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MAA Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization

Approval Scheme

· 2 ·IFTS VIKING T MK 1 AND VIGILANT T MK 1 GLIDERS

CAMO 13 to 20 June 2016

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MAA Scheme: CAMO

Approval Ref: UK.MAA.CAM0.0051

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MAA AUDIT REPORT

2 FTS Viking T Mk1 and Vigilant T Mk1 Gliders CAMO

RAF Syerston, Newark on Trent, NG23 5NG 22 (Training) Group, Big 1300, MOD Abbey Wood, BS34 8JH

13 to 16 June 2016 20 June 2016

MRP Part M Sub Part G and Sub Part I Initial Approval Audit

UK_MAA_16_CAM0_0051_1

Scope: To assess the Gliders CAMO for initial approval as an MRP Part M Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization

Criteria: To assess compliance against the Military Regulatory Publications (MRP) and the Gliders CAMO policies and procedures.

Objectives:

1. To determine whether the Gliders CAMO has effective policies and procedures to support approval as an MRP Part M Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization.

2. To review and verify closure evidence for 25 Level 2 Corrective Action Requirements (CARs) raised during the previous audit in Dec 15.

Role MAA Lead Post

DSA-MAA-OA-Auditor CAW4

Role MAA Auditor Post DSA-MAA-OA-CAW1

Role Comdt 2 FTS & DOH

Role 2 FTS CAE & Mil CAM

Role Deputy CAM

Role CAMO QM (located at MOD Abbey Wood)

Role FS CAM Spt

- Role CT CAM Spt

MAA Form 6 V2.0 November 2015 of 16

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Executive Summary

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- Role Glider Airworthiness Review Team Leader

- Role Serco GMS Chief Engineer

- Role S,erco GMS AS & QA manager

- Role Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller

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Role Serco GMS Trade Manager

Role UKMFTS PT Gliders Deputy T AA

Role UKMFTS PT Gliders EA

- Role UKMFTS PT Gliders Tech Support Manager

- Role MAA Observer

This audit was a repeat of two previous initial approval audits conducted in Dec 13 and Dec 15 (CAMO/CERT/2012/051 and MAA_15_CAM0_0051_1 refer). The Dec 15 audit resulted in 25 Level 2 Corrective Action Requirements (CARs) and the continued non-approval of the Gliders CAMO led to the re-issue of MAA Advisory Letter MAA/Enf/15/04 to AL 1. At the time of audit all Gliding activities were still being conducted from RAF Syerston with 2 FTS planning to expand flight operations out to a number of Volunteer Glider Squadron (VGS) locations in the near future. This expansion would be detailed in a Duty Holder Advice Note (DHAN) and provided to the MAA.

"J:his initial approval audit was conducted using the 2 FTS Viking T Mk1 and Yigilant T Mk1 Gliders Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) Version 2.0 dated 27 May 16. The audit covered MRP Part M Sub-Parts G and I in accordance with the MRP RA 4900 series and also included a progress review for the existing 25 Level 2 CARs.

Compared to the Dec 15 audit, clear and significant improvements were found across all aspects of Continuing Airworthiness (CAw) and CAMO activities. It was also noted that the Mil CAM was now dedicated to 2 FTS duties and several key CAMO personnel had turned over through Q1 2016. The CAME had also been substantially re-written and was supported by more robust, documented processes and procedures that were widely understood and utilised across the Organization.

This audit resulted in 1 Level 2 finding and reference should be made to the associated CAR form. It was also agreed that 20 of the existing 25 CARs were ready for closure, evidence to support closure of 1 further CAR was under review by the MAA and the remaining 4 CARs had minor actions outstanding before they were ready for closure.

Recommendations 1. MRP Part M Sub-Part G and Sub-Part I approval should be granted for the 2 FTS Gliders CAMO when the existing 5 CARs and 1 new finding from this audit have all been addressed to the satisfaction of the MAA.


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2. Following issue of this CAMO approval , the MAA Advisory Letter AL 1 should be reviewed and lifting considered.

