SAS/417 Aircraft Inspection Checklist 2024-0XX ZS-XXX

• Audit Number

• Aircraft Registration

• Aircraft Make and Model

• Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)

• Aircraft Total time

• Aircraft Total Cycles

• Conducted on

  Date

• Auditor

• Scope of Audit:
  The audit will cover the following key areas:
  1. Regulatory Compliance:
  2. Maintenance Operations:
  3. Personnel Competence:
  4. Safety and Quality Assurance:
  5. Facilities and Equipment:
  6. Communication and Liaison:

• Objectives: To ensure compliance with the SAS Manual of Procedures, SA CAA regulations, and industry best practices at the Satellite/Line Station. The audit will focus on verifying the effectiveness of maintenance operations, documentation, personnel competence, and adherence to safety standards.

• Criteria of Reference for Satellite/Line Station Audit
  1. Regulatory Compliance:
  • Reference: Section 1.4.6, Web Manuals.
  • Key Points:
  o Ensure SA CAA approval is prominently displayed.
  o Verify authorized maintenance functions as per Operational Specification.
  o Ensure timely reporting and documentation as required by SA CAA.
  • Evidence Required:
  o Visual confirmation of approval display.
  o Review of Operational Specification and maintenance records.
  o Incident and accident reports.
  2. Maintenance Operations:
  • Reference: Sections 2.10, 2.18, 2.19, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, Web Manuals.
  • Key Points:
  o Proper completion and storage of maintenance records.
  o Safe storage and handling of parts and materials.
  o Timely calibration and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  o Proper completion and certification of maintenance tasks.
  • Evidence Required:
  o Review of maintenance records.
  o Inspection of parts storage and handling procedures.
  o Calibration certificates and logs.
  o Work pack and certification review.
  3. Personnel Competence:
  • Reference: Sections 1.4.6, 1.4.7, 1.6, 1.7, 2.26, 4.9, Air Maestro, Personnel Drive Shared Folder,
  Company Drive Station Folder.
  • Key Points:
  o Verification of personnel qualifications and certifications.
  o Ongoing training and competence maintenance.
  o Proper documentation of shift handovers and duty records.
  • Evidence Required:
  o Personnel files and certification records.
  o Training records.
  o Shift schedules and handover notes.
  4. Safety and Quality Assurance:
  • Reference: Sections 1.8.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, Web Manuals.
  • Key Points:
  o Compliance with safety management practices.
  o Proper incident and accident reporting.
  o Effective quality assurance and audit processes.
  o Timely corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
  • Evidence Required:
  o Safety management records and incident reports.
  o Audit reports and corrective action records.
  5. Facilities and Equipment:
  • Reference: Sections 1.8.2, 2.10, 2.14, 2.9, 5.5, Web Manuals.
  • Key Points:
  o Cleanliness and suitability of maintenance facilities.
  o Secure and proper storage of tools and equipment.
  o Up-to-date calibration of special equipment and tools.
  • Evidence Required:
  o Inspection of facilities.
  o Tool and equipment storage inspection.
  o Review of calibration certificates.
  6. Communication and Liaison:
  • Reference: Section 1.4.6, Web Manuals.
  • Key Points:
  o Effective communication between key management personnel.
  o Access to necessary documentation for all personnel.
  o Proper documentation of communication and meetings.
  • Evidence Required:
  o Communication logs and meeting minutes.
  o Access logs or user accounts verification for Web Manuals.
  o Review of liaison and communication records.
  Conclusion
  The audit will involve a comprehensive review of the Satellite/Line Station's operations, focusing on regulatory compliance, maintenance practices, personnel competence, safety, and quality assurance. The audit scope and reference ensure a thorough examination of all critical areas to maintain high standards of maintenance and safety

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• General Comments

• List of documents reviewed

• List of persons interviewed

• Summary

Documents Onboard Aircraft (CARS 91.03.1)

• Is the aircraft manufacturer’s data plate details as per Certificate of Registration? Is the C of R available on board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Certificate of Airworthiness available and onboard the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Certificate of Airworthiness valid and current?

