Unscoped DCT Report (Standard DCT)
MLF Label: 1.4.3 Manuals DCT Type: ED DCT Specialty: Airworthiness Peer Group: H - Part 145 Outside the U.S. with Aviation Safety Agreement DCT Revision: 23.0 on 09/28/20 (Released)
Summary Information

Purpose (Certificate Holder Responsibility): To provide manuals required by personnel to perform their duties.
Objective (FAA Responsibility): Determine if the CH will be able to; (1) Comply with regulations; (2) Provide manuals required by personnel to perform their duties.

The Manuals Element includes the following System(s) and Subsystem(s)

Questions Answers Comments
  1.4.3 Manuals
1   
Does the process design ensure the individual with responsibility provides both financial and human resources for the safety and quality performance of this element?


REFERENCES: AC-120-92, 8900.1 Vol 17 Ch 3 Sec 3

Safety Attribute: Management Responsibility,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:46 PM, 

QID: 00051929, Response Details: Responsibility ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
2   
Does the process design ensure the individual with responsibility provides both financial and human resources for the safety and quality performance of this element?


Safety Attribute: Management Responsibility,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:48 PM, 

QID: 00051943, Response Details: Responsibility ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
3   
Is the person with authority clearly identifiable, qualified and knowledgeable to effectively plan, direct and control resources, change procedures and make key determinations including safety risk acceptance decisions for this element?


REFERENCES: AC-120-92, 8900.1 Vol 17 Ch 3 Sec 3

Safety Attribute: Management Authority,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:48 PM, 

QID: 00051930, Response Details: Authority ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
4   
Is the person with authority clearly identifiable, qualified and knowledgeable to effectively plan, direct and control resources, change procedures and make key determinations including safety risk acceptance decisions for this element?


Safety Attribute: Management Authority,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:48 PM, 

QID: 00051944, Response Details: Authority ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
5   
Do process measurement(s) exist to evaluate the performance of this element and implement corrective action if necessary?


REFERENCES: AC-120-92, 8900.1 Vol 17 Ch 3 Sec 3

Safety Attribute: Process Measurement,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:48 PM, 

QID: 00051931, Response Details: Process Measurement ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
6   
Do process measurement(s) exist to evaluate the performance of this element and implement corrective action if necessary?


Safety Attribute: Process Measurement,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:48 PM, 

QID: 00051945, Response Details: Process Measurement ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
7   
Does the Repair Station Manual specify who (by title) maintains the capability list?


REFERENCES: AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  3  12/14/2018 10:45:23 AM, 

QID: 00001205, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
8   
Does the Repair Station Manual specify how self-evaluations are performed prior to adding an article to the capability list?


REFERENCES: 145.209(d), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  3  9/28/2020 10:13:56 AM, 

QID: 00001206, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
9   
Does the Repair Station Manual specify who performs self-evaluations prior to adding an article to the capability list?


REFERENCES: 145.209(d), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  4  9/28/2020 10:13:55 AM, 

QID: 00001207, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
10   
Does the Repair Station Manual specify how self-evaluations are documented prior to adding an article to the capability list?


REFERENCES: 145.209(d), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  3  9/28/2020 10:13:56 AM, 

QID: 00001208, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
11   
Do procedures require the capability list to identify articles by make and model or other nomenclature designated by the manufacturer?


REFERENCES: 145.215(b), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

NOTE: The capability list may be included in the manual or as a separate document.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  4  9/28/2020 10:13:56 AM, 

QID: 00001209, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
12   
Do the capability list procedures specify how to:

      #1 Revise the list and notify the responsible Flight Standards office;
      #2 Notify the responsible Flight Standards office of revisions at the appropriate frequency;
      #3 Conduct a self-evaluation that is required for revising the capability list;
      #4 Require that articles on the capability list be within the scope of the Repair Station's ratings;
      #5 Have a description of the methods and frequency of such evaluations; and
      #6 Report the results to the appropriate manager for review and action?

REFERENCES: 145.209(d), 145.215, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

NOTE: The self-evaluation should determine if the Repair Station has the appropriate housing, facilities, equipment, materials, tech data, processes, and trained personnel in place to perform the work. The procedures should describe the acceptance process for the company officials and the FAA.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  4  6/24/2019 9:38:08 AM, 

QID: 00001210, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
13   
Does the Repair Station Manual include self-evaluation procedures to ensure that the Repair Station has the following:

      #1 The appropriate limited rating;
      #2 Adequate housing and facilities;
      #3 Recommended tools, equipment, and materials, or equivalent;
      #4 Current technical data; and
      #5 Sufficient qualified personnel?

REFERENCES: 145.215(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

NOTE: The checklists and forms may need to be customized for each self-evaluation.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  4  12/14/2018 10:45:25 AM, 

QID: 00001217, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
14   
Do the procedures require that changes to the capability list be clearly indicated on the document?


