Table of Contents
CHAPTER1INTRODUCTION
1-1Purpose
1-2Distribution
1-3Scope
1-4Definitions
1-5Background
1-6DirectiveFeedback
1-7CommentsInvited
1-8thru1-13Reserved
CHAPTER2GENERAL
2-1GeneralDiscussionoftheRepairRules
2-2GeneralDiscussionoftheBaselineZonal
Inspection(BZI)
2-3ResponsibleOffices
2-4thru2-9Reserved
CHAPTER3REPAIRASSESSMENTPROCESS
3-1RepairAssessmentGuidelines
3-2OptionalSurvey
3-3ClassificationofRepairs
3-4StructuralRepairManual(SRM)Repairs
3-5OriginalEquipmentManufacturer(OEM)Repair
AssessmentProcess
3-6RepairAssessmentImplementationThreshold
3-7SaleandTransferofAirplanes
3-8Operator-DevelopedProgram
3-9thru3-13Reserved
CHAPTER4INCORPORATIONINTOMAINTENANCEORINSPECTIONPROGRAM
4-1Introduction
4-2RecordkeepingRequirements
4-3ScopeofAssessment
4-4SupplementalTypeCertificate(STC)orField
Approvals
4-5NewRepairs
4-6RecordkeepingandRetention
4-7thru4-12Reserved
CHAPTER5SURVEILLANCE
5-1SurveillanceofanOperator'sRepairProgram
5-2ClassificationofRepairs
5-3ActionsRequiredforCategoryBandCRepairs
5-4RepairsandAirworthinessDirectives(AD)
5-5NewRepairs
5-6FAAAdvisoryMaterial
5-7thru5-11Reserved
APPENDIX1SUPPLEMENTARYBACKGROUNDINFORMATION
APPENDIX2APPLYINGREPAIRASSESSMENTGUIDELINES
APPENDIX3EXAMPLEOFIMPLEMENTATIONTHRESHOLD
APPENDIX4EXAMPLEOFBOEING727ASSESSMENTTHRESHOLD
APPENDIX5REPAIRDESCRIPTIONS Abstract
Gives guidance for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel regarding the implementation and surveillance of the Repair Assessment Programs required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91, 121, 125, and 129. It also sets forth and clarifies the responsibilities and procedures for all affected FAA offices.