Att L7 PAO IFC Airworthiness Checklist_26Feb2024.pdf

Public Aircraft Operations

Airworthiness Checklist (February 2024)

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PURPOSE: This information is required by the Department of the Navy (DoN) to determine if an operator is eligible for Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) and an interim flight clearance (IFC).

AIRCRAFT OWNER AND RESPONSIBLE OPERATOR:

names, addresses

HOME BASE OF AIRCRAFT (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):

address

CONTRACTOR KEY PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR APT MEMBERS:

name, organization, phone number, email

- Program Manager

- Director of Flight Operations/Chief Pilot

- Aviation Maintenance Manager

- Safety Manager

- Additional POC’s

SERVICING FSDO:

Location, phone number, name of most familiar ASI (if known)

AIRCRAFT DATA:

- Model

- Manufacturer name

- Engine(s) type

- Engine(s) model

- Ejection seat(s) model

- Radar model (fire-control A/A or A/G, weather, navigation)

- FAA registration number, serial number, certificate issue date, expiration date

- Is the aircraft leased (include lease expiration date)?

- Operating history with this model aircraft including a history of accidents. (III.6&7)

- In possession of complete set of applicable flight manuals, inspection, and maintenance manuals for the aircraft written in English. (III.8)

INTENDED AIRCRAFT MISSION AND OPERATING ENVELOPE:

No. Item Source Data Required

0 Determine scope of contracted activity:

- events and operating locations;

- ground and flight envelopes required;

- nature of contracted relationship;

- DoN’s liability and indemnity limits.

Government agency’s COR

Include contract performance based work statement, period of performance, operating locations and exercises supporting.

Include range/customer/scheduler POC and contact information.

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1 Missions require carriage of weapons or stores in a configuration that does not have a prior airworthiness approval for weapons/stores and compatibility considerations)

(II.10)

Contractor Yes/No

If Yes, provide short description of mission requirement.

2 Mission/contract require changes to the existing aircraft configuration that have a significant airworthiness impact (ie OML, W&B, etc, other than weapons/stores) but do not have a prior airworthiness approval or is outside the scope of the civil operating limitations of a FAA Special Certificate.

(II.14)

3 Aircraft is not equipped or certificated the

FAA to operate under the operating rules required by the missions/contract. (e.g., VFR/IFR, night, etc.)

(II.15)

4 Aircraft is not verified as suitable for the mission operating environment (e.g., shipboard environment, electromagnetic environment, etc.)

(II.16)

5 Missions/contract require the use of Night

Vision Devices (NVDs) but aircraft internal and external lighting is not designed for

NVD compatibility.

(II.17)

6 Contracted aircraft configuration, missions or usage is inconsistent with the original configuration, mission, or usage of the air system and will have an unquantifiable effect on the existing life (service life, fatigue life) and overhaul intervals for the aircraft and components.

(II.18)

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AIRCRAFT PEDIGREE AND ELIGIBILITY FOR PAO, IFC (Owner, Operator):

No. Item Artifact

0 Describe where civil operating rules, limitations, or restrictions conflict with the requirements of contracted missions.

Note:

An IFC may not be required if the contracted mission is conducted within the boundaries of the National Airspace

System and is operated under the entirety of 14 CFR (i.e., no extension of DoN PAO).

The operating rules governing PAO aircraft operations trace to contract requirements, the applicable portions of DCMA-

INST 8210.1, and OPNAV 3710.7.

Contracted air operations conducted on a joint air operation center’s air tasking order (ATO) require an IFC.

PAO

1 FAA type certification data sheet for proposed aircraft (if issued).

2 FAA airworthiness certificates for proposed aircraft (FAA Form

8100-2, Standard; or Form 8130-7, Special).

Include FAA operating limitations for each special airworthiness certificate.

2.a Propulsion system Type Certificate for aircraft that were never

Type Certificated but have been issued a special

EXPERIMENTAL certificate.

Include how the propulsion system is maintained to the Type

Certification.

(II.1c)

3 For aircraft having an FAA Form 8130-7, special airworthiness certificate, include most recent annual program letter, per 14 CFR §

21.193.

4 FAA registration certificate (FAA Form AC 8050-3).

4.a Documentation showing aircraft has been previously approved by a

US Airworthiness Authority or recognized Foreign Military

Airworthiness Authority (MAA).

(II.2a)

4.b Aircraft has been previously approved by a foreign MAA without US

Airworthiness Authority recognition.

(II.2b)

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4.c For a former Military Aircraft, provide any evidence of contracted reach back to the ORM/manufacturer (airframe/engine/ejection seat

(if equipped)).

