Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the processes, procedures and best practices for performing the Initial Quality Inspection of Aircraft Components and Consumables in Storage Settings.
Introduction
Upon arrival in a storage setting, a thorough and systematic initial quality inspection of aircraft components and consumables is crucial to maintaining airworthiness and safety standards.
Here, we look at the procedures and best practices to effectively guide personnel in conducting these inspections.
Inspection Process
- Step 1: Initial Package Assessment
– Check the package(s) for transit damage.
– Examine the package carefully for any signs of damage during delivery. Note any superficial damage and take appropriate action.
- Step 2: Unpacking and Contents Verification
– Check packaging/container for smaller units inside.
– Ensure a thorough check of contents to find all items, including smaller units.
– Look for warning signs on the exterior of the package.
– Note any special handling instructions indicated on the package.
– Check unit(s) for damage.
– Examine the unit for any evidence of damage.
- Step 3: Order and Documentation Verification
– Check that the units received are correct to order.
– Verify contents against the supplied order for correctness.
– Check the documentation is correct.
– Ensure all documentation complies with EASA requirements.
– Check system details match.
– Verify receipt system details and compliance with repair order instructions.
- Step 4: Packaging and Storage Preparation
– Ensure units are correctly packed before storage.
– Ensure proper packaging is used per standard procedures before sending it to storage.
– Distribute copies of the certification as per procedures.
– Manage incoming documentation and ensure Form 1’s are entered into the Continuing Airworthiness Technical Records System.
- Step 5: Shelf Life Administration
– Administer shelf lives where applicable.
– Guidance: Check expiration dates on expendable parts and seek guidance if unsure.
- Step 6: Special Items Inspection
– Check history matches return to stock form information.
– Ensure return to stock form information matches the unit’s history.
– Look for signs of transport damage on aircraft engines.
– Examine data plates and match them with the certification.
– Ensure cylinder details are recorded for aircraft slides and rafts.
– Ensure block 13 of the CRS records cylinder details, date of manufacture, and last overhaul date.
– Check standard parts against the standard parts manual.
– Verify standard parts against the type certificate holder’s manual or parts catalogue.
– Ensure safety pins and warning lanyards are fitted to slide assemblies.
– Fit safety/transportation pins and warning lanyards before receipt and dispatch.
- Step 7: Additional Verifications
– Inspect modification kits against the contents list or Service Bulletin.
– Check mod kit contents, stamp, sign, and indicate when the inspection is complete.
– Verify raw material certificates of conformance.
– Verify certificates of conformance from the supplier and manufacturer.
– Record hydrostatic test dates for aircraft fire extinguishers.
– Ensure the last hydrostatic test date and weight check date are recorded on the approved certificate.
– Verify the shelf life and re-inspection dates of the elastomer seals.
– Check data plates for part number, serial number, mod state, and company name/logo.
– Check data plates for proper marking without amateur alterations.
Next Steps
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