EDTO Module 6 - Maintenance - Considerations
EDTO Module 6 - Maintenance - Considerations
EDTO Module 6 - Maintenance - Considerations
Maintenance Considerations
Module 10 – Wrap Up
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Objectives
Part IV Summary
Although an operator may consider as good practice for its operations with
aeroplanes with more than two engines some elements detailed in the
following sections of this chapter, these are primarily intended for, and
applicable to, EDTO operations of twin-engine aeroplanes only.
Accordingly the information and guidance in this Module 6 are primarily intended
for and applicable to EDTO operations of twin-engine aeroplanes only
Question 6.1 :
The aeroplane’s maintenance programme for EDTO is one element of the
operator’s EDTO maintenance programme. Which of the following is NOT
part of the operator’s EDTO maintenance programme.
– Oil consumption monitoring
– Dual maintenance limitations
– Parts control programme
– Mechanics licensing
– Reliability programme
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Module 6 - Outline
Part IV Summary
Reliability Program
Diversion Time
• EDTO maintenance procedures manual (see • Propulsion system monitoring (see EDTOM § 4.11)
EDTOM §4.3) • Verification programme (see EDTOM § 4.12)
• EDTO CMP document (see EDTOM § 4.4) • Dual maintenance limitations (see EDTOM § 4.13)
• Aeroplane maintenance programme for EDTO (see • Engine condition monitoring programme (see
EDTOM § 4.5) EDTOM § 4.14)
• EDTO significant systems (see EDTOM § 4.6) • Oil consumption monitoring programme (see
• EDTO-related maintenance tasks/EDTO qualified EDTOM § 4.15)
staff (see EDTOM § 4.7) • APU in-flight start monitoring programme (see
EDTOM § 4.16)
• Parts control programme (see EDTOM § 4.8)
• Control of the aeroplane’s EDTO status: EDTO
• EDTO service check (see EDTOM § 4.9)
release statement (see EDTOM § 4.17)
• Reliability programme (see EDTOM § 4.10)
• EDTO training (see EDTOM § 4.18).
Section 4.6
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Reliability
Engine Condition
Monitoring
Recall (see Module 4): Both Aeroplane Manufacturers and Operators have to
develop an EDTO Significant Systems List
Electrical generation
Note: the list may vary between aeroplane models
Fuel Quantity
APU Indication
‒ Most of the elements of the EDTO Maintenance Program (e.g. Verification Program, Dual
Maintenance Restrictions, elements of Training Program which must bring special attention on
Qualified Maintenance Personnel, EDTO Service Check, etc… ) – see next slide
Question 6.2 :
On the aeroplane above, the EDTO dispatch with APU inoperative is allowed
for 10 days as per the MMEL. Furthermore, there is no configuration or
maintenance standards related to the APU in its EDTO CMP document, nor
any APU related P/N that are not approved for EDTO in the EDTO Parts List.
Is it correct to say that the APU may therefore be removed from the EDTO
Significant System list of this aeroplane?
– Yes
– No
Section 4.5
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
Section 4.7
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
• The operator should select from the list of EDTO-related tasks those tasks which must be
accomplished by EDTO qualified staff.
Selected
EDTO related tasks
• The selected EDTO-related tasks should be retained for their EDTO relevance
EDTO-related and could include the installation, testing and/or servicing of airframe and propulsion
maintenance tasks systems identified in the EDTO significant systems list
• The filtering / selection process for identification of these selected EDTO-related tasks should be
developed by the operator
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• See next slide for an example of such filtering process slide !
Question 6.3 :
Out the following tasks, which should be identified as an EDTO-related task
that must be accomplished by EDTO qualified staff ?
– Removal / installation of a computer identified as EDTO Significant
– Removal / installation of IDG
– Overhaul of the High Pressure Turbine module of the engine
No
Tasks from Aircraft Yes
or Engine Is the task related to removal/installation of a computer? Reject
Maintenance Manual
No
Can the task be performed only in Shop visit Yes Reject
or during an heavy check?
No
Yes
Is the task related to removal / installation of engine or APU?
