AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR‘S HANDBOOK

ORDER 3500

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK

VER. 12.0

MAR 07, 2016

CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION

TAIWAN R.O.C.

DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:

ALL INSPECTOR PERSONNEL DIRECTOR GENERAL:

CAA


AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK

GENERAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE This order is a Handbook and provides guidance for all inspectors responsible for the

certification, technical administration and surveillance of individuals and

organizations/operators in accordance with ROC Law and Regulations.

DISTRIBUTION This order is distributed to all airworthiness inspector personnel.

AUTHORITY TO REVISE THIS DOCUMENT The Director General, CAA, must approve all changes to this order and its

appendices.

AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY REVISIONS The Director of Flight Standards Division has the authority to approve temporary

revisions to this order.

HANDBOOK UTILIZATION

1. This handbook has been designed to serve as a multipurpose document that will

meet the needs of newly hired inspectors as well as experienced principal

inspectors.

2. Suggestions for changes or additions and comments on the content of this order

are invited and will be given careful consideration in keeping the order and its

associated appendices current and valuable to all users. As appropriate, user

comments should be addressed to :

Ministry of Transportation and Communication

Civil Aeronautics Administration

Sung Shan Airport

CAA Building

Taipei Taiwan 105

R.O.C.

Lin, Tyh-Ming

Director General

Civil Aeronautics Administration

Lin, Jiunn-Liang

Director

Flight Standards Division

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REVISION RECORD

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

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INFORMATION MAR02, 2015 12 11-1～11-5 MAR 07, 2016 12

PERFORMANCE

STANDARDS 1~11 MAR02, 2015 12 12-1～12-2 MAR 07, 2016 12

WORKING HR

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PROCEDURE 1

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PROCEDURE 2

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PROCEDURE 3

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PROCEDURE 1

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PROCEDURE 2

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VOL III 21-1～21-12 MAR 07, 2016 12

Content 1～4 MAR 07, 2016 12 21.1-1～21.1-7 MAR 07, 2016 12

JOB FUNCTION 23-1～23-5 MAR 07, 2016 12

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CONTENT

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COVER

GENERAL INFORMATION

REVISION RECORD .......................................................................................... i-1

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ........................................................................... ii-1

CONTENT ........................................................................................ iii-1

VOLUME I CERTIFICATION VOL I

VOLUME I CONTENT ........................................................................... Content-1

PROCEDURE 1 CERTIFICATION ON OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS OF

AIR OPERATING CERTIFICATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION

TRANSPORTATION .............................................. 1-1~52

PROCEDURE 2 CERTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF AVIATION

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN SCHOOLS ........ 2-1~34

PROCEDURE 3 APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL

OPERATIONS ........................................................... 3-1~4

PROCEDURE 4 REPAIR STATION CERTIFICATION PROCESS 4-1~26

VOLUME II CURVEILLANCE VOL II

VOLUME IICONTENT ........................................................................... Content-1

PROCEDURE 1 SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES ........................... 1-1~11

PROCEDURE 2 REPAIR STATION SURVEILLANCE

PROCEDURESSURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES ... 2-1~7

VOLUME III VOL III

VOLUME III CONTENT Content-1

JOB FUNCTION 1 INSPECT OPERATOR’S MAIN BASE FACILITY ............................. C3-1-1

JOB FUNCTION 2 INSPECT OPERATOR’S SUB-BASE FACILITY ............................. C3-2-1

JOB FUNCTION 3 LINE-STATION INSPECTION .......................................................... C3-2G-1

JOB FUNCTION 4 SHOP INSPECTION ........................................................................... C3-3.0-1

JOB FUNCTION 5 SPOT INSPECTION OF OPERATOR’S AIRCRAFT ....................... C3-3.0-1

JOB FUNCTION 6 MANUALS INSPECTIONS .................................................................. C3-4-1


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JOB FUNCTION 5 TRAINING PROGRAM INSPECTIONS .............................................. C3-5-1

JOB FUNCTION 6 CONDUCT RAMP INSPECTION OF OPERATOR’S

AIRCRAF.......................................................................................... C3-6.0-1

6.1 FOREIGN AIRCRAFT RAMP INSPECTION .......................................................... C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 7 EN-ROUTE (COCKPIT & CABIN)INSPECTION ............................... C3-7-1

7.1 CABIN ENROUTE INSPECTION ............................................................................ C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 8 MANUAL INSPECTION ..................................................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 9 TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVALS FOR REPAIR

