Posts Tagged ‘Part M’

Challenges for a CAMO

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

I have been out this week seeing our software developers and looking at the developments in our website; we started talking about technology and how to use it to support Part M organisations. They started to show their concepts around mytechlog an app for an i-phone to transmit utilisation data to the CAMO, replacing the trusty fax machine. Follow their progress at www.mytechlog.net. I am a firm believer that the technology available today, in mobile devices should be able to assist organisations in overcoming issues such as unavailable aircraft utilisation data. It does not need to be a full-blown electronic tech-log, just the ability to bring the fax machine into the 21st century.

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Approved Airworthiness Data

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Today, I have chosen to look at approved airworthiness data: what is it? who issues it? and why it is necessary to the safe operation to aircraft.  As this is a substantial topic I will look at it in 2 parts:

  • Airworthiness management data;

And

  • Aircraft and component release documentation.

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Approved Maintenance Programmes

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

I have seen recently, over a number of GA Forums, no names, that the Approved Maintenance Programme (AMP) is not that well understood by aircraft owners.  What is an AMP and how does it fit in with LAMP from the CAA? In a short answer it does not as we shall see. (more…)

Airworthiness and Other Operational Post Holders

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

You are still keen on having your own airline; you have started the process to obtain your licences and approvals, you’re are employing an army of consultants and you’re negotiating for your aircraft; it is all done? Not quite! You will need approved post holders for all disciplines; operations, training, airworthiness, ground operations and you as the accountable manager responsible for the whole operation.

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Continued Airworthiness Management for General Aviation

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

As a consultancy providing advice and assistance to all sectors of the aerospace industry, and having seen a great deal of confusion, mis-information and emotive language around EASA Part M on a number of blog-sites and forums; I felt that Continued Airworthiness Management for GA Owners would make an ideal topic for the Mackenzie Morgan Blog. (more…)