Aviation Maintenance Organization (AMO) Quiz

COA Holder Responsibilities

• COA holders must notify both employees and CASA upon successful completion of training and assessment.
• Notification includes maintenance services completion (including certification), and CRS issuance.
• Six months of maintenance services post-authorization must be completed.
• Following notification, CASA reviews the licence to remove exclusions/ratings or issue relevant ratings

Aircraft Engineer Licence Training

• AMOs may offer specific training to Category A license holders for aircraft maintenance.
• Training topics include line maintenance certifications, and issuing CRSs.
• Details of the training syllabi and procedures are in the AMO's Exposition.

Flight Crew Maintenance Training

• AMOs can train pilots and engineers regarding maintenance tasks detailed in CASR Part 42 MOS.
• Training details are in the AMO's Exposition.
• Pilots and engineers can perform certain maintenance tasks as defined in CASR Part 42 MOS.

Equipment, Tools and Materials

• AMOs require tools, equipment, and materials as necessary for the approved maintenance services.
• Specific tools/equipment required by maintenance data must be used unless alternative use is approved.
• Tools/equipment are required to be permanently available, or access methods are documented in the AMO's Exposition.

Calibration of Test Equipment

• Ensuring tools and equipment (especially test equipment) are calibrated.
• Calibration is conducted as per the manufacturer's recommendations or nationally recognized standards.
• Calibration procedures are detailed in the AMO's Exposition.

Tool Calibration

• AMOs must record calibration details—standards, equipment, and dates.
• Records must be retained for the tooling or equipment requiring calibration.
• An AMO has a procedure documented in Exposition to deal with maintenance tools/equipment outside of tolerances post-service.

Acceptance of Aeronautical Products

• AMOs must classify and segregate aeronautical products for maintenance use/intended use.
• Documentation proving conformity and traceability of products must be retained for two years.
• Aeronautical products are used in or fitted to aircraft.

Fabrication in the Course of Maintenance (FITCOM)

• An AMO may fabricate an aeronautical product during maintenance if outlined in its Exposition.
• The product must comply with design data including dimensions, materials, processes, assembly, inspection, and test procedures.
• The fabricated product must be marked with part and serial numbers and AMO identification.
• AMO must maintain records of the fabrication, including a description, part numbers, serial numbers, and type of aircraft.
• Documentation records must exist for two years after the product is removed from service.

Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA)

• Maintenance data must be readily available to maintenance personnel.
• Data is accessible through subscription services or from the registered operator, vendor, or owner.
• The AMO can generate maintenance data if no existing data exists or data does not involve wear limits.
• The procedures conform to the AMO’s Exposition.

Maintenance Data

• AMO's Exposition details how to access maintenance data for specific aircraft.
• The Exposition must ensure the data is current.
• Data sources can be registered operators, vendors, subscription services, or the aircraft owner.
• The AMO can create maintenance data if not already covered/does not exceed wear limits.
• Procedures for data approval by quality managers are detailed in the AMO’s Exposition.
• Data must be retained for the duration of maintenance performance.

Calibration of Test Equipment

• AMOs must ensure calibration of tools and equipment to ensure serviceability and accuracy.
• Calibration to manufacturer recommendations or national standards is mandated.
• Procedures are detailed in the AMO's Exposition.

Fabrication in the Course of Maintenance (FITCOM)

• AMOs must follow stated procedures in the Exposition when fabricating aeronautical products.
• Records of fabrication details must be kept, including part and serial numbers, types of aircraft, and inspection/test results.
• AMOs must certify each stage of fabrication is compliant with design standards (assembly, inspection, tests, and marking).
• Fabricated products must remain recorded for two years post-removal from service.

Tool Calibration

• AMOs must retain records of calibrations/standards used for the day of calibration.
• Records are required for each piece of equipment/tooling requiring calibration.

Acceptance of Aeronautical Products

• AMOs categorize and segregate all aeronautical products for use in aircraft maintenance.
• Copies of conformity and traceability documentation must be kept for two years after product use.

Certification of Maintenance

• AMOs issue certificates of release to service (CRS) for aircraft.
• AMOs notify responsible individuals in writing regarding maintenance defects or uncompleted tasks.

