FIGURE 2-2. CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT AND MRB
PROCESS INTERFACE 300000000 CERTIFICATION PROCESS Re-evaluation/Redesign Safety Analysis Certification Maintenance
(25.1309, etc.) Candidate Certification Coordination Committee (CMCC) Design Properly Justified Engineering Maintenance Requirement (CCMR) • CCMR vs MRB task comparison Judgement CMR Selection
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• Manufacturers Applicant Operators Group Activity ISC Working • ACO Specialist • MRB Advisor ACO TC Data Sheet Approval
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CHAPTER 3. INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION
3-1. INDUSTRY STEERING COMMITTEE. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM)/type certificate holder (TCH) will work with the expected participating operators of the aircraft, the engine OEM/TCH, and other product vendors to form an industry steering committee (ISC) to address the minimum scheduled interval/tasking requirements for the aircraft and engines. Representatives from aircraft, engine, propeller, and appliance manufacturers, and intended operators normally comprise the ISC. Its chairperson will work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) MRB chairperson, who is responsible for coordinating with other participating regulatory authorities to (1) develop and establish a Policy and Procedures Handbook (PPH) for the development of the MRB Report (MRBR) proposal; and (2) direct the activities of the working groups (WG) and prepare the MRBR. Under the direction of the selected ISC chairperson, the ISC will perform the functions in the PPH, listed in paragraph 3-2.
As applicable, the following information should be in each PPH. Assemble the PPH in this basic format per Appendix 3.
3-2. ISC FUNCTIONS. Perform these functions:
a. Approve the PPH and forward it to the MRB chairperson for review and acceptance.
The FAA MRB chairperson will direct to the OEM/TCH further comments during the MRB PPH review process. The ISC must approve the initial PPH and all subsequent revisions; the FAA must accept them before any WG meetings can begin.
b. Determine the number and type of each WG that will be necessary and then organize and manage those groups. The ISC will ensure that a minimum of three separate operators attend each WG meeting.
c. Provide the MRB chairperson with a list of the number and various type of each WG, the name and affiliation of each member, and any subsequent personnel changes.
d. Arrange for required aircraft technical/MSG training for all ISC and WG members, and FAA/regulatory authorities.
e. Invite the MRB chairperson and selected MRB members to ISC meetings.
f. Invite other regulatory authorities to ISC and WG meetings, with concurrence and coordination of the MRB chairperson.
g. Attend ISC/MRB meetings.
h. Review all WG analyses and presentations. Return to the WG for further review analysis with which the ISC does not concur. The ISC must establish a tracking system to resolve these actions and issues.
i. ISC will accept the WG analyses/tasks.
j. Provide complete and accurate meeting minutes for all ISC and WG meetings. Establish a method of distributing and tracking all meeting minutes.
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k. Establish a tracking system to ensure resolution of all maintenance issues and open action items or concerns. Document and resolve all maintenance issues and open action items before presenting an MRBR proposal to the MRB chairperson.
l. Provide to the appropriate MRB members all supporting technical data/analysis for the proposed MRBR.
m. Review and provide comments on proposed MRBR.
3-3. MSG WORKING GROUPS. Appropriate representatives of the OEM/TCH (aircraft/engine), vendors, owners, operators, maintenance organizations and regulatory authorities must comprise WGs. An industry representative will chair the WG; he or she is selected by the WG and accepted by the ISC. WG responsibilities include the following functions additional to those included in paragraph 3-2:
a. Develop minimum scheduled interval/tasking requirements for new or derivative aircraft/engine using the latest revision of the MSG process and latest approved PPH.
b. Establish sampling requirements when an analysis determines that such sampling is applicable and effective in the identification of the cause of failure.
c. Produce a set of meeting minutes for each WG activity.