Non- Compliance Non- Conformance

Level 1 0 Level1 0

Level2 1 Level2 0 Observations

Negative 0 Positive 0

Background Information

The Gliders CAMO was structured under the 2 FTS DOH The Mil CAM post was held

and changed to focus solely on 2 FTS duties (previously this post was also responsible for 3 FTS). The Mil CAM was supported at RAF Syerston by a DCAM, 2x CAM Spt SNCOs and a 2-person Airworthiness Review Team. The CAMO QM was located at Building 1300, MOD Abbey Wood, and also supported a number of other 22 (Trg) Gp Mil CAMs.

At the time of audit all 2 FTS flight operations were still centralised at RAF Syerston with 4 Viking and 5 Vigilant having completed their respective airworthiness recovery packages. The overarching Airworthiness Recovery Programmes for each glider type were still on-going and it was still intended to expand flight operations out to a number of Volunteer Glider Squadron (VGS) locations in the near future. This expansion would be detailed in a Duty Holder Advice Note (DHAN) and provided to the MAA.

The UKMFTS PT Leader was the Type Airworthiness Authority (T AA) for Viking and Vigilant Gliders with many day-to-day functions delegated to a Deputy TAA (dual hatted Tucano and Gliders). Other key UKMFTS PT staff supporting Glider activities were permanently located, or had work space provisioned, at RAF Syerston in a building adjacent to the 2FTS HQ and ·serco GMS Administration Complex. Other PT staff were located at MOD Abbey Wood and RAF Linton-on-Ouse.

Line and base maintenance for both Glider types was undertaken at RAF Syerston by the Serco Glider Maintenance Section (GMS), an approved MRP Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO). Serco GMS were also responsible for the Vigilant Airworthiness Recovery Programme and recurring anti-deterioration maintenance on pre-recovery programme, non-flying gliders held at various VGS locations. They had sub-contracted limited Vigilant Recovery Programme work to Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG), another MRP Part 145 approved AMO, who were in the process of uplifting the scope of their approval to incorporate the Vigilant glider.

Off-aircraft maintenance of the Vigilant engine and propeller was undertaken by Soaring Oxford and Skycraft respectively at nongovernmental sites; MRP Part 145 approvals were therefore not required for these activities.



A Trial Viking Airworthiness Recovery Programme (TVARP) comprising 4 aircraft (originally planned for 6 aircraft) had been undertaken by Southern Sailplanes under a time and tail number limited MAA Waiver, MAA_AWE_2015_034. At the time of audit Southern Sailplanes had applied for an MRP Part 145 approval to support follow on Viking airworthiness recovery packages which had not yet been granted by the MAA. While this approval was being progressed a new time bounded waiver had been approved under MAA reference MAA_AWE_2016_075.

CAMO activities and tasks were undertaken by a dedicated core CAM team and various Serco GMS and UKMFTS PT post holders as detailed in the Gliders CAME.

Introduction

This audit was a repeat of two previous initial approval audits conducted in Dec 13 and Dec 15 (CAMO/CERT/2012/051 and MAA_15_CAM0_0051_1 refer). The Dec 15 audit resulted in 25 Level 2 Corrective Action Requirements (CARs) and initial approval was not recommended until all findings were closed and another audit had been satisfactorily carried out. The continued non-approval of the Gliders CAMO against 2 FTS plans to rapidly expand flight operations beyond RAF Syerston, led to the re-issue of MAA Advisory Letter MAA/Enf/15/04 to AL 1. At the time of this audit all Gliding activities were still being conducted from RAF Syerston but 2 FTS were still planning to expand flight operations out to a number of Volunteer Glider Squadron (VGS) locations in the near future. This expansion would be detailed in a Duty Holder Advice Note (DHAN) and provided to the MAA.

This initial approval audit was conducted using the 2 FTS Viking T Mk1 and Vigilant T Mk1 Gliders Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) Version 2.0 dated 27 May 16 and various referenced processes, procedures, documents and records. The audit covered MRP Part M Sub-Parts G and I in accordance with the MRP RA 4900 series and also included a progress review for the existing 25 Level 2 CARs.

The MAA conducted a desktop review of the aforementioned CAME and a random sample of supporting references from the RAF Syerston, 22 (Trg) Gp and UKMFTS PT MOSS sites. An MAA Form 7 containing CAME observations and comments was submitted to the DCAM prior to the audit.

r# This was reviewed and further discussed during a dedicated session with the CAM team at RAF Syerston on 15 Jun 16 .

