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RAMP INSPECTIONS
AIRCRAFT RAMP INSPECTION
RAMP INSPECTIONS OF OPERATORS AIRCRAFT
OBJECTIVE.
This chapter provides guidance for
sampling the quality of maintenance
and the degree of compliance with
the operator's maintenance
procedures on in service airline
aircraft.
AIRCRAFT RAMP INSPECTION
RAMP INSPECTIONS OF OPERATORS AIRCRAFT
GENERAL
CAA Inspection Personnel should be
familiar with the type of aircraft to be
inspected before performing the
inspection. This can be accomplished
by on the job training.
Time constraints may require that two
or more inspectors perform this task in
exterior and interior phases.
COORDINATION
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Coordination between AW
and Ops inspectors may be
required
Use of a Identification Card
should relieve airport security
problems.
INITIATION AND PLANNING
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CONFIGURED AIRCRAFT
Inspection results have disclosed
instances of significant aircraft
structural damage resulting from
careless loading of cargo, such as:
Torn or punctured liners, indicating hidden
damage
Damaged rollers, ball mats, etc., causing
structural damage to the floors
Corrosion and structural damage caused
by improper handling of some hazardous
materials
PERFORMING THE INSPECTION
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ENGINES.
ENGINES.
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GROUND SAFETY
Ground safety.
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RAMP
Check the following:
Provisions for grounding
Foreign objects on ramp
Fuel spills
General housekeeping/cleanliness
Passenger control
Fire protection
BAGGAGE.
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MEL
Ensure that all MEL items are deferred in
accordance with the operator's approved MEL.
Review the operator's approved MEL to
determine that conditions, procedures, and
placarding requirements are carried out to
correctly defer specific items.
Note the date when an item was first deferred to
determine if the maximum allowed length of
deferral was exceeded. Accomplish this by
examining maintenance record pages, the
deferred maintenance list, or deferred
maintenance placards or stickers.
MAINTENANCE RECORDING
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GUIDELINES
CABIN INSPECTION
CABIN INSPECTION.
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SEATS.
compartments.
COMPARTMENT
Ensure the following:
Cargo compartment fire protection is
appropriate for its classification
Cargo liner is free from tears and/or
punctures. If these are noted, inspect
structure behind liner for damage. Ensure
sealing tape is proper type and in good
condition.
Cargo door is free of fluid leaks and
structural damage
Fuselage door structure and sill are free
INSPECT CARGO
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COMPARTMENT
Ensure the
following:
mats are serviceable,
e.g., no broken or
missing balls
Forward, aft, and side
restraints are
serviceable
Roller assemblies are
secure and have no
missing or broken
rollers
CARGO COMPARTMENT -
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GENERAL
Ensure the 9 g forward restraint net is
serviceable, if applicable.
Ensure that cargo restraints for bulk loaded
cargo are adequate, if applicable.
Inspect cabin mounted equipment.
Inspect fire extinguishers for inspection due
dates and pressure.
Inspect load manifest for Hazardous
Material. If present, determine crew
knowledge of location and labeling of
hazardous materials and if proper paperwork
DEBRIEF CREW
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