LMM Iss02Rev09 25aug2023
LMM Iss02Rev09 25aug2023
MANUAL
CEO/
DINH VIET PHUONG 25/08/2023
Accountable Manager
AUTH - 1
This LINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL is published under the authorization of SQA Department.
Any question with respect to the use of this manual or information contained herein should be
addressed to:
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RECORD OF REVISION
Refer to Quality Manual 4.10.5.4 for Policy and Procedure of Temporary Revision
REVISION HIGHLIGHTS
25/08/2023 25/08/2023
DATE: DATE:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 FOREWORD 3
1.6 ABBREVIATION 13
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION
1.1 FOREWORD 3
1.2.1 General 5
1.6 ABBREVIATION 13
1.1 FOREWORD
VietJet Air’s Line Maintenance Manual (LMM) complements the policies and
requirements as laid down in its approved Maintenance Management Exposition (MME).
The LMM applies on all VJC maintenance locations and its contracted maintenance
organization who provide line maintenance services.
All contracted maintenance organizations providing line maintenance for VJC aircrafts
must hold a copy of this manual, at its latest revision, to ensure compliance with VJC
requirements. In the event of the termination of the maintenance contract, this manual
shall be destroyed by the holder.
Technical Library will distribute electronic copies of new revision of LMM to all current
Contracted maintenance organizations who perform aircraft line maintenance for VJC
based on current list of approved contractors.
VJC
AOC Holder
No.2011-09/CAAV
MW
Engineering Div.
VJC AMO
VAR-5 Holder Contracted AMO/
Legend: No.VN-688/CAAV Ground Handling
Full Technical Support/ In Provider
Line Maintenance Contract
Quality Audit Line & Qualit
MCC (SGN)
Maintenance Stations
VJC has its own approved CAAV Part 05 AMO and performs aircraft line maintenance
and aircraft components maintenance for VJC Operator, within the limits specified in its
CAAV Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate (VN-688/CAAV) and Operation
Specification.
Aircraft base maintenance, engine shop maintenance and component maintenance that
is not within scope of approval of VJC AMO are contracted to CAAV approved AMO.
At other locations where are not VJC AMO’s approved stations, unscheduled line
maintenance maybe carried out by contracted CAAV approved AMO.
Preflight inspection (first flight of the day) is carried out by VJC AMO certifying staff at its
approved stations and by contracted AMO at outstations. Transit check is carried out by
Pilot in Command (PIC).
1.6 ABBREVIATION
DI Duplicate Inspection
EO Engineering Order
ER Engineering Request
FC Flight Cycle
FH Flight Hour
HT Hard Time
MW Maintenance Watch
PN Part Number
SN Serial Number
TC Task Card
WO Work Order
CHAPTER 2
LINE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
2.3.4 Reference 19
2.3.5 Procedure 19
2.3.5.1 General 19
2.3.5.2 Responsibilities 19
2.3.5.3 Technical Logs carried on aircraft 20
2.3.5.4 Color of Technical Log pages 20
2.3.5.5 Removal/Distribution of Technical Log 20
2.3.5.6 Replace Technical Log book by certifying staff 21
2.3.5.7 General requirements for Technical Log entry 21
2.3.5.8 Instruction for use 22
2.4 CABIN CONDITION LOG 33
2.4.1 Purpose 33
2.4.2 Scope and responsibility 33
2.4.3 Procedure 33
2.4.3.1 Cabin Condition Log Record Sheet 33
2.4.3.2 Recording of Defects 33
2.4.3.3 Action taken 33
2.5 ACCEPTABLE DEFERRED DEFECT LOG 35
2.5.1 Purpose 35
2.5.2 Scope 35
2.5.3 Responsibility 35
2.5.4 Reference 35
2.5.5 Procedure 35
2.5.5.1 General 35
2.5.5.2 Airworthiness Acceptable Deferred Defect Log (form QDF101-B) 35
2.5.5.3 Non-Airworthiness Deferred Defect log (form QDF101-C) 38
2.6 USE AND COMPLETION OF LINE MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATIONS 41
2.6.1 Purpose 41
2.6.2 Scope 41
2.6.3 Responsibility 41
2.6.4 Reference 41
2.6.5 Procedure 41
2.6.5.1 General 41
2.6.5.2 Responsibility 43
2.6.5.3 Completion Of The Line Maintenance Documents Before Departure 43
2.7 DEFECT CONTROL PROCEDURE 45
2.7.1 Purpose 45
2.7.2 Scope 45
2.7.3 Responsibility 45
2.7.4 References 45
2.7.5 Procedure 45
2.7.5.1 General 45
2.7.5.2 Deferral of Airworthiness Defect 46
2.7.5.3 Required Maintenance Action (M)/ Operational Procedure (O) before Flight 47
2.7.5.4 Rectification of Airworthiness Deferred Defect 48
2.7.5.5 Concession Request 48
2.7.5.6 Repeated Intermittent Fault 49
2.7.5.7 Repetitive Defect Monitoring 49
2.7.5.8 Control of Required Repetitive Inspection of Deferred Defect 50
2.7.5.9 Deferral of Non-Airworthiness Defect 52
2.7.5.10 Non-Airworthiness Deferred Defect Rectification 52
2.8 REPORTING SYSTEM 54
2.8.1 Purpose 54
2.8.2 Scope 54
2.8.3 Responsibility 54
2.8.4 Reference 54
2.8.5 Procedure 54
2.9 AIRCRAFT DENT AND BUCKLE CHART 61
2.9.1 Purpose 61
2.9.2 Scope and responsibility 61
2.9.3 Procedure 61
2.10 DOCUMENTS ALLOCATED TO LINE STATIONS 63
2.10.1 Purpose 63
2.10.2 Scope and Responsibility 63
2.10.3 Procedure 63
2.11 USE OF COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 65
2.11.1 Purpose 65
2.11.2 Scope 65
2.11.3 Responsibility 65
2.11.4 Procedure 65
2.12 AIRCRAFT WORK ORDER/ WORK PACK ISSUANCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT 67
2.12.1 Purpose 67
2.12.2 Scope 67
2.12.3 Responsibility 67
2.12.4 Procedure 67
2.12.4.1 General 67
2.12.4.2 WO, WP Issuance 67
2.12.4.3 WO/ WP Accomplishment and Control 68
2.13 CERTIFYING STAFF – MONITORING AND CONTROL 69
2.13.1 Purpose 69
2.13.2 Scope 69
2.13.3 Responsibility 69
2.13.4 Reference 69
2.13.5 Procedure 69
2.14 ONE-OFF AUTHORIZATION 71
2.14.1 Purpose 71
2.14.2 Scope 71
2.14.3 Responsibilities 71
2.14.4 Reference 71
2.14.5 Procedure 71
2.15 CONTROL OF THE USE OF BLANKING AND LOCKING DEVICES 73
2.15.1 Purpose 73
2.15.2 Scope and Responsibility 73
2.15.3 Procedure 73
2.16 INSTALLATION OF AIRCRAFT WHEEL-CHOCKS PROCEDURE 75
2.16.1 Purpose 75
2.16.2 Scope 75
2.16.3 Responsibility 75
2.16.4 Procedure 75
2.16.4.1 General 75
2.16.4.2 Wheel chock installation and removal procedure 75
2.17 FUELING PROCEDURE 79
2.17.1 Purpose 79
2.17.2 Scope 79
2.17.3 Responsibility 79
2.17.4 Procedure 79
2.18 FUEL SPILLAGE 81
2.18.1 Purpose 81
2.18.2 Scope and Responsibility 81
2.18.3 Procedure 81
2.19 AIRCRAFT TOWING 85
2.19.1 Purpose 85
2.19.2 Scope 85
2.19.3 Responsibility 85
2.19.4 Procedure 85
2.20 AIRCRAFT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE 89
2.20.1 Purpose 89
2.20.2 Scope 89
2.20.3 Responsibility 89
2.20.4 Procedure 89
2.20.4.1 Aircraft Arrival 89
2.20.4.2 Aircraft Departure 89
2.20.4.3 Conversation Between Maintenance Staff And Fight Crew 91
2.21 DE/ANTI-ICING PROCEDURE 99
2.21.1 Purpose 99
2.21.2 Scope 99
2.21.3 Responsibility 99
2.21.4 References 99
2.21.5 Definition and Abbreviation 99
2.21.6 Procedure 99
2.22 LRU ROBBERY (CANNIBALIZATION)/SWAPPING ON VJC AIRCRAFT 101
2.22.1 Purpose 101
c) Essential Folder
Following are the contents of the essential folder:
1) Air Operator Certificate (Certified True Copy)
2) Operation Specifications (Copy)
3) Certificate of Registration (Original)
4) Certificate of Airworthiness (Original)
5) Noise Certificate (Original)
6) Radio Licence Station (Original)
7) Certificate of Insurance and Certificate of Reinsurance (Copy)
8) Operation Safety Report form (OSR)
9) CAAV MOR form
10) EDTO Report Form
11) Technical Occurrence Report form (TOR)
12) Emergency Equipment List
13) LOPA
14) CMR (CMR is not required for the new aircraft within 03 months EIS).
d) Documents onboard update requisitions:
1) During aircraft in service, the documents shall be placed onboard by certifying
staff.
