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CHAPTER 3C
APPROVAL OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME

1.0 Purpose

The Purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance to Airworthiness officers in order to ensure
that Aircraft Maintenance programme are standardised and are included with all items required
by M.A. 302 and AMC/GM of CAR M before approval.

2.0 Development of AMP

The AMP should be prepared by the operator based on the maintenance data information made
available by the state of design or by the organisation responsible for the type design of
Aeroplane, Engine, Propeller, Components and submitted to local Airworthiness office for
approval along with completed checklist as per Attachment-A of this chapter. This information
is generally available in the form of a maintenance review board report, maintenance panning
documents of the type of aircrafts, aircraft maintenance manual, engine maintenance manual,
component maintenance manual, SBs/SLs etc. various regulatory requirements of the DGCA
are also required to be included in the AMP. Maintenance specific to Airplane/Helicopter
operation, such as but not limited to compressor wash / rinse, aircraft external wash, RVSM,
EDTO and any other such applicable activity are also included as part of AMP.

Note 1: For a newly type-certificated aircraft where no previously approved maintenance

programme exists, it will be necessary for the owner or the CAMO to comprehensively appraise
the manufacturer’s recommendations (and the MRB report where applicable), together with
other airworthiness information, in order to produce a realistic programme for approval.

Note 2: For existing aircraft types it is permissible for the operator owner or CAMO to make
comparisons with maintenance programmes previously approved. It should not be assumed
that a programme approved for one owner or the CAMO would automatically be approved for
another.
Evaluation should be made of the aircraft/fleet utilisation, landing rate, equipment fit and, in
particular, the experience of the owner or the CAMO when assessing an existing programme.
Where the DGCA is not satisfied that the proposed maintenance programme
can be used as is, the competent authority should request appropriate changes such as
additional maintenance tasks or de-escalation of check frequencies as necessary.

Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL): If CDCCL have been identified for
the aircraft type by the TC/STC holder, maintenance instructions should be developed.
CDCCL’s are characterised by features in an aircraft installation or component that should be
retained during modification, change, repair, or scheduled maintenance for the operational life of
the aircraft or applicable component or part.
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Periodicity of Checks as per the anticipated utilization of the aircraft shall be stated in the AMP
with a tolerance of not more than 25%. For very low utilization of aircraft, calendar time limits for
inspection should also be included.

The task intervals are commonly specified in the MRB report in terms of relevant usage
parameters such as cycles, flight hours or calendar time. For planning convenience, it is usual
for the air operator (or the MRB) to group the tasks into packages or scheduled maintenance
checks (for example, A-check or 150 hour check). When this is done, it is important to retain
visibility of the original MRB recommended usage parameter for use when task and/or
scheduled maintenance check interval adjustments are evaluated; and some operators may
prefer to accomplish scheduled maintenance checks in separate “phases” which combine to
make up a complete check. This is acceptable provided that the interval between repetitions of
tasks is not exceeded (this may require some phases to be accomplished long before they are
due during the first cycle).

A Flow Chart indicating samples of Source documents required to be referred for development
of AMP is as follow
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3.0 Contents of AMP

3.1 The maintenance program should contain the following information:

a) The type/model and registration number of the aircraft, engines and, where applicable,
auxiliary power units and propellers.
b) The name and address of the owner, operator or CAMO managing the aircraft
airworthiness.
c) The reference, the date of issue and issue number of the approved maintenance
programme.

d) A statement signed by the owner, operator or CAMO managing the aircraft

airworthiness to the effect that the specified aircraft will be maintained to the programme
and that the programme will be reviewed and updated as required.

e) Contents/list of effective pages and their revision status of the document.

f) Maintenance tasks and the intervals at which these are to be performed, taking into
account the anticipated utilization of the aircraft and operating environment of the
aircraft. The maintenance programme based on information made available by the State
of Design or by the organization responsible for the type design and any additional
applicable experience. The basic requirements for a maintenance programme include
but are not limited to:

i) Inspection;
ii) Scheduled maintenance;
iii) Overhaul and repairs;
iv) Structural inspection; and
v) Maintenance tasks and intervals specified and identified as mandatory in approval of
the type design.

