Introduction
Reliability programs form an essential element of the continuing airworthiness process and in fact are mandatory when aircraft are managed using MSG methodology.
The purpose of a reliability program is to ensure that the aircraft maintenance program tasks are effective and their periodicity is adequate, in addition, the reliability program may result in the escalation or deletion of a maintenance task, as well as the de-escalation or addition of a maintenance task.
Whilst the primary purpose is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Aircraft Maintenance Program, we can use the reliability program to support both the optimisation and development of the maintenance program.
Reliability data is also collected and analysed by the manufacturer as a tool to optimise the maintenance process and such information is typically considered by the MRB working groups.
MSG 3 delivers a top-down approach that focuses on the need to ensure either economic viability or to maintain the aircraft system, component, or structure in an airworthy condition.
For each potential failure cause, the MSG-3 guidelines provide task-oriented logic to determine the appropriate scheduled maintenance tasks. The resulting task-oriented program consists of specific tasks, selected for a given functional failure consequence based on actual reliability characteristics of the equipment they are designed to protect.
The course is developed to provide a practical approach to delivering an effective Reliability Program within the organisation and will be of immense benefit to anyone with responsibility for the reliability process or an obligation to perform audits of the reliability process.
Who is the Course for?
The course will also be beneficial to other persons working within a CAMO environment including Maintenance Program Management and Quality Audit Staff.
Detailed Content / Topics – The following Subjects will be addressed
Day 1
General Introduction
Contents
Abbreviations and Terms
Aircraft Maintenance Program Introduction
General Introduction to Aircraft Reliability Systems
Part M Subpart C Regulatory Driven Reliability requirements
Maintenance Planning Engineering Function
The Benefits of an Effective Reliability Program
Day 2
Performance Standards
Measures of Reliability
Operator Responsibilities
Structure and Development of the Reliability Program
Aircraft Maintenance Programme Reliability Considerations
Information Sources & Data Acquisition
Reliability Analysis and Interpretation
Standard Deviation & Alert Levels
Calculating Reliability Data
Indicators of Structural Reliability
Indicators of Aircraft Components Reliability
Presenting Reliability Data
Engine Reliability Program (Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM))
Effective use of reliable data to support the management of Continuing Airworthiness
Understanding Strip reports and working with workshop data
Day 3
Reliability Programme Administration
Manage Competencies within a Reliability Framework
Developing Reliability Procedures
Reliability Auditing
Corrective Actions
Reliability Driven Optimization
Managing External Information Sources
Pooling Arrangements
Evaluation, Review, and Changes
Managing check findings in the context of reliability
Measuring the Effectiveness of the Maintenance Planning Process
Day 4
The Origins of MSG-3
Aircraft Maintenance Program – Developments
Aircraft Type Certification Process Key Stage Considerations
MRB and ISC Meetings, MRB Report Approval Process
General Introduction to MSG-3 Process
Features and Benefits of MSG-3
MSG-3 Analysis Methodology
Basis Documentation: Air Transport Association of America, MSG-3 (Revision 2015)
Review of Changes Incorporated with the Release of ATA MSG 3 VOL.1 : 2018.1& 2022.1
Understanding The MSG 3 Failure Process
Introduction to Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
FMEA Practical Introduction
MSG-3 Advanced Analysis Considerations
System and Power Plant Analysis
Structural Analysis
EWIS / HIRF
Day 5 – Practical
Alert level DEVIATION
Reliability System Overview
The mathematics behind the typical aviation reliability system
PIREPS
Component reliability calculations
Technical performance & reliability reporting
ETOPS ramp; engine operational summary
APU Operational SUMMARY
Measuring failure rates
Analysis ramp; interpretation
Presenting ramp; REPORTING AVIATION reliability data
Mean, range, variance & standard deviation
Target Groups
CAMO staff involved in managing the Maintenance or Reliability programs, Reliability Staff and other staff with technical involvement in the Aircraft reliability processes. The course is beneficial for persons requiring a comprehensive understanding of MSG-3.
The course will also be beneficial to other persons working within a CAMO environment including Maintenance Program Management and Quality Audit Staff.
Pre-requisites
A background in aviation maintenance planning and reliability will be a distinct advantage however the course is stand-alone.
Learning Objectives
This course aims to provide the participants with an in-depth understanding of the MSG-3 process and methodology employed to develop MSG-3-based Maintenance Programmes.
This training covers all elements required to ensure you achieve the maximum benefit from your Reliability Program.
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Duration
5 days – Each Training day will commence at 09.00 and finish at 17.00, with appropriate refreshments and breaks.
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