Caballero PRC No. 001016 Training Date: July 17, 2023 | 1000H – 1700H What is Aircraft Manual? Why they are used? Types of Aircraft Manuals? Aircraft Manual, also commonly known as user guide, is a technical communication document intended to give assistance to people using a particular system in aircraft. Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting Instructions Assembly Instructions Installation Instructions VARIOUS AIRCRAFT MANUALS “Paper documentation require for Maintenance of Modern Jet Liner would weight about the same as airplane Itself.” MAINTENANCE ◦ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) ◦ Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) ◦ Aircraft Schematic Manual (ASM) ◦ Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM) ◦ Fault Isolation Manual (FIM) ◦ Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) ◦ Maintenance Task Card Manual (MTCM) ◦ Maintenance Facilities and Equipment Planning Manual (MFEPM) ◦ Power Plant Build Up Manual (PPBUM) ◦ Trouble Shooting Manual (TSM) REPAIR ◦ Aircraft Recovery Manual (ARM) ◦ Non Destructive Testing Manual (NDTM) ◦ Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
MATERIAL ◦ Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) ◦ Illustrated Tools and Equipment Manual (ITEM) OPERATIONAL MANUAL ◦ Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) ◦ Aircraft Planning Manual (APM) ◦ Flight Crew Operational Manual (FCOM) ◦ Flight Planning and Cruise Control Manual (FPCCM) ◦ Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) ◦ Weight and Balance Manual (WBM) 1. Controlled
2. Uncontrolled 1. Controlled – Documents that are tracked and used for releasing an aircraft (e.g. TC)
2. Uncontrolled – Documents that are issued
for General Information and does not require a tracking system (e.g. VM) Airframe Manufacturers System and Equipment Manufacturers Regulatory Authorities Documents Written by Airlines 1. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (AMM) (B1&B2) 2. ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGUE (IPC) (B1&B2) 3. WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL (WDM) (B2) 4. STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL (SRM) (B1) 5. NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST MANUAL (NDTM) (B1) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL DEFINITION:
◦ The formal document which details the way in
which all maintenance tasks carried out on an aircraft shall be accomplished. This includes items such as lubrication system functional checks and servicing of the airplane but usually excludes structural repairs and modifications. START WITH AMM FRONT MATTER - The AMM Front Matter contains the ff information: - Title section provides the name of the manual, the revision date, and the revision number. - Also provides the Manufacturer’s contact address and legal notice. - Transmittal letter. - The Highlights section provides reason for the revision of text and/or illustrations. They are sorted by AT Chapter. - List of Effective Temporary Revisions – This list is always empty at the delivery of each normal revision. A list of Effective Temporary Revisions is dispatched with each Temporary Revision issued. - The Introduction provides general information on how to use the manual. - Effectivity Table that provides the correspondence between Fleet Serial Number (FSN) and Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN). - List of the Service Bulletins. - Customer Originated Changes (COC). The AMM contains the instructions for the on-aircraft maintenance necessary to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft. The AMM contains Information required to service, repair, replace, adjust, inspect and check equipment and systems on the aircraft. These tasks are normally performed on the ramp or in the maintenance hangar. The data contained in this AMM is in general compliant with ATA Specification 2200 (iSpec2200), Information Standard for Aviation Maintenance and ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English. Standard ATA Chapters The AMM is performed following the ATA Standard. Each ATA reference corresponds to an Aircraft Systems (see ATA Chapters). Aircraft Maintenance Task Oriented Support System (AMTOSS) ◦ The functional arrangement of data and the numbering system for the basis for the assignment of maintenance Task/Subtask numbers to each maintenance operations (Task) described in AMM. ◦ Task/Subtask numbering the Maintenance: Task/Subtask numbering the Maintenance:
Task/Subtask Element / TASK XX-XX-XX-XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ELEMENT FUNCTION 1 to 3 ATA six digit number.
4 This three digit numeric function code is used to indicate the particular maintenance function involved. 5 This three digit numeral enables a unique identification task number to be allocated for all Tasks which are identically numbered throughout the preceding element. Tasks idents begins at 801 and raise in sequence within the P. Block. Illustrations and tables are considered as tasks. 6 The three alphanumeric indicator consist of:
- First digit alpha to indicate a different configuration (modifications,
service bulletin(s), etc.). - Second and Third digit numerals to indicate alternative methods/techniques of maintenance. Sample of Task ID The ATA 100 chapters refers to the numbering system and referencing standards for commercial aircraft documentation. Through the 100 chapters, different systems and procedures of aircraft are detailed, allowing personnel to understand certain areas of commercial aircraft quickly and easily. ATA chapters also provide information on parts, benefitting repair technicians, airliners, suppliers, and various others on what parts are, what they do, how to repair them, and beyond.
The ATA 100 chapters were created by the Air Transport
Association in 1956. Page Block 01-99 - Descriptions and Operations (D/O)
The purpose of the D/O is to familiarize
maintenance personnel with the Aircraft:
- System/Component Description - Power Supply (if applicable) - Interface with other system (if applicable) - Operation/Control and indicating - Bite test Page Block 101-199 - Troubleshooting
This topic is used to isolate the defective
component and/or locate the defect that is existing. Page Block 201-299 - Maintenance Practice
These topics are used for procedures which provide
general Maintenance Practice Procedures such as:
- Aircraft Jacking - Aircraft leveling - Application of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic power - Opening/Closing of engine cowling, MLG Doors, etc… - Installation of complex safety devices Page Block 301-399 - Servicing
- These topics covers servicing procedures.