g) when applicable, a continuing structural integrity programme (SIP) which at least

includes:

i) Maintenance of structural Integrity by damage Tolerance and Supplemental

Structural Inspection Programmes (SSID).
ii) corrosion prevention and control;
iii) structural modification and associated inspections;
iv) repair assessment methodology; and
v) widespread fatigue damage (WFD) review;

h) Procedures for changing or deviating from b) and c) above for tasks that do not have
mandatory designations from the State of Design; and

i) Provision to record the date and reference of approved amendments incorporated in the
maintenance programme.
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j) Details of pre-flight maintenance tasks that are accomplished by maintenance staff

k) The tasks and the periods (intervals/frequencies) at which each part of the aircraft, engines,
APU’s, propellers, components, accessories, equipment, instruments, electrical and radio
apparatus, together with the associated systems and installations should be inspected. This
should include the type and degree of inspection required.

l) The periods at which components should be checked, cleaned, lubricated, replenished,

adjusted and tested. The periods at which overhauls and/or replacements by new or
overhauled components should be made.

m) If applicable details of ageing aircraft system requirements together with any specified
sampling programmes.

n) If applicable, details of Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations together with

appropriate procedures.

o) A cross-reference to other documents approved by the Agency which contain the details of
maintenance tasks related to mandatory life limitations, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR’s) and ADs.

Note: To prevent inadvertent variations to such tasks or intervals these items should not be
included in the main portion of the maintenance programme document, or any planning
control system, without specific identification of their mandatory status.

p) when applicable, condition monitoring and reliability programme descriptions for aircraft
systems, components and engines.

Note. — In the context of e) above, “when applicable” means that the condition monitoring and
reliability programmes are only applicable to aircraft types where the maintenance
programme was derived using the maintenance review board process

q) A statement that practices and procedures to satisfy the programme should be to the
standards specified in the TC holder’s Maintenance Instructions. In the case of approved
practices and procedures that differ, the statement should refer to them.

r) Each maintenance task quoted should be defined in a definition section of the programme.

4.0 Evaluation and approval process by DGCA

4.1 The maintenance program shall be evaluated to ensure that items as per the source
documents as required as per AMC of MA 302 of CAR M are included in the AMP. The officer
responsible for evaluation of AMP shall ensure that all the requirements of DGCA are also
complied with.
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4.2. When assessing aircraft maintenance programmes for approval, the DGCA should
verify that the maintenance programme is acceptable for the continuing airworthiness of the
specific aircraft listed and it is appropriate for the proposed operating environment and
scheduled utilisation.

4.3. After evaluation, if discrepancies are found, a notice listing specific discrepancies found and
recommendations, outlining what will be required to correct the discrepancies is issued to the
operator concerned for necessary correction.

4.4 The following requirements for content of the maintenance programme should be
considered by the responsible officers during the evaluation of the proposed maintenance
programme for approval.

a) MRB report approved by the State of Design;

b) MPD issued by the type certificate holder or manufacturer;

c) ALIs specified in the type certificate data sheet. These may include CMRs, safe life
airworthiness limitation items, and damage tolerant ALIs;

d) Specific operation requirements of the DGCA. These requirements may relate to

maintenance of additional configuration items required for the type of operations and to any
additional maintenance tasks required by DGCA regulations. Examples include maintenance
requirements relating to operations over uninhabited terrain, operations over water, EDTO,
reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM) operations, all-weather operations (AWOPS)
and navigation system requirements relating to polar operations and minimum navigation
performance specifications (MNPS). Additional maintenance requirements relating to
extreme climates (temperature, humidity, salt spray, ice or dust) in the area of operations
may also be required by national regulations, specific maintenance requirements relating to
the flight data recorder (FDR) system, the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) system, emergency
equipment and other systems;

e) mandatory life limits for engine life-limited parts specified by the manufacturer;

f) engine and APU off-wing maintenance as specified in the engine and APU work scope
planning guides; and

g) Instructions for continuing airworthiness (ICAs) specified for air operator installed equipment
or required by STC modifications, including emergency equipment.

h) All items in the maintenance programme should have the source document clearly identified
and mandatory items (such as CMRs, ALIs and ADs) must be clearly distinguished from
items that are subject to adjustments or changes based on operating experience.

