircraft components to store

2.20. Return of defective components to outside contractors

2.21. Control of computer maintenance record systems

2.21.1. Computerized Maintenance Programs

2.21.2. SAP R/3

2.22. Control of man-hour planning versus scheduled maintenance work

2.22.1. Daily workload planning

2.22.2. Monthly workload planning

2.22.3. Manpower planning

2.22.4. Hangar space planning

2.23. Control of Critical maintenance task and error capturing methods

2.23.1. Definitions

2.23.1List of Error capturing methods

2.23.1List of critical maintenance task and their review procedure

2.23.1List of critical maintenance task

2.23.1 procedure for error capturing

2.23.2. Duplicate/ re inspection

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2.24. Reference to specific maintenance procedures

2.24.1. Engine running procedure

2.24.2. Aircraft pressurization run procedure

2.24.3. Aircraft towing procedure

2.24.4. Aircraft taxiing procedure

2.24.5. NDT procedure

2.24.6. Fabrication of Parts

2.25. Procedures to detect and rectify Maintenance errors

2.25.1. Reason

2.25.2. Definitions

2.25.3. Applicability

2.25.4. Process to Detect and Rectify Maintenance Errors

2.26. Shift / Task Handover Procedure

2.26.1. Reason

2.26.2. Definitions

2.26.3. Applicability

2.26.4. Responsibilities

2.26.5. Process

2.27. Procedures for Notification of Maintenance Data Inaccuracies and Ambiguities to the Type Certificate Holder

2.27.1. Reason

2.27.2. Definitions

2.27.3. Applicability

2.27.4. Process

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2.28. Production Planning Procedures

2.28.1. Purpose & Scope

2.28.2. General Issues

2.28.3. Aircraft Incoming Meeting

2.28.4. Special Maintenance Projects

2.28.5. Status Meeting

2.28.6. Material Planning

2.28.7. Subcontracting of Work

Part L2: ADDITIONAL LINE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

L 2.1 Line maintenance control of aircraft components, tools, equipment etc.,

L 2.2 Line maintenance procedures related to servicing/fuelling/ de-icing etc.,

L 2.3 Line maintenance control of defects and repetitive defects.

L 2.4 Line procedure for completion of technical log.

L 2.5 Line procedure for pooled parts and loan parts.

L 2.6 Line procedure for the return of defective parts removed from aircraft.

L 2.7 Line procedure for control of critical tasks as per AMC 145.65 (b) (4).

Part 3 : QUALITY SYSTEM PROCEDURES

3.0. Table of Contents

3.1. Quality Audit of organisation procedures

3.1.1. Quality Audit

3.1.2. Categories of non-compliances / deficiencies

3.2. Quality Audit of aircraft

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3.3. Quality Audit remedial action procedures

3.4. Certifying staff and category B1 & B2 support staff qualification and training procedures

3.4.1. Purpose

3.4.2. Responsibilities

3.4.3. Qualification Requirements

3.4.4. Qualifying Certifying Staff

3.4.4.1. General

3.4.4.2. Training Organization

3.4.4.3. Basic Course

3.4.4.4. Language Courses

3.4.4.5. Personnel Categories

3.4.5. Continuation Training

3.4.6. Qualification and Training Records

3.4.6.1. Engineering Training Manual

3.4.6.2. Training Record Book

3.4.7. Flow chart: training

3.5. Certifying staff and category (Mechanical & Avionics) support staff records

3.6. Quality audit personnel

3.7. Qualifying inspectors

3.8. Qualifying mechanics

3.9. Aircraft or aircraft component maintenance tasks exemption process control

3.10. Concession control of deviation from organisation's procedures

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3.11. Qualification procedure for specialised activities such as NDT, welding, etc.

3.12. Control of manufacturers’ and other maintenance working teams

3.13. Human Factors Training Procedure

3.13.1. Reason

3.13.2. Applicability

3.13.3. Purpose & Scope

3.13.4. Definition

3.13.5. Human Factors Training at Base

3.13.5.1. Training Syllabus

3.13.5.2. Instructors

3.13.5.3. Data Collection & Material

3.13.5.4. Training Performed by Previous Employer

3.14. Competence Assessment of Personnel

3.14.1. Purpose & Scope

3.14.2. Applicability

3.14.3. Responsibility

3.14.4. Procedure

3.14.5. Example

3.15 Training procedures for on-the job training as per Section 6 of Appendix III to CAR 66

3.15.1. Purpose & Scope

3.15.2. Applicability

3.15.3. Responsibility

3.15.4. Procedure

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3.15. 5. Example

3.16 Procedure for the issue of the recommendation to DGCA for the issues of a CAR 66 licence in accordance with 66.B.105.

3.16.1. Purpose & Scope

3.16.2. Applicability

3.16.3. Responsibility

3.16.4. Procedure

3.16. 5. Example

Part 4 : OPERATORS

4.0. Table of Contents

4.1. Contracted operators

4.2. Operator procedures and paperwork

4.3. Operator record completion

Part 5 : APPENDICES

5.0. Table of Contents

5.1. Samples of documents

5.2. List of sub-contractors

5.3. List of line maintenance locations

5.4. List of contracted EASE-145 / FAR 145 organisations

5.5. List of company Process Specifications

5.6. List of company Forms, Tags & Stickers

Part 6 : OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

RESER VED

Part 7: OTHER COUNTRY SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR PART-145 REPAIR

STATION 145 Supplement Reference No.

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Part 8: DGCA SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES

Comments on MOE

Signature of verifying Officer:

Date:

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Surveillance Checklist

CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

Name & Address of CAMO Tel/ Fax/ e-mail address AOC Reference (If applicable)

Approval Status of CAMO CAMO with 145 approval

CAMO without 145 approval

CAMO with Subpart ’F’ approval

Scope of Approval

Scope of Maintenance Approval (if applicable)

Whether the CAMO having Subpart ‘I’ privileges (Issue/

Extension of ARC)?

Name & Contact Details of Accountable Manager

Name & Contact Details of Post Holders 1.CAM 2.QM 3.Others

Personnel present during the surveillance/ audit

Name & Designation of Officers carried out surveillance/ audit

Date of Surveillance/ Audit

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SUBPART B- ACCOUNTABILITY

CAR Ref S/N Items of Audit CAMO Doc Ref

Remarks Sat/ Unsat/ NA/ NR

M.A.201

Responsibilities

1. Whether satisfactory policy & procedure exists to ensure

that no flight takes place unless: a) the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition,

and; b) any operational and emergency equipment fitted is

correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable, and;

c) the airworthiness certificate remains valid, and; d) the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in

accordance with the approved maintenance programme as specified in M.A.302.

PART- 0

2. Whether satisfactory policy & procedure exists for accomplishment of pre-flight inspection?

PART– 1 Para– 1.11

3. Whether the Owner/ CAMO has contracted CAM tasks in whole or in part to another approved CAMO/ organization(s)/ Person in order to satisfy the responsibilities of point (1) above? (a) In case of “YES”, whether CAM contract exists

between the CAMO and the contracted organization/ person? and

(b) The said contract is in accordance with Appendix-II to AMC M.A.711 (a)(3) ? and

(c) the said contract has been accepted by DGCA?

PART-3 Ch-3.2(b) Copy of contract Enclosed

4. Whether the Owner/ CAMO have made suitable contract for maintenance of the aircraft managed to appropriately approved Maintenance organization?

(a) in case of “YES”, whether Maintenance contract exists between the Owner/ CAMO and the AMO? and

(b) the said contract is in accordance with Appendix-XI AMC to M.A.708(c) ? and

(c) the said contract has been accepted by DGCA? (With the exception of engines and auxiliary power units contracts would normally be limited to one organisation per aircraft type for any combination of the activities described in Appendix II. Where arrangements are made with more than one organization the operator should demonstrate adequate coordination controls are in place

PART – 0 Para – 0.2.2 & PART-3 Para -3.2(a) Copy of contract Enclosed

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and that the individual responsibilities are clearly defined in related contracts.)

5. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in respect of what maintenance is required, when it has to be performed and by whom and to what standard, in order to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft being operated?

PART-3 Para -3.1

6. Whether the operator have adequate knowledge of the design status type specification, customer options, airworthiness directives (AD), modifications, operational equipment and required and performed maintenance?

PART -0 para – 0.3.7

7. Whether the status of aircraft design and maintenance are adequately documented to support the performance of the quality system?

PART -0 para – 0.3.6.3 & 0.3.8

8. Whether the operator has established adequate co-ordination between flight operations and maintenance to ensure that both will receive all information on the condition of the aircraft necessary to enable both to perform their tasks?

PART – 0 Para 0.9.1

9. Whether the operator is appropriately approved in accordance with CAR-145/ Subpart ”F” (as applicable)?

N/A

10. In case the operator is not appropriately approved for maintenance of its aircraft, whether the operator provides a clear work order to the maintenance contractor?

PART-3 Para 3.1 (X-C) & para-3.2(a)

11. Whether the Operator is appropriately approved as part of the air operator certificate/permit issued by DGCA, pursuant to M.A. Subpart G for the aircraft it operates? Check AOC and CAMO Approval 3. Certificate and validity. (An operator only needs to be approved for the management of the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed on its AOC.)

Part of

DGCA

Approv

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Process

M.A.202 Occurrence Reporting

12. (a) Whether proper policy/ procedure exist with respect to “Occurrence reporting”?

PART-1 Para 1.8.1

13. (b) Whether the owner/ operator is regularly reporting to DGCA, the organisation responsible for the type design or supplemental type design and, if applicable, by Airworthiness Authority of the State of Registry, any identified condition of an aircraft or component which endangers flight safety?

PART-1 Para 1.8.9 (a)

14. (c) Whether the approved continuing airworthiness management or maintenance organisation has assigned responsibility for coordinating action on airworthiness occurrences and for initiating any necessary further investigation and follow-up activity to a suitably qualified

person with clearly defined authority and status?

PART- 1 Para -1.8.9 C (3) & PART- 1

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(In respect of maintenance, reporting a condition that

could seriously hazard the aircraft is normally limited to: serious cracks, permanent deformation, burning or serious corrosion of structure found during scheduled maintenance of the aircraft or component. failure of any emergency system during scheduled testing)

Para -1.8.9. (c)

15. (d) Whether the occurrence is being reported in a manner

established by the DGCA and contains all pertinent information about the condition known to the person or

organization, as given below? -Reporter or organisations name and approval reference if applicable, -Information necessary to identify the subject aircraft and or component,

-date and time relative to any life or overhaul limitation in

terms of flying hours/cycles/landings etc. as appropriate,

-details of the occurrence.

PART- 1 Para -1.8.9. (C) Note

16. (e) Where the person or organisation maintaining the aircraft is contracted by an owner or an operator to carry out maintenance, the person or the organisation maintaining the aircraft shall also report to the owner, the operator or the continuing airworthiness management organisation any such condition affecting the owner's or the operator's aircraft or component.

PART- 1 Ch-1.8.9 C (3)

17. (f) Reports shall be made as soon as practicable, but in any

case within 72 hours of the person or organisation

identifying the condition to which the report relates.

PART- 1 Ch-1.8.9. (c)

SUBPART C- CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

CAR Ref S/N Items of Audit CAMO Doc Ref

Remarks Sat/ Unsat/ NA/ NR

M.A.301 Continuing Airworthiness Tasks

1. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure is documented in

respect of accomplishment of pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft continuing airworthiness and the serviceability of both operational and emergency equipment? Tasks such as oil and hydraulic fluid uplift and tyre inflation may be considered as part of the pre-flight inspection. The related pre-flight inspection instructions should address the procedures to determine where the necessary

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uplift or inflation results from an abnormal consumption and possibly requires additional maintenance action by the approved maintenance organisation or certifying staff as appropriate.

2. Whether the Continuing airworthiness management organization (in the case of air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937) has published guidance to maintenance and flight personnel and any other personnel performing pre-flight inspection tasks, as appropriate, defining responsibilities for these actions and, where tasks are contracted to other organisations, how their accomplishment is subject to the quality system of M.A.712?

PART -1 Para- 1.11.5

3. Whether training standard for personnel performing the pre-flight inspection is described in the operator’s CAME?

PART -1 Para- 1.11.5

4. Whether it has been demonstrated to DGCA that pre-flight inspection personnel have received appropriate training for the relevant pre-flight inspection tasks?

PART -1 Para- 1.11.4 & 5

4A Whether the operator or contracted CAMO (as applicable) has established a system for the rectification in accordance with the data specified in point M.A. 304 and/or point M.A. 401, as applicable, of any defect and damage affecting safe operation taking into account, the minimum equipment list and configuration deviation list when applicable;

5. Whether the operator (engaged in commercial air

transport) has established a system to ensure that all defects affecting the safe operation of the aircraft are rectified within the limits prescribed by the approved MEL

or CDL or maintenance data as appropriate? Also that such defect rectification cannot be postponed unless agreed by the operator and in accordance with a procedure approved by DGCA.

PART-1 Para-1.1.5.1, point- C (i)

6. In the case of, aircraft used by air operator certified in

accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937 and of complex motor-powered aircraft, whether a system of assessment is in operation to support the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and to provide a continuous analysis of the effectiveness of the CAMO’s defect control

system in use? Check policy/ procedure.

PART-1 Para-1.8

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Whether the defect control system provides the following aspects: (Check evidence)

a) significant incidents and defects: monitor incidents and

defects that have occurred in flight and defects found

during maintenance and overhaul, highlighting any that

appear significant in their own right.

b) repetitive incidents and defects: monitor on a

continuous basis defects occurring in flight and defects found during maintenance and overhaul, highlighting any

that are repetitive.

c) deferred and carried forward defects: Monitor on a

continuous basis deferred and carried forward defects.

Deferred defects are defined as those defects reported in

operational service which is deferred for later rectification. Carried forward defects are defined as those defects

arising during maintenance which are carried forward for

rectification at a later maintenance input.

d) unscheduled removals and system performance: analyse

unscheduled component removals and the performance of

aircraft systems for use as part of the maintenance

programme efficiency.

(When deferring or carrying forward a defect the cumulative effect of a number of deferred or carried forward defects occurring on the same aircraft and any

restrictions contained in the MEL should be considered. Whenever possible, deferred defects should be made

known to the pilot/flight crew prior to their arrival at the aircraft.)

PART-1 Para-1.8.4

7. Whether accomplishment of all maintenance, in accordance with the M.A.302 approved aircraft maintenance programme?

PART-1 Para- 1.2.3 (2)

8. Whether satisfactory system exist to ensure that all aircraft maintenance checks are performed within the limits prescribed by the approved aircraft maintenance programme and that, whenever a maintenance check cannot be performed within the required time limit, its postponement is allowed in accordance with a procedure agreed by DGCA?

PART-1 Para- 1.2.6 & 7

9. Whether the operator or the contracted CAMO (as applicable) has established a system to analyse the effectiveness of the maintenance programme, with regard to spares, established defects, malfunctions and damage, and to amend the maintenance programme accordingly?

PART-1 Para - 1.5

9A Whether the operator or contracted CAMO (as applicable) has established a system for accomplishment of any applicable: i. airworthiness directive, ii. operational directive with a continuing airworthiness impact,

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iii. continued airworthiness requirement established by DGCA, iv. measures mandated by DGCA in immediate reaction to a safety problem; Operational directive with a continuing airworthiness impact include operating rules such as extended twin engine operations(ETOPS)/long range operations(LROPS),reduced vertical separation minimum(RVSM),MNPS,all weather operations(AWOPS), RNAV, etc. Any other continued airworthiness requirement made mandatory by DGCA includes TC related requirements such as: certification maintenance requirements (CMR), certification life limited parts, airworthiness limitations, fuel tank system airworthiness limitations including Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL), etc.

10. Whether the operator or contracted CAMO (as applicable) has established and work to a policy, which assesses non-mandatory information related to the airworthiness of the aircraft. Non mandatory information such as service bulletins, service letters and other information is that produced for the aircraft and its components by an approved design organisation, the manufacturer, DGCA?

PART-1 Para - 1.6

M.A.302 Aircraft Maintenance Programme

11. Whether maintenance of each aircraft is organised in accordance with an aircraft maintenance programme? (The aircraft should only be maintained to one approved maintenance programme at a given point in time. Where an owner or operator wishes to change from one approved programme to other, a transfer check or inspection may need to be performed in order to implement the change.)

PART-1 Para - 1.2.3 (5&7)

12. Whether the contents of the maintenance programme(s) is as per the requirements of Appendix 1 to AMC M.A.302? Repetitive maintenance tasks derived from modifications and repairs should be incorporated into the approved maintenance programme. The aircraft maintenance programme shall contain details, including frequency, of all maintenance to be carried out, including any specific tasks linked to the type and the specificity of operations

PART-1 Para - 1.2.3 (2)

13. Whether the maintenance programme is reviewed at least annually? Check CAME policy and associated procedure. Check evidence.

PART-1 Para - 1.2.5 NOTE

14. Whether the aircraft maintenance programme and any subsequent amendments are approved by DGCA?

PART-1 Para - 1.2.5 (e,f)

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15. Whether the CAMO is approved to carry out amendments in maintenance programme through indirect approval? Check CAME.

Part – 1 Para -1.2.3 (12)

16. If YES, whether the amendments are submitted to DGCA local office at least 15 days before their affectivity and the procedure is documented?

PART-1 Para - 1.2.5 NOTE

16A.

Check the procedure for compliance of Maintenance Program.

16B. Check the procedure for compliance of In the case of Category 1 light aircraft not involved in commercial operations. ( If applicable )

17. Reliability Programme? Check the approval of the program by DGCA. For complex motor-powered, when the maintenance programme is based on maintenance steering group logic or on condition monitoring, the aircraft maintenance programme shall include a reliability programme.

PART-1 Para-1.10

17A.

Review/Check the reliability program is implemented in the organization. Check the personnel qualification and training engaged in the reliability monitoring/trend. monitoring

17B. Check the procedure for establishment of Alert Value.

17C. Check the procedure for initiating corrective actions on the basis of exceedance of alert level.

17D.

Check the reliability report is prepared monthly and submitted to DGCA.

17E. Check that the policy for conduction of reliability meeting.

M.A.303

Airworthiness directives

18. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist for

monitoring and controlling of Airworthiness Directive?

PART -1 Para -1.4.1

19. Whether all applicable airworthiness directives are be carried out within the requirements of that airworthiness directive, unless otherwise specified by DGCA?

PART -1 Para -1.4.3 (b,c,f)

19A.

Check the procedure for compliance of Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information received from TC/STC holder

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M.A.304 Data for modifications and repairs

20. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist for

modifications and repairs?

(Damage shall be assessed and modifications and repairs

carried out using data approved by DGCA or by an

approved CAR -21/ EASA Part 21/ FAA Part 21 design

organization, as appropriate.)

PART-1 Para-1.7

M.A.305 Aircraft

continuing airworthiness

record system

21. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in respect of At the completion of any maintenance, the associated M.A.801 certificate of release to service shall be entered in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records. Each entry shall be made as soon as practicable but in no event more than 30 days after the day of maintenance action. (The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall consist of: an aircraft logbook, engine logbook(s) or engine module log cards, propeller logbook(s) and log cards for any service life limited component as appropriate, and, when required in point M.A.306 for commercial air transport or by DGCA for commercial operations other than commercial air transport, the operator’s technical log.)

PART-1 Para-1.3.4 (1) Point (a & b)

22. Whether the aircraft type and registration mark, the date, together with total flight time and/or flight cycles and/or landings, as appropriate, are entered in the aircraft logbooks?

PART 1 para1.3.4 (1)

23. Whether the aircraft continuing airworthiness records contains the following current status of: a) Ads and measures mandated by the DGCA in

immediate reaction to a safety problem; b) modifications and repairs; c) compliance with maintenance programme; d) service life limited components; e) mass and balance report; f) list of deferred maintenance?

PART 1 para1.3.4 (1)

24. In addition to the authorised release document, CA Form

1/ EASA Form1/ FAA 8130 or equivalent, whether the following information relevant to any component installed is entered in the appropriate engine or propeller logbook, engine module or service life limited component log card in respect of identification of the component, and; the type, serial number and registration of the aircraft to which the particular component has been fitted, along with the reference to the installation and removal of the component, and; the particular component accumulated total flight time and/or flight cycles and/or landings and/or calendar time, as appropriate, and;

PART-1 Para-1.2.8 (C)

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the current paragraph (d) information applicable to the component?

25. Whether the person responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks pursuant to M.A. Subpart B, controls the records? As detailed in this paragraph and present the records to DGCA upon request.

PART-1 Para -1.3.4 (k) & 1.3.5

26. Whether all entries made in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records are clear and accurate? (When it is necessary to correct an entry, the correction shall be made in a manner that clearly shows the original entry.)

PART-1 Para-1.3.3 (2)

27. Whether the owner or operator has ensured that a system has been established to keep the following records for the periods specified?

a) all detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any life-limited component fitted thereto, at least 24 months after the aircraft or component was permanently withdrawn from service, and;

b) the total time and flight cycles as appropriate, of the aircraft and all life-limited components, at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has been permanently withdrawn from service, and;

c) the time and flight cycles as appropriate, since last scheduled maintenance of the component subjected to a service life limit, at least until the component scheduled maintenance has been superseded by another scheduled maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail, and;

d) the current status of compliance with maintenance programme such that compliance with the approved aircraft maintenance programme can be established, at least until the aircraft or component scheduled maintenance has been superseded by other scheduled maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail, and;

e) the current status of airworthiness directives applicable to the aircraft and components, at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has been permanently withdrawn from service, and;

f) details of current modifications and repairs to the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and any other component vital to flight safety, at least 12 months after they have been permanently withdrawn from service.

