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# PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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# LOG OF REVISIONS

REVISION NUMBER CHAPTERS REVISED DATE

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## TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH PAGE

PREFACE

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COMPANY OFFICES AND BASE LOCATIONS

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FAA OFFICE

................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 5

RESPONSIBILITY FOR AIRWORTHINESS

................................ ...................... 6

COMPANY AUTHORIZATIONS

................................ ................................ ......... 6

LOCATION OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS

................................ ..................... 7

OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION

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### PREFACE

Company Name : Our legal company name is

Planes of Fame Air Museum but in this manual,

we use the shortened name of PoF or company.

This General Maintenance Manual (GMM) has

been prepared referencing Federal Aviation

Regulations Parts 91, 119 and 135. The

p rocedures and policies contained herein

supplement the regulations and are considered

essential to good operational practices and

safety. If there is a question regarding

applica bility, the FARs shall prevail.

The GMM is intended to provide operating and

maintenance procedures commensurate with

the highest degree of safety. The manual is

used for guidance by management, ground,

and maintenance personnel in the

mainte nance of company aircraft in compliance

with the referenced FARs and company

General Operat ions M anual

.

There are other publications and manuals used

by POF personnel in the conduct of

maintenance operations. These documents are

identified in the appropriate sections of this

manual.

Questions regarding the content of this manual

should be referred to the Director of

Maintenance.

The instructions contained in this manual are

designed to assist persons in the safe and

compliant operation of company aircraft. The

General Maintenance Manual should not be

considered a complete guide to all company

maintenance policies and procedures.

Specifically, it will not be utilized as a

replacement for good judgment in daily

operations. PURPOSE

The purpose of the manual is to outline the

procedures that are used to comply with all

applicable FAR's. Routine, non

- routine,

pre ventative maintenance and alterations are

per formed in accordance with the

specifications listed in the manufacturer's

maintenance manuals and FAA approved

data.

FAA approved data includes, but is not limited

to: Type Certificate D ata Sheets, Aircraft

Specifications, Supplemental Type

Certificates, Airworthiness Directives, FAA

Field Approvals (FAA Form 337),

Manufacturers’ FAA Approved Data,

Designated Engineering Representative

Approved Data (FAA Form 8110

- 3),

designated alteration station approved data

and appliance manufacturers’ manuals.

This manual provides a program that satisfies

the requirements of the Living History Flight

E xperience e xemption (LHFE) for aircraft that

are operated under that program. 

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### COMPANY OFFICES AND BASE

LOCATIONS

Our main company offices are located at the

following site

.

BUSINESS OFFICE and MAIN

OPERATIONS BASE

PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM

7000 Merrill Avenue #17

Chino, CA 91710

Phone: 909.597.3722 Functions at This Location :

• 

### Maintenance management and

senior staff

• 

### Records management

• 

### Archived information

• 

### Line

- level maintenance

• 

### Other higher maintenance events

• 

### Component overhaul or exchanges

• 

### Parts supply and inventory control

• 

### Maintenance training

• 

### Individual aircraft maintenance

records (unless identified otherwise

in the Air

- craft

- Specific

Maintenance and Inspection

document in this manual.

RESPONSIBLE FAA OFFICE

The Riverside FSDO has overall oversight

and re sponsibility for our air operations

.

Riverside Flight Standards District Office

6961 Flight Rd, Riverside, CA 92504

(951) 276

- 6701

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### RESPONSIBILITY FOR

AIRWORTHINESS

POF is responsible for the airworthiness of

company aircraft including airframes, engines,

appliances and parts.

POF has the necessary facilities, equip

- ment

and personnel to either perform or di

- rectly

oversee the maintenance, preventive

maintenance and alterations on company air

craft . The actual mainten ance and inspections

may be per formed away from our maintenance

base un der our supervision and oversight.

This manual is used in conjunction with FAR

Parts 43, 65, 91, 135, 145, NTSB Part 830

and other rele vant publications.

All applicable aircraft, engine and component

manufacturers’ m aintenance manuals are

considered part of this manual.



### COMPANY AUTHORIZATIONS

POF is authorized to perform, and/or ar

range with other persons to perform mainte

nance and alterations on company aircraft as

provided in this manua l

.

POF is authorized to approve any mainte

nance, preventative maintenance and altera

tions performed for return to service. However,

in the case of a major repair or al terations,

the work must be performed in ac cordance

with technical data approved by the

Administrator. MANUAL REVISIONS

Manual revisions are maintained for review

. Once

revisions are approved, they are distributed to the

manual holders. The sign

- off form is used to record

the posting of manual revisions.

Suggestions for revisions to this manual should be

submitted in writing to the Director of Maintenance.

MANUAL REVISION RECORD

When a revision has been accomplished, the

manual holder shall record the change on the

Manual Revision Record

. The manual holder should

sign and date the form a nd return it to the Director

of Maintenance. The signature on the form is used

as verification that the revision has been inserted in

the manual. A copy of the form is included in the

Forms chapter.

Each manual holder is responsible for ensuring that

revisions are promptly inserted into the manual.

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for

updating the GMM.

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for

reviewing the manual on a continuous basis.

Revisions are issued on an “as required basis”

in response to an internal or FAA request.

MANUAL DISTRIBUTION

A complete copy of this General Maintenance

Manual is distributed as follows:

• Director of Operations,

• Director of Maintenance,

• * The aircraft

* The requirement for a copy of the manual in

the aircraft may be met by ensuring that a

manual is available wherever maintenance is

performed or the carrying of or access to an

electronic version of the manual, which may

include an Internet

- based access to the GMM. In

the case that no computer is availab le, the

Director of maintenance will provide a faxed

copy.

The COMPANY MASTER copy of the General

Maintenance Manual is maintained by the

### 7 Di rector of Maintenance and represents the

most current copy of this manual

.

The requirement for the Director of

Main te n ance to maintain a copy of the manual

may be satisfied by ensuring that a manual is

avail able at our operations base. Individual

manu als are not required.

NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Notes, Cautions and Warnings are used

throughout this manual to focu s attention on

special considerations, conditions, practices and

procedures.

NOTE: Notes are used to highlight special

considerations, conditions, practices and pro

cedures.

CAUTION: Cautions are used to call attention to

policies or procedures that, if not strictly ob

served, could result in damage to equipment.

WARNING : Warnings are used to call attention to

policies or proce dures that, if not strictly ob served,

could result in injury or loss of life.



### LOCATION OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS

Because we operate a mixture of aircraft and

some of the same make and models of aircraft

may have different inspection programs, we have

structured this manual so we have general

information in the main body chapters and

aircraft specific information held in aircraf t

specific manuals located at the company

operations base. Specific information may

include:

• Logbooks : Where the aircraft and engine

logbooks are kept and what entries are

made in them.

• Aircraft Maintenance Logs (AMLs) : Where

the aircraft’s flight and maintenance logs

are kept when they are completed. This

includes any other related maintenance

documents.

• Inspection Records : Specifics on the air

craft’s inspection program and where

those records are kept. Details of the in

spection program administration are gen

erally kept separately in an inspection program binder.

• Work Orders : Where the work orders are

kept.

• Component Tags and 8130s : Where the

component tags and any related 8130s

are kept.

• AD and SB Records : Where the AD and

SB records are kept.

• Any other documents that may be

specific to a given aircraft.

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### OPERATIONAL AND SAFETY

INFORMATION

The Director of Operations and the Director of

Maintenance are responsible for reviewing op

erational and maintenance information to en

sure that new unincorporated technical infor

mation is disseminated to POF personnel.

Changes affecting any flight operation or pro

cedure shall be reviewed and coordinated with

the Director of Operations and the Director of

Maintenance. Additional data received be

tween manual revisions is also reviewed by the

Director of Operations and the Director of

Maintenance. If necessary, information will be

immediately incorporated into a manual

revision. FAA BULLETINS, ALERTS AND

MANUFACTURER’S DATA

FAA Bulletins, Alerts and Manufacturer’s Data

are forwarded to POF by the FAA, service

bulletins, advisory directives, Aircraft Flight

Manual (AFM) changes and industry sources.

IMMEDIATE DISSEMINATION

It is the responsibility of the Director of Opera

tions and the Director of Maintenance, as ap

propriate, to disseminate immediate action in

formation to the appropriate POF personnel by

whatever means possible.

WARNING: Information that would affect safety

of flight operations may result in the immediate

grounding of POF aircraft.

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL (AFM)

CHANGES

The Director of Operations is responsible for

disseminating to crewmembers any information

or changes to POF ’s operational policies,

procedures or manuals and shall ensure all

operational revisions are properly posted.

NOTE: AFM changes may require immediate

dissemination due to changes to flight or

maintenance procedures.

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for

manual distribution, tracking, revision control

and recording for POF ’s manual system.

