Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) (www.sassofia.com) takes a look at how The Aircraft Maintenance Program comes together. The Role of the MPD The Primary Source of the Operators Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) is the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). The MPD is actually an “unapproved” document and is essentially a repository for multiple maintenance requirements coming from…

 Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) Considerations The Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) is a generic document issued by the Type Certificate Holder (TCH). The contents of the MPD are coordinated by the Industry Steering Committee (ISC) and Maintenance Review Board (MRB) using the (Maintenance Steering Group 3 Logic) MSG 3 process of analysis and task determination) The…

The Role of the Industry Steering Committee (ISC) The Industry Steering Committee (ISC) consists of a team composed of delegates from the proposed or actual operators, as well as manufacturers, (Note the manufacturer does not “own” the process) as well as regulators (who typically chair the process.) The activities of the ISC are to essentially…

To manage Airworthiness Standards Airbus Industry has developed a six part Airworthiness Section to support the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). Airworthiness standards are not only set for the design of the aircraft but also for operation and maintenance while in service. The Maintenance Program is typically under continuous development and must demonstrate compliance with the…