STATIONS/OPERATORS .................................................................. C3-9-1

JOB FUNCTION 10 WEIGHT & BALANCE INSPECTION ............................................. C3-10-1

JOB FUNCTION 11 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PROGRAM ..................................... C3-11-1

JOB FUNCTION 12 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES INSPECTION......................... C3-12.0-1

12.1 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE RECORDKEEPING INSPECTION ................... C3-12.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 13 SPECIAL TOOLS/TEST EQUIPMENT INSPECTION .................... C3-13-1

JOB FUNCTION 14 MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROGRAM ................................. .C3-14-1

JOB FUNCTION 15 MEL/MMEL INSPECTION ............................................................... C3-15-1

15.1 MEL-EXTENSION INSPECTION .......................................................................... C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 16 CONTRACT MAINTENANCE FACILITY INSPECTION.............. C3-16-1

JOB FUNCTION 17 MECHANIC/INSPECTOR SURVEILLANCE ................................. C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 18 INSPECTOR RECORDS INSPECTION ........................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 19 FLIGHT/MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK INSPECTION ................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 20 REFUELING FACILITY INSPECTION ........................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 21 SELF AUDIT PROGRAM INSPECTION ......................................... C-3-8-1

21.1 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ASSESSMENT .......................................... C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 22 RELIABILITY PROGRAM INSPECTION ....................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 23 ETOPS APPROVAL PROCESSES ................................................... C-3-8-1

23.1 ACCELERATED ETOPS APPROVAL PROCESSES ........................................... C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 24 MAJOR REPAIRS AND ALTERATION INSPECTIONS ............... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 25 GND DEICING/ANTI-ICING INSPECTIONS ................................. C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 26 AIRCRAFT LEASE AGREEMENTS ................................................ C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 27 CAT I/II/III PROGRAM INSPECTION ............................................ C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 28 SHORT TERM ESCALATION INSPECTION ................................. C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 29 SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTING SYSTEM. ........................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 30 REPAIR STATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................... C-3-8-1

30.1 REPAIR STATIONS/ SATELLITESCERTIFICATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE.C3-6.1-1

30.2 CERTIFICATION OF FOREIGN REPAIR STATIONS. ....................................... C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 31 SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT FOR FERRY FLIGHT AND CONTINUING

AUTHORIZATION ........................................................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 32 EVALUATE OUTSOURCE/CONTRACT MAINTENANCE

ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................... C-3-8-1


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JOB FUNCTION 33 CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION ................... C-3-8-1

33.3 MANNED FREE BALLOON AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION. ....................... C3-6.1-1

JOB FUNCTION 34 ASSESSMENT OF AIRLINE VALIDATION (PROVING) FLIGHT FOR

NEW ROUTE、OR CURRENT ROUTE BUT USING DIFFERENT TYPE

OF AIRCRAFT. ................................................................................. C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 35 ENGINE TEST CELL INSPECTION ................................................ C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 36 OPERATOR INDEPTH INSPECTIONS ........................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 37 AMTS CURRICULUM INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS FACILITY

INSPECTIONS .................................................................................. C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 38 PILOT SCHOOL CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION ............... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 39 ADMINISTRATION (EVALUATION) OF DESIGNATED EXAMINERS.

............................................................................................................ C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 40 APPROVAL FOR B-RNAV AND P-RNAV ..................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 41 MONITORING AND ASSESSING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL

EXPERIENCE ................................................................................... C-3-8-1

JOB FUNCTION 42 AGING AIRPLANE INSPECTION AND RECORDS REVIEW ..... C-3-8-1

ATTACHMENT : ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTION GUIDANCE

ATTACHMENT A SAMPLE OF COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS .................................... C3-A-1

ATTACHMENT B INSPECTOR CONDUCT ...................................................................... C3-B-1

ATTACHMENT C AIRMAN CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT ...................................... C3-C-1

ATTACHMENT D SUPERVISORY INSPECTION OF FLIGHT SAFETY ACTIVITIES C3-D-1

ATTACHMENT E AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT, SERIOUS INCIDENT AND INCIDENT

INVESTIGATIONS ............................................................................... C3-E-1

E.1 INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATIONS .................................................. C3-F.1-1