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PARAGRAPH PAGE

AGING AIRPLANE INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS REVIEWS

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MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

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FAA RELATIONS

................................ ................................ .............................. 11

ANTI

- DRUG PROGRAM

................................ ................................ .................. 11

SIGNATURE POLICY

................................ ................................ ....................... 11

RECORDING MAINTENANCE

................................ ................................ ........ 11

CORRECTING MISTAKES OR ERRORS

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AND O R G A N I Z A TI O N

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### AGING AIRPLANE INSPECTIONS AND

RECORDS REVIEWS

The Director of Maintenance can use many

resources for assistance with aging aircraft

record reviews and inspections. POF routinely

inspects and monitors its aircraft for aging

aircraft issues. The Director of Maintenance

will conduct an annual review of records to

include logbook entries, ADs, STC, TCDS,

aircraft operational history and service

bulletins.

The Director of M aintenance is also

encouraged to participate in aircraft type clubs

and develop relationships with operators of like

aircraft for th e sharing of maintenance and

safety information regarding our rare aircraft.

POF will continue to apply preventative

measures for corrosion control and to inspect

airframes for fatigue. The Director of

Maintenance may use any advisory circular,

data from a manufacturer, or any special

inspection provided in the AIP to monitor aging

aircraft issues.

A few reference documents are listed below:

• AC 20

- 106, Aircraft Inspection for the

General Aviation Aircraft Owner

• AC 43

- 4A, Corrosion Control for Aircraft

• AC 43

- 12A, Preventative Maintenance

• AC 43.13

- 1B, Acceptable Methods,

Techniques, and Prac tices

- Aircraft Inspection

and Repair

• ANC Bulletin

- 18, Design of Wood Aircraft

Structures

• 14 CFR 43.15, Appendix D, Scope and Detail

of Items ( as Applicable to the Particular

Aircraft) To Be Included in Annual and 100

- Hour Inspections



### MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

POF is responsible for the airworthiness

of our aircraft and for compliance with the

FARs and this manual.

The Director of Maintenance ensures that

each contract maintenance facility has access to the maintenance manuals for a

particular aircraft. The facility shall follow

the instruc tions and procedures

contained in the FARs, manufacturer's

maintenance manuals and other technical

data while per forming maintenance or

alterations on POF aircraft.

AIRCRAFT INSPECTION PROGRAMS

Each general aviation aircraft, even

aircraft of the same make and model,

may have a separate manual outlining

the inspection program for that specific

aircraft. The inspection program has its

own manual, control procedures, forms

and reports, which must be followed and

approval.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

The scheduled maintenance program

element refers to maintenance tasks

performed at the intervals prescribed by the

approved mainte nance program.

Some maintenance tasks are accomplished

concurrently with inspection tasks that are

part of the inspection program and may be

docu mented on the same form. Other tasks

are accomplished independently.

The scheduled tasks include replacement of

life

- limited items, components requiring re

placement for periodic overhaul, special

in spections such as X

- rays, checks or tests

for on

- condition items, lubrications, etc.

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Inspection discrepancy forms, including the

Aircraft Maintenance Log (AML), are used

for processing unscheduled maintenance

tasks in conjunction with scheduled

inspections. In structions and standards for

unscheduled maintenance are provided in

the Mechanical Irregularities chapter of this

manual.

The unscheduled maintenance program

ele ment provides procedures, instructions

and standards for the accomplishment of 

## G M M P R O G R A M A D M I N I S T RA T I O N

### 11 mainte nance tasks generated by the

inspection and scheduled maintenance

elements, pilot re ports, failure analysis or

other indicat ions.



### Procedures for reporting, recording,

and proc essing inspection findings,

operational mal functions, or abnormal

operations such as hard landings, are

an essential part of this element.

ENGINE AND APPLIANCE REPAIR

AND OVERHAUL

This program element concerns shop

operations that encompass scheduled and

unscheduled maintenance tasks that are

performed on components or appliances

that have been removed from the aircraft.

Instructions, standards and the means for

certifying and recording the

accomplishme nt of work are included.

Life

- limited parts replacement

requirements are included in this element.



### FAA RELATIONS

Company personnel are expected to

cooper

- ate with FAA Inspectors and

respond to FAA inquiries. FAA inspectors

generally will coordinate visits and

contacts with the Director of Maintenance.

POF is responsible for making

maintenance records available to the FAA

for inspection. Normally, the FAA provides

advance notice of their requirements to

permit the Maintenance Department an

opportunity to gather and organize the

records. Original maintenance records

shall not be removed from the premises

without specific approval from the Director

of Maintenance.



### ANTI

- DRUG PROGRAM

All personnel in safety sensitive positions

shall comply with the FAA Anti

- Drug and

Alcohol Programs under the terms of the

Sightseeing LOA. POF personnel are

covered under a drug testing consortia, a

medical organization that is licensed by the

Department of Transportation to administer

drug

- testing programs. For more complete

details contact the Director of Maintenance. Contract and vendor repair stations must

provide the Director of Maintenance with a

copy of a valid letter approving the anti

- drug

program for the aircraft on the LOA. The

letters are retained by the dr ug program

administrator and are available to the FAA

for review and validation.



### SIGNATURE POLICY

POF employees will use their full first and

last name for signing work accomplished.

Procedures on some forms may require a

cer tificate (A&P) number and/or employee

num ber to be included with the signature.

Maintenance accomplished by repair

stations will be certified in accordance with

the repair station procedures as authorized

by the Direc tor of Maintenance.



### RECORDING MAINTENANCE

The employee’s full first and last name is

re quired for certifying work accomplishment.

Block printing is required on all POF forms

except when signatures are required.

Proce dures on some forms will require a

certificate (A&P) number and/or employee

number to be included with the signature.

Work accomplished by Repair Stations may

be certified in accordance with the Repair

Sta tion Procedures as authorized by the

POF Director of Maintenance. The use of

stamps by Certified Repair Stations with

approved in spection procedures is

acceptable when authorized by the Director

of Maintenance.



### CORRECTING MISTAKES

OR ERRORS

Regrettably, mistakes and errors will

happen. It is company policy to

recognize the mistakes and take

corrective action as soon as possi ble. If

the error results in an aircraft being

un

- airworthy, it shall be immediately

grounded regardless of location.

If an erroneous entry was made in a written

record, it shall be corrected by a written

entry describing the error and signed by the

person making the correction.

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PARAGRAPH PAGE

INSPECTION FORMS

................................ ................................ ..................... 1 3

PERMANENT AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORDS

................................ 1 3

AIRCRAFT INSPECTION STATUS

................................ ................................ . 1 3

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE RECORD

............................ 1 3

SERVICE BULLETIN COMPLIANCE RECORD

................................ ............. 13

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT LOG

................................ ................................ ................. 13

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOG

................................ ................................ ... 14

CALIBRATION OF PRECISION TOOLS

................................ ......................... 14

COMPONENT / PARTS TAGS

................................ ................................ ........ 14

WORK INTERRUPTION

................................ ................................ .................. 15

INCOMMING PARTS AND MATERIAL INSPECTION

................................ ... 15 

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### INSPECTION FORMS

Inspection forms usually consist of single

and multiple

- sheet pre

- printed forms. Each

aircraft may have a different form since all

inspection programs are not the same due

to aircraft differences. It is critical that

persons using the forms are familiar with the

differences in regards layouts, entering

information and processes for updating the

forms and records.

If a discrepancy is discovered, the

corrective action may be recorded on a

separate worksheet.



### PERMANENT AIRCRAFT

MAINTENANCE RECORDS

GENERAL

The aircraft and engine records are main

tained by the Director of Maintenance or

dele gate and are filed with the aircraft’s

permanent maintenance records at the POF

home base.

The records include the following required en

tries:

• Scheduled inspections,

• Serial

- numbered part and component

changes,

• AD and SB compliance,

• Life

- limited part changes,

• Major structural repairs and alterations,

• Other information determined by the

Director of Maintenance.

AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE RECORDS

Logbook entries for the airframe, engines and

accessories must be updated after a maintenance

action accomplished in accordance with this

manual.

The following are permanent aircraft maintenance

records required to be maintained by the Director

of Maintenance: • Aircraft Flight and Maintenance Logs,

• Component 8130

- 3s,

• Component / Parts Tags,

• Computerized Maintenance Records,

• Aircraft / Engine Logbooks, and

• Outside Maintenance Work Orders and

Records.



### AIRCRAFT INSPECTION STATUS

All maintenance reports are maintained by the

Director of Maintenance.

The aircraft’s inspection status is updated to the

tracking program. After each update, a copy is

made of the tracking report that shows the current

inspection status of the aircraft.



### AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

COMPLIANCE RECORD

The inspection program report provides a record of

ADs and when they were complied with. Each AD is

carefully reviewed by the Dir ector of Maintenance to

ensure its applicabil ity to the aircraft and if or when

compliance with the AD is required.

Once an AD has been identified as applicable to a

given aircraft the Director of Maintenance

determines how we will comply with it if the work is

done in

- house or, if necessary, deter mines what

maintenance vendors or third

- party sources may be

contracted to complete the AD.

COMPLETION OF THE AIRWORTHINESS

DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE RECORD

Entries will be made only by a qualified

mechanic or inspector. It is the Director of

Maintenance’s responsibility to ensure all

entries are complete and accurate.



