RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL

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Overview

The RVSM Maintenance Program Manual is designed for operators of aircraft approved for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM). This manual outlines the maintenance requirements and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with FAA regulations for RVSM operations. It serves as a guide for maintenance personnel to maintain the aircraft's altitude-keeping capabilities and includes specific inspection and testing protocols. The manual emphasizes the importance of training, documentation, and the use of certified repair stations for RVSM equipment maintenance. It is essential for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft in RVSM airspace.

Maintenance for RVSM equipment must comply with FAA regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
A Skin-Contour Inspection must be performed every 24 months to ensure altitude-keeping ability.
Functional tests of Air Data Computers are required at each 24-month interval as per FAA regulations.
Training for maintenance personnel must include RVSM operations and inspection criteria.
Height-keeping errors must be reported immediately to the crew and FAA within 72 business hours.

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Type: Maintenance Manual
Year: 2011
Pages: 9
File size: 56 KB
Publisher: www.faa.gov

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Identification of Operator and Aircraft(s)

This section specifies that the manual is to be used by the operator to maintain aircraft approved for RVSM in compliance with FAA regulations. It outlines the operator's responsibility for ensuring that the aircraft is maintained according to the required standards.

Identification of RVSM Required Components

This section lists all components required for RVSM operation, as identified by the aircraft manufacturer. It includes scheduled maintenance requirements for these components.

Maintenance Practices

This section outlines the necessary maintenance practices to ensure the altitude-keeping ability of RVSM approved aircraft. It includes guidelines for interchanging avionics components and conducting visual inspections of the RVSM Critical Region.

Training Requirements

This section details the training requirements for maintenance personnel, emphasizing the need for recurrent training and knowledge of RVSM operations and maintenance.

Height Keeping Error Reporting

This section describes the protocol for reporting height-keeping errors. It mandates immediate notification to the aircraft crew and operator, as well as reporting to the appropriate FAA office within 72 business hours.

Safety notes

Ensure all RVSM components are maintained according to manufacturer specifications to avoid altitude-keeping errors.
Visual inspections of the RVSM Critical Region must be conducted before flights in RVSM airspace.

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AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 1 of 9 NYIFO-EA-29 Quality (Sample ) RVSM Maintenance Program Manual Approved: _________________________________ Date: _____________________ [FAA Office name, number] [FAA Office location]NYIFO-EA-29 Quality Management System AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 2 of 9 [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] NY Page # of # IFO-EA-29 Quality Management System AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 3 of 9 Record of Revision List of Effective pages Table of Contents Copy distribution list NYIFO-EA-29 Quality Management System [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of # AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 4 of 9 1. Identification of Operator and Aircraft(s) This manual will be used by [Operator’s Name] to ensure that aircraft approved for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) will be maintained within current FAA regulations and to specifications required for RVSM operation. [Operator’s Name] operates, [Aircraft make, model, serial no(s)] in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91. This aircraft is maintained in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43 and 14 CFR 91.403. The maintenance program contained within this manual has been approved by the FAA and is a required element for RVSM authorization. 2. Persons Responsible for Program and Manual The [Operator’s Name], [Name or Title] is responsible for ensuring that the aircraft identified as included in this program are maintained in compliance with the maintenance requirements of this continuous airworthiness maintenance program. Additionally, the [Name or Title] is responsible for distribution, control and revision of this manual. 3. Procedure to Revise Manual Approval of this manual is indicated on the cover page together with the date of approval, inspector’s signature, office name, number and location. Each succeeding page is marked with the district office stamp, date and initialed by the approving inspector. As revisions to this manual are required, [Name or Title], or their designee will submit the proposed revision to the [name of appropriate] Flight Standards District Office for review and approval consideration. After approval, [Name or Title], will ensure that each authorized holder of this manual receives and inserts the revision within 10 business days from the date of approval. 4. Identification of RVSM required components NYIFO-EA-29 Quality [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of # AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 5 of 9 This approved maintenance program identifies all aircraft components required for RVSM together with scheduled requirements. These components have been identified by the aircraft manufacturer and are listed in Appendix A of this manual. 5. Identification of maintenance/Inspection Items (The following example contains requirements specific to one aircraft. Applicant should insert requirements of their airframe. At a minimum, all requirements of associated Instructions for Continued Airworthiness should be included) Note: The maintenance requirement for RVSM equipment is outlined in the manufacture manuals and or Service Bulletins and Chapter 5 Time Limitation of the Maintenance Manual (latest revisions). To ensure the continued altitude keeping ability of RVSM approved aircraft the following must be accomplished: 1. A repetitive Skin-Contour Inspection (Skin Mapping) as per Phase #9 (latest revision) at intervals not to exceed 24 Months. Refer to the Cessna Citation Maintenance Manual. 2. A functional test of the Air Data Computers in accordance with Maintenance Manual Chapter 5 Phase #9. This test will be scheduled at each Altimeter 24 Month interval required by 14 CFR 91.411 and Chapter 5 of the 650 Maintenance Manual Phase #9. 3. An inspection of the automatic flight control system to include the altitude hold function per the Honeywell Maintenance Manual P/NA15-1146-45 SPZ-8000 Digital Automatic Flight Control System table 301. This tests the Digital Flight Guidance Computer and the Digital Air Data Computers. This test will be scheduled at each Altimeter 24 Month interval. 4. The Altitude Alert System has no scheduled maintenance requirements. 5. An inspection of the ATC/Mode C and Mode S transponders will be conducted in accordance with 14 CFR 91.413 and Chapter 5 of the 650 Maintenance Manual Phase #9 at 24-Month intervals. NYIFO-EA-29 Quality Management System [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of # AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 6 of 9 6. Maintenance Practices To ensure the continued altitude keeping ability of RVSM approved aircraft the following practices must be accomplished:  Avionics components of identical part number may be interchanged freely during the service lifetime of this airframe. If alternate equipment part numbers are to be installed, the units must be analyzed on a system level to determine if the new components are acceptable for RVSM. NOTE: The TC or STC holder will make this determination.  Prior to all flights in RVSM airspace, the operator must visually inspect the RVSM Critical Region for obvious damage or deformation to the skin surface.  Airframe and static systems should be maintained in accordance with the airframe manufacturer’s inspection standards and procedures, and instructions for continued airworthiness if applicable.