No
Is the task related to involving work on fuel / oil / hydraulic /
Selected EDTO Related Yes No
electric / pneumatic systems which could lead, in case of Reject
Maintenance Tasks improper execution, to the loss of the concerned engine or
system (e.g. IDG, fuel pump, oil system, gearbox…)
Section 4.8
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
• Recall : the aeroplane must be configured, maintained and operated in accordance with the
EDTO CMP Document, which means that the aeroplane should be configured as per the EDTO
CMP standards as long as it is operated on EDTO flights. 33
• Accordingly a Parts Control program must be put in place before start of EDTO.
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EDTO Parts Control
Purpose of the EDTO Parts Control Program
EDTO CMP Document leads to updates of EDTO Parts List and IPC
For each item: list of MOD/ SB/ VSB
1 - Configuration items
2 - Maintenance items
IPC
IPC
Illustrated
Parts Catalog
Parts Parts
NOT APPROVED Parts
NOT APPROVED
APPROVED
Parts List
EDTO
for EDTO for EDTO (mandatory)
Part List after specified end date
for EDTO
IPC
PL
CMP Part List IPC
ATA 36
• Material Services Department should ensure that correct parts are available
• Borrowed or purchased parts should be cleared through the MCC or Material Services Department
The Assessment of
EDTO
Part List
If parts are not in compliance with EDTO CMP
document and Parts List :
Parts identified as NOT APPROVED FOR EDTO
May be segregated from other parts P/N NOT APPROVED
FOR EDTO
Approved for
EDTO
CMP
Parts List
IPC
If technical concession
A part must be replaced CMP Part List IPC
EDTO Status ?
Different P/N
Aeroplane status
Part may be installed downgraded to
Non-EDTO
Section 4.9
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
“Standard" Pre-flight items* Walk around items, wheels, brakes and tyres, ...
EDTO
Service “Long Range“ items* Survival equipment, comms, navigation, ...
Check
“EDTO“ relevant items Fuel X-feed valve, oil consumption, ...
*note: these items are usually part of the “basic” (non-EDTO) line checks
Accordingly the EDTO Service Check typically consists of the following tasks / actions :
Note : The EDTO Service Check should be signed-off by an EDTO Qualified Mechanic
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EDTO Service Check
EDTO Service Check items
ATA 71-80
Engine Oil Level
Engine Oil Filter delta-P status
ATA 26 ATA 24
Cargo liner integrity IDG Oil Level &
(typically for class D Filter delta-P status
compartment) Hydraulically driven generator
Example of implementation :
Main base (departure point) : physical checks
Destination (extended transit) : physical checks + cockpit check for APU parameters
Destination
Main Base
This approach of single EDTO pre-departure service checks may not be compatible with
the flight program typically when the mission is a sequence of EDTO / non-EDTO legs.
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EDTO Service Check
Implementation Strategy
Destination 1 Destination 2
Main Base
EDTO EDTO
Service Service
Check Check
EDTO items items
Service
Check
items
EDTO
Service Preflight Transit Daily Weekly
Checks checks checks checks checks
Items
Section 4.10
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
Question 6.4 :
What is the primary purpose of the Reliability Program for EDTO ?
– Allow early identification and prevention of EDTO related problems
– Ensure that the IFSD rate is not exceeded
– Monitor MTBF of EDTO Significant Systems
– Reduce operational interruptions that are “EDTO relevant”
Reduce
EDTO Report
• IFSD
• Diversions or In-flight turnbacks
• Un-commanded engine power changes or surges
• Inability to control engines or to obtain desired thrust
• Failures related to EDTO Significant Systems
• Any other events detrimental to safety of EDTO operations
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Reliability Program
Reporting
Section 4.11
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
1 2
Aeroplane monitoring of
worldwide fleet relies
Manufacturer on timely reporting Operator
by the Operators
Question 6.5 :
Which one of the following engine shutdown events should NOT be counted
as an IFSD in the computation of the IFSD rate for EDTO ?