### SERVICE BULLETIN COMPLIANCE

RECORD

Manufacturer's Service Bulletins are managed 

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### 14 as follows:

• Compliance with Mandatory Service

Bulletins shall be in accordance the

Inspection Program the aircraft is

maintained under.

• Under certain circumstances, it is

acceptable to deviate from the

requirements of this paragraph provided

deviation is recommended or agreed to

by the manufacturer and approved by

FAA.

Any deviation / variation from approved

data must be obtained in writing from the

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or

the FAA by the Director of Maintenance. A

copy of the authorization shall be placed on

file with th e original instruction at the

maintenance base.



### AIRCRAFT FLIGHT LOG

The Aircraft Flight Log, (AFL), is completed by the

flight crew and qualified maintenance personnel. It

is the responsibility of the Captain to ensure the

accuracy of the entries.

Aircraft and crewmember flight times and other

required information is captured on the AFL.

FLIGHT TIME

The flight crew enters the aircraft landings,

and flight times. Flight times are re corded in

hours and tenths.

PILOT’S SIGNATURE

The Pilot shall sign the AF L certifying the

accuracy of the recorded information. AIRCRAFT DISCREPANCIES

Discrepancies will be noted on the Aircraft

Discrepancy Sheet for the appropriate aircraft

as soon as possible.

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SHEET BOOK PAGES

Log pages maintained in file cabinets at

POF

.



### AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOG

The Aircraft Maintenance Log, (AML) is used to

record aircraft discrepancies and mainte nance

activities.

Log pages are numbered and main tained in the

aircraft.

Discrepancies may be entered either by the flight

crew or by a mechanic.

Enter the serial number from this form onto the AFL

in the aircraft discrepancies blocks. This alerts the

next crew and maintenance to a maintenance

discrepancy.

COMPLETION OF THE AIRCRAFT

MAINTENANCE LOG FORM

Entries may be accomplished by flight crew

members or qualified mechanics; however, it is the

Captain’s responsibility to ensure all entries are

complete and accurate.



### CALIBRATION OF PRECISION

TOOLS

The Director of Maintenance is

responsible for assuring that the

precision tools used, such as meters,

gauges, torque wrenches, etc. are

properly calibrated in accordance with

applicable published specifications.

POF ’s precision tools are calibrated

according to a schedule established by

the manufacturer. The Director of Maintenance will schedule calibration

of precision tools as required and will keep a record

of these activities

.



### COMPONENT / PARTS TAGS

POF uses the tags of approved maintenance

facilities and suppliers. These tags all look different

depending on where they come from but they are

generally divided into serviceable, unserviceable

or information/data tags. Some are one

- part forms

and others are multipart with a section you can N O T E : W h e n a d i sc r e p a n c y i s en t er e d i n t o

t h e A ir c r

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n t e n an c e L o g

, t h e air c r a f t i s

c on s i d e r e d g r o u n d e d un t i l t h e d i sc r e p a n c y is

e i t h e r r e p a ir e d o r d e f e r re d in a cc o r d a n c e w i t h

t h e M E L

.

### 15 separate and file as per the desires of the

Director of Maint enance.

A tag will be attached to a component upon

removal from the aircraft.

Component tags attached to the permanent

record of the aircraft, engine or component

( Aircraft Maintenance Log s or associated

FAA 8130

- 3’s).

Unsalvageable aircraft parts, components

and materials will be disposed of in

accordance with FAA AC 21

- 38.

NOTE: Refer to AC 21

- 29B, or later revision,

for procedures for reporting suspected

unapproved parts.

PROTECTION OF TAGS

It is costly, time consuming and difficult to

document an aircraft, engine or component

status without proper tags.

UNSERVICEABLE TAG

When used, the RED tag is attached to

parts removed from the aircraft that are

no longer serviceable or repairable. The

word “Unserv

- iceable” is on the tag.



### WORK INTERRUPTION

A GROUNDED tag is attached to the aircraft

control yoke on the flight deck whenever an

inspection or discrepancy renders the aircraft

unairworthy.

Any item that is red tagged must not be

placed on an aircraft and the tag shall not be

removed from the part or component . It is

possible that an examination by the part or

component manufacturer or an authorized

repair facility, will find the item to be

repairable. The tag shall be attached to the

component upon removal from the aircraft.

Entries must be made by a qualified mechanic

or inspector.

To meet requirements pertaining to suspected

unapproved parts the items that have been

red tagged should be isolated in a locked

storage area and additions to or removals

should be coordinated with the Director of

Maintenance. SERVICEABLE TAG

A YELLOW Serviceable tag may be used to identify

parts/components removed from an aircraft that are

still serviceable and may be placed back on an

aircraft.

The tag has an area for work order or Aircraft

Maintenance Log information to identify action that

resulted in the removal of the part/component.

Entries are made only by a qualified mechanic or

inspector.

REPAIRABLE TAG

A GREEN Repairable tag may be used to

identify parts/components remove d from an

aircraft that are deemed repairable by a

qualified mechanic or inspector.

Entries are made only by a qualified mechanic

or inspector.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TAG

A WHITE Component Identification Tag may

be used to identify parts/components re

ceived, or taken from an aircraft. Generally,

this is used in conjunction with other tags,

such as Condemned, Serviceable, Repair

able, or the parts identification tags that are on

parts received. A sample of the tag is at the

end of this chapter.



### INCOMING PARTS A ND MATERIAL

INSPECTION

DESCRIPTION OF INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to determine

the quality, eligibility, identification and

condition of approved aeronautical

replacement parts and materials that are used

during the course of maintenance, preventive

maintenance, or alteration of any aircraft,

aircraft engine, propeller, appliance or

component part to detect and report

suspected unapproved parts and to identify

materials with limited shelf lives.

DISCREPANCY ACTION REQUIRED

Report any suspected unapproved parts

im mediately to the Director of Maintenance or

his delegate for evaluation. If warranted the

Director of Maintenance will file an FAA Form

### 16 8120

- 11 "Suspected Unapproved Parts

Notifi cation" and coordinate follow

- up

with the FAA.

Reject for use any materials with expired

shelf

- life dates.

Reject and place in an inspection hold

status any container or material with

obvious damage and notify the Director of

Maintenance or their designated

representative for disposition.

Reject for use any parts or materials that

fail initial inspection. Place items in an

inspection hold status and report

discrepancies to the Director of

Maintenance who will evaluate any

supplier problems and evaluate if a

hidden damage inspection will be

required.

INCOMING PARTS/MATERIALS

INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND

CRITERIA

Inspect packaging or part for external

evi

- dence of shipping damage or other

evidence of damage.

Cross check purchase orders with the

delivery receipts for proper part number

or component history card. Verify that

part identification requirements have not

been tampered with (e.g.; Serial

numbers stamped over, Improper or

missing labels, etching of serial

numbers at other than normal locations,

etc.)

Inspect parts for visual defects and

abnormali

- ties (e.g. altered or unusual

surfaces, absence of required plating,

evidence, or prior usage, scratches,

new paint over old, attempted exte

- rior

repair, pitting or corrosion, etc.)

Inspect parts certification paperwork to

determine if the part is an APPROVED

serviceable replacement part. Approved

parts are identified by one of the

following means: • By an FAA form 8130

- 3 Airworthiness

Approval Tag.

• By and FAA Technical Standard Order

(TSO) number and identification markings.

• Serviceable tag or requisition form exe

cuted in accordance with the provisions of

FAR 43.9.

• By an FAA/PMA symbol, along with the

manufacture's name, trademark or symbol,

part number, and the make and model of

the type certificated product on which the

part is eligible for installation, stamped on

the part. The make and model information

may be on a tag attached to the part.

• By shipping ticket, invoice or other docu

ment which provides evidence that the part

was produced by a manufacturer holding an

FAA Approved Production In

- spection

System issued under FAR 21, subpart G.

For materials that require materials certification

paperwork (materials used in aircraft interiors, etc.)

ensure that the appropriate paperwork (8110,

8130

- 3, etc.) is provided. Stock items such as AN

hardware require proper traceability (certificate of

conformance, 8130, etc.) as well.

DISCREPANCY ACTIONS REQUIRED

Process Steps:

• When parts / material fail to meet the

receiving criteria, the receiving

inspector will place the Part / material

in an inspection hold status along with

an explanation of the reason for

rejection.

• It is the responsibility of the receiving

Inspector to ensure segregation of the

part / material from normal stock until

disposition can be determined.

The receiving Inspector will notify the Director

of Maintenance of items requiring disposition.

The Director of Maintenance will make a

determination regarding disposition of the

article

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MAINTENANCE CATEGORIES

................................ ................................ ...... 1 8

AIRCRAFT CLEANING

................................ ................................ .................... 19

MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHTS

................................ ................................ . 20

FAA ACCESS TO RECORDS

................................ ................................ ......... 21

WEIGHT & BALANCE

................................ ................................ ...................... 21 

## M A I N T E NAN C E

### 18 

### MAINTENANCE CATEGORIES

GENERAL

POF ’s General Maintenance Manual di

- vides

maintenance practices into different

categories corresponding to the required

maintenance actions outlined in this manual.

