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SECTION 1: SYSTEM AUDIT

Certifications

1. Obtain and review a copy of the current FAA Air Agency or Transport Canada AMO certificate, Operations Specifications (if applicable), and EASA/Canadian approval documents (if applicable). Are they accurate? [2A]
2. If the repair station has "Limited Ratings", does the vendor have a capabilities listing that satisfies the standard? [2B]
3. Has the vendor designated an employee as the "Accountable Manager"? [5A] Note: Managers for FAA and EASA could be different.
4. Does the vendor employ a minimum of three (3) persons? [5B]
5. Does the roster (Do the rosters) identify all management, supervisory and inspection personnel? [5C]
6. Does the roster (Do the rosters) identify all personnel authorized for return-to-service? [5C]
7. Does the repair station have an employee summary for all personnel listed on the repair station roster(s)? [5D]
8. Do the vendor's supervisory personnel satisfy the requirements of this standard? [5E]
9. Do the vendor's inspection personnel satisfy the requirements of this standard? [5F]
10. 8. Do the vendor's return-to-service personnel satisfy the requirements of this standard? [5G]
11. Does the vendor have an FAA approved and active anti-drug and alcohol misuse program (A449 and/or Registration)? [2C, D]

Quality Program

12. Does the vendor have an FAA/NAA accepted Repair Station (or equivalent) Manual and does it meet the requirements of the 1-A standard? [3E]
13. Does the vendor have an FAA/NAA accepted Quality Control (or equivalent) Manual and does it meet the requirements of the 1-A standard? [3C]
14. Does the Quality Control Manual include references, where applicable, to manufacture's standards? [3C]
15. Does the Quality Control Manual include samples of and instructions for completing maintenance and inspection forms, or reference a separate forms manual? [3C]
16. Does the vendor maintain a list of sub-contracted maintenance functions and agencies which includes type of certificate and rating(s), if any, held by each agency? [3I]
17. Does the vendor ensure that sub-contractor quality meets customer specifications and legal requirements? [3J]
18. Does the vendor have a contract allowing the FAA to inspect non-certificated sub-contractors? [3J]
19. Does the vendor have a procedure to obtain and subsequently retain, for a minimum of (3) three years from date of work, proof that their U.S. based sub-contracted maintenance/preventive maintenance providers, at all tiers, (certificated and non-certificated), have an FAA approved and active anti-drug and alcohol misuse program (A449 and/or Registration)? [2D]
20. Does the vendor have a procedure for reporting defects or unairworthy conditions to the customer and FAA/NAA? [3K] Note: EASA reporting time could be different and also requires notification to be sent to the aircraft manufacturer.
21. Is there a proper separation or maintenance and inspection responsibilities for vendors that perform required inspections (RII)? [4A]
22. Does the vendor have an acceptable receiving inspection system which includes verification of identifying data? [4B]
23. Does the vendor have an acceptable system for controlling stamps for both inspection and production personnel? [4C]
24. Does the vendor have a work turnover procedure? [13E]
25. Does the vendor have a duty time limitation requirement? [13A]
26. Are smoking, eating, and drinking forbidden in the work area or does the vendor have a written program to ensure that units are protected from contamination? [13G]
27. Is the security system reviewed periodically by management or an outside vendor? [11B]
28. Does the vendor identify specific individuals, by title, as responsible for the following programs: A. Technical Data? [5H] B. Shelf Life? [5I] C. Calibrated tooling? [5J] D. Scrap Parts? [5K]
29. Is there a back-up person identified by title for all the above programs? [5L]
30. Does the vendor maintain, for a minimum of 36 months, a file of audit findings and corrective actions from audits for which a VEL was signed? Is the file accessible to the auditor? []3H

Training Manual

31. Does the vendor have a documented training program? [9A, D(1), 5D - F]
32. Is formal and OJT training documented? [9B]
33. Are training records for mechanics, inspectors and supervisors retained for a minimum of two (2) years after the person leaves the company? [9C]

Technical Data Program

34. Does the vendor have procedures to: [13F] A. Obtain customer specifications? B. Incorporate customer specifications into their work processes? C. Verify that customer specifications were incorporated? D. Obtain approval for deviating, if necessary, from customer specifications? E. Have adequate checks, inspections, and tests to ensure work was performed to customer specifications?
35. Does the vendor have a documented system to ensure technical data is current? [6B]
36. Does the vendor have records of manual revisions? [6B]
37. Does the vendor have a system to control working copies of manuals to ensure they are revised with the masters? [6C]
38. Are there established approved procedures controlling revisions in manuals deviating from OEM specifications (e.g. EO, EA, Air Carrier Data, etc.)? [6A]
39. If the vendor has ODA authority, does it have a system for receiving customer approval prior to use of the data? [6F]
40. Does the vendor have an approved ODA manual and roster? [6F]

