Q1: What is Certificate of Airworthiness? How do you maintain its Q21: What is Maintenance Schedule?
ance Schedule? Who originate and how to
validity?
1. Certificate of Airworthiness is a legal document issued by
Department of Civil Aviation of Malaysia, on the basis that the
specified aircraft conforms to the requirement of the authority. An
approved Flight Manual forms part of Certificate of Airworthiness.
Aircraft cannot fly without C o A as per MCAR reg 26.
2. To maintain the validity of Certificate of Airworthiness:
a) The aircraft or its equipment as is necessary for the
airworthiness must be maintained in accordance with
approved Maintenance Schedule.
b) All mandatory modification and inspection required by
Department of Civil Aviation must be carried out.
c) Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is issued upon
completion of maintenance of aircraft or its equipment in
relation to modification, inspection, repair, overhaul,
replacement and schedule maintenance inspection.
d) Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR)is issued to
certify completion of the requirements of Maintenance
Schedule approved by Department of Civil Aviation.
e) Technical Log shall be kept and shall be in the format
approved by Department of Civil Aviation.
f) The aircraft concerned must operate within its limits as
laid down in approved Flight Manual.
g) The aircraft concern must not fly other than its intended
purpose(s)
Failure to comply with the requirement above may invalidate
the Certificate of Airworthiness.
Ref: MCAR Reg 26 & 27
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Q2: What does an LAE do to renew the C of A?
1. Renewal is applied thru the form JPA-AP2 together with the
appropriate fees at least 30 before the expiry date.
2. Submit a pro-forma (details of aircraft) together with the
airworthiness flight test report and associated load sheet at least 14
day before the aircraft is present for inspection.
3. Review of the flight test report for compliance with the flight
manual by the LAE is strongly recommended before submission.
4. Arranged for the airworthiness surveyor to inspect all the logbooks
and associated documents.
Ref: AN no 2
10.
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amend?
1. A maintenance schedule is a type of document which states the
minimum time intervals for maintenance check to be carry out
on aircraft and its equipment to make sure aircraft can be
operated in safe manner.
2. Maintenance Schedule is originated by the operator based on
the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) produce by the
manufacturer.
3. The operator comes up with the maintenance schedule which is
customize to them but must meet the minimum requirement by
MPD.
4. Maintenance schedule must be approved by DCA before it can
be put to effect of maintenance schedule approval document.
5. Maintenance schedule can be amend under the amendment
A,B,C
Amendment A : Is a mandatory amendment as
promulgated by DCA and
approved by DCA.
Amendment B : Is requested by operator and
approved by DCA
Amendment C : Is requested by operator and approved by Manager
Quality Assurance
Ref: AN no.89.
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Q22: Define overhaul, replacement, repair, modification, mandatory
inspection, condition, assembly and functional?
1. Modification – Alteration of an aircraft or component in conformity
with an approved standard.
2. Mandatory inspection – Examination of an aircraft or component to
establish conformity with an approve specification which is
classified as mandatory by the authority.
3. Repair – Restoration of an aircraft or component to a serviceable
condition in conformity with an approved standard.
4. Overhaul – Restoration of an aircraft or component by inspection
and replacement in conformity with an approved standard to extend
the operational life.
5. Replacement – Work involve removal and replacement of a same
part or substitution of an approved part.
6. Condition – Physical state of an item.
7. Assembly – Item are fitted, attached, assembled, installed,
connected, secure or adjusted in an approved manner.
8. Functional – Operation in the approved manner to achieve such
performance, range of movement and freedom of movement as may
be specified.
9. Inspection – Examination of an aircraft or component to establish
conformity with an approve specification.
Maintenance – Any one or combination of overhaul, modification,
inspection, replacement, repair or defect rectification of an aircraft
or a component.
Ref: AN no 3
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Q3: What is the detail of documents for C o A renewal? Q23: What is hard time, on condition and condition monitoring?
1. C o A renewal application form.
2. Pro-forma as details in AN no. 2 para 4: 1. Hard Time – A preventive process whereby the known deterioration
a. Aircraft registration, type/model and serial number. of the item is limited to an acceptable level by carrying out
b. Total hours (and landings/flight cycles where these are maintenance action at a specific period in relation to time in service.
recorded for life control purpose). 2. On Condition – A preventive process whereby the item is tested and
c. Details of engine(s) installed: inspected periodically to determine the serviceability in service. The
d. Details of propeller(s) installed: purpose is to remove the item before it fail in service.
e. Details of APU(s) installed 3. Condition Monitoring – A non-preventive process whereby data
f. Maintenance record: from operational experience are collected and analyzed on a
g. Confirmation of mandatory directive compliance. continual basis as a means of implementing corrective and
h. Dates of last weighing/current weight schedule and preventive action.
confirmation that schedule is compatible with, Interior
configuration and installed equipment Ref: CAAIP Leaflet 1.7
i. Flight Manual status - Minimum Equipment List status (if
applicable):
j. Certification clause

