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Maintenance program,
planning & services
based on AIRBUS experience
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XM33 Training – Maintenance program, planning & services – Ref.PR0702321 Issue : JUNE 07 Page : 1
Maintenance program, planning & services
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 04
2. Maintenance Program (MP) 06
3. Maintenance Program Establishment 10
4. Maintenance Concept 161
© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.
5. MPD Customization Examples 189

6. Conclusion 263
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 04

6. Conclusion 263
Introduction
This presentation details :
What is a Maintenance Program

How to build a Maintenance Program

How to Manage the Maintenance Program revisions
How to optimize a Maintenance Program
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1. Introduction 04

6. Conclusion 263
Maintenance Program
Introduction
The “maintenance program” is intended to include scheduled

maintenance tasks, the associated procedures and standard
maintenance practices.
The “maintenance schedule” is intended to embrace the scheduled

maintenance tasks alone.
The maintenance program should contain a preface which will define:

The maintenance program contents

The inspection standards to be applied
Permitted variations to task frequencies and
Where applicable, any procedure to manage the evolution of
established check or inspection intervals.
Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M
Maintenance Program
Introduction
The maintenance program should reflect :

applicable mandatory regulatory requirements addressed in documents
issued by the Type Certificate (TC) holder
repetitive maintenance tasks derived from modifications and repairs
A maintenance program should normally be based on:

The maintenance review board (MRB) report.
The maintenance planning document (MPD)
The relevant chapters of the maintenance manual or

Any other maintenance data containing information on scheduling
It should also take into account any maintenance data containing
information on scheduling for components.
Aircraft maintenance programs subjected to the MRB report process should

contain identification cross reference to the MRB report tasks.
Maintenance Program
Introduction
The MP procedures should contain:

Reliability centred maintenance and condition monitored
maintenance program procedures
Procedures relating to the program control
Which contain the following provisions:
- Task escalation or adjustment
- Maintenance program review
- SB or Service Information assessment
- Component and structures in service performance review

- Maintenance program revision
- Maintenance procedure effectiveness review and amendment
- Manufacturer maintenance planning document (MPD) review
and assessment
- AD review and assessment
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1. Introduction 04

6. Conclusion 263
Maintenance Program
How to build a MP
Reliability Supplemental Type Operator/Specific

Program Certificate Requirements Maintenance tasks
Maintenance Program
Maintenance Tasks Component

General Requirements
coming from MPD Maintenance Program
Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program
General Requirements – Descriptive Data
The maintenance program should contain basic information that could

be broken down in two parts:
Part 1 - Descriptive data:
- The type/model and registration number of the aircraft, engines

and, auxiliary power units.
- The name and address of the owner, operator or approved

organisation managing the aircraft airworthiness.
- The reference, the date of issue and issue number of the

approved maintenance program.
Maintenance Program
- A statement signed by the owner, operator or approved

organisation managing the aircraft airworthiness to the effect
that the specified aircraft will be maintained to the program and
that the program will be reviewed and updated as required.
- Contents/list of effective pages and revision status of the

document.
- Procedures for the escalation of established check periods,

where applicable and acceptable to the respective authority of
registry.
- Provision to record the date and reference of approved

amendments incorporated in the maintenance program.
Maintenance Program
- A cross-reference to other approved documents, 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 program document,
or any planning control system, without specific identification of their mandatory
status
- A statement that practices and procedures to satisfy the

program 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.
- Each maintenance task quoted should be defined in a definition

section of the program
Maintenance Program
General Requirements – Task Data
Part 2 - Task data:
- Check periods, which reflect the anticipated utilisation of the

aircraft.Such utilisation should be stated and include a
tolerance of not more than 25%. Where utilisation cannot be
anticipated, calendar time limits should also be included.
- Details of pre-flight maintenance tasks that are accomplished

by maintenance staff.
- The tasks and the periods at which each part and systems of
the aircraft, (engines, APU’s, components, accessories,
equipment, …) should be inspected. This should include the
type and degree of inspection required.
Maintenance Program
- 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.
- Details of specific structural maintenance programs where

issued by the type certificate holder including but not limited to:
a. Maintenance of structural Integrity by damage Tolerance and

Supplemental Structural Inspection programs (SSID).
b. Structural maintenance programs resulting from the SB
review performed by the TC holder.
c. Corrosion prevention and control.
d. Repair Assessment.
e. Widespread Fatigue Damage
Maintenance Program
- Details of ageing aircraft system requirements together with any

specified sampling programs.
- Details of, or cross-reference to, any required reliability program

or statistical methods of continuous Surveillance.
Maintenance Program
Instructions issued by the respective authority can encompass all types

of instructions from a specific task to complete recommended
maintenance schedules that can be used by the owner/operator directly.
The respective authority should verify that the maintenance program is

acceptable for the continued airworthiness of the specific aircraft listed
and it is appropriate for the proposed operating environment and
scheduled utilisation.
The respective authority should assess the contents taking into account
the origins of the document i.e. the manufacturers recommended
maintenance program, a MRB report, the operators own experience or
another approved program.
Maintenance Program
The respective authority may approve an incomplete maintenance

program:
At the start of operation of an aircraft or an operator, in order to limit
the approval of the MP to a period that does not exceed any
required maintenance not yet approved.
If the respective authority is no longer satisfied that a safe operation can

be maintained, the approval of a maintenance program or part of it may
be suspended or revoked. Events giving rise to such action include:
An operator changing the utilisation of an aircraft;
The approved organisation has failed to ensure that the program

reflects the maintenance needs of the aircraft such that safe
operation can be assured.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation

Maintenance Program

MPD Presentation
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
The MPD is an AIRBUS envelop repository document which provides

direct access to most of the repetitive maintenance tasks required by
miscellaneous source documents.
The main objective of this document is to provide maintenance planning

information necessary for each operator to develop a customized
scheduled maintenance program.
The MPD is neither a CONTROLLING document nor an APPROVED

document.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
A MPD is established for an aircraft family or a specific aircraft type
A318/A319/A320/A321 MPD
A300 MPD A300-600 MPD A310 MPD

