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UNITED STATES

MARSHALS SERVICE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL

This Manual Is Assigned To:

Serial No.: Date:

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U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL

APRIL 2013

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SUBJ: U.S. Marshals Service, General Maintenance Manual (GMM)

Change 0 is a complete rewrite of the entire USMS General Maintenance Manual. The new format establishes the use of Chapters, Sections, Paragraphs, and several layers of Sub-Paragraphs in dividing the Manual into its different areas of concern. Additionally, the Manual communicates, where possible, in the active voice with close attention paid to proper grammar and sentence structure. The goal is to make this manual easy to read and completely understandable in the conveyance of its instructions, cautions, and warnings.

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Below is a chart of the Revisions, also known as Changes, which have been made to this manual. While this information is also listed at the beginning of the List of Effective Pages section, it is presented here as a quick reference to the current revision.

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List of Effective Pages

The List of Effective Pages contains Paragraph A, change numbers to the USMS General Maintenance Manual and their date of issuance, and Paragraph B, a list of manual pages and the current change number respective to each page. Individual page change numbers can be cross-referenced to the list in Paragraph A to determine the date of change. However, because this is an original edition to the GMM, a list of each page will be excluded since all pages show the same Change Number 0.

A. Manual Change Number Date of Issuance Change Original April 2013

B. Total number of pages in this Manual is 298.

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Foreword

Aircraft operated by the U.S. Marshals Service are solely utilized for governmental use of law enforcement, transportation of prisoners, and providing support in the case of national disasters; thereby meeting the qualifications of “public aircraft” status under Public Law 106-181.

It is the policy of the U.S. Marshals Service, Justice Prisoner Alien Transportation System (JPATS), that its certificated aircraft shall, as a minimum, be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR) Part 91. Additionally, it is our policy to demonstrate strict adherence to the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) 102-33 (GSA). All large aircraft shall be maintained under Title 14 CFR Part 91 per the deviation authority of FAR Part 125.3. All aircraft originally manufactured for the Department of Defense which do not have a certificate of airworthiness issued by the FAA shall be maintained in accordance with DOD instructions.

This General Maintenance Manual describes policies, procedures, and standard s for the U.S. Marshals Service, JPATS, maintenance program for all aircraft. All personnel, including contractors, who provide maintenance support to the U.S. Marshals Service aircraft program, are required to comply with the provisions of this manual

References in this manual to Title 14 CFR Part 125 are made, where applicable, to ensure that a comprehensive maintenance program with an equivalent level of safety is in place for those aircraft operated by JPATS, whether they be owned or leased assets.

David F. Musel Date Assistant Director, JPATS

Scott A. Wilhelm Date Chief of Aviation, JPATS

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MANUAL

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL MANUAL SYSTEM

SEC. PAR. SECTION & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

1 GENERAL MANUAL SYSTEM 1

A BACKGROUND 1

B ORGANIZATIONAL MISSIONS 1

C DEVIATION AUTHORITY 1

D AIR OPERATIONS (AO) 2

2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (GMM) 2

A PURPOSE 2

B SCOPE 2

C RESPONSIBILITIES 2

D INFORMATION DEFICIENCY 2

E DISTRIBUTION 3

3 MANUAL STRUCTURE 3

A GENERAL 3

4 REVISION SYSTEM 4

A PURPOSE 4

B MANUAL CHANGES 4

C RESPONSIBILITIES 4

D CHANGES 5

E RECORD OF REVISIONS 6

F LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (LOEP) 6

5 DISTRIBUTION 6

A GENERAL 6

B LOCATION OF MANUALS 7

6 TECHNICAL MANUALS 7

A GENERAL 7

B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRCRAFT 7

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CHAPTER 2 – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PAR. SECTION & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

1 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS 1

A ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, JPATS 1

B CHIEF OF AVIATION 1

C AVIATION SAFETY MANAGER 1

D ASSISTANT CHIEF, MAINTENANCE 1

E QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER 4

F MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (COTR) 6

G QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST 8

H CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 9

I LEAD MECHANIC 10

J AIRCRAFT MECHANIC 10

K ELECTRICAL / AVIONICS TECHNICIAN 10

L SHEETMETAL TECHNICIAN 11

M REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEM (RII) INSPECTOR 11

N GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) MECHANIC 12

O AVIATION SUPPLY CLERK 12

P CLEANER 12

2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 13

3 CONTRACT MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES 14

A GENERAL 14

FACILITY CAPABILITY REVIEW(S) AND AUDITS 14

A A GENERAL 14

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 15

A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 15

B POST-ACCIDENT / INCIDENT PROCEDURES 16

(1) GENERAL 16

(2) IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION 17

(3) NTSB DEFINITIONS 17

(4) AIRBORNE COLLISION AND AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ADAS) 20

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MANUAL

SEC. PAR. SECTION & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

(5) ACCIDENT / INCIDENT SCENE SECURITY 20

(6) OTHER OCCURRENCES 21

(7) GROUND ACCIDENT - INCIDENT SCENE SECURITY 22

C REPORTS OF DEFECTS OR UNAIRWORTHY CONDITIONS 23

(1) GENERAL 23

(2) CONDITIONS TO BE REPORTED 23

(3) METHOD OF REPORTING 24

CHAPTER 3 – MAINTENANCE

1 APPLICABLE FAR’S 1

A GENERAL 1

B SPECIFIC FAR’S 1

2 DESCRIPTION 1

A CONTINUOUS AIRWORTHINESS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ELEMENTS 1

(1) AIRCRAFT INSPECTION 1

(2) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 2

(3) UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 2

(4) ENGINE, PROPELLER, AND APPLIANCE REPAIR OVERHAUL 2

(5) STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PROGRAM / AIRFRAME OVERHAUL 3