Note 1: Except where stated otherwise in point M.A.302(c) the maintenance programme and its
amendments shall be approved directly by the DGCA.
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Note 2: In order to approve a maintenance programme according to Note 1, the DGCA shall
have access to all the data required in points M.A. 302(d), (e) and (f).

4.4. Indirect approval: In the case of indirect approval, the maintenance programme procedure
shall be approved by the DGCA through the continuing airworthiness management exposition.

a) Approval of an aircraft maintenance programme through a procedure established by a

CAMO should require the organisation to demonstrate to the DGCA that it has competence,
procedures and record keeping provisions, which will enable the organisation to analyse
aircraft reliability, TC holder’s instructions, and other related operating and maintenance
criteria.

b) According to the complexity of the aircraft and the nature of the operation, the maintenance
programme procedures should contain reliability centered maintenance and condition
monitored maintenance programme procedures and have procedures relating to the
programme control which contain the following provisions:

(i) task escalation or adjustment,

(ii) maintenance programme review,
(iii) SB or Service Information assessment,
(iv) component and structures in service performance review,
(v) maintenance programme revision,
(vi) maintenance procedure effectiveness review and amendment,
(vii ) maintenance review board report (MRBR) or manufacturer maintenance planning
document (MPD) review and assessment, as appropriate,
(viii) AD review and assessment,
(ix) owner/maintenance/CAMO liaison,
(x) training.

4.5 . RAO / SRAO may attend the meetings held to consider maintenance implications arising
from reviews of the above provisions.

4.6 The DGCA may elect to publish a proposed maintenance schedule for a piston engine
aircraft type or a group of piston engine aircraft types below 2 730 kg
maximum take-off mass (MTOM) or for a sailplane, powered sailplane or balloon type or for a
group of sailplanes, powered sailplanes or balloon types. When owners/operators of the aircraft
mentioned above elect to use a DGCA proposed maintenance schedule, all the out of phase
manufacturer recommendations should be incorporated into the final maintenance programme
in order for it to be approved.

4.7 When satisfied with the program contents and periodicity of items of AMP, the responsible
officer shall submit the AMP to the next level officer for his review and further action. The AMP
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shall be approved by an officer not below the level of Dy Director of Airworthiness. After
approval, AMP should be returned to the operator with a covering letter and a copy is to be
retained in the local Airworthiness office.

4.8. The documentation issued by the DGCA to approve the operator’s aircraft
maintenance programme may include details of who may issue certificates of release to service
in a particular situation and may define which tasks are considered as complex maintenance
tasks or limited pilot owner maintenance according to Appendix VIII to CAR -M.

4.9 In the case of aircraft used by air operator certified in accordance with schedule XI of
Aircraft rule 1937 or large complex motor-powered aircraft, the development of the
approved operator’s aircraft maintenance programme is dependent upon sufficient satisfactory
in-service experience which has been properly processed. In general, the task being considered
for escalation beyond the MRB limits should have been satisfactorily repeated at the existing
frequency several times before being proposed for escalation. Appendix I to AMC M.A.302 and
M.B.301(b) gives further information.

4.10. The DGCA may approve an incomplete maintenance programme at the start of
operation of an aircraft or an operator, subject to limiting the approval of the maintenance
programme to a period that does not exceed any required maintenance not yet approved.

5.0 Periodical Review of Maintenance Programme and Amendments:

5.1. Amendments (revisions) to the approved maintenance programme should be made by the
owner or the CAMO, to reflect changes in the TC holder’s recommendations, modifications,
service experience, or as required by the DGCA.

