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DEFENCE AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION

AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW

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Course Administration

• Welcome / Course Intro

• Emergency Brief – Fire Exits / First Aid

• Amenities – Toilet / Coffee / Food etc

• Mobile Phones

• Course:

– Style (guided discussion)

– Questions

– Terminology (acronym bingo)

– Feedback (formal/informal)

– Sign in (PMKeys reported)

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Airworthiness Review Course Structure

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• Morning:

– Introduction

– What is an Airworthiness Review?

– Why are Airworthiness Reviews required?

– When is an Airworthiness Review required?

– Who can perform an Airworthiness Review?

– How do you perform an airworthiness Review?

– Documentation requirements

• Afternoon:

– Group exercise

– Open book exam

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Learning Outcomes

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Course participants will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of DASR Airworthiness Review regulations

Airworthiness Review DASR Form 4 Staff will also:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare for and conduct an Airworthiness Review

• Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities when issuing or extending a Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC)

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What is an Airworthiness Review?

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Reference: DASR M.A.901

An Airworthiness Review is a periodic review of the airworthiness of an aircraft and its continuing airworthiness records.

The purpose of an Airworthiness Review is to ensure:

• The aircraft’s Military Certificate of Airworthiness (MCoA) remains valid.

• The aircraft Tail conforms to its current approved TypeDesign.

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An Airworthiness Review consists of (for each aircraft tail):

• a Document Review (ICA, records, usage data, etc.), and

• a Physical Survey (sample) of the aircraft.

An Airworthiness Review provides a means to confirm that:

• All necessary actions to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft have been carried out.

• The continuing airworthiness records reflect the physical configuration of the aircraft.

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Continuing Airworthiness – Changes to Type Design

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The Type Design of an aircraft never remains static…

Examples:• Capability upgrades.

• Repairs for unexpected defects.

• Structural modifications.

• Changes to CRE.

Changes to the approved TypeDesign must be incorporated to each applicable aircraft Tail to ensure it remains airworthy

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Airworthiness Review Focus

Initial Airworthiness (& Continued):

• Type Design

• Certification

• Production

• Design changes post initial type certification

Continuing Airworthiness:

• All of the processes ensuring that the aircraft:

– complies with airworthiness requirements

– is in condition for safe operation

– supported within a ‘Controlled Environment’

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“Type”

“Tails”

Airworthiness Review Focus

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Airworthiness Review – Content

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• Subpart G – CAMO– M.A.707 Airworthiness review staff

– M.A.710 Airworthiness review

– M.A.711 Privileges of the organisation

• Subpart I – MARC– M.A.901 Aircraft airworthiness review

– M.A.902 Validity of the MARC

– M.A.905 Findings from an airworthiness review

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Airworthiness Review Intent

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Is an Airworthiness Review an audit?

• NO! An Airworthiness Review is not an audit of the CAMO or CAMO processes – this is a function of the Quality System.

• Issues identified via an Airworthiness Review should be raised and corrected through the CAMO’s Quality System.

If not an audit, then what?

• An Airworthiness Review is a periodic survey of the ‘airworthiness’ of each individual aircraft.

- i.e. a ‘snapshot in time’ that identifies whether an aircraft is airworthy.

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Questions?

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Why are Airworthiness Reviews required?

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• Of the correct Configuration (IAW MTC)

• Available to meet the intended purpose

• Safe to fly (ie Airworthy)

The CAMO does NOT have to actually perform these tasks –

CAMO services can be contracted

DASR M Recap – What is a CAMO responsible for?

