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Attachment - A
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME CHECKLIST
The purpose of this Maintenance Programme Compliance Checklist is to assist
owners /operators/ officers of DGCA regional / sub regional offices with a view to ensuring
that Maintenance Programmes are standardized and include all items that are required by
CAR M.A.302, AMC M.A. 302 and also other additional DGCA required items. This Checklist
should be submitted along with draft maintenance programme by the operator for review by
DGCA.
This document includes all the relevant information as detailed in Appendix 1 to the
Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), the format of which may be modified to suit the
operator’s preferred method. In all cases the checklist should clearly show both compliance
(Yes) and location of the compliance in the notes section or not applicable (N/A) and the
reason in the notes section. Verification remarks column to be used by DGCA officer while
reviewing the Draft AMP for approval.
The specific tasks and the relevant control procedures shall be included as specified in
the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) or Continuing Airworthiness Management
Exposition (CAME) of the operator / Subpart G organisation managing the aircraft. The
relevant cross-references shall be specified in the notes column at the appropriate
paragraphs and the correct term AMP or CAME shall be used. It is not acceptable simply
enter the AMP or CAME as the cross reference.
The checklist is provided to ensure the minimum required items are contained in the
Maintenance Programme. It should be enhanced as necessary to suit the aircraft’s needs;
operational, utilization, regulation and environmental.
AOC Number ( If applicable):
Owner / Operators Name:
CAME reference (If applicable )
Owner / Operator AMP reference
Amendment Status
Details of the previous
maintenance programme
Registration No of aircraft
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1.General requirements
Items Check list points Complied N/A Notes Verification/
No. remarks
1.1 Maintenance Program basic Information
The type/model/ and registration
number of the aircraft
The type/model of the engines
The type/model of the propeller
where applicable
1.1.1 The type/model of the auxiliary power
units(APU ) where applicable
1.1.2 The name and address of the owner,
operator, or CAMO managing the
aircraft airworthiness
1.1.3 The programme reference, the date
of issue and issue number
1.1.4 A Signed statement by the owner,
operator or CAMO managing the
aircraft airworthiness (see Appendix 1
of this document)
1.1.5 Content list / Index List of effective
pages and their Revision status of
the document
1.1.6 Check periods for anticipated
utilization; include a utilization
tolerance of not more than 25%
(Where utilization cannot be
anticipated, calendar time limits
should also be included)
1.1.7 Procedures for escalation of
established check periods where
applicable and acceptable to the
DGCA
1.1.8 Records of amendments w.r.t MPD
revisions
1.1.9 Pre-flight maintenance tasks
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The tasks and the periods (intervals / frequencies) at which inspections should be
carried out, including type and degree of inspection of the:
a. Aircraft
b. Engine(s)
c. APU
d. Propeller(s)
e. Components
1.1.10
f. Accessories
g. Equipment
h. Instruments
i. Electrical and radio apparatus
The periods at which components should be:
a. Checked
b. Cleaned
c. Lubricated
1.1.11
d. Replenished
e. Adjusted
f. Tested
1.1.12 Details of ageing aircraft system
requirements with any specified
sampling programs ,if applicable
Details of specific structural maintenance programs, if applicable, including but not
limited to:
a) Damage Tolerance and
Supplemental Structural Inspection
1.1.13 Programs (SSID)
b) SB review performed by the TC
holder
c) Corrosion prevention and control
d) Repair Assessment
e) Widespread Fatigue Damage
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1.1.14 Statement of the limit of validity in
terms of total flight cycles/calendar
date/flight hours for the structural
programme in 1.1.13, if applicable
1.1.15 The periods at which overhauls and/or
replacements of components should
be made
A cross-reference to other documents related to:
a) Mandatory life limitations.
b)Certification Maintenance
1.1.16 Requirements (CMR’s), if Applicable
c)Airworthiness Directives (AD)
Specific identification of the above
items mandatory status
1.1.17 Reliability programme or statistical
methods of continuous Surveillance,
if applicable
1.1.18 A statement that practices and
procedures should be the standards
specified by the TC holder
1.1.19 Each maintenance task should be
defined in a definition section
1.1.20 If applicable , details of Critical Design
Configuration Limitations together with
appropriate procedures
2. Programme basis
2.1 Is the programme based upon the
MRB report (where applicable), the TC
holder’s maintenance planning
document or of Chapter 5 of the
maintenance manual?
2.2 For newly type-certificated aircraft
/comprehensively appraise the
manufacturer’s recommendations
(MRB report) along with other
airworthiness information.
2.3 For existing aircraft types,
comparisons with maintenance
programmes previously approved
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3. Amendments
Amendments (revisions) to reflect changes :See Appendix 2
a. In the TC holder’s
3.1 recommendations
b. Introduced by modifications
c. Introduced by repairs
d. Discovered by service experience
e. As required by the DGCA
4. Permitted variations to maintenance periods
4.1 Vary the periods through a procedure
approved by the DGCA?