PART-1 Para-1.3.4

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M.A.306 Aircraft

Technical Log System

28. Whether an operator (engaged in commercial operation ) has established a system of using an aircraft technical log

system containing the following information for each aircraft:

a) information about each flight, necessary to ensure continued flight safety, and;

b) the current aircraft certificate of release to service, and;

c) the current maintenance statement giving the aircraft maintenance status of what scheduled and out of phase maintenance is next due. The maintenance statement may be kept at the operators engineering office: and;

d) all outstanding deferred defects rectifications that affect the operation of the aircraft, and;

e) any necessary guidance instructions on maintenance support arrangements.

PART-1 Para-1.1.1

29. Whether the aircraft technical log system and any subsequent amendment has been approved by DGCA?

Part – 1 Part -1 1.1.3(2)

30. Whether the operator is ensuring that the aircraft technical log is retained for 36 months after the date of the last entry?

Part – 1 Part - 1.1.1 (3)

M.A.307 Transfer of aircraft

continuing airworthiness

records

31. Whether policy exist in case when an aircraft is permanently transferred from one owner or operator to another that the M.A.305 continuing airworthiness records and, if applicable, M.A.306 operator's technical log is also transferred? Check CAME.

PART-1 Para-1.3.6

32. Whether policy exist in case when the owner/ operator contracts the continuing airworthiness management tasks to a continuing airworthiness management organisation, that the M.A.305 continuing airworthiness records are transferred to the organization? Check CAME.

PART-1 Para-1.3.6

SUBPART G CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

CAR Ref S/N Items of Audit CAMO Doc Ref

Remarks Sat/Unsat/ NA/ NR

M.A.703

Extent of approval

1. Whether the aircraft managed by the CAMO is approved and is indicated on a certificate included in Appendix VI issued by DGCA?

Part of DGCA approval process

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2. Whether the aircraft managed/ operated that are indicated on the air operator certificate/ permit issued by DGCA? (Applicable for air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI)

Part of DGCA approval process

3. Whether the scope of work deemed to constitute the approval is specified in the CAME in accordance with point M.A.704?

PART-0 Para-0.2.3

M.A.704

Continuing

airworthiness

management

exposition

4. Whether the CAME and its amendments is approved by DGCA? Check LEP and approval letter.

PART-0 Para-0.6.3

5. Whether the operator is approved to carryout minor amendments in the CAME through indirect approval procedure? Check CAME. The indirect approval procedure shall define the minor amendment eligible, be established by the continuing airworthiness management organisation as part of the exposition and be approved by DGCA responsible for that continuing airworthiness management organization.

PART-0 Para-0.6.4

6. If, the operator is approved to carryout minor amendments in the CAME through indirect approval procedure, whether such amendments are submitted to DGCA local office at least 15 days before their affectivity and the procedure is documented?

PART-0 Para-0.6.4

7. Part 0 ‘General organisation’ of the continuing airworthiness management exposition should include a corporate commitment by the continuing airworthiness management organisation, signed by the accountable manager, confirming that the continuing airworthiness management exposition and any associated manuals define the organisation’s compliance with CAR-M and will be complied with at all times. Whenever the accountable manager is changed, it is important to ensure that the new accountable manager signs the paragraph 2 statement at the earliest opportunity as part of the acceptance by the DGCA. Failure to carry out this action invalidates the continuing airworthiness management organisation approval or the air operator certificate.

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M.A.705

Facilities

7. Whether the CAMO has provided suitable office accommodation at appropriate locations for the

personnel specified in M.A.706. (Office accommodation should be such that the

incumbents, whether they are continuing airworthiness

management, planning, technical records or quality

staff, can carry out their designated tasks in a manner

that contributes to good standards. In the smaller M.A.

Subpart G organisations, DGCA may agree to these tasks being conducted from one office subject to being

satisfied that there is sufficient space and that each task

can be carried out without undue disturbance. Office

accommodation should also include an adequate

technical library and room for document consultation)

PART-0 Para-0.7

M.A.706 Personnel

requirements

8. Whether the organisation has appointed an accountable manager, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all continuing airworthiness management activities can be financed and carried out in accordance with this CAR? The accountable manager may be the accountable manager for more than one organisation and is not required to be knowledgeable on technical matters. When the accountable manager is not the chief executive officer, DGCA will need to be assured that such an accountable manager has direct access to the chief executive officer and has a sufficiency of continuing airworthiness funding allocation.

PART-0 Para – 0.3.1

9. Whether a person or group of persons entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that the organisation is always in compliance with Subpart G of CAR M is available? Whether they are ultimately responsible to the accountable manager? However, if a quality system is in place it should be independent from the other functions.

PART- 0 Para-0.3.3

10. Whether the accountable manager has designated a nominated post holder continuing airworthiness activity? Check form -4?

PART- 0 Para-0.3.3

11. Whether the organisation has sufficient appropriately qualified staff for the expected work?

The actual number of persons to be employed and their necessary qualifications is dependent upon the tasks to be performed and thus dependent on the size and complexity of the organisation (general aviation aircraft, corporate aircraft, number of aircraft and the

PART-0 Para-0.3.8

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aircraft types, complexity of the aircraft and their age and for commercial air transport, route network, line or charter, EDTO) and the amount and complexity of maintenance contracting. Consequently, the number of persons needed, and their qualifications may differ greatly from one organisation to another and a simple formula covering the whole range of possibilities is not feasible. Additional training in fuel tank safety as well as associated inspection standards and maintenance procedures should be required of continuing airworthiness management organizations’ technical personnel, especially the staff involved with the management of CDCCL, Service Bulletin assessment, work planning and maintenance programme management. DGCA guidance is provided for training to Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations’ continuing airworthiness personnel in Appendix XII to AMC to M.A.706 (f) and M.B.102(c)

12. Whether the organization maintains the records of qualification of all personnel involved in continuing airworthiness management?

PART-0 Para-0.3.7

13. Whether the organization is approved for issue of recommendation or extending airworthiness review certificates in accordance with points M.A.711 (a)4, 711 (b) and M.A.901(f)? Whether the organisation has nominated persons (Airworthiness Review Staff) authorised to do so and are approved by DGCA?

N/A

14. Check whether the organisation has defined and keep updated in the CAME the title(s) and name(s) of person(s) referred to in points M.A.706(a), M.A.706(c), M.A.706(d) and M.A.706(i)? To enable DGCA to accept the number of persons and their qualifications, an organisation should make an analysis of the tasks to be performed, the way in which it intends to divide and/or combine these tasks, indicate how it intends to assign responsibilities and establish the number of man/hours and the qualifications needed to perform the tasks. With significant changes in the aspects relevant to the number and qualifications of persons needed, this analysis should be updated

M.A.707 Airworthiness review staff

15. Whether the CAMO is approved to carry out

airworthiness reviews?

16. Whether the CAMO has appropriate airworthiness review staff to issue airworthiness review certificates or

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recommendations referred to in Subpart I, Section A of CAR-M? (To hold a position with appropriate responsibilities means the airworthiness review staff should have a position in the organisation independent from the airworthiness management process or with overall authority on the airworthiness management process of complete aircraft).

17. Whether the Airworthiness review staffs have been issued an authorisation by the approved CAMO?

18. Whether the Airworthiness Review Staffs have been formally accepted by the DGCA?

19. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exists in respect of ensuring that aircraft airworthiness review staff can demonstrate appropriate recent continuing airworthiness management experience?

20. Whether the Airworthiness review staff have been identified by listing each person in the CAME together with their airworthiness review authorisation reference?

21. Whether the CAMO maintains a record of all airworthiness review staff, which includes the followings:

a) Details of any appropriate qualification held together with a summary of relevant continuing airworthiness management experience;

b) Training c) Copy of the authorization?

(This record shall be retained until two years after the airworthiness review staff have left the organisation.)

M.A.708

C.A. Management

22. Whether all continuing airworthiness management is being carried out according to the prescriptions of M.A Subpart G? (Please refer the checklist on Subpart G )

22A Check the procedure for management of following continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft defined in CAME – (1) Development and control of maintenance program for the aircraft managed including reliability program. (2) Compliance of Maintenance Program. (3) Approval of Modification and Repairs. (4) Compliance of MCAI. (5) Defect Rectification (6) Procedure for maintenance contract (7) procedure for Maintaining Continuing Airworthiness Record

23 Contracted Maintenance:

(a) Contracted Maintenance Procedures- MA 708 (C)

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(i)

Whether the procedures for contracting the maintenance of the aircraft to an approved organization is included in the CAME and is in accordance with CAR M , M.A 201 (e),(f),(g), (h), (i) as applicable.

(ii)

Whether the organization has established Maintenance contract with CAR 145/Subpart F organization for all its aircraft as per AMC M.A 708 C , appendix XI to AMC 708 ( c )

(iii) Whether the maintenance contract of large aircraft and/or aircraft used for commercial air transport is made with approved CAR 145 organization.

(iv) Check if a list of the contracted maintenance organizations are included in the CAME

(v) Check whether procedures for carrying out unscheduled maintenance are included in the CAME

(vi)

Whether the selection procedure and criteria for selection of the maintenance contractor is given in the CAME , check if the same is followed

(b) Maintenance contract

(i)

Whether the specification of work and assignment of

responsibilities are clear unambiguous and sufficiently

detailed to ensure that no misunderstanding.

(ii)

Check clear procedures have been devised for ensuring

maintenance work is performed, service bulletins are

analysed and decisions taken on accomplishment,

airworthiness directives are completed on time and that

all work, including non-mandatory modifications is

carried out to approved data and to the latest

standards.

(iii)

Check Appendix XI to AMC of M.A. 708 (c) to CAR M

point wise for required compliance.

(c)

Performance of Maintenance and Maintenance

standards

(i)

Check procedures of how the organization ensures that

the contracted maintenance organization is having

access to all necessary Maintenance data.

(ii)

Whether any work card system is established, check

how the maintenance data is converted into work card.

(iii) Whether the organization has ensured the following

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(iv) All maintenance are performed by qualified personnel

(v)

All maintenance is performed with the help of tools and

equipment specified in the maintenance data.

(vi) Area of maintenance is organized and clean.

(vii)

Whether suitable hangar facilities are used for Base

maintenance or if required.

(viii) After completion of all maintenance a general

verification is carried out to ensure the aircraft or

component is clear of all tools, equipment and any other

extraneous parts and material, and that all access panels

removed have been refitted.

(ix) Check procedures of Independent inspections

(d) Quality Audit of the contracted maintenance

(i) Whether the Maintenance organization has been

audited and the same is included in the audit plan

(ii) Check if any non-compliance has been raised and how

the same was closed.

(iii) Check completed work orders and procedures sheets for

completeness and proper sign off.

M.A.709 Documentation

23. Whether the approved CAMO holds and use applicable

current maintenance data in accordance with point

M.A.401 for the performance of continuing

airworthiness tasks referred to in point M.A.708?

(This data may be provided by the owner or the

operator, subject to an appropriate contract being

established with such an owner or operator. In such

case, the CAMO only needs to keep such data for the

duration of the contract, except when required by point

M.A.714.)

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M.A.710 Airworthiness

review

24. In case the CAMO is approved to carry out airworthiness

review of an aircraft, whether a full documented review

of the aircraft records is carried out by the CAMO in order

to satisfy that:

a) airframe, engine and propeller flying hours and associated flight cycles have been properly recorded, and;

b) the flight manual is applicable to the aircraft

configuration and reflects the latest revision status, and;

c) all the maintenance due on the aircraft according

to the approved maintenance programme has been carried out, and;

d) all known defects have been corrected or, when

applicable, carried forward in a controlled manner, and;

e) all applicable airworthiness directives have been

applied and properly registered,

f) all modifications and repairs applied to the aircraft have been registered and are approved according to CAR 21 or equipment, and;

g) all service life limited components installed on

the aircraft are properly identified, registered and have not exceeded their approved service life limit, and;

h) all maintenance has been released in accordance

with this Part of CAR , and;

i) the current mass and balance statement reflects the configuration of the aircraft and is valid, and;

j) the aircraft complies with the latest revision of

its type design approved/ accepted by the DGCA. Check AMC

M.A.710

Airworthiness review

25. Whether the CAMO has developed procedures for the

airworthiness review staff to produce a compliance

report that confirms the above have been reviewed and

found in compliance with CAR-M?

26. Whether the CAMO’s airworthiness review carries out a

physical survey of the aircraft?

27. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exists in case of

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the airworthiness review staff not appropriately qualified

to the licensing requirements is assisted by such qualified

personnel?

28. The physical survey could require actions categorised as maintenance (e.g. operational tests, tests of emergency equipment, visual inspections requiring panel opening etc.). In this case, after the airworthiness review a release to service should be issued in accordance with CAR. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in this regard?

(The physical survey may include verifications to be

carried out during flight.)

29. Whether the CAMO has developed procedures for the airworthiness review staff to produce a compliance

report that confirms the physical survey has been carried

out and found satisfactory?

(To ensure compliance the physical survey may include

relevant sample checks of items.)

30. Whether the airworthiness review staff ensures at least

the followings through physical survey of the aircraft?

a) all required markings and placards are properly installed, and;

b) the aircraft complies with its approved flight manual, and;

c) the aircraft configuration complies with the approved documentation, and;

d) no evident defect can be found that has not been addressed according to M.A.403, and;

e) no inconsistencies can be found between the aircraft and the documented review of records.

31. Whether a copy of both physical survey and document

review compliance reports stated above are sent to

DGCA together with any recommendation issued within

stipulated time (10 days)?

32. Whether any airworthiness review tasks is sub-contracted?

33. Whether at any time the outcome of the airworthiness review found inconclusive and this has been informed to the DGCA?

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M.A.711

Privileges of

the

organization

34. Whether the CAMO manages the aircraft as per the

extent of approval granted to it by DGCA?

(A continuing airworthiness management organisation

approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of

CAR-M may: 1 manage the continuing airworthiness of non-commercial air transport aircraft as listed on the approval certificate; 2 manage the continuing airworthiness of commercial air transport aircraft when listed both on its approval certificate and on its Air Operator Certificate (AOC); 3 arrange to carry out limited continuing airworthiness tasks with any contracted organisation, working under its quality system, as listed on the approval certificate; 4 extend, under the conditions of point M.A.901(f), an airworthiness review certificate that has been issued by DGCA or by another continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of CAR-M;)

M.A.712 Quality system

35. Whether the CAMO has established a quality system to

ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of this

Subpart?

36. Whether the CAMO has designated a quality manager to

monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of,

procedures required ensuring airworthy aircraft?

37. Whether the compliance monitoring includes a feedback

system to the accountable manager to ensure corrective

action as necessary? (The feedback part of the system should address who is required to rectify any noncompliance in each particular case and the procedure to be followed if rectification is not completed within appropriate timescales. The procedure should lead to the accountable manager specified in M.A.706.)

38. Whether procedures are held current such that they reflect best practice within the organization?

39. Whether the CAMO has established a procedure regarding all employees reports any difficulties with the procedures via their organisation’s internal occurrence reporting mechanisms?

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40. Whether all procedures, and changes to the procedures, are verified and validated before use where practicable? Check CAME procedure?

41. Whether the independent quality audit reports referenced in AMC M.A.712 (b) are sent to the relevant department for rectification action giving target rectification dates? (Rectification dates should be discussed with such department before the quality department or nominated quality auditor confirms such dates in the report. The relevant department is required to rectify findings and inform the quality manager or the quality auditor of such rectification.)

42. Whether the accountable manager holds regular meetings with staff to check progress on rectification? (In the large organisations such meetings may be delegated on a day to day basis to the quality manager subject to the accountable manager meeting at least twice per year with the senior staff involved to review the overall performance and receiving at least a half yearly summary report on findings of non-compliance.)

43. Whether the quality system satisfactorily monitors

CAMO activities? Whether it includes at least the following functions:

a) monitoring that all M.A. Subpart G activities are being performed in accordance with the approved procedures, and;

b) monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract, and;

c) monitoring the continued compliance with the requirements of this Part of CAR.

44. Whether an independent audit is established within quality system? Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in this regard.

45. Whether the independent audits ensure all aspects of the CAMO compliance and are checked annually, including all the sub-contracted activities? Verify compliance. (The audit may be carried out as a complete single exercise or subdivided over the year period in accordance with a scheduled plan. The independent audit does not require each procedure to be checked against each product line when it can be shown that the particular procedure is common to more than one

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product line and the procedure has been checked every year without resultant findings. Where findings have been identified, the particular procedure should be rechecked against other product lines until the findings have been rectified after which the independent audit procedure may revert back to year for the particular procedure. Provided that there are no safety related findings, the audit time periods specified in this AMC may be increased by up to 100% subject to agreement by DGCA. Where the organisation has more than one location approved the quality system should describe how these are integrated into the system and include a plan to audit each location every year. The independence of the audit should be established by always ensuring that audits are carried out by personnel not responsible for the function, procedure or products being checked. Where the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation is approved in accordance with another CAR, the quality system may be combined with that required by the other CAR.

In case of commercial air transport the M.A. Subpart G quality system shall be an integrated part of the operator's quality system.)

M.A.712 Quality system

46. Whether organisation has established a quality plan acceptable to DGCA to show when and how often the activities as required by M.A. Subpart G will be audited? Check CAME.

47. Whether a report is raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures and products?

48. Whether the records of these activities are stored for at least two years?

49. Whether the operator is approved to carry out organizational reviews? (In the case of a small organisation not managing the continuing airworthiness of aircraft used in commercial air transport, the quality system may be replaced by regular organisational reviews subject to the approval of DGCA, except when the organisation issues airworthiness review certificates for aircraft above 2730 kg MTOM other than balloons. In the case where there

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is no quality system, the organization shall not contract continuing airworthiness management tasks to other parties.

A small organisation is an organisation managing less than 10 aircraft. This number should be decreased by 50% in the case of large aircraft. The combination of

aircraft and aircraft types, the utilisation of the aircraft and the number of approved locations of the organisations should also be considered before

replacing the quality system by an organizational review.)

M.A.713

Changes to the

approved CAMO

50. Is there any change in the CAMO with respect to the followings?

a) the name of the organisation. b) the location of the organisation. c) additional locations of the organisation. d) the accountable manager. e) any of the persons specified in M.A.706(c). f) the facilities, procedures, work scope and staff

that could affect the approval. (The primary purpose of this point is to enable the CAMO to remain approved if agreed by the DGCA during negotiations about any of the specified changes. Without this paragraph the approval would automatically be suspended in all cases.)

51. Whether the CAMO has notified it of any proposal to

carry out any of the above changes, before such changes taken place? (In the case of proposed changes in personnel not

known to the management beforehand, these changes shall be notified at the earliest opportunity.)

M.A.714 Record-keeping

52. Whether the system to keep the continuing airworthiness records should be described in the organisation continuing airworthiness management exposition?

53. The continuing airworthiness management organisation

shall record all details of work carried out. The records required by M.A.305 and if applicable M.A.306 shall be retained.

54. If the continuing airworthiness management organisation has the privilege referred to in point

M.A.711 (b), it shall retain a copy of each airworthiness review certificate and recommendation issued or, as applicable, extended, together with all supporting

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documents. In addition, the organisation shall retain a copy of any airworthiness review certificate that it has

extended under the privilege referred to in point M.A.711 (a) 4.

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall retain a copy of all records listed in paragraph (b) until two years after the aircraft has been permanently

withdrawn from service.

55. The records shall be stored in a manner that ensures

protection from damage, alteration and theft.

56. All computer hardware used to ensure backup shall be stored in a different location from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition.

57. Where continuing airworthiness management of an aircraft is transferred to another organisation or person,

all retained records shall be transferred to the said organisation or person. The time periods prescribed for

the retention of records shall continue to apply to the said organisation or person.

M.A.714 Record-keeping

58. Where a continuing airworthiness management organisation terminates its operation, all retained

records shall be transferred to the owner of the aircraft.

59. Whether the CAMO ensures that it always receives a complete CRS from the approved maintenance organisation such that the required records can be retained? (When an organisation arranges for the relevant maintenance organisation to retain copies of the continuing airworthiness records on its behalf, it will nevertheless continue to be responsible for the records under M.A.714 relating to the preservation of records. If it ceases to be the organisation of the aircraft, it also remains responsible for transferring the records to any other person or organisation managing continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.)

60. Whether the CAMO keeping continuing airworthiness records in a form acceptable to DGCA? (It means in paper form or on a computer database or a combination of both methods. Records stored in microfilm or optical disc form are also acceptable. The record should remain legible throughout the required retention period. Paper systems should use robust

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material which can withstand normal handling and filing).

61. If the CAMO keeping continuing airworthiness records, whether the computer systems have at least one backup system?

62. Whether the computer backup systems are being updated within 24 hours of any new entry?

63. Whether microfilming or optical storage of continuing airworthiness records are as legible as the original record and remain so for the required retention period?

M.A.715 Continued

validity of

approval

60. Whether approval granted to the CAMO is valid? (Approval is issued for a maximum period of one year

unless otherwise specified. It shall remain valid subject

to: 1. The organisation remaining in compliance with this

CAR, in accordance with the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under M.B.705 and;

2. The DGCA being granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance with this Part of CAR, and;

3. The approval not being surrendered or revoked.)

SUBPART I AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE

CAR Ref S/N Items of Audit CAMO Doc Ref

Remarks Sat/ Unsat/ NA/ NR

M.A.901 Aircraft Airworthiness Review

1. Whether all aircraft are issued with valid Airworthiness

Review Certificate?

(CA Form 15a (Appendix-III) is issued by DGCA while CA

Form 15b (Appendix-III) is issued by a M.A. Subpart G

organisation.)

