FAA
Guidance for Writing Aviation Maintenance and Inspection Documents
Writing clear, concise, consistent instructions, procedures and manuals is essential for ensuring airworthiness when maintaining or inspecting aircraft. Say exactly what is meant and say it clearly, concisely, and accurately… ”Garbage in = Garbage out” A good starting point are the instructions the FAA uses to draft Airworthiness Directives. Following the guidance contained in FAA-IR-M-8040.1A [...]
FAA Inspection Authorizations – IA
The basic functions of the holder of an inspection authorization (IA) are set forth in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65, section 65.95. With the exception of aircraft maintained in accordance with a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program under part 121, an IA may inspect and approve for return [...]
Inspecting Repairs and Alterations
Inspecting repairs or alterations consists of these basic operations: Determine that the repair or alteration data has FAA approval. Inspect the configuration of the repair or alteration for conformity to the approved data and the performance standards of 14 CFR part 43. At the same time, the aircraft should still comply with applicable airworthiness [...]
APPROVING MAJOR REPAIRS AND MAJOR ALTERATIONS
A primary responsibility of the holder of an IA is to determine airworthiness by inspecting repairs or alterations for conformity to approved data, and assuring that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. During inspection of major repairs or major alterations, the holder of an IA must also determine that they are compatible [...]
Aviation Inspection of Safety Critical Components with of Visible (Red) Dye Liquid Penetrant
Both the FAA and CASA have issued warnings to advise personnel involved in using liquid penetrant for non-destructive inspection of the unsuitability of visible dye penetrant – predominately colored red – for final inspection of safety critical components.
The portability, low cost and ease of use of visible (usually red) dye penetrant has seen this type of penetrant system become the preferred option for many personnel inspecting safety critical components. However