(6) REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEMS (RII) 3

(7) MAINTENANCE MANUALS 4

B RESPONSIBILITY FOR AIRWORTHINESS 5

C MAINTENANCE / INSPECTION ORGANIZATION 5

D PERFORMANCE AND APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS 6

E ARRANGEMENTS WITH OTHER MAINTENANCE FACILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE 7

F CONTINUING ANALYSIS AND SURVEILLANCE 7

G INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM STANDARDS 8

H APPROVAL PROCESS 8

3 RESPONSIBILITY FOR AIRWORTHINESS 9

A GENERAL 9

B EVALUATION OF FACILITIES PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON USMS AIRCRAFT 9

C LEASED AIRCRAFT 10

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SEC. PAR. SECTION & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

AIRCRAFT OPERATED BY THE USMS AND APPLICABLE INSPECTION

PROGRAMS 11

A GENERAL 11

5 CONTROL OF COMPUTING AIRCRAFT, ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, AND

COMPONENT TIME

A GENERAL 11

B MONITORING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND COMPONENT TIME CHANGES 12

C VALIDATION OF AIRCRAFT TIME AND CYCLES 12

6 QUICK ACCESS RECORDER (QAR) 12

7 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 13

A GENERAL 13

B REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 13

C FLIGHT CREW REPORTING PROCEDURES 14

D MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 14

E DEFERRALS 16

F TIME LIMITS 16

G TIME EXTENSIONS 17

H AIRCRAFT STATUS 18

8 SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMITS 18

A GENERAL 18

B USMS AUTHORIZATIONS 18

9 APPROVAL FOR RETURN TO SERVICE – AIRWORTHINESS &

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

A GENERAL 20

B QUALIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS 21

C APPROVAL FOR RETURN TO SERVICE 22

D MAINTENANCE RELEASE 22

E MAINTENANCE RELEASE SERVICEABLE PARTS TAG 23

F USMS SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS RELEASE FOR SERVICE 23

10 DEFERRED DISCREPANCY PROGRAM 24

A GENERAL 24

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B DEFERMENT PROCEDURES 25

C NUMBERING 26

11 AOG MAINTENANCE 26

A GENERAL 26

B

Use Of Non USMS / Contractor Employees, Away From USMS/Contractor Facilities

C USE OF SUB-CONTRACTORS BY PRIME CONTRACTOR 27

12 AIRCRAFT SPECIAL INSPECTIONS 27

A GENERAL 27

B UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKS (DUE TO ANY UNUSUAL

CONDITIONS)

C MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 28

D AIRCRAFT LOG BOOK ENTRY 28

13 SERVICE BULLETIN PROCEDURES 28

A GENERAL 28

B IMPLEMENTATION 29

C RECORDING AD COMPLIANCE 29

14 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE PROCEDURES 29

A GENERAL 29

B IMPLEMENTATION 29

C RECORDING AD COMPLIANCE 30

15 AIRWORTHINESS FLIGHT CHECK 30

A GENERAL 30

B REQUIRED AIRWORTHINESS FLIGHT TEST ITEMS 31

C PROCEDURES 32

16 REPEAT / RECURRING DISCREPANCIES 34

A GENERAL 34

B RESPONSIBILITIES 34

C RECURRING DEFECT CONTROL 34

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SEC. PAR. SECTIONAL & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

D PROGRAM ELEMENTS 35

E SPECTROGRAPHIC OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM (SOAP) 35

F ENGINE TREND MONITORING 35

17 MAINTENANCE ALERT PROCESS 35

A GENERAL 35

B MAINTENANCE ALERT DIRECTIVE (MAD) 36

C DURATION OF MAD’S 36

D ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION 36

E MAINTENANCE ALERT DIRECTIVE MASTER INDEX 37

F COMPLIANCE 37

G DISPOSITION 37

18 AIRCRAFT TIME CONTROLLED COMPONENTS 38

A GENERAL 38

B OVERHAUL / NUMBERED INSPECTIONS 38

C REPLACEMENT SCHEDULING AND RECORDING 38

19 PROCESSING AND RETENTION OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS 39

A PURPOSE 39

B RESPONSIBILITIES 39

C DEFINITIONS 39

D PROCEDURES 40

E RECORD RETENTION 41

20 AGING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL SAFETY & CONTINUED

AIRWORTHINESS 42

A GENERAL 42

B REPAIR ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES – 14 CFR § 91.140 43

C STRUCTURAL SIGNIFICANT ITEM DOCUMENT (SSID) 43

21 CANNIBALIZATION OF AIRCRAFT AND / OR EQUIPMENT 43

A GENERAL 43

B AUTHORITY 43

C IDENTIFICATION OF CANNIBALIZED AIRCRAFT 43

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22 REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEM LISTS 44

A GENERAL 44

B REQUIRE D INSPECTION ITEMS (RII) INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION 45

C PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTION OF REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEMS 45

D REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEMS (RII) 46

23 WEIGHT AND BALANCE 49

A PROCEDURES 49

B GUIDELINES 49

C CALCULATING WEIGHT PROCEDURES 50

D DEFINITIONS 50

E WEIGHING PROCEDURES 52

F WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORDS 53

G DISTRIBUTION OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE CHANGE 53

24 PRECISION MEASURING EQUIPMENT CONTROL 54

A GENERAL 54

B DEFINITION 54

C USE 56

D ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 56

E CALIBRATION PROCEDURES 57

CHAPTER 4 – TECHNICAL DATA, FORMS, AND REPORTS

1 TECHNICAL DATA LIBRARY 1

A GENERAL 1

2 FORMS 1

A GENERAL 1

B AIRCRAFT FLIGHT LOG BOOK 2

C SERVICE DIFFICULTY REPORT 9

D USMS FLIGHT TEST / EVALUATION REQUEST 11

E MALFUNCTION AND DEFECT REPORT 14

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F AIRCRAFT PRE- & POST-LEASE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 17

G MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST (MEL) 22

H MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST EXTENSION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST 24

I SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT 26

J SUSPECTED UNAPPROVED PARTS NOTIFICATION 28

K DEFERRED MAINTENANCE ITEMS 32

L REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR PARTS (RIP) FORM USMS RIP 33

M USMS AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT WORK ORDER FORMS 37

3 REPORTS (RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE) 45

CHAPTER 5 – AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TIME LIMITS

1 GENERAL 1

A GENERAL 1

B ESTABLISHING INSPECTION, OVERHAUL TIMES, ETC., FOR NEW AIRCRAFT OR

EQUIPMENT

C INSPECTION / OVERHAUL ADJUSTMENTS 2

D SHORT TERM ESCALATION AUTHORITY 3

2 AGE CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT 4

A GENERAL 4

B RESPONSIBILITIES 4

C DEFINITIONS 5

D CRITERIA 5

E PERIOD INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TEST 6

F INSPECTION AND DISPOSITION OF SYNTHETIC RUBBER 7

G AGE CONTROL OF AVIONIC PARTS AND EQUIPMENT 8

H PREFERRED PACKAGING AND / OR PRESERVATIONS 8

I MAINTENANCE ACTION AND INSPECTIONS 8

J ISSUING LIMITATIONS 9

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CHAPTER 6 – AIRCRAFT MAINT. & INSPECTION TRAINING PROGRAM

1 PERSONNEL PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT 1

A GENERAL 1

B MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1

C MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 13

D FATIGUE COUNTER MEASURES FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 15

2 GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) 17

A GENERAL 17

B GSE MECHANIC TRAINING STANDARDS 17

C GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT OPERATORS 18

3 ALL OTHER PERSONNEL (STORES, ETC.) 18

A GENERAL 18

B TRAINING STANDARDS 18

CHAPTER 7 – AIRCRAFT AND GROUND EQUIPMENT SERVICING

1 FUELING PROCEDURES 1

A GENERAL 1

B POSITIONING OF AIRCRAFT FUEL SERVICING VEHICLES 1

C BONDING 2

D FIRE EXTINGUISHER 2

E OPERATION OF APU WHILE FUELING AIRCRAFT 2

F PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SPILLS 2

G EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF 3

H OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES AND HEATERS 3

I EQUIPMENT AROUND AIRCRAFT 3

J ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT USED ON AIRCRAFT SERVICING RAMPS 4

K OPEN FLAMES ON AIRCRAFT FUEL SERVICING RAMPS 4

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L LIGHTNING PRECAUTIONS 5

M DEAD-MAN CONTROL MONITORING 5

N FUELING 5

O FUEL SPILLS 6

2 DEFUELING PROCEDURES 6

A GENERAL 6

B POSITIONING DEFUEL TRUCK 7

C BONDING 7

D FIRE EXTINGUISHER 7

E OPERATION OF APU WHILE DEFUELING AIRCRAFT 7

F USE OF GROUND UNITS 8

G DEFUELING 8

H FUEL SPILLS 9

3 FUEL TANK PURGING 9

A GENERAL 9

B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9

4 AIRCRAFT FUEL CONTAMINATION CONTROL 10

A GENERAL 10

B WHEN TO TEST FOR WATER – WHAT METHOD TO USE 10

C VISUAL CHECK FOR CONTAMINATION 11

5 AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING SAFETY 14

A GENERAL 14

B RESPONSIBILITY 14

C FIREGUARD 14

D COCKPIT 14

E EXTERNAL GROUND POWER UNITS 15

F ENGINE RUN-UP 15

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6 APPROVED MARSHALLING HAND-SIGNALS 15

A ASSUMING GUIDANCE OF AIRCRAFT 15

B COME AHEAD SIGNAL 15

C RIGHT TURN 15

D LEFT TURN 16

E SLOW DOWN 16

F STOP SIGNAL – BRAKES ON 16

G CUT ENGINE(S) 16

H CHOCK INSERTED – BRAKES OFF 17

I SET BRAKES 17

J CHOCKS REMOVED 17

K START ENGINES 17

7 TAXIING AIRCRAFT 18

A GENERAL 18

B STANDARD TAXI LIGHT SIGNALS 19

C PARKING OF AIRCRAFT 19

D USMS HANGAR AND RAMP SAFETY 20

8 AIRCRAFT TOWING / REPOSITIONING 20

A GENERAL 20

9 AIRCRAFT DEICING AND COLD WEATHER GROUND OPERATIONS 23

A GENERAL 23

B PRECAUTIONS 23

C DEICE PROCEDURES 23

D FLUID APPLICATION 24

E APPROVED AIRCRAFT DEICING FLUIDS 25

F PERSONAL PROTECTION 26

G PORTABLE WATER TANKS 26

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10 WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLIES 26

A GENERAL 26

B TIRES 26

C WHEEL ASSEMBLIES 27

D SERVICING 27

11 CHEMICAL TOILETS 27

A GENERAL 27

12 AIR CONDITIONING UNITS 28

A GENERAL 28

B SAFETY MEASURES 29

13 HYDRAULIC AND OIL SERVICING 29

A GENERAL 29

B SERVICING EQUIPMENT 29

C SERVICING CONTAINERS 30

14 HIGH PRESSURE GAS CYLINDER SERVICING PROCEDURES 30

A GENERAL 30

B RECHARGING PROCEDURES FOR HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS 30

15 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 31

A GENERAL 31

B DEFINITION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL 31

C AUTHORITY TO TRANSPORT 31

D EXAMPLES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 32

E SPECIAL AUTHORITY TO TRANSPORT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 33

