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Aircraft Maintenance Program Compliance Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for evaluating and ensuring compliance of aircraft maintenance programs with EASA CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, and CS-29 specifications across various aircraft categories.

Aircraft Maintenance Program Compliance Checklist
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About This Checklist

The Aircraft Maintenance Program Compliance Checklist is an indispensable tool for aviation maintenance professionals ensuring adherence to EASA regulations across various aircraft categories. This comprehensive checklist streamlines the process of verifying that maintenance programs align with the requirements set forth in EASA CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, and CS-29 specifications. By systematically evaluating maintenance intervals, tasks, and procedures, this checklist helps maintain airworthiness, enhance safety, and optimize aircraft performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Industry

Aviation

Standard

EASA CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, CS-29

Workspaces

Aircraft Maintenance Facility
CAMO Office
Regulatory Agency Office

Occupations

Maintenance Program Manager
Continuing Airworthiness Manager
Quality Assurance Specialist
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Airworthiness Review Staff

Aircraft Maintenance Compliance

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1
Provide a brief description of the aircraft maintenance program.

Enter the description.

To understand the scope and specifics of the maintenance program.
2
Is the aircraft under a continuing airworthiness management system?

Select the status of the continuing airworthiness management.

To ensure ongoing compliance with airworthiness requirements.
3
Is there a valid airworthiness certificate for the aircraft?

Confirm if the airworthiness certificate is valid.

To ensure the aircraft is safe for operation.
4
What is the scheduled maintenance interval for the aircraft?

Enter maintenance interval in months.

To verify that maintenance is performed within required timelines.
Min: 1
Target: 12
Max: 24
5
Is the aircraft maintenance program compliant with EASA regulations?

Select the compliance status.

To ensure adherence to regulatory standards for aviation safety.
6
Is emergency equipment available and accessible?

Select the status of emergency equipment.

To confirm that emergency equipment is ready for use in case of an incident.
7
When was the last safety audit conducted?

Select the date of the last safety audit.

To ensure regular safety audits are performed.
8
Describe any safety improvement actions taken in the past year.

Provide details of safety improvement actions.

To understand the proactive measures implemented to enhance safety.
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9
How many safety incidents have been reported in the last year?

Enter the number of incidents.

To assess the safety performance of the maintenance program.
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 1000
10
Are all maintenance personnel trained in safety protocols?

Select the safety training status.

To ensure that personnel are equipped to handle safety issues during maintenance.
11
Describe any plans for improving maintenance documentation.

Provide details of the documentation improvement plan.

To assess ongoing efforts to enhance documentation practices.
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12
Are maintenance records retained according to regulatory requirements?

Confirm if record retention is compliant.

To confirm compliance with record retention policies.
13
When was the maintenance manual last updated?

Select the date of the last update.

To ensure that the documentation reflects the most current practices.
14
What is the current version of the maintenance manual being used?

Enter the version of the maintenance manual.

To verify that the latest maintenance procedures are being followed.
15
Is the maintenance log fully completed and up to date?

Select the completeness status of the maintenance log.

To ensure all maintenance activities are documented for traceability.
16
Describe any challenges faced in resource allocation for maintenance activities.

Provide details on resource allocation challenges.

To identify potential issues affecting maintenance efficiency.
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17
When was the last inspection of maintenance equipment performed?

Select the date of the last equipment inspection.

To ensure that maintenance equipment is regularly inspected for safety.
18
Are all maintenance personnel certified for their respective tasks?

Confirm if all personnel are certified.

To ensure that all personnel are qualified to perform maintenance activities.
19
What is the current number of available spare parts in inventory?

Enter the number of spare parts available.

To assess whether sufficient spare parts are available for maintenance activities.
Min: 0
Target: 50
Max: 10000
20
Are all maintenance tools calibrated and in good working condition?

Select the calibration status of maintenance tools.

To ensure that tools used for maintenance meet safety and accuracy standards.
21
Describe any initiatives taken to improve environmental performance.

Provide details of environmental improvement initiatives.

To understand ongoing efforts to enhance environmental practices.
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22
When was the last environmental compliance audit conducted?

Select the date of the last environmental compliance audit.

To ensure regular assessments of environmental compliance.
23
Are pollution prevention measures implemented in the maintenance processes?

Confirm if pollution prevention measures are implemented.

To confirm that measures are in place to reduce environmental impact.
24
How many environmental training sessions have been conducted in the last year?

Enter the number of training sessions conducted.

To assess the commitment to environmental training for maintenance personnel.
Min: 0
Target: 3
Max: 50
25
Is hazardous waste disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations?

Select the compliance status of hazardous waste disposal.

To ensure compliance with environmental laws regarding hazardous waste management.

FAQs

This checklist covers maintenance program requirements related to EASA CS-23 (Normal-Category Aeroplanes), CS-25 (Large Aeroplanes), CS-27 (Small Rotorcraft), and CS-29 (Large Rotorcraft) certification specifications.

The checklist should be used during initial maintenance program development, annual reviews, and whenever significant changes are made to the aircraft or its operational profile that may affect maintenance requirements.

This checklist is typically implemented by maintenance program managers, continuing airworthiness management organizations (CAMOs), and quality assurance personnel responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance in aircraft maintenance.

The checklist addresses areas such as scheduled maintenance tasks, inspection intervals, component life limits, airworthiness directives compliance, corrosion prevention and control, and structural inspection programs as required by the applicable EASA certification specifications.

By ensuring that maintenance programs are comprehensive and compliant with EASA regulations, this checklist helps prevent potential safety issues, reduces unscheduled maintenance, and optimizes aircraft reliability and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Ensures comprehensive compliance with EASA maintenance requirements

Reduces the risk of overlooking critical maintenance tasks

Optimizes maintenance schedules for improved aircraft availability

Facilitates standardization of maintenance practices across different aircraft types

Supports continuous improvement in aviation safety and reliability