REFERENCES: AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) ,  Rev.  2  12/14/2018 10:45:26 AM, 

QID: 00001223, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
15   
Do the procedures require that the capability list hardware and software be compatible with that of the responsible Flight Standards office?


REFERENCES: A025, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "CAPABILITY LIST" ) AND ( OPSPEC = "A025" ) ,  Rev.  4  6/24/2019 9:38:08 AM, 

QID: 00001224, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
16   
Do the Repair Station and Quality Control manuals have procedures for revising these manuals, to include notifying the responsible Flight Standards office and how often notifications will occur?


REFERENCES: 145.207(a), 145.209(j), 145.211(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 11, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  7  6/24/2019 9:38:08 AM, 

QID: 00001236, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
17   
Do the procedures specify how the FAA will receive its revisions?


REFERENCES: 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 7, AC-145-9

NOTE: This applies to the Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  3  3/1/2017 9:43:35 AM, 

QID: 00001238, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
18   
Do the procedures specify how manual revisions will be distributed?


REFERENCES: AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  1  5/14/2014 10:51:14 AM, 

QID: 00001239, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
19   
Do the procedures require that each manual holder receive each revision?


REFERENCES: AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  1  5/14/2014 10:51:14 AM, 

QID: 00001240, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
20   
Do the procedures require that the revised text of each affected page be clearly identified?


REFERENCES: 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  2  9/27/2018 10:52:35 AM, 

QID: 00001241, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
21   
Do procedures include controlling sections of the repair station manual, such as:

      #1 Identification;
      #2 Revision status;
      #3 Page numbering;
      #4 Issue date;
      #5 Approvals; and
      #6 Acceptance?

REFERENCES: 145.207(a), AC-145-9, 145.209(k)

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  4  3/1/2017 9:43:27 AM, 

QID: 00001242, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
22   
Do the procedures require current copies of the Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual to be accessible for use by Repair Station personnel?


REFERENCES: 145.207(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 7, AC-145-9

NOTE: All repair station employees on all shifts must have access to the manual, regardless of the media used (electronic, CD ROM, etc.).

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  6  9/27/2018 10:52:35 AM, 

QID: 00001249, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
23   
Do the manuals contain samples of inspection and maintenance forms and instructions for the completion of those forms or a reference to a separate forms manual?


REFERENCES: 145.211(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 11, AC-145-9

NOTE: This applies to the Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  3  3/1/2017 9:43:32 AM, 

QID: 00001250, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
24   
Does the manual include an organizational chart identifying each management position with authority to act on behalf of the Repair Station, and their:

      #1 Area of responsibility; and
      #2 Duties, responsibilities, and authority?

REFERENCES: 145.207(a), 145.209(a), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 4, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  6  9/27/2018 10:52:36 AM, 

QID: 00001251, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
25   
Does the manual include procedures for maintaining and revising the personnel roster for:

      #1 Managers and supervisors;
      #2 Inspection personnel; and
      #3 Personnel authorized to approve for return to service?

REFERENCES: 145.161(a), 145.207(a), 145.209(b), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 13, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  4  9/27/2018 10:52:36 AM, 

QID: 00001254, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
26   
Do the procedures require that the manual be followed?


REFERENCES: 145.207(a)

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  1  5/14/2014 10:51:14 AM, 

QID: 00001258, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
27   
Does the manual include a description of the Repair Station's operations, including the required:

      #1 Housing;
      #2 Facilities;
      #3 Equipment; and
      #4 Materials?

REFERENCES: 145.109(a), 145.207(a), 145.209(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  4  12/14/2018 10:45:26 AM, 

QID: 00001259, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
28   
Does the manual include procedures governing work performed at locations other than at the Repair Station's fixed location?


REFERENCES: 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 16, 145.203, 145.207(a), 145.209(f), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145") ,  Rev.  8  9/27/2018 10:52:36 AM, 

QID: 00001264, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
29   
Does the repair station manual include procedures for performing line maintenance in accordance with the operator's manual or approved maintenance program:

      #1 For Operators under 14 CFR part 121, part 135, and U.S. registered aircraft under part 129;
      #2 Per the Operator's manual and approved maintenance program;
      #3 With the necessary equipment, trained personnel, and technical data; and
      #4 Only with OpSpecs authorizing performance of line maintenance?

REFERENCES: 145.205(a), 145.205(c), 145.207(a), 145.209(g), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 18, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OPSPEC = "D107" ) ,  Rev.  6  12/14/2018 10:45:27 AM, 

QID: 00001265, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
30   
Does the manual include procedures to maintain, revise, and provide the FAA with contract maintenance information, including:

      #1 FAA-approved functions to be contracted to outside sources;
      #2 The name of each contracted facility and their certificate type (if any); and
      #3 The frequency of FAA notification?