F RELEASE TO MAINTENANCE AFTER SPECIAL MISSIONS 33

G SPECIAL SEARCH 33

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16 AIRCRAFT CLEANING – SPECIAL HEALTH PRECAUTIONS 34

A INTERIOR 34

17 FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PROGRAM 36

A GENERAL 36

B RAMP INSPECTIONS 36

C AIRCRAFT PROTECTION 36

D FOD AUDIT 36

18 STORE AIRCRAFT PROGRAM 37

A GENERAL 37

19 FLY AWAY KITS 38

20 HANGAR MAINTENANCE (RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE) 39

CHAPTER 8 – STORES PROGRAM

1 APPROVED PARTS CONTROL PROGRAM 1

A GENERAL 1

2 ACQUISITION OF AIRCRAFT PARTS 3

A GENERAL 3

B DEFINITIONS 3

C OBTAINING CORRECT PARTS 3

D ORDERING PROCEDURES 4

3 RECEIVING INSPECTIONS 4

A DEFINITION OF TERMS 4

B CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION 5

C INCOMING RECEIVING INSPECTION PROCEDURES 7

D INCOMPLETE OR MISSING DOCUMENTATION 8

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4 STOCK LEVELS 9

A GENERAL 9

B MINIMUM STOCK LEVELS 10

5 CANNIBALIZATION OF AIRCRAFT FOR SPARE PARTS / COMPONENTS 10

A GENERAL 10

B PROCEDURES 11

CHAPTER 9 – DATA ANALYSIS

1 RESERVED

CHAPTER 10 – GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

1 JPATS ON SITE POLICY 1

A PURPOSE 1

B APPLICABILITY 1

C RESPONSIBILITY 1

D PROCEDURES 1

E FREQUENCY / INTERVAL 1

F QUALIFICATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1

G RECORDS RETENTION 2

2 GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 2

A RESPONSIBILITIES 2

B GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROCEDURES 3

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – USMS WEEKLY GSE INSPECTION ITEMS CHECKLIST 5

ATTACHMENT 2 – GSE MAINTENANCE FORM 6

ATTACHMENT 3 – GSE EQUIPMENT PARTS REFERENCE 7

ATTACHMENT 4 – OJT TRAINING RECORD 8

ABBREVIATIONS 1

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 1

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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL MANUAL SYSTEM 1

A BACKGROUND 1

B ORGANIZATIONAL MISSIONS 1

C DEVIATION AUTHORITY 1

D AIR OPERATIONS (AO) 2

2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (GMM) 2

A PURPOSE 2

B SCOPE 2

C RESPONSIBILITIES 2

D INFORMATION DEFICIENCY 2

E DISTRIBUTION 3

3 MANUAL STRUCTURE 3

A GENERAL 3

4 REVISION SYSTEMS 4

A PURPOSE 4

B MANUAL CHANGES 4

C RESPONSIBILITIES 4

D CHANGES 5

E RECORD OF REVISIONS 6

F LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (LOEP) 6

5 DISTRIBUTION 6

A GENERAL 6

B LOCATION OF MANUALS 7

6 TECHNICAL MANUALS 7

A GENERAL 7

B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRCRAFT 7

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MANUAL General Manual System

1. GENERAL MANUAL SYSTEM

A. BACKGROUND

(1) The USMS has statutory responsibility to transport Federal, and some State, prisoners throughout the United States and out of the country. They also provide support to the Federal Government in case of disasters and uprisings by moving U.S. Marshals to location, and in classified missions. They are on call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

To accomplish timely, secure, and cost effective transportation a mixed fleet of aircraft are operated and maintained.

(2) USMS aircraft maintenance activities will be in compliance with applicable Federal

Aviation Regulations, DOJ/USMS directives, policies, and procedures stated in this manual.

(3) In the application of a Regulation, directive, policy, or procedure to a particular situation, safety of persons and property is paramount.

B. ORGANIZATIONAL MISSIONS

(1) The USMS Air Operations is assigned the responsibility to manage the USMS aircraft fleet. This management includes providing policy, delegating authority, establishing procedures, and assigning responsibility for operation and maintenance of USMS aircraft.

(2) The USMS Assistant Chief, Maintenance is responsible for the overall management of the USMS Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance Program including the airworthiness and mission readiness of all aircraft operated in the USMS Air Operations. The Assistant Chief, Maintenance, or his designee, shall provide maintenance support and ensure compliance with the approved aircraft inspection and maintenance programs in accordance with the policies set forth in this General Maintenance Manual.

C. DEVIATION AUTHORITY

Authority to deviate from the policies and procedures set forth within this manual are limited to those conditions which adversely affect the continued operation of the Air Operation program. Deviation Authority shall only be exercised in writing with concurrence of the Chief of Aviation, the Aviation Safety Manager, the Assistant Chief, Maintenance, and the Quality Assurance Program Manager.

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This deviation does not relieve the USMS of responsibility nor liability for providing safe maintenance support for Air Operations. All deviations shall be kept on file in the office of the Quality Assurance Program Manager.

D. AIR OPERATIONS (AO)

AO includes all flight and maintenance activities surrounding USMS flight operations located at Oklahoma City, OK, and Las Vegas, NV, or any other strategic location as designated by the Chief of Aviation. The maintenance support hours of operations are 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Various situations (weather, prisoner movements, national emergencies, contingencies, etc.) can cause the operation hours to vary.

2. GENERAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (GMM)

A. PURPOSE

The purpose of this manual is to provide USMS Aircraft Maintenance personnel with a management and procedures document that provides acceptable methods for compliance with the appropriate parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations and USMS maintenance policy.

B. SCOPE

This manual provides acceptable methods for the maintenance of assigned USMS aircraft.

The scope includes maintenance management responsibilities, personnel qualifications, inspection procedures, maintenance procedures, airworthiness approvals, and other pertinent information.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES

All United States Marshals Service and contractor aircraft maintenance personnel are required to comply with the duties / responsibilities, standards, policies, and procedures contained in this manual.

D. INFORMATION DEFICIENCY

Any deficiencies found, clarifications needed, or suggested improvements regarding the contents of this GMM should be forwarded to the USMS Assistant Chief, Maintenance through the Quality Assurance Program Manager.