3-4. OEM/TCH FUNCTIONS. The OEM/TCH will perform the following functions:
a. Develop and prepare a draft PPH for ISC approval.
b. Provide required aircraft technical/MSG training for all ISC and WG members, and FAA/regulatory authorities before holding the first WG meeting.
c. Provide the ISC with a comprehensive list of Maintenance Significant Items (MSI) and Structural Significant Items (SSI), and the items precluded from the MSI/SSI list before beginning any ISC/WG meeting.
d. Arrange for the required attendance of the appropriate OEM/TCH design personnel at each ISC/WG meeting.
e. Provide WG members with current technical data to support the analysis of each MSI, SSI, and zones of the aircraft for analysis by each WG. The data are required 30 days before the ISC/WG meeting.
f. Arrange for technical support and access to the aircraft or appropriate OEM/TCH and or vendor facility for the review and validation of all analysis and tasks.
g. Provide the ISC/MRB and appropriate WG members, during each ISC/MRB meeting, with an updated report of all Airworthiness Limitation (ALI) item, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), and all design changes.
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h. Ensure that the OEM/TCH manuals contain information and procedures for accomplishing all on-aircraft systems/structures/zonal tasks covered in the MRBR.
i. Participate in all ISC and WG activities in support of the development of the MRBR.
j. Provide the MRB chairperson a copy of all supporting technical data/analysis for the proposed MRBR at the conclusion of the project.
k. Submit the MRBR proposal to the MRB chairperson at least 90 working days before scheduled approval.
NOTE: Where the OEM/TCH conduct sampling and analytical inspections on an opportunity basis, the following procedures apply: (1) The OEM/TCH will provide timely notification to the MRB chairperson or delegate regarding the time and location of the inspection to permit MRB chairperson or delegate participation. When the MRB chairperson or delegate attendance is not possible, the OEM/TCH must provide a copy of the complete inspection report to the MRB chairperson. (2) Subsequent to the first three inspections of the complete engine or modules, the MRB chairperson in coordination with the Boston Aircraft Evaluation Group will determine further regulatory authority participation on a case-by-case basis on technical issues only.
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CHAPTER 4. FAA PARTICIPATION
4-1. UNITED STATES OEM/TCH. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM)/type certificate holder (TCH) formally notifies the responsible Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) manager of its intention to develop a Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report (MRBR) proposal.
a. Assigning an MRB Chairperson. The appropriate AEG manager will assign a qualified individual as MRB chairperson to manage the specific MRB process for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The MRB chairperson selects and manages additional MRB members. Through the appropriate division/office manager, the MRB chairperson will formally invite experienced and qualified FAA working group (WG) advisors to participate in each WG.
Acceptance to participate is considered a commitment for the duration of the project.
b. Notification of MRB Composition. The MRB chairperson will provide formal written notification to AFS-302 of the MRB board composition. Refer to Figure 4-1. The MRB chairperson will also invite AFS-302 or his or her representative, along with an invitation to the Maintenance Program Industry Group (MPIG) chairperson, to participate in the MRB process.
c. Coordination With Aircraft Certification. The FAA MRB chairperson is also responsible for coordination on all issues of concern with FAA certification within the appropriate Aircraft Certification project manager and engineering staff. This may require developing issue papers and responding to Aircraft Certification issue papers or seeking consultation on new technological issues that may arise during the design and development process of the aircraft.
d. Assignment of MRB Members. The MRB chairperson will assign an FAA MRB member to each WG. The MRB chairperson may assign additional FAA advisors to each WG if necessary. FAA WG advisors will include staff from FAA engineering/design certification branches as well as appropriate aviation safety inspectors from Flight Standards Service (AFS) having oversight of aircraft maintenance operations, and AEG personnel.
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FIGURE 4-1. LETTER TO AFS-300 TO ESTABLISH AN MRB Federal Aviation Administration Memorandum Date: XXXXXXXXX To: Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Division, AFS-300 THRU: AFS-302 From: Manager, XXXX Aircraft Evaluation Group, XXX AEG Prepared by: XXXXXXXXXXX Subject: ACTION: Establishment of the Maintenance Review Board, for the The Aircraft Certification Division and Flight Standards Division, each have responsibility for specific tasks in the aircraft certification process. Within the Flight Standards Division, the Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) has a variety of responsibilities including: the development, acceptance and revision of the initial minimum maintenance/inspection requirements for derivative or newly-certified transport category aircraft and powerplants. These initial minimum maintenance inspection requirements are referenced in the Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Report and in part are requirements of FAR 25.1529, Appendix H. These functions are accomplished through the establishment of technical boards as provided by Order 8900.1.
