THOMSON AIRWAYS LIMITED

LINE MAINTENANCE – NEW LINE STATION - CHECKLIST

This checklist is to assist with the planning and approval of new line maintenance stationsi.a.w. EASA Part 145.A.75(a)– MOE 1.8.2

ProposedLine MaintenanceStation Details and Summary of Requirements
Location (IATA Code)
Aircraft Type(s)and Operators to be supported
Scope of work (48hr/weekly/LineA)
Number of Movements/Checks per week/month
Use of Subcontract staff (Mechs and/or Certifying Staff)
Certifying Staff overview (B1 and/or B2s etc)
Tooling, use of Calibrated Tools, Special Equipment
Spares Provision (who supplies Rotables & Consumables)
Start Date and Duration of Line Maintenance Activities
Contracted Support,
if any (agreement/contract references)
TOM C&Q Pre-Approval Audit References & Planned Audit Dates
NOTE: This summary page is to be sent to the UKCAA at the earliest opportunity as an advance notification, in any case, no later than four weeks before start of operation; an MOE amendment (up-issue) must accompany the application i.a.w. MOE 1.10.1
PART A - Self-evaluation - To be completed by Operational Maintenance prior to start of operation
Has a Station Engineer or Manager been assigned? / YES / NO / N/A
Proposed name:
Is a suitable facility available for the required work? / YES / NO / N/A
Description of facility available, and indicate what use of other organisation’s facilities are utilised;
Is all relevant airworthiness data available to support the scope of work?
  1. AMM, IPC etc on My Boeing Fleet Maintenance Performance Toolbox
  2. Computer and printer/scanner access
/ YES / NO / N/A
DDL for access to TOM MOE, CAME, CATPs, ENG forms / YES / NO / N/A
AMOS access (if required) / YES / NO / N/A
Access to TOM Company Information Publications (OTIBs, QICs, TIPs)
- initial distribution of all current CIPs to Station Engineer/Manager
- set-up distribution list for all individual accounts (by Tech Library; Mechanics and Certifying Staff only) / YES / NO / N/A
Provide evidence of how this is achieved:
Is there a facility or process to retain all completed maintenance documentation (techlog pages and work-orders etc.)? / YES / NO / N/A
Describe how this is done:
Are there sufficient maintenance personnel available to support the scope of work and the flight schedule?
  1. Certifying Staff
  2. Mechanics
  3. Supply Chain staff/support
/ YES / NO / N/A
Describe number of arrivals/departures per week, and/or Line Checks per month. Provide evidence of a shift plan and/or production plan to support the programme; List number of B1s and/or B2s, and Mechanics required for all scopes of work:
Is a local handbook or procedure available to support CATP22? / YES / NO / N/A
List references:
Are tooling and equipment available to support the scope of work, and are adequate controls in place?
  1. Ensure list of tooling and equipment is available (ladders, steps, tow-bars, tugs, GPUs, stands, lights, high-lifts, jacks etc).
  2. Ensure personal tooling and company tooling control meets the MOE and CATP requirements.
/ YES / NO / N/A
Provide list and describe aircraft specific tooling for all scopes of work:
Are consumables and spare parts/components available and stored in a designated and suitable area?
  1. Goods Receiving process
  2. Bonded store including ESDS storage, shelf life control and access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  3. Quarantine store
/ YES / NO / N/A
Describe how goods receipt process is managed and by whom:
Are Occupational Health and Environmental requirements satisfied?
  1. Fire extinguishers, eye wash, first aid kit
  2. Recycling facilities etc.
  3. Coordinate with Occupational Health Manager
/ YES / NO / N/A
Describe what is available and where (office/ramp vans):
Are airport IDs and driving permits arranged for all staff? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
Is this self-evaluation satisfactory and no further actions are required? / YES / NO / N/A
List any outstanding actions to be taken and planned completion dates:
Has a copy of this self-evaluation been provided to the Compliance Monitoring and Quality Department? / YES / NO / N/A
Name:
(TOM Station Engineer /Manager)
Position:
Signature:
Date:
PART B - To be completed by Compliance Monitoring & Quality no later than 30 days before start of operation (this Part will usually be filled out in iAuditor)
145.A.20 Terms of Approval
Is the line maintenance location established as such that the current terms of the organisation’s approval fully reflect this location in the draft MOE up-issue? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.25 Facilities
Is a facility drawing available? / YES / NO / N/A
Is the working area adequate (including internet, waste disposal, computer, communication, etc) to support the location? / YES / NO / N/A
Is sufficient office space available for certifying staff? / YES / NO / N/A
Are the noise levels acceptable and is adequate lighting/heating available? / YES / NO / N/A
When the noise level is not acceptable is there a policy for hearing protection in place? / YES / NO / N/A
Is hangar facility available when required? / YES / NO / N/A
Do the work areas reflect good housekeeping and are they well lit? / YES / NO / N/A
Are hazard areas identified and warning in place? / YES / NO / N/A
Is there an emergency response plan published and available? / YES / NO / N/A
Are local emergency phone numbers posted? / YES / NO / N/A
Is the storage area adequate (Bonded, Quarantine)? / YES / NO / N/A
Are serviceable parts and unserviceable parts properly segregated? / YES / NO / N/A
Is the office/store secure and only accessible by the maintenance personnel? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.30 and 145.A.35 Personnel and Certifying Staff
