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Biman
BANGLADESH AIRLINES
Biman
BANGLADESH AIRLINES
Copy No.: 01
Document Holder:
CHIEF ENGINEER, QUALITY ASSURANCE
CONTROLLED COPY
Managing Director
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Biman Engineering Complex
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Je,ar Sir,
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hereby approved as Issue-02, Rev-02 with an effective from date: 30-05-2023.
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Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOB) is hereby acknowledged with thanks.
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PART - 0 : PRELIMINARY
PART - 1 : MANAGEMENT
PART - 5 MISCELLANEOUS
To……………………….
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MOE controlled copy no………
You are therefore, requested to please acknowledge this letter of Transmittal and
accept copy of above revision by signing in the bottom part with date and return this
letter to the undersigned.
Quality Manager
PART-145
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd.
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I do hereby acknowledge receiving of the Maintenance Organization Exposition
(MOE), Issue No.-……., Revision no. …….., date……………….
I do hereby agree to enter the relevant pages into the MOE in my possession and
destroy the Removed pages.
Controlled
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Copy No.
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited Electronic Copy -
[Accountable Manager, CAAB ANO (Airworthiness) Part-145]
Director Engineering & Material Management Electronic Copy -
Chief Engineer Quality Assurance
[Quality Manager, CAAB ANO (Airworthiness) Part-145] Hard Copy 01
(Master Copy)
Chief Engineer Engineering Production
Hard Copy 03
[ Maintenance Manager, CAAB ANO (Airworthiness) Part-145]
Deputy Chief Engineer Line Maintenance Electronic Copy -
Deputy Chief Engineer Base Maintenance Electronic Copy -
Deputy Chief Engineer Component Maintenance Electronic Copy -
Principal Engineer, Production Planning Electronic Copy -
General Manager / Deputy General Manager Stores & Material
Electronic Copy -
Management
Principal Engineer Quality Audit Electronic Copy -
Technical Library Server Electronic Copy -
External:
Note:
(1) Each hardcopy holder of this BIMAN AMO except CAAB is personally
responsible for insertion of all revisions. Hardcopy is kept in the office of the
respective manual holder.
(3) Recipients of Electronic Copy mentioned in the Distribution List, including all
Biman MOE users, get access to updated MOE through Biman Library Server at
the link \\fil-bal-01\library.
(4) All electronic copy is distributed to the respective persons via e-mail or web-link
or DVD and is kept at the Biman Library server before the effective date.
05. FOREWORD
Purpose of Biman MOE is to present the Competent Authority with facilities and policies
/ procedures, followed by personnel in the Organization, while performing maintenance
on aircraft / aircraft components. Compliance with these organizational procedures
demonstrates compliance with CAAB Part-145 requirements.
All policies and procedures in this MOE are proposed/recommended by the undersigned
and all employees of “Biman AMO” are obligated to carry out all maintenance task in
accordance with policies and procedures contained in this MOE.
It is understood that the CAAB continues approval for “Biman Bangladesh Airlines” as a
AMO whilst the CAAB is satisfied that the procedures are being followed.
Signed:
Shafiul Azim
Accountable Manger &
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited.
PART 1 – MANAGEMENT
MOE REFERENCE CAAB ANO (AW) PART
145 REFERENCE
Part 145.A.30 (a) (c) (e) (g)
/ AMC 145.A.30 (a) - Part
Corporate Commitment by the
145.A.70 (a) / AMC
Chapter 1.1 : Accountable Manager
145.A.70 (a)GM 145.A.70
(a) - Part 145.A.90 (a)
Part 145.A.30 (a) - Part
145.A.65 (a) / AMC
Chapter 1.2 : Quality and Safety Policy
145.A.65 (a) - Part
145.A.70 (a) 2
Part 145.A.30 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4,
(c) / AMC 145.A.30 (b)
1,2,7,8 - Part 145.A.70 (a)
3
Chapter 1.3 : Management Personnel
145 REFERENCE
Part 145.A.30 (a) 1, 2, 3
(c) / AMC 145.A.30 (a) (b)
3,4,5,6 (c) - Part 145.A.35
(i) / AMC 145.A.35 (a) 2 -
Duties and Responsibilities of AMC 145.A.45 (d) - Part
Chapter 1.4 :
Management Personnel 145.A.65 (a) (c) 2 / AMC
145.A.65 (a) (c) (2) (4) -
Part 145.A.70 (a) 1, 2, 4 -
Part 145.A.90 (a)
Part 145.A30 (b) (c) / AMC
Chapter 1.5 : Management Organization Chart 145.A.30 (b) 2 - Part
145.A.70 (a) 5
Part 145.A.30 (g) (h) - Part
145.A.35 (j) / AMC
List of certifying staff and B1 and
Chapter 1.6 : 145.A.35 (j) - Part
B2 support staff
145.A.70 (a) 6 / GM
145.A.70 (a) 3
Chapter 1.7 : Manpower resources Part 145.A30 (d) / AMC
145.A.30 (d) - Part
145.A.70 (a) 7
Part 145.A.25 (a) (b) (c) 1,
Facilities 2, 3,4,5,6, (d)/ AMC
Chapter 1.8 : 145.A.25 (a) 1,2,3,4 (b) (d)
1,2,3 - Part 145.A.70 (a)
8,15 - Part 145.A.75 (d)
Part 145.A.20 / AMC
Scope of Work 145.A.20 - Part 145.A.42
Chapter 1.9 : (c) - Part 145.A70 (a) 9 -
Part 145.A.75 (a) (b) (c) (d)
(e) - Part 145.A.80 / AMC
145.A.80
Chapter 2.16 : Release to Service Procedure Part 145.A.30 (g) (h) (i) (j) /
AMC 145.A.30 (e) 3, (g) (h)
(j) - Part 145.A.35 (a) to
(m) / AMC 145.A.35 (a) (b)
(e) (f) (g) - Part 145.A.50
(a) (b) (d) (e) (f) / AMC
145.A.50 (a) 1, 2 (b) 1, 2,
3, 4, 5 / AMC 145.A.50 (d)
(e) 1, 2, 3 (f) 1, 2 - Part
145.A.55 (a) (b) (c) / AMC
145.A.55 (c) - Part
145.A.70 (a) 12 - Part
145.A.75 (e)
Chapter 2.17 : Records for the Operator Part 145.A.55 (b) - Part
145.A.70 (a) 12
Reporting of Defects to the AMC 145.A.50 (a) - Part
Competent Authority/ Operator/ 145.A.60 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) /
Chapter 2.18 : Manufacturer AMC 145.A.60 (b) / GM
145.A.60 (a) (c) - Part
145.A.70 (a) 12
Chapter 2.19 : Return of Defective Aircraft Part 145.A.42 (d) / AMC
Components to Store 145.A.42 (d) 1, 2 - Part
145.A.70 (a) 12
Chapter 2.20 : Defective Components to Outside Part 145.A.42 - Part
Contractors 145.A.70 (a) 12, 14, 16
Chapter 2.21 : Control of Computer Part 145.A.45 / AMC
Maintenance Records System 145.A.45 (g) 3 - AMC
145.A.50 (b) 5 - Part
145.A.55 (c) 2 / AMC
145.a.55 (a) 4, 6, (c) 2
Procedures to detect and rectify Part 145.A.60 (a) (b) (c) (d)
Maintenance Errors / AMC 145.A.60 (b) - Part
Chapter 2.25 :
145.A.65 (b) 3
/AMC145.A.65 (b) 3 - Part
145.A.70 (a) 12
145 REFERENCE
Chapter L2.7 : Line Procedure Control of critical Part 145.A.65 (b) 3 / AMC
Tasks 145.A.65 (b) 3 - Part
145.A.70 (a) 12, 15
Chapter 3.3 : Quality audit corrective action Part 145.A.65 (c) (2) / AMC
procedure 145.A.65 (c) (2)
PART 5 – MISCELLANEOUS
CAAB ANO (AW) PART
MOE REFERENCE
145 REFERENCE
ACRONYM DESCRIPTION
AD Airworthiness Directive
A/C Aircraft
AED Airworthiness and Engineering Division
ALI Airworthiness Limitation Item
AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance
AME Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
AML Aircraft Maintenance Log
AMO Approved Maintenance Organization
AMP Aircraft Maintenance Program
ANO Air Navigation Order
AOC Air Operator Certificate
AOG Aircraft On Ground
AOL All Operators Letter
AOT All Operators Telex
ASL Approved Supplier List
ATA Air Transport Association
ATC Air Traffic Control
AW Airworthiness
BATC Bangladesh Airlines Training Center
BER Beyond Economic Repair
CAAB Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh
CAMO Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization
CAR Civil Aviation Rule
CCL Company Capability Lists
CDCCL Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
CDL Configuration Deviation Lists
CE Chief Engineer
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CML Cabin Maintenance Log
CMM Component Maintenance Manual
CMR Certification Maintenance Requirements
CRS Certificate of Release to Service
CSN Cycle Since New
CSO Cycle Since Overhaul
DCE Deputy Chief Engineer
DGM Deputy General Manager
DMI Deferred Maintenance Item
DOM Date of Manufacture
E&MM Engineering & Material Management
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
ACRONYM DESCRIPTION
ECM Engine Condition Monitoring
EML ETOPS Monitoring Log
EO Engineering Order
ETOPS Extended Range Twin Engine Operations
EWIS Electrical Wiring Interconnect System
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulations
FC Flight Cycle
FH Flight Hour
FSK Flight Spare Kit
FTS Fuel Tank Safety
GM General Manager
GRN Goods Receipt Number
HF Human Factor
HSC Higher Secondary School Certificate
HT Hard Time, Hydrostatic Test
I/C In-charge
IATA International Air transport Association
IATP International Airlines Technical Pool
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IFE In-flight Entertainment
IO Inspection Order
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LLP Life Limited Parts
LOPA Layout of Passenger Accommodation
MD Managing Director
MEL Minimum Equipment List
MMEL Master Minimum Equipment Lists
MO Modification Order
MOD Modification
MOE Maintenance Organization Exposition
MP Maintenance Planning
MP&PC Material Planning & Provisioning Control
MPD Maintenance Planning Document
MRB Maintenance Review Board
MRO Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
MSS Maintenance Support Shop
NAA National Aviation Authority
NDT Non Destructive Testing
NRC Non Routine Work Card
NTO No Technical Objection
O&M Organization & Method
O/H Overhaul Shop
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OIT Operators Information Telex
ACRONYM DESCRIPTION
OJT On Job Training
PE Principal Engineer
PMA Parts Manufacturing Approval
PSE Principal Structural Elements
QA Quality Assurance
R&C Record & Control
RCB Reliability Control Board
RO Repair Order
RSP&S Rotable Spare Provisioning & Servicing
RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
SB Service Bulletins
SI Service Instructions
SIB Stock Inward Book
SIL Service Information Letter
SL Service Letters
SMS Safety Management System
SOW Statement of Work
SRC Scrap Rejection Certificate
SRV Stock Return Voucher
STC Supplemental Type Certificate
SUP Suspected Unapproved Part
TAC Total Airframe Cycle
TAF Total Airframe Hour
TC Type Certificate
TEM Tooling Equipment Manuals
TLW Time Limit Work
TSN Time Since New
TSO Time Since Overhaul, Technical Standard Order
U/S Unserviceable
VIP Very Important Person
VVIP Very very Important Person
m) Principal Place of Business: means the head office or the registered office of
the undertaking within which the principal financial functions and operational
control of the activities referred to in this Regulation are exercised.
n) Repaired (in CAAB Form 1): Rectification of defect(s) using an applicable
standard other than overhaul.
o) "Robbing" is defined as the removal of a needed serviceable part or a
component from an aircraft or a built-up power plant or the accessories lying in
the stores to service another aircraft or a powerplant, but this must always be
considered as a last resort in order to avoid any delay to scheduled service.
p) Subcontracted Maintenance: Working under the Quality System of an
organization appropriately approved under Part-145 refers to the case of one
organization, not itself appropriately approved to Part-145 that carries out
aircraft line maintenance or minor engine maintenance or maintenance of other
aircraft components or a specialized service as a subcontractor for an
organization appropriately approved under Part-145.
q) Support Staff (S/S): means those staff holding a Part-66 aircraft maintenance
licence in category B1, B2 and/or B3 with the appropriate aircraft ratings,
working in a base maintenance environment while not necessarily holding
certification privileges i.e in a base maintenance environment having authority
on B1.1 and B2 on respective type of aircraft shall ensure that all relevant tasks
or inspections have been carried out to the required standard before the
category “C” certifying staff issues the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS).
r) "Swapping" shall be permitted only after the troubleshooting it is revealed that
the parts is suspected defective but may not necessarily be unserviceable. In
such case to facilitate troubleshooting the swapping shall be done by
interchanging the components among both the Aircrafts thereby avoiding
unnecessary workshop visits. However, after installation in both places the
required Test must be satisfactory as per approved Maintenance Data.
Sometimes Serviceable Component need to be removed from an aircraft (with
replacement by another serviceable component) to return to Store for pool
return / lease return /CSP return purposes. In such case the procedure
mentioned in 3.12.3 of this manual is need to be followed.
This is to confirm that Accountable Manager ensures that all Maintenance being
financed. All maintenance is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures
contained in this manual, conditions and restrictions of the Air Operator Certificate
(AOC)/CAMO and to the standard required by CAAB ANO (AW) Part-145.
This exposition and associated referenced manuals define the organization and
procedures upon which the CAAB ANO (AW) Part-145 approval is based as required
by Part 145.A.70. These procedures are approved by the undersigned and shall be
complied with, as applicable, when work/orders are being progressed under the
terms of the Part-145 approval.
It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying with
any new or amended applicable regulation/requirements published by the CAAB from
time to time, when these new or amended regulations/requirements are in conflict
with these procedures.
It is understood that the Chairman, CAAB will approve this organization upon being
satisfied that the procedures are being followed and work standards maintained. It is
further understood that the Chairman, CAAB reserves the right to suspend, limit or
revoke the approval of the organization if the Chairman, CAAB has evidence that
procedures are not followed or standards not upheld.
Signed:
Shafiul Azim
Accountable Manager
&
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited
Ensure a Safe product is delivered by Biman AMO as per effective Quality System
in compliance with the Part 145 requirements. Effective Quality System shall be
ensured through Independent Audit and quality feedback system. To achieve a
level of safety as required by aviation regulation and customer’s requirements, the
management and personnel are committed to comply as below.
(c) Making every one responsible for safer operations through ensuring
compliance with procedures, quality & safety standards and regulations as the
prime duty of all personnel.
(a) Maintenance procedures should be held current such that they reflect best
practice within the organization. It is the responsibility of all organizations’
employees to report any differences via their organization’s internal
occurrence reporting mechanisms.
(b) Encouraging free and frank reporting of safety related occurrence
(maintenance related errors/incidents) and establishment of just culture
(personnel are not inappropriately punished for reporting or co-operating with
occurrence investigations).
1.2.4 Recognize that compliance with procedures, quality standards, safety standards
and regulations is the duty of all personnel:
All procedures, and changes to those procedures, should be verified and validated
before use where practicable.
1.2.5 Recognize the need for all personnel to cooperate with the quality auditors:
(a) Primary objectives of the Quality System are to enable the organization to
ensure that it can deliver a Safe Product and that organization remains in
compliance with the requirements of Part 145.
(b) The effective use of the Quality System and resolving problems by taking
timely corrective and preventive actions.
(c) Being committed to making good cooperation and communication by all
personnel with Auditing personnel.
1.2.6 Accountable Manager of Biman AMO shall take the responsibility to ensure that all
necessary resources are available to accomplish maintenance in accordance with
the requirements of this manual.
Signed:
Shafiul Azim
Accountable Manager
&
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer is the Accountable Manager for
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. AMO working as CAAB approved Part-145
organization. The persons named below hold relevant Management
Responsibilities in Biman AMO for –
- Management of safety and quality in maintenance operations
- Supervision and control of maintenance activities
- Compliance with applicable regulations and standards of the Operator/CAMO
For the Nominated Post Holder, the nominated deputies as listed in this MOE will
perform the additional assigned duties and in this case no need for any notification
for Delegation/change of responsibility.
1.4.1 General
(15) Ensures that maintenance records for customer/operators are kept as per regulations.
(17) Manages security threats in maintenance operations, by deploying Ansar (state security
force) and Biman security guards in collaboration with Biman security section.
(12) Ensure the human factors principles to be implemented within the organization.
(13) Submission of the MOE and any associated amendments after review to CAAB for
approval (which includes completion of and submission of CAAB Form 2, CAAB Form
4 or equivalent.
(14) Assessing/Evaluating/accepting suppliers of components and materials for
satisfactory product quality/standard in relation to the needs of the organization.
(15) Assessing external specialist services required to be used by the organization in the
performance of maintenance.
(16) Ensuring reporting to the Chairman CAAB, country of the Registry & Manufacturer any
condition of the aircraft (or a component), which could hazard safety after receiving
feedback from Maintenance on safety Hazards.
(17) Ensuring the competence of Quality personnel engaged in QA function.
(1) Manage manpower allocation, supervision of audit, training of staffs in the Quality
Audit Sections.
(2) Prepare independent quality audit program in coordination with Quality Manager to
monitor compliance with CAAB requirements, and other International standards &
recommended practices.
(3) Review and update Audit plan every six months.
(4) Arrange to prepare Audit Report and submit to Quality Manager.
(5) Arrange to address Human Factor issues during conduction of audit across all
engineering sections to identify current culture within each section which could be the
possible contributing factors for errors and where changes can be made to improve
resistance to organizational and human induced errors.
(6) Facing all kinds of audit including surveillance of CAAB and other regulatory authority
and standards.
(7) Arrange to prepare all types of audit checklists and audit related forms in compliance
with CAAB, QA and other related regulatory authority requirements and revised if
necessary.
(8) Arrange evaluation and monitoring of suppliers, sub-contractors and contracted
MROs for component maintenance.
(4) Review any aerospace related course plans, contents, pre-qualification rules and
durations for any initial and continuation training with regular basis in coordination
with respective department of engineering as per CAAB requirements.
(5) Arrange initial, continuing or recurring training for AMEs and authorized personnel in
Aerospace category in coordination with the training organization and respective
department & Monitor QA authorizations records and maintaining the list of certifying
staff for Biman Engineering in licence and training coordination cell
(6) Assess and process capability enhancement and monitor that the Capability List(s)
reflecting the capabilities of the Component Overhaul Shops are updated.
(7) Distribute Quality Notices, Circulars etc. to the concern section/person and preserve
in the office of the Quality Assurance.
(8) Verify any concession / dispensation / waiver / deviation on airworthiness matter with
proper justifications before forward to competent authority.
(9) Prepares and processes submission of mandatory occurrence report to CAAB.
(10)Review of related procedure of MOE for any amendments.
(3) Monitors that all employees get SMS and HPL initial & recurrent training.
(4) Encourages Biman AMO personnel to submit voluntarily the confidential safety
reports for safety occurrences/events, hazards, nonstandard activities and human
factors & limitation issues in their respective areas.
(5) Coordinates to conduct Safety Action Group (SAG) meeting once in a month to assess
the safety performance and select SRM team for hazard identification and risk
assessment of each safety report and prepare minutes of the meeting.
(6) Arranges to perform risk assessment and mitigation action of each safety report,
change management activities and associated risk management, establishment and
monitoring of SPIs and providing feedback on SMS performance.
(7) Arranges to nominate representative for SMS and Human Factors in each engineering
section who report and identify operational safety hazards and human induced errors
in maintenance.
(8) Monitors that all foreign AMO and MRO service providers are approved by CAAB. Also
verifies submitted supplier documents as per procedure and submit to Quality
Manager for approval.
(9) Monitors considerations of Human Factors & Limitations issues in any investigation
of Incidents/Accidents affecting safety. Assists Quality Manager for promoting
Human Factor awareness regarding internal incidents/occurrences through training
and/or open discussions/forums.
1.4.4.6 Auditors :
(1) Carrying out quality internal audit throughout the Biman AMO, MROs for component
maintenance and suppliers.
(2) Prepare or revise/update (if required) the audit checklist as per regulatory requirement
and Biman policy/procedure for various discipline before audit.
(3) Follow up the post audit activities of the audit area as per corrective action taken (CAT)
as a preventive measure.
(4) Carryout QA Random Audit during on-going maintenance checks of aircraft to ensure
maintenance personnel are performing the check in accordance with approved
procedures and maintenance data using proper tools & equipment’s including adequate
safety precautions.
(5) Carryout QA Surveillance audit at various audit areas in Biman AMO.
(6) Maintain internal and external audit records of his area both in hard & soft copy and
update regularly
(7) Considers Human factor and SMS issues during all types audit mentioned above.
1.4.5 Deputy Chief Engineer – Line Maintenance
(1) Organizing, staffing (formulating skill sets required and competency assessment),
coordinating and controlling activities in the Line Maintenance.
(2) Provisioning of facilities, technical literature, equipment, tools and personnel required
for the line maintenance of aircraft.
(3) Supervises that all aircraft line maintenance activities are performed to the stands
specified in CAAB part 145.
(4) Supervises adherence to laid down Maintenance Practices, Airworthiness, Quality and
Safety standards in respect of Line maintenance activities, whilst maintaining production
targets with cost as low as possible.
(5) Supervises that industry best practice of Human Factor limitation and change
management are in place.
(6) Supervises implementation of efficient utilization of production time standards as per
operator/customer work order.
(7) Preparing a training scheme of his personnel in collaboration with BATC.
(8) Coordinating with MCC (Biman) and Engineering Services in respect of major and
repetitive defects, premature removals, whether involving flight delays or not, regarding
aircraft systems, engine and structures.
(9) Liaise with concerned departments to ensure proper supply of adequate spares,
Maintenance data and technical literature to help smooth functioning of maintenance
activities.
(10) Supervises that line maintenance personnel have proper training and information about
tools and test equipment available in the tools store and they draw appropriate tools
and test equipment as per requirement & return the same as per rules to the tools store.
(11) Supervises of MEL/ CDL items and corrective action taken to meet the time line.
(12) Participate in Audit and implement corrective actions against all findings in timely
manner. Attend Management Reviews to present detailed progress on
corrective/preventive actions.
(13) Report without any delay, to Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance), in case of an un-
airworthy condition or deviation from organizational procedures.
(14) Execute customer’s work as per Service Level Agreement (SLA) signed between
customer and Biman AMO.
(15) Coordinating with other departments and agencies at the Airport as well as with other
operators/agencies, for maintenance of their aircraft by Line Maintenance.
(16) Extending cooperation to officials of the CAAB and Quality department performing
aircraft investigations.
(17) Process all applications for Licenses and Authorisation for personnel working under him.
(18) Supervises compliance of all tasks provided by Production Planning.
(1) Organizing, staffing (formulating skill sets required and competency assessment),
coordinating and controlling activities in the base Maintenance.
(2) Provisioning of facilities, technical literature, equipment, tools and personnel required
for the Base maintenance of aircraft.
(3) Supervise Schedule Maintenance Checks.
(4) Ensure safe maintenance of aircraft as per the Airworthiness requirements to meet the
maintenance schedule.
(5) Liaise with other Section/Department to ensure proper supply of adequate spares,
Maintenance data, tools & equipment for smooth functioning of the base maintenance
functions.
(6) Supervise all base maintenance activities are performed under the supervision of
Certifying Staff and Support Staff as appropriately licensed / authorized / approved.
(7) Supervise adherence to laid down maintenance practices, airworthiness, Quality and
Safety standards in respect of Base maintenance activities.
(8) Implement Industry best practices of Human Factor Limitation and change
management.
(9) Organize implementation of efficient and timely completion of work in coordination
with the Production Planning manager.
(10) Manage timely incorporation of ADs, modifications and repair orders on aircraft systems
/ engines and structures, in coordination with Operator/customer.
(11) Prepare training schedule for his personnel in collaboration with BATC and Maintenance
manager.
(12) Coordinate with MCC for MEL/CDL application, rectification of major defects, premature
removal etc.
(13) Take necessary measures that Base maintenance personnel have proper training and
information about tools and test equipment available in the tools store and they draw
appropriate tools and test equipment as per requirement & return the same as per rules
to the tools store.
(14) Participate in Audit and implement corrective actions against all findings in timely
manner. Attend Management reviews to present detailed progress on corrective/
preventive actions.
(15) Report to Maintenance Manager and Quality Manager, in case of an un-airworthy
condition or deviation from organizational procedures.
(16) Arrange to complete all work as per Service Level Agreement (SLA) signed with
customer/operator.
(17) Maintain an inventory of capital items and maintain adequacy of facilities.
(18) Collects and forwards all applications for Licenses and Authorisation for personnel
working under him.
(1) Supervise safe maintenance of aircraft parts and components as per the airworthiness
requirements. And to ensure proper supply of adequate spares and updated CMMs for
smooth functioning of component maintenance.
(2) Supervise that certification to components after maintenance are done as per the
requirements.
(3) Organizing, staffing, coordinating and controlling activities in the Component
Maintenance department.
(4) Develop his department so as to meet the present and future aircraft component
maintenance requirement of Biman AMO as well as sell service to other operator.
(5) Organize his department with appropriately trained manpower and provisioning of
facilities, equipment and tools to meet the maintenance of components.
(6) Preparing a training schedule of his personnel and arrange to provide training in
collaboration with BATC if required.
(7) Participate in Audit and implement necessary corrective actions against findings within
the time frame.
(8) Attend Management Reviews to present detailed progress on corrective actions plan
(CAP), if required.
(9) Organize proper tools and test equipment in each shop and also provide training to
personnel about use of tools.
(10) In case of an un-airworthy condition or deviation from organizational procedures,
immediately report to Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance) and to Maintenance Manager.
(1) Arrange to perform the maintenance of Avionics components (Electric, Radio Radar
and Instrument overhaul shops) and Aerospace components (Component & Brake
Overhaul Shop, Life Safety Overhaul Shop, Seat overhaul shop, Upholstery, wheel
shop and Fabrics Cleaning Shop) respectively to ensure that all works carried out to
meet Biman's and customers specifications and standards.
(2) Detains manpower and material resources to meet the requirement aircraft
component maintenance programs.
(3) Maintain liaison with Engineering Planning, Engineering Services and Technical
Stores to ensure that required standards and work load schedules are met.
(4) Keep up-to-date inventory of tools equipment/materials possessed in respective
shop and tools loan management within other shops and sections. Take necessary
steps in respect of damage/missing tools and equipment.
(5) Attend the pre-dock meetings for all maintenance checks and take necessary
preparation in respect of manpower, spares and facilities for maintenance checks.
(6) Regularly checks component certification process before release of aircraft
component.
(7) Checks that his personnel are conversant with the use of relevant test
equipment/Special tools & arrange necessary training if required.
(8) Assist Deputy Chief Engineer Component Maintenance to set training requirement of
shop personnel.
(9) Checks that personnel working under him wear overall and proper safety attires.
(10) Maintain liaison with S&MM for supply of spare-breakdowns & materials for smooth
functioning of Shops under his control.
(11) Liaison for the scheduled & unscheduled works supplied/planned by the Engineering
Planning department before the aircraft comes in hangar for checks, modification &
detail manpower accordingly.
1.4.7.3 Engineer Officers (of Electric, Instrument & HST, Radio & IFE, Component, Wheel & Life
safety overhaul shop)
(1) Utilizes resources to perform repair, overhaul, modification, inspection checks and
testing of aircraft rotatable components and accessories through his area in
accordance with the specifications and standards applicable to the task and ensure
that Airworthiness requirements are met.
(2) Check that workshop support equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition and
is adequate for the task.
(3) Check that a permanent record of work is maintained and make available for
inspection.
(4) Maintain an inventory of assets of all capital items under his control and ensure their
serviceability.
(5) Maintain the record of capability, calibration of tools & equipment and personnel
details.
(6) Issue CAAB Form1 (ARC) after satisfactory completion of each job.
(7) Check that the Inspection worksheets of the components within the capability are
updated as per latest revision/amendment of CMM and approved.
(8) Check for blanking and packing of the component to release and arrange to hand over
the same to Stores and MM.
(6) Arrange to perform cleaning and polishing of aircraft and cleanliness of work area.
(7) Monitors that proper procedure is followed in issue of parts/equipment from the
store.
(8) Monitors that equipment removed from / installed in the aircraft are properly
recorded in the relevant worksheet / log book and signed by appropriate persons with
date & authority number in each case.
(9) Monitors that worksheet / log books are completed in all respects and signed with
date & authority number before release of aircraft from Base Maintenance.
(10) Reviews tool boxes of all his personnel quarterly & report for deficiencies to Dy. Chief
Engineer, Base Maintenance. He checks that his personnel are conversant with the use
of relevant Test equipment & recommend for training if anyone is found deficient.
(11) Assist Dy. Chief Engineer, Base Maintenance in the preparation of qualification record
and training requirement of Base Maintenance.
(12) Prepares the delay report for issuing CRS and ensure that his people are aware of the
delay & conversant with the procedure of declaring CRS delay.
(13) Reviews all the scheduled, unscheduled and modification/inspection works supplied by
Operator/customer, before the aircraft comes in hangar and depute qualified
manpower accordingly.
(14) Liaison with Principal Engineers Line Maintenance (A/B/C/D) for any other jobs to be
done whenever the aircraft is in hangar.
(15) Review the AML & CML before the aircraft is brought to the hangar. If any DMI is there
he consults with the respective engineers for rectification and if required, consults
with Principal Engineer MCC for taking concession from CAAB if the AML entry or DMI
cannot be rectified due to spares or any other obvious reason.
(16) Attends the pre-dock meeting for all checks and takes necessary preparation in respect
of manpower, spares and maintenance facility for timely completion of that check.
(2) Arranges to perform maintenance on IFE components either in Biman’s own facility
or by the outside servicing agency.
(3) Provide technical guidance to his staff, associate himself with all major technical
decisions and take responsibility for overall quality & quantity of work produced in
his section.
(4) Distributes works to his staff on starting of the duty. He periodically reviews the
progress of the IFE work.
(5) Review all IFE works that have already been performed on the aircraft and also
evaluate the work that are required to be done and record all relevant information
in a register.
(6) Ensure that IFE components removed from aircraft are properly labeled by the
Certifying Staff and forwarded through the routine channel for disposal.
(7) Ensure that proper procedure is followed while issuing equipment, component from
the store.
(8) Ensure that equipment removed /installed in the aircraft are properly recorded in
the relevant worksheet/log book and signed by appropriate persons with date and
authority number in each case.
(9) Inspect tool boxes of all IFE personnel under his jurisdiction quarterly and report for
deficiencies, if any, to Chief Engineer Production.
(10) Prepares qualification records and training requirements of personnel under his
jurisdiction and checks that they are conversant with the use of relevant test
equipment. Recommend personnel for training if anyone is found deficient.
(11) Maintain liaison with Technical Store/Library for supply of spares and manuals for
smooth functioning of his team.
(12) Make liaison with Principal Engineer Line Maintenance (Shift A/B/C/D) for any other
IFE tasks to be done.
(13) Attend the pre-dock meetings for all maintenance checks and make necessary
preparation in respect of manpower, spares and maintenance facility to ensure
timely completion of IFE tasks.
(1) Arranges to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work assigned to his
shift in accordance with the airworthiness standards and to provide the aircraft for
(2) Prepares the duty roster of the personnel of his shift to ensure optimum utilization of
manpower.
(3) Reviews the work performed during his own-shift and evaluate the work required to be
done during the next shift. Records in the handing over book (shift/task handover), that
contains work completed, work in progress and work to be performed during the next
shift and evaluates manpower required to complete that work(s).
(4) Monitors that spares removed from aircraft are properly labeled and forwarded
through the routine channel for disposal. Also monitors that whether spares and other
items left unattended and unidentified.
(5) Reviews all maintenance deferred list (AML/CML) and take corrective action.
(7) Immediately informs the aerodrome authorities/control tower upon receiving message
from the engineering personnel, who is deputed to carryout arrival of an aircraft from
flight, of any abnormality/damage observed. Simultaneously, he also informs PE (MCC),
DCE (LM) and Maintenance Manager and Quality Manager.
(8) After getting information regarding APU un-serviceability from DMI, E-mail or over
telephone, he communicates with GSE operation for providing Ground Power Unit
(GPU) and AC cart before placing the aircraft in bay for departure. He also informs GSE
for pneumatic start cart for Engine start. He monitors the availability of the all the
ground support equipment.
(9) Maintains liaison with the Principal Engineer, Cabin Appearance to keep the aircraft
interior clean and tidy.
(10) Checks tool boxes of all shift personnel quarterly and report for deficiencies to the DCE
(LM). He confirms that personnel are conversant with use of relevant test equipment
and recommend for training if necessary.
(11) Keeps the qualification record of Mechanics and Technicians (non-certifying staff) and
shall assist the DCE (LM) compiling the same.
(12) Checks that everybody in the line maintenance puts on florescent jacket.
(13) Confirms that respective Engineer Officer from his shift attend all arrivals and
departures and, if required, discuss with the operating captain for more clarification of
the problems.
(14)Confirms that the pilot reported defects are satisfactorily rectified and will monitor the
rectification(s). He shall provide technical guidance to his staff.
(16)Confirms that Engineers on Duty are conversant with the following requirements:
(18) To conduct maintenance check flight, he gives his decision in consultation with DCE
(LM)/Chief Engineer Production.
(2) Manage manpower and material resources to meet the overall work schedules.
(4) Sets program in areas under his control to develop safe and efficient workshop and
(1) Detail his available manpower and use material resources to meet the overall
schedules of work.
(2) Ensure compliance of contract between Biman and the foreign aircraft agencies within
scope of the contract.
(3) Ensure proper fumigation of Biman fleet of aircraft as per the contract between Biman
and the service provided.
(1) Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work on aircraft / aircraft system in
accordance with the airworthiness standards.
(2) Provides briefing to all persons involved in maintenance work with relevant safety,
precaution and warning instruction before start the job.
(3) Carry out rectification and modification task on aircraft/aircraft system in the area of his
authorization/scope in accordance with the manufacturer’s manuals or the current
appropriate technical instructions and established procedures.
(4) Attend arrival / departure of the aircraft and communicates with the Captain / Flight
Engineer to get briefing on the reported defect, if necessary.
(5) Immediately reports to the shift In-charge upon observing any abnormality/damage on
the exterior of the aircraft or any significant fluid (e.g., Fuel/ oil/ hydraulic) leakage from
it while attending the flight arrival and/or during walk-around check.
(6) Distributes work to staff under his supervision at the start of the duty and ensure
optimum utilization of manpower.
(7) Keep his own tool box up to date, inspect tool boxes of staff working under him and
make report to the Principal Engineer for deficiencies.
(8) Ensure that equipment removed from the aircraft by him or personnel working with him
are properly labeled and put in the appropriate place.
(9) Checks that equipment issued from the store by him or personnel working with him have
the serviceable tag attached to the equipment and the airworthiness requirements are
met before installation in aircraft. He also checks that all particulars of equipment
removed/ installed are entered in the appropriate places of worksheets/ log books.
(10) Confirms that worksheet / log books are completed in all respect and signed with date
and authority number before release of the aircraft for flight.
(11) Checks cleanliness of aircraft exterior and interior.
(12) Monitor all DMI/HIL items entered in AML and CML and carries out rectification of
defects entered in DMI/HIL. If the rectification cannot be done within the ground time,
due to obvious reason and expiry time limit of the HIL / DMI as defined in the MEL, he
informs respective Principal Engineer/ shift in-charge.
1.4.15 Manager-Material Management, Technical Stores
(1) Arrange sufficient, clean and environment controlled storage facility for storing of
aircraft parts, components, material as per manufacturer’s storage recommendations.
(2) Arrange that the Storage racks are strong enough to hold aircraft components and
provide sufficient support for large aircraft components such that the component is not
distorted during storage.
(3) Arrange that all aircraft components, wherever practicable, is remain packaged in
protective material to minimize damage and corrosion during storage.
(4) Arrange that aircraft components are stored in serviceable storage area with
serviceable tag.
(5) Arrange that aircraft parts and components are received in satisfactory condition and
with appropriate certificates.
(6) Arrange to maintain quarantine store for holding items that are pending for decision.
(7) Arrange to maintain rack life program for Life Limited Items stored in Bonded store.
(8) Arrange to issue aircraft components and material as per maintenance demand.
[Part 145.A.30 (a) 1, 2, 3 (c) / AMC 145.A.30 (a) (b) 3,4,5,6 (c);
Part 145.A.65 (a) (c) 2 / AMC 145.A.65 (a) (c) (2) (4);
1.6.1 General
Quality Manager maintains certification providing details of certifying staff,
authorized to issue Certificate of Release to Service. List shall be considered as an
associated document EMM/QA/1006 of Maintenance Organization Exposition
(MOE)
1.6.2 Categories of Certifying Staff (C/S) and Support Staff (S/S):
1.6.3 Management of List of Certifying Staff / Support Staff (B1 & B2)
Certifying Staff list under reference no: EMM/QA/1006 shall be maintained by
Quality Manager. Procedure of issuance, revalidation, suspension, limitation,
revocation and withdrawal of Certification Authorization is detailed in MOE Chapter
3.4. List of Certifying Staff shall be reviewed and updated in accordance with
procedure in MOE Chapter 3.5. Certifying Staff List (Document no:
EMM/QA/1006) shall provide, as a minimum, following information for each
personnel:.
(1) Name
(2) Staff Number
(3) Date of Birth
(4) Present Designation
(5) AME License Number(BD.66.XXX)
(6) Part 66 Basic License Category.
(7) Category of Authorization
The Quality Manager will update the List of certifying staff within 30 days to reflect
changes caused by addition and deletion of assignment, or addition and deletion of
personnel.
Any deletion, limitation and updating of validity date of individual authorization is
only approved by Quality Manager and the same shall be notified to the CAAB.