On behalf of the ‘Operator’ (MAO) the

CAMO is to ensure that the various aircraft

‘Tail Numbers’ are:

CAMO

MAO

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Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System

Accomplishment of Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance Program

Management of Defects

Airworthiness Review

Pre-Flight Inspection

Reliability Program

Analysis of AMP

Occurrence Reporting

Aircraft Tech Log

Airworthiness Directives

Maintenance Check Flights

Modification, Repair & Inspection

Coordinate scheduled maintenance

Weight & Balance/Symmetry Checks

Indicative Continuing Airworthiness Management Tasks

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Airworthiness Review – Requirements

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Reference: DASR M.A.201(a)

The Operating Organisation is accountable for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless:1. the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition; and

2. any operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable; and

3. the Military Certificate of Airworthiness and the Military Airworthiness Review Certificate remain valid; and

4. The maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) as specified in DASR M.A.302

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What Certificates does an aircraft require prior to flight?

Type Certificate (Certificate)

Aircraft Statement of Conformity (Form 52)

Certificate of Airworthiness (Form 25)

Airworthiness Review Certificate (Form 15a/b)

Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)

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Military Certificate of Airworthiness (MCoA)

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Directorate General of Technical Airworthiness—Australian Defence Force

MILITARY

CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS(DASR Form 25)

*

1. Nationality and registration

marks:

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2. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s

designation of aircraft**

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3. Aircraft serial number

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4. Categories:

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5. This Military Certificate of Airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Defence Aviation Safety Program and

DASR 21 Subpart H in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered to be airworthy when

maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and pertinent operating limitations.

Limitations/Remarks:

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Date of issue: ……………………………….. (dd/mmm/yyyy) Signature …………….…………………………

6. This Certificate of Airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the NMAA of the participating Member

State of registry.

A current Military Airworthiness Review Certificate shall be attached to this certificate.

Note!

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Benefits of an Airworthiness Review

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An Airworthiness Review provides an opportunity to:

• Proactively detect errors, e.g. prevent overflights

• Validate the AMP

• Potentially reduce unnecessary maintenance/over servicing, saving:

– cost,

– time, or

– resources

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Airworthiness Review Findings in Civil Aviation

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Example 1 – B767 Front Spar

Outboard Pitch Load Fitting

• Overdue inspections and missed service bulletins could have resulted in a catastrophic failure and loss of aircraft.

• Though action by the company and CASA, potential risks were addressed by grounding the aircraft.

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Example 1 (continued)

• There were numerous factors including:

– Deficiencies in the company’s engineering and maintenance organisation.

– The Australian continuing airworthiness system was not as robust as it could be.

– Delays by the FAA contributed to a lack of awareness by the company and CASA of required B767 airworthiness limitations structural inspections.

• Would an airworthiness review of a single aircraft noticed the deficiencies in company’s maintenance organisation?

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Example 2 – Data entry error

• When reviewing ADs it was discovered that the lifing data for

a fuel pump was incorrectly entered into the maintenance

system resulting in the fuel pump exceeding its life.

– Aircraft grounded until fuel pump replaced.

– There was a systematic error in the maintenance system

that had to be corrected.

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Example 3

• An AD issued, specified two types of sealant that could be

used. Each sealant type had a different shelf life periods, 2

and 4 years.

• The incorrect life period was entered into the maintenance

information system

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Example 4: Not all review findings are negative…

• During an Airworthiness Review it was discovered that an

emergency oxygen cylinder was being hydrostatically tested

every 3 years. The actual testing interval required was 5

years.

• This finding resulted in a reduction of maintenance

performed and a subsequent cost saving to the organisation.

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Questions?

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When is an Airworthiness Review required?

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When is an Airworthiness Review required?

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Reference: DASR M.A.201(a), M.A.901(c)

• The Operating Organisation must ensure that an aircraft does not fly unless it has a valid MARC.

• A MARC can only be issued on completion of a satisfactory Airworthiness Review.

• The MARC is valid for one year.

• The validity of the MARC may be extended for a period of one year, twice (refer MARC Extension slide).

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First Airworthiness Review

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New Platforms:

• The first Airworthiness Review is due within 12 months of the issue of the aircraft's MCoA.

Legacy Platforms:

• The first Airworthiness Review is due before 30 Sep 19.