A330 MPD A340 MPD
A380 MPD
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Approved Source
Documents
Consolidation over the different sources
CMR Revised each time the “MPD baseline” source
CMR
Document* document is revised at the exception of Life Limited
Document*
Parts
ALI
ALI
Document*
Document*
MRBR*
MRBR* MPD° AMM
Fuel
FuelALI
ALI
Document*
Document*
AOT°
AOT°
SIL°
CMP SIL°
CMP ISB*°
Document* ISB*°
Document* covered in MPD (repetitive only)
AD*
AD*
CN* MPD source documents
CN* AIRBUS
in-service ° Non-approved document
experience * Approved document
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Approved Source
Documents
CMR
Document*
Parts
ALI
ALI
Document*
Document*
MRBR*
MRBR* MPD° AMM
Fuel
FuelALI
ALI
Document*
Document*
AOT°
AOT°
SIL°
CMP SIL°
CMP ISB*°
Document* ISB*°
AD*
AD*
CN* AIRBUS
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
MRB
ummeenntt
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Reeppoorrtt
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Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
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MPPD
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Reeppoorrtt
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B R
MR
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T : 12 YE
I : 6 YE
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Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
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Reeppoorrtt
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A T: 3200 FC I: 8000 FC
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
T : 12 YE
ummeenntt
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MPPD
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I : 6 YE
OR
8000 FC
Reeppoorrtt
RB
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Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Approved Source
Documents
CMR
Document*
Parts
ALI
ALI
Document*
Document*
MRBR*
MRBR* MPD° AMM
Fuel
FuelALI
ALI
Document*
Document*
AOT°
AOT°
SIL°
CMP SIL°
CMP ISB*°
Document* ISB*°
AD*
AD*
CN* AIRBUS
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – In-service experience
AD/CN, ISB, SIL, AOT is incorporated into MPD if :
Maintenance repetitive Inspection Requirement

(No « One Time » inspections)
No repetitive inspection following a repair

Affecting a significant number of aircraft
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 12 Section 11
SSI Illustrations Access/Panel section
GSE/Tools A/C Zoning
VR Time Control Items
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
General Introduction Structure section
Section 2 Section 6
Cross Ref List Zonal section
Section 3 Section 5
MPD Volume 1 System & Component Powerplant section
MPD Volume 2 Section 4

* A320 MPD rev.29 APU section
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Transmittal letter
It provides information regarding:

- filing instructions
- reason for revision with revision of
document sources
- highlights of changes/important notes
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 1: General Introduction
This section provides information regarding :

- MPD general policy
- MPD Scope & Purpose
- Normal utilization for a given A/C type
- Revision Policy
- Overall program description
- Inspection interval policy (usage parameter concept, mixed concept)
- ….
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 2: Cross Ref List
This section is divided into five (5) sub-sections:

- AD/CN cross reference list
- MOD cross reference list
- ISB cross reference list
- SIL cross reference list
- MRBR cross reference list
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 3: System & Component Section
This section includes all the scheduled maintenance tasks related to the
aircraft systems and components with the exception of the APU and
powerplants.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Revision
Code
R: Revised
N: New
D: Deleted
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
TASK
NUMBER
213100-01-1
213100: ATA reference
01: Sequence number

1: Applicability index
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
ZONE
200: Major zone

220: Major sub-zone
221: Specific zone
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
DESCRIPTION
SKILL
CODE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
SKILL
CODE
TASK
DESCRIPTION CODE
SKILL
CODE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
TASK
CODE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
TASK
DESCRIPTION CODE
SKILL
CODE
PREPARATION
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
TASK
DESCRIPTION CODE
SKILL
CODE
PREPARATION
ACCESS
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
SAMPLE THRESHOLD (ST)

SAMPLE INTERVAL (SI)
THRESHOLD (T)
INTERVAL (I)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Starting point for calculation of the due dates or times of

maintenance tasks:
- First flight of the aircraft (Flight Cycles, Flight Hours intervals)
- Date of Transfer of Title of the aircraft to a customer
(Calendar intervals)
- Date of manufacture of the equipment when ageing of the
equipment not linked to the airframe
Threshold/Interval rules:
Thresholds or intervals with several units:
First to expire must be considered (when not otherwise stated)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Practical sampling aspects:

For tasks subject to sampling, sampling size & sampling aircraft must be
determined
Sampling size:
- For a given aircraft type, generally 1/5 of the fleet is to be selected
- Additional rules may apply (e.g. at least one a/c per operator’s fleet,
minimum sampling size is one aircraft, maximum sampling size is 5
aircraft, round up, …)
Sampling aircraft:
- When sampling size is defined, select the oldest aircraft in years
since the initial manufacturer’s delivery date
e.g. An operator has 30 A319 & 20 A320, the 1/5 oldest A319 aircraft (5
aircraft) + the 1/5 oldest A320 aircraft (4 A/C) have to be considered as
sampling aircraft
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Sampling Fleet selection:
Wide-body:
- Sample MSNs for A300 are pre-determined in SSD section 5
- 1 fleet for A300-600
- 1 fleet for A310
Single-aisle: The sampling fleet must be selected per aircraft type

(A318 ,A319, A320, A321)
Long-range: per aircraft type (A330, A340) and per weight variant group
(42A, 43A or 43B…)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Threshold/Interval Flowchart
No
Apply Is A/C part of
100% Threshold Sampling Fleet ?
Yes
100% value Which Threshold value Sample value

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)
100% Threshold Sample Threshold
is the most restrictive ?
Apply Sample Interval

as long as 100% Interval is not reached
100% value Which Interval value Sample value

Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
100% Interval Sample Interval
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Example:
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Case 1: Aircraft not part of sampling fleet (3600FH/YE; 1.3FH/FC)

Case 2: Aircraft part of sampling fleet (3600FH/YE; 1.3FH/FC)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
•MPD Task 533103-01-1 coming from A320 MPD rev 29
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
* MPD Task 533103-01-1 coming from A320 MPD rev 29
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
0 FH 10,000 FH 20,000 FH 30,000 FH 40,000 FH 50,000 FH 60,000 FH 70,000 FH 80,000 FH 90,000 FH 100,000 FH
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
* MSN01 is considered as Sample AC (43200 FH) (86400 FH)
Aircraft Delivery Aircraft Inspection
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 31200 FH
ST : 24000 FC
(24000 FC)
OR
OR
54000 FH
No 54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
Apply Is A/C part of SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH 45000 FH
T: 43200 FH T: 12 YE
(12 YE) I: 12 YE
Yes
I: 12 YE

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 31200 FH
ST : 24000 FC
(24000 FC)
OR
OR
54000 FH
No 54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
100% Threshold
45000 FH 45000 FH
T: 43200 FH T: 12 YE
(12 YE) I: 12 YE
Yes
I: 12 YE

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 31200 FH
ST : 24000 FC
(24000 FC)
OR
OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
SI : 18000 FC
OR OR
45000 FH 45000 FH
T: 43200 FH T: 12 YE
(12 YE) I: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
No SI : 23400 FH
SI : 18000 FC
Apply Is A/C part of (18000 FC)
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold OR 45000 FH
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes I: 12 YE

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
SI : 23400 FH
SI : 18000 FC
(18000 FC)
OR
OR 45000 FH
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Aircraft Delivery Aircraft Inspection 1st Inspection after 100 % Threshold
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
No SI : 23400 FH
SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 43200 FH I: 12 YE
Yes
(12 YE)

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
No SI : 23400 FH
SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 43200 FH I: 12 YE
Yes
(12 YE)

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
SI : 23400 FH
SI : 18000 FC
(18000 FC)
OR
OR 45000 FH
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 43200 FH I: 12 YE
(12 YE)
0 FH 10,000 FH 20,000 FH 30,000 FH 40,000 FH 50,000 FH 60,000 FH 70,000 FH 80,000 FH 90,000 FH 100,000 FH 110,000 FH
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Aircraft Delivery Aircraft Inspection 1st Inspection after 100 % Threshold
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC
OR
54000 FH
No SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
100% Threshold
45000 FH
T: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
Yes

