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Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Audit Checklist

Procedures Manual

  • Does. The maintenance organisation provides for the use and guidance of relevant maintenance personnel a Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM), which may be issued in separate parts, that contains information, as specified in Table 4.9. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.9.1

  • Does the maintenance organization have a process to amend the MPM as necessary to keep the information contained therein up to date.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.9.2

  • Is there a process to review the relevant policy and procedures at intervals not exceeding 1 year, to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. <br>Ref; - ISARP ORG 1.5.1. <br> - DCM 3.3

  • Does the maintenance organization have a process to furnish copies of all amendments to the MPM promptly to all organizations or persons to whom the manual has been issued.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.9.3

  • Is the scope of the Maintenance documented in the AMOE.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.295,<br> - CASR 42.555. <br> - MOS 145.A.10, 73, 75. <br> - AMOE 4.1, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8

  • Are Departmental staff members roles and job descriptions clearly documented in the relevant manuals. ISARP MNT 1.2.1

  • Is the maintenance performed within the approved scope of maintenance approval.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.295, <br> - CASR 42.555. <br> - MOS 145.A.10, 73, 75. <br> - AMOE 4.1, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8

Organisation

  • Does the maintenance organization have an approval document that contains, as a minimum: (i) The name and location of the AMO; (ii) The date of issue and period of validity of the approval; (iii) The scope of the approval. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.1.3

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a manager who, if applicable, is acceptable to the relevant authority and has responsibility for the management and supervision of the maintenance organization.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.2.1

  • Does the maintenance organization have appropriate post holders with responsibilities for ensuring the maintenance organization is in compliance with the requirements for an approved maintenance organization as accepted by the Authority. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.2.2

  • Is the there a process and/or procedure for the delegation of duties when key personnel are absent from their workplace <br>Ref; ISARP MNT 1.2.1

  • Does the Department have a Management ORG structure documented in their Manuals. <br>Ref; ISARP MNT 1.1.1

  • Does the maintenance organization have the necessary personnel to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and release the maintenance work to be performed. (GM)<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.2.3, <br> - EWI 3007, <br> - EWI 6002, <br> - EWI 6003 <br> - AMOE 6.26. <br> - MOS 145.A.47 (a)

Quality Assurance

  • Does the maintenance organization that have an independent quality assurance program that: (i) Meets the specifications contained in Table 4.7; (ii) Monitors compliance with applicable regulations, requirements and the Maintenance Procedures Manual (MPM) of the AMO; (iii) Addresses the specific requirements of the Operator as specified in the maintenance agreement; (iv) Is under the sole control of the Quality Manager or the person assigned managerial responsibility for the program. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.3.1

  • Does the maintenance organization have a process for periodic review of the quality assurance program by the Quality Manager or the person assigned managerial responsibility for the program for the purpose of ensuring compliance with current requirements of the Maintenance Program and the MMM.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.3.5

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a process to immediately report to the Operator (CAMO)any defects, un-airworthy conditions, failures or malfunctions (Majors defects) within 2 days of becoming aware of the major defect.<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.3.7, <br> - AMOE 6.16. <br> - CASR 42.270, <br> - CASR 42.380, <br> - CASR 42.385, <br> - CASR 42.390. <br> - MOS 145.A.60 (b) & (c)

Personnel

  • Does the maintenance organization utilize maintenance personnel (i) That are appropriately licensed and/or authorized to sign the maintenance release; (ii) Whose competence has been established in accordance with a procedure and to a level acceptable to the authority granting approval for the maintenance organization. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.4.1

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a means for providing a positive identification of maintenance personnel that are approved to perform and certify maintenance.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.4.2

Training

  • Does the maintenance organization have a training program that assures all maintenance personnel receive initial and recurrent training that is appropriate to individually assigned tasks and responsibilities, and provides maintenance personnel with: (i) The knowledge of regulations, standards and procedures in accordance with requirements in the MMM. (ii) The knowledge and skills related to human performance, including coordination with other maintenance personnel and flight crew.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.5.1