• Only data from 30 Sep 16 onwards must be reviewed unless any potential issues requiring further investigation are identified.

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MARC Extension

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References: DASR AMC M.A.901(c)(2), M.A.901(k)

A MARC cannot be extended if:• The aircraft has not remained within a ‘controlled environment’*, or

• there is evidence or reason to believe the aircraft is not airworthy.

*A ‘controlled environment’ means that, during the previous 12 months, an aircraft has been:• continuously managed by a CAMO, and

• maintained by maintenance organisations defined at DASR M.A.201(g).

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MARC Surrender or Revocation

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References: DASR M.A.902(a), M.A.902(c)

• A MARC becomes invalid if:- surrendered, suspended or revoked; or- the MCoA is suspended or revoked; or- the aircraft is removed from the military register of the

NMAA; or- the (Military) Type Certificate under which the MCoA

was issued is suspended or revoked.

• Upon surrender or revocation, the MARC shall be returned to DASA.

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Anticipation

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References: DASR M.A.710(d), AMC M.A.901(c)(2)

Anticipation of Airworthiness Review:• An Airworthiness Review can be anticipated by a maximum period of 90

days without loss of continuity of the Airworthiness Review pattern to allow the physical survey to take place during a maintenance check.

• The new MARC expiration date will be set one year after the previous expiration date.

Anticipation of MARC extension:• It is acceptable to anticipate the extension of the MARC by a maximum

of 30 days.

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Anticipation of an Airworthiness Review

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CoA

1 yr

120 days

Next review is now due 30 days earlier due to exceeding the 90 day

anticipation by 30 days

For example, if the last review expiration date was end of April the new

review expiration will now be the end of March

New review due

Review starts > 90 days before it is due

MARC issued

Review starts <= 90 days before it is due

90 days

1 yr – 30 days

MARC issued

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Airworthiness Review Cycle

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Questions?

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Who conducts Airworthiness Reviews?

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Who conducts Airworthiness Reviews?

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References: DASR M.A.901(d), M.A.901(h)

A MARC can be issued by either:

• The NMAA (DASA), or

• The CAMO, if privileged.

Airworthiness Reviews carried out by DASA:

• DASA may issue a MARC upon satisfactory assessment based on a recommendation made by the CAMO.

• DASA may choose to carry out a MARC at any time it considers appropriate to do so.

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CAMO Privilege to conduct Airworthiness Reviews

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BLUF: DASA expects all CAMOs to obtain a privilege to conduct Airworthiness Reviews.

Considerations:• DASA will usually only issue a MARC based on a

recommendation from the CAMO.

• Provided sufficient competent, independent and authorised staff (Form 4) are available and appropriate procedures are in place, DASA can provide the CAMO with a Privilege to conduct Airworthiness Reviews and issue/extend a MARC.

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CAMO Privilege to conduct Airworthiness Reviews

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References: M.A.711(a)(4), M.A.711(b)

In accordance with its CAME, for any aircraft listed on its approval certificate, a CAMO may be privileged to:

• Carry out an Airworthiness Review, and

- Issue the related MARC, or

- Issue a recommendation for the Airworthiness Review to the NMAA (DASA).

• Extend a MARC (if applicable).

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CAMO Structure

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(*) Form 4 Holder

Continuing Airworthiness Manager

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Airworthiness Review Staff

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Quality Manager

(*) Safety Manager

Accountable Manager

Platform

Manager 1

Platform

Manager 2

Platform

Manager 3


(*)


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Airworthiness Review Team

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The structure of the Airworthiness Review team will scale with size, nature and complexity of the CAMO.

The Airworthiness Review team will consist of:• Airworthiness Review Staff (Form 4 holder(s)), and

• Support Staff.

Consider the following for your organisation:• Who could perform the Airworthiness Review?

• Who can assist?

• Who can sign the MARC?

• How many staff would you need?