[Part 145.A.30 (g) (h); Part 145.A.35 (j) / AMC 145.A.35 (j);
Part 145.A.70 (a) 6 / GM 145.A.70 (a) 3]
1.7.1 Responsibility
Each head of division / department is responsible to ensure that the staffing level
manpower is sufficient as compared with terms of approval, Line, Base and Work
shop facilities.
(c) The production and supporting functions will plan the man-hours required
versus Production needs as described in MOE 2.22
(b) In addition, general review of staffing levels is regularly under taken by each
Head of Division / Department as a part of his future planning requirements
considering requirements of additional manpower arising out from:
Additions to the terms of approval
Expansion of Line, Base and Shop facilities.
Expansion of fleet size etc.
(d) Competence of all personnel engaged shall be reviewed for each calendar
year. It shall be assisted by establishing a programme of training and
continuation training.
(e) Training requirements shall be analyzed for personnel of all levels, by each
section /process owner and the requirement will be forwarded to the Division
Head for arrangement of the required training. Training plan shall be
developed for initial / basic, type and continuation trainings as per procedures
detailed in this exposition.
1.8 FACILITIES
This section describes each of the facilities, in details, at which Biman AMO carries out
maintenance. All the facilities are identified in this chapter to provide a clear picture of
what is approved by CAAB. All sites are covered; however, a different emphasis is
placed on sites dependent on the level of work undertaken.
The system of protection against weather, dust and other airborne contaminants
(paint, smoke, etc.), ground water protection, heating/air conditioning, lighting, noise
protection, safety system (limited accesses, fire, staff security, etc.) is described either
in the diagram or in the associated text.
1.8.1 Principal Place of Business (PPB)
The PPB of Biman AMO is the address of the Organization where the principal
financial functions and operational control of the activities referred to in Part 145
regulations are exercised. It is the address which is included in the CAAB Form 3
approval certificate and is also used as postal address. The Address is as follows –
BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES LIMITED
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229.
Biman AMO facility consists of a Hangar Complex with attached offices; specialized
workshops; stores; support shops; and component maintenance shops to house and
protect the aircraft, components, tools, equipment and materials during maintenance
and to provide a suitable working environment for all personnel. The Hangar Complex
is equipped with all necessary equipment for the fire protection and evacuation
passages. The hangar floor space, workshops and office areas are adequately lighted
with appropriate lighting devices. To avoid hazard and ensure personnel safety,
necessary protective devices are available. A group of trained and skilled manpower is
involved for management and maintenance of hangar facilities and its equipment.
Layout of Biman AMO Facility is shown in Paragraph 1.8.6 of this exposition.
i. Configuration 1:
ii. Configuration 2:
B787-9
iii. Configuration 3:
b) The Hangar Complex is equipped with the following facilities, machineries and
installations:
i. Hangar Doors
The Hangar has been fitted with four doors which close the main
entrance. Each door runs on a truck embedded in the hangar floor and is
operated by electrical power to the drive motors from a set of collector
falls above the doors. Insulated conductor rails are insulated overhead,
each comprising three phase and one earth conductor. Suitable current
collectors are installed to be self-aligning and to automatically maintain
pressure on the collector conductor. Power feed and earth connection are
made at the center of the conductor rails to minimize conductor rails’
voltage drop. Door control stations emergency stop push buttons are
provided both the leading and trailing edge of the Four Doors. The Door
Drive bogie has a hand-controlled clutch between the drive mechanism
and the driving wheel on the rail.
v. 11 KV Transformer
Two oil insulated 11 KV Transformer are feed from the 11 KV combined
fuse switch units from the M.T. sub-station. Cross linked polyethylene
insulated cables are used for the 11 KV feeders to the two 1000 KVA
Transformers. The two Transformers have been feed through 1600
Amps air circuit breaker.The main hangar switchboard is divided into an
Essential and Non-essential bus tied with a 400 amp interlocked circuit
breaker. Circuit breaker which controls the incoming supply from 500
KVA standby Diesel Generators (qty: 2 ). Thus both the Essential and
Non- Essential Bus Burs can be feed from standby diesel Generators in
case of DESCO (main) power supply failure.
Power factor Improvement Plants (PFI): PFI plants, 268 KVAR capacities,
have been installed at the sub-station for improving power factor. It has
automatic electronic power factor regulators, condensers, HRC fuse,
Magnetic contactors.
Master logic Control: The main control/ FPGA board and Microprocessor
module is the nerve centre of GPU. The self-diagnostic section of the
control / FPGA board monitors incoming alarm lines from the IGBT
inverter modules. The diagnostic section pin points the exact location
and nature of the faults as well as the operational status of the entire unit.
The fault location is sent to the micro-processor and displayed on the
LCD display.
There are two numbers of eye wash shower, situated in the north and
south side of the hangar complex. Following Eye wash use procedures
are displayed in the three locations of each eye wash area: -
a) Do not panic
b) Shout out for help to allow co-workers to assist you.
c) Get to the eye wash station and turn the eye wash on.
d) Rinse both eyes with copious amounts of water for a minimum of
15 minutes.
e) Keep your eyelids open by using your hands to ensure adequate
flushing of the eyes.
f) Someone should contact emergency medical personnel.
g) Continue rinsing eyes until emergency medical personal arrive to
assist.
Biman AMO has sufficient aircraft access equipment required to perform aircraft
inspections properly:
a) Tail Dock
Tail dock has been used for the servicing the horizontal and vertical stabilizers
of all types of Biman (except DHC-8-400) and customer aircraft. There are two
halves for horizontal stabilizers and five vertical stabilizer docks.
c) Boom Lift:
90 days interval Periodic Inspection for its Hydraulic oil level, any leakage of
hydraulic fluid, battery condition, structural damage, wheel condition and
operating devices. Battery charging ensure for its next operation.
d) Scissor Lift:
Periodically check battery water level, hydraulic fluid level, wheel condition and
its operation and cleanliness. Daily inspection also performs rubber hose
condition, battery charging condition.
a) NDT Shop
Non-Destructive Testing Shop is equipped with several facilities. These facilities
are checked as required interval to determine the serviceability for smooth
operation & maintain the working environment of the shop.
Fibre glass curing oven is situated in the Composite repair shop. This oven is
controlled by programmable temperature controller, over temperature
Controller, Thermo-couple, Relays and Timer.
c) Welding Shop
Machine & Argon Welding Shop, located in floor level-1 of the hangar complex,
is inside the sheet metal shop which is clearly identified in the Layout. The
Machine & argon Welding Shop is equipped as per approved capability:
The shop is equipped working aids (e.g.: Computer with Internet Connection,
printer, Communication System, Furniture and First Aid Box and Evacuation
Passages.
Protection the shop weather elements (e.g.: rain and other inclement weather).
Floor area dry condition and to prevent electric shock and control of safety
measure.
Argon Welding shop protection have heat treat and stress relief capabilities and
Excellent shop ventilation of the working area
The shop is designed with ceiling lighting system and emergency lighting. There
are ceiling and pedestal fans throughout the shop. Wall mounted and manually
operated ventilation windows are also used when required.
Welding bay is equipped with all around the shop enclose protect the ultraviolet
ray and has manually operated door system and the largest sized door is the
main entrance restricted to authorized person only and the other door are used
during emergency exit.
Used face shield with selecting filter lens OSHA approved supplied air purifying
respiratory auto dirking TIG welding helmet and Respiratory protection in
confined space during welding process.
Wear hand, head and body protection which help to prevent injury from
radiation, sparks and electrical shock (e.g.: Fire resistance leather hand gloves,
aprons, hats, shoulder, foot wear) as well as dark no synthetic clothing.
The shop is equipped with pneumatic lines with air pressure between 90 to 100
psi. The pneumatic power is used to operate pneumatic Resistance Spot
welding gun and Drill and sanding gun.
Fume extractor used during welding process to dissipate welding fumes and
gas to outside the shop.
The shop is equipped with a fire alarm system to provide automatic warning
during fire. Easily accessible CO2 fire extinguisher bottle is attached to the wall
of the shop.
This facility is located on the first floor of the Hangar complex. Separate rooms with
adequate office furniture and computer with internet facility are available for the
office of the Form 4 holder (Chief Engineer), Deputy Chief Engineers, Principal
Engineers, Engineer Officers, Technical and Administrative Staff working in the
office. All the office areas are adequately lighted with appropriate lighting devices.
Central Air-conditioning facility is available for all the offices. To avoid hazard and
ensure personnel safety necessary protective devices like fire warning system,
necessary fire extinguishing devices are available with evacuation passages. To
preserve the different type of master files, technical literature, technical records etc.
are kept in steel body shelf, file cabinet, wooden shelf etc. in different locations.
i. There are few designated offices located on the same floor for regulatory
authority and field representatives of different vendors and Manufacturer. A
separate Room is designated for CMIS Section and is located on the same
floor.
ii. Technical Library is also located on the same floor. Master copy of all the
aircraft Manuals, technical publications such as Maintenance manuals,
Overhaul manuals, Structural manuals, Wiring Diagram manuals, Service
Bulletins, CMM etc. with the latest revisions/amendments are preserved as a
hard copy on moveable/fixed racks and soft copy in the computers.
a) Industrial Shop
Industrial section, located in floor level-1 of the hangar complex consists of:
a. Office Room:
The office room of the Industrial section is located on the ground floor of hangar
complex. The office room is equipped with computer having internet connection,
communication system, furniture, lighting system, ventilation system, fire
protection & extinguishing equipment, First Aid Box and emergency evacuation
passages.
b) Tool Store
Tools Store is located in floor level-1 of engineering hangar complex.
Different types of general tools, special tools, support tools, test equipment,
lubricants, consumable item etc. are kept and maintained in the tools store for
use during aircraft maintenance and in various shops. All calibrated tools and
test equipment are maintained according to the laid down procedures in
respective manuals/company procedures.
Tools store is a dustproof air-conditioned room (temperature & humidity
controlled). The store has a hall room which is separated into three sections.
The first section is used to store and display general tools and special tools
arranged on different colored board for easy identification. All heavy and odd
sized special tools and equipment are kept in racks and/or boxes kept on floor.
The second section is used for all test sets and precision tools as per aircraft
type and is identified as TEST SET room.
The third section is used as office of the Tools Store In-charge and is equipped
with internet connected computer. Tools Store premises is equipped with
lighting, fire protection & extinguishing equipment, First Aid Box and emergency
evacuation passages.
c) Paint shop
Paint shop is located in floor level-1 of engineering hangar complex.
Paint Shop has limited facilities for paint stripping, sanding, cleaning, painting
and re-painting of aircraft surface, panels, components and parts of aircraft. The
Paint shop also provides support to outside agencies for necessary works.
a. Office Room:
The office room is located inside the Paint Shop on the ground floor of hangar
complex. The office room is equipped with furniture, lighting system, ventilation
system, First Aid Box and evacuation passages.
a) Dhaka
i. Office accommodation
Biman AMO Chittagong Station Office is a single storied building.
Facilities of the office building are as follows:
Separate room for Principal Engineer, CGP station with the
communication facilities including internet connection. One room for
Engineer Officers equipped with communication facility and computer for
study/reading of Maintenance Data. There are room for JIO/JTO,
Tech/Mech. and Sweepers including one common room. One room is
allotted for Bonded Store and another for Oil storage. There are different
types of fire extinguisher bottles installed at disperse locations, sufficient
lighting available in all rooms, Electrical Power Supply available with
standby limited Generator Supply and in-house water supply.
of different heights, electric flood light, lead lamps and electric lead
board.
v. Communication
Communication facilities are available in Biman AMO ZYL Station as
follows:
• Land Phone (Direct and PABX),
• Internet,
• Fax and Telex
Each workshop is provided with required spaces for accommodation of the working
tables, chairs, test stand/ benches, measuring equipment, tools and aircraft
components to meet repair/ maintenance of components as per approved scope of
capability. Each of the workshops provided with the following facilities:
k) All Avionics Workshops are provided with the different level of electrical
power supplies as required by the concerned shops.
l) Provided ESD facilitated tables and racks for ESD items.( Avionics)
xi. Location_Store_Warehouse
xii. Hydrostatic Test (HST) Plant & Oxygen Charging Plant Layout
(a) Biman AMO performs Line maintenance, Base maintenance and component
maintenance. This includes routine & non-routine works, overhaul, repair,
inspection, replacement, modification or defect rectification of aircraft / aircraft
components. Disassembly of all engine modules is not performed by Biman
AMO. Splitting and assembling of Engines for transportation purpose is done
by Biman AMO. All works are accomplished in accordance with CAAB Part-
145 approved procedures.
(b) Principal Place of Business (PPB): The PPB of Biman AMO is the address of
the Organization which is included in the CAAB Form 3 approval certificate and
is also used as postal address. The Address is as follows –
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229.
(c) Following are the Maintenance Locations of AMO:
Dhaka Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited Line maintenance, Base
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport maintenance, component
Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229. maintenance and
Specialised Services.
Chottogram Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited Line maintenance
Shah Amanat International Airport
Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229.
Sylhet Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited Line maintenance
Osmani International Airport
Kurmitola, Dhaka-1229.
Ice/rain/fire
C20 Structural
SPECIALISED D1 Non Destructive Liquid Penetrant Inspection
SERVICES Testing Magnetic Particle Inspection
Eddy Current Inspection
Ultrasonic Inspection
Radiography Inspection
ii. All specified tooling, the use of which does not require specialist knowledge
or training, to perform the task, is available, and if required training the
trained person is available.
iii. Maintenance will not be accomplished under the A1 rating where the CMM
requires the use of specialist test equipment normally part of a bench test
facility.
iv. Any testing required after completion of the task is not complex in nature
does not require extensive specialist knowledge and does not involve an
element of judgement other than a simple ‘go-no-go’ decision.
iv. Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual inspections that will
detect obvious unsatisfactory conditions/discrepancies but do not require
extensive in depth inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems
and powerplant items which are visible through quick opening access
panels/doors.
vii.For temporary or occasional cases (ADs, SBs) the Quality Manager may
accept base maintenance tasks to be performed by a line maintenance
organization provided all requirements are fulfilled as defined by the
Competent Authority.
1.9.4 Work away from base or occasional Line maintenance as per 145.A.75 (c)
a. Biman AMO may provide short term work at a location away from the
Maintenance Organization, when the work is necessary, due to special
circumstances such as emergencies, AOG or in preparation for a ferry flight,
etc. Biman AMO can only provide services for work that it is rated for.
b. Biman AMO may perform work, such as Flight Observer Services and
Temporary Line Station Engineering Services at a location away from the
Maintenance Organization on a recurring basis, as a part of everyday
business rather than under special circumstances only.
c. For work performed at locations, other than the AMO’s base station, a
maintenance team will be delegated from the repair station.
f. The maintenance team delegated to a location, other than the AMO’s base
station, must ensure availability of approved tools/equipment, material, and
approved data as appropriate for the task to be performed.
g. Control of work performed at a location, other than the AMO’s base station,
will follow the same principles as that of at the base station. The person
authorized for the release of the work must ensure that all work steps have
been completed before signing the CRS.
[Part 145.A.20 / AMC 145.A.20 - Part 145.A.42 (c) - Part 145.A70 (a) 9
Part 145.A.75 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) - Part 145.A.80 / AMC 145.A.80]
1.10.1 Responsibility
The Quality Manager is directly responsible for the notification to the CAAB
regarding changes to the maintenance organization’s activities.
1.10.2 Procedure
Following changes is notified to CAAB before they take place, except in cases of
changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand. Those will be
notified at the earliest convenience:
a) The ownership and the name of the organization.
b) The main location of the organization.
c) Additional locations of the organization.
d) The Accountable Manager.
e) Any of the CAAB Form 4 Post Holder (nominated personnel) specified in
this manual.
f) Facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures & workscope that could
affect the Scope of approval;
g) Certifying Staff that could affect the Scope of approval;
To carry out any of changes before such changes take place, Biman shall notify to CAAB
of any proposal through different documents listed below:
Documentation to be
Type of change Examples of change
provided
Change of Name of the Form 2 + Certificate of
Organisation Incorporation
Incorporation
A
D
documents as applicable
D
Change of postal address MOE & associated
R
of the registered documents as applicable
E
organisation without any
S
change of the maintenance
S
site
E
Change to the locations/ Form 2 + Certificate of
S
facilities of the Business (PPB) address Incorporation in the case of
maintenance organisations change; Present Place of Business
with or without amendment (PPB) change
to the scope or capability maintenance site already
approved; documents as applicable
Documentation to be
Type of change Examples of change
provided
or cancellation
of maintenance sites
Modification, extension,
reduction or reorganisation
of an approved
maintenance
location. (e.g. Addition built
working areas such as
Hangar, office or workshop
within the approved facility).
Expansion or transfer of MOE & associated
offices /storage facility documents as applicable;
layout
Change of the Accountable
Manager or Form 4
holders identified in the documents as applicable;
MOE 1.3
P
Reduction or increase of
E
the staff number when the when the staff to maintain
R
variation: the CAAB approval was 100 documents as applicable
S
Is more than 10% of the
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total staff number declared certain aircraft type
N
in the MOE 1.7 approved under A1 rating
N
or leave the Organisation;
E
Is affecting the approval.
L
Any change to the
equipment, tools, materials
that could affect the documents as applicable
approval.
Reduction or increase of
the scope of work or scope rating;
of approval under Ax documents as applicable
rating. to the Ax scope of approval;
Documentation to be
Type of change Examples of change
provided
type to the Bx scope of
approval;
capability
1.11.1 Responsibility
MOE is amended for compliance with any new requirements and/or any change in
the existing maintenance procedures. Specific reason behind the changes
requirements are as follows:
(1) The management and maintenance personnel may submit proposed revisions
of this manual to Quality Manager using the “MOE Amendment Request Form”
no: EMM/QA/1051.
(2) Any proposed amendment in MOE, affecting the scope of CAAB Part-145
Approval or not, must be submitted to the Chairman CAAB for approval prior to
the incorporation and this shall be at least 60 days prior to the date of intended
implementation. Quality Manager shall submit two copies of MOE proposed
amendment pages under a covering letter to the Chairman CAAB for approval.
For any change defined in the MOE 1.10, revised CAAB Form-2 / CAAB Form-
4 (as applicable) must also be submitted for the approval.
(3) A Minor amendment will be considered as addition / deletion / correction within
text, process flow, not affecting prime intent of any procedure in MOE. Any
correction, made against typographic error in MOE, shall also be considered as
Minor Amendment.
(4) Proposed “Minor Amendment” shall be submitted to Quality Manager for
indirect approval. However, Quality Manager shall notify such indirect approval
to the CAAB for endorsement at the earliest, through two copies of revised MOE
pages under a covering letter, if within 30 (thirty) days no respond written /
verbal received then it will be treated as acceptable.
1.11.4 Incorporation of Amendment
(1) Upon grant Approval from the CAAB for an amendment affecting scope of the
CAAB Part 145 Approval, Quality Manager shall issue an amendment as per the
distribution list (Refer MOE Chapter 0.4). Quality Manager shall maintain records
for all amendments.
(2) A list of effective section/pages shall be issued with each revision so each manual
can be checked and kept current. A vertical line in the left margin of each revised
paragraph shall be used to indicate the current revision.
(3) When a revision takes place in any sections/ pages of this manual, the revision
shall be marked by a sequence number ‘1’ as a first revision. If a second revision
in the same sections/pages or different sections/pages takes place, it shall be
marked as a sequence number ‘2’.
1.11.5 MOE Amendments and Distribution
i. Quality Manager shall issue a Manual control number (Refer MOE Chapter 0.4)
to each controlled copy for traceability during distribution of Maintenance
Organization Exposition Manual (MOE).
ii. Quality Manager distributes amended page(s) to all addressees, as per
distribution list along with letter of transmittal for exposition
approval/amendment / approval (Refer MOE Chapter 0.3.1) in two copies.
Reference of the CAAB approval shall be mentioned on Maintenance
Organization Exposition (MOE) cover page.
iii. An amendment is incorporated by inserting new (amendment) page(s) and
replacing existing page(s). Margin line, on left-side, will identify latest revision
on each affected page(s). Each manual holder, upon incorporation of
amendment, shall complete the List of Amendments including Revision
Highlights (Refer MOE Chapter 0.6).
iv. Each holder of Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) shall retain copy
of CAAB approval and one copy of letter of transmittal in the beginning of
Manual and another copy of letter of transmittal duly signed by the holder shall
be returned to Quality Manager as acknowledgement for receipt and
incorporation of particular amendment. Previous Manual letter of transmittal
and the obsolete page(s) must be discarded immediately to avoid any
confusion.
2.1.1 Responsibility
2.1.2.1. There are three sources for purchase of Aircraft Spares/ parts/ chemicals and tools.
a) Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
b) Authorized distributors/ vendors of OEM
c) Suppliers other than OEM & their Authorized distributors/ vendors
2.1.2.2. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) shall be selected directly from Aircraft
Parts Catalogue / Power Plant or Component Manufacturers Manuals / ITEM
(illustrated tools & equipment manual) / Service Bulletins (SB).
2.1.2.3. Authorized distributors/vendors of OEM are also treated as an authentic source like
OEM. Such authorization may be permitted through OEM’s website or certificate
issued by OEM. All such agencies are automatically considered as approved
vendor and treated as enlisted supplier. Enlistment and evaluation procedure and
Approval is not applicable for them.
2.1.2.4. Suppliers other than OEM & their Authorized distributors/ vendors are another
source of Aircraft Spares/ Parts/ Components. They are distributors of aeronautical
parts that are authorized by their national airworthiness authorities in the EU, USA,
or Canada or have been accredited or recognized officially to comply with an
acceptable quality standard such as: ISO 9000 series, ASA-100, GAPSA 100, AS
7104, or TAC 2000 and meet the provisions of FAA AC 00-56B. They are initially
enlisted through advertisement. General Manager/Deputy General Manager
(S&MM) will invite that advertisement where aircraft parts and tools suppliers may
participate along with required documents as stated in the advertisement for
enlistment in the List of Approved Suppliers.
2.1.2.5. Moreover, interested authentic aircraft parts and tools suppliers may also apply to
Biman through letter of interest for enlistment without any advertisement. Following
documents need to be submitted by interested suppliers.
2.1.3.1. Initial supplier enlistment evaluation shall be done by GM/DGM, Stores & Material
Management Division with scrutiny of the documents received from interested
supplier(s).
2.1.3.2. After initial evaluation, GM/ DGM, S&MM send the supplier(s) information along
with submitted documents to Maintenance Manager in a completed Evaluation
form for acceptance.
2.1.3.3. After acceptance, Maintenance Manager or GM/ DGM, S&MM send the supplier(s)
information along with submitted documents to Quality Manager for final evaluation
and approval.
2.1.3.4. Quality Manager, upon receipt of request from Maintenance Manager /General
Manager (S & MM)/ Deputy General Manager (S&MM), shall forward it to Deputy
Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance) for initial evaluation. Deputy Chief Engineer
(Quality Assurance) shall evaluate information provided by potential supplier.
2.1.3.5. If the Quality department requires any additional information about the supplier, the
relevant person (representative of GM/ DGM, S&MM) must act accordingly.
2.1.3.6. Subsequent to evaluation by the Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance) along
with recommendation, supplier’s data shall be forwarded to Quality Manager for his
approval.
2.1.3.7. The supplier shall be assessed in every 24 months.
2.1.4.1. Once approved, the qualified supplier shall be added to the List of Approved
Supplier in Approved Vendor List (AVL) Document no: EMM/QA/1007, maintained
by Quality Manager to control over suppliers. Copies shall be sent to Maintenance
Manager and GM/ DGM (S&MM). This List of Approved Supplier in Approved
Vendor List (AVL) Document no: EMM/QA/1007 shall be updated once in every six
months. In between the period if any new supplier is enlisted, then new supplier will
be awarded a letter from Quality Assurance until the next revision of the list is
updated.
2.1.4.2. Records for particular supplier shall archive three years from the date, on which last
services were provided by the suppliers. Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality
Assurance) shall archive following as records for each approved supplier:
2.1.4.3. Respective section under GM/ DGM, S&MM shall also archive the following as
records for each approved vendor:
a) Application from suppliers or their authorized representatives
b) Letter from supplier in favor of local agent/ Declaration about no agent
c) Filled and signed original copy of Biman QA questionnaires (EMM/QA/1401).
d) Valid Approval Certificate (ISO 9000 series, ASA-100, GAPSA 100, AS 7104, or
TAC 2000 and meet the provisions of FAA AC 00-56B)
e) Clear copy of National ID of local agent (If applicable)
f) Income Tax certificate latest copy of local agent (If applicable)
g) Valid Trade License of local agent (If applicable)
h) List of Airlines/AMO/MRO to whom the supplier supply materials.
i) Copy of the latest List of Approved Supplier in Approved Vendor List (AVL)
Document no: EMM/QA/1007.
2.1.5.1. Respective Manager under GM/DGM, S & MM shall generate feedback through half
yearly report on objections / discrepancies raised by Stores Inspectors. They shall
provide this feedback to the Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance). This report
shall state the performance of the supplier which shall include but not limited to:
i. Valid Approval Certificate (ISO 9000 series, ASA-100, GAPSA 100, AS 7104, or
TAC 2000 and meet the provisions of FAA AC 00-56B)
ii. Total Spares supplied
iii. Performance of the supplier in relation to Lead Time
iv. Failure rate or reliability of supplies.
v. Comparison of Price with other suppliers, if applicable.
vi. Exchange/ loan support AOG support and
vii. Warranty claim results or action taken, if any
2.1.5.2. Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance) shall follow and update
vendors’/suppliers’ qualification recurrently by reviewing their Approvals and
feedback from Stores & Material Management. Quality results of suppliers serve to
maintain or withdraw vendor qualification. Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality
Assurance), shall recommend, to Quality Manager whether certification of a vendor
shall be maintained, withdrawn, or suspended on the basis of past performance
analysis and recommendation of the OEM/Authorities to exclude any
vendor/supplier.
2.1.5.3. Quality Manager may limit, suspend, or revoke the approval, through a letter to the
concerned vendor / supplier. Ultimately name of the organization will be withdrawn
from the List of Approved Supplier in Approved Vendor List (AVL) Document no:
EMM/QA/1007.
2.1.5.4. Copies of the letter shall be sent to Maintenance Manager and DGM/GM (Stores &
Material Management) and Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance) for action /
information / record purposes.
2.1.5.5. The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all vendors/suppliers are
subject to periodic review in every 24 months. The review period shall take into
account the nature of the product or service supplied and relevant information
pertaining to historical performance. In case of a lot of findings found during
cooperation with supplier, additional evaluation should be conducted. This
evaluation may be limited to a questionnaire to the suppliers, a desktop evaluation
of the vendor’s/supplier’s procedures or an on-site Audit, if deemed necessary.
2.1.5.6. Access to supplier’s facility for audit shall also be arranged by Quality Manager with
prior notification to concerned supplier if required.
2.1.5.7. Quality Manager shall provide access to Approved Vendor List and Purchase
Order, whenever deemed necessary by the Competent Authority.
In this program, Biman maintains a customized spare parts list (CSPL) based on
mean time between unscheduled removals (MTBUR), fleet size, maintenance base
locations, and airplane turnaround time etc. The CSPL includes dispatch-critical
parts and both avionics and non-avionics LRUs in recommended quantities to
support Biman’s dispatch reliability requirements. Biman maintains separate lists for
each of 737-800, 787-8/9 and 777-300ER type aircraft. The lists are available in the
office of Manager (Stores).
2.1.7.1. OEMs, their distributors and aircraft manufactures are automatically considered as
approved vendor and treated as enlisted MRO. Enlistment and evaluation
procedure (Selection Procedure, Approving Procedure) is not applicable for them.
2.1.7.2. It is a policy guideline to select an agency for overhaul or repair of Biman aircraft
components or parts other than Engine, APU, Propeller and Landing Gear.
Any aircraft component or part repair/ overhaul agency shall be eligible to apply for
repair/ overhaul or exchange of components of Biman aircraft provided it fulfills the
following selection criteria:
1. Air Agency Certificate: Shall have valid Approval Certificate(s) of Federal Aviation
Agency (FAA) and or European Aviation Safety Agency EASA.
2. Approval from Local Regulatory Authority: Shall have Local Regulatory Authority
Approval.
3. Capability list: Shall have current capability list accepted by FAA/ EASA.
4. Following is the list (not exhaustive) of documents to be submitted to Quality
Assurance with application for enlistment.
1. MRO selection committee shall review the available applications from MRO.
2. After reviewing application, if it is accepted by the committee, Biman may send a
team consisting of at least two officials to the servicing agency to inspect their
facilities. Finally, the team shall submit an inspection report to the committee.
3. If the audit/evaluation finds the repair/ overhaul agency as acceptable, the selection
committee shall endorse the application for approval of the repair/ overhaul agency.
Biman shall make necessary arrangement to finalize the Agreement with the
agency.
4. The Secretary of the MRO Selection Committee will advise the agency to obtain
CAAB approval. After obtaining CAAB approval and fulfilling all the requirements for
enlistment the agency may be accepted by Director Engineering & Material
Management for being enlisted in repair/ overhaul of Biman parts.
5. After acceptance, Maintenance Manager will send the name of the Contracted
Maintenance Organization along with CAAB Approval and Schedule to the Quality
Manager to include the name in the List of Approved Contracted Maintenance
Organization in the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
6. The name of the repair/ overhaul agency will be included in the List of Approved
Contracted Maintenance Organization. The final list shall be included in the List of
Approved Contracted Maintenance Organization by the Quality Manager. Every
time the list is modified same shall be brought to the notice to CAAB.
1. GM/DGM/Manager from Stores & Material Management shall generate a half yearly
report, stating performance of the agency/organisation which shall include but not
limited to:
i. Performance of the agency in relation to TAT
ii. Failure rate or component reliability.
iii. Comparison of costs of repair with other agencies, if applicable.
iv. Exchange/ loan support AOG support and
v. Warranty claim results or action taken, if any
2. GM/DGM/Manager from Stores & Material Management, upon preparing the report
along with the latest documents as per 2.1.7.4 7 (i) to (v) & (vii) from each of the
agency/organization, shall submit to the Deputy Chief Engineer (Quality
Assurance)/Principal Engineer (Audit).
3. Upon receipt of the report from Store & Material Management, Dy. Chief Engineer
(Quality Assurance)/Principal Engineer (Audit) shall prepare a Quality report stating
performance of the repair agency which shall include but not limited to:
i. QA observation about the performance of repair stations during the preceding
year.
ii. Reports on airworthiness audit/evaluation performed by audit section of QA.
iii. Report of Store & Material Management.
2.2.1 Responsibilities
(1) Visual inspection shall be performed of packing for possible damage occurred
during transportation. In case of damaged packaging, aircraft component, spare
parts, materials, tools and test equipment shall undergo a more detailed
inspection or quarantined for investigation.
(2) Conformance of aircraft component/spare parts/materials/tools/test equipment
with accompanying documents and Purchase/Work Order such as
Nomenclature, Part Number, Serial Number, quantity, life status, maintenance
performed (i.e., inspection/modification/ repair/overhaul), etc.
(3) For Life Limited Parts (LLP), back-to-birth history must be checked, and
component shall be accepted only when record is complied with the
accompanying documents.
Note: During LLP installation, Maintenance engineer ensures that
- no used life-limited part is installed on an aeronautical product unless the
part meets the standards of airworthiness applicable to the installation of
life-limited parts.
- The technical history of the part is available to demonstrate the time in
service, and its life has not been exceeded
(4) Endorsement of delivery documents specified in the Purchase/Work Order
(Certificate of Conformity, Inspection /Test report, etc.).
(5) Evaluation of the delivery documents not specified in Purchase/Work Order
(conformity to Biman AMO specification for such products shall be assessed).
(6) All engines, APU, Landing Gears, and Fan/Thrust reverser cowl are inspected
jointly by the Stores Inspector, member(s) from operator/CAMO and
maintenance engineer(s) nominated by Maintenance manager. Stores Inspector
issues a serviceable tag if the part fulfils all requirements along with satisfactory
inspection report by the team.
Aircraft and associated spares received by Bangladesh Biman are divided into two
categories.
a. Category ‘A’: Items requiring physical and document inspection by store
inspection section.
i. Rotable Components.
ii. Repairable Components.
iii. Shelf Life Items.
iv. Brand New Components from Approved Sources.
v. Second Hand Components from Approved Sources.
vi. Fire Protection Equipment.
vii. Unpacked Rubber Items.
viii. Raw Materials i.e. sheet metal, tubing, bar stock, airborne oxygen breathing
equipment etc.
(i) Aeronautical products are received by Foreign Receive Section (F.R.S.) of Stores &
Material Management Division. Then FRS enters the part details in ‘Store Inward
Book (S.I.B.)’ and then index the invoice after cross checking with the
purchase/work order. After that FRS shall partially fill up the information in the
Serviceable Tag with (a) Part Name (b) Part Number (c) Serial Number (if
applicable) (d) Purchase Order Number/ Work Order Number (e) Servicing Agency
and (f) Quantity. The part then shall be passed into Stores Inspection Section along
with all relevant documents i.e. Airway Bill, Commercial Invoice, Copy of Purchase
Order/Work Order, Serviceable Tag etc.
(ii) Store Inspection section upon receipt of goods and relevant documents from FRS
shall:
(a). Check for appropriate Airworthiness certificates and ensure that the certificates are
properly filled-in, signed, are acceptable and complies with the Civil Aviation
Authority of Bangladesh’s ANO (AW) B.14 regarding approved documents and
Shop Report (as applicable).
(b). Ensure that the component or part is free from transit damage and is in acceptable
condition.
(c). Ensure that the goods confirm with the purchase order/ work order and the
accompanying Airworthiness Certificates.
(d). Make sure that the part is correctly blanked and prepared for storage.
(e). All Aircraft components, parts, materials, consumables are only be obtained from
approved sources and all these components, parts, materials, consumables
received from abroad must be accompanied with appropriate Airworthiness
certificates.
(f). In case of component item supplying agency must provide the following certificates-
- FAA/EASA Certificate
- C of C / OEM Certificate
- Distributor Certificate
- Traceability Certificate
- Shop Report
- ATA-106 Certificate (if applicable)
(g). In the case of consumable items supplying agency must provide the following
certificates –
- C of C / OEM Certificate
- Distributor Certificate
- Traceability Certificate,
- ATA-106 Certificate (if applicable)
(h). In the case of hardware and raw material supplying agency must provide the
following certificates-
- C of C of Supplier
- OEM Certificate
- Batch / Lot No
- Anti-Corrosion Certificate
- Fire Resistance Certificate etc
(i). All used and surplus parts should have the Traceability and ATA-106 Certificate
along with other airworthiness certificates.
(j). In case of hardware and raw material (e.g. extrusions, sheet or bar stock) a
statement of conformity or certification test should be retained by concern
department.
(k). In case of Upholstery Fabric & Carpet –Flammability Test Certificate (Test Method
FAR/CS 25.853) required (additional).
(l). Checklist sheet (Form no: EMM/LB/4153) for Acceptance of Aircraft Components,
Parts & Materials.
(m). Stores Inspection Section upon receipt of components/parts from in-house
Overhaul Shop through RSP&S section:
(i). Ensure CAAB Form-1 and the relevant work order is properly filled-in and
signed.
(ii). Tally CAAB Form-1 and the relevant work order, Serviceable Tag with
physical component’s part name, part number, serial number and general
condition etc.
(iii). Make sure that the part is properly blanked and prepared for storage.
(ii). For in house repair of components stores inspectors make the entries in the register
quoting (a) Date of inspection (b) Nomenclature (c) Serial Number (d) Quantity (e)
Name of supplier (f) Work Order Number (g) G.R.N. (h) Stock Room Number (I)
Rack life. Then they put section stamp on each document and will write respective
GRN in specified space.
(iv). For the establishment of shelf lives of components, the approved components shelf
life list of the applicable aircraft type or vendor/ manufacturer recommendations
shall be consulted. For this Request letter for shelf life limit shall be forwarded to
concern section of Engg Services through DCE (ES) by Store Inspector.
(iv) However, it is to be noted that a document is not a document of a kind for the
purpose unless:
(d) Customer (other than Biman) shall provide new aircraft components / materials with
traceability, a true copy of authorized release certificate and customer’s own
Serviceable Tag for its own aircraft/aircraft component maintenance. Conforming to
Receiving Inspection, Stores Inspector shall issue a Serviceable Tag for Customer.
Applicable details shall be recorded on receiving stores register. In case of non-
conformity with received documents or if found physically damaged, Store Inspector
shall report discrepancy for further action. Such aircraft component / material,
belong to customer, shall be segregated, and quarantined separately with the
“Discrepancy Report Form” (Ref: EMM/LB/4154) and routed to Quarantine Store, till
the discrepancy is resolved.
When receiving inspections are completed, items are properly segregated and send
to bonded stores for storage. In this case segregation process is maintained as
follows:
(i) Items are segregated as consumables, components, rubberized, standard &
lubricants-oil-chemicals and are tagged with Serviceable Tag. Small
consumables are segregated with batch number.
(ii) Segregated Items are sent to separate storage location according to their
classification such as consumables, components, rubberized, standard &
lubricants-oil-chemicals for storing where required storage conditions are
maintained.
(iii) All relevant records are strictly recorded and controlled by the Store Inspector.
(a) Any aircraft components/ materials, which do not meet following acceptance
criteria, shall not pass-through receiving inspection.
(i) Components/Materials not received with required certification as per
MOE 2.2.2.
(ii) Airworthy condition cannot be determined.
(iii) Documentation is either missing or inappropriate.
(iv) Aircraft component shows evidence of physical damage.
(v) Any other condition that renders to un-serviceability of the aircraft
component.
(b) Such components will be labeled/tagged with “Discrepancy Report Form” (Ref:
EMM/LB/4154) and routed to Quarantine Store, until status is cleared.
Parts & components will be checked for being suspected unapproved parts as per
the requirements of CAAB. When suspected unapproved parts or components are
discovered, the CAAB will be informed with detail information.