  • Does the maintenance organization have a training program that provides for continuation training on an interval not to exceed 36 months, which may be reduced to a lesser interval based on findings generated by the QA Program. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.5.4

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a training and qualification program for auditors used in the QA Program.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.5.5

  • Does the maintenance organization have a training program that provides for initial and continuation training for receiving inspectors.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.5.6

  • Does the maintenance organization have maintenance personnel approved to taxi aircraft on the movement area of an airport, if so, is there a process to ensure such maintenance personnel are authorized, competent and qualified to conduct aircraft taxi operations.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.5.7

  • Is a Training record kept of all training carried out.<br>Ref; CTM chapter 18

Line Maintenance (if applicable )

  • Are all line vehicles on a servicing program

  • Are all line vehicles maintained as per the servicing schedule

  • Does each line vehicle have an itemised list of tooling contents itemised on a Vehicle Tool inventory form.<br>Ref; - EWI 1013, <br> - AMOE 6.6. <br> - MOS 145.A.40

  • Is an inspection of vehicle tooling carried out and recorded at the end of each shift.<br>Ref; - EWI 1013. <br> - AMOE 6.6. <br> - MOS 145.A.40

  • Does each line vehicle have an approved first Aid Kit.<br>Ref WHS 4.2.5

  • Does each line vehicle have an approved fire extinguisher and fire extinguisher signage.<br>Ref; Australian Standard AS 2444-2001

  • Are maintenance work packs reviewed and allocated to availability of aircraft and due date of maintenance.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.47<br> - EWI 3007, <br> - EWI 6002, <br> - EWI 6003. <br> - AMOE 6.26.

  • Is a daily movement sheet/flying schedule produced and used.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.47<br> - EWI 1005, <br> - EWI 6002, <br> - EWI 6003. <br> - AMOE 6.26.

  • Is a shift dairy used and controlled by the shift supervisor or responsible person.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.47<br> - EWI 1005, <br> - EWI 6002, <br> - EWI 6003. <br> - AMOE 6.24.

  • Is unfinished or incomplete work clearly advised to oncoming shifts using shift hand over procedures, both verbally and in the shift dairy.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.47<br> - EWI 1005, <br> - EWI 6002, <br> - EWI 6003. <br> - AMOE 6.24.

Base Maintenance (if applicable)

  • Is a Heavy Maintenance coordinator and a deputy (alternate) assigned to each Heavy Maintenance Base check.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.47, <br> - MOS 145.A.65<br> - EWI 1004A, <br> - EWI 2001, <br> - EWI 6001. <br> - AMOE 2.15.

  • Are zonal supervisors assigned to each zone of the aircraft undergoing a base maintenance check.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.47, <br> - MOS 145.A.65<br> - EWI 1004A, <br> - EWI 2001, <br> - EWI 6001. <br> - AMOE 2.15.

  • Are heavy maintenance work packs reviewed by the assigned heavy maintenance coordinator for content and allocating resources for planning and completion of maintenance, before starting the Base maintenance check.<br>Ref; - EWI 2001, <br> - EWI 6001. <br> - AMOE 2.27.

  • Before commencing a heavy maintenance check is an entry made by the Heavy maintenance coordinator in the aircraft log book which states the required maintenance checks.<br>Ref; - EWI 2001, <br> - EWI 6001. <br> - AMOE 2.27

  • Is a Heavy Maintenance progress control sheet used by the HM Coordinator or responsible person to provide visibility of the check progress.<br>Ref; - EWI 6001. <br> - MOS 145.A.47

  • Are Component removal tags attached to the aircraft or parent assembly to indicate a component has been removed.<br>Ref; - EWI 1017B. <br> - MOS 145.A.42

  • Are Safety warning tags attached when ever a switch, valve control or other device is disabled or being worked on, when if operated there is a risk to personnel safety or damage to equipment.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.42<br> - EWI 1017B.