2) The onboard documents mentioned in above paragraph 2.1.3 a), b) and c) may
come from different departments (called requestors), such as Quality Assurance
Department (C of A, Radio license, CMR certificate, Certificate of insurance…) ,
Engineering Division (Dent & Buckle chart, EEL…), or Planning Department
(preflight/transit check, daily check, weekly check card…).
3) Whenever, there is a need to update documents onboard, the relevant requestors
will inform to MCC. MCC will receive these documents from requestors, then
MCC will issue Work order (WO) to put it into Overnight work pack for
implementation as applicable. Based on the issued WR or WO, the maintenance
staff will update/place the said documents/certificates onboard, sign off WR/WO
and record this information in the Technical log page. Afterwards, the
maintenance staff shall bring all removed documents or certificates back to MCC
office. Finally, MCC staff will return all removed documents/certificates to the
requestors if applicable
2.2.3 Responsibility
a) Contracted Maintenance Organisations which have contracts and provide the
maintenance services for VJC’s aircraft must be responsible for the retainment,
updating, dissemination and application of this procedure.
b) The station Supervisor is responsible for ensurring the following:
1) Only designated (trained and qualified) staff carry out maintenance services for
VJC aircraft.
2) All procedures related are strictly applied by the designated staff.
3) All tooling/equipment used for maintenance works on VJC aircraft are controlled,
callibrated in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements.
4) Best standard practices are pertained.
2.2.4 Definition
2.2.4.1 Line Maintenance
Line maintenance: Line maintenance means any maintenance that is carried out before
flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight. It may include:
(i) Trouble shooting/ Fault isolation.
(ii) Defect rectification.
(iii) Aircraft component replacement with use of external test equipment, if required.
Aircraft component replacement may include components such as engines and
propellers.
(iv) Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual inspections that will detect
obvious unsatisfactory conditions/discrepancies but do not require extensive in-depth
inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems, and powerplant items which
are visible through quick opening access panels/doors.
(v) Minor repairs and modifications which do not require extensive disassembly and can
be accomplished by simple means.
(vi) For temporary or occasional cases (Airworthiness Directive (AD), Service Bulletin
(SB)), the Quality Manager may accept base maintenance tasks to be performed by
a line maintenance organization provided all requirements are fulfilled as defined by
the regulation.
2.2.4.2 Preflight/Transit check
Being applicable to A320 Family and A330 Family, the Preflight/Transit check is
performed at each transit or before each flight, but not earlier than two (2) hours before
the flight. This check includes also the correction of troubles reported in the Aircraft
Technical Log if the airworthiness of the aircraft is affected.
2.2.4.3 Daily/ Stayover check
a) Being applicable to A320 Family: the Daily check shall be performed in principle every
day when aircraft night stop in VJC’s maintenance station. In any case, interval must
not exceed 48 elapsed hours.
b) Being applicable to A330 Family: the Stayover check shall be performed in principle
every three calendar days when aircraft night stop in VJC’s maintenance station. In
any case, interval must not exceed 72 elapsed hours.
2.2.4.4 Weekly check
Being applicable to A320 Family: The Weekly check is carried out within every 08 days.
2.2.4.5 10-day check
Being applicable to A330 Family: the 10-day check is carried out within 10 days.
2.2.4.6 Phase checks
Being applicable to A320 Family: Phase checks are group of scheduled tasks as required
by the AMP with intervals between 750 FH or 750 FC or 4 MO and less than 7500 FH or
5000 FC or 24 MO.
2.2.4.7 2.2.4.7 “A” checks
Being applicable to A330 Family: “A” checks are group of scheduled tasks as required by
AMP with interval equal to, or multiple of or higher than 1000 FH and less than 12,000 FH
or 24 MO.
2.2.5 Procedure
2.2.5.1 Safety precautions – General
During Line maintenance, the following safety precautions must be observed:
a) All safety precautions and precautions relating to the parking of aircraft are to be
observed.
b) Designated roadways are to be utilized at all times when moving to and from aircraft.
c) Any vehicle which moves in the vicinity of the aircraft is to do so in accordance with
the conditions specified in the Maintenance/Handling Manuals.
d) Any unsafe condition observed is to be reported to the Supervisor immediately and
the soonest action is to be taken to preserve the safety of personnel/aircraft.
e) Priority is always to be given to emergency service personnel and vehicles.
2.2.5.2 General maintenance requirements
a) All maintenance tasks shall be performed and completed in accordance with:
1) Approved data (current revision),
2) Authorised methods, and
3) Approved tool/equipment and materials.
b) An applicable maintenance task in the Task Card (TC), Work Order (WO),
Engineering Order (EO) etc. must be performed by an appropriately trained and
qualified maintenance personnel. Each maintenance task must thereafter be certified
by an appropriately certifying staff. The aircraft technical log must be certified as final
release to service, all reference maintenance data shall be annotated in technical log.
c) All additional tasks generated by routine or rectification work e.g. duplicate
inspections, functional checks, leak checks etc. shall be recorded and certified as
applicable. Staff initiating such requirements, are responsible for ensuring that these
additional tasks are adequate to restore the aircraft to an airworthy condition.
d) The type, P/N, S/N and expire date of the calibrated tooling/equipment used to
perform the task; P/N, Good Receive Number (GRN) of standard part, consumable
and expendable material must be recorded in the appropriate portion of Technical
Log/TC/NRC/WO where applicable by the certifying staff who has performed the task
for traceability purpose.
e) The information of component ON/OFF (e.g. P/N, S/N, GRN) shall be recorded in the
appropriate portion of Technical Log/NRC/ER/WO where applicable by the certifying
staff who has performed the task for traceability purpose.
NOTE: For phase checks and above, a summary record of component changes shall
also be recorded and kept in work package.
f) All measuring value must be recorded into relevant TLP, TC, NRC, ER, WO where
applicable.
2.2.5.3 The entries in maintenance documentation
The entries in maintenance documentation shall satisfy the following general
requirements:
a) All the maintenance records shall be recorded in English by ink or indelible pen, using
capital letters and using only familiar abbreviations or acronyms.
b) All maintenance record entries shall include a description of work perform, reference
to the approved data (e.g. AMM, TSM, SRM) used including its revision status and
date. The reference shall be detailed enough to identify what part of the applicable
manual was used;
c) When a step of work is completed on a task card or maintenance document, the
authorized personnel shall sign on appropriate block in the maintenance document;
d) Leaving blocks blank of maintenance documents is not allowed. In cases where the
particular maintenance step is not applicable or not carried out due
conditional in nature then such steps shall be commented as “N/A”;
e) The necessary information such as specified test result shall be recorded in
appropriate block of maintenance documentation;
f) Where Maintenance instructions requiring a specific dimension or test figure
be within a specific tolerance, the dimensions or test figures shall be recorded
unless the instructions permit the use of Go/No Go gauges. For structural
damage or leak, the dimension or leak rate shall be also recorded. It is
insufficient to state that the dimension or the test figure is within tolerance;
g) The date the work was completed. The date shall be recorded as DD-MM-YYYY, for
example 20-10-2010;
h) The signature or stamp constitutes the approval for return to service for the work
performed;
i) Erroneous entries shall be corrected by drawing a single line over the incorrect entry
and writing the correct information adjacent to it. The wrong entries may be corrected
by originator or a responsible person (team leader, foreman, section manager etc.)
who are certifying staff. He/she shall affix his/her initial, authorization number and date
on the documents where the correction was made. Erasing, using correction fluid or
overwriting is not allowed.
2.2.5.4 Aircraft Preflight/Transit check
Preflight/Transit check of aircraft is limited to PIC and certifying staff who has achieved a
required level of practical experience and training relating to the specific tasks.
First flight of the day (also called as Pre-flight) will be performed by the approved
maintenance organization. Other subsequent pre-flight (also called as Transit)
inspections of the day will be performed by PIC who is authorized to carry out preflight
inspection. The certifying staff may perform transit check when required.