(a) Original certificates or airworthiness approval tags will be kept in record room of
Store Inspection Section and Store Inspector will issue serviceable Tag against
each accepted part / component.
(b) For the components/parts supplied by customer, the Store Inspector will keep the
copy of the airworthiness approval tag and the original certificate remains attached
on the components/parts.
(a) Components/ Parts/ Materials which are on receipt found: (a) Damaged, (b)
incorrectly supplied or (c) Not in conformity with the requirements or (d) otherwise
unsatisfactory must be rejected for onward returning to the supplier.
(b) Aircraft components / materials, which do not meet the acceptance criteria as per
MOE 2.2.2.2, shall be placed in the Quarantine Store for six months. Within this
period Maintenance Manager or his representative will communicate with the
supplier / vendor for necessary documentation through Foreign Purchase/ RSP & S
section. Any further extension of this period will require approval from Maintenance
Manager. But in no case disputed item will not be kept in Quarantine Store more
than one year. If status of the aircraft components / materials is not cleared after
one year period it must be rejected for onward returning to the supplier through
Foreign Purchase/ RSP & S section.
(c) In case of any aircraft components / materials shows evidence of physical damage
or any other condition that renders to un-serviceability of the aircraft component
must be rejected for onward returning to the supplier through Foreign Purchase/
RSP & S section.
(d) A rejection Form: EMM/LB/4155 (Sample is given in MOE 5.1) shall be raised by
the Store Inspectors giving details for the reason for rejection. The original copy of
the rejection form shall be retained by the Store Inspection Officer and other copies
shall be forwarded to the Maintenance Manager/Manager (Foreign purchase /RSPS
/FRS section) for onward notification to Supplier / in-house Shop and further
necessary action.
[Part 145.A.42 (a) 1, 4, 5 (c) / AMC 145.A.42 (a) (b) (c) (d)
Part 145.A.55 (a)
Part 145.A.70 (a) 12, 14, 16]
2.3.1 Responsibility
(a) Different types of aircraft parts, components, tires, chemical, rubber, aircraft
seat cover, aircraft carpet, grease, lubricant are kept in Bonded Stores to
support the aircraft maintenance. There are eleven separate area to
accommodate and store of aircraft spare parts.
Facility Area (Sq. ft.)
Bonded Store One 7857
Rubber room One 1054
Bonded Store Two 9150
Rubber Room Two 440
Chemical Room 210
Paint Room 370
Tire Room One 4000
Tire Room Two 2150
Foreign receive area 1010
Quarantine room 150
Unserviceable room 75
BER Room 200
(b) The main store bonded area is air-conditioned, and humidity controlled.
Temperature and humidity are monitored by means of thermometer and
humidifier. Plastic dust exclusion, glass, roller and Thai doors are fitted in the
dispatch and receipt areas serving to prevent both ingress of dust and egress of
conditioned air. Required temperature, humidity, lighting, cleanliness is regularly
monitored and controlled at different areas. All areas are kept neat & clean,
noise controlled and restricted excess.
(a) All units of the bonded stores shall comply with the storage methods
recommended by manufacturers. General instruction for storage procedures is
as following:
(i) Materials & components kept in the bonded stores areas must be with
serviceable tag (Form no. EMM/ST/6052) signed by Stores Inspector. The
serviceable Tag must have a full description of the item, hours available,
shelf life and the next check due date (where applicable). A detail
procedure for approving person i.e., Stores Inspector to issue serviceable
tag is in Store Inspection Procedure for issuance of Serviceable Tag.
(ii) Every item in the store must be properly identified and stored. That means
every item must have a Bin Card containing the basic elementary data like
part Number, Serial Number/Batch Number, description, name of supplier,
rack & Bin location Number, computer reference etc.
(iii) Storage of consumable material has to be maintained by batch control.
(iv) Storage temperature must be maintained within the manufacturer
recommended range i.e., 59°-77° Fahrenheit and relative humidity of 65%.
Parts are to be stored at least 3 feet from any unscreened source of heat.
Tires should be stored in a cool, dry, dust-free location between 32°F and
104°F (0°C and 40°C). Prolong high storage temperatures accelerate the
aging process of rubber components.
(v) If the serviceable tag is missing / lost from a component it will be
considered unserviceable and must be documented and moved to the
Unserviceable Stores immediately unless issued with fresh tag.
(vi) Unserviceable parts will be stored at a dedicated place (Unserviceable
Stores) for onward dispatch to the concern.
(a) Aircraft components / material with shelf life or Life Limit shall be checked
against their documents upon receipt from vendors / suppliers / workshops.
(b) The expiry date of shelf life is indicated on the Serviceable Tag. Storekeepers
issuing item that are subject to their shelf life must ensure components are
issued in strict rotation and the oldest item first. It is the responsibility of the
stores section personnel to monitor all shelf lived items on a perpetual basis.
(c) Respective In-charge Stockroom shall monitor rack life on monthly basis by
taking printout of rack life record from Computer Database System. This shall
point out items approaching their rack life limit so that, if demanded, In-charge
Stockroom shall issue these items before others
(d) If rack life of an item expires, In-charge Stockroom shall remove that item from
Stockroom and forward it to RSP&S, for onward action.
(e) For consumables, e.g., sealants, adhesives, and special fluids on expiry of rack
life, item shall be removed from Stockroom and same to be disposed of.
(a) Proper storage of chemical and shelf-life material will be in identifiable, secured
and in temperature control locations. A physical segregation between
flammable and nonflammable materials will take place.
(b) All stores’ managers or users who stores or use chemicals and shelf-life
material will monitor the due date of such material and will remove from stores
or from the place of use any material with an expired shelf life or any chemical
they have reason to believe its quality may be inadequate due to long storage.
Biman will store the aircraft components and material required special storage
conditions like Electrostatic Devices (ESD) as per required standards and in
accordance with manufacturer specifications.
(i) Physical segregation between ESD and non–ESD materials will take place
to ensure proper storage of ESD parts.
(ii) ESD parts are identified and placed in the rack with ESD protection taken,
handles with special care and shop floor grids are grounded.
(iii) Ensures all ESD parts are only handled using approved ‘earthling
(grounding) wrist straps and conductive desk mats.
(iv) Devises are contained in ESD approved conductive packaging sealed with
conductive tape.
(v) ESD parts are not to be stored on shelving covered with carpet, foam, vinyl
or any other material that can store or produce an electrical charge.
(vi) Appropriate warning and caution signs and decals are placed in areas
where ESD parts are handled; Wrist straps and earthing mats are tested to
ensure conductivity at regular intervals or prior to use, and such test results
are recorded.
2.3.8 Identification, Tagging & Traceability of Serviceable Parts/ Components & Material
Stores and or in use.
(a) All Aircraft components, parts, materials, tools, and consumables are only be
obtained from approved sources and all these components, parts, materials,
consumables received from abroad must be accompanied with appropriate
Airworthiness certificates and serviceable tags.
(b) The following instructions apply to the Stores Personnel and the Users:
(i) For the parts, components, standard parts, raw material and
consumables in the bonded store, the store personnel or the user will
ensure that the appropriate identification tags are attached with parts
before they enter into the stores or before they are issued.
(ii) The certificates of each part, component, standard parts, raw material,
and consumables received from the suppliers are kept in the store
Inspection office record room. After acceptance, it will have the
Serviceable Tag attached as evidence that part or component has
passed the receiving inspection.
(iii) The following certificates (depending on the categories of part,
component, standard parts, raw material, and consumables) are
available with the Stores Inspector and will be made available on
demand.
a) FAA/EASA
b) C of C (Certificate of Conformity)/ OEM
c) Distributor Certificate (if required)
d) Traceability Certificate (if required)
e) Shop Report (for repaired or overhauled item).
f) Color fastness and fireproof certificate (for Carpet and Fabrics).
g) Anti-corrosion certificate (if required)
(c) All purchased parts components and material will be traceable to the
purchase order.
(d) The new part was manufactured under a Parts Manufacturer Approved (PMA)
may be purchase after acceptance from Engineering Services.
(e) All parts and components repaired in house or outhouse will be traceable to
the work order.
(f) All Life Limited parts will have complete historical record traceable to their
previous usage (if not new) and stating the operating and remaining time and
cycles.
(a) Customer aircraft parts, component or material will be identified and stored in a
separate location as practical as possible within the bonded storage area,
suitably identified with the customer’s name where required.
(b) All aircraft parts and materials will be suitably tagged prior to storage in the
bonded storage area as per customer requirement.
(c) Customer is responsible for identifying any Customer’s component or material
with the approved shelf life or becomes the subject of an Airworthiness Directive
that would render the component or material as unfit for use on aircraft or
restricts the use of it.
(d) Biman Stores is responsible for removing either shelf-life material or material
that is rendered unserviceable due to Airworthiness Directive requirements,
upon notification by Customer.
(e) Unserviceable parts will be stored at a dedicated place for onward dispatch to
the concern.
(f) On requirement the part will be issued to Certifying Staff after necessary
communication with customer and required documentation.
(a) Aircraft parts and materials will only be released from storage when the correct
requisition is raised. On requirement the part will be issued to Certifying Staff
after necessary documentation.
(b) Issue of aircraft spares/ parts from Bonded Stores to the user shall be through
Internal Demand and Issue Voucher Form (Ref: EMM/ST/6051) where following
details must be mentioned:
a) Part name.
b) Part number.
c) Serial number (if applicable)
d) Quantity required.
e) Part needed for the aircraft.
f) Duly certified by the authorized personnel quoting authorization
number for drawing the items.
(c) On receipt of the Internal Demand and Issue Voucher, duty Storekeeper shall
check the Bin Card for stock position, quantity requested & location of the
demand / aircraft spares parts.
(d) If item is available duty Storekeeper shall issue the requested part after
ensuring the oldest items physically available in the bin or items with shortest
shelf life must be issued first and annotate the issue quantity.
(e) Duty Storekeeper shall obtain the signature and staff number of the recipient on
the requisition and issue the item along with the Tag and the 4th copy of the
signed Internal Demand and Issue Voucher.
(f) He will also make necessary entry in the bin card for showing balance.
(g) Bonded Stores personnel keep update/record all aircraft spares parts issued
during their duty period both in computerized data base and manual bin card
systems.
(h) Drawing and returning of spares from Technical Store:
iii) The person receiving the spares from the Technical Store must ensure
that the item is not damaged, properly blanked, correct for use or
otherwise satisfactory. He also ensures that all the relevant data in the
attached SERVICEABLE Tag are available (Part name, Part number,
Serial number, Maintenance Status i.e., Appropriate box for overhaul/
repair/ modification/shop check is ticked, Shelf life, G.R.N, T.S.O./ T.S.N,
sign and authority number of Store Inspector along with date etc.). The
‘Authorized Person’ is ultimately responsible for the receipt of the
component in the satisfactory/acceptable condition.
iv) If for any reason the item is not acceptable, the same must be rejected
and returned to the storekeeper before signing the received column of the
requisition form and reason for rejection is noted at the back side of the
SERVICEABLE Tag quoting the authority number of the person
requested/receiving the item.
v) If any item is not used, the same is returned to the technical store along
with the ‘Returned not used item’ form (EMM/ST/6105). The returned
items are received by the In-charge/person on duty of Technical Stores
through SRV (Stock Return Voucher) and one copy of Stock Return
Voucher (SRV) is given back to RSP & S returning the items for their
record.
vi) Consumable Materials/products: Consumable materials/products such as
locking wire, masking tape, cleaning solvent, grease, lubricant etc. are
kept in a designated place in the shop. Normally consumables are not
required to be preserved. If it is unavoidable in some of consumables like
grease, lubricants etc. for that/those cases – Shelf life with GRN
reference is marked over the specific container and a checklist/ record for
the consumables is maintained in each shop and checked that no date
expired item exists in the shops stock.
(a) Concerned section/shop shall control next calibration due dates for tools and
equipment, requiring calibration in accordance with the equipment/tools
manufacturer’s recommendation/ instruction / data sheet. Concerned
section/shop maintains a Calibration Record Register for this purpose.
(b) All tools and equipment requiring calibration shall be calibrated in-house by
Calibration Laboratory or abroad by a contracted AMOs/MROs/ Accredited
Body selected among the List of contracted AMOs/MROs for component
maintenance (EMM/ST/6002, Refer Chapter 5.1, SL 22).
(c) If the same is not available with the vendor’s Manual then a frequency would
be established from the in-service experience and that would be duly approved
by the Quality Manager which is subject to changes depending on the service
experience or Vendors’ recommendation.
(e) Calibration Process (Abroad): If there is no in-house capability for the calibration
of any tools/ gauge and equipment, the particular item is to be forwarded to
RSP&S section for arranging necessary calibration from OEM or any approved
calibration agencies at abroad. After Calibration is Done by Outside Party,
Calibration Laboratory will keep all relevant calibration documents/ certificates
accompanied by the calibrated equipment/ tools as a record once the
equipment is received after incoming inspection. Finally, they will issue a
calibration label on the basis of the documents (if not already issued) and take
necessary step for regularization of the calibration record.
(f) Calibration/ Adjustment and verification by the concerned user: If the user of
any Tool/ equipment/ test-set of system equipment trained on Tool/ equipment/
test-set operation, servicing, maintenance, periodic Inspection/ serviceability
check/ Adjustment from the OEM of that equipment or, any other means and
the process is mentioned and/or recommended in the concerned Tool/
equipment/ test set manuals/ instruction/ letter of confirmation, then the user
performs the above activities of that Tool/ equipment/ test set. Moreover,
calibration/ Adjustment and verification tasks of that tools/ equipment’s are done
by the user with a Reference Calibration/ Master Equipment and issue a
‘Certificate of Calibration’ for record.
(g) Each certifying staff of the respective location is responsible to ensure that no
calibration expired tools and equipment are used for performance of
maintenance.
(ii) All documents of the calibration (record /certificate) should give complete
information’s / traceability about the calibration tasks provided. The following
information is required to be maintained in the calibration Report of the
Calibrating agency.
a) Identification of the measuring and test equipment,
b) Date of calibration,
c) Result of the calibration,
d) Next Calibration due,
e) Used calibration method,
f) Permissible tolerances,
g) Details in accordance with performed maintenance, if any (repair,
modification, adjustment)
h) Information about any limitations,
i) Identification of the person, who has performed the calibration and
stamped with authority number.
j) Identification of the person who filled the calibration record/certificate.
(iii) All calibration record shall be retained / preserved at least three (03) years
after the next calibration due date.
Tools found out of tolerance during calibration (In house/Abroad) will be informed to
Maintenance Manager by the concerned shop in-charge for his assessment. In
case of safety concern, Maintenance Manager shall notify the matter to the user
section for further evaluation.
2.6.1 Purpose
a) It is the responsibility of the tool user (Certifying staff, Aircraft Technician, Mechanic
etc.) to ensure only approved aircraft tools are used when working on Biman
aircraft.
b) The tool user will inspect the condition of a tool immediately prior to use to ensure
its condition, calibration, and suitability for their intended application.
c) When there is a requirement for specialized tools and equipment which is not
available at base, then this equipment can be procured from the
manufacturer/airlines on loan/lease basis. All tools on loan/lease to Biman must
have supporting documentation to indicate serviceability and calibration, as
required. These documents shall be checked by the Store Inspector on receipt.
d) It is the responsibility of the tool user to finally determine the serviceability status of
the tools and equipment including calibration, prior to use. If the item becomes
unserviceable during use, the item shall be returned to tools store.
e) The responsibility for tools control on aircraft rests with all personnel working in the
aircraft. The Engineer/Mechanic while closing up an inspection area during
maintenance is specifically responsible for ensuring the area is free from foreign
objects, including tools and equipment.
f) It is the responsibility of the contracted Maintenance Organization at Line Station to
control and maintain tools held at their tool store.
g) It is the responsibility of the contracted Maintenance Organization to ensure only
approved aircraft tools are used when working on Biman aircraft.
h) Where specific qualifications are required for the use of tools and equipment, the
arrangements for training are the responsibility of the contracted Maintenance
Organization.
i) It is the responsibly of the contracted Maintenance Organization to monitor the
calibration date for any Precision tools held by them.
j) It is the responsibility of contracted maintenance Organization to keep record of
tools used on aircraft by having their own internal system.
a) Biman AMO have the manufacturers recommended tools and equipment to perform
base and line maintenance tasks required by the scope of approval.
b) Required Tools are positioned in the tools store, line stations and at the respective
shops. A Separate Master List of all tools and equipment of Biman AMO are
available with the Tools Store, line stations, Workshop, Standard Laboratory, and
the Support Shops.
c) While performing the job, if any tool(s) or equipment is needed, then these shall be
borrowed from the Tools Store. This borrowing is done by the Certifying
Staff/Support Staff/Technician upon recording his identity to the Tools Store
Borrowing register. It is his responsibility to return all the borrowed tools and test
equipment to the Tools Store as soon as the work is finished.
d) Borrowing tools/test equipment among different shops is controlled by a Loan
Register. The borrower makes an entry in loan register with name, staff number,
designation, date and detail of tools/equipment at every time. The same is
maintained during return of those tools/equipment in loan register.
While issuing Tool(s) and/or Equipment, all users shall ensure that (as applicable):
a) It is the correct item for the intended task.
b) It is used in accordance with the supplied or indicated data.
c) It bears an identification number assigned and engraved on it.
d) It is within the ‘Calibration Due Date’ and is in a serviceable condition.
e) It has a ‘passed’ sticker from the standards shop (if applicable).
f) It is in clean condition.
(a) Mechanics have a tool box supplied by Biman AMO tools store, which contains a
set of general tools. The condition and completeness of the tools is checked by the
Certifying staff.
(b) Special tooling is kept in the Tools Store and is issued to staff as and when
required. Each staff receiving a special tool from the Tools Store is responsible to
ensure that this tool / tooling kit is checked for completeness, identification
marking(s), condition and valid calibration as appropriate, prior to being used. Also
each Mechanic is responsible to ensure that it is returned in a complete, clean and
serviceable condition.
(c) Tool boxes of mechanics must be checked by themselves before initial start of
work, and the contents marked with a personalized number and listed in an
inventory list. Upon completion of work he is responsible to check the tool box i.a.w.
the initially issued inventory list and to inform any discrepancies to the attention of
the concerned certifying staff.
(d) If the applicable maintenance procedures require the use of special fixtures,
equipment and test sets, these will be made available by the company and used by
the certifying staff.
(e) Each Toolbox issued to an individual has a unique Box name/number with etching
on each tool as per inventory.
(f) The tool user shall ensure the availability of all tools per inventory upon completing
all maintenance activity.
(g) Personally held measuring equipment, which are not subject to re-calibration, such
as steel rules/tapes may be held and used, only to the extent where the approved
data provides for a bi-lateral tolerance specification greater than:
± 0.1 Inches - In respect of steel rules
± 0.2 Inches - In respect of tape measures
(h) Where other such personally held tools may be used for measuring, or quantifying
an inspection subject (for example, timing by stopwatch), the certifying staff or
inspector must pay particular attention to the suitability of the tool against the
specification to which the certification is to be made.
(i) Any missing tools shall be reported to Senior Certifying staff/supervisor and shall be
investigated.
(j) Tool Kits issued to individuals shall carry an updated list of tools, which must be
crosschecked by the individuals at the end of their duty. Monthly inspection of Tool
Kits shall be carried out by a person of authority delegated by the respective section
In-charge, and a record maintained for 3 months to ensure the condition/quantity of
individual check list.
(k) Principal Engineer/Shift I/C or his representative (certifying staff) shall also ensure
the calibration date of tools updated (if any).
(l) A random check of Tool Kits issued to the individuals shall be carried out by Quality
Assurance during their audit.
a) Biman will issue tool box with adequate tools as appropriate to an individual to
perform his normal functions.
b) General tools as well as Special tools shall be kept in the Tools Stores for issue
against individual’s name.
c) Care shall be taken that improper or deformed tools are not used on aircraft and
components maintenance and overhaul. To achieve this objective the following
shall be followed:
i. Tools issued to individual and kept in the tools store shall have work life as
appropriate.
a) Tools Kit is issued for individual Engineering personnel for smooth operation of
aircraft maintenance. In-Charge Tool stores maintain a record of issuing tools for
individual Engineering Personnel. Working life of all hand tools of tools kit shall be
determined on the basis of documents of each hand tools by PE (Service & Audit)
and PE (MSS).
b) At the retirement time or leaving Biman for any other reason, all Engineering
personnel shall deposit their Tools box with tools issued by Biman. No penalty will
be imposed by the management for any sorts of missing tools for the individuals
whose (tools) service life exceeded twenty years. Otherwise, recovery after a linear
rate of depreciation will be permissible.
2.6.8 Training and Control of Personnel in the use of tools and equipment
a) Upon induction of new tooling / equipment, Principal Engineer MSS or the Principal
Engineer of the respective working area, where the tools belong, will notify all the
respective Deputy Chief Engineer. Then concerned Deputy Chief Engineer shall
establish a schedule of training for staff, if required. Principal Engineer MSS or the
Principal Engineer of the respective working area shall be contacted for such
arrangements.
b) In case of tooling / equipment that is already in use, training shall be provided to
maintenance personnel during operation by senior Engineer / Supervisor.
a) PE MSS will ensure that sufficient numbers of Work Stands, Ladders, Docks,
Service Trolleys, Dollies, Jacks, Scissor lift and Special fixtures are available for the
specific as well as all planned work tasks to be performed and will be inspected at
periodic intervals.
b) Check list (Form No. EMM/LB/4053; EMM/LB/4054; EMM/LB/4055; EMM/LB/4056)
shall be followed for ground equipment maintenance.
c) The PE MSS is responsible to ensure that:
(i) All ground equipment is registered and controlled by use of a ground support
equipment inventory register;
Industrial section of Biman AMO provides ground logistic support and equipment for
line and base maintenance work. Industrial Section provides following logistic
support and equipment:
a) Axle jacks for DHC-8-Q400, B737-NG, B787-8/9, B777-300ER and other
aircraft.
b) Main jacks for DHC-8-Q400, B737-NG, B787-8/9, B777-300ER aircraft.
c) Engine Dollies for PW150A, CFM56-7B, GEnx, GE90-115B Engines, Thrust
Reverser dolly of B777 aircraft, Fan case dolly of GE90 and GEnx engine,
Fan case transportation dolly of GE90 and GEnx engine.
d) APU Dollies for DHC-8-Q400, B737-NG, B787-8/9, B777-300ER aircraft.
e) Blower for working area air circulation.
f) Wheels, Wheel Lifter and Axle Jack carriers.
g) Nitrogen carts.
h) Scissor Lifts.
i) Wheel Lifter.
j) Aircraft wheel chocks.
k) Trestles, steps, platforms, docks of different size as per maintenance
requirements.
l) Electrical equipment like portable generator, lead board, lead lamp, flood
lights, and other electrical support items Portable Lighting Equipment
m) Mobile Ground Power Unit (AC and DC)
n) Tow Tractor
o) Hydraulic System Charging Rig
p) Lifting Cranes
q) Wheel Change Kit
r) Brake Change Kit
s) R/T system
Separate inventory registers are maintained with identification for respective type of
equipment. All equipment is identified by numbers (BG Number/TSP number) which
are engraved or by identification placard on the equipment.
Hydraulic equipment (Axle Jacks, Main Jacks etc.) are maintained as per vendor or
operator’s instruction manual. All other equipment is maintained at a specific
interval and recorded in registers. All gauges are calibrated periodically through
Standard Laboratory.
Industrial section has in-house Electric ARC Welding facility for fabrication and
repair of logistic support and equipment.
(f) Each mechanic is responsible to check his tool box for completeness after each
Job. In addition Certifying Staff will perform monthly check of the mechanics’ tool
boxes reference MOE 2.4.4 (ii)
(g) The certifying staff who has supervised and inspected the work, is responsible to
ensure that all tools and equipment have been controlled for completeness before
the aircraft is released to service.
All tasks shall be performed using proper tools and equipment recommended by the
manufacturers or alternatives of equivalent standard and function. Use of Alternate/
Locally fabricated tools shall be permitted only on genuine conditions like non-
availability of OEM tools, delay in shipments, long lead time, AOG etc. In such
conditions, the alternate/ Locally fabricated tools should be evaluated by the user
department and Engineering Services. If they are satisfied, then the matter will be
brought to the Chief Engineer, Quality Assurance for his concurrent/approval.
(a) When Repair/Overhaul cost of any Tools/Equipment has become 60% or more of
its purchase value then the repair/overhaul may be declared as Beyond Economical
Repair (BER).
(b) Tools/Equipments found beyond economical repair are considered as scrap. In-
Charge Tools Store/ shop (concerned) shall make scrap tools / equipment list, and
forwarded to concern Principal Engineer for management approval and further
disposition.
(c) Principal Engineer MSS will liaison with RSP&S for raising the appropriate Scrap
Rejection Certificate (SRC) Form [a form of RSP&S].
(d) On the basis of certification of Tools Store & RSP&S section the final decision will
be given by Chief of Quality Assurance.
For consumable tool (Hand Tools) and If any other types of tools are sent to
3rd party and this declaration comes from 3rd party agency without returning
the US tool (to reduce carrying cost), an entry is made in the US / Scrap Tool
record only.
[PART 145.A.40 (a) 1, 2, 3 (b) and AMC 145.A.40 (a) (b) 1, 2.]
(a) All shops/premises are cleaned every day (Sweeping) and floor is mopped every
alternate day or, as and when required to ensure a safe and clean environment to
an acceptable standard for efficient and safe work accomplishment.
(b) Spillage of cleaning solvent, Oil or Lubricant is strictly monitored. Spillage on floor
is being prevented by using necessary trays, cans etc.
(c) All shop entries are restricted and a completely non-smoking area.
(d) A register / sheet named ‘Check List of Maintenance Facility Document' is
maintained in each section to record the shop mopping, sweeping status.
All maintenance personnel ensures that the following requirements are met for
establishing congenial and clean working environment:
(a) Work surfaces, staging, ground equipment and work areas are free from
swarm, debris, and loose materials
(b) All components, pipes, electrical plugs, and sockets etc are adequately
blanked. When cutting, drilling, or filing, ensure that adjacent equipment,
components and structures are shielded from flying/falling debris
(c) Test and replenishing equipment are kept clean at all times and hoses
blanked when not in use
(d) Containers are clearly marked with the specifications of their contents
(e) Grease, oil and paint containers are closed at all times when not in use.
Contaminated or suspected compounds are disposed of immediately as per
rule
(f) When closing any boxed area inside the aircraft with panels, fairings, doors,
etc., check for cleanliness and carry out an inspection for loose articles.
Ensure all foreign matters, including tools, have been removed from the
enclosed area immediately after the work is finished
(g) Ensure utmost care is taken in satisfying foreign objects checks prior to
closing fuel tanks, if any fuel tank(s) are opened for maintenance purpose
(h) Each person must ensure that when entering a fuel tank, he empties his
pockets of all loose articles and is always aware of the number of items he
has taken inside with him. If necessary, he shall make a list of these items
(i) An inspection is to be carried out to ensure that any new component fitted is
free from any protective wrapping, blanks or labels used during transit
(j) Aircraft movement areas are to be kept free from debris, foreign bodies, and
contaminated fluid spillage to avoid damage to aircraft tires
(k) Prior to aircraft being moved, ensure that the cleanliness of the hangar floor
in the movement area have been checked
(l) Any person misplaced, lost or dropped any tools, equipment or hardware,
such as filaments, nuts, bolts, cleaning material, etc. should immediately
carry out a search in the area to recover the item. If this search is
unsuccessful, he must report it to his Supervisor who will conduct his own
search. If this is also unsuccessful, the Supervisor will raise a worksheet
calling up for a further detailed search.
(m) All work space/support shops/hangar facilities are maintained to the
required standards of cleanliness at all time.
Line and Base Maintenance office and support shops are air-conditioned, well
ventilated and protected from dust/dirt. User of these areas shall pay utmost
attention to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and to make all areas
safe from hygienic point.
a) Production Planning Manager is responsible to receive all maintenance data for Biman fleet
from the aircraft or component manufacturer’s approved service or web service
(e.g.MyBoeingfleet.com) . In this regards, Technical library shall be the central receiving
point for all Maintenance data. In charge, Technical library shall be provided all the
documents on behalf of Production Planning Manager.
b) In-charge, Technical Library shall ensure reception and availability of current version of all
documents and/or data for example- Airworthiness Rules/Regulation/Requirements of
CAAB; Service Bulletin (SB), Service Information Letter (SIL), and other Technical
Literatures namely-Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC),
Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM), Trouble Shooting Manual (TSM), Fault Isolation manual
(FIM), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) etc. He shall also ensure reception and
availability of other manuals/documents from external sources for example other regulatory
authorities, Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier and other manufacturers/vendors etc).
Library also receives document through Courier/Post office and other respective
department (example- Quality Assurance, Flight Ops. etc.).
2. After downloading/receiving, the data/manuals are entered into the Manual/Data
incoming register. Downloaded copies are persevered in PDF format in one library
Computer and received CD/DVDs are marked as ‘Master copy’ with inerasable ink
with date.
3. Due to a time difference between different geographic zones and due to manuals
received on weekends, a difference of 2-3 days might occur between the data/
manual effectivity date and the date on which the data/ manuals have been
distributed to users. These are treated as acceptable. However, every effort is made
by Biman Technical Library to make the data/ manuals kept in Biman Library Server
and distributed to users before the effective date.
e-mail/web portal. Biman Technical Library may also receive few technical literatures if
any manufacturer or vendor sends through e-mail and notify to concern
section/department.
2. All received/downloaded data/manuals are kept and updated in Biman Library Server
(Data Server). So that all Engineering and MM personal can read by using the Link:
\\fil-bal-01\library.
Technical Procedures Manuals /Instructions (e.g MO,IO,RO Technical notice etc) and
their issues/amendments are published and controlled by different departments (as
applicable).
Biman’s Technical Instructions like MO, IO, RO, Technical notice, Engineering Advice
etc. are distributed to recipients by SE (Engineering Services). Company policy manuals
like CAME, ESPM etc. are published on Biman LAN server. Few hard copy manuals
are distributed as per the distribution list of the manual.
Customer shall be provided the latest updated documents as per contract in soft copy/hard
copy. This documents (revision status) to be verified by direct access to TCH/OEM with the
help of customer. During contract followings may be ensure to receive the update
documents:
a) A contract shall be in place detailing the responsibilities for ensuring the availability, the
update of the maintenance data from the customer/operator and formal authorisation for
the use of such data.
b) The supplied maintenance data is available at the time of the audit
c) A notification is provided when the contact is terminated/cancelled because this may
affect directly the approval
a) Whenever a structural damage or defect like dent, nick, scratch, crease, gauge,
delamination etc. is found, it is to be documented into the Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML)
by certifying staff.
b) The extent of any damage reported by the flight crew or found during servicing /ground
operation/ scheduled check, shall be assessed as per relevant SRM/AMM and damage
details also to be notified to Biman MCC for information / evaluation.
d) Upon receipt of filled Aircraft Damage Reporting form (Form No.: EMM/ES/2010 dt. 06-09-
2017) and other related documents, Structure System Group of Engineering Services will
assess the damage (which is beyond SRM/AMM scope) and will provide necessary Repair
instructions. On completion of the repair, the Aircraft Dent, Buckle and Repair Chart
(EMM/ES/2025 dt 13-12-2021) to be updated by Certifying Staff.
e) In every scheduled check, Aircraft Dent, Buckle and Repair Chart (EMM/ES/2025 dt 13-12-
2021) kept in AML folder to be updated by Support Staff / Certifying Staff based on the
latest physical conditions of aircraft. After every scheduled check, the copy of the
completed chart with related documents will be required to be sent to Structure System
Group of Engineering Services.
(c) When Certifying/Support staff observes any defect / deformation / crack in any
structure/component, he reports the same to PE (MCC). PE (MCC) informs the
operator/customer through DCE (Engineering Planning). If the repair is possible as per
manufacturer’s approved data/manual, he completes the repair task. If it is beyond
approved data/manual, or the defect/damage is of extended nature or the repair
process refers different locations/types in the data/manual, the certifying staff informs
PE (MCC). After evaluation PE (MCC) asks customer/operator for Repair
Order/instructions.
(d) After receiving of instructions/Repair Order (for beyond SRM repair) from DCE
(Planning), Biman AMO takes necessary measures to carry out the repair work as per
instructions/repair order.
(e) On completion of the repair, Certifying/Support staff undertaking repair ensures that
procedure sheet/work sheet is completed in all respect and certified. Nature of repair
carried out is entered and certified in the appropriate log book.
(a) Customer is responsible for supplying the necessary data and fully documented
details of work required when it is necessary to action an Airworthiness Directive
(AD). Biman AMO performs the AD’s as per requested work order as per its scope
of approval. Customer is responsible to provide necessary access to relevant ADs.
Biman AMO does not issue Certificate of Release to Service if any applicable AD is
overdue.
(b) Compliance of the Airworthiness Directives requirements is the responsibility of
operator. Upon receiving the AD's from operator, Biman AMO as a Part-145
arranges the incorporate of applicable AD's. Incorporation of Airworthiness Directive
is documented as per MOE Chapter 2.13. Certificate of Release to Service after
incorporation of Airworthiness Directive is issued in accordance with MOE Chapter
2.16. Records for embodiment of Airworthiness Directive is managed as per MOE
Chapter 2.14 and Chapter 2.17.
(c) While receiving a particular component, the Stores & Material Management
department ensures that the component is accompanied by CAAB Form1 / EASA
Form 1 / FAA-8130 and thus implies that all applicable airworthiness directives
have been complied. The CAAB Form1/EASA Form 1 or equivalent identifies the
status of an aircraft component. Block 12 (status/work) & 13 (Remarks) on the Form
1 contains vital airworthiness / AD related information which indicates that
appropriate and necessary actions has been taken as per AD for this component.
(d) For component ADs, respective shops receive work instructions for a particular
component from Engg planning department. While issuing a CRS, a list of all
airworthiness directives, repairs and known modification to have been incorporated,
is maintained and verified by Component Maintenance department. If no
airworthiness directives or repairs or modifications are known to be incorporated,
then this will be so stated.
(e) Engineering Services department of Biman AMO evaluates all ADs related to
Biman fleet and issues engineering orders as required. Upon receipt of engineering
order/work package, Engg Planning department complies the AD requirements by
issuing work order/task cards to maintenance department. Maintenance department
is then responsible to accomplish tasks of the ADs that have been ordered.
(f) The Engineering Services, in addition to the AD Note evaluation for determining
and developing the capability evaluates if any part or component become obsolete
or requires further rework due to a design change coming from an AD Note. The
Engineering Services informs store Manager to remove parts or component for
scrap or rework.
[Part 145.A.45 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g); AMC 145.A.45 (b) 1; Part 145.A.70 (a) 12]
2.12.1 Responsibility
For all modifications there must be specific procedures and associated data in the
package / work order. Biman Engineering Services is contacted for operator’s
procedure (if required).
(a) Work is performed as per approved maintenance data,
(b) Work performed is recorded on Biman internal paperwork (Special task
record sheet/AML as per MOE chap. 2.13), and CRS issued as per Biman
standard release procedure (ref. MOE chap.2.16), and
(c) Necessary record in the modification record book
The customer is responsible for supplying the necessary data and fully documented
details of work required when it is necessary to action an optional modification.
Biman AMO certifies the accomplishment of an optional modification on the
documents provided by the customer within its capability.
b) Biman AMO will hold and use applicable current maintenance data in the
performance of maintenance, including modifications and repairs, of its own and of
customer’s aircraft. The customer will provide Biman AMO with all necessary
maintenance documentation and maintenance manuals required for the technical
handling of its aircraft. The customer will provide Biman AMO staff with the
necessary training on the use of documentation essential for the maintenance and
technical handling to its aircraft. All reference manuals and documentation,
including any CDCCL documents, supplied by the manufacturer or the customer will
be stored in the Technical Library. Documents concerning Line Maintenance will be
made available in Line Maintenance office. The procedures to be followed in
connection with the reporting of mandatory occurrence reports, accident or incident
reports are stated in chapter 2.18 of this exposition.
e) For Biman aircraft, a detailed record shall be kept of all work performed by Biman
AMO. A copy of each Job Sheet with all attached supplementary forms will be
maintained in the records section.
f) For Line Maintenance service, the Operator Handling Form and a copy of the final
release-to-service document (depending on the customer airline) containing a
summary of the work done, duly completed and filed at Line Maintenance Division,
will constitute the record maintained by the Company.
g) For Base Maintenance activities, a separate file will be provided for all paper work
associated with the work activities. Each work record is checked for work
accomplished, signatures of technicians and authorisation holders who performed
maintenance.
h) A standard work package for Base Maintenance includes:
(i) Summary of works Package
(ii) Tally sheet to which all maintenance records are referenced
(iii) Maintenance release certificate
(iv) Maintenance/Inspection job cards from the owner/operator
(v) Form used for any major alterations or repairs performed
(vi) Engineering Orders (i.e Inspection Order (I.O), Modification Order (M.O),
Repair Order (R.O) etc.)
(vii) Non-routine cards due to additional work arising
(viii) List of replacement parts
(ix) Owner/operator checklists (if any)
i) For work performed by Workshops under the C ratings for components that are
directly loaded to Workshop by the Customer, the complete work package of work
done kept on file consisted of the following:
(i) A copy of the customer repair order/purchase order/repair transmittal sheet.
(ii) The Workshop Job Ticket as the Internal Works Order.
(iii) A copy of the CAAB Form-1, issued for the release to service certification of
the repaired component.
(iv) Completed Worksheet (Component Overhaul/Repair Record Sheet) including
Parts Used Summary Sheet.
(v) All other worksheets/datasheets referenced in the Worksheet.
(a) Whenever a defect, which does not affect the Airworthiness of the aircraft arising
out of Routine Inspection / Check requires deferment for obvious reasons:
(i) The Certifying Staff / Support staff who makes the decision will make
necessary entries in the relevant AML / NRC, etc.
