Airworthiness Inspector Handbook Part-II - Civil Aviation Authority of ...

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/MThe organization will also indicate the evidence of closing all the finding raised duringthe internal audit.4.2.4 Acceptance of Deficiency:No deficiency in compliance of requirements, especially on appointment of post holdersand acquiring minimum tools and equipment or maintenance data are allowed for theinitial approval. However, any deficiencies that no way hamper the operation may bepermitted for a limited period by following the procedures given in Para 11 of thisSection. Example, tools that may not be required immediately may be agreed upon forlimited period and such acceptance is granted based on written request and justificationas per the procedure given for concession and exemptions.4.3 CAA audit (NCAR 145.B.20 (3))A team of minimum two auditors will carry out audit at the maintenance facility usingdetailed checklist. The detailed checklist will cover the salient points of the requirementsstipulated in the Operating Procedures and NCARs parts.4.3.1 CAA Audit Team sizeFor a large organization, one large team audit or a short series of small teamaudits may be carried out. Small team will have minimum of two auditors.4.3.2 Accompanying of Senior OfficersThe auditors will always ensure that they are accompanied by a senior technicallyqualified member of the organization throughout the audit. Normally, the qualitymanager accompanies the audit team. The reason for being accompanied is toensure the organization is fully aware of any findings noted during the audit.4.3.3 Complete or Sample CheckIt is recommended that the audit is carried out on a product line type basis in that,for example, in the case of an organisation seeking approval for maintenance ofAirbus A310, A320 and A340 ratings, the audit be concentrated on one type onlyfor a full compliance check. Depending upon the result, the second type mayonly require a sample check against those activities seen to be weak oncompliance for the first type.4.3.4 Audit de-briefingThe Airworthiness Inspection Division will de-brief the senior technical memberof the organization at the end of the audit visit on all findings made during theaudit. In the event of producing any evidence for rectification or complying withany requirement during the audit, all such findings need not be included in thereport. The filled checklist must be enclosed in the organization file.July 2012 Page 10