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What type of maintenance does Saudia Technic (ST) provide for air carriers under GACAR Part-121 or Part-135?
Which of the following is NOT a category of maintenance services for air carriers according to the document?
What is the primary responsibility of the line maintenance shift manager?
What maintenance program must non-air carriers follow under GACAR 91?
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Which checks are included in base maintenance?
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What must customers provide for maintenance services to be performed by ST?
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Who ensures the adequacy of resources for base maintenance scheduling?
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What is the main purpose of ad-hoc maintenance services?
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Study Notes
Continuous Airworthiness Requirements
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Air Carriers:
- Continuous airworthiness maintenance for air carriers is governed by GACAR Part-121 or Part-135.
- Saudia Technic (ST) handles maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations.
- ST adheres to GACA-approved maintenance programs and the air carrier's manual.
- Inspections for air carriers under GACAR Part-125 or Part-133 are conducted per the GACA-approved inspection program.
- Maintenance services include line maintenance (A checks), base maintenance (B, C, D checks, 100-hour inspections, and special checks), and ad-hoc aircraft maintenance.
Maintenance for Non-Air Carriers
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Non-Air Carriers:
- Aircraft maintenance under GACAR 91 follows the manufacturer-recommended inspection program or other GACA-approved documents.
Conditions for Providing Maintenance Services
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Conditions:
- ST requires GACA ratings, adequate facilities, essential tooling and test equipment, relevant technical data, necessary spares and consumables, as well as trained, qualified, and authorized maintenance and inspection personnel.
- Customer authorization and provision of all necessary documents and procedures are crucial.
Line Maintenance for Air Carriers
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Line Maintenance:
- Covers maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations for air operators with a continuous airworthiness maintenance program under GACAR Part-121 or 135.
- Line maintenance shift manager ensures resource availability.
- Maintenance/inspection personnel perform tasks after reviewing the aircraft technical logbook.
Base Maintenance
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Base Maintenance:
- Includes letter checks (excluding A checks), hangar special visits, and tasks not doable during line maintenance.
- VP Commercial, Director Heavy Maintenance, and Director Inspection ensure resource adequacy and schedule aircraft maintenance.
Ad-Hoc Aircraft Maintenance Services
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Ad-Hoc Maintenance:
- Encompasses defect rectification at GACA-approved locations.
- Line/hangar maintenance shift manager and Director Inspection ensure resource adequacy and compliance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals.
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Test your knowledge on the continuous airworthiness requirements for air carriers and non-air carriers as per GACAR regulations. This quiz covers maintenance practices, inspection programs, and operational conditions for aircraft maintenance. Understand the roles of Saudia Technic and GACA in ensuring airworthiness.