The requirements of the specified Preflight/Transit check card (checklist) corresponding
to type of aircraft are to be followed when carrying out inspection.
NOTE: Check tire pressure before first departure of the day and record the measurement
value of each tire in Aircraft Technical Log. Part number, Serial number and
expire date of pressure gauge will be recorded in TLP as well.
Certification for the Preflight/Transit Check shall be recorded by the certifying staff or PIC
in the Technical Log.
In addition to the general safety precautions, the following requirements must be met:
a) The VJC certifying staff may use electronic Preflight/Transit checklist during
performing of maintenance.. Refer SOP Line Maintenance 3.40 for more details.
b) Movement towards an aircraft is only to be made once the aircraft has come to a
complete stop. The chocks are then to be installed in front of and behind the nose
wheels prior to the headset being connected. Parking brake still set on. After engines
shut down the chocks to be installed in front of and behind the outboard set of one
MLG (LH MLG is recommended). Parking brake set off when nose wheels and at least
one set of wheels on MLG have been chocked up. In abnormal circumstances,
additional chocks may be required to be installed in front of and behind other main
landing gear wheels. Refer LMM 2.16 for more details.
c) To help to cool the brakes and reduce the chance of thermal pressure release from
the tires, brakes should not be applied longer than necessary. During transit parking
brake is required only when wheel chocks are considered not sufficient. Use of brake
cooling fans, if available, is recommended.
d) No control system is to be operated during aircraft transits without an observer first
being placed in an appropriate position to ensure that safe operation is maintained.
e) A final walk around check of the aircraft is to be carried out once all doors are closed
to ensure the aircraft is fit for flight. Particular attention must be paid to doors and
panels normally opened during transit and especially the re-fuel cap.
f) At aircraft departure, when the flight crew have stated their intention to depart, the
head set man shall:
1) Make sure that the areas surrounding the aircraft are clear for taxiing
2) Advise the flight crew to obey marshalling signals from the applicable side of the
aircraft.
3) Disconnect the head set from the aircraft and secure the panel.
4) Remove any remaining safety pins.
5) Remove the nose wheel chocks and walk to the marshalling position.
6) Show the cockpit crew the remove chocks and safety pins and marshal the aircraft
to the taxiing way.
g) If the flight crew indicate that the aircraft should return for any reason, then the
maintenance staff is to confirm brake application with the flight crew prior to advancing
towards the aircraft, apply the conditions stated in term f) above.
2.2.5.5 Daily check (applicable to A320 family)/ Stayover check (applicable to A330 family)
a) Daily/ Stayover check shall be performed by certifying staff in accordance with the
current Daily/ Stayover check card (checklist) as approved in the Aircraft Maintenance
Programe. The checklist might be revised between the 2 revisions of AMP
b) Daily check shall be performed in principle every day when aircraft night stop in VJC’s
maintenance stations. In any case, the interval must not exceed 48 hours elapsed
time respectively.
c) Stayover check shall be performed in principle every 03 days (including operator
requirements and AMP tasks).
d) Certifying staff shall review ECAM messages, MAINT status; Post Flight Report (PFR)
for the presence of defects (cockpit effect); and Previous Legs Report within 10
previous legs during performing the Daily Check/ Stayover Check:
1) If there is an ECAM or MAINT status message, the defect must be troubleshooted,
rectified or deferred as per approved document.
2) If there is a failure message recorded in the PFR and/or Previous Legs Report, the
certifying staff must verify whether it has a cockpit effect (ECAM or MAINT status
message, indication of a FAULT or INOP light on the control panel, a PIREP entry
in the technical logbook) of the system which is related to that failure message:
i. If there is a cockpit effect, the defect must be troubleshooted and rectified or
deferred as per approved document.
ii. If there is no cockpit effect, the certifying staff shall review the occurrence of the
message in the last 10 flights.
p) Before leaving the aircraft, ensure that all lights are switched off and all aircraft power
switches are switched off. Ensure that all windows on flight deck are closed, the Pax
and cargo hold doors are closed.
2.2.5.6 Weekly check
a) Weekly Check shall be performed by appropriately rated certifying staff in accordance
with the Weekly Check sheet as approved in the Approved Aircraft Maintenance
Schedule. A certifying staff holding a certification authorization with CAT B1, B2 or A
(if authorized to perform weekly check) may perform all the tasks listed in the Weekly
check sheet.
b) Each Weekly check on the aircraft is planned to be accomplished weekly and remains
valid for 8 days elapsed time. Weekly Check shall be accomplished on a newly
delivered aircraft prior to introducing the aircraft for revenue service.
c) A maintenance accomplishment shall be recorded and certify in Weekly check sheet,
Work Order. Final release to service shall be certified in the Technical Log. In addition,
the APU hours and start cycles shall be annotated in the Technical Log when certifying
the Weekly Check.
d) Upon completion of weekly check, the certifying staff shall make correspondence
entries in Scheduled Maintenance Check Monitoring sheet form EPF168 to indicate
date performed, TLP and signature.
2.2.5.7 Certification of Phase Checks
a) Phase check package shall be performed by AMO which has appropriate capacity.
Maintenance accomplishment shall be recorded and certified in related Task card,
Non-routine card, Engineering Order, Work Order etc.
b) AMO performs maintenance shall produce a completed and signed maintenance
release that certifies all maintenance work performed has been completed
satisfactorily and in accordance with the approved data and procedures described in
the MOE of the AMO.
c) Work performed shall be released in aircraft technical log and maintenance
organization’s Certificate Release to Service form. Authorized person can give CRS
only in accordance of his/her authorization limitation. CRS shall include:
1) Basic details of the maintenance performed;
2) A reference of the approved AMP which itself may cross-reference to a
manufacturer's instruction in a maintenance manual;
3) Maintenance tasks that were not accomplished;
4) The date maintenance was completed, flight hours and flight cycles of the aircraft;
5) The identity of the approved maintenance organization (e.g. CAAV part 5
approval number);
6) The identity of the person(s) that sign the release (e.g. signature, stamp,
authorization number, rating).
NOTE: The authorized person signing the maintenance release shall use only unique
signature for the accomplished works.
d) The maintenance release shall contain the following statement: "Certifies that the
work specified except as otherwise specified was carried out in accordance with
current regulations and in respect to that work the aircraft/aircraft component is
considered ready for return to service."
e) Any deferred maintenance task (e.g. exemption, variation) and new defects identified
during maintenance shall be proceeded in accordance with respective procedures of
this MME. This fact is entered in the aircraft CRS before issue of such certificate.
f) Upon completion of phase check, the certifying staff shall make correspondence
entries in Scheduled Maintenance Check Monitoring sheet form EPF168 to indicate
date performed, TLP and signature.
2.2.5.8 Defect rectification
a) Maintenance release is required before flight at the completion of any defect
rectification.
b) All defect rectification during line maintenance shall be recorded in Technical log.
Entries shall include a description of work perform, reference to the approved data
(e.g. AMM, TSM, SRM) used including its revision status and date. The reference
shall be detailed enough to identify what part of the applicable manual was used.
NOTE: For structure repair, when damage is repaired as per the SRM, a copy of the
applicable pages from the current SRM shall be attached to the original SRO, SDR
etc., for future reference to the repair data and revision dates of the SRM pages
used.
2.2.5.9 Refueling
Not in all the cases but re-fueling of aircraft may be necessary during transit service or
before a flight. The amount of fuel to be re-fueled is given by the captain of the flight.
Maintenance staff has a responsibility to coordinate closely with the fueling company
during the fueling process.
For the refueling process referred to the Refueling Procedure 2.17 for details.
2.2.5.10 De/Anti-icing
De/anti-icing is normally carried out by the Contracted ground service Company/Part 5 –
AMO before take-off.
Refer LMM 2.21 and De-icing/Anti-Icing Program Manual for more details.
2.2.5.11 Incident/Accident report
If Incident/Accident occurred, keep informed as soon as possible to VJC MCC and follow
their instruction. Refer to LMM 2.8 for more details.
Prior to flight
Retained Retained Retained (kept in minimum
All Stations Removed
in TLB in TLB in TLB 48 hours from
aircraft departure)
Prior to flight
In VJC
Maintenance including all Blue,
Stations Retained Pink pages of
Removed Removed Removed
in TLB previous flights if
(AMOS Data
any. See the
Entry available)
Note (1).
Note (1): All of BLUE, PINK and YELLOW copies (including previous flights) shall be
removed at the stations where the data entry staffs are available. For
example: SGN, DAD, HAN.
BLUE copies forward to MCC (in SGN) to send to Tech Record section.