5.2. The owner or the CAMO approved maintenance programmes should be subject to periodic
review to ensure that they reflect current TC holder’s recommendations, revisions to the MRB
report if applicable, mandatory requirements and the maintenance needs of the aircraft and
necessary revisions are to be proposed and submitted to the Regional/ Sub-regional offices
along with document as per Appendix-2 of this chapter. The amendments proposed shall be
evaluated and approved by the local Airworthiness office thereafter following the above
procedure.

5.3. The owner or the CAMO should review the detailed requirements at least annually for
continued validity in the light of operating experience.

6.0 AMP Compliance:

6.1. In order to ensure continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, various maintenance actions
called for in the aircraft maintenance programme are required to be carried out at specified
intervals. All such maintenance work will be carried out by AMO approved under CAR 145, as
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per the procedures documented in MOE. The compliance of the AMP shall be also ensured by
the Local airworthiness office during C of A renewal / ARC issue/renewal.

6.2. If the DGCA is no longer satisfied that a safe operation can be maintained, the approval of
a maintenance programme or part of it may be suspended or revoked. Events giving rise to
such action include:

a) . An operator changing the utilisation of an aircraft;

b) . The owner or CAMO has failed to ensure that the programme reflects the maintenance
needs of the aircraft such that safe operation can be assured.

7.0 Record Keeping

7.1. Head of the regional / sub- regional offices shall establish a system of record keeping that
allows adequate traceability of the process of evaluation, approval and amendment of AMP.

7.2. The record-keeping system should ensure that all records are accessible whenever needed
within a reasonable time. These records should be organized in a consistent way throughout
the DGCA (chronological, alphabetical order, etc.)

7.3. All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organisations should be stored
in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this kind of data.

7.4. All computer hardware used to ensure data backup should be stored in a different location
from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they remain in good
condition. When hardware- or software-changes take place special care should be taken that all
necessary data continues to be accessible at least through the full period as specified

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Attachment - A
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME CHECKLIST

The purpose of this Maintenance Programme Compliance Checklist is to assist

owners /operators/ officers of DGCA regional / sub regional offices with a view to ensuring
that Maintenance Programmes are standardized and include all items that are required by
CAR M.A.302, AMC M.A. 302 and also other additional DGCA required items. This Checklist
should be submitted along with draft maintenance programme by the operator for review by
DGCA.

This document includes all the relevant information as detailed in Appendix 1 to the
Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), the format of which may be modified to suit the
operator’s preferred method. In all cases the checklist should clearly show both compliance
(Yes) and location of the compliance in the notes section or not applicable (N/A) and the
reason in the notes section. Verification remarks column to be used by DGCA officer while
reviewing the Draft AMP for approval.

The specific tasks and the relevant control procedures shall be included as specified in
the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) or Continuing Airworthiness Management
Exposition (CAME) of the operator / Subpart G organisation managing the aircraft. The
relevant cross-references shall be specified in the notes column at the appropriate
paragraphs and the correct term AMP or CAME shall be used. It is not acceptable simply
enter the AMP or CAME as the cross reference.

The checklist is provided to ensure the minimum required items are contained in the
Maintenance Programme. It should be enhanced as necessary to suit the aircraft’s needs;
operational, utilization, regulation and environmental.

