AVMT 105 - General Group V: Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records and Publications / Inspection Concepts and Techniques

(3 credits)

Lecture:

Privileges and limitations of a mechanic certificate. Recent experience requirements and how to reestablish once lost. Maintenance terminology as defined in 14 CFR part 1. Criteria and responsibility for determining whether a repair or alteration is major or minor. The regulatory framework including general subject matter of the part of 14 CFR relevant to aircraft maintenance and mechanics. Mechanic address change notification procedures. Agency publications and guidance materials including aircraft specifications, TCDSs, advisory circulars, and airworthiness directives. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) for an AD. FAA databases and resources available including TCDSs and supplemental type certificates. FAA approved maintenance data including maintenance manuals and other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable by the administrator. Difference between approved data and acceptable data and when each is required. FAA approved airworthiness limitations. Methods used to establish the serial number effectivity of an item. Use of SDR. Determination of component applicability to a given aircraft. Manufacturer publications including maintenance manuals, service bulletins, maintenance

alerts, and master minimum equipment lists. Compliance requirements for manufacturer-specified methods, techniques, and practices. Compliance requirements for manufacturer specified maintenance and inspection intervals. FAA approved maintenance data including maintenance manuals and other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable by the administrator. FAA approved airworthiness limitations. Alert, caution, and warning indications and the basic definition of warnings, cautions, and notes that are used in maintenance and operating manuals. Usable on codes in parts manuals. Adherence to warnings, cautions, or notes in maintenance and operational manuals. Maintenance record entry for approval for return to service after maintenance and alterations. Maintenance record entry for approval for return to service after inspection. The purpose and use of FAA forms. Inoperative equipment. Discrepancy records or placards. Completeness of accuracy of documentation. Complacency during documentation phase of maintenance procedures.

Lab:

Determine whether a given repair or alteration is major or minor. Determine applicability of approved data for a major repair. Explain the difference between “approved data and “acceptable data”. Locate applicable FAA aircraft specification and FAA TCDS for an aircraft or component. Determine applicability of an AD. Check a TSO or PMA for the proper markings. Locate supplemental type certificates applicable to a specific aircraft. Determine maximum allowable weight of a specific aircraft. Compare an equipment list for an aircraft to equipment installed. Use a manufacturer’s illustrated parts catalog to locate a specific part number and applicability. Determine the conformity of aircraft instrument range markings and placarding. Determine approved replacement parts for installation on a given aircraft. Complete an FAA Form 337 for a major repair or alteration. Examine an FAA Form 337 for accuracy. Determine an aircraft’s inspections status by reviewing the aircraft’s maintenance records. Complete an aircraft maintenance record entry for the compliance of a reoccurring AD for a specific airframe, aircraft engine, appliance, or propeller. Complete an aircraft maintenance record entry for return to service. Complete a 100-hour inspection aircraft maintenance record entry.

This class consists of 4 lessons and 4 labs.

Inspection Concepts and Techniques

Lecture:

Nondestructive testing procedures and methods. Aircraft inspection programs. Aircraft inspection methods and tools for materials, hardware, and processes. Demagnetizing a component following a magnetic particle inspection. Selection of inspection techniques. Damage prevention to aircraft components and test equipment when using an ohmmeter. Measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Calibration and tool accuracy requirements. Using precision measuring instruments. Calibration of precision measuring equipment.

Lab:

Perform a visual inspection. Perform a dye penetrant inspection. Inspect aircraft for compliance with an AD. Identify NDT method for composite, surface metal, and subsurface metal defects. Perform a tap test on a composite component. Use vernier calipers. Use micrometers. Use measurement gauges

This class consists of 2 lessons and 4 labs.