MME Iss05Rev08 05jun2024
MME Iss05Rev08 05jun2024
MME Iss05Rev08 05jun2024
DECISION
To approve the Maintenance Management Exposition (MME)
Iss05 Rev08 of Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company
DECIDES
Article 1. To approve the Maintenance Management Exposition (MME) Iss05 Rev08 of Vietjet
Aviation Joint Stock Company.
Article 2. This decision is effective on the dated signed.
Article 3. Director of Flight Safety Standard Department, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company
and the relevant organizations, individuals are responsible to implement this decision./.
CEO/
DINH VIET PHUONG 06/06/2024
Accountable Manager
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PREAMBLE Iss05/Rev05
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
EXPOSITION 28 Mar 2023
PREAMBLE Iss05/Rev05
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
EXPOSITION 28 Mar 2023
LIST OF DISTRIBUTION
VP Technical Electronic
VP SSQA Electronic
Note: Electronic version of the document made available through SharePoint DMS/ Coruson are
official and controlled.
RECORD OF REVISIONS
01 00 Initial Issue
02 00 18 Mar 2012
02 01 23 Apr 2013
03 00 01 Sep 2014
03 01 15 Aug 2015
03 02 12 Oct 2016
04 00 21 Jul 2017
04 01 15 Apr 2018
04 02 01 Aug 2018
04 03 24 Oct 2018
Refer to Quality Manual 4.10.5.4 for Policy and Procedure of Temporary Revision.
REVISION HIGHLIGHTS
Note: All LEP pages have been reviewed and approved with a single signature, which may be
handwritten or electronic.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.11 ABBREVIATIONS 44
1.12 DEFINITIONS 48
3.3 RESERVED 11
The approved Master Copy of this document is controlled by DCC-SQA.
Uncontrolled copy when printed or downloaded.
TOC - 3
CHAPTER 05 APPENDIX
CHAPTER 1
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
1.10.5 Policy 45
1.10.6 Training 45
1.10.7 Job Qualifications 46
1.10.8 Assessment and Qualification 47
1.11 ABBREVIATIONS 49
1.12 DEFINITIONS 53
A320/A321 VJC/AMP/003
A330 VJC/AMP/005
CEO/ Accountable
Manager
Safety Postholder
Security Director
(SQA Director)
Ground
Flight Operations Crew Training Maintenance
Operations
Postholder Postholder System Postholder
Postholder
Names of VietJet Air’s management, who are accepted by CAAV, are as follows:
Position Name
CEO
Mr. Dinh Viet Phuong
(Accountable Manager)
SQA Director
Mr. Hoang Hai Trinh
(Safety Postholder)
Engineering Director
Mr. Tran Cong Nghiep
(Maintenance System Postholder)
Ground Operations Director
Ms. Phung Thi Ngoc Thuy
(Ground Operations Postholder)
Flight Operations Director
Mr. Hoang Nhat Truong
(Flight Operations Postholder)
Crew Training Manager
Capt. Pham Hoai Anh Vu
(Crew Training Postholder)
Security Director Mr. Pham Duy Truong
Technical Service Manager Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung Mr. Renz Kristian
Inocencio
Planning Manager Mr. Nguyen Viet Nam Mr. Nguyen Dinh Viet
Maintenance Operation Center Mr. Le Anh Huy N/A
Reliability Manager Mr. Luong Thanh Hao N/A
Technical Training Manager Mr. Nguyen Thien N/A
Truong
Supply Manager Mr. Pham Anh Tai Mr. Hussin Moktal
Mr. Bui Huy Hoan
Technical Project Manager Mr. Nguyen Thien Truong Mr. Pham Ngoc Trang
(*) Management personnel accepted by the CAAV
and maintenance functions and the management of safety and security risks, risk
tolerability and quality outcomes, including implementation and monitoring of safety,
security and quality activities and processes in accordance with VARs and VJC
policies.
b) Minimum qualification and experience
1) Be qualified in accordance with VAR Parts 5 and 7; and
2) At least 3 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance.
c) Responsibilities
1) Management of safety and security risks in maintenance operations;
2) Ensuring maintenance operations are conducted in accordance with conditions
and restrictions of the AOC, and in compliance with CAAV regulations and
standards set in the MME;
3) Ensuring adequate resources and spare parts to support aircraft engineering and
maintenance;
4) Approval for part cannibalization when limited stock or part nil stock;
5) Ensuring that the necessary functions to establish and revise the Aircraft
Maintenance Program and monitor the aircraft system reliability by Reliability
Control Board operations;
6) Ensuring that maintenance carried out by the approved organization meets the
Aircraft Maintenance Programs and standards required by the CAAV;
7) Ensuring that satisfactory control function is performed to maintain the aircraft in
an airworthiness condition;
8) To monitor the overall engineering and maintenance status of aircraft operated by
VJC to ensure that defects are rectified in a timely manner;
9) To liaise with original equipment manufacturers and other relevant external
entities regarding engineering and maintenance requirements;
10) To chair Technical Safety Action Group and Reliability Control Board;
11) Responsible for taking corrective actions for any deficiencies resulting from
internal and external audits carried out by company auditors, authority surveyors,
or assessment body assessors;
12) When being unable to perform work duties, the Engineering Director shall assign
his responsibilities to his Deputy or a suitably qualified designated representative.
1.5.4.3 Deputy Engineering Director
a) Function
The Deputy Engineering Director is responsible to the Engineering Director and
assists with the overall functions and activities of the Engineering Department as
instructed by the Engineering Director.
b) Responsibility
1) Provide support to the Engineering Director where requested.
2) Approval for part cannibalization when limited stock, not stock or nil stock when
Engineering Director is not available to authorize in timely manner.
3) Prepare and monitor annual budget, kpi and all other performance metrics
4) Liaise with TQA and other department and agencies with regards to recovery of
after an aircraft incidence. Included is to manage the salvage and recovery as per
company procedures with coordination by the company emergency committee
5) Conduct and negotiate proposed or new contracts agreement
6) Manage contract management on behalf of the AOC together with Procurement
Department
7) Advise CAAV via TQA on the mandatory reportable events
8) Act on Engineering Director behalf when Engineering Director is unable to perform
work duties.
1.5.4.4 Technical Service Manager
a) Function
Technical Service Manager (TSM) is responsible to Engineering Director of VJC for
the overall functions and activities of Technical Service Section.
b) Responsibilities
The Technical Service Manager is responsible for:
1) Ensures Airworthiness Directives issued by CAAV, EASA, FAA and other NAA
that affect the VJC’s aircraft, engine, components are registered, evaluated,
monitored, and scheduled for compliance in a timely manner.
2) Ensure modifications including local modification, repairs are evaluated,
monitored and performed in accordance with approved standards.
3) Maintain and control compliance status of AD, SB, modification, repair of each
aircraft in the fleet.
4) Ensure Engine, APU, Landing Gear works cope are created for shop visit including
LLP replacement, AD/SB incorporation when applicable.
5) Participate in analysis of the effectiveness of the maintenance program.
6) Participate in the preparation for acceptance of new or leased aircraft and for the
return of leased aircraft expeditiously per lease agreement obligations.
7) Prepare the Compliance Report VAR 6 requirements for phase in aircraft before
delivery.
8) AMOS administration for all AD, SB, Modification, repairs status of new aircraft
inducted in VJC fleet.
9) Liaise to aircraft, engine manufacturer, vendor, supplier for engineering
information exchange and support.
10) Ensure current maintenance data is available for performance of continuing
airworthiness tasks.
11) Implements and maintains engine condition monitoring, evaluate and recommend
improvements to support the maintenance of aircraft with regard to time intervals
and limits escalation.
12) Participate in assessment of concession application to provide reliability data and
safety implication.
13) Ensures adequate corrective action required to address findings of Quality audits
are taken within the time frame.
14) Recommending appropriate training for all staff under his control.
15) To participate in Technical Safety Committee meeting and Reliability Control
Committee.
16) Performing any other duties assigned by the Engineering Director.
17) Delegating responsibilities to his staff when being unable to perform work duties.
1.5.4.5 Head of MOC
a) Function
Head of Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) is responsible to Engineering Director
of VJC for the overall functions and activities of MOC.
b) Responsibilities
By co-ordination with VJC AMO and contracted AMO, who provide VJC maintenance
services, and relevant Departments within VJC, Head of MOC is responsible for:
1) Oversees all MOC operations and activities.
2) Establishes a suitable organizational structure in the Maintenance Operation
Center.
3) Establishes systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and
quality standards.
4) Organizes and controls the technical status of the aircraft fleet, including deferred
defects and unscheduled maintenance activities.
5) Approve short-term maintenance plans.
6) Manages and controls aircraft undergoing maintenance plan in the AMOS/ AIMS
system.
7) Ensures that personnel training and competency are properly performed.
8) Ensures that proper provisioning of tools, equipment, spare parts and other
resources are available to perform maintenance activities.
9) Manages and monitors the conformance of aircraft documentation, including
Completion of Line Maintenance Documentations, to ensure accuracy and
adherence to relevant procedures.
10) Cooperates with the Supply Section on spare requests.
11) Ensures corrective actions for Quality audit findings.
12) Approves, controls, monitors, and schedules non-routine and deferred
maintenance, including MEL/CDL requirements.
13) Ensures MEL/CDL restricted items are tracked and corrected.
14) Approves part cannibalization when stock is limited.
15) Reviewing and assessing concession applications for deviations from
maintenance procedures (such as MEL/CDL requirements) before submission to
Engineering Director or his delegation.
16) Participates in Technical Safety and Reliability Control Committees.
Position Quantity
Accountable Manager 1
Engineering Director 1
SQA Director 1
TQA Manager 1
Planning Manager 1
Supply Manager 1
Reliability Manager 1
3) Training needs include but not limited to human factor, company procedures, SMS
(if any), regulations and technical training. Training is also divided into initial
training, update training and continuation training.
4) Aircraft type rating training for staff shall be carried out at a training organization
which is acceptable to the CAAV.
5) It’s the responsibility of the Technical Training Manager that all training is
documented and that the training records are stored in the personal files required
for each staff for at least two years after the relevant staff has left.
6) It is the responsibility of TQA Manager that all training records of Technical Quality
Assurance personnel are stored in the personal files required for each staff for at
least two years after the relevant staff has left.
7) Refer MME 1.10 for Qualification of staff.
8) Refer Engineering SOP 3.1 for detail training procedures.
1.6.2 Maintenance Responsibilities
Reference: VAR 12.223; VAR 12.225; VAR 12.233 (a); VAR 4.067; MNT 1.6.2, 2.1.1
1.6.2.1 General
The VJC have a maintenance control system that is in accordance with procedures
acceptable to the CAAV and ensures:
a) Each aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition;
b) Operational and emergency equipment necessary for flight is serviceable;
c) The Certificate of Airworthiness of each aircraft remains valid.
d) The maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with VJC’s approved
aircraft maintenance program.
VJC shall ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft and the serviceability of both operational
and emergency equipment by:
a) Assuring the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;
b) Assuring the correction of any defect and/or damage affecting safe operation of an
aircraft to an approved standard, taking into account the MEL and CDL if available for
the aircraft type;
c) Assuring that the operational and emergency equipment necessary for the intended
flight is serviceable;
d) Assuring the accomplishment of all maintenance in accordance with the approved
VJC’s aircraft maintenance programme;
e) The analysis of the effectiveness of the VJC’s approved aircraft maintenance
program.
f) Assuring the accomplishment of any operational directive, airworthiness directive and
any other continued airworthiness requirement made mandatory by the CAAV and
other appropriate National Aviation Authorities.
g) Assuring the accomplishment of modifications in accordance with an approved
standard and, for non- mandatory modifications, the establishment of an embodiment
policy.
4) Verify that component has all plugs and caps appropriately installed to prevent
damage or internal contamination. Tape should not be used to cover electrical
connections or fluid fittings/openings because adhesive residues can insulate
electrical connections and contaminate hydraulic or fuel units.
d) Installation
The fitment of replacement part shall take place when AMO satisfied that such part
meets required standards in respect of manufacture’s or TC Holder’s maintenance
data. This may be accomplished by reference to the approved data e.g. AMM, IPC,
SB, etc.
e) Record Keeping
1) Major parts:
Records related to the receiving and storage of major parts (such as engines,
landing gear and APU) shall be stored by Tech record.
2) Other parts:
Records related to the receiving and storage of other parts (such as Original ARC
and shop report of components) shall be stored by VJC AMO according to MME
2.3.
1.6.4.6 Installation of fabricated parts
When approved by CAAV, VJC AMO or contracted AMO may fabricate and install parts
on VJC aircrafts. Such part must be fabricated in accordance with data provided in
overhaul or repair manuals, drawing or technical instructions approved by CAAV.
1.6.5 Maintenance Communication Exchange
Reference: MNT 1.5.1
1.6.5.1 Communication
VJC Engineering Department (AOC) has a communication system in place that enables
effective communication of relevant safety and operational information within the
maintenance operations management system and in all areas where maintenance and
continuing airworthiness activities are conducted.
a) Communication system (E.g. Coruson, Email, Sharepoint…) shall ensure:
- Personnel maintain an awareness of the SMS;
- Safety-critical information is conveyed;
- VJC AMO, contracted AMO or external service providers are provided with
information relevant to operations conducted;
b) Delivery of documents will be ensured by:
- Document Control Center (for VJC personnel on Coruson)
- Technical Library (for all Contracted maintenance organizations)
c) The means used by Engineering and AMO to provide two ways communication are:
- Meeting: meetings are held to discuss issues pertinent to Engineering and AMO.
- Soft copy: communication by email, Coruson, AMOS to communicate the
information within or outside Division/Department/Section.
The MOC office is located at at 9th Floor, VietJet Plaza Building, 60A Truong Son St, Tan Binh Dist., Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
The facilities, workspace, equipment, personnel and supporting services, as well as work environment, are adequate to support maintenance
management and control functions.
The archive storage office operates from two locations in Ho Chi Minh City::
• SCSC office, Tan Son Nhat airport, Ho Chi Minh city
• VJAA office, Thu Duc city, Ho Chi Minh city.
The facilities, workspace, equipment, personnel and supporting services, as well as work environment, are adequate for archiving maintenance records.
VJC personnel are encourage to make suggestions for the improvement of procedures.
In the 12-month period, any requirement or suggestion of changes to the manual should
be sent to Engineering Director and SQA Director/Deputy Director for consideration of
amendment.
The original issue of this MME shall be Initial Issue (Rev 0). Any changes shall be
identified by way of revision to the issued number, which will be in numerical order and
shall start from Rev 1. Where there are extensive revisions necessitating a complete
reissue, a new issue number will be allocated in numerical order.
1.9.6 Implementation and Distribution of New Revision
The MME, together with all amendments and revisions shall be furnished to all personnel
and organizations that are required to use it.
The new revision of MME will be effective 14 days after approval by CAAV. This will allow
Document Control Center to prepare the electronic copies of MME and distribute to VJC
personnel to review and understand changes by Coruson.
Email notification shall be generated and sent to VJC Engineering and Maintenance
personnel. They shall be aware about new MME changes and, at least, shall acknowledge
new revision of MME in Coruson.
Technical Library will distribute electronic copies of new revision of MME to all current
Contracted maintenance organizations (aircraft line and base maintenance) based on
current list of approved contractors.
Affected SOP should be revised by relevant Department Managers to match MME
change.
Technical Training Section typically have a training section that is responsible for
developing and delivering training programs. These programs may be delivered in-house
or outsourced to a training provider.
Note: Technical Training Section shall develop and maintain a training and qualification
matrix for all engineering positions. The matrix should identify the required training and
qualification requirements for each position.
All engineering personnel must complete the required training for their job position. The
required training will be specified in the job description for each position.
Training may be delivered in-house (such as VTC, VJC Technical Training Section etc.)
or outsourced to a training provider.
Training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including:
• Aircraft maintenance and repair procedures
• Aircraft systems
• Aviation safety regulations
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Human Factor
• Safety Management System
• Leadership and management
Engineering Department have a responsibility to ensure that their engineering personnel
are properly trained and qualified to perform their jobs. This is achieved through a
combination of training, job qualifications plan.
Engineering Department shall develop and maintain a training plan for each engineering
employee. The training plan should identify the training that the employee needs to
complete to meet the qualification requirements for their job position.
Follow Engineering SOP Part 3 for details of Training Procedure
1.10.7 Job Qualifications
Engineering Department have specific job qualifications for each engineering position.
These qualifications are typically based on education, experience, and training.
All engineering personnel must meet the qualification requirements for their job position.
The qualification requirements will be specified in the job description for each position.
Engineering Department has established skill levels and qualifications for each job
position based upon technical function and tasks. In addition, Engineering Department
has developed methods to evaluate an individual to determine what knowledge,
experience, or training is required to ensure the employee is capable to perform his/her
assigned tasks.
Engineering Department qualification requirements typically apply for all engineering
personnel whom position is declared, including:
a) Maintenance Planner
b) Technical Service Engineer
c) Tech Records staff
d) Technical Librarian
e) Aircraft Readiness staff
f) Aircraft Fleet Status Monitoring staff
g) Maintenance Forecast Staff
h) ADD Controller
Follow Engineering SOP section 2.25 and MOC SOP 6.6 for details of Training and
Qualification Requirements Procedure
1.10.8 Assessment and Qualification
Engineering personnel will be assessed for their competence to perform their job duties.
