sampling inspection system (sis) inspection on a repair

Sampling Inspection System (SIS) Inspection on a Repair StationInstructions: This job aid is for FAA SIS inspections to determine 14 CFR 145 compliance with the MIP at a repair station.

The SIS team must complete this job aid in it’s entirety in conjunction with the MAG, Section A and C. Any questions

not observed or not applicable enter “Not Observed” or “Not Applicable” in the comment section.

FAA SIS Team Office: FAA SIS Team Lead: SIS Inspection Date:

Name of Repair Station: FAA Part 145 Certificate Number: UK Part 145 Certificate Number:

Additional FAA SIS Team members: CAA members:

Surveillance

1) Does the repair stations quality system audit FAA Special Conditions requirements?

Yes ☐ No ☐ Comments:

2) Did the repair station audit include additional fixed locations, and line stations as listed on OpSpecs A101 &D107, if applicable?

Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A Comments:

3) Sample the corrective actions taken to address previous discrepancies on FAA MIP Special Conditions

arising from the CAA’s audits. Are corrective actions implemented appropriately and satisfactorily? Ifcorrective actions have not been implemented, verify that a satisfactory corrective action plan with areasonable time-frame for implementation is in place.


4) Does the repair station notify the CAA regarding any changes to line stations that maintain U.S. aircraft?


5) Is the FAA Supplement signed by the current Accountable Manager and approved by CAA?


Personnel Requirements

6) Did the repair station provide initial and recurrent training for its maintenance personnel to ensure that they

are thoroughly familiar with the MIP and MAG?

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7) Does the initial and recurrent training provided by the repair station demonstrate training on relevant 14 CFR

part 145 regulatory requirements (FAA Special Conditions) and up-to-date knowledge of MAG Section C

requirements?


8) Does the qualification and experience of managers, supervisors, inspectors, and certifying staff (Return to

Service (RTS)) personnel demonstrate they are thoroughly familiar with relevant 14 CFR part 145

regulations applicable to the FAA Special Conditions and MAG requirements?


9) Does the repair station’s employees, contractors, and subcontractors have training in handling, or the

transportation of dangerous goods by air in accordance with ICAO standards, if applicable?

FAA Special Conditions, Procedures and Operations

10) Does the repair station hold a valid AMO approval with appropriate ratings and demonstrate a need for

FAA approval as required in the MAG Section C?


11) Does the repair station’s internal audit program ensures that all aspects of compliance on the FAA SpecialConditions are audited every 12 months?


12) Sample the approval for return to service to ensure it meets 14 CFR part 43. This includes the requirements

of sections 43.9, 43.11, and 91.411/413. Was the approval for return to service accomplished in accordance

with the MAG procedures and meets 14 CFR part 43?


13) Is data used by the repair station in support of major repairs and major alterations (as defined in 14 CFR part

43) on U.S. registered articles or components for the fitment, approved by the FAA, if applicable?


14) Are procedures followed to ensure compliance with the manufactures maintenance manuals or instructions

for continued airworthiness (ICA) and handling of deviations?


Yes No N/A Comments:

15) Are the airworthiness directives (AD) issued by the FAA made available to the maintenance personnel and

were they completed to include the method of compliance, if applicable?


16) Were the components/parts/material used for maintenance on U.S. registered aircraft or the components for

No Comments:

17) Are U.S. air carrier’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) procedures followed,if applicable?

Yes ☐ No ☐Comments:

18) Were there any serious failure, malfunction, or defect of an article reported to the FAA, such as Service

Difficulty Reports, or SUPs applicable to U.S. registered aeronautical articles?


19) Was the reporting of un-airworthy condition to the FAA or U.S. operator carried out in accordance with theprocedures in the FAA Supplement, if applicable?

Yes No N/A Comments:

20) Sample work away maintenance records if applicable. Are work away procedures followed?


21) Is a list of maintenance functions approved in the MOE by the CAA for sub-contracted maintenance

on U.S. civil aeronautical articles, if applicable?


22) Are inspections/test performed and documented by the repair station for sub-contracted maintenance

functions, if applicable?


23) Does the repair station remain directly in-charge of sub-contracted maintenance functions, if applicable?


24) Are the CAA and FAA allowed access to the repair station and any sub-contractors facilities while

maintenance is being performed?


25) Are there any other concerns in relation to the repair station’s compliance with the MIP and MAG, orfollowing the FAA Supplement from this inspection?

fitment on such aircraft acceptable in accordance with the MAG? Yes ☐ No ☐ Comments:


Identified items with the FAA Special Conditions MAG Reference

Identified items with equivalent 14 CFR part 145 Requirements 14 CFR part 145 Reference

Coordinators Signatures

FAA SIS Team Lead CAA National Coordinator

Name

SIS Closure Due Date:

Signature:

Email:

NOTE: CAA signature means the report was reviewed. It does not constitute agreement with findings and comments in this report.

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