4.2 Vary the periods with the approval of
the DGCA
5.Periodic review of maintenance programme contents
Periodic review to ensure that the programme reflects current:
a. TC holder’s recommendations
b. Revisions to the MRB report (if
5.1 applicable)
c. Mandatory requirements
d. Maintenance needs of the aircraft
5.2 Annual review of AMP is defined
6.Reliability programmes
6.1 Applicability
Developed in the following cases:
a) Programme is based upon MSG-3
logic
b) Programme includes condition
monitored components
6.1.1 c) Programme does not contain
overhaul time periods for all
significant system components
d) Specified by the manufacturer’s
MPD or MRB
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Need not be developed in the following cases
a) Programme is based upon the
MSG-1 or 2 logic (only contains hard
times or on condition items)
b) Not a complex motor-powered
aircraft according to CAR M
c) Programme provides overhaul
6.1.2 time periods for all significant system
components
6.1.3 Operator may develop own reliability
monitoring programme (when it may
be deemed beneficial from a
maintenance planning point of view.)
6.2 Applicability for CAMO/operator of small fleets of aircraft
6.2.1 Less than 6 aircraft of the same type
6.2.2 Reliability programme is irrespective
of the fleet size
6.2.3 CAMOs tailor their reliability
programme to suit the size and
complexity of operation
6.2.4 Use of “Alert levels” should be used
carefully
For small fleet of aircraft while establishing a reliability programme, consider the
following
a) Focus on areas where a sufficient
6.2.5 amount of data is likely to be
processed
b) How is engineering judgment
applied?
6.2.6 Pool data and analysis (paragraph
6.6 specifies conditions)
6.2.7 If unable to pool data, additional
restrictions on the MRB/MPD tasks
intervals specified.
6.3 Engineering Judgment
Are there appropriately qualified
6.3.1 personnel (with appropriate
engineering experience and
understanding of reliability concept)
for the reliability programme?
6.3.2 Failure to provide appropriately
qualified personnel for the reliability
programme may lead to rejection of
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aircraft maintenance programme
6.4 Contracted maintenance
6.4.1 CAMO may sub contract certain functions of Maintenance programme to other
maintenance organisation (provided this organisation proves to have the appropriate
expertise.) Such as
6.4.2 a) Developing the maintenance and
reliability programmes
b) Collection and analysis of the
reliability data
c) Providing reliability reports
d) Proposing corrective actions
6.4.3 Approval to implement a corrective
action, is CAMO prerogative and
responsibility
6.4.4 Maintenance contract must be clearly
spelt out in CAME, and maintenance
organisation procedures
6.5 Reliability programme.
6.5.1 Objectives
Statement summarizing the prime objectives of the programme (To the minimum it
should include the following)
a) Recognise the need for corrective
action
6.5.1.1
b) Establish what corrective action is
needed
c) Determine the effectiveness of that
action
6.5.1.2 The extent of the objectives should be
directly related to the scope of the
programme (manufacturer’s
maintenance planning documents
should be consulted in every case)
6.5.1.3 All MSG -3 related task are effective
and their periodicity is adequate
6.5 .2 Identification of items
6.5.2 The items controlled by the
programme should be stated (e.g. by
ATA Chapters)
6.5.3 Terms and definitions.
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6.5.3 Significant terms and definitions
should be clearly identified
6.5.4 Information sources and collection
6.5.4.1 Sources and procedures for collecting
and receiving it in the Exposition
Type of information to be collected should be related to the objectives of programme,
Examples of the normal prime sources:
a) Pilots Reports
b) Technical Logs
c) Aircraft Maintenance Access
Terminal / On-board readouts
d) Maintenance Worksheets
6.5.4.2
e) Workshop Reports
f) Reports on Functional Checks
g)Reports on Special Inspections
h) Stores Issues/Reports
i) Air Safety Reports
j) Reports on Delays and Incidents
K) Other sources: i.e. ETOPS,
RVSM, CAT II/III
6.5.4.3 Due account of Continuing
Airworthiness information, safety
information promulgated under CAR-21
6.5.5 Display of information
6.5.5 Information displayed graphically or
in tabular format or a Combination
6.5.5. 1 Provisions for “nil returns”
6.5.5.2 Where “standards” or “alert levels”,
display of information oriented
accordingly
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6.5.6 Examination, analysis and interpretation of the information
6.5.6 Method for examining, analysing and
interpreting the programme information
should be explained.
6.5.6.1 Methods of examination may be varied
- content and quantity-
Analysis & Interpretation- The whole process should enable a critical assessment of
the effectiveness of the programme as a total activity. Such process may involve:
a) Comparisons of operational
reliability with established or allocated
standards
b) Analysis and interpretation of trends
c) Evaluation of repetitive defects
d) Confidence testing of expected
and achieved results
6.5.6.2 e) Studies of life-bands and survival
characteristics
f) Reliability predictions
g) Other methods of assessment
h) Stores Issues/Reports
i) Air Safety Reports
j) Reports on Delays and Incidents
K) Other sources: i.e. ETOPS,
RVSM, CAT II/III
Range and depth of engineering analysis should be related to the particular programme
and to the facilities. The following, at least, should be taken into account:
a) Flight defects and reductions in
operational reliability
b) Defects - line and main base.