ATTACHMENT F AUDIT OF INVSTIGATION OF FLIGHT SAFETY RELATED EVENTS

AND ENFORCEMENT EVENTS ...................................................... C3-F.0-1

ATTACHMENT G OPERATION CONTROL INSPECTION ............................................. C3-G-1

ATTACHMENT H PROVING FLIGHTS AND VALIDATION TESTS ............................ C3-H-1

ATTACHMENT I GUIDANCE FOR POLAR OPERATION ............................................... C3-I-1

ATTACHMENT J AIRWORTHNESS FUNCTION TEST FLIGHT INSPECTION ............ C3-J-1

ATTACHMENT G SUPERVISORY INSPECTION OF FLIGHT SAFETY ACTIVITIES C3-G-1

ATTACHMENT K REDUCED VERTICAL SEPARATION MINIMUM .......................... C3-H-1

ATTACHMENT L MERGER PROCEDURES ..................................................................... C3-I-1

ATTACHMENT M GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL APPROVAL .. C3-J-1

ATTACHMENT N REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE (RNP) OPERATIONAL

APPROVAL ........................................................................................... C3-A-1

ATTACHMENT O RNAV APPROVAL PROCEDURES ................................................... C3-B-1

ATTACHMENT P AVIATION PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INSPECTION C3-C-1

ATTACHMENT Q Reserved

ATTACHMENT R Reserved

ATTACHMENT S SAMPLE OF OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PART D ................. C3-B-1


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ATTACHMENT T EQUIVALENT TEST EQUIPMENT .................................................... C3-C-1

ATTACHMENT U .............................................................................................................. C3-D-1

ATTACHMENT V .............................................................................................................. C3-A-1

ATTACHMENT W ELECTRONIC RECORDKEEPING SYSTEMS ................................. C3-B-1

ATTACHMENT X REVIEW TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................ C3-C-1

ATTACHMENT Y OPERATOR AIRCRAFT STORAGE PROGRAMS ........................... C3-D-1

ATTACHMENT Z OWNER PRODUCED AIRCRAFT PARTS ......................................... C3-C-1


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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR

PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR

(AVIONICS/MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS)

A. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

Investigations are thoroughly conducted in a timely manner with

an impartial and unbiased approach. Required reports are

factually and accurately completed and submitted through channels

to designated recipients within established time frames.

Assigned work program activities are effectively prioritized, planned

and executed within the parameters of CAA office policies.

Technical information provided is accurate and in accordance with

CAA Regulations and policy. Recommended solutions can be

implemented without major revision.

The supervisor is informed of problems and/or anticipated problems

at the earliest possible time.

Deficiencies and/or problems are promptly communicated through

channels to the operator for corrective action. Follow-up action is

initiated to insure correction of the deficiency and/or problem.

Regular contact with the operator(s) results in knowledge of

developments or changes in their method of doing business.

Effective working relationships are established with assigned air

carriers.


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B. CERTIFICATION

Certification actions are accomplished and documented in

accordance with applicable standards and within established time

frames.

Deficiencies/problems are promptly communicated through

channels to the air carrier for corrective action.

Certification actions are appropriately coordinated.

All contacts and responses are handled in a courteous and

professional manner.

C. SURVEILLANCE

Monitoring activities correctly indicate compliance/non compliance

with the CAA Regulations.

Deficiencies are promptly communicated through channels to the

appropriate management levels.

Data analysis is continuously performed which detects trends in the

operator's safety of operations.

Safety issues requiring special emphasis are identified and

promptly communicated through channels to the CAA office and

the involved air carrier.

An effective working relationship is maintained with the public,

industry organizations, and governmental agencies. All contacts

and responses are handled in a courteous and professional

manner.

Meetings are arranged with air carriers, airport authorities, and

appropriate CAA officials when conditions warrant to resolve local

safety-related issues.


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CIVIL AERONAUTICS

ADMINISTRATION

R.O.C.

FLIGHT STANDARDS

.......

POSITION DESCRIPTION

FOR

PRINCIPAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR


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PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR(MAINTENANCE/AVIONICS)

AIR CARRIER

POSITION SUMMARY

The principal Inspector (Maintenance/Avionics) functions as the primary

airworthiness interface between assigned air carriers/airmen/designees

and the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA). Has program

responsibility to assure that assigned organizations meet CAA

Regulations and Policies with respect to maintenance, preventive

maintenance, and alteration programs. Determines the need for, and then

establishes work programs for surveillance and inspection of assigned

organizations to assure adherence to the applicable regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Technical Administration

Assures on a continuing basis that assigned organizations are properly

and adequately organized, staffed and equipped; have and conduct an

adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping

system; and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory

requirements. Chairs joint CAA-industry meetings; maintains regular

contact with organizations assigned; and coordinates with top

management officials. Requires or directs correction of any

deficiencies/discrepancies and refuses or withdraws approval if they

cannot be resolved.