3. A/c log book.

4. A/c load sheet.
5. Airworthiness Flt test report.

Ref: AN no 2
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Q4: The documents to supply to the DCA after C of A renewal? Q24: What documentations must a Malaysian registered aircraft
Irrespective of all document mentioned below the operator is required to carry prior to flight?
present any other associated document request by the airworthiness As per MCAR schedule 10 the documentations to be carried on a
surveyor. Malaysia registered aircraft unless the flight is within the Malaysia air
space, which begin and end at the same aerodrome:
a) Aircraft radio station license.
b) C of A. a. Radio station license.
b. Valid C of A (including flight manual).
c) Flight manual with CRS-SMI
c. AirCrew Licence
d) Weight schedule and load sheet. d. Weight Schedule and Load sheet.
e) CMR. e. Valid CMR.
f) Technical log, propeller and engine log book. f. Technical log (including CRS-SMI) airframe, propeller and
g) C of R. engine log book.
h) Operational manual. g. Ops Manual.
List of mandatory modification For International flight.
h. Valid C o R
i. Notified procedures of an intercepted a/c, and notified visual
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 Q5: Explain condition A, B and C? Q25: What should be done for proper control and supply of spare
parts from a store?
1. Condition A
a. Aircraft is flown for renewal or issue of C of A for the type 1. The store must be an approved store under the control of the Quality
that already in operation and has a current C of A. Assurance or Chief Inspector.
b. Proceed to and from a place where test, inspection, and 2. Separate quarantine for parts and material until they are proved to
weighing to be carryout for the renewal or issue of C of A. conform to the specification/drawing.
c. Required a C of F to be issue before flight. 3. Bonded store for parts and material that do conform to the
d. Shall carry minimum flight crew. specification/drawing.
e. Not fly over congested area of city, town or settlement, 4. All incoming parts and material go to the quarantine store until it is
ascertained that they bear evidences of prior
2. Condition B inspection/identification, conform to the specification/drawing and
1. Fly for qualifying for a C of A for new type that had never free from damages during transit.
been operated, a prototype or a prototype modified. 5. Once this is confirm the parts or materials are batched and send to
2. For Experimenting or testing the aircraft. the bonded store.
3. Proceeding to or from a place at which any experiment, 6. The bonded store housed aeronautical parts and material that are
approval, test, inspection or weighing is to take place. conformed to the specification and drawing.
4. Required a C of C (Certificate of Clearance) and fly under 7. Items are stored as required by the manufacturers. (Refer to CAAIP
supervision of a person approved by DCA. leaf/BL 1-8 for parts storage.)
5. Shall carry flight crew as may be necessary to ensure safety. 8. The bonded store is environmentally controlled; bins and racks are
6. Not fly over congested area of city, town or settlement, open to allow for ventilation and are preferred to be metal
construction.
3. Condition C 9. Shelf life item must be controlled and monitored.
1. Fly for the purpose of testing, sales, demo proceeding to or 10. All parts and materials must be drawn by requisition, which form
from place of view or storage, delivery, part of the item’s history card.
2. Owner of the aircraft hold a dealer certificate. 11. As per AN 29 it is the responsibility of the user to ensure parts
3. Owner must satisfy himself that the aircraft is fit to fly before originated from approved source.
any flight. 12. All documents must be kept for minimum 5 years after all
4. Aircraft is only allowed to fly in the country where sales and transaction have been made.
demo taking place.
Ref; MCAR Second Schedule.