– Shutdown during climb prior to EDTO sector
– Shutdown due to a bird strike
– Shutdown after touchdown of an EDTO flight
– Shutdown during cruise on a non-EDTO flight
– Shutdown during a maintenance test flight
EDTO
Regulation
tracking :
EDTO
Computation of IFSD Rate : 12 month rolling average
Regulation
e.g. 25,000 EH
IFSD
÷
Total Engine hours (EDTO and non-EDTO)
over the last 12 months
The operator should monitor it’s fleet IFSD rate versus the In the example above, the ISFD rate is 2/25,000 EH
applicable target rate. = 0.08 / 1,000 EH
‒ May be slightly higher that the “type design” IFSD “Operational” “Type Design”
rates to account for fleet size effect, like in FAA EDTO Authorization
IFSD rate IFSD rate
ETOPS rule (see extract copied here) 0.05/1000 0.05/1000 Up to 120 Min
Technical Cause
IFSD
NO Maintenance / YES
Flight Crew
IFSD Training Problem ?
NO Document YES
Triggering criteria
problem ?
(e.g. IFSD > target max rate)
Section 4.12
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Reliability
Engine Condition
Monitoring
maintenance
EDTO
Regulation
The program must ensure prompt corrective action and verify that the corrective
action has effectively resolved the problem.
EDTO
that the problem has been corrected.
Regulation
Engine change
Non revenue flight
Engine system break down
(fuel/oil/ignition/control) Non-EDTO revenue flight
NO GO item
OR
Section 4.13
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO
limitations
Regulation
MCD
EDTO
Significant Systems
Regulation
No
Yes Inspection or functional check involving removal,
installation, replacement of equipment identical
or similar EDTO Significant System
No
Yes Restoration involving removal, installation,
replacement of equipment identical or similar
EDTO Significant System
No
Discard check involving removal, installation,
Yes replacement of equipment identical or similar
EDTO Significant System
No
Yes No Dual Maintenance
Dual Maintenance limitations apply As per operator judgement or experience
limitation do not apply
Question 6.6 :
Simultaneous removal/installation of the IDG and of the APU GEN is
performed before the EDTO dispatch of the aeroplane. Is this subject to dual
maintenance limitations ?
– Yes
– No
Section 4.14
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO
implemented to support EDTO operations.
Regulation
Section 4.15
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO
implemented to support EDTO operations.
Regulation
EDTO
implemented to support EDTO operations.
Regulation
Example of engine Oil quantity indication Example of APU Oil quantity indication
Notify MCC
EDTO
to the last flight if oil has been added
Regulation
This requirement may lead to update existing oil top-up records / tools
To be updated to allow
computation and recording
of Oil Consumption rate :
* = oil quantity
at previous
maintenance release
Section 4.16
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO
by the Operator
Regulation
The objective is to ensure the APU will continuously provide the performance and
reliability demonstrated by the manufacturer in the frame of EDTO certification.
EDTO
In-flight start reliability.
Regulation
• A successful start is typically when the APU can be started within 3 attempts
• Note 1 : This in-flight start reliability objective is applicable only to “on-demand” APU
operations i.e. it is not applicable if the APU must be started prior to entry into EDTO sector.
• Note 2 : EDTO regulation do not define APU run reliability, as it depends on applicable Type
Design objectives (typically an MTBF of 1,000 APU hours or more is required)
Recommendation is to perform a high altitude cold soak start test after every maintenance actions
that may impact the start capability of the APU :
• e.g. APU change, Replacement of Electronic Control Box (ECB), Fuel Control Unit (FCU), ignitors...
Additional guidance or recommendations may be provided by the manufacturer.
Question 6.7 :
APU in-flight start test should preferably be performed (select the most
appropriate answer) :
– At the max ceiling of the aeroplane
– Shortly after top of descent of the EDTO Flight
– Shortly after take-off of the EDTO Flight
– Within the EDTO Sector
– During a 2 hour non-EDTO flight
Question 6.8 :
What is the minimum number of APU in-flight start tests that an Operator
should perform before the EDTO approval may be granted ?
– 1,000
– 100
– 20
– 5
– 1
– 0
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Operator’s EDTO maintenance Program
Review of program’s elements
Review of the elements of the EDTO maintenance Program :
Section 4.17
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO
continuously control the EDTO status.
Regulation
Purpose is to :
1. Ensure that Dispatchers and Flight Crews are informed by Maintenance about the
aeroplane’s EDTO status; and
2. Ensure that the aeroplane is scheduled on a flight that does not exceed its EDTO
capability.