Shelf Life Program

41. Does the vendor have a documented shelf life program? [7A]
42. Does the program list parts and materials that have shelf life limits? [7A]
43. Is there an adequate system to assure that no item will be issued or used past it's expiration date? [7C, D]

Calibration Program

44. Does the vendor have a documented calibration program? [8B]
45. Does the program identify the calibration frequencies, limitations, and applicable tolerances or specifications? [8B]
46. Does the calibration program require test and inspection equipment/tools to be traceable to the FAA/NAA (e.g., The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST))? [8C]
47. Does the calibration program require records to be kept for a minimum of two (2) years or two (2) calibration cycles? [8H]
48. Is there a system to identify each tool in the program, it's calibration frequency, and it's calibration due date? [8D]
49. Does the vendor have a procedure for identifying, controlling and/or preventing out-of-service and due-for-calibration tools and equipment from being used? [8E]
50. Does the vendor have a procedure to control the calibration of personnel tools? [8F]

Internal Audit Program

51. Does the vendor have an internal audit and surveillance function? [3F]
52. Does the internal audit function ensure compliance with customer specifications? [3F, 12I]
53. Does the internal audit program assure appropriate corrective action? [3G]

Scrap Program

54. Does the vendor have a documented procedure for controlling scrapped parts? [3D]
55. Does the scrap program assure that scrapped parts are either returned to customer or mutilated beyond repair? [15A]
56. Does the scrap program require a record of scrapped life-limited parts to be maintained for a minimum of two (2) years? [15B]
57. Does the record include P/N, S/N and date of the scrapped part? [15B]

SECTION 2: WORK PROCESS AUDIT

Receiving/Shipping Inspection

1. Does the vendor comply with its receiving process? [4B]
2. Does the vendor verify that the identifying data (P/N, S/N, nomenclature, mod. No.) on the documentation and the data plate match? [14B]
3. Does the vendor incorporate customer specifications into their work processes? [13F]
4. Does the vendor only perform work for which it is authorized on its Operation Specifications? [2A, B]
5. Are components returned in an appropriate shipping container or as specified by the customer? [14A]

Maintenance Observation/Sampling

6. Is maintenance properly performed and documented for: [1D, 3A-B] A. Preliminary inspection? B. Functional test? C. Hidden damage inspection? D. Unit disassembly per instructions? E. unit cleaning per instructions? F. Parts inspection/checking per instructions? G. Parts repairing per instructions? H. Properly taking and recording fits and clearances? I. Unit reassembly per instructions? J. Unit functional testing per instructions? K. Final Return to Service inspection?
7. Does the vendor have appropriate tools and test equipment (including equivalent non-OEM) to perform the work? [13B(2)]
8. Are the tools and test equipment in serviceable condition? [8D, E]
9. Are calibrated tools and equipment labels showing within calibration and are they legible? [13B]
10. Is the appropriate technical data being utilized (e.g. Current CMM, AMM, SRM, etc.)? [6A, B] A. Is technical data stored in a manner that will protect it from dirt and damage? [6D] B. Are adequate viewing devices in good condition and available for viewing the technical data? [6E]
11. If the technician is observed deviating from OEM technical data (e.g. Alternate tooling/procedures, Process Specs., DER repairs, per ODA, etc.), have those deviations been approved by the customer? [6F]
12. Are proper safety precautions being taken? [11G]
13. Is the unit/aircraft protected from FOD? [11G, 13D]
14. Are customers parts properly identified throughout the maintenance actions and in storage? [13D]
15. Does each shelf life item have the shelf life expiration limit displayed? [7B]
16. We're items sampled for shelf life within limits? [7C,D]
17. Are fluid dispensing cans and servicing units properly identified? [13H]
18. Is the vendor following their work turnover procedure? [13E]
19. Are all required licenses and repairman certificates available for review? [2A]
20. Does the vendor properly execute customer's required inspections (RII)? [4A]
21. Do final inspection personnel ensure that adequate checks, tests, and inspections are performed to customers specifications? [13F]
22. Do personnel follow the return to service procedures? [3B, 5G]
23. Are the vendor's work records complete, in order, and legible? [13I]
24. Do the work packages contain: [13I] A. The description of the work performed or reference to data acceptable to the administrator? B. The date of completion of the work performed? C. The name of the person performing the work? D. The name of the person inspecting the work? E. The signature, certificate number of the person returning the article to service? F. Are all test and inspection records in work package?
25. Does the vendor's return-to-service document meet customer and FAA/NAA requirements? [13I(5)]
26. Does the vendor maintain certification on sub-contractor work? [3J]
27. Were Major repairs/alterations properly documented? [13I]
28. Were ADs properly evaluated, accomplished, and documented? [13I]