Note (2): After daily check is completed, if remaining blank Tech Log pages are less
than 10 pages, whole Tech log pages from last flight backward (not included
last flight pages) shall be removed from aircraft. New TL book shall be placed
in Tech Log folder.
MCC sent the Tech log book to Tech Record section.
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
Box printed the operators name,
logo, form number, page number of
1 HEADER N/A N/A N/A
the Technical log and control
information.
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
APPROACH If A/C is Non-CAT II operation due
9A CATEGORY to technical defects, check on CAT X
STATUS I box
Aim to reflect whatever information
related to aircraft in technical site
which the Crew and Technical Staff
DEFECT
assume necessary. Crew is X
required to write NIL in case of
nothing to reflect.
Write down item number of the
defects. In case the space for
10A ITEM content of DEFECT is not enough, X
continue to write down in the part
bellow, but ITEM must be re-written
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
Write down Deferred defect
number, Airworthiness related
A.D.D RAISED acceptable deferred defects and X
NO. NON-MEL airworthiness related
acceptable deferred defects.
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
The manufacturer serial number of
the serialized part installed on the
S/N ON aircraft. X
N/A: if part/material does not have
S/N.
The GRN number of the material/
G.R.N ON X
part installed on the aircraft.
TIRE Write down tire pressure value of
X
PRESSURE respective tires.
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
Write down adjust fuel (uplift or
defueling) before departure
ADJUST ADJUST = | DEPART. – SUM | X
If no refueling, leave blank
column.
Total adjusted fuel quantity and
sum of fuel above. If no fuel
DEPART. adjustment, leave blank column. X
Data is taken from aircraft fuel
indicator.
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
This Block used for Certifying staff/
PIC to certify about quantity and
quality of fuel and fluid uplift to
aircraft on block 12 and/or 13.
“I hereby
13A NAME: name of Certifying staff/PIC X
Certify that... “
performed the fuel, oil uplift. AUTH
No: authorization number of
Certifying staff/PIC issued by AMO.
SIGN: Signature of. Staff’s/PIC
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
Write down the data of number of
LANDINGS X
landings.
PREVIOUS Write down the “Total LDGs” from
X
LOG the Previous Tech Log.
Write down the number of full stop 5
FULL STOP
landings of the aircraft (LANDING - X
LDGS
TAXIING - FULL STOP)
Write down the number of Touch 6
TOUCH & GO and Go (TOUCH-DOWN - TAXING X
-TAKE-OFF)
Write down the number of landings.
TOTAL LDGS Total LDGs = Previous Log + Full X
stop LDGs +Touch & Go
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
PREFLIGHT / Write down the information on 7
TRANSIT / aircraft Preflight/Transit/ETOPS
ETOPS EDTO check. Write circle mark on X
CHK relevant content.
COMPLETED
DATE TIME Date and Time in UTC of
16 X
(UTC) completion.
Block Responsibilities
Title/Content Instruction/Explanation
No. Crew Tech Both Note
NOTE 1: Certifying staff makes entry during maintenance if next tech log page used.
- FROM and TO will be same station during aircraft stop for maintenance.
NOTE 2: REPORTED BY: There are 02 boxes to mark defect. If crew found the defect, mark
the box “CREW”. If certifying staff found the defect, mark the box “ENG”.
NOTE 3: ACTION TAKEN: Certifying staff record as detailed as possible all defect
rectification actions carried out. Records of relevant references for trouble
shooting/defect rectification actions must be clearly written.
NOTE 4: REMAINING: Crew record in this box the remaining fuel in each tank and in total
after the flight. In case already uplift and fuel quantity is changed due to flight
cancelled or maintenance..., Technician have to record fuel remaining in
REMAINING box before new flight.
Data is taken from aircraft fuel indicator.
NOTE 5: Full stop Landing: the process of Landing - Taxiing - Full Stop;
NOTE 6: Touch and Go: the process of Touch down -Take off.
NOTE 7: PIC performs transit check. Certifying staff performs preflight check.
DESCRIPTION NOTE
INFORMATION
(information recorded by certifying staff)
Indicate sequence number of deferred
defect. The sequence number only
SEQ marked on boxes where ADD
Enter next sequence number when raised.
raises new ADD.
ADD RAISED
MEL/ CDL# the MEL/CDL reference number
Name of Certifying staff
Signature of certifying staff who raised
SIGN indicated when printed out
ADD
from AMOS
AUTHO. NO Number of the authorization certificate
DATE Date when ADD raised
03 letter code of line station where the
STATION
ADD raised e.g. SGN
DEFECT INFORMATION (relevant AMOS WO number indicated when printed ADD by AMOS)
ADD ADD number
Serial number of the technical log
TLOP
page where the ADD raised.
DOC REF AMM, SRM etc. reference number
Write “YES” if there is repetitive
maintenance action required by AMM,
SRM, MEL etc.
In addition, if interval of repetitive
REPETITIVE MAINT
maintenance is required before each
flight or each daily check. Such
interval shall be recorded.
Otherwise, write “NO”
DEFECT Write defect information e.g. AIR
DESCRIPTION PACK 1 FAULT
DEFERRAL LIMIT
MEL CAT e.g. A, B, C, D if
MEL CAT
applicable
OPS PROC
“YES” if there is specific operational The operational procedure
procedure required by MEL, CDL, must be applied before each
AMM, etc. flight by flight crew unless
otherwise specified in MEL.
Otherwise, write “NO”
OPS LIMIT
“YES” if there is operation limitations
specified in MEL dispatch condition
or CDL, AMM, etc. caused by the
defect
ADD CLEARANCE
The serial number of Technical log
TLP # page;
or
WP # Work package number and NCR
number where the defect is rectified.
NRC #
3) The MEL Repair Interval Category (A, B, C or D) or interval called out by AMM,
SRM if applicable.
4) The expiry date of the deferred defect i.a.w MEL or AMM, SRM if applicable.
5) Any condition and requirement called out by MEL/AMM/CDL/SRM, such as
maintenance/ operations procedures given in MEL must be complied with and
recorded in Tech Log.
6) Record “PLACARD INSTALLED” if MEL requires placard.
NOTE: The INOP Placard is always installed on or as close as possible to the
affected instrument, control, switch, or panel.
7) Any observation or troubleshooting carried out on the defect must be recorded in
Technical log.
8) Any operational limitations due to the defect must be informed to flight crew and
raise Notice to Crew.
9) Enter ADD number in the “ADD Raised No.” bock on the Technical Log page.
NOTE: In case of defect involved in many interrelationship MEL items, when deferring
this defect, certifying staff shall raise ADD for every affected associated MEL
item. In addition, every ADD has to be linked together by annotated the
statement which indicates clearly associated ADDs to be raised:
“ASSOCIATED ADD RAISED: <List of the associated ADD Numbers>”. This
statement has to be recorded in both technical log page and ADD log. For
more information, refer to VJC’s Maintenance Sample Entries as mentioned
in Chapter 3.2 of this manual.
For example: Computer “A” is INOP. This defect can be deferred by the
applicable MEL item X, and this MEL item X refers to other 02
interrelationship MEL items (Y, Z). So, certifying staff shall raise 03 ADDs.
1. First ADD: ADD #01 is raised IAW MEL item X with statement:
“ASSOCIATED ADD RAISED: ADD #02, ADD #03”.
2. Second ADD: ADD #02 is raised IAW MEL item Y with statement:
“ASSOCIATED ADD RAISED: ADD #01”.
3. Thirst ADD: ADD #03 is raised IAW MEL item Z with statement:
“ASSOCIATED ADD RAISED: ADD #01”.
c) Complete the ADD log by annotating the ADD RAISED detail section with Technical
Log Page reference and item number and then certify the entry.
NOTE 1: Certifying staff shall inform MCC by any mean of communication e.g. phone,
SMS before and after defer defect;
NOTE 2: Aircraft status and defect information must be informed to VJC MCC by using
ADD Notice MXF230 upon deferral and not later than next arrival for tracking
and monitoring purposes.
NOTE 3: End of the day, MCC shall quantify all deferred defects that recorded into
respective ADD logs and ensure that all deferred defects are properly
recorded and maintained. The quantification of deferred defects on each
aircraft is to avoid any missing of in- used ADD logs. Re-entry deferred
defects into ADD logs should be carried out if there are missing of ADD log.