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Q6: What are the DCA requirements in relation to Malaysia Q26: A component is drawn from a store for fitment on an aircraft,
registered aircraft? what action would you take?

1. CRS shall be issued in respect to maintenance (MIROR). 1. Check that the component has a serviceable label signed, stamped
2. CMR shall be issued to certify completion of a maintenance schedule and dated.
approved by DCA. 2. Check that the component’s part number is the correct part number
3. A/c issued with C o A in any categories shall be maintained in as per the IPC.
accordance with the requirements of a maintenance schedule 3. Check that the component part number, serial number matches the
approved by DCA irrespective of the purpose for which it is flown. serviceable label.
4. Tech Log shall be kept in format approved by DCA. 4. Check that the component’s serviceable label has a batch number.
• failure to comply with this may invalidate the C o A. 5. Check that the component is correctly packed and have no evidences
of damage and contamination.
Ref : AN no.12 para 4.1. 6. Check that the component has a new operational life or the shelf life
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Q7: What is maintenance requirement for aircraft maintained Q27: What documents do you get with a repaired item supplied to
according to approved maintenance schedule? you to fit in an aircraft?

1. Aircraft must comply with condition and requirement laid down in 1. Check that the item has an approved certificate or certificate of
approved maintenance schedule. conformity. (JAA Form one, ARC/AAT or FAA 8130-3)
2. All mandatory modification and inspection (Alert SB, AD’s of 2. Check that the reference number, approval number, name and
originating country and Malaysian AD’s) has been complied with. address of the organization that carried out the repaired have been
3. All component or parts used are approved and serviceable as laid recorded on the certificate/label.
down in AN29. 3. Check that the item operational life has been renewed.
4. CRS issued following modification, inspection, repair, overhaul and 4. The nature of the repair must be stated.
replacement complied with approved drawings, manuals, 5. Check that the description, part number, serial number of the item
specification and tools. has been recorded on the certificate/label and a batch number has
5. CMR has been issued at specified periods as laid down in been given.
maintenance schedule approval document. The certificate and label must be signed, stamped and dated.
6. CRS-SMI issued at the completion of periodic checks.
7. Technical log defect has been rectified or deferred in approved
manner.

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Q8: Define what is CRS and explain. Q28: A component has been fitted to an aircraft. What action needs
1. Certificate of release to Service (CRS) is a document to be issue upon to be done?
completion of maintenance (modification, mandatory inspection, repair, overhaul,
replacement,) and scheduled maintenance inspection of aircraft or its equipment to
certify that the works has been carried out in accordance with the requirement of 1. Check the component for correct installation as per maintenance
Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulation (MCAR) for the time being in force.
manual.
2. CRS releases the aircraft/equipment only in relation to the work recorded and
does not mean the whole aircraft is fit for release to service. CRS shall contain the
2. Ensure that the component is fitted firm and secure and ensure that
particulars of work done and the organization and the place where the works was torque loading and security found satisfactorily.
carried out.
3. Carry out functional check and leak check as per approved aircraft
3. The CRS shall be worded: “The work recorded above has been carried out in
accordance with the requirement of MCAR for the time being in force and in that maintenance manual.
respect the aircraft/equipment is considered fit for released to service.” 4. If overlap responsibilities between license categories occurs, CRS
4. The signatory of CRS shall be: for each relevant trade must be issued by all persons concerned.
a) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL).
b) Representative or approval holder from DCA approved 5. Carry out duplicate inspection if control system disturbed which is
organization. either flight control, engine or propeller system.
c) A person approved by Director General of DCA.
d) A holder of Airlines Transport Pilot License, limited to adjustment 6. Fill up details in log books with an ON and OFF part number, serial
or compensation of direct reading magnetic compass only.
number and batch number of component.
5. The signatory shall only issue CRS if he is satisfied that has been properly 7. Upon completion if found satisfactorily sign CRS.
carried out having regard to the use if:
a) Up to date instruction, including manuals, drawings, DCA
mandatory modification and company procedures.
b) Recommended tooling and test equipment, which is currently
calibrated.
c) An appropriate working environment.
d) Appropriate trained personnel.
The CRS shall be signed and dated by the signatory and the license or approval
number of the signatory recorded.