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Airworthiness Review TeamReference: DASR M.A.710(g)

Airworthiness Review Staff:

• Only authorised Airworthiness Review Staff can

complete/manage/supervise an Airworthiness Review and

issue/extend a MARC.

Airworthiness Review Support Staff:

• Airworthiness Review Staff can be assisted by anyone they deem

competent, e.g. MCS data managers, DASR 145 staff, etc.

• Airworthiness Review Staff should not delegate the physical survey to non-Airworthiness Review Staff.

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Airworthiness Review Staff are nominated by the CAMO and

must have:

• the required qualifications and experience;

• successfully completed an Airworthiness Review under supervision;

• been formally accepted by DASA via a Form 4; and

• been authorised as Airworthiness Review Staff under the CAMO’s

QMS.

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Airworthiness Review Staff – QT&E Requirements

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Reference: DASR M.A.707(a)(1)

Airworthiness Review Staff shall have:

• at least five years’ experience in continuing airworthiness; and

• an appropriate Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (MAML) in compliance with DASR 66 or an aeronautical degree or a national equivalent; and

• formal aeronautical maintenance training; and

• a position within the CAMO with appropriate responsibilities.

• notwithstanding paragraph (i) to (iv), the requirement laid down in DASR M.A.707(a)1(ii) may be replaced by five years of experience in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by DASR M.A.707(a)1(i).

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AMC M.A.707(a)(1)(iii) Airworthiness review staff

Formal aeronautical maintenance training means training (internal or external)

supported by evidence on the following subjects:

− Relevant parts of initial and continuing airworthiness regulations; and

− Relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures, if applicable; and

− The CAME; and

− knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a

formalised training course. These courses should be at least at a level

equivalent to DASR 66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation and could

be imparted by a DASR 147 MTO, by the manufacturer, or by any other

organisation accepted by the NMAA; and

− Maintenance methods; and

− Knowledge of aircraft's type design approved by the MAA / (M)TC holder.

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To hold a position with appropriate responsibilities means the airworthiness review staff should have a position in the CAMO independent from the airworthiness management process or with overall authority on the airworthiness management process of complete aircraft.

How could this be achieved?

• CAMO staff that perform CAMO functions on a different aircraft type

• DASR 145 staff that have not performed CAMO functions on a particular aircraft tail

• Contract/task staff from another organisation

• Quality Department staff

• Reservists

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10 years experience is

acceptable in lieu of

licence/degree

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Airworthiness Review Staff are nominated by the CAMO and

must have:

• the required qualifications and experience;

• successfully completed an Airworthiness Review under supervision;

• been formally accepted by DASA via a Form 4; and

• been authorised as Airworthiness Review Staff under the CAMO’s

QMS.

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Reference: DASR AMC M.A.707(b)

An Airworthiness Review "under

supervision" means:• under the supervision of DASA, or

• If the CAMO has already properly authorised airworthiness review staff, DASA may accept that the supervision be performed by the existing airworthiness review staff in accordance with an approved procedure. In such cases, evidence of the airworthiness review performed under supervision should be provided to DASA together with the DASR Form 4. If satisfied, DASA will issue the formal acceptance through the DASR Form 4.

i.e. ‘train the trainer’

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Reference: DASR M.A.707(c)

The CAMO shall ensure that Airworthiness Review Staff can demonstrate appropriate recent continuing airworthiness management experience.

• To maintain the validity of their authorisation, Airworthiness Review Staff should have either:

- been involved in continuing airworthiness management activities for at least six months in every two year period, or

- conducted at least one Airworthiness Review in the last twelve months.

• To restore the validity of the authorisation, Airworthiness Review Staff staff are required to conduct another Airworthiness Review under supervision.

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Questions?

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How is an Airworthiness Review conducted?

