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What is another term used for preventative maintenance?
What is another term used for preventative maintenance?
Scheduled maintenance
Why is aircraft maintenance a complex process?
Why is aircraft maintenance a complex process?
Due to the number of components on a modern aircraft
What does the term 'systematic' mean in the context of aircraft maintenance?
What does the term 'systematic' mean in the context of aircraft maintenance?
Done using a fixed and organized plan
What did United Airlines study regarding aircraft components?
What did United Airlines study regarding aircraft components?
What do the vertical axes in the failure rate patterns represent?
What do the vertical axes in the failure rate patterns represent?
What characteristic is common to patterns A and B in the failure rate patterns?
What characteristic is common to patterns A and B in the failure rate patterns?
What are the main reasons for aircraft maintenance?
What are the main reasons for aircraft maintenance?
Give two examples of processes that can affect an aircraft over time.
Give two examples of processes that can affect an aircraft over time.
What is the difference between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance?
What is the difference between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance?
Define the term 'unscheduled maintenance' in the context of aircraft maintenance.
Define the term 'unscheduled maintenance' in the context of aircraft maintenance.
What are the different levels of aircraft maintenance mentioned?
What are the different levels of aircraft maintenance mentioned?
What kind of maintenance is typically done during line/ramp maintenance?
What kind of maintenance is typically done during line/ramp maintenance?
What is the objective of the inspections or tests on OC items?
What is the objective of the inspections or tests on OC items?
When is an OC item removed for overhaul, repair, or replacement?
When is an OC item removed for overhaul, repair, or replacement?
What is the requirement for OC checks to be performed?
What is the requirement for OC checks to be performed?
What are some examples of OC checks?
What are some examples of OC checks?
What is the purpose of measuring the amount of degradation in OC checks?
What is the purpose of measuring the amount of degradation in OC checks?
What are the requirements for an OC process to be applicable in a maintenance situation?
What are the requirements for an OC process to be applicable in a maintenance situation?
What are some typical components included in a Configuration Management program?
What are some typical components included in a Configuration Management program?
Which items are often subjected to CM?
Which items are often subjected to CM?
What are the four main approaches discussed in the Development of Maintenance Programs summary?
What are the four main approaches discussed in the Development of Maintenance Programs summary?
What are the three different processes under the Process Oriented Maintenance approach?
What are the three different processes under the Process Oriented Maintenance approach?
What does MSG-2 stand for in the Maintenance Steering Group Approach?
What does MSG-2 stand for in the Maintenance Steering Group Approach?
What are the three management techniques for handling in-service interruptions in the aviation industry?
What are the three management techniques for handling in-service interruptions in the aviation industry?
What is the purpose of a redundant system in aviation?
What is the purpose of a redundant system in aviation?
What is a line replaceable unit (LRU)?
What is a line replaceable unit (LRU)?
What is the purpose of a minimum equipment list (MEL)?
What is the purpose of a minimum equipment list (MEL)?
What is the difference between an MMEL and an MEL?
What is the difference between an MMEL and an MEL?
Give an example of a redundant system mentioned in the text.
Give an example of a redundant system mentioned in the text.