The assessment may be conducted through a variety of methods, such as performance
reviews, interviews, and skills tests.
Technical Training Section / Head of respective department, together with VTC will keep
records of training and qualification for all engineering employees. These records should
be used to track the training that employees have completed and to ensure that they are
properly trained and qualified for their job positions.
Once an engineering employee has met all of the training and qualification requirements
for their job position, they will be authorized to perform their job duties.
The list/ roster of qualified personnel for engineering personnel whom position is declared
will be approved by Head of respective department.
Follow Engineering SOP section 2.25 and MOC SOP 6.6 for details of qualification and
progression requirements and approve the list of qualified personnel procedures.
1.11 ABBREVIATIONS
Reference: VAR 12.005
A/C: Aircraft
AD: Airworthiness Directive
ADD: Acceptable Defer Defect
ADDL: Acceptable Defer Defect Log
AFM: Aircraft Flight Manual
AMM: Aircraft Maintenance Manual
AMO: Approved Maintenance Organization
AMOC: Alternative Method of Compliance
AMT: Aircraft Maintenance Technician
AMP: Aircraft Maintenance Program
AOC: Air Operator Certificate
AOG: Aircraft On Ground
APU: Auxiliary Power Unit
AR: Audit Report
ATC: Air Traffic Control
BITE: Built-In Test Equipment
CAAV: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam
CAT: Category
CAT I: Category I operation
CAT II: Category II operation
CAT IIIA: Category IIIA operation
CAT IIIB: Category IIIB operation
CAT IIIC: Category IIIC operation
CAR: Corrective Action Request
CDL: Configuration Deviation List
CEO: Chief Executive Officer
C.G: Center of Gravity
CMP: Configuration, Maintenance Procedure
CMM: Component Maintenance Manual
CMR: Certificate of Maintenance Review
COC: Certificate of Conformance
1.12 DEFINITIONS
Reference: VAR 12.003, Appendix 1 to 1.007; VAR 20.003
The following definitions may use in this manual:
Acceptable Deferred Defect: defect of the aircraft, aircraft’s systems or equipment
installed on the airplane which do not need to be fixed in a period of time stipulated in the
Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Minimum Equipment List, Configuration Deviation List,
which do not affect the standards of the airworthiness.
Acceptance Checklist: A document used to assist in carrying out a check on the external
appearance of packages of dangerous goods and their associated documents to
determine that all appropriate requirements have been met.
Accountable manager: The manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all
maintenance, preventive maintenance, and modification required by the aircraft
owner/operator can be financed and carried out to the standard required by the CAAV.
The accountable manager may delegate to another person in the organization, in writing,
to become the accountable manager, when the authorised by the CAAV.
Aeronautical product: Any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or subassembly, appliance,
material, part, or component to be installed thereon.
Appropriate Airworthiness Requirements: The comprehensive and detailed
airworthiness codes established, adopted or accepted by an ICAO member for the class
of aircraft, engine or propeller under consideration;
Alternative method of compliance (AMOC):
• For FAA: Different approaches or techniques that are not specified in an AD can,
after FAA approval, be used to correct an unsafe condition on an aircraft or aircraft
product. Although the alternative may not have been known at the time the AD was
issued, an alternative method could be acceptable to accomplish the intent of the AD.
A compliance time that differs from the requirements of the AD can also be approved
if the revised time period provides an acceptable level of safety that is at least
equivalent to that of the requirements of the AD.
• For EASA: An Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) is an EASA approved
deviation to an AD. It is a different way, other than the one specified in an AD, to
address an unsafe condition on products, parts and appliances. An AMOC must
provide a level of safety equivalent to the level of safety to be restored by compliance
with the original AD. AMOCs may be issued in respect of, but are not necessarily
limited to, the following:
− Alternative modifications,
− Alternative inspection procedures,
− Alternative maintenance intervals and/or procedures,
− Specific operating procedures or limitations, etc.
Approved Data: Technical information approved by the CAAV.
Approved maintenance organization (AMO): An organization approved to perform
specific aircraft maintenance activities by the Authority. These activities may include the
inspection, overhaul, maintenance, repair and/or modification and release to service of
aircraft or aircraft components.
Approved standard: A manufacturing, design, maintenance, or quality standard
approved by the CAAV.
Aircraft: is any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of
the air, which includes airplane, helicopter, glider, balloon, and/or other flying apparatus,
other than from the reactions of the air against the earth‘s surface.
Aircraft component: Any components of the aircraft included in a complete engine / or
any equipment operators / emergency.
Aircraft Incident: An aircraft incident means an occurrence, other than an aircraft
accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft, which affects or could affect the
safety of flight operations.
Aircraft Technical Log.: A document attached to an aircraft for recording defects and
malfunctions discovered during operation and for recording details of all maintenance
carried out whilst the aircraft is operating between scheduled visits to the base
maintenance facility. It also contains operating information relevant to flight safety and
maintenance data that the operating crew need to know;
Aircraft Type: All aircraft of the same basic design, including all modifications there to
except those modifications which result in a change in handling or flight characteristics;
Aircraft Types: The classification of aircraft according to certain basic description.
Airframe: The fuselage, booms, nacelles, cowlings, fairings, airfoil surfaces (including
rotors but excluding propellers and rotating airfoils of a powerplant), and landing gear of
an aircraft and their accessories and controls.
Airworthiness data: Any information necessary to ensure that an aircraft or aircraft
component can be maintained in a condition such that airworthiness of the aircraft, or
serviceability of operational and emergency equipment, as appropriate, is assured.
Airworthiness Directive (AD): Maintenance requirements, inspection or replacement of
aircraft or aircraft equipment, required to be done in order to prevent endangering the
safety incidents issued by the State where aircraft registered or recognized by the similar
request issue by the national aviation authorities of the designer, manufacturer.
Airworthy: The status of an aircraft, engine, propeller or part when it conforms to its
approved design and is in a condition for safe operation.
Aircraft maintenance personnel: Individual certified by the CAAV to carry out the
inspection and perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance or other
changes / improvements of aircraft, aircraft systems and equipment which individual is
approved.
Aircraft Maintenance Release: A document which contains a certification of an
authorized staff as required by VAR Part 5 or Part 7 after completion of the maintenance
work on aircraft maintenance or inspection of the aircraft, aircraft system, aircraft
component to which it relates confirming that the work has been completed in a
satisfactory manner to the applicable requirements of Aircraft Maintenance Manual and
procedures approved appropriately by VAR Part 5.
Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP): the aircraft maintenance program prepared by
the aircraft operator based on the aircraft maintenance program issued by the
manufacturer and in accordance with applicable aircraft configuration, operation
conditions and governmental requirement of the country where the aircraft is registered
and approved by the aviation authorities of the country of registration of aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP): the aircraft maintenance program prepared by
the aircraft operator based on the aircraft maintenance program issued by the
Checklist: The maintenance and / or repair list must be inspected by a person not on
duty, not the person causes the error, improperly, dangerous to the safety operation of
aircraft, not conduct the job properly or used parts or supplies not meet standards;
Competency in civil aviation: An individual shall have a technical qualification and
management experience acceptable to CAAV for the position served.
Composite: Structural materials made of substances, including, but not limited to, wood,
metal, ceramic, plastic, fiber-reinforced materials, graphite, boron, or epoxy, with built-in
strengthening agents that may by in the form of filaments, foils, powders, or flakes, of a
different material.
Configuration Deviation List (CDL): A list established by the organization responsible
for the type design with the approval of the State of Design which identifies any external
parts of an aircraft type which may be missing at the commencement of a flight, and which
contains, where necessary, any information on associated operating limitations and
performance correction;
Continuing airworthiness: The set of processes by which an aircraft, engine, propeller
or part complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements and remains in a condition
for safe operation throughout its operating life.
Contributing factors: Actions, omissions, events, conditions, or a combination thereof,
which, if eliminated, avoided or absent, would have reduced the probability of the accident
or incident occurring, or mitigated the severity of the consequences of the accident or
incident. The identification of contributing factors does not imply the assignment of fault
or the determination of administrative, civil or criminal liability.
Controller-pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC): A means of communication
between controller and pilot, using data link for ATC communications;
Course: A programme of instruction to obtain an airman license, rating, qualification,
authorisation, or currency.
Credit: Recognition of alternative means or prior qualifications.
Data Link Communications: A form of communication intended for the exchange of
messages via a data link.
Duplicate inspections: Maintenance tasks upon completion shall be inspected and
certified by an appropriately authorized engineer and not directly performed the tasks.
Maintenance tasks required duplicate inspection include maintenance if not performed
properly or if improper parts or materials are used could result in endangering the safe
operations of the aircraft.
EDTO Dual Maintenance: Dual maintenance means maintenance on the ‘same’ EDTO
significant system. Dual maintenance is maintenance action performed on the element of
identical, but separate EDTO Significant Systems during a scheduled or unscheduled
maintenance visit.
EDTO-Significant System: An aeroplane system whose failure or degradation could
adversely affect the safety particular to an EDTO flight, or whose continued functioning is
specifically important to the safe flight and landing of an aeroplane during an EDTO
diversion, such as:
(i) Systems required for the continued safe flight and landing of an airplane during
an EDTO diversion.
(ii) Systems that provide essential redundancy for other EDTO significant systems.
indepth inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems, and powerplant
items which are visible through quick opening access panels/doors.
- Minor repairs and modifications which do not require extensive disassembly and
can be accomplished by simple means.
- For temporary or occasional cases (Airworthiness Directive (AD), Service Bulletin
(SB)), the Quality Manager may accept base maintenance tasks to be performed
by a line maintenance organization provided all requirements are fulfilled as
defined by the regulation.
Life-limited part: Any part for which a mandatory replacement limit is specified in the
type design, the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, or the maintenance manual.
Manufacturer’s maintenance programme (MPD): documents instructing the
maintenance of the aircraft issued by the airplane manufacturer in compliance with the
requirements of the aviation authority issuing the Type Certificate, and approved by the
aviation authority issuing the Type Certificate;
Manufacturer’s aircraft maintenance manual (AMM): manual defining the
procedures, specific technical specifications used in the maintenance work of the aircraft,
issued by the aircraft’s manufacturer and approved or recognized by the aviation
authority of the country where the aircraft is designed and manufactured, the aviation
authority of the country where the airplane is registered.
Maintenance: The performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness
of an aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul, inspection, replacement,
defect rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair.
Maintenance Certificate: A document confirming that the maintenance work, depending
on the completed level as expected, based on the approved data and the procedures
described in the Maintenance organisation‘s Manual procedures equivalent system.
Maintenance control manual (MCM or MME): A document which describes the
operator’s procedures necessary to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance is performed on the operator’s aircraft on time and in a controlled and
satisfactory manner.
Maintenance Organization Procedures Manual: A document endorsed by the head of
the maintenance organization which details the maintenance organization’s structure and
management responsibilities, scope of work, description of facilities, maintenance
procedures and quality assurance or inspection systems.
Maintenance release: A document which contains a certification confirming that the
maintenance works on the aircraft or aircraft component requested by the operator’s
maintenance documents, to which it relates, has been completed by an authorized
certifying staff on overhaul, repair or inspection of the aircraft or aircraft component.
Maintenance release certifying staff (Certifying Staff): Those personnel who are
authorised by the Approved Maintenance Organization in accordance with a procedure
acceptable to the authority to certify aircraft or aircraft components for release to service;
Main engine system: Engine system when damaged can seriously affect aircraft
characteristics related to the case under consideration.
Major modification: Major modification means a modification not listed in the aircraft,
aircraft engine, or propeller specifications that might appreciably affect weight, balance,
Safety data: A defined set of facts or set of safety values collected from various aviation-
related sources, which is used to maintain or improve safety.
hierarchy stretching back to the National Standard, was itself properly calibrated, and the
results properly documented. The documentation provides the information needed to
show that all calibrations in the chain of calibrations were properly performed.
Transfer Standard: Any standard that is used to compare a measurement process,
system, or device at one location or level with another measurement process, system or
device at another location or level.
Training programme: programme that consists of courses, course ware, facilities, flight
training equipment, and personnel necessary to accomplish a specific training objective.
It may include a core curriculum and a specialty curriculum.
Variation of the maintenance interval: variations on the maintenance interval of the
aircraft, aircraft’s components comparing to the prescriptions in the aircraft Maintenance
Planning Document issued by the manufacturer, approved by the aviation authority of the
country where the airplane is registered.
Working Standard: A calibrated standard that is used in the performance of maintenance
and/or calibrations in any work area for the purpose of forming the basis for product
acceptance or for making a finding of airworthiness (maintenance release) to an aircraft
or aircraft component. A working standard may be maintained by comparison with primary
standards, secondary standards, reference standards or transfer standards, as
appropriate. A working standard is not to be used to test, measure, or calibrate other
working standards or measurement devices.
CHAPTER 2
CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
2.1.1.5 Procedure
a) General
Reference: VAR Part 12.003(a)(14)
VAR Part 10.160, 12.103, 12.107, 12.237; 12.240, 12.243
1) Ensure all aircraft have an aircraft technical log (ATL) or approved equivalent that
comprises the following elements:
(i) Aircraft nationality and registration;
(ii) Date;
(iii) Place of departure;
(iv) Place of arrival;
(v) Time of departure;
(vi) Time of arrival;
(vii) Hours of flight;
(viii) Incidents, observations, as applicable;
(ix) Details of defects and rectifications/actions taken;
(x) Signature or identity of the person recording the defect;
(xi) Signature and identity of the person signing the release following
maintenance. **
** The signature and identity shall: (1) be traceable to the individual making the
entry; and (2) satisfy the requirements specified in the aircraft release to service
procedure of the 2.1.1.6 (i) ETLB Application Function.
2) The aircraft technical log is a system for recording defects and malfunctions during
the aircraft operation and for recording details of all maintenance carried out on
an aircraft between scheduled base maintenance visits. In addition, it is used for
recording flight safety and maintenance information the operating crew need to
know.
3) The aircraft technical log is electronically managed with the assistance of two
different software, which are interlinked: AMOS and ETLB. Additionally, Dent and
Buckle chart is kept on board in physical printed paper (Form: D&B).
4) AMOS usage is restricted to authorized AMO and engineering staff. ETLB
software is reach able by both certifying staff and flight crew, but in separate
modules as described below. Any entry made in ETLB is transferred immediately
to AMOS (unless there is no connectivity, for which it will be updated as soon as
providers) are restricted to Maintenance Mode. In case of failure of one of the pilot
devices, flight crew can use the Master device in Cockpit Mode and vice versa.
a) Cockpit Mode
ETLB Cockpit Mode is used solely by the flight crew. In this mode, flight crew can
perform the following tasks:
Review the aircraft status, including:
1) Next due Maintenance Events;
2) Aircraft Downgrades/Limitations;
3) MEL/CDL Open Items;
4) Aircraft Deferred Defect (ADD);
5) Technical Services Notices to Crew;
6) Last Release to Service (CRS);
7) Last maintenance performed;
8) Other information (Closed Items, Cabin Items).
Regarding next due maintenance items, the system clearly identifies through a color-
coding what is expired or about to expire:
1) Red color – expired.
2) Yellow color - due in the next 24 hours, 16 flight hours or 8 flight cycles.
3) Green color - due in less than 3 Days + end of Day (72h), 48FH, 24FC.
The pilot shall follow the checklist in order to fill the mandatory data in order to
ultimately accept the aircraft. Such data includes:
1) Flight data, including: date of flight, flight number, departure and arrival
destination;
2) Fuel uplift data, including: date/time, fuel from previous leg, fuel type, density,
actual uplift (in liters), and the departure fuel;
3) Confirm pre-flight check performed;
4) Confirm security check performed or N/A;
5) Optionally, De-icing/anti-icing information (including jobs performed, fluid type,
mixture, steps, quantity, start time and holdover time information (min and max);
6) After all such data is filled in the ETLB, the pilot can accept the aircraft by
electronically signing the commander’s acceptance statement.
After the acceptance is performed, the post flight mode comes. Here, the flight crew
can fill the remaining mandatory or optional data, namely:
1) Flight data, including: takeoff date, number of landings, time off-block, takeoff
time, landing time and on-block time. Flight time and block time are automatically
filled;
2) Autoland (successful, failed, no);
3) Arrival fuel data.
b) Complaint
The flight crew has two timeslots to create a complaint. The first opportunity is prior
aircraft acceptance and the second one is the post-flight mode (after landing). In this
module, the commander can select between a pilot or a cabin complaint with the
possibility to describe the defect. This data will be automatically transferred to AMOS.