2. Whether all aircraft that have been managed by the CAMO are within controlled environment? (An aircraft in a controlled environment is an aircraft (i) continuously managed during the previous 12 months by a unique continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G, of CAR-M, and (ii) which has been maintained for the previous 12 months by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A,

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Subpart F of CAR - M, or with CAR 145. This includes maintenance tasks referred to in point M.A.803(b) carried out and released to service in accordance with point M.A.801(b)2 or point M.A.801(b)(3) If the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is not managed according to a CAR M appendix I arrangement between the owner and the M.A. Subpart G organisation, the aircraft should be considered to be outside a controlled environment. The fact that limited pilot-owner maintenance as defined in M.A.803 (b) is not carried out and released by an approved maintenance organisation does not change the status of an aircraft in a controlled environment providing the M.A. Subpart G organisation under contract has been informed of any such maintenance carried out.)

3. Whether the CAMO is appropriately approved to issue/ extend Airworthiness Review Certificate? (For all aircraft used air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 in commercial air transport, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, that are in a controlled environment, the organisation referred to in M.A. 901(b) managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft may, if appropriately approved, and subject to compliance with paragraph M.A. 901(k): 1 issue an airworthiness review certificate in accordance with point M.A.710, and; 2 for the airworthiness review certificates it has

issued, when the aircraft has remained within a controlled environment, extend twice the validity of the airworthiness review certificate for a period of one year each time;

AMC M.A.901 (c)2, e(2) and (f) Aircraft airworthiness

review:

When the aircraft has remained within a controlled

environment, the extension of the validity of the

airworthiness review certificate does not require an

airworthiness review but only a verification of the

continuous compliance with M.A.901 (b). For all aircraft used air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, that

(i) are not in a controlled environment, or

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(ii) which continuing airworthiness is managed by a continuing airworthiness management organisation that does not hold the privilege to carry out airworthiness reviews, the airworthiness review certificate shall be issued by DGCA upon satisfactory assessment based on a recommendation made by a continuing airworthiness management organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of CAR-M sent together with the application from the owner or operator. This recommendation shall be based on an airworthiness review carried out in accordance with point M.A.710;

For aircraft not used by air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons, continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of CAR-M and appointed by the owner or operator may, if appropriately approved and subject to paragraph M.A. 901 (k): 1 issue the airworthiness review certificate in accordance with point M.A.710, and; 2 for airworthiness review certificates it has

issued, when the aircraft has remained within a controlled environment under its management, extend twice the validity of the airworthiness review certificate for a period of one year each time)

4. Whether suitable accommodation is provided for airworthiness review activities?

(Suitable accommodation should include:

a) an office with normal office equipment such as desks, telephones, photocopying machines etc. whereby the continuing airworthiness records can be

reviewed. b) a hangar when needed for the physical survey. The

support of personnel appropriately qualified in accordance with CAR 66 is necessary when DGCA’s

airworthiness review staff is not appropriately qualified.)

5. Whether the certifying staff is approved to carry out airworthiness review?

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By derogation from points M.A.901(e) and M.A.901(i)2, for Category 1 Light aircraft not used in commercial air transport or not used in commercial specialised operations or not used in commercial ATO operations, the airworthiness review certificate may also be issued by DGCA upon satisfactory assessment, based on a recommendation made by certifying staff formally approved by DGCA and complying with CAR 66 as well as requirements laid down in point M.A.707(a)2(a), sent together with the application from the owner or operator. This recommendation shall be based on an airworthiness review carried out in accordance with point M.A.710 and shall not be issued for more than two consecutive years. The words “certifying staff” mean that the personnel meet at the time of the airworthiness review all the CAR-66 requirements to be certifying staff for the aircraft subject to review (including also continuing experience requirements) The formal acceptance of the certifying staff by the DGCA should only be granted after verification of the qualifications and after the satisfactory performance of an airworthiness review under supervision of the DGCA. The sentence “shall not be issued for more than two consecutive years” means that every three years the airworthiness review has to be performed by the DGCA.

M.A.902

Validity of the

ARC

6. Whether the policy exists in respect of circumstances

that invalidate ARC?

(An airworthiness review certificate becomes invalid if: a) suspended or revoked; or b) the airworthiness certificate is suspended or revoked; or c) the aircraft is not on the aircraft register of DGCA; or certificate of registration is not valid or d) the type certificate under which the

airworthiness certificate was issued is suspended or revoked.)

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7. Is there any evidence that any aircraft had flown with invalid ARC? (An aircraft must not fly if the airworthiness certificate is invalid or if: 1 the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft or

any component fitted to the aircraft does not meet the requirements of this CAR, or;

2 the aircraft does not remain in conformity with the type design approved/accepted by the DGCA; or

3 the aircraft has been operated beyond the limitations of the approved flight manual or the airworthiness certificate, without appropriate action being taken; or

4 the aircraft has been involved in an accident or incident that affects the airworthiness of the aircraft, without subsequent appropriate action to restore airworthiness; or 5 a modification or repair has not been approved in accordance with M.A.304.)

In case of leased aircraft, the period of validity of airworthiness review certificate shall be restricted to the date of validity of certificate of registration.

8. Whether policy exists regarding surrender or revocation airworthiness review certificate and returning to DGCA?

M.A.903 Transfer of Aircraft registration

within India

9.

Whether policy and procedure exists in respect of

transferring an aircraft registration within India? (When transferring an aircraft registration within India, the applicant shall: 1 inform DGCA; 2 apply to DGCA for the amendment of the Certificate of Registration in accordance with CAR Section-2, Series “F”, Part I.

The applicant should notify to DGCA so as to allow the

proper transfer of information during the aircraft transfer process.

Notwithstanding Transfer of aircraft registration within

India, the former airworthiness review certificate shall

remain valid until its expiry date. In case of transfer of

aircraft registration within India, the aircraft owner/

operator should verify that DGCA has entered the new

aircraft registration, if any, on the existing

airworthiness review certificate and validated the

change.)

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M.A.904

Airworthiness review of

aircraft

imported into India

10. Whether policy and procedure exists in respect of

airworthiness review of aircraft imported into India?

When importing an aircraft into India, the applicant

shall: 1 apply to DGCA for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with CAR Section-2, Series “F”, Part III and 2 for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out satisfactorily in accordance with point M.A.901; and 3 have all maintenance carried out to comply with the approved maintenance programme in accordance with point M.A.302.

In order to allow for possible participation, the

applicant should inform DGCA at least 10 working days in advance of the time and location of the airworthiness

review.)

FINDING SUMMARY

S/N CAR –M REF

CAME/ Procedure REF

FINDING DETAILS

Date: - (Signature of Office)

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CAR 147 Surveillance Check list

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, INDIA

CAR 147 ORGANISATION SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT CHECKLIST

Organisation Name / address / email id

Scope of approval

Place / Date of surveillance / Audit MTOE Ref Date

MTOE rev no. Date

DGCA Team Leader

Team Member 1

Team Member 2

Name & signature

Names of Post Holders 1 (present)

Names of Post Holders 2 (present)

Names of Post Holders 3 (present)

Names

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CAR Ref: Checklist Items Sat Unsat Remarks/Note

CAR 147.A.10 & 100 General & Facility Requirements

147. A.10 Check the registration of the Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation (AMTO)

147. A.100 Check for the size and structure of facilities to ensure:

147. A.100 (a) Suitable accommodation for Instructors and post holders

147.A.100 (a)&(c)

Classrooms and Practical labs are Air Conditioned, well lit and equipped with comfortable chair tables.

147. A.100 (a) The number of classrooms and labs are in commensurate with the scope of approval.

147. A.100 (b) Check that the accommodation is separate from other facilities (e.g., CAR 145) shall be provided for the instruction of theory and the conduct of knowledge examinations.

147. A.100 (b)(1)

The maximum number of students is not to exceed 28.

147.A.100 (b)(2) Suitable accommodation for conducting theory examination with no scope for discussion or copying the answers.

The size of examination rooms are such that no student can read the paperwork or computer screen of any other student from his/her position during examinations.

147. A.100 (e) Check for an aircraft type and task training course have provision to access appropriate maintenance facilities as per the scope of approval

Check for an aircraft type and task training course have provisions for accessing synthetic training system to support the above mentioned training

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147. A.100 (f) Check that the maximum number of students in practical course is 15 per supervisor/assessor.

147. A.100 (g) Check that suitable and separate office accommodations are provided for instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors.

147. A.100 (h) Check for the secured storage facilities for

(i) Examination papers (ii) Student training records. (iii) Instructors/Examiners records

The record storage racks & environment shall be such that documents remain in good condition for the retention period and for withstanding natural calamities.

147. A.100 (i) Check that the technical library is containing all relevant technical materials to cover the scope and level of training approval.

CAR 147. A.105 Personnel Requirements

147. A.105 (a) Check that the Accountable Manager has corporate & financial authority for ensuring compliance of training requirements.

AMC 147.A.105(1)

Check for appointment of separate Training Manager (TM);

Note: Accountable Manager may also additionally look after TM position if eligible & DGCA accepted. Check Form-4

AMC 147.A.105(1)

Check for appointment of separate Training Quality Manager (TQM); Check Form-4

AMC 147.A.105(1)

Check for appointment of separate Examination manager (EM); Check Form-4

AMC 147.A.105(1)

Verify that examiners are not the instructors for the respective course.

AMC 147.A.105(2)

Verify that if one person is looking after more than one posts, specific DGCA approval.

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AMC 147.A.105(2)

Check that Quality manager / auditor independent from the other functions (instructor/examiner/practical assessor)

3. When the organization is also approved against other CARs which contain some similar functions then such functions may be combined.

GM to 147.A.105 (b)

Verify that the large organisation appointed Deputy Training Manager and Deputy Quality Manager

147. A.105(b) Check that MTOE has description of nominating post holders – Form 4, Bio-data, Certificates, and recommended by accountable Manager.

147. A.105 (c) Check that the organization appointed sufficient number of Instructors, examiners and practical assessors and supporting staff as per the scope.

147. A.105 (f)(g)

Check that the MTOE describes the policy on Qualification, Competency, skill and Experience as per CAR 147 for Post holders /Instructors/ Practical assessors.

GM to 147.A.105 (f)

Carry out sample check on the personal records / files of Instructors for qualification, experience, initial and refresher training, assessment and training authorisation.

AMC 147. A.105 (f)

Check whether any person is continuing with pre-CAR 147 Qualification criteria. If so, check whether they comply with the CAR 147 requirement within one year or the next Course from the date of approval.

147. A.105(h) AMC 147.A.105 (h)

Check evidences for Instructors and knowledge examiners undergone updating training at least every 24 months to cover current technology, practical skills, human factors and the latest training techniques. Minimum of 35 hours

AMC 147.A.105 (h)

Check for the detailed procedures described in MTOE for Course content, syllabus, training materials in respect of initial and updating training to the instructors.

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CAR 147. A.110 Records of Instructors, Examiners and Assessors

147. A.110 (a) Check the records of Post holder - Training manager, knowledge examiners and practical assessors – to ensure compliance of CAR. For example the below items:

(a) Name; (b) Date of Birth

(c) Personnel Number

(d) Experience; (e) Qualifications

(f) Training history (before entry)

(g) Subsequent Training

(h) Scope of activity

(i) Entry date /contract

147. A.110 (b) Check whether Terms of reference (TOR) / letter of Duties and Responsibilities issued to the Training manager, instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors.

Check whether all individual possess TOR.

AMC 147.A.110

Check whether the records are under control of the Training Quality Manager.

Or, TQM approved person with a letter of authorisation to protect the records and prevent unauthorised access.

CAR 147. A.115 Instructional Equipment

147. A.115 (a) Check that each classroom is equipped with Projector and writing board and other training aids like charts, drawings, diagrams, sample components, cockpit layout and figures.

147. A.115 (b),(c)

Check for synthetic training devices that are required as a part of training equipment (e.g., Component location & access, system adjustments, application of tools, installation, etc.)

147. A.115 d) and (e)

Check whether the trainees have access to the appropriate aircraft types covered in the scope.

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Or copy of an agreement, records and evidences for getting practical from the contracted approved MRO.

GM to 147.A.115(1)

Verify that the serviceability of synthetic training devices or working models or components and computer simulations.

Note: Synthetic devices shall facilitate access to cockpit-initiated BITE, virtual test equipment, active schematics, LRUs and a suite of malfunctions and component locations. This is applicable to the organisations relying on synthetic devices and Line maintenance practical.

GM to 147.A.115(2)

Check whether the organisation has any system to impart training on fault diagnostic and to explain more complex systems.

CAR 147. A.120 Maintenance Training Material

147. A.120 a) Verify that the trainees are provided with course materials as stipulated in CAR 66 syllabus for the license category / subcategory of specific aircraft type.

AMC 147.A.120 (a)

Carryout sample check on training course materials for accuracy and amendments.

147. A.120 (b) Check whether students have access to the current applicable maintenance data, as given in CAR 145.A.45.

CAR 147. A. 125 Records

147. A. 125 Check the students’ assessment records such as phase-wise exam results, practical assessment sheets and certificate of completion.

Note: Records preserved for unlimited period.

CAR 147. A.130 Training Procedures and Quality System

147. A.130 a) Check whether the MTOE and Training Procedure Manuals (TPM) are covering all the

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relevant training policies, standards and requirements of the CAR to ensure compliance.

147. A.130 b) Check that the Training Quality Manager is independent and directly reporting to the Accountable Manager; auditors are not performing training activities.

147. A.130 b) Verify that the Question bank for knowledge examinations and practical assessments are controlled by authorised person only.

147. A.130 b) Check that the authorised person who handles the Question bank for knowledge examinations and practical assessments is not on teaching role.

147. A.130 b); AMC 147.A.130 (b)

Check that the organisation has customised internal audit checklists covering all activities; audit covers all areas in 12 months.

Check for Non-compliance reports and action reports for proper closure.

147. A.130 (b) Check there is a well-defined system of feedback of deficiencies; check the evidence for post holders and the Accountable Manager’s involvement in resolving the discrepancies.

AMC 147. A.130( b)

Check that the auditors are adequate and appropriately trained if CAR 145 auditors carry out audits on CAR 147 Firms.

GM to 147.A.130 (b)

Check that the Deficiency Reporting Form has all necessary information such as MTOE ref, CAR Ref, detail discrepancies, rectification action, responsibility, root cause analysis, preventive action, etc.

GM to 147.A.130 (b)

Check that the discrepancies are rectified within the targeted time and inform the quality department of such rectification.

GM to 147.A.130 (b)

Check that there are periodic meeting of Post holders and the Accountable Manager conducted to monitor training progress and to resolve any pending deficiencies.

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Note: For large organisation, the Accountable manager shall hold meeting with post holders at least once in a year.

CAR 147. A.135 Examinations

147. A.135 (a) Check the authorisation and duties and responsibility of examination staffs for ensuring the security of question bank.

147. A.135 (b) Check the MTOE policy related to student’s malpractices during exam, investigation process, preventive actions and information to the DGCA.

147. A.135 (c) Check the MTOE policy related to Instructors /examiners /post holder’s malpractice during exams, investigation process, preventive actions and information to the DGCA.

AMC 147.A.135

Check that if the exams are On-line based, the system shall be supported with pass word security, data back-up and power back, etc.

AMC 147.A.135

Check that if the exams are hard copy based, the system shall be controlled with security for printing, storing and accessing, etc.

AMC 147.A.135

Check the evidences (like register) for examiners / authorised personnel involved in choosing the questions from the question bank for any exams.

AMC 147.A.135

Check that question papers coverage (level & number) is as per CAR 66 syllabus. Knowledge and Practical Examiners are qualified and approved.

AMC 147.A.135

Check that the Question bank contains adequate number of questions, ATA chapter wise indicating the levels in the database.

AMC 147.A.135

Carry sample check to ensure that the question banks are updated on a regular basis and details are maintained.

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AMC 147.A.135

Check that the questions are selected by auto random method and number of questions and toughness level for each ATA chapter predetermined and approved by the DGCA.

AMC 147.A.135

Verify system by checking the records that the question papers are not repeated.

CAR 147. A.140 Maintenance Training Organization Exposition

147. A.140 Check that the MTOE format and all chapters and numbering are as per the CAR 147.

147. A.140 Check the “Statement signed by the Accountable manager” which shall reflect all conditions given in the CAR 147 statement.

147. A.140 The post holders title(s) and name(s) of the person(s) nominated.

147. A.140 Check descriptions in MTOE on duties and responsibilities of various post holders.

Check in MTOE that who will liaise with DGCA.

147. A.140 Verify that the organisation chart given in MTOE is as per CAR 147 reporting system.

Note: TQM is directly reporting to the Accountable manager.

147. A.140 Verify that MTOE indicated post holders, training instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors are appointed. Verify the list.

147. A.140 Check whether the MTOE describe the facility standards.

For example, classroom facility and equipping standards, Office accommodation for post holders, instructors and examiners; Library facility, examination hall, simulator facilities, etc.

147. A.140 Check that the maintenance training courses conducted are as per the approval.

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147. A.140 Verify the MTOE amendment procedure; check the involvement of Accountable Manager in MTOE revisions.

147. A.140 Check that MTOE training policies are supplemented by comprehensive procedures described within the MTOE or in separate Training Procedure Manuals.

147. A.140 Check that the MTOE contains training procedures of different locations, if applicable, as per the scope approved for that location.

Verify that procedures are laid down for outsourcing / using other organisation’s facility or aircraft or system.

147. A.140 Check the list of the training locations, if applicable for approvals.

147. A.140(b) Check that the MTOE and subsequent revisions are approved by the DGCA.

147. A.140(c) Check whether the organisation is approved (in MTOE) for indirect approval of any revisions, if the TQM approve revisions.

CAR 147. A.150 Changes to the Maintenance Training Organization

147. A.150 Verify that all major changes, as indicated in the CAR, are intimated to the DGCA before any such change takes place.

CAR 147. A.155 Continued Validity

147.A.155 Check whether the organization involved in any lapses leading the suspension or disciplinary actions for serious non-compliances.

If so, verify that all pending issues are set right and preventive measures are in place.

147.A.155 Check any part of training or scope of approval discontinued on any reasons. If so, check that scope of approval is revised / certificate is surrendered.

147. A.160 Findings

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147. A.160 Check whether all DGCA notified findings are rectified satisfactorily within the time limit pertaining to the level of findings.

CAR 147. A. 300 Aircraft Type/Task Training

147. A. 300 Check whether the maintenance training organization approved to carry out task training; if so, check the task lists approved, training materials, tools and equipment for the tasks.

AMC 147. A. 300

Check whether the maintenance training organisation approved to conduct part-course (e.g., only CFM 56 Engine or APU), if so

the MTOE shall clearly indicate the extend of the course (Theory/practical/interface) and letter/certificate indicates the coverage of specific elements.

CAR 147. A.305 Aircraft Type Examinations and Task Assessment

147. A.305 a) Check that the aircraft type examinations or aircraft task assessments are conducted as specified in CAR-66; MTOE or procedure manuals most indicate number of question, exam duration, pass percentage, and intimation to DGCA, issuing of certificate, etc.

147. A.305 a) Check Knowledge examination is carried out as per the standard specified in CAR-66.

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Surveillance/ Audit Checklist

Training Organization approved under CAR 147 (Basic)

Organisation Name / address / email id

Scope of approval

Place / Date of surveillance / Audit

MTOE Ref Date

MTOE rev no. Date

DGCA Team Leader

Team Member 1

Team Member 2

Name, Designation & signature

Names of Post Holders 1

(present)

Names of Post Holders 2

(present)

Names of Post Holders 3

Names & Designation

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For this purpose, an NOC from local administration authority is required or documentary evidence in this case is also acceptable.

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Whether adequate number of class rooms for theoretical classes are available? For initial approval, at least three class rooms, each properly equipped with training aids/ instructional equipment in accordance with 147.A.115 (a) must be available.

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Whether the size and structure of facilities ensures protection from the prevailing weather elements and proper operation of all planned training and examination on any particular day?

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Whether fully enclosed appropriate accommodation separate from other facilities are provided for the instruction of theory, and the conduct of knowledge examinations?

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(a) In case the organization is unable to provide above facilities, whether viable arrangements is be made with another organization located conveniently to provide such workshops and / or approved maintenance facilities under long term written agreement and technical arrangements specifying the conditions of access to all relevant areas and use thereof? (b) Whether:

(i). the above agreement includes provision for

issuance of airport entry passes if any?

(ii). the legal agreement and technical arrangement

specifies the DGCA access to any such contracted

organisation?

(iii). the organization developed an interface manual /

SOP with control procedures to manage and

administer the course agreeable to both the

primary training organization approval holder and

the maintenance organisation accepted DGCA?

(iv). Whether the arrangements made for imparting

practical training with approved aircraft

maintenance organisation are documented in the

organisation exposition?

An approved AMO may have contract with only one institute at particular location.

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Whether the contract executed by the organization with approved maintenance organization (AMO) for providing practical training, address at least the following?

(i) Scope of contract indicating details of the facilities proposed to be provided by the contracted organization;

(ii) Maximum number of students that will be permitted for the practical;

(iii) Responsibilities of both the organizations;

(iv) Nodal person of both the organization and their responsibilities;

(v) Condition of access to relevant areas of the facility including issue of Airport Entry Passes to the students (as applicable)

(vi) Validity of the contract including conditions for renewal of contract;

Maximum number of students in a session should to be limited as per the number of students permitted by the AMO for practical training.

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practical training during any training course exceeds 15 per supervisor or assessor?

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scope of approval for imparting practical training on each element of the training syllabus to be covered during the course?