AOC Number ( If applicable):

Owner / Operators Name:

CAME reference (If applicable )

Owner / Operator AMP reference

Amendment Status

Details of the previous

maintenance programme

Registration No of aircraft
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[Link] requirements

Items Check list points Complied N/A Notes Verification/

No. remarks
1.1 Maintenance Program basic Information

The type/model/ and registration

number of the aircraft
The type/model of the engines

The type/model of the propeller

where applicable
1.1.1 The type/model of the auxiliary power
units(APU ) where applicable
1.1.2 The name and address of the owner,
operator, or CAMO managing the
aircraft airworthiness

1.1.3 The programme reference, the date

of issue and issue number
1.1.4 A Signed statement by the owner,
operator or CAMO managing the
aircraft airworthiness (see Appendix 1
of this document)

1.1.5 Content list / Index List of effective

pages and their Revision status of
the document

1.1.6 Check periods for anticipated

utilization; include a utilization
tolerance of not more than 25%
(Where utilization cannot be
anticipated, calendar time limits
should also be included)

1.1.7 Procedures for escalation of

established check periods where
applicable and acceptable to the
DGCA

1.1.8 Records of amendments w.r.t MPD

revisions

1.1.9 Pre-flight maintenance tasks

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The tasks and the periods (intervals / frequencies) at which inspections should be
carried out, including type and degree of inspection of the:
a. Aircraft

b. Engine(s)

c. APU

d. Propeller(s)

e. Components
1.1.10
f. Accessories

g. Equipment

h. Instruments

i. Electrical and radio apparatus

The periods at which components should be:

a. Checked

b. Cleaned

c. Lubricated
1.1.11
d. Replenished

e. Adjusted

f. Tested

1.1.12 Details of ageing aircraft system

requirements with any specified
sampling programs ,if applicable
Details of specific structural maintenance programs, if applicable, including but not
limited to:
a) Damage Tolerance and
Supplemental Structural Inspection
1.1.13 Programs (SSID)
b) SB review performed by the TC
holder
c) Corrosion prevention and control
d) Repair Assessment
e) Widespread Fatigue Damage
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1.1.14 Statement of the limit of validity in

terms of total flight cycles/calendar
date/flight hours for the structural
programme in 1.1.13, if applicable
1.1.15 The periods at which overhauls and/or
replacements of components should
be made
A cross-reference to other documents related to:

a) Mandatory life limitations.

b)Certification Maintenance
1.1.16 Requirements (CMR’s), if Applicable

c)Airworthiness Directives (AD)

Specific identification of the above
items mandatory status

1.1.17 Reliability programme or statistical

methods of continuous Surveillance,
if applicable
1.1.18 A statement that practices and
procedures should be the standards
specified by the TC holder
1.1.19 Each maintenance task should be
defined in a definition section

1.1.20 If applicable , details of Critical Design

Configuration Limitations together with
appropriate procedures

2. Programme basis

2.1 Is the programme based upon the

MRB report (where applicable), the TC
holder’s maintenance planning
document or of Chapter 5 of the
maintenance manual?
2.2 For newly type-certificated aircraft
/comprehensively appraise the
manufacturer’s recommendations
(MRB report) along with other
airworthiness information.
2.3 For existing aircraft types,
comparisons with maintenance
programmes previously approved
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3. Amendments

Amendments (revisions) to reflect changes :See Appendix 2

a. In the TC holder’s
3.1 recommendations

b. Introduced by modifications

c. Introduced by repairs

d. Discovered by service experience

e. As required by the DGCA

4. Permitted variations to maintenance periods

4.1 Vary the periods through a procedure

approved by the DGCA?
4.2 Vary the periods with the approval of
the DGCA
[Link] review of maintenance programme contents

Periodic review to ensure that the programme reflects current:

a. TC holder’s recommendations
b. Revisions to the MRB report (if
5.1 applicable)
c. Mandatory requirements
d. Maintenance needs of the aircraft
5.2 Annual review of AMP is defined

[Link] programmes

6.1 Applicability

Developed in the following cases:

a) Programme is based upon MSG-3

logic
b) Programme includes condition
monitored components
6.1.1 c) Programme does not contain
overhaul time periods for all
significant system components
d) Specified by the manufacturer’s
MPD or MRB
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Need not be developed in the following cases

a) Programme is based upon the

MSG-1 or 2 logic (only contains hard
times or on condition items)
b) Not a complex motor-powered
aircraft according to CAR M
c) Programme provides overhaul
6.1.2 time periods for all significant system
components
6.1.3 Operator may develop own reliability
monitoring programme (when it may
be deemed beneficial from a
maintenance planning point of view.)
6.2 Applicability for CAMO/operator of small fleets of aircraft

