SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST
QC SET-UP AND RECORDS OF AIRCRAFT
Name of Organisation:
Name of QCM:
Location:
Name & Designation of Inspecting Officer:
Date of Inspection:
S/N
1.
ITEMS OF INSPECTION
SAT/UNSAT
Check that previous inspection findings are
properly rectified.
2.
Check display of approval certificate in QC
office.
3.
Check whether regular approved QCM/ Dy.
QCMs
are available. Are these persons
qualified?
4.
Do the QC Cells exist as required?
5.
Are the cells manned adequately by trained
persons. Is an office order existing for allocation
of duties?
6.
Check QC manual, its updation and system of
control of copies and their updation.
7.
Check master set of approved schedules. Check
lists of tools, equipment and consumables
required for each schedule.
8.
Check for record of MEL releases beyond 48
hours.
- placarding of MEL releases
- QC action on repetitive MEL defects
9.
Check availability of flight report books, PDRs for
the last 3 months for correct format, signatures,
DMRs.
10.
Check procedure for rectification of repititive
defects for aircraft based away from base.
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11.
Check records
applicable.
12.
Check whether monthly statistical reports are
being submitted.
13.
Check mechanical delays summaries are being
checked by QCM. Whether MTBUR/ MTBUFs
are being monitored / compared?
14.
Check reliability control of engines - trend
monitoring analysis by trained persons.
15.
Check TBO/COSL for availability and system of
monitoring
16.
Whether investigation
reports for
components are being received.
17.
Check availability of list of engineers, their
licence/ approval validity and specimen
signatures in the QC dept.
18.
Check whether completed schedules are audited
by QC before preservation. Check preservation
periods.
19.
Check the procedure of referring to maintenance
manual as required.
20.
Check whether
followed.
21.
Check availability of aqadis capsules, draining
kit etc. Check records for Microbiological tests
Calibration of fuel quantity indicator
22.
Whether necessary precautions are being taken
during fuelling?
23.
Check the availability of:
Mandatory mod. Lists SBs, ADs, SILs, CPCP and
SSID documents
24.
System of monitoring the compliance of SBs and
Mods. CARs, Airworthiness advisory circulars
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25.
Check FTD records of
availability of Ramp tester.
26.
Check availability of history cards and data
entered therein.
27.
Check the system of certification of first aid and
physician kits and availability of spare kits.
28.
Check
the system of random testing fire
blocking material after every dry wash.
29.
Whether approved persons available for taxiing
the aircraft
30.
Whether all pitot covers, pins etc. have red flags?
31.
Whether checklists of staff notices/ technical
circulars is being issued?
32.
What is the system of recording cabin equipment
defects and their rectification?
33.
Whether oil QC checks (SOAP test) as required,
are being done and records maintained and
monitored?
34.
Whether gages and precesion equipment are being
calibrated as required?
35.
Whether major defects intimation is being sent to
regional offices within 24 hours?
36.
Whether CVR and FDR readout records are
maintained for each serviceable sl. no. of the
unit installed on the aircraft?
37.
Whether battery shop is approved?
38.
Whether battery check procedure sheet is
approved?
39.
Whether record of maintenance of each serial
no. of battery is being maintained?
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40.
Whether proper system exists for dissemination of
technical
information to AMEs and other
technical staff?
41.
Whether the QCM is inspecting transit stations /
other bases and keeping a record of observations?
42.
Whether trouble shooting manual is available at
each outstation or is on-board?
43.
Whether tow-bars are available at all transit
stations?
44.
Whether
trestles, maintenance stands and
ground equipment have rubber pads to avoid
damage to aircraft?
45.
Whether scheduled operators have stands etc.
for engine change?
46.
Whether marshallers are trained? Do they wear
yellow jackets and have been provided torches?
47.
Are load and trim personnel trained and approved?
48.
Are cabin attendants trained and approved? Are
records for their training available?
49.
Are persons trained in handling dangerous
goods?
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