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 46800 FH
ST : 24000 FC
(24000 FC)
OR
OR
54000 FH
No 54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
100% Threshold
45000 FH 45000 FH
T: 43200 FH T: 12 YE
(12 YE) I: 12 YE
Yes
I: 12 YE

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 46800 FH
ST : 24000 FC
(24000 FC)
OR
OR
54000 FH
No 54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
100% Threshold
45000 FH 45000 FH
T: 43200 FH T: 12 YE
(12 YE) I: 12 YE
Yes
I: 12 YE

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 46800 FH
ST : 24000 FC
(24000 FC)
OR
OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
SI : 18000 FC
SI : 18000 FC
OR OR
45000 FH 45000 FH
T: 43200 FH T: 12 YE
(12 YE) I: 12 YE
I: 12 YE
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
No SI : 35100 FH
SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 43200 FH I: 12 YE
Yes
(12 YE)

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
No SI : 35100 FH
SI : 18000 FC
Sampling Fleet ? OR
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 43200 FH I: 12 YE
Yes
(12 YE)

Apply
Apply
(100% or Sample)


Apply Apply
(100% or Sample)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
*
ST : 24000 FC ST : 24000 FC
OR OR
54000 FH
54000 FH
SI : 35100 FH
SI : 18000 FC
(18000 FC)
OR
OR 45000 FH
45000 FH
T: 12 YE T: 12 YE
I: 43200 FH I: 12 YE
(12 YE)
A/C
MSN01*
MSN02
MSN03
12 YE 24 YE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
SOURCE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
REFERENCE
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
MEN M/H
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – M/H estimation
All the man hour estimates quoted are provided for guidance only and
should be adjusted to specific operator conditions.
The figures quoted do not include :

- Preparatory work such as aircraft cleaning, positioning work stands,
procuring consumable materials, connecting ground power carts, etc.
- Correction of defects found during task accomplishment.
- Correction for dead time and manpower efficiency.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
APPLICABILITY
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 4: APU Section
This section includes all the scheduled maintenance tasks related to all APU
types which can be installed on any aircraft type.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 5: Powerplant Section
This section includes all the scheduled maintenance tasks related to all
Engine types which can be installed on any aircraft type.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 6: Zonal Section
This Section provides the basic scheduled maintenance tasks and

frequencies applicable to the aircraft structure.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 7: Structure Section
This section provides the General Visual Inspection (GVI) requirements for
each aircraft zone to inspect system and powerplant installations for security
and general condition.
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 8: Time Control Items
This section offers direct access by listing the off-aircraft tasks (from
Sections 3, 4 and 5) affecting following components/parts, which are to be
controlled independently from the airframe:
- Items with time limitations given by the manufacturer (except

consumables, expendables)
- Items which are tracked individually (independent from airframe or

installation areas)
- Items to be sent into shop for maintenance (off aircraft).
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 10: A/C Zoning
This section provides Aircraft zoning for a dedicated Aircraft type

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 11: Access/Panel Section
This section provides an identification of all access panels and access doors.
Access doors and panels are shown for each zone with data related to :
- Systems or Structural items installed behind
each access panel or door
- Type and dimension of panel/door
- Type and Number of fasteners necessary
for panel or door opening/closing
- Effectivity
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 12: SSI Illustrations
The "SSI ILLUSTRATIONS" Section provides illustrated information related to

the Structural Significant Items to be inspected as called up by the dedicated
MPD - Volume 1 - Section 7 (Structure section).
Each illustration provides the following information:

- SSI description
- SSI reference
- Illustration
- Effectivity
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 14: GSE/Tools
The GSE and Tools section provides information required for the accomplishment
of the scheduled maintenance tasks related to:
- Servicing
- Access steps / Platforms
- GSE (Specific tools)
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation
Section 1
MPD*
Section 7
Section 2 Section 6
Section 3 Section 5

Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Section 16: VR
This section contains, as far as available, most of vendor scheduled

maintenance recommendations, which are linked to scheduled maintenance
tasks in the dedicated MPD
Maintenance Program
MPD Presentation – Benefit for the operator
To have a unique repository collecting all MPD source requirements. MPD

source documents generally have different specifications (content & data)
To make consolidated requirements available over the different sources

e.g. a similar task may come from MRBR & CMR where task intervals may differ, the
MPD will reflect the more restrictive interval.
To have specific data, which is not available in source document allowing:

- to identify the required workload (manpower)

- to have direct access to the appropriate Technical Publications
necessary to perform the work on-aircraft (e.g. Aircraft Maintenance
Manual)
Maintenance Program
MPD Consultation

Maintenance Program

MPD Presentation
MPD Consultation
Maintenance Program
MPD Consultation – Deliverables
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ÆAMM Chap. 06
Volume 1
• SSI Illustrations (Section 12)
Æ AMM Chap. 06
• Tools (Section 14)

ÆTEM
• Vendor Recommendations (Section 16)
ÆSpecific Section of AirN@v/Planning
Volume 2
Maintenance Program
Product Structure – New Sectioning
Systems and Power Plant
•Maintenance requirements for Systems,
Power Plant and APU
Structures Program
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•General Visual Inspection Requirements

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MPD AMM
MPD AMM
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MPD AMM
Delivery on quarterly basis of:
Issues with updated AMM References and MSN List only

or
Revisions when called by Source document changes
Maintenance Program
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customer:
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MPD Customization

Maintenance Program

MPD Presentation
MPD Consultation
MPD Customization
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization
Why MPD customization is needed ?

MPD is an envelope document and therefore contains scheduled
maintenance tasks for the overall aircraft type. Design standards generally
differs from one aircraft to the other, thus, an operator fleet is not
concerned by all tasks.
What are the information needed to customize MPD ?

- Aircraft type - Weight variant
- Engine type - APU type

- Mod Status - SB status
- Cabin Layout - Emergency equipment list
How to select MPD tasks ?

Select tasks according to Applicability column using the above listed
documents
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization
What kind of information can be found within MPD applicability ?
Text information :
“All”, “A318”, “A/C fitted with Entrance Stairs”, “Note”, …
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization – Applicability column with Text reference
Refer to :
AIR & CMM
A/C FITTED
WITH
GALLEY COOLING
It can be combined with:

-Aircraft type or model
-Group of weight variant
-Engine model
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization
Text information :
Modification reference :
PRE 33175, POST 33175, …
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization – Applicability column with Mod reference
Refer to :
MOD Status (AIR)
PRE: Modification not embodied

POST: Modification embodied
PRE 30974
Service Bulletin linked to (27-1139)
Modification
It can be combined with:

-Aircraft type or model
-Group of weight variant
-Engine model
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization
Text information :
Modification reference :
PRE 33175, POST 33175, …
Group reference :
GROUP 19-1A, …
Maintenance Program
MPD Customization – Applicability column with Group reference
Refer to :
SRM & MPD
GROUP 19-1A
OR
GROUP 19-1B
Maintenance Program
Weight Variant
003
MOD Status
Introduction
Maintenance Program
GROUP 19-1A
Structure section
Introduction
Maintenance Program
Component Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program
Component Maintenance Program
Purpose of the Component Maintenance Program :

List and provide associated interval for all P/N fitted on the aircraft
requiring either workshop restoration (Time Control Items) or to be
discarded (Life limited parts)
¾ TCI & LLP have to be tracked individually from the airframe
How to build a Component Maintenance Program ?

