AMOs Anyone?
This is where you will find the standards and guidelines that outline the creation and management of an AMO.
What is CARs 571.01 Part V - STD 571
and CARs 573.01 Part V - STD 573
AMO
Approved Maintenance Organization
Having an AME license does not automatically qualify and individual to sign this under an AMO authority.
What is a Maintenance Release?
This Manual applies to all air operators. This is the literal contract an Air Operator has with Transport Canada reflecting their means of compliance with the current requirements of CARS 573.10 and 706.08
What is the Maintenance Control Manual or MCM.
These are the two regulatory requirements that must be met regardless of the size of an AMO.
What is the Maintenance Policy Manual and the Person Responsible for Maintenance
PRM
Person Responsible for Maintenance
ACA
Aircraft Certification Authority
The size of organization, geographic location, type and number of aircraft operated and the nature of the operation is in the section of the Standard 726.08
Description of Air Operator
In regards to AMO certificates: Aircraft, Avionics, Instrument, Engine, Propeller, Structure, Component, welding and NDT can be issued.
What are category Ratings?
MPM
Maintenance Policy Manual
CARs 573.06(1) - AMO certificate holder shall ensure that all staff with technical responsibilities are trained in technical, regulatory and this subject. Swiss cheese anyone?
What is Human Factors
This statement is signed by the air operator confirming that the MCM and any incorporated documents identified therein reflect the air operator's means of compliance with the Regs as required by CARs 706.08
What is a compliance Statement?
These 2 along with Wooden and Tubular repairs or modifications make up the AMO ratings in the Structure category.
Sheet metal and Composite
MCM
Maintenance Control Manual
Except where otherwise specified by the manufacturer's maintenance manual for the aircraft type, involves the placing of the complete aircraft on jacks. The aircraft must be in this environment.
What is a Hangar?
EROPS
What is extended range operations?
This rating allows the AMO to perform Eddy Current Inspections
What is an NDT Category
QA
Quality Assurance
This Quality Assurance Program requires these to be done at random while maintenance is in progress, including work being performed at night time.
What are Audits?
When changes are made and approved to the MCM or MPM it will be indicated by this number.
What is a Revision?