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the ASI clearly explaining the causes(s) for concern. As
part of this written notification, the ASI should request an
explanation of corrective actions in writing from the certificated mechanic along with a copy of any reference entries
entered in the aircraft permanent records.
Volume 6 Surveillance: Chapter 2 Part 121, 135 and
91 Subpart K inspections
Section 37 - Improper Maintenance and Alterations
This section provides aviation safety inspectors (maintenance and avionics) guidance in determining appropriate
action when investigating cases of improper maintenance/
alteration.
In July 2007, the FAA issued Notice N 8900.12,
Processing Reports of Suspected Unapproved Parts, thereby canceling FAA Order 8120.10A, Suspected Unapproved
Parts Program. The notice was subsequently incorporated
into FAA Order 8120.16, Processing Reports of Suspected
Unapproved Parts, and became effective in July 2008. The
notice realigned the Suspected Unapproved Parts Program
Office's responsibilities within the Flight Standards Service
and Aircraft Certification Service. During the realignment
and review of the SUP policy contained in Order 8120.10A,
the FAA realized we defined and categorized "improperly
maintained" or "altered parts" as unapproved parts. The
definition of "improperly maintained" as established in N
8900.85, Improper Maintenance and Alterations, on Aug.
6, 2009, is listed below for clarification.
Improperly Maintained or Altered. A part or component that has been returned to service by a certificated
person without the work being completed in accordance
with 14 CFR Part 43 or an approved process/procedure
acceptable to the administrator.
6-1012 Guidance. When ASIs conduct investigations of
allegations of improper maintenance/alteration, the following guidance applies. Approved parts are parts produced
under an approval according to the procedural requirements of 14 CFR Part 21. Parts eligible for installation
on type-certificated aircraft, but excepted from the FAA's
approval requirements, are also considered "approved
parts." FAA approval requirements are detailed in Part 21,
§§ 21.8 and 21.9. Improper maintenance/alteration of an
approved part does not render the part unapproved, but
can render the part ineligible for installation because the
part was not maintained or altered in accordance with the
provisions of Part 43. Under this circumstance, an installer
can no longer verify that installation of the improperly
maintained/altered part in a TC'd product would return
that product to a condition at least equal to its original or
properly altered condition. Such a verification is a necessary condition in determining installation eligibility under
Part 43, § 43.13(b).
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
United States
Birth records for articles
The following information is from the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR Parts 43 and 91).
QUESTION:
My customer is requesting "birth records" for an article
recently overhauled by us. What is required?
ANSWER:
There are two requirements for maintenance records:
one for the maintainer (§ 43.9) and one for the operator
(§ 91.417). Neither requires birth records for articles.
However, it is important to understand that many international regulatory bodies do require "back to birth records."
For the maintainer, Section 43.9 (a) requires that following maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuild or
alteration:
1. A description (or reference to data acceptable to
the administrator) of work performed.
2. The date of completion of the work performed.
3. The name of the person performing the work if
other than the person specified in paragraph (a)(4)
of this section.
4. If the work performed on the aircraft, airframe,
aircraft engine, propeller, appliance or component
part has been performed satisfactorily, the signature, certificate number and kind of certificate held
by the person approving the work. The signature
constitutes the approval for return to service only
for the work performed.
There are exceptions for air carrier maintenance (43.9
(b)) and inspections (43.9 (c)), and specific requirements
for major alterations and repairs (43.9 (d)).
The operators requirements are contained within §
91.417 Maintenance records. Records retention are contained in § 91.417 (b). The owner or operator shall retain
the following records for the periods prescribed:
1. The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this
section shall be retained until the work is repeated
or superseded by other work or for one year after the
work is performed.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News October 2014
Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View from Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
The King is Back
Member Profile
Digital redundancy and plug-and-play capabilities
What’s Working?
Aviation Aces
Deterring avionics theft takes effort, money
Member Profile
Meet the AEA board of directors
Stay connected to the cloud, while flying in the clouds
Smartphone connectivity goes airborne
Business Basics
Marketing Report Card
AEAviators
Touchy-Feely Avionics
What’s New
Marketplace Classifieds
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