Identify which are the P/N’s fitted on the aircraft using :

- AIR/Cabin layout
- Engine logbook
- APU logbook
- Landing gear logbook
Refer to the source data documents (ESM, CMM, SMD, …) in order to

define the correct intervals
Maintenance Program
Component Maintenance Program – Typical Layout
Maintenance Program
Specific Tasks

Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program
Operator/Specific Tasks
Operator specific tasks include all the tasks added to the MP by the operator
for various reasons:
- In-service experience
- Airline policy (quality standard, commercial …)
- Reliability program
- Aircraft configuration (cabin layout, entertainment, …)
Specific tasks should be re-evaluated periodically and traceability must be kept

to justify the origin of each task.
Maintenance Program
STC Requirements

Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program
STC Requirements
Type Certificate is awarded by aviation regulating bodies to aerospace manufacturers after
it has been established that the particular design of a civil aircraft, engine, or propeller has
fulfilled the regulating bodies' current prevailing airworthiness requirements for the safe
conduct of flights under all normally conceivable conditions.
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Any additions, omissions or alterations to the

aircraft's certified layout, built-in equipment, airframe and engines, initiated by any party other
than the type certificate holder, need an approved supplementary type certificate, or STC.
¾ Maintenance requirements linked to STC must be reflected in the Maintenance

Program
Maintenance Program
Reliability Program

Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program
Reliability Program – Introduction
Reliability program is mandated by the Regulatory Authorities, which

require an Operator to establish a program for continuing analysis &
surveillance of its operations.
Reliability program :
Is used to monitor the effectiveness of the Maintenance Program
Is an essential Quality System process
Contribute to the Maintenance & Engineering mission
¾ Lack of Reliability Control may be more expensive and impact

economics heavily
Maintenance Program
The purpose of a reliability program is to ensure that the aircraft

maintenance program tasks are effective and their periodicity is
adequate.
A reliability program should be developed in the following cases:

The aircraft maintenance program is based upon MSG-3 logic
The aircraft maintenance program includes condition monitored
components
The aircraft maintenance program does not contain overhaul time

periods for all significant system components
When specified by the Manufacturer’s maintenance planning
document or MRB.
Not withstanding paragraph above, an organisation may however,
develop its own reliability monitoring program when it may be
deemed beneficial from a maintenance planning point of view.
Maintenance Program
The reliability program may result in the escalation or deletion of a

maintenance task, as well as the de-escalation or addition of a
maintenance task
Complex reliability programs could be inappropriate for a small fleet. It is

recommended that small fleet operators tailor their reliability programs to
suit the size and complexity of operation.
Maintenance Program
Reliability Program – Sources and data collection
The following are examples of the normal prime sources:

Pilots Reports.
!
In-service
Technical Logs. event report
Aircraft Maintenance Access Terminal / On-board Maintenance
System readouts.
Maintenance Worksheets.
Workshop Reports.
Reports on Functional Checks.

Stores Issues/Reports.
Reports on Special Inspections
Air Safety Reports.
Reports on Technical Delays and Incidents.
Other sources: ETOPS, RVSM, CAT II/III.
Maintenance Program
Reliability Program – Display of Information
Collected information may be displayed graphically or in a tabular

format or a combination of both.
Reliability program and all associated airworthiness data, including that

data used for substantiating the escalation of programs shall be made
available to the respective authority upon request.
Maintenance Program
Reliability Program – Analysis and Interpretation
Analysis and Interpretation of a Reliability Program:
Comparisons of operational reliability with established or allocated

standards
E.g. in the initial period these could be obtained from in-service
experience of similar equipment of aircraft types)
Trends analysis and interpretation
Evaluation of repetitive defects.
Confidence testing of expected and achieved results.
Studies of life-bands and survival characteristics.
Maintenance Program
Reliability Program – Corrective actions
The procedures and time scales both for implementing corrective

actions and for monitoring the effects of corrective actions should be
fully described
Corrective actions shall correct any reduction in reliability revealed by

the program and could take the form of:
Maintenance changes involving inspection frequency and content,
Function checks
Overhaul requirements and time limits
Which will require amendment of the scheduled maintenance periods or

tasks in the approved MP.
Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program

Maintenance Program
Revision management & optimization

Revision management
Maintenance Program And Optimization

Maintenance Program
Revision management
The maintenance program details should be reviewed at least annually
The approved MP should be subject to periodic review to ensure that

they reflect current TC holder’s recommendations, revisions of the MRB
report, modifications, in service experience, mandatory requirements
and reliability results
Amendments to the approved MP should be made to reflect changes

after review exercise
Maintenance Program
Optimization process
Identify variances from Manufacturer originated maintenance program:

Cross-reference with TC holder’s Maintenance sources documents
Record of justifications
Re-evaluate periodically operator’s specific tasks
Yearly Review to validate efficiency content of MP

Reliability program
Man hours tracking
Maintenance Program
Update Process
LIST OF TASKS SUBMIT TO AUTHORITY

TO BE ANALYSED FOR APPROVAL
No Internal approval
LIST OF EXEPTIONS
Is task modification,
interval increase or task
Man hours tracking

cancellation
Justified?
PIREPS
Pilot reports
Yes
MAREPS New MP Draft
Maintenance reports
Reliability Analysis
Dispatch reliability Justification
Delays/Cancellations of modifications
Workshop Reports
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6. Conclusion 263
Maintenance Concept
Maintenance Concept – selection criteria
A/C design
Network
Airline
Maintenance
Concept ? Airline Policy
Aircraft Operation
Maintenance Concept
Maintenance Concept Justification
Cope with airline operation (flight schedule, routes, A/C utilization)
Forecast maintenance check events & maintenance slots
Optimize aircraft availability
Avoid hangar congestion
Define which work has to be performed in-house or subcontracted

Adjust the Airline / MRO manpower
Make provision for the relevant material resources
Prevent occurrences of "drop out "tasks also called « Out Of Phase »
Ease downstream activities such as check organization & preparation
Maintenance Concept
Manpower
ManpowerSkills
Skillsand
andavailability
availability
Fleet
FleetSize
Size
Aircraft Ground Time