2.7.5.3 Required Maintenance Action (M)/ Operational Procedure (O) before Flight
a) Certifying staff shall exam ADD log to identify which maintenance action need to be
carried out before flight.
b) For existed ADD requires maintenance action (M) to be accomplished before flight,
ADD number and its wording shall be recorded by certifying staff in “DEFECT” block
of Technical Log. Upon accomplishment of required maintenance action, the
respective maintenance action and its reference number called out by approved
maintenance data shall be put in respective “ACTION TAKEN” block.
c) For existed ADD requires operational procedure (O) to be accomplished before flight,
the PIC is responsible to carry out during cockpit preparation.
d) All defects with operation limits or maintenance actions required shall be recorded in
Aircraft Technical Daily Summary Report form MXF213 by MCC.
e) The Aircraft Technical Daily Summary Report shall be sent in accompanied with
detailed aircraft technical status information.
f) The Aircraft Technical Daily Summary Report shall be printed out and displayed in
MCC office. All certifying staff need to be aware this information before execution of
maintenance release on effected aircraft.
2.7.5.4 Rectification of Airworthiness Deferred Defect
a) The deferred defect and its ADD number shall be annotated in “DEFECT” column of
Technical log by certifying staff.
b) The following actions and information shall be recorded in “ACTION TAKEN” column
of the Technical Log Page:
1) Appropriate maintenance actions performed and reference of approved
maintenance data (TSM, AMM, SRM etc.).
2) Remove and discard any placards associated with the deferral. Make entry
“PLACARD REMOVED” if installed previously per MEL.
3) Make entry “ADD CLEAR”
4) Make entry “CONCESSION XXX REMOVED” if ADD already extended by
concession. Remove concession from TL folder and return to MCC.
c) Complete the ADD log by annotating the CLEARANCE detail section with Technical
Log Page reference and item number and then certify the entry.
d) Make appropriate entry to close Notice to Crew if any.
e) Refer to Sample Entries form item A2, A9 for detailed TL entries.
NOTE 1: ADD cleared at out station shall be noticed to MCC upon rectification by using
ADD Notice form MXF230.
NOTE 2: During hangar maintenance, it is acceptable for clearing ADD by transfer of
existing ADD to Non-Routine Card when aircraft is undergoing check. Upon
rectification of NRC, respective ADD log shall be annotated WP number and
NRC number in “ADD CLEARANCE” box.
NOTE 3: In case of defect involved in many interrelationship MEL items, when clearing
this defect, certifying staff shall check and ensure all associated ADDs to be
cleared accordingly.
2.7.5.5 Concession Request
a) Certifying staff shall review ADD log before release aircraft to service for properly
deferred and maintained. VJC MCC is responsible for necessary maintenance
follow-up including spare parts support to ensure that the ADDs will be correctly
cleared, properly deferred.
b) If the repair cannot be implemented within the repair interval, a Concession Request
for extension made by VJC MCC and/or Engineering Department can be made and
submit to VJC’s TQA for approval under authorization of CAAV. Refer MME 3.9 for
process.
c) The Certifying staff must quote the reference number of Concession in the “ACTION
TAKEN” block of Aircraft Technical Log when signing the Certificate of Release to
Service.
d) The MCC shall provide copy of related TLP TQA upon ADD cleared.
e) Refer sample entries item A9 for detailed TL entry.
2.7.5.6 Repeated Intermittent Fault
An Intermittent fault is a technical fault on an aircraft component/system. The fault is not
confirmed on the ground by performing the test given in the fault confirmation in the
appropriate TSM.
a) If the confirmation test result is "TEST OK" or equivalent, the aircraft may be dispatched
providing recording in the Technical logbook and monitoring of the subject fault.
b) After three occurrences of the same fault indication during 10 previous consecutive flights,
even though the test is still OK, the certifying staff must perform the Fault isolation
procedure before aircraft dispatched.
c) In the following cases, the certifying staff must perform Fault isolation to identify the cause
of the fault and take further actions before aircraft dispatched:
1) There is existed ADD as per MEL and intermittent fault occurred on related
required component/system or;
For example: IDG # 1was INOP, if an intermittent fault occurred on the second AC
Main Generation, rectification must be performed before the next
flight. The system reset and test OK on the second AC Main
Generation is not acceptable to release aircraft to service.
2) Intermittent fault occurred on the component/system specified as NO GO.
The certifying staff shall notify VJC MCC or MW at the time he discovers a fault on the
aircraft. Refer to LMM 2.8.5.a) for a detailed procedure.
2.7.5.7 Repetitive Defect Monitoring
a) Repetitive defect
Repetitive Defect is an ADD which had been cleared but re-occur with the same
nature (for example: same MEL reference) during 10 previous consecutive flights
regardless any trouble shooting action had been done.
b) Common defect
A common defect is a similar defect on aircraft system that exists on the same aircraft
fleet.
c) Line maintenance process
ii. Create Structure Damage Report (SDR) form EPF122 and send to TSE.
NOTE: contracted AMO may utilize its SDR form for damage records and
evaluation.
iii. The SDR should include, but not limited to:
− SDR number. The number shall be defined as follows: Aircraft Reg./TLP
No./Item No
− Ex: SDR number: A678/0003268/01
− Damage description attached picture (if necessary) and damaged
structure parts
− Dimensions of damages (length, width, depth…);
− Location of damage in correlated to main aircraft structure;
− Distance from damage edges to primary aircraft structure, etc.);
− Non-destructive inspection (NDI) results, if required by SRM, AMM…
2) If the damage is within SRM/ AMM allowable limit or can be deferred, the certifying
staff shall perform following:
i. Make appropriate entry in “Action taken” and annotate all references in Tech
log page.
ii. Raise an ADD (if required) i.a.w part 2.7.5.2 above.
iii. Make appropriate entry in Den & Buckle chart.
3) If the repetitive inspection is required:
i. Certifying staff shall record all information of defect which included interval and
due of inspection requirement in Repetitive Inspection Requirement Control
Sheet (RIRCS) form MXF212.
NOTE: Required maintenance actions that need to be carried out before each
flight or each daily check will not be recorded in RIRCS form MXF212.
This repetitive maintenance interval is recorded in its correspondence
ADD log e.g. “CARRIED OUT BEFORE EACH FLIGHT”, “CARRIED
OUT EACH DAILY CHECK.
ii. Upon completion of inspection, certifying staff shall make correspondence
entry in RIRCS for the next due of inspection.
NOTE: All repetitive maintenance required for the deferred defect specified in
RIRCS (if any) is still opened until ADD cleared or permanent repair
is performed.
iii. WO and JIC shall be created in AMOS to control structure defect i.a.w
Engineering Procedure Manual, Part 2.10 and Line Maintenance SOP, Part
3.11.
iv. The new RIRCS sheet shall be printed out from AMOS by MCC and handed
over to certifying staff at every weekly check for replacement the one in the
Techlog folder.
b) Deferred system defect
1) If ADD related to aircraft system and required repetitive inspection before defect
can be rectified. Certifying staff shall:
i. Evaluate defect according to AMM, TSM…
ii. Make appropriate entry in “Action taken” and annotate all references in Tech
log page.
iii. Raise an ADD (if required) i.a.w part 2.7.5.2 above
iv. Record interval and due of inspection requirement in RIRCS form MXF212
(except maintenance procedure before each flight and each daily check).
2) MCC shall create AMOS WO and JIC to control such defect.
3) Upon completion of inspection, certifying staff shall make correspondence entry
in RIRCS form MXF212 for the next due of inspection.
4) The new RIRCS sheet shall be printed out from AMOS by MCC and handed over
to certifying staff at every weekly check for replacement the one in the Techlog
folder.
NOTE: All repetitive maintenance required for the deferred defect specified in
RIRCS (if any) is still opened until ADD cleared or permanent repair is
performed.
2.7.5.9 Deferral of Non-Airworthiness Defect
a) The defect shall be recorded in “DEFECT” column of Technical log by certifying staff
or PIC.
b) Certifying staff shall make entry in the “ACTION TAKEN” column of the Technical Log
as follows:
1) Statement “ADD XXX-Y <<Deferred Defect Content>> RAISED FOR NON-
AIRWORTHINESS DEFECT”.
Where XXX are the tech log page number and Y is item number of tech log page.
Where <<Deferred Defect Content>> is the content of defect nature which to be
deferred possibly regarding to (but not limited) the affected
equipment/component/system/function…
2) The expiry date of the deferred defect (within 180 calendar days).
3) Enter ADD number in the “ADD Raised No.” block on the Technical Log page.
4) Record “PLACARD INSTALLED” and/or “C/B COLLAR INSTALLED” if applicable.
NOTE: The INOP Placard is always installed on or as close as possible to the
affected unserviceable system/component.
5) Any operational limitations due to the defect such as vacant trolley/galley… must
be informed to flight crew and raise Notice to Crew.
c) Complete the ADD log by annotating the ADD RAISED detail section with Technical
Log Page reference and item number and then certify the entry.