The categories are:

• Scheduled Maintenance;

• Unscheduled Maintenance;

• Preventative Maintenance;

• Major Alterations and Repairs;

• Maintenance Practices;

• Inspections.

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for

the maintenance, preventative maintenance,

alterations and major repairs of POF ’s air

craft including airframes, engines, appliances,

emergency equipment and parts.

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for

the inspection of any maintenance, preventa

tive maintenance, alterations and major re

pairs of the POF aircraft including air

- frames,

engines, appliances, emergency equipment

and parts.

These responsibilities will be executed in ac

cordance with the applicable manufacturers'

maintenance manuals, FAA Regulations and

FAA accepted/approved POF manuals.

The efficient planning, scheduling and control

ling of the flow of company aircraft through

maintenance facilities is basic to the overall

main tenance plan. In the event of a conflict between the POF

procedures outlined in this manual and FAA

Regulations, the FAA Regulations will prevail.

The maintenance administrative functions out

lined in this manual are applicable to mainte

nance and inspections performed by both

POF employees and contract personnel.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Scheduled maintenance such as discrepan

cies, letter checks, and inspections of air

frame, engines, and components are recorded

using the inspection tracking forms and the

AML.

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Unscheduled maintenance is performed in

accordance with the instructions in this man

ual. In some cases such as lightning strikes,

overweight landings and engine changes, pre

printed worksheets are available. All un

scheduled maintenance must be recorded in

the maintenance log with a cross reference to

the approved data used in the performance of

the inspection.

Procedures may be copied from the appropri

ate section of the maintenance manual and

the mechanic performing the check initiates

each step. These procedures are then

at tached to the AML.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Preventative maintenance is a series of pre

scribed maintenance actions performed to

maintain an aircraft structure, system, assem

bly, item or component in serviceable and air

worthy condition. 

## M A I N T E NAN C E

### 19 MAJOR REPAIR OR ALTERATIONS

The Director of Maintenance will determine if

the repair or alteration is a major or minor

modification based on aircraft specifications

issued by the FAA and FAR Part 43 Appendix

A.

Major repair and alterations will be recorded

on FAA Form 337. Certified repair stations

may use their work order form to record major

repairs in accordance with FAR 43 Appendix

B.

All major repairs and alterations must be per

formed using FAA approved data including but

not limited to Type Certificate Data Sheets,

Aircraft Specifications, Supplemental Type

Certificates, Airworthiness Directives, FAA

Field Approval (FAA Form 337), Manufac

turer’s FAA Approved Data, Designated Engi

neering Representative Approved Data with

FAA Form 8110

- 3 Statement of Compliance,

Designated Alteration Station Approved Data

and Appliance Manufacturer’s Manuals.

MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Procedures for maintenance, preventive main

tenance, servicing and inspections for our air

craft are located in the Aircraft Maintenance

Manuals (AMMs).

INSPECTIONS

Inspections are specific maintenance checks

designed to detect un satisfactory conditions

and/or discrepancies in:

• Internal or external structure;

• An item, component or assembly;

• Engine installation or sub

- system. 

### AIRCRAFT CLEANING

WARNING: A careful inspection of all static

ports, pitot tubes and any other aircraft

probes shall be made to ensure the sen sory

ports are free and clear of coverings or debris.

WARNING: Incidents have occurred when

clear tape has been used to blank pitot

- static

ports. Examine each port closely to ensure

that blockages are completely removed before

flight. The use of clear tape for blanking pur

poses is not approved by POF

.

### 20 

### MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHTS

The purpose of a maintenance check flight is

to verify and document the airworthiness and

flight characteristics of the aircraft and/or air

craft engines, appliances, etc. after they have

undergone maintenance, repair, alteration or

replacement.

Prior to accomplishing a maintenance check

flight, the assigned fli ght crew shall be briefed

by the Director of Maintenance, or a designee,

on the conditions and reasons for the flight

and how the performance or flight characteris

tics of the aircraft may have been affected.

Maintenance check flights shall be conducted

subject to the following limitations:

• Essential crew only;

• VFR weather conditions;

• During daylight hours;

• Upon completion of the maintenance flight,

the aircraft is returned to the appropriate

maintenance personnel so the proper

entries can be accomplished;

• No maintenance flight may be accom

p lished with cargo or passengers on

board;

• Maintenance flights must receive prior

authorization from the Director of Mainte

nance and the Director of Operations or a

designee.

The Director of Maintenance determines when

a maintenance flight is required; however, a

maintenance flight to verify airworthiness of

the following items is mandatory:

ENGINES

A maintenance check flight shall be accom

plished following the replacement, major re

pair or rigging change of one or more engines.

Maintenance check flight rules apply equally

to overhauled, repaired, loaner or replacement

engines installed on POF aircraft.

AIRFRAME

A maintenance check flight is required after

replacement of any major flight control sur

face, such as flaps, ailerons, elevators, rud

der, wing, vertical fin or horizontal stabilizer.

MAJOR COMPONENTS

A maintenance check flight is required when

ever a complete system or assembly consist

ing of several units or sub

- units that if impro p

erly installed, repaired or overhauled might

affect the airworthiness of the aircraft or reli

ability of that system (landing gear, pressuri

zation system).

### 21 

### FAA ACCESS TO RECORDS

FARs require maintenance records be made

available for inspection by the FAA or a repre

sentative of the NTSB.

Maintenance records are maintained at POF ’s

principal maintenance base unless oth erwise

approved by the Director of Maintenance. If

these records are maintained at any location

other than the principal maintenance base,

this information shall be made known to the

FAA, the NTSB and others that may re

- quire

access to the maintenance records.

If the FAA request s records that are not a t the

POF ’s principal maintenance base, POF will

have the required documents for warded to

POF principle maintenance base in a time

that is acceptable to the FAA or NTSB.



### WEIGHT AND BALANCE

The aircraft is weighed when necessary to

determine the aircraft empty weight and

corresponding center of gravity positions.

It is the responsibility of the Director of

Maintenance to monitor and record all

weight changes affecting the aircraft. AIRCRAFT WEIGHING POLICY

The aircraft shall be weig hed according to the

manufacturer’s instructions to determine the

new weight and center of gravity. Weight and

balance information is recorded using ap

proved forms from the company performing

the task.

The Director of Maintenance will ensure that

weight and balance information is properly

recorded and controlled. Weight and balance

information will be disseminated as follows:

• Airplane Flight Manual;

• Aircraft Inspection Program;

• Software or other programs used by the

crewmembers and flight operations

personnel;

• Permanent aircraft records.

WEIGHING SCALES

Only approved scales shall be used for weigh

ing POF aircraft. The scales must be properly

calibrated and operated in accor dance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

NOTE: Aircraft scales must have been cali

brated by the manufacturer or other certifying

agency within one year prior to the weighing of

any POF aircraft.

COMPUTING AIRCRAFT

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Crewmember procedures for computing

the aircraft weight and balance for any

given flight are located in the operations

manual.

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MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES

................................ ................................ .. 23 

## M E CH A N I C A L I R R E G U L AR IT I E S

### 23 

### MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES

GENERAL

Federal Aviation Regulations require that

the Pilot

- in

- Command shall enter, or have

en tered, each mechanical irregularity

occurring during flight time. Each

irregularity (discrep ancy) noted by the

flightcrew or a mechanic is recorded on

the AML at the end of that flight.

Regulations require that prior to each

flight, the Pilot

- in

- Command shall

determine that each discrepancy has

been properly cleared or deferred

according to 91.213 (a) and (d).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

It is not the intention of the 91.213 to permit

indefinite operations with an item that is

inoperative

. It is the policy of POF to correct

deferred discrepancies as soon as

procurement of parts, special tools or

facilities allow.

All deferred items will be placarded INOP as

per 91.213. 

## M E CH A N I C A L I R R E G U L AR IT I E S

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MAINTENANCE TRAINING

................................ ................................ ................ 1

TRAINING RECORDING

................................ ................................ .................... 1 

## M A I N T E NAN C E T R A I N I N G

### 25 

### MAINTENANCE TRAINING

GENERAL

All maintenance personnel will be properly

trained in the policies and procedures re

quired to perform their duties. Appendix 1

contains the POF Maintenance Training

program.

The Director of Maintenance may develop

training programs, manuals and other appli

cable training material based on input from

the manufacturers and the aviation industry.

It is the responsibility of the Director of Main

tenance to ensure all maintenance personnel

are adequately trained to perform their as

signed duties.

In

- house training is accomplished to ensure

that personnel are familiar with the proce

dures outlined in this manual with respect to

their assigned and authorized duties.

All maintenance personnel receive recurrent

training on our GMM procedures every twelve

months. Such training includes review, rein

forcement and upgrade of all training in both

company procedures and aircraft technical

subjects , systems and other safety related

items

. 

### TRAINING RECORDING

All maintenance personnel are trained in the

contents and use of the General Mainte nance

Manual. This training is entered either on the

computer or printed records that are ac

ceptable to the Director of Maintenance.

COMPLETION OF THE MECHANIC

TRAINING RECORD

Only a qualified mechanic or inspector will

make entries in a training record. It is the re

sponsibility of the Director of Maintenance to

ensure all entries are complete and accurate.