Ref: MCAR Reg 30 & AN 12

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Q9: What is an CRS - SMI and who can sign for it? Q29: What precautions should you observed when signing for
fitment of a component?
1. CRS - SMI - schedule maintenance inspection
2. It is a group of tests and inspections call up by a DCA approved 1. Ensure that the component’s part number is the correct part number
maintenance schedule. as per the IPC and has an approved certificate that is signed,
3. CRS-SMI is issued to certify the completion of an SMI. stamped and dated.
4. An appropriately type rated LAE or approval holder certifies the 2. Ensure that the item is installed IAW the AMM for correct
CRS-SMI in their respective category. assembly.
5. Signature, license/approval number and date must be on the CRS- 3. Carry out inspection to ensure that all affected piping and electrical
SMI. connector are installed IAW AMM for correct orientation, rigid and
6. CRS is not required for any SMI scheduled at an interval less than secured.
45 hours or 28 days, applied separately. (AN 12 paragraph 2). 4. Carry out inspection to ensure that the item installed has no chaffing
7. Certification shall only be made when all work actions associated with any piping or wire.
with the particular group of SMI's being certified have been 5. Carry out functional checks IAW AMM for the item to function
satisfactorily carried out unless a company procedure acceptable to correctly and smoothly with correct travel distances, correct senses
the DCA permits the certification to be made before all such work and direction.
actions have been completed. Where such associated work involves 6. Carry out leak check or duplicate inspection if required.
deferment, then such deferment must be carried out in accordance 7. If there is an overlapped of trade liaise with the other appropriate
with approved company procedures before the signatory issues the LAE.
CRS-SMI. 8. Make entries in the tech log with the AMM used quoted including
the description, part number, serial number on/off, batch number
Ref: AN no 12 para 2.3 and position of the item.
9. Certified CRS with signature, license/approval number and date.
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Q10: What are CMR
• Certificate of Maintenance Review (CMR) is a document certifies
that the maintenance status of that aircraft has been reviewed and
the requirement of Maintenance Schedule approved by DCA, is
completed.
• At the time of review, the signatory shall issue CMR if:
a) All maintenance specified in Maintenance Schedule
approved by DCA has been carried out.
b) All mandatory modification and inspection required by
DCA has been carried out.
c) Defect entered in Tech Log has been rectified or has been
deferred in accordance with the procedures approved by
DCA.
d) Certificate of Release to Service has been issued in
completion of Modification, Inspection, repairs,
replacement, overhauls and Scheduled Maintenance
Inspection.
• CMR shall be issued for the period of 4 calendar months .
Ref: MCAR Reg 28 & AN no.12
Q30: Replacement of components, what should you do before certify
it?
1. Refer to AN29 Acceptance of aircraft component for aircraft with C
of A for better understanding and information.
2. Refer to Illustrated Parts Catalogue for correct part number and
assembly.
3. Check the serviceable label of the component which is signed,
stamped and dated. Ensure the component is originated from
approved store.
4. Check for correct part number and serial number on the component
match with the serviceable label and conform to ARC/AAT.
5. Carry out visual inspection for any sign of damage, corrosion and
contamination due to transit damage or poor handling.
6. Make sure the component is in correct orientation by using approved
tools and reference.
7. Carry out duplicate inspection if necessary as per AN51.
8. Fill up CRS with ON and OFF part number, serial number and batch
number.
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Q11: What are the documents to look at before the issued of a CMR Q31: What are the purposes of ARC/AAT and what is recorded on it?
and who can sign it? 1. ARC/AAT or JAA Form One is a certificate use to certify an item, which
conforms to all approved drawing, specification and originated from an
approved source.
1. A DCA approved maintenance schedule.
2. To release a component after it has been repaired, inspected, overhauled,
2. A reliability and maintenance program. tested by approved organisation.
3. Technical log. 3. Serves as an official certificate for the delivery of items from the
4. Technical records. manufacturer/ maintenance organisation to the users, but it is not a shipping
5. Mandatory Modifications listed in AN 4 note.
6. In absence of specific procedure as per AN 12 paragraph 3.1.2, full 4. Required to be issue for newly manufacture or assemble parts and for item
access to all records will be required. which maintenance works have been carried out IAW the procedure
7. All maintenance specified in the maintenance schedule approved by approved by DCA.
5. Certificates signed by store inspector. (Reference AN 29A)
DCA has been carried out within the prescribed time periods and
6. Detail in the ARC/AAT or JAA form one:
any extension to limiting period is IAW the procedures approved by • DCA ARC/AAT identification
the DCA. • Certificate number
8. All modifications and inspection deem mandatory by the DCA have • Approved organization
been carried out within the prescribed time period and any extension • Country
to limiting periods has been authorized by the DCA. • Remarks
9. All defects entered in the technical log have been rectified or • Quantity
deferred IAW procedures approved by the DCA. • Serial number
10. All CRS required have been issued. • Status of work carried out
• Signature
• For aircraft maintained to the requirement of BCAR A8- • Used parts
13, an LAE approved by DCA for that purpose. • New parts
• For all other aircraft, an engineer type rated in at least 2 • Work order
categories except compass ‘X’, appropriate to the aircraft • Item
• Part number
type. (AN 12 paragraph 3)
• Eligibility
• Description
11. The CMR shall be issued in the following format. • Date
• Issued by or on behalf of the DCA under reference
• Name
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Q12: How do you know that all mandatory modifications have been Q32: What is the requirement to apply for LWTR.
carried out prior to issuing of the CMR?
2. Refer Modification Record Book kept by the organisation to 1. 21 years old.
determine if all mandatory modification and inspection carried out 2. Confirmed minimum experience maintaining operating a/c &
within prescribed time. not in component workshop or on static a/c totalling 4 years.
3. Cross check with aircraft, engine or propeller log books to ascertain 3. For A&C ,
that relevant modification has been carried out. a) 3 years relating to airframe and/or engine maintenance
4. Also ensure that log book entries are sufficiently detailed to confirm b) 1 year of which must be in 2 years immediately preceding
modification carried out and certificate of release to service has the date of application.
been certified. c) 6 months within the 1 years is relevant to the application
5. All associated mandatory modification and inspection, publication is being made.
such as AD’s, SB’s, from originating countries or Malaysian AD’s 4. Undergone an approved programme of ab-initio training for
with latest amendment to check their applicability. LWTR as per BCAR sec L may qualified reduced experience
6. Reference should be made to AN4 mandatory modification and requirement.
inspection (Airworthiness Directive).
Ref: AN 5 (Applications for License)