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c) Deterioration observed -routine
maintenance
d) Workshop and overhaul facility
6.5.6.3
findings.
e) Modification evaluations
f) Sampling programmes
g) Adequacy of maintenance
equipment and publications
h) Effectiveness of maintenance
procedures
i) Staff training
j) Service bulletins, technical
instructions etc.
6.5.6.4 In case of Contracted maintenance -
arrangements for availability of
information should be established and
details should be included
6.5.7 Corrective Actions
Procedures / time scales for implementing corrective actions / monitoring – should
be fully described & could include
a) Changes to maintenance,
operational procedures or techniques
b) Changes involving amendment of
the scheduled maintenance period or
task in the approved maintenance
programme
c) Amendments to approved manuals
6.5.7.1
d) Initiation of modifications
e) Special inspections of fleet
campaigns
f) Spares provisioning
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g) Staff training
h) Manpower and equipment planning
6.5.7.2 Procedures for effecting changes
should be described
6.5.8 Organisational Responsibilities
6.5.8 Organisational structure - chains of
responsibility should be defined
6.5.9 Presentation of information to the competent authority
Following information submitted to the DGCA for approval of the reliability programme
a) Time scales for reports / distribution
b) Format and content of reports of
supporting request for increase in
period between maintenance
(Escalation)
c) requesting amendments
6.5.10 Evaluation and review
6.5.10 Describe procedures and individual
responsibilities- continuous monitoring
of the effectiveness of the programme
6.5.10.1 Procedures for monitoring/ revising
the reliability “standards” or “alert
levels
Criteria to be taken into account during the review includes
a) Utilisation (high / low / Seasonal )
b) Fleet commonality
c) Alert Level adjustment criteria
d) Adequacy of data
6.5.10.2
e) Reliability procedure audit
f) Staff training
g) Operational and maintenance
procedures
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6.5.11 Approval of maintenance programme amendment Approval of maintenance programme
changes arising from the reliability programme
a) Does the reliability programme
monitor the content of the maintenance
programme in a comprehensive
manner?
b) Is appropriate control exercised by
the owner / operator over the
internal validation of such changes
6.6 Pooling Arrangements
Pooling information - must be substantially the same, including:
a) Certification / modification / SB
compliance
6.6.1
b) Operational Factors
c) Maintenance factors
6.6.2 Is there a substantial amount of
commonality / has the DGCA agreed?
6.6.3 Is the aircraft on short-term lease?
DGCA may grant more flexibility
6.6.4 Changes to any CAMO requires
assessment in Order that the pooling
benefits can be maintained
6.6.5 Reliability programme managed by the
aircraft manufacturer if agreed by the
DGCA
7. DGCA Required Items
7.1 Details of who may issue a CRS
7.2 Define which inspections / checks are
considered to be base maintenance
7.3 Define maintenance requirements , in
the absence of specific
recommendations in MPD/Chapter 5 of
AMM
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7.3.1 Aircraft battery capacity check/deep
cycle? (As per Vendor
recommendation)
7.3.2 Emergency equipment as per vendor
recommendations
Emergency escape provisions as per vendor recommendations for the following
equipments:
a. Portable valise type life-rafts
7.3.3
b. Door & escape chutes/slides
c. Emergency exits / hatches
7.3.4 Flexible hoses as per CAR Sec 2
Series S Part I
7.3.5 Fuel / oil system contamination checks
CAR Sec 2 Series H Part II
7.3.6 Pressure vessels as per vendor
recommendation
7.3.7 Seat belts and harnesses as per vendor
recommendations
7.3.8 Instruments as per Sec 2 Series I Part I
7.3.9 Vital points and control systems
(procedure for duplicate inspection)
Maintenance applicable to special operations approvals, if applicable (Additional
maintenance task required to ensure continued compliance with following special
approvals):
AWOPS
MNPS
7.3.10
RVSM
ETOPS
Sea Pilot transfers
Offshore operations
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HEMS
Transport of dangerous goods
Other (Specify) ………..
7.3.11 Customer furnished equipment
7.3.12 Engine & APU condition monitored
maintenance
7.3.13 DGCA Mandatory Modification
requirements/AD’s
Flight data recorder systems (As per
7.3.14 Sec 2 Series I Part V)
7.3.15 Mode "S/C” transponder (As per Sec 2
Series R Part IV)
7.3.16 In-flight entertainment systems (IFE)
(As per vendor recommendation)
7.3.17 Cock Pit Voice Recording System (As
per Sec 2 Series I Part VI)
7.3.18 Emergency Locator Beacon (ELT)( As
per vendor recommendation)
Completed by: [Name] Signed:
Date:
