Aircraft Inspection Guide Handbook
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UUSSDDAA FFoorreesstt SSeerrvviiccee AAiirrccrraafftt IInnssppeeccttiioonn GGuuiiddee HHaannddbbooookk CChhaannggee 22 June 1, 2008 Original April 2, 2006 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Organization 3. Responsibilities, Training and Qualifications 4. Administrative Matters, the Internet and Other References 5. WCF Aircraft Management 6. Contracts 7. Contract Aircraft Standard Requirements 8. Avionics Requirements 9. FAA Operating Specifications 10. Forest Service Forms 11. Contract/Cooperator Aircraft Inspection Procedures 12. Oversight of Aircraft/Operator Programs Appendix 1 - Helicopter Fire Fighting Special Equipment Appendix 2 - Airplane Fire Fighting Special Equipment Appendix 3 - Avionics Fire Fighting Special Equipment Appendix 4 - FS-5700-21 & 21a Forms Explanation Appendix 5 - National Maintenance Database Set-up Appendix 6 - Definitions, Abbreviations, Acronyms and Terms Appendix 7 - National Air Tactical/Reconnaissance Standards Appendix 8 - AMD Aircraft Rental Agreement (Maintenance Sections) Appendix 9 - AMD Data Cards Appendix 10 - Interagency Fire Helicopter Standards Appendix 11 - Regulatory Information & FAR Quick Reference Appendix 12 - Air Transport Association (ATA) Numbering System Appendix 13 - National Fire Protection Association (NFPS) Manuals i Original April 2, 2006 Intentionally Left Blank ii Change 2 June 1, 2008 Log of Revisions PAGE Revision Date Table of Contents i Original April 2, 2006 Log of Revisions iii to iv Change 2 June 1, 2008 Chapter 1 1-1 to 1-2 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 2 2-1 to 2-2 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 3 3-1 to 3-24 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 4 4-1 to 4-22 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 5 5-1 to 5-6 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 6 6-1 to 6-8 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 7 7-1 to 7-4 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 8 8-1 to 8-10 Change 1 June 1, 2007 Chapter 9 9-1 to 9-16 Change 2 June 1, 2008 Chapter 10 10-1 to 10-18 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 11 11-1 to 11-22 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 12 12-1 to 12-16 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 1 App 1-1 to App 1-30 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 2 App 2-1 to App 2-4 Original April 2, 2006 App 2-5 to App 2-11 Change 1 June 1, 2007 App 2-12 to App 2-18 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 3 App 3-1 to App-3-8 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 4 App 4-1 to App 4-10 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 5 App 5-1 to App 5-4 Original April 2, 2006 iii Change 2 June 1, 2008 PAGE Revision Date Appendix 6 App 6-1 to App 6-8 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 7 App 7-1 to App 7-18 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 8 App 8-1 to App 8-4 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 9 App 9-1 to App 9-8 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 10 App 10-1 to App 10-4 Original April 2, 2006 Appendix 11 App 11-1 to App 11-28 Change 2 June 1, 2008 Appendix 12 App 12-1 to App 12-2 Change 1 June 1, 2007 Appendix 13 App 13-1 to App 13-14 Original April 2, 2006 iv Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 1 - Introduction I. Objectives. The objectives of this guide are to: A. Define and standardize national maintenance management, inspection and operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations. B. Through standardization promote the ability of personnel in different regions to provide a common Agency-wide approach to contract aircraft inspection and maintenance procedures. C. To provide guidance and familiarization training to employees with the policies, procedures and practices associated with the duties. D. Provide employees with broad guidance for attaining approval on the National Interagency Inspectors list. II. Authority. The aviation management directives of the USDA Forest Service. III. Scope. The procedures contained in this guide apply to agency and contractor aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures for both airplane and helicopter operations. It is understood that each region’s procedures may vary due to differences in regional requirements and varying contract requirements. This guide provides broad and general information for managing aircraft maintenance issues. IV. Organization. The chapters of this guide are organized to assist aircraft and avionics inspectors in understanding the standards and requirements of Forest Service aircraft maintenance management programs. The various chapters provide the user with the forms, checklists and other aids essential to the job. The guide will first define the organization and the inspector’s major responsibilities. Then it will cover some administrative matters and explain management of the Working Capital Fund (WCF) aircraft. Next the guide will get into what will ultimately constitute the major portion of the inspector’s work – oversight of national and regional contract fleets. The guide will explain the basic format of government contracts, and define the standard aircraft and avionics