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Indicative Airworthiness Review process

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CAMO develops and documents Airworthiness Review process and Airworthiness Review Staff in CAME

Airworthiness Review Staff identify Airworthiness Review team and prepares for Airworthiness Review

Document Review

Physical Survey

Complete relevant forms and sign MARC

Notify DASA of completed Airworthiness Review

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Airworthiness Review preparation

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• Identification of Airworthiness Review team– Availability of support staff

– Team structure (individual vs team)

– Set boundaries

• Document Review preparation– Organisational resources

– IT requirements (MCS, CAMM2, Tech Log, etc.)

• Physical Survey preparation– Aircraft availability – anticipation of Airworthiness Review

– Identify discrepancies from Document Review

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Document Review preparation

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• Arrange for a suitable venue

• Access to required documentation– Hard copies

– Electronic copies

Reliance on previous Airworthiness Reviews:• Records from a past review can be used to determine in particular

requirements have been complied with.

– For example modifications that were checked at the last review do not need to rechecked.

– Reliance on past reviews requires that the past review is relevant and has been properly documented.

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Document Review

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Objective of the Document Review

• To determine whether continuing airworthiness requirements for a particular aircraft are being met.

Outcomes of the Document Review:

• Determines the physical survey focus.

• Prepare any data that is to be used for the physical survey.

• All results of the document review shall be fully documented.

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Document Review

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• registration papers (where applicable);

• Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system;

• Aircraft technical log;

• list of deferred defects, MEL and CDL (where applicable);

• aircraft flight manual and/or any other manuals required by DASA including aircraft configuration;

• AMP and associated reliability program;

• maintenance data;

• relevant work packages;

• AD status;

• modification and SB status (or national equivalent);

• modification and repair approval sheets;

• list of service life-limited components (to include list of engine and/or propeller modules where appropriate);

• relevant DASR Form 1s or equivalent;

• weight and balance report and installed equipment list;

• aircraft, engine and propeller (M)TC Data Sheets;

• if applicable, latest symmetry report.

As a minimum, a sample check of each of the following document

categories should be carried out:

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Document Review – Minimum Requirements

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DASR M.A.710(a)(1): Airframe, engine and propeller flying

hours and associated flight cycles and/or landings and any

other airworthiness data as required by the NMAA, have

been properly recorded.

Intent:

• Determine whether the information detailing the utilisation of the aircraft has been properly recorded.

• The records should be examined to the extent necessary to determine if the information is up to date and accurate.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(2): The aircraft flight manual and/or any

other manuals required by the NMAA are applicable to the

aircraft configuration and reflect the latest revision status;

Intent:

• Ensure the aircraft flight manual and/or any other manuals required by DASA reflect the current approved configuration of the aircraft.

• Consider modifications incorporated since last Airworthiness Review.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(3): All the maintenance due on the aircraft

according to the AMP has been carried out;

Intent:

• Confirm that all maintenance in the AMP has been carried out.- Examine compliance records to ensure each task due has been

carried out and properly certified.

- Examine all mandatory tasks to verify the records show maintenance has been completed.

- A sample of all other maintenance tasks (5% of all tasks or 50 tasks, whichever is lower) should be examined.

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M.A.710 (a)3

DASR M.A.710(a)(3) intent (cont.):

• Select a sample of critical maintenance (minimum of 5) tasks to verify whether error capturing methods have been recorded. For sampled tasks verify that:– tasks have been done within the stated period, or

– any variations have appropriate approvals IAW AMP or CAME procedures.

• If discrepancies are found during the sample check, further investigation should be done to determine the level of accuracy of the records.


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DASR M.A.710(a)(4): All known defects have been corrected

or, when applicable, carried forward in a controlled manner;

Intent:

• Examine the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system to determine whether there is any defect that needs rectification before flight.- Defects that require rectification before flight should be rectified

before the issue of the MARC.

• Examine the existing deferred defects to determine whether deferral of rectification has been done.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(5): All applicable Airworthiness Directives

have been applied and properly registered;

Intent:

• Determine whether actions required by each AD that applies to the aircraft, product, parts or appliances fitted to the aircraft have been complied with.