. The audit was conducted using the published audit plan which was adjusted as required during the audit. The majority of audit activities were conducted during an On-Site Visit (OSV) to RAF Syerston 13-16 Jun 16 with the CAMO QM being interviewed at Building 1300, MOD Abbey Wood on 20 Jun 16.

Audit evidence was gathered during interviews with the principal auditees and sampled supporting references and documentation. A record of all interviews was made using MAA Form Sa which and retained by the MAA.

Opening Meeting



An Opening Meeting was conducted at RAF Syerston on 13 Jun 16 with the following attendees:

Comdt 2 FTS & DDH CAE & Mil CAM

Deputy CAM CAM Spt

CT CAM Spt reo GMS Chief Engineer MAA (Audit Team Leader) (Audit Team Member)

MAA Observer

Review of Previous Findings

At the time of audit the MAA had received and accepted Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for 25 Level 2 CARs from the Dec 15 Gliders CAMO audit. Closure proposals had also been received but all CARs remained open pending review and verification' during this audit. A dedicated review meeting was held on 15 Jun 16 between the Mil CAM, DCAM and MAA Audit team. Two CARs were further reviewed during the CAMO QM interview on 20 Jun 16. The results of these reviews were as follows:

a. Satisfactory evidence was provided to support immediate closure of 20 CARs.

b. Evidence to support closure of 1 CAR had been provided to the MAA and was under review (also referenced later on in this report under the relevant RA section).

c. Further evidence was required to support closure of the remaining 4 CARs. Outstanding requirements were de-briefed to the Mil CAM and DCAM and accepted (also referenced later on in this report under the relevant RA section).

Changes to the Organization

Since the last MAA Gliders CAMO audit in Dec 15, several key CAMO personnel had turned over through Q1 2016 (Mil CAM, DCAM, FS CAM Spt and CAMO QM). Additionally, as a result of the Dec 15 CAMO audit and resultant findings, the CAME had been substantially re-written to Vers·ion 2.0 with support from external contracted resource. This CAME was supported by more robust, documented processes and procedures that were widely understood and utilised across the Organization.

RA 1005- Competent Organizations & Responsibilities

Line and base maintenance for both Glider types was undertaken by Serco GMS under MRP Part 145 approval UK.MAA.145.1501 . This approval also covered associated component maintenance activities, Vigilant Airworthiness Recovery Programme work, recurring pre-recovery

ro ramme anti-deterioration maintenance at VGS locations and some



structural repair work that had been sub-contracted to Forward Composites Ltd.

Serco GMS had also sub-contracted limited Vigilant Airworthiness Recovery Programme work to MADG who were in the process of uplifting their MRP Part 145 approval accordingly (UK.MAA.145.1 001 and MAA Form 2 dated 01 Feb 16 refer).

Off-aircraft maintenance of the Vigilant engine and propeller was undertaken by Soaring Oxford and Skycraft respectively at nongovernmental sites; MRP Part 145 approvals were therefore not currently required for these activities.

The Trial Viking Airworthiness Recovery Programme (TVARP) comprising 4 aircraft (originally planned for 6) had been undertaken by Southern Sailplanes under a time and tail number limited MAA Waiver, MAA_AWE_2015_034. At the time of audit they had applied for an MRP Part 145 approval which had not yet been granted by the MAA. A separate time bounded waiver was submitted after this CAMO audit and was subsequently approved to cover follow on Viking Airworthiness Recovery Programme work (MAA_AWE_2016_075 refers).

All contracted maintenance was appropriately detailed in the CAME Para 5.3 and met the requirements of RA 1005 as detailed above.

RA 1016 - Roles and Responsibilities: CAMOs

The 2 FTS Gliders CAMO was responsible for all Continuing Airworthiness (CAw) tasks associated with the Viking T Mk 1 and Vigilant T Mk 1 gliders and had sought MAA approval as detailed below. A SQEP 2 FTS Mil CAM had been appointed and was co-located with the DOH at RAF Syerston. Aircraft were not flown without a valid Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) and associated procedures had been produced (Part 4 of the CAME refers).

RA 4941 -Application- MRP Part M Sub Part G

An appropriate application for approval of the 2 FTS Gliders CAMO against MRP Part M Sub Part G and Sub Part I had been made via MAA Form 2 dated 18 Feb 15. This Form 2 was reviewed by the MAA prior to the audit and still deemed to be valid.