(ii) If the defect cannot be rectified due time, the rectification should be carried
out within the time specified in the AML / NRC, etc.
(b) Any defect raised and not rectified during un-scheduled maintenance due to
justified reason shall be considered as deferred defect. Reference to Minimum
Equipment List (MEL) as applicable shall be made when a rectification is deferred.
Hard copy records of each inspection conducted and dimensions, condition and any
other appropriate information obtained during various stages of these inspections -
recorded in the appropriate spaces on the relevant Company or customer work
forms will be returned to the customer. The maintenance instructions & data, unique
spares & parts, and staff training record are provided to the airline customer, and/or
the original equipment manufacturer upon their request. Describe in MOE 2.14
into a package. Engineer Officer of Planning, Records and Docs department will
review the completeness of the Package along with all the task cards and
worksheets (by placing cards in predefined systematic order controlled by individual
Task card, serial number being recorded on a Master Task Card index) and is
forwarded to Principal Engineer Maintenance Planning or Deputy Chief Engineer
Planning, Records and Docs for approval. This approved work package is issued
with a work order number identifying it for particular maintenance layout.
c. The package approving personnel upon receipt of the work package, shall review
all Task cards on the basis of logistics, Inventory control, accommodation,
manhours estimation, man-hours availability, preparation of work, hangar
availability, environmental conditions (access, lighting standards and cleanliness),
co-ordination with internal and external suppliers, scheduling of safety-critical task
during periods when staff are likely to be most alert, limitation of human
performance etc. Each Work Package shall be on a standard format with front page
providing general information for particular aircraft type, registration, level of check,
flight hours, flight cycles, landings, dock-in / speculated dock-out dates. Once the
Package is approved then a separate front page shall be filled by planning
personnel before handover to base maintenance department.
d. Dock In-charge shall include a comment sheet and (Non-Routine/Defects) control
card with the work package and on the day before the input date, will handover total
work Package File, NRC Control Sheet and Comment Sheet to the Team Leader of
Base Check. Dock In-charge shall ensure the systematic display of all the task
cards and worksheets at the Dock Planning Room before starting of the Base
Check.
e. On the input date, Team Leader of Base Check or any of his delegated Certifying
Staff shall enter an entry in the Aircraft Maintenance Log stating the planned
accomplishment of the Base Check with the Work Order Number, Nomenclature of
the Check, Aircraft Flight Hours and Cycles.
f. For aircraft Base maintenance check, on each Task card or worksheet, Release
statement shall be printed for particular task under the requirements of CAAB. In
case of Task Cards, if it is required to record some data (test result and dimension),
then a separate Data Sheet may be used (obtained from Planning, Records and
docs department on request which bears a serialized control number on its face)
and recorded on the original Task Cards as a cross Reference. For all Inspection,
Modification, Repair tasks as a result of Airworthiness Directive /modifications shall
be incorporated in Special Task Record Sheet. However, Release statement shall
also be printed for particular task as per requirements of CAAB.
g. Non-Routine Work Card shall be raised for each defect arising and serialized by
Certifying/Support Staff during inspection. NRC serial number shall be
systematically entered in the NRC Control Sheet of Work Package. All indexes shall
have a clear reference to the work order number of the aircraft work package. Serial
number of Non-Routine Work card shall be mentioned on primary document, to
which it is attached or Maintenance logbook entry to which it relates, as a cross-
reference.
h. These (Task Card, Special Task Record Sheet, Non-Routine Task Card etc.) have
appropriate columns one meant for the Mechanic /Technicians, and another for that
of the Certifying Staff/Support staff. The Technician carrying out the work, initials
against items in the columns quoting his staff number and date. If no technician
would be involved for any task then a 'X' sign would be placed by the Certifying
Staff in place of signature of the Technician and upon completion of specific
maintenance task, certifying/Support staff shall sign, stamp and date the work
carried out in the Job Card or Non-Routine Job Cards.
i. Upon completion of all work, appropriate certifying staff prior to signing “CRS” shall
ensure that all Job Cards and Non-Routine Job Cards have been duly completed
and certified after which they shall sign CRS. Certifying Staff signing CRS shall also
close all open entries (para-v) and make an entry in the Aircraft Maintenance Log
stating accomplishment of the Base Maintenance check with permissible deferral, if
any, quoting the Work Order Number, Nomenclature of the Check, Aircraft Flight
Hours, Cycles, Authority number prior to release of the aircraft for service.
a. Based on the Work Package applicable to the aircraft, Planning, Records and Docs
Department shall prepare the Package for the work to be done under the Heading
of “Out of Phase Task”. The work package named as “Maintenance Check Sheet”
shall be issued with a work order number identifying it to a particular maintenance
layout. This Work Package would include the Task Cards which are falling in
between two-Phase Checks and are accomplished at Line and in all cases when
due, Planning, Records and Docs department will raise printed routine/ non routine
Check Sheets for compliance of requirements mentioning the compliance required
date in respect of each particular task of check sheet.
b. Signing of Task Cards, Special Task Record Sheets, NRCs are same as mentioned
in MOE 2.13.2. If any additional component replacement is required than an entry
should be made in the Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML).
c. The Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is issued by the Certifying Staff after
satisfactory completion of each scheduled/unscheduled maintenance work. The
Certificate of Release to Service implies that maintenance of the aircraft has been
carried out in accordance with applicable Maintenance data and it is airworthy in all
respects and the aircraft is safe for release to service.
d. Once all the scheduled job has been accomplished or deferred, certifying Staff shall
also enter an entry in the Aircraft Maintenance Log stating accomplishment of the
Maintenance check (as applicable) with permissible deferral quoting the Work
Order Number, Nomenclature of the Check, Aircraft Flight Hours, Cycles, Authority
number prior to release of the aircraft for service.
e. After completion of the check sheets Technical Record Section will compile those
ensuring necessary signature in appropriate column on cover page. The following
are to be checked/ensured before compilation of the Check Sheets:
i. All worksheets/cards for signature, duplicate inspections and proper entries
are completed.
ii. All component changes are recorded in AML and check that component
serviceable label information are also recorded in AML.
iii. Record of component changes are done.
iv. Record of modification / major repairs are complete.
v. Certificate of Released to Service (CRS) in AML is made
vi. Raised logbook entries as necessary.
vii. All deferred defects have been entered on deferred defect list for next
check.
viii. Any concessions on the sheet is entered.
ix. Action taken on any extension requests by amending cards as appropriate.
x. File worksheets / Cards are accomplished.
All printing shall be clear and legible to permit easy reading. The certificate shall
either be pre-printed, or computer generated but in either case the printing of lines
and characters must be clear and legible. Pre-printed wording is permitted in
accordance with the attached model, but no other certification statements are
permitted.
The original certificate must accompany the items and correlation must be
established between the certificate and the items. A copy of the certificate (if issued
to any component by Biman AMO) must be retained by Biman AMO. Where the
certificate format and data are entirely computer generated, subject to acceptance
by CAAB, it is permissible to retain the certificate format and data on a secured
database.
Where a single certificate is used to release a number of items and those items are
subsequently separated out from each other, such as through parts distributor, then
a copy of the original certificate must accompany such items and the original
certificate must be retained by the organization that received the batch of items.
Failure to retain the original certificate invalidate the release status of the item.
NOTE: There is no restriction in the number of copies of the certificate sent to the
customer or retained by the originator. The certificate that accompanies the item
may be attached to the item by being placed in an envelope for durability.
Block 3: It is Form tracking number. A Unique number is pre-printed in this block for
certificate control and traceability purposes except that in the case of a computer-
generated document, the unique number need not be pre-printed where the
computer is programmed to produce the number. This may include alpha/numeric
characters.
Block 4: Organisation full name and mailing address, if different, of the approved
organization (Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited) releasing the items covered by
this certificate. This block may be pre-printed. Logos, etc., are permitted if the logo
can be contained within the block.
Block 6: Enter line item numbers when there is more than one line item. This block
permits easy cross-referencing to the Remarks block 12. Completion is not
mandatory.
Where a number of items are to be released on the certificate, it is permissible to
use a separate listing cross-referring certificate and list to each other.
Block 7: Enter the name or description of the item. Preference should be given to
the term used in the instructions for continued airworthiness or maintenance data
(e.g. Illustrated Parts Catalogue, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Service Bulletin,
Component Maintenance Manual).
Block 8: Enter the part number as it appears on the item or tag/packaging. In case
of an engine or propeller the type designation may be used..
Block 10: If the item is required by regulations to be identified with a serial number,
enter it here. Additionally, any other serial number not required by regulation may
also be entered. If there is no serial number identified on the item, enter “N/A”.
Block 11: Status/Work, The following describes the permissible entries for block 11.
Enter only one of these terms
– where more than one may be applicable, use the one that most accurately
describes the majority of the work performed and/or the status of the article.:
1. Overhauled: Means a process that ensures the item is in complete conformity
with all the applicable service tolerances specified in the type certificate holder‟s, or
equipment manufacturer‟s instructions for continued airworthiness, or in the data
which is approved or accepted by the Authority. The item will be at least
disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled and tested
in accordance with the above specified data.
2. Repaired: Rectification of defect(s) using an applicable standard.*
3.Inspected/Tested: Examination, measurement, etc. in accordance with an
applicable standard* (e.g. visual inspection, functional testing, bench testing etc.).
4. Modified: Alteration of an item to conform to an applicable standard.
Block 12: This “Remarks” is mandatory to state any information in this block either
direct or by reference to supporting documentation that identifies particular data or
limitations relating to the items being released that are necessary for the User/
installer to make the final airworthiness determination of the item. Information shall
be clear, complete, and provided in a form and manner which is adequate for the
purpose of making such a determination.
Each statement shall be clearly identified as to which item it relates. Some
examples of the information to be quoted are as follows:
i. The identity and issue of maintenance documentation used as the
approved standard.
ii. Airworthiness Directives carried out and/or found carried out, as
appropriate.
iii. Repairs carried out and/or found carried out, as appropriate.
iv. Modifications carried out and/or found carried out, as appropriate.
v. Replacement parts installed and/or parts found installed, as
appropriate.
vi. Life limited parts history.
vii. Deviations from the customer work order.
viii. Identity of other regulation if not Part-145.
ix. Release statements to satisfy a foreign maintenance requirement.
x. Release statements to satisfy the conditions of an international
maintenance agreement
Blocks 13 (a to e): General Requirements for blocks 13a-13e: Not used for
maintenance release. Shade, darken, or otherwise mark to preclude inadvertent or
unauthorized use. These blocks are specifically reserved for the
release/certification of newly manufactured items in accordance with standards
acceptable to the Chairman, CAAB.
Block 14a: Contains the required release to service statement for all maintenance
by Part 145 approved maintenance organizations. When non-Part-145 maintenance
is being released block 13 shall specify the particular national regulation. In any
case the appropriate box shall be 'ticked' to validate the release. The certification
statement ‟except as otherwise specified in block 13” is intended to address the
following cases/situations:
(a) Where the maintenance could not be completed.
(b) Where the maintenance deviated from the standards required by Part-145.
(c) Where maintenance was carried in accordance with non-Part145
requirement.
Note: Any of the cases or combination of cases shall be specified in block 13.
Block 14b: For the signature of the certifying staff authorized by the Part-145
approved maintenance organization. This signature can be computer printed
subject to Chairman, CAAB being satisfied that only the signatory can direct the
computer and that a signature is not possible on a blank computer-generated form.
Block 14d: The printed name of the Block 20 signatory and personal authorization
reference.
Block 14e: The date of signing the Block 19 release to service. The month shall
appear in letters e.g. Jan, Feb, Mar etc. The release to service shall be signed at
the completion of maintenance work.
Please note the User Responsibility Statements are on the reverse of this
certificate. These statements may be added to the front of the certificate below the
bottom line by reducing the depth of the form.
Note: A sample of the CAAB Form 1 is shown in Section 5.2 of this manual.
(i) Production Planning Manager shall be responsible for maintaining and preserving all
types of Technical Records. Technical Records are documented on paper and are
edited in a form that they are easy to be identified and legible. Completed technical
records, such as certified technical logs, or other work related documents, will be
forwarded from maintenance to Technical Records following the same process that is
used for Biman AMO documentation. The records are kept to prove that all
requirements have been met for issuance of the certificate of release to service.
Disposal of records is according to the requirement stated in CAAB ANO Part 145.
(ii) Quality Manager will advise the CAAB of all mandatory occurrence reports raised on
the Biman and customer aircraft.
(iii) Location of storage, in Technical Record room at Planning, Records & Docs department
is protected against fire, flood and theft. Production Planning Manager is responsible
to ensure that adequate and legally required records are kept for all work
accomplished on the aircraft and disposal of any document from record room. All
technical records of Biman AMO’s own / leased & customer aircraft are store in
technical record room. The storage room is locked and access is controlled.
(iv) Records from aircraft maintenance are preserved in FIFO (first in First out) pattern,
traceable through data and aircraft registration number. Records of component
maintenance are also preserved on FIFO basis, traceable by part number, serial
number, description or date. Production Planning Manager controls the filing and
retrieval system for all records. Records are filed by aircraft registration and date.
(v) All records are kept and maintained in a dry area and equipped with fire protection
equipment. Storage rooms are cleaned as and when required.
All technical records regarding Component Maintenance with local facility are retained
and preserved in the respective workshop. During preservation of component
maintenance records concerned section shall follow the rules for same as for aircraft
maintenance records. Following guidelines are to be followed for retention period:
(i) A duplicate copy of each ‘CAAB Form 1’ issued shall be retained by the issuing
shop for three (03) years from the date of issue.
(ii) ‘Inspection Work Sheet’ used for each of the aircraft components shall be
preserve by the issuing shop for three (03) years from the date of issuance of
CAAB Form1.
(a) Customer technical records will be stored separately from Biman AMO records within the
Technical Records. Records will be forwarded to the customer in accordance with the
operator’s maintenance/station procedures manual. Maintenance section will forward any
safety/occurrence reports raised on Biman and customer aircraft in accordance with Biman
and customer’s written procedure. In addition, the Quality Manager is responsible for
advising the customer of all airworthiness or safety related reports that have been raised
on customer aircraft in accordance with the customer prescribed procedure.
(b) Biman AMO shall provide originals document of customer / operator component
(Certificate of Release to Service / CAAB Form 1) including basic details of maintenance
performed with requested airworthiness tags and data used for repairs / modifications /
additional tasks carried out. Copies of such records shall be preserved under the control of
Technical Record Section.
All technical records as mentioned above are retained and preserved in the record section
of Planning, Records & docs department. Biman AMO will retain a copy of all detailed
maintenance records after line & base check and any associated approved data used to
accomplish such maintenance for three (03) years from the date the aircraft or aircraft
component to which the work relates was released by Biman AMO.
In case of lost or destroyed records, Production Planning Manager shall nominate a team
for reconstruction of lost / destroyed records through different means such shift handling
over registers, memos, vouchers, dirty fingerprints, etc. When these things have been
done and the record is still incomplete, upon consultation with Quality Assurance, a
statement may be made in the new record describing the loss and establishing the time in
service based on the research and the best estimate of time in service. The reconstructed
records should be submitted to the state of aircraft registration for acceptance.
All defects found during base maintenance, ground handling and servicing to be
recorded in operator / customer technical log/ Non-Routine Work Card
(NRC)/documentation in accordance with the Biman AMO procedure. Defect,
arising during base maintenance check, to be recorded by the respective
Support Staff on NRCs which are serialized in different Master Control Sheet for
control purposes that also contains reference of ATL/Task Card / Work Package.
Serial number of NRC shall also be recorded on ATL/Task Card / Work Package to
ensure its traceability (Refer MOE Chapter 2.13 for details). Certifying/Support Staff
makes all entries in Block Capital Letters. Certifying Staff for Base Maintenance
controls Non Routine Work Cards issued during Base maintenance to ensure their
closure prior to aircraft release.
(a) Defects as stated in MOE 2.15.1.1 and those entered by the flight deck to be
rectified in accordance with Biman AMO using the applicable maintenance manuals
or reference material such as AMM, FIM, TSM, SSM, WDM, SRM, CMM, etc. Only
appropriately authorized personnel shall undertake work on the aircraft. All
certifying personnel must satisfy themselves that adequate rectification action has
been carried out on defects reported by the aircrew in the technical log and that
such functional tests as may be necessary are carried out to ensure correct function
and serviceability, and CAAB requirements have been fulfilled. At all times, all
inspection and work called up in any checks shall be carried out in accordance with
the approved maintenance program and applicable manuals as well as any
mandatory or special inspection check as necessary. Tools and equipment, test
rigs, fixtures, trolleys, work stands, rostrums, servicing carts, etc., shall be checked
for serviceability and where test dates are applicable, these must be checked for
validity.
(d) For customer aircraft, Repair order shall be referred to verify that aforementioned
repair is already addressed. If necessary, customer’s Work / Repair Order shall be
modified to include such additional task, with assurance that rectifications shall be
performed within the approved scope of work. Production Planning Manager shall
ensure provisioning of additional manpower, tooling and other facilities for
unscheduled tasks during scheduled base maintenance activities.
If the defect is of major nature, the Certifying/Support staff will raise the Internal
Reporting Form no: EMM/QA/1054 and forward to Quality Manager. Defects that
are considered hazardous to safety, the airworthiness must be reported to Quality
Manager. The Competent Authority, Type Certificate Holder and customer /
operator shall also be informed for such un-airworthy condition (Refer MOE chapter
2.18 for details). Reportable defects will be reported to CAAB and Operator as per
the requirements of Part 145. A.60.
(a) Any defect raised and not rectified during scheduled maintenance due to justified
reason shall be considered as deferred defect. Reference to Minimum Equipment
List (MEL) as applicable shall be made when a rectification is deferred.
(b) In the event that a defect is not rectified due to spares unavailability or other
constraints, then a deferred defect item entry must be made on the prescribed form.
Only minor defects that do not impact on airworthiness of the aircraft or on CAAB
requirements may be deferred.
(c) Reference to Minimum Equipment List (MEL) provided by the customer shall be
made when a rectification is deferred. Any defect raised and not rectified during
scheduled maintenance due to justified reason shall be considered as deferred
defect. Engineering Planning concerned shall maintain deferred defects record to
ensure their rectification on priority. Such deferred defects shall be listed and clearly
mentioned on aircraft maintenance records.
a. Whenever a defect, which does not affect the Airworthiness of the aircraft arising
out of Routine Inspection/Check requires deferment for obvious reasons the
Certifying Staff/Approved Person who makes the decision will make necessary
entries in the relevant NRC/Inspection Sheets.
i. If the defect cannot be rectified due to time constraints, the rectification
should be carried out within the time specified in the NRC/Inspection sheets
or before next similar check.
ii. If the defect cannot be rectified due to non-availability of component Nil-In-
Stock (NIS) / parts / test set / special equipment or tools, the rectification
should be carried out immediately upon availability of the affected items. The
period for which the defect is to be carried forward shall be determined in the
weekly co-ordination meeting of Engineering Directorate.
iii. Any defect, if required, to be deferred during routine maintenance and
concurrence must be obtained from Quality Assurance.
c. Deferred defects during base Maintenance Check are monitored by MCC and
deferred NRC during base Maintenance Check are monitored by Maintenance
Planning.
[Part 145.A. 50. (c), (e), Part 145. A.70. (a) 12]
(a) Biman AMO is responsible for issuing a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
following the completion of any scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, or
following any defect rectification on own and customer aircraft. The Release to
Service is issued in accordance with the requirements of CAAB ANO (AW) Part
145, in compliance with any customers prescribed procedures. A deferred defect tot
be raised whenever this procedure is initiated.
(b) Replacement parts not be fitted to aircraft unless the part carries a valid Authorized
Release Certificate, which could be a CAAB Form 1 or other customer approved
release document. But in AOG situations, a component that is not accompanied by
an Approved Released Certificate may be used, subject to positive evidence that
the component is serviceable for up to 30 Flying hours or until return to base
whichever is sooner.
(c) The certifying person issues a Certificate of Release to Service after satisfactory
completion of the maintenance activity. The certifying person signs his name in the
appropriate CRS column of the technical log, or worksheet, adding his personal
authorization number and date with the Biman AMO approval number. All
airworthiness certifications is in accordance with regulations and procedures laid
down by the approving airworthiness authorities and any other customers written
requirements.
(d) The wording of the CRS is in the following format: “Certifies that the work specified,
except as otherwise specified, was carried out in accordance with CAAB ANO (AW)
Part 145 and in respect to that work the aircraft/aircraft component is considered
ready for release to service”. The Certificate of Release to Service contains
particulars of the work done or the inspection completed the organization, the place
and the date on which the work was carried out. Depending upon the application of
the certificate, details of the aircraft type, part number and serial number to be
recorded as applicable.
(e) A CRS is only be issued when the signatory is satisfied that the work has been
properly carried out, having regard to the use of:
i. Approved maintenance data, up-to-date instructions, including manuals,
drawings, specifications, modification/inspections and company procedures.
ii. Adequate tooling and test equipment.
iii. A working environment appropriates to the work being carried out.
iv. Any incomplete maintenance is noted along with the customer approval
reference to defer the maintenance.
(f) CRS is not be issued in following cases.
i. AD owed and not enforced.
ii. Work carried out not in accordance with the approved data.
iii. Discrepancies that may have consequences on the airworthiness of the
aircraft/component.
Most of the repairable aircraft components are time limited for shop check, functional
check and Overhaul. As such those are removed from the aircraft and sent to the
respective shops as per AMS or against any defect for necessary maintenance. The
work is being carried out in the Shop - according to the CMM/OHM and by full-filling
the Airworthiness requirements as laid down in ANO(AW), CAAB Part145 and other
regulatory requirements of CAAB. Shops usually perform Dis-assembly, Cleaning,
Repair, Overhaul, Inspection/Checks, Modification and Testing on the Components
and Weight Check of Fire Extinguishers, Re-filling of Oxygen Cylinder & HST of
Pressure vessels of various aircraft as per approved capability List. Components
beyond the shop capabilities are sent to outside repair/servicing agencies for
necessary servicing.
Level-1:
General Visual Inspection (GVI), replacement of desiccants, silica-gel (moisturizer
protective agents), Bearing servicing (Greasing), Valve Core adjustment, Tire
Recertification including test or checking of lubricating fluid level etc. for renewal/
extension of rack life as per CMM and minor repair like replacement of small
indicator light/LED, Fuse blown, protective glass cracked/ hazy, bent or broken
connector pins, missing serial number or identification plate etc.
Re-filling of Oxygen
Weight check
A rectification of minor defects which does not involve any test or special tools &
equipment.
A rectification other than Repair or Overhaul.
(i) Components are loaded in the component maintenance shop from RSP&S for -
Repair / Overhaul / Modification / Cleaning / Inspection / Testing either as schedule or
unscheduled maintenance.
(ii) On receipt, Component Maintenance personnel of each Shop must check that the
unserviceable Components /Parts are attached with Work Order (with duplicate copy)
and Unserviceable Label/Tag (If applicable).Shop personnel collect/receive the item
from RSPS or designated area.
(iii) In-Charge of the respective shop arranges to record the Component in the Incoming
Register and checks for shop capability CCL(refer chapter-5.1, S/N-30) and details
the concerned authorized person for necessary maintenance. Unserviceable
components are kept in the UNSERVICEABLE RACK or in a designated area.
(iv) If any component is found out of shop capability, the respective shop In-charge or any
Certifying Staff shall arrange to return the component to the RSP&S section
immediately with a comment “OUT OF SHOP CAPABILITY or NO FACILITY” and
signed by the respective Authorized person in the Work Order. a. The same is
recorded in the Remarks column of the Input Register also. In the case of „item to be
scrapped‟ entry is made in BER/Scrap Register in place of Input Register.
(v) For a component under shop capability list, the concerned authorized person initiates
the necessary maintenance work upon collecting the Inspection Worksheet (refer
chapter-5.1, S/N-33), History Card (refer chapter-5.1, S/N-32) or Test data
recording sheet as applicable.
(vii) Concerned authorized person assists and supervises the function disassembling,
cleaning, defective parts replacement and reassembling. In this case the Concerned
authorized person ensures that non certifying staffs are signing for the applicable task
in the applicable column.
(x) After completion of the necessary maintenance i.e. fulfilling the airworthiness
requirements, the relevant portion of the work order & ARC (CAAB Form1) are filled
in signed and stamped by the certifying staff for declaring the component is released
to service. Certifying Staff of the Shop must ensure, SB‟s, SIL and Modifications
orders etc. which are officially received from Engineering Service (ES)/Engineering
Planning are incorporated correctly recorded in the Master S.B Card (if, applicable).
Form Tracking no. of ARC (CAAB Form1) is recorded in the ARC(CAAB Form1)
Control Register and finally, the serviceable wheel/ Component along with the original
Work Order and CAAB Form 1 /ARC handovers to „RSP&S Section‟ as soon as
possible. To correct any error in CAAB Form 1 refer paragraph 2.16.11.
(xi) Authorized Release Certificate (ARC) CAAB Form 1 has Form Tracking Number
allotted from Engineering Production ARC control Register consisting of the first two
digits for BG and next four digits for the current year and sequential unique number at
the right corner of CAAB Form1 and the number is recorded in a separate column of
the Component Output Register along with other information.
Example:
B G 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1
(xii) The worksheet (once completed) is tracked along with CAAB Form-1 Tracking
number (sequential unique number ).
c) Fractional Job for Component: Fractional jobs may be required to perform in different
shops for subpart of components with tasks mentioned in the appropriate portion of
the work order. When a fractional job involves on any component, the original shop
will have to send the unit with sub-work order to another shop. After completion of
fractional job, the concerned authority holder of the repairing shop will have to fill up
and sign the sub-work order with mentioning necessary information. The unit with
sub-work order then passed to the original shop for accomplishment of final work for
issue ARC (CAAB Form1).
d) Uses of Ident Tag (shop use only): If any large component disassembled is kept in
the shop for repair/overhaul/ modification and testing, in that case the sub-assembly
is accompanied by properly filled IDENT TAG (Shop use only)(refer chapter-5.1, S/N-
31) until complete the final assembly for release.
e) First Aid Box Replenishment: Life Safety Overhaul Shop‟s authority holder is
responsible for aircrafts Emergency First Aid Kit replenish. Each Emergency First Aid
Kit replenishment is performed as per ANO(OPS) E-7. One content list is preserved
inside the Emergency First Aid Kit Box and another is attached outside the box.
When it is evaluated that the repair/overhaul cost of any Component has become
60% or more of its purchase value then the repair/overhaul may be declared as
Beyond Economical Repair (BER) and items are considered as scrap.
Component found beyond economical repair in any shop, Incharge proposes for
scrap and declaration is made by DCE (CM). Respective Shop In-Charge will liaison
with RSP&S for raising the appropriate Scrap Rejection Certificate (SRC) Form.
Component/ part found beyond economical repair in any shop, an unserviceable Tag
is attached with the item and send it to RSP&S section for necessary Step for
scrapping the item with a declaration of condition. Respective Shop In-Charge
maintains a register for recording of scrap items in his area and liaison with RSP&S
for raising the appropriate Scrap Rejection Certificate (SRC).
On the basis of certification of shop personnel & RSP&S section the final decision will
be given by Chief of Quality Assurance.
Aircraft Components or Parts under shop capability loaded in the shops may require
to be held up in the shop due to non- availability (Nil-in-Stock) of spare-breakdown or
Mod‟s or inter-shop repair involvements or due to the accumulation of excess loading
or related parts required to be inspected/ Repaired from abroad. The held-up or U/S
components remain held-up till the reason for held-up is removed or corrective action
(a) Certificate for Release to Service (CRS) for base check is issued on “Aircraft
Certificate of Release to Service” form (Refer MOE 5.1 for sample). Base
Maintenance Certifying Staff, shall issue Certificate of Release to Service
containing following information:
i. Aircraft Type, Registration, Manufacturer Serial No, Operator name.
ii. Aircraft total Flight Hours & Cycles
iii. Types of Check performed, Location, Date of Check completed
iv. Reference to work package that include schedule / un-schedule
maintenance,
v. Incorporated Airworthiness Directives and accomplished modifications
vi. Reference to Maintenance Organization and CAAB Part 145 Approval
Number
vii. Signature, Name and authorization (AME/ Approval) number of Authorized
person.
(b) Each CRS is raised/issued at least in 2 (two) copies; the Original Certificate of
Release to Service is placed in Aircraft Technical Log (ATL) and the Second copy is
preserved by Engg Planning department.
(c) Whenever customer / operator procedures are different from organizational
procedures, the operator‟s documents and base check completion certificate is
used. For critical task during base check, certifying staff refers chapter 2.23 of this
manual for details.
(d) During base check, progress is monitored and all un-scheduled jobs are also
recorded in separate lists. Customers other than Biman shall be informed about
non- accomplished tasks and asked for obtaining exemption approval from their
Authority related to such maintenance tasks as specified in chapter 3.9 of this
manual. Acceptance shall be taken from the Customer, in writing, for records.
(e) Upon completion of base check, Base Maintenance Certifying Staff (Category C)
signs „Document Completion Certificate‟, ensuring that all related tasks have been
completed and signed off by the appropriately rated Base Maintenance Support
Staff (Category B1 or B2). Being satisfied with regulations and procedures laid
down by the approving airworthiness authorities and any other customers written
requirements Base Maintenance Certifying Staff (Category C) shall sign „Certificate
of Release to Service‟. Ref: Form no: EMM/EP/3990.
(f) Prior to dispatch of relevant maintenance record to Technical records section for
preservation, Planning Engineer concerned compiles „Aircraft Base Check Report‟.
(b) For Biman‟s aircraft each Scheduled Lower Maintenance Check (e.g. Daily
Inspections, Weekly Check, 50/100 FH Checks or Out of Phase) is normally
accomplished in Line maintenance. Work cards used for minor schedule
maintenance and tasks like engine / APU change etc. Task Cards are signed in
addition a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is issued in the Aircraft
Maintenance Log (AML) entering the description of Scheduled Lower Maintenance
Check in a separate sequence.
(c) On completion of un-scheduled maintenance including defect rectification a
Certificate of Release Service (CRS) is also issue in AML.
(d) The certifying person issues a Certificate of Release to Service after satisfactory
completion of the maintenance activity. The certifying person will sign his name in
the appropriate CRS column of the technical log, or worksheet or according to
customers written requirements, adding his personal authorisation number, date
and the Biman AMO approval number. All airworthiness certifications is in
accordance with regulations and procedures laid down by the approving
airworthiness authorities and any other customers written requirements.
(a) Aircraft is released to service with deferred / carried forward maintenance tasks,
only where it is permitted by following MOE 2.15.1.4 and 2.13.3.
(b) In case of customer aircraft, approval (for such deferral) is sought by the customer
from the Regulatory Authority of aircraft registration (Refer MOE Chapter 2.9 and
Chapter 2.10).
2.16.9.1 Release of Aircraft Component with CAAB Form 1 issued by B1/B2 Certifying Staff
(iv). The flight hours/cycles/landings as applicable of any service life limited parts
including time since overhaul be established. At A/C total hours: A/C
Technical Log reference number and the part‟s TSO/TSN if possible;
otherwise enter “unknown”, and work order reference.
(v). The aircraft component may only be deemed serviceable if the last flight
operation with the component fitted revealed no faults on that
component/related system. An entry will be in the document that the part is
“REMOVED IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION” from A/C Regn: xx-xxx.
(vi). The aircraft component to then be physically inspected again by the same
certifying staff for satisfactory condition including in particular damage,
corrosion or leakage and compliance with any additional manufacturer‟s
maintenance instructions.
(vii). Under no circumstances a CAAB Form 1 be issued if it is suspected that the
aircraft component has been subjected to extremes of stress, temperatures or
immersion which could affect its operation.
(viii). A CAAB Form 1 issued by signing in block 14b and stating “Inspected” in
block 11. In addition, block 12 should specify:
- When the last maintenance was carried out and by whom.
- If the component is unused, when the component was manufactured and by
whom with a cross-reference to any original documentation which should be
included with the Form.
- A list of all airworthiness directives, repairs and modifications known to have
been incorporated. If no airworthiness directives or repairs or modifications
are known to be incorporated, then this should be so stated.
- Detail of life used for service life-limited parts being any combination of
fatigue, overhaul or storage life.
- For any aircraft component having its own maintenance history record,
reference to the particular maintenance history record as long as the record
contains the details that would otherwise be required in block 12. The
maintenance history record and acceptance test report or statement, if
applicable, should be attached to the CAAB Form 1.
(ix). Subject to satisfactory compliance with the above requirements, CAAB Form
1 will be issued and contain the information as specified in the above
paragraph including the aircraft from which the aircraft component was
removed.
(b) Issue of CAAB Form 1 for Used Aircraft Components Removed from an Aircraft
Withdrawn from Service
When an aircraft is grounded at a location other than maintenance base due to non-
availability of an aircraft component with appropriate release certificate as specified
in MOE 2.1, it is permissible to temporarily fit such aircraft component without
appropriate release certificate for a maximum of 30 flight hours or until aircraft first
returns to maintenance base, whichever is earlier. This condition is subject to
customer / operator contract and only applicable when said component is available
with suitable serviceability tag and in compliance with Part-145 requirements. Such
aircraft component, in all cases, must be removed before predefined time unless an
appropriate release certificate (CAAB Form 1 or equivalent) has been obtained in
the meantime.
2.16.10 Used Aircraft Components Removed from Serviceable Aircraft / Power plant for
Pool Return / Lease Return / CSP return/ Brought to Stock purposes.
[ Part 145.A.30 (g) (h) (i) (j) / AMC 145.A.30 (e) 3, (g) (h) (j) -
Part 145.A.35 (a) to (m) / AMC 145.A.35 (a) (b) (e) (f) (g) -
Part 145.A.50 (a) (b) (d) (e) (f) / AMC 145.A.50 (a) 1, 2 (b) 1,
2, 3, 4, 5 / AMC 145.A.50 (d) (e) 1, 2, 3 (f) 1, 2 - Part
145.A.55 (a) (b) (c) / AMC 145.A.55 (c) - Part 145.A.70 (a) 12
- Part 145.A.75 (e)]
a) This section is related with the transmission of the maintenance records to the
operator after the performance of maintenance.
b) Maintenance contracts specify documents to be provided with customer aircraft
/ Aircraft component and documentation to be presented upon completion of
required maintenance. Records for aircraft / aircraft components maintenance in
the Biman AMO shall generally be managed as per chapter 2.14 of this manual.
c) Production Planning Manager provides technical record (in original) to customer
/ operator. Such technical record shall consist of:
i. List of the routine work performed;
ii. List of non-routine work& disposition;
iii. Engineering Orders (EO)’ accomplished on customer aircraft.
iv. Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) / CAAB Form 1, issued;
v. Specific approved data used for any specific repair / modification;
vi. List incorporate Airworthiness Directives and modifications;
vii. Defects of contracted maintenance, if any;
viii. Validated list of deferred defects;
ix. Any other record specified by the operator.
d) When wavers/ deferred defects are included in the report, there must be
supporting evidence following the letter or reference to the letter
requested/approved the wavier. The records will be transmitted to the operator
as soon as possible after the maintenance is completed. The time period will not
exceed that specified by the operator.
Whenever the customer / operator demands the Biman AMO to preserve Certificate
Release to Service (CRS) and other maintenance Record, the retention period for
such records shall be incompliance with the regulator requirements issued by the
Competent Authority of aircraft registration,
2.18.2 Responsibility
a) This procedure must be followed by all Biman AMO employees and contracted
personnel whenever such a condition is detected that could hazard seriously
the flight safety of the aircraft and/ or components. The responsibility for
reporting occurrences to the CAAB, customer or manufacturer is undertaken by
Biman AMO for all customers where a technical handling agreement is in place.
The administration and control of the mandatory occurrence reporting to
customer is the responsibility of the Quality Manager and shall be performed in
accordance with the customer written procedures.
2.18.2 Responsibility
a) This procedure must be followed by all Biman AMO employees and contracted
personnel whenever such a condition is detected that could hazard seriously
the flight safety of the aircraft and/ or components. The responsibility for
reporting occurrences to the CAAB, customer or manufacturer is undertaken by
Biman AMO for all customers where a technical handling agreement is in place.
The administration and control of the mandatory occurrence reporting to
customer is the responsibility of the Quality Manager and shall be performed in
accordance with the customer written procedures.
a) Any condition of the aircraft or aircraft component that has resulted or may
result in an unsafe condition that could hazard seriously the flight safety must
be reported.
b) A condition that could seriously hazard the aircraft is normally limited to:
i. Damage on aircraft structure that could seriously hazard the aircraft or
cause an un-airworthy condition
ii. Serious cracks, permanent deformation, or serious corrosion of structure
found during scheduled maintenance of the aircraft or engine or propeller;
iii. Burn stain due to electrical abnormal operation, burning or deformation of
aircraft structure / engine / component beyond threshold, detected during
schedule maintenance;
iv. Failure of emergency system during scheduled testing;
v. Defect / malfunction on aircraft system / engine / component, which if
undetected could seriously hazard safety of aircraft.
(a) Biman AMO ensures each reportable defect is Investigated to determine its
cause, and that all necessary action is taken to prevent a recurrence. A
committee is formed to investigate each reported Technical Incident /
Reportable defect.
(d) Defective aircraft, components and equipment which are the subject of report is
made available for investigation by the CAAB. Any such components or
equipment removed from an aircraft is not dispatched from Bangladesh, nor
have any work commenced on them if it would impede any investigation without
the prior approval from CAAB.
(e) Attention is drawn to the fact that the presence of a defect in an Engine or a
propeller or any other major Component or equipment of the Aircraft would
constitute a defect in the Aircraft.
2.19.1 General
Components removed from customer aircraft will be handled in the same manner as those
removed from Biman AMO aircraft unless otherwise specified by the customer procedure.
