maint info on disc/LAN
maint info on disc/LAN
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We don't have the manuals on-line yet but I'm working on it. The procedure will be for the Technical Library (under Tech Services administrative control in our company) to issue the revised CDs to be installed in the server and call in the superseded discs. If the server is not updated the error will be reported to the IT Manager for immediate action. If there is still no response then QA will be informed so that the server can be shut down until the data is current. The responsibility chain is therefore the same as for hard copy manuals.
Bear in mind that it is officially (both under FAA or CAA) the responsiblity of the certifying engineer/mechanic to ensure that he is using manuals to the current revision. In theory this means that the revision status of our manuals should be the most effectively policed item in the certification process. The reality is somewhat different.
Check out the "Grey Maintenance" thread. One problem is that even manuals at the latest revision status contain lots of out of date or incorrect information. Sometimes this only comes to light when a routine test is carried out during a hangar visit. It is amazing how an aircraft manual can remain incorrect for years without anyone raising the matter with the manufacturer.
While we continually find serious errors in the manufacturers manuals, the airworthiness authorities keep insisting on strict adherance to comprehensive written proceduress rather than rely on skills, training and that dirty old word "Tradesmanship." What would happen if pilots stuck rigidly to written procedures and stopped relying on "Airmanship?"
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Through difficulties to the cinema
Bear in mind that it is officially (both under FAA or CAA) the responsiblity of the certifying engineer/mechanic to ensure that he is using manuals to the current revision. In theory this means that the revision status of our manuals should be the most effectively policed item in the certification process. The reality is somewhat different.
Check out the "Grey Maintenance" thread. One problem is that even manuals at the latest revision status contain lots of out of date or incorrect information. Sometimes this only comes to light when a routine test is carried out during a hangar visit. It is amazing how an aircraft manual can remain incorrect for years without anyone raising the matter with the manufacturer.
While we continually find serious errors in the manufacturers manuals, the airworthiness authorities keep insisting on strict adherance to comprehensive written proceduress rather than rely on skills, training and that dirty old word "Tradesmanship." What would happen if pilots stuck rigidly to written procedures and stopped relying on "Airmanship?"
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Through difficulties to the cinema
