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What is required for a person to operate as a certificated repair station?
Which document must be submitted as part of the application for a repair station certificate?
What is a key aspect of the quality control system for a certificated repair station?
Which requirement relates to the housing and facilities of a repair station?
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What type of personnel must be qualified according to GACAR Part-145?
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What must the employee training program include in a repair station?
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What must a repair station establish regarding unapproved parts?
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One requirement for facilities includes having segregated work areas for which type of operations?
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What is required of the training program for employees?
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What is the recordkeeping requirement duration outlined?
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What must be reported within 96 hours of discovery?
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Who must approve the contracting of maintenance functions to an outside source?
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What must a certificated repair station maintain if it contracts out maintenance functions?
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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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Description
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.
