Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01244:body:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01244
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must:
(a) be in writing; and
(b) define the meaning of any unique terms or acronyms used in the program; and
(c) contain the records of approval of:
 (i) the program; and
 (ii) any subsequent variations to the program.
Note   Common terms used throughout the industry need not be defined as long as the same meaning is intended.

3.3 Identification and applicability of the program
      3.3.1  The reliability program must contain the following information:
(a) the type, model, serial number and registration mark of the aircraft controlled by the program;
(b) the name and address of the registered operator of the aircraft controlled by the program;
(c) the name and approval certificate reference number of the CAMO responsible for the program.

3.4 Objective of the program
      3.4.1 The objective of the reliability program must be described in the program.
      3.4.2 The applicable instructions for continuing airworthiness must be followed to establish the objective of the program.
      3.4.3 As a minimum, the reliability program must provide a means of ensuring maintenance program tasks are effective and their periodicity is adequate for continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.

3.5 Identification of items controlled by the program
      3.5.1 The aircraft parts, systems and structural elements controlled by the reliability program must be clearly defined and identified in the program.
      3.5.2 The maintenance program tasks controlled by the program must be clearly identified in the program.
      3.5.3 Where some items, such as aircraft structure, engines, and auxiliary power units, are controlled by a separate program, such as a manufacturer structural sampling or life development program, this must be referenced in the program.

3.6 Administration of the program
      3.6.1 The individuals responsible for the administration of the reliability program must be identified and their responsibility must be described in the program.

3.7 Data collection
      3.7.1 A description of the data collection system for the items controlled by the reliability program must be included in the program. Such a description must include the following:
(a) identification of sources of data;
(b) procedures for transmission and receiving of data from each source;
(c) steps of data development from source to analysis;
(d) organisational responsibilities for each step of data development.
      3.7.2 The data collected must be:
(a) obtained from items functioning under operational conditions; and
(b) accurate and factual to support a high degree of confidence in any derived conclusion; and
(c) directly related to the established levels of performance.
      3.7.3 Examples of sources of data include the following:
(a) pilot reports;
(b) unscheduled removals;
(c) confirmed failures;
(d) sampling inspections;
(e) workshop findings;
(f) functional checks;
(g) bench checks.
Note   All of the above sources may not necessarily be covered in each and every program. The scope