REFERENCES: 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 23, 145.207(a), 145.209(h), 145.217(a), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145") ,  Rev.  7  12/14/2018 10:45:28 AM, 

QID: 00001271, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
31   
Do the procedures specify to request the current, applicable parts of an air carrier maintenance program or manuals at the time work is performed?


REFERENCES: 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 7, AC-145-9

NOTE: This applies to Repair Stations performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations for Operators under 14 CFR Part 121, 125, 129, or 135. Maintenance must be performed per the Operator's program and maintenance manual.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "PERFORMS AIR CARRIER MAINTENANCE" ) ,  Rev.  2  3/18/2015 9:00:08 AM, 

QID: 00001301, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
32   
Do the procedures require all current applicable parts of an Operator's approved inspection program at the time inspections are performed?


REFERENCES: 145.205(a), 145.205(b), 145.205(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 7, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145”) AND (OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = “PERFORMS AIR CARRIER MAINTENANCE”),  Rev.  4  9/27/2018 10:52:40 AM, 

QID: 00001302, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Observable
◯  Not Applicable
33   
Do the procedures require that for Repair Station, Quality Control, and Training Manuals maintained on a network server:

      #1 Only authorized personnel make changes;
      #2 All employees be trained to access the manuals;
      #3 Access be password protected;
      #4 Users be made aware of revisions and the contents of those revisions; and
      #5 Current manuals be made available for all shifts?

REFERENCES: AC-120-78, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OPSPEC = "A025" ) ,  Rev.  2  3/29/2014 7:35:53 AM, 

QID: 00001303, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
34   
Do the procedures require that for Repair Station, Quality Control, and Training Manuals maintained on a disk:

      #1 Manuals and any subsequent revisions be distributed;
      #2 Receipt of revisions be documented;
      #3 Software used for writing the manuals be compatible with the software used by all manual holders, including the FAA;
      #4 All manual holders be trained on accessing the manuals at their computer workstations; and
      #5 Repair Station personnel verify the currency of the disks before use?

REFERENCES: AC-120-78, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OPSPEC = "A025" ) ,  Rev.  2  3/29/2014 7:35:52 AM, 

QID: 00001309, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
35   
Does the manual specify who will submit revisions to the FAA for review and acceptance and the frequency of such submissions?


REFERENCES: 145.209(j), 145.211(c), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 11, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

NOTE: This applies to the Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual.

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  3  9/27/2018 10:52:36 AM, 

QID: 00001315, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
36   
Does the manual include procedures for revising the training program and submitting revisions to the FAA for approval?


REFERENCES: 145.209(e), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 14, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  3  12/14/2018 10:45:29 AM, 

QID: 00001316, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
37   
Does the manual include procedures for performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations following the Operator's:

      #1 Continuous maintenance program under 14 CFR Part 121 or 135; and
      #2 FAA-approved maintenance program for foreign air carrier/persons operating U.S. registered aircraft under 14 CFR Part 129? (if applicable)

REFERENCES: 145.207(a), 145.209(g), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 18, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) AND ( OTHER CERTIFICATES OR APPROVALS = "PERFORMS AIR CARRIER MAINTENANCE" ) ,  Rev.  5  9/27/2018 10:52:37 AM, 

QID: 00001318, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
38   
Does the manual include a description of the recordkeeping system, including the required records and how they are:

      #1 Obtained;
      #2 Stored; and
      #3 Retrieved?

REFERENCES: 145.209(i), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 6, AC-145-9

NOTE: These records must be in English

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  7  12/14/2018 10:45:29 AM, 

QID: 00001327, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
39   
Do the procedures include instructions for submitting reports of any serious failure, malfunction, or defect?


REFERENCES: 145.221(b), 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, 8900.1 Vol 8 Ch 5 Sec 6, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  3  9/27/2018 10:52:37 AM, 

QID: 00001331, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
40   
Do the procedures include instructions for detecting and reporting suspected unapproved parts?


REFERENCES: 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 2 Sec 27, 8900.1 Vol 6 Ch 9 Sec 2, AC-145-9

Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "145" ) ,  Rev.  3  9/27/2018 10:52:37 AM, 

QID: 00001332, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
41   
Do procedures exist in enough detail to meet the regulatory and guidance requirements for this element to produce the intended results?


Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:46 PM, 

QID: 00051926, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
42   
Do procedures exist in enough detail to meet the regulatory and guidance requirements for this element to produce the intended results?


Safety Attribute: Procedures,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:47 PM, 

QID: 00051940, Response Details: EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
◯  Not Applicable
43   
Do controls exist within this element that ensure risks are reduced to an acceptable level?


REFERENCES: AC-120-92, 8900.1 Vol 17 Ch 3 Sec 3

Safety Attribute: Controls,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:46 PM, 

QID: 00051927, Response Details: Controls ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
44   
Do controls exist within this element that ensure risks are reduced to an acceptable level?


