CAMO – Aircraft Reliability; omitted items from consideration
When we review aircraft reliability we cover a large scope, for example you are considering component reliability, engines, technical delays, repetitive defects and many more.
As we saw last week in our post, we mentioned there are some components that you would not want to consider as a reliability issue – such as a worn tyre as we expect these items to wear, and we expect to replace them.
CAMO and Aircraft Lease Transition – Aircraft Painting Hangar Representation
While on-site for a paint event representing the aircraft lessor it is frequent practice to be present for the post primer inspection to ensure you are happy with application and no defects are found such as dust inclusions, sags or runs.
Aircraft Reliability – Component Removal – CAMO Considerations
Aircraft Reliability is an important way to track both trends and ensure that a maintenance plan is appropriate for the aircraft and its operating environment.
When we mention component removals for reliability purposes, we are not concerned about planned routine component removals; we need to analyse however any component that is removed because of a failure/defect or suspected failure/defect.
Aircraft Leasing / CAMO – Understanding the Aircraft Damage Chart (Dent and Buckle)
Each aircraft in operation at some stage will receive damage, be it from a bird strike, accidental impact, or mechanical damage.
The aircraft will carry a document in the cockpit summarising the repairs and locations, this document is commonly referred to as the “Dent and Buckle”.
For airworthiness purposes, the aviation authorities require that aircraft carry details of the repair(s) and data that the repair is in accordance with.
Aircraft Leasing – Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) review
Last week we looked at some considerations for an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) regarding the aircraft status; we will consider a little further now and look at what you might further look for.
Remember that the STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) covers a change from the original TC (Type Certificate).