Tagging of unserviceable parts removed from customer aircraft will be in accordance with
Biman AMO procedure (enumerated below) unless otherwise specified by the customer
procedure. The unserviceable component will be correctly blanked and packed prior to
return to stores. The unserviceable component will be returned to the main stores,
awaiting shipment to the customer.
a) Defective component means component removed from the aircraft owing to life
limitation, non-repairable defect, failure, excessive error or abnormality.
c) In case of component replacement work carried out at Line Stations the duly signed
Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML) slips are removed on arrival of aircraft, at Dhaka.
d) Components removed from the aircraft must be suitably protected by carrying out
recommended procedures like draining of the residual fluid, inhibition, etc. where
necessary and all the openings and electrical connectors of the components must be
blanked /protected to prevent damage /entry of foreign objects, dust during handling.
damage to the ESDS printed circuit boards. Make sure not to touch the pins in the
electrical connector. Make sure a static sensitive ESDS caution placard is installed. Dust
covers should be installed as soon as the unit is out of the aircraft rack and in case of
units being installed, the covers should be removed just only before the installation.
g) The plumbing, electrical connectors and control cables and openings left disconnected
on the aircraft must be suitably protected by installing blanking, covers, clamps, etc. as
applicable to prevent damage or entry of foreign object during the course of
maintenance work or when left unattended.
b) Make sure you keep contamination or unwanted material away from the sensitive
device. Contamination or unwanted material near the sensitive device can cause a
malfunction in the sensitive device.
d) Dust covers should be installed as soon as the unit is out of the aircraft rack and in case
of units being installed, the covers should be removed only just before installation.
e) Defective components after removal from aircraft are handed over to the technical
store upon filling up necessary “UNSERVICEABLE”/ “HOLD”/ “IDENT” Label, as
applicable, with full details of the defect encountered along with supporting
information. On received of defective aircraft component, the technical store
personnel forward the same to component workshop (in house/contracted approved
MRO‟s) through RSP and S/Parts control section.
a) Defective components received for repair, rectification and overhaul are segregated
from serviceable components and will store in an environment which will not cause
the item to deteriorate further.
b) Defective components are stored properly in a secured area until a disposition is made
for the component to be overhauled, repaired, modified, scrapped/destroyed etc.
d) Life-limited components which have reached the end of their life (hours or cycles) are
not under any circumstances permitted to be reinstalled. These components must be
permanently withdrawn from service for scrapping or return to the customer for his
disposition.
Defective Components removed from aircraft belongs to RSPS Section till the time
no disposal is made to the components (sent to any servicing agency in house or
abroad). They are stored in a well-ventilated place under close custody for
identification and disposal when required. All these items are kept in a room
placarded as “UNSERVICEABLE STOCK ROOM” but this UNSERVICEABLE STOCK
ROOM is different from the Quarantine Store
RSP&S section receives the component from in house workshops at home and
approved MRO’s from abroad with the remarks as BER or “SEND AS IS”.
When the rotable / repairable is being declared BER by concern group, a
committee headed by Chief Engineer QA will declare the rotable / repairable as
scraped/ rejected and will raise a scrap/ rejection certificate. Members of the
committee are:
a) Chief Engineer, QA - Chairman
b) Dy. Chief Engineer (O/H) - Member
c) GM/ DGM S&MM - Member
d) AM RSP&S - Member
e) Pertinent Shop In-Charge - Member
The above committee checks all the aspects of the item declared as BER by
shop/OEM/ MROs for scrap declaration which followed by issuing a scrap rejection
certificate (SRC Form EMM/ST/6080, Refer Chapter 5.1, SL 27). BER items are hold at
BER room till issuance of Scrap Rejection Certificate. After that related scraped
item will be sent to Procurement and Logistic Department for final disposal by
RSP&S .
2.20.1 General
Defective Components removed from customer aircraft will be returned to the
customer unless otherwise specified in the contractual agreement as defined
herein.
2.20.2 Repair Work Order
(a) Whenever any component and Tools is found defective and the maintenance
(repair/overhaul/calibration) for the same is not available within Biman E&MM
workshop or Standard Laboratory, the component is sent to an outside
approved MRO’s for necessary maintenance. Such maintenance is carried out
by agencies as defined in Biman AMO List of contracted AMOs/MROs for
component maintenance (Repair Agency) EMM/ST/6002 approved by Quality
Assurance.
(b) The RSP&S section will raise a Foreign Work Oder for such a defective item
and will preserve the UNSERVICEABLE Label for official Record. Work order
contains with Part Name; Part Number; Serial Number; Quantity, Name of
Aircraft/ Engine; Reason for Removal; Details of Work to be Done; and Name of
Agency etc.
2.20.3 Dispatch / Receipt of aircraft component
(a) The Items after being packed properly are handed over to Receipt and Dispatch
section (R&D) for onward shipment to approve outside Contractors/ MROs.
Receipt and dispatch section shall book the item and provide RSP&S section
the shipping invoice mentioning AWB number and flight details. After received
the AWB number and flight details dispatched mail are sent to Outside
Contractors/ MROs for confirming the receipt of the items. RSP&S section shall
ensure close liaison with the Outside Contractors/ MROs to expedite repair and
return back the items on time.
(b) After completion the work servicing agency returns the item and provides AWB
tracking number to RSP&S section. RSP&S section shall provide the AWB /
tracking number to Export and Import. Section to release the units without delay
and accordingly Export and Import Section release the units after necessary
work and custom clearance and hand over to Foreign Receipt Section (FRS) for
returning the unit to bonded store.
(c) After receipt of the items in the FRS section items are inspected by the FRS
personnel and Store Inspector. Acceptance Procedure and Rejection procedure
is described in MOE 2.2. Scrapping and BER procedure is described in MOE
2.19.
2.20.4 AOG requirement:
In case of AOG, Biman AMO tries to collect the items from nearest TAT provided
agencies if covered the situation. Rather Biman takes loan or exchange the items
from Enlisted suppliers / MROs/ Airlines/ Competent agencies.
2.22.1 General
2.22.2 Responsibility
a) Control of Man Hour planning versus scheduled maintenance work involves planning
and scheduling the maintenance work and controlling man hours to ensure timely
completion of the job. The man-hour plan relates to anticipated / scheduled Aircraft
/Engine/APU /accessories maintenance work load.
b) Total work load includes all necessary work such as, but not limited to, detail work
planning, maintenance record checks, issue and distribution of work sheets/procedure
sheets/task cards, accomplishment of maintenance, inspection and completion of
maintenance records.
c) Initial responsibility to estimate man hour for a schedule check is on Production
Planning Manager. Deputy Chief Engineer Base Maintenance, Deputy Chief Engineer
Line Maintenance and Deputy Chief Engineer Component Maintenance are responsible
to detail actual manpower that would be required to complete the schedule check
smoothly within the scheduled timeframe.
d) Initial responsibility to estimate man hour for Component Maintenance, Deputy
Chief Engineer Component Maintenance is responsible to detail actual
manpower that would be required to complete the schedule/unscheduled
component maintenance smoothly agreed by Maintenance Manager. The man-
hour plan reviewed at least every 3 months and updated when necessary and
kept in the shop.
a) Principal Engineer (maintenance planning) is responsible for daily aircraft slot plan,
which provides an overview of all aircraft scheduled for maintenance. This slot plan
contains information on:
i. Aircraft type, and Registration;
ii. Scheduled flight arrival, departure, time and date;
iii. Planned scope of work for each scheduled aircraft input.
iv. Customer aircraft / aircraft component maintenance.
b) During a Workload Planning the following items are discussed with regard to the
expected workload, based upon the above-mentioned slot plan:
i. Availability of tooling and ground support equipment;
ii. Availability of spare parts & materials;
iii. Availability of Hangar space;
iv. Detail manpower and certifying staff;
Monthly Workload Planning is performed by the DCE Planning for the maintenance of each
type of Aircraft. During this Workload Planning scheduled and forecasted aircraft inputs for
3 months in advance are reviewed and following items are discussed with regard to the
expected workload, based upon the above-mentioned slot plan:
a) Availability of manpower and certifying staff;
b) Availability of tooling and ground support equipment;
c) Availability of spare parts & materials;
d) Availability of Hangar space
a) The maintenance man-hour planning is based on the man-hour spelt out in MPD plus
Biman AMO’s own experience. Man-hour that would be required for any schedule task
is initially extracted from the MPD &upon adding the value of Biman AMO’s experience
PE(maintenance planning) estimates a requirement of Manpower and forward the
same to concerned Deputy Chief Engineer (Base or Line or Component Maintenance)
along with check package.
b) Deputy Chief Engineer (Base Maintenance) will deploy actual manpower depending on
the skills of manpower & availability of supporting equipment to perform all the jobs
included in check package and nominate Certifying Staff for the said package. The man-
hour so planned is also required to take care of exigencies such as major unscheduled
repair work. Principal Engineer Base Maintenance is ultimate responsible to ensure the
a) The purpose of this procedure is to establish the scope of Critical Maintenance (CMT)
tasks and take special measures to capture errors on critical systems and minimize the
risk of multiple errors and errors being repeated in identical critical maintenance tasks
during maintenance as per CAAB 145.A.65.
b) To provide a clear guidance on how to identify, categorize and handle the CMT's to
comply with CAAB requirements.
2.23.2 Responsibility
a) Chief engineer production is responsible for to ensure that a CMT is performed in
accordance with section 2.23.6 of this procedure.
b) Certifying staff is responsible for carrying out and/or certifying the CMT as per this
procedure.
2.23.3 Definitions
a) Critical Maintenance Task (CMT):
CMT means a schedule maintenance task that involves the assembly or any
disturbance of a system or any part on an aircraft, engine, or propeller that, if an error
occurred during its performance, could directly endanger the flight safety.
A CMT involving some element of disassembly / reassembly of several aircraft
components of the same type fitted to more than one system on the same aircraft
during a particular maintenance check.
b) Independent Inspection:
An independent inspection is an inspection performed by an ‘independent qualified
person’ after completion of any task assigned for such inspection and he satisfies that
no deficiencies have been observed during inspection.
• Authorized Person: The ‘authorized person’ is the person who performs the task or
supervises the task initially, and he carries full responsibility for completion of the
task in accordance with the applicable maintenance data.
• The ‘independent qualified person’ is the person who performs the ‘independent
inspection’ and attests the satisfactory completion of the task that no deficiencies
have been found. The independent qualified person’ does not issue a certificate of
release to service; therefore they do not require certification privileges.
• The certificate of release to service is issued by the ‘authorized person’ after the
independent inspection has been carried out satisfactorily.
d) Tasks that may affect Aircraft stability control systems (autopilot, fuel transfer system).
e) Tasks that may affect the propulsive force of the aircraft, including installation of
aircraft engines and propellers.
f) Overhaul calibration or rigging of engines, propellers, transmissions, and gearboxes.
g) Direct input from QA or Engineering Services or Certifying Staff on the basis of
investigation result, flight data analysis, result of audits, normal operations monitoring
schemes, feedback from training or in service experience.
2.23.6 Accomplishment of CMT
a) Item identified in 2.23.5 a, c, d, e, f & g is controlled, planned and performed with
Independent inspection steps.
b) Items identified in 2.23.5 b is controlled, planned, and performed according to one of
below methods:
i. Stagger of scheduled maintenance dates on essential or primary systems is
essential so that the accomplishment of CMT is segregated. Fleet Planning
Engineer should ensure that such tasks are separated by at least one flight cycle.
ii. Where it is not practical to introduce staggered maintenance dates, critical
maintenance tasks is performed independently by separate work teams (including
mechanics / technicians/ Certifying Staff/Support Staff).
iii. Or perform these tasks by one team and add independent inspection step.
1. All those parts of the system that have actually been disconnected or
disturbed should be inspected for correct assembly and locking.
2. System as a whole should be inspected for full and free movement over the
complete range.
3. Cables should be tensioned correctly with adequate clearance at secondary
stops.
4. Operation of the control system as a whole should be observed to ensure
that the controls are operating in the correct sense.
5. If the control system is duplicated to provide redundancy, each system
should be checked by different authorized persons.
6. If different control systems are interconnected so that they affect each
other, all the interactions should be checked through the full range of the
applicable controls.
v. Software that is part of the critical maintenance task should be checked, for
example: version, compatibility with aircraft configuration.
vi. Components, Systems or Vital points subject to Independent Inspections, must not
be disturbed or readjusted between the first and second parts of an inspection.
vii. The CMT is signed by appropriately qualified Certifying / Support Staff certifying
the task sign off. The independent inspection is signed by an independent person
who is appropriately qualified, authorized Certifying / Support Staff and has no
other involvement with the task.
The independent inspection is carried out as soon as possible after the task has
been initially perfomed, but not later than 24 hours of the task completion.
After completion and sign off of the independent inspection, the inspection is
cleared by issuance the CRS/Sign Off as applicable.
ii. The persons carrying out Independent Inspection on the portion of the system
affected by the disturbance is satisfied that the methods employed to limit the
degree of disturbance have retained the system's total integrity. If any doubt
exists, complete system Independent Inspections shall be carried out.
iv. Where an Independent Inspection has been necessary over the whole of the
system, it must be stated to this effect. Where the range of movement of any
control has been affected or could have been affected, the required and obtained
ranges must be shown on the aircraft work documents.
e) Controls Functioning:
i. It is required that during functional checks, the authorized person performing the
task operate the controls in the flight deck, maintaining the sequence of
operations specified in the relevant worksheets or manuals. Another person
approved to sign off the Independent Inspection check on the control movements
in the same work sequence.
ii. For the independent inspection, the two involved persons change position and
repeat the check in identical sequence. It is also the responsibility of persons
carrying out control function checks to ensure the correct operation and sense of
the associated indication and alarm systems.
f) Re-Inspection Procedure:
iv. Engine Oil Servicing is considered as critical maintenance task. In order to eliminate
the error of oil tank cap missing after engine oil servicing, a re-inspection
procedure shall apply in all stations without raising DMI. The re-inspection is
carried out by certifying staff. The authorized staff that carried out the oil servicing
ii. Engine Control System including the primary engine controls and related control
system (e.g. throttle controls, fuel valve controls, including HP, LP, cross feed and
oil tubes) disturbed during maintenance action.
iv. All Control System Components, parts of which are concealed during bench
assembly, shall be inspected in duplicate on installation during maintenance. Both
parts of the Independent Inspection together with the results of any tests carried
out during and after final installation / adjustment, shall be signed off on the
Inspection Record for the part concerned.
h) Company Requirements:
8. Slats and Flaps: Command Sensor Unit, Feedback and Asymmetry PPUs, IPPU,
APPU, FPPU, WTB, Flap Lever Position Transducer.
9. Spoilers: Speed Brake Transducer, Roll Transducer, Spoiler Actuator, and Servo
Valve and Spoiler Maintenance Key.
10. Elevator: Pitch Uncoupling Solenoid, Artificial Feel Actuator, elevator position
transducers, and THS electrical motor, SSTU.
14. Engine Power: PMC, MEC, Throttle TLA Resolver and Micro switch unit, HP Fuel
Control Lever, EEC, EIU and Thrust lever position transducer.
15. Landing Gear: Torsion links Apex Bolt Removal / Installation or torque values.
16. When performance adjustments are carried out on an engine, the achieved
results are the subject of an independent and recorded check by another
appropriately Certifying Staff. Such a check is also required on the first engine
ground run following installation or major component change, e.g., thrust reverser,
even if no adjustment was required.
In this context, "Independent Check" is a check to ensure that the figures recorded,
and the data used to achieve them, are appropriate and satisfactory to the specific
engine/control/effectivity of the engine installation. It is to be carried out by an
appropriately Certifying / Support Staff, independent of the Certifying / Support
Staff responsible for the run.
2.24.1.2 Procedure:
(1) The certifying staff ensures that care is taken to prevent damage to the
aircraft/engine during engine running.
(2) He prepares for the engine ground run as follows:
(i) Ascertain reason for ground run and prepare engine run sheets.
(ii) Review aircraft technical log and check deferred defect to ensure that the
aircraft engines and systems are operational.
(iii) Appoint experienced and knowledgeable staff to assist with the following
functions:
engine at GROUND IDLE. Under the control of the certifying staff, the headset
operator advises the staff/technician to approach the engine from the side through
the safe entry corridor and also advises the certifying staff when staff have returned
to a position forward of the nose wheels.
(17) If the ground run is being made at a location where the running engines' jet blast
constitutes a hazard to passing aircraft, the headset operator shall advise the
certifying staff to reduce the engine speed to idle upon approach of the aircraft. This
idle speed shall be maintained until the headset operator gives an all-clear signal.
(18) Only authorized personnel involved in the engine ground run are permitted within the
30 meters’ radius of operating engines.
Various airfields have different levels of restrictions for Engine Run-up in regard to times
and positions, as such prevailing regulations/instructions/notices must be observed strictly.
2.24.1.4 Communications:
Prior to start an engine ground run, permission is obtained from the Air Traffic Control
(ATC) Tower. Engine Ground run personnel is conversant with the intercom system.
Intercom must remain established during the whole period of ground run. VHF
communications in contact with the control tower should remain active all through EGR
period and to be used wherever required.
2.24.1.5 Checklist:
Appropriate maintenance manual and / or Engine Ground Run Checklist is used at all times.
All thrust control operations is in a gentle manner to prevent thermal damage to the
engine. Unnecessary power busting is avoided. It is ensured that Engine take-off power is
only be used where extremely essential and called for. When instrumentation or control
adjustment is being checked, extreme cautions are to be exercised during approach to
maximum power to avoid possible over speed / over temperature.
2.24.1.8 Shutdown:
A period of idle must be allowed after running to allow temperature to stabilize. This
time varies with different installations on different aircraft and hence the appropriate
AMM is to be consulted.
2.24.1.9 Recording:
After completing the Engine Run-up, records to be made in the appropriate technical
document mentioning total fuel burned, reading of instruments and indicators etc. as
required. When power assurance check is performed, data is calculated accordingly. Any
defects noticed during ground run also entered /recorded in the AML or NRC.
Conservativeness is observed for burning fuel during engine ground run.
(1) Procedure for GE90-115B Engine Fan Stator Module Removal and Installation
In order to facilitate engine transportation Fan Case is removed from GE90-115B
Engines. Fan Case Removal and Installation of the GE90-115B engines are done by
Maintenance personnel holding B1 Authorization. To accomplish the job a Procedure is
prescribed in Form no BGE 007 (refer chapter 5.1 SL 21).
(2) Procedure for GEnx-1B Engine Fan Stator Module Removal and Installation
In order to facilitate engine transportation Fan Case is removed from GE90-115B
Engines. Fan Case Removal and Installation of the GE90-115B engines are done by
Maintenance personnel holding B1 Authorization.
(3) Procedure for CFM 56-7B Engine Splitting and Assembling (B737 NG)
Due to non-existence of CFM 56-7B capability for splitting and re-assembling of
engines, Biman does it by third party through an agreement as per the requirements. It
is the responsibility of Biman to ensure the industry standard procedures are followed
during splitting and assembling.
(4) Procedure for PW150A Engine Splitting and Assembling (Dash8 Q400)
Due to non-existence of capability for splitting and re-assembling PW150A engines,
Biman does it by third party through an agreement as per the requirements. It is the
responsibility of Biman to ensure the industry standard procedures are followed during
splitting and assembling.
Be under the direction of the responsible ground staff member at all times.
Use two marshalling wands, either day wands or illuminated wands for low-
visibility operations.
Be positioned before and during movement of aircraft as follows, where
applicable and/or permitted:
i. Approximately 1 m (3 ft) outboard of the wingtip
ii. In line with the rearmost main gearwheel
Maintain visual contact with ground staff member responsible for
pushback/towing.
Ensure the aircraft movement path is clear of any obstruction (i.e., other
aircraft, vehicles
Provide "Safe to Proceed ' clearance signals at all times to the ground staff
member responsible for pushback by using a distinct " pendulum" motion
of the arm.
Continue to monitor the aircraft path until the aircraft is stopped at the
departure point.
If at any time during aircraft movement the wing walkers are unsure or
identify an imminent danger, signal the person responsible for towing with
the "STOP “signal.
Give the "Aircraft Hold" signal to the brake operator when the visual "Brakes
Set" signal has been received from the ground staff member responsible for
towing. The crossed wands may be over the head or in front of the chest.
(26) Ensure person in the cockpit is thoroughly conversant with operation of brake
system (both normal and emergency) and Intercom. He shall monitor radio
communication with ATC during the towing operation. The flight interphone will be
used for communication with the Headset Mechanic at all times.
(27) The maximum allowable towing angle is observed and never exceeded at any time
during towing/pushback. Maintenance staff shall alert the tow tractor operator in
case the pushback angle is about to exceed as indicated by markings on nose gear
wheel well doors. In the event of exceeding steering angle, maintenance staff shall
inform flight deck crew and assigned engineer (certifying staff) as inspection of nose
gear may be required.
(28) Clearance for Towing is obtained from Air Traffic Control Tower.
(29) Align the pushback tractor/towbar or the Towbarless Tractor with the centerline of
the aircraft nose gear at the end of the pushback phase of the towing maneuver.
(30) Relieve torsional stresses applied to the landing gear components and tires by
moving the aircraft in a straight line for a few meters to ensure the nose wheels are
in the straight-ahead position when arriving at the allocated/relevant parking
position.
(31) When the pushback maneuver is complete:
Receive the 'Vehicle Brakes On/Stop' signal from the tractor driver/operator to
confirm that the tractor parking brake is set.
1. Request flight crew to set the aircraft parking brake
2. When confirmation that the aircraft brakes have been set is received from the
flight crew:
(i) Give the "Brakes Set" signal to the tractor driver and wing walkers, if applicable.
(ii) Give authority to disconnect pushback equipment.
3. Carry out a pushback disconnection procedure.
Note: Ensure the towbar is disconnected from the tractor before disconnecting
from the aircraft (except where the towbar is specifically designed to be
disconnected from the aircraft first).
(32) Remove the nose gear steering bypass pin and/or ensure the nose gear steering
mechanisms/system are set to normal conditions for taxiing (as applicable to aircraft
type).
(33) Complete the headset communication and, after receiving flight crew approval,
disconnect the headset and close the access panel (if applicable to aircraft type).
(34) Move clear of the aircraft to a safe position visible to the flight crew and away from
its intended path.
(35) Display the steering bypass pin to the flight crew (if applicable to aircraft type).
(36) Give the "All Clear to taxi” signal once eye contact has been made with the flight
crew and they are expecting the signal. ln low-light conditions, the flight crew will
turn on the interior lights of the flight deck.
(37) Remain in position until an acknowledgement from the flight crew is received.
(38) For aircraft towing without electrical power, the Person-In-Charge must inform the
airport safety personnel via MCC/line maintenance for non-availability of aircraft
external lighting including navigation lights, anti-collision beacon and strobe lights.
(39) The applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual ATA chapter 09 is referred to when
performing towing or any of the following specialized towing operations. A Certifying
Staff authorized on the type mut oversee following operations:
WARNING:
DO NOT APPLY AIRCRAFT BRAKES DURING TOWING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OR
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
DO NOT TOW AIRCRAFT WITH ANY SHOCK STRUT FULLY COMPRESSED. DAMAGE TO
SHOCK STRUT COULD OCCUR.
During adverse weather conditions (e.g, ice, fog, rain) visibility and traction will be
affected. The tractor driver shall reduce and adapt vehicle speed as required by current
conditions. When maneuvering the aircraft on slippery apron surfaces, extreme caution is
required to avoid losing control of the tractor due to skidding, which may also lead to
jackknifing (where the tractor is pushed around by the aircraft in an uncontrolled
movement). Many elements can contribute to the hazards involved (i.e, strong wind,
slippery road surfaces, pavement slopes). Therefore precautions are observed such as
avoiding sudden turns, deceleration or acceleration and avoiding aircraft stopping during
turn.
Taxing of aircraft is not being carried by Biman AMO personnel. Taxing is performed only
by flight crew members.
Ground and flight test is generally performed upon completion of base check. A flight test
will also be performed if a problem cannot be duplicated on ground by means of standard
maintenance checks, or if maintenance manual calls for it after a maintenance action.
destroying the serviceability of the part or system. In other words, when the inspection or
test is completed, the part can still be used. The procedures of following NDT methods are
given in respective section.
b) NDT Manual Written Practice EMM/LB/4005 shall follow for NDT inspection and
additional procedure described in MOE 3.11.
Extended Range Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS) awareness and specialized training is
provided to the management and other maintenance personnel. All personnel intended to
be given Boeing787 certification authorization shall be provided ETOPS training on priority
basis. Procedure for ETOPS maintenance program shall be followed as per ETOPS Manual,
controlled by Engineering Services.
Jacking up of aircraft shall be carried out as per Aircraft Maintenance Manual for the
particular aircraft type. Aircraft level limits are observed through given procedures.
Appropriate certifying staff shall supervise the job, ensuring service data and physical
condition of jacks prior to use.
This procedure details the requirements, responsibilities, and precautions for Jacking of
the aircraft. Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and equipment instructions must be
referred to during Jacking of aircraft. Certifying Staff/Support Staff is responsible to
supervise Jacking of an aircraft and ensure the following precautions are observed:
(1) Jacking of an aircraft shall be carried out on a level surface and inside the Hangar.
(2) Appropriate type of serviceable jacks shall be used.
(3) Correct Jack pads will be used.
(4) Ensure requisite Hydraulic/Pneumatic Pressure are available in aircraft systems.
(5) Aircraft shall be electrically grounded.
(6) Ballast shall be appropriately loaded for balancing the aircraft in case of engine or
any other equipment are removed.
(7) Appropriate Tail Jack/Support shall be used where applicable.
(8) Landing Gear doors and other panels shall be secured clear during
extraction/retraction.
(9) All personnel and equipment shall remain cleared of the aircraft during jack up.
(10) Lifting of all jacks shall be simultaneously carried-out to keep the aircraft in level
position and ensure jack locknuts are positioned properly.
(11) No aircraft shall be jacked up when the wind speed is more than 15 M.P.H.
(12) The applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual ATA chapter 07 is referred to when
performing Jacking operation
This procedure details general instructions about aircraft weighing. Applicable Aircraft
Weight and balance Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual and equipment instructions is
referred to during weighing of the aircraft.
(1) All Aircraft shall be weighted to determine the aircraft empty weight and empty
weight center of gravity. The weighing of any aircraft shall be done at an interval as
mentioned in the AMP of the specific type of aircraft and which is approved by the
CAAB.
(2) For every Weighing, aircraft shall have to be prepared as per the relevant AMM
Chapter 08/Weight and balance manual. The Weighing Equipment should be in
serviceable condition and must have been calibrated and certified within the last
twelve months in a Test Shop acceptable to the Chairman, CAAB. The weighing
should be supervised by an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer having Authorization in
‘B1’ category on the specific type of aircraft.
(3) The Operations Engineer (from flight operation department) shall remain present
during the weighing and double check the items as per weighing checklist and also
witness the readings.
(4) After completion of the weighing of the aircraft, a weight schedule will be prepared
by Operations Engineer, thereafter, shall be checked by the supervisor and finally
shall be approved by the Chief of Technical, Biman.
(5) Immediately after completion of the aircraft weighing, index shall be calculated by
Operations Engineer and intimated to all concerned at Dhaka base and at outstations
specifying the changes to be made for the Trim Sheet. On the basis of this index
change, the aircraft may be released for flights pending obtaining the formal
approval of Weight Schedule.
a. The tools and equipment to be used for maintenance of aircraft & component
must conform to the specification indicated in the applicable manufacturer’s
maintenance data.
b. Deputy Chief Engineer / Principal Engineer under direct supervision of
Maintenance Manager ensures that respective shop maintaining the minimum
equipment, materials & tooling required to perform the works as those are rated
as per approved scope of work. If any tool or equipment is not frequently used it
may be borrowed on a loan basis by outsourcing.
c. All Shops possess and maintain equipment, material & tooling are in working
condition for performing required maintenance of the Aircraft/component.
d. All test equipment and Controlled Tools meet the calibration process described
in chapter 2.5 of this exposition. Records of such calibrations and traceability is
preserved by the respective shop.
e. In addition to tools and equipment manufactured by OEMs/Vendors, any Shop
may fabricate substitute/equivalent equipment, materials & tooling as
recommended by the manufacturer or OEM manual which is suitable and
equivalent for the intended functions, and the equivalency is validated by Biman
Quality Assurance.
(i) Principal Engineer MSS is responsible to initiate the ordering of new tools and
equipment in accordance with applicable tools & equipment manual.
(ii) Principal Engineer-MSS will ensure that all required calibration accessories &
applicable manual are being ordered.
(iii) Procurement of tooling shall be made through a Purchase Order, only from
vendors listed in the Approved Supplier List.
(iv) Receiving inspector, prior to releasing the tools / equipment must be satisfied
that status is in satisfactory condition and appropriately certified.
(v) The receiving inspector will identify the calibration period of tools/equipment
and their storage condition. Such information will be indicated on certification
level.
(vi) During Acceptance of tools and equipment, if found any damage or deficiency
shall be reported.
(vii) After acceptance of tools & equipment by receiving Inspector, he will issue a
Serviceable Tag.
(viii) FRS (Technical) will hand over the accepted tools to Principal Engineer-MSS
for inclusion in inventory list.
Note: Tools, obtain from suppliers, shall have clear traceability.
documents are received by FRS (Foreign Receipt Section) and are placed for
incoming Inspection.
b. When a new item of tools or, equipment’s (having own operating System/
operating Manual) is received in Stores, the following procedure is followed:
(i) FRS (Foreign Receipt Section) informs the Principal Engineer (MSS) about
the receiving of new tools/equipment. Then Principal Engineer (MSS)
issues a requisition for Incoming Inspection Team Member. Incoming
Inspection Team comprises a representative from Principal Engineer
(MSS), In-Charge of concerned shop and Stores Inspector.
(ii) The Incoming Inspection Team Member visually inspect for ensuring that
Tools/ Test Equipment/ Gauge is serviceable and that it meets acceptance
standard where specified. They also ensure that Test/ Calibration
Certificate and all other appropriate document are available and valid.
(iii) While performing incoming inspection on the tools/ equipment/ test set, the
Incoming Inspection Team checks for any physical damage/ deterioration/
packaging and conformance to:
Tools/ equipment identification number with documents
Internal Requisition (IR) / Capital Expenditure Sanction (CS)/Demand
Supplier serviceability document and valid Calibration Certificate (if
applicable)
Availability of test report (if applicable)
Availability of Manuals (if applicable)
(v) FRS Personnel handover the tools or test equipment along with applicable
data, manuals, and Calibration certificate/ test report (as applicable) to the
In-Charge Tools Store/ In-Charge of respective Maintenance Support Shop
against Internal Demand Voucher,
Note: For Normal/general tools i.e., Socket, hammer, spanner, adapter, spatula,
mallet, special tools provided from vendor/OEM Incoming Inspection Team is not
necessarily concerned user/ section checks and receive the items from FRS vide
issue voucher.
g. After getting the written permission, respective shop uses the Tools/Equipment
as the approved Tools and Equipment.
h. Preservation of the Records of the approved Tools and Equipment is kept until
three (3) years of expiry of the life of the item or withdrawn from service.
PE (MSS) or his representative including the respective Shop In-charge checks the
nature of tools i.e., measuring/ non-measuring tools and manufacturer provided
guidelines/ documents of the Tools/Equipment/Test set for categorizing the item as
Calibrated or Non-Calibrated.
a. Once the Tools /Equipment/Test set are categorized, they are taken to the
Tools store or respective Support Shop for Serialization and recording in
inventory. Upon Serialization and recording, the item is kept in the Tools Store
or in the respective Maintenance Support Shop so that the same can be used
as and when required.
(ii) Tools for workshop are stored in the respective workshop, in the same manner
as 2.4.2 (i) of this section.
(iii) The In-Charge Tools Store/ respective shop must ensure that the storage
location of each tool/equipment is recorded in an inventory list.
a. The equipment has been leased from recognized source and it is supplied with
its applicable documentation.
b. Leased equipment incoming inspection is performed by store inspector.
c. The equipment is appropriately calibrated to standards traceable to National /
International standards acceptable to the authority.
d. Place a label/tag indicating that equipment is loaned and where it is loaned
from.
e. Any unsatisfactory condition shall be immediately reported to the
loaner/supplier.
f. The loaned item(s) are handled with utmost care to avoid damage and involving
consequent cost while returning to the loaner.
g. After use, the loaned item should be returned at the earliest to the loaner
h. All records of leased tools and equipment shall be preserved by Principal
Engineer MSS.
a. All tasks are performed by the use of proper tools and equipment which are
recommended by the manufacturers or by alternatives of equivalent standard
and function suggested by them. On many occasions, the OEM
recommends/authorizes the user to fabricate their own tool/equipment from
locally available materials/accessories as per approved drawing, schematic
diagram/sketches available from OEM or approved tools/equipment manuals or
other source.
b. Concerned support shops may locally fabricate some tools and test equipment
as per the instruction given by the OEM through Approved Literature or
Manuals. Some tools can be easily made by transforming common tools to suit
the specific application. These alternate tools, fabricated from local resources
must satisfy the intended purposes for which they are made. The shop Incharge
forwards the requirements of such required tools/ equipment’s to the concerned
PE and DCE for fabrication.
are made. Tools /Equipment which are not requiring calibration are allotted with
an Equipment Identification Number from the respective shop. Tools/
Equipment’s/alternate tools which are required to be calibrated are allotted with
an Equipment Identification BG-Number.
e. Maintenance Manager sends a proposal for issuance of certificate of validation
along with the copy of the following is forwarded to the Quality Manager.
(i) Fabricated tools drawing, sketch, specification, schematic etc.
(ii) ‘Locally Fabricated Equipment / Tools Verification Statement’
(EMM/LB/4409),
(iii) Allocation of Tool/ Equipment Number,
(iv) Calibration Certificate (if any)
g. Preservation of the Records of the fabricated Tooling is kept after three (3)
years of the item withdrawn from service.
Causes of maintenance errors can be one of the following or any combination of, but is not
limited to:
a) Ignorance, less/unconcern, inattention and/or bad judgment
b) Incorrect information or lack of information
c) Insufficient planning, preparation and/or documentation
d) Lack of knowledge, training and/or experience
e) High workload and/or time pressure
f) Stress, fatigue and/or fear
g) Insufficient supervision and/or control
h) Insufficient tools, equipment and/or facilities
i) Wrong material and/or suspected unapproved parts
j) Wrong maintenance data
k) Working with critical task and identical task.
Above-mentioned causes are not limited to individuals or teams. Investigation results may
point to a systemic problem that requires changes to policies or procedures. Few practical
examples are shown below:
a) Incorrect installation of components.
2.25.3 Applicability
Among these five methods Self Reporting system (item d) is elaborated here, QA
Investigations are discussed in MOE 3.13 and rest three methods are used in conjunction
with Quality Audits and Surveillances.
d) Internal quality audit findings observed during product audits are forwarded to
respective Deputy Chief Engineer for further necessary action, if any.
e) In addition to the above, any person upon detection of maintenance error shall inform
concerned Certifying Staff /In-charge/ Principal Engineer / Deputy Chief Engineer to
communicate such error to the Chief Engineer Quality Assurance. After having
information either oral or written of any maintenance error, person concern will fill-up
the prescribed Maintenance Error Reporting Form and submitted to the Chief Engineer
Quality Assurance for further necessary actions. If possible, person concerned will take
photograph of the event and also submit that with the reporting form.
f) Chief Engineer Quality Assurance will prepare the required Maintenance Error
Reporting Form and make it available to all level of staff. He will also introduce few
boxes with the marking “Maintenance Error Report Here” in different location of
Engineering Department. The boxes will be locked and have control of Chief Engineer
Quality Assurance. The boxes will be opened daily for collection of Maintenance Error,
if any.
Any sort of Maintenance Errors/ Internal occurrences shall be reported to Shift In charge,
In-charge Line/Base maintenance or to any official of I and QA department.
b) QA will generate Maintenance Errors/internal occurrences form for ease of use and to
keep tracking of all reporting until it is closed.
c) The follow-up of the report and the corrective actions will be coordinated by QA.
d) If a maintenance error is discovered after the aircraft has already left Dhaka base/Hangar
for flight, Chief Engineer Quality Assurance must be informed to decide immediate
corrective measures and perform accordingly.
e) A sample of the maintenance report form is presented in the documents / form section
(Chapter 5.2) for the reporting, tracking and closing any Maintenance Errors / Internal
occurrences.
The Chief Engineer Quality Assurance will initiate an investigation into the cause of the
error with the sole aim of preventing a reoccurrence. The report and the associated
investigation outcome will be filed by the Chief Engineer Quality Assurance.
Once the Occurrence report is received by the Chief Engineer Quality Assurance, he will
initiate a sequence number to the Occurrence Report and record it in the Occurrence
Report Register.
Once the report is entered into the Occurrence Report Register, it will be classified as
affected to the concerned aircraft or component. After that, it will be established if the
defect or occurrence is of a major in nature. If it is major in nature; it will be notified to the
concerned Authority within 72 hours. Whether the occurrence is major or not, it will be
routed to the concerned department for necessary corrective action.
Once the occurrence is forwarded to the concerned department for necessary corrective
action, concerned department will propose a corrective action plan to minimize the
possibility of a reoccurrence and the same should be acceptable to the Chief Engineer
Quality Assurance. This may include revising procedures, introducing new procedures,
issuing Engineering Bulletins, and issuing Technical Notices etc.
2.26.1 Responsibilities
a) The aim of the handover system is to ensure effective communication and
continuation of maintenance action between working parties in the event of
maintenance tasks not being completed during maintenance crew shift changes.
b) Head of outgoing shift is responsible to clearly understand and communicate the
important elements of the job task handed over. He is also ensures that the incoming
person has understood the information.
c) Head of incoming shift is responsible for correct understanding, positive feedback and
forward information to the shift personnel.
c) Any corrections must be made with readable striking-out and no pages may be
removed from the register. When the handover register is filled, a new one is
requested from the respective Deputy Chief Engineer.
d) Handing over register shall be maintained on monthly basis and archived for a period
of two years by Deputy Chief Engineer concerned. In case of loss or destruction of
technical records, these registers may be utilized as input for reconstruction of the
same.
e) Deputy Chief Engineer concerned shall review and sign the register on daily basis to
ensure recording of effective communication and if deemed necessary, may issue
technical / administrative instructions through same register for the personnel working
in the shift.