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maintenance facilities separate from training classrooms for practical instruction appropriate to the course, have all tools and equipment necessary to perform the approved scope of training?

Refer Appendix II, III or IV of AAC 2 of 2018, as relevant.

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Whether the institute has hangar/adequate covered area to park the Aircraft/ Helicopter for demonstration and for performing practical exercises on the aircraft?

A general guideline/ recommended facilities, tools and equipment required to accomplish the maintenance skills are given in Appendix II, III & IV.

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Whether secure storage facilities are provided for examination papers and training records? Whether the storage environment is such that documents remain in good condition for the retention period as specified in 147.A.125? The storage facilities and office accommodation may be combined, subject to adequate security.

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Whether a library is provided containing all technical material commensurate to the scope and level of training under-taken? AMC 147.A.100 (i) (1) : For approved basic maintenance training courses this means holding and ensuring reasonable access to copies of all CARs and other DGCA regulations examples of typical aircraft maintenance manuals and service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, aircraft and component records, release documentation, procedures manuals and aircraft maintenance programme.

AMC 147.A.100 (i) (2) : Except for the CARs and DGCA regulations, the remainder of the documentation should represent typical examples for both large and small aircraft and cover both aeroplane and helicopters as appropriate. Avionic documentation should cover a representative range of available equipment. All documentation should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

GM to147.A.100 (i): Where the organization has an existing library of regulations, manuals and documentation required by another CAR, it is not necessary to duplicate such a facility subject to student access being under controlled supervision.

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Whether the institute maintains a dedicated web portal accessible to the public providing information such as

a) course structure,

b) duration,

c) course fees with break up,

d) syllabus,

e) infrastructure,

f) DGCA approval,

g) practical training details,

h) training facilities owned and contracted,

i) details of instructors employed and contracted,

j) details of students admitted,

k) terms and conditions,

l) feedback mechanism,

m) contact details of person responsible for providing

information, clarification and

n) any other relevant information to the public.

Personnel Requirements

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Whether Accountable manager is available and has corporate authority for ensuring that all training commitments can be financed and carried out to the standard required by this CAR?

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Whether the following post holders are available? Check CA Form 04s

a) Training Manager (possibly his deputy in a large organization)

b) Quality Manager (possibly his deputy in a large organization)

c) Examination Manager

The senior person or one person from the group of persons may also be the Accountable manager subject to meeting the requirements for the Accountable manager as defined in 147. A.105 (a). GM to 147.A.105 (b): The number of post holders for CAR 147 approved organization may depend upon its size and complexity and acceptable to DGCA. DGCA may consider need for a specific person to be nominated as post holder depending upon the responsibility shared.

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Whether the organization has sufficient staff to plan / perform knowledge and practical training, conduct knowledge examination and practical assessments in accordance with the approval? GM to 147.A.105 (c): The maintenance training organization should have a nucleus of permanently employed staff to undertake the minimum amount of maintenance training proposed but may contract, on a part-time basis, instructors for subjects which are only taught on an occasional basis.

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Whether another organisation is used to provide practical training and assessments? If yes, whether such other organisation's staff is nominated to carry out practical training and assessments? Check CA Form 4.

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Whether any person carry out any combination of the roles of instructor, examiner and assessor and whether such person meets the requirements in terms of experience and qualifications of instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors, as relevant?

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Whether the experience and qualifications of instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors have been established in accordance with criteria published or in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed by the DGCA? AMC 147.A.105 (f) : Any person currently accepted by the DGCA in accordance with the regulations prior to CAR 147 coming into force may continue to be accepted in accordance with 147.A.105 (f).

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Whether the knowledge examiners and practical assessors are specified in the MTOE for the acceptance of such staff? GM to 147.A.105 (g): Examiners should demonstrate a clear understanding of the examination standard required by CAR-66 and have a responsible attitude to the conduct of examinations such that the highest integrity is ensured.

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Whether the instructors and knowledge examiners have undergone updating training at least every 24 months, appropriate to the knowledge being trained or examined relevant to:

a) current technology, b) practical skills, c) human factors and d) latest training techniques?

AMC 147.A.105 (h) : Updating training should normally be of 35 hours duration but may be adjusted to the scope of training of the organization and particular instructor/examiner.

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The updating training may be subdivided during the 24 months into more than one element and may include such activities as attendance at relevant lectures and symposiums.

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Whether the details of personnel necessary to administrate the following training/ examination activities are reflected in the MTOE?

a) Planning of training/ examinations,

b) Management of the library and of the training

materials,

c) Update and maintenance of the training devices,

d) Administration of trainees applications and the

issuance/ retention of Certificates of Recognitions,

e) Management of contractors and

f) Quality Monitoring of the approval holder’s training/

examination activities.

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Records of Instructors, Examiners and Assessors

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Whether the following minimum information relevant to the scope of activity are kept on record in respect of each instructor, knowledge examiner and practical assessor: (a) Name (b) Date of Birth (c) Personnel Number (d) Experience (e) Qualifications (f) Training history (before entry) (g) Subsequent Training (h) Scope of activity (i) Starting date of employment/contract (j) If appropriate – ending date of employment/contract. The record may be kept in any format but should be under the control of the organizations quality system. Persons authorized to access the system should be maintained at a minimum to ensure that records cannot be altered in an unauthorized manner or that such confidential records become accessible to unauthorized persons. GM to 147.A.110 Records of instructors, examiners and assessors Instructors, knowledge Examiners and practical assessors should be provided with a copy of their terms of reference.

35.

147

.A.1

10

(b

)

Whether terms of reference are drawn up for instructors, knowledge examiners, and practical assessors?

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36.

14

7. A

.11

5 (

a)

Whether each classroom has appropriate presentation / instructional equipment of a standard that ensures students can easily read presentation text/ drawings/ diagrams and figures from any position in the classroom? Presentation equipment shall include representative synthetic training devices to assist students in their under-standing of the particular subject matter where such devices are considered beneficial for such purposes.

37.

14

7. A

.11

5

(b)

Whether the basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities as specified in point 147.A.100 (d) have all tools and equipment necessary to perform the approved scope of training?

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7. A

.11

5 (

c)

Whether the basic training workshops and/or basic maintenance facilities as specified in point 147.A.100 (d) have an appropriate selection of aircraft, engines, aircraft parts / equipment and avionics equipment? AMC 147.A.115(c) 1. An appropriate selection of aircraft parts means appropriate in relation to the particular subject module or sub module of CAR-66 being instructed. For example, the turbine engine module should require the provision of sufficient parts from different types of turbine engine to show what such parts look like, what the critical areas are from a maintenance viewpoint and to enable disassembly/assembly exercises to be completed. 2. Appropriate aircraft, engines, aircraft parts and avionics equipment means appropriate in relation to the particular subject module or sub module of CAR-66 being instructed. For example, category B2 avionic training should require, amongst other equipment, access to at least one type of installed autopilot and flight director system such that maintenance and system functioning can be observed and therefore more fully understood by the student in the working environment. 3. “Access” may be interpreted to mean, in conjunction with the facilities requirement of 147.A. 100 (d), that there may be agreement with a maintenance organisation approved under CAR-145 to access such parts, etc.

GM to 147.A.115

1. Synthetic training devices are working models of a

particular system or component and include computer

simulations.

2. A synthetic training device is considered beneficial for

complex systems and fault diagnostic purposes.

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14

7. A

.11

5 (

e)

Whether the training organization has a long-term viable contract with documented technical agreement and procedures with aircraft maintenance organization with regard to facility, instructors, assessors, examiners etc.? Above is applicable, if the training organisation desirous of utilizing the facility for practical training so as to have the uninterrupted availability of the facility for the entire length of the course for students to become eligible to acquire license.

Maintenance Training Material

40.

14

7.

A.1

20

(a

)

Whether the maintenance training course material are provided to the student and cover (as applicable) the basic knowledge syllabus specified in CAR-66 for the relevant aircraft maintenance licence category or subcategory.

41.

AM

C 1

47

.A.1

20

(a

)

Whether the training course notes, diagrams and any other instructional material are accurate? Where an amendment service is not provided a written warning to this effect should be given.

42.

147

.A.1

20

(b

)

Whether the students have access to examples of maintenance documentation and technical information of the library as specified in 147.A.100 (i)?

43.

147

.A.1

20

(b

)

Whether .maintenance training material relevant to the course are prepared and provided to the students? Training course material includes the trainee’s notes and the instructor’s material (slides etc.); in effect it is important for DGCA to assess the information delivered by instructors and to ensure an acceptable ratio with student self-study notes.

Records

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14

7.A

. 12

5

Whether the organization keeps all student training, examination and assessment records for a period of ten years? In case the institute having privilege for conduction of examination on behalf of DGCA, the above records shall be kept for unlimited period.

45.

AA

C 2

of

20

18

Whether the following records are maintained by the organization for a period of ten years after the completion of course?

a) The records of the employment of the instructor

subject wise;

b) Question papers and answer sheets of each student;

c) List of the computer numbers allotted to the students

by CEO batch wise;

d) List of organizations having tie up with the institute to

provide some elements of practical training as

permitted by CAR;

e) Module wise performance of the students in DGCA

license examination.

Training Procedures and Quality System

46.

147

. A

.13

0 (a

) Whether the organization has established procedures acceptable to the DGCA to ensure proper training standards and compliance with all relevant requirements in this CAR?

47.

147

. A.1

30

(b

)

Whether the organization has established a quality system including: a) an independent audit function to monitor training

standards, the integrity of knowledge examinations and practical assessments, compliance with and adequacy of the procedures?

b) a feedback system of audit findings to the person(s) and ultimately to the accountable manager to ensure, as necessary, corrective action?

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AM

C 1

47

.A.1

30

(b

)

1. Whether the independent audit procedure ensures that all aspects of CAR-147 compliance are checked at least once in every 12 months? The audit may be carried out as one complete single exercise or subdivided over a 12-month period in accordance with a scheduled plan. In a small maintenance training organisation the independent audit function may be contracted to another maintenance training organization approved under CAR-147 or a competent person acceptable to the DGCA. Where the small training organisation chooses to contract the audit function, it is conditional on the audit being carried out twice in every 12- month period with one such audit being unannounced. Where the maintenance training organisation is also approved to another CAR requiring a quality system, then such quality systems may be combined.

49.

AM

C 1

47.A

.13

0 (

b)

In case the training or examination is carried out under the sub-contract control system, whether a) a pre audit procedure has been established whereby

the CAR 147 approved basic training organisation should audit a prospective sub-contractor to determine whether the services of the sub-contractor meet the intent of CAR 147?

b) a renewal audit of the subcontractor is performed at least once every 12 months to ensure continuous compliance with the CAR 147 standard?

c) the sub-contract control procedure records audits of the subcontractor and to have a corrective action follow-up plan?

The independence of audit system should be established by always ensuring that audits are carried out by personnel not responsible for the function or procedure being checked.

Internal Audits of the Organization

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AA

C 2

of

20

18

Whether the Quality Manager of the approved organization developed procedure to carry out periodical planned and unplanned audits to ensure proper compliance of the documented procedures for conduction of training?

51.

GM

to

14

7.A

.13

0 (

b)

and

AA

C 2

o

f 2

01

8

Whether a report raised against each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures and products? The report should be sent to the affected department(s) for rectification action giving target rectification dates. Possible rectification dates may be discussed with the affected department(s) before the quality department confirms such dates on the report. The affected department(s) should rectify any findings and inform the quality department of such rectification.

52.

AA

C 2

of

20

18

If any finding of serious nature (Level-1) is detected during the audits, whether the same is intimated to the concerned RAO/ SRAO 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/ SRAO

53.

AA

C 2

of

201

8

In case there is any violation of the approved procedures, whether the Quality Manager investigates the same and takes necessary action under intimation to RAO/ SRAO?

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GM

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.13

0 (

b)

In case of large training organization (an organization with the capacity to provide training for 50 students or more), whether the organisation has a dedicated quality audit group? The sole function of such audit group is to conduct audits, raise finding reports and follow up to ensure that findings are being rectified. For the small training organisation (an organisation with the capacity to provide training for less than 50 students) it is acceptable to use competent personnel from one section/department not responsible for the function or procedure to check the section/department that is responsible subject to the overall planning and implementation being under the control of the quality manager.

55.

GM

to

14

7.A

.13

0 (

b)

Whether all findings resulting from the independent audit are corrected in a timely manner and to enable the Accountable Manager to remain properly informed of the state of compliance? The management control and follow up system should not be contracted to outside persons.

56.

GM

to

147

.A.1

30

(b

)

Apart from rectification of findings whether the Accountable Manager holds routine meetings to check progress on rectification? In the large training organization such meetings may be delegated on a day to day basis to the quality manager as long as the accountable manager meets at least once per year with the senior staff involved to review the overall performance.

Examinations

57.

147

. A

.13

5 (a

) Check the authorization and duties and responsibility of examination staffs for ensuring the security of question bank.

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14

7. A

.13

5 (

b)

Check the MTOE policy related to student’s malpractices during exam, investigation process, preventive actions and information to the DGCA.

Any student found during a knowledge examination to be cheating or in possession of material pertaining to the examination subject other than examination papers and associated authorized documentation shall be disqualified from taking the examination and may not take any examination for at least 12 months after the date of the incident. The DGCA shall be informed of any such incident together with the details of any enquiry within one calendar month.

59.

AM

C 1

47

.A.1

35

Check the MTOE policy related to Instructors /examiners /post holder’s malpractice during exams, investigation process, preventive actions and information to the DGCA.

GM to 147.A.135 : DGCA will determine when or if the disqualified examiner may be reinstated.

60.

AM

C 1

47.A

.13

5

Check that if the exams are On-line based, the system shall be supported with pass word security, data back-up and power back-up, etc.

Examinations may be computer or hard copy based or a combination of both. The actual questions to be used in a particular examination should be determined by the Examiners.

61.

AM

C

147

.A.1

35

Check that if the exams are hard copy based, the system shall be controlled with security for printing, storing and accessing, etc.

62.

AM

C

147

.A.1

35

Check the evidences (like register) for examiners / authorized personnel involved in choosing the questions from the question bank for any exams.

63.

AM

C

147

.A.1

35

Check that question papers coverage (level & number) is as per CAR 66 syllabus. Knowledge and Practical Examiners are qualified and approved.

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AM

C

14

7.A

.13

5

Check that the Question bank contains adequate number of questions, ATA chapter wise indicating the levels in the database.

65.

AM

C

14

7.A

.13

5

Carry sample check to ensure that the question banks are updated on a regular basis and details are maintained.

66.

AM

C

14

7.A

.13

5

Check that the questions are selected by auto random method and number of questions and toughness level for each ATA chapter predetermined and approved by the DGCA.

67.

AM

C

14

7.A

.13

5 Verify system by checking the records that the question

papers are not repeated.

Maintenance Training Organization Exposition

68.

AA

C 2

o

f 2

01

8 Check that the MTOE format and all chapters and

numbering are as per the CAR 147.

69.

14

7.

A.1

40

(a)

Check the “Statement signed by the Accountable manager” which shall reflect all conditions given in the CAR 147 statement.

70.

147

. A

.14

0 (a

) The post holders title(s) and name(s) of the person(s) nominated.

71.

147

. A

.14

0 (a

)

Check descriptions in MTOE on duties and responsibilities of various post holders and that who will liaise with DGCA in case of absence of any post holder.

72.

147

. A

.14

0 (a

) Verify that the organization chart given in MTOE is as per CAR 147 reporting system.

Note: QM is directly reporting to the Accountable manager.

73.

147

. A

.14

0 (a

)

Verify that MTOE indicated post holders, training instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors are appointed. Verify the list.

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14

7. A

.14

0 (

a) Check whether the MTOE describe the facility standards.

For example, classroom facility and equipping standards, Office accommodation for post holders, instructors and examiners; Library facility, examination hall, simulator facilities, etc.

75.

14

7.

A.1

40

(a

) Check that the maintenance training courses conducted are as per the approval.

76.

14

7.

A.1

40

(a

) Verify the MTOE amendment procedure; check the involvement of Accountable Manager in MTOE revisions.

77.

14

7.

A.1

40

(a)

Check that MTOE training policies are supplemented by comprehensive procedures described within the MTOE or in separate Training Procedure Manuals.

78.

14

7. A

.14

0 (

a) Check that the MTOE contains training procedures of

different locations, if applicable, as per the scope approved for that location.

Verify that procedures are laid down for outsourcing / using other organization’s facility or aircraft or system.

79.

14

7.

A.1

40

(a

) Check the list of the training locations, if applicable for approvals.

80.

147

. A

.14

0 (a

) Check that the MTOE and subsequent revisions are approved by the DGCA.

81.

147

. A

.14

0 (a

) Check whether the organisation is approved (in MTOE) for indirect approval of any revisions, if the TQM approve revisions.

82.

147

. A.1

40

(b

)

Whether the MTOE and any subsequent amendments are approved by the DGCA? 147. A.140 (c): Notwithstanding the above, minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an exposition procedure (hereinafter called indirect approval), if such procedure is approved by DGCA.

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Privileges of the Maintenance Training Organization

83.

14

7. A

.14

5 (

a)

Whether the maintenance training organization carry out the activities as permitted by DGCA and in accordance with the MTOE? Basic training courses to the CAR-66 syllabus, or part thereof. The examinations on behalf of the DGCA (when permitted). The issue of certificates in accordance with Appendix III following successful completion of the approved basic aircraft maintenance training courses and examination specified in sub paragraph (a)(1) as applicable.

84.

14

7. A

.14

5

(b)

Whether the training, knowledge examinations, and practical assessments, are carried out only at the locations identified in the approval certificate and/ or at any location specified in the MTOE?

Changes to the Maintenance Training Organization

85.

147

. A

.15

0 (a

) Is there any change taken place to the organisation which affects the approval of the organisation?

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14

7. A

.15

0 (

a)

If there is any change whether the maintenance training organization notified such change to DGCA?

Any proposed changes to the organization that affect the approval before any such change takes place, in order to enable the DGCA to determine continued compliance with this CAR and to amend if necessary the maintenance training organization approval certificate.

147. A.150 (b): The DGCA may prescribe the conditions under which the maintenance training organization may operate during such changes unless the DGCA determines that the maintenance training organization approval must be suspended.

147. A.150 (c): Failure to inform the DGCA of such changes may result in suspension or revocation of the maintenance training organization approval certificate backdated to the actual date of the changes.

Continued Validity

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14

7. A

.15

5 (

a)

Check the validity of approval granted to the organisation. An approval shall be issued for a period not exceeding five years and shall be limited to the validity of the contractual agreement with the maintenance organisation (if applicable). It shall remain valid subject to:

a. the organization remaining in compliance with this CAR, in accordance with the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under 147.A.160; and

b. the DGCA officials being granted access to the

organization including contracted organisation to determine continued compliance with this CAR and

c. The certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

d. Contracted organizations shall remain in compliance with the organisation approval requirements of DGCA and terms and conditions of the contract

e. The approval of the organization may be withdrawn /

limited if the organization has not inducted any batch of student consecutive for two years.

147. A.155 (b): Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be returned to the DGCA.

The Approved Basic Training Course

88.

147

.A .

20

0 (a

) Whether the approved basic training course consists of

a) basic knowledge training, b) Knowledge examination, c) practical training and a practical assessment?

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. 2

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(b

)

Whether the knowledge training element covers the subject matter for a category or subcategory aircraft maintenance licence as specified in CAR-66? AMC 147.A.200(b): Each licence category or subcategory basic training course may be subdivided into modules or sub modules of knowledge and may be intermixed with the practical training elements subject to the required time elements of 147.A.200 (f) and (g) being satisfied.

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14

7.A

. 2

00

(c

)

Whether the knowledge examination element covers a representative cross section of subject matter from the training element?

91.

147

.A .

20

0 (d

)

Whether the practical training element covers the practical use of common tooling/equipment, the disassembly/assembly of a representative selection of aircraft parts and the participation in representative maintenance activities being carried out relevant to the particular CAR-66 complete module? AMC 147. A. 200 (d) Where the maintenance training organisation approved under CAR 147 contracts the practical training element either totally or in part under long term contract and technical arrangement with another organisation in accordance with 147.A.100 (d), the organisation in question should ensure that the practical training elements are properly carried out. Practical training facility shall be as per the scope of approval of the training organization. At least 30% of the practical training element should be carried out in an actual maintenance working environment. The list of such practical training element required to be documented in the organisation MTOE. The practical task should cover cross representative sections of the aircraft systems and listed ATA chapter wise.

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14

7.A

. 2

00

(e)

Whether the practical assessment element covers the practical training and determines whether the student is competent at using tools and equipment and working in accordance with maintenance manuals?

93.

14

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. 2

00

(f)

Whether the duration of basic training courses is in accordance with Appendix I of this CAR?

AMC 147.A.200 (f) 1. In order to follow pedagogical and human factors principles, the maximum number of training hours per day for the theoretical training should not be more than 6 hours. A training hour means 60 minutes of tuition excluding any breaks, examination, revision, preparation and aircraft visit. In exceptional cases, the DGCA may allow deviation from this standard when it is properly justified that the proposed number of hours follows pedagogical and human factors principles. These principles are especially important in those cases where:

Theoretical and practical training are performed at the same time;

Training and normal maintenance duty/apprenticeship is performed at the same time.

94.

147

.A .

200

(f)

Whether the minimum participation time for the trainee to meet the objectives of the course should not be less than 90 % of the tuition hours?

95.

147

.A .

200

(f)

In case a student’s attendance is less than 90%, whether the student is provided with additional training in order to meet the minimum participation time?

96.

147

.A .

200

(f)

Whether any student is issued with a certificate of recognition without meeting the minimum participation time?