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E. DISTRIBUTION

The Quality Assurance Program Manager will assign this manual to all maintenance activities providing maintenance on USMS aircraft. Contractor personnel will maintain their copy of the manual and return it to the USMS at the conclusion of the contract.

3. MANUAL STRUCTURE

A. GENERAL

The USMS General Maintenance Manual (GMM) is issued in loose-leaf form and electronic form, and is structured as follows:

(1) Forward: Self-explanatory

(2) Abbreviations: Located after the Forward, this section provides a list of abbreviations used by USMS / Contractor personnel when completing maintenance forms.

(3) Glossary of Terms: A Glossary of Terms, located following the Abbreviations section, provides a definition of terms used throughout this manual

(4) Master Table of Contents: A Master Table of Contents, located in the front of this manual, will list the Chapter Titles, Section titles, and Paragraph Titles and their respective beginning page numbers. The Master Table of Contents will list all the Chapters and their respective Sections and Paragraph.

(5) Chapter Table of Contents: A Chapter Table of Contents, located in the front of each chapter, will list each Section Title, Paragraph Title, and their page numbers respective of that Chapter. These pages are sequentially numbered in lower case Roman numerals beginning with Roman numeral i (one).

(6) Chapters: Each Chapter is sequentially numbered, beginning with Arabic number 1.

(7) Sections: Each Chapter is divided up into Sections that are sequentially numbered with Arabic numbers beginning with number one (1).

(8) Paragraphs: Within each Section are one or more Paragraphs. Paragraphs are sequentially identified with upper case letters, such as “A”. Paragraphs are divided into sub-paragraphs by using the following markers: (1), (a), 1, and a.

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(9) Pages: Pages are sequentially numbered with Arabic numbers beginning with number 1 (one.) proceeded with the Chapter Identification. This sequence will be located in the far right margin of the footer.

(a) Date: Dates are located in the lower left corner of each page. This date signifies the latest revision date for that page. The date format will be shown alpha-numerically as month/ year, e.g., May 2012.

(b) Change number: The current change or Revision Number for each individual page will be listed in the lower left corner preceding the date

4. REVISION SYSTEM

A. PURPOSE

The revision system is to provide a method to ensure new information is incorporated into the USMS GMM approved manual as soon as applicable or necessary.

B. MANUAL CHANGES

(1) Changes to this GMM will be issued electronically on the Technical Library, located on the USMS Shared Drive. A Transmittal Page will accompany all changes issued, and is identified by a black rectangle located in the upper left hand corner with the word CHANGE contained therein. The Transmittal Page will identify the change number, show the effective date of change(s), and provide a synopsis of the changes.

(2) A CHANGE page is included in the front of this manual to record the date the change is inserted into the manual. This page will provide a quick reference for determining the revision status of the specific manual.

(3) All Revisions in the text are identified as blue text (color code Blue 255). The blue text will be removed at subsequent revisions so that only changes made by the current revision are indicated.

(4) A hard copy of this GMM will be issued for those who do not have access to the

USMS Shared Drive.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) The Assistant Chief, Maintenance, or his designee, is responsible for:

(a) Assuring the GMM and maintenance training programs meet regulatory compliance.

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(b) Standardization of manual format

(c) Control and changes for the GMM

(d) Printing of the manual and changes

(e) Distribution of the manual and changes

(f) Soliciting comments and making necessary corrections.

(2) Users are responsible for:

(a) Forwarding suggested corrections, changes, and supplements to the Assistant Chief, Maintenance through the Quality Assurance Program Manager.

(b) Completing and returning the change received acknowledgments to the

Quality Assurance Program Manager.

D. CHANGES

Suggested manual changes will be forwarded to the Assistant Chief, Maintenance through the Quality Assurance Program Manager. Contractors shall provide suggested changes to the Site COTR. Proposed manual changes and supplements will be reviewed for compliance with FAR and USMS policy.

Manual changes, Supplements, or Revisions ARE NOT AUTHORIZED without approval of the Assistant Chief, Maintenance, or his designee.

(1) Types of Changes:

(a) Routine Changes: These changes require action to correct misspelled words, or to delete or revise steps to accomplish a task, or correct deficiencies which do not fall into emergency or urgent categories.

(b) Urgent Changes: These changes require action on manual deficiencies involving a hazardous condition which could, if not corrected, result in injury to personnel, damage of equipment or property, reduce operational efficiency, or jeopardize the safety or success of mission accomplishment.

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(c) Action Days

Action days for response time to revise the General Maintenance Manual are workdays, not calendar days.

ROUTINE ...........................................................................within 30 DAYS

URGENT.............................................................................within 15 DAYS

NOTE: Pen and ink changes to manual content are acceptable when authorized by a letter signed by the Assistant Chief, Maintenance, or his designee.

E. RECORD OF REVISIONS

A Record of Revisions page is inserted directly after the Change page. This page is intended to be a quick reference as to the Revisions or Changes, related to this manual. While this manual will mainly be distributed in electronic form, for those maintenance facilities and personnel who will have a hard copy of this manual in their library, this page is essential for verifying that the current revision has been received and inserted.

F. LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (LOEP)

A List of Effective Pages (LOEP) is located at the front of the manual, directly behind the Record of Revisions page. As changes are made to the manual, the LOEP is changed to include each manual page and its current revision number. When Manual revisions are complete, it is to be forwarded to the Quality Assurance Program Manager for review and comment.

5. DISTRIBUTION

Each General Maintenance Manual is serialized and will be issued by the USMS Quality Assurance Program Manager. Requests for inclusion on the distribution list, or to change copy requirements must be directed to the USMS Assistant Chief, Maintenance. The manuals are issued and maintained on a need to know basis to individuals and organizations with the USMS and / or contractors, when required.