Develops maintenance program requirements in coordination with

assigned air carriers. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

approvals with the principal operation inspector. Takes appropriate action

in instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Is responsible for the conduct of non-compliance investigations and

preparation of final reports and recommendations on disposition.

Conducts investigations of public complaints, aircraft incidents, and

accidents.


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B. Certification

Has responsibility for initial and ongoing certification of air carriers,

aircraft, and airworthiness personnel. Makes recommendations on the

appointment of designees.

Evaluates and approves/disapproves requests to operate under

conditions not previously specified in the maintenance authorizations of

the air carrier and may provide additional conditions and limitations as

appropriate.

Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in the development of

required maintenance manuals and record keeping systems.

Approves/disapproves manuals associated with the air carrier's

maintenance programs. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with

regulatory requirements, prescribe safe maintenance practices, and

furnish clear and specific instructions governing maintenance programs.

Evaluates if the air carrier's training program meets the requirements of

the CAA Regulations, is compatible with the maintenance program, is

properly organized, effectively conducted and results in trained and

competent airworthiness personnel.

Determines if the maintenance facilities being established or contract

arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul

work, major repairs, alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory.

Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve

problems.

Determines if overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.

Evaluates an operator's proposed reliability programs for compliance with

CAA policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes.

Approves/disapproves reliability programs.

Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine

compliance with the CAA Regulations and Policies. Recommends

changes that will be required prior to approval.


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C. Surveillance

Directs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous

airworthiness maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air

carrier's maintenance operation, including the following: maintenance,

engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability

programs.

Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the maintenance program.

Analyzes reports submitted by air carrier to insure compliance with the

maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective

continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of

the CAA Regulations and Policies.

Is responsible for monitoring the activities of assigned air carriers,

airworthiness personnel, and designees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General technical and administrative supervision is provided by an

assigned supervisor within the CAA office. Is independently responsible

for all regulatory, certification, and/or surveillance activities conducted

within assigned responsibilities.


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CIVIL AERONAUTICS

ADMINISTRATION

R.O.C.

FLIGHT STANDARDS

JOB TASK LISTING

PRINCIPAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR


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PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR(MAINTENANCE/AVIONICS)

AIR CARRIER

JOB TASK LISTING

TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

* Evaluate a malfunction or discrepancy report

* Provide Technical Assistance

* Accident Investigations

* Incident Investigations

* Complaint Investigations

* Non-compliance Investigations

CERTIFICATION

* Evaluate Inspection Program for CAA. Registered Aircraft Operated by a Foreign Air

Carrier

* Evaluate an Air Carrier Aircraft/Engine monitoring Program

* Certificate an Airframe ad/or powerplant Mechanic

* Designate/Renew a Mechanic Examiner (DME)

* Designate/Renew an Airworthiness Representative (DAR)

* Evaluate Category II and III Approach Maintenance Programs

* Approve Air Carrier Maintenance authorizations


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* Approve Weight and Balance Control

* Evaluate a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)


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AIRWORTHINESS JOB WORKING HOUR

JOB FUNCTION

WORKING

HOUR

(HR/TIME)

PERIOD

(TIME/YEAR)

1 INSPECT OPERATOR’S MAIN BASE FACILITY 16 1

2 INSPECT OPERATOR’S SUB-BASE FACILITY 8 1

3 LINE-STATION INSPECTION 8 1

4 SHOP INSPECTION 8 4

5 SPOT INSPECTION OF OPERATOR’S AIRCRAFT 3 36

6 CONDUCT RAMP INSPECTION OF OPERATOR’S AIRCRAFT 2 72

7 EN-ROUTE (COCKPIT & CABIN)INSPECTION 3 48

8 MANUAL INSPECTION 6 2

9 TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVALS FOR REPAIR

STATIONS/OPERATORS 4 12

10 WEIGHT & BALANCE INSPECTION 2 1

11 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PROGRAM 4 2

12 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES INSPECTION 3 12

12.1 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE RECORDKEEPING

INSPECTION 3 4

13 SPECIAL TOOLS/TEST EQUIPMENT INSPECTION 4 4

14 MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROGRAM 4 4

15 MEL/MMEL INSPECTION 3 3

15.1 MEL-EXTENSION INSPECTION 3 1

16 CONTRACT MAINTENANCE FACILITY INSPECTION 8 2

17 MECHANIC/INSPECTOR SURVEILLANCE 2 2

18 INSPECTOR RECORDS INSPECTION 4 2

19 FLIGHT/MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK INSPECTION 4 36

20 REFUELING FACILITY INSPECTION 2 2

21 SELF AUDIT PROGRAM INSPECTION 4 12

22 RELIABILITY PROGRAM INSPECTION 3 12

23 ETOPS APPROVAL PROCESSES 4 2

23.1 ACCELERATED ETOPS APPROVAL

PROCESSES 4 as required


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JOB FUNCTION

WORKING

HOUR

(HR/TIME)