6.2.1 Less than 6 aircraft of the same type

6.2.2 Reliability programme is irrespective

of the fleet size
6.2.3 CAMOs tailor their reliability
programme to suit the size and
complexity of operation
6.2.4 Use of “Alert levels” should be used
carefully
For small fleet of aircraft while establishing a reliability programme, consider the
following
a) Focus on areas where a sufficient
6.2.5 amount of data is likely to be
processed
b) How is engineering judgment
applied?
6.2.6 Pool data and analysis (paragraph
6.6 specifies conditions)
6.2.7 If unable to pool data, additional
restrictions on the MRB/MPD tasks
intervals specified.
6.3 Engineering Judgment

Are there appropriately qualified

6.3.1 personnel (with appropriate
engineering experience and
understanding of reliability concept)
for the reliability programme?
6.3.2 Failure to provide appropriately
qualified personnel for the reliability
programme may lead to rejection of
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aircraft maintenance programme

6.4 Contracted maintenance

6.4.1 CAMO may sub contract certain functions of Maintenance programme to other
maintenance organisation (provided this organisation proves to have the appropriate
expertise.) Such as
6.4.2 a) Developing the maintenance and
reliability programmes
b) Collection and analysis of the
reliability data
c) Providing reliability reports

d) Proposing corrective actions

6.4.3 Approval to implement a corrective

action, is CAMO prerogative and
responsibility
6.4.4 Maintenance contract must be clearly
spelt out in CAME, and maintenance
organisation procedures
6.5 Reliability programme.

6.5.1 Objectives

Statement summarizing the prime objectives of the programme (To the minimum it
should include the following)
a) Recognise the need for corrective
action
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b) Establish what corrective action is
needed
c) Determine the effectiveness of that
action
[Link] The extent of the objectives should be
directly related to the scope of the
programme (manufacturer’s
maintenance planning documents
should be consulted in every case)
[Link] All MSG -3 related task are effective
and their periodicity is adequate
6.5 .2 Identification of items

6.5.2 The items controlled by the

programme should be stated (e.g. by
ATA Chapters)
6.5.3 Terms and definitions.
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6.5.3 Significant terms and definitions

should be clearly identified

6.5.4 Information sources and collection

[Link] Sources and procedures for collecting

and receiving it in the Exposition

Type of information to be collected should be related to the objectives of programme,

Examples of the normal prime sources:

a) Pilots Reports

b) Technical Logs

c) Aircraft Maintenance Access

Terminal / On-board readouts
d) Maintenance Worksheets
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e) Workshop Reports

f) Reports on Functional Checks

g)Reports on Special Inspections

h) Stores Issues/Reports

i) Air Safety Reports

j) Reports on Delays and Incidents

K) Other sources: i.e. ETOPS,

RVSM, CAT II/III
[Link] Due account of Continuing
Airworthiness information, safety
information promulgated under CAR-21

6.5.5 Display of information

6.5.5 Information displayed graphically or

in tabular format or a Combination
6.5.5. 1 Provisions for “nil returns”

[Link] Where “standards” or “alert levels”,

display of information oriented
accordingly
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6.5.6 Examination, analysis and interpretation of the information

6.5.6 Method for examining, analysing and

interpreting the programme information
should be explained.

[Link] Methods of examination may be varied

- content and quantity-

Analysis & Interpretation- The whole process should enable a critical assessment of
the effectiveness of the programme as a total activity. Such process may involve:

a) Comparisons of operational
reliability with established or allocated
standards

b) Analysis and interpretation of trends

c) Evaluation of repetitive defects

d) Confidence testing of expected

and achieved results

[Link] e) Studies of life-bands and survival

characteristics

f) Reliability predictions

g) Other methods of assessment

h) Stores Issues/Reports

i) Air Safety Reports

j) Reports on Delays and Incidents

K) Other sources: i.e. ETOPS,

RVSM, CAT II/III
Range and depth of engineering analysis should be related to the particular programme
and to the facilities. The following, at least, should be taken into account:

a) Flight defects and reductions in

operational reliability

b) Defects - line and main base.