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B. LOCATION OF MANUALS

A master list will be maintained and located in the office of the USMS Quality Assurance Program Manager. The following personnel shall be issued a copy of the GMM, but not limited to:

1. Chief of Aviation

2. Assistant, Chief Pilot

3. Assistant Chief, Maintenance

4. Quality Assurance Program Manager

5. Maintenance Contractors

6. FAA Flight Standards District Office

7. Aviation Dispatch Section

6. TECHNICAL MANUALS

All aircraft, their major components, and ground support equipment in the USMS inventory shall be maintained in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) technical manual(s) as modified with FAA approved data. Exceptions to this policy shall require the approval of the USMS Chief of Aviation.

B. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRCRAFT

All aircraft, their major components, and ground support equipment originally manufactured for the Department of Defense (DOD) and which do not have a certificate of airworthiness issued by the Federal Aviation Administration shall be maintained in accordance with DOD manuals and instructions.

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MAINTENANCE Chapter 2

MANUAL Organizational Structure

And Responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SEC. PAR. SECTION & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

1 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS 1

A ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, JPATS 1

B CHIEF OF AVIATION 1

C AVIATION SAFETY MANAGER 1

D ASSISTANT CHIEF, MAINTENANCE 1

E QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER 4

F MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (COTR) 6

G QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST 8

H CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 9

I LEAD MECHANIC 10

J AIRCRAFT MECHANIC 10

K ELECTRICAL / AVIONICS TECHNICIAN 10

L SHEETMETAL TECHNICIAN 11

M REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEM (RII) INSPECTOR 11

N GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) MECHANIC 12

O AVIATION SUPPLY CLERK 12

P CLEANER 12

2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 13

3 CONTRACT MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES 14

A GENERAL 14

4 FACILITY CAPABILITY REVIEW(S) AUDITS 14

A GENERAL 14

5 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 15

A SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 15

B POST-ACCIDENT / INCIDENT PROCEDURES 16

(1) GENERAL 16

(2) IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION 17

(3) NTSB DEFINITIONS 17

(4) AIRBORNE COLLISION AND AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ADAS) 20

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MANUAL Organizational Structure

And Responsibilities

SEC. PAR. SECTION & PARAGRAPH TITLE PG.

5 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

(5) ACCIDENT/INCIDENT SCENE SECURITY 20

(6) OTHER OCCURRENCES 21

(7) GROUND ACCIDENT / INCIDENT SECURITY 22

C REPORTS OF DEFECTS OR UNAIRWORTHY CONDITIONS 23

(1) GENERAL 23

(2) CONDITIONS TO BE REPORTED 23

(3) METHOD OF REPORTING 24

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MANUAL Organization Structural

And Responsibilities

1. FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS

A. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, JPATS

The Assistant Director, JPATS is responsible to ensure the Air Operations Program is supported with sufficient manpower and resources to safely operate and maintain the JPATS aircraft. The Chief of Aviation is directly responsible to the Assistant Director, JPATS. The following functional statements are applicable for the U. S. Marshals Service, JPATS, Air Operations Maintenance Program.

B. CHIEF OF AVIATION

The Chief of Aviation, U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice, is directly responsible to the Assistant Director, JPATS for the management and safety of the air transportation of prisoners. He serves as the final department authority for the operational safety and airworthiness of all aircraft operated by the Air Operations. The Chief of Aviation is equivalent to the requirements of 14 CFR § 119.65 for Director of Operations under Part 121 and is a voting member in deviation authority.

C. AVIATION SAFETY MANAGER

The Aviation Safety Manager is directly responsible to the Assistant Director, JPATS in the support of safety for the JPATS Air Operation Program. The Aviation Safety Manager provides guidance and support for programmatic safety related issues. The Aviation Safety Manager is equivalent to the requirements of 14 CFR § 119.65 for Director of Safety under Part 121 and is a voting member in deviation authority.

D. ASSISTANT CHIEF, MAINTENANCE

The Assistant Chief, Maintenance is directly responsible to the Chief of Aviation for the management of all aircraft inspection and maintenance programs, including associated facilities and equipment, for aircraft. He establishes policies and procedures through the General Maintenance Manual and other means of communications to ensure that all maintenance programs result in airworthy aircraft that meet specific mission requirements.

The Assistant Chief, Maintenance is equivalent to the requirements of 14 CFR § 119.65 for Director of Maintenance under Part 121 and is a voting member in deviation authority.

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ChapterMAINTENANCE 2

MANUAL Organization Structure

(1) The Assistant Chief, Maintenance should meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Hold a current mechanic’s certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating, each of which are currently effective and have been in effect for the past fifteen (15) years.

(b) Has had at least ten (10) years of diversified maintenance experience on the same category and class aircraft used by the USMS. This experience may be with an air carrier, commercial operator, certified repair station, or other government agency.

(c) Possess at least ten (10) years in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service.

(d) Possess at least five (5) years as an aircraft maintenance inspector.

(e) Possess an extensive working knowledge of this manual, the Operations element of JPATS Flight Operations, and the applicable maintenance provision of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

(2) The Assistant Chief, Maintenance has the authority to:

(a) Countermand any decision, other than those issued by the Chief of Aviation or the Aviation Safety Manager, by any maintenance or inspection personnel at any facility maintaining JPATS aircraft.

(b) Approve aircraft for return to service after any maintenance.

(c) Accept qualifications of personnel performing maintenance on JPATS aircraft.

(3) The duties of the Assistant Chief, Maintenance may be delegated, in writing, when applicable. However, such delegation does not relieve the Assistant Chief, Maintenance of overall responsibility.

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(4) In meeting these responsibilities, the Assistant Chief, Maintenance, in addition to other assigned duties, shall:

(a) Manage short and long term maintenance planning and support programs for all permanently assigned aircraft operated within the Air Operations.

(b) Ensure the utilization of an accurate production / project control and tracking system.

(c) Maintain a program for the approval, inventory, and tracking of all parts and materials used on Air Operations aircraft.

(d) Provide a focal point for communication and coordination of all aircraft maintenance.