The Director of Maintenance maintains

the mechanic training records. 

## M A I N T E NAN C E T R A I N I N G

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AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES

................................ ............................... 27 

## VE N D O R S E R V I C E S

### 27 

### AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES

GENERAL

Contracted maintenance will be performed by

Maintenance Facilities and individuals that are

authorized by the Director of Maintenance after

demonstrating that they are properly equipped,

qualified and have an organization adequate to

perform the maintenance intended. Unless

specified in this manual, preventative

maintenance and alterations will be performed

per the manufacturer’s engine, propeller,

component, maintenance or overhaul

specifications and in accordance with the

manufacturer's maintenance manual.

If maintenance must be performed at a

facility not previously authorized and the

facility is properly equipped, qualified and

has an orga nization adequate to accomplish

the mainte nance, the Director of

Maintenance may authorize the facility to

perform limited main tenance on our aircraft. 

## AU T H O R I Z E D R E P A I R F AC IL I TI E S

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GENERAL

................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 29

GROUND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

................................ ....................... 29

FLIGHT CREW REQUIREMENTS

................................ ................................ .. 30

TOWING AIRCRAFT

................................ ................................ ....................... 30

AIRCRAFT GROUND OPERATION

................................ ................................ 3 1

ENGINE START SEQUENCE

................................ ................................ ......... 33

AIRCRAFT TAXI AND RUN

- UP

................................ ................................ ...... 33

AIRCRAFT RADIO OPERATION

................................ ................................ .... 33

AIRCRAFT FUELING

................................ ................................ ....................... 33

RAMP SIGNALS

................................ ................................ .............................. 34 

## G R O UN D O P E R A T I O N S

### 29 

### GENERAL

W e operate our general aviation aircraft on

the same ramp areas where other large air

craft operate and it is important that our flight

crewmembers and ground personnel are

fa miliar with commonly used ground handling

procedures and signals used by ramp

per son nel.

Often, when away from home base, the

ground personnel directing our aircraft will not

be POF personnel . It is important that our

crews and ground personnel understand and

comply with standardized ramp proce dures

and signals.

L ine personnel whose responsibilities include

air craft marshalling and ground servicing, re

gardless of titles, are to be trained with the

guidance of the Director of Maintenance. This

chapter is included so pilots and ground per

sonnel have guidance available for the ground

handling of aircraft.

Marshallers are trained to assist pilots and

taxi / tow personnel to po sition aircraft in a

safe manner. 

### GROUND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

Ground Personnel coordinating the safe

movement of aircraft and ground equipment

are termed many different titles (Wing

Watcher, Clearance Guide, Groundman, etc.).

Only personnel currently qualified and author

ized as Ramp Qualified by the Chief

Marshaller or Director of Maintenance shall

assist and/or direct air craft movement.

Personnel not qualifi ed shall give only a STOP

signal to an aircraft operator who is signaling

for guidance and shall secure assistance from

a marshaller as soon as possible.

Each Marshaller is responsible for giv ing

proper signals in accordance with the ap

plicable illustrations. When giving a Hand Sig

nal

, allow for “reasonable” personnel reaction

times and equipment clearances for the

circumstances.

After a pilot reacts, it may take several feet for

an aircraft to stop. If an aircraft is turning, the

tail and win g tips will travel several times fur

ther than the gear because of the greater ra

dius of track.

Each Marshaller is responsible for the safe

operation in an assigned area when an

aircraft is moving. They shall immediately give

a STOP Signal anytime there is an indication

a signal is not being followed or understood,

or if there is any doubt the aircraft can be

moved safely. 

## G R O UN D O P E R A T I O N S

### 30 Under no condition shall an aircraft be taxied,

towed, or pushed in a congested area where

any aircraft

- to

- object clearance is minimal,

unless, sufficient Aircraft Guidemen are used

to signal the clearance condition(s) as

necessary for safe operation. In congested

areas moving the wands or hands together or

ap art will continuously indicate relative

clearance.

Guidemen must guard against judgment er

rors due to viewing covering objects from a

distance. Get as close as possible to the likely

point of contact.

Personnel giving Hand Signals must remain

visible to the intended recipient of the signals

and as practical, must directly face the

recipient.

Ramp Qualification training will be re corded

on and filed in the Director of Maintenance

office.



### FLIGHT CREW REQUIREMENTS

Authorized personnel only shall be assigned

the responsibility for guiding or clearing aircraft

into the ramp parking areas.

Whenever the taxiing is in close quarters and

requires guidance from ground personnel, it is

the pilot’s responsibility to stop the aircraft and

request assistance.

P ilots may follow a marshaller's hand

directional signals, but it is understood such

signals indicate clearance or lack of clearance

only. Marshallers must provide accurate hand

signal information. 

### TOWING AIRCRAFT

Before aircraft towing, all personnel are to fa

miliarize themselves with the procedures laid

down in the aircraft maintenance manual or

the AFM.

Whenever practical the aircraft shall be towed

instead of taxied. Exercise care to prevent

damage to the aircraft and equipment, espe

cially in congested areas where maneuvering

clearances are at a minimum or high winds

are prevailing. Use only approved tractors,

tow bars, towropes, or cables, when towing

aircraft.

A least two qualified persons are required be

fore an aircraft can be towed. B oth tractor op

erator and aircraft operator must be qualified

in the proper procedures for aircraft towing on

the applicable equipment. The person

designated to operate the aircraft brakes

(brakeman) is to be trained by the Director of

Maintenance or designee in the use of the

hydraulic brake and emergency brake

systems.

Prior to towing any aircraft from a runway or

taxiway, etc., due to a malfunction and/or an

emergency condition, establish communica

tions with the flight crew for any necessary

reque sts or instructions.

Aircraft tow

- tractor operators shall not tow or

push aircraft or operate tractor in congested

areas (i.e., in or around hangar, ramp, etc.),

where aircraft clearances are at a minimum,

unless one or more guidemen are stationed

as necessary to signal continuously the

amount of clearance with hand signals.

Tow personnel will use an adequate number

of guidemen for the operating conditions and

clearance limits to safely move aircraft.

### 31 NOTE: Signals between the tractor

operato r, aircraft operator, or guidemen

may be oral if practical. When oral signals

cannot be heard, hand signal procedures

shall be used.

AIRCRAFT TOWING SIGNALS

We have oral and hand signaling

procedures for towing operations. It shall

be the joint responsibility of the tractor

operator and the air

- craft operator to

adhere strictly to the signaling procedures.

TRACTOR OPERATOR R ESPONSIBILITIES

Before towing the aircraft:

• Specific Aircraft : On some aircraft,

ensure the nose gear lock pins are

installed and tailwheels are

unlocked.

• Ensure all landing gear shock struts

are normally inflated, the aircraft’s

c.g. is in “normal” range and all

wheel chocks are removed.

• Ascertain exactly where the aircraft is to

be towed and positioned, and know (re

view) the precise course to be taken.

• Be familiar with existing conditions that

would affect or influence the how

- where

and

- why conditions under which the air

craft will be handled by the tractor.

• Note all potential clearance problems

such as obstructions to be avoided,

overhead obstacles and portable

equipment that may be positioned in the

path to follow.

• Move the aircraft only when visual

contact with all necessary guidemen is in

force. Obstructed vision is a signal to stop

and get the necessary guideman re

established. • When aircraft brakes are released, move the

tractor slowly to avoid strain or dam

- age to the

aircraft structure. During tow, the tractor and

aircraft must be adequately slowed or stopped

before starting a turn in order to ensure that

jackknifing does not occur.

The tractor operator is responsible for the overall

towing and/or push back operation at all times.

AIRCRAFT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Keep both cockpit sliding windows open and all

fuselage entrance doors closed during all towing

operations.

During aircraft towing, occupy the Captain’s seat at

all times and accomplish the following items:

• Check the landing gear control handle is

DOWN, the three (3) green landing gear

indicating lights are ON.

• Ensure hydraulic system and emergency

air brake system pressures are up to the

minimum required for normal or emer

gency brake operation.

When a tractor is to be unattended, always set

brakes and turn the ignition OFF.



### AIRCRAFT GROUND OPERATION

Only cr ewmembers or trained/qualified per

sonnel may perform taxi and run

- up proce

dures.

When taxiing into or away from ramp areas, the

taxiing pilot shall follow the hand signals given by

qualified guideman who assist in maneuvering the

aircraft in those area s. The individual signaling the

aircraft is responsible for determining the aircraft

will clear all ob structions.

Hand signals utilized shall be as follows:

The Taxi Signalman

The taxi signalman will indicate when ready to

assume guidance of the aircraft by extending

both arms perpendicularly at full length above

the head, palms facing each other.

### 32 Position of Taxi Signalman

The taxi signalman, when directing the

movement of aircraft, assumes and maintains

a position from which the eyes of the taxiing

pilot are visible.

Come Ahead Signal

The taxi signalman directs the taxiing pilot to

taxi forward by raising both hands in front at

eye level, with elbows flexed and palms

turned toward face, and executing beckoning

motions therewith. The rapidity of hand mo

tions will indicate the speed desired of the air

craft.

