GACAR Part 145: Certification Requirements
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What is required for a person to operate as a certificated repair station?

  • A maintenance contract with a manufacturer
  • A valid certificate and operations specifications (correct)
  • An application for a new rating
  • Submission of a quality control manual only

    • Which document must be submitted as part of the application for a repair station certificate?

  • A repair station manual (correct)
  • A proposed pricing structure for services
  • A service agreement with customers
  • A list of personnel qualifications

    • What is a key aspect of the quality control system for a certificated repair station?

  • Hiring external quality inspectors
  • Performing annual facility inspections
  • Maintaining acceptable procedures for inspections (correct)
  • Scheduling of maintenance tasks

    • Which requirement relates to the housing and facilities of a repair station?

    <p>Must have sufficient workspace for operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of personnel must be qualified according to GACAR Part-145?

    <p>Management and supervisory personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the employee training program include in a repair station?

    <p>Initial and recurrent training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a repair station establish regarding unapproved parts?

    <p>Procedures for identifying and removing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One requirement for facilities includes having segregated work areas for which type of operations?

    <p>Environmental hazardous operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the training program for employees?

    <p>Employees must be capable of performing assigned tasks and coordinate with maintenance personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recordkeeping requirement duration outlined?

    <p>Two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be reported within 96 hours of discovery?

    <p>Serious failures, malfunctions, or defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must approve the contracting of maintenance functions to an outside source?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a certificated repair station maintain if it contracts out maintenance functions?

    <p>A quality control system equivalent to that of the certificated repair station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Applicability and Certification Requirements

    • GACAR Part-145 outlines the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a repair station certificate.
    • The certificate is required for performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations of articles covered by GACAR Part 43.
    • It is illegal to operate as a certificated repair station without a valid certificate and operational specifications.

    Application for Certificate

    • Applicants for a repair station certificate must submit various documents, including:
      • Repair station manual
      • Quality control manual
      • List of articles for which the application is made
      • Organizational chart
      • Description of housing and facilities
    • The application process includes requirements for additional ratings, amended certificates, and renewal of certificates.

    Housing and Facilities

    • Repair stations must provide appropriate housing and facilities for equipment, materials, and personnel.
    • Requirements include:
      • Sufficient work space
      • Segregated work areas for environmentally hazardous tasks
      • Proper storage and protection of articles undergoing maintenance

    Personnel

    • Qualified management and supervisory personnel are crucial for maintaining safety in operations.
    • Inspection personnel must be familiar with applicable regulations and proficient in using inspection equipment.

    Quality Control

    • Certificated repair stations must establish and maintain an acceptable quality control system.
    • The quality control manual must outline procedures for:
      • Inspecting raw materials
      • Identifying and removing unapproved parts
      • Performing preliminary and final inspections
      • Calibrating measuring and test equipment

    Training

    • Repair stations must have an approved employee training program.
    • This program must include:
      • Initial and recurrent training
      • Training in human performance
      • Coordination with other maintenance personnel

    Recordkeeping and Reporting

    • Repair stations must maintain records in English for at least two years.
    • Records must be made available for inspection by the GACA.
    • Serious failures, malfunctions, or defects must be reported within 96 hours of discovery.

    Contract Maintenance

    • A certificated repair station can contract maintenance functions to an outside source.
    • The President must approve the maintenance function.
    • The repair station must maintain an equivalent quality control system.

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    This quiz covers the essential aspects of GACAR Part-145, focusing on the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a repair station certificate. Participants will learn about the application process, necessary documents, and housing requirements for repair stations. It is crucial for those in the aviation maintenance field to understand these regulations to ensure compliance.

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