General Aviation: Aircraft Maintenance issues

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Presenters:Daeng Mohd Arafat bin Mohd Tap 53276109023Ahmad Siddiq bin Hassan 53276109028Mohd Hanis bin A. Aziz 53276109188

Lecturer: Prof. Hj. Zahir bin Mokhtar

Bachelor of Aviation ManagementUniKL Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology

Introduction of Air Transportation (10102) General Aviation

Why the Aircraft Maintenance of General Aviation in Malaysia is not Professionally Organized?

- SEVERAL TYPE OF AIRCRAFTS IN GENERAL AVIATION -



Overview

- Questions Line Up -What is General Aviation?What are the Legislations Related to General Aviation?What are the Components of General Aviation? What are the Issues in General Aviation?What is the Major Problem in General Aviation?What are the Factors for the Problem Existence in Aircraft Maintenance of General Aviation? How to Enhance the Effectiveness of Aircraft Maintenance Sector?Which Organizations are the Best Reference to Improve General Aviation?Why the Aircraft Maintenance Sector is Not Professionally Organized?Who Are Responsible to Enhance the Effectiveness of Aircraft Maintenance in General Aviation?

Research MethodologyLiterature Review

Through the web page.Magazines, articles, books and booklets.

Interview the Systematic Aviation Service Sdn. Bhd. crews.

Mr. Sivan ( SAS Licensed Aircraft Engineer)Mr. Sahar Dato’ Hj. Khalid (SAS Quality Assurance Manager)


What is General Aviation?General aviation has been defined as a civil aircraft operation other than a commercial air transport flight operating to a schedule. [1]

The air services can be either public or private.

There is no fix published schedule for this flight operation.

[1] "What is General Aviation?". British Business and General Aviation Association. http://www.bbga.aero/aviation-industry.php


What are the Legislations Related to General Aviation?

FAR PART 21: Certification procedures for Aircraft, Products and Parts

FAR PART 23 : Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category.

FAR PART 145 : Approved Maintenance Organization.

FAR PART 147 :Requirements for Maintenance Training.


Examples : General Aviation Services

Private Jets

FlyingSchools

BusinessJets

AerialServices


Private JetsBusiness LeisureExamples:

Citation X, Hawker 1000, Lear 45, Beechjet 400

Beechjet 400 (Interior)Lear 45


Business JetsOwned by big companiesSome are furnished like an officeTo ensure work efficiency

Examples:Gulfstream IV / G-IV

Gulfstream IV (Interior)


Aerial ServicesClouds seedingPhotographyCrops sprayingAir Ambulance

Air Ambulance Crops Spraying

Aerial Photography


Flying SchoolsPilot trainingsRecreational or Flying Professionally [2]

Widespread use of fixed-wing light aircraft associated with traditional GA [3]

Examples:Malaysian Flying Academy (MFA)Kuala Lumpur International Flying Academy (KLIFA)Asia Pacific Flight Training Academy

[2] Malaysian Flying Academy (MFA) - http://www.mfa.edu.my/academy.html[3] "Strategic Review of General Aviation in the UK -http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1/strateg%20review.pdf


What are the Components of General Aviation?


What are the Issues in General Aviation?

International

Environmental Concerns- "Control of Noise from Civil Aircraft The Government’s conclusions”

Profitability - http://indianaviationnews.net/allimages/avindia

Growth in Commercial Air Transport- "Strategic Review of General Aviation in the UK"

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1/strateg%20review.pdf

Safety - "CAP 763 Aviation Safety Review 2005"

What are the Issues in General Aviation?

Malaysia (Local)

Aircraft MaintenanceLegal ConstraintsFundingInsurances

Mr. Sivan – A&C Licensed Aircraft Engineer Systematic Aviation Service

What is the major problem in General Aviation ?

General Aviation Maintenance-Related Accidents:A Review of Ten Years of NTSB Data

What is Maintenance ?Definition

“ Maintenance describes the work required during the aircraft’s service life to ensure it operates safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.”

The Jet Engine, Rolls-Royce

What is the Supply Chain of Aircraft Maintenance ?

General Aviation’s Contribution to The U.S. Economy,May 2006, ©2006 General Aviation Manufacturers Association


What are the Factors for the Problem Existence in Aircraft Maintenance of General Aviation?

No sufficient volume of general aviation aircrafts [5]

Lack of facilities [5]

Lack of manpower [5]

High maintenance and utilities cost [5]

Taxation [5]

[5] Mr. Sivan – A&C Licensed Aircraft Engineer Systematic Aviation Service


Which Organizations are the Best Reference to Improve General Aviation?

Eurocopter

Systematic Aviation Services Sdn Bhd (SAS)

The Malaysian Flying Academy (MFA)


Why the Aircraft Maintenance Sector is Not Professionally Organized?

Strict DCA requirements [4]

Too small and scattered operation [5]

Does not have proper maintenance organization [5]

Improper maintenance schedule [5]

[4] Airworthiness Notices Number 3,6,7,10[5] Mr. Sivan – A&C Licensed Aircraft Engineer Systematic Aviation Service


Who Are Responsible to Enhance the Effectiveness of Aircraft Maintenance in General Aviation?

Department of Civil Aviation (DCA)

Malaysian Airport Berhad (MAB)


How to Solve the Problems that Occur in Aircraft Maintenance of General Aviation?

Lower the cost for maintenance sector.[6]

Increase the number of aircrafts for General Aviation industry.[6]

Different maintenance organizations should team up to produce better engineering service.[6]

[6] Mr. Sahar bin Dato’ Haji Khalid –QA Manager Systematic Aviation Service


ConclusionGeneral Aviation is a growing business worldwide

Research & Development ( high technology)

Has a great potential to support and generate country economy

Aircraft Maintenance should be well organized

“Fly to Make Money”


ReferencesMr. Sahar bin Dato’ Haji Khalid – QAM Systematic Aviation Service

Mr. Sivan – A&C Licensed Aircraft Engineer Systematic Aviation Service

"Regulatory Review of General Aviation in the United Kingdom" (PDF). CAA. 2006-07-06. p. 3–1 (section 3.1) and p. D-1 (Annex)

"Strategic Review of General Aviation in the UK" (PDF). CAA. 2006-07. Overview of the Strategic Review, p. i, paras. 9–10

"What is General Aviation?". British Business and General Aviation

Association

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

ALLAH S.W.T – FAMILY –PROF. HJ. ZAHIR –1 BAMG LECTURERS -MR. AZIZ - MR. SAHAR –MR. SIVAN - MR. LATIFF –MR. ZACK - SAS CREWS –1 BAMG FRIENDS –AND TO ALL WHO INVOLVEDIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT.

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General Aviation: Aircraft Maintenance issues