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Q13: What would happen if a mandatory modification has not been
carried out on an aircraft?
1. If a mandatory modification has not been carried within the
prescribed time frame, the C of A becomes invalid and aircraft
would be grounded.
2. It is illegal for the a/c to be flown unless extension has been
approved by DGCA.
3. The CMR cannot be issued as per (AN 12 paragraph 3) stated “All
modifications and inspections deem mandatory by DCA have been
carried out within a prescribed time period.”
4. DCA may grant an extension in certain circumstances to fly the a/c
to a place where the mandatory modification can be carried out,
under A condition.
5. Any extension to limiting period must be authorized by DCA.
6. * A mandatory modification will be accompanied with
Airworthiness Directives. The rest will be normal modification &
shall comply if affectivity is stated in the Service Bulletin.
Ref: AN no 4
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Q14: What publication lists the modification and inspections carried
out on British, French, and German and U.S. aircraft?
British:
• MAMIS – Mandatory Aircraft Modifications and
Inspections Summary publish by UK CAA.
• FAD – Foreign Airworthiness Directives consist of 3
Volume.
ƒ Volume 1 – Summary of AD’s for aircraft
< 5700kg by FAA.
ƒ Volume 2 – Summary of AD’s for aircraft
> 5700kg by FAA.
ƒ Volume 3 – Summary of AD’s from all
other foreign countries by CAA.
• AAD – Additional airworthiness directives to
supplement the extra requirement for FAD Volume 1
and 2.
• EAD – Emergency airworthiness directives is for
both UK and non-UK products. Issue when the
airworthiness matter is consider urgent in nature.
U.S.:
• AD – Airworthiness Directives under FAR 39 by
FAA.
French:
• CN – Consignes de Navigabilites issued by Bureue
Veritas.
German:
• Airworthiness Directives by LBA (Luftfarht
Bundesamt).
Ref: AN 4 para 3
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Q33: What are the privileges of type rated LAME?
1. A type rated LAE may issue a CMR certifying the completion of
maintenance review.
2. Can also issue CRS on completion of repair, replacement, overhaul
and mandatory modification and inspection.
3. CRS-SMI also can be issue after completion of schedule
maintenance inspection.
4. C of F for F can be issue for flight under A condition without valid
C of A.
5. Carry out duplicate inspection on control system as per AN51.
6. Under the privileges LAE shouldn’t deviate from the manufacturer
maintenance instruction or approved airworthiness data or use
alternate parts, component and materials unless supported by written
agreement by DGCA.
7. Responsible for condition, assembly and function of all parts of the
aircraft, engine and equipment as appropriate
Ref: AN no.3 (Certification Responsibilities)
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Q34: Explain the procedure required to obtain a certificate of
responsibility (approval) from an approved organization and
where you can find the limits of the approval?
1. The person must be minimum 21 years of age and able to read
and write in English.
2. Under go an apprenticeship program in an approved training
department or a person who has sufficient knowledge and
working experiences in aircraft maintenance and approved by
the company.
3. Apprentice has to go through basic courses, module courses
and on job training on the aircraft for a specific period.
4. After having sufficient working experience and knowledge on
aircraft maintenance, he will go through LWTR written and
oral exam to obtain the basic license.
5. LWTR holder will need to go through an aircraft type course
and collect working experience on a work schedule, on that
specific aircraft type.
6. His respective department manager will then submit his
application as an approval holder to the Quality Assurance
Manager.
7. Quality Assurance Manager will validate the application and
conduct an oral exam.
8. Having passing the exam the Quality Assurance Manager will
grant him an approval on that specific aircraft type and he will
be qualified as an approval holder.
9. Approval is for that specific aircraft type stated in AN 10
paragraph 14.
10. Limitation of the approval is stated in Maintenance
Organization Exposition Manual. MMOE 5-5-00.
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Q15: A major modification is to be carried out, what certification is Q35: Detail the purpose of MCAR, ANO, BCAR and AN.
required?
1. MCAR –
a. Allow the government of Malaysia to extend the control on the
civil aviation activities in relation to operation, maintenance &
1. An approval in a form of airworthiness approval note (ANN) will
manufacture to ensure safe operation of a/c. It details the law of
be issued. the land for Malaysia concerning civil aviation.
b. If non-compliance prosecution in civil court. MCAR consists of
2. ANN will be either aircraft type specific or aircraft specific.
204 regulation, 16 parts and 16 schedules.
3. ANN must be quoted and entered in the modification record book c. Describes the airworthiness requirements, personal licensing and
regulation governing aircraft operation.
and aircraft logbook after the completion of the major
d. Under provision of Civil Aviation Act 3, allows DGCA to
modification. exercise his responsibilities under 204 regulations, 16 parts and
16 schedules.

