11/5/21, 6:35 PM Soft Time, Hard Time, and OC CM Components

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What is the definition of the term Soft Time? What is the difference
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(OCCM)?
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Aircraft Inspections ANSWER: A soft time interval is one that is chosen by an operator to be
done at a specific interval but may be adjusted to fit their operational
Aircraft Records schedule. This interval may or may not be recommended by the
FAA DAR | FAA DER manufacturer.

FAA Regulations A hard time component is a component that requires a specific action at a
specific interval (overhaul, refurbishment, bench check, etc.) per the
Advisory Circulars manufacturers recommendations.
FAA Definitions
On-Condition (OC) is a preventive primary maintenance process that
FAA Acronyms requires a system, component, or appliance be inspected periodically or
checked against some appropriate physical standard to determine if it can
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continue in service. The standard ensures that the unit is removed from
Reference Links service before failure during normal operation. These standards may be
adjusted based on operating experience or tests, as appropriate, IAW a
- Search this Site - carrier's approved reliability program or maintenance manual.
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Condition Monitoring (CM) is a process for systems, components, or
Contact Us appliances that have neither HT nor OC maintenance as their primary
maintenance process. It is accomplished by appropriate means available to
an operator for finding and solving problem areas. The user must control
the reliability of systems or equipment based on knowledge gained by
analysis of failures or other indications of deterioration.

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