Fleet
FleetAge
Age Maintenance Aircraft Ground
Airlines Time
Policies
Airlines Policies
Concept Definition
Aircraft
Aircraftutilization
utilization
Maintenance
Program
Maintenance
Planning
Work Packages
Maintenance Concept
Several concepts could be possible from
« BLOCK concept » to « EQUALIZED concept »
« Block concept »
Tasks grouped by interval families and performed close to their deadline.
Event manpower load and maintenance ground time could vary significantly
« Equalized concept »
Tasks grouped in order to fit with predefined maintenance ground times.
Event manpower load and maintenance ground time are balanced
Maintenance Concept
Planning rules
Threshold and Interval given in Maintenance Program
Interval must not be exceeded
In case of several interval units used, the one occurring first must be considered
(according to aircraft utilization)
If task interval has been changed in Maintenance Program, traceability with

original value must be kept
Maintenance Concept
Block Concept
1A Package 1C Package
Maintenance Concept
Semi-Equalized Concept (A and multiples equalized)
“A and OOP tasks equalized on A events, C and Structure tasks stay as Block”
600
500
400
4A
25%
300
2A
50%
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Semi-Equalized Concept (A and multiples equalized)
“A and OOP tasks equalized on A events, C and Structure tasks stay as Block”
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Semi-Equalized Concept (A, 2C and multiples equalized)
“A and OOP tasks equalized on A events, C tasks equalized on C events and
Structure tasks stay as Block”
600
500
2C
50%
400
300
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Semi-Equalized Concept (A, 2C and multiples equalized)
“A and OOP tasks equalized on A events, C tasks equalized on C events and
Structure tasks stay as Block”
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Fully-Equalized Concept (A, C and multiples equalized)
“A, OOP and C tasks equalized on a A events except Structure tasks (stay as
Block)”
600
500
400 1C 2C
12.5% + 6.25%
300
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Fully-Equalized Concept (A, C and multiples equalized)
“A, OOP and C tasks equalized on a A events except Structure tasks (stay as
Block)”
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Selection Criteria
What are the main selection criteria ?
Aircraft
Aircraftutilization
utilization
Aircraft Operation
Aircraft Utilization has a direct impact on the maintenance slots :

- Seasonality/Charter
- Low Aircraft Utilization
- Long or Short Haul
- Scheduled
- Freighter
Maintenance Concept
Selection Criteria
Fleet
FleetSize
Size
Fleet size may impact the maintenance resources :

- Facilities
- Manpower
- Materials
- Maintenance Planning
Fleet size may offer the possibility to have back up aircraft available
Maintenance Concept
Selection Criteria
Fleet
FleetAge
Age
Ageing aircraft have more scheduled and unscheduled maintenance:

- Structural Items Threshold
- Additional ageing program

- Fatigue Structural findings
Structural findings on Ageing aircraft have a direct impact on operational

availability
Maintenance Concept
Selection Criteria
Airline
AirlinePolicies
Policies
Aircraft
AircraftGround
GroundTime
Time
Aircraft availability and location depend on commercial constraints :

- Return to main base
- Night stop
- Outstation capability
Maintenance Concept
Selection Criteria
Manpower
ManpowerSkills
Skillsand
andavailability
availability
Forecast the required Manpower & Skills to perform the Maintenance Event
- Task Man-hour
- Access Man-hour
- Preparation Man-hour
Maintenance Concept
Example
Corporate Jet
Fleet Size
Manpower
La
h
rg
g
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
High
Lot of time for maintenance !!
Block concept could be possible

Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Example
Corporate Jet
Fleet Size
Manpower
La
h
rg
g
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
High
Airline Policy :
- Short term dispatch
- Ready to flight conditions
Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Example
Corporate Jet
Fleet Size
Manpower
La
h
rg
g
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
High
Due to airline policy equalized concept

could be more adequate Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Example
Airline policy
Low Cost
Fleet Size Manpower criteria not
Manpower significant
(e.g.manpower may
be subcontracted)
La
gh
rg
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
High
Due to airline policy equalized concept

could be more adequate Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Example
Airline policy
Low Cost
(e.g.manpower may
be subcontracted)
La
gh
rg
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
If Fleet is getting
High
older…
Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Example
Airline policy
Low Cost
(e.g.manpower may
be subcontracted)
La
gh
rg
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
High
Due to fleet Age block concept could

be more adequate Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Example
Charter
Fleet Size
Manpower
La
h
rg
g
BLOCK
Hi
e
EQUALIZED
Sm
w
al l
Lo
New Lo w
Low
Old
Hig
h
Fleet
Ground
Age
Time
Airline policy
High
Ground time is
directly linked to
seasonality effects
Due to seasonality, block Concept is
more adequate regardless other
criteria Fleet
Utilization
Maintenance Concept
Block Concept
Pros Cons
600 Less investments as fewer maintenance Unbalanced manpower load over

stations (spares / tools / consumables / the checks
Accessing / Docking / Tooling)
500
Maintenance task interval utilization Premature planning of Out of

optimized Phase and Time Controlled Items
400
Lower risk for additional ground times

300 (AD, Mods, Repairs, …)
200 More time for defects rectifications
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Equalized Concept
Pros Cons
Better Aircraft availability & better More investments as more maintenance

operational flexibility Stations (spares / tools / consumables /
600
Accessing / Docking / Tooling)
Even
500
Maintenance Ground Time Repetitive access opening/closing
Increase of non-routine items on ageing

Even
400
Manpower load aircraft affect expected maintenance
ground time
Better
300 interval utilization for Out of Late detection of structural findings due
Phase and Time Controlled Items to tasks anticipation
200
More stringent monitoring and correction
of arising defects
100
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Maintenance Concept
Tendency per Operator
100%
13 4.5 8.5
90% 16
80% 26
22
70% 46 Fully equalized
36
60% A equalized / C equalized
50% A equalized / C block
40% 48 54 A & C block
33 32
30% Not defined

20%
Data AMII 2005
10% 17 15 16
11.5
0%
Wide- Single- A330 A340
Body Aisle
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MPD Customization examples
AIB Airways FLEET
MSN
A B C
A/C
type A319-130 A320-200 A320-200
Engine IAE V2500-A5 CFM56-5B CFM 56-5B
APU APS 3200 GTCP 36-300 131-9(A)
group 19-1B 20-2B 20-2B
Single Aisle Aircraft Family Maintenance Program Document

A318/A319/A320/A321
DIFFERENT TASK APPLICABILITY POSSIBLE

FOCUS 1
FOCUS 1
The information given in the Applicability Column defines the technical status of the aircraft
on which the task is applicable:
"ALL" indicates that the task is applicable to all A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
FOCUS 2
FOCUS 2
A keyword defining the status with respect to a modification number/service bulletin:

- PRE 24943 signifies all A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft before embodiment of
modification 24943.
When a modification can be retrofitted through an AIRBUS Service Bulletin, the SB number is
given between brackets just below the modification number.
FOCUS 2
Mod Status
Mod 24943 not embodied in production
A/C PRE Mod 24943
FOCUS 2
SB Status
SB 57-1086 not performed
A/C still PRE Mod 24943
FOCUS 2
MSN “B” in accordance with the MOD status is PRE MOD 24943 and PRE SB A320-57-1086
as per Aircraft Configuration Matrix Service Bulletins.
This task is APPLICABLE for the MSN “B”.
FOCUS 3
FOCUS 3
When applicability is the result of a combination of modifications:

A320
POST 21110 (21-1013)
OR
A320
POST 21999
OR
A321
POST 21999:
Task applicable to A320 A/C with modification 21110 embodied in production (or SB
A320-21-1013 embodied by the operator), OR to A320 A/C with modification 21999
Embodied, OR to A321 A/C with modification 21999 embodied.
FOCUS 3
Mod Status
Mod 21110 not embodied in Production

Mod 21999 embodied in Production
A/C PRE Mod 21110

A/C POST Mod 21999
FOCUS 3
SB Status

FOCUS 3
1- MSN “B” in accordance with the MOD status is PRE MOD 21110 and PRE SB A320-21-1013
as per Aircraft Configuration Matrix Service Bulletins (NOT APPLICABLE).
2- MSN “B” in accordance with the MOD status is POST MOD 21999 (APPLICABLE).
3- MSN “B” is NOT an A321 (NOT APPLICABLE).
FOCUS 4
FOCUS 4

A318
POST 21110 (21-1013)
OR
A319
POST 21999:
Task applicable to A318 A/C with modification 21110 embodied (or SB A320-21-1013
embodied by the operator), OR to A319 A/C with modification 21999 embodied.
(N/A for A320 A/C)
FOCUS 4
Mod Status
A/C POST Mod 21999

FOCUS 4
1- MSN “A, B, C” are NOT an A318 (NOT APPLICABLE).

2- MSN “B, C” are NOT an A319 (NOT APPLICABLE).
3- MSN “A” (A319) in accordance with the MOD status is POST MOD 21999 (APPLICABLE).
FOCUS 5
FOCUS 5
POST 26364 signifies all A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft after embodiment of
modification 26364.
FOCUS 5
Mod Status

A/C POST Mod 26364
FOCUS 5
MSN “C” in accordance with the MOD status is POST MOD 26364 (APPLICABLE).
FOCUS 6
FOCUS 6
When applicability is the result of combination of modifications:

PRE 20056 (21-1067)
POST 23910 (21-1078)
OR
PRE 20056 (21-1067)
POST 27296 (21-1113):
Task applicable to all A/C with modification 20056 or SB 21-1067 NOT embodied AND ALSO
modification 23910 or SB 21-1078 embodied, i.e. both modification status must be met
OR
Task applicable to all A/C with modification 20056 or SB 21-1067 NOT embodied AND ALSO
modification 27296 or SB 21-11113 embodied, i.e. both modification status must be met
(When a modification can be retrofitted through an AIRBUS Service Bulletin, the SB number
is given between brackets just below the modification number)
FOCUS 6
Mod Status

A/C PRE Mod 20056

A/C POST Mod 23910
FOCUS 6
SB Status

FOCUS 6
MSN “C” in accordance with the MOD status is PRE MOD 20056 and PRE SB A320-21-1067 as
per Aircraft Configuration Matrix Service Bulletins AND POST MOD 23910 (APPLICABLE).
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FOCUS 7

A320
POST 21899 (21-1017)
OR
A320
POST 21999
OR
A321
OR
A319
OR
A318
Task applicable to A320 A/C with modification 21899 or SB 21-1017 embodied OR to A320
A/C with modification 21999 embodied OR to A321 A/C OR to A319 A/C OR to A318 A/C.
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Mod Status

A/C PRE Mod 21899

And
A/C POST Mod 21999
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Mod Status

A/C PRE Mod 21899

And
A/C PRE Mod 21999
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SB Status
SB 21-1017 performed
A/C becomes POST Mod 21899

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1- MSN “A” is an A319 (APPLICABLE).
2- MSN “B” in accordance with the MOD status is PRE MOD 20056 and PRE SB A320-21-1017
as per Aircraft Configuration Matrix Service Bulletins but MSN “B” is POST MOD 21999
(APPLICABLE).
3- MSN “C” in accordance with the MOD status is PRE MOD 21999 and PRE MOD 21899 but
MSN “C” is POST SB A320-21-1017 as per Aircraft Configuration Matrix Service Bulletins
(APPLICABLE).
This task is applicable to the ALL A/C.
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When applicability is the result of combination of modifications:

POST 30292
OR
PRE 32739
Task applicable to all A/C with modification 30292 embodied OR to all A/C with modification
30739 NOT embodied, i.e. to A/C with one of the modifications or both modifications
embodied.
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Mod Status
A/C PRE Mod 30292

Mod 30292 not embodied
And
Mod 32739 not embodied A/C PRE Mod 32739
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MSN “C” in accordance with the MOD status is PRE MOD 30292 AND PRE MOD 32739
(NOT APPLICABLE).
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“NOTE" indicates that the applicability is given thru the NOTE included at the end of the
DESCRIPTION.
In this case, the note indicates to refer to the service bulletin for the applicability.
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SB A320-28-1102
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As per the chapter “effectivity” of the service bulletin A320-28-1102, the MSN “A, B, C” are not
mentionned (NOT APPLICABLE).
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VR/NR interval
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A conditional applicability such as “A/C FITTED WITHOUT EXTERNAL GAS CARTRIDGE” is

selected when a large amount of modification or combination of modification are applicable to
a particular item for a given equipment. This avoids stating a complex applicability, which
could be confusing and inappropriate for operators.
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PORTABLE HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER

P/N 74-20
AIB MSN “A”
XXX
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ALL
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

26-24-05
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHOUT

EXTERNAL GAS CARTRIDGE
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HYDROSTATIC TEST EVERY 10 YE
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The Cabin Emergency Equipment Layout of MSN “A” gives the P/N of the portable fire
extinguisher, the customized IPC (thru AirN@v) gives the reference of the CMM (Component
Maintenance Manual) and the CMM gives the information about the fire extinguisher.
In this case, according to “description Chapter” of the CMM, the fire extinguisher is “nitrogen
super Pressurized”, meaning without external cartridge. This task is APPLICABLE.
Regarding the task intervals (5YE or VR/NR), the interval whichever occur first must be taken.
In this case, the VR (Vendor Recommendation) and the NR (National Requirement) intervals for
the hydrostatic test must to be checked before to valid an interval.
The VR can be found into the CMM “Inspection Chapter”.
The NR is given by the Local Airworthiness Authority of the operator.
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FOCUS 11
A conditional applicability such as “P/N 762308” is selected when a large amount of

modification or combination of modification are applicable to a particular item for a given

equipment. This avoids stating a complex applicability, which could be confusing and
inappropriate for operators.
In this case, the sheet “EQUIPMENTS” of the AIR (Aircraft Inspection Report” will give the
P/N of the RAT (Ram-Air Turbine).
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MSN “B” : RAT P/N 766352A

NOT 762308
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The sheet “EQUIPMENTS” of the AIR (Aircraft Inspection Report) will give the P/N of the RAT
(Ram-Air Turbine).
In this case, the task concerns the RAT P/N 762308.