Basic Knowledge Examinations

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14

7. A

. 2

05

(a)

Whether the organisation is approved to conduct Basic Knowledge Examinations on behalf of DGCA?

98.

14

7. A

. 20

5 (

a)

Whether the Basic knowledge examinations are in accordance with the standard defined in CAR-66?

99.

14

7. A

. 20

5 (

b)

Whether the Basic knowledge examinations are conducted without the use of training notes?

100.

14

7. A

. 20

5 (

c)

Whether the Basic knowledge examinations covers a representative cross section of subjects from the particular module of training completed in accordance with CAR-66?

Basic Practical Assessment

101.

147

. A.2

10

(a)

Whether the Basic practical assessments are carried out during the basic maintenance training course by the nominated practical assessors at the completion of each visit period to the practical workshops/ maintenance facility? AMC 147. A. 210 (a): Where the maintenance training organisation approved under CAR147 contracts the practical training element either totally or in part to another organisation in accordance with 147.A.100 (d) and chooses to nominate practical assessors from the other organisation, the organisation in question should ensure that the basic practical assessments are carried out.

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Whether following points are ensured and recorded before the students are assessed ad declared pass in the practical element of the training? a) Demonstrate the capability to use relevant tools/

equipment/ test equipment as specified by the tool/

equipment/ test equipment manufacturer; and

b) Use of maintenance manuals in that the student can

carry out the required inspection/ testing without

missing any defects; and

c) Readily identify the location of components and is

capable of correct removal/ fitment/ adjustment of such

components; and

d) Show an appreciation of the need to ensure clean

working conditions; and

e) Observance of safety precautions for the student and

the product; and

f) Demonstrate a responsible attitude in respect to flight

safety and airworthiness of the aircraft.

The student is only required to carry out enough inspection/ testing and component removal/ fitment/ adjustments to prove capability. Appendix III to AMC to CAR-66 provides criteria for the competence assessment performed by the designated assessors (and their qualifications).

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FINDING SUMMARY

(Attach Separate Sheet, if space is inadequate)

S/N CAR/ AAC Ref Details of Finding(s) Level of Findings

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

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CAR 21 Surveillance Check list

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, INDIA

CAR 21 ORGANISATION SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT CHECKLIST

ORGANISATION – Name / address / email id

Approval details / Class / Rating / Limitation

Place / Date of surveillance / Audit

Name of DGCA Team Leader

Names of Post Holders present

during Surveillance / Audit

Names of Team Members

CAR Ref Checklist Items Items Remarks(Sat/Unsat/NR)

SUBPART A, CAR 21.3A(a), (b), (c)Failures, malfunctions and defects

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AMC No. 1 to 21.3A(a)

Check whether there are effective means to ensure collection of FRM reliability data. The same are implemented in design, component failures, aircraft schedule, SB/SI etc.

CAR 21.3A(a) Check for the system for collecting, investigating and analysing reports of and information related to failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences which cause or might cause adverse effects on the continuing airworthiness of the product, part or appliance covered by the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, ITSO authorization, major repair design approval or any other relevant approval deemed to have been issued under this Regulation. Information about this system shall be made available to all known operators of the product, part or appliance and, on request, to any person authorized under other associated implementing Regulations.

CAR 21.3A(b) Check for the system of reporting to DGCA any reportable failure, malfunction, defect or other occurrence of which it is related to a product, part, or appliance covered by the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, ITSO authorization, major repair design approval or any other relevant approval deemed to have been issue under this Regulation, and which has resulted in or may result in an unsafe condition.

These reports shall be made in a form and manner established by DGCA, as soon as practicable and in any case dispatched not later than 72 hours after the identification of the possible unsafe condition, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.

CAR 21.3A(c)

When an occurrence reported results from a deficiency in the design, or a manufacturing deficiency, the holder of the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, major repair design approval, ITSO authorization, or any other relevant approval deemed to have been issued under this Regulation, or the manufacturer as appropriate,

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shall investigate the reason for the deficiency and report to DGCA the results of its investigation and any action it is taking or proposes to take to correct that deficiency.

AMC No. 1 to 21.3A(a)

Unless alternative reporting procedures are approved by DGCA, report should be provided to the DGCA every six months for the first five years after service introduction. After that period, continued reporting every six months may be replaced with other reliability tracking methods found acceptable to the DGCA or eliminated if it is established that the reliability of the FRM meets, and will continue to meet.

AMC No. 1 to 21.3A(a)

Develop service instructions or revise the applicable aeroplane manual, according to a schedule approved by the DGCA, to correct any failures of the FRM that occur in service that could increase any fuel tank’s Fleet Average Flammability Exposure to more than that specified by paragraph M25.1 of appendix M to CS25.

AMC No 2 to 21.3A(a)

Appropriate coordination should exist between Engine TC holder, propeller TC holder and APU ITSO approval holder with the aircraft TC holder to ensure compliance with the ETOPS reliability objectives.

AMC 21.3A(b)(2)

Within the overall limit of 72 hours the degree of urgency for submission of a report should be determined by the level of hazard judged to have resulted from the occurrence.

AMC 21.3A(b)(2)

Where the occurrence is judged to have resulted in a less immediate and less significant hazard, report submission may be delayed up to the maximum of three days in order to provide more details.

CAR 21.3B Airworthiness directives

CAR 21.3B(c) When an airworthiness directive is issued by DGCA to correct the unsafe condition, or to require the performance of an inspection, the holder of the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, major repair design approval, ITSO authorization or any other relevant

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approval deemed to have been issued under this Regulation, shall: Propose the appropriate corrective action or required inspections, or both, and submit details of these proposals to DGCA for approval. Following the approval by DGCA, make available to all known operators or owners of the product, part or appliance and, on request, to any person required to comply with the airworthiness directive, appropriate descriptive data and accomplishment instructions.

AMC 21.3B(b)

Wheather an un unsafe condition exists due to machine or human factor issues, (a) An event may occur that would result in fatalities, usually with the loss of the aircraft, or reduce the capability of the aircraft or the ability of the crew to cope with adverse operating conditions to the extent that there would be: (i) A large reduction in safety margins or functional capabilities, or (ii) Physical distress or excessive workload such that the flight crew cannot be relied upon to perform their tasks accurately or completely, or (iii) Serious or fatal injury to one or more occupants unless it is shown that the probability of such an event is within the limit defined by the applicable airworthiness requirements

AMC 21.3B(b)

Design features, intended to minimise the effects of survivable accidents are not performing their intended function.

CAR 21.4 Coordination between design and production

Each holder of a type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, ITSO authorization, approval of a change to type design/type certificate or approval of a repair design, shall collaborate with the production organization as necessary to ensure: The satisfactory coordination of design and production. The proper support of the continued airworthiness of the product, part or appliance.

AMC 21.4 ,Coordination

Where there is a need to provide (normally outside the design organisation) a visible statement of

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between design and production.

approved design data or airworthiness or environmental protection data associated with the approved design data, the following minimum information must be provided. The procedures related to the use of forms or other electronic means to provide this information must be agreed with DGCA. Information to be provided: Company Name, Date, Eligibility, Identification, Description, Purpose of data, Limitations/Remarks, Approval, Authorised signature.

CAR 21.35 Flight Tests

Flight testing for the purpose of obtaining a type-certificate shall be conducted in accordance with conditions for such flight testing specified by DGCA.

The applicant shall make all flight tests that DGCA finds necessary: To determine compliance with the applicable type-certification basis and environmental protection requirements. For aircraft to be certificated under this Section, except sailplanes and powered sailplanes to determine whether there is reasonable assurance that the aircraft, its parts and appliances are reliable and function properly.

SUBPART F,production without production organisation approval

CAR 21.122 Eligibility

Any natural or legal person may apply to show conformity of individual products, parts or appliances under this Subpart, check whether the orgn is under this category.

21.127 Tests: aircraft

Each manufacturer of an aircraft manufactured under this Subpart shall establish an approved production ground and flight test procedure and check-off forms, and in accordance with those forms, test each aircraft produced, as a means of

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establishing relevant aspects of compliance with CAR 21.125A(a).

SUBPART G,POA for products, parts and appliances.

CAR 21.133 (a),(b),(c),(d) Eligibility

CAR 21.133 Any natural or legal person (‘organization’) shall be eligible as an applicant for an approval under this Subpart. The applicant shall: (a) justify that, for a defined scope of work, an approval under this Subpart is appropriate for the purpose of showing conformity with a specific design; and (b) hold or have applied for an approval of that specific design; or (c) Have ensured, through an appropriate arrangement with the applicant for, or holder of, an approval of that specific design, satisfactory coordination between production and design. (d) Possess design data for parts and appliances obtained through a licence agreement.

AMC No. 1 to 21.133(b) and (c)

To achieve satisfactory coordination the documented arrangements must at least define the following aspects irrespective of whether the two organisations are separate legal entities or not:

The responsibilities of a design organisation which assure correct and timely transfer of up to-date airworthiness data (e.g., drawings, material specifications, dimensional data, processes, surface treatments, shipping conditions, quality requirements, etc.)

The responsibilities and procedures of a POA holder/applicant for developing, where applicable, its own manufacturing data in compliance with the airworthiness data package;

The responsibilities of a POA holder/applicant to assist the design organisation in dealing with continuing airworthiness matters and for required actions (e.g., traceability of parts in case of direct delivery to users, retrofitting of modifications, traceability of processes’ outputs and approved deviations for individual parts as applicable, technical information and assistance, etc.);

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The responsibilities of a POA holder/applicant, in case of products prior to type certification to assist a design organisation in showing compliance with CS/FAR (access and suitability of production and test facilities for manufacturing and testing of prototype models and test specimen);

The procedures and associated responsibilities to achieve adequate configuration control of manufactured parts, to enable the production organisation to make the final determination and identification for conformity or airworthiness release and eligibility status;

The procedures to deal adequately with production deviations and non-conforming parts;

AMC No. 1 to 21.133(b) and (c)

The identification of the responsible persons/offices who control the above;

The acknowledgment by the holder of the TC/STC/repair or change approval/ITSO authorisation that the approved design data provided, controlled and modified in accordance with the arrangement are recognised as approved.

When the design and production organisations are two separate legal entities a Direct Delivery Authorisation must be available for direct delivery to end users in order to guarantee continued airworthiness control of the released parts and appliances.

AMC No. 2 to 21.133(b) and (c)

The POA holder must demonstrate to DGCA that it has entered into an arrangement with the design organisation. The arrangement must be documented irrespective of whether the two organisations are separate legal entities or not.

In the case where the design organisation and POA holder are part of the same legal entity, these interfaces may be demonstrated by company procedures accepted by DGCA.

AMC 21.133 (d) Manufacturers of replacement parts may establish that they have required design data and are being managed by appropriately approved design organization. Further, establish that the design data was obtained through proper licence

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agreement with the principle Type Certificate holder and are in a position to assure continued airworthiness of the aircraft and parts manufactured by them. The prospective aircraft and parts manufacturer may provide a copy of the licence agreement as evidence to the DGCA.

CAR 21.139 Quality System

The production organization shall demonstrate that it has established and is able to maintain a quality system. The quality system shall be documented. This quality system shall be such as to enable the organization to ensure that each product, part or appliance produced by the organization or by its partners, or supplied from or subcontracted to outside parties, conforms to the applicable design data and is in condition for safe operation.

The quality system shall contain: As applicable within the scope of approval, control procedures for: (i) Document issue, approval, or change. (ii) Vendor and subcontractor assessment audit and control. (iii)Verification that incoming products, parts, materials, and equipment, including items supplied new or used by buyers of products, are as specified in the applicable design data. (iv) Identification and traceability. (v) Manufacturing processes. (vi) Inspection and testing, including production flight tests. (vii) Calibration of tools, jigs, and test equipment. (viii) Non-conforming item control. (ix) Airworthiness coordination with the applicant for, or holder of, the design approval. (x) Records completion and retention. (xi) Personnel competence and qualification. (xii) Issue of airworthiness release documents. (xiii) Handling, storage and packing. (xiv) Internal quality audits and resulting corrective actions. (xv) Work within the terms of approval performed at any location other than the approved facilities.

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(xvi) Work carried out after completion of production but prior to delivery, to maintain the aircraft in a condition for safe operation. (xvii) ‘Permit to fly’ operation and evaluation of associated flight conditions under this operation, as per the procedures agreed with DGCA.

An independent quality assurance function to monitor compliance with, and adequacy of, the documented procedures of the quality system. This monitoring shall include a feedback system to the person or group of persons and ultimately to the manager to ensure, as necessary, corrective actions.

AMC No. 1 to CAR 21.139(b)(1)(ii)

The production organisation is required by CAR-21 to demonstrate that it has established and maintains a quality system that enables the organisation to ensure that each item conforms to the applicable design data and is in a condition for safe operation. To discharge this responsibility, the quality system should have, among other requirements, procedures to adequately carry out the assessment and surveillance of suppliers.

The POA holder should include the use of OP (Other Parties) for supplier assessment and surveillance in the POA holders’ quality system to demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of CAR-21.

Procedures required for use of supplier certification for the supplier assessment and surveillance should be consistent with other procedures of the POA holders’ quality system.

Procedures of the POA holder that uses supplier certification for the supplier assessment and surveillance should include the following:

Listing of the OP that has certified or will certify suppliers and will conduct supplier assessment and surveillance or the scheme under which the accreditation of the OP is controlled. This listing should be maintained by the POA holder and made available to the DGCA upon request.

A listing of the certified suppliers under surveillance by the OP and used by the POA

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holder. This listing should be maintained by the POA holder and made available to the DGCA upon request.

The method used by the POA holder to:

AMC No. 1 to 21.139(b)(1)(ii)

Verification that certification standards and checklists are acceptable and applied to the applicable scope.

Verification that the OP is appropriately qualified and has sufficient knowledge, experience and training to perform its allocated tasks.

Verification that the OP surveillance frequency of the suppliers is commensurate with the complexity of the product and with the surveillance frequency established by the POA holder’s suppliers control programme.

Verification that the suppliers’ surveillance is conducted on-site by the OP.

Verification that the surveillance report will be made available to the DGCA upon request.

Verification that the OP continues to be recognised or accredited.

Verification that the OP has access to applicable proprietary data to the level of detail necessary to survey suppliers functions.

AMC No. 1 to 21.139(b)(1)(ii)

A definition to what scope the OP will conduct supplier’s surveillance on behalf of the POA holder. If the OP replaces surveillance in part, the POA holder should identify the functions that will continue to be surveyed by the POA holder.

Procedures that ensure that the POA is aware of the loss of an existing certification.

Procedures that ensure that the POA holder is aware of nonconformities and has access to detailed information of these non-conformities.

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Procedures to evaluate the consequences of nonconformities and take appropriate actions.

CAR 21.140 Safety Management System(SMS)

The production organization shall have a safety management system in accordance with CAR Section 1 Series C Part 1.

CAR 21.143 Exposition

The organization shall submit to DGCA a production organization exposition providing the following information:

A statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the production organization exposition and any associated manuals which define the approved organization’s compliance with this Subpart will be complied with at all times.

The title(s) and names of managers accepted by DGCA.

The duties and responsibilities of the manager(s) as required by 21.145(c) (2) including matters on which they may deal directly with DGCA on behalf of the organization.

An organizational chart showing associated chains of responsibility of the managers

A list of certifying staff.

A general description of man-power resources.

A general description of the facilities located at each address specified in the production organization’s certificate of approval.

A general description of the production organization’s scope of work relevant to the terms of approval.

The procedure for the notification of organizational changes to DGCA.

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The amendment procedure for the production organization exposition.

A description of the quality system and the procedures.

The procedure for safety management system is in place as per CAR Section 1 Series C Part 1.

The production organization exposition shall be amended as necessary to remain an up-to-date description of the organization, and copies of any amendments shall be supplied to DGCA.

CAR 21.145Approval requirements

The production organization shall demonstrate, on the basis of the information submitted that :

With regard to general approval requirements, facilities, working conditions, equipment and tools, processes and associated materials, number and competence of staff, and general organization are adequate to discharge obligations.

With regard to all necessary airworthiness, noise, fuel venting and exhaust emissions data: 1. The production organization is in receipt of such data from DGCA, and from the holder of, or applicant for, the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate or design approval, to determine conformity with the applicable design data. 2.The production organization has established a procedure to ensure that airworthiness, noise, fuel venting and exhaust emissions data are correctly incorporated in its production data. 3. Such data are kept up to date and made available to all personnel who need access to such data to perform their duties.

With regard to management and staff: 1. A manager has been nominated by the production organization, and is accountable to the DGCA. His or her responsibility within the organization shall consist of ensuring that all production is performed to the required standards and that the production organization is

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continuously in compliance with the data and procedures approved. 2. A person or group of persons have been nominated by the production organization to ensure that the organization is in compliance with the requirements of this Part, and are identified, together with the extent of their authority. Such person(s) shall act under the direct authority of the accountable manager. The persons nominated shall be able to show the appropriate knowledge, background and experience to discharge their responsibilities. 3. Staff at all levels have been given appropriate authority to be able to discharge their allocated responsibilities and that there is full and effective coordination within the production organization in respect of airworthiness, noise, fuel venting and exhaust emission data matters.

(d) with regard to certifying staff, authorized by the production organization to sign the documents issued under 21.163 under the scope or terms of approval: 1. The knowledge, background (including other functions in the organization), and experience of the certifying staff are appropriate to discharge their allocated responsibilities. 2. The production organization maintains a record of all certifying staff which shall include details of the scope of their authorization. 3. Certifying staff are provided with evidence of the scope of their authorization.

AMC 21.145(d)(1)

Certifying Staff are nominated by the production organisation to ensure that products, parts, and/or appliances qualify for Statements of Conformity or Release Certificates. Certifying Staff positions and numbers are to be appropriate to the complexity of the product and the production rate.

The qualification of certifying staff is based on their knowledge, background and experience and a specific training (or testing) established by the organisation to ensure that it is appropriate to the product, part, or appliance to be released.

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Training must be given to develop a satisfactory level of knowledge of organization procedures, aviation legislation, and associated rules, CS/FAR and GM/AC, relevant to the particular role.

In addition to general training policy, the organisation must define its own standards for training, including pre-qualification standards, for personnel to be identified as certifying staff.

The training must be updated in response to experience gained and changes in technology.

A feedback system to ascertain that the required standards are being maintained; must be put in place to ensure the continuing compliance of personnel to authorisation requirements.

Approval Requirements Certifying staff

For release of products, parts or appliances, the responsibilities to issue statements of conformity/release certificates (Form CA-1) or carry out permit to fly operation including evaluation of flight conditions as per the procedures agreed by DGCA are allocated to the certifying staff identified.

DGCA holds the right to reject those personnel, appointed by the organisation, if found to have inappropriate experience or not to otherwise comply with its requirements.

The following is the minimum information to be recorded in respect of each certifying person: a Name b Date of Birth c Basic Training and standard attained d Specific Training and standard attained e If appropriate – Continuation Training f Experience g Scope of the authorisation h Date of first issue of the authorisation i If appropriate – expiry date of the authorization j Identification Number of the authorization

AMC 21.145(d)(2) Approval Requirements – Records

The record may be kept in any format and must be controlled by an internal procedure of the organisation. This procedure forms part of the quality system.

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Persons authorised to access the system must be maintained at a minimum to ensure that records cannot be altered in an unauthorised manner and that confidential records cannot become accessible to unauthorised persons.

The certifying person must be given reasonable access on request to his or her own records.

The organisation must keep the record for at least two years after the certifying person has ceased employment with the organisation or withdrawal of the authorisation, whichever is the sooner.

AMC 21.145(d)(3) Evidence of authorization

The authorisation document must be in a style that makes its scope clear to the certifying staff and any authorised person who may require examining the authorisation. Where codes are used to define scope, an interpretation document should be readily available.

Certifying staff are not required to carry the authorisation document at all times but should be able to make it available within a reasonable time of a request from an authorized person. Authorised persons include concerned DGCA officials.

21.147 Changes to the approved production organization

After the issue of a production organization approval, each change to the approved production organization that is significant to the showing of conformity or to the airworthiness and characteristics of noise, fuel venting and exhaust emissions of the product, part or appliance, particularly changes to the quality system, shall be approved by DGCA. An application for approval shall be submitted in writing to DGCA and the organization shall demonstrate to DGCA before implementation of the change that it will continue to comply with this Subpart.

CAR 21.148 Changes of Location

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AMC 21.148 Changes of location – Management during change of location

The relocation of any work, to an unapproved location, or a location with inappropriate scope of approval, constitutes a change of significance to the organisation and requires approval by DGCA as prescribed in 21.147. An unapproved relocation will invalidate the production organisation approval, and may necessitate re-application for any similar approval required at the new location. However, suitable transitional arrangements may be agreed with DGCA, in advance of the relocation, which can allow continuation of the approval.

When an organisation expands its facility to include a new production location or moves parts of its production to a new location the production organisation approval may continue in force, but the approval does not include the new location until DGCA has indicated its satisfaction with the arrangements.

For a change in location, taking an extended period of time, suitable transitional arrangements would require preparation of a co-ordination plan for the removal. The plan must, at least, identify the following:

A clearly identified person, or group of persons, responsible for co-ordinating the removal and acting as focal point for communication with all parties, including DGCA.

The basis of the co-ordination plan, e.g., whether by product or area.

Planned timing of each phase of relocation.

Arrangements for maintaining the standards of the approval up to the point where the production area is closed down.

Arrangements for verifying continued production quality upon resumption of work at the new location.

Arrangements for check and/or re-calibration of inspection aids or production tools and jigs before resuming production.

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Procedures which ensure that goods are not released from the new location until their associated production and quality systems have been verified.

