AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Documentation and Certification for

Aircraft Maintenance
Contents:
1. Document Standard
2. ATA Specification 100
3. Documentation for Aircraft Maintenance
4. DGCA’s Documentation
5. Air Operator Documentation
1- Documentation Standard

ATA Specification 100 Creation of ATA Evaluation started on

(early digital data Specification 2100 (ATA merger with S1000D
specifications included) 100 appendix deleted) specification

< 1989 1989 - 1993 1994 - 1999 2000 2005 +

Digital Data Creation of ATA Specification

Specifications (incl. 2200 (iSpec 2200) based on:
SGML) become -ATA 100
Appendix of ATA 100
-ATA 2100
Documentation Standard ATA Spec-100

 ATA Spec 100

 Air Transport Association of America (ATA)
standardized the overall format of the maintenance
manuals
 Each system or system type was assigned a chapter
number. For example,
 Hydraulic systems are in ATA Chapter 29
 Fuel System in ATA-28
 Landing Gear in ATA-32
ATA Spec-100
ATA Specification 100
ATA Spec 100
 DOCUMENTATION FOR
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Customized to contain
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Customer configuration
 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
 Storage and Recovery Documents (SRD)
 Fault Isolation Manual (FIM)
 Schematic Diagram Manual (SDM)
 Task Card (TC)
 Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
 Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC)
 Fault Reporting Manual (FRM)
 Vendor Manuals (VM)
 Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
 Maintenance Planning Data Document (MPD)
 Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
 Dispatch Deviation Guide (DDG)
 Configuration Deviation List (CDL)
 Service Bulletins (SB)
 Service Letters (SIL)
 Maintenance Tips
SDM : Schematic diagram manual /
ASM : Aircraft Schematic Manual
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Engineering
To develop Aircraft changes and to assist in trouble shooting / Repairs
AWM (Aircraft Wiring Manual)
AWL (Aircraft Wiring List)
ELA (Electrical Load Analysis)
SB (Service Bulletins)
SL (Service Letters)
MT (Maintenance Tip)
SRM (Structural Repair Manual)
WBM (Weight and Balance Manual)

To prepare maintenance, To plan maintenance

TEM : Tool Equipment Manual
MPD : Maintenance Planning
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Engineering

WDM : Wiring diagram manual /

AWM : Aircraft Wiring Manual

 Complete run of wiring,

including cable bundle
numbers and routing, plug
and connector numbers
and locations, bulkheads,
and other structural
elements through which
the wiring is routed
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Engineering

SRM : Structural Repair Manual

 Information needed
to effect certain
repairs of the
aircraft structure.
 Repairs are simple
and are approved
by the FAA for
operator
completion.
 Other structural
repairs must be
done by the
airframe
manufacturer or
some other FAA
 Manufacturer’s Documentation
Engineering/Planning

MPD : Maintenance Planning

 List of maintenance and servicing
tasks to be performed on the
aircraft.
 All items of the MRB report along
with other information.
 Certification maintenance
requirements (CMRs)
 Tasks, which were developed by
the MSG process
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Maintenance/Planning/Stores
: To provision and identify spare parts
• IPC : Illustrated parts Catalog

 Lists and location diagrams

of all parts used on the
aircraft model.
 Information on part numbers,
vendors, interchangeability
of parts
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Operations

: To operate in cockpit/cabin, To prepare the flight

• MMEL : Master Minimum Equipment List
• CDL : Configuration deviation list
• DDG : Dispatch deviation guide
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Operations
Master Minimum Equipment List/MMEL
 Identified by the airframe
manufacturer and approved by the
FAA
 Identify the equipment which may be
degraded or inoperative at dispatch of
the aircraft.
 Airline's responsibility to develop
their own manual tailored to their
specific equipment. (MEL)
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Operations

CDL : Configuration deviation list

Involves configuration of the aircraft
Information on panels, fairings, and similar variations in
configuration that can be nonstandard at dispatch as long as it does
not affect the safety of flight.

DDG : Dispatch deviation guide

To secure the aircraft and the system against inadvertent operation

when some of the MMEL items are inoperative or degraded at
dispatch require actions
Manufacturer’s Documentation
Maintenance/Engineering/Planning
 Whenever the airframe manufacturer or the engine manufacturer have
modifications or suggestions for improving maintenance and/or servicing,
they will issue appropriate paperwork to the affected airlines.
SB : Service Bulletins

A service bulletin (SB) is usually a modification of a system that will provide

improved safety or operation of a system and includes a detailed description of
SL : Service
the work and parts required.
Letter

A service letter (SL) usually provides information to improve maintenance

actions without equipment modification.
MT : Maintenance Tip

The maintenance tip is a suggestion for maintenance personnel to

assist in their work or improve conditions.
Authority’s Documentation

1. Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR)

2. Airworthiness Directives (AD)
3. Advisory Circular (AC)
4. Staff Instruction (SI)
Authority’s Documentation

 Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR):

a) CASR Part 21
b) CASR Part 23
c) CASR Part 39
d) CASR Part 43
e) CASR Part 65
f) CASR Part 91
g) CASR Part 121/135
h) CASR Par 141/145/147:
 Flying school
 Approved Maintenance Organization
 Approve Maintenance Organization
Airworthiness Directives (AD)

 Issued by the FAA/EASA/DGCA (Design Authority)

to correct an unsafe condition that exists in a product
(aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance) and a
condition that is likely to exist or develop in other,
similar products.
 An AD, whose incorporation is mandatory, may be
issued initially by the FAA or may be an action after
the airframe manufacturer has issued a service bulletin
(SB)
 AD will include:
(a) a description of the unsafe condition
(b) the product to which the AD applies
(c) the corrective action required
(d) date of compliance
(e) where to get additional information
(f) information on alternative methods of compliance
if applicable
FAA’s/EASA/DGCA
Documentations

Advisory circulars (ACs)

An advisory circular is a
document issued by the FAA to
provide assistance to operators
on meeting the requirements of
various FARs.
FAA’s/EASA/DGCA
Documentations

Staff Instruction (SI)

A Staff Instruction is a
document issued by the
Authority to provide guidance
authority inspector in
carrying out job
Air Operator’s Documentation
Air Operator’s Documentation
• Operations specifications Ops Specs
• Authorizations Conditions & LimitationsACL
• Quality Manual QM
• AMO Quality Manual AMO QM
• Company Maintenance Manual CMM
• Operation Manual OM
• Inspection manual IM
• Maintenance Program MP
• Minimum equipment list MEL
• Task cards* TC
• Engineering orders EOs