According to the AIR for the MSN “B”, the P/N of the RAT is 766362A.
This task is NOT APPLICABLE for the MSN “B”.
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The information given in the Applicability Column defines the technical status of the aircraft on which the
task is applicable:
The keyword "FAA" indicates that the task is applicable only to aircraft flying under FAA requirements.
The keywords "EXCEPT FAA" indicates that task is applicable except for aircraft flying under FAA
requirements.
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A keyword identifying the power plant type and model (CFM, IAE).
In this case, the task 8021X9-01-1 is APPLICABLE to the MSN “B, C” that are fitted with CFM engines and
the task 8021X9-02-1 is APPLICABLE to the MSN “A” that is fitted with IAE engines.
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FOCUS 14
Mod Status

A/C PRE Mod 21817

And
A/C PRE Mod 21999
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A keyword identifying the APU type and model:

- APS 3200: APIC APS 3200

-GTCP 36-300: Allied Signal (formerly GARRETT) GTCP 36-300
-131-9(A): ALLIED SIGNAL 131-9(A)
- MSN “B”: task 4912X0-01-1 APPLICABLE due to APU Allied Signal (formerly GARRETT) GTCP 36-300
CFM fitted.
- MSN “A”: task 4912X0-A1-1 APPLICABLE due to APU APIC fitted.
- MSN “C”: task 4916X0-B4-1 APPLICABLE due to APU ALLIED SIGNAL fitted AND A/C PRE MOD 21817
AND PRE MOD 21999.
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FOCUS 15
A weight variant group expressed, for example "GROUP 21-1A". This is applicable when a number of
weight variants have a common maintenance requirement. In these cases the Weight variants concerned
have been 'grouped together' and classified under a group number, to simplify how the applicability is
stated. The weight variants contained within each Weight variant group are listed in the introduction to
Section 7 of the MPD.
Details of individual aircraft weight variants can be identified by reference to the SRM.
- MSN “A”: task 5232X1-01-1 APPLICABLE due to A/C group is 19-1B.

- MSN “B, C”: task 5451X3-01-1 APPLICABLE due to both A/C group are 20-2B AND both A/C are fitted
with CFM engines.
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MPD
SRM
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Once the selection of Aircraft applicable tasks is done,
In order to schedule Maintenance Tasks,
For each aircraft, Planning Engineer needs to determine which

Threshold and Interval data to use between
Sample and 100% program.
Prerequisites :
- Fleet leader aircraft ?

- Aircraft utilization (FH/YE & FH/FC)
Fleet Leaders aircraft
• If we apply a planning for A/C related to Fleet Leaders , we must

use the Threshold and Interval coming from SAMPLE or 100% program :
1. If the Maintenance Task has only data into 100%Threshold/Interval

columns, the planning takes into account the 100% program data
2. If the Maintenance Task has data into both SAMPLE and 100%
Threshold/Interval columns, the planning must take into account the
most restrictive value between the Threshold SAMPLE and 100%
program data, and the most restrictive value between the Interval
SAMPLE and 100% program data
3. If the Maintenance Task has only data into SAMPLE Threshold/Interval
columns, the planning takes into account the SAMPLE program data
Non- Fleet Leaders aircraft
• If we apply a planning for A/C related to Non- Fleet Leaders , we must

only use the Threshold and Interval coming from 100% program :
1. If the Maintenance Task has only data into 100%Threshold/Interval

columns, the planning takes into account the 100% program data
2. If the Maintenance Task has data into both SAMPLE and 100%
Threshold/Interval columns, the planning takes into account the 100%
program data
3. If the Maintenance Task has only data into SAMPLE Threshold/Interval
columns, the task is not planned.
SAMPLE program OR 100% program ?
CASE 1 :
Interval of 100% program only
SAMPLE THRESHOLD SAMPLE INTERVAL 100% THRESHOLD 100% INTERVAL
6000 FH
• If we consider Fleet Leaders Aircraft :
This means that in :
The planning uses the 100% INTERVAL.

Task to be planned at Interval = 6000 FH
• If we consider NON-Fleet Leaders Aircraft :
The planning uses the 100% INTERVAL.

Task to be planned at Interval = 6000 FH
CASE 2 :
Threshold and Interval of SAMPLE program + Threshold and Interval of 100% program
Both using same unities
12 YE 12 YE 20 YE 12 YE

The planning uses the SAMPLE THRESHOLD and SAMPLE INTERVAL.

Task to be planned with a Threshold = 12 YE and with an Interval = 12 YE
The planning uses the 100% THRESHOLD and 100% INTERVAL.

CASE 2 BIS :
Threshold and Interval of SAMPLE program + Threshold and Interval of 100% program
With different unities
24000 FC 18000 FC 12 YE 12 YE
OR OR
42000 FH 42000 FH
Equivalent to : (With an Aircraft Utilization of 2000FH/YE and 3 FH/FC)

72000 FH 54000 FH 24000 FH 24000 FH

OR OR
42000 FH 42000 FH
Equivalent to : (With an Aircraft Utilization of 2000FH/YE and 3 FH/FC)
72000 FH 54000 FH 24000 FH 24000 FH

OR OR
42000 FH 42000 FH
The planning uses the 100% THRESHOLD and INTERVAL as in this case, according to
aircraft utilization, the 100% Threshold is the most restrictive one and the 100% Interval is
the most restrictive one
• If we consider NON-Fleet Leaders Aircraf :

CASE 3 :
Threshold and Interval of 100% program only
6 YE 6 YE

Task to be planned with a Threshold = 6YE and with an Interval = 6 YE

Task to be planned with a Threshold = 6YE and with an Interval = 6 YE
CASE 4 :
Threshold and Interval of SAMPLE program only
24000 FC 8000 FC

The planning uses the SAMPLE THRESHOLD and SAMPLE INTERVAL.