2.7.5.10 Non-Airworthiness Deferred Defect Rectification
a) Insert the text appropriate to the rectification work carried out into the “ACTION
TAKEN” block of the Technical Log Page and certify the entry.
b) Remove any placard and/or C/B collar associated with the deferral, and make entry
“PLACARD REMOVED” and/or “C/B COLLAR REMOVED” if installed previously.
c) Make appropriate entry to close Notice to Crew if any.
d) Complete the ADD log by annotating the CLEARANCE detail section with Technical
Log Page reference and item number and then certify the entry.
NOTE: During hangar maintenance, it is acceptable for clearing ADD by transfer of
existing ADD to Non-Routine Card when aircraft is undergoing check. Upon
rectification of NRC, respective ADD log shall be annotated WP number and
NRC number in “ADD CLEARANCE” box.
5) The task performed on the component does not require disassembly, test or
operation check normally performed in a workshop environment.
d) The certifying staff shall be responsible to determine whether the task can be
performed in the line maintenance environment on the installed component in
accordance with the CMM, after he is satisfied that the criteria specified in paragraph
a) and c) are met.
e) The Quality Manager of the contracted maintenance organization shall be consulted
when in doubt as to whether a CMM reference can be used for performing the
maintenance on the installed component.
f) The certifying staff shall clearly state the CMM reference details in the aircraft
Technical Log or Work Order when certifying for the maintenance tasks performed on
the installed component.
4) The elapse time needed for the maintenance works being done.
2.12.4.3 WO/ WP Accomplishment and Control
a) VJC AMO and contracted AMO shall perform requested WO, WP. Any deferment shall
not be allowed unless otherwise agreed by VJC. The deferment shall be followed
appropriate procedure in MME (exemption, variation, concession etc.).
b) After maintenance accomplished, the WO/ WP and associated paper works shall be
returned to VJC Technical Records.
c) Refer to SOP MCC & Line Maintenance, part 3.8_Short Term Planning Procedure for
detail process handled by MCC.
d) Refer to SOP Engineering, part 2.2_Maintenance Planning Procedures for detail
process handled by Planning.
For A320/321:
For A330:
When wind speed less than 25 KTS
d) Removal of chocks
Maintenance staff shall remove the chocks only after all GSE have been
disconnected from the aircraft including the Aerobridge or passenger steps.
NOTE 1: Before fueling Authorised staff has be sure that fuel delivered onto aircraft
1) Free of contamination;
2) Is of correct grade and specification for each aircraft type.
NOTE 2: During refueling, Authorised staff has to comply with safety precaution
mensioned in related AMM and other requirements that the local airport
authority may have at that particular area/gate or airport.
NOTE 3: Do not refuel/ defuel in bad weather conditions and electrical storms.
Lightning is dangerous.
When necessary, the actual quantity of on-board fuel shall be measured, using
manual magnetic stick. The maintenance action shall be recorded and certified in the
relevant Technical Log page to confirm the correct fuel quantity on-board for the
intended flight.
9) Never permit personnel to walk through the liquid area of a spill fuel because of
life- threatening hazard in the event of fire.
10) Personnel with fuel-soaked clothing are to be promptly sent to a sheltered area to
disrobe and wash. If fuel contacts eyes, flush eyes thoroughly with water and get
medical attention.
11) The fire hazard of spilled fuel varies according to the size of exposed surface and
readiness with the fuel vaporizes.
c) Fuel Spill Handling
1) SMALL SPILLS (Any spill under 4.65 square meters in area)
i. Immediately stop fueling and shut off source of the leak.
ii. Alert the engineer in-charge.
iii. Clean up the spill.
iv. Check the area and the airplane to be sure that all spilled fuel has been
cleaned. When area is clean and safe, resume fueling.
NOTE: Dispose of cleaned up flammable liquids must be done in accordance
with environmental protection regulations.
2) LARGE SPILL (Any spill larger than 4.65 square meters in area, or is
continuous flow, or is in excess of 20 litres if the quantity is known)
i. Immediately stop fueling and shut off the source of the spill.
ii. Immediately evacuate passengers and crew if in the opinion of the person in
charge of operation, the spill presents a serous fire exposure or hazard to the
airplane, person refueling vehicle or other equipment.
iii. Obtain assistance of the Fire Service Department if, in the opinion of the
person in charge of the operation, this is deemed necessary.
iv. Slowly reduce the throttle down and stop the engines of all ground equipment
within 25 feet of the spill. Some units of ground equipment contain electrical
contacts, motors, etc., which are potential ignition hazards to fuel vapor. Such
unit must not be operated and, if necessary, will be removed manually.
v. Move portable firefighting equipment into position for immediate use.
vi. Assign a mechanic to guard the area around the spill. He must restrict the
affected area from any other operations until all fuel has been cleaned
completely.
vii. Clean up the spilled fuel.
viii. Check the area and the airplane to be sure all fuel has been cleaned, and
repeat cleanup as necessary. Normal operation may be resumed when, in the
opinion of the person in charge of the operation, no hazard exists to the
airplane, ground equipment, or to the passenger and personnel.
investigation. Either the MCC or the Duty Engineer shall file a TOR to SQA
Department within 24 hours after incident occurred.
The following information shall be included in the investigation report.
− Indicated fuel loads in tanks at the time of spill.
− From which wing did fuel spill.
− Was there any problem with fuel quantity gauges? If yes, which gauge and
was that the gauge placard inoperative prior to refueling.
− Which non-routine fueling procedure (if any) was being followed.
− Did unlevelled airplane altitude contribute to the spill? If yes, estimate
degrees and direction of roll or pitch, and cause.
− Describe any other factors that contributed to the spill.
iii. Contact to ATC to get towing permission and instruction, if required by airport
authority
iv. Turn on the navigation light and turn on the logo light if towing at night (Not
applicable for towing A/C not equipped with APU or towing with battery).
v. Standby to turn on the hydraulic system and anti-collision light (Not applicable
for towing A/C not equipped with APU or towing with battery).
vi. Standby to release parking brake.
2) Headset man
i. Ensure that personnel required for towing operation are adequate and briefed
for safe towing operation
ii. Confirm the A/C surround area and engine inlet/ gas exhaust area (if engine
run) are clean and clear of personnel/GSE/foreign object
iii. Confirm all entry and cargo doors are completely close and locked
iv. Check all down lock pins plug in landing gears and ensure the steering pin
being properly set.
v. Confirm flap/slat is in the up condition
vi. Inform cockpit man to build up the hydraulic system (Not applicable
for towing A/C not equipped with APU or towing with battery). The cockpit man
shall confirm the pressure is in normal condition.
vii. Check plug-pin of tow-bar is completely locked, confirm chocks are removed
and required wing, tail walkers are in position
viii. Put on the headset and be next to the nose wheel in safety position and keep
in contact with cockpit main and towing tractor driver.
e) Starting of A/C towing
1) Headset man confirms all personnel are in position
2) Headset man contact with cockpit man to release parking brake and turn on the
anti-collision light.
3) When the headset man confirms parking brake is released and anti-collision light
is on, he shall make a gesture to towing tractor driver- facing to driver and raise
right hand with fist (means parking brake is set), release his fist (means parking
brake is released). Then thumb up to mean the A/C is ready to tow
f) During A/C towing
1) Headset man
i. Keep contact with cockpit man and other towing personnel in entire towing
duration.
ii. Maintain the minimum distance 3 meters away from the nose gear, towing bar
while A/C is moving. Never walk in or forward of the path of tractor or nose
wheel.
iii. Observe the speed of A/C towing, turning angle, the condition of tow-bar and
the clearance of ground, and inform the conditions to driver
iv. If the A/C is temporarily stopped by other reasons, restrain to ask cockpit man
to set parking brake. Once re-towing A/C, he shall face to towing driver first
with thumb up to confirm towing driver didn’t set parking brake.
v. If the shear pin of tow-bar is broken, request towing driver via walkie-talkie to
slow down the speed. If the tow-bar is separated from A/C, request cockpit
man to brake A/C immediately and also inform towing driver to take
immediately actions.
vi. Do not allow tractor driver to suddenly brake, accelerate, and steer the towing
tractor during A/C towing
2) Cockpit man
Do not brake and operate flight control system of A/C except for emergency
conditions or requested by headset man.