If an agreed co-ordination plan is in operation, DGCA will normally allow the existing approval to remain in force and will, where appropriate, grant an additional approval to cover the new address for the duration of the move.

CAR 21.153 Changes to the terms of approval

An application for a change to the terms of approval shall be made in a form and manner established by DGCA.

AMC 21.153

Form CA-51 must be obtained from DGCA/ DGCA website and completed in accordance with the procedures of the POE. The information entered on the form is the minimum required by DGCA to assess the need for change of the production organization approval. The completed form and an outline of the changed production organization exposition and details of the proposed change to POA terms of approval must be forwarded to DGCA.

CAR 21.157 Investigations

A production organization shall make arrangements that allow DGCA to make any investigations, including investigations of partners and subcontractors, necessary to determine compliance and continued compliance with the applicable requirements of this Subpart.

CAR 21.158 Findings

In case of a level one finding, the holder of the production organization approval shall demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of DGCA within a period of 7 working days, extendable up to maximum 21 working days depending upon the complexity of the case after written confirmation of the finding.

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In case of level two findings, the corrective action period granted by DGCA shall be within three months. In certain circumstances and subject to the nature of the finding, DGCA may extend the period from three months to six months, subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan agreed by the DGCA.

A level three finding shall not require immediate action by the holder of the production organization approval.

In case of level one or level two findings, the production organization approval may be subject to a partial or full limitation, suspension or revocation. The holder of the production organization approval shall provide confirmation of receipt of the notice of limitation, suspension or revocation of the production organization approval in a timely manner.

21.159 Duration and continued validity

A production organization approval shall be issued for a duration not exceeding five years. Check wheather it meets the following, The production organization fails to demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of this Subpart. DGCA is prevented by the holder or any of its partners or subcontractors to perform the investigations in accordance with 21.157. There is evidence that the production organization cannot maintain satisfactory control of the manufacture of products, parts or appliances under the approval. The production organization no longer meets the requirements of 21.133. The certificate has been surrendered or revoked.

CAR 21.163 Privileges

AMC No. 1 to 21.163(c)

Any POA holder/applicant intending to implement electronic signature procedure to issue Form CA-1 and/or to exchange electronically such data contained on the CA Form 1, should document it and submit it to DGCA as part of the documents attached with its exposition.

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AMC 21.163(d) Maintenance

The applicant may apply for terms of approval, which cover maintenance of a new aircraft that it has manufactured, as necessary to keep it in an airworthy condition, but not beyond the point at which the applicable operational rules require maintenance to be performed by an approved maintenance organisation. If the production organisation intends to maintain the aircraft beyond that point, it would have to apply for and obtain an appropriate maintenance approval. When DGCA is satisfied that the procedures required by 21.139 are satisfactory to control maintenance activities so as to ensure that the aircraft is airworthy, this capability will be stated in the terms of approval.

AMC 21.163(e) Procedure to carry out a permit to fly including evaluation of the flight conditions

This acceptable means of compliance provides means to develop a procedure for carrying out a permit to fly operation including evaluation of the flight conditions. Each POA applicant or holder must develop its own internal procedure following this AMC, in order to obtain the privilege of 21.163(e) for carrying out permit to fly operation for an aircraft under procedures agreed with DGCA for production, when the production organisation itself is controlling under its POA the configuration of the aircraft and is attesting conformity with the design conditions approved for the flight.

CAR 21.165 Obligations of the holder

The holder of a production organization approval shall:

Ensure that the production organization exposition furnished in accordance with 21.143 and the documents, to which it refers, are used as basic working documents within the organization.

Maintain the production organization in conformity with the data and procedures approved for the production organization approval.

Determine that each completed aircraft is airworthy prior to submitting Statements of Conformity to the DGCA

Determine that other products, parts or appliances are complete and conform to the approved design data and are in a condition for safe operation

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before issuing Form CA-1 to certify conformity to approved design data and condition for safe operation

Additionally in case of engines, determine that completed engine is in compliance with the applicable emissions requirements on the date of manufacture of the engine.

Establish and maintain an internal occurrence reporting system in the interest of safety, to enable the collection and assessment of occurrence reports in order to identify adverse trends or to address deficiencies, and to extract reportable occurrences. This system shall include evaluation of relevant information relating to occurrences and the promulgation of related information.

Report to the holder of the type-certificate or design approval, all cases where products, parts or appliances have been released by the production organization and subsequently identified to have possible deviations from the applicable design data, and investigate with the holder of the type-certificate or design approval in order to identify those deviations which could lead to an unsafe condition.

Provide assistance to the holder of the type-certificate or design approval in dealing with any continuing airworthiness actions that are related to the products parts or appliances that have been produced.

Establish an archiving system incorporating requirements imposed on its partners, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring conservation of the data used to justify conformity of the products, parts or appliances. Such data shall be held at the disposal of DGCA and be retained in order to provide the information necessary to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the products, parts or appliances.

Where, under its terms of approval, the holder issues a certificate of release to service, determine that each completed aircraft has been subjected to necessary maintenance and is in condition for safe operation, prior to issuing the certificate.

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The approved production organization should implement a system for the compilation and retention of records during all stages of manufacture, covering short-term and long-term records appropriate to the nature of the product and its production processes.

CAR 21.174 Airworthiness Certificates, Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness and Export Certificate of Airworthiness

CAR 21.174 Application

An Application for an airworthiness certificate shall be made in form CA-25.

Each application for a certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness shall include the class of airworthiness certificate applied for with regard to aircraft:

A statement of conformity; or, for an imported aircraft, a statement signed by the exporting Authority that the aircraft conforms to a design approved by the Authority/ Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

A weight and balance report with a loading schedule.

The flight manual, when required by the applicable airworthiness code for the particular aircraft.

Unless otherwise agreed, the statements referred to in subparagraphs (b)(1), shall be issued no more than 60 days before presentation of the aircraft to DGCA.

An application for airworthiness certificate shall be submitted to DGCA along with the requisite fees as applicable.

21.175 Language

Placards related to public information shall be presented in bi-lingual, i.e Hindi and English. Placards not related to public information, manuals, listings, and instrument markings and other necessary information required by applicable certification specifications/

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airworthiness regulations shall be presented in English only.

21.179 Transferability

Where ownership of an aircraft has changed the certificate of airworthiness, or the restricted certificate of airworthiness conforming to a restricted type-certificate only, shall be transferred together with the aircraft.

21.180 Inspections

The holder of the airworthiness certificate shall provide access to the aircraft for which that airworthiness certificate has been issued upon request by DGCA.

21.181 Duration and continued validity

An airworthiness certificate shall be issued for the period in accordance with the regulation laid down in CAR Section 2 (Airworthiness), Series F, Part III. It shall remain valid subject to: compliance with the applicable type-design and continuing airworthiness requirements;(refer CAR Section 2 (Airworthiness), Series F, Part III ) and the aircraft remaining on the Indian register; and the type-certificate or restricted type-certificate under which it is issued not being previously invalidated under 21.51. the certificate not being surrendered.

Upon surrender or revocation, the certificate shall be returned to DGCA.

21.182 Aircraft identification

Each applicant for an airworthiness certificate under this Subpart shall demonstrate that its aircraft is identified in accordance with Subpart Q.

21.209 Transferability of Noise Certificate

Where ownership of an aircraft has changed, the noise certificate shall be transferred together with the aircraft.

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21.210 Inspections

The holder of the noise certificate shall provide access to the aircraft for which that noise certificate has been issued upon request by DGCA.

21.303 Compliance with applicable requirements( Parts and Appliances)

The showing of compliance of parts and appliances to be installed in a type-certificated product shall be made: (a) In conjunction with the type-certification procedures of Subpart B, D or E for the product in which it is to be installed; or (b) Where applicable, under the ITSO authorization procedures of Subpart O; or (c) In the case of standard parts, in accordance with officially recognized Standards.

21.305 Approval of parts and appliances

In all cases where the approval of a part or appliance is explicitly required by DGCA, the part or appliance shall comply with the applicable ITSO or with the specifications recognized as equivalent by DGCA in the particular case.

21.307 (Parts and Appliances)Release of parts and appliances for installation

No part or appliance (except a standard part), shall be eligible for installation in a type-certificated product unless it is: (a) Accompanied by an authorized release certificate (Form CA-1), certifying that the item is airworthy; and (b) Marked in accordance with Subpart Q.

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

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Surveillance Checklist RVSM (Airworthiness Aspects)

Part A: General Information

Registered Name of the Operator:

Trading Name (if different):

Address for communication: Telephone No. Fax No. Email address:

Name & Contact Details of 1. CAM 2. QM

Air Operator Permit Number:

Aeroplane Type / Model No.

Aeroplane registration mark(s) and Aeroplane Serial No(s)

Aeroplane Manufacturer

Post holders present during the audit/ inspection

Name & Designation of Officer(s) carried out the audit/ inspection

Date(s) of audit/ inspection

Part B: Checklist Items

S/N Items of Audit/ Inspection Observations

1. Whether any previous finding(s)/ observation(s) is pending for compliance?

2. Post Approval Modification: Whether there is any variation/ modification from the initial installation that affects RVSM approval? If yes, whether such information has been intimated to aircraft manufacturer and is accepted by DGCA?

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3. Continued Airworthiness (Maintenance Procedures)

5.1 Whether the integrity of the design features necessary to ensure that altimetry systems continue to meet RVSM approval criteria are verified by scheduled tests and inspections in conjunction with an approved maintenance program?

5.2 Whether the operator reviewed (if applicable) its maintenance procedures and address all aspects of continued airworthiness that may be relevant?

5.3 Whether adequate maintenance facilities are available to enable compliance with the RVSM maintenance procedures.

6. Whether the operator has established and amended (if applicable) in the following documents:

(a) Ops specs in the AOC (b) Maintenance documents, (c) Maintenance programme (d) CAME (as appropriate) (e) Minimum Equipment List

7. Maintenance Programs

7.1 Whether the operator has reviewed RVSM maintenance and inspection practices acceptable to DGCA that includes any required maintenance specified in the amendments to data package?

7.3 Whether the following aspects are ensured by the operator? a) All RVSM equipment are maintained in accordance with the aircraft and

component manufacturers' maintenance instructions and the performance criteria of the RVSM approval data package.

c) Any repairs, not covered by approved maintenance documents, that may

affect the integrity of the continuing RVSM approval, e.g. those affecting the alignment of pitot/ static probes, repairs to dents or deformation around static plates, shall be subject to a design review acceptable to DGCA.

d) Built-in Test Equipment (BITE) testing are not used for System calibration

unless it is shown to be acceptable by the aircraft manufacturer/ design organization, and with the agreement of the DGCA.

e) An appropriate system leak check (or visual inspection where permitted)

are accomplished following reconnection of a quick disconnect static line.

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f) Airframe and static systems are maintained in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer's inspection standards and procedures.

g) To ensure the proper maintenance of airframe geometry for proper

surface contours and the mitigation of altimetry system error, surface measurements or skin waviness checks will need to be made, as specified by the aircraft manufacturer, to ensure adherence to RVSM tolerances. These checks are be performed following repairs, or alterations having an effect on airframe surface and airflow.

h) The maintenance and inspection program for the autopilot are ensured

continued accuracy and integrity of the automatic altitude control system to meet the height keeping standards for RVSM operations.

i) Whenever the performance of the installed equipment has been

demonstrated to be satisfactory for RVSM approval, the associated maintenance practices shall be consistent with continued RVSM approval. Examples of equipment to be considered are i) Altitude alerting ii) Automatic Altitude Control System iii) Secondary Surveillance Radar altitude reporting equipment iv) Altimetry system.

8. Maintenance Documents Whether the following manuals/ documents are reviewed, as appropriate: a) Maintenance Manuals. b) Structural Repair Manuals. c) Standard Practices Manuals. d) Illustrated Parts Catalogues. e) Maintenance Schedule f) MMEL/MEL

9. In case of RVSM non-compliant aircraft, whether those aircraft positively identified as exhibiting height keeping performance errors that require investigation, are not operated in RVSM airspace until the following actions have been taken – a) The failure or malfunction is confirmed and isolated; and b) Corrective action is taken to comply with requirements for RVSM

approval.

10. Maintenance Training Whether the operator has established training programme including additional training of relevant maintenance personnel to support RVSM approval?

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Whether following aspects are included for initial and recurrent training of relevant personnel? a) Aircraft geometric inspection technique. b) Test equipment calibration and use of that equipment. c) Any special instruction or procedures introduced for RVSM approval.

11. Test Equipment Whether the test equipment meets the following aspects?

(a) Test equipment have the capability to demonstrate continuing compliance with all the parameters established in the data package for RVSM approval.

(b) Test equipment are calibrated using reference standards at

periodic intervals acceptable to DGCA. The approved maintenance program includes an effective quality control program with the attention to the following:

(i) Definition of required test equipment accuracy. (ii) Regular calibrations of test equipment traceable to a master

standard. Determination of the calibration interval should be a function of the stability of the test equipment. The calibration interval should be established using historical data so that the degradation is small in relation to the required accuracy.

(iii) Regular audits of calibration facilities both in-house and outside.

(iv) Adherence to approved maintenance practices. (v) Procedures for controlling operator errors and unusual

environmental conditions which may affect calibration accuracy.

14. In case the operator contracted maintenance to another AMO, whether the operator, in conjunction with the contracted maintenance organization manages and reports height‐keeping errors including details of an appropriate and discrete reliability‐monitoring programme?

15. Whether the operator has clearly described how the in‐house Engineering/ Flight Operations interface works with regard to the downgrading and upgrading of the RVSM capability of individual airframes?

17. For non‐commercial air transport aircraft whether the owner/ operator, how they addressed/organized the following:

(a) A maintenance programme/schedule amendment, which includes the equipment‐installed iaw the manufacturer’s service bulletin to enable the special operation, this may require an additional reliability programme.

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(b) Either an Engineering Manual, CAME (if applicable) or a supplement to the Operations Manual defining; General Organisation including an accountable manager or nominated person for maintenance and their responsibilities, RVSM Maintenance Procedures including procedures for upgrading and downgrading the operating system, Contracted Maintenance including the approved organisation nominated to maintain the operating systems and recommend the ARC/ C of A renewal. This should also consider training (initial and recurrent) of personnel involved in RVSM maintenance.

(c) Contracts or agreements between the operator and the nominated maintenance organisation.

(d) Ensure that the DGCA has access to the aircraft and contracted maintenance provider for the initial and subsequent audit/surveys.

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

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Surveillance Checklist

Continued Airworthiness- Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Part A: General Information

Registered Name of the Operator:

Trading Name (if different):

Address for communication: Telephone No. Fax No. Email address:

Scope of Approval

Name & Contact Details of 1. CAM 2. QM

Air Operator Permit Number:

Aeroplane Type / Model No.

Aeroplane registration mark(s) and Aeroplane Serial No(s)

Aeroplane Manufacturer

Post holders present during the audit/ inspection

Name & Designation of Officer(s) carried out the audit/ inspection

Date(s) of audit/ inspection

Part B: Checklist Items

S/N Items of Audit/ Inspection Observations

4. Whether any previous finding(s)/ observation(s) is pending for compliance?

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5. Whether the Continued Airworthiness Procedures of operator includes the following aspects: a) Identification of maintenance organisation responsible for

maintaining the aircraft and operator oversight procedures of the maintenance provider.

b) Maintenance schedule reference for the relevant systems c) Aircraft configuration and management procedures d) Aircraft Maintenance Manual reference for the relevant system e) Parts Management f) Test equipment required and management g) Maintenance personnel training and competency h) Details of dispatch requirements (navigation accuracy, MEL

6. Whether the operator of aircraft approved to perform specific PBN operations, ensures the continuity of the technical capacity of them, in order to meet technical requirements established?

7. Whether the following maintenance documents are revised, as appropriate, to incorporate PBN aspects:

a) Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME); b) Illustrated parts catalogs (IPC); c) Maintenance program.

8. Whether the maintenance program for the affected aircraft includes maintenance practices listed in maintenance manuals of the aircraft manufacturer and its components?

9. Whether the training programme of maintenance personnel includes the following aspects, that are included in Operational Specification(s) :

a) PBN concept; b) Application of particular PBN operation; c) equipment involved in a PBN operation; d) MEL use and MEL considerations

10. Whether the MEL revisions necessary to address the provisions for relevant PBN operations is approved?

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11. Whether the operators adjusts the MEL, or equivalent, and specify the required dispatch conditions?

12. In case of any amendment or change of navigation system affecting in any way initial approval, is forwarded to DGCA for reviewed by the DGCA for its acceptance or approval of such changes prior to its implementation?

13. In case of any repair that is not included in the approved/ accepted maintenance documentation, and that could affect the integrity of navigation performance, is forwarded to the DGCA for acceptance or approval?

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

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Surveillance Checklist

Continued Airworthiness- Cat-II/ III

Part A: General Information

Registered Name of the Operator:

Trading Name (if different):

Address for communication: Telephone No. Fax No. Email address:

Name & Contact Details of 1. CAM 2. QM

Air Operator Permit Number:

Aeroplane Type / Model No.

Aeroplane registration mark(s) and Aeroplane Serial No(s)

Aeroplane Manufacturer

Post holders present during the audit/ inspection

Name & Designation of Officer(s) carried out the audit/ inspection

Date(s) of audit/ inspection

Part B: Checklist Items

S/N Items of Audit/ Inspection Observations

14. Whether any previous finding(s)/ observation(s) is pending for compliance?

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15. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

16. Whether each aircraft intended to be operated for Cat II/Cat III operations are identified by registration number, make and model of the aircraft and are approved by DGCA for such operations.

17. Whether the Cat II/ Cat III manual is amended indicating tail number of each aircraft and approved?

18. Whether the instruments and equipment required for Cat II/Cat III operations for each type and model of the aircraft are listed in the manual?

19. Whether the manual contains a flight schedule for checking the performance of the aircraft in case the aircraft has not performed Cat II/Cat III operations for a period of thirty days? Verify.

20. APPROVAL OF INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

21. General Whether the instrument/ equipment that are required for Cat II/ Cat-III operations maintained as per approved maintenance programme? Ex: (i) ILS localizer and glide slope equipment, (ii) The altimeters and the static pressure systems and (iii) Radio Altimeter (iii) All other instruments and items of equipment required for Cat II/Cat III operations. Note: The maintenance program shall ensure that the airborne equipment is maintained at an acceptable level of performance, reliability, and availability, consistent with the Maintenance planning documents / Maintenance Review Board (MRB) or equivalent requirements.

22. Post approval Modification(s) Whether any modifications has been carried out to systems and components approved for Cat II/ Cat III? NOTE: The operator shall ensure that any modification to systems and components approved for Cat II&III operations are not affected when incorporating software changes, service bulletins, etc. Any change to system, components shall have been approved by the manufacturer and the regulatory authority of the country of manufacture.

23. Whether maintenance of the aircraft is carried out by an approved organisation holding required approval in accordance with the procedures, instructions and limitations contained in the manual specifically prepared by the operator for Cat II/ Cat III operations and approved by DGCA?

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24. Whether the operator ensures that tests, bench checks, overhaul, snag rectification of instruments and equipment listed in the manual are carried out by appropriate certifying staffs?

25. In case the work is carried out by contracted maintenance organisation, whether the operator ensures that such maintenance organisation is also approved by DGCA to undertake such work?

26. Whether the operator keeps a current copy of the Manual prepared for Cat II or Cat III operations at its principal base of maintenance and night halt stations?

27. Whether all such malfunctions which may affect the Cat-II/ Cat III are analyzed and appropriate preventive action taken to avoid recurrence?

28. Whether the operator submits a monthly return to the regional office giving required data of number of satisfactory /unsatisfactory approaches made in each month and the total number of unscheduled removals of avionics components required for Cat II&III operations? Note: (i) Every operator shall establish a specific maintenance program in

order to be able to check and demonstrate the full capability of the aircraft to perform Cat II/Cat III operations. A reliability program shall be developed/ extended to monitor, track and control the maintenance status of the aircraft to achieve successful Cat II/ Cat III landings.

(ii) The reliability program shall establish a specific procedure to

govern maintenance capability of the operator to conduct Cat II/Cat III operations in the following conditions:

(a) Confirmed defect with corrective action carried out. (b) Unconfirmed defect but with corrective actions (c) Aircraft dispatch under MEL conditions. (d) Unable to correct defect and not under MEL conditions. (e) Unable to perform the required test.

29. Whether the dispatch criteria and status of aircraft arer recorded in the tech log/ flight report book with reference to MEL and any release of aircraft under MEL is intimated to the flight dispatch so that the flight crew is aware of the current aircraft status and its capability for CAT II/Cat III operations while accepting the aircraft?

30. Test equipment and standards:

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(a) Whether the operators has established and follows a program for maintenance/ calibrations of line (RAMP) test equipment, shop (bench) test equipment and listing of all primary and secondary standards utilised during maintenance / calibrations of such equipment which relates to Cat II/ Cat III operations?

(b) Whether traceability to a national standard or the manufacturer’s

calibration standards is maintained at all times? NOTE: This shall be submitted to DGCA for determination of its adequacy. Emphasis be given to standards associated with ILS receivers, flight directors, autopilot.

31. Training of Maintenance Personnel (a) Whether the Operator has established and follow an initial and

recurrent training programme for personnel performing maintenance work on Cat-II/ Cat-III airborne systems and equipment?

NOTE: Training programs to ensure each person, including contract personnel, involved in CAT II /CAT III is adequately trained on operator's CAT II / CAT III procedures and is competent to perform his/her duties (CAT II/CAT III awareness training). (b) Procedures for ensuring that maintenance personnel have completed

CAT II/CAT III awareness training and have satisfactorily performed CAT II /CAT III A maintenance tasks under supervision, within the framework of approved procedures for personnel Authorisation.

