Aviation Safety Inspector (AW-ACM)(PPM)

Powerplant Certification Duties

The Powerplant (PPM) is responsible for certification activities concerning repairs, alterations, and modifications developed and accomplished on powerplants off wing. When assigned by the Principal Inspector, the PPM assists in the technical administration, certification, and surveillance job tasks which are the primary responsibility of the PPM (Fleet).

Technical Administration

Within assigned technical program, assures on a continuing basis the organizations are properly and adequately organized, staffed, and equipped, have and conduct an adequate training program, including an acceptable record keeping system: and have facilities and procedures that meet all regulatory requirements. Regularly visits the organization's stations and other offices to maintain contact with their management officials; coordinates with the Principal Inspector for correction of any deficiencies/discrepancies.

Develops maintenance program requirements for engines and APUs through participation on Maintenance Review Boards. Coordinates Minimum Equipment List (MEL} for engines for approval with Principal Operations Inspector. Takes enforcement action instances of noncompliance with the MEL.

Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or supervises the emergency suspension of certificates or cancellations of operations specifications.

Conducts or directs the re-examination of certificated airmen or recertification of an operator or agency.

Certification

Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of engines and APUs for air carriers, aircraft, and air agencies. Responsible for initial and ongoing certification of airmen. Makes recommendations on the appointment of designees.

Evaluates requests not previously specified in the maintenance portion of the operations specifications and approves or disapproves requests and provides additional conditions and limitations as needed.

Provides guidance to the assigned air carrier in development of required engine and APU maintenance manuals and record keeping systems. Reviews and determines adequacy of engine manuals associated with the air carriers engine and APU maintenance programs and revisions thereto. Assures that manuals and revisions comply with regulatory requirements, prescribes safe practices, and furnishes clear and specific instructions governing engine and APU maintenance programs. Approves operations specifications and amendments thereto.

Determines if the engine and APU maintenance facilities being established or contract arrangements entered into by air carriers for the purpose of overhaul work, major repair and alterations, and other maintenance are satisfactory. Reviews changes and negotiates with air carrier management to resolve problems.

Determines if engine and APU overhaul and inspection time limitations warrant revision.

Evaluates an operator's proposed engine and APU reliability programs for compliance with national policies. Advises operator of deficiencies and required changes. Approves/disapproves engine and APU reliability programs.

Directs or participates in proving flight evaluations to determine compliance with the CFRs. Recommends changes that will be required prior to approval.

Surveillance

Directs and/or performs the inspection and surveillance of the air carrier's continuous airworthiness engine and APU maintenance program. Monitors all phases of the air carrier's engine and APU maintenance operation, including the following: engine and APU maintenance, engineering, quality control, production control, training, and reliability programs. Analyzes trends to detect a deterioration in the engine and APU maintenance program.

Analyzes engine and APU reports submitted by the air carrier to ensure compliance with the maintenance program and assures the air carrier has an effective continuing analysis and surveillance program to meet the requirements of the CFRs.

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