NOTE: The cockpit man is prohibited from putting his feet on brake pedal during
A/C towing.
i. The cockpit man is prohibited from testing the outer lights in cockpit during A/C
towing at night.
ii. Keep alert during towing A/C
iii. If the APU is malfunctioned during towing, firstly confirm the brake accumulator
pressure sufficient for remained towing duration and continue to tow A/C
iv. In case of towing A/C without electrical power supplied by A/C APU/Engine,
the towing speed must be under 5 km/h.
v. Wing walker/ tail walker/ clearance monitor
vi. Keep contact with headset man in entire towing duration.
vii. Monitor the clearance between towed A/C and other aircraft/ GSE/ hangar/
docks… and make warning to headset man as appropriate
g) Towing A/C to the destination points
1) When towing A/C to the destination point, the towing driver shall apply the brake
slightly to completely stop the A/C and shift gear of towing tractor to neutral
position, and pull the hand brake. Towing driver and headset man shall confirm
A/C is parked with thumb up, and then inform cockpit man to set parking brake.
2) When cockpit man receives the request from headset man, he shall set parking
brake and definitely answer parking brake set.
3) The headset man confirms parking brake set then put chocks in place
4) Head set man/ towing tractor driver shall disconnect towing bar
5) Cockpit man inform ATC of the end of A/C movement and request for
communication termination
6) After towing tractor and tow bar is disconnected, the headset man shall inform
cockpit man to depressurize hydraulic system, turn off anti-collision lights, position
lights and logo lights
7) Wing walker shall assist head set man to place safety cones at the engines
8) The cockpit man shall set A/C to normal configuration and perform 3600 check
(walk around) to confirm there is no damage on the A/C.
ii. Surrounding of A/C, engine inlet and as exhaust areas are clean and clear of
personnel/GSE/foreign object
2) Maintenance staff informs flight crew to prepare for engine start. When realized
that navigation and anti-collision light are on, maintenance staff shall inform flight
crew that A/C ready for engine start.
3) Maintenance staff monitors the engine start process, and immediately warns the
flight crew of abnormalities such as: oil/ fuel leak, smoke, fire etc.
4) After receiving order from flight crew, maintenance staff disconnects head set,
closes and latches panel, removes NLG wheel chocks then standby near the A/C
nose route as requested by flight crew.
5) In case of the steering pin is used, the maintenance staff raises and stretches the
steering pin streamer to notify the flight crew (in case of insufficient illumination, it
shall be illuminated by the torchlight).
6) After confirm all clear, the maintenance staff gives “Thumb up” sign to the cockpit
and wait for the flight crew’s direction.
7) If the flight crew is ready to depart (flash/turn on the taxi-light), the maintenance
staff shall salute to the captain (means hand over the duties of defending flight
safety and servicing passengers to crews) and wave hand to the passengers (end
of waving hand till vertical stabilizer pass for full passenger A/C).
8) In case of emergency, call “STOP!” to order pilot to set brake using abruptly
extend arms to top of head, crossing arms.
c) Departure with push back
1) Maintenance staff confirms
i. Towing equipment is correctly connected; steering lever and pin are in “tow”
position;
ii. All chocks are removed;
iii. Surrounding of A/C, engine inlet and gas exhaust areas are clean and clear of
personnel/GSE/foreign object then informs flight crew to prepare for push
back;
iv. Hydraulic is pressurized by information provided flight crew;
v. Anti-collision light is turned on;
vi. Parking brake is released;
vii. Push back route or direction with flight crew;
2) After the receive push back order from flight crew, the maintenance staff shall give
command to the tractor driver by gesture
i. Clenching fist and then opening the hand means “PARKING BRAKE
RELEASED”.
ii. The “thumb up” means “READY FOR PUSH BACK”.
iii. If the maintenance staff wants to express the direction of A/C nose after the
A/C is pushed back, he shall use the forefinger to touch his nose first, and then
point the direction.
3) The maintenance staff monitors ground clearance for push back and remain
minimum distance 3 meters away from the nose gear, towing bar and tractor while
A/C is moving. Never walk in or forward of the path of tractor or nose wheel.
4) In emergency case, the maintenance staff raises arm for palm face down and
waving up and down to remind tug driver for slow down or stop the tractor.
5) If the A/C is pushed back to the set point, the tractor driver shall use the “thumb
up” to mean OK.
6) If flight crew start engine during/ after pushback, the maintenance staff monitor
engine start follow requirement
i. Maintenance staff shall inform flight crew that A/C ready for engine start
ii. Maintenance staff monitors the engine start process, and immediately warns
the flight crew of abnormalities such as: oil/ fuel leak, smoke, fire etc.
7) After ensure parking brake set, the maintenance staff can disconnect the tow bar/
tractor,
8) After receiving order from flight crew, maintenance staff disconnects head set,
closes and latches panel, then standby near the A/C nose route as requested by
flight crew.
9) In case of the steering pin is used, the maintenance staff raises and stretches the
steering pin streamer to notify the flight crew ((in case of insufficient illumination,
it shall be illuminated by the torchlight).
10) After confirm all clear, the maintenance staff give “Thumb up” sign to the cockpit
and wait for the captain’s direction.
11) If the captain is ready to depart (flash/turn on the taxi-light), the maintenance staff
shall salute to the captain (means hand over the duties of defending flight safety
and servicing passengers to crews) and wave hand to the passengers (end of
waving hand till vertical stabilizer pass for full passenger A/C).
12) In case of emergency, call “STOP!” to order pilot to set brake using abruptly
extend arms to top of head, crossing arms.
2.20.4.3 Conversation Between Maintenance Staff And Fight Crew
a) Before start and push back
In case of hydraulic pressurization, flight crew or maintenance staff shall make sure
that the aircraft is clear of ground equipment
2) When the flight crew and headset staff are ready for push back the flight crew will
advise as follows
3) Upon completion of a normal pushback the tractor driver will apply the brakes. The
maintenance staff shall advise the flight crew as follows
4) Before, during or after pushback the maintenance staff will advise the flight crew
of when and where they will start the engines
5) The maintenance staff will monitor engine rotation and any abnormalities
Crew Check.
Crew Check
4) After the Air starter/ GPU removed, the maintenance staff will advise the flight
crew that he is ready for start or push back and they will perform Non push back
start or Push back start procedure as practicable. Then they will apply the Cross
Bleed Start procedure for starting the other engine.
e) Arrival Procedures
Disconnect power
(Technical/ servicing communication signal)
Negative
(Technical/ servicing communication signal)
Set brakes
Release brakes
Chocks inserted
Chocks removed
3) Engine-Related Signals:
Start engine(s)
Cut engine(s)
4) All-clear signal
Affirmative/all clear
5) Fire signal
Fire
7) Stop signals
Normal stop
Emergency stop
h) Other information/instructions for the safe takeoff (such as hold-over time…) shall be
given to the flight crew.
do not mention those LRUs in the list of non-allowable LRUs for swapping.
4) Maintenance entries
i. All maintenance actions during swapping of LRUs shall be recorded in the
relevant Tech logs with cross ref to relevant AMM, TSM… and proper
certification.
ii. The entries in the Aircraft Technical Logs shall be made to reflect the changes
in positions of the swapped LRU X and Y with the relevant details
− Same aircraft: position changed (LH, RH, FIN…) after swapping of LRU X
and Y, followed by respective P/N, S/N.
− Between aircrafts: P/N, S/N of LRU X and Y shall be recorded. GRN will
be aircraft Registration # of aircraft which LRU removed originally (this is
only applicable if LRUs are not swapped back)
d) Swapping for aircraft dispatch purpose
When there is a logbook entry, and the suspected LRU (e.g. LRU X) is a NO GO as
per MEL in its original position X (e.g. X=1) OR less penalizing in another position Y
(e.g. Y=2). At that stage, the certifying staff is allowed to remove the faulty LRU X and
swap it with the same P/N LRU Y if and only if:
1) The subject LRU is confirmed faulty by the applicable TSM fault isolation;
2) The specific TSM procedure does not forbid swapping;
3) LRU X and Y are installed on the same A/C;
4) Swapping is not used to extend a dispatch under MEL condition;
NOTE: The maintenance must apply MEL procedures and limitations for LRU X in
position Y. Corrective maintenance must be applied as soon as possible and
in any case before the MEL time limit.
5) LRU X and Y have dedicated C/Bs;
6) The faulty LRU X (installed after swapping in position Y) is de-energized. In
accordance with LRU Removal/Installation AMM procedures, a BITE test of LRU
Y (installed in position X) shall be performed after swapping.
e) AMOS Data Entry will update component change on AMOS system to reflect the
proper component position after receiving sufficient documents (TLP and/or work
order if any)
2.22.5.5 Rob Part from Next Higher Assembly in Store
Refer to SOP MCC & Line Maintenance 3.9.