NOTE: Recurrent training shall be accomplished at least annually or when a person has not been involved in the maintenance of aircraft approved fort Cat-II/Cat-III operations. The training shall be classroom and hands on aircraft training leading to a certification for Cat-II/Cat-III approval. (c) Whether the operator is maintaining training records of maintenance

personnel and records are current?

32. Reliability Program Whether the reliability program includes a specific procedure to govern maintenance capability of the operator to conduct Cat II/Cat III operation prevention of CAT II /CAT III problems?

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

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Surveillance Checklist - Line Station Facility

Name of operator / Organisation/ foreign AMO:

Location of Main Base:

Location of Line Station:

Scope of approval:

Name of the Auditee:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer(s):

Date of Surveillance

S/N Item of Inspection Sat/Unsat Remarks

Surveillance :

1. Check previous inspection findings and ensure all discrepancies have been

rectified within the stipulated time.

2. Check the station had been audited by internal auditor and compliance

status of such findings.

3. Check the action by the organisation is effective with respect to the

previous findings of the auditors (both internal and external audit

findings).

Facility:

4. Check for proper facilities including adequate lighting of maintenance

area are available for the engineering personnel and necessary

communication facilities are available.

5. Check appropriate facility for referring manufacturer’s literature is

available.

6. Are maintenance facilities and working accommodation appropriate to

the scale of work and undertakings of the station, including unscheduled

maintenance?

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Shift Management:

7. Check for a documented shift management system with respect to the

anticipate / unforeseen work load.

8. Check that the personnel are not stressed due shortage of manpower

[consider number of aircraft allocated and location of bay, available

transport facility etc.]

9. Check the shift log for any negative trend and shift handing over

procedure with respect to the documented procedure.

Ground Equipment:

10. Check for a documented system of ensuring maintenance of ground

equipment and personnel responsible have been identified. [In the case of

third party providing the facilities check that appropriate control is being

exercised by the operator in this regard following a documented

procedure.

11. Check availability of Ground power unit/ Jet starter/ Battery Cart/ AC

ground cart and their condition and calibration status of gauges fitted on

it.

12. Check the condition of compressor wash facility and associated

equipment.

13. Check that the nitrogen cylinders are properly mounted.

14. Check the condition of hoses and adopters used for charging the tyres.

15. Check availability of wheel change equipment including spare wheels, T.P.

gauge, and wheel charging facility.

16. Check the condition of jacks, hydraulic hand pump, compressor and their

inspection status.

17. Check the system of monitoring calibration and inspection status of

instruments and equipment.

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Stores:

18. Check aircraft spares storage conditions have been established/

documented and followed.

19. Check proper storage facility exists with respect to the nature of spares

being stored.

20. Check for stores/ station records are being maintained for all incoming and

outgoing spares/ tools/equipment as per documented procedure.

21. Check that the items maintained in the stores have appropriate

airworthiness document.

22. Items removed from the aircraft are being handled, stored properly and

necessary records are maintained.

Maintenance Data:

23. Check availability of relevant maintenance data as per the scope of

maintenance undertaken (maintenance manual, trouble shooting charts,

technical circulars, MOE/ Procedure manual etc.)

Maintenance and Certification:

24. Check the manner of receiving work order and commuting the completed/

deferred maintenance work.

Certifying Staff:

25. Check availability of appropriate certifying staff as per scope of

maintenance undertaken.

Additional items for foreign line station

26. Is ground support equipment appropriate, including equipment for ground de-icing and anti-icing of aircraft as necessary? Are all procedures related to facilities documented and available to those who need to know?

a Where the operator anticipates operations outside Indian territory, are procedures in place to ensure that all maintenance performed on the aircraft outside Indian territory

b Will be carried out by persons specified in CARs?

c Will be carried out in accordance with the aircraft’s approved system of maintenance or, if an approved SOM is not required for the aircraft, in accordance with CAR?

d Will be certified in accordance with rules/CAR

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e That maintenance releases will be issued only by a person authorized by DGCA

f Provisions for overseas maintenance are documented and available to those who need to know including flight crew

27. Company procedures and technical instruction appropriate to the aircraft type?

a. Extracts from the maintenance instructions covering the maintenance to be performed at each station

b. Access to deferred and repetitive defect information and trouble-shooting information?

c. Details of any subcontracts for out-station support, fuel supply, loading and ground handling?

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

Signature of Team Member

Name & Designation:

Date:

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EDTO SURVEILLANCE CHECKLIST- (AIRWORTHINESS ASPECT)

Name of the Operator:

Contact Person:

Address for communication:

Telephone No.

Fax No.

Email address:

Air Operator Permit Number:

Aeroplane registration mark(s) approved for EDTO operation

Aeroplane Type / Model No.

Engine Type / Model No.

APU Manufacturer & APU Type Designation

EDTO/ETOPS approval Details

CMP Document No.:

Revision number:

Revision date:

Name and Designation of Officers

Date of surveillance

Items Remarks

The EDTO type design approval is reflected

in:

The Aeroplane Flight Manual / Supplement shows following airworthiness approval for EDTO

System installation:

EDTO (in minutes):

Check the internal audit report to very the effectiveness of audit

to ensure compliance of ETOP requirements

Status of Previos audit / Surveillance inspection findings

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1 CMP Compliance Sat/Unsat Remarks

1.2

Check whether CMP compliance list established?

2 Check Operators Propulsion System Reliability (*)

2.1 Operator’s total number of airframe/engine hours and cycles with

specific airframe/engine combination:

2.2 Total airframe fleet hours

2.3 Total airframe fleet cycles

2.4 Total engine hours

2.5 Hours of operator’s high time engine

2.6

In-flight shutdown (IFSD) rate (all causes), including the 12-month

rolling average for both operator andthe world fleet (IFSD per 1’000

engine flight hours)

2.7 IFSD rate of operator’s fleet

2.8 IFSD rate of world fleet

2.9 Unscheduled engine removal rate (URR) for both operator and the

world fleet (URR rate per 1000engine flight hours)

2.10 URR of operator’s fleet

2.11 URR of world fleet

2.12 Records of mean time between failures (MTBF) for major

components available (unit flight hours/number of unit failure)

(YES/NO)

2.13 Records of APU start and run reliability available (if the APU is required for EDTO)

2.14 Records of delays and cancellations due to technical issues relevant to EDTO, with the causes, by specific aeroplane systems (if available)

2.15 Records of the following significant operator events where available:

(including the phase of flight where the event occurred)

2.16 Uncommanded power changes (surge or rollback)

2.17 Inability to control engine or obtain desired power

2.18 In-flight shutdown events

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3 Check Supplement to the Maintenance Program and Maintenance Procedures (*) for

compliance of following

3.1 The procedures described in(EDTO manual reference, chapter and sub-chapter; ):

3.2 Procedures to preclude simultaneous actions from being applied to

multiple similar elements in any EDTO system.

3.3 EDTO pre-departure service check for verifying the status of the

aeroplane and ensuring that certain critical items are acceptable.

3.4 Procedures for reviewing and documenting of log books to ensure

proper MEL procedures, deferred items and maintenance checks and

that system verification procedure have been properly performed.

4 Check EDTO Manual (*) approval status, contents and amendments of Manual.

4.1 Engine/APU Oil Consumption Monitoring Program

4.2 Procedures that monitor oil consumption rates for engines and APU

(if the APU is required for the EDTO) for EDTO and non-EDTO flights.

4.3 Procedures for calculating oil consumption rate prior to departure to

address any sudden shift in consumption.

4.4 Procedures for monitoring of long term data for increasing trends.

5 Check Engine Condition Monitoring Program for compliance of following

5.1 Procedures for detecting deterioration of engine at an early stage to

allow for corrective action before safe operation

are affected.

5.2 Parameters to be monitored, method of data collection and

corrective action process.

5.3 Procedures for engine limit margin monitoring to ensure that a

prolonged single-engine diversion may be conducted without

exceeding approved engine limits.

6 Check Verification Program after Maintenance for compliance of following

6.1 List of primary systems critical to EDTO.

6.2 Conditions that require verification flights.

6.3 Procedures for initiating verification actions.

6.4 Procedures that ensure corrective action is taken after engine shut

down and any other significant failure.

6.5 Procedures that identify and reverse adverse trends.

6.6 Procedures that preclude repeat items from occurring.

6.7 Procedures that monitor and evaluate corrective actions.

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6.8 Procedures that preclude simultaneous actions from being applied to

multiple similar elements in any EDTO significant system.

7 Check Reliability Program for the compliance of the following

7.1 Event-orientated program for EDTO, in addition to the normal reliability program, to allow early identification and prevention of EDTO problems.

7.2 Procedures to ensure reporting of significant individual events (in-flight shutdowns, flight diversions or turn back, uncommanded power changes or surges, inability to control the engine or obtain desired power) problems with systems critical to EDTO and any other event detrimental to EDTO.

7.3 Reporting criteria for the reporting to DGCA of events reportable

through this program.

7.4 Procedures for downgrade/upgrade criteria (diversion time).

7.5 Procedures for monitoring of APU high altitude in-flight start and run

capability.

8 Check Propulsion System Monitoring Program for compliance of the following

8.1 Procedures for the monitoring of propulsion system in-flight

shutdown (IFSD) rate, evaluation of sustained trends and corrective

actions.

8.2 Procedures for the monitoring of long term IFSD trends (12 month

moving average).

8.3 Reporting criteria for the assessment of propulsion system reliability and reporting to DGCA of results of operator’s assessment.

9 Check Maintenance Training Program for compliance of the following

9.1 Training programs to ensure each person, including contract

personnel, involved in EDTO is adequately trained on operator’s

EDTO procedures and is competent to perform his/her duties

(EDTO awareness training).

9.2 Procedures for ensuring that maintenance personnel have completed EDTO awareness training and have satisfactorily performed EDTO maintenance tasks under supervision, within the framework of approved procedures for personnel Authorisation.

9.3 Competence assessment procedure for Operator CAMO/AMO personal involved in ETOPS maintenance.

10 Check Parts Control Program for compliance of the following 1

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10.1 Procedures that ensure that proper EDTO parts are used and EDTO

configuration is maintained.

10.2 Control procedures for parts pooling and borrowing.

11 Check Interface procedures to ensure effectiveness of

management.

11.1 Inclusion of all additional ETOPS management documented processes

in the relevant CAME and MOE

11.2 Interface procedures between CAMO and AMO for compliance ETOP

requirements

11.3 Operator Downgrade and Upgrade procedures

Name and Designation of Officer: Signature:

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Checklist for Survey of aircraft (including Wet leased aircraft)

1. Date and Location of survey :

2. Name of Owner/Operator:

3. Registration No. _________ Type/Model: __________________ MSN: ____________

4. C of A Number: __________ C of Validity :_____________________

5. Validity of ARC ____________________

6. Type of operation: 【】 Aerial Work 【】 Public Transport (Passenger 【】 Cargo【】) Special 【】

7. Total Flying Hours: ________________ Flight Cycles: _________

8. Type of Engine: _______________________________ Number fitted: _______________

9. Airplane Flight Manual/Pilot Operating Handbook Reference : _______________

10. Latest Amendment reference: ____________________________

11. Details of responsible managers of CAMO:

12. Name of CAR-145 Maintenance Organization:

13. Aircraft status during Survey: Main Base Line Station Hangar Ramp

14. Physical Inspection

Item Sat/Unsat Remarks

Flight Deck Inspection:

1. Inspect the following

a. Instrument security and range markings

b. Windows (delamination, scratches, crazing, and general visibility)

c. Emergency equipment

d. Seal on medical kit (if located on flight deck)

e. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (Technical Standard Order

making, metal to metal latching, and general condition)

f. Aircraft configuration conforms to approved documents

g. Dent and Buckle Chart is maintained and is on-board.

2. Check the following in the cockpit:

a. Interphone system – select Comm 1 and Comm2 to ensure systems

are working,

b. Test the ACAS-II (7.1 version) and EGPWS system on Test Mode,

c. Test the ELT for operation and recording of signal in the portable

tester for ELT 406 (self-test mode),

d. VHF communication/ VOR system for operation,

e. HF system for operation including SELCAL check,

f. WX Radar system for operation (TEST MODE ONLY),

g. Operational test of CVR including all the four channels,

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h. Crew seat including the jump seat, if installed, to ensure the seat

is serviceable and that seat belt and shoulder harnesses are

available.

3. Documents on board: (indicate N/A if not applicable)

Check condition and presence of:

Check condition and presence of:

C of R Aircraft Station License ARC

C of A Flight Manual Tech. Log

Certificate of Insurance Noise Certificate

MEL A.O.C. Wt. & Bal. Report

CRS OPS. MANUAL Cabin Crew Manual

Cabin Inspection:

1

(a) Lavatory to ensure the following:

(b) Smoke detection system is installed

(c) “No Smoking” placards are posted

(d) Ashtrays are available outside the lavatory

2. Flight attendants seats, to include

(a) Pulling the jump seat down to ensure seats in the path of the exits

retract

(b) Inspecting seat belts for Technical standard Order marking, metal to

metal latching and general condition

3. Cabin emergency equipment, to include the following:

(a) Flight attendant flashlight holder

(b) Slide containers, to ensure containers are properly marked for

content. Check for last inspection date and pressure of slide inflation

bottle if visible.

(c) Medical kit (if not checked on flight deck).

(d) First aid kit (seal and security)

(e) Emergency oxygen for proper pressure and security.

(f) Megaphone(s), if installed, for security and general condition.

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(g) Fire extinguishers for security, pressure, seal, and date of last

inspection.

(h) Life raft storage markings (if raft is required)

(i) Emergency briefing cards (random sample)

(j) General conditions of emergency floor path lighting system

(k) Placement of all “Emergency Exit” signs

(l) Presence and legibility of “Emergency Exit” operation instructions

(m) Placarding for location of all emergency equipment

(n) Life preservers (vests)

4. Passenger seats, to ensure the following:

(a) Seats adjacent to emergency exits do not block exit path

(b) Seats are secure in seat track (random sample)

(c) “Fasten Seat Belt ” indications are in view from all seats

Seat belts have metal-to-metal latches and are in good condition

(random sample)

5. Galleys/service centers, to include:

(a) Trash bin lids for fit

(b) Storage compartment restraints

(c) Galley supply storage

6. Overhead baggage compartment for the following:

(a) Weight restriction placards, if applicable

(b) Proper latching of the doors, when applicable

Cargo Compartment:

1. Ensure the following:

(a) Cargo compartment fire protection is appropriate for its classification

(b) Cargo liner is free from tears and/or punctures. If these are noted,

inspect structure behind liner for damage, e.g. stringers,

circumferential, etc. Ensure sealing tape is proper type and in good

condition.

(c) Cargo door is free of fluid leaks and structural damage

(d) Fuselage door structure and sill are free of damage

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Item Sat/Unsat Remarks

1. Structure for cracks, corrosion, dents, or other damage

(e) Smoke detectors are in satisfactory condition

(f) Lighting is operable and protective grills are installed

(g) Cargo flooring is free from structural or other damage

(h) Pallet positions/compartments are placarded for position

identification and weight limitation.

2. Inspect pallet system, if applicable. Ensure the following -

(a) Ball mats are serviceable, e.g., no broken or missing balls

(b) Forward, aft, and side restraints are serviceable

(c) Roller assemblies are secure and have no missing or broken rollers

3. Ensure the 9G forward restraint net is serviceable, if applicable.

4. Ensure that cargo restraints for bulk loaded cargo are adequate

5. Inspect fire extinguishers for inspection due dates and pressure

EXTERIOR INSPECTION

1. Landing gear

a. Any indication of wear, chafing lines, chafing wires, cracks, dents,

or other damage

b. Structural integrity of gear and doors (cracks, dents, or other

damage)

c. Hydraulic leaks (gear struts, actuators, steering valves, etc)

d. Tire condition

e. Tire pressure (if pressure indicators are installed)

f. Wheel installation and safety locking devices

g. Wear, line security, leaks and installation of brakes

h. Corrosion

Fuselage and pylons,

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a. Fasteners (loose, improper, missing)

b. Radome for general condition

c. Pitot tubes for general condition

d. Static ports (cleanliness and obstructions)

e. Stall warning devices and other sensors

f. Antennas (security and indications of corrosion)

g. Lavatory servicing areas (evidence of fresh blue water

streaks)

h. Cargo compartments for integrity of fire-protective liners

(no holes or unapproved tape used for repairs)

i. Emergency exit identification/markings

j. Registration marking (legibility)

k. Installation of aircraft identification data plate and owners

name plate correspond to the identity of the aircraft

l. Confirmation from the operator that the identification

plates are made of fireproof metal or other fireproof

material of suitable physical properties and secured to the

aircraft in a prominent position near the main entrance.

m. All lights (general condition, broken lenses, etc.)

wings and pylons:

Item Sat/ Unsat

1. Structure for cracks, corrosion, dents or other damage

a. Leading edge (dents and/or damage in line with engine

inlets)

b. Registration marking (legibility)

c. Leading edge devices (when extended, check for

actuator leaks, general condition of lines, wires and

plumbing)

d. All lights (general condition, broken lenses etc.)

e. Flaps (cracks, corrosion, dents, and delamination)

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f. Flap wells (general condition of lines, wires and

plumbing)

g. Static Dischargers/wicks: Check for condition and

number missing

h. Ailerons and aileron tabs (cracks, corrosion, dents,

delamination)

i. Access door, inspection panels, and blowout panels

(missing, loose, or improperly secured)

Engines,

Item Sat/ Unsat Remarks

1. Intake for fan blade damage and oil leaks

a. Ring cowl for missing or loose fasteners

b. Cowling doors for security and proper fit

c. Lower cowling for evidence of fluid leaks

d. Exhaust for turbine and tailpipe damage, and evidence of

fluids

e. Reverser doors for stowage and security, and evidence of

leaks

f. Access doors for security

g. Installation of engines identification data plate correspond

to the identity of the engines.

Propellers, if installed,

Item Sat/ Unsat Remarks

1. Leading edge of propeller for cracks, dents, and other damage

a. De-icer boots for signs of deterioration and security

b. Spinners for security, cracks, and evidence of fluid leaks

c. Installation of propellers identification data plate

correspond to the identity of the propellers.

Empennage,

Item Sat/ Unsat Remarks

1. Leading edge for dents

2. All lights (general condition, broken lenses, etc.)

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3. Missing static discharge eliminators

4. Elevator, rudder, and tabs (cracks, corrosion, dents, and

delamination)

5. Elevator and rudder power unit for evidence of hydraulic leaks

Findings:

Item Findings

Comments:

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Surveillance Checklist- On The Job Training and Procedure for recommendation for Issue of Aircraft Maintenance

Engineers license

Name and Address of Maintenance Organization

Scope of Maintenance Approval

Scope of OJT Approval

Scope of Audit (Product/ Process)

Name and Contact Details of Accountable Manager

Name and contact Details of Quality Manager

Name and contact details of OJT Supervisor/ Assessor/Nodal person:

Personnel Present during the Surveillance/ Audit

Name and Designation of Officers carried out Surveillance/ audit

Date of Surveillance/ Audit

Part A- Procedure for On the Job Training

S/No. Description Sat/ Unsat Remarks

1. Whether the qualifications and experience of OJT supervisor/ designated assessors including their duties and responsibilities are reflected in the MOE? *****

2. Check the organisation man hour plan for OJT (ref: CAR-145.A.30)

3. Whether the AMO has detailed the procedures in their MOE (Part-3, Chapter 3.14 to 3.16), which addresses the following:- a) procedures for on-the job training as per Section 6 of Appendix-III to CAR 66; a) competence assessment of personnel;

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b) procedure for the issue of the recommendation to DGCA for the issue of a CAR 66 licence; c) Qualification and experience requirement of OJT Supervisor and Assessors; d) Procedures for documentation of OJT.

4. Whether the above OJT procedure is approved by DGCA? Note: The procedures for OJT should be included into the Exposition Manual of the approved maintenance organisation (Chapter 3.15, as indicated in AMC 145.A.70 (a)). These procedures in the Exposition Manual are approved by the DGCA, and providing training is not one of the privileges of a maintenance organisation, they can only be used when the licencing authority is the DGCA. In other cases, it is up to the licencing authority to decide whether it accepts such procedures for the purpose of approving the OJT (refer to AMC 66.B.115). “A maintenance organisation appropriately approved for the maintenance of the particular aircraft type” means a CAR-145 or M.A. Subpart F approved maintenance organization holding an A rating for such aircraft.

5. Whether the OJT supervisor and OJT assessor are designated by the AMO and accepted by DGCA?

6. Whether the OJT Supervisor meets the following minimum qualification and experience? a) Type rated AME holding full scope authorization in applicable category (B1/B2) on applicable aircraft. b) Minimum 3 years of maintenance certification experience on applicable family of aircraft. c) Should be competent to perform the function.

7. Whether the OJT Assessors meets the following minimum qualification and experience?

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a) Type rated AME holding full scope authorization in applicable category (B1/B2) on applicable aircraft.

b) Minimum 5 years of maintenance certification experience on applicable family of aircraft.

c) Should be competent to perform the function. Note-1: The Practical Assessor and OJT Assessor may be same person for assessment of Practical element as well as OJT elements for the organization holding MTO as well as AMO approvals. Note-2 Depending upon the size of the organization, the position of OJT Supervisor and OJT assessor may be same person.

8. Whether any deviation from the documented and approved procedures including functioning of accepted OJT Supervisor and OJT Assessors?

9. Whether the AMO clearly identify a nodal post holder who will be responsible for overall execution of the OJT Plan? The nodal post holder may be training manager/ base maintenance manager/ line maintenance manager or another person specifically designated for such role. The nodal post holder should make complete plan of OJT before the start of same of trainee and assign the OJT Supervisor and Assessor. The nodal officer should monitor the progress of the on job training.

10. Whether the OJT should include one-to-one supervision and is involve actual work task performance on aircraft/ components, covering line and/or base maintenance tasks? Note: The use of simulators for OJT should not be allowed.

11. Whether the AMO has sub-contracted OJT programme? If Yes, whether prior approval is obtained from DGCA? In case of non-availability of adequately qualified OJT Supervisor / Assessors the OJT programme may be sub contracted to another appropriately approved maintenance organisation with prior approval of DGCA.

12. In case the AMO has sub-contracted OJT programme, how it ensures that OJT programme is implemented properly?

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13. Whether detail procedure in respect of sub-contracting is documented in the MOE?

14. Whether the following data are addressed on the OJT worksheets/logbook/ booklet? 1. Name of Trainee; 2. Date of Birth; 3. Approved Maintenance Organisation; 4. Location; 5. Name of supervisor(s) and assessor, (including licence number if applicable); 6. Date of task completion; 7. Description of task and job card/work order/tech log, etc.; 8. Aircraft type and aircraft registration; 9. Aircraft rating applied for.

15. Whether the OJT booklet covers all representative tasks under ATA chapters, as reflected in Appendix II to AMC to CAR 66 covering type of aircraft such as Piston Engine/ Turbo Prop/ Turbofan/ Rotary wing aircraft as relevant? Note: For endorsement with type rating, the candidate is required to complete at least 50% of the approved OJT syllabus for the applicable aircraft.

16. Whether the log book is signed off by the student and countersigned by a designated supervisor?

17. Whether the final assessment of the completed OJT is performed by a designated assessor?

18. Whether the AMO provides trainees a schedule or plan indicating the list of tasks to be performed under supervision?

19. Whether a record of the tasks completed is entered into a logbook and is designed such that each task or group of tasks is countersigned by the corresponding supervisor? Note: The logbook format and its use should be clearly defined.

20. Whether a record of the tasks completed are entered into a logbook which should be designed such that each task or group of tasks is countersigned by the corresponding supervisor?

21. Whether the logbook format and its use are clearly defined?

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22. Whether the final assessment of the completed OJT is performed by a designated assessor appropriately qualified? REF: CAR 66 AME LIC. GUIDEBOOK for sample assessment sheet

23. Check completed work package/task card /work order. Note: The tasks listed shall refer to an actual job card/work sheet, etc.

24. Whether the AMO ensures that every trainee maintains an OJT booklet.

A Sample format of OJT booklet is provided in Appendix-D of Chapter -9 of AAC 4 of 2017.

In order to facilitate the verification by the DGCA, demonstration of the OJT shall consist of i) detailed worksheets/logbook and (ii) a compliance report demonstrating how the OJT meets the requirement of CAR-66.

Each AMO should customize this OJT booklet applicable to the scope of maintenance tasks on their fleet of aircraft.

In case of first AME licence endorsement type rating within a given category/ sub-category, this OJT booklet should serve as a compact and portable reference document, which would reflect the completion of the candidate’s on job training, as applicable. This OJT booklet should be constructed in a way to guide the candidate to gain minimum relevant basic practical maintenance experience that represents a cross section of maintenance activities in applicable ATA chapters.

For endorsement of additional aircraft in same category the requirement of OJT will depend on the training need analysis. For endorsement of aircraft in additional category / sub category requires completion of On Job Training.

25. After completion of OJT, whether the candidate submits the completed OJT booklet to OJT Assessor?

26. Whether the OJT assessor scrutinizes 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.

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c) For the purpose of independent assessment, the trainee should carry out at least two core task 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. i. Adherence to the Warning and Cautions (weightage-10%)

ii. Performance of the two selected core tasks (B1/ B2) proficiently (weightage-70%)

iii. Use of Aircraft Maintenance Data, Documentation and completion of records (weightage-20%)? 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. 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 re-assessment.

27. Sample check at least two candidates OJT records to verify the compliance. Details of candidates checked--

28. Whether the responsibility for record keeping and maintenance of AME log book is clearly documented?

29. Whether the Quality Manager of AMO has developed procedure to carry out periodical planned and unplanned audit to ensure proper implementation of the above procedures including sub-contracted AMO?

30. Whether a report is raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures etc?

31. In case any finding of serious nature (Level-1) is detected during the routine audits, whether the same is intimated to the concerned RAO immediately?

32. Whether the responsible manager has taken appropriate action to mitigate the finding?

33. Whether the root cause analysis along with the measures taken to prevent such finding in future is intimated in writing by Quality Manager to RAO?

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34. In case there is any violation of the approved procedures, whether the Quality Manager has investigated the same and has taken necessary action under intimation to RAO?

Part B- Procedure for issue of recommendation for issue of AME license (refer MOE par 3.16)

S/No. Description Sat/ Unsat Remarks

1. Whether the AMO has detailed the procedures in their MOE (Part-3, para 3.16), which addresses the following:- a) Procedure for issue of the recommendation to DGCA for the issue

of a CAR 66 licence; b) Procedure for recommendation to DGCA for the extension of a

CAR 66 licence; c) Procedure for recommendation to DGCA for the renewal of a CAR

66 licence; d) Competence assessment (demonstration of Skill) of personnel for

issue/ extension of AME licence.

2. Whether the above procedures are approved by DGCA? Verify

3. Whether a satisfactory system exists to ensure that applicants meet the required qualification, experience etc. before recommending to DGCA for extension/ endorsement/ renewal of AME license? Verify compliance.

4. Whether any deviation from the documented and approved procedures? Verify randomly.

5. Whether the AMO clearly identify a nodal post holder who will be responsible for overall execution of the OJT Plan? The nodal post holder may be training manager/ base maintenance manager/ line maintenance manager or another person specifically designated for such role. The nodal post holder should make complete plan of OJT before the start of same of trainee and assign the OJT Supervisor and Assessor. The nodal officer should monitor the progress of the on job training.

6. Whether the logbook format and its use are clearly defined?

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7. Whether the AMO ensures that every AME maintains a logbook and is countersigned by the designated personnel.

8. Whether the AMO has established a system to ensure the following before recommending to DGCA for Issue/ extension/renewal of AME licence?

a) Required Application and fees.

b) Basic educational qualification of the candidate.

c) The candidate has passed all the modules (knowledge examination) as required depending upon category/ sub-category of licence.

d) Validity of knowledge exam credits.

e) The candidate has undergone and passed Type Training (Theory & Practical elements)/ Difference training/ Type Examination as required.

f) The candidate has completed the mandatory OJT tasks

(Applicable for first aircraft Type rating endorsement). Check requirement of OJT for subsequent endorsement based on TNA.

g) The candidate has demonstrated skill as required.

h) Gained required practical experience.

i) Experience records have been properly countersigned.

j) Any enforcement action is pending.

k) Medical certificates as per CA 19-06

9. Whether the Quality Manager of AMO has developed procedure to carry out periodical planned and unplanned audit to ensure proper implementation of the above procedures? Check implementation.

10. Whether a report is raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures etc.?

11. Whether the root cause analysis along with the measures taken to prevent such finding in future is intimated in writing by Quality Manager to RAO?

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FINDING SUMMARY

S/N Finding Details Checklist

Item No.

Ref

CAR/AAC/

MOE

Level of Finding

_________________ _________________ Signature of Officer Signature of Officer Name & Designation: Name & Designation:

(TEAM MEMBER)

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF AIRWORTHINESS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

DEFICIENCY REPORTING FORM (FORM-2001)

1. NAME OF THE ORGANISATION

2. REFERENCE NO. 3. ISSUE DATE

4. AREA OF SURVEILLANCE:

5. NAME OF THE RESPONSIBLE MANAGER / QM 6. DATE OF AUDIT

7. NON-CONFORMITY / DEFICIENCY DETAILS :

8. LEVEL OF FINDING

9. CAR / DOC REFERENCE 10. ENCLOSURES

11. NAMES OF THE AUDITOR & TEAM LEADER

12. SIGNATURE OF THE TEAM LEADER 13. DATE 14. TARGET DATE

RESPONSE OF THE ORGANISATION

15. ROOT CAUSE OF THE DEFICIENCY

16. CORRECTIVE ACTION DETAILS & NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT PAGES

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17. NAME OF THE RESPONSIBLE MANAGER

18. SIGNATURE OF THE RESPONSIBLE MANAGER 19. DATE

20. NAME OF THE QCM

21. SIGNATURE OF THE QCM 22. DATE

23. COMMENTS OF THE AUDITOR WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACTION TAKEN

24. FINAL REMARKS OF THE TEAM LEADER / HEAD OF THE OFFICE IN CASE OF LEVEL ONE FINDING

( Open / Closed )

25. NAME 26. SIGNATURE OF THE TEAM LEADER / HEAD OF THE OFFICE IN CASE OF LEVEL ONE FINDING

28. DATE

Instructions:

14. Closure Due Date: Level I - 7 days , Level II – 30 days extendable to 45 days. Extension of time limit is not automatic and specific approval of DGCA is required in each cas.e

15. Root cause for non-compliance: Select appropriate reason(s) 1. Lack of organisation's policy / Requirements 2. Lack of documented system / procedure 3. Existing system / procedure ineffective 4. Non-compliance to the Regulatory / organisation's requirement 5.Inadequate infrastructure 6.Inadequate manpower, 7.Lack of training / Responsibility not defined, 8.Personnel non adherence to the requirement

16. Action taken - Corrective action and preventive action should be separately described 1 If a documented policy/procedure/requirement of the organisation is already in place or a new procedure / instruction had been issued, attach a copy of the same ( Relevant portion/section only) 2. Whenever a new procedure / instruction / circular is issued, a signed copy of read and sign form should also be attached

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3. For personnel violations enclose the individuals explanation 4. For repeated non-conformance enclose the comments of Accountable Manager along with the action taken 5. Action taken report should reach the Airworthiness office in advance so as to provide the organisation reasonable time to complete the corrective and preventive action by the due date, in case the initial action is not accepted by the auditor. 6. The action taken report need not be submitted with partial closure of a finding or futuristic compliance action plan, as the same is not acceptable

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Government of India Directorate General of Civil Aviation Opp. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi

SURVEILLANCE OF OPERATIONS BY A FOREIGN OPERATOR

Date: Time: Place:

Operator: State: AOC No:

Route from: Flight No: Route to: Flight No:

Flight Type: Aircraft Type: Aircraft Model:

Registration No: Construction No:

Flight Crew State of licensing: Acknowledgement of Receipt (*)

Name:…………………………… Function:…………………………

Signature:…………………..

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Check Remark

A Flight Deck

1 General condition

2 Emergency exit

3 Equipment

Documentation

4 Manuals

5 Checklists

6 Radio navigation charts

7 Minimum equipment list

8 Certificate of registration

9 Noise certificate (where applicable)

10 AOC or equivalent

11 Radio licence

12 Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A)

Flight Data

13 Flight preparation

14 Weight and balance sheet

Safety equipment

15 Hand fire extinguishers

16 Life jackets/ flotation devices

17 Harness

18 Oxygen equipment

19 Flash light

Flight Crew

20 Flight crew licence

Check Remark

Journey log book/ Technical log or equivalent

21 Journey log book or equivalent

22 Maintenance release

23 Defect notification and rectification (incl. Tech Log)

24 Pre-flight Inspection

B Safety/Cabin

1 General internal condition

2 Cabin attendants station and crew rest area

3 First aid kit/ emergency medical kit

4 Hand fire extinguishers

5 Life jackets/ flotation devices

6 Seat belt and seat condition

7 Emergency exit, lighting and marking, Torches

8 Slides/ Life-Rafts (as required), ELT

9 Oxygen Supply (Cabin crew and passengers

10 Safety instructions

11 Cabin crew members

12 Access to emergency exits

13 Safety or passenger baggage

14 Seat Capacity

Check Remark

C Aircraft condition

1 General external condition

2 Doors and hatches

3 Flight controls

4 Wheels, tyres and brakes

5 Undercarriage, skids/ floats

6 Wheel well

7 Powerplant and pylon

8 Fan blades

9 Propellers, rotors (main/ tail)

10 Obvious repairs

11 Obvious unrepaired damage

12 Leakage

D Cargo

1 General condition of cargo compartment

2 Dangerous goods

3 Safety of cargo on board

E General

1 General

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Action taken

Aircraft grounded by inspecting DGCA inspector

Corrective actions before flight

Restrictions on the aircraft operation

Information to the operator and authority

Information to the Captain

No remarks

Inspector(s) signature

Item Remarks

(*) Signature by any member of the crew or other representative of the inspected operator does in no way imply acceptance of the listed findings but simply a confirmation that the aircraft has been inspected on the date and at the place indicated on this document. This report represents an indication of what was found on this occasion and must not be construed as a determination that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight.

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DGCA STD. DOC/CL/01 (Rev 1)

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DGCA/STD.DOC./CL/02

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LOAD & TRIM SHEET

Name of Organisation:

Type of Aircraft:

Passenger seating capacity:

Location of organisation:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer:

Date of Inspection:

S.No. ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

1 Check availability of approved load & trim sheet for

the type of aircraft.

2 Check that the instructor(s) detailed for training

load & trim sheet staffs possess sufficient aviation

experience and knowledge of Air Safety Circulars,

AICs, CARs, Aircraft Rules and other instructions

issued by the DGCA from time to time.

3 Check whether training programme for the persons

engaged in preparation of load & trim sheet and

supervising loading meets the requirements of

CAR.

4 Check that staffs engaged in preparation of load &

trim sheet have undergone approved training

course.

5 Check availability of latest RTOW chart for the type

of aircraft being operated.

6 Check for proper contents of completed load &

trim sheet and passenger/cargo manifest.

7 Check whether staffs engaged in preparation of

load & trim sheet are periodically undergoing

refresher course and other courses as stipulated in

the CAR

DGCA STD.DOC/CL/3A

S.No. ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

8 Check whether standard weights are being

considered while computing load & trim sheet.

9 Check carriage of one copy of load & trim sheet on

board the aircraft after certification by PIC.

10 Check calibration of weighing scales by

commercial/ Q.C. department.

11 Check for proper preservation of load & trim sheet.

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SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST FUEL VENDOR C. Area of Surveillance: HYDRANT SYSTEM

Name of organisation:

Name of QCM:

Place of Inspection:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer:

Date of Inspection:

S.No. ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT\UNSAT REMARKS

1 Check previous inspection findings and ensure that all

deficiencies have been rectified.

2 Check source of supply for the hydrant System.

3

4

Check that adequate manpower commensurate with

the facility is available.

5 Check the facility for defuelled product.

6 Check condition and operation of pumping/ filtering

apparatus.

7 Check operation of control room of the hydrant

system for receipt, storage and delivery of products.

8 Check that adequate trained personnel are available

for manning the control room.

9 Check that the facility is provided with necessary

earthing points and inspected regularly. Check

records.

10 Check that the hydrant pits are grade marked, kept

clean and free of water.

11 Check that all visible pipe lines and valves are grade

marked and direction of flow are marked properly.

12 Ensure that pits are checked at least weekly and after

every rain/snow and any contaminants removed

13 Ensure that monthly checks are carried out to verify

the correct operation of the shut-off valves and grade

selection devices

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14 Ensure that all fittings are checked weekly for leaks

and necessary rectification actions are taken.

15 Check that drain point is inspected weekly for leaks

and rectification action is taken.

16 Check the record of daily pit usage.

17 Ensure that if any hydrant pit is not used for a period

of three months, the contents of the appropriate spur

line is flushed out and the fuel is tested as per Test D

(Re-certification Test).

18 Ensure that lowest points of hydrant is drained daily

and checked as per Test G (Water Detection Check).

19 Check existence of proper communication facility

between the personnel engaged in refuelling

operation the personnel at the source of supply.

20 Check that the hydrant system is provided with

necessary firefighting facilities at the location such as

fire hydrant system, foam system, portable fire

extinguishers, firefighting equipments.

21 Check the conditions of the firefighting system. Check

records pertaining to inspection carried out on

firefighting system/ extinguishers etc.

22 i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii.

Check the following maintenance and test records: Daily Q.C. log sheet; Water check records; Fuel batch records; Copper/ silver corrosion test report; Millipore test report; Microbiological test report; Full specification test report.

23 i.

Check the calibration records of the following equipment/ gauges: Master thermometer;

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ii iii iv

Hydrometer; Master pressure gauge; Flow meters.

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DGCA STD. DOC/CL 4

SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES

EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION

Name of Organisation:

Name of QCM:

Scope of approval:

Location:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer: Date of Inspection:

S/N ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Check that according to what standard eddy current

inspections are conducted.

Check whether the eddy current equipment is calibrated for

each inspection of specified test pieces.

Check whether approved techniques and / or technical

instructions are followed.

Check that the test pieces and eddy current probes are

properly identified with respect to techniques or inspection

guidelines.

Check whether the parts/ components are cleaned properly

prior to the eddy current testing.

Check that the equipment used for eddy current inspection

is suitable for the purpose.

Check the calibration status of the eddy current testing

equipments. Whether they are calibrated to the reference

standard or equipment manufacturer'’ specification by an

approved calibration laboratory.

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SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES

LIQUID PENETRANT INSPECTION Name of Organisation:

Name of QCM:

Scope of approval:

Location:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer: Date of Inspection:

S/N ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Check that according to what standard eddy current inspections are carried out: MIL-1-6866; 48-GP-12M; or other.

Check whether the pre-cleaning process adequately prepare the surface for the application of the penetrant. Check whether the drying ovens are thermostatically controlled at the recommended temperature. Check whether the penetrant agents are applied at the recommended temperature. Check whether precautions are taken to prevent the over drying and overheating of parts. Check whether the personnel observe “dark room conditioning time” before conducting the inspection.

Check whether the inspection is conducted at the proper stage in the manufacturing process.

Check that the materials used in the inspection process

meet the approved specifications.

Check whether the materials are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

Check that what quality assurance tests are used to verify the condition of the penetrant. Check availability of records for the following tests: sensitivity of process; or fluorescent brightness. Check whether the penetrant dwell time is controlled in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. Check that the penetrant tanks and materials are protected against contamination. Check whether the parts are dried prior to the application of dry or wet developers. Check that the dark inspection booth is adequate for its intended use. Check whether the parts are properly cleaned following the inspection process.

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SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION Name of Organisation:

Name of QCM:

Scope of approval:

Location:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer: Date of Inspection:

S/N ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Check that according to what standard magnetic particle inspections are carried out: MIL-1-6868; 48-GP-11M; or other. Check whether the inspection is conducted at the proper stage in the manufacturing process. Check availability of approved specifications and procedures and use of such specifications/ procedures by the NDT personnel. Check whether the inspection techniques provides for the detection of all discontinuities. Check that the magnetising unit is capable of producing its rated magnetising current. If not, whether it is placarded to indicate its specific limitations. Check availability of suitable equipment for cleaning parts prior to and following the inspections. Check what quality assurance tests are specified for controlling the process. Check availability of the following equipment and is used to control the process: a calibrated field indicator; a calibrated light meter; a centrifuge tube; a suitable dark booth, when required; a calibrated ammeter; and black light.

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10.

11.

Check the records of the following tests :

magnetic substance; concentration ( concentration and viscosity); black light intensity; and effectiveness of equipment and process.

Check whether the NDT personnel observe “dark room conditioning” time before conducting the inspection. Check whether the parts are demagnetized after inspection and prior to cleaning. How is demagnetization carried out?

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SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION Name of Organisation:

Name of QCM:

Scope of approval:

Location:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer: Date of Inspection:

S/N ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Check that according to what standard the radiographic inspection is performed (Is it MIL-STD-A53 ?).

Check availability of applicable radiographic standards specifications and inspection techniques.

Check whether the inspection technique specifies the adequate coverage of parts.

Check that the calibration curves available for each X-ray generating device are current.

Check availability of appropriate penetrameters or image quality indicators. Whether they are in use?

Check whether the radioactive sources are in use.

Check availability of regulations governing the use of radioactive sources and these are being followed by the personnel engaged in Radiographic inspection.

Check availability and condition of the following equipments :

X-ray equipment; Radiation handling equipment; Radiation shielding equipment; Densitometers.

Check whether the radiographs contain the following informations:

The date of exposure; The aircraft or part identification or serial number; The inspection technique number; and The film location and exposure identification.

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10.

11.

12.

13.

Check that appropriately certified film interpretation reports are available for each inspection.

Check availability of appropriate facilities and equipments for film interpretation.

Check whether the film is handled, processed and stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction/ recommendations.

Check availability of qualified personnel and their records are up-to-date.

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DGCA STD. DOC/CL 4D

SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES ULTRASONIC INSPECTION Name of Organisation:

Name of QCM:

Scope of approval:

Location:

Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer: Date of Inspection:

S/N ITEMS OF INSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Check that according to what standard the

ultrasonic inspection is performed (Is it MIL-STD-

1875 or 2154?).

Check how is the ultrasonic test equipment

calibrated for each inspection conducted on:

A test piece; or A calibration standard?

Check availability of a current distance-amplitude

curve (DAC) and a linearity chart available.

Check whether all parameters are checked in

accordance with the technical manual or inspection

technique instructions before the inspection begins.

Check that the test pieces are properly identified and used at each inspection.

Check whether the parts/ components are properly cleaned prior to ultrasonic inspection.

Check whether the equipment used for product acceptance is calibrated to the reference standard or the equipment manufacturer’s specification by an approved calibration laboratory. Check that adequate quantities of transducers are

available and they are maintained in good condition.

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