2.27.1 Definitions
a) Production Planning Manager reviews contents of Customer supplied work package for
completeness (all listed documentation, work cards, worksheets and attachments are
present), legibility and is in an acceptable format. He also reviews work package to
ensure the requested maintenance works remain within the approved scope of
approval and for component, material and tooling requirements before check. PE(PP)
sends required component and materials list to Dy. General Manager (S&MM) and
required tools list to DCE (BM) to make available.
b) Production Planning Manager will raise work cards for any contracted customer
requirements not covered by the customer supplied work file and will ensure work
cards contain appropriate airworthiness release. He will arrange Pre-input Meetings and
customer’s interface procedures and issue work package to Aircraft Maintenance
Section.
c) He will be responsible for withdrawal of tasks from work package. When work cards are
requested by the Customer to be withdrawn from a work package given to Aircraft
Maintenance have cause to withdraw work cards, this must be accomplished by raising
and recording the details and obtaining authorized signatures from the Customer.
d) Scheduling of safety –critical tasks are maintained during the periods when staff are
likely to be most alert.
Material Planning of Stores & M.M department supports Principal Engineer - Production
Planning for the following tasks:
i. Consumables Preparation.
ii. Ordering the Modification Kits.
iii. Ordering the rotables.
iv. Retrieving components and/or material from stock and / or incoming prior to
check starts and forwarding the material to the responsible supervisor.
v. Checking for incorrect data of parts with the help of Store Inspectors (at least
wrong part number, missing paper work, etc.).
vi. Sending back unused materials to the customers.
vii. Cleaning-up (parts back to supplier or stock).
a) Before starting the check, the check package is received by C-Certifying staff from the
Principal Engineer/planning Engineer of Production Planning.
b) After aircraft arrival, the DEC (Base-maintenance) calls an incoming meeting.
Participants are :
i. C-Certifying staff & Support Staff of the Check;
ii. Principal Engineer (Base maintenance);
iii. Principal Engineer/Planning Engineer, Production Planning;
c) At the incoming meeting, the additional work items (e.g. running defects, carry
forward items etc.) along with the Check Package are reviewed and documented by C-
Certifying staff.
d) C-certifying staff distributes the Job cards and additional work items of the package to
support staffs considering package time, man-hour, job-type etc. Distribution is
mentioned in the Job Card Distribution and Return List.
e) DCE (BM) & C-certifying staff ensures that latest valid maintenance data is available.
a) DCE, Base Maintenance ensures all necessary resources are available before work
begins.
b) C-certifying staff reviews the maintenance works to ensure availability of all necessary
supports during check. C-certifying staff and support staffs consider human
performance & limitations to prevent any human errors.
c) If any NRC is raised by support staff during check, it is enlisted in the NRC control sheet
and the Job Card Distribution and Return List,
d) C-certifying staff receives and ensures completion of all task(s) in each job-card
distributed at the end of the day.
e) C-certifying staff and support staffs give special attention and takes maximum devotion
on human factors for Critical Tasks, if the critical task is extended outside normal day
shift.
f) C-certifying staff prepares a List of all components replaced in this check and hands
over to Principal Engineer/planning Engineer of Production Planning.
a) Due to the workload and the complexity of a project a status meeting will be held if
required. If the check needs more than four days to complete then a periodic Review
Meeting at every four days shall be held to discuss the progress and difficulties for
ensuring on time completion of the check as per plan.
b) Participants are:
i. DCE (Base Maintenance) /representative
ii. DCE (Component Maintenance) /representative
iii. Principal Engineer (Production Planning)/representative
iv. Quality Control (AMO) representative (if any).
v. C certifying Staff for the check.
vi. Customer Representative (other than Biman);
c) The following items should be discussed during the status meeting:
i. Control if the performed workload is on track, i.a.w. the time schedule of the
project;
ii. Availability of manpower and Support Staff;
iii. Availability of tooling and ground equipment;
iv. Availability of hangar space;
v. Availability of material;
vi. Any further open item and / or occurrence.
L2.1.1 General
(a) Maintenance Manager is responsible to ensure that the minimum required aircraft
components, tools and test equipment and approved maintenance data are available
at different line maintenance locations to perform the line maintenance activity
smoothly as per the capability of the respective location. The updated technical
publications, technical notice, quality notice are provided from Dhaka base. In-charge
technical library provides updated CDs/DVDs, technical notice(s) and Chief Engineer
Quality Assurance provides quality notice(s). However, concerned Certifying Staff and
technician is responsible to ensure that approved maintenance data used by them are
correct and valid. A copy of up-to-date list of technical documents is held by the
Principal Engineer or responsible Station Engineer at respective line maintenance
locations. The Principal Engineer or Station Engineer at Chittagong, Sylhet is
responsible to ensure the control and compliance of quality issues in respect of aircraft
component, tools and test equipment and maintenance data. During quality audit,
Principal Engineer Services and Audit ensures that all the above-mentioned items and
maintenance data retained are current and functioning as per company policy and
compliance of regulatory requirements.
(b) All line maintenance stations are equipped with adequate facilities, manpower,
maintenance data, spares, material, tools, and equipment commensurate with the
scope of maintenance activities at each station.
(c) All aircraft spares, special tool and equipment are adequately tagged and be procured
from Material Management Department.
(d) Stores Facility for aircraft components, tools and equipment are audited periodically.
(f) Special storage conditions to be complied for any component/material, including shelf-
life limitation, is monitored, and ensured compliance to such conditions by respective
Station Engineering in-charge.
(g) An inventory of tools and test equipment for each station is maintained by the
respective station in-charges.
(h) Wheel assemblies for the various aircraft is kept on stand and necessary Wheel
Trolleys are available for quick use in Line Maintenance.
(i) Tools Store for Line Maintenance operate an inventory of General tools and equipment
such as torque wrenches, pressure gauges, charging kit etc. which is required for the
day-to-day line maintenance operation. An inventory of tools and test equipment for
the various location shall be maintained.
(j) All precision tools and test equipment, are suitably stored in proper storage conditions,
controlled, and shall possess valid Calibration Lab ‘Due Date’ stickers. Items requiring
periodic calibration shall be routed to the Calibration Lab.
(k) Aircraft spares considered essential for safe operation of aircraft are carried in flight
pack (Fly Away Kit) on board customer aircraft. Spares contained in the Flight Pack
shall be in the original container along with their SERVICEABLE Label.
(l) The shelf life and ultimate life (if applicable) of all spares in flight kit is maintained.
Whenever a Flight Pack component is used it shall be recorded in Aircraft Technical
Log, the Flight Pack is restocked at customer main base. A Flight Pack list is provided in
the container and a copy is also provided in the Aircraft library in Cockpit.
(m) Provision is also made through the IATA Consolidated Pool to obtain spares which are
not available in-flight pack for use (if the customer is a member of IATA consolidated
pool).
(n) Aircraft spares, special tool and equipment needed to support non-BG aircraft
operation are furnished by the respective Operator. Where BG-owned aircraft spares,
special tool and equipment are to be utilized, it shall be in accordance with procedure
stipulated in the applicable contract.
(p) When a component is removed in serviceable condition from an aircraft, the CAAB
Form-1 is issued by the respective AME if the removed component is required to be
installed on the aircraft operated by Biman or another operator.
(q) All aircraft spares and equipment are obtained from Technical Stores. The Tools Stores
located within Hangar holds special tools, general tools and equipment required for
day-to-day work in the line. Tools Stores also holds torque wrenches, tire pressure
gauges, nitrogen charging tools, etc. which are issued on loan. It is the responsibility of
the appropriately Authorized Certifying Staff to ensure that the correct components
are used before installing it on aircraft.
(r) Each Certifying Staff ensures that no new part is installed on an aeronautical product
unless the part meets the standards of airworthiness applicable to the installation of
new parts and, in addition, meets a minimum of one of the following:
i. The new part has marking identifying it as a part specified in the type
design conforming to a recognized national or international standard, or
ii. The part has been approved for use on an aeronautical product, in
accordance with the type certificate/STC, if the part was originally
designed and manufactured for non-aeronautical use, or
iii. The new part was manufactured under a Parts Manufacturer Approval
(PMA).
(s) Each Certifying Staff ensures no used part is installed on an aeronautical product
unless the part meets the standards of airworthiness applicable to the installation of
used parts and is either:
i. An airworthy part that has been removed from an aircraft for immediate
installation on another aircraft, or
ii. An airworthy part that has undergone maintenance for which a
maintenance release has been signed by an appropriately rated Approved
Maintenance Organization (AMO).
Manager of Technical Stores is responsible for receipt and incoming inspection of all
arriving aircraft component, spare parts, materials, tools, test equipment. A detailed
procedure is described in the chapter 2.2 of this exposition. However, additional policies
are follows for line maintenance locations.
a. Line stations possesses minimum aircraft components, parts / materials and minimum
number of standard hand tools, equipment which are considered essential. If required,
additional components, parts / materials and tools, equipment which are necessary for
actual operation will be provided from Dhaka base.
b. The other policy of Biman is to carry ‘on board spares’ usually called as Flight Pack or
Fly Away Kit, which contains aircraft essential components, parts, materials and tools
for safe operation and prevent aircraft AOG situation at line stations. The containment
in the Flight Pack is approved by the Chief Engineer Production after considering
operational experience, MEL requirements and spare pool parts arrangements. The
components, parts, materials list in the Flight Pack are compiled by DGM Technical
Stores/delegated personnel. Spares contained in the Flight Pack shall be in the original
container along with their SERVICEABLE Tag/Label.
c. If any component from the Flight Pack is used, the concerned certifying staff or AME
shall sign the flight pack list with respect to each item used, and an entry in the AML is
made mentioning that the item(s) have been used from the flight pack.
d. The component which is replaced shall be sent to Dhaka base with an UNSERVICEABLE
tag/Label duly filled up and signed. The responsible Station Engineer/Certifying Staff
concerned shall convey message to Dhaka base for collection of the UNSERVICEABLE
component and handed over the same to the technical store. The Flight Pack items,
and updated list will be replenished at Dhaka base by DGM Technical Stores/delegated
personnel. An updated flight pack list along with the flight pack lock opening key shall
be provided in the cockpit document file. The shelf life and ultimate life (if applicable)
of all spares in the flight pack shall be mentioned and monitored by DGM Technical
stores.
e. If any tool is provided in the Flight Pack, the same shall be monitored by In charge tools
store and/or DCE (LM).
f. Provision is also made through the IATA consolidated pool to obtain spares
components / parts, which are not available in the Flight Pack for use at out stations.
Some AOG situation at out stations components/parts are supplied from Base station
Dhaka.
g. Tools and equipment which are damaged during use are promptly withdrawn from
service. Defective aircraft components, removed at line stations, shall be routed by the
responsible Station Engineer/Certifying Staff concerned for dispatch to base.
h. The contracted or subcontracted personnel will do the same for out stations where
Biman’s staff are not posted. Unserviceable component will be dispatched to Dhaka
base by the same aircraft / flight from which it has been removed at any line station or
alternately, at the earliest opportunity.
i. In case of providing line support to other operator’s aircraft, the tools, equipment and
spares shall be used as per the procedures stipulated in the contract made for the
purpose.
b. The concerned Certifying Staff is responsible to affix a WARNING tag or CAUTION tag
to the aircraft components /systems affected.
L2.1.6 Tagging/Labeling
If aircraft component / material / tools reaching rack life is expired or found physically
damaged, the same is segregated and placed at designated location (Serviceable /
Unserviceable / Quarantine) within the Line station locations prior to its disposal or
dispatch back to Dhaka base. PE/Station Engineer responsible shall maintain a register to
monitor component / material / tools / items which are serviceable, unserviceable,
quarantined and scraped. More details are in the chapter 2.3 of this exposition.
iii. Part Number and quantity issued are the same as those demanded.
iv. Part and Serial Numbers are the same as those indicated on Serviceable Tag.
v. Item bears required /applicable modification status.
vi. Packing in an appropriate container.
b. The time limits specified are the maximum permissible time allowed; however, any of
the test equipment listed may be calibrated at any time in between the limit if the
respective line maintenance station PE/Station Engineer has any doubt on the
accuracy/appropriateness of the equipment. Calibration period may be amended from
time to time if user’s experience dictates so and subject to proposal being accepted by
the Chief Engineer Quality Assurance.
c. The interval between the calibrations of the equipment (Calibration Time Period and
Frequency) is determined depending on the frequency of its use, way of handling,
environmental issues etc. For instance, a portable tester will have a shorter calibration
interval than the same unit which is mounted into a test bench and also a tester in line
maintenance will need a more frequent calibration than the same tester in an
Overhaul workshop Calibration. chapter 2.5 of this exposition can be consulted for
calibration details.
b. Calibration control of all precision tools and test equipment is controlled by the
Standard Laboratory. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that equipment used
by them have current and valid ‘test due date’ calibration stickers attached.
Tools Store / Shop concerned maintains the register of the tools / equipment used by it
with data like (i) Vendor/Manufacturer (ii) Date of calibration (v) Date of re-calibration (vi)
Calibration agency.
L2.2.1 General
(a) Aircraft maintenance up to certain level is performed in the Line Maintenance, unless
the environmental conditions adversely affect such activities. All efforts are made to
perform such tasks.
(b) When the working environment deteriorates due temperature, rain, snow, wind, dust
etc. to a level which adversely affect the maintenance / servicing, the work shall be
suspended until satisfactory conditions have been re-established.
(c) The Line Station Engineering in-charge shall ensure that adequate and appropriate
tools and equipment required for servicing are available in serviceable condition for
undertaking aircraft maintenance tasks.
(d) It will be ensured that Maintenance Schedules, inspection cards, task cards etc. are in
compliance with the latest revisions of the source maintenance data.
(e) All maintenance/servicing carried out shall be as per approved procedure/ relevant
part of AMM and documented in the procedure sheet/Work order / Tech Log as
applicable.
(f) Maintenance staff shall ensure serviceability of tool/equipment used for maintenance;
airworthiness status of parts/material used maintenance of aircraft.
(g) Fuel supplying/deicing agencies shall be evaluated and monitored for satisfactory
procedures and quality system of the fuel being supplied. Aircraft fueling/de-fueling
shall be carried out under the supervision of certifying staff in accordance with AMM
procedures, adhering to all safety/ fire hazard procedures.
(h) Fuel quality check for absence of water or other contaminant shall be carried out by
certifying staff prior to refueling/ or as required by the operator/customer. Adequate
communication shall be established between cabin and ground whenever aircraft
fueling operation is undertaken with passenger on board. Compliance to applicable
safety precautions shall be ensured by the AME supervising the fueling operation.
(i) Ground support equipment used for aircraft servicing/ handling shall be serviced
/maintained in accordance with OEM guidelines and respective engineering in-charge
shall ensure the serviceability of the same.
(j) Procedures related to servicing, re-fueling, de-icing etc. are given in ATA Chapter 12 of
the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) for each aircraft type and these shall be
followed by the Line maintenance personnel. Any person shall not perform duties (on
an aircraft) when under the influence of alcohol, psychoactive/psychotropic
substances, or when unfit due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness, or other similar
causes.
vi. All engines on the aircraft shall be stopped with their ignition switches in the OFF
positions before fueling operation commences.
vii. When an external electrical supply is to be used the connections between that
supply and aircraft electrical system shall be made and securely locked before
fueling operation commences and not be discontinued until the operation had
been completed.
viii. During fueling the aircraft and all items of fueling equipment (including drums,
funnels and other items) shall be effectively connected to points of the same
electrical potential and the aircraft effectively be electrically grounded from the
approved points on the left and right Main Landing Gear Struts.
ix. No person shall except where aircraft is fueled with kerosene, operate or perform
maintenance work on any electrical or radio apparatus within the aircraft during
fueling operation. This does not prohibit the use of the aircraft electrical
apparatus necessary for the fueling process and use of aircraft interior lighting.
But apparatus or lights are to be switched on before the fueling operation and not
to be switch off until the operation has been completed.
x. No person shall operate radar equipment or transmission on any HF, DVET or ATC
Transponder system during fueling or defueling operations.
xi. No person shall, externally to an aircraft, operate an internal combustion engine
or any electrical switch, battery, generator, motor or other electrical apparatus
within 50 feet of the aircraft fueling system or equipment during fueling
operation unless the subject equipment has been suitably flame-proofed.
xii. A cabin attendant shall remain in the cabin at all time when passengers are on
board during fueling. Diplomat cabin couriers may remain on board without the
presence of the cabin attendant provided that:
Couriers are given adequate briefing on smoking, movement within the
aircraft etc.
The procedure is acceptable to the National Authority responsible for the
control of the particular airport.
xiii. The cabin attendant shall, during fueling ensure that passengers who remain in
the aircraft do not smoke or do anything likely to cause a fire.
xiv. During refueling the passengers loading ramp shall be in its proper position at the
cabin door.
xv. When wide cut fuel is being used intending passengers or other members of the
public shall not embark or disembark from the aircraft during a refueling
operation.
xvi. During fueling operations with passengers on board, one qualified person must
remain at a specified location ready to initiate an evacuation of the aircraft by the
most practical and expeditious means available. The qualified person must be
capable of handling emergency procedures concerning fire protection and
firefighting, handling communications, and initiating and directing an evacuation.
xxiv. When an aircraft is being fueled from drums or in any circumstances where
chamois filter is being used the following earthling precautions are to be
observed:
earth cable from drum to aircraft,
earth cable from nozzle control valve to aircraft,
Note: Chamois leather saturated with water will prevent the flow of fuel but will continue
to allow water to pass. Therefore, should any water pass into the funnel, delivery must be
stopped immediately, and the leather changed before continuing delivery.
xxv. No torch shall be used during a refueling operation shall take reasonable steps to
ensure that no person operates a turbojet or turboprop engine in conditions
where an aircraft refueling system or equipment lies to the rear of and within a
15º are on either side of the exhaust outlet axis of the engine unless the distance
of that engine from the refueling system or equipment is as follows:
xxvi. When any part of the landing gear has become abnormally heated or smoke
visible during landing or taxi, the aircraft shall not be fueled until the heat has
dissipated. Refueling equipment shall not be positioned until the person in charge
of refueling is satisfied that there is no risk from the heated components.
xxvii. Refueling shall not be carried out when aircraft oxygen systems are being
recharged.
xxviii. Do not position any ground equipment under the wing tip during refueling
operations. The wing is deflected downwards under the fuel load with the wing
tip being deflected the most. Also, the fuel tanks are vented through the wingtips
that may produce a dangerous and explosive mixture around the wing tip.
xxix. Refueling pressure should be restricted to 50 PSI and the refueling rate between
1,250-1,985 I.G.M.
xxx. Make certain all stand ladders and equipment that might endanger airplane are
removed during refueling.
xxxi. Depending on the specific aircraft type qualified personnel should be stationed at
Flight Engineer's Fuel Control Panel and at ground de-fueling Control Panel during
the entire de-fueling operation. Personnel should be in communication through
airplane interphone system when more than one station is involved in de-fueling
operations.
i. The Fueling Safety Zone (FSZ) is defined as an area of at least 3 meters/ 10 feet in
any direction from the center-point of all vent exits, refueling plugs, aircraft
refueling ports, fuel hydrants, fuel hoses and fueling vehicles.
ii. Within Fueling Zone, smoking, the use of naked lights or operation of switches on
lighting systems of other than approved pattern shall be forbidden.
iii. All kinds of handheld portable electronics devices shall not be used in the Fueling
Safety Zone including cell phones, portable music players, portable game units or
an earpiece or headset.
iv. All hand torches and inspection lamps and their cable connections used in the
fueling zone shall be of explosion proof/intrinsically safe type.
v. No photographic flash bulbs and electronic flash equipment shall be permitted to
be used within Fueling Safety Zone (FSZ).
vi. Enter the Fueling Safety Zone (FSZ) only when required by your present job task
responsibility.
vii. Persons engaged in fueling operations shall not carry matches or other means of
ignition. They shall also not use footwear with exposed iron or steel studs, nails,
or lips.
viii. Equipment with all metal wheels or rod capable of producing sparks shall not be
moved in the fueling zone while fueling is in progress.
ix. While placing the refueling equipment, oblique approach to the aircraft shall be
followed. The equipment/vehicles driven shall be marshaled in position. Similarly,
withdrawal of refueling equipment/vehicles shall be done under supervision. The
refueling equipment/vehicles shall never be reversed towards the aircraft.
x. The refueling equipment/vehicles shall be placed in such a way that a clear exit
path is maintained all round the equipment to and from the aircraft to allow its
quick removal in case of need.
xi. Do not allow any passengers to enter the Fueling Safety Zone (FSZ)
xii. Do not park any equipment/vehicles in the FSZ.
xiii. Ensure fuel hoses are protected and all ground equipment is kept to a minimum
of 01 meter (03 feet) away from any fuel hose on the stand that is connected
between a fuel truck and an aircraft.
i. Extreme care shall be exercised while fueling during lightning storms. Fueling shall
be suspended during severe lightning disturbances in the vicinity of the
aerodrome.
ii. Over-wing fueling shall not be carried out during electrical storms. Fueling shall be
suspended during heavy storm/rain
iii. No leaking or defective fueling equipment shall be used.
iv. When any part of undercarriage assembly has become abnormally heated during
landing or taxying, the aircraft shall not be fueled until heat has dissipated.
Fueling equipment shall not be positioned until the Certifying Staff has satisfied
himself that there is no risk from heated components.
v. Before and during fueling, it shall be ensured that no hazard arises to the
personnel or equipment from the efflux from other aircraft or APUs. If the
hazardous conditions exist, fueling operation shall immediately be suspended
until conditions permit resumption of fueling operations.
xi. When a passenger loading bridges is not used, aircraft passenger steps or
alternate means of emergency evacuation should be in place.
f. Fuel Contamination
When fuel contamination is found, full details must be entered in the Technical
Logbook. Information should specify the tank location, type of contamination and
amount of contaminated fuel found, notwithstanding the fact that subsequent drain
checks may reveal that the fuel is clear of contamination. There are few different
categories of Fuel Contamination as mentioned below:
i. Dissolved water present in fuel: This is the water in complete solution in the fuel
and it cannot be detected by any means normally available to an operator. The
quantity of water in solution depends on the temperature of the fuel. Fuel at high
temperature can retain a higher percentage of water in solution than fuel at a
lower temperature. The quantity of water in solution is relatively minor (0.006%
weight at 70ºF) and is not significant to the fuel system and engine operation.
ii. Suspended water present in fuel: This is water in the forms of small droplets
suspended as a "Cloud" in the fuel. Suspended water can result by mixing and
agitating the fuel and water. It can also result if fuel containing dissolved water is
cooled. Cooling of fuel will result water precipitating out of solution since fuel
retains less dissolved water at lower temperature. Cooling can occur during
refueling since the fuel entering the tanks will be cooled on contacted with cold
aircraft structure or with the cold fuel remaining in the tanks. The amount of
suspended water formed will depended on dissolved water content, temperature
drop and other conditions. Suspended water can vary from a cloud of heavy
droplets that are readily visible to a transparent haze of minute droplets, which
are detectable only with special equipment. The percentage of suspended water
can be the same whether droplets are large or small, and consequently cloudy
sample does not necessarily contain more water than an almost clear sample.
Suspended water will eventually settle to the bottom of the tank. The rate of
settling increases as droplets size increases. Suspended water will not cause
engine or fuel system malfunction while it is in liquid from. However, as the fuel
cools in flight the water droplets can form ice particles, which can accumulate and
possibly block the engine fuel filters. This situation is overcome in commercial jet
aircraft by the use of fuel heaters, which keep the suspended water in liquid form.
iii. Free water present in fuel: This water, which has collected into consolidated
globules or as a layer at the bottom of the fuel container. It is caused by the
accumulation of suspended water which has settled to the bottom of the tank or
by condensation along the fuel tank walls from which the water drains down to
the bottom of the tank. Free water, if it enters the fuel system in sufficient
quantity, could result in engine malfunction and is the only water which is of
direct concern in water drain checks. As a layer of free water can be difficult to
visually identify in a fuel sample it is necessary to apply the Water Finding Paste
for water check on fuel drain samples.
h. Refueling
i. For refueling of an aircraft, certifying staff shall comply with the following
instructions to implement Biman operational procedures for refueling (corporate
responsibilities, safety measures, passenger information, etc.):
1. Aircraft should be parked in open area, outside hangar, for any type of
refueling. Fuel quantity required for each flight shall be computed and
informed to shift in charge by flight operations.
2. Certifying staff concerned shall receive the fuel required information from
the shift In-charge and raise refueling request to the refueling
organization.
3. Prior to refueling, fuel contamination check for water may be performed
by certifying staff. Syringe and capsule procedure may be used.
4. Certifying staff concerned shall certify fuel uplift slip raised by the refueling
organization in duplicate.
5. One copy of fuel uplift slip completed by the Fueling Organization and duly
signed by the certifying staff concerned shall be attached with log slip
detached from Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML) at base or line station (blue
copy). Second copy of fuel up-lift slip shall be kept in Aircraft Maintenance
Log (AML) for reference of the cockpit crew.
i. De-Fueling
De-fueling of aircraft shall be restricted to minimum and is done when necessary for
any maintenance task or flight requirement. However, process for de-fueling should be
as follows:
i. Certifying staff shall ensure that the aircraft is parked outside the hangar and
inform fueling company with written request on de-fuel requirement slip.
ii. Aircraft should be de-fueled as per AMM and all precaution is taken.
iii. Certifying staff (concerned) shall ensure final close-up operations and certify the
de-fueling quantity slip raised by fueling company.
j. Training
It is essential that all personnel connected with the fueling operations are adequately
trained and are supplied with appropriate instructions and guidance on safe operating
procedures. All such personnel shall be fully conversant with the operation of
firefighting equipment provided for the fueling operations.
Caution:
1. Toilet lluids are corrosive.
2. Prior to servicing, inspect the toilet servicing panel on the aircraft for signs of
leakage.
3. lf any horizontal blue streaks are observed, shall be cleaned prior to servicing.
4. After cleaning, look again for signs of leakage.
5. Blue ice build-up at higher altitudes may influence airworthiness. ln case of a
possible leak, immediately inform the airline representative, ground engineer,
or advise the flight crew.
b. Hygiene Precautions
(i) Wear heavy rubber gloves, full face protection and protective-clothing against
harmful wastes when performing toilet servicing.
(ii) Do not park the toilet service unit in the same area as the water service unit nor
at the water filling point.
Caution:
Once an agent has performed toilet servicing on an aircraft, the same agent cannot
perform water servicing during the same task.
c. Procedure
Each aircraft type has specific requirements for toilet servicing and the amount of pre-
charge and/or concentrated deodorant pre-charge product. Refer to the appropriate
AMM procedure for specific instructions per aircraft type.
(i) Prior to opening a toilet service panel, check for stains around the panel.
(ii) While opening the service panel, stay clear and watch for signs of leakage.
(iii) Stay clear of the drain fitting cap while opening and watch for signs of leakage.
Make sure the drain hose Y-fitting coupling is connected correctly, before a drain
valve handle is pulled.
(iv) Empty the waste tank(s).
(v) Flush the waste tank(s) in accordance with operator requirements.
Pre-charge the tank(s) with the correct quantity of water and disinfectant, as
applicable.
(vi) Fill the waste tank(s) with the correct amount of water and concentrated
deodorant pre-charge packets or pre-mixed fluid as applicable. For aircraft
equipped with a conventional toilet system, fill the waste tank(s) with the
correct amount of water and pre-charge or concentrated deodorant pre-charge.
(vii) After servicing ensure there are no leaks at the drain fitting cap and the end of
the drain hose Y-fitting coupling.
(viii) Close the nozzle tightly to prevent the accumulation of ice during flight and wipe
off residual water and disinfectant.
(ix) Check for possible leakage.
(x) After servicing, close and latch the fitting caps and service panel door.
d. Toilet Draining
(i) Drain the aircraft waste system into the waste tank of a toilet service unit.
(ii) Observe the waste drain hose during draining to confirm that waste tank is
completely emptied. The hose will also vibrate for a few seconds as the contents of
the waste tank pass into the waste tank of the toilet service unit.
Note: Drain the waste tanks one at a time for optimal results.
If defects of the toilet system prevent regular servicing, consult with qualified technical
staff for assistance. If no technical staff is available, inform the flight crew or airline
representative.
L2.2.5 De-Icing/Anti-icing
a. Purpose
De-icing and Anti-icing are the most widely used methods to prepare Airplanes for
take-off and safe flight in winter conditions. Proper and adequate de-icing, followed by
an application of appropriate anti-icing fluid, provides the best protection against
contamination. De-icing removes continuation of formation of frost, snow or ice from
airplane surface and anti-icing provides a protective film to delay formation of frost,
snow, or ice. A visual or physical check of critical airplane surfaces is to be made to
confirm that the treatment has been effective, and that the airplane is in compliance
with the clean aircraft concept before taking-off.
ii. It is therefore imperative that take-off not be attempted unless it has been
ascertained that all critical surfaces of the airplane are free of adhering snow,
frost, or ice formations.
b. Procedure
i. A request by BG personnel for Biman Aircraft De/Anti-icing shall be made to
concerned Ground Handling Agent.
ii. Aircraft shall be De/Anti iced in the sequence of the confirmed off block time
(COB) as communicated by responsible BG personnel.
iii. A walk around check shall have to be made by the ground / flight crew prior to
the application of de/anti icing fluids. If ice, snow, or frost is discovered on critical
surfaces, fuselage, wing or landing gears, de/anti icing of the airplane must be
accomplished.
iv. The De-icing vehicle crew will ensure that the BG cockpit crews are informed
about the beginning of the De/Anti icing process. The cockpit crew shall then
immediately configure the aircraft for De/Anti icing.
v. De-icing/Anti-icing processes will be maintained as per the approved industry
standard Ground Handling procedure / Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
procedure. De-icing/Anti-icing process should be carried out by the qualified
person/personnel having appropriate training.
vi. The Ground-Handling agency will also perform post De/Anti icing inspection to
ensure adequate application of fluids in designated areas.
vii. The flight crew will receive an “ALL CLEAR” signal after completion of De-
icing/Anti-icing processes before movement of aircraft.
viii. The BG pilot in command shall be responsible for the determination of
compliance with the aircraft performance, aircraft procedures and manuals and
the assessment of and adherence to the correct Holdover time.
ix. In case of solid precipitation, the anti-icing protection will become obsolete, and a
new de/anti icing process will have to be performed before take-off.
x. A Check is to be made to ensure compliance with the Clean Aircraft Concept
immediately following the application of de/anti icing fluids and this is to be
accomplished by a qualified person in accordance with the approved program.
The pre-take off check, which is the responsibility of the BG Pilot in command,
ensures that the representative surfaces of the airplane are free of ice snow or
frost just prior to take off.
xi. De/Anti icing application must be reported to the flight deck crew and an entry
must be written in Aircraft Logbook for records.
e. Location:
De/Anti icing to be performed at the following airports in Europe where Biman aircraft
are operated:
L2.3.1 General
Maintenance ON-Line Stations can be limited to the performance of any maintenance,
troubleshooting and rectification that is carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft
is fit for the intended flight. Within its capabilities the Station must take appropriate
actions on pilot complaints and maintenance findings.
L2.3.2 Pilot Reports, Engineering Entries and Cabin Defects
Defects found by the Flight Crew or as a result of performing line maintenance shall be
raised and released in the Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML) Book prior to the aircraft’s next
flight. If required, some defect rectification might be deferred having been given the
appropriate authorization. Cabin defects without impact to airworthiness and the safe
operation of the aircraft are to be raised and released in the Cabin Log, if applicable or
otherwise in the AML. The respective Customers Interface Procedures document must be
consulted.
L2.3.3 Rules for Deferring Defects
(a) A defect may only defer if time is limited, parts or facilities are not available, and
provided that the item affected is included in the Operator’s CAME, MEL or CDL.
Conditions for the deferral must be met and time limitations not extended without
explicit authorization from an appropriate authority prior to flight.
(b) If a defect cannot be repaired and maintenance instructions or MEL do not allow
continuing operation, the Stations have to contact the Maintenance Control Center
(MCC) at the home base for further advice.
(c) A certain number of defects do not materially and immediately affect safe operation of
an aircraft. Completion of required maintenance and/or satisfactory rectification of
such a defect can be deferred in order to avoid service schedule disruption without
impairing safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. Those allowable defects are listed
in Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) for each particular type of aircraft operated by
Biman and can be referred to, by consulting the Aircraft Operations and Maintenance
Manuals for the concerned aircraft type. However, these lists merely give guidance and
do not and cannot cover the full operation of every system and component on engines
and airframe.
(d) Pilots and the attending concerned Engineers must use their discretion at all times in
relation to defer a defect rectification. Each individual defect must be analyzed in light
of its own functional background and its interface with other systems and afterwards a
decision is to be taken whether it is safe to continue operation of the aircraft or to
attend the defect with satisfactory rectification prior to its scheduled flight.
(e) Whenever a satisfactory rectification of a defect is deferred, e.g., a snag is carried
forward or a temporary repair is carried out, the concerned Certifying Staff who makes
the final decision will:
i. Carry out actions such as fixing of placards at appropriate locations, in order to
prevent inadvertent operation.
ii. Make necessary entries in AML. Write appropriate MEL reference and provide
notes for attention of crews and/ or Routine Check Sheets if deemed
necessary.
iii. Clearly indicate the period for which the rectification is deferred, e.g., carried
forward to base, for the next flight, for the next day or up to the next check.
iv. Ensure that the joining Captain is informed accordingly. ‘Defect rectification’
entered in Supplemental Work Sheets are also rectified and certified in the
same manner.
Note: CRS will be issued by the same person after completion of works in all respect of
the aircraft.
(f) In respect of repetitive defects, Quality Assurance personnel are required to take-over
the investigation and rectification works in association with MCC, RSE Engineers of
Central Engineering and Maintenance Engineer of Line/ Base Maintenance as required.
Procedure:
a. The defect maybe categorized as ‘ADD’ item under deferred defect column, taking
proper temporary measures as per approved process/procedures of the relevant
manuals or in accordance with the engineering advice.
b. Defect details to be entered in the ‘DMI SHEET’ with Authority No. and Date.
c. Required Spare to be demanded on ‘AOG/Critical’ basis. Item demand information also
to be entered in the ‘Temporary Action’ column along with the temporary
maintenance action(s).
Note: Repetitive defects are handled similarly but a station might not have control on
repetitive defects. This function is normally performed by the Home Base.
L2.3.7 Worksheets for Non-Routine Tasks
Defects found as a result out of line maintenance shall be raised and released in the
aircraft’s Technical Logbook. When the rectification of a defect becomes too complex, that
detail might not be entered completely in the Technical Logbook, the maintenance
planning shall issue a work package to control work to be carried out to rectify the defect.
On completion, the work package is released, and a CRS must be signed. The Release to
Service in the Technical Logbook and the CRS are to be cross-referenced to complete the
work package (Bill of Work) according to the respective Customers Interface Procedures
document.
L2.3.8 Communication with Main Base
(a) If a defect cannot be repaired and Maintenance Data or MEL does not permit
continuation of safe operation, the Line Station must contact the Maintenance
Control Center (MCC) for further advice. The MCC is a 24-hour desk which coordinates
technical matters, reported from Line Station and / or directly from an aircraft.
(b) The MCC informs the Line Station about possible actions for continuation of the
operation or organizes a repair team from the Home Base for onsite repair at the
respective Line Station.
(c) For deferred defects and their Release refer also to MOE Chapters 2.15 and 2.16.
b. All entries on AML, whether Pilot Reported (PIREP) or Maintenance Reported (MREP)
defects, their rectifications should further be recorded in the AML Database by the
Reliability System Group of Central Engineering according to aircraft registration, ATA
chapter, system and sub-system to facilitate critical study and analysis. Major defect
and defect that show recurring cycle (identified as weak area) or unusual
characteristics shall be picked up by the System Engineer (concerned) of System Group
of Central Engineering for critical study and suitable remedial actions.
c. MCC will monitor the repetitive defects as per industry practice and as part of day to
day activities and take corrective action accordingly. During taking corrective action,
previous maintenance/rectification action is also taken into consideration.
d. Besides, respective System Groups of Central Engineering also monitor the repetitive
defect and give advice to MCC for rectification of defect if required. Concern System
Groups of Central Engineering will consult available technical literature, taking
assistance from the aircraft maintenance engineers and if necessary, communicating
with the relevant manufacturer/vendor of the system/product and also previous
maintenance/rectification methodology and actions taken.
e. A Bi-weekly System Reliability meeting also tracks the critical defects occurring
including repetitive defects to address the problem for ensuring remedial action. In
addition to this, monthly defect statistics shall be presented by the Reliability System
Group of Central Engineering where if PIREP rate exceeds the Alert Limit, shall notify
concerned System Group personnel for ensuring remedial action.
b. The Station Manager / Engineer at outstations are responsible for reporting on all
technical activities to PE Line Maintenance.
(c) If such a statement is not pre-printed on the ATL nor is not possible to write it down
entirely, the Certifying staff writes down the statement “CRS per Part 145.A.50”.
(d) The Company Certifying staff issues the CRS putting, near the action taken:
a. handwritten signature.
b. Company Authorization number.
c. The Company approval no. as Maintenance Organization CAAB.145.003.
(e) The fact that not all the works ordered have been completely performed, as
previously agreed with the customer, shall be clearly stated into the block relevant
to the actions taken.
(f) Retention of records is done as per operator/customer procedure. A copy of all ATL is
keep with Biman AMO.