1) Parts are free from obvious damage or discrepancy suffered during transit, proper
packing and blanking;
2) Delivery and certification documents are available and correct;
3) Part number/serial number on the received parts tally with the certification
documents, and tally with the aircraft IPC, if required for immediate installation on
the aircraft;
4) Shelf life of the parts has not been exceeded.
b) All relevant precautions must be applied during handling of special items,
such as ESDS parts, etc.
c) All new or repaired/ overhauled aircraft components shall be accompanied with the
true copy of Airworthiness Release Certificates issued by the aircraft manufacturer/
component OEM or maintenance provider and VJC serviceable tag. The below are
required ARC:
1) CAAV form one and/or
2) EASA form one/ UK CAA form one and/or
3) FAA 8130-3 and/or
4) TCCA form one and/or
5) ANAC form F-100-01
NOTE: All original certification and shop documents are kept in main Store as
specified in MOPM chapter 4 – part 2.
Only Serviceable tag is kept along to the First Aid Kit.
d) In the event of an AOG, VJC may loan part or arrange direct shipment to AMO. In
such case, part shall have all required certification documents before use.
e) The AMO may carry out part incoming inspections as per its MOE procedure to ensure
that the part is in a satisfactory condition for fitment on VJC aircrafts.
2.24.5.3 Removal/ Installation of the Parts
a) Part removal/ installation are carried out in according with the instructions of the
aircraft maintenance manual, other approved data.
b) After installation and satisfactory check have been carried out, ensure that all required
part replacement details have been correctly entered and certified in the Technical
Log. All accompanied release documentation of the replacement parts are attached
to the corresponding Technical Log page or inserted securely in the Technical Log
cover folder.
NOTE: For VJC line maintenance stations, documentation shall be handled i.a.w MCC
SOP.
c) The authorized staff removing the part shall take all necessary precautions to ensure
that the part is removed properly from the aircraft. All removal data (P/N, S/N) must
be entered accurately into the Technical Log page. A Technical Log entry in the
DEFECT column will be made to record the reason for the removal.
d) Occasionally, there may be a need to remove a serviceable part from an aircraft in
order, for example, to return to the owner after loan period, or to facilitate the
investigation of incidents, where the recorders may be required to remove and
download. The removal of serviceable part from an aircraft can be carried out only
when there will be a Work Order or detailed instructions from VJC Planning/ MCC. In
this case, refer LMM 2.23 for required processes. In addition, below requirements
shall be followed:
1) Removal/ Unserviceable tag shall be completed with appropriate information and
indicated reason for removal as “Scheduled”;
2) Re-certified certificate shall be issued to state the serviceable status of removed
part as required by Work Order or detailed instructions from VJC Planning/ MCC;
3) Above documents shall be attached along with removal part and return to store
for further deposition.
e) Before taking off the Technical Log page, make sure that the page is filled with all the
latest flight information.
2.24.5.4 Returning of part
a) Removed part must be thoroughly cleaned. All residual fluid must be
drained. End of duct and connector must be caped hermetically.
b) All defective parts removed from the Aircraft must be labeled to reflect the condition
of the part. All information of the part such as P/N, S/N, reason to remove, the date of
removal, A/C registration from which part has been removed must be filed in the
Removal/ Unserviceable label by an authorized CRS staff.
c) Defective components removed from A/C must be returned to store accompanied with
Post Flight Report (PFR), Troubleshooting Data (TSD if required), Testing Result (if
required) and Removal/ Unserviceable tag.
d) Other components including consumable that may be required to be retained for
investigation in the case of incident/accident will be returned to main base when
authorized staff at Line station is requested to do so.
e) The defective components and removed parts shall be packed into the proper packing
(preferable original one), which must meet all transportation requirements and any
additional requirements if instructed by VJC Store. The packing will be marked as
required, and the part will be shipped back to the VJC store.
f) All relevant documentation shall be inserted into the appropriate protection bag and
be securely attached to the container (or box) of removed part.
2.25.6 Procedure
2.25.6.1 Required Equipment
a) RVSM
Refer VJC MEL for required components.
b) PBN (RNAV & RNP)
Refer VJC MEL for required components.
c) CAT II
Refer VJC MEL for required components.
NOTE: All aircraft equipment and systems related to RVSM, RNAV, RNP and CAT II
operation are fully described in MEL.
2.25.6.2 Pre-Flight Action
The following actions shall be accomplished during pre-flight:
a) Determine that the aircraft is authorized for RVSM/PBN/CAT II operations by
checking copied of AOC operations specification that lists the aircraft by make, model,
and serial number as being authorized for RVSM/PBN/CAT II operations;
b) Review the maintenance entries and related Tech log, ADD log, NTC to ascertain the
condition of equipment required for RVSM/PBN/CAT II operation. Ensure that
maintenance actions have been taken to correct defects to required equipment;
c) Communicate to flight crews for condition of aircraft.
2.25.6.3 MEL Application For RVSM, PBN And CAT II
a) This procedure is to ensure compliance to the RVSM, PBN (RNP/RNAV) and CAT
II/III requirements when release the aircraft with deferred defects that have remarks
“EXCEPT FOR RVSM, OR PBN (RNP/RNAV) OR CAT II” in the MEL manual. As
this may have an impact on RVSM, PBN (RNP/RNAV) and CAT II operations, the
current status of the aircraft must be communicated effectively throughout VJC
maintenance and operation systems.
b) When a defect cannot be rectified, the certifying staff shall assess the deferrable
defect against MEL. If MEL allows but with the condition of Non RVSM, PBN
operation, CAT II operation which stated in MEL dispatch condition or in related
Operation procedure (O). MWC must inform to OMC immediately.
c) OMC shall be advised about aircraft status for aircraft arrangement/re-route if
necessary.
d) Downgrade of RVSM, PBN and CAT II
When permitted to release the aircraft to service with the defect deferred for Non
RVSM, PBN, CAT II/III operation, the Certifying staff must do the following:
1) Raise an ADD as normal procedure, adding appropriate phrase “NON RVSM
OPERATION, PBN OPERATION, CAT II OPERATION” in the “ACTION TAKEN”
block of the Technical Log after statement about deferral of defect.
2) Adding appropriate phrase “NON RVSM OPERATION, PBN OPERATION, CAT
II OPERATION” and write YES in the “OPS LIMIT” box in the Airworthiness/MEL
ADD log.
3) Raise an NTC and brief Flight Crew of any possible performance limitations.
4) Advise MWC /OMC about the situation. When the defects related to RVSM
operations is cleared, certifying staff will notify flight crew by writing a note “A/C
RETURN to RVSM” in the Tech Log. Certifying staff should also advise MWC
/OMC the new status of the aircraft.
e) Upgrade of RVSM, PBN and CAT II
1) When the defects related to RVSM, PBN-RNP (RNAV), CAT II operations is
cleared by certifying staff, he shall notify flight crew by writing a note “A/C
RETURN TO RVSM”, “A/C RETURN TO PBN”, “A/C RETURN TO CAT II” in
the Tech Log and NTC shall be cleared. Certifying staff shall also advise MWC/
OMC the status of the aircraft.
2) OMC shall be notified for aircraft condition.
2.25.6.4 Other Maintenance Application for CAT II
a) CAT II/III Downgrading:
Important Note:
• CAT II can be downgraded to CAT I.
The aircraft autoland operational status shall be downgraded to CAT I, under any of
the following conditions:
1) Engineering modification regarding AD/SB that affects to CAT II performance.
2) Following the occurrence of a defect to any one or more of the aircraft systems
which are essential to CAT II operations.
3) When the integrity of at least one of the systems essential to CAT II operations is
in doubt.
4) When the aircraft has not performed a successful simulated or actual CAT II
approach during the previous 180.
5) Failure to complete the functional tests of CAT II required equipment.
b) Downgrading due to technical issues:
If an AD/SB requires downgrading CAT II status, Technical Services Department will
process downgrading CAT II to CAT I accordingly.
c) Downgrading due to Autoland Status reported unsuccessful with the relevant aircraft
defect:
Certifying staff shall check Autoland Monitoring form placed on cockpit. If the last
autoland is unsuccessful, and the relevant aircraft defect found and recorded in the
TechLog, the affected aircraft shall be downgraded to CAT I in accordance to the
procedure of Downgrading due to Deferred Defects (refer to 2.25.8.7).
d) Downgrading due to Chronic (or Repetitive) Discrepancies:
The MCC shall handle monitoring and detecting of a chronic (or repetitive) CAT II
equipment/system malfunction. An aircraft experiencing chronic (or repetitive)
discrepancy shall be downgraded to CAT I status in accordance with the procedure
of Downgrading due to Deferred Defects (refer to 2.25.8.7).
by authorized staff who has engine run up function. Technical log entry or NRC shall
be recorded the engine run performed.
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