• Is the AFM or POH available and revised to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a list of visual signals for intercepted aircraft available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Radio Station License (ZS-Registered)/Certificate of Approval for Radio Installation (TZ-Registered) available and current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Flight Folio/Flight and Technical Log available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the defects completed or recorded in the Flight Folio/Flight and Technical Log?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ANAC-Mali approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the approved MEL in line with the latest MMEL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If applicable is a valid RVSM operational approval on board the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SACAA Mass and Balance Report available (ZS-Registered)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the AMO Issued Weighing Report (ZS-Registered and TZ-Registered) available, and within 4 years since last reweigh?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a certified Equipment List (ZS-Registered and TZ-Registered) available, and has all modifications been recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a valid and current Certificate of Release to Service onboard the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a valid and current inspection reminder onboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) available and onboard the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Specifications D'Exploitation issued by ANAC link the aircrafts by serial number to the operator and is it available onboard the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Insurance Policy link the aircrafts by serial number to the operator and is it available and current onboard the aircraft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Noise Certificate (ZS-Registered) available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all supplements applicable to the STC’s/Modifications included in the AFM?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the compass swing carried out and is the compass deviation card displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm the compass swing is signed of with the AME License and not AMO certification?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Maintenance Planning Documents(AOC MCM & Aircraft AMP)

• Is the SA CAA approved Aircraft Maintenance Schedule (ZS-Registered)/ANAC-Mali approved Maintenance Manual (TZ-Registered) available, current and updated? (AD/SB, Source Documents, Mods)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are logbooks correctly filled out and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all applicable STC’s/Modifications approved and recorded in the logbook?(Approved by SACAA or ANAC Mali)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm Airworthiness Directives/Mandatory Service Bulletins are up to date? (Perform an AD Research)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm Component Status Report is available and up to date?(Due Listing and Spot Check 10 LLPs )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm latest work pack completed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Equipment

• Is there a current LOPA onboard the aircraft and verify configuration thereto.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Pilot & Co-Pilot Smoke Goggles available as per LOPA?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Verify Fire Gloves available as per LOPA?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Verify Fire Axe available as per LOPA?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Verify Cockpit Fire Extinguisher expiration dates and installed as per LOPA.

  Date

• Verify Passenger Safety Cards available?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Verify Correct seats installed at emergency exits (No obstruction)?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Verify Cabin Fire Extinguisher Expiration dates.

  Date

• Verify First Aid Kit sealed and expiration date.

  Date

• Verify Survival Kit

  Yes

  None

• Verify Biological Spill Kit (Sealed)

  Yes

  None

• Verify Signal Strips available?

  Yes

  None

• Is the Flight Data Recorder + Underwater Locating Beacon fitted and serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ULB battery within life limits

  Date

• Is the Flight Data Recorder function test and download completed? Date of last download.

  Date

• Is the 406 MHz Emergency Locating Transmitter fitted? (Battery Expire)

  Date

• Confirm ELT registration and ensure contact persons and details are correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are life vests available, correctly stowed and serviceable? Alternatively, If seat cushions are used as flotation devices are these cushions acceptable for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General External Inspection

• Is the Fireproof data plate with registration mark installed near the entrance door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Registration markings correctly installed under left wing? CAR 47.01.3 (3)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the Condition of the right wing including control surfaces and de-ice boots?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What is the Condition of the left wing including control surfaces and de-ice boots?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What is the Fuselage condition?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the Registration markings correctly installed on left and right side of fuselage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the Condition of the Tailets including de-ice-boots?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What is the Condition of the Horizontal stabilizer including, control surfaces and de-ice boots?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• What is the Condition of the Vertical stabilizer including control surfaces?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Verify Placarding Condition and installation – Fuel, Pitot Static, Emergency Exits, Door latches, i.a.w. AFM limitations section or Chapter 11 of the AMM or IPC?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the Static Dischargers/Wicks fitted/serviceable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Landing Gear

• Is the condition of nose wheel tires within limits?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is the condition of left hand main wheel tires within limits?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Is the condition of right hand main wheel tires within limits?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

General Cockpit, Cabin, and Cargo Compartment Inspection

• General condition, instrument security (number of bolts), range markings, placarding, faceplates, instrument glasses acceptable?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the Cabin and cockpit seats security, position at cabin seats at emergency exits (exits not obstructed) acceptable?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Verify Cabin and cockpit placards i.a.w. AFM limitations section or Chapter 11 of the AMM or IPC?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the condition of the aircraft interior (seats, side panels, roof panels, carpets, etc.) acceptable?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the Condition of cabin windows acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Conditions of cockpit windshields and side window, storm window acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Condition of seat rails/tracks acceptable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the Bulkheads (front and rear) correctly installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• are the Cargo net at front and rear cargo compartments correctly installed and serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Non-conformances

  Yes

  None

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