Right Turn Signal

To direct the taxiing pilot to turn right, the taxi

signalman executes the “Come Ahead” signal

with the right hand and at the same time will

point with the left hand to the wheel that is to

be braked (right wheel).

Left Turn Signal

To direct the taxiing pilot to turn left, the taxi

signalman executes the “Come Ahead” signal

with the left hand and at the same time will

point with the right hand to the wheel to be

braked (left wheel).

Stop Signal

To direct the taxiing pilot to stop, the taxi sig

nalman raises both hands in front at eye level,

elbows flexed and palms turned toward the

aircraft.

Emergency Stop

Emergency Stop is executed in the same

manner as the stop signal however the hands

are clenched into fists.

Cut Engine Signal

To direct the crew to cut engines, the taxi sig

nalman draws the extended fo re finger of one

hand across the neck. If desired to cut only one engine the other hand shall point to the

engine to be cut.

Insert Chocks Signal

To direct the insertion of chocks, the taxi sig

nalman sweeps fist together at hip level with

thumbs extended and pointing inward.

Start Engine Signal

To direct the starting of an engine the taxi sig

nalman points one hand at the engine to be

started while ro tating the other hand in a

clockwise motion before him.

Thumbs Up Signal

When appropriate, the aircraft is clear of all

obstacles and obstructions.

Towing

To direct aircraft towing, a taxi signalman as

sumes the normal position and shall keep the

eyes of the taxiing pilot and the driver of the

tow vehicle in view at all t imes. When neces

sary, an additional crewman is stationed at the

wing tip(s). The crewman will remain visible to

the taxi signalman who directs all towing op

erations.

### 33 

### ENGINE START SEQUENCE

Only crewmembers or trained/qualified per

sonnel may perform taxi and run

- up proce

dures.

The following are standard sequences for

starting aircraft engines and shall be adhered

to unless prior agreement is reached between

flight and ground crews.

On all aircraft, whenever Electrical Power

Units are used, do not remove either unit until

specifically requested to do so by the flight

crew.

If for any reason a Guideman suspects there

is something wrong with the aircraft, he must

give the STOP or PARKING BRAKE SET sig

nal. Only then shall the required checks be

made.

On all aircraft, do not start any engine unless

the side of the airplane on which the engine is

to be started is clear of equipment and per

sonnel, props are clear, and all doors on that

side are closed.

When hand sig nals are used, a separate

signal shall be exe cuted for each engine to

be started

.

After all operations involving ground personnel

are completed (engine starts, wheel chocks,

etc.), the CLEARANCE TO DEPART signal

(Departu re Salute) shall be given only to the

Captain. This departure salute shall signify

the ramp taxi area is clear, and the air craft is

secure and ready to depart under power.



### AIRCRAFT TAXI AND RUN

- UP

The following procedures are utilized for

main tenance taxi and run

- up.

Aircraft run

- up is be accomplished by qualified

flight crewmembers or maintenance person nel.

The Director of Operations shall decide who will

qualify maintenance personnel as re quested by

the Director of Maintenance.

All taxiing of aircraft or repositioning under

power shall be accomplished by qualified

per sonnel

. The above policy shall not restrict the mainte

nance personnel from observing the taxi and/or

run up and directing the operations re quired to be

accomplished. Final responsibility f or aircraft

operations (taxi and/or run

- up) shall rest with the

Captain.



### AIRCRAFT RADIO OPERATION

Proper radio tower contact when taxiing an

aircraft shall be obtained by maintenance per

sonnel, as local field regulations require.

Airfields that require a control tower contact shall

maintain a radio listening watch on VHF (ground

control) at all times until the aircraft is parked.

Transmitter controls should be adjusted so the

operator can acknowledge a call from the control

tower immediately.

Whenever it is necessary to call the tower,

acknowledge a call, or acknowledge receipt of

tower instructions, it is very important the op

erator identify the aircraft before transmitting.



### AIRCRAFT FUELING

Policies and procedures for aircraft fueling are

outlined in our General Operations Manual.

### 34 

### RAMP SIGNALS

NOTE: Not all these signals apply our aircraft or method of operations (i.e., gate operations). Our

large aircraft are ground handled / marshaled by experienced personnel that expect the pilot to know

what the signals mean to their aircraft operation.

To Attract Attention

Right arm extended above head and

moving from side

- to

- side. Left arm is

straight down at side.

Use This Parking Spot

Both arms extended straight up and held

in a vertical position.

Rate of Closure

When aircraft is 15

- 20 feet from the

gate, arms should be extended shoulder

high. As aircraft approaches the nose

wheel stop mark, the arms should be

raised upward at a rate of closure, until

the wands are crossed (stop signal)

when aircraft has reached proper stop

position.

### 35 Turn to Your Right

Left arm extended downward as though

stopping wheel. Right arm bent with

hand near head level at side, and right

forearm repeatedly moved upward

backward with beckoning motion.

Turn to Your Left

Right arm extended downward as though

stopping wheel. Left arm bent with hand

near head level at side, and left forearm

repeatedly moved upward

- backward with

beckoning motion.

Move Straight Ahead

Both arms bent with hands near head

level at each side, and with both fore

arms repeatedly moved upward

backward with a beckoning motion.

### 36 Slow Down

Both arms down and out from sides, then

move arms upward and downward sev

eral times in slow patting motions.

Stop

Both arms extending upward and re

peatedly crossed above head. The rapid

ity of the arm movement should be re

lated to the urgency of the stop.

Insert Wheel Chocks

Both arms held down and out from sides

with wands pointing inward, then swing

both arms inward.

### 37 Wheel Chocks Away

Both arms held down with wands point

ing outward, then swing arms outward.

Parking Brake Set

Both arms extended downward and for

ward at 45 angle, with hands/wands

about waist level and one above the

other about six (6) inches apart.

The equipment operator shall take action

and acknowledge by a downward

movement of a clenched hand.

**NOTE : A “Start Engines” signal**  **shall**

**not be** given until a “Parking Brake

Set” **acknowledgment is received, ex** 

**** **cept when a push back engine start is** 

**applicable.**

Parking Brake Released

Extend both arms downward and for

ward, with wands pointed down at feet.

Bending both elbows, move arms in, up

and down motions, in the area between

chest and hips.

Aircraft operator shall take action and

acknowledge with left thumb extending

from clenched left hand and making an

“over

- the

- left shoulder” motion.

### 38 Stop Engines

Hold right arm with hand in front of and

level with left shoulder, then pass hand

across throat. Left arm is straight down

at side.

The equipment operator shall take action

and acknowledge by returning the signal.

Start Engines

Make a continuous circular motion with

the right hand at approximately head

level and with the left arm pointing to the

engine. A separate “Start Engine” signal

shall be given for each engine, except

when a push back engine start is appli

cable. In this case, keep the left arm

straight down at side.

Engine Fire

If any significant engine fire develops

while starting engines, the signalman

shall signal the aircraft operator by

swinging the wand in right hand in a fan

ning motion below the waist. The left arm

is straight down at side.

The aircraft operator shall immediately

accomplish the ground engine fire pro

cedures (select and discharge engine fire

extinguishing systems as necessary,

etc.).

### 39 Ready to Depart or Ready to Tow

With left thumb extending from clenched

left hand, make an “over

- the

- left shoul

der” motion.

Clearance to Depart

The aircraft operator (on the Captain’s

side) will flash the landing lights as fol

lows indicating he is ready to taxi.

With wands (lights at night), the ground

signalman will execute right hand military

salute (left arm straight down at side) in

dicating the aircraft is clear to taxi.

Want Electrical Power Unit

Raise clenched right hand to open palm

of left hand held in front of chest.

Aircraft operator requests unit disconnect

by executing the signal and then rapidly

crossing both hands several times.



### SIGNAL A/C ON GROUND A/C IN FLIGHT MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES,

EQUIPMENT &

PERSONNEL

Steady

Green Cleared for take

- off Clear to land Cleared to cross or go or

proceed

### 40 

### Flashing

Green Cleared for 

### taxi Return for landing Not applicable (to be followed

by steady green at the proper

time)

Steady Red Stop Give way to other

A/C and continue

circling. Stop

Flashing Red Taxi clear of runway

in use Airport unsafe, do

not land Clear the taxiway/runway

Flashing

White Return to starting

point on airport Not applicable re

turn to starting

point on airport

Alternating

Red & Green Exercise extreme

caution

### 41 APPENDIX 1

MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAM

A. GENERAL

(1) An effective continuous maintenance and inspection program requires formal aircraft

maintenance training programs for POF personnel. The training must enable the employees to

perform their duties at a competent level and comply with the provisions of the LHFE and

sightseeing LOA.

(2) Knowledge tests will be administered covering subject material. Personnel must achieve a score

of 80% or higher on testing material. Additional training and testing will be given to those

scoring under 80% until a passing scor e is achieved.

B. POF MAINTENANCE TRAINING OFFICER

(1) The duties and responsibilities of POF Maintenance Training Officer are listed below and

may be delegated to the extent necessary, except for item (a).