• Examples of documentation to be checked:- maintenance records for maintenance carried out on the aircraft;

- copies of authorised release certificates for product, parts or appliances;

- log books for products such as engines and propellers.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(6): All modifications and repairs that are

applied to the aircraft been registered and are in compliance

with DASR M.A.304;

Intent:

• Determine whether each modification/repair incorporated on the aircraft has been approved by a DASR 21J design organisation or another organisation accepted by DASA.

- A modification includes a repair that involves change to the approved design of the aircraft.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(7): All service life limited components installed

on the aircraft have been properly identified, registered and have

not exceeded their approved service life limit;

Intent:

• Determine whether each life limited part has been correctly identified by part number, serial number and whether the life limit has been exceeded for any of the parts.

• Check documentation to verify that information kept for life limited components is correct. Examples of such substantiating documents include:

– maintenance records for installation of the parts;

– authorised release certificates for the parts; and

– life limited component history/log card.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(8): All maintenance has been released in

accordance with DASR 145 or DASR M Subpart H;

Intent:

• Maintenance Certification. Examine a sample of 10 maintenance records to determine whether the maintenance certifications have been performed properly. The sampling should cover a range of maintenance carried out in the past 12 months.

• Certificate of Release to Service. Examine the current CRS for the aircraft to determine whether the certificate has been properly issued.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(9): The current weight and balance

statement reflect the current configuration of the aircraft and is

it still valid;

Intent:

• Determine if the weight and balance statement is consistent with all the changes made to the weight and balance since the last weighing of the aircraft.

• All changes made to the weight and balance should be substantiated by documents such as a modification approval or an approved equipment list.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(10): The aircraft complies with the latest

revision of its type design approved by the NMAA/(M)TCH;

Intent:

• Determine whether the aircraft’s configuration as recorded complies with the specification mentioned in Military Type Certificate (MTC) Data Sheet for the aircraft, engine and propeller.

• Any variation of configuration from the MTC should be supported by a DASR 21J/DASA approval.

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DASR M.A.710(a)(12): If required, the current symmetry

report reflects the configuration of the aircraft and is it valid.

Intent:

• Ensure symmetry check(s) have been completed if required by the AMP. Some aircraft types may:

- require a symmetry check after certain flight events, e.g. hard landings.

- have a range of asymmetry that is acceptable.

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Document Review – Key Points

Airworthiness Review Staff must ensure:

• Aircraft usage information is correctly recorded (AFHRS, ENHRS, cycles,

landings, etc.).

• Flight Manual is the correct version and revision.

• All maintenance due has been carried out or deferred appropriately.

• Mandatory AMP tasks have been carried out (ADs, AWLs, CMRs, etc.).

• Sampling of other AMP tasks.

– At least 5% or 50 maintenance tasks (whichever is lower).

• Maintenance has been released IAW DASR.

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Physical Survey – Objective

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The objective of the physical survey is to ensure the aircraft

configuration complies with the approved data.

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Physical Survey – Minimum Requirements

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Reference: M.A.710(b)

The airworthiness review staff of the CAMO shall carry out a

physical survey of the aircraft. For this survey, airworthiness

review staff not appropriately qualified to DASR 66 or DASR

145 national equivalent and authorised in accordance with

DASR 145.A.35, shall be assisted by such qualified /

authorised personnel.

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Physical Survey – Minimum Requirements

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Reference: M.A.710(c)

Through the physical survey of the aircraft, the airworthiness

review staff shall ensure that:

• all required markings and placards are properly installed; and

• the aircraft complies with its aircraft flight manual and/or any other

manuals required by DASA; and

• the aircraft configuration complies with the approved data; and

• no evident defect can be found that could not have been reasonably

expected to be addressed; and

• no inconsistencies can be found between the aircraft and the document

review.