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 Any modification, repair, or design change, which in any way alters the initial RVSM approval, should be subject to a design review. 7. Training Requirements [Operator’s Name], ensures training of maintenance personnel through the use of aircraft manufacturer schools and other training acceptable to the Administrator. These training entities provide recurrent training every [insert interval]. [Operator’s Name] will maintain records of all training or ensure that appropriate records are maintained by contractors. Mandatory training will include:  Review of 14 CFR Part 91, Appendix G – Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace.  Special emphasis will be placed on the additional inspection criteria for RVSM aircraft, which includes but is not limited to the following: 1. Aircraft Flight Manual Revisions. 2. Aircraft Maintenance Manual Revisions. 3. Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog Revisions. 4. Revisions to approved maintenance program and/or existing manual procedures NYIFO-EA-29 Quality Management System [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of # AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 7 of 9 5. Minimum Equipment List Items, RVSM components. 8. Test Equipment Requirements/Facility Requirements [Operator’s Name] will use the facilities of FAA Part 145 certified repair stations on an as needed basis for maintenance and /or inspections of RVSM equipment after determination that the required personnel are trained, qualified and knowledgeable of the specific maintenance requirements. Additionally, adequate facility to conduct the work is ensured through the use of an appropriately rated FAA Certified Repair Station. The [Operator’s Name], [Name or Title] will ensure:  That calibration of RVSM test equipment is current.  That calibration of test equipment is traceable to appropriate standards.  Repair Station personnel are trained in the use of any specialized RVSM test equipment that they need to use.  Acceptable shop and line maintenance practices are employed.  The test equipment specified by the aircraft manufacturer/ TC holder, or acceptable equivalents will be available and used when appropriate NOTE: Built in test equipment (BITE) testing is not an acceptable basis for system calibration or return to service unless it has been shown to be acceptable by the airframe manufacturer with approval from the pertinent authority. 9. Recurrent Audit of Repair Facilities The [Name or Title] will review the appropriate requirements of this program with each contractor and ensure required personnel are trained, qualified and knowledgeable of the specific maintenance requirements they will perform. Additionally, the [Name or Title] will ensure each contractor has the appropriate facilities, test equipment, and ratings to perform their task. The [Name or Title] will review records of all RVSM related maintenance performed to ensure compliance with the requirements of this program and to ensure continued height-keeping ability of covered aircraft. NYIFO-EA-29 Quality Management System [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of # AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 8 of 9 10. RVSM Parts Program [Name or Title] will ensure that all persons responsible for obtaining or replacement of RVSM system components is knowledgeable of the aircraft’s RVSM status and requirements. Components unique to the aircraft RVSM system are identified in this manual and repair personnel must be notified of the qualification. 11. Height Keeping Error Reporting Upon determination of a height-keeping error the [Operator’s Name] Director of Maintenance will immediately notify the aircraft crew and operator that the aircraft is restricted from RVSM operation and notify the appropriate FSDO (within 72 business hours). 12. Removal from RVSM authorized service/Return to RVSM authorized Service Placing a placard in view of the pilot (RVSM Flight NOT AUTHORIZED) and an entry in the aircraft maintenance record available to the crew will accomplish crew notification when the aircraft is restricted from RVSM flight but is airworthy for an intended flight. Upon completion of corrective maintenance and testing the placard may be removed, an entry made in the aircraft maintenance record which will return the aircraft to RVSM authorized status. NYIFO-EA-29 Quality Management System [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of # AVS Quality Management System QPM # AFS-EA15-IFU-009 Revision (1) Title: RVSM MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANUAL Date: March 21, 2011 Page 9 of 9 Appendix A List of aircraft components required for as identified by the aircraft manufacturer or authorization vehicle (STC, SB, etc.) [District Office Stamp] Date: _____________________ [Initial] Page # of #

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