2. ANO - detail the law of the land concerning civil aviation. It

describes the airworthiness requirements, personal licensing and
regulation governing aircraft operations.

3. BCAR –
a. A CAA publication, which states the minimum requirement for
issue and renewal of certificates, approvals and licenses required
by the ANO to ensure continue airworthiness of the a/c.
b. To allow those concerned with the design, construction, and
maintenance of aircraft to show possible alternative methods of
compliance with BCAR which would offer equivalent
airworthiness.
4. AN -
a. DCA publication, which provides a means of publishing
airworthiness information and circulate to all that concerned
with the airworthiness of civil aircraft.
b. Covers mandatory maters which either absent or insufficiently
covered or highlighted by other airworthiness publication.
c. Mandatory pink in colour.
d. General, technical and administrative white in colour.
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Q16: How is the C of A for prototype and prototype-modified issue? Q36: How MCAR, BCAR and AN related to LAME.

MCAR - Reg 31 - Licensing of maintenance engineer, states that :

1. Prototype – new design 1. The Director General shall grant aircraft maintenance engineer's
licences of one of the categories specified in the Fourth Schedule subject
2. Prototype modified – One that has a different feature compare to
to such conditions as he thinks fit, upon him being satisfied that the
the prototype. applicant is a fit person to hold the licence and has furnished the evidence
and passed the examinations and tests as the Director General may
3. Director General will investigate the design, construction,
require of him for the purpose of establishing that he has sufficient
workmanship, material used, engine and equipment of the aircraft knowledge, experience, competence and skill in aeronautical engineering.
is deemed to be satisfactory.
2. An aircraft maintenance engineer's licence shall authorise the
4. Result of the trial flight and any other test required by the DCA holder, to issue—
(a) CMR
will be validated before C of A is issued.
(b) CRS
(c) CFF for flight under "A Conditions"

3. Subject to regulation 87, a licence issued under this

regulation shall remain in force for a period not exceeding two years

4. Director General may,

(a) approve any course of training or instruction;
(b) authorise any body of persons, corporate or unincorporate, to conduct
such examinations or tests
as he may specify.
(c) approve any body of persons, corporate or unincorporate, to provide
or conduct any course of
training or instruction.
Ref: MCAR Reg 31.