Are sufficient appropriately trained and experienced staff made available/rostered to support the maintenance requirements? / YES / NO / N/A
Does the ratio of certifying staff to mechanics provide for adequate oversight of the mechanics? / YES / NO / N/A
Carry out a general check to determine that the management is effective and that sufficient supervisory staff are available. / YES / NO / N/A
Are certifying staff authorised iaw the MOE and has sufficient continuation training been received in each two year period to include Human Factors Issues/EWIS/EZAP/FTST.(Sample check one record)? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.40 Equipment, Tools and Material
Are sufficient tools and test equipment available to perform the approved scope of work? / YES / NO / N/A
Are tools and equipment in good condition? / YES / NO / N/A
Does the tooling inventory correspond to the tools held? / YES / NO / N/A
Are maintenance personnel actually able to determine the status of a tool or piece of test equipment prior to using it? / YES / NO / N/A
Is ESDS equipment available if required (If not specify the reason in the comments field)? / YES / NO / N/A
Is the ESDS equipment added in the computer system for a yearly functional check? / YES / NO / N/A
Are the records available of tools/equipment with a calibration life? / YES / NO / N/A
Are controls in place of tools/equipment with a calibration life (re-call system)? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.42 Acceptance of Components
Are the stores procedures in compliance with the MOE? / YES / NO / N/A
Are the components clearly identified with supporting paperwork, including a valid EASA Form 1 or equivalent? / YES / NO / N/A
Do all parts, products and materials for use on an aircraft, engine or parts thereof undergo a receiving inspection? / YES / NO / N/A
Is the receiving inspection conducted by a appropriately trained, qualified individual? / YES / NO / N/A
Is there a quarantine area for non-conforming of items in question? / YES / NO / N/A
Are parts and materials stored appropriate to the directions on their MSDS? / YES / NO / N/A
Are MSDS readily available to maintenance personnel? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.42 Basic Consumables
Check consumable provisions as necessary to support maintenance requirements. (Greases, oils & lubricants, filters, filaments, sealant, solvents and cleaning materials, oxygen and nitrogen available) / YES / NO / N/A
Is the shelf life controlled and labelling correct? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.45 Maintenance Data
Is all relevant airworthiness data available to support the scope of work?
  1. AMM, IPC etc on My Boeing Fleet Maintenance Performance Toolbox
  2. Computer and printer/scanner access
  3. DDL for access to TOM MOE, CAME, CATPs, ENG forms
  4. AMOS access (Incl. access to TOM Company Information Bulletins (OTIBs, QICs, TIPs)
/ YES / NO / N/A
Is the above accessible to all maintenance personnel? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.47 Production Planning
Is a shift handover for integrity of incomplete work available and do the maintenance personnel adequately complete the handover? / YES / NO / N/A
If required, are two or more critical maintenance tasks on essential or primary systems, effecting safety, staggered by at least one cycle? / YES / NO / N/A
Are safety related tasks planned such that, during production, time pressure or human fatigue is not an issue? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.48 Performance of Maintenance
Are Critical Maintenance Tasks considered in the performance of the maintenance in respect of:
  1. Minimising the risk of multiple errors, or errors being repeated in identical maintenance tasks?
  2. Requirement for Independent Inspections?
/ YES / NO / N/A
Will a general verification be carried out on completion of all maintenance, to ensure that all tooling and parts have been removed, and that all access panels have been refitted? How? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.50 and 145.A.55 Completion of the Aircraft Logand Maintenance Records
Check all maintenance activities are recorded in the aircraft technical log. / YES / NO / N/A
Check for correct completion of the aircraft technical log / YES / NO / N/A
Check a copy of the Technical Log page for the intended flight(s) is retained on the ground at the point of departure / YES / NO / N/A
Check the maintenance records are retained for the period specified in the MOE (36 months after last entry) / YES / NO / N/A
Check to ensure a digital copy of the maintenance records is available and retained for the period specified in the MOE. / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.50 Control of Defects
Are deferred defects (where applicable) transferred to the ADD before aircraft acceptance? / YES / NO / N/A
Are multiple inoperative MEL items checked with any interface system to ensure the aircraft does not hazard flight safety? / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
145.A.60 and 145.A.65 Occurrence Reporting / Safety & Quality System
Check for evidence to ensure the mandatory reporting requirements are met, as specified in the MOE 2.18. / YES / NO / N/A
Carry out a general check to ensure the quality system is functional and maintenance procedures adhered to, as specified in the MOE / YES / NO / N/A
Comments:
Compliance Monitoring & Quality Department
This report was reviewed by the Compliance Monitoring & Quality Manager / Quality Engineer and found satisfactory? / YES / NO / N/A
Name:
Position:
Signature:
Date:
Comments:
Summary of findings / observations / suggestions for improvement
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