Task to be planned with a Threshold = 24000 FC and with an Interval = 8000 FC
NO PLANNING for this task
Case Studies
The fleet consist of of 3 A/C : 1 A319 and 2 A320
Each A/C will follow the Threshold and Interval of the related Applicable tasks.
MSN « A » : MSN « B » : MSN « C » :

A319-130 A320-200 A320-200
Single Aircraft of the

A319 Family in the fleet
Oldest A320 Aircraft of
Must be considered as the A320 Family in the
FLEET LEADER for fleet Not the oldest A320
A319 A/C Family Fleet Aircraft of the A320 Family
Must be considered as in the fleet
FLEET LEADER for NON-FLEET LEADER for
A320 A/C Family Fleet A320 A/C Family Fleet
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 04

6. Conclusion 263
Conclusion
Key Messages
Key Messages
Maintenance Program
The approved and customized aircraft document for scheduled maintenance
requirements and concept
Maintenance Planning Document

The appropriate baseline for Maintenance Program establishment
Maintenance Concept
Highly flexible as closely linked to Airline policy and operational constraints
Conclusion
AirPl@n Services
AirPl@n Services
On commercial basis, Airbus can provide operator with maintenance

data for scheduled maintenance task accomplishment
AirPl@n is NOT a Maintenance Information System, nevertheless it can be

interconnected to a MIS.
Conclusion
AirPl@n Services
Airline
Database
Program Planning Job Cards

Customisation Definition Management
Airbus data Maintenance Planning Process

MPD, AMM
Complete solution
to manage
Maintenance Planning Information
Conclusion
AirPl@n Services
AirPl@n is an additional service provided by Airbus on a commercial basis
The aim of AirPl@n is to provide Maintenance Planning Data Services adding value
to the Airline’s technical operations
These data are built to take into account the specific operator’s maintenance
requirements (Aircraft Mod. Status, Maintenance Concept, Aircraft Utilisation and
Operator’s Resources)
AirPl@n is using an Advanced Data Browser based on ADOC technology also used
for the AirN@v family
Conclusion
AirPl@n Offers
Flexible Offer comprising:

5 Modules & 1 Optional « Add-On »
n o p q r
Basic Extended Extended Line Check Supporting

Program Program Planning Data
s s
Optional Included
Job Cards Job Cards
“Add-On” “Add-On”
Conclusion
AirPl@n Offers
Basic Operator Maintenance Program (OMP)
- No Introduction
- No Specific Tasks & no Interval Customization
- Delivery One Shot, No Revision Service
- Format delivered XLS & HTML
Resource Provision Data (RPD)
Basic - Delivery One Shot, No Revision Service
Program - Format delivered XLS
Extended Operator Maintenance Program (OMP)

- Customization Meeting
- Introduction, Specific Tasks, Interval Customization
- Format XLS, HTML, TSDF on request SGML, PDF, DOC
Resource Provision Data (RPD)
Revision Service (based on 1 year period)
Extended - RPD on Quarterly Basis i.a.w. AMM/IPC revision
Program - OMP revision i.a.w. MPD revision
- Quarterly issue i.a.w. new/revised AMM reference
& new MSN incorporation
Conclusion
AirPl@n Offers
Extended Program + Maintenance Task Operating Plan
(MTOP) + Work Package (WP)
- Customization to Operator’s operations
- Planning & Work Package limited to 2 years of Operations
starting from EIS of 1st A/C
Revision Service (based on 1 year period)
- RPD on Quarterly Basis i.a.w. AMM/IPC revision
Extended - OMP revision i.a.w. MPD revision
Planning
- MTOP & WP revision i.a.w OMP revision
Line Check List (LCL)

- Covering Pre-Flight, Transit, Daily, Weekly Checks
- Customization to Operator’s Requirements
- No Revision Service
- Format HTML, PDF. On request DOC, SGML
Line Check Supporting Data (LCSD)
Line - Customization to Operator’s Requirements
Checks - No Revision Service
- Format HTML, PDF. On request DOC, SGML
Conclusion
AirPl@n Offers
AirPl@n Supporting Data
- Contains a Basic Maintenance Program Interface
- Job Card “Add-On” Module included
- Validity period of 1 year
Supporting
Data
Option Job Card Module

- Dynamic connection with AirN@v / Maintenance
- 4 Pre-defined Job Card layouts
- Possibility of MIS Connection (XLS or XML)
- Validity period of 1 Year
Job Cards
“Add-On”
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5. MPD Customization Examples 189

5. MPD Customization Examples 189

This presentation details :

 What is a Maintenance Program

 How to build a Maintenance Program

5. MPD Customization Examples 189

 The “maintenance program” is intended to include scheduled

 The “maintenance schedule” is intended to embrace the scheduled

 The maintenance program should contain a preface which will define:

 The maintenance program contents

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

 The maintenance program should reflect :

 A maintenance program should normally be based on:

 The relevant chapters of the maintenance manual or

 Aircraft maintenance programs subjected to the MRB report process should

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

 The MP procedures should contain:

- Component and structures in service performance review

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

5. MPD Customization Examples 189

Reliability Supplemental Type Operator/Specific

Maintenance Tasks Component

Reliability Supplemental Type Operator/Specific

Maintenance Tasks Component

 The maintenance program should contain basic information that could

 Part 1 - Descriptive data:

- The type/model and registration number of the aircraft, engines

- The name and address of the owner, operator or approved

- The reference, the date of issue and issue number of the

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

- A statement signed by the owner, operator or approved

- Contents/list of effective pages and revision status of the

- Procedures for the escalation of established check periods,

- Provision to record the date and reference of approved

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

- A cross-reference to other approved documents, which contain

- A statement that practices and procedures to satisfy the

Maintenance Instructions. In the case of approved practices

- Each maintenance task quoted should be defined in a definition

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

- Check periods, which reflect the anticipated utilisation of the

- Details of pre-flight maintenance tasks that are accomplished

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

- The periods at which components should be checked, cleaned,

- The periods at which overhauls and/or replacements by new or

- Details of specific structural maintenance programs where

a. Maintenance of structural Integrity by damage Tolerance and

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

- Details of ageing aircraft system requirements together with any

- Details of, or cross-reference to, any required reliability program

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

 Instructions issued by the respective authority can encompass all types

 The respective authority should verify that the maintenance program is

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

 The respective authority may approve an incomplete maintenance

 If the respective authority is no longer satisfied that a safe operation can

 An operator changing the utilisation of an aircraft;

 The approved organisation has failed to ensure that the program

Source : EASA Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 Annex I AMC to Part-M

Reliability Supplemental Type Operator/Specific

Maintenance Tasks Component

 The MPD is an AIRBUS envelop repository document which provides

What is a Maintenance Program

How to build a Maintenance Program

The “maintenance program” is intended to include scheduled

The “maintenance schedule” is intended to embrace the scheduled

The maintenance program should contain a preface which will define:

The maintenance program contents

The maintenance program should reflect :

A maintenance program should normally be based on:

The relevant chapters of the maintenance manual or

Aircraft maintenance programs subjected to the MRB report process should

The MP procedures should contain:

The maintenance program should contain basic information that could

Part 1 - Descriptive data:

Instructions issued by the respective authority can encompass all types

The respective authority should verify that the maintenance program is

The respective authority may approve an incomplete maintenance

If the respective authority is no longer satisfied that a safe operation can

An operator changing the utilisation of an aircraft;

The approved organisation has failed to ensure that the program

The MPD is an AIRBUS envelop repository document which provides

The main objective of this document is to provide maintenance planning

The MPD is neither a CONTROLLING document nor an APPROVED

Maintenance repetitive Inspection Requirement

No repetitive inspection following a repair

Affecting a significant number of aircraft

Starting point for calculation of the due dates or times of

Practical sampling aspects:

Single-aisle: The sampling fleet must be selected per aircraft type