Safety Attribute: Controls,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:47 PM, 

QID: 00051941, Response Details: Controls ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
45   
Does the certificate holder have a method to evaluate the impact of changes on related processes (interfaces) for this element?


Safety Attribute: Interfaces,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:46 PM, 

QID: 00051928, Response Details: Interfaces ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
46   
Does the certificate holder have a method to evaluate the impact of changes on related processes (interfaces) for this element?


Safety Attribute: Interfaces,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:47 PM, 

QID: 00051942, Response Details: Interfaces ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
47   
Does the process design require that individuals understand their safety role and how it contributes to the safety performance of this element?


REFERENCES: AC-120-92, 8900.1 Vol 17 Ch 3 Sec 3

Safety Attribute: Safety Ownership,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:46 PM, 

QID: 00051932, Response Details: Safety Ownership ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No
48   
Does the process design require that individuals understand their safety role and how it contributes to the safety performance of this element?


Safety Attribute: Safety Ownership,  Question Type: Output Validation,  

Scoping Attribute:  (FAR PART = "135" OR "145" OR "141" OR "142" OR "147") AND NOT (SAFETY PROGRAMS = "SMSVP") ,  Rev.  2  3/8/2019 12:47:48 PM, 

QID: 00051946, Response Details: Safety Ownership ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW),  Status: Released
◯  Yes
◯  No


Response Details List  Authority ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 1.0)
1 Process oversight failure
2 Unacceptable safety risk acceptance
3 Ineffective planning of resources
4 Ineffective use of resources
5 Ineffective control of resources
6 Failure to implement safety risk processes
7 Process owner not clearly identified
8 Unqualified
9 Other
Response Details List  Controls ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 1.0)
1 Failure to identify hazards or ineffective risk controls
2 Failure to develop and maintain risk controls
3 Failure to effectively mitigate risk before applying risk controls
4 Risk controls ineffective
5 Unclear risk controls
6 Failure to assess risk for a new system
7 Failure to assess risk when revising an existing system
8 Failure to assess risk when developing operational procedures
9 Failure to maintain records of outputs of risk control assessments
10 Other
Response Details List  EP & ED DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 1.0)
1 Unclear procedure(s)
2 Conflicting procedure(s)
3 Used workaround(s)
4 Skipped process step(s)
5 Personnel failed to follow process (procedures, guidance, etc)
6 Procedures/guidance not available
7 Procedures/guidance not current
8 Inconsistent procedure(s)
9 Undocumented procedure(s)
10 Minor typographical error(s) (i.e. record entries)
11 Information missing
12 Communication failure(s)
13 Personnel failed to perform task
14 Process failed to meet desired outcome
15 Process oversight failure
16 Equipment/tools not available
17 Equipment/tools not adequate
18 Equipment/tools not calibrated
19 Facilities not adequate
20 Other
Response Details List  Interfaces ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 1.0)
1 Internal communication failure(s)
2 External communication failure(s)
3 Lack of interfaces
4 Inconsistent interfaces
5 Poor coordination between departments and employees
6 Failure of interfaces between processes or procedures
7 Other
Response Details List  Process Measurement ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 1.0)
1 Inadequate monitoring of operations processes
2 Ineffective evaluations of processes or systems
3 Undocumented or insufficient investigations
4 Failure to conduct audits
5 Ineffective audits
6 Failure to detect changes in the operational environment
7 Personnel failed to perform/follow process (procedures, guidance, etc.)
8 Process failed to meet desired outcome
9 Process oversight failure
10 Other
Response Details List  Responsibility ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 1.0)
1 Failed to provide financial resources
2 Failed to provide sufficient human resources
3 Individual not clearly identified
4 Failure to ensure safety of process
5 Failure to oversee operations conducted under the certificate
6 Failed to ensure quality performance of process
7 Process oversight failure
8 Communication failure(s)
9 Other
Response Details List  N/A Response Detail (Released, 2.0)
1 Not applicable or authorized for the certificate holder or applicant
2 Other
Response Details List  N/O Response Detail (Released, 2.0)
1 Personnel (e.g., key certificate holder personnel not present/available)
2 Equipment (e.g., equipment not present/available/in serviceable condition)
3 Event did not occur (e.g., did not observe an intoxicated passenger on the flight)
4 Time Constraints (e.g., resources/workload)
5 Weather (e.g., weather needed for observation not present or weather made observation impossible)
6 Other
Response Details List  Safety Ownership ED/EP/SP DCTs (Both OP and AW) (Released, 3.0)
1 Unaware of or ineffective safety policies or processes
2 Unaware of or ineffective safety related reporting tools
3 Unclear safety policy
4 Ineffective safety related training
5 Lack of safety culture
6 Unclear safety objectives
7 Other