(III.5)

5 DD Form 2400, Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance (COI).

6 Include contents of aircraft inspection program (AIP) or approved aircraft inspection program (AAIP).For aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate, provide the logbook entry identifying the inspection program applicable to the aircraft. If the aircraft has a special airworthiness certificate, include the FAA’s letter of endorsement authorizing the inspection program.

7 Approved minimum equipment list (MEL).

Include the approved MEL authorized per 14 CFR § 91.213. For aircraft with standard airworthiness certificates for which a master

MEL exists, include letter from FAA authorizing the MEL. If no approved MEL exists, provide evidence of compliance with the provisions of 14 CFR § 91.213 related to inoperative instruments and equipment.

Guidance on minimum equipment lists for general aviation aircraft is contained in FAA Order 8900.1 Vol. 4 chapter 4 section 2, MEL

Requirements for 14 CFR Parts 91, 137, and 142 Operations.

8 Minimum equipment for aircraft readiness.

For each model and configuration of aircraft, list the aircraft equipment or subsystems required to be operable for the aircraft to meet the safety requirements in OPNAVINST 3710.7. An MEL (item

no. 8 above) issued under 14 CFR § 91.213(a) is equally sufficient.

https://fsims.faa.gov/PICDetail.aspx?docId=8900.1,Vol.4,Ch4,Sec2 https://fsims.faa.gov/PICDetail.aspx?docId=8900.1,Vol.4,Ch4,Sec2

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9 Minimum equipment for mission readiness.

For each model and configuration of aircraft, list the aircraft equipment or subsystems required to be operable for the aircraft to accomplish its contracted missions. For each subsystem, include the impact of system degradation on mission effectiveness, interoperability or both. Exclude additional subsystems that are not required for a contracted mission.

The capability to perform a contracted mission is possible when all of a required subsystem’s capabilities, functions, and modes are operable.

An aircraft subsystem can be an overall system capability

(e.g., aerial refueling system for all aerial refueling missions) or a specific part (e.g., landing lights, minimum one lamp operable for night flight).

10 Provide electronic copies of the approved flight manuals for all models and the following (as applicable):

- operating manuals (flight manual, performance manual, and cargo loading manual);

- weapons manual;

- flight manual supplements (required by installed STCs or approved modifications);

- aircrew operating handbook/guide;

- aircrew or pilot checklist (PCL) with normal procedures, emergency procedures and limitations;

- loading and ordnance checklist;

- special mission checklist.

11 Weight and balance information for each aircraft.

Include weight and balance record, latest aircraft weighing record, OEM equipment list if supplied, CG range chart or diagram with weight and moment envelopes and loading graphs with and without approved stores.

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12 Aircraft safety alerts.

- Provide status of airworthiness directives (ADs) adopted and effective for this model. Include evidence of compliance.

- Address actions taken to address the special airworthiness information bulletins (SAIBs) and aviation maintenance alerts that apply to this model.

- List OEM service bulletins for each model and actions taken to address.

13 Provide maintenance record for most recent annual inspection for the aircraft per 14 CFR § 91.409 or an annual-equivalent inspection per the AIP or AAIP.

14 Provide time-in-service data for the airframe, engines, propellers, and rotors.

Include TSN, TSO, TBO, and TSR (as applicable) for airframe, airframe major components (if tracked separately), engines, gas generators, gas turbines, life-limited engine accessories, propellers, propeller blades (if different), rotors, rotor blades (if tracked separately).

15 List life limited components and life remaining for each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance (if not included in no. 15 above).

Provide OEM recommended life limits or an approved maintenance publication if publication reference is used.

Identify components with updated life limits approved by a recognized authority that are not reflected in the current AIP. (III.4)

Identify components with life limits/retirement times in the current

AIP that are not consistent with the manufactures or prior military life limits. (III.3)

16 For ejection seat aircraft, list individual life-limited components or assemblies (model numbers, part numbers, or both) and life-remaining for each item.

Provide approved maintenance publication if publication reference is used.

Provide whether or not the ejection seat is currently operative.

(II.8)

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17 List overhaul and replacement schedules for all items that require overhaul or replacement (include calendar frequency or cycle limit).

Provide OEM recommended schedules or an approved maintenance publication if publication reference is used.

18 List manufacturer, model, type, unit weight, and quantity of onboard lithium-ion batteries (with or without agency approval or TSOA).

Lead-acid and Ni-Cd batteries with TSOA not required.

19 Provide maintenance record for altimeter system and altitude reporting equipment tests and inspections, required by 14 CFR §

91.411.

20 Provide maintenance record for transponder tests and inspections, required by 14 CFR § 91.413.

21 Provide aircraft modification history and major repair chronology.

Include date of completion and description of amended TCs, STCs, major alterations, major repairs, and field alterations.

Include FAA Form 337s and 8110-3s for FAA-approved technical data by ASI, ACO, DAR, DER or ODA as applicable.

