Again, our wish is to to get some good comments going on this post so that we can come up with a definitive list.
During a mid-lease inspection, the lessor gets an opportunity to review the modification status and aircraft capability by means of the technical consultant performing a physical inspection of the aircraft.
Mid-Lease Inspections to verify aircraft modifications and capability would often involve looking at the following items;
*ACARS – Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System – Confirm ACARS capability by reviewing FCOM (Flt Crew Ops Manual; if power is available, verify through MCDU (multifunction Control Display Unit) by checking for datalink printer; annotate the P/N into your checklist and report.
* 8.33 Khz CHANNEL SPACING – With power available on the aircraft, check the graduation of frequencies on the tuning panel (i.e. whether 8.33 Khz or 25 Khz increments). If power is not available on the aircraft, obtain the part number of the VHF transceiver in the Avionics compartment and annotate in your checklist.
* WQAR – Wireless Quick Access Recorder – Locate WQAR box in Avionics compartment; annotate the physical P/N in checklist to confirm capability.
* TCAS – Traffic Collision Avoidance System – Obtain the physical P/N of the box in the avionics bay for configuration/capability.
*SSFDR (Solid State Flight Data Recorder) and SSCVR (Solid State Cockpit Voice recorder) with 90-day ULB – Physically access the CVR access panel at the rear of the aircraft – annotate the physical P/N of the CVR. Mandatory mod aircraft operate in EASA jurisdiction (effective 16 June 2018) . Physically access the FDR access panel at the rear of the aircraft – annotate the physical P/N of the FDR. Mandatory mod aircraft operate in EASA jurisdiction (effective 16 June 2018)
* CDSS – Cockpit Door Surveillance System – Locate cameras around entry door 1L and monitors in cockpit.
* RVSM – Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum – Refer to MPD (Maintenance Planning Document) and AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) applicable to the Aircraft to confirm compliance with RVSM requirements.
* ETOPS – Extended Operations – Refer to MMEL (Minimum Master Equipment List ) to confirm ETOPS capability; scan these MMEL page(s). Note to record ETOPS capability in the inspection report.
* RNP – Required Navigation Performance Capability – Refer to Operations Spec, FCOM (Flt crew Ops Manual) and AFM (Aircraft Flight Manual) to determine; scan pages from the FCOM and AFM and attach to the inspection report.
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