Certification of Maintenance for Aeronautical Products

• AMOs must issue CRSs for aeronautical products upon completion of maintenance,
• This applies even if the product is not currently attached to an aircraft.
• If an AMO can’t complete all required maintenance, a CRS is only issued under Part 42.

Fitting Parts With No Authorised Release Certificate

• Parts can be fitted if installed by a Part 145 organization at a non-main location, or if a part defect needs immediate attention.
• The fitting must meet regulatory requirements.
• Records must be available defining the serviceability of the part and details on the issuing organization/authority.
• Maintenance must be recorded accurately and in suitable form (written).
• Such records must be available for two years.

Maintenance Records

• AMOs must record details for maintenance on aircraft/aeronautical products showing that all requirements are met.
• Records cover calibrated tools/equipment and maintenance details for certifying employees.
• Maintenance records must be provided to relevant responsible personnel for two years.

Production Planning

• AMOs must have sufficient employees and maintain a proper production planning system.
• This includes forecasting work, staffing, tools, equipment, and data availability.
• Scheduling processes must account for employee capacity/limitations in order to avoid unreasonable workloads.
• Communications of planned maintenance status are required among employees during shift changes.

Occurrence and Major Defect Reporting

• AMOs are required to implement an internal system for reporting occurrences, investigations, and feedback.
• This system should be based on just culture ideals/principles for reporting (preventing punishments for reported errors).
• System will be used for maintenance and safety incident reporting related to aircraft/products.

Safety and Quality Policies

• AMO Exposition must demonstrate safety as the primary concern.
• Employee reporting of incidents and errors should be encouraged.
• Employees are required to comply with quality standards/procedures.
• Collaboration with independent quality auditors is required.

Maintenance Procedures

• AMOs ensure appropriate maintenance procedures are documented in Exposition, following guidance from MOS.
• Procedures must consider human factors, and regulations for aircraft/products release to service are followed.
• Accurate recording and maintenance of the facility/services provided are necessary.
• Procedures must cover all aspects including competencies of employees and prevent errors/limitations to an employee’s performance ability.
• Errors/maintenance issues are recorded to avoid recurrence and ensure correct allocation of tasks/prevent employee overload.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• AMOs must have documented quality management systems in their Exposition.
• QMS must include systems for audit, and evaluation of maintenance standards.
• QMS procedures must ensure that issues/reports regarding maintenance practice are dealt with and resolved efficiently.
• QMS procedures must ensure the maintenance data and processes for identification and retention are organized and readily available.
• AMOs must conform to QMS standards if subcontracting services.

Exposition Requirements

• AMO’s Exposition must cover various areas, including employee responsibilities, org charts, deputization policies, human resources, and maintenance location details.
• The AMO’s capability for maintenance is clearly identified, with details of the ability to perform maintenance at different locations, along with various procedures.

Privileges of an AMO

• AMOs have the privilege to perform maintenance services according to their approved certification.
• The provision of CRSs for completed maintenance is part of their privileges.

Additional Privileges of an AMO

• AMOs can arrange for maintenance work by subcontractors.
• Maintenance work by an approved Subcontractor under their own quality systems, with conformity to relevant regulations, is permissible.
• Procedures for Subcontractor use are to be described in the AMO’s Exposition

Air Operator's Certificates

• An Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) is required for commercial activities in the given jurisdictions, which are regulated by CASA.
• All commercial operations and activities regulated by CAR 206 require an AOC.
• Commercial operations without an AOC are illegal.
• There are specific forms and requirements for gaining an AOC.

Australia and New Zealand Mutual Recognition of AOCs

• Australia and New Zealand mutually recognize AOCs for aircraft with specific weight/passenger capacities.
• Operators must apply to CASA to operate under the Australian New Zealand Agreement
• Specific advice must be given to CASA by the Secretary concerning the applicant’s eligibility before approvals are given.

The Operator's Responsibilities(Registered Operator Responsibilities)

• The Registered Operator (RO) must conform to regulations and ensure employees/flight crews comply with the local laws and regulations.
• An Operations Manual and Maintenance Control Manual are evaluated through a Compliance Statement.
• The RO must provide satisfactory passenger liability insurance.

Test your knowledge on the requirements and policies of an Aviation Maintenance Organization (AMO), focusing on safety and quality management. This quiz covers topics such as defect reporting, employee requirements, and special flight permits. Perfect for those involved in aviation safety and regulations.