RA 4943 - CAME - MRP Part M Sub Part G

This initial approval audit was conducted using the 2 FTS Viking T MK1 and Vigilant T Mk1 Gliders Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) Version 2.0 dated 27 May 16 and various referenced processes, procedures, documentation and records. This had been signed by the DOH with supporting corporate stakeholder commitment from the Mil CAM, Deputy T AA and Serco GMS Chief Engineer. Following a desktop review of the CAME and sampled embedded references by MAA staff, observations were recorded on an MAA Form 7 dated 06 Jun 16.


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This was supplied to the Gliders DCAM prior to the RAF Syerston OSV and discussed in more detail during a dedicated session with the Mil CAM and DCAM on 15 Jun 16.

No new regulatory compliance issues were identified with Version 2.0 of the CAME and previous statements of known non-compliance had been addressed and removed. Furthermore, analysis had been conducted to identify post holders with assigned CAMO responsibilities and all personnel interviewed were aware of its content and familiar with tasks assigned to them. Some minor work was still on-going at the time of audit relating to CAME referenced TORs and procedures which had been identified in the Dec 15 CAMO audit against the previous CAME Issue 1 dated 01 Nov 15. It was agreed these issues would continue to be managed under previous finding MAA_15_CAMO_CAR_051_3 which was almost ready for closure.

RA 4945- Personnel Requirements - MRP Part M Sub Part G

RA 4945(1)- Requirements for the Military Continuing Airworthiness Manager (Mil CAM)

The Mil CAM qualification and experience requirements detailed in RA 4945 had been mapped across to corresponding tabs in the 22 (Trg) Gp SQEP Matrix, an Excel spread sheet hosted on the 22 (Trg) Gp MOSS site and referenced in the CAME. The Mil CAM had met the requirements detailed and been deemed SQEP by the 22 (Trg) Gp Chief Air Engineer. The 2 FTS Mil CAM had also been assessed SQEP by the DOH and appropriately appointed via a letter dated 26 Jan 16.

A local Type Training package had been produced, endorsed and completed by the Mil CAM.

RA 4945(2) - Qualification of Personnel

An analysis of the posts required to perform CAMO functions and tasks had been conducted and reviewed by the Mil CAM; these were appropriately detailed in the CAME Part 1 text, Part 5.5 (Resource Matrix) and Part 5.6 (Mil CAMO Activity Matrix). Qualification and experience requirements had been mapped across to the 22 (Trg) Gp SQEP matrix in a similar manner to the Mil CAM, with tabs for Mil CAMO Staff, AR Team members and personnel with sub-contracted CAMO responsibilities. In addition to core regulatory requirements, specified personnel had also completed Mil CAMO training (Baines Simmons TT08 CAw Management Skills for Defence CAMO) and locally delivered Glider CAME awareness training . No new issues were found although a previous finding from the Dec 15 CAMO audit required minor further work to support closure (more definition regarding specified training requirements being one-off or recurrent). This issue would continue to be managed to closure under existing CAR MAA_15_CAMO_CAR_0051_10.

RA 4947 - Continuing Airworthiness Management

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RA 4947(1) - CAMO Responsibilities

The 9 CAw tasks and supporting processes and procedures were detailed in Part 1 of the CAME. Responsibility for all elements of these tasks was detailed in Part 5.6 of the CAME and also included the sub-contracting of some activities to personnel in the UKMFTS PT and Serco GMS. All CAw activities were reviewed as standing agenda items during the CAM Monthly Review (CAMMR) meeting. Power Point slide pack records were reviewed from the 08 Mar 16 and 08 Jun 16 meetings and were both found to be satisfactory.

RA 4947(1 )a - Development and Control of an Aircraft Maintenance Programme

Maintenance data was captured using the sources detailed in the CAME Part 1.1.1 and formally analysed and trended during the CAMMR, fortnightly Engineering Occurrence meeting and monthly DOH DASOR Review Group. Achieved minutes for all these meetings were linked from the CAME Part 5.2 and all related activities were listed in Part 5.6. No issues were identified. At the time of audit more detailed fault recording and trending was being trialled by the Serco GMS Trade Manager through a new Fault Trend Database. This comprised 2 Excel spread sheets (1 for each platform) and recorded all aircraft faults broken down by Topic 3 Chapter. New Technical Queries (TQs), MF 760s and MF 765 were also reviewed, prioritised and actioned during a weekly New Glider Arising Review (NAGR) meeting led by UKMFTS PT staff. This was witnessed by the audit team on 15 Jun 16.