(e) Provide quality assurance oversight of all maintenance operations.

(f) Ensure appropriate maintenance & aircraft configuration records are maintained and properly stored.

(g) Maintain a program to ensure adequate and well-maintained ground support equipment and other facilities are available for inspection and maintenance programs.

(h) Ensure adequate standards exist for fueling and servicing of aircraft.

(i) Ensure adequate standards exist for en-route/emergency maintenance and recovery of disabled aircraft.

(j) Ensure quality assurance standards exist and are used by all contract maintenance organizations.

(k) Ensure adequate technical manuals and documentation is available for the inspection and maintenance of aircraft including policies and procedures for obtaining inspection and maintenance information and approved date where special requirements exist.

(l) Ensure an adequate inspection and maintenance organization exists that provides efficient, responsible, and high quality maintenance.

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(5) The USMS Assistant Chief, Maintenance is required to have an extensive background in managing and coordinating maintenance programs that includes both large and small aircraft. The incumbent must possess the skills and knowledge to deal with contract management, production / project control, fiscal planning, and coordination at many levels, including commercial and Government agencies.

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM MANAGER

The Quality Assurance Program Manager is responsible for the management of the continuing airworthiness program for all aircraft operated by the USMS. The Quality Assurance Program Manager ensures that all maintenance programs and procedures meet the minimum requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulation and / or USMS maintenance policies. The Quality Assurance Program Manager is equivalent to the requirements of 14 CFR § 119.65 for Chief Inspector under part 121.

(1) Personnel qualifications for the Quality Assurance Program Manager are:

(a) Hold a current mechanic certificate with A&P ratings, each of which are currently effective and have been in effect for at least fifteen (15) years.

(b) Possesses least ten (10) years of diversified maintenance experience on the same category and class aircraft used by the USMS. This experience may be with an air carrier, commercial operator, certified repair station, or government aircraft operation where the operation was conducted under the Federal Aviation Regulations. Management of aircraft contract maintenance programs will, also, meet these requirements.

(c) Possesses at least ten (10) years as an aircraft maintenance inspector.

(d) Possesses at least seven (7) years in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service

(e) Possesses at least five (5) years’ experience in the development of aircraft maintenance programs and inspection procedures

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(2) The Quality Assurance Program Manager is specifically responsible for:

(a) The development and maintenance of a quality control system that will ensure compliance with all aspects of the FAR’s and USMS policies and performing these functions in an efficient and satisfactory manner.

(b) Developing and maintaining the USMS General Maintenance Manual that contains policies and procedures for the maintenance of USMS aircraft.

(c) Ensures that quality control of aircraft maintenance functions are understood and properly executed by all inspection personnel

(d) Establishes procedures for all inspection functions, including buy back of routine, non-routine, and RII discrepancies.

(e) Establishes tracking programs to ensure all maintenance items are properly documented and follow up actions complete

(f) Approves Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization requests in accordance with prescribed training standards

(g) Responsible for the management, development, and revision of the technical library resources

(h) Ensures compliance of applicable AD’s & SB’s and the recording of each

(i) Being the USMS Maintenance liaison with the FAA Flight Standards District

Office

(j) Periodically audits vendors, USMS maintenance facilities, and outside contractors, to ensure the organizations have the capability to comply with USMS maintenance policies and procedures and FAA regulations.

(k) Approves the authorized vendor and subcontractor list

(l) Monitors maintenance-training records

(m) Developing and managing a maintenance records program that will ensure that aircraft, engines, propellers, components, and appliances will meet the approved operational specifications.

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(n) Periodically audits all aircraft logs, tags, and work sheets for accuracy and completeness and to ensure time limits are not exceeded.

(o) Ensures inspection personnel are properly trained and their records are maintained.

(3) The Quality Assurance Program Manager shall perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief, Maintenance.

(4) The Quality Assurance Program Manager has the authority to:

(a) Countermand any decision, other than those issued by the Chief of Aviation, Aviation Safety Manager, or Assistant Chief, Maintenance, by any maintenance or inspection personnel at any facility maintaining JPATS

(b) Approve aircraft for return to service after any maintenance.

Duties of the Quality Assurance Program Manager maybe delegated to the Quality Assurance Specialist when applicable, in writing. However, such delegation does not relieve the Quality Assurance Program Manager of the overall responsibility.

F. MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR (COTR)

The Maintenance Coordinator(s) are responsible for the management and quality assurance of the approved maintenance program for all aircraft operated by JPATS. They have the authority to approve the return to service, in accordance with existing policy and standards, of aircraft, engines, components, and accessories used in the air transportation program after any maintenance. The Maintenance Coordinator has the authority to countermand any decision arrived at by aircraft contractor maintenance personnel or avionics technician.

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for providing technical direction and airworthiness approval authority in support of the Assistant Chief, Maintenance. The Maintenance Coordinator will monitor and evaluate all aspects of aircraft maintenance support and direct mechanics and technician to meet planning and scheduling requirements.

This person shall provide input into the commercial aircraft (i.e.: CAMP, Flight Docs, Mx Manager, etc.) programs.

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The Maintenance Coordinator shall work closely with the JPATS procurement staff in performing market research with respect to identifying commercial providers of maintenance and required support equipment; developing independent Government cost estimates;

authoring sole source justifications, as applicable, developing statements of work containing necessary technical requirements; providing assistance in the development of the advance procurement plan; and securing the required funding approvals (USM 157). This person is also responsible for participating in the trend analysis program by reviewing pertinent trend data and recommending corrective action in any problem areas identified as resulting from his analysis. The Maintenance Coordinators shall perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief, Maintenance.

(1) The Maintenance Coordinator should have an extensive background in aircraft maintenance and meet the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Hold a current mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating, each of which are currently effective and have been in effect for the past eight

(8) years.

(b) Has had at least six (6) years of diversified maintenance experience on the

(c) Possesses at least five (5) years in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service.