(a) Responsible for the overall traini ng of aircraft maintenance personnel.

(b) Ensure that all maintenance personnel are current and properly trained in

accordance with this GMM.

(c) POF Maintenance Training Officer will arrange and schedule all needed training.

This may require checking and coordinating with various industry reps

, IA refresher

courses and the FAA to determine availability of training.

(d) Ensure that all required training records for maintenance and inspection personnel

are current and in proper files. The f iles will be maintained in the office of the POF

Maintenance Training Officer or DOM

.

(e) Ensure the individuals training records reflect the number of hours of training,

course completion date, and includes signed documents signifying satisfactory

cours e completion.

( f ) Ensure that all required training is conducted in a timely manner.

C

. TYPES OF TRAINING

(1) POF training courses.

(a) Indoctrination Training

### 42 1 Each POF employee will receive familiarization training prior to participating

in LHFE or sightseeing LOA duties . This training will include:

a FAA rules and regulations;

b POF policies and organization;

c POF General Maintenance Manual; Operations Manual, POF SMS

d Technical Manuals;

e Safety and fire control;

(b) Informal On

- the

- Job Training

1 Informal on

- the

- job training is conducted at the work site by a supervisor,

designated instructor, or manufacturer's representative. This type

instruction is limited to the demon stration of a maintenance operation or

the direct supervision of an employee performing maintenance. Course

material is not required.

( c ) Formal On

- the

- Job Training

1 Formal on

- the

- job training may be conducted by the supervisor, designated

instructor, or manufacturer representative as an integral part of an

employee's normal work assignment.

( d ) Ground Operations of POF Aircraft Training

1 POF will establish and continue an on

- the

- job proficiency program to qualify

and maintain curr ency of mechanics requiring aircraft engine run

- up and

taxi authorization.

2 No person shall perform engine run

- up or taxi of POF aircraft until checked

by a designated proficiency check examiner.

3 Each person recommended for run

- up authorizatio n must be recommended

by the Director of Maintenance.

4 After meeting the requirements, a Taxi and Run

- up Authorization will be

issued and placed in the persons training file.

( e ) Special Situation Training

### 43 Special training courses or instruction by Classroom Projection Systems may be

developed, whenever the need arises, to improve the reliability or maintenance

effectiveness of a system or item of equipment or when new products and

equipment are initiated into the maintenance system.

( f ) Return to Service Training

Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers,

appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration must have:

1 Received training on the system(s) to be maintained by specific make and

model airframe, powerplant, accessories, or avionics equipment; OR

2 Previously performed satisfactorily under the direct supervision (OJT) of a

mechanic, technician or super visor.

3 Received a thorough indoctrination in the use of current technical data

reflecting the configuration of the aircraft, equipment, and associated

hangar, line and test equipment.

4 Have a working knowledge of the forms and procedures as ou tlined in the

General Maintenance Manual.

( g ) Recurrent Training

Additional training will be scheduled when a supervisor or manager determines the

need, a deficiency is discovered through surveillance, and/or analysis of data

reflects that such training would be beneficial to the aircraft maintenance pro gram.

Recurrent training will include at least the following:

1 Review and upgrade of training given during both indoctrination and

technical training.

2 Input from maintenance bulletins and newsletters.

3 Employees qualified for run

- up and taxi , and Non

- destructive Testing will

receive recurrent training annually through OJT, with documentation made

to the training records.

D

. TRAINING RECORDS

(1) The official records for formal training and testing are maintained in the POF records file

.

(2) It is the responsibility of the POF Training Officer to maintain the Individual Training Records

in the proper files.

### 44 E

. ON

- THE

- JOB TRAINING OUTLINE

GENERAL

The following course outline has been developed as a guide for the maintenance instructor. A

memorandum to the mechanic or technician's training file will be prepared by the instructor,

certifying that the mechanic or technician has been trained on a particul ar system. The mechanic or

technician will sign the memorandum to certify (s)he has received the training.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC COURSE

Objective

- to provide the mechanic with a thorough unders tanding of the aircraft in the POF fleet,

the aircraft syste ms, and the maintenance thereof.

( 1 ) Course Outline

(a) Ground Handling

(b) Engine Start

(c) Taxiing

(d) Engine Run

- up

(e) Electrical

(f) Flight Controls

(g) Fuel

(h) Power plants and Propellers

(i) Hydraulic system, landing gear, brakes, wheels and struts

(j) Fire protection

(k) Security

(l) Hazardous Materials

( 2 ) Reference

Applicable aircraft maintenance, parts, and wiring diagram manuals as contained in

the Technical Library.

( 3 ) OJT Course Deta il Outline

(a) Ground Handling

1 Basic procedures for working around aircraft

a Proper procedures for pushing, pulling, towing and parking aircraft

b Aircraft tie downs

c Proper procedures for shutting and locking doors

d Cleaning aircraft

e Safety

– work stands, ladders, oil spills

### 45 2 Cowling

a Removal

b Inspection

c Repairs

d Cleaning

e Installation

3 Jacking

a Proper selection of jacks

b Use of ballast

c Safety pins

d Removing aircraft from jacks

e Strut deflation and inflation

4 Lubrication

a Types of lubricants to use

b How often to lubricate

c Location of lubrication points

(b) Engine Start

1 Pre

- flight inspection (oil, tires, shocks, obstructions)

2 Use of checklist

3 Cockpit familiarity with controls and switches

4 Use of starters

5 Instrument readings

6 Engine monitoring

(c) Taxiing

1 Engine monitoring before taxiing

2 Lights, use of radio

3 Brakes

4 Use of power to aid turning

5 Judgement of speed

6 Stoppin g, use of brakes

(d) Engine Run

- up

1 Normal

a Use of checklist

### 46 b What to look for

c Monitoring engines

d Emergency shut

- down

e Proper scavenge

2 Max Power

a Clearance from other aircraft or obstructions

b Use of brakes

c Maximum time period of run

- up

d Steady reduction of power

e Proper Shut

- down

(e) Electrical Systems

1 Battery

- location, removal, inspection, servicing, installation battery box,

use of auxiliary power

2 Primary Bu ss System

- solenoids, lights, starter system, cables

3 Electrical motors

- flaps, heaters, fuel pumps , boost pumps, landing gear

4 Starter

- G enerators

5 Lights and auxiliary system

6 Switches and circuit breakers

7 Indicating and monitoring systems

8 Troubleshooting and repair

(f) Flight Controls and Steering

1 Principals of operation

2 Removal and installation

3 Inspection

4 Repairs

5 Rigging

(g) Fuel Systems

1 Fuel tanks

- type, inspection, servicing, installation

2 Valves, Pumps, Controls

- inspection servicing, removal, installation, rigging,

trouble

- shooting, repairs

3 Plumbing

- in spection and repair, manufacturing, assembling and

installation of lines

4 Fuel gauges

- inspection, removal, installation, troubleshooting, calibration

(h) Power Plants and Propellers

1 General inspection and servicing

### 47 a Engine

b Propeller and governor

c Ignition system

d Fuel system

e Lubrication system

f Air induction

g Accessories

2 Removal, installation, rigging, adjustment

a Engines

b Propellers and governors

c Fuel system

d Ignition

e Engine oil

f Induction

(i) Hydraulic System, landing gear, brakes, wheels, flaps and struts

1 Description and principals of operation

2 Inspection

3 Servicing

4 Rigging

5 Troubleshooting

6 Remov al, repair, and installation of components

(j) Fire Protection

1 Fire Detection

a Principals of operation

b Inspection

c Testing

e Troubleshooting

f Servicing

g Removal, repair and replacement of components

2 Fire Extinguis her (engine)

a Principals of operation

b Inspection

c Testing

e Troubleshooting

f Removal, repair, and replacement of components

( k ) Security

### 48 SECURITY PROGRAMS

1. MAINTENANCE SECURITY PROGRAMS

A. GENERAL

Security is an essential element of the POF Maintenance Program.

Personnel performing maintenance on the POF aircraft shall be aware

of and look for any unusual conditions. If such conditions are found

they should be reported immediately to the POF Director of

Maintenance. Unusual conditions may be suspicious looking objects,

signs of tampering, or intentionally inflicted damage to areas such as

pitot static heads, primary structures, engine inle t or exhaust area, and

damage to windows, as examples.

B. POF HANGAR SECURITY.

Maintenance personnel should monitor the display hangars for visitors

crossing the chains and/or suspicious visitor behavior. Maintenance

personnel should be vigilant to unauthorized vehicle or pedestrian

traffic and aircraft movements on the POF Hangar Ra mp. Any unusual

movements should be immediately reported to the <Your Agency>

Supervisor of Maintenance.

C. MAINTENANCE AWAY FROM HOME BASE.

Personnel, including contractors, performing servicing and

maintenance on company aircraft away fr om the POF Hangar are

expected to provide the same level of security for aircraft and

equipment as is provided at our home base.

2. BOMB THREATS

A. GENERAL

Any POF representative receiving or learning of a bomb threat or other

sabotage threat to an aircraft, hangar, ramp, ground support

equipment, or any property belonging to the POF will immediately

notify a POF management person giving complete information as to

t he threat.