To account for minor modifications, a rollup summary of the minor alterations annotated in the aircraft logbook is acceptable.

The following FAA references are excellent guides to industry modification practices: FAA Order 8300.16, AFS-

300 Major Repair/Alteration Job Aid, and AC 43-210.

For aircraft with experimental airworthiness certificates, careful documentation research and up-front discussions with the platform class desk and NAVAIR ACO are essential to receive an IFC.

21.a If aircraft is not currently in the configuration of the prior or existing airworthiness approval(s), provide what non-conformities exist and what is planned to remediate these non-conformities.

(II.3)

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22 Describe company’s safety program and safety record.

- provide company aviation safety program;

- provide company aviation mishap response plan, see 49 CFR

§ 830-831 for reference;

- Provide a chronological list of company aircraft flight mishaps and aviation ground mishaps that resulted in death, serious injury or substantial aircraft damage, see definitions in 49 CFR § 830.2;

- provide summary of FAA violations received within the last 5 years (letters of correction, civil penalties issued or both).

22.a Provide the historic Probability of Loss of Aircraft (PLOA) for the aircraft type, expressed in number of occurrences per 100,000 flight hours, based on manufacturer historical mishap data.

(II.4)

22.b Does the aircraft have a single system failure mode that will render the aircraft uncontrollable, or the aircraft is unable to fly less than

250KTS below 10,000 feet.

(II.5)

For aircraft that carry cartridge or propellant actuated devices (CADs/PADs), the following additional items are required:

No. Item Artifact

23 If CADs or PADs are used, provide HERO summary and EMI/EMC test reports.

24 Provide ammunition and explosives qualification and certification program.

An approved program aligning with OPNAV Instruction 8023.24, Navy Personnel Conventional Ammunition and Explosives Handling

Qualification and Certification Program is required if explosive charges or live ordnance is carried.

For aircraft that carry ordnance or external stores the following additional items are required:

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25 If live ordnance is carried, provide HERO summary and EMI/EMC test reports.

26 For each weapon and external store, provide the approved carriage limit and (if applicable) jettison and release envelopes.

External store configurations require certification by a recognized airworthiness authority. Include supporting data for new store configurations.

27 Provide a description of operational hardware, software, and pilot interface for carriage and employment of weapons.

Include name of organization that qualified the ballistics tables and corresponding accuracy statistics.

28 Approved hung ordnance procedures.

29 Approved arm, de-arm, loading, and unloading procedures.

30 Approved pre-flight ordnance release and control checks.

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NEXT STEPS:

DoN personnel will review:

1. FAA certification information;

2. maintenance program information (AIP or AAIP) and program letters through the operator’s FSDO;

3. aviation safety related information through the FAA, NTSB, Naval Safety Center, NASA Safety

Center, and Air Force Safety Center;

4. flight procedures (FOPs), ground procedures (GOPs), and (if applicable) ordnance operating procedures.

Note:

A NAVAIR GFR will approve DCMA INST 8210.1 contractor procedures and programs before PAO flights can commence under a NAVAIR IFC.

One or more site visits may be necessary. An aviation safety officer, GGR or ordnance-GGR may also be included.

A site visit by NAVAIR engineering representatives may be required to validate airworthiness basis and aircraft configuration.

SUMMARY:

Valid documentation is essential for the DoN to process a flight clearance and produce a PAO statement.

Timely and accurate submissions are:

1. crucial to establish the aircraft’s certification basis;

2. the starting point for the airworthiness qualification plan (AQP);

3. helps the DoN determine the minimum yet sufficient data-deliverables required for the engineering data requirements agreement plan (EDRAP);

4. used by the DoN to make a PAO determination.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

Service References (NOTAL)

1. OPNAV Instruction 3710.7V Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

Program, 11/22/2016.

2. CNAF M-3710.7 NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions Manual, 15 August 2018.

3. NAVAIRINST 3710.1 (series) Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations (DCMA INST

8210.1).

4. NAVAIRINST 13034.1F Airworthiness and Cybersecurity Safety Policies for Air Vehicles and

Aircraft Systems, 30 June 2016.

5. OPNAV Instruction 8023.24C Navy Personnel Conventional Ammunition and Explosives

Handling Qualification and Certification Program, 10/17/2014.

FAA References

1. AC 00-1.1B Public Aircraft Operations – Manned and Unmanned, 9/21/2018.

2. AC 43-210A Standardized Procedures for Obtaining Approval of Data Used in the Performance of

Major Repairs and Major Alterations, 5/31/2018.

3. Order 8300.16 Major Repair and Alteration Data Approval, 12/11/2018.

4. AFS-300 Major Repair/Alteration Job Data Approval Online Job Aid, 9/30/2019.

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