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Physical Survey – Maintenance and Verification

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Reference: DASR AMC M.A.710(b) and (c):

The physical survey may require maintenance such as

operational tests, tests of emergency equipment, visual

inspections requiring panel opening etc. In such cases:

• Airworthiness Review Staff must be assisted by DASR 145.A.35

Certifying Staff.

- It is not the function of DASR 145 staff to perform the physical

survey.

• a CRS for aircraft must be issued in accordance with DASR 145.

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Physical Survey – Maintenance and Verification

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Reference: DASR AMC M.A.710(b) and (c)

The physical survey:

• requires the CAMO to develop procedures for the Airworthiness Review

Staff to produce a compliance report confirming the satisfactory

accomplishment of the physical survey.

• may include verifications to be carried out during flight.

• may include relevant sample checks of items to ensure compliance.

- The relevant sample checks should compare the aircraft condition

and configuration in relation to the samples identified and checked

during the document review.

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Physical Survey – Key Points

• Driven by documented review - no inconsistencies between

documented review and physical aircraft

• Mandatory placards and markings are present

• Aircraft complies with flight manual

• Aircraft configuration complies with approved data

• No evident defect that could not have been reasonably

expected to be addressed

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Non-compliances discovered during an Airworthiness Review

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• The CAMO’s Quality Management System (QMS)

oversights all DASR M Subpart G activities (including

Airworthiness Review).

• If Airworthiness Review Staff identify discrepancies during

the Document Review or Physical Survey they must:

- Conduct further investigation to the extent necessary to determine

the level of the discrepancy, and

- Ensure such discrepancies are recorded within the CAMO’s QMS

findings management system.

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Non-compliances discovered during an Airworthiness Review

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• All non-compliances against M.A.710 requirements must be

recorded.

- Corrective actions may not always be necessary before

the issue of a MARC.

- All non compliances constituting a Level 1 finding

require corrective action before the issue of the MARC.

• In some cases the airworthiness review may lead to

adverse findings in other areas that are not related to the

requirements.

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Findings from an Airworthiness Review carried out by DASA

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Reference: DASR M.A.905

• Level 1: any significant non-compliance with DASR M requirements which lowers the safety standard and hazards seriously the flight safety.

- Corrective action must be taken immediately (i.e. before further flight).

• Level 2: any non-compliance with the DASR M requirements which could lower the safety standard and possibly hazards the flight safety.

- Depending on the nature of the finding, the CAMO and DASA will agree to an appropriate rectification timeframe.

• A Finding on one aircraft may lead to Findings on other aircraft. The CAMO must ensure other affected aircraft do not fly until the issue is rectified.

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Findings from an Airworthiness Review carried out by DASA

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After receipt of notification of findings by DASA, the Operating

Organisation of the aircraft concerned shall:

• ensure the aircraft subject to the finding does not fly until such time that

the specific non-compliance with DASR M, or other condition as defined

in DASR M.A.301(b), has been corrected; and

• identify the root cause of the non-compliance; and

• define a corrective action plan; and

• demonstrate corrective action implementation to the satisfaction of the

NMAA within a period required by the NMAA.

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Requirements for MARC issue/extension

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Reference: DASR M.A.710(f), M.A.901(k)

The MARC can only be issued or extended by authorised

Airworthiness Review Staff when the Airworthiness Review

has been:

• completely carried out (N/A for extension), and

• there is no evidence or reason to believe that the aircraft is not

airworthy.

Notification requirements to DASA:

• A copy of any MARC issued or extended for an aircraft shall be sent

to DASA within 10 days.

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Summary – So what have we achieved?

Following issue of a MARC, we have confirmed that:

• The aircraft is of the correct configuration (IAW MTC/STC)

• All applicable ADs, SB etc have been completed

• All Service Life Limited parts are within limits

• The aircraft is safe to fly (i.e. Airworthy)

• The CoA is valid

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How long should an Airworthiness Review take?