RA 4947(1)b- Manage the embodiment of Modifications & Repairs

Gliders CAMO personnel were involved in the modification initiation and scoping process through the Capability Requirements Meeting. In conjunction with the Design Organizations (MADG for Viking and Grab for Vig ilant), modifications were managed through the UKMFTS PT with close liaison with the Mil CAM and CAM team throughout the design and validation process. At the time of audit FLARM was the only modification being actively progressed with a Viking Proof Installation completed and the aircraft undergoing its airworthiness recovery package. A Trial Installation had been planned but exact details were yet to be confirmed. Modification progress and issues were monitored and reviewed throughout the CAMMR. Although yet to be tested, when ready to embody, the CAM Spt team were responsible for reconciling the bill of material against the Draft Modification Leaflet and the embodiment plan was agreed between the Mil CAM and Glider EA. Fleet embodiment of modifications was tracked by the Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller.

Due to the on-going Airworthiness Recovery Programmes and routine flighUmaintenance activities, there were several repairs in progress at the time of audit. Repair requests were actioned through the TQ process; this was initiated by the raising unit through to the UKMFTS PT. The CAM team were cc'd on all TQ requests to provide oversight and all responses were formally processed through the Mil CAM, who tasked the originating organisation to conduct the repair. All TQs were reviewed, prioritised and



actioned by UKMFTS PT and CAMO personnel at the weekly NAGR meeting. Individual damage repair records were archived by Serco GMS and the UKMFTS PT were utilising a repair database to track and trend similar or cumulative repairs across the fleet. This was demonstrated to the audit team with no issues noted.

RA 4947(1 )c - Maintenance Standard

The Mil CAM, CAM team and Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller were all fully involved in the issue of Technical Information and were actively monitoring amendments to the Aircraft Document Set (ADS). The CAM team were also attending input and output meetings for aircraft going into airworthiness recovery packages and trended output quality issues at the CAMMR meeting. Evidence was provided of numerous TQs related to requests for additional Technical Information from the UKMFTS PT when ADS deficiencies/anomalies had been identified during maintenance.

RA 4947(1)d- Ensure that all Applicable SI(T)s are Applied

SI(T)s were developed by the UKMFTS PT with SME input from the CAM team. All SI(T)s were controlled through the Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller who distributed them to Southern Sailplanes, MADG and Serco GMS. He also tracked fleet compliancy status and reported progress to the CAMMR meeting. Where necessary SI{T) embodiment was included in statements of work for depth/airworthiness recovery packages with input from the Mil CAM and CAM team. The UKMFTS PT also monitored the applicability of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for the corresponding civil glider variants and reported them at the CAMMR meeting. SI(T) Follow On Actions Proformas (TGSA/Form/007) were utilised to formally record decisions related to further modification action, publication/drawing amendments and other supporting activities that may be required after satisfactory completion of an SI(T).

RA 4947(1)e- Ensure that Military Maintenance Organizations or MRP 145 Approved Maintenance Organizations Correctly Manage Faults reported or Discovered During Scheduled Maintenance

The Mil CAM ensured that all aircraft maintenance was carried out by an MRP Part 145 maintenance organization (Serco GMS and MADG) or held a valid MAA waiver (Southern Sailplanes). Several CAMO assurance activities and visits had taken place to review engineering procedures, maintenance standards and maintenance organization SQEP. The Mil CAM was also fully involved with the review of maintenance practices, procedures and engineering authorisations at VGS sites. Limitations and Acceptable Deferred faults (ADFs) were reviewed during formal Annual Level K checks and Monthly Level G Checks of the MF700 and associated paperwork. Limitations and ADFs were further reviewed by the DCAM for trends and briefed at the CAMMR meeting. Trending was also carried out and reported during the AR process.

UFCMs/Abnormal Flight Characteristics were tracked and trended using the Engineering Occurrence spread sheet and discussed further at

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fortnightly Engineering Occurrence meetings. This area was sampled and found to be satisfactory.