BCAR – Section L set out the procedures & syllabus to be followed, and
categories of licences to allow a person to be granted, extension, renewal
of AMEL.
AN - All LAE must have a complete sets of AN. AN 3 states the
certification responsibilities of typed rated AMEL. AN 10 deals with type
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ratings of AMEL.
Q17: CFF? Under what circumstances they are issued?
Certificate of Fitness for Flight (CFF) is a document to certify that the
aircraft and its engines is fit for flight. CFF is issued to allowed the
aircraft to fly under “A” condition which the aircraft previously has a
Certificate of Airworthiness(C of A) been in force for the purpose of
renewing C of A, or, an aircraft identical in design, to validate C of A.
CFF is issued for the period not more than 7 days by AMEL holder with
type rating in Category “A” and Category “C”, or an organization/
personnel approved by Director General of DCA.
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Q18: What is a tech log and what information does it contain?
1. It is a day-to-day complete history of maintenance and operation of
the aircraft.
2. Pilot uses it to check the aircraft serviceability before any flight.
3. The information contain in it are:
a) The title page with the aircraft registration on it, full
international marking and operator’s name and
address.
b) Name of the constructor and the type of aircraft.
c) Flight duration of the period between take off to
landing.
d) CMR stating the last tech log page view.
e) Sector record page stating all the technical data,
fuel/oil up lifted, fuel unused and flying hours.
f) Defects and rectification information.
g) Deferred defects information.
h) Maintenance statement CRS-SMI.
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Q36: What is Mandatory Occurrence Report MOR when to rise and
by who?
List of reportable incidents and information on how to fill up the report
can be found in MCAR schedules Refer to MCAR regulations 195 and
Thirteen Schedule for better information and understanding. Purpose of
MOR (Mandatory Occurrence Reporting) is to enable the Director
General that knowledge of occurrence is passed on to others, so that
action can be taken to improve flight safety and airworthiness of an
aircraft. MOR means any incident relating to aircraft in respect of any
defect or malfunctioning of an aircraft or equipment which can endanger
the aircraft, its occupants or any other persons if not corrected.
1. Anyone working on a Malaysia registered aircraft must report
within 48 hours or not exceeding 96 hours if the information is not
in his possession or control on:
• Any defects that would endanger the aircraft and its occupants.
• Any ground equipment that would affect the aircraft safety.
• suspected unapproved parts (as per AN no.48)
2. Report by him not required unless he is sure that someone else had
already made the report.
As per MCAR regulation 195, the person who are:
i) Operator or the commander of Malaysian registered aircraft.
ii) Carries on business of manufacturing, repairing or overhauling
any aircraft or its equipment.
iii) Signs a Certificate of Maintenance Review or Certificate of
Release to Service in respect of any aircraft or its equipment.
iv) Is the licensee of a licensed aerodrome.
Shall make a report to Director General of Civil Aviation Malaysia in
writing by the quickest available means within 48 hours of reportable
occurrence coming to the knowledge of the person making the report, or
report to DGCA within 96 hours in writing being info is not in his
possession or control related to reportable occurrence.
Ref: MCAR Regulation 195 and Thirteenth Schedule Part A, Para3.
AN no.48
Q37: What is an Air Operator Certificate?