Depends on platform – presenters will discuss and

provide a contextual answer:• First few Airworthiness Reviews will take longer

• Experience to date suggests that 4 hrs would appear to be

more than adequate time

• Aircraft could potentially be ‘grouped’

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Airworthiness Review Documentation Requirements

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• The CAME must outline the CAMO’s procedure for

conducting Airworthiness Reviews and issuing MARCs

– DASR only conveys the minimum requirements – CAMO’s

procedure may exceed these requirements

– Can use AMC or a unique procedure tailored to your organisation

(must be acceptable to DASA)

– Should provide sufficient guidance to Airworthiness Review Staff to

ensure all DASR requirements have been met

• The CAME will also articulate the CAMO’s organisational

structure including details of the CAMO’s Airworthiness

Review Staff

Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME)

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The CAMO shall maintain a record of all Airworthiness

Review Staff, which shall include:

• details of any appropriate qualifications held,

• a summary of relevant continuing airworthiness management

experience and training, and

• a copy of the authorisation.

This record shall be retained until two years after the

airworthiness review staff have left the CAMO

Record of Airworthiness Review Staff

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The minimum content of the airworthiness review staff record should be:

• Name,

• Rank/Grade and Service Number (if applicable),

• Date of Birth,

• Basic Education,

• Experience,

• Aeronautical Degree and/or DASR 66 qualification and/or nationally recognised

maintenance personnel qualification,

• Initial Training received,

• Type of Training received,

• Continuation Training received,

• Experience in continuing airworthiness and within the organisation,

• Responsibilities of current role in the organisation,

• Copy of the authorisation (to include scope, date of first issue, expiry date, and

identification number if applicable),

• Security clearance (where applicable).

Record of Airworthiness Review Staff

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Airworthiness Review Forms

DASR Form 15a – Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (NMAA)

DASR Form 15b – Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (CAMO)

DASR Form 15c – Military Airworthiness Review Report

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http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/Docs/DASR-Documents/DASR-Forms/DASR-Form-15a-Military-

Airworthiness-Review-Certificate-Issue-Recommendation.pdf

http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/Docs/DASR-Documents/DASR-Forms/DASR-Form-15b-Military-

Airworthiness-Review-Certificate.pdf

http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/Docs/DASR-Documents/DASR-Forms/DASR-Form-15c-Military-

Airworthiness-Review-Certificate-Record.pdf

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Retention of Airworthiness Review Records

References: DASR M.A.714(d), GM M.A.714

• The CAMO shall retain a copy of all MARCs or MARC

recommendations for at least two years after the aircraft has

been permanently withdrawn from service.

• Other legislative requirements, overriding DASR, may

require an organisation to keep records for a longer period of

time.

– e.g. Archives Act, etc.

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http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/Docs/DASR-Documents/DASR-Forms/DASR-Form-15a-Military-Airworthiness-Review-Certificate-Issue-Recommendation.pdf

http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/Docs/DASR-Documents/DASR-Forms/DASR-Form-15b-Military-Airworthiness-Review-Certificate.pdf

http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/Docs/DASR-Documents/DASR-Forms/DASR-Form-15c-Military-Airworthiness-Review-Certificate-Record.pdf

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Questions?

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Airworthiness Review Summary

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Airworthiness Review Summary

We have covered:

• What an Airworthiness Review is

• Why we need to do Airworthiness Reviews

• When a MARC can be extended and how often

• Who conducts an Airworthiness Review

• Who issues/signs a MARC

• How long a MARC is valid for

• How you perform an Airworthiness Review

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Questions?

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Airworthiness Review – Exam

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Airworthiness Review – Group Exercise

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Airworthiness Review – Group Exercise

Outcome: Complete an Airworthiness Review and issue MARC

• In allocated groups (instructors will identify Form 4 personnel):

– Review data within the ‘handout pack’

– Complete DASR Form 15c

– Each group will summarise what they found with other groups

• No extensions to MARC for exercise purposes

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QUESTIONS

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