RA 4947(1 )f- Co-ordinate Scheduled Maintenance, the application of SI{T)s and the replacement of service life limited parts

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Scheduled maintenance requirements were published in the aircraft Master Maintenance Schedules and tracked, in addition to SI(T)s and Life Limited Components, using aircraft Log Cards and the MF700. The Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller also duplicated information into the Gliders Management Aid Database ("tree of knowledge") which was demonstrated with no anomalies found . It was also noted that another permanent position had been established in the Engineering Records section to provide additional capacity and dual redundancy in some areas.

RA 4947(1)g- Manage and Archive all Continuing Airworthiness Records and the MF700/0perators Technical Log

Items that constituted CAw records were appropriately listed in Part 1. 7 of the CAME and managed in accordance with CAM Work Procedure 12. This procedure contained details of missing documentation protocols and responsibilities but did not indicate how to lock down CAw records that were not part of the MF700. This issue had been previously identified in the Dec 15 CAMO audit and was in the process of being rectified . It would continue to be managed to closure in accordance with existing CAR reference MAA_15_CAMO_CAR_0051_18.

RA 4947(1)h- Assure that the Weight & Moment Statement Reflects the Current State of the Aircraft

Procedures for the management of weight and moment were detailed in the relevant aircraft 2(R)1 leaflets and controlled by the Glider EA. Aircraft weighs were recorded on MF700 documentation and transposed to the Glider Management Aid Database by the Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller. Procedures were in place to ensure any out of limit issues were reported to the Serco GMS Chief Engineer, Mil CAM and Glider EA. Weight and moment was also assured through the AR process.

RA 4947(1 )i - Initiate and Coordinate Any Necessary Actions and Follow-up Activity Highlighted by an Occurrence Report

DASORs were widely utilised across 2 FTS to capture air safety hazards and occurrences; this further extended to contracted Aircraft Maintenance Organizations including Southern Sailplanes. Occurrences were formally reviewed, sentenced and trended with CAMO input through the Engineering Occurrence Meeting and DOH DASOR review group. MF760s and Serious Fault Reports were also included as a standing agenda item for the CAMMR meeting.

RA 4948 - Documentation


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The CAMO, Serco GMS, MADG and Southern Sailplanes had appropriate access to the current Tl which was controlled and managed on behalf of the Mil CAM by the Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller. Proc'esses were reviewed and found to be satisfactory. It was noted that the CAMO, UKMFTS PT and Serco GMS were all engaged in reviewing and developing a new electronic ADS for each glider type. ,

RA 4951 - Quality System

RA 4951 (1) - Establishing A Quality System

A CAMO Quality Management System had been established and was detailed in Part 2 of the CAME. It also interfaced with the 2FTS, UKMFTS PT and AMO assurance regimes and contained a series of monthly, quarterly and 6 monthly reviews.

RA 4951 (2) - Functions of the Quality System

Assurance activities were based around monthly Self Audits, which were produced and coordinated by the CAMO QM but physically undertaken by the CAM team; they covered all tasks and post holders associated with the audit area which were identified from the CAME Part 5.6 Mil CAMO Activity Matrix. The Self Audit conducted in Apr 16 against RA 4947(1)d was sampled with no issues noted.

Self Audits were supplemented by Internal Quality Audits conducted by the CAMO QM every 6 months and targeted assurance of maintenance organizations as directed by the Mil CAM and 22 (Trg) Gp CAE.

At the time of audit IQAs had covered off specific topics determined by the CAMO QM and Mil CAM (e.g. Gliders CAME V2.0 in Apr 16) and Self Audit Activities comprised the 9x RA 4947 CAw tasks, RA 4951 and the RA 4970 series. Other 4900 series were not covered .

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Problem: The CAME Para 2.2 and the 22 (Trg) Gp Quality Manual Part 1 Para 97b specified the Quality System Audit and Assurance Programme would address the RA 4900 series in a 12 month period. However, it could not be demonstrated that the annual CAMO QA programme assured all Mil CAMO activities against the entire MRP Part M (RA 4900 - 497 4 ).

Evidence: At the time of audit the 2016 Self Audit plan on the 22 Trg Gp Eng & Logs Quality MOSS page only covered off the RA 4947 9x CAw tasks, RA 4951 and the RA 4970 series. Other 4900 series RAs were not covered

Requirement: RA 4951 (2) requires the CAMO Quality System to provide annual assurance that all Mil CAMO activities are being performed in accordance with RA 4900-4974.