The certifying maintenance staff or maintenance provider has the opportunity to defer
the item in accordance with MEL, CDL or DD. In order to mitigate errors, she/he can
select from a dropdown list the available MEL items which will prefill the MEL
reference, to-go information (in days, FH or FC) and due information (in days, FH or
FC). Additionally, she/he must add the Aircraft limitations, reason for deferral, action
performed, deferral station and deferral date.
c) Maintenance Mode
The certifying maintenance staff has access to the maintenance mode. Similarly, to
the Cockpit Mode, it can review the aircraft status, which includes:
1) Next due Maintenance Events;
2) Aircraft Downgrades/Limitations;
3) MEL/CDL Open Items;
4) Aircraft Deferred Defect (ADD);
5) Technical Services Notices to Crew o Last Release to Service (CRS)
6) Latest closed workorders;
7) Last maintenance performed;
8) Other information (Closed Items, Cabin Items)
When there is, an action required the system clearly identifies through a color-coding
what is expired or about to expire:
1) Red color - expired;
2) Yellow color - due in the next 48 hours, 32 flight hours or 16 flight cycles;
3) Green color - due in less than 72h + end of day, 48FH, 24FC.
The certifying maintenance staff can, through ETLB, create a workorder, edit a
workorder, add a work step, add an action, defer or close a workorder. The
maintenance staff cannot fully close scheduled maintenance events on ETLB (this
shall be done in AMOS and under guidance of PPC or Maintenance Planning).
1) When opening a new workorder, the certifying maintenance staff shall fill solely
the ATA chapter, station and description and if applicable to select from the
dropdown list the faults or MEL items the applicable one.
2) When editing a workorder, the provider can only change the ATA chapter.
3) When adding an action, the provider must fill, at least, an action text, the working
time start and duration times and skill (CAT-A, B1, etc.). Additionally, and as
applicable independent inspection text, oil-uplift data, hydraulic uplift data and
component change information.
4) When deferring a workorder, the certifying maintenance staff shall fill the defect
dispatch category (MEL/CDL/DD) and select directly from a MEL list that will
prefill the data to avoid typing mistakes. Alternatively, all the data can be
manually filled, which is, as a minimum: MEL type, reference, to go information,
due information, MEL limitations, reason for deferral, approval number, station
and date. When doing so, a CRS is requested.
5) When closing a workorder on ETLB, the maintenance staff must fill the closing
station, date and approval number. However, a workorder can only be closed if
at least an action has been performed on each work step. Similarly, a CRS will
also be requested.
d) Flight Check In
Before the flight crew is able to accept and start fly aircraft mode, the flight crew must
synchronize the Master device with the pilot device. In order to do so, flight crew shall
open both devices and request sync using Apple Airdrop function.
The system will confirm when the sync was successful and activate the personal
device for the intended flight and with the correct aircraft registration. If the Airdrop
function is unavailable, the flight crew must obtain a unique identifier from the Master
device. This unique identifier will similarly allow the flight crew to guarantee that they
are choosing the correct aircraft registration.
e) Connectivity Issues/Backup
The system indicates when it´s synced by highlighting “Sync OK”, highlighted in the
top right corner of the ETLB at all times. When the ETLB last sync becomes above 20
minutes, the system states “offline” and the color changes to yellow. When the system
recognizes that there are items to be synchronized, the system will state “offline” and
the color will change to red. This represents a situation in which data was added to
the ETLB and was not synced with AMOS.
With a green device and online, the flight crew can proceed with the flight.
If a device is yellow and offline, the flight crew shall during cockpit preparation contact
MOC in order to determine if the MOC mode is revealing any data is missing. If no
data is missing, flight crew can proceed with the flight. Please check MOC Mode below
for further details.
If a device is red and offline, the flight crew shall contact MOC.
f) Leave Data on Ground Process
In case there is no connectivity (a situation in which the device is offline and red), the
aircraft relevant technical data must be left on ground. In order to do so, immediately
after commander’s acceptance step, the system will request the data to be left on
ground through a USB Stick.
The airlines service check will guarantee enough spares USB sticks. In case there is
no job performed by certifying maintenance staff or maintenance providers, the USB
stick will be delivered to the ground handlers. In case there is maintenance actions
performed by the certifying staff or maintenance providers, an additional copy of the
USB stick shall be delivered to the providers.
g) Procedure for ad hoc Maintenance Provider Required Access to ETLB
In case it is required that an ad hoc maintenance provider accesses the ETLB, a one-
time password can be generated via MOC Mode. In such case, the maintenance
provider has to contact MOC, which will provide a temporary username and password,
valid for 24 hours. After the job is done, MOC will email the electronic copy to the
maintenance provider.
h) Software Update
In case the ETLB software needs to be updated, it will be done automatically when
connectivity is available. In case the device needs update (including iOS), it will be
done by the flight crew for the pilot device or by the maintenance staff for the Master
device. ETLB IT Admin tracks and advises MOC about the required updates and
raises the Work request for certifying staff or maintenance providers. IT can review
the current software of the devices at any given moment and block if necessary under
the MOC guidance.
i) Electronic Signature
In order to fulfil the requirements to certify all items in a paperless mode, an approved
electronic signature process is a critical requirement.
The ETLB requires electronic signatures for:
- Aircraft Acceptance and CRS by the flight crew;
- WO deferral or closure by the maintenance staff.
The electronic signature in ETLB contains all the attributes necessary to ensure
validity of the signature as per ICAO guidance:
1) Uniqueness, given by the requirement of login & password authentication &
drawn signature;
2) Significance, given by the dialog actions and drawn signature;
3) Scope, given by the app dialog and drawn signature;
4) Security, given by the personal login & maintenance of user database;
5) Non-Repudiation, given by the personal login & signature, digitally signed PDF
content (unalterable);
6) Traceability, given by the action log of the user.
As soon as the ETLB Application is used to create a Release to Service for a deferred
or closed workorder a Release to Service PDF-Document is created inside the
application.
The PDF-Document will reflect the previously documented steps and contain the
drawn digital signature.
While synchronizing the data to AMOS System the created PDF-Document is of
course available at the corresponding workorder under Reference/Links.
Once the Data is transmitted to AMOS, the existing and set process will apply.
j) User Management
Every access and privileges to use ETLB and its applications require training of the
staff and approval (via form) to its use.
The privileges are set/controlled by roles defined by the airlines ETLB IT Admin with
each role allowing only specific privileges depending on the users’ needs and rights.
Every action done in ETLB is logged and can be traced to the user in question.
k) Paper-Based Backup Procedure
Ultimately, if there is a severe failure of the ETLB system, a paper-based procedure
(back-up technical log procedure) is to be followed. In order to do so, such process
shall have with Spare Aircraft Technical Log paper (form QDF100V)
The paper-based documents are including:
1) Aircraft Technical Log (ATL);
2) Current/latest CRS.
3) Aircraft D&B chart (ADBC)
The usage of this process shall be minimized to the lowest possible timeframe and
restore the standard ETLB process described above as soon as possible.
example, if it is recorded at 10 a.m. on January 26th, the 10-day interval would begin
at midnight the 26th and end at midnight February 5th.
d) Category D
Items in this category shall be repaired within one hundred and twenty (120)
consecutive calendar days, excluding the day the malfunction was recorded in the
Aircraft Technical Log.
2.1.2.3 Application
a) Application policy
Defect can either be rectified or deferred in accordance with MEL, Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Structure Repair Manual (SRM), Configuration
Deviation List (CDL) or other approved data by Certifying staff. Deferred defect must
be recorded into Aircraft Technical Log and ADD Log
ADD requires maintenance action (M) to be accomplished before flight, ADD number
shall be recorded by Certifying Staff in Defects block of Technical Log. Upon
accomplishment of required maintenance action, the reference number called out by
approved maintenance data shall be put in respective Action Taken block.
ADD requires operational procedure (O) to be accomplished before flight The Pilot is
responsible to carry out during cockpit preparation.
Refer LMM 2.7 for details of deferral defect and defect control.
b) Utilization by Flight Crew
When an item of equipment is discovered to be inoperative, it is reported by making
an entry in the ETLB, by certifying maintenance staff or maintenance providers.
In MEL Symbol identifies a requirement for a specific operational procedure, which
must be accomplished when operating with the listed item inoperative.
Purpose of the operational procedure might be:
1) To require the flight crew to perform action(s);
2) To provide limitations or performance penalties;
3) To provide useful information to the crew.
The operational procedure must be applied, before each flight, unless a periodicity is
clearly specified in the REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS column of the MEL. In all cases,
the operational procedure must be known by the flight crew before each flight.
The application of the MEL operational procedure shall be recorded by the flight crew
on the ETLB.
The aircraft in MEL condition should be considered according to the flight phase.
c) Utilization by Maintenance
When an item of equipment has been recorded as inoperative in the ETLB, unless the
item can be rectified, it may be entered into the MEL list if the acceptance criteria is
met.
MEL Symbol indicates a requirement for a specific maintenance procedure, which
must be accomplished when operating with the listed item inoperative. If no periodicity
is defined in the REMARKS OR EXCEPTIONS column of the MEL, maintenance
action is a onetime action to be accomplished before the first flight under relevant MEL
item (e.g. a de-activation procedure). Otherwise, this is a repetitive action. In this case,
periodicity of the maintenance procedure is defined in the REMARKS OR
EXCEPTIONS column of the relevant MEL item.
Performance of maintenance procedure as applicable shall be recorded by certifying
maintenance staff or maintenance provider in ETLB action module of initial deferral,
and a separate ETLB WO shall be raised if performance of maintenance action is
required periodically (e.g. before each flight).
d) MEL Defect Rectification
Rectification of any defect and/or damage affecting safe operation, taking into account
the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) must be
performed by the certifying maintenance staff or contracted maintenance provider,
using approved Maintenance Data (e.g. internal procedures and standards, etc.)
Refer LMM 2.7 for details of deferral defect and defect control.
e) The Format of the MEL Operational and Maintenance Procedures
The Operational and Maintenance procedures to MEL describe mandatory
operational and maintenance action (e.g. deactivation, fixing in certain position,
inspections etc.) in order to provide application of defect deferral according to MEL
item requirements. Maintenance Procedures usually supported with figures of
location, where the maintenance action shall be applied.
Each inoperative item where required by MEL must be placarded to inform and remind
the crewmembers and maintenance personnel of the equipment condition. To the
extend, practical placards should be placed adjacent to the control or indicator for the
item affected. Absence of placard request in MEL does not prevent maintenance or
flight crew from placarding. Placarding shall be recorded on WO.
a) Transfer of MEL defect row of the ETLB should be accompanied with the MEL
reference, if used by the certifying maintenance staff or contracted maintenance
provider. The MEL is cross-referenced with AMOS and will retrieve the exact MEL
limitation (A, B, C or D) and any operational limitation. This information can also be
overwritten by the certifying maintenance staff.
2.1.2.4 Acceptance by PIC
a) Where the MEL item has been entered by maintenance personnel, the decision to
accept the Aircraft Deferred Defect (ADD) allowed by the MEL/CDL remains the
responsibility of the PIC. This acceptance of any open deferred items is indicated by
his/her signature on the flight log space “Aircraft Acceptance by Crew” and by
recording, the number of MEL/CDL numbers prior each sector.
a) Inhouse, PIC may require a repair although dispatch is permitted by MEL. Such
decision is allowed in coherence with the actual expected flight condition. A defect
may be acceptable on a given flight or at a given time and not be acceptable on
another flight (different runway length, different weather condition, day or night
operations, etc.).
b) The decision of the PIC of the flight to have inoperative items corrected before the
flight will take precedence over the provisions contained in the MEL. The PIC may
request requirements above the minimum listed, whenever in his judgment such
added equipment is essential to the safety of a particular flight under the special
condition prevailing at the time. The MEL cannot take into account all multiple un-
serviceability. Therefore, before dispatching an aircraft with multiple MEL items
a) Under CAAV authorization, SQA Director and TQA Manager may grant 50%
extension for MEL B (3 days) and MEL C (10 days), MEL item related to ATA 11
Placard and Marking, Non-airworthiness ADD, and CDL item whose due date was not
specified. Except above authorization, the concession for continuous deferral must be
approved by CAAV.
b) When completing the concession, the below issues need to be paid attention:
1) On the aircraft, at the time for raising concession, there are not more than 4
defects which are deferred under MEL (except equipment which belonged to
ATA 25 and ATA 11).
2) At the same time, there are not more than 2 concessions granted (except for
concessions related to ATA 11 and concessions related to Non-Airworthiness
ADD).
3) The requirements mentioned in MEL for deferred defects must not be
contradicted and must be carried out properly
c) Refer MME 3.9 for concession request procedure.
2.1.3 Airworthiness And Non-Airworthiness Defects Deferral
2.1.3.1 Airworthiness Defect Deferral:
Any defect and/or damage affecting safe operation of an aircraft to an approved standard,
taking into account the MEL and CDL or the appropriate maintenance data. Airworthiness
defects can only be deferred in accordance with approved data (CDL, AMM, SRM, etc.).
These defects shall be deferred in compliance with the repair interval requirements
specified in approved data or as follows:
a) In case the repair interval requirements are specified as “next maintenance
opportunity”, “next opportunity” in the approved data, the repair interval shall be 180
calendar days or next “C” check whichever comes first.
b) Missing part that deferred in accordance with CDL shall have repair interval as per
CDL requirement. If there is no specific repair interval the defect shall be repaired
within 180 calendar days or next “C” check whichever comes first.
c) If defect is within allowable limit specified in approved data and there is no further
required action as per approved data but repetitive inspections must be performed to
monitor the propagation of the defect during operation. The list of deferred defects
with repetitive inspection requirements must be evaluated and updated at the
Reliability meeting (refer MME 2.10.5 for Reliability Meeting procedure) after MOC
makes a list of deferred defects that allow to remain un-rectified until repair (No repair
interval is required for this kind of defect). If a defect is not listed in the list of deferred
defects with repetitive inspection requirements, it must be inspected every 8 days to
ensure that it is still within limits.
d) For structure damage: defect can either be rectified or deferred in accordance with
Structure Repair Manual (SRM) by Certifying staff. Structure damage must be
recorded by Structure Damage Report (SDR) and mapping into Dent & Buckle Chart.
2.1.3.2 Repetitive defect
a) A repetitive defect is defined as:
1) The same intermittent fault (which is cleared by reset and test system operation)
arising at least 03 times per 10 consecutive flights; or
2) An ADD which had been cleared but re-occur with the same nature (for example:
same MEL reference) during 10 previous consecutive flights regardless any
trouble shooting action had been done.
b) Policies:
1) For the intermittent fault:
i) All reset and test of system must be recorded in the aircraft technical log;
ii) The intermittent fault must be monitored by MOC;
iii) The intermittent fault must be considered a repetitive defect as “actual” failure
at the third occurrence. In this case, the MEL may be applied to dispatch the
aircraft and the MEL repair interval shall start.
iv) If the intermittent failure disturbs the flight crew, perform troubleshooting as
soon as possible.
2) If ADD is confirmed as repetitive, the MEL may be applied to dispatch the aircraft
and the new expiry date of ADD shall be calculated from the time it was first time
recorded in the Aircraft Technical Log. The repetitive defects existed as ADD
(Acceptable deferred defect) must be described in detail in list of ADD log to clarify
it is repetitive defect.
3) Repetitive defects must be reported and recorded in the aircraft technical log.
4) Repetitive defects must be tracked in a database of all aircraft in the fleet.
c) Repetitive defect rectification:
1) Repetitive defect rectification must comply with approved repetitive defect
rectifying procedure;
2) MOC assured that system database of repetitive defects need to be set.
Documents related to repetitive defect history and the implemented corrective
actions must be stored in the database for reviewing, making assessment and
corrective actions thoroughly;
3) In case of repetitive defects are complicated and prolonged. Repetitive defect
information and the implemented corrective actions should be sent to
manufacturer for support.
4) Implement monitoring, controlling, assessing and making statistics of repetitive
defects raised during operation to make recommendations for improving reliability
of maintenance activities.
5) Refer LMM 2.7 for details of deferral defect and defect control
19) A statement that practices and procedures to satisfy the program are to the
standards specified in the Type Certificate Holder's Maintenance Instructions.
20) Each maintenance task quoted is defined in the definitions section of the program
21) Maintenance contents about EDTO, CAT II/III, RVSM, etc… (when applicable)
22) List of critical tasks, Required Inspection Items.
2.2.6 Development and amendment
a) The AMP is based on Airbus A320/A321/A330 Maintenance Planning Document
(MPD), MRB Report and other mandatory requirement e.g. ALS parts. Any revisions
of the aforementioned documents which will constitute a revision in the AMP within 90
days. The AMP details should be reviewed at least annually.
NOTE 1: When new aircraft is introduced into fleet, interim AMP might be approved
by CAAV. The interim AMP shall cover all applicable tasks which have due
within 1200FH or 1200FC or 4 months whichever comes first. After that,
the AMP shall be revised to add this aircraft into its program.