  • Are Access Tags used as a means of identification when a component, assembly or part is removed during maintenance and stored on a shelf until it is required to be fitted.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.42<br> - EWI 1017B.

Facilities and Physical Resources

  • Does the maintenance organisation have the basic facilities and work environment, appropriate for the maintenance tasks to be performed for the Operator, to include: (i) A place of business, with a fixed address; (ii) Communications equipment/software, such as telephones, facsimile machines, email and others; (iii) Any devices used to establish when a particular aircraft requires maintenance. This may include planning bulletin boards, card files or a computer system; (iv) A secure, dry storage area to retain aircraft technical records. (GM)<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.6.1, <br> - CASR 42.310 (1) (a) (ii). <br> - MOS 145.A.25 (aa) (a) (ab). <br> - AMOE 3.3, 3.5, 3.6.

  • Are the facility fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment serviceable and on a Maintenance/inspection program <br>Ref; - AS 2444.2001

  • Are the facility First Aid kits serviceable and on a routine Maintenance/inspection program .<br>Ref; WHS Manual Chapter 4

  • Are the facility Emergency Eye wash stations kept clean and serviceable and on a routine Maintenance/inspection program

  • Does the maintenance organisation have the necessary technical data, equipment, tools and material to perform the work for which the maintenance organization has been approved, to include: (i) Equipment and tools necessary to comply with the work specified in the agreement between the Operator and the maintenance organization; (ii) Sufficient supplies and spare parts to ensure timely rectification of defects with regard to the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) provisions as specified in the agreement between the Operator and the maintenance organization. (GM)<br>Ref ISARP MNT 4.6.2

  • Does the maintenance organisation have facilities suitable for the storage of parts, equipment, tools and material under conditions that provide security and prevent deterioration of and damage to stored items. Such processes shall ensure: (i) Clean work areas, including management offices; (ii) Parts and material properly identified and stored; (iii) Oxygen and other high-pressure bottles properly identified and stored; (iv) Flammable, toxic or volatile materials properly identified and stored; (v) Equipment identified and protected. (GM)<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.6.3, <br> - CASR 42.310 (1) (a)(ii).<br> - MOS 145.A.25 (d).<br> - EWI 5041. <br> - AMOE 3.3.

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a shelf-life program for applicable stored items, which includes a requirement for the shelf-life limit to be controlled and displayed.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.6.4

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a receiving inspection program that: (i) Assures incoming material has the required certification documentation and traceability; (ii) Includes a process for verification of incoming part tags to ensure information on the tag (e.g., part name, part number, serial number, modification and/or any other applicable reference information) matches the corresponding information on the part.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.6.5

Management of Aeronautical Products and Material Handling

  • Does the maintenance organisation that have a secure quarantine area for rejected parts and materials awaiting disposition.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.7.1

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a process for classifying and segregating aircraft serviceable parts, aircraft unserviceable parts, and non-aircraft parts. Are all parts appropriately tagged.<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.7.2, <br> - CASR 42.430, <br> - CASR 42.435, <br> - CASR 42.440, <br> - CASR 42.445, <br> - CASR 42.450, <br> - CASR 42.455, <br> - CASR 42.460. <br> - MOS 145.A.42.<br>AMOE 6.2, 6.3.

  • Does the maintenance organisation have an Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) Program as specified in Table 4.8. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.7.3

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a method of storage that assures sensitive parts and equipment, such as oxygen system components (oxygen generators and bottles), O-rings and electrostatic sensitive devices are properly packaged, identified and stored to protect them from damage and contamination. (GM)<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.7.4

  • Does the maintenance organisation have a process that assures aircraft components and parts are shipped in suitable containers that provide protection from damage and, when specified by the OEM, ATA-300 or equivalent containers shall be used.<br>Ref; ISARP MNT 4.7.5

  • Are appropriate chemical and flammable storage cabinets used to store hazardous substances and dangerous chemicals.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.42<br> - EWI 1019C, <br> - EWI 1019D, <br> - EWI 1019E.