L2.5.1 General
Line stations utilizes parts and components provided by main base or
pooled/loaned parts as provided by approved maintenance organization/air carrier
under the international airline pool agreement. It is the responsibility of the
authorized personnel to verify that the component/part has the proper
documentation and compatible modification status before fitment. Whenever a loan
item is fitted to an aircraft at Line Stations, the information is entered into the
Deferred Defect Log and Main Base is advised by telex/fax/e-mail. All loan items
are then returned in accordance with I.A.T.P. procedures, after removal from Base.
Removed items from line stations are consigned back to Main Base. A telex
advising Base of the dispatch flight number and consignment note number will be
sent. All unserviceable items shall be accompanied by Unserviceable Tag.
(b) The certificate shall report in the block “STATUS/WORK” the wording
“Inspected/Tested” and in the block “REMARKS” following statements, as
required:
(i) “Only inspected”
(ii) The statement “removed serviceable from a/c [aircraft registration marks]
for end of loan;
(iii) If applicable, add: used for [hours flown on the aircraft] hours and [cycles
accumulated on the aircraft] cycles”.
(iv) If the borrowed component was not new, the words “maintenance history
unknown” shall be added.
(c) Such component with the CAAB Form 1 and POOL Label will be sent to the
Material Management department for data entry and return to the supplier.
(d) Should be not possible ensure the serviceability of the component; a POOL
Label shall be completed with the relevant reasons. The component will be sent
to the shop for repair, or to the owner, as provided by the agreement for
loan/pool.
L2.5.4.2 Purchase
(a) If the replenishment of the store is not possible in a short period, the Materials
Management department informs the involved department to estimate an
increase of the stock. If the purchase of the component is more convenient
than a long-term loan, Material Management department will issue a Purchase
Order with the request of documentation and possible historical data.
(b) The purchasing can be finalized only if the information and/or the
documentation provided by the owner satisfy the fixed requirements.
L2.6 LINE PROCEDURE FOR RETURN OF DEFECTIVE PARTS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT
(a) Certifying Staff or Technical Handling Agent at Line Stations (including Dhaka station)
returns defective rotatable and repairable aircraft components and parts removed to
Biman Technical Stores at Dhaka for processing. At the Line stations, defective aircraft
component removal and tagging is performed under the responsibility of Certifying
Staff, either posted at such line station or accompanying the aircraft. If no such
personnel are available, Technical Handling Agent (Contracted / Sub-contracted
Organization) is responsible for the process as per contract.
(b) Components/Parts which are removed from aircraft should have valid reason, i.e.
defect rectification /found defective during transit check /operational check etc. To
justify that the component/part is defective, the following reference/procedure
should be established for example, AMM, FIM, TSM, ASM, WDM as applicable. The
removal /replacement record shall be entered in AML or Task Card or NRC, and duly
signed by Certifying Staff responsible for the task.
(c) Certifying Staff or Technical Handling Agent ensures that unserviceable items are
clearly identified by the attachment of Unserviceable Label, duly completed, such as
aircraft, position, part number and serial numbers, station, nature of defect, date and
the signature and authorization number of the Certifying Staff. (Appendix A for
Unserviceable label).
(d) For the defective components/parts, all opening port and electrical receptacle are
blanked/capped properly, and fuel /oil /hydraulic /grease stains cleaned if applicable
and shall be identified as unserviceable with the UNSERVICEABLE tag duly signed, and
then enclosed in a proper container /box for transportation from Line stations to
Dhaka base. It is also to be ensured that all fluid from inside the component is drained
and/or depressurized as necessary. The responsible maintenance personnel
/Certifying staff shall convey message (telex/email) to Dhaka base with the shipment
details of defective components/parts.
(e) Defective components removed from the aircraft is accompanied by the
“Unserviceable Tag” (which serves as transportation document). The Release to
Service Certificate of the installed Component will be on file at the Station for three
(03) years and then send to Biman AMO for disposal or further retention in case of
LLP or AD relevant issues. If a Pool Part / loan-part were removed a “POOL Tag” must
be issued to record the required information for the removed part. Customer owned
removed parts will be managed in accordance with customer procedures.
(f) Components removed from aircraft, or their associated engines is adequately
blanked. Removal of components shall follow maintenance manual procedures. The
Line Certifying Staff or supervisor in charge is responsible to ensure all removed
components are correctly blanked and attached with a properly executed
unserviceable label. The component together with the relevant information is passed
to the customer.
(g) In the ATL, the certifying staff makes a clear entry by stating that particular aircraft
component or material has been used from Flight Pack for defect rectification.
(h) Aircraft component or material, used from Flight Pack at Line station, should be
crossed out from Flight Pack item list. Date, location, signature, and certification
authorization number must be mentioned against such deletion.
(i) Certifying Staff ensures that defective aircraft component is returned to maintenance
base with the same container of the Flight Pack of the affected aircraft or flight.
(j) Certifying Staff or responsible person notices to Technical Store and Maintenance
official at Dhaka base by (Telex or email) about the consumption and shipment details
of the defective Flight Pack item.
(k) Technical Store personnel collects unserviceable Flight Pack item from aircraft on
arrival at Dhaka base and replenish the Flight Pack item with new updated list.
During defect rectification, if any servicing is required (i.e., fuel /oil /hydraulic, etc.) that is
recorded in ATL and duly signed by appropriate Certifying Staff. Servicing instructions is
followed as per AMM procedure or as applicable.
At each Line Station the data of removed from aircraft Components is transmitted to Main
Base, which are used as an order to ship a new Component to the affected Line Station, if
the Station stores that part. If a work order called for any reason like unscheduled removal
/hard time components/parts, this shall be covered under the work scope at line stations.
All completed work order of respective components/parts dispatch to technical records
section at Dhaka base as early as possible through surface mail or onboard through any
convenient flight. A copy of the same shall be kept at line stations for the time being.
Procedure for returning defective aircraft component, removed from aircraft, shall be the
same as stated in chapter 2.19 of this exposition.
and packed in an approved container. As far as possible, the defective unit should be
sent on board the aircraft by making an entry in the Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML)
with information for the Base Station to off-load the item at Dhaka.
d. At Dhaka the defective component is off-loaded by the Line Maintenance Certifying
staff and is sent to Technical Store for onward dispatch to Parts Control Section for
further necessary action with supporting documents like UNSERVICEABLE tag/label
etc.
(a) During Line Maintenance work if any critical task has to be carried out, at any Line
Maintenance Location, due to grounding or any unforeseen situation e.g., weather
condition, scheduled maintenance falling due, then necessary manpower, equipment,
literature etc., shall be provided to carry out the work as per the policy spelt out at
chapter 2.23 of this exposition.
(b) But it must be remembered that during a maintenance event, a person cannot
perform work involving tasks of installation of same type components on more than
one system of same aircraft. But, in case only one person is available, at the
completion of work, such person shall re-inspect the installed components. The
performed re-inspection shall be recorded on the ATL or customer’s intended
document. If not otherwise required by the Operator/Customer, in case only one
person is available to perform works this procedure refers to, the Line Certifying Staff
shall record on the ATL or customer’s intended document the performed re-
inspection reporting the reference “Part-145. A.65(b)(3)”. Also, for the re-inspection
the CRS shall be issued.
The Quality System Procedures required by CAAB Part-145. A.65 is contained in this
section of the MOE. This section gives general explanation about Biman AMO Quality
System Procedures.
Biman AMO has established a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program comprising
of periodic Audits and continuous surveillance covering all areas of organization
capability as per approved scope to fulfill the requirements of CAAB Part 145. This
Program is evaluated and reviewed on continuous basis based on the finding and
feedbacks from the Quality Auditors.
The Quality Assurance Division is located at Dhaka (Main Base) under the direct
management of the Quality Manager who has direct access to the Accountable Manager.
Administration of Quality Audit is also under his control. The Division consists of
experienced qualified auditors.
(c) Grouping of audits: Grouping of Procedure and Product Audits may be made in the
Annual Program, normally which includes Organization System Audits, Procedure Audits
and Product Audits to monitor compliance with, and adequacy of, procedures required to
invoke good maintenance practices and airworthy aircraft/aircraft components. Principal
Engineer, Audit may choose to partially divide audits into smaller unit’s or group audits
together dependent upon the complexity of the area, procedure, or product line. Partially
divided or grouped audits may be carried out at the same time by multiple auditors or by
the same auditor at different times.
(d) Dates and timescales: Audit plan will take into consideration weekends, days off, official
national holidays in the audit location and there is a mutual understanding on the date and
time of the audit (schedule). As such, the auditor(s) must have the consent from the
Auditee on the date and time of the particular audit to be conducted. The following are also
taking into consideration while planning audit timescales:
No of staff of Auditee
No of shifts
Scope of the audit
Location
(g) Scheduled audits and unannounced audits to be carried out during maintenance
including night shifts.
The audit program is comprise of scheduled and unannounced (random audit, i.e.
surveillance) inclusive of night operations and this is clearly identified in the audit
program.
(i) Follow up of the audit program: scheduled, performed, audit report issued,
open/close – link with chapter 3.3
The details on managing these findings status (open / close) is described in chapter
3.1.3.8 of this MOE.
3.1.3.4 Document review- relevant documented system for adequacy in respect to audit
criteria
(i) Before proceeding for an audit, the auditor reviews the previous audit findings of that
area and finalizes the audit checklist.
(ii) As per audit principles, the audit does not assume responsibility for correct
functioning of sections or shops rather the sectional head or shop in-charge is
responsible for that. However, the audit takes note of all discrepancies and makes
recommendations to that effect.
(iii) Sectional Head or Shop In-charge shall extend full co-operation and make available
of all documents to the auditor during Quality Assurance audit.
3.1.3.6 Audit reports (documents used, writer, issue, points checked and deviations
noted, deadline for rectification) – Post Audit Activities
(i) Audit report i.e. summary of audit findings is generated by the auditor through form
no. EMM/QA/1306. The report is prepared each time an audit is carried out
describing what has been checked and the findings against applicable
requirements, procedures and products. Each finding is marked as ‘Level 1/Level
2’ as per Para 3.1.3.7 of this MOE Procedure.
(ii) Then audit report is submitted to Quality Manager, QA within 7 (seven) working
days from audit closing date for his acceptance. Once accepted, Quality Manager
sends the audit report to the Auditee for corrective actions.
(iii) The Auditee sign acknowledges the report and then identifies the root causes
against each finding and accordingly propose Corrective Action Plan (CAP) in the
NCR form no. EMM/QA/1305 within 07 (seven) working days from the date of audit
report receiving.
(iv) Auditor / audit team evaluate the submitted Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and
identified root cause regarding removal of finding within the specified target closure
date. Once the CAP is accepted by auditor, Auditee is then notified accordingly.
(v) After the CAP is accepted, Auditee performs the proposed corrective actions within
the target date and sends the NCR (Non-Compliance Report) with evidence of
corrective actions taken (CAT) to auditor or Principal Engineer, Audit. Then relevant
auditor may perform follow-up audit.
(vi) For corrective action procedure and If the corrective action(s) could not be taken
within stipulated time frame, the Auditee may ask for extension of target date with
valid reason which are described in MOE 3.3.1.
(vii) Summary of Close and Open finding in respect of each Audit report for each audit
is prepared by Principal Engineer (Audit); for monitoring the feedback and remedial
action(s) by the Quality Manager and perusal of the Accountable Manager. As such
the Quality Manager will continuously monitor the feedback and remedial action(s)
(as required) taken by the Auditee.
(viii) The results of the quality audits is an integral part of the input to management review
activities. The Quality Manager keeps a log of recurrent non-compliance and brings
to the attention of the senior management during the management review.
Feedback & Management Review is elaborately described in MOE 3.3.5.
(iii) If the corrective action taken as per CAP and the action is acceptable to the auditor
by verification of given evidence or thru follow-up audit, then auditor may accept to
close the findings and finally submit to the Quality Manager for necessary
consent/approval.
(iv) PE (Audit) in favour of the Quality Manager notifies the Auditee about the closure of
the audit.
(v) If the corrective action(s) is not taken within stipulated time frame or if the assessment
of the corrective action taken (follow-up) is unacceptable, the Quality Manager will
assign the auditor to raise another finding. Quality Manager will also give necessary
effective directives to his counterpart Form-4 Holder.
[Part 145.A.65 (a), Part 145.A.65 (c) (1), (2) / AMC 145.A.65 (c) (1)]
(a) Multiple types of audits are conducted in the organization, one of which is called Product
Audit. A Product Audit is defined as an audit conducted to check, by inspection,
measurements or test, the conformity of a given product or service against specified
requirements (technical or contractual specifications, standards, and performance).
Administration of Product Audit is also under the control of Quality Assurance Division with
experienced qualified auditors headed by Quality Manager.
(b) Quality Audit of Aircraft/Aircraft Components shall be focused on verifying compliance of
organizational procedures, competence of maintenance personnel, availability/use of
appropriate maintenance data / tooling and completion of maintenance records.
(c) Auditor detailed for particular audit shall perform sample audits of at least one product on
each product-line per year to ensure quality products resulting from effective compliance
of maintenance procedures. Annual Quality Audit Plan shall also cover product audits on
aircraft and aircraft components. Records of such product audits shall be secured and
archived in hard copies for a period of at least two years after closure of particular audit.
Audit process shall be the same as for organization procedures audit as described in this
manual.
(a) For the purpose of the independent audit a product line includes any product under the
approval class rating as specified in the approval schedule issued to Biman Engineering &
MM. It therefore follows for Biman Engineering & MM approved under Part-145 with a
capability to maintain aircraft; repair of Components would need to carry out (1 Aircraft
Type in Base Maintenance Check + 1 Component) sample checks each year.
(b) Audits to be performed are defined when laying down the annual plan in accordance with
an approved audit program as mentioned in MOE 3.1 but, relatively to the result of the
analysis of information of data held by QA, suddenly and unannounced extraordinary
audits may be executed.
(c) Principal Engineer (Audit) shall develop annual product audit plan. Such plan include:
1) Quality Audits of each type of aircraft covered in organization’s approved scope of
work for each maintenance check being performed in the organization.
2) Quality Audit of aircraft components, including each product-line from the categories
(C1 to C20) as per organization’s approved scope of work as defined in this manual.
3) Quality Audit of the management system & all functions of maintenance operations to
ensure:
(i) Complying with applicable regulations and standards;
(ii) Satisfying stated maintenance operations needs;
(iii) Identifying undesirable conditions and areas requiring improvement;
(iv) Identifying hazards in maintenance operations;
(v) Assessing the effectiveness of safety risk controls.
(b) The product audit on Aircraft is performed to make sure that it covers the various stages of
full length of specific maintenance activities. It shall cover the highest-level of Base
Maintenance check performed in the specific product line as much as practically possible.
(c) Quality Audits of aircraft shall cover following areas along with sample based verification of
maintenance carried out on specific aircraft during a particular check:
i) Aircraft cabin for emergency equipment, adequate appearance and satisfactory
operation of emergency systems
ii) Aircraft exterior for condition of airframe / engines / APU and evident leakages
(hydraulic, fuel, water, etc)
iii) Aircraft cockpit for emergency equipment availability, condition and labeling
iv) Availability of aircraft documents, related to maintenance activities
v) Sufficiency of procedures resulting in good maintenance practices
vi) Availability and use of appropriate maintenance data
vii) Availability and use of recommended / approved tools and equipment
viii) Completion of maintenance records in an effective and timely manner
ix) Assessment for competence of personnel involved in maintenance activities
x) Awareness of human factors, performance and limitations in aircraft maintenance.
xi) Awareness of Safety policies, programs, processes and procedures stated in Safety
Management System Manual and safety risks linked to the working environment.
(d) The product audit on Aircraft Component is performed to make sure that it covers various
stages of full length of the component maintenance activities (maintenance, overhaul, or
repair (for the scope as per the Capability List) in Avionics Shop or Aerospace Shop.
(e) Quality Audits of aircraft components shall cover following areas along with sample for
verification of maintenance carried out on specific component during particular scheduled
/ un-scheduled maintenance:
i) Aircraft component’s physical condition
ii) Condition / serviceability status of work bench / work area
iii) Sufficiency of procedures resulting in good maintenance practices
iv) Availability and use of appropriate maintenance data
v) Availability and use of recommended / approved tools and equipment
vi) Completion of maintenance records in an effective and timely manner
vii) Appropriate procedures for preservation of records
3.2.4 Records
All records pertaining to the independent quality audit and the quality feedback system
(Product Audit conducted on aircraft, component/specialized services) are required to be
retained for at least two years after the date of closure of the finding to which they refer
to, or for such periods as to support changes to the audit time periods, whichever is the
longer.
(a) Unscheduled aircraft and aircraft component audits may also be performed on the basis of
significant findings of previous product / procedure audits, parameters such as high delay
rate, more reworks, premature component removals, incidents / accidents and
requirements from the CAAB / Accountable Manager.
(b) During verifications against corrective actions, Auditor may perform an unscheduled
product audits. Non-Compliance Report (NCR) shall be raised against each finding during
unscheduled audit. Audit process shall be the same as for scheduled audit but shall not
require the opening / closing meeting processes.
(c) Records of unscheduled audits shall be secured and archived in hard copies for a period of
at least two years after closure of particular audit.
Once the root cause and CAP proposed by the Auditee is accepted by the
Auditor, only then corrective action can start to take by the Auditee.
2. NOTE: Any Non-Compliance Report (NCR) which is related to Aircraft shall be
entered by the Auditee (immediately upon notification) in respective
AML/CML/NRC for its appropriate rectification and record and for this type of
defects/discrepancies Identification of Root Cause in Audit Reply would not be
necessary. Once the corrective Action is taken he shall fill in the original copy of
the NCR keeping the root cause to be blank and return it to the QA office along
with the proof of supporting documents i.e. AML/CML/NRC etc.
3. Corrective actions for a nonconformance are taken by the Auditee for the
audited area/section and recorded & signed into the NCR Form. Then send it to
the Principal Engineer, Audit. After review, he passes it to the auditor for
feedback and follow-up. Aside from Level 1 findings which are actioned
immediately, the responsible person is given up to three months to take full and
final corrective action for a nonconformance.
4. When auditor received corrective action (CAT) in the NCR Form, a follow-up
action is taken to verify the implementation of corrective actions and signed in
the NCR form if he satisfies.
5. Audit findings may again be raised, if details of corrective action taken or
documentary evidence given through NCR are not acceptable to the auditor.
6. If the corrective action taken as per CAP and the action is acceptable to the
auditor by verification of given evidence or thru follow-up audit, then auditor may
close the findings and finally submit to the Quality Manager for necessary
approval.
7. The Quality Manager notifies the Auditee about the closure of the audit.
(b) The corrective action plan shall be designed in a way which allows identifying
and recording the finding, the root cause, the relevant immediate and long
term preventive action with the appropriate timescales.
(i) Nonconformance report (NCR) Form EMM/QA/1308 is designed to allow
recording of the finding, the root cause, and corrective actions. Appropriate
timescales are stated in 3.3.2 (a).
(ii) A root cause analysis and subsequent implementation of corrective action
are performed by the Auditee for the level 1 or level 2 finding. The root
cause analysis should consider the following points:
Could the same Non-compliance (NC) be found in other areas?
Has the NC occurred before?
Is the NC due to a lack of training?
Is the NC due to lack of resources such as manpower, tools, equipment,
materials, and facilities?
Are procedures not followed because they are not adequately
described?
Is the NC caused by absence of procedures?
Is the person assigned to the function not qualified to perform the task?
(iii) Examples of root cause analysis may be:
and any other significant audit program data necessary to validate the audit
program.
(c) Meeting with the Accountable Manager. (including record of meeting
procedure)
The Accountable Manager holds a management review meeting at least twice per
year (during any day in the month of March and September) with the Quality
Manager, Production Manager and senior staff involved in CAAB part 145
maintenance approval to review the overall performance, receive summary report
on findings of non-compliance, discuss the audit program, any significant or
repetitive nonconformance findings and corrective actions.
Management Review
1) One function of an internal safety / quality assurance program is to provide
feedback to Senior Management on the safety / quality performance of the
maintenance process. This will be in documented form. The feedback will
include the distribution of audit reports to specified management and include
analysis of individual maintenance errors and observed safety / quality trends.
2) Additional reports will be raised for specific situations where the Quality
Manager believes the members of the Senior Management needs to be
advised of trends, events or developments in the company safety / quality
systems. The objective is to highlight areas where airworthiness and / or safety
/ quality risks are perceived and to recommend corrective actions for
implementation. The emphasis at this level is to identify where new policy
statements or significant resources may be indicated in order to reduce
specified risks to the company.
3) Overall trends, outcomes of specific audits and corrective actions are
presented to senior management through the Management Review Meeting
held under the chairmanship of Accountable Manager twice per year and is
attended by Maintenance Managers and their designated representatives. The
principal objective of the review meeting is to confirm that corrective actions
taken to mitigate any identified risk or reported non-conformance are
appropriate.
4) The Management Review includes the analysis of the need for changes to the
Quality System, Quality Policy and Quality Objectives, as well as the
assessment of improvement opportunities based on the review and analysis of
performance trends and achievement of Quality Objectives.
5) It is essential to continually review and evaluate Quality System (internal safety
/ quality assurance program) for the purpose of sustaining and improving. It is
important that the personnel of the operational processes work together to
maintain interest in and commitment to the Quality System.
6) The following inputs are to be considered for Management Review:
(i) Follow-up actions from previous Management Reviews.
(ii) Performance of different operational processes.
(iii) Status and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
(iv) Results of different internal and external Audits.
(v) Employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to the Quality
Policies, directives and procedures.
Aircraft No Competency
Certifying Valid “C” Rated additional Competency Assessment
Staff “C Licence Experience Assessment verified, + Initial
Rated” except verified, + Initial or CT on relevant
obtaining or CT on Technology,
Aircraft
relevant REG, HPL, CP,
Certifying Valid “B1.1/B2” type rating 6 Months
(for Cat- current Technology, EWIS, FTS &
Staff “B1/B2 Rated Licence
B1.1/B2/C) experience REG, HPL, CP, Yes CDCCL in each
Rated”
in the EWIS, FTS & 2 Years + SMS
M relevant CDCCL in each in each 3 Years
Valid field. 2 Years + SMS + At least 6
(Type/Task Valid Cat- “A” or Licence on in each 3 Years Months Relevant
“B1.1” / “B2” Cat-“A” or + Recent Experience
Trained)
Licence + Type / “B1.1”/“B2” Experience. during Last 2
Task Trained + Type/Task Years.
Training
Experience
Category Requirements Initial CT Renewal
Total Recent
should be experienced about the use of training materials- worked for at least 3 years
for a maintenance/training organization and expert on the subject matter. The syllabus
and trainer/instructor is approved by the Quality Manager.
i) Discussion on Changes in Regulation (CAR 1984 and CAAB Part 145).
ii) Discussion on MOE and Relevant Procedure Manual amendments.
iii) Human Factors impact and SMS issues on maintenance in related area.
iv) Incidents in related area and maintenance error (Non-conformities caused due to
inadequate Procedure or not following the proper procedure including the root
cause of the problems).
v) Discussions on EWIS, FTS & CDCCL issues.
vi) Review of Technical Notice/Bulletin, Safety Notice/Bulletin and Quality
Notice/Bulletin.
vii) Review of latest Service Bulletin (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Modification
and Service Letter.
(c) A system of self-instruction will be maintained whereby relevant staffs are required to
read and sign as having understood published additions (Technical Notice/Bulletin,
Safety Notice/Bulletin and Quality Notice/Bulletin etc.). The read and sign also
indicates that an individual appreciates the effect of the change on his/her particular
activities.
(d) A permanent record of Classroom Training, Seminars, Technical Briefing and Self-
Instruction will be maintained by departmental head. Certifying Staff
(Aircraft/Component Maintenance) & Category B1/B2 Support Staff will be required to
demonstrate satisfactory proof of continuation training prior to renewal of their
Authorization Certificate.
(e) Each Certifying Staff (Aircraft/Component Maintenance) & Category B1/B2 Support
Staff shall be provided with continuation training in every 24 (twenty-four) months
except for SMS 36(Thirty-six) months. But based on the results of Quality Audit
Findings, the continuation training interval may be considered for reduction. Duration
of such training shall depend upon specific requirements for each type/category.
(f) Respective Form 4 holder is responsible for ensuring the compliance of continuation-
training programme for the Certifying Staff (Aircraft/Component Maintenance) &
Category B1/B2 Support Staff working under them for the maintenance of
Authorization Certificate and maintaining permanent record of such Training.
required training and function. These documents if not issued by Biman should
be followed by a confirmation check with the organizations that issued such
documents. A comparison checks for differences between the product type
ratings on the qualification documents and the relevant product types
maintained by Biman shall be made. This assessment may reveal a need for
product type differences training. All documents attest to qualification shall be
submitted along with the application to Quality Assurance.
(c) When all qualification requirements are successfully fulfilled, additional
assessment shall ensure that the personnel have the talent to successfully
demonstrate to the degree necessary their qualifications against their work
requirements as certifying staff. The person who is intended to become a
certifying staff shall work for a month or more under the supervision of another
certifying staff or until the departmental heads arrives at a conclusion. The
candidate is recommended to be a certifying staff.
(d) Application for a certifying staff (Aircraft/Component Maintenance) or B1/B2
support staff (Aircraft Maintenance) authorization is done by use of a form
EMM/QA/1061. The form is signed by the Form-4, indicating that he, or
someone on his behalf, has verified (assessed) that the person is competent,
capable and meets the requirements for the authorization sought. Applicant
must submit a ‘Schedule of Work’ for current Maintenance Experience with
details of work performed on the type of aircraft or system either on AME
Logbook/Certifying Staff Logbook or in a separate copy. Such ‘Schedule of
Work’ shall cover the relevant portion of the work within the scope and must be
certified by the appropriate Authorization Certificate Holder.
(e) Qualification assessment means collecting copies of all documents that attest
to qualification, such as the license and/or any authorization held. The Quality
Manager verifies whether the candidate meets the qualifications for the
authorization and grants the authorization. Before the authorization is given to
the certifying person, the Quality Manager shall ensure that he has understood
the scope and limitation of his authorization. Application along with copies of all
documents that attest to qualification and the issued authorization Certificate
are retained in file by the Quality Assurance.
(a) Where the condition of Validity of Authorization Certificate as stated in 3.4.6.2 (d) of
MOE has not been fulfilled, or where an Authorization Certificate has lapsed for 24
months or more, or where the Holder of the Authorization Certificate has been
suspended / revoked, the applicant shall substantiate by examination his ability to
meet the requirements for renewal of the Authorization Certificate. The type and extent
of the examination will be determined by the Quality Manager and will depend on the
nature and period of employment of the holder since the Authorization Certificate
expired.
(b) The candidate has to apply for the revalidation of Authorization Certificate in form
EMM/QA/1205. But applicant must submit a ‘Schedule of Work’ for current
Maintenance Experience with details of work performed on the type of aircraft or
system either on AME Logbook/Certifying Staff Logbook or in a separate copy. Such
‘Schedule of Work’ shall cover the relevant portion of the work within the scope and
must be certified by the appropriate Authorization Certificate Holder.
(a) An application for renewal shall be made by submitting completed Form No:
EMM/QA/1204 together with Authorization Certificate and Proof of Experience in a
prescribed format to Quality Assurance Office at least three weeks prior to expiry of
the Authorization Certificates.
(b) An applicant for renewal of an Authorization Certificate must possess and be familiar
with all current Civil Aviation Rules, ANO, MOE, SMS, FTS, EWIS, Human Factor
issues, applicable procedures, and Technical & Quality Notices etc.
(c) An Authorization Certificate shall not be back- dated upon renewal, and the renewal
will be affected only from the date of receipt by the Quality Assurance Office of an
acceptable application.
(d) An Authorization Certificate which has lapsed for less than 24 months will be
considered for renewal without examination provided 3.4.6.2 of MOE are met, except
that in respect of the qualifying period will be 24 months immediately preceding the
date of receipt of the renewal application.
(e) Authorization Certificate shall not be renewed to person(s) in the event of:
(i) Recency of experience is less than 6 months within last 2 years.
(ii) Incident of Inspection failures recorded during the last 3 (three) months or in
case of any ongoing/pending investigation against him.
(iii) Licence issued /validated by CAAB expires.
(a) Whenever any condition for validity of Authorization Certificate is not met, or for any
reason, on rationale after due investigation, such authorization can be limited /
suspended / revoked by the Chief Engineer Quality assurance.
(b) Any of the following conditions may lead to limitation / suspension / revocation of
Authorization Certificate:
(e) In case of suspension / revocation the holder must return the issued Authorization
Certificate to Quality Manager for amendment of certifying staff record.
(f) Re-issuance of suspended / revoked authorization shall be processed in a similar
manner as for the Revalidation of Authorization Certificate as stated in 3.4.6.3 of
MOE.
3.4.7.2.1 While issuing certification privileges (scope) and limitations against each
category Authorisation Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Category would be
named as per following table:
CATEGORY
CATEGORY & LIMITATION SCOPE & LIMITATION
CODE
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B1.1 support staff for performing
Aircraft Maintenance on
Maintenance B1.1
(i) Aircraft Structure, Power plant & Mechanical
Engineer and Electrical Systems.
(Mechanical) (ii) Avionic Systems requiring only Simple
Tests to prove their serviceability and not
requiring Troubleshooting.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B2 support staff for performing
Aircraft Maintenance on
Maintenance B2
(i) Avionic and Electrical Systems, and
Engineer(Avionics) (ii) Electrical and Avionics tasks within Power
plant and Mechanical Systems, requiring only
Simple Tests to prove their serviceability.
CATEGORY
CATEGORY & LIMITATION SCOPE & LIMITATION
CODE
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B1.1 support staff for performing
Maintenance on
Aircraft (i) Aircraft Structure, Power plant & Mechanical
and Electrical Systems.
Maintenance B1.1 (1 &
(ii) Avionic Systems requiring only Simple Tests
Engineer (Airframe 4) to prove their serviceability and not requiring
& Engine) Troubleshooting.
The above scope will exclude the following:
Electrical Power Generation & Distribution
Systems.
Avionic LRUs.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B2 support staff for performing
Maintenance on
Aircraft
(i) Avionic and Electrical Systems, and
Maintenance B2 (2 & 3)
(ii) Electrical and Avionics tasks within Powerplant
Engineer and Mechanical Systems, requiring only
(Electrical) Simple Tests to prove their serviceability.
CATEGORY
CATEGORY & LIMITATION SCOPE & LIMITATION
CODE
Systems.
Instrument Systems.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B2 support staff for performing
Aircraft Maintenance on
Maintenance (i) Avionic and Electrical Systems, and
B2 (3)
Engineer (ii) Electrical and Avionics tasks within Powerplant
(Electrical & and Mechanical Systems, requiring only
Instrument) Simple Tests to prove their serviceability.
The above scope will exclude the Radio Radar
Systems.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
Aircraft and to act as B2 support staff for performing
Maintenance B2 (1) Maintenance on
Engineer (i) Avionic and Electrical Systems, and
(Instrument & (ii) Electrical and Avionics tasks within
Radio) Powerplant and Mechanical Systems, requiring
only Simple Tests to prove their
serviceability.
The above scope will exclude the Electrical
Power Generation & Distribution Systems.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B2 support staff for performing
Maintenance on
Aircraft
(i) Avionic and Electrical Systems, and
Maintenance B2 (2)
(ii) Electrical and Avionics tasks within Powerplant
Engineer and Mechanical Systems, requiring only
(Electrical & Radio) Simple Tests to prove their serviceability.
The above scope will exclude the Instrument
Systems.
Aircraft To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
Maintenance after Base Maintenance Work. The privileges
C
Engineer (Base apply to the aircraft in its entirety in Biman as a
Maintenance) Part-145 organisation.
CATEGORY
CATEGORY & LIMITATION SCOPE & LIMITATION
CODE
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
after Minor Scheduled Line Maintenance and
Simple Defect Rectification within the limits of
Aircraft
tasks specifically endorsed on the Authorisation
Maintenance
M Certificate.
Engineer (Line
Note: (i) The certification privileges shall be
Maintenance
restricted to work that the holder has personally
–Specific
performed in Line Maintenance only.
Task)
(ii) The certification privileges shall be restricted
to limited to the ratings already endorsed in the
Basic licence.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B1.1 support staff for performing
Ground Run after:
(i) All schedule and unscheduled Engine Ground
/test run up to Idle power/ Part power/
Ground Run Maximum power/ Reverse power check/ any
EGR
Authorisation other condition test run as per approved
document upon following all limitations and
restrictions contained in the manual
(s)/procedure.
(ii) Adjustment/test of the engine as per laid
down procedure appropriate to the
Engine/Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
Note: Authority for issuance of CRS may be
restricted to idle or part power or maximum
power as decided by the oral board.
To issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)
and to act as B1.1 support staff for performing
Borescope Inspection for performance of all
Borescope
BSI schedule and unscheduled Borescope Inspection
Authorisation
upon following appropriate procedure, limitation,
and inspection contained in the applicable
manual to detect internal failure of the engine.
The serviceability of the system can be verified using aircraft controls, switches,
Built-in Test Equipment (BITE), Central Maintenance Computer (CMC) or
external test equipment not involving special training.
The outcome of the test is a unique go–no go indication or parameter, which
can be a single value or a value within an interval tolerance. No interpretation of
the test result or interdependence of different values is allowed.
The test does not involve more than 10 actions as described in the approved
maintenance data (not including those required to configure the aircraft prior to
the test, i.e. jacking, flaps down, etc.., or to return the aircraft to its initial
configuration). Pushing a control, switch or button, and reading the
corresponding outcome may be considered as a single step even if the
maintenance data shows them separated.
3.4.7.2.7 Base Maintenance in the table mentioned in 3.4.7.2.1 means any task
falling outside the criteria are given above for Line Maintenance.
3.4 .7.2.8 Minor Scheduled Line Maintenance and Simple Defect Rectification
underCategory M in the table mentioned in 3.4.7.2.1:
(1) Minor Scheduled Line Maintenance means any minor scheduled
inspection/check up to and including a weekly check specified in the aircraft
maintenance programme.
(2) Typical tasks permitted after appropriate task training to be carried out as part of
Minor Scheduled Line Maintenance or Simple Defect Rectification are contained
in the following list:
(a) Replacement of wheel assemblies.
(b) Replacement of wheel brake units.
(c) Replacement of emergency equipment.
(d) Replacement of ovens, boilers and beverage makers.
(e) Replacement of internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes.
(f) Replacement of windscreen wiper blades.
(g) Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat belts and
harnesses.
(h) Closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access inspection panels.
(i) Replacement of toilet system components but excluding gate valves.
(j) Simple repairs and replacement of internal compartment doors and
placards but excluding doors forming part of a pressure structure.
(k) Simple repairs and replacement of overhead storage compartment doors
and cabin furnishing items.
(l) Replacement of static wicks.
(m) Replacement of aircraft main and APU aircraft batteries.
(n) Replacement of in-flight entertainment system components other than
public address.
(o) Routine lubrication and replenishment of all system fluids and gases.
(p) The de-activation only of sub-systems and aircraft components as
permitted by the operator's minimum equipment list where such de-
(iii)
Miscellaneous Category (Store Inspection, Quality Auditor etc.)
STI : Store Inspection
AUD : Quality Auditor (Audit Category)
Note: Scope of Authorization certificate in Specialized Services, Store Inspection & Quality
Auditor Categories are described in MOE 3.11, 3.7 & 3.6 respectively.
(i) Other than Aircraft Maintenance Category for all other Categories of
Authorisation Certificate Class of Authorisation Certificate shall be denoted as:
X – for class I
Y – for class II
Note: Person Holding Authorisation on all type of Aircraft are entitled to the existing
capability. But for inclusion of capability to a new type of aircraft or component of same
category candidate must have to apply to Chief of Quality Assurance for additional
capability along with proof of his additional skill. Upon receiving application Quality
Assurance will scrutinize the required skill and if required Chief of Quality Assurance
may issue Authorisation, with original Authorisation Certificate(s) as appropriate after
scrutiny of his application & related documents by a board comprising of Chief of
Quality Assurance or his nominated Principal Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer of
concerned department. This is equally applicable for all capability enhancement of
Component Maintenance Category (C Rating in 145 Approval in case of Maintenance
Organization).
Note: Scope of work includes performing the task mentioned in the scope through
completion of necessary worksheets/Supplemental Worksheets in the shop or upon
raising necessary Non Routine Work Cards (NRC).
EOH-Y5
Building and installation of aircraft electrical and instrument accessories,
harnessfitted on any two types of aircraft.
EOH-Y6
Aircraft & Equipment Batteries of Two types of aircraft.
EOH-Y7
Electrical Power operated Aircrafts Seats (Crew & Pax) of all types of Aircraft.
Air operated components including certification of minor electrical items of any two
types of aircraft and aircraft under carriage assemblies (Landing gear system) of all
types of aircraft.
COH-X5-2: (Y5+ Y6)
Aircraft under carriage assemblies (Landing gear system) and brake assemblies of
To issue CAAB Form 1 and necessary certification after maintenance i.e Overhaul,
Repair, Modification, Inspection and testing of:
SOH-X1
Aircraft Crew Seats and Passenger Seats in any two types of aircraft in Biman
fleet.
SOH-Y1
Aircraft Crew Seats and Passenger Seats in any one type of aircraft in Biman
fleet.
ENB-X1
To issue CAAB Form 1 and necessary certification after maintenance i.e
3.4.7.4.2 Procedure:
(a) In case where an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main base
where no appropriate certifying staff is available, the organization contracted
to provide maintenance support may be requested. In such case, Biman E &
MM may issue a One–off certification authorization
(c) To any person with not less than five years maintenance experience and
holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance license rated for the aircraft type
requiring certification.
(d) Provided the contracted organization obtains and holds on file evidence of
the experience and license of that person.
(e) In those situations, where the requirement for a one off authorization to
issue a CRS for a task on an aircraft type has been identified, the following
procedure is recommended:
(i). Flight crew of Biman shall communicate details of the defect to MCC
of Biman E & MM and to the organization contracted to provide
maintenance support with full details of the defect.