NOTE 2: When the ALS variation revision was established, Form EPF124
Airworthiness Document Evaluation Sheet will be used to evaluate the
application and compliance time of New/Revised tasks to ensure no
effective tasks are overdue in next 01 year based on the highest aircraft
utilization of VJC’s fleet
In other side, when New/Revised tasks will be due in less than 1 year. A temporary
revision AMP will be submitted to TQA for approval
b) AMP development and amendments shall be carried out under the responsibility of
Planning Section with coordination of Technical Services and Reliability Sections.
c) Design and application of the Maintenance Programme observes human factors
principles. In developing a Maintenance Item, attention is applied to the Human
Factors layout of the Maintenance Item that includes, but is not limited to:
1) Layout of the Maintenance Item
2) Language used
3) Clear and concise instructions that are as brief and succinct as possible
4) Standardization of all task cards at the beginning to include the appropriate
personnel safety warnings and cautions
5) Clear instructions for the mechanic/inspector as to where to sign, certify, initial,
date the task
6) Where possible, the use of color to display Maintenance Items and task cards
7) Where a Maintenance Item has important graphic details, the graphics are
included
8) Full amplification of some tasks rather than referral to a separate document that
may distract the mechanic
9) Referral to the applicable Approved Data
d) After completion, Planning Section will submit the AMP the TQA Section for review
and comment. The comments shall be forwarded to Planning Section within two
weeks since receiving the draft of AMP.
e) The final AMP will be submitted to CAAV for approval.
f) The approved AMP will be later validated into VJC AMOS software data base within
14 days from the date of CAAV approval.
g) VJC Engineering and VJC AMO use AMOS to:
• Implement and manage inspection and maintenance programs to ensure aircraft
airworthiness.
• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and modifications.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
2.2.7 Permitted Variations
The variation to maintenance period specified in the AMP Chapter 2.7 and in MME 3.9
2.2.8 Implemented and Distribution
AMP shall be furnished to all organizations and/or persons to whom the AMP has been
issued. Document Control Center shall distribute electronic copies of AMP to applicable
VJC personnel to review and understand changes by Coruson.
Depending on nature of Contracted Maintenance Organizations (Aircraft line and base
maintenance), Technical Library will distribute electronic copies of AMP to Contracted
Maintenance Organizations in the current list of approved contractors.
The new revision of AMP will be effective 14 days after approval by CAAV. This will allow
Document Control Center to prepare the electronic copies of AMP and Planning Section
to validate new AMP into AMOS software database.
Computer systems (Engineering Sharepoint, AMOS) shall have at least one backup
system, which should be updated every 24 hours. ICT department is main responsibility
for all backup within VJC. It shall be ensured that electronic records remain legible
throughout the preservation period.
Refer to SOP Engineering, part 2.3 for detail procedure.
2.3.10 Transfer of continuing airworthiness records
In case of lease return (lease-out), transfer of an aircraft to another operator or
organization, VJC shall transfer all retained records to the new owner, operator or
organization of the aircraft.
The time periods prescribed for the retention of records shall continue to apply to the new
owner, operator or continuing airworthiness management organization.
After approval TSE shall define each AD and relevant requirements to the AMOS system
for tracking and monitoring. If AD is applicable to the type of aircraft operated by VJC e.g.
A320/A321, but not applicable to the variant or serial number, that AD must anyway be
entered in AMOS system, together with the mark that AD is not applicable for particular
aircraft or component. Technical Services Manager shall review AD in AMOS finally and
validate such data.
Special attention has to be paid on control of AD’s which are applicable to the
components, because in case of component replacement on the aircraft AD compliance
must be ensured. After initial evaluation of such AD TSE has to make note in AMOS
system for the particular component. The target is to ensure continuous AD compliance
during later spare parts and maintenance ordering. Parts which should not be installed as
per an AD are highlighted in the AMOS system so that spares parts will not order even if
request is received.
For the ADs that require change in the Fight Operations related documentation, TSE will
send AD and relevant documents to the Flight Operations Department to implement
required documentation changes.
For the ADs that require change in Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS):
a) If the maintenance program already amended and updated new revision of relevant
ALS, the AD status will be CLOSED on AMOS.
b) If the maintenance program has not been amended to reflect specific ALS revision
as required by AD. TSE will issue Technical Notice and send to Planning Section to
require amendment of maintenance program within a clear compliance time. The AD
status shall be OPEN to monitor compliance time of AD and accomplishment of the
maintenance task (before exceeding their due date).
c) Upon maintenance program amended and reflect specific ALS revision as required
by AD, TSE shall update such AD as CLOSED on AMOS.
Repetitive accomplishment of AD must be incorporated into the Aircraft Maintenance
Program (AMP) with next AMP revision.
The TSE shall create Engineering Order Form EPF111 for each applicable AD for
accomplishment. The EO shall be checked by Technical Services Manager and approved
by Engineering Director or his delegated person. The EO shall be registered into AMOS
and linked to respective AD.
Planning Section shall create Work Order to implement AD on the aircraft and Supply
Section & Store Section is responsible to ensure that all spares are available prior to
accomplishment of AD.
Planning Section will provide the WO, EO to contracted maintenance organization to carry
out the AD on time.
When the AD was performed, the DFP (e.g. Work Order and EO) shall be forwarded back
to Technical Records for updating and archiving.
The TSE also verify DFP for conformity and update AD status in AMOS system.
Refer to Engineering and Planning SOP 2.4 for details procedure.
2.4.7 Airworthiness Directive Control
All airworthiness directives must be accomplished within required compliance times as
described in the directive. In special case, postponement of AD may occur if approved by
the CAAV.
For the AD issued by EASA, FAA the approved AMOCs, that is applicable to said AD,
issued by such NAA can be carried out without approval of the CAAV.
Each aircraft of VJC must have separate airworthiness directives status list. The
Technical Services Manager shall ensure that a current status list of all AD’s for each
aircraft are administrated.
AMOS provides a close-loop system that reflects for each new or revised AD and for each
aircraft. The AD status list should include detail as follows:
a) AD number, including revision or amendment number;
b) Status of applicability (e.g. ex-factory, open, closed, superseded, N/A);
c) Date on which the AD was accomplished. If the AD is controlled by flight hours or flight
cycles, it includes the aircraft or engine or component total flight hours or cycles, as
appropriate. For repetitive ADs, only the last application is recorded in the AD status;
d) Part of a multi-part AD which has been accomplished and the method, where a choice
is available in the AD;
e) Reference document: EO number, Maintenance Programme item number, etc;
f) Other information or comments regarding the implementation (AMOC).
Refer to Engineering and Planning SOP 2.4 for details procedure.
2.4.8 Archive
Complete AD records should consist of following elements as minimum:
a) AD, SB or other instructions, schemes, drawings etc. as appropriate;
b) DFP (completed EO, WO, other worksheets etc.)
c) CAAV form 523_Major Repair/Modification Report for major Mod as appropriate.
d) GRN & Certificates for part, materials used.
Records of performed AD are retained in accordance with MME 2.3.
b) If modification classified as “Minor” and approved data issued by CAAV Part 21, EASA
Part 21, CAA UK Part 21, FAR Part 21 approved design organization other than
manufacturer Engineering Department shall evaluate the modification and the affect
to current documents/ manuals. If affected documents/ manuals are required for
CAAV approval, the whole modification package (specified in 2.6.7.b.3) shall be sent
to CAAV for approval.
c) The CAAV approval is required before embodiment of modification classified as
“Major” and issued by approved DOA other than manufacturer. Refer MME 2.7 for
detail procedure.
2.6.7 Procedure
Non-mandatory modifications will normally take the form of manufacturer of aircraft,
engine, equipment’s Service Bulletins or will be a modification approved data issued by
CAAV Part 21, EASA Part 21, CAA UK Part 21, FAR Part 21 approved design
organization.
a) Service Bulletins, Mod instructions issued by Manufacturer:
1) Based on operational experience e.g. common defects, repetitive defects,
findings, premature failure or VJC’s need as per criteria specified in paragraph
2.6.5. Technical Services Engineer shall review and check manufacturer’s SB for
further assessment.
2) The information of SB, SIL etc. are registered in Service Bulletin Register List
Form EPF136.
3) TSE shall make SB evaluation for applicability, benefit of SB. Detailed information
of each evaluation shall be recorded in Form EPF130.
4) All applicable modifications are required to be checked by Engineering Director,
noted by SQA Director or TQA Manager and approved by Accountable Manager
before implementation.
5) If the non-mandatory modification is not approved, it will be stated “NOT
APPROVED" with reason.
6) In case the Modification is approved, TSE shall issue EO. Both SB and EO shall
be registered into AMOS for monitoring.
7) TSE shall assess and notify Planning Section where a modification creates the
need for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance tasks, the reference to
the applicable tasks shall be added to the aircraft maintenance program.
8) Planning Section shall create Work Order to implement SB on the aircraft and
Supply Section is responsible to ensure that all spares are available prior to
accomplishment of SB.
9) Planning Section will provide the WO, EO, SB to contracted maintenance
organization for embodiment.
10) In case of major modification, CAAV shall be informed 03 days before embodiment
of the modification.
11) When the SB performed, the DFP (e.g. Work Order and EO) shall be forwarded
back to Technical Records for retention.
12) The TSE also verify DFP for conformity and update SB status in AMOS system.
10) The TSE also verify DFP for conformity and update modification status in AMOS
system.
11) The modification embodiment will be reported back to DOA if required.
12) TSE shall inform to library all maintenance data changed (if any) by using of form
EPF104. The library shall control and distribute maintenance data to concerned
users.
13) TSE shall inform relevant Sections/ Department if changes affected to Flight
Operation data changes, weight changes, emergency equipment changes,
document/ manual changes.
2.6.8 Archive
Complete modification records should consist of following elements as minimum:
a) SB, mod instructions, schemes, drawings etc.
b) DFP (completed EO/WO…).
c) CAAV form 523_Major Repair/Modification Report for major Mod as appropriate.
d) CAAV Form 525_Modification Approval Application Form
e) GRN & Certificates for materials used.
Records of performed modifications are retained in accordance with MME 2.3.
3) Limitations;
4) Classification of repair;
5) Repair category;
f) The aircraft can be released to service after repairing in accordance with the
Manufacturer’s repair design and issuance of RDAF number or equivalent document
(in this case, RDAF is pending approval). The RDAF should be issued several days
later by the manufacturer after repair completed. The final, official RDAF must be
obtained by the TSE as soon as it becomes available from the manufacturer. This
document serves as the authoritative source for continued airworthiness instructions
and any permanent limitations associated with the repair.
g) For permanent repair that required re-inspection, the TSE shall coordinate to Planning
to update maintenance program (AMP) in the next revision.
h) For major repair, the CAAV form 523_Major Repair/Modification Report shall be
submitted to CAAV within 48 hours after aircraft released to service. One copy of
form 523 shall be kept in relevant maintenance records.
i) Monitoring of structure repair/defect
1) External repairs shall be recorded in Aircraft Dent and Buckle Chart (DBC). The
TSE shall be responsible for updating DBC in AMOS upon completion of repairs.
2) All structure defects that require repetitive inspection or repair require re-
inspection shall be updated in AMOS by TSE for control and monitoring.
3) Refer to Engineering SOP 2.10 for detail procedure.
j) Archive
Complete structural repair record should consist of following elements as minimum:
1) Structure Defect Report with relative images/ sketch.
2) Related defect entry, such as NRC, TLP, WO etc.
3) DFP (completed EO/ER/WO/SRO etc.).
4) Repair scheme, drawing, instruction and actual SRM pages.
5) CAAV form 523_Major Repair/Modification Report if major repair.
6) RDAF.
7) GRN & Certificates for materials used (if any & especially for permanent repair).
8) Photos at pre & post repair as necessary and applicable.
Records of performed repairs are retained in accordance with MME 2.3.
2.7.8 Accomplishment of Major Modification
The TSE shall make the initial assessment for any major modification which may be
required to be embodiment on VJC aircraft.
The TSE shall liaise with the manufacturer or appropriate DOA for proposal of major
modification.
Service Bulletins, Mod instructions issued by Manufacturer:
a) Refer to MME 2.6.7.a) for details procedure
b) TSE Manager shall complete the CAAV form 523_Major Repair/ Modification report
and send to SQA Director/ TQA Manager for review before submitting to CAAV. This
submission shall be within 48 hours after aircraft released to service. One copy of
form 523 shall be kept in relevant maintenance records.
STC, Mod instructions issued by DOA other than Manufacturer:
a) Based on technical data issue by DOA, TSE shall prepare modification package. The
package will consist of:
1) Modification Evaluation Form EPF114 for internal approval;
2) Engineering Order to perform major modification;
3) CAAV Form 525_Modification Approval Application Form;
4) Technical data from DOA e.g. STC, SB, mod instruction, drawing, supplement
AFM, AMM, IPC, TSM etc.;
5) Other documents e.g. Technical note, proposed MEL page, proposed AMP task
card etc.
b) TSE shall assess and notify Planning Section where a modification creates the need
for the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance tasks, the reference to the
applicable tasks shall be added to the aircraft maintenance program.
c) The EO and other documents shall be checked by Technical Services Manager and
approved by Engineering Director or his delegated person.
d) The TQA Manager shall have final review and acceptance modification package.
When satisfactory, TQA Manager will sign CAAV Form 525_Modification Approval
Application Form before submission to the CAAV for approval.
e) Upon approval by the CAAV, TSE shall register major modification and EO in AMOS
for monitoring.
f) Planning Section shall create Work Order to implement modification on the aircraft
and Supply Section is responsible to ensure that all spares are available prior to
accomplishment of modification.
g) Planning Section shall provide the WO, EO to approved maintenance organization to
carry out the modification.
h) The modification embodiment will be reported back to DOA if required.
i) TSE shall inform to library all maintenance data changed (if any) by using of form
EPF104. The library shall control and distribute maintenance data to concerned
users.
j) Flight Operation data changes, weight changes, emergency equipment changes,
shall be informed to relevant Department for further update and implementation.
k) TSE Manager shall complete the CAAV form 523_Major Repair/ Modification report
and send to SQA Director/ TQA Manager for review before submitting to CAAV. This
submission shall be within 48 hours after aircraft released to service. One copy of
form 523 shall be kept in relevant maintenance records.
2.7.9 Archive
Complete modification records shall consist of following elements as minimum:
10) Operation of any primary warning system associated with aircraft systems or
equipment unless the crew conclusively established that the indication was false
provided that the false warning did not result in difficulty or hazard arising from the
crew response to the warning;
11) Leakage of hydraulic fluids, fuel, oil or other fluids which resulted in a fire hazard
or possible hazardous contamination of aircraft structure, systems or equipment,
or risk to occupants;
12) Fire or explosion;
13) Smoke, toxic or noxious fumes in the aircraft;
14) Malfunction or defect of any indication system when this results in the possibility
of misleading indications to the crew;
15) Fuel system malfunction that has significant effect on fuel supply and/or
distribution;
16) Fire warnings, except those immediately confirmed as false;
17) Any failure, malfunction or defect if it occurs at a critical phase of flight and relevant
to the operation of that system;
18) Occurrences of significant shortfall of the actual performances compared to the
approved performance which resulted in a hazardous situation (taking into
account the accuracy of the performance calculation method) including braking
action, fuel consumption etc.;
19) Asymmetry of flight controls; e.g. flaps, slats, spoilers etc.;
20) Unwanted landing gear or gear doors extension/retraction.
d) Propulsion (Engine) and APU
1) Flameout, shutdown or malfunction of any engine;
2) Overspeed or inability to control the speed of any high speed rotating component
(for example: Auxiliary power unit, air starter, air cycle machine, air turbine motor,
propeller or rotor);
3) Failure or malfunction of any part of an engine or powerplant resulting in any one
or more of the following:
i. Non containment of components/debris;
ii. Uncontained failure of engine compressor, turbines;
iii. Uncontrolled internal or external fire, or hot gas breakout;
iv. Thrust in a different direction from that demanded by the pilot;
v. Thrust reversing system failing to operate or operating inadvertently;
vi. Inability to control power, thrust or rpm;
vii. Failure of the engine mount structure;
viii. Partial or complete loss of a major part of the powerplant;
ix. Dense visible fumes or concentrations of toxic products sufficient to
incapacitate crew or passengers;
x. Inability, by use of normal procedures, to shut down an engine;
1) TSE will evaluate the need for use of alternate part, collect the necessary data
and prepare Alternate Part Evaluation Form EPF182. The evaluation will consist
of following information:
i. Aircraft effectivity;
ii. Description;
iii. Original part information;
iv. Alternate part information: P/N, approval of alternate part such as PMA, OEM,
TSO, fabrication etc.;
v. Certification document of alternate part: EASA form 1, FAA 8130-3, COC etc.;
vi. Safety assessment;
vii. Supporting document from manufacturer as appropriate;
viii. Part change effect: weight change, document change etc.;
2) If necessary, Engineering order will be created by TSE for part replacement;
3) The Alternate Part Evaluation, EO and other documents shall be checked by
Technical Services Manager and approved by Engineering Director or his
delegated person.
4) The TQA Manager shall have final review and acceptance package Alternate Part
Evaluation. When satisfactory, TQA Manager will sign Alternate Part Evaluation
Form before submission to the CAAV.
5) Each application will be submitted to the CAAV, accompanied by an Alternate Part
Evaluation Form and other relevant documents, which provides technical
justification for approval of the use alternate part.
6) Upon approval by the CAAV, TSE shall distribute Request to Modify Maintenance
Data Form EPF104 to inform technical data changes.
d) Archive
Complete local modification record should consist of following elements as minimum:
1) Related defect entry, such as NRC, TLP, WO etc.