  • Is sheet metal stored correctly in a clean dry environment and are all sheet metal including off cuts clearly identified with the material specs and stores traceability code.<br>Ref; CASR 145.A.42

Data

  • Is the current maintenance data applicable to the specific aircraft, aeronautical product, or processed kept up to date.<br>Ref; -CASR 42.130. <br> - MOS 145.A.45 (a) (c) (f) & (g)<br>

Records

  • Are completed maintenance records forwarded to the CAMO within 30 days of the AMO issuing the CRS.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.405. <br> - EWI 1004 A-F. <br> - AMOE 6.12, 6.15, 6.16.

Tooling and Equipment.

  • Are the appropriate tooling, equipment and materials provided and made available to enable the provision of the maintenance services for which the maintenance base is approved.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.310. <br> - MOS 145.A.40 (a)1. <br> - AMOE 6.4

  • Are Tools controlled with the use of a Tool tag system and numbered tooling locations. Are all employees listed on the tool tag board.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.40(a)<br> - EWI 1013

  • Is the Tool store checked daily for missing tooling.<br>Ref: EWI 1013

  • Whenever calibrated tooling or equipment is used in the performance of maintenance, is the tool or equipment item identified by serial number in the maintenance record.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.310 (c). <br> - MOS 145.A.40(b)<br> - EWI 1009A, 1009B, 1012, 1013. <br> - AMOE 6.5.

  • Does the maintenance organisation have procedures to control and document the calibration and records of all tools, including personnel-owned tools, and preventing out-of-service and due-for-calibration tools and equipment from being used, in accordance with specifications in Table 4.10. (GM)<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.11.1,<br> - AC 21-35(1.1) 5.2,10<br> - MOS 145.A.40(b)<br> - EWI 1036A<br> - EWI 1009A

  • If an item of tooling is suspected of being out of calibration/tolerance is it immediately reported.<br>Ref; - EWI 1009B, <br> - EWI 1013. <br> - MOS 145.A.40. <br> - AMOE 6.5

  • Is alternative tooling and test equipment used in place of nominated tooling or test equipment approved for use.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.310 (1)<br> - MOS 145.A.40 (a) 1,2.<br> - AMOE 6.4<br> - EWI 1008

  • Are personal tool kits contents recorded on a personal Tool inventory list.<br>Are copies of each employees Personal tool list held with the tool kit and by the RMM/SBE of the base.<br>Ref; - EWI 1013. <br> - AMOE 6.6. <br> - MOS 145.A.40

  • Do Personal tool kit holders carry out and make a record of regular tool loss prevention checks.<br>Ref; EWI 1013

  • Is a Tool control register (Form AMO 107) included in scheduled work packs.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.40<br> - AMOE 6.6.<br> - EWI 1013.

  • On discovery of any personal or company tools found to be missing, is a report immediately made to the area supervisor and a missing tools report completed.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.40.<br> - EWI 1010.

  • Is each item of company Ground Support Equipment kept on a GSE register.<br>Ref; - ISARP GRH 3.5.3<br> - CASR 42.310<br> - CASR 42.515<br> - MOS 145.A.40<br> - EWI 1036

  • Is each item of Company Ground Support Equipment identified with a unique serial number, either etched, engraved or data plated.<br>Ref; - ISARP GRH 3.5.3<br> - CASR 42.310<br> - CASR 42.515<br> - MOS 145.A.40<br> - AMOE 6.4<br> - EWI 1036

  • Is all GSE identified with a Company Logo

  • Is all company GSE identified in the computer tracking system. Does this also identify any equipment which is unserviceable.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.40<br> - AMOE 2.4<br> - EWI 1036<br>