(ii). If necessary MCC of Biman E & MM will then request the use of a
one off authorization from the Quality Assurance department.
(iii). When issuing a one off authorization, the Quality Assurance
(f) The completed tasks by the one off authorization holder shall be verified by
visual examination and/or normal system operation upon return to an
appropriately approved maintenance facility.
(g) In all such cases as specified in the above paragraph shall be reported to
CAAB within seven days of the issuance of such certification authorization
3.5.1 Responsibilities
(a) Control of List of Certifying personnel & B1/B2 Support Staff (Refer MOE
Chapter 1.6 for details) and management of records for all technical
qualifications and Authorizations issued in the Organization is prime
responsibility of Quality Manager.
(b) A separate file shall be maintained for all certifying staff and authorized
personnel including those with limited scope of authorizations.
(c) Besides Quality Assurance division controls the Specimen Signature Manual
(Document no: EMM/QA/001, Refer Chapter 5.1, SL 28) containing the List of
certifying Staff with their authorization and specimen signature.
(a) Training (i.e technical qualifications and Authorizations) Files are arranged as per
Staff Number for easy identification and monitoring. All the evidence of issuing
different authorisations are kept in the Hard Copy File.
(b) A separate Transparent file named Certifying Staff Record (Document no:
EMM/QA/1003/Staff No.) containing the updated training & authorization records
shall be maintained for each certifying staff and authorised personnel including
those with limited scope of authorizations. Training documents and authorisations
shall be updated as soon as a person successfully completes training or obtain the
authorisations.
(b) Besides Quality Assurance division controls the Certifying Staff List (Document no:
EMM/QA/1006) containing the Name, Staff No., Designation, AME No.,
Authorisation No., Authorisation Held.
(d) The Hard Copy File, Certifying Staff Record (Document no: EMM/QA/1003/Staff
No.) and Certifying Staff List (Document no: EMM/QA/1006) shall be considered as
an associated document of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
(f) The Hard Copy File, Certifying Staff Record shall be reviewed, updated in
accordance with procedure in MOE Chapter 3.5.2.3
(g) Certifying Staff Record (Document no: EMM/QA/1003/Staff No.) shall provide, as a
minimum, following information for each personnel:.
(1) Name & Staff Number
(2) Date & Place of Birth
(3) Date of Appointment to Grade
(4) Present Designation
(5) Basic Training
(6) Type Training
(7) Continuation Training
(8) Qualifications relevant to the Authorisation
(9) Scope of the authorization
(10) Date of first issue of the authorization
(11) Expiry date of the authorization
(12) Authorisation number
(13) Summary of Experience
3.5.2.2
(a) License & Training coordination personnel working under Chief Engineer (QA)
shall archive all training records and authorizations for such personnel.
(c) In addition, the certifying staff will be furnished with a copy of their record on
leaving the organisation, upon request.
[Ref: Part 145.A.35 (j), (k), (l) / AMC 145.A.35 (j) - Part 145.A.70 (a)]
3.6.1 General
The Accountable Manager has appointed the Quality Manager with responsibility for
monitoring the quality system, including the associated feedback system, and requesting
corrective actions as necessary to any Senior Management. The Quality Manager, as per
his job description (MOE Section 1.4), will have direct access to the Accountable Manager
to ensure that he is kept properly informed on quality and compliance matters.
3.6.2 Selection of Quality Auditors.
3.6.2.1 Function of auditors in Biman E&MM shall not be subcontracted to any other organization.
Quality Auditors shall be selected among Aircraft Engineers within the Organization,
possessing appropriate academic / technical knowledge, commitment and aptitude.
Selection shall be made on approved criteria. In addition Following shall be the attributes
in terms of Qualification, Training & Experience for Quality Audit personnel.
3.6.2.2 Qualification:
(i) Minimum age of 21 years, and
(ii) B. Sc. Engineering in Aeronautical (Aerospace) / (Avionics)/ Mech./Ind. &
Prod./Electrical & Electronics / M. Sc. in Applied Physics & Electronics; or
Holder of Basic Licence issued by CAAB; or
Holder of Authorization Certificate from Component Maintenance or other Category.
3.6.2.3 Training:
(i) Course on Quality.
(ii) Courses on Audit Technique.
(iii) Course on Regulation (CAAB Part 145 & Part 66).
(iv) Company Procedure Training.
(v) Safety Management System.
(vi) Human Performance Limitations Course.
(vii) Course on FTS & CDCCL; EWIS.
(viii) Continuation Training on S/N: (ii) to (vii).
3.6.2.4 Experience:
(i) Must have at least 3 (three) years of experience in an approved
Training/maintenance organization/operator or an airworthiness inspection
organization.
(ii) Must have a minimum of 60 (sixty) hours of practical experience (O.J.T) on Auditing
(at least 5 Different Areas complete audits) under supervision of existing Auditor /
Principal Engineer responsible for Quality Audit. The O.J.T. period shall be counted
after the successful completion of Quality System and Auditing Course. Knowledge
and practical experience on the following areas have to be acquired during the
process of attending ‘On the Job Training’:
a) Complying with the applicable audit requirements.
b) Communicating and clarifying audit requirements.
c) Planning and carrying out assigned responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
d) Documenting all audit observations.
e) Reporting the audit results.
f) Verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by auditee as a result of the
audit.
g) Retaining and safeguarding documents pertaining to the audit.
h) Submitting such documents as required.
i) Treating privileged information with discretion.
j) Cooperating and supporting the Auditor.
(iii) Current experience on auditing with an auditor (at least 3 Different Areas complete
audits).
be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. Quality Auditor, upon query,
shall present such Authorization to the Competent Authority within reasonable time.
Note: Existing Quality Assurance Auditor will be issued with the Authorization Certificate
based on Competency Assessment by Quality Manager but the new applicant will be issued
with Authorization by following the above mentioned process.
Scope:
Perform quality audit of different audit area as listed in quality audit plan related to Part-
145 AMO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd.
3.7.2.3 Experience Requirements and Procedure for Granting Authorization Certificate to Store
Inspector
The applicant must have completed:
a) Must have completed 4 weeks O.J.T. with Store Inspection Officer or under
supervision of qualified Personnel designated by Chief Engineer Quality
Assurance. OJT will be performed after completion of the relevant training
courses for Store Inspection. Certificate shall be awarded after completion of
the OJT. Certificate & completed OJT sheet (signed by supervisor/assessor)
must be submitted along with application.
b) Must submit a certificate from the Store inspection Officer or respective
a) Prospective candidate will submit all the required evidences as spelt out in MOE
3.7.2.1 thru 3.7.2.3 with recommendation from Principal Engineer/Sectional In-
charge.
b) Competency Assessment section shall scrutinize all applications to ensure
compliance with the requirements. Acceptance or rejection of application shall be
communicated to the Principal Engineer/Sectional In-charge through
notice/letter/mail.
c) Once the candidate is found eligible against the requirements, the name of the
eligible candidates shall be communicated to the DCE Line/Base
Maintenance through notice/letter/mail for conducting the oral
examination/assessment board.
d) For initial issue or extension of Authorization Certificate DCE Line / Base
Maintenance will be the Head of the Assessment Board and will assess the
qualification/skill (Competency Assessment) on the basis of requirements
mentioned in MOE 3.7.2.1 thru 3.7.2.3. other member of the board will be as
follows:
e) Once the candidate is found satisfactory with the Assessment Board, the
candidate will be allowed to make application to Quality Assurance name of the
eligible candidates shall be communicated to the DCE Line/Base
Maintenance through notice/letter/mail for conducting the oral
examination/assessment board.
(b) Recurrent training for Stores Inspectors in every two-year (SMS course in every
three years) period shall be planned and arranged by Chief Engineer (QA). Recurrent
training shall be accomplished through amalgamation of classroom session and
3.8.1 General
(a) Biman AMO qualifies mechanics in areas such as workshops and line/base
maintenance.
(b) To qualify as a mechanic, an individual must demonstrate not only a satisfactory skill
level but must also demonstrate a sound knowledge of the product, the equipment,
technical documentation, and Company procedures connected with the scope of
work to be carried out.
(c) Mechanics are not authorized to issue Certificate of Release to Service. Though, it is
ensured that they are able to perform maintenance tasks to any standard specified
in maintenance data under supervision of Certifying Staff.
3.8.6 Records
Respective Sectional/Departmental Head will maintain the training records of all
Mechanics / Technicians & Junior officers.
3.9.1 General
Biman AMO does not have the authority for exemption process for a maintenance interval
and/or to defer extension of defects that may be found during maintenance of customer’s
aircraft. It is the responsibility of the operator/customer to arrange for an extension of an
interval or to defer a defect with the Authority of aircraft registration.
If the deviation involves customer aircraft or components, the Quality Manager will
accept the customers application via CAMO Manager or the operator before
processing the concession. NAA approval may be required.
Records for all concession applied and approvals are stored in a file along with any
relevant documentation. The records are stored in the Quality Manager office and
retained for a period of not less than 3 years from the date of expiry of the
concession validity.
3.10.4 Feedback from the Quality system to CAAB
The locally approved concessions shall be recorded for audit by CAAB. During the
process of monitoring or during routine maintenance, if any adverse condition is
noticed that has arisen due to implementation of the deviation in MOE procedure
shall be notified to CAAB, immediately.
3.11.1 Purpose
To define Biman AMO policies regarding management of training, qualification, and authorizations
for specialized services (NDT, Welding, Composite Repair of Aircraft etc.) personnel.
3.11.2 Training, Qualification and Authorizations for Specialized Services (NDT, Welding,
Borescope etc.)
(a) Biman AMO qualifies specialised services staff in areas such as NDT, Welding,
Borescope etc. To qualify as specialized services staff, an individual must
demonstrate not only a satisfactory skill level but must also demonstrate a sound
knowledge of the product, the equipment, technical documentation, and Company
procedures connected with the scope of work to be carried out and certified.
Working knowledge of the English language is also required.
(b) Appropriate authorizations will be issued to personnel who perform those special
processes after passed the qualification checks. The authorisations issued to these
staff clearly state the scope and limitations of the authorisation.
3.11.3 Practical Experience & Additional Requirement for Granting
Authorisation Certificate in NDT Categories [For Class (I) & (II) Authorisation
Certificate]
(a) Must have minimum 03 (three) years engineering work experience in Maintenance or
Overhaul Shop or Support Shops, as applicable (only for initial issue). Must submit a
certificate of experience.
(b) Must fulfil all the requirements mentioned in NDT Manual (written practice) approved by
Responsible Level 3 NDT / Biman QA.
(c) Must have passed applicable course (initial or continuation), as appropriate to the Category on
which Authorisation Certificate is to be granted, from any recognized institute or airline
training center acceptable to Biman Quality Assurance and CAAB. The training must include
theoretical and practical training relevant to the Authorisation Certificate and there must be
written and practical test as a ‘Qualifying Examination’ to check the ability of the candidates.
Candidate must have passed this ‘Qualifying Examination’. Certificate for both theoretical
and practical training must be submitted along with application.
(d) Must have minimum 2 years’ experience (Proof required) of NDT including 06 (six) months
current experience on the type of work in which Authorisation Certificate is to be granted.
(e) While submitting the schedule of work (job experience) for current 06 (six) months there
would be ’Minimum 01 (0ne) month ‘job experience’ required to be submitted after
completion of the training.
(f) Must submit Eye Examination Record in prescribed form (Form No. Q.A. 010 or equivalent)
from the eye specialist as may be referred by the Medical Assessor of CAAB as a proof of good
eye sight for performance of NDT Inspection. The vision examination for NDT personnel shall
assure that the candidates near vision and colour perception meet the following requirements.
Issued by Biman AMO Page: 3.11-1
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
Issue: 02
EXPOSITION (MOE)
Date: 08 Feb 2022
Revision: 00
PART 3, CHAPTER 3.11
Date:
QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR SPECIALISED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS NON-
DESTRUCTIVE TESTING, WELDING, ETC.
Near vision tests shall be administered annually and colour perception tests shall be
administered at least every five years.
Examination Examination Requirements
(f) Must submit the latest Competency Assessment Form Duly Assessed by the appropriate office.
* In at least one eye, natural or corrected. Simulated vision test and distance is not permitted.
(g) Must submit the latest Competency Assessment Form Duly Assessed by the appropriate office.
For SSPX3 ( B737-800 & B777-300ER Aircraft) & SSP-X4 (Cabin Interior Furnishing &
Toilet and Galley Repair)
Ref to Chapter 3.4.2
3.11.6 Scope of Authorisation Certificates in Specialized Category (NDT/Welding etc.)
NDT-X1-1
Radiographic Examination (level-II) with X-ray and Gamma Ray.
NDT-X1
Radiographic Examination (level-II) and
Thermography Inspection (level-II).
NDT-X2
Eddy current Inspection (level-II) and
Magnetic particle Inspection (level-II).
NDT-X3
Ultrasonic flaw detection (level-II) and
Liquid Penetrant Inspection (level-II).
NDT-Y1
Radiographic Exmination (level-II).
NDT-Y2
Ultrasonic flaw detection (level-II).
NDT-Y3
Eddy Current Inspection (level-II).
NDT-Y4
Magnetic Particle Inspection (level-II)
NDT-Y5
Liquid Penetrant Inspection (level-II).
NDT-Y6
Thermography Inspection (level-II).
WEL-X1-2
Magnesium, Copper and Nickel Alloy Materials and Parts, and
Carbon steel and Titanium Alloy Materials and Parts.
WEL-X1-3
Aluminum, Corrosion and Heat Resistance Steel Materials and Parts, and
Magnesium, Copper and Nickel Alloy Materials and Parts.
WEL-Y1
Aluminum, Corrosion and Heat Resistance Steel Materials and Parts.
WEL-Y2
Carbon steel and Titanium Alloy Materials and Parts.
WEL-Y3
Magnesium, Copper and Nickel Alloy Materials and Parts.
SSP –X3: Composite Repair for Boeing 777, Boeing 737 and DH-8-400 aircraft.
To issue certification after performing maintenance/inspection of associated tools, test
equipment and accessories, and
To issue CAAB Form 1 and necessary certification after maintenance i.e Repair,
Modification of all types of composite structure, and structural parts which is
composed of glass fibers, aramid fibers and carbon fibers with epoxy resin by wet
lay-up and hot bonding with same type of preprage materials by the Heat-
Con
Composite System by Hot bonder machine of Biman fleet as per respective aircraft
S.R.M. or approved document.
and hot bonding with same type of preprage materials by the Heat- Con
Composite System with DVD epair process, QCR Repair and Bolted repair in
composite structure of Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft as per S.R.M. or approved
document.
(b) If otherwise agreed, the performed work shall be recorded, in detail, by the
manufacturer’s personnel, on manufacturer’s documentation in compliance
with the Work Order.
3.12.3 Monitoring
In all above cases, in order to guarantee the respect of signed agreements, the
continuity of maintenance performed (or planned) on the product, to satisfy the
rules in terms of responsibility related to work performed by a subcontractor, the
Company personnel will do the monitoring/supervision of the activity.
(a) He/she has at least 5-years working experience in senior official positions in the
operational/technical areas, or working experience in Human Factor, Safety and/or
Quality.
(b) He/she is in active service in Biman Engineering.
(c) He/she has successfully completed Human Factor (HF) course or equivalent.
(d) He/she has successfully completed Instructional Technique course or acceptable to
Quality Manager.
3.13.1.7 Training Records
(a) Duration / location: Like all other training records Human Factors training, for
Certifying & Support Staff, is also recorded on the staffs personal File preserved in the
office of the Licence & Training Co-ordination Cell of Quality Assurance. However, for
all employees, a permanent record of Classroom Training, Seminars, Technical Briefing
and Self-Instruction will be maintained by the respective Departmental Head. The
detail procedure is mentioned in MOE 3.5.
(b) Type of documents: Paper copies in staff files for initial and recurrent training.
Competency is defined as the application of knowledge, skills, attitude & behavior used in
performing specific job tasks. Thus it is a measurable skill or standard of performance,
knowledge and understanding, taking into consideration attitude and behavior.
3.14.2 Applicability
Competency assessment is applicable to planners, mechanics, specialized services staff,
supervisors, certifying staff, support staff, Quality Auditor, and managers, whether
employed or contracted, are assessed for competence before unsupervised work
commences and competence is controlled on a continuous basis. The scope of assessment
is dependent upon the function and requirements that the person is responsible to fulfill
within the respective department. For clarification following job descriptions are
recommended for each job function:
(i) Managers as per this section of MOE are able to properly manage the work output,
processes, resources, and priorities described in their assigned duties and
responsibilities in a safe compliant manner in accordance with regulations and
organization procedures. (Deputy Chief Engineer/Deputy General Manager and
above)
(ii) Supervisors are able to ensure that all required maintenance tasks are carried out
and, where not completed or where it is evident that a particular maintenance task
cannot be carried out to the maintenance data, then such problems will be reported
to the 145.A.30(c) person for appropriate action. In addition, for those supervisors,
who also carry out maintenance tasks, that they understand such tasks should not be
undertaken when incompatible with their management responsibilities. (Principal
Engineer or equivalent/Sectional In-Charge)
(iii) Certifying staff are able to determine when the aircraft or aircraft component is
ready to release to service and when it should not be released to service. (Store
Inspector will be treated as Certifying Staff)
(iv) Support staff is able to determine that relevant tasks or inspections have been
carried out to the required standard.
(v) Specialized services staff are able to carry out specialized maintenance tasks to the
standard specified in the maintenance data. They should be able to communicate
with supervisors and report accurately when necessary.
(vi) Mechanics (non-certifying staff) are able to carry out maintenance tasks to any
standard specified in the maintenance data and will notify supervisors of defects or
mistakes requiring rectification to re-establish required maintenance standards.
(vii) Planners are able to interpret maintenance requirements into maintenance tasks
and have an understanding that they have no authority to deviate from the
maintenance data. Planners are also able to perform contract administration (incl.
operators’ contract)
(viii) Quality auditors are able to monitor compliance with Part-145 identifying non-
compliance in an effective and timely manner so that the organization may remain in
compliance with Part-145.
3.14.3 Responsibility
The responsibility of Competency Assessment is given in the Table below:
representative is a member of the board. One expert on respective subject from respective
department is also a member of the board.
During competency assessment for all the personnel involved in maintenance, management
and/or quality audits in consideration of their qualification and capability of their intended
duties, at least following subjects are to be ensured:
a) Adequate initial and recurrent training in accordance with the job function of an
employee is provided and recorded throughout the duration of employment/contract
from the day of newly joined or transferred to a function.
b) If an employee does not possess the required competencies to perform the job,
appropriate training or any other remedial measure is determined. Thus, as a result of this
assessment, an individual shall be identified as:
(i) whether there is a need for additional training; or
(ii) which level of ongoing supervision would be required; or
(iii) whether unsupervised work could be permitted.
c) An employee is able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with the maintenance
organisation procedures, as applicable to their duties.
d) An employee is able to demonstrate an understanding of human factors and human
performance issues in relation with their job function and be trained as described in AMC
2 145.A.30 (e) of CAAB ANO (AW) Part-145.
e) The competency assessment is based on
(i) Desk-top pre-assessment (ahead of the interview/assessment)
(ii) On-the-job performance assessment
(iii) Interview
f) Competency assessments for all employees are done once per year. In addition to this, for
Authorization, this assessment shall be performed prior to the issue or extension or re-
issue/renew/revalidate of an authorization certificate.
g) All the documents of competency assessment are recorded in individual personal files.
(c) To carry out the assessment for individual depending on their jobs responsibilities the
assessment board will be formed with different members. Quality Manager or his
nominated representative will be the member of the board
(d) The Assessment form contains an open text field where the person responsible for the
assessment records the questions raised, comments or any other information useful to
support the recommendation for the pass/fail result.
(e) According to the job functions the assessment may consider the following (the table is
not exhaustive):
Mechanics
Supervisor
Managers
Planner
Subjects to be assessed
Mechanics
Supervisor
Managers
Planner
Subjects to be assessed
components
Mechanics
Supervisor
Managers
Planner
Subjects to be assessed
data
(d) If the candidate fails to meet any of the required standards it is an indication that further
action is required. The whole purpose of this assessment is to identify such possibilities and
rectify them.
(e) The level of action can vary from formal classroom training to ‘on-the-job’ demonstration and
explanation. In cases where additional action is required to meet the standard this is noted in
the “comments” column of the form. However, Staff whose competency level is “Training
Required” shall be re-assessed for competency within three (3) months from last competency
assessment and upon completion of the recommended competency development and training
plan.
(f) The “Assessor Remarks/Comments” column is also used to provide back-up/ justification as
appropriate for the criteria being assessed. Without basic notes of justification, the process
becomes nothing more than a tick box exercise which is unacceptable.
(a). Recording of Competency assessment is performed on a recurrent basis and kept in a hard
copy system. Records shall include copies of all documents that attest to qualifications and
experience, a competence assessment form.
(b). A completed and signed assessment form will constitute a record of Competency. The form is
signed by the assessors, stating that the named person is deemed to be competent to carry
out the task / job function specified.
(c). It is acceptable for a record of competency to be signed complete with one or more elements
having further action required provided it is referenced in the comments box to those
elements and that an additional record of competence is completed once the necessary
actions have been taken and the candidate has demonstrated their competency to carry out
the task/job function specified.
(d). Completed assessment forms is retained by the respective Dy. Chief Engineer and made
available for QA Audit and Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
4.1.1 General
For rendering any maintenance services Biman AMO signs agreement with the customer
containing the detail terms and conditions. The Maintenance Contracts could be of any
type or combination of multiples but not limited to:
a) Aircraft Ground Handling & Technical Certification at Dhaka, Chittagong & Sylhet.
b) Technical Services Engineering.
c) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Aircraft for Base and Heavy Maintenance.
d) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of Aircraft Components.
e) Any other services as may be required for aircraft maintenance/operation.
Contracted maintenance tasks shall never exceed CAAB Part-145 approved scope of work
and capability (Refer Chapter 1.9 of this exposition for details). Technical elements of each
contract shall be made readily available to the Competent Authority personnel, when
deemed necessary.
The services provided to other organization under following types of agreement signed
between Biman and the organization.
a. Biman may agree in a bilateral contract with any organization for providing engineering
services, maintenance support, tooling facility, physical services etc.
b. Engineering Planning Department may explore Birman’s Engineering services and
Maintenance facilities and may offer local and foreign organizations to avail these
facilities as may be required, under agreed terms and conditions.
c. After obtaining required approval form Biman management, Engineering Planning
Department shall make necessary agreement with outside parties those are willing to
purchase support/services from Biman.
d. Technical Handling and Transit Certification Agreement essentially includes those
services (sections) as contained in IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement AHM
810 (as revised up to date) which are related to the aircraft servicing, performance of
inspection as called for by Approved Maintenance Schedule (Transit /Pre-flight check),
rectification of flight reported or other defects if any observed during Transit/Pre-flight
check of the aircraft by AME or Cockpit Crew.
e. Biman through Planning Services shall ask the Customer to provide necessary training
on Procedural Differences and certification method before starting the work.
4.1.5 Procedure
Deputy Chief Engineer Planning, Records & Docs shall maintain list of contracting
operators, following information for each Operator:
a) Name of the Operator
b) Location and address
c) Type of Equipment under contract
d) Level of work to be performed
e) Period of contract
f) Specification of each contract
Deputy Chief Engineer Planning, Records & Docs or his delegated representative and In-
charge of respective workshop/Support Shop shall also maintain individual files of each
operator for the purpose of records. Records shall be archived for at least three (03) years
after expiry period of the contract.
List of other organization to whom Biman Provides Services/ Supports
Presently Biman is providing/is agreed to provide support/services to the following
organizations:
Youngone Flight
05 Technical assistance services DAC
Department
At Dhaka:
41 Indigo Air
AT CGP:
4.1.7 Approval
With the approval, any third party’s work performed by Biman would be treated as
approved by CAAB as long their name is mentioned in this section, or any document
referred in this chapter. However, for the purpose of obtaining any approval from other
Airline(s) or agencies, any requirement established by that organization would be required
to be fulfilled.
4.2.1 General
Biman AMO shall perform maintenance on the Operator’s aircraft / aircraft components in
accordance with operator’s/customer’s Aircraft Maintenance Program. All such
maintenance tasks shall be performed conforming to maintenance data, available or
provided by the operator, whichever is referred in the contract. All organizational
procedures, defined in this manual must be complied with during accomplishment of
maintenance tasks for the contracted operators.
Deputy Chief Engineer Planning, Records & Docs and with his delegated responsibility
Principal Engineer Maintenance Planning shall ensure completeness of Work Package
before input date in case of Aircraft Maintenance. Chief Engineer Production and with his
delegated responsibility Deputy Chief Engineer Base Maintenance or Line Maintenance
shall ensure that during aircraft maintenance input control of work and associated
documentation is exercised by appropriate certifying and support staffs. In case of
Component Maintenance Deputy Chief Engineer Engineering Overhaul and with his
delegated responsibility Principal Engineer Aerospace/ Avionics component overhaul shall
ensure that during component maintenance input control of work and associated
documentation is exercised by appropriate certifying and support staffs.
Biman AMO shall maintain and issue release to service for aircraft / aircraft components on
behalf of contracting operators. In such Certificate of Release to Service, Biman AMO shall
clearly define limitations for any maintenance task performed for contracting operator,
airworthiness of aircraft and serviceability of both operational and emergency equipment.
For Component Maintenance Deputy Chief Engineer Planning, Records & Docs or his
delegated representative shall generate customer Work Order, whenever a request for
maintenance on aircraft component is received from the operator / customer. Such Work
Order shall provide details of maintenance tasks to be performed and reference of
applicable maintenance data to be utilized for such maintenance.
For line maintenance activity with the contracted operators Deputy Chief Engineer
Planning, Records & Docs or his delegated representative informs the Deputy Chief
Engineer Line Maintenance or his delegated representative and provides details of
maintenance tasks to be performed and references of applicable maintenance data to be
utilized for such maintenance.
(i) The maintenance contract shall specify who has responsibility of planning maintenance
checks in accordance with the aircraft maintenance programme. When the operator is
planning the base maintenance checks the support documentation to be given to
Biman E&M must be specified. This will include but is not limited to:
(ii) When Biman AMO is planning the maintenance checks it should be in receipt of all
relevant information from the customer that will allow the performance of its planning
function. It must be formally agreed with the customer if for any reason a maintenance
task is deferred from the maintenance work package.
The contract should specify to which level Biman AMO may rectify a defect without
reference to the customer. Any major repairs must be referred to the customer. As a result
of the occasional inability to take appropriate rectification, defects may be deferred in
accordance with a Deferred Defect Programme. Defects may be deferred at Main Base and
Line Stations. Deferred defects are classified according to their effect on airworthiness and
MEL relationship. Any occurrence during the maintenance of an operator’s aircraft must be
reported to the operator immediately by the fastest means but not later than within 72
hours/or as stipulated in the contract.
The terms of the contract should include a provision to allow the operator to perform
quality surveillance. For Line Maintenance a side letter agreement is acceptable. The fact
that Biman is appropriately approved in accordance with Part- 145 does not preclude the
customer from performing quality surveillance.
However, in the case of an aircraft needing occasional line maintenance, the contract may
be in the form of individual work orders to the line maintenance organization and the
same would be applicable for an aircraft component maintenance also.
4.2.4 Documentation
(i) For Component Maintenance Deputy Chief Engineer Planning, Records & Docs or his
delegated representative shall generate Outside Party Work Order, whenever a
request for maintenance on aircraft component is received from the operator /
customer. Such Work Order shall provide details of maintenance tasks to be performed
and reference of applicable maintenance data to be utilized for such maintenance.
(ii) Deputy Chief Engineer concerned shall coordinate with Deputy Chief Engineer
Engineering Services or his delegated representative for verification of status regarding
maintenance data. Upon confirmation, operator shall be requested to handover
aircraft / aircraft component for required maintenance.
(iii) For Base Maintenance activities, task completion and release certificates are recorded
on the Organizational recording document such as Task / Work cards, etc. whereas for
Line Maintenance activities, contracted operator may request to use their recording
system such as operator’s Aircraft Maintenance Logbook. For component maintenance
activities, task completion and release certificates are recorded on the Organizational
recording document such as Task / Work cards, etc. Certifying staff, holding
appropriate Certification Authorization, shall issue the aircraft Certificate of Release to
Service (CRS) on Aircraft Maintenance Logbook /appropriate document or Authorized
The procedures for customer/ operators paperwork will be specified in the documentation
supplied by the customer or in the specific contract between the customer and Biman
AMO. If customer intends to have paperwork completed and certified in formats specified
in their MOE, then the same has to be provided as an annexure to the contract. All
certifying staff and other relevant personnel shall be informed about the relevant
requirements through circulars or training session. However, Biman AMO will not follow
any procedure in violation of Civil Aviation Rule 1984 and ANO requirements without the
written permission of the CAAB.
4.3.1 General
(i) Whenever Biman AMO is undertaking maintenance of its operator’s fleet, Biman AMO
shall complete all maintenance records as specified in MOE Chapter 2.17 and retain
copies of such records, on behalf its operators. Biman AMO is entrusted with the
responsibility to maintain and retain records on behalf of Biman as an AOC operator;
such records shall be kept in accordance with airworthiness requirements. If Biman as
an operator ceases operating aircraft, a copy of such records shall be transferred to the
next operator.
(ii) All specific procedures requested by other operators for record completion will be laid
down in the specific contract or any other referenced documents. However, Biman
AMO will not follow any procedure in violation of Civil Aviation Rule 1984 and ANO
(Airworthiness) Part 145 requirements without the written permission of the CAAB.
(i) Deputy Chief Engineer Planning, Records & Docs or his delegated representative retain
a copy of issued Certificate of Release to Service (CRS), providing original to the
customer/operator with an update of operator’s Logbooks. In-charge of respective
workshop/support shop shall issue Authorised Release Certificate for aircraft
component (CAAB Form 1) and shall transmit to the customer / operator and the
copies shall be retained.
(ii) Documents mentioned in MOE Chapter 2.17 shall be provided to the customer /
operator and shall also include following:
(ii) All relevant logbook entries shall be recorded and maintained as per approved
procedures followed by Biman AMO. “Summary of Maintenance Records” i.e.
information on times, dates, cycles, that give the overall picture of the state of
maintenance of aircraft and any life-limited aircraft component like aircraft flight
hours, engine and APU cycles records must be kept as per approved procedures
prevalent in Biman AMO.
(iii) Records of the customer aircraft / aircraft components shall be archived separately
from other records. However, procedures as detailed in MOE Chapter 2.14 shall remain
applicable. Copies of all detailed maintenance records and associated maintenance
data (if any) shall be retained by Technical Records section or respective
overhaul/support shop for at least three (03) years from releasing date of particular
aircraft / aircraft component. All such records shall be secured against fire, flood and
theft. Records keeping area shall have restricted /authorized access for security
reasons. Any further additional requirement of preservation and updating of technical
literature specifically required by the operator shall be part of the maintenance
contract.
(iv) Upon cease of maintenance activities, Deputy Chief Engineer planning, Records & docs
or his delegated representative and In-charge respective overhaul/support shop shall
dispatch retained maintenance records to last operator / customer of aircraft / aircraft
component. If the operator/customer is not traceable, CAAB shall be informed, and
their judgment shall be considered as final regarding management of such records.
(v) For records kept in a computer database please Refer MOE Chapter 2.21.
(vi) In case of loss of a record, it shall either be searched at probable locations or retrieved
from backup. If not possible, Quality Manager shall nominate a team for investigation
of the loss. Conclusively, loss statement shall be issued by the Quality Manager. Such
record shall be recovered in consultation with the concerned customer / operator and
record shall be submitted to the Competent Authority for their acceptance.
4.3.4 Communication with the customer/Operator
In order to good communications between the customer/operator and Biman AMO the
terms of the maintenance contract should include the provision for following meetings as
required and this may take the form of a side letter/verbal agreement.
Before the contract is implemented, it is very important that the technical personnel of
both parties that are involved in the implementation of the contract meet in order that
common understandings of the duties of both parties are agreed.
Work scope planning meetings may be organized so that the tasks to be performed may be
commonly agreed.
Scheduled meetings may be organized in order to review on regular basis technical matters
such as AD's, SB's future modifications, major defects found during maintenance check,
reliability, etc.
5.1.1 Introduction
This part of the exposition contains information regarding Document (Procedure
Manual, List, Register etc.) / Forms (labels, stickers, tags, etc.).
5.1.2 Document/Forms
i. Several Document (Procedure Manual, List, register etc.) / Forms (labels,
stickers, tags, etc.) are used by Biman AMO. Some of these Document / Forms
are mentioned in the different Chapters of the MOE. A list of this sample
Document / Forms is included in this Chapter.
ii. All Forms used by Biman AMO are included in the Respective Procedure
Manual with instructions for filling out the maintenance records and available in
the Document / Forms Control Folder of respective Department and Quality
Assurance Division.
ii. All Document / Forms shall be allocated with a unique number (3 letters / 2
letters / 4 digits). First 3 letters (EMM) represent the abbreviations of the name
of the Directorate Engineering & Material Management, the next two letters
represent an abbreviation of the Department / Division concerned e.g. QA
(Quality Assurance Division) and the last 4 digits represent a unique serial
number. Serial Numbers are allocated for each Department/Division of Biman
AMO are as follows:
iii. Each approved Document / Forms is a controlled document and as such each
Document / Forms is identified by the Document / Forms Number, Revision
Number, and Date of Revision. This information is available in the Document /
Forms Control Folder (both in the Quality Assurance Office and in the
respective Department who own the Document / Forms). It should be revised
each time a Document / Forms is amended. It is the responsibility of the
appropriately authorized user to ensure that only the latest revision of the
Document / Forms is used. Only the Quality Manager is authorized to approve
any amendment of the existing Document / Forms.
1. CAAB Form 1
2. Caution Tag
3. Hold Tag
5. DMI Sheet
7. Unserviceable Tag
8. Serviceable Tag
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QUALITY
MAINTENANCE AIRCRAFT ASSURANCE
SL STATIONS
ORGANISATION TYPES APPROVAL
REFERENCE
Nil Nil Nil Nil
(ii) However for temporary or occasional cases (i.e AD's, SB's) the Quality Manager
may accept Base Maintenance tasks to be performed by a Line Maintenance
Stations approved under Part 145 provided all requirements are fulfilled as
defined by the Chairman, CAAB.
(iv) Where Biman AMO uses facilities such as satellite facilities, sub-contractors,
line stations etc, such facilities may be included in the approval without being
identified on the approval certificate of Part 145 subject to this Maintenance
Organisation Exposition (MOE) identifying the facilities and containing
procedures to control such facilities and the Chairman, CAAB being satisfied
that they form an integral part of Biman AMO as an Approved Maintenance
Organisation.
(i) Refer to Part 1 chapter 1.8 &1.9 for list of line stations operated by Biman.
(ii) Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet Station’s Maintenance Facility is approved under
CAAB Part 145 to perform the Line Maintenance Activities. All these Biman
AMO Line Maintenance Locations shall be supported to the level required by
the operation. This will depend on:
(a) The aircraft type
(b) The frequency of services
(c) The level of work to be carried out
(iii) Line Maintenance Locations are categorized as:
(a) Biman AMO Staffed Line Maintenance Locations.
(b) Subcontracted Line Maintenance Locations.
(c) Contracted Line Maintenance Locations.
5.3.4 Biman AMO Staffed Line Maintenance Locations
(i) All Biman AMO Staffed Line Maintenance Locations shall have, as a minimum,
office accommodation, access to stores, tooling, and equipment necessary to
support the level of work carried out and copies of the relevant manuals and
procedures. Where the operation demands, these facilities may be
supplemented by support from Biman AMO Dhaka Maintenance Base.
(ii) The working environment for Line Maintenance Location is such that the
particular maintenance or inspection task can be carried out without undue
distraction. Therefore, where the working environment deteriorates to an
unacceptable level in respect of temperature, moisture, hail, ice, snow, wind,
light, dust/other airborne contamination, the particular maintenance or
inspection tasks must be suspended until satisfactory conditions are re-
established.
(iii) For line maintenance of aircraft, hangars are not essential, but it is
recommended that necessary accommodation/shelter shall be made available
for usage during inclement weather for minor scheduled work and lengthy
defect rectification; otherwise the particular maintenance or inspection tasks
must be suspended until satisfactory conditions are re-established.
LINE
SL CONTACT MANUFACTURER AND AIRCRAFT
MAINT. ADDRESS
No. NUMBER (ENGINE) TYPE
LOCATION
Dhaka Biman AMO +8802890 Bombardier DHC-8-400 (PW150),
Hazrat Shahjalal 1536 Boeing 737-6/7/8/900 (CFM56),
01.
Int’l Airport, Dhaka. Boeing 787-8/9 (GEnx) and Boeing
Bangladesh. 777-300ER (GE90).
Chittagong Biman AMO +8803125
Bombardier DHC-8-400 (PW150),
Hazrat Shah Amanat 00969
Boeing 737-6/7/8/900 (CFM56),
02. International Airport,
Boeing 787-8/9 (GEnx) and Boeing
Chittagong.
777-300ER (GE90).
Bangladesh.
Sylhet Biman AMO +8808217 Bombardier DHC-8-400 (PW150),
Osmani International 23502 Boeing 737-6/7/8/900 (CFM56),
03.
Airport, Sylhet. Boeing 787-8/9 (GEnx) and Boeing
777-300ER (GE90).
5.4.1 General
Contracted organization shall be a Part-145 Approved / Accepted Maintenance
Organization performing maintenance on aircraft / aircraft components under Part-
145 Approval, whenever requested by Biman AMO (Refer Chapter 2.1 of this
exposition).
GM/DGM, S&MM and Store Inspector is also responsible to preserve a copy of the
Approved Vendor List (AVL) Document no: EMM/QA/1007.