The EDTO status of the
aeroplane is assessed and
confirmed as part of the
maintenance release of the
aeroplane
No Fault OK Yes
Fix demonstrated
Trouble shooting on ground
Verification in-flight Subject to verification
required in-flight
Adverse trend
Part installed
OK Yes
approved for EDTO
Question 6.9 :
What is the meaning of the status shown below ?
A. The EDTO capability of the aeroplane is reduced to 120 min due to the need for a
verification flight
B. The aeroplane must be dispatched on a 120 min EDTO verification flight
C. A verification flight is required if the Diversion Time is 120 min or more
D. The EDTO capability of the aeroplane is 120 min and a verification flight is required
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Operator’s EDTO maintenance Program
Review of program’s elements
Review of the elements of the EDTO maintenance Program :
Purpose is to :
• Manage the daily EDTO operation; and
• Avoid an airplane being dispatched on an EDTO flight without a confirmed resolution or
MEL relief, in particular after the following occurrences :
• IFSD
• EDTO Significant System failure
• Discovery of adverse trends in system performance without corrective action being taken
• Should be defined in the EDTO Maintenance Procedures Manual
Do it!
Part IV Summary
Section 4.4
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO EDTO
EDTO EDTO EDTO EDTO
Guidelines
CMP Parts Significant Service
(Flt Ops &
MMEL
Rule Systems Check
document List Maint.)
Revised standards,
Configuration Maintenance Engineering
issued through
revisions of EDTO
CMP document or
“EDTO” ADs must
be considered to
Maintenance support continuity of
Procedures Dispatch EDTO operations
Implementation of
CMP revisions is as
EDTO CMP Standards
EDTO per applicable
Operator national policy
Configuration Maintenance
Consideration of EDTO CMP document :
1 - Configuration Standards
Procedures Dispatch
Configuration Maintenance
Consideration of EDTO CMP document :
2 - Maintenance Standards
Procedures Dispatch
Aeroplane’s
EDTO Maintenance Tasks
Maintenance
Tasks common to all operations
Program
Configuration Maintenance
Consideration of EDTO CMP document :
3 – Dispatch Standards
Procedures Dispatch
Question 6.10 :
If there is no reference to oil consumption monitoring in the EDTO CMP
Document, is oil consumption monitoring required for EDTO ?
– Yes
– No
Section 4.18
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO Maintenance
Familiarization with
MEL and CMP
EDTO qualified maintenance
EDTO regulation
Procedures Manual
EDTO significant
systems
Documents person will typically have:
• Previous experience on
airframe/engine used
Inputs/ Assistance Recommendations
Manufacturer
support Briefing • Completed operator’s EDTO
Training training course
TRAINING
PROGRAM
EDTO Manufacturer • Performed tasks under qualified
assistance Third party Organization (Subcontractors)
supervision
Section 4.3
EDTO Significant Systems
EDTO CMP Document Control of the aeroplane’s
EDTO status
Verification Program
APU In-Flight Start EDTO Parts Control
Reliability Program Monitoring
Engine Condition
Monitoring
EDTO
EDTO maintenance procedures manual (EMPM).
Regulation
The EMPM should identify the operator’s EDTO maintenance practices (as detailed in
previous sections of this module) supporting the EDTO operations, as well as responsible
persons and/or organizations.
• The EMPM contains the Operator’s requirements, policies, procedures, roles and
responsibilities for EDTO
• Note : this information may be included in relevant part(s) of the basic maintenance
procedures manual (MPM) or published as a “stand alone” EMPM.
The EMPM should be subject to revision control, and should be reviewed and validated
(approved) by the State of the Operator in the frame of the specific approval for EDTO.
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Documentation & Training
EDTO Maintenance Procedures Manual (EMPM)
Oil Servicing
‒ Easily accessed
‒ Ensures Awareness
Reviewed / validated by Authority
Includes approval of substantial changes
Part IV Summary
• The objective of EDTO regulations and standards related to Maintenance is to maintain the
risk at a minimum constant value.
• The EDTO Operator has to define and implement an EDTO maintenance program to
address the items above.
‒ Roles and responsibilities are detailed in the EMPM, which describes the operator’s
procedures and requirements for EDTO.
‒ It also includes the training and qualification of the involved maintenance personnel
Part IV Summary
EDTO Workshop
End of Module 6 – Maintenance
Considerations