  • Is all scheduled maintenance carried out on each item of Ground Supporting Equipment and stands recorded on a GSE inspection checklist, by the person carrying the maintenance/repair task. <br>Ref; - ISARP GRH 3.5.3<br> - CASR 42.310<br> - CASR 42.515<br> - MOS 145.A.40<br> - EWI 1036<br>

  • Is the Ground Support Equipment checked weekly for condition and serviceability.<br>Ref; - ISARP GRH 3.5.3<br> - CASR 42.310<br> - CASR 42.515<br> - MOS 145.A.40<br> - EWI 1036

  • Is a record of all completed Ground GSE Servicing and maintenance documentation kept in an archive.<br>Ref; - ISARP GRH 3.5.3<br> - CASR 42.310<br> - CASR 42.515<br> - MOS 145.A.40<br> - EWI 1036<br>

  • Are the Hangar Fall Arrest anchor points on an inspection program.<br>Ref - National Standard AS NZS 1891.4-2000 part 9.3.3

Fabricated on the course of maintenance (FITCOM)

  • Are all FITCOM parts made using approved design data.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.43 (a)<br> - EWI 4003. <br> - AMOE 6.9, 6.11.

  • Does the AMO retain a record of fabricated parts, including all the required information.<br>Ref; - MOS 145.A.43 (a)<br> - EWI 4003. <br> - AMOE 6.9, 6.11.

Management of defects

  • Are all defects identified during maintenance recorded in the Maintenance log or on a Task Card.<br>Ref; - CASR 42.115, <br> - CASR 42.335, <br> - CASR 42.745, <br> - CASR 42.715, <br> - CASR 42.725, <br> - CASR 42.735. <br> - AMOE 6.12, <br> - EWI 1004A, 1004B, 1004C, 3002.

  • Are all defects which are unable to be rectified before flight assessed for deferral, (i.e. Deferred under an MEL, CDL or as a Minor defect for non airworthiness items)<br>Are these deferred defects correctly recorded in the aircraft log books (maintenance logs, Task cards, ect.)<br>Ref; - CASR 42.360, <br> - CASR 42.365, <br> - CASR 42.370.<br> - EWI 1039A.

Certification of maintenance

  • Are Maintenance records (Task cards, Maintenance logs, ect) recorded with sufficient detail to show that all maintenance action requirements have been complied with, including independent inspection of critical controls carried out and certified to verify that the system is assembled and configured in accordance with the applicable maintenance data.<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.10.1<br> - CASR 42.335, <br> - CASR 42.395, <br> - CASR.42.405, <br> - CASR 42.410. <br> - MOS 145.A.55 (a)<br> - EWI 1004A, 1004C. <br> - AMOE 6.16.

  • Does the maintenance organisation produce a completed and signed Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) that certifies all maintenance work performed has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with the approved data and procedures described in the MPM of the maintenance organization. The CRS shall include: (i) Basic details of the maintenance performed; (ii) A reference of the approved data used and, if required, the revision status; (iii) Maintenance tasks that were not accomplished; (iv) The date maintenance was completed; (v) When applicable, identity of the approved maintenance organization; (vi) Identity of the person(s) that sign the release. (GM<br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.10.1<br> - CASR 42.745, <br> - CASR 42.715, <br> - CASR 42.725, <br> - CASR 42.735. <br> - MOS 6.12, 6.15.<br> - EWI 1004A, 1004B, 1004C. <br> - AMOE 6.12, 6.15,

  • Is the CRS issued by a Cat C licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who is acceptable to the Authorities and have been authorised by the AMO. <br>Ref; - ISARP MNT 4.1.1, <br> - AMOE Annex A

Previous audit observations and findings

  • Have all previous audit finding been satisfied

  • Have all previous audit observations been reviewed

Lead Auditor

  • Name and Signature

  • Date and Time

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