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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CMR Definition – What is a CMR? – A CMR is a required periodic task, established during the design certification of the airplane as an operating limitation of the type certificate.
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Aviation Substantiating Data is Technical data used to show that an article complies with the applicable airworthiness standards
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Airworthy – To be Airworthy – From FAA ORDER 8130 Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related Products: The term “airworthy” is not defined in Title 49, United States Code (49 U.S.C.), or in 14 CFR; however, a clear understanding of its meaning is essential for use in the agency’s airworthiness certification program. Below is a [...]
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A General Visual (Surveillance) Inspection (GVI) is a type of visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity of an Aircraft or component
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Posted in Airline Terms, Aviation Maintenance Terms, Aviation Safety Terms | Tagged Airline, Inspection, Maintenance
Designated Engineering Representatives – A FAA designee, a DER may approve engineering technical data within the limits of his/her authority by means of FAA Form 8110-3 and, when authorized by the ACO, may witness FAA compliance tests and perform compliance inspections. DER’s will follow the procedures of FAA Order 8110.4, Type Certification Process. The specific [...]
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Type Certificates – Type Certificates contain the type design, the operating limitations, the type certificate data sheet (TCDS), the applicable regulations with which the Administrator records compliance, and any other conditions or limitations prescribed for the product in the pertinent airworthiness regulations. The original type certification of a type of aircraft is taken very seriously. [...]
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100-hour inspection. An inspection identical in scope to an annual inspection. Conducted every 100 hours of flight on aircraft of under
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Aircraft Radial Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords extend to the beads and are laid substantially at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tire. Additional stabilization is provided by essentially inextensible belting in the tread area.
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Aircraft Tire Safety Cage: A reinforced structure that has been specifically designed to protect service personnel from the effects of any explosive event that may occur during the pressurization of a tire/wheel assembly.
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