(d) Possesses at least two (2) years as an aircraft maintenance inspector

(e) Possesses a working knowledge of this manual and the applicable maintenance provision of the Federal Aviation Regulations

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G. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

The Quality Assurance Specialist shall be designated by the Quality Assurance Program Manager to monitor quality assurance of the approved maintenance program for aircraft operated by JPATS. They have the authority to approve the return to service, in accordance with existing policy and standards, of aircraft, engines, components, and accessories used in the air transportation program after any maintenance. The Quality Assurance Specialist has the authority to countermand any decision arrived at by the aircraft contractor maintenance personnel or avionics technician.

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance, tracking performance to provide short and long-term projections, and providing input to the trend analysis program. This person is also responsible for auditing all aircraft logs, tags, and work sheets for accuracy and completeness, maintaining the official aircraft records, and ensures time limits do not exceed that site of operation.

(1) The Quality Assurance Specialist should have an extensive background in managing and coordinating a maintenance program for aircraft logistics support and meet the following qualifications:

(a) Hold a current mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant rating, each of which are currently effective and have been in effect for the past eight (8) years.

(b) Possesses at least six (6) years of diversified maintenance experience on the

(c) Possesses at least five (5) years in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service

(d) Possesses at least two (2) years as an aircraft maintenance inspector

(e) Possesses an extensive working knowledge of this manual and the applicable maintenance provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations

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H. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Quality Assurance Program Manager shall ensure the contract maintenance provider has the following certifications and ratings in place at all JPATS main operating sites during the life cycle of any contract with JPATS:

(1) The contract maintenance provider, or their legally appointed teaming partner or first tier subcontractor, must possess a valid FAA Operating Certificate either as a Title 14 CFR Part 145 Certificated Repair Station (CRS) or a Title 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 Air Carrier, with ratings for the assigned JPATS aircraft. Related to this certificate, the contract maintenance provider must possess and utilize the following:

(a) A Quality Control Program

(b) An Inspection Program

(c) A Technical Data Program

(d) A Trend Analysis Program

(e) A Training Program

(f) A Safety Program (preferably a Safety Management System (SMS)

Program)

(g) A Security Program

(h) A Fire Protection Program

(i) A Hazardous Waste Management Program

(j) A Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program

(k) A Contract Vendor Program

(l) A Tool and Part Control Program

(m) A Shelf Life Program

(n) A Calibration Program

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(o) A Shipping and Receiving Process

(p) A Scrapped Parts Process

(q) An approved and active anti-drug and alcohol misuse program to include random testing of employees

(r) An Employee Roster

(2) All programs and processes as detailed above must be reviewed and approved by the Quality Assurance Program Manager prior to being implemented at the JPATS main operating sites.

I. LEAD MECHANIC

The Lead Mechanic (Lead) may or may not be a contract position. The Lead shall hold a valid mechanic certificate issued by the FAA with both airframe and powerplant ratings; and have held the certificate and exercised the privileges for a minimum of seven (7) years. The Lead must have formal training on the aircraft for which he is responsible and possess a minimum of two (2) years working with the type aircraft identified herein at the level of responsibility for making airworthiness decisions.

J. AIRCRAFT MECHANIC

The Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) may or may not be a contract position. The A&P shall hold a valid mechanic certificate issued by the FAA with both airframe and powerplant ratings; and have five (5) years’ experience with one (1) year at the level of responsibility for making airworthiness decisions.

K. ELECTRICAL / AVIONICS TECHNICIAN

The Electrical / Avionics Technician (EA Tech) may or may not be a contract position. The EA Tech shall have a current mechanic certificate issued by the FAA with both airframe and powerplant ratings; or a General FCC License; and have five (5) years repairing and troubleshooting airborne avionic and electrical systems used by the USMS.

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L. SHEETMETAL TECHNICIAN

The Sheetmetal Technician (SM Tech) may or may not be a contract position. The SM Tech shall hold a valid mechanic certificate issued by the FAA with both airframe and powerplant ratings and / or a repairman certificate; and have five (5) years’ experience with one (1) year at the level of responsibility for making airworthiness decisions.

M. REQUIRED INSPECTION ITEM (RII) INSPECTOR

The Required Inspection Item (RII) Inspector performs RII duties under the jurisdiction of the USMS Assistant Chief, Maintenance. The following classifications may be granted to meet the requirements of Chapter 6, § 1.B.(2).(g)

(1) Full RII Authority: Full time USMS employees may be granted full authority for all

RII’s, provided they demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the aircraft associated with the RII. The RII Inspector must hold a current mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings; satisfactorily complete a familiarization maintenance training course on the applicable type of aircraft; and possess an extensive working knowledge of this manual and the applicable maintenance provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

(2) Limited RII Authority: Any person may be granted Limited authority to perform specific RII duties and/or for specific limited time frames, provided they demonstrate a thorough knowledge associated with the RII. The RII must hold a current mechanic certificate with Airframe and / or Powerplant rating; have satisfactorily completed a familiarization maintenance-training course or can demonstrate a thorough working knowledge on the applicable type of aircraft or applicable aircraft system; and understand the RII requirements of this manual and the applicable maintenance provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The limitations shall be clearly identified with the authority.

(3) One-Time RII Authority: Any person may be granted a One-Time authority to perform a specific RII duty and / or for specific limited time frame, provided they demonstrate a thorough knowledge associated with the RII. This authority is normally issued for maintenance performed away from a USMS maintenance facility.

The specific function shall be identified with the authority.

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N. GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) MECHANIC

The GSE mechanic may or may not be a contract position. The GSE mechanic shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in aviation ground support equipment maintenance combined with the appropriate training. The experience must cover those general types of GSE used by the USMS.

O. AVIATION SUPPLY CLERK

The Aviation Supply Clerk may or may not be a contract position. The Supply Clerk shall have one (1) year experience working with aircraft tools and parts and possess a knowledge and understanding of the hazards associated with them.