Explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled documents/publications.
Read the following textbook chapters from Aviation Maintenance Management (Kinnison & Siddiqui, 2012). As you read, think about the role aviation maintenance managers have in ensuring the safe operation of aircraft. Chapter 4 explains certification requirements; Chapter 5 explains maintenance documentation, and Chapter 10 discusses technical publications. Here is a preview:
Chapter 4 – Aviation Industry Certification Requirements – This chapter discusses the certification requirements that must be met within the aviation industry.
Chapter 5 – Documentation for Maintenance – This chapter discusses the manuals supplied by the manufacturers and vendors with aircraft; the documentation required to be written by the airline for defining operations; and the regulations and advisories issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory authorities relative to that maintenance.
Chapter 10 – Technical Publications – This chapter discusses the publication and distribution of all documentation required by the various maintenance and engineering departments. This includes documents provided by manufacturers, vendors, and regulatory authorities as well as those documents produced by the airline.
You are expected to answer the questions from a management perspective and provide appropriate, APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference list reflecting sources used to answer the questions. APA guidelines are available in the Resources area of the course.
1. Explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled documents/publications.
2. Discuss the purpose of Advisory Circulars (AC) and the effect that they have on the maintenance organization.
3. What is the primary objective of a record keeping system?
4. What are the penalties for not keeping a record system for you and your company? What can you, as an aviation maintenance manager, do to ensure accurate record keeping?
5. Explain the importance of service bulletins.
