Government Flight Representative (GFR) and Continued Airworthiness.pdf

Government Flight Representative (GFR)

Continued Airworthiness

Requirements

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Contents

• DCMA INST 8210.1C, Change 1 Compliance

• GFR Inspections

– Every 4-6 Months

• Safe for Flight (SFF)

– New Contract, New Aircraft Type, New Mission Type, New Facility

• Aviation Maintenance Management Team (AMMT)

– Every 2 Years

• Areas of Interest

DCMA 8210.1C, Change 1

• Manual Requirements

– FIRST: is the Ground Flight Risk Clause (GFRC) included in contract?

• If YES, then the entire 8210.1C, Change 1 is applicable

• If NO, then only 8210.1C, Change 1 Attachment 16 is applicable

– Second: the manuals must ensure the MORE RESTRICTIVE Contract Provisions are included in the manuals (ie. Pilots Quals, Currency, ERP Requirements).

– Most Restrictive: Manuals must ensure compliance with the following (as applicable):

U.S. Federal Law (PAO/State), Contract Requirements, DCMA INST 8210.1C, Regulations (14CFR Part 91), ICAO Standards, Foreign CAA Regulations AND ALL

INITIAL AND REVISED MANUALS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO OPERATIONS

Flight Operating Procedures (FOPs)

Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs)

Pilots Training Program

Maintenance Training Program

Safety Program

Emergency Response Plan

Cross Reference Matrix

GFR Inspections

• Scheduled – Every 4-6 months

Required validation:

Compliance with DCMA 8210.1C, Change 1

Compliance with the Contract

Compliance with the contractors GFR approved FOPs/GOPs

Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) compliance

Corrective Actions from Prior GFR and AMMT Inspections

NOTE: EVERY 6 MONTHS, the contractor is required to complete an internal review of its manual and procedures and submit the audit results to the GFR, along with any corrective actions and manual updates.

Inspections can last 1-2 days based on findings and prior inspection results

Outcome of inspections:

Satisfactory – No findings

CAR – Level 1 (GFR / Management Team – Corrections made on the spot followed-up by manual revs)

CAR – Level 2 (Contracting Officer / PMA-226 / Contractor’s President – Warning)

CAR – Level 3 (Contracting Officer / PMA-226 / Contractor’s President – Possible Disbarment)

Safe for Flight (SFF)

• Safe For Flight Inspection

– Required for

• New Contracts (Prior to Start of Operations),

• New Aircraft Types,

• New Mission Types, and

• New Primary Operating or Repair Facilities

– Team of 4-6 people

– Team consists of Operation and Maintenance specialists from Pax River

– Validate the GFR approved procedures, contract compliance and can safety conduct the contracted missions

AMMT

Aviation Maintenance Management Team (AMMT)

• Team of Maintainers from Pax River will validate:

- GOPs

- Contract Requirements related to maintenance

- Aircraft Interim Flight Clearance Compliance

• Inspection Every 2 Years after start of Operations & will last 4-5 Days

• Required to provide internet access and a conference room for the AMMT

• Results of maintenance audit will be shared with the Contracting Officer, PMA-

226, GFR, and Contractor

Focused Inspection Areas

Compliance with IFC and Deferred Maintenance Program

Flight Logs & Write-ups (all write-ups at maintenance facilities?)

Aircraft Alterations approved in the IFC

Pilot and Maintenance Training Records –

Actual or Digital Signatures of Instructors and Students (Ref FAA AC for Digital Sigs)

Pilot & Maintainer Training Exams maintained in Training Files

Signed Forms DD2628 and DD1821 in Training Folders

Tool Control, ToolBox Inventories, Tool & Equipment Calibration Records

PAO / CAO Compliance - PAO vs CAO Training, Repositioning Flights, GFR Approved Daily

Schedules, Only Authorized Crew Onboard PAO Flights, PAO/CAO Record Keeping.

Contact Info

Dennis R. Pratte, GFR

NAVAIR ACCO / PMA-226

Dennis.R.Pratte@navy.mil

252-269-6091 Cell mailto:Dennis.R.Pratte@navy.mil