Flight Safety Critical Aircraft Part (FSCAP) – Any part, assembly, or installation containing a critical characteristic whose failure, malfunction or absence could cause a catastrophic failure resulting in loss or serious damage to the aircraft or an uncommanded engine shutdown resulting in an unsafe condition Military Unique FSCAP. Any FSCAP specifically and uniquely designed [...]
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Any point on an aircraft at which single mal-assembly could lead to catastrophe, i.e. result in loss of aircraft and/or in fatalities. Certain parts in an aircraft’s structure or system (including controls and control systems) which are vital to the safety of the aircraft, are not only designed to achieve the appropriate high integrity but [...]
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Posted in Aviation Maintenance Terms, Aviation Safety Terms, ICAO Terms | Tagged Airworthiness, ICAO, Inspection, Maintenance
Heavy Maintenance – Heavy Maintenance is any maintenance, inspection, repair, or alteration a manufacturer has designated that requires specialized training, equipment, or facilities.
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Posted in Aviation Maintenance Terms | Tagged Aircraft Maintenance, Airline, Maintenance
Hydraulic Ground Power Unit – Hydraulic power units, sometimes called a hydraulic mule, provide hydraulic pressure to operate the aircraft systems during maintenance. They can be used to: • Drain the aircraft hydraulic systems. • Filter the aircraft system hydraulic fluid. • Refill the aircraft system with clean fluid. • Check the aircraft hydraulic systems [...]
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Posted in Aviation Maintenance Terms | Tagged Ground Equipment, GSE, Maintenance
Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual – A manual provided by an aircraft manufacturer that outlines the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed for each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. Also referred to as an AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual)
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MPD - Maintenance Planning Data documents data developed by the manufacturer of a particular airplane that contains the information each operator of that airplane needs to develop a customized, scheduled maintenance and inspection program.
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Posted in Airline Terms, Aviation Maintenance Terms, FAA Terms | Tagged Maintenance Program
The definition of Aviation / Aircraft Maintenance as defined by the FAA and EASA is
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Compass Rose – A small circle graduated in 360 increments, to show direction expressed in degrees. Most airports have a compass rose, which is a series of lines marked out on a ramp or maintenance run up area where there is no magnetic interference. Lines, oriented to magnetic north, are painted every 30° which is [...]
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Posted in Aviation Maintenance Terms | Tagged FAA Pilot's Handbook, Instruments, Maintenance, Navigation
Zone numbers – On drawings, these are similar to the numbers and letters printed on the borders of a map, used for locating a particular point in the drawing.
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Work – The amount of energy transferred by a force.
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Posted in Aviation Maintenance Terms | Tagged AMT, Maintenance
