Aircraft Maintenance
Management Module
MRO- Avionics Shop
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Avionics shop objectives
 The basic objective of the Avionic Workshop policy is to
test/repair Avionic components in accordance with
airworthiness and company requirements whilst still allowing
this function to be profitable.
 It is recognized that to achieve this objective requires the
involvement of many sections within the Engineering
department.
 The standard of workmanship shall be in accordance with the
relevant component maintenance manuals and must comply
with UAE GCAA requirements.
 All cases of ambiguity, conflicting requirements or absence of
information will be brought to the attention of Avionic
Development engineering for resolution in consultation with
Quality
Assurance.
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Avionics Shop ideal main features
 Air-conditioning.
 Lighting intensity in each room is commensurate with the
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nature of work.
First Aid Kit and fire extinguishers are placarded and made
available in designated area, while shop is monitored by
central fire detection and alarm system.
A well-ventilated cleaning bay, separate from the main
shop has been provided.
A zone for storing items not immediately required has been
provided.
A storage zone/cabinet for fluids, pastes, sprays and
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AV Features cont’d
general tools has been provided.
 A separate zone for racks holding unserviceable or units
awaiting spares has been provided.
 Metallic test benches suitable for installation of test
equipment and thereafter testing, inspection and repair of
LRU's has been provided.
 All wiring in the shop and on the test benches is run
through raised floor.
 Power supply voltage and frequency are monitored with
suitable meters at convenient locations.
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AV Features cont’d
 Shop temperature and relative humidity are monitored.
 Cabinets for technical manuals, bulletins, specification
sheets, modification leaflets and schematic diagrams have
been provided along with each row of test benches.
 Grounding clips and surface mats has been provided for
testing/repairing LRU's having ESD (Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices)
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AV shop Obligations
 The workshop will be responsible for ensuring that all test
and repair measuring equipment used in the Avionic
Workshop is of the required accuracy and in good
condition.
 All tools, gauges and precision measuring equipment shall
be subject to periodic inspection and calibration to ensure
that they conform with the specification requirements as
recommended by Manufacturer.
 All workshop test panels and non-measuring equipment
will be tested/calibrated against pre-calibrated equipment
to ensure that they perform the desired functions. Readings
will be recorded on Test/Calibration Record Form.
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AV Shop Obligations cont’d
 A copy of this form will be sent to Stores Inspector for the
issue of a calibration sticker.
 Records of calibrations and inspection will be maintained
by Avionics Workshop and shall be made available to
UAE GCAA representative when requested.
 Adequate measures will be provided for the identification,
preservation, segregation and for the movement of material
in a manner that will prevent abuse, damage or
deterioration in the Avionic Workshop.
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AV Shop Obligations cont’d
 All areas used for the storage of material shall be clean,
dry, free from dust and corrosive vapors in accordance
with the standards as recognized in airline industry.
 Secure quarantine stores will be provided to isolate and
protect material pending use or disposal.
 Suspect material will be quarantined by inspection until
acceptability or other disposition has been established.
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Avionics Workshop Management
Responsibilities
 Ascertaining that all materials, dispatched after repair,
have a satisfactory level of quality and have been tested
and repaired in compliance with the applicable
specifications in force and component manuals.
 Ensure that life control of components and accessories in
the workshop is properly implemented.
 Responsible for maintenance (Repair, Overhaul and
Testing) of airworthy avionics, equipment, electrical
components, aircraft batteries and oxygen cylinders in the
respective workshops. Also responsible for overall
administration and performance of Avionics, Electrical,
Battery, Gaseous workshops and headset service section.
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Avionics Workshop Management
Responsibilities, cont’d
 Plan and execute maintenance of airworthy components coming
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into Avionics, Electrical and Battery shop.
Plan and organize to fabricate necessary Basic Test Rigs for
testing components, to be included later in the capability list.
Establish/customise test setup and procedures for testing and
repair of components based on manufacturer/vendor
recommendations.
Plan and execute in-house capability list and update the scope of
approval in coordination with Development and Quality
Assurance.
Organise the training of personnel to cater for new test
equipment/developments.
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Avionics Workshop Management
Responsibilities, cont’d
 Ensure maintenance/update of all documentation associated with
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the repair of components like manuals, drawings etc.
Ensure that components/equipment is released by authorized
Engineer/Technician.
Liaise with Materials purchase /Stores with respect to inhouse/outside agent repairs.
Liaise with Quality Assurance section with respect to calibration
of test equipment/test benches.
Keep abreast of modern techniques involved in the
maintenance/repair and overhaul of avionics and accessories
components.
Perform any other functions or undertake any project given by
superiors.
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Avionics Engineer Responsibilities
 Responsible for overhaul, repair, inspection, testing, data
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loading and software development of avionics
components.
Carry out inspection, testing, repair, overhaul, data loading
and software development of avionics components.
Certify task accomplished in the work shop.
Fabricate test rigs for testing components.
Prepare and maintain proper documents for the work
carried out in the work shop.
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Avionics Engineer Responsibilities
Cont’d
 Maintain and update documents associated with
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avionic/electrical equipment like manuals, drawings etc.
Liaise with Materials Purchase/Stores with respect to inhouse/outside agent repair.
Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of tools, equipment and
work place.
Co-ordinate with Quality Assurance and Engineering
Development with respect to shop capability.
Keep abreast of latest developments in aircraft
maintenance and engineering.
Perform any other function/task given by superiors.
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Avionics Technician/Mechanic
Responsibilities
 Responsible for repair/overhaul/testing of avionics and
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electrical components in Avionics and Electrical
workshop.
Ensure that received avionics/electrical components has
proper documentation.
Carry out tasks including dismantling, cleaning, inspection,
repair, modification, assembling and testing.
Use proper test benches, tools and test equipment for
repair, overhaul and testing of components.
Complete proper documentation for the work carried out
and test results.
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Avionics Technician/Mechanic
Responsibilities cont’d
 Ensure that job certified by him is within his scope of
approval.
 Fabricate test benches for testing the components.
 Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of tools, equipment and
work place.
 Perform any other functions/jobs assigned by the superiors.
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