AMT 662 REVIEWER

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT- RESPONSINBLE FOR ACCOMPLISHING ALL

MAINTENANCE TASKS

RELIABILITY- TEST DONE TO THE AIRCRAFT SATISFIES THE STANDARDS

AIRWORTHINESS- APPROVED SAFE TO FLY AND ABIDE WITH THE STANDARD PROCEDURES

ENTROPY- DEGRADATION OF THE MATTER AND ENERGY IN THE UNIVERSE TO AN ULTIMATE

STATE OF INERT UNIFORMITY.

BASIC LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS- ENERGY CAN NEITHER CREATED NOR DESTROYED; IT CAN
ONLY BE TRANSFORMED.

ENERGY- APPLIED TO CREATE A SYSTEM BY MANIPULATING, PROCESSING, AND ORGANIZING

VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE UNIVERSE.

ENGINEER- MAN MADE ENTROPY, MINIMIZE ENTROPY OF THE SYSTEM, LOW ENTROPY

MECHANICS- REMOVE AND REPLACE PARTS, TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEMS, ISOLATE FAULTS IN THE
SYSTEM BY FOLLOWING FAULT ISOLATION MANUAL.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE- USUALLY PERFORMED AT REGULAR INTERVALS, TO PREVENT

DETEORIORATION OF THE SYSTEM. REFFERED TO AS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE- REQUIRING EXTENSIVE TESTING, TROUBLESHOOTING,

ADJUSTING, AND, VERY OFTEN, THE REPLACEMENT, RESTORATION, OR COMPLETE OVERHAUL
OF PARTS OF SUBSYSTEMS.

EQUIPMENT REDUNDACY- COMMON PRACTICE IN ENGINEERING DESIGN, USE PRIMARY AND

BACKUP UNITS MEAN THAT IF ONE UNIT FAILS, THE OTHER IS AVAILABLE TO TAKE OVER THE
FUNCTION.

LINE REPLACEMENT UNIT- THE PART MOST COMMONLY FAIL CAN BE QUICKLY REMOVED AND
REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE.
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST- ALLOWS A VEHICLE TO BE DISPATCHED INTO SERVICE WITH
CERTAIN ITEMS INOPERATIVE PROVIDED THAT THE LOSS OF FUNCTION DOES NOT AFFECT THE
SAFETY AND OPERATION OF FLIGHT

MASTER MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST- ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHICH INCLUDES ALL
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR THE AIRCRAFT MODEL.

DISPATCH DEVIATION GUIDE- CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LINE MAINTENANCE CREW
WHEN THE DEVIATION REQUIRES SOM MAINTENANCE ACTION THAT IS NOT NECESSARILY
OBVIOUS TO THE MECHANIC.

CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST- LPROVIDES THE INFORMATION ON DISPATCH OF THE

AIRPLANE IN THE EVENT THAT CERTAIN PANELS ARE MISSING OR WHEN OTHER
CONFIGURATION DIFFERENCES NOT AFFECTING SAFETY ARE NOTED.

NON ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING- CONTAINES THE MOST COMMONLY DEFFERED
ITEMS THAT DO NOT AFFECT AIRWORTHINESS OR SAFETY OF THE FLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT.

MAINTENANCE- THE HANDS ON NUTS AND BOLTS LABOR REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE
ACTUAL WORK.

ENGINEERING- DESIGN, ANALYSIS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT

MAINTENANCE WORK.

MANAGEMENT- THE ORGANIZATIONAL, CONTROL AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE MANY FACETS

OF THE MAINTENANCE OPERATION.

HARD TIME- COMPONENT IS A COMPONENT THAT REQUIRES A SPECIFIC ACTION AT A SPECIFIC

INTERVAL.

ON CONDITION- is a preventive primary maintenance process that requires a system,

component, or appliance be inspected periodically or checked against some appropriate
physical standard to determine if it can continue in service. These standards may be adjusted
based on operating experience or tests, as appropriate, IAW a carrier's approved reliability
program or maintenance manual.
CONDITION MONITORING- is a process for systems, components, or 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.

HARD TIME- RUBBER SEALS, BUSHING, STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, LANDING GEAR OVERHAUL,
LIFE LIMITED ENGINE PARTS, MECHANICAL ACTUATORS, HYDRAULIC PUMPS, MOTORS,
ELECTRIC MOTOR, GENERATORS.

ON CONDITION- TIRE TREAD, BRAKE LININGS, BORESCOPE INSPECTIONS OF ENGINES, ENGINE

OIL ANALYSIS, BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR PINS, CONTROL CABLES, LINKAGES, CONTROL RODS,
PULLEYS.

CONDITION MONITORING

– Item has no direct, adverse effect on safety

– Must not have any “hidden function” (not evident to crew) that could effect safety

– Must be in condition monitoring or reliability program

– Avionics and electronic components

•Basic elements include – data on unscheduled removals, maintenance log entries, on-
board data systems, shop findings etc. – can be used to adjust HT and OC intervals

•Only monitors failure not the condition of items

 The task-oriented approach to maintenance uses predetermined maintenance tasks to
avoid in-service failures.

– Redundancy and reliability programs utilized

– “Top-down” approach or“ consequence of failure”– safety driven

– Used to identify suitable scheduled maintenance tasks to prevent failures and maintain the
inherent reliability of the system

Three categories:

Airframe systems tasks

Structural item tasks

Zonal tasks

Structural deterioration

• Environmental Deterioration

– Climate or environment – may be time dependent

• Accidental Damage

– Result of human error or impact with an object

• Fatigue Damage

– Crack or cracks due to loading or stress

Structural inspection techniques

• General Visual Inspection

– Visual exam that will obvious conditions detect or discrepancies

• Detailed Inspection
– Use of inspection aids, (i.e. mirrors, hand lenses) may require surface cleaning and detailed
access

• Special Detailed Inspection

– Use of Nondestructive inspection (NDI):

dye penetrant, high- powered magnification, magnetic particle, eddy current

ZONAL MAINTENANCE TASK

Ensures all systems, components, and installations within a specified zone receive
adequate screening, security of installation and general condition

• Look, listen, and feel test

◦ General visual inspection

◦ Detailed visual inspection

Landing Gear: This involves checking for wear and damage, replacing worn-out
components, and inspecting the hydraulic and pneumatic systems of the landing gear.

Avionics: This includes checking the electrical and electronic systems of the aircraft such
as flight instruments, communication systems, navigation systems, and flight control
systems.

Cabin Systems: This involves maintenance of various systems inside the passenger cabin
such as lighting, ventilation, heating, air conditioning, and entertainment systems.

Fuel System: This includes inspecting and repairing fuel tanks, fuel lines, and fuel pumps
in a specific zone of the aircraft.

Flight Control Surfaces: This involves maintenance of the control surfaces such as flaps,
ailerons, elevators, and rudders of the aircraft to ensure proper function and safety
during flight.
MAINTENANCE TASKS FOR AIRFRAME SYSTEMS

LUBRICATION

SERVICING

INSPECTION

FUNCTIONAL CHECK

OPERATIONAL CHECK

VISUAL CHECK

RESTORATION

DISCARD