Order 8900.1 sets forth responsibilities and guidelines for Flight Standards Divisions and the Aircraft Evaluation Groups in accomplishing certain Aircraft Certification and operational evaluation responsibilities. Composition and functions of the Maintenance Review Boards (MRB) are contained in Advisory Circular No. 121-22A. Other pertinent FAA policy letters.
orders, and advisory material may also apply.
The FAA aircraft certification and MRB MSG-3, analysis of the Aircraft name here, will be conducted concurrently with the EASA authorities.
We anticipate the following schedule:
• The MRB will meet in, beginning in January 2009
• The MRB MSG-3 Working Group analysis will take place between March 2009 througl September 2010.
Aircraft maintenance task validation will occur during the flight test program First aircraft deliveries should occur in September 201:
Identified below are the proposed MRB members. Please advise me if you wish to include a representative from AFS-300.
Maintenance Review Board Members:
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4-2. FOREIGN OEM/TCH.
a. MRB Chairperson for Certification of Foreign Aircraft. During the certification process of a foreign-manufactured aircraft, the applicant will formally request FAA participation from the appropriate AEG. The AEG office manager will assign a qualified FAA MRB chairperson who will perform the duties as the FAA representative on the international MRB/industry steering committee (ISC).
b. Responsibilities of FAA MRB Chairperson.
(1) This FAA MRB chairperson is the counterpart to the international MRB chairperson in all matters concerning MRB activities and MSG processes. The MRB chairperson is the sole authority regarding United States FAA requirements. The chairperson also provides the collective input from all the FAA advisors regarding WG activities. The primary duty is to ensure compliance with the applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) minimum interval/tasking requirements/FAA regulatory requirements. Also, to the extent possible, the chairperson ensures standardization and harmonization of the domestic and international MRB activities within the international MRB process.
(2) Regarding all issues of concern, the FAA MRB chairperson is also responsible for coordination with FAA certification within the appropriate Aircraft Directorate project manager and engineering staff. This may require developing issue papers and responding to certification issue papers, or seeking consultation on new technological issues that may arise during the design and development process of the aircraft.
(3) The FAA WG advisors provide assistance and guidance to WG members regarding the Policy and Procedures Handbook (PPH), latest version of MSG process, FAA policy, and regulatory requirements. The FAA advisors report directly to the FAA MRB chairperson on all matters regarding assigned WG activities, actions, results, and controversial issues.
4-3. MAINTENANCE REVIEW BOARD.
a. MRB Personnel. The MRB supports the development of an industry MRBR proposal containing the minimum scheduled interval/tasking requirements for a newly FAA type-certificated or derivative aircraft and its aircraft engines. The MRB may include qualified
FAA AFS inspector personnel, AEG personnel, and engineering representatives from the controlling FAA certification/directorate office.
b. MRB Chairperson Functions. The MRB chairperson will initiate the development of an MRB obtaining a complete schedule of all MSG process activities from the OEM/TCH. The MRB chairperson assigns MRB members or other qualified FAA personnel to work as advisors to each applicable industry WG. It is also the responsibility of the MRB chairperson to perform the functions identified in the PPH, described in Chapter 3. These include the following:
(1) Determine the number and type of qualified FAA personnel that are necessary, and assign them to their respective WG by specialty (systems, engines, avionics, structures, zonal, lighting/High Intensity Radiated Field, etc.).
(2) Provide the ISC chairperson with a list of FAA personnel names, their affiliations, assignments, and changes in personnel as they occur.
(3) Invite other regulatory authorities, in coordination with the AEG manager and the OEM/TCH, to participate in the MRB, and coordinate the activities with regulatory authorities through their representatives.
(4) Obtain letters of confirmation between the FAA and each participating regulatory authority. Refer to the template example Figure 5 Letter of Confirmation in Appendix 4.
(5) Inform the ISC chairperson of all participating regulatory authorities.
(6) Establish and maintain a file of all MRB proceedings in the MRB historical file.
(7) Establish the extent of other regulatory authority participation and assignment as WG Advisors.
(8) Keep other regulatory authorities informed regarding any changes to MRB policy and procedures before and during the MRB process.
(9) Accept the ISC-approved PPH, following a review by all participating regulatory authorities, within 30 working days of receipt.