1. The Director General shall grant an air operator's certificate to any
person applying for it if he is satisfied that that person is competent
having regard in particular to his previous conduct and experience,
with his equipment and staffing which is sufficient in quantity and
quality, acceptable organization structure, maintenance facilities,
having an approved maintenance program and any other
arrangements, which able to secure the safe operation of an aircraft.
2. Certificate will stated the validity, certificate number and the
organization’s name and address.
Ref: MCAR reg24.
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Q19: Describe a basic technical log requirement. Q38: How to be an approved organization?
The technical log shall contain:
1. A title page with registered name and address of the operator, 1. Application made thru DCA by using Form JPA-AP7 (approved
aircraft type and registration mark. organization) and JPA-AP7A (Biodata of key personnel).
2. A maintenance statement of next inspection due. 2. Applicant must provide a Maintenance Organization Exposition/
3. A valid Certificate of Maintenance Review. procedures Manual for use by the approved organization.
4. Each sector record page shall include: 3. The exposition manual must contain procedures acceptable to the
a) Aircraft type and registration mark. DCA to ensure good maintenance practices and in compliance with
b) The date, place and time of take off and landing. the JAR 145 standard.
c) Particular of any defect occurs which effect 4. The exposition manual and amendment must be approved by DCA.
airworthiness and safe operation of the aircraft.
d) The date and signature of commander. Ref: AN 70 para 4
e) Arrival fuel statement.
f) A CRS in respect of any work carried out for
rectification.
g) Quantity of fuel and oil uplifted and quantity
available in each tank.
h) The running total of flying hours.
i) Provision of pre-flight and daily inspection signature.
j) The time when ground de icing started and
completed.
5. Deferred defect pages.
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Q20: What shall you do for the technical log entry after defects have been Q39: Describe a typical entry for a control surface change and the
rectified for control surface, explain legal document to be involved.
certification requirements.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES DATE : 21/10/2004
KLIA AIRPORT A/C TYPE : B737-400 1. Defect – Upper rudder damage and crack at number 3
A/C REG : 9M-MMA hinge bracket.
DEFECT SIGN/DATE 2. Rectification – Serviceable upper rudder installed IAW
STARBOARD AILERON DAMAGE DUE TO
AMM chapter 27-3X-XX. Functional and throw checks
HUMAN ERROR DURING GROUND HANDLING
carried out IAW AMM 27-3X-XX including free
RECTIFICATION SIGN/DATE movement in correct sense and direction.
3. Duplicate inspection:
STARBORD AILERON REPLACED AND
• 1st inspector signature, license number and date/time.
INSTALLED AS PER B737-400 AMM 27-11-11. FULL
RANGE OF MOVEMENT, SMOOTHNESS IS
• 2nd inspector signature, license number and date/time.
ASSURED. SECURITY AND ATTACHMENT 3. Description, part number, serial number on/off, batch
INSPECTED. number and position are entered in the appropriate area.
FUNCTIONAL CHECK CARRIED OUT AS PER 4. CRS is certified by the LAE who rectified the defect and
AMM 27-11-12 carry out the 1st inspection.
DUPLICATE INSPECTION PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MMOE 5-7-00
1ST INSPECTION DATE
2ND INSPECTION DATE
PART P/NO S/NO S/NO BATCH QTY
DESCRIPTION ON OFF NO
AILERON (R/H) F1234 0010 0020 123 01
“THE WORK RECORDED ABOVE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF MCAR FOR THE TIME Created by Ezwani
BEING IN FORCE AND IN THAT RESPECT THE AIRCRAFT OR
EQUIPMENT IS CONSIDERED FIT FOR RELEASE TO SERVICE”