- They give information on all operations with fluids: fuel, gas, oil, water, sanitary fluids etc… - Uploading and downloading procedures for softwares. Page Block 401-499 - Removal/Installation and Deactivation/Reactivation
- This topic provides all data necessary for
removing, installing or replacing a component. - These procedures are composed of two independent tasks, one for the removal and one for the installation. Page Block 501-599 - Adjustment/Test(A/T)
- Operational Test: - This test is required to ascertain only that a system or unit is operational. - This test normally does not require special equipment or facilities other than that installed on the aircraft and is comparable to the test performed by the flight crews. Page Block 501-599 - Adjustment/Test(A/T)
- Functional Test: - This test is required to ascertain that a system or unit is functioning in all aspects in accordance with minimum acceptable system of unit design specifications. - This test requires supplemental ground support equipment and is more specific and detailed than an operational test. Page Block 501-599 - Adjustment/Test(A/T)
- System Test: - This test contains all adjustment specifications and tolerances required to maintain system and/or unit performance at maximum efficiency and design specifications. Page Block 501-599 - Adjustment/Test(A/T)
- Bite Test: - There are two types of Bites test: 1. Main Bite test 2. Interactive Bite test. Page Block 601-699 - Inspection Check/(I/C)
- I/C topic are divided into two parts:
- I/C without removal of components from the aircraft. - I/C further to the removal of components from the aircraft. Page Block 601-699 - Inspection Check/(I/C)
- Original Manufacturers dimension, maximum and minimum clearances and in-service wear limits. Page Block 601-699 – Different types of Inspections
1. Detailed Inspections (DI)
- An intensive examination of a specific item, Installation or assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc… may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required. Page Block 601-699 – Different types of Inspections
2. General Visual Inspections (GVI)
- A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as day-light and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked. Page Block 601-699 – Different types of Inspections
3. Special Detailed Inspections (SDI)
- An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure or irregularity. The examination is likely to make extensive use of specialized Inspection techniques and/or equipment. Intricate cleaning and substantial access or disassembly procedure may be required. Page Block 701-799 - Cleaning / Painting
- Procedures which require special precautions (parts
contaminated by hydraulic fluid, battery acid, etc.) are included in the relevant chapter. Page Block 801-899 - Approved Repairs (A/R)
- This topic provides repair procedures with the
exception of those covered by the CMMM/CMMV or by the SRM/NSRM. - Repairs included in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual are non-structural repairs that can be performed on the aircraft. WARNING: CALLS ATTENTION TO USE OF MATERIAL, PROCESSES, METHODS, PROCEDURES OR LIMITS WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED PRECISELY TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS.
CAUTION: CALLS ATTENTION TO METHODS AND
PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. SERVICE BULLETIN ◦ A modification of a system to improve safety and efficiency of the system.
◦ Note: SB is usually OPTIONAL
SERVICE LETTER ◦ Usually provides info to improve Maintenance Actions without equipment modifications.
Maintenance Tips ◦ Suggestion for Maintenance Personnel to assist in their work. ACTUAL AMM SAMPLE
◦ AIRBUS ◦ BOEING 1. What is AMM? 2. What is AMTOSS? 3. How many Page Blocks are in AMM? 4. What are the different kinds of test? 5. What is the difference between Functional and Operational test? 6. What are the different kinds of Inspections? COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL DEFINITION:
◦ A formal document which details the way in which
off-aircraft maintenance tasks on the specified component shall be accomplished. The maintenance tasks contained in these manuals do include procedures for restoring a structural component to a serviceable state and re-working and refinishing procedures are often provided in any appropriate CMM. Instructions and data for repair of equipment off the aircraft are contained in the CMM. CMM are otherwise called as Bench Maintenance. Procedures contained within a CMM are intended for work on the applicable components in a workshop environment. The manual shall contain sufficient detail for the return of the component to a serviceable condition. The requirements of i-Spec2200 apply to all CMMs. The manual is written in ASD-STE100 for all new manuals, and for single aisle and long range aircraft. Nomenclature must be consistent with the IPL/IPC and other technical publications. The applicability to an aircraft or engine must not be stated. Inclusion of time limits for scheduled inspections or checks is strictly prohibited for the CMM. The CMM is not for use by mechanic working on units or assemblies installed on the aircraft. The front pages of the manual shall be presented in the following order: ◦ 1. Title Page ◦ 2. Record of Revisions (ROR) ◦ 3. Record of Temporary Revision (RTR) ◦ 4. Service bulletin List (SBL) ◦ 5. List of Effective Pages (LEP) ◦ 6. Table of contents (TOC) ◦ 7. List of Illustrations ◦ 8. List of Tables ◦ 9. Introduction How many Page Blocks that CMM have? Difference between Removal/Installation and Disassembly/Assembly? Difference between Task and Subtask?