If the threat concerns a specific aircraft or flight, POF will notify the Air

Traffic Control Tower of the threat.

B. POLICY.

### 49 POF maintenance employees, including contractors providing

maintenance support, shall cooperate ful ly with the FBI (which is

responsible for investigating bomb threats), the local police, and the

FAA.

POF will assist in any way possible in the prosecution of violators of

federal laws, by cooperating with the federal authorities to the fullest.

Contractors, too, are expected to cooperate fully with the investigation

and prosecution of these violators.

C. EMPLOYEE PROCEDURES.

If a POF employee, or employee of a maintenance contractor, receives

a telephone call regarding a bomb being aboard or threatened to be

placed aboard an aircraft, or in the vicinity of any POF aircraft, hangar,

ramp, gro und support equipment, or any property belonging to the

company they will:

(1) Obtain as much information as possible and take exact notes.

Be alert for accents, background noises and any indication that

the caller is a juvenile, intoxicated, mentally distur bed, or

unusually familiar with the operation and schedule of the POF

.

(2) Immediately notify their supervisor who will call 911 and advise

the authorities of the situation.

(3) Immediately report their actions in a written statement,

including all statements ma de by the caller verbatim, if

possible. This report should be forwarded to the President,

through proper channels as soon as possible.

D. BOMB THREAT SEARCH AND INSPECTION.

When a bomb threat search is to be conducted on any aircraft,

hangar, ramp, ground support equipment, or any property

belonging to the POF , maintenance personnel will assist when

requested. The search will normally be conducted in

accordance with the foll owing procedures:

(1) Appropriate measures will be taken to clear the danger area of

personnel. The passengers will be evacuated from the aircraft.

All personnel in the vicinity of the Hangar or equipment being

threatened will be evacuated. If the aircraft is in the POF Hangar

the passengers and other personnel will be removed from the

Hangar. If the aircraft is airborne the passengers will be

### 50 deplaned at the direction of the Pilot

- in

- Command. If the

aircraft is taxiing but not airborne, the Pilot

- in

- Comm and will

issue instructions for evacuating the aircraft, which may involve

emergency evacuation and the removal of any onboard personal

items.

(2) The local FBI, FAA, and Airport Manager will be notified by the

most expeditious means. When direct contact wit h these

individuals is not possible, the Pilot

- in

- Command will advise Air

Traffic Control and ask their assistance.

(3) The aircraft or ground equipment will be located to a remote

area as directed by the Airport Manager POF person in charge.

(4) If passengers a re involved they may be moved to a search area.

(5) Cargo aboard the aircraft may be removed.

(6) A complete search of the aircraft threatened will be conducted

by authorities . Assistance from experts will be requested to

handle and dispose of any bomb or suspected bomb found.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY SUSPICIOUS OBJECT OR

BOMB BE TOUCHED, HANDLED, OR DISTURBED IN ANY MANNER

BY ANY MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTOR OR OTHERWISE.

Maintenance personnel will provide support to the bomb threat

inspection team as directed by the POF person in charge.

### 51 APPENDIX 2

Sec. 91.213

- Inoperative instruments and equipment

. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, no person may take off an aircraft with inoperative instruments or

equipment installed unless the following conditions are met:

(1) An approved Minimum Equipment List exis ts for that aircraft.

(2) The aircraft has within it a letter of authorization, issued by the FAA Flight Standards district office having jurisdict ion over

the area in which the operator is located, authorizing operation of the aircraft under the Minimum E quipment List. The letter of

authorization may be obtained by

written request of the airworthiness certificate holder. The Minimum Equipment List and the letter of authorization constitut e a

supplemental type certificate for the aircraft.

(3) The approved Minimum Equipment List must

-- (i) Be prepared in accordance with the limitations specified in paragraph (b) of this section; and

(ii) Provide for the operation of the aircraft with the instruments and equipment in an inoperable condition.

(4) The aircraft records available to the pilot must include an entry describing the inoperable instruments and equipment.

(5) The aircraft is operated under all applicable conditions and limitations contained in the Minimum Equipment List and the

letter authorizing the us e of the list.

(b) The following instruments and equipment may not be included in a Minimum Equipment List:

(1) Instruments and equipment that are either specifically or otherwise required by the airworthiness requirements under

which the aircraft is type certificated and which are essential for safe operations under all operating conditions.

(2) Instruments and equipment required by an airworthiness directive to be in operable condition unless the airworthiness

directive provides otherwise.

(3) Instruments and equipment required for specific operations by this part.

(c) A person authorized to use an approved Minimum Equipment List issued for a specific aircraft under subpart K of this part

, part 121, 125, or 135 of this chapter must use that Minimum Equipme nt List to comply with the requirements in this section.

(d) Except for operations conducted in accordance with paragraph (a) or (c) of this section, a person may takeoff an aircraft in

operations conducted under this part with inoperative instruments and equipment without an approved Minimum Equipment

List provided

-- (1) The flight operation is conducted in a

-- [ (i) Rotorcraft, nonturbine

- powered airplane, glider, or lighter

- than

- air aircraft, powered parachute, or weight

- shift

- control

aircraft, for which a master minimum equipment list has not been developed; or ]

(ii) Small rotorcraft, nonturbine

- powered small airplane, glider, or lighter

- than

- air aircraft for which a Master Minimum

Equipment List has been developed; and

(2) The inoperative instruments an d equipment are not

-- (i) Part of the VFR

- day type certification instruments and equipment prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations

under which the aircraft was type certificated;

(ii) Indicated as required on the aircraft's equipment list, o r on the Kinds of Operations Equipment List for the kind of flight

operation being conducted;

(iii) Required by Sec. 91.205 or any other rule of this part for the specific kind of flight operation being conducted; or

(iv) Required to be operational by an a irworthiness directive; and

(3) The inoperative instruments and equipment are

-- (i) Removed from the aircraft, the cockpit control placarded, and the maintenance recorded in accordance with Sec. 43.9 of th is

chapter; or

(ii) Deactivated and placarded "Inop erative." If deactivation of the inoperative instrument or equipment involves maintenance,

it must be accomplished and recorded in accordance with part 43 of this chapter; and

(4) A determination is made by a pilot, who is certificated and appropriately ra ted under part 61 of this chapter, or by a person,

who is certificated and appropriately rated to perform maintenance on the aircraft, that the inoperative instrument or

equipment does not constitute a hazard to the aircraft. An aircraft with inoperative i nstruments or equipment as provided in

paragraph (d) of this section is considered to be in a properly altered condition acceptable to the Administrator.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an aircraft with inoperable instruments or eq uipment may be operated

under a special flight permit issued in accordance with Secs. 21.1 97 and 21.199 of this chapter.

### 52 

# DEFERRED MAINTENANCE ITEM LOG Page 01

PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM

Aircraft Registration N ____________________

Page &

Item No. 

## Description

Exact transcription from the original write

- up Limitations to Flight Deferred

By: Date

Entered Cleared

By

Note 1 Date

Cleared

### 53 

## AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LOG LOG Page 01

§ 135.65 REPORTING MECHANICAL IRREGULARITIES

. (a) EACH CERTIFICATE HOLDER shall provide an Aircraft Maintenance Log to be carried on board each aircraft

for recording or deferrin g mechanical irregularities and their correction. (d) EACH CERTIFICATE HOLDER shall establish a procedure for keeping copies of the aircraft

maintenance log required by this section in the aircraft for access by appropriate personnel and shall include tha t procedure in the manual required by 135.21.



### PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM AIRCRAFT

Registration 

# N

Make & Model

§ 91.405 THE OPERATOR of an aircraft shall have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in

FAR Part 43 .(CONTINUED)  § 91.407 (a) NO PERSON may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, or

preventive maintenance, or inspection unless it has been approved for return to service by an

authorized person; and the maintenance record entry required by § 43.9 or § 43.11 , as

applicable has been made.



## 1 

# CONDITION DESCRIBE THE ACTION TAKEN [FAR 43.9(a)(1)]

P/N ON S/N ON

P/N OFF S/N OFF

By ( please print your name) Date & Time Discovered Signature, Cert. No., and Kind [FAR 43.9(a)(4)] Date [FAR 43.9(a)(2)]

Note 1



## 2 

# CONDITION DESCRIBE THE ACTION TAKEN [FAR 43.9(a)(1)]

P/N ON S/N ON

P/N OFF S/N OFF

By ( please print your name) Date & Time Discovered Signature, Cert. No., and Kind [FAR 43.9(a)(4)] Date [FAR 43.9(a)(2)]

Note 1



## 3 

# CONDITION DESCRIBE THE ACTION TAKEN [FAR 43.9(a)(1)]

P/N ON S/N ON

P/N OFF S/N OFF

By ( please print your name) Date & Time Discovered Signature, Cert. No., and Kind [FAR 43.9(a)(4)] Date [FAR 43.9(a)(2)]

Note 1

Note 1 A signature in this block signifies approval for return to service only for the work performed [FAR 43.9(a)(4)].

POF Form

### 54