Non-compliance Lev!J_2: MAA_16_CAMO CAR 0051_1 refers.

The Serco GMS AS & QA Manager also attended the CAMMR and the 2 FTS Contract Monitoring Team were carrying out review meetings (which the Mil CAM also attended) and monitoring contractual compliance.

RA 4951(3)- Retention of Quality Management Records

Quality Management records comprising audit reports and quality meeting minutes were retained on MOSS for a minimum of 2 years as detailed in the CAME.

RA 4953- Record Keeping

All maintenance records were appropriately retained and stored in filing cabinets in a dedicated, secure room in the Serco GMS administration and office complex under the control of the Serco GMS Engineering Records Controller. CAw records and storage procedures were detailed in Part 1. 7 of the CAME. It was noted that minutes of all airworthiness related meetings were deemed CAw records but it was not clear in the CAME Part 5.2 which meetings these were. This issue had been highlighted in the Dec 16 CAMO audit and was still being resolved. It would continue to be managed to closure under exiting CAR reference MAA_15_CAMO_CAR_0051_23.

RA 4954- Continued Validity of Approval

Requirements for this RA were detailed in the CAME but not applicable as this audit was to support initial approval of the Gliders CAMO.

RA 4955- Findings

The Gliders CAMO had appropriate processes and procedures in place to track and manage MAA findings.

RA 4956- Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (Mil CAMO) Tasks performed by Other Organizations

The CAME Part 5.5 (Resource Matrix) and Part 5.6 (Mil CAMO Activity Matrix) detailed the post holders with sub-contracted CAw tasks and contained a summary of what the task was, how and where it was conducted. The Mil CAM retained oversight and assurance of all these activities through the CAMMR, CAMO QMS and other processes detailed throughout the CAME.

RA 4970 - Baseline Military Airworthiness Review- MRP Part M Sub Part I

BMAR procedures were defined in Part 4.1 of the CAME and baseline



criteria had been established and agreed by the Mil CAM and T AA. Aircraft were not flown without a BMAR which were on-going and being conducted on completion of the aircraft's airworthiness recovery package to generate the Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC). Documented provisional BMARs had also been undertaken on each aircraft to identify issues that required rectification during its airworthiness recovery work package.

RA 4971 - Military Airworthiness Review (Mil AR) and Certification -MRP Part M Sub Part I

At the time of audit a limited number of aircraft had been through their airworthiness recovery packages and generated the requirement for an annual Airworthiness Review (AR). Completed Annexes A, B and C were reviewed for ZH186 and found to be satisfactory. The associated MARC, reference MAR 20160527, was also reviewed with no anomalies noted. At the time of audit no MARC expiry date extensions had been granted.

RA 4972 - Airworthiness Review Surveyors

AR staff were appropriately referenced in the CAME and SQEP was managed via the 22 (Trg) Gp SQEP matrix. A previous issue from the Dec 15 CAMO audit relating to an expired BGA licence being used as supporting evidence for MAA/AAMC/2014/058, was still being resolved in conjunction with the MAA. At the time of audit, amended supporting evidence had been provided to support a new AAMC request, reference MAA_AWE_2016_061; this was being reviewed by the MAA and was required to address existing CAR MAA_15_CAMO_CAR_0051_25. It would continue to be managed to closure under this reference.

It was noted that Atkins Gamma were planning to take on Viking and Vigilant AR activities in the near future and were involved with shadowing the current Serco staffed AR team.

RA 4973 - Airworthiness Review Process

The·AR process was appropriately detailed in Part 4.4 of the CAME and comprised a documented review of the aircraft records plus a documented physical review of the aircraft. A series of Annex templates in AP1 008-01 Order 1.14 format were utilised to record each element of the activity. No issues were found.

RA 4974- Circumstances when Military ARC Becomes Invalid

The requirements of RA 4974 were detailed in the CAME Part 4.6.

Closing Meeting

A formal Closing Meeting was held on 16 Jun 16 at RAF Syerston with the following personnel :


Other Issues Requiring Attention

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CAE& Mil CAM Deputy CAM

(Audit Team Leader) (Audit Team Member)

MAA Observer

Results of the CAMO QM interview on 20 Jun 16 were debriefed to the Mil CAM via DSA-MAA-OA-CAw4 email dated 20 Jun 16, 20:46.

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Date 25/07/16

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