Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of the Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR)?
Which type of certification must be issued by appropriately qualified certifying staff?
What must the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) include?
Which of the following actions is prohibited before issuing a Certificate of Release to Service?
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In the context of aircraft maintenance, what is the function of the technical log?
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What type of certification is essential before any aircraft can fly?
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Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that mandatory inspections and modifications are complied with?
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What is required for any aircraft component before it can be fitted to an aircraft?
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Which document must be supplied to the aircraft operator following the maintenance tasks?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of engineers holding Cat C privileges?
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Study Notes
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
- The MEL is specific to each aircraft and must not be used on any other aircraft, even of the same type.
- MEL is created using the Master MEL (MMEL) provided by the aircraft manufacturer and can be more restrictive but never less so than the MMEL.
- Exceptional permission to operate outside the MEL can be granted by the CAA, but not beyond MMEL limits.
- The Aircraft Commander decides on dispatching with multiple unserviceabilities, considering advice from specialists.
- Engineers must thoroughly review any maintenance requirements when invoking the MEL.
Configuration Deviation List (CDL) & Dispatch Deviation Guide (DDG)
- The CDL outlines any airframe components that may be missing at the time of dispatch; all non-listed parts must be present.
- The Master DDG integrates FAA MMEL and AFM CDL documents and incorporates recommended maintenance and operational procedures for dispatching aircraft with inoperative or missing equipment.
- Operators use the Master DDG as a reference to develop their own MEL.
Continuing Airworthiness
- Continuing Airworthiness encompasses all actions necessary to maintain an aircraft in a condition that is airworthy, as it was when built.
- The manual is designed for overhaul technicians in workshop settings rather than general aircraft mechanics.
Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
- The SRM contains essential information for identifying and repairing damage to aircraft structures.
- Tradesmen can use the SRM to assess damage and determine allowable limits and appropriate repairs.
- SRMs are generic for each aircraft type and not tailored to specific operators.
Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
- The MMEL is developed by the Type Certificate holder and approved by the relevant authority, aiming to enhance aircraft utilization and thereby support economic air transportation.
- It lists equipment items related to airworthiness that may be inoperative while maintaining an acceptable safety level under certain conditions.
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
- The MEL details significant unserviceable or inoperative items or systems affecting aircraft airworthiness at the time of dispatch.
- It includes operational limitations or maintenance actions applicable to the aircraft operating with defective systems.
- Any component not listed as unserviceable must be serviceable prior to dispatch, and defects must be logged and placarded if necessary.
- Operators compile the MEL which requires approval from the CAAS.
- Engineers achieving qualifications through this framework only receive Cat C privileges, while those holding B1 or B2 retain their additional privileges.
Air Operator Certificate Requirements (AOC)
- The Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR) requires a signatory to confirm maintenance completion, compliance with mandatory inspections, rectification of defects, and issuance of necessary Certificates of Release to Service.
Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
- A valid CRS must be issued before an aircraft can fly, certifying that maintenance tasks have been adequately completed.
- Certification can only be made by qualified personnel and must detail the work done and the certifier.
- No certifications are allowed if known defects could compromise flight safety.
- All aircraft components must possess a valid CRS before installation.
- Copies of each CRS and related maintenance data must be provided to the aircraft operator.
Maintenance Certification & Technical Logs
- Certifications for work done on an aircraft are recorded in the aircraft's technical log.
- For base maintenance checks, certification occurs on a worksheet which is then logged; components require certification on an Authorised Release Certificate.
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This quiz explores the specific regulations regarding the use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for aircraft. Understand the differences between Master MEL (MMEL) and operator-specific MEL requirements, and the implications of non-compliance. Ideal for aviation professionals and students studying aircraft operation regulations.
