Task:

M2.3.99 Inspect a 14 CFR Part 121/135 (10 or More) Operator’s Aircraft Maintenance Records

10/20/21

Function:      2.0 Surveillance/Inspection

Duty:             2.3 Air Operator Surveillance

Previous Task Analysis:

1995 Hughes Task # 2.3.99 and 2.3.107

Difficulty:           4

Importance:       5

Frequency:         3

Criticality:    Y

Time:

Job Aid:        N

PTRS Tracking/ SAS Entry

Specialty

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Legal References:

49 U.S.C. § 40113      Administrative

49 U.S.C. § 44701      General Requirements

49 U.S.C. § 44704      Type Certificates, Production Certificates, and Airworthiness Certificates

49 U.S.C. § 44705      Air Carrier Operating Certificates

49 U.S.C. § 44713      Inspection and Maintenance

Purpose:

To ensure a 14 CFR part 121/135 (10 or more) operator/applicant’s aircraft maintenance records and recordkeeping system complies with the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Significant Interfaces:

Operator

Flight Standards District Office

Aircraft Maintenance Division, Commercial Aviation Group (AFS-330)

Aviation Data Branch (AFS-620)

Procedural Guidance (current editions):

14 CFR Part 11           General Rulemaking Procedures

14 CFR Part 39           Airworthiness Directives

14 CFR Part 43           Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration

14 CFR Part 65           Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers

14 CFR Part 91           General Operating and Flight Rules

14 CFR Part 121         Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations

14 CFR Part 135         Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft

14 CFR Part 145         Repair Stations

Order 1380.51             Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem

Order 8900.1               Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)

NOTE: Ensure you have the most current information. The Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS) may be used to obtain current guidance.

Job Task Performance Steps and Knowledge:

1           Initiate inspection of maintenance records/recordkeeping system.

K:         14 CFR Part 43

             14 CFR Part 91

             14 CFR Part 121/135

             Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

1.1.       Open PTRS record/SAS Element.
K:         Order 1380.51
Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

2           Inspect operator’s maintenance records; ensure required maintenance/inspection records are retained for each aircraft including engines, propellers and appliances.

K:         14 CFR Part 43

             14 CFR Part 91

             14 CFR Part 121/135

             Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

2.1.       Ensure records contain required descriptions of work performed, person performing the work (if not employed by operator) and positive identification of person approving the work.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

3           Inspect operator’s maintenance recordkeeping system ensure that approved manual procedures are being followed.

K:         14 CFR Part 43

             14 CFR Part 91

             14 CFR Part 121/135

             Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

3.1.       Inspect flight/maintenance logs; determine the effectiveness of the airworthiness procedures and that each record contains the information required by regulations.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.2.       Inspect scheduled maintenance inspection work packages for required signoffs and that approved data is being used as required.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.3.       Inspect total time-in-service records; compare manual procedures for maintaining total time-in-service records with actual accomplishment of the total time/cycle-in-service records.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.4.       Inspect life-limited parts records; compare the manual procedures with actual recording of the current status of life-limited parts.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.5.       Inspect overhaul records; compare the manual procedures for maintaining the overhaul record with the actual overhaul record content.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.6.       Inspect inspection status records; compare the manual procedures for maintaining the current inspection status with available records to ensure that the recorded daily flight hours/cycles are used to obtain the current inspection status.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.7.       Inspect one-time recurring Airworthiness Directives (AD) status; ensure records contain all applicable ADs, and ADs were accomplished within specified times.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
3.8.       Inspect major alteration/major repair records; compare the manual procedures for maintaining a list of major alterations and major repairs with the actual work records.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

4           Analyze results of evaluation.

K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

4.1.       Debrief operator; discuss discrepancies that require corrective action.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
4.2.       Evaluate corrective actions.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
4.3.       Submit findings to the responsible Flight Standards office, if applicable.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36
4.4.       Initiate enforcement action, as applicable.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

5           Document task.

K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

5.1.       Close PTRS record/ SAS Element.
K:         Order 1380.51
Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36

6           Future activities.

6.1.       Conduct normal surveillance.
K:         Order 8900.1, Vol. 6, Chap. 2, Sec. 36