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c) Deterioration observed -routine

maintenance

d) Workshop and overhaul facility

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findings.

e) Modification evaluations

f) Sampling programmes

g) Adequacy of maintenance
equipment and publications

h) Effectiveness of maintenance
procedures

i) Staff training

j) Service bulletins, technical

instructions etc.

[Link] In case of Contracted maintenance -

arrangements for availability of
information should be established and
details should be included

6.5.7 Corrective Actions

Procedures / time scales for implementing corrective actions / monitoring – should

be fully described & could include

a) Changes to maintenance,
operational procedures or techniques

b) Changes involving amendment of

the scheduled maintenance period or
task in the approved maintenance
programme
c) Amendments to approved manuals
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d) Initiation of modifications

e) Special inspections of fleet

campaigns

f) Spares provisioning
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g) Staff training

h) Manpower and equipment planning

[Link] Procedures for effecting changes

should be described

6.5.8 Organisational Responsibilities

6.5.8 Organisational structure - chains of

responsibility should be defined

6.5.9 Presentation of information to the competent authority

Following information submitted to the DGCA for approval of the reliability programme
a) Time scales for reports / distribution

b) Format and content of reports of

supporting request for increase in
period between maintenance
(Escalation)
c) requesting amendments

6.5.10 Evaluation and review

6.5.10 Describe procedures and individual

responsibilities- continuous monitoring
of the effectiveness of the programme

[Link] Procedures for monitoring/ revising

the reliability “standards” or “alert
levels
Criteria to be taken into account during the review includes

a) Utilisation (high / low / Seasonal )

b) Fleet commonality

c) Alert Level adjustment criteria

d) Adequacy of data
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e) Reliability procedure audit

f) Staff training

g) Operational and maintenance

procedures
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6.5.11 Approval of maintenance programme amendment Approval of maintenance programme

changes arising from the reliability programme
a) Does the reliability programme
monitor the content of the maintenance
programme in a comprehensive
manner?

b) Is appropriate control exercised by

the owner / operator over the
internal validation of such changes

6.6 Pooling Arrangements

Pooling information - must be substantially the same, including:

a) Certification / modification / SB
compliance
6.6.1
b) Operational Factors

c) Maintenance factors

6.6.2 Is there a substantial amount of

commonality / has the DGCA agreed?

6.6.3 Is the aircraft on short-term lease?

DGCA may grant more flexibility

6.6.4 Changes to any CAMO requires

assessment in Order that the pooling
benefits can be maintained

6.6.5 Reliability programme managed by the

aircraft manufacturer if agreed by the
DGCA
7. DGCA Required Items

7.1 Details of who may issue a CRS

7.2 Define which inspections / checks are

considered to be base maintenance

7.3 Define maintenance requirements , in

the absence of specific
recommendations in MPD/Chapter 5 of
AMM
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7.3.1 Aircraft battery capacity check/deep

cycle? (As per Vendor
recommendation)

7.3.2 Emergency equipment as per vendor

recommendations

Emergency escape provisions as per vendor recommendations for the following

equipments:

a. Portable valise type life-rafts

7.3.3
b. Door & escape chutes/slides

c. Emergency exits / hatches

7.3.4 Flexible hoses as per CAR Sec 2

Series S Part I

7.3.5 Fuel / oil system contamination checks

CAR Sec 2 Series H Part II

7.3.6 Pressure vessels as per vendor

recommendation

7.3.7 Seat belts and harnesses as per vendor

recommendations

7.3.8 Instruments as per Sec 2 Series I Part I

7.3.9 Vital points and control systems

(procedure for duplicate inspection)
Maintenance applicable to special operations approvals, if applicable (Additional
maintenance task required to ensure continued compliance with following special
approvals):
AWOPS

MNPS
7.3.10
RVSM

ETOPS

Sea Pilot transfers

Offshore operations
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HEMS

Transport of dangerous goods

Other (Specify) ………..

7.3.11 Customer furnished equipment

7.3.12 Engine & APU condition monitored

maintenance

7.3.13 DGCA Mandatory Modification

requirements/AD’s
Flight data recorder systems (As per
7.3.14 Sec 2 Series I Part V)
7.3.15 Mode "S/C” transponder (As per Sec 2
Series R Part IV)
7.3.16 In-flight entertainment systems (IFE)
(As per vendor recommendation)
7.3.17 Cock Pit Voice Recording System (As
per Sec 2 Series I Part VI)
7.3.18 Emergency Locator Beacon (ELT)( As
per vendor recommendation)

Completed by: [Name] Signed:

Date:
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Appendix 1

SUGGESTED CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

In the preparation of this Aircraft Maintenance Programme to meet the requirements of CAR M,
the recommendations made by the airframe constructors and engine, APU, propeller and
equipment manufacturers have been evaluated and, where appropriate, have been
incorporated.

This Maintenance Programme lists the tasks and identifies the practices and procedures, which
form the basis for the scheduled maintenance of the aeroplane(s) / helicopter(s). The CAR M
Subpart G organisation / owner* undertakes to ensure that the aeroplane(s) / helicopter(s) will
continue to be maintained in accordance with this programme.

The data contained in this programme will be reviewed for continued validity at least annually in
the light of operating experience and instructions from the DGCA whilst taking into account new
and / or modified maintenance instructions promulgated by the type certificate and
supplementary type certificate holders and any other organisation that publishes such data in
accordance with CAR 21.

It is accepted that this programme does not prevent the necessity for complying with any new or
amended regulation published DGCA from time to time where these new or amended
regulations may override elements of this programme.

It is understood that compliance with this programme alone does not discharge the operator
from ensuring that the programme reflects the maintenance needs of the aeroplane, such that
continuing safe operation can be assured. It is further understood that the DGCA reserves the
right to suspend, vary or cancel approval of the Maintenance Programme if the DGCA has
evidence that the requirements of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme are not being followed
or that the required standards of airworthiness are not being maintained.

Name.......................................................................................Position.................................

Signed...................................................................................................................................

For and on behalf of the M.A. Subpart G organisation / owner*: .........................................

Date: .........................................

NOTE: The post holder identified above is either the Accountable Manager / Continuing
Airworthiness Manager for an AOC operator's CAR M subpart G organisation, a nominated post
holder within the CAR M subpart G organisation when the aircraft's continuing airworthiness is
contracted to an approved organisation or the aircraft owner when the aircrafts continuing
airworthiness is not contracted to an approved organisation.
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Appendix 2

MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME AMENDMENT APPROVAL SUBMISSION

DGCA Programme Ref: _______ Issue No: _________Aircraft Type: _________________

Operators Programme Ref: ________Issue Date: ______ Amendment No: ____________

SL Item Action to be taken Justification DGCA

No Remarks
1 Page ABX Replace with new Introduction of new check
(specimen) page dated cycle
2 Page ABY Replace with new Introduction of Aircraft
(specimen) page dated
3 Page ABZ Replace with new Revision of forward and aft
(specimen) page dated pressure bulkhead
inspection
Requirements. In
accordance with
manufacturer’s la

Compliance Statement:

This Maintenance Programme complies with the manufacturer’s minimum maintenance and
inspection requirements and the requirements of the DGCA for the airframe, engines (on
wing), systems and components except wherein previously or hereby approved by the DGCA.

Signed: ___________________ Position: ___________________Date: ____________

Organization: _____________________ on behalf of: _____________________________

The above requested amendments are approved with the exception of: __________________

Signed: _______________for the DGCA___________________ Date: _______________