requirements for all contract aircraft. Then, due to the reliance on contract aircraft, an explanation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Operations Specifications will be covered. The guide will explain the pertinent pages to look for and the information that can be found on them. Next, Forest Service forms will be covered, and practices to follow regarding contract aircraft inspection. Finally, the guide will provide a checklist of items that should be reviewed when providing oversight of operators. There are also appendices that provide general information on a wide variety of topics pertinent to the Aircraft Inspector. Introduction 1-1 Original April 2, 2006 V. Publication. The United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service published this guide. VI. Revisions. Users are encouraged to recommend changes to this document to the National Aviations Operations Officer for Airworthiness and Logistics. VII. Ordering and Distribution. This guide is available through the National Aviation Office – West, 3833 South Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. NOTES Introduction 1-2 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 2 - Organization I. Introduction. This chapter provides a brief overview of the Forest Service aviation organization. The aviation staffs in the various regions are set up differently depending on the region, but through various lines of authority Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics Inspectors can trace their authority directly back to line officers. Throughout this guide the terms Aircraft Maintenance Inspector and Aircraft Inspector will be used interchangeably. The Washington Office (West) in Boise is responsible for the national program, and in coordination with the regions, develops aviation policy and procedures. The regional staffs are responsible for the programs in their regions, and have the responsibility to follow and implement National policies and procedures. The following organizational chart shows the major offices below the Secretary of Agriculture and the inspector’s relative position in the organization. As stated above, the regional aviation staffs vary depending upon the region, but the primary offices are shown below. Inspector’s responsibilities and those of individuals dealt with on a regular basis are identified in the following paragraphs, verbatim from Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5700 and Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 5709.16. Organization 2-1 Original April 2, 2006 II. Key Aviation & Aircraft Inspector Positions and Duties. The specific individuals and their duties and responsibilities are listed below. For current guidance on their duties and responsibilities reviw the listed references FSH 5709.16. A. National Aviation Operations Officer for Airworthiness and Logistics. Duties and responsibilites can be found in: FSM 5704 FSH 5709.16, 40.43 B. Regional Aviation Officers (RAO). Duties and responsibilites can be found in: FSM 5704 FSM 5720.48c C. Aircraft Inspectors. Duties and responsibilites can be found in: FSH 5709.16, 40.44 D. Avionics Inspectors. Duties and responsibilites can be found in: FSH 5709.16, 40.45 E. Regional Aviation Safety Manager (RASM). Regional Aviation Safety Managers (RASM) are responsible for Regional implementation of the Aviation Safety Program. As Aircraft Maintenance Inspectors work closely with the RASM’s, their duties and responsibilities are included here. Duties and responsibilites can be found in: FSM 5720.48d The following chapters will provide more details on Inspector duties and responsibilites. It is recommended that one of the first things a new inspector does is read FSM 5700 and FSH 5709.16, from front to back. Organization 2-2 Original April 2, 2006 Chapter 3 – Responsibilities, Training and Qualifications I. Introduction. This chapter establishes the common duties and responsibilities of Aircraft and Avionics Inspectors. Most Aircraft Inspectors have the dual role of program manager for their region’s aviation maintenance program and aircraft maintenance inspector, both at the national and regional level. For the purpose of this guide the terms manager/inspector will be used interchangeably. Job Proficiency is important in any job. To assist inspectors in understanding the knowledge requirements of their job, beginning on page 3-10 is a table that can be helpful in determining the many areas an Inspector needs to be familiar with, along with study references. It should be used as a basis for initial study, not as an all inclusive list of Inspector minimum knowledge requirements. Inspectors are not expected to be completely knowledgeable of all areas listed (i.e. 14 CFR Part 21, 23, 25, etc.), instead they should know the general requirements and be familiar enough with these parts to be able to readily find a reference when needed. On the other hand, Inspectors should be thoroughly familiar with the information found in FSM 5700 and FSH 5709.16. II. Aircraft Maintenance Managers/Inspectors (FSH 5709.16, 40.44). Each region operating Forest Service WCF aircraft will have at least one qualified Aircraft Maintenance Inspector assigned. Forest Service and contractor aircraft must be maintained in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).