SECTION 3: SUPPORT SYSTEMS AUDIT

Calibration Control

1. Does the vendor comply with its calibrated tool program? [8B,13B]
2. Did the sample checks of the calibrated tooling indicate that the tooling is within calibration limits? [8A-G]
3. Do calibration records: [8G] A. Show date calibrated? B. Show calibration due date? C. Identify individual or vendor that performed calibration or check? D. Contain a calibration certificate for each item calibrated by an outside agency? E. Record details of adjustments and repairs? F. Show the P/N, S/N and calibration due date of the standard used to perform the calibration?
4. Where tooling/test equipment is used, does the vendor: [13C(1)] A. Have an operating manual and maintenance for equipment? B. Perform maintenance and servicing per the manual? C. Maintain maintenance and servicing records for two years? D. Where applicable, list the equipment in their calibration program?
5. Where a vendor uses a non-OEM specified tooling/test equipment, is it properly substantiated as equivalent? [13C(2)]

Training

6. Are RII inspectors properly trained and certified? [5F]
7. Did the sampled names indicate the mechanics, inspectors and supervisors were properly trained, authorized and certificated, if required, for the work they perform? [5D-F, 9A, and 13B]
8. Are the training records retained for a minimum of two (2) years after the employee leaves the company? [9C]

Facilities

9. If the vendor deals in non-aircraft parts, materials and/or maintenance activities, are they adequately segregated from the aircraft functions? [10A]
10. Does the vendor have: [10B(2)] A. Sufficient work space and areas for proper segregation and protection of articles? B. Segregated work areas enabling environmentally hazardous or sensitive operations such as painting, cleaning, welding, avionics work, and machining to be done properly and in a manner that does not adversely effect other maintenance? C. Suitable racks, hoists, trays, stands, and other segregation means for the storage and protection of all articles? D. Space sufficient to separate articles and materials stocked for installation from those undergoing maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations? E. Ventilation, lighting, and control of temperature, humidity, and other climatic conditions sufficient to ensure personnel perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations to the standards required by the part? F. Areas for receiving and for shipping customers units with adequate space, lighting, shelving, security and fire protection to accommodate customers units in a manner that will preclude damage, loss, and theft? G. Adequate and appropriate storage area to safely store customers reusable shipping containers and to protect them from environmental damage?
11. If the vendor has an airframe rating, is suitable permanent housing provided to enclose the largest type and model of aircraft listed on its Operation Specifications? [10C]
12. If the vendor performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on articles outside of its housing, does it provide suitable facilities that are acceptable to the FAA/NAA and its customers? [10D]
13. Do facilities outside of the vendor's housing meet requirements of this standard so that the work can be done in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR 43? [10D]
14. Does the vendor have adequate safety procedures in place and are the operations conducted in a safe manner and environment? [11A-G]

Material Control Process

15. Are parts and materials correctly identified and properly stored? [12A, B]
16. Do parts in bins match part number on bins? [12A]
17. Does the vendor have a quarantine area for rejected parts and materials awaiting disposition? [12C]
18. Does the vendor comply with its scrapped parts procedure to ensure they are either returned to the customer or mutilated beyond repair? [15A]
19. Are parts and material properly protected from damage bad deterioration? [12D]
20. Are flammable, toxic or volatile materials properly identified and stored? [12E]
21. Are sensitive parts and equipment (oxygen parts, o-rings, electrostatic sensitive devices, temperature/humidity controlled item, etc.) properly packaged, identified and stored to protect from damage and contamination? [12F]
22. Are high pressure bottles correctly labeled, properly stored and secured? [12G]
23. Does the vendor maintain traceability certification on all parts and raw materials? [12H, I]
24. Does the vendor's record keeping system and retention time meet 14 CFR requirements? [13J]

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SECTION 1: SYSTEM AUDIT

Certifications

Quality Program

Training Manual

Technical Data Program

Shelf Life Program

Calibration Program

Internal Audit Program

Scrap Program

SECTION 2: WORK PROCESS AUDIT

Receiving/Shipping Inspection

Maintenance Observation/Sampling

SECTION 3: SUPPORT SYSTEMS AUDIT

Calibration Control

Training

Facilities

Material Control Process

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SECTION 1: SYSTEM AUDIT

Certifications

Quality Program

Training Manual

Technical Data Program

Shelf Life Program

Calibration Program

Internal Audit Program

Scrap Program

SECTION 2: WORK PROCESS AUDIT

Receiving/Shipping Inspection

Maintenance Observation/Sampling

SECTION 3: SUPPORT SYSTEMS AUDIT

Calibration Control

Training

Facilities

Material Control Process

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