PERIOD

(TIME/YEAR)

24 MAJOR REPAIRS AND ALTERATION INSPECTIONS 6 1

25 GND DEICING/ANTI-ICING INSPECTIONS . 4 1

26 AIRCRAFT LEASE AGREEMENTS 4 as required

27 CAT I/II/III PROGRAM INSPECTION 4 2

28 SHORT TERM ESCALATION INSPECTION 4 1

29 SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORTING SYSTEM 4 1

30 REPAIR STATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 8 as required

30.1 REPAIR STATIONS/ SATELLITESCERTIFICATIONS AND

SURVEILLANCE

as required as required

30.2 CERTIFICATION OF FOREIGN REPAIR STATIONS as required as required

31 SPECIAL PERMIT WITH CONTINUING

AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT FERRY FLIGHT 4 1

32 CONTRACT MAINTENANCE AND FOREIGN REPAIR

REQUIREMENTS INSPECTION 6 2

33.1 INITIAL CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION 16 as required

33.2 CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS RENEWAL INSPECTION 8 14

34 ASSESSMENT OF AIRLINE VALIDATION (PROVING) FLIGHT FOR NEW ROUTE、OR CURRENT ROUTE

BUT USING DIFFERENT TYPE OF AIRCRAFT 4 as required

35 ENGINE TEST CELL INSPECTION as required as required

36 OPERATOR INDEPTH INSPECTIONS as required as required

37 AMTS CURRICULUM INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS FACILITY

INSPECTIONS

as required

（8）

as required

（4）

38 PILOT SCHOOL CERTIFICATION AND INSPECTION as required as required

39 ADMINISTRATION (EVALUATION) OF DESIGNATED

EXAMINERS


40 APPROVAL FOR B-RNAV AND P-RNAV as required as required

41 MONITORING AND ASSESSING MAINTENANCE AND

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE


E ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS as required as required

E.1 INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATIONS as required as required

F AUDIT OF INVESTGATION OF FLIGHT SAFETY EVENT as required as required

G OPERATION CONTROL INSPECTION as required as required

H PROVING FLIGHTS AND VALIDATION TESTS as required as required

I GUIDANCE FOR POLAR OPERATION as required as required


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JOB FUNCTION

WORKING

HOUR

(HR/TIME)

PERIOD

(TIME/YEAR)

J AIRWORTHNESS FUNCTION TEST FLIGHT INSPECTION as required as required

K REDUCED VERTICAL SEPARATION MINIMUM as required as required

L MERGER PROCEDURES as required as required

M GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL APPROVAL as required as required

N REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE (RNP) OPERATIONAL

APPROVAL


O RNAV APPROVAL PROCEDURES as required as required

P AVIATION PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INSPECTION as required as required

Q Reserved

R Reserved

S SAMPLE OF OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PART D、E as required as required

T EQUIVALENT TEST EQUIPMENT as required as required

U OWNER PRODUCED AIRCRAFT PARTS as required as required

V MEL USE DURING PUSH BACK AND PRIOR TO DEPARTURE as required as required

W ELECTRONIC RECORDKEEPING SYSTEMS as required as required

X REVIEW TECHNICAL DATA as required as required

REMARK：Working hours can be adjusted for different working condition.


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Guidelines for Reviewing the Inspection Record

and

Filling Out the Inspection Hours

Basis: Official Letter dated July 5, 2005 (No. 0940007346) from Ministry of

Transportation and Communication, approving the regulations governing flight safety

inspections (auditing) issued by Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA).

General Description: The guidelines for filling out and reviewing the inspection

report are applicable to all principal and assistant inspectors in the Flight Standards

Division (including Operations, Maintenance--Continuous and Initial Airworthiness,

Avionics and Cabin Safety), all senior principal inspectors (referred to as Group

Leader) and the supervisors of all levels.