2) DFP (completed EO/WO etc.).
3) Drawing, mod instruction etc.
Records of performed local modifications are retained in accordance with MME 2.3.
Those checklists are place on Tech Log Folder and must be used when carrying out
the inspections.
The person that performs Preflight/Transit shall sign off in Aircraft Technical Logbook.
A sign-off is statement by person performing the work that the Preflight/Transit
inspection tasks have been properly performed and aircraft is considered fitted for the
intended flight.
With regards to the pre-flight inspection, it is intended to mean all of the actions
necessary to ensure that the aircraft is fit to make intended flight. These include:
1) A walk-around type inspection of the aircraft and its emergency equipment for
condition including, in particular, any obvious signs of wear, damage or leakage.
In addition, the presence of all required equipment including emergency
equipment should be established.
2) An inspection of the aircraft technical log and other records to ensure that the
intended flight is not adversely affected by any outstanding deferred defects and
that no required maintenance action shown in the maintenance statement is
overdue or will become due during the flight.
3) To ensure that consumable fluids, gases etc. uplifted prior to flight are of the
correct specification, free from contamination, and correctly recorded.
4) To ensure that all doors are securely fastened.
5) To ensure that control surface and landing gear locks, pitot/static covers, restraint
devices and engine/aperture blanks have been removed.
6) To ensure l that all the aircraft’s external surfaces and engines are free from ice,
snow, sand, dust etc.
b) Subcontracted ground-handling function
Ground handling functions for VJC’s aircraft are performed by sub-contracted ground
handling organizations or by VJC itself at the station VJC can providing.
c) Security of cargo and baggage loading
Although cargo and baggage loading is undertaken by ground handling provider, the
certifying staff or PIC shall ensure that prior to cargo doors closing, the restrainers or
nettings at door way are secured.
d) Control of refueling, quantity/quality
Refueling of aircraft is performed under flight crew request. The authorized personnel
or flight crew member monitors the refueling operations by contracted fuel service
provider. They must ensure that compliance with procedures are being adhered to,
that the fuel supplier has been checked free of water and other contaminants (by
sampling) that the correct grade and specification of fuel load is uplifted and the
relevant fuel, caps/panels are securely replaced on completion.
A record in the aircraft Technical Log of the fuel quantity uplifted and the total amount
on board aircraft must be made and certified by PIC or certifying staff.
e) Control of snow, ice, residues from de-icing/anti-icing operations, dust and sand
contamination
1) The removal of snow, ice, residues from de-icing or anti icing operations, dust and
sand contamination is the responsibility of the Flight Crew and sub-contracted to
specialist Ground Handling Organizations at the respective station.
4) If there is any incorrect data or discrepancy, the TSE shall contact AMO for
correction and the aircraft weighing report shall be issued and approved for load
and trim calculations.
5) In addition, aircraft shall be reweighed if the changes affecting aircraft load and
center of gravity cannot be exactly calculated.
6) Changes in the amount of weight or in the location of weight in or on the aircraft
shall be recorded in the cumulative W&B changes whenever the weight change is
at or exceeds the weights listed in the following table:
b) Procedure
1) For scheduled aircraft reweighing Planning Section shall produce the task within
the time scale.
2) Technical Services Section shall be responsible for the preparation, issue, control
and management of all aircraft weight and balance data.
3) The TSE shall review and issue EO before each weighing, the condition of the
aircraft will be checked against a standard equipment list.
4) Weighing shall be performed by approved AMO. Following shall be ensured while
weighment of the aircraft:
i. The aircraft is prepared for weighing in accordance with related aircraft weigh
and balance manual, AMM and AMO’s procedure, if available.
ii. Standard aircraft inventory list it completed and missing/ redundant items, if
any, are recorded.
iii. The weighing equipment is within the calibration date.
5) Detailed records of each aircraft weighing such as the EO shall be verified by TSE
upon received to ensure data recorded properly. If there is any incorrect data or
discrepancy the TSE shall contact AMO for correction.
Field Description
A/C Pitch Attitude at weighing The pitch attitude of the aircraft at weighing.
A/C Roll at weighing The roll of the aircraft at weighing.
(if applicable)
Result of the reading of the The results of the weighing
weighing
Arm (correspond to the The arm is the chordwise fore-and-aft
weighing method) distance from the datum to any point within
the aircraft
6) TSE shall issue Weighing Report and provide a copy to FOE for load and trim
calculations.
7) The records of EO, weighing report shall be retained in Tech Records section.
2.14.6 Procedure
i) Engineering Director shall responsible to issue purchase request for purchasing of
documents to support the maintenance, repair, preventive, modification documents.
ii) Library Section shall be responsible for receiving, classifying and distribution to User
based on distribution list of each document.
iii) All external documents e.g. CMM, ESM… will be downloaded from OEM website and
kept in Engineering SharePoint by Library staff. Aircraft maintenance documents will
be accessed directly via www.Airbusworld.com.
iv) The staff in Library section shall maintain the master list (form EPF103) of controlled
external documents, in which the revision, date of revision and the document status
are always maintained, once receiving updated documents, the Library staff shall
perform updating the documents to the all VJC’s document Users.
v) Internal documents e.g. MME, SOP will be kept in DMS or Coruson and controlled by
VJC Document Control Center. Email notification will be sent to user automatically,
the users shall access in Coruson to read and acknowledge of document.
vi) The Library will update required distributed document to contracted AMO. The
dispatched document will be recorded in Form EPF162. The acknowledgment of
receipt document shall be required.
vii) If there are any discrepancies in documents, the Library staff shall contact to the
Manufacturer, Vendor or seller for clarification, the distribution only initiate once any
discrepancies are verified and corrected.
viii) Refer to Part 2.5 of Engineering SOP for detail procedure.
h) When LLP, H/T with remaining time reaching 800 cycles, 800 hours, 3 months as
applicable, Planning Section will inform Supply Section to proceed part acquirement
such as spare part, consumable material.
i) LLP, H/T receiving by store inspector must have documentation specified in MME
1.6.4.2, 1.6.4.3. Data entered in AMOS shall include part number, serial number,
cycle since new, cycle since overhaul, time since new, time since overhaul, remaining
cycle/hour/calendar days etc.
j) A minimum of one month before due date, Work Order/ Work Package will be issued
and send to AMO for accomplishment of maintenance to ensure all LLPs and H/T will
be replaced in compliance with operating limitation specified in maintenance
program.
k) All performed records will be sent back to Technical Records for archiving, then
AMOS will be updated to monitor next scheduled maintenance. Refer MME 2.3 for
record retention.
2) The cover letter for airworthiness and noise certificates. The application shall be
followed requirement of VAR 20, subpart C.
3) The cover letter for aircraft radio license issuance.
4) The cover letter for MEL approval upon aircraft registered in Vietnam nationality.
5) The cover letter and interim AMP which is applicable to coming aircraft. The
interim AMP lists the effect tasks which interval within 1200FH or 1200FC or 4
months whichever comes first.
d) Submit letter to request adding aircraft into AOC Ops spec 30 days before aircraft
delivery. The following shall be provided:
1) Compliance Report 06 (CR 06) to demonstrate equipment installed on aircraft;
2) Application checklist for special operation authorization: RVSM, PBN, ADSB-Out,
AWO etc.;
3) Other information related to VJC AOC system such as management, manpower,
operation manuals, maintenance management system, contracted maintenance
etc.
e) Provide other evidence acceptable to CAAV, if required, showing that:
1) The aircraft conforms to an approved design and to applicable airworthiness
directives.
2) The country in which the aircraft was manufactured certifies that the aircraft
conforms to the type design and is in condition for safe operation.
After CAAV issues certificates and amends AOC operation specifications
f) After CAAV issues certificates and amends AOC operation specifications
1) All original certificates (e.g. COR, COA, Radio License Station, Noise certificate)
shall be inserted in new joined aircraft. Copies of certificates shall be kept in SQA
department and distributed to Engineering Department, OMC.
2) Copies of amended AOC Ops spec shall be inserted into all affected aircrafts in
the fleet. Original amended AOC Ops spec shall be kept in SQA Department, an
copy will be distributed to OMC.
5) Certifying staff shall notify the pilots of any changes in the RVSM status of an
aircraft and to advise if an RVSM non-compliant aircraft is otherwise operational
for flights, even if limited in capabilities.
6) A decision to fly an RVSM non-compliant aircraft, probably at a lower flight level,
may require additional flight planning to take into account increased fuel burn and
possible diversions due to weather and winds.
b) It would not be acceptable to depart on a flight and then rely on an assumption of
being able to request ATC to allow you to fly into RVSM airspace as a non-compliant
aircraft.
To operate aircraft in RVSM airspace the following equipment are required and must
be confirmed in compliance before a flight in RVSM airspace.
A/c Type Auto Pilot FWC Transponder FCU channel ADR PFD
function + functions
(for (for altitude
DMC (for altitude
Altitude target selection
indication)
Alert and OP
Function) CLB/OP DES
mode
engagement)
A320/A321 1 1 1 1 2+2 2
A330 1 1 1 1 2+2 2
2) Certifying staff shall defer Workorder and enter the data in the action text in
ETLB workorder detail with the statement: “NON RVSM OPERATION”
3) Enter the data in the Aircraft Downgrade/Limitation text in ETLB defect entry
with the statement: “NON RVSM OPERATION”
4) Just after complete the ADD log, certifying staff shall synchronize data to
Master device and certifying staff should also advise MOC on the new status
of the aircraft.
5) Aircraft Downgrades/Limitations item shall be recorded in ETLB Aircraft
Downgrades/Limitations item list.
6) Brief Flight Crew of any possible performance limitations.
7) Advise MOC about the situation. When the defects related to RVSM
operations is cleared, Certifying staff will notify flight crew by writing a note
“A/C RETURN to RVSM” in the Tech Log. Just after complete the ADD log,
certifying staff shall synchronize data to Master device and certifying staff
should also advise MOC on the new status of the aircraft.
ii) Applicable for Paper-based Aircraft Technical Log
1) Add the phrase “NON RVSM OPERATION” in the ACTION TAKEN column of
the Technical Log after statement about defect rectification,
2) Raise an ADD and open a NTC as per normal procedure, adding the phrase
that “NON RVSM OPERATION”; circle YES in the “OPS LIMIT” box in the ADD
log
3) Brief Flight Crew of any possible performance limitations.
4) Advise MOC about the situation. When the defects related to RVSM
operations is cleared, Certifying staff will notify flight crew by writing a note
“A/C RETURN to RVSM” in the Tech Log. Certifying staff should also advise
MOC on the new status of the aircraft
g) Checks of skin waviness in the area of the static probes shall be accomplished
following any painting, repairs, or alterations, which may affect the surface airflow in
these areas.
2.17.6.4 Adding a New Aircraft
To add an aircraft, VJC shall do the following:
a) Determine how the aircraft is RVSM compliant. This may be from the factory in some
cases with compliance built into the factory inspection program or it may be by
compliance with a specific service bulletin. In some cases, the aircraft may be RVSM
compliant based on an STC.
b) Determine what MEL equipment is applicable to RVSM.
c) In the Aircraft-Specific document complete the list of installed equipment. Some of the
equipment is strictly for RVSM compliance,
d) Review the SB or factory inspection items to determine if the aircraft has been
authorized for RVSM operations.
e) Collect a copy of the aircraft’s paperwork and check for a maintenance entry if
applicable, which shows compliance with either the SB or the factory inspection item
or an STC. This will determine how the aircraft will be made compliant.
2.17.6.5 Parts Control
a) RVSM components are tested to RVSM tolerance after completion of repairs by the
approved repair facility before being returned to service. If the technician performing
the work determines that the unit be replaced are an RVSM qualifying component,
he/she will ensure that the component being installed has the correct part number for
RVSM operations.
b) The physical part number is crosschecked against the part number as specified in the
IPC. In addition, the airworthiness approval documentation, and/or a certification of a
certificate of conformity that the components comply with current regulations are
verified prior to installation.
c) Part number changes of RVSM equipment must first be approved. After part number
changes are approved, VJC must submit a revision to this program for review by the
CAAV. If the revision is approved, the new part number(s) will be eligible for
installation.
d) Service Bulletins and modifications to RVSM components must be approved by the
manufacturer and CAAV. Should it become necessary to replace an RVSM qualifying
component with a non-RVSM qualifying component (assuming that such a
replacement is otherwise permitted), the technician performing the work shall placard
the aircraft to prevent RVSM operations. He/she will annotate the aircraft’s log with an
open pilot information discrepancy and inform operations that the aircraft is not
Capable with RVSM operation
2.17.6.6 Outsource Maintenance
The Technical Training Manager shall make sure that the certifying staff and involved
maintenance person in contracted AMOs have been given the VJC’s training relating to
requirements of RVSM maintenance.
b) The training material shall be reviewed and approved by Technical Training Manager,
and the training syllabus shall be reviewed and approved by TQA Manager.
c) The VJC operator and contracted maintenance organizations have to conduct initial
and recurrent trainings (according to VJC training policy) for maintenance or
engineering staff who works directly or indirectly on aircraft.
d) The continuation training shall be given annually to involved person.
e) The training method can be classroom or online training. Classroom training shall be
conducted by authorized instructor.
f) Attendant records shall be kept by Technical training manager for control and
monitoring training status of involved personnel.
always complied with. Concession shall be registered and controlled via Coruson
application.
f) The dossier of the concession issuance shall be preserved by TQA on Coruson in 24
months from the expiry date of the concession validity.
a) The operating aircraft Manual (AFM) are maintained and updated with latest version
and in accordance with existing aircraft configuration;
b) Total flying hours and operating cycles of aircraft, engines, APU have been properly
recorded;
c) All the maintenance due on the aircraft according to the approved maintenance
program (AMP) has been carried out;
d) All known defects have been corrected or, when applicable, carried forward in a
controlled manner;
e) All applicable airworthiness directives have been applied and properly registered;
f) All technical modifications and structural repairs have been approved in accordance
with Part 21 and shall be performed and recorded as required;
g) Hard time and LLP components are properly and continuously updated and controlled;
h) All life limited parts installed on the aircraft shall be recorded and monitored so as to
ensure not exceeding the permissible life limit;
i) All maintenance has been released in accordance with VAR part 5;
j) Report on weight and balance of aircraft shall conform to the actual configuration of
aircraft and shall be carried out within a specified time-limit;
k) The aircraft shall conform fully with the design of latest type approved by an aviation
authority of manufacturing country
l) The technical records, aircraft maintenance records including the aircraft, engine,
propeller log books, modification record book, technical repair records, maintenance
records shall be kept in writing in accordance with the regulations of CAAV. In case
the technical records, maintenance records are stored under other forms such as in
computers, floppy discs or CDs, it shall be approved in writing by CAAV.
2.20.5.3 Sampling Procedure
The CMR audit checklist describes in details number of sampling evidences of the aircraft
records that are required to be reviewed.
2.20.5.4 Aircraft Physical Survey
Through the physical survey of the aircraft, the AMR staff shall ensure that:
a) All the markings and placards of the aircraft in accordance with the instructions on the
aircraft maintenance manual must be fully installed and legible;
b) The aircraft complies with its approved flight manual;
c) The aircraft configuration complies with the approved documents;
d) There is no any defects exceeding the limits in the approved maintenance instructions
(related AMM, SRM, SB) or exceeding the limits of MEL, CDL;
e) There is no discrepancy between the actual configuration of the aircraft and the
records maintaining the aircraft airworthiness.
f) No evident defect left unaddressed;
g) The physical survey could require actions categorized as maintenance (e.g.
operational tests, tests of emergency equipment, visual inspections requiring panel
opening etc.). In this case, after the aircraft survey appropriate entries shall be
2) In case that AMR Staff belongs to VJC AMO/ contracted AMO, he/she shall be
trained on the maintenance organization procedures manual (MOPM) of VJC/ the
contracted AMO.
c) The signatory of the Certificate of Maintenance Review must be trained, checked and
tested by the Operator for the following:
1) The concepts on airworthiness standards;
2) The content and forms of the certificate of maintenance review and responsibility
of the signatory of the certificate of maintenance review;
3) The content and the procedures to complete the forms, job cards as required in
the aircraft maintenance schedule applied to the related airplane;
4) The organization chart of the system and the aircraft maintenance procedures, the
relevant documents including in the organization exposition together with the
requirements of the organization regarding the implementation of those
procedures;
5) The maintenance supporting systems related to the maintaining of the
airworthiness of the aircraft such as: reliability program, defect control, damage
control, maintenance control, engineering, training and approval, program to
control the modifications;
6) The forms used for the technical log of the aircraft, acceptable deferred defects in
accordance with the MEL or the approved maintenance manuals;
7) The forms used for the implementation of Airworthiness Directives / mandatory
modifications as required by CAAV regarding the relevant type of aircraft.
Note:
d) For initial and renewal authorization, the applicant shall submit to TQA Manager/SQA
Director the fulfilled application form (VJC-SSQA-F-107) with relevant training records
and other documents if needed. Basing on it, TQA Manager/SQA Director will assess
and authorize AMR Staff. AMR Staff Authorization Interview Report form VJC-SSQA-
F-109 shall be used for assessment. Authorization validity is maximum 2 years. List
of authorized AMR Staff (VJC-SSQA-F-108) shall be kept and maintained by TQA.
2.20.5.6 The person entitled to sign the Certificate of Maintenance Review shall only be
allowed to sign such CMR when working with the VJC or maintenance organization that
has a contract signed with the VJC to do the maintenance of the relevant type of
aircraft.
2.20.5.7 Upon issuance of CMR audit report, the corrective action request and audit
follow up shall be followed procedure as per QM 4.5.5.4 and QM 4.5.5.5.
2.20.5.8 After TQA Manager accept corrective action request for all discrepancies found
during maintenance review, the AMR staff will sign on CMR Certificate (form TQAF033)
as completion.
2.20.5.9 Copy of CMR certificate shall be provided to MOC then transferred to PCC for
placing onboard.
2.20.5.10 The certificate of maintenance review shall be submitted to CAAV within COA
Appendix Documents during COA Certificate Renewal Audit.
2.20.6 Archive
a) The copy CMR shall be placed in essential folder in cockpit of aircraft until next CMR
issuance.
b) All CMR records will be kept in Coruson.
c) CMR records shall be provided to CAAV regularly within COA Appendix Documents
during COA Certificate Renewal Audit.
d) AMR Staff records shall be kept and maintained by TQA for a minimum period of 2
years from the date of the AMR Staff leaving the organization.
5) TQA Manager will evaluate and approve the Contractor based on list of CAAV
approved/accepted AMO.
b) Supplier:
1) Supplier must have a quality system to control the quality they provide for VJC. It
can as accept ISO 9000 quality system certification, ASA100 certificate from
vendor associations, quality system per the aviation requirements;
2) Parts-dealers, Distributors: Materials, components should be supplied with EASA
Form 1/FAA 8130-3/ UK CAA Form 1/ TCCA - Form 1/ ANAC Form F-100-01/
CAAV Form 1 or other equivalent authorized release certificate accepted by the
CAAV.
3) Engine/APU/LDG lessors shall provide business certificate or equivalent
document to show lessor has good control of leased engine/APU/LDG, FAA 8130-
3/EASA Form 1/UK CAA Form 1/TCCA Form 1/ CAAV Form 1of the leased
engine/APU/LDG, storage document.
Note: Under FAA rules a “certified true copy” of Form 8130-3 can be issued
4) The candidate Supplier shall submit all applicable documents to TQA Manager
directly or through Supply Section. TQA Section is responsible for carrying out
evaluation and makes response to Supplier.
c) Other non-aircraft maintenance services
The contractors provide services such as tool calibration, DFDR/CVR read out,
Laboratory/Institute services (e.g. analyze contamination of hydraulic/oil fluid, water
ingredient, metal particles, etc.) shall have certificate of business registration that
indicate operation scope and other equivalent approval.
TQA Manager shall approve such kind of contactors when satisfied requirements.
2.21.6.2 Initial Evaluation Procedure
a) AMO direct approval by the CAAV
Technical Services, Planning or Supply Section shall notify TQAD relevant information
of AMO in order to proceed evaluation and approval.
The TQAD shall provide application form and questionnaire to AMO. The AMO intends
to become VJC approved contractor shall return the following documents:
1) Fulfilled and signed Contractor Application And Evaluation Questionnaires form
VJC-SSQA-F-103;
NOTE: The mentioned form shall continuously be revised by TQA to include and
be in conformance IOSA Standard Manual ISARPs MNT Section 4.
2) In addition, other supporting documents:
i. CAAV AMO approval certificate CAAV Operations Specification;
ii. FAA/ESA part 145 approval certificate and Approval schedule/Ops Spec;
iii. CAAV/EASA/FAA approved capability list;
iv. Roster (certifying staff list);
v. MOE/RSQCM;
vi. Quality manual or equivalent document.
d) The Contractor must inform VJC TQA Section in written form and ensure that all non
-conformities were corrected. The audit team may carry out on site verification if
needed. The result of audit is notified to the TQA Manager.
e) Refer MME Chapter 3.1 for detail of audit process.
2.21.6.4 Contractor/Supplier Approval and Certificate Issuance
a) TQA Manager will issue certificate of approval (Form TQAF038) to supplier.
b) For the contractor, TQA does not issue approval certificate since it has been
approved/accepted by CAAV. The Letter of acceptance (form TQAF023) shall be
issued and provided to contractor as notification.
c) The approved supplier list (form TQAF040) and approved contractor list (form
TQAF041) shall be submitted to SQA Director and Accountable Manager or his
delegate for approval.
d) Approved contractor, supplier lists shall only be updated, amended and revised every
month by the TQA Section. TSE, Planning, Supply Section shall be informed for any
change in list. TQA registers approved contractor/supplier into AMOS.
e) Approved Contractor/supplier list shall contain the following information:
1) A register number assigned by TQA Section to each approved
Contractor/Supplier.
2) Name of each Contractor/supplier and its address.
3) Type of Contractor.
4) Certificate number assigned by the CAAV as applicable
5) Limitation and expiry date of the Contractor/supplier approval.
6) The expiry date for contractor is based on CAAV approval, and for supplier is
based on its quality certificate but may not exceeds 36 months.
2.21.6.5 One-Off Approval
In some special cases, such as aircraft end of lease, AOG situation, TQAM may evaluate
to issue one-off approved for organization base on organization record submitted by
Technical Services, Planning or Supply Section. This contractor/supplier is not list in
Approval list. In any case, contractor shall be CAAV approved/ accepted AMO.
2.21.6.6 Renewal/Re-Approval
The Technical Services, Planning or Supply Section should notify the Contractor/supplier
of expired date one month before due date. The Contractor/supplier should send
application to TQAD for renewal or re-approval.
a) Contractor
Refer paragraph 2.21.6.2.a) to d) above for process.
b) Supplier
Refer paragraph 2.21.6.2.e) above for process
maximally. PBN includes area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance
(RNP), in which:
a) Method: Area Navigation (RNAV): can be defined as a method of navigation that
permits aircraft operation on any desired course within the coverage of station-
referenced navigation signals or within the limits of a self-contained system capability,
or a combination of these.
b) Method: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) a navigation specification that
includes a requirement for on-board navigation performance monitoring and alerting
is referred to as an RNP specification
c) The RNP types: The expression 'X' (where stated) refers to the lateral navigation
accuracy in nautical miles, which is expected to be achieved at least 95% of the flight
time by the population of aircraft operating within the airspace, route or procedure.
2.23.7 System Description
a) RNAV/ RNP Equipment list for VietJet aircraft fleet are listed in the following table:
1) Required RNAV 10 / RNP 10 and RNAV 5 equipment:
PBN:
RNAV 10 / RNP 10 and RNAV 5 (B-RNAV)
1 FMGC 2 FMGCs
1 MCDU 2 MCDUs
1 GPS or 01 DME to update the FM 1 GPS if the flight time outside radio
position navaid coverage is longer than:
- 6.2 hr from the time of IRS ground
alignment.
- 5.7 hr from the time of the last FM
position update.
1 IRS 2 IRS
b) The equipment related to this program is maintained by the frequency and standard
scope of the manufacturer using the approved AMP (MPD).
2.23.9 Equipment Management / Configuration
a) The relevant equipment: navigational equipment, including the VOR receiver, DME,
GPS, FMC, IRS and MCDU.
b) To maintain high reliability, the equipment installed on the aircraft must comply with
the IPC (PBN eligible).
c) Technical Services, Planning Sections monitors AD/SBs and other documents from
manufacturers related to PBN operation and accordingly modifies PBN maintenance
program if applicable. Technical Services, Planning Sections also need to timely
update PBN maintenance procedure and inform these modifications to Flight
Operations Department, Supply Section, Technical Quality Assurance Department,
Flight Ops Department and contracted maintenance organizations.
2.23.10 Equipment Inspection and Quality Monitoring
The devices and tools used to maintain the related system RNP must satisfy:
a) Use only test equipment as specified in approved manuals.
b) The test equipment must be calibrated periodically.
c) Periodic calibration in accordance with manufactures recommendations.
d) Compliance with the technical process.
2.23.11 Requirements for Maintenance Training PBN
a) The technical staff must be trained in PBN maintenance, including initial training and
continuation training.
b) PBN training program is approved by CAAV during application for PBN operation
approval.
2.23.12 Maintenance Procedures
Contracted maintenance is responsible for ensuring:
a) Control of maintenance PBN - RNP (RNAV) Procedures:
1) Check the status of PBN - RNP (RNAV) before aircraft are in operation, including:
− Reports from pilots about failing equipment and PBN - RNP (RNAV) systems;
− Aircraft has no PBN - RNP (RNAV) related problems and any related defects
are closed;
2) Control / monitor the status of the systems PBN - RNP (RNAV) of the aircraft:
Based on the criteria set out in the document MEL, FCOM / OM/ QRH. Certifying
staff approved to coordinate flight crew and responsible for determining if the
aircraft can be operated or not- operated in next flight for PBN - RNP (RNAV)
operations.
2.23.13 Downgrade of PBN
PBN - RNP (RNAV) Navigation System defect that cannot be corrected before aircraft
dispatch
a) CRS should clear the MEL defect, choose “Add Action to Last Work step” button and
enter the data in the action text in ETLB workorder detail with the statement: "A/C
RETURN TO PBN - RNP (RNAV)" in Technical Log to inform Flight Crew or
Maintenance Personnel.
Note: The above “PBN - RNP (RNAV)” can be RNAV 10 / RNP 10 or/and RNAV 5
(B-RNAV) or/and RNP 4 or/and RNAV 2 (P-RNAV) or/and RNP 2 or/and RNAV
1 (P-RNAV) or/and RNP 1 or/and RNP APCH.
b) Certifying staff shall close workorder and then Aircraft Downgrade/Limitation is
cleared;
c) MOC should be immediately notified about MEL rectification and RNP status by
Certifying staff/ Contracted AMO/ VJC PCC;
d) Upon notification of the aircraft's PBN status, MOC will inform OMC about this status
to coordinate operation.
2.23.14.2 Applicable for Paper-Based Aicraft Technical Log
a) CRS should clear the MEL defect and make a clear statement "A/C RETURN TO PBN
- RNP (RNAV)" in Technical Log to inform Flight Crew or Maintenance Personnel;
Note: The above “PBN - RNP (RNAV)” can be RNAV 10 / RNP 10 or/and RNAV 5
(B-RNAV) or/and RNP 4 or/and RNAV 2 (P-RNAV) or/and RNP 2 or/and RNAV
1 (P-RNAV) or/and RNP 1 or/and RNP APCH.
b) Clear related NTC;
c) MOC should be immediately notified about MEL rectification and RNP status by
Certifying staff/ Contracted AMO/ VJC PCC.
d) Upon notification of the aircraft's PBN status, MOC will inform OMC about this status
to coordinate operation.
Refer to AC 10-009, paragraph 5.3.1, the course content should include the following
subjects:
1 MME 2.23.6,
Operational concepts, Aircraft
types and systems affected, 2.0 1 MME 2.23.7,
including specific aircraft Systems
MME 2.23.9
4 MME 2.23.9,
Quality control 0.25 0.125
MME 2.23.10
6 MME 2.23.7,
a) The training material shall be reviewed and approved by Technical Training Manager,
and the training syllabus shall be reviewed and approved by TQA Manager.
b) The VJC operator and contracted maintenance organizations have to conduct initial
and recurrent trainings (according to VJC training policy) for maintenance or
engineering staff who works directly or indirectly on aircraft such as TSE, maintenance
planners, mechanics, certifying staff, MOC staff, maintenance inspectors, quality
control staff, quality assurance staff, reliability staff, store inspectors and store
controllers.
c) The continuation training shall be given annually to involved person.
d) The training method can be classroom or online training. Classroom training shall be
conducted by authorized instructor.
e) Attendant records shall be kept by Technical training manager for control and
monitoring training status of involved personnel.
Effect Possible of
Incorrect
Implementation
Low High
4) The Work Order (WO) shall be identified “Dupl. Insp” if there is a requirement for
duplicate inspection in related TC, EO.
5) List of RII tasks shall be prepared by Planning and kept together in work package
in order to facilitate arrangement of appropriate manpower to perform duplicate
inspection.
6) The WO, TC, EO shall be reviewed by the contracted AMO in order to ensure that
the RII task required second inspection have been appropriately distinguished and
identified.
b) Non-routine maintenance
1) RII list also provide a ready RII reference for the non-routine maintenance tasks
that require duplicate inspection by authorized staff. The discrepancies shall be
recorded in Technical log book or Non-routine card and reviewed to determine the
RII applicability in accordance with the RII List before any corrective action is
taken.
2) The assessment describes in paragraph 2.24.5.2 shall be considered for item is
not in RII List.
3) Contracted AMO may have its procedures that exceed VJC requirements but the
requirements listed in this procedure are considered as a minimum.
c) Other requirements
In the case a task is not identified as RII, and approved maintenance data or authority
requires specific actions (e.g. verification action, visual inspection before close up…)
that need second inspection, said requirements shall be complied with.
2.24.5.4 Requirement for RII staff
a) Reference: VAR part 12.255(a)(b)(d), Appendix 1 to 12.227(a)(18)(iii)(x)
b) The authorized staff who conduct duplicate inspection of RII shall meet the
following conditions:
1) Be a certifying staff B1, B2.
2) Been trained VJC duplicate inspection (RII) procedure.
c) It shall be the responsibility of each authorized staff to be familiar with the current
RII List, the scope of his inspection authority and responsibility and shall be
conversant with RII policies and procedures.
d) The authorized staff performing inspection of RII task on VJC aircraft shall be
authorized by the VJC Technical Quality Assurance Manager or his designated
person via Form VJC-SSQA-F-105 (for Line Contracted AMO) or Form VJC-
SSQA-F-106 (for Base Contracted AMO). The contracted AMO shall maintain a
roster that list its certifying staff, RII inspectors. Overall, contracted AMO shall
monitor, control and maintain such list which basically contains: name of
authorized personnel, stamp number and/or signature, authorization/limitation
regarding the RII list and type of aircraft or work involved.
e) This listing shall be made available for inspection by the CAAV on request.
2.24.5.5 Performing
Reference VAR Part 12.255.(c); Appendix 1 to 12.227.(a)(18)(iii).(iv).(v).(viii)
a) The RII task shall be performed by a certifying staff, and inspected by an authorized
staff. The inspection performed by an authorized staff shall be in compliance with
his/her category of specialty (aircraft, power plant, avionics, etc.).
NOTE: No person may perform a second inspection if he performed the item of work
required to be inspected.
b) Inspection method described in RII list shall be applied for respective tasks by
authorized staff.
c) If an authorized staff finds an unsatisfactory result of an RII task, he/she shall not sign
off the task. After appropriate action has been taken to correct the discrepancy, the
task shall be re-inspected and signed off by authorized staff (buy-back procedure).
Refer paragraph 2.24.5.6.d) for details.
d) In the case the inspection of RII tasks which are not completed, as a result of shift
changes or similar work interruptions shall be handled in accordance with the
contracted AMO approved handover procedures to ensure that said work are properly
monitored and completed before the aircraft is released to service.
2.24.5.6 Sign Off
a) The RII task shall contain two certifications; one from a certifying staff who performed
the work, and another from an authorized staff who performed the second inspection.
The certification consists of signature and stamp (writing of authorization number can
be used instead of stamp).
b) Defect rectification, inspection, replacement related to RII task during line
maintenance shall be recorded and signed off in Aircraft Technical log book. Second
inspection shall be also signed off in the aircraft Technical Log and has a cross-
reference to the work performed to assist in the traceability of the performed task and
second inspection, and to prevent any ambiguity.
1) The RII task shall be recorded in ETLB Open item list. New RII shall be created
when certifying staff enters “New Work Order” data on ETLB with Maintenance
mode
2) Certifying staff shall choose “Add action - Independent Inspection required” button,
enter the data in the action text & Inspection Text in ETLB workorder detail with
the statement: “REFER WO NUMBER YYYYYYY, DUPLICATE INSPECTION
REQUIRED” and RII TASK DESCRIPTION.
3) Just after complete the RII task required, certifying staff shall synchronize data to
Master device and certifying staff should also advise about new opened RII
required.
4) RII staff shall choose “Add Action to Last Work step” button, enter the data in the
action text in ETLB workorder detail with the statement: “SECOND INSPECTION
CARRIED OUT” and then Close Work order of this item.
5) Just after complete the Duplicated inspection, certifying staff shall synchronize
data to Master device and certifying staff should also advise about the status of
RII task.
c) For scheduled maintenance, worksheets e.g. WO, EO, TC, NRC are required for
second inspection certification. Second inspection certification in Technical log is not
required for individual scheduled TC. Where individual work steps in worksheet that
required second inspection, said work steps are required two certifications.
d) If an authorized staff assigned to perform an inspection is not satisfied that the work
has been performed or completed properly, he/she shall:
1) Request for rework the appropriate maintenance steps to correct discrepancy.
Work is not allowed to proceed to the next step until the previous step is
satisfactorily performed.
2) Re-inspect (buy back) the appropriate maintenance steps and sign off when
satisfied.
The AMO buy back procedure will be utilised in this circumstance.
2.24.5.7 RII List (aircraft type specified)
Reference Appendix 1 to 12.227(a)(18)(ii)
The table below is list of RII for A320/A321/A330. For the maintenance tasks that are not
included in the list, make assessment based on criteria described in 2.24.5.2.
This list shall be accessibility and visibility to all maintenance personnel of contracted
AMO.
Method of inspection
ATA RII
required
All Tasks or work steps are required second inspection called Perform as specified in
out by approved data (e.g. AMM), EO, SRO. maintenance data
Any major modification and major repair of any part of
aircraft. Perform as specified in
All
1. All working steps shall be assessed per paragraph worksheet.
2.24.5.2.d).
08 Leveling and weighing
Verify scale reading,
Aircraft weighing and balance.
computations.
12 Servicing
Engine Air Turbine Starter (ATS) Witness added
1. Oil replenishment quantity of oil.
Engine Air Turbine Starter (ATS) Witness drained
1. Drain and replenish oil. quantity of oil.
25 Equipment and furnishing
Evacuation Slide/ slide raft Verify for proper
1. Slide/ slide raft removal/installation, girt bar installation,
removal/installation. reconnection and/or
rigging.
27 Flight control
Aileron system:
1. Aileron servo control installation. Y
2. Aileron surface replacement installation/adjustment.
Spoiler system:
1. Spoiler servo controls installation. Y
2. Spoiler surface replacement installation/adjustment.
Flap/Slat system:
1. Any disturbance, installation of the flap/slat
transmission including:
- Gearboxes, Bearing Assemblies, Torque Shafts,
Actuator/Lever Assemblies and Torque Limiters.
- Flap Carriages, Slat Tracks and Guide Roller
Assemblies
2. Flap/Slat surface installation/ adjustment.
3. Power Control Unit (PCU) and attached LRU’s e.g.
Y
Hydraulic Motor, Valve Block, Pressure-off Brake
installation.
4. Feedback Position Pick-off Unit (FPPU) installation.
5. Flap/Slat Control Lever, Command Sensor Unit (CSU)
installation.
6. Interconnecting Strut installation.
7. Wing Tip Brakes installation.
8. Asymmetry Position Pick-off Unit (APPU) Connector
installation.
Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) system:
1. Any disturbance, installation of the THS mechanical
control system.
Y
2. THS surface installation/ adjustment.
3. THS Actuator or attached LRU’s e.g. Actuator, Motor,
Pressure-off Brake, Pitch Trim Actuator installation.
Elevator system:
1. Elevator servo control installation. Y
2. Elevator surface installation/adjustment.
Rudder system:
1. Any disturbance, installation of the mechanical control
system
2. Rudder servo control installation. Y
3. Rudder trim actuator installation.
4. Rudder yaw damper servo actuator installation.
5. Rudder surface installation/ adjustment.
28 Fuel system
72 Engine
Witness for proper
installation and
Installation of borescope port plugs
torques of borescope
plugs.
Witness for proper
Installation of handcranking pad cover installation and
torques of bolts.
Installation of fan blades Witness for proper
installation of blades.
73 Engine fuel and control
1. Installation of engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
2. Installation of Hydromechanical Unit (HMU) Y
3. Installation of engine Fuel Pump.
“Y” The following method shall be used to carry out inspection, as appropriate:
a) Verify for proper installation, reconnection, safety/locking of all interface
connectors/devices.
b) Witness the torques.
c) Witness applicable tests.
d) Verify before close up to ensure there is no leak (where applicable) and FOD in extent
of disturbance area (where applicable).
e) Check software version, P/N, compatibility.
2.25.6 Responsibility
a) Engineering Director is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the CAT II
maintenance program.
b) Technical Training Manager shall be responsible for:
1) Establishing the training syllabus that meets CAAV requirements relating to CAT
II maintenance;
2) Giving CAT III maintenance training to the contracted AMO, contracted involved
Partner and involved staff within VJC.
c) TQA Manager is responsible for:
1) Ensuring the compliance with CAT II requirements set in this MME and the
relevant VAR;
2) Approval for training syllabus and instructors
d) Reliability Manager is responsible for developing the reliability program that is covered
the CAT II maintenance program to monitor, track and control the CAT II/III operation
status of the VJC aircraft;
e) Technical Services, Planning Managers are responsible for:
1) Creating the CAT II Maintenance procedures necessary to ensure continued
airworthiness relative to low visibility operations;
2) Contacting the manufacturer if necessary;
3) Evaluating the modification related to CAT II operation;
4) Monitoring technical alerts from reliability program;
Table 2
Minimum equipment on the airbus A320/A321 aircraft required for CAT II and CAT III
approach and landing
Required ATA
CAT II CAT III Single CAT III Dual
Equipment Reference
AP 22-10, 22-11 1 AP engaged 1 AP engaged 2 AP engaged
AP disconnect
22-10, 22-11 2 2 2
P/B
Auto-thrust 22-30, 22-31 0 1 1
ILS or MLS
34-36 2 2 2
Receiver
Attitude 34-14,31-60, N01 + N02 + N01 + N02 + N01 + N02 +
Indication 31-64 STBY STBY STBY
PFD/ND
31-64, 31-65 2/1 2/2 2/2
Displays
1 (But two
Radio Altimeter 34-42 2 2
displays)
Auto Callout
34-42 1(3) 1 1
Radio Altimeter
34-14
DH Indication 31-60 1(1) 1(1) 1(1)
31-64
Flight Warning
31-53 1 1 2
Computer
Beam
excessive
deviation 31-53 1 1 2
warning
"AP OFF"
22-11 1 1 2
warning
22-10, 22-11,
"AUTOLAND" 33-10 (specific
1 1 1
light to Auto-land
light)
Rain Repellent
(if activated) or
30-45 1(2) 1(2) 1(2)
Windshield
Wipers (#)
Windshield
30-42 1(2) 1(2) 1(2)
Heat (#)
Nose wheel
32-51 1(5) 1(5) 1
steering
Antiskid 32-42, 32-43 1(5) 1(5) 1
BSCU Channel 32-42,32-43 1(5) 1(5) 1
31-60
FMA 1 2 2
31-64
"A/THR OFF"
22-31 0 1 1
caution
Rudder Travel
27-23 1(4) 1(4) 1(4)
Limit
Yaw
27-22, 27-26
Damper/Rudder 1/1 1/1 2/2
22-62, 22-63
Trim
ELAC 27-93 1 1 2
ADR/IR 34-10 2/2 2/2 3/3
FAC 22-66 1 1 2
Hydraulic 29-11, 29-12,
2 2 3
Circuit 29-13
22-83, 24-22-
FMGC
55 (specific to
Electrical 0 0 1
Electrical
Supply Split
Supply Split)
Note:
(1) One unit required for Pilot Not Flying (PNF)
(2) One unit required for Pilot Flying (PF)
(3) Required only for autoland
(4) Required only for autoland with crosswind above 12 Knots
(5) Required only
(#) Equipment, not affecting the function of auto-pilot, may be cleared by suitable
certifying staff for the aircraft to remain CAT II/III.
Table 3
Minimum equipment on the airbus A330 aircraft required for CAT II and CAT III approach
and landing.
Required
ATA Reference CAT II CAT III Single CAT III Dual
Equipment
AP 22-10, 22-11 1 AP engaged 1 AP engaged 2 AP engaged
AP disconnect
22-10, 22-11 2 2 2
P/B
1 (But two
Radio Altimeter 34-42 2 2
displays)
Auto Callout
34-42 1(3) 1 1
Radio Altimeter
34-14
DH Indication 31-60 1(1) 1(1) 1(1)
31-64
Flight Warning
31-53 1 1 2
Computer
Beam excessive
deviation 31-53 1(1) 2 2
warning
"AP OFF"
22-11 1 1 2
warning
22-10, 22-11,
"AUTOLAND" 33-10 (specific
1 1 1
light to Auto-land
light)
Windshield Heat
30-42 1(2) 1(2) 1(2)
(#)
Nose wheel
32-51 1(4) 1(4) 1
steering
(N°1+N°2) or
PRIM 27-93 1 1
(N°1+N°3)
SEC 27-94 1 1 2
ADR/IR 34-10 2/2 2/2 3/3
29-11, 29-12,
Hydraulic Circuit 2 2 3
29-13
22-83, 24-22-55
FMGC Electrical (specific to
0 0 1
Supply Split Electrical Supply
Split)
27-22
Rudder Trim 1 1 2
22-62
Note:
(1) One unit required for the PM.
(2) One unit required for Pilot Flying (PF).
(3) Required only for autoland.
(4) Required only for automatic rollout.
(#) Equipment, not affecting the function of auto-pilot, may be cleared by suitable
certifying staff for the aircraft to remain CAT II/III.
2.25.7.3 Technical Bulletin and Airworthiness Directive
Technical Services, Planning Sections monitors AD/SBs and other documents from
manufacturers related to CAT II/III operation and accordingly modifies CAT II/III
maintenance program. Technical Services, Planning Sections also needs to timely
update CAT II/III maintenance procedure and inform these modifications to Flight
Operations Department, Supply Section, Technical Quality Assurance Department,
Flight Ops Department and contracted maintenance organizations.
2.25.7.4 Controlling equipment related to CAT II/III:
All equipment replacements need to comply with IPC. Equipment is not allowed to be
installed on aircraft if they are not listed in IPC.
2.25.8 Maintenance program
2.25.8.1 Scheduled Maintenance
a) All maintenance tasks required for CAT II/III shall be covered in Aircraft Maintenance
Program (AMP). Those tasks must be performed even low visibility systems are not
used.
b) Before each flight and after a maintenance check, certifying staff shall check whether
the aircraft is eligible for CAT II/III operation.
2.25.9.5 Downgrading due to Autoland Status reported unsuccessful with the relevant
aircraft defect:
Certifying staff shall check Autoland Monitoring form placed on cockpit. If the last
autoland is unsuccessful, and the relevant aircraft defect found and recorded in the
TechLog, the affected aircraft shall be downgraded to CAT II or CAT I in accordance to
the procedure of Downgrading due to Deferred Defects (refer to 2.25.9.7).
2.25.9.6 Downgrading due to Chronic (or Repetitive) Discrepancies:
MOC shall handle monitoring and detecting of a chronic (or repetitive) CAT II
equipment/system malfunction. An aircraft experiencing chronic (or repetitive)
discrepancy shall be downgraded to CAT I status in accordance with the procedure of
Downgrading due to Deferred Defects (refer to 2.25.9.7).
2.25.9.7 Downgrading due to Deferred Defects:
When the landing capability of the aircraft is impacted by an inoperative item in
according with MEL, certifying staff shall:
2.25.9.7.1 Applicable for ETLB
a) A defect shall be recorded in ETLB Open item list. New defect shall be created when
certifying staff enters “New Work Order” data on ETLB with maintenance mode
b) Enter the data in the description text in ETLB defect entry with the statement: “NON
CAT II AND III OPERATION” or “NON CAT III OPERATION”
c) Certifying staff shall defer Workorder and enter the data in the action text in ETLB
workorder detail with the statement: “NON CAT II AND III OPERATION” or “NON CAT
III OPERATION” and then A/C is downgraded to CAT I or CAT II as appropriate.
d) Enter data in the Aircraft Downgrade/Limitation text in ETLB workorder detail with the
statement: “NON CAT III OPERATION DUE TO AUTOLAND NOT PERFORMED”
e) Just after complete the ADD log, certifying staff shall synchronize data to Master
device and certifying staff should also advise MOC on the new status of the aircraft.
f) Aircraft Downgrades/Limitations item shall be recorded in ETLB Aircraft
Downgrades/Limitations item list.
g) Contracted maintenance organization shall inform to MOC about aircraft CAT II
downgraded immediately by using ADD Notice and other means of communication.
2.25.9.7.2 Applicable for Paper-Based Aircraft Technical Log
a) Raise an ADD as a normal procedure and include certification statement “NON CAT
II OPERATION” in Technical Log to indicate that A/C is downgraded to CAT I as
appropriate.
b) Write a note of “NON CAT II OPERATION” in “Notice to Crews” form QDF 104V to
indicate that A/C is downgraded to CAT I or CAT II as appropriate.
c) Make entry in ADD log as a normal procedure and add the statement “NON CAT II
OPERATION” in the ADD Log to indicate that A/C is downgraded to CAT I or CAT II
as appropriate.
Contracted maintenance organization shall inform to MOC about aircraft CAT II
downgraded immediately by using ADD Notice and other means of communication.
2.25.9.8 Downgrading due to the aircraft NOT performed a successful simulated or actual
CAT III approach:
During the daily check, certifying staff shall check the Autoland form:
2.25.9.8.1 Applicable for ETLB
a) If the aircraft has not performed a successful simulated or actual CAT II approach
during the previous 180 days and if there is no similar ADD raised, the affected
aircraft shall be downgraded to CAT II as follows:
1) A non-airworthiness defect shall be recorded in ETLB Open item list. New defect
shall be created when:
• PIC enters “New Complaint” data on ETLB with Cockpit mode
• or Certifying staff enters “New Work Order” data on ETLB with
maintenance mode
2) Certifying staff shall defer Workorder and enter the data in the action text in ETLB
workorder detail with the statement: “NON CAT III OPERATION DUE TO
AUTOLAND NOT PERFORMED” to indicate that A/C is downgraded to CAT II
(Aircraft Downgrades/Limitations). The due date of this ADD is 180 days.
3) Enter data in the Aircraft Downgrade/Limitation text in ETLB workorder detail with
the statement: “NON CAT III OPERATION DUE TO AUTOLAND NOT
PERFORMED”
4) Just after complete the ADD log, certifying staff shall synchronize data to Master
device and certifying staff should also advise MOC on the new status of the
aircraft.
5) Aircraft Downgrades/Limitations item shall be recorded in ETLB Aircraft
Downgrades/Limitations item list.
6) Upon notification of the aircraft's CAT II/III upgraded status, MOC will inform OMC
about this status to coordinate operation.
2.25.9.8.2 Applicable for Paper-Based Aircraft Technical Log
a) If the aircraft has not performed a successful simulated or actual CAT II approach
during the previous 180 days and if there is no similar ADD raised, the affected
aircraft shall be downgraded to CAT II as follows:
1) Raise a non-airworthiness ADD as a normal procedure and add the statement
“NON CAT II OPERATION DUE TO AUTOLAND NOT PERFORMED” in
Technical Log to indicate that A/C is downgraded to CAT I. The due date of this
ADD is 180 days.
2) Write a note of “NON CAT II OPERATION DUE TO AUTOLAND NOT
PERFORMED” in “Notice to Crews” form QDF 104V to indicate that A/C is
downgraded to CAT I.
3) Make entry in ADD log as a normal procedure and add the statement “NON CAT
II OPERATION DUE TO AUTOLAND NOT PERFORMED” in the ADD Log to
indicate that A/C is downgraded to CAT I. Contracted maintenance organization
shall inform MOC then MOC notify to relevant Departments such as OMC, Flight
Ops and the next destination airport by telephone, FAX or email (or equivalent)
about aircraft CAT II downgraded to coordinate operation
inspectors, quality control staff, quality assurance staff, reliability staff, store
inspectors and store controllers.
b) Recurrent training shall be conducted annually or if a technical staff has not been
involved in aircraft maintenance for an extended period of more than 6 months.
c) The training material shall be reviewed and approved by Technical Training
Manager, and the training syllabus shall be reviewed and approved by TQA
Manager.
d) Training program is described as follows:
2.25.12.1 Training Course Curriculum
Table 4:
Training Course Curriculum
Title CAT II/III Training (Classroom or On-line training)
This course is designed to provide the knowledge of CAT II/III operations
Description
requirement for aircraft maintenance personnel.
Upon completion of the course, the trainee will be able to have knowledge
Objectives
of CAT II/III operations and maintenance requirement.
1 - Initial Training (estimated.): 6 hours
Duration
2 - Recurrent training (estimated.): 3.5 hours
Ref. Manual VJC MME, VJC LMM
Course Content IAW the following Table 5
NOTE:
The total time of CAT II/III MAINTENANCE Training for Aircraft Maintenance
Category A, B1 and B2 Personnel is required to be 6.0 hours.
Dossier for the ferry flight permit shall include the following documents:
a) Ferry Flight Permit form (form CAAV/FSSD-AIR027)
b) Detailed information on the defect of the aircraft or limitation including the reasons
why the defect cannot be carried out at the place of defect occurrence;
c) Additional required maintenance action if any to ensure the safe ferry flight including
the time limit and specific conditions for such maintenance action;
d) The recommendations of the aircraft manufacturer (NTO, technical concurrence, etc.)
for flight extension and proposal of VJC in order to ensure the safe ferry flight.
The Technical Services Section is responsible for preparation of above dossier and
provide to TQA Department for evaluation and further approval.
TQA engineer will evaluate and complete Ferry Flight Permit and submit to SQA
Director/TQA Manager for approval before submission to CAAV.
Upon approval by the CAAV, Ferry Flight Permit shall be provided to OMC, MOC to
conduct the ferry flight.
2.26.9 Condition of Ferry Flight Permit
Aircraft flying with Ferry Flight Permit issued by CAAV shall be subject to the following
conditions:
a) A copy of Ferry Flight Permit shall be carried out on board the aircraft when operating
under ferry flight permit.
b) The registration number of the aircraft issued by the CAAV must be displayed on
the aircraft in conformity with the regulations of the CAAV;
c) Not allowed to transport passengers and cargo for commercial purpose;
d) No person shall be carried on the aircraft unless that person is essential for the
purpose of the flight and has been advised of the contents of the permit and
airworthiness status of aircraft;
e) The aircraft shall be operated only by flight crew who are aware of the purpose of the
flight and any limitation imposed, and who hold appropriate license issued or
validated by CAAV;
f) All flights shall be conducted so as to avoid areas where flights might create
hazardous exposures to person or property;
g) All flights shall be conducted within the performance operating limitation prescribed
in the Aircraft Flight Manual and any additional limitations prescribed for the particular
flight;
h) All flights must be carried out within the validity of the flight permit;
i) If the flight involves operation over States other Vietnam, VJC shall obtain necessary
overfly authorization from the respective authorities of each of those States prior to
undertaking the flight.
2.26.10 Post ferry flight
Upon completion of ferry flight, SQA Director/TQA Manager shall report to CAAV and
authority who had issued the ferry flight permit. The report should be sent via email and
included following information:
2.28.8 Record
All the EDTO maintenance documentations is stored in compliance with MME 2.3 Time
and Continuing Airworthiness Work Records, Responsibilities, Retention, and Access.
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3.10.9 Records 36
3.11 PERSONNEL RECORDS 37
3.11.1 Purpose 37
3.11.2 Reference 37
3.11.3 Responsibility 37
3.11.4 Policy 37
3.11.5 Personnel records keeping 37
The audit program will be based on ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management
System and must include:
a) Audit initiation, including scope and objectives;
b) Planning and preparation, including audit plan and checklist development;
c) Observation and gathering of evidence to assess documentation and
implementation;
d) Analysis, findings, actions;
e) Reporting and audit summary;
f) Follow-up and close out.
3.1.5.2 Monitoring
The monitoring is a process of observing, checking, measuring and/or assessing the
performance of maintenance operations or maintenance functions for the purpose of
determining if, or verifying that, maintenance requirements are being fulfilled.
The primary purpose of the monitoring is to ensure:
a) Each of the maintenance operational areas under the scope of all applicable
regulations.
b) All contracted maintenance services are monitored in accordance with the
monitoring process.
Refer to Chapter 3.6 for monitoring of contracted AMO.
3.1.5.3 Audit
Audit is a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and
evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied
with.
NOTE: the auditing is considered as a process for the monitoring.
3.1.5.4 Inspection
Inspection is to observe a particular event, process or activity in order to verify whether
established procedures and requirements are followed during its execution.
3.1.5.5 Auditing of Standards
The auditing of standards is defined as that process of ensuring, that the standards and
procedures currently prescribed in the Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), the MME &
maintenance manuals are complied with.
Approved documents comply with the latest revision of all relevant elements of
legislation promulgated by the CAAV and approved data provided by OEMs and local
regulations.
The reference used in the audit include current ICAO’s standards; CAAV’s regulations,
IOSA Standard Manual section 4 MNT ISARPs, JIG’s standards, the auditee’s
procedures.
3.1.5.6 Audit schedule (12 months period)
VJC establishes annual audit plan acceptable to the CAAV. The audit plan shows when
and how often the activities are required to be audited/ monitored. In addition, audit
reports shall be produced at the completion of each audit.
3.3 RESERVED
results of the Quality surveillance are taken into account by the organization.
3) Quality meeting: quality meetings may be organized in order to examine matters
raised by the VJC quality surveillance and to agree upon necessary corrective
actions.
4) Technical meeting: schedule or unscheduled meeting may be organized in or to
review on a regular basis technical matters such as AD, SB, Modification, major
defects found during maintenance check, reliability, etc.
3.6.6 Procedure
Following monitoring methods shall assess if all contracted maintenance activities are
carried out in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and the relevant
Maintenance Contract.
a) Monitoring preflight check, daily check, weekly check, phase checks
1) Preflight check, daily check, weekly check, phase checks shall be performed at
their intended intervals by VJC AMO or contracted maintenance organizations.
Those checks sign off shall be recorded on both Aircraft Technical Log book
and/ or maintenance release form.
2) Check Records shall be reviewed by MOC, PCC, Technical Services, Planning,
Technical records, TQA auditor via CMR audit. Any irregularities shall be
submitted to related parties for corrections and if required for corrective actions.
3) TQA auditor shall conduct on-site inspection as aircraft production sampling.
4) Based on maintenance performance history and safety risk concerns, TQA
Manager may conduct on site audit to check whether the contracted
maintenance organization has necessary facilities and qualified personnel to
satisfy all the requirements of contract. Refer to MME 3.1 for further detail
information.
b) Monitoring unscheduled line maintenance
1) Unscheduled line maintenance actions shall be recorded in the Aircraft
Technical Log book. Unscheduled maintenance actions shall be reviewed by
MOC, PCC, Technical Records, Reliability while recording required PIREPS,
MAREPS and maintenance actions in the AMOS Software. Also, TQA should
perform unscheduled spot checks to ensure effective implementation of the
maintenance actions.
2) Troubleshooting history shall be recorded on the AMOS software and also ATA
Chapter classification shall ensure repetitive defect management and Reliability
Program
3) Related unscheduled maintenance records shall be checked by TQA auditor
during CMR audit.
c) Monitoring base maintenance checks
1) In order to ensure all tasks defined in the maintenance agreement are completed
in accordance with the maintenance contract by approved CAAV AMO;
Engineering and TQA should assign a qualified representative and
auditor/inspector to continuously suppervise and monitor actual performance of
maintenance at maintenance organization location
2) On site monitoring should cover the following aspects:
c) The AMO shall has a process to immediately report to the VJC MOC and QA any
defects, un-airworthy conditions, failures or malfunctions. The MOR shall be
submitted to CAAV within 72 hours. Refer MME 2.8 for details.
3.7.6.4 Personnel
a) The AMO shall utilize maintenance personnel:
1) That are appropriately licensed and/or authorized to sign the maintenance
release;
2) Whose competence has been established in accordance with a procedure and
to a level acceptable to the CAAV and authority granting approvals for the
maintenance organization. The criteria for competence assessment of the
maintenance personnel should be:
i. On-the-job performance and/or testing of knowledge, skill, by appropriately
qualified personnel;
ii. Appropriate attitude towards safety and observance of procedures;
iii. Records for basic, organizational, and/or product type and differences
training;
iv. Experience records;
v. Validation of qualification records.
b) The AMO shall has a means for providing a positive identification of maintenance
personnel that are approved to perform and certify maintenance.
3.7.6.5 Training program
a) The AMO shall have a training program that assures all maintenance personnel
receive initial and recurrent training that is appropriate to individually assigned tasks
and responsibilities, and provides maintenance personnel with the:
1) Knowledge of regulations, standards and procedures in accordance with
requirements in the VJC’s MME
2) Knowledge and skills related to human performance, including coordination with
other maintenance personnel and flight crew.
b) The AMO shall have a training program that provides for continuation training on an
interval not to exceed 36 months, which may be reduced to a lesser interval based
on findings generated by the QA Program.
c) The AMO shall have a training and qualification program for auditors used in the QA
Program.
d) The AMO shall have a training program that provides for initial and continuation
training for receiving inspectors.
3.7.6.6 Facilities and Physical Resources
a) The AMO shall have the basic facilities and work environment, appropriate for the
maintenance tasks to be performed for the VJC, to include:
1) A place of business, with a fixed address;
2) Communications equipment/software, such as telephones, facsimile machines,
email and others;
c) The AMO shall have a process to furnish copies of all amendments to the MOPM
promptly to all organizations or persons to whom the manual has been issued.
3.7.6.9 Maintenance Release
Reference: VAR 4.107(b); VAR 12.243(c)(d)
The AMO produces a completed and signed maintenance release that certifies all
maintenance work performed has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with
the approved data and procedures described in the MOE of the maintenance
organization. Such maintenance release shall include:
a) Basic details of the maintenance performed;
b) A reference of the approved AMP which itself may cross-reference to a
manufacturer's instruction in a maintenance manual and the revision status;
c) Maintenance tasks that were not accomplished;
d) The date maintenance was completed, flight hours and flight cycles of the aircraft;
e) The identity of the approved maintenance organization (e.g. CAAV part 5 approval
number);
f) The identity of the person(s) that sign the release (e.g. name, signature, stamp,
authorization number, rating).
The appropriate entry shall be made in VJC Technical log in accordance with entry
requirements set in MME 2.1.4.
The authorized person signing the maintenance release shall use only unique signature
for the accomplished works.
NOTE: The following concept is applied to calculate Next due of task when
applied variation
If CRS date is after Due date (variation applied), then Next due = Due date +
interval.
If CRS date is before Due date, then Next due = CRS date + interval.
f) Variations greater than those detailed in Table 1 Permitted Maximum Variations may
be justifiable on a case by case basis taking into account the specific aircraft and its
service history. Technical Services, Planning Sections shall contact Airbus
Maintenance Programs Engineering (via TechRequest) for further support in order to
obtain appropriate Airbus analysis and advice to submit CAAV for variation approval.
3.9.7 Planning Deferral (previous term, Exemption) for Scheduled Maintenance
Where a task is required to be removed from the check package, which has not
exceeded the limitations of the AMP, VJC’s Maintenance Rep shall consult to Planning
Manager and submit Exemption Request form EPF120 to Engineering Director for
acceptance and SQA Director/TQA Manager for approval. One copy of approved
Exemption sheet shall be forwarded to TQA for monitoring and file.
Planning engineer shall remove this task out work package in AMOS and monitor its
status. Individual WO is created to follow up due date.
Should the task still be unable to be actioned by the due date a variation would then be
required.
3.9.8 Concession for extending the ADD time limit
SQA Director and TQA Manager are authorized to extend 50% repair interval of
following ADD for one time:
a) MEL item CAT B, C;
b) MEL item related to ATA 11 Placard and Marking;
c) Non airworthiness ADD;
d) CDL item whose deadline is not specified;
If additional extensions are required, the extension request must be presented to the
CAAV for approval.
Normally, all ADD will be cleared within time constraint imposed by VJC procedure. In
an unlikely event of ADD, time limitations being exceeded due to circumstances beyond
normal control, a concession shall be prepared by Head of MOC using Concession
Request (form CAAV/FSSD-AIR 040) accompanied with relevant supporting
documents, records and submit (by email or hard copy) to Engineering Director and
SQA Director/TQA Manager. The submission is no later than 24 hours (applicable to
concession of MEL item) or 7 days (applicable to Non airworthiness ADD and CDL item
whose deadline is not specified) before the date of concession is required.
Head of MOC or Planning Manager or Tech Services Manager shall prepare the
exemption request package and send to Engineering Director or his delegate for
acceptance and SQA/TQA 72 hours before the date the exemption is needed. The
exemption package consists of:
− Completed Exemption Request, form CAAV/FSSD-AIR 044.
− The commitment to seriously observe the regulations and validity term of the
granted exemption
− For discrepancy to procedures of MME or OM:
• Complete reasons and information explaining the use of measures/ procedures
replacing the processes approved by the CAAV;
• Documents demonstrating the equivalence of alternative measures/procedures
used to ensure the equivalent safety level of the flight;
• In case of concession application for operating over the limit that is included in
AMM, SRM, IPC…and must have written suggestion of the aircraft/engine
Manufacturer.
− For discrepancy to discrepancies of aircraft maintenance tool, equipment to
approved maintenance data:
• The full supply of reasons and information on the use of tools, equipment
alternative to the ones set forth in the approved maintenance instructions or the
documents approved by CAAV;
• The supply of design drawing, technical specifications of the alternative tools,
equipment in order to ensure their features to be equivalent to the ones already
approved;
• For the tools, equipment used in measuring, adjusting the details of the system
controlling the engine and the aircraft, there must be the comment in writing of
the manufacturer;
Official exemption request signed by the VJC SQA Director.
Exemption document package together with official letter prepared by TQA shall be
submitted to CAAV in duplicate, one package shall be submitted to CAAV
Administration and one package shall be submitted to CAAV Flight Safety Standard
Department.
In emergency case, CAAV accepts document from email.
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b) Before contracting any maintenance with AMOs, VJC should ensure a service
provider selection process is in place that ensures:
iii. For the contract files: a copy of contracts will be sent to the following holders
for filing and monitoring:
− VJC’s Engineering Department.
− VJC’s TQA Section if required.
− CAAV if required
4.1.6.4 Content of Maintenance Contract
The formal maintenance contract is not intended to provide detailed work instructions to
the Contractor. Established procedures are required within VJC and Contractor to
address these functions. A maintenance contract typically includes some, but is not
necessarily limited to:
a) An approval process for the contractor by the VJC and where applicable the
Contractors and/or the CAAV;
b) Scope of Work:
1) Aircraft registration number, type of aircraft and engines have to be described in
contract.
2) Type of maintenance to be performed by Contractor be specified
unambiguously.
NOTE: the scope of work being contracted should be limited to the scope of work
approved by the CAAV.
c) A list of facilities where the maintenance is to be carried out, including a list of
satellite facilities that the Contractor may use. If necessary, the contract may
address the possibility of performing maintenance at any location subject to the
need for such maintenance arising either from the UNSERVICEABILITY of the
aircraft or from the necessity of supporting occasional line maintenance.
d) Subcontracting the maintenance contract should specify under which conditions the
Contractor may subcontract tasks to a third party.
e) Maintenance program
1) Specify maintenance program that maintenance tasks will be accomplished
2) All maintenance tasks shall be followed VJC approved maintenance program or
manufacture MPD.
3) The signed off task cards will be VJC approved Task card form.
f) Access by the VJC's quality assurance department staff for evaluating/ monitoring
ongoing quality and safety standards
The terms of the contract should include a provision allowing VJC to perform a
quality surveillance (including audits) upon the Contractor. The maintenance
contract should specify how the results of the Quality surveillance are taken into
account by the Contractor.
g) Competent authority involvement
The contract should identify the CAAV responsible for the oversight of the aircraft,
the operator, the CAMO, and the contractor. Additionally, the contract should allow
CAAV inspectors access to the maintenance organization.
h) Maintenance data
The contract should specify the maintenance data and any other manual required for
the fulfilment of the contract, and how these data and manuals are made available
and kept current (regardless if they are provided by the VJC or by the Contractor).
This may include, but may not be limited to:
1) Maintenance Program,
2) AD's,
3) Major repairs/modification data,
4) Aircraft/ Engine Maintenance Manual,
5) Aircraft IPC,
6) Wiring diagrams,
7) Trouble shooting manual,
8) Minimum Equipment List.
i) Incoming condition
The contract should specify in which condition the aircraft should be made available
to the Contractor. For extensive maintenance, it may be beneficial that a work scope
planning meeting be organized so that the tasks to be performed may be commonly
agreed.
j) Airworthiness Directive, Service Bulletin, Modifications
The contract should specify what information VJC is responsible to provide to the
Contractor, such as the due date of the AD, the selected means of compliance, the
decision to embody Service Bulletins (SB's) or modification, etc… In addition, the
type of information VJC will need in return to complete the control of ADs and
modification-status should be specified.
k) Hours and cycles control
Hours and cycles control are the responsibility of the VJC, and the contract should
specify how the VJC should provide the current hours and cycles to the Contractor
and whether the Contractor should receive the current flight hours and cycles on a
regular basis so that it may update the records for its own planning functions.
l) Service life-limited components
The control of service life-limited components is the responsibility of the VJC. The
contract should specify whether the VJC should provide the status of service life-
limited parts to the Contractor, and the information that the Contractor will have to
provide to the VJC about the service life-limited components’ removal/installation so
that the VJC may update its records.
m) Supply of parts
The contract should specify whether a particular type of material or component is
supplied by the VJC or by the Contractor, which type of component is pooled, etc.
The contract should clearly state that it is the Contractor’s responsibility to be in any
case satisfied that the component in question meets the approved data/standard
and to ensure that the aircraft component is in a satisfactory condition for
installation.
n) Schedule maintenance
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All aircraft systems and equipment shall comply with the airworthiness requirements of
VAR Part 6, IOSA Standards Manual (ISM-MNT), and any related international
regulations.
VJC shall maintain a comprehensive inventory of all systems and equipment installed
on each aircraft within its fleet.
For incoming aircraft, a thorough evaluation shall be conducted to verify that all onboard
systems and equipment meet the requirements outlined in the relevant ISM MNT
Aircraft System and Equipment List and Compliance Report 06.
Any discrepancies identified during the evaluation process shall be addressed and
rectified before the aircraft is allowed to enter service.
VJC shall maintain a system for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the performance
and reliability of all aircraft systems and equipment.
The results of these evaluations shall be used to identify and implement preventative
maintenance measures, as necessary.
Any modifications or upgrades to aircraft systems and equipment shall be conducted in
accordance with approved maintenance programs, procedures and documentation.