(10) Coordinate all MRB activities and associated matters with the ISC chairperson.
(11) Ensure that the OEM/TCH provides the necessary aircraft familiarization/technical training inclusive of MSG training to all MRB members and WG advisors.
(12) Schedule the MRB meeting before attendance of ISC meetings, as required.
(13) Attend all ISC meetings and be prepared to address any previous open issues that developed during WG or ISC meetings.
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(14) Ensure that the appropriate FAA and other regulatory authorities attend WG meetings.
(15) Offer information, guidance, and assistance to the ISC and each WG regarding regulatory requirements, PPH, compliance and process management, MSG noncompliance, and other related issues.
(16) Review reports from previous ISC meetings (if applicable) and from the WG members with regard to open issues or concerns.
(17) Provide oversight of the TCH/OEM validation of the Associated Maintenance Procedures.
(18) Discuss and correct potential problem areas of controversy with other regulatory authority participants and decide if FAA Maintenance Review Board Policy Board (MRBPB) guidance is needed. If required, draft an appropriate issue paper for submittal to MRBPB for resolution.
(19) Coordinate all items of new technology developments and issues not previously addressed by the MSG standard with the FAA MRBPB and international MRBPB.
(20) Approve the MRBR, and revisions, in accordance with established MRBR revision procedures.
4-4. MAINTENANCE REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS. MRB members perform the following functions:
a. Provide guidance and feedback to the FAA WG advisors and WG members.
b. Direct FAA WG advisors in assigned WG regarding compliance with the PPH and current regulatory and policy requirements.
c. Attend MRB meeting to review and discuss all significant quality problems and open issues as required.
d. Attend ISC meetings, as invited by the ISC chairperson to support regulatory and policy requirements.
e. Attend WG meetings to review and discuss all significant quality problems and open issues as required. Ensure that the WG follows the MSG process and PPH guidelines. Report any deviations from the MSG process/approved PPH procedures to MRB chairperson.
f. Review technical data and MSG analysis and PPH revisions provided by the OEM/TCH before each WG meeting, as required. The OEM/TCH must provide and deliver the data 30 working days before each meeting.
g. Record all WG activity and discussion in the meeting minutes, and record unresolved open actions/open issues in a formal ongoing action list or report.
h. Provide oversight of the TCH/OEM valiation of the associated maintenance procedures.
i. Review WG meeting minutes and provide progress reports to the MRB chairperson within 2 weeks after each WG meeting, but no later than the next scheduled ISC meeting. This review will contain an assessment of WG activities, including a notification of any controversy for potential problem areas or issues affecting the MSG process.
j. Provide the MRB chairperson with highlights to include minimum scheduled interval/tasking requirements and any unresolved WG concerns or issues.
4-5. FAA MAINTENANCE WORKING GROUP ADVISORS. FAA WG advisors perform the following functions:
a. Attend WG meetings and provide technical information, assistance, and guidance to the WG members.
b. Attend MRB meetings if requested by an MRB chairperson.
c. Act as an MRB member for the WG when requested by the MRB chairperson. Perform all the functions of the MRB member while acting as an MRB member.
4-6. FOREIGN REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. Foreign regulatory authorities will perform the following functions:
a. Participate in the MRB, ISC, and/or WG activities, as provided by the letter of confirmation between the regulatory authority and the FAA.
b. Attend ISC meetings by invitation from the ISC chairperson and the concurrence of the MRB chairperson.
c. Notify the ISC chairperson, via the MRB chairperson, of any national regulatory differences requirements before compiling the MRB report proposal.
d. Acknowledge approval of the MRB report in the manner outlined in the letter of confirmation and in the PPH.
e. Review WG meeting minutes and provide to the MRB chairperson an assessment or notification of controversial or potential problem areas before the next scheduled ISC meeting.
NOTE: If the participation of multiple regulatory authorities is necessary, do it with common standards and joint authority representation.
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NOTE: When the lack of personnel or other reasons limit the role of the host authority, the MRB chairperson may seek more involvement of other regulatory authorities as MRB members/WG advisors.
NOTE: Use generic terminology when dealing with various regulatory operating rule requirements (for example, “regulations or other national regulatory requirements”).
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