All inspectors, Group Leaders, and supervisors shall conduct the inspection of the

facilities and personnel of the inspected company in accordance with the Job Function

or appendices detailed in various inspectors’ handbooks. Prior to any inspections, the

inspectors shall be well prepared, capable of analysis and carrying out effective

communication in writing or orally. They shall also be able to complete the inspection

report based on the result of their inspections. If the inspectors fail to correctly

complete the inspection reports, the flight safety information provided by CAA shall

lack correctness and valuable reference. Inspectors may face legal issues if they make

false documentation.

Instructions on Filling in and Reviewing of Inspection Records: Flight Safety

Management Information System (FSMIS), established by the Flight Standards

Division of CAA, shall be used by the inspectors to filling in the inspection reports,

notifying the inspectors concerned, and submitting for approval by POI/PMI, Group

Leader and higher level supervisor. There is also a handbook for completing the

FSMIS inspection reports on CAA website.

Inspection Record and Inspection Hours:

1. General Inspection:

Inspection items include personnel, location or facilities, manuals or technical

documents. Entries shall be made onto the categories of “Operations/Airworthiness”

and related Job Function. Other information under the inspection record header shall

also be entered, including inspection date, inspected company, inspected object or

personnel, location, inspector(s), inspection time, etc. The header columns vary

according to Job Functions. Inspection results shall be entered according to the


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inspection items required for various tasks. A summary of the inspection and its

attachments with inspection details and results shall be noted in the Remarks column.

When defects are found, entered, categorized, and reported for approval, a corrective

action sheet in a digital file will be automatically generated by the system with a serial

number and forwarded to the inspected company. Should the defects be of a

mandatory nature and require correction within a time limit, a formal letter shall be

initiated by CAA to the inspected company for corrective actions. The inspected

company shall provide corrective actions as a response via the system, along with a

formal reply in writing to CAA for follow-up inspections by the inspectors.

Inspection hours shall include:

1.1 Time for preparation of technical data and documentation review.

1.2 Time for inspecting the personnel, procedures, equipment, facilities and

documents.

1.3 Time for discussion and meeting with the inspected company with regard to

the inspection.

1.4 Time for documenting the inspection results/closing reports.

2. Cockpit/Cabin En-route inspection:

2.1 Cockpit/Cabin En-route inspection time shall include the following inspection

operations:

2.1.1 Safety inspection procedure at passengers check-in counter.

2.1.2 Time for ground service inspection and pre-flight clearance briefing.

2.1.3 Time for taxiing and flight.

2.1.4 Time for post-flight ground service inspection.

2.2 Flight route inspection time

2.2.1 Domestic routes: minimal documented time for each phase of each

route, disregarding the time that exceeds the minimum requirement.

1.5 hours of route inspection for Taipei Songshan Airport to

Tainan / Taitung / Kinmen / Kaohsiung / Matsu (Nangan, Beigan)

/Pingtung/Hengchun, Kaohisung and Taichung to Hualien and

Taichung / Taitung.

1 hour for the other domestic routes.

2.2.2 Refer to paragraph 2.1 for filling out the time required for aircraft test

flight, crew training, flight check or or examination.

2.2.3 International routes: Refer to paragraph 2.1 for filling the time required

because the international routes have complicated operations at each

phase.

3. Document inspection

3.1 Inspection of manuals, technical documents and certification may be carried


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out in the offices according to the applicable Job Function; and the actual time

spent shall be filled out.

4. Inspection of Overseas Out-stations

4.1 No inspection time shall be filled if overseas traveling expense has been

claimed.

4.2 Job Function and inspection time for overseas stations inspection shall still be

recorded except that zero hour shall be filled out for the inspection time.

5. Inspection hours shall exclude any time unrelated to the inspection.

Report Approval Procedure

Inspection reports shall be prepared by the inspector(s) in accordance with the results

of the inspection, and then forwarded to the Group Leader or responsible supervisor

for review and approval.

1 The inspection report represents the results of the inspection, including the

personnel, time, location and inspection items. The inspector shall be accountable

for the report contents.

2 The routine inspection reports with satisfactory results shall be reviewed by the

POI/PMI of the inspected company and approved by the Group Leader of the

Operation/Airworthiness overseeing the inspected company.

3 The inspection report of a general or assigned nature, whose inspection is on a

continuous or special requirement basis, shall be approved by the section chief or

senior specialist for further notification to the other inspectors concerned.

4 The inspection report on a flight safety event, major issue, assigned task or with

concern category or unsatisfactory finding, shall be approved by the Division

Director or Deputy Director for further notification to the other inspectors. If

necessary, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director General or Director

General for approval.

Documents

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK