AMC1 SPO.SPEC.MCF.110 Maintenance check flight manual
ED Decision 2019/019/R
CONTENTS OF THE MAINTENANCE CHECK FLIGHT MANUAL
The items to
be covered in the manual for a ‘Level A’ maintenance check flight (MCF) with
complex motor-powered aircraft should be as follows:
(a) General considerations:
(1) conditions requiring a MCF (e.g.
heavy maintenance);
(2) appropriate maintenance release
before the MCF;
(3) flight authorisation by the
operator;
(4) process to develop a flight
programme and procedures;
(5) relevant procedures to document
MCFs in the aircraft records; and
(6) policy for the determination of a
‘Level A’ or ‘Level B’ MCF.
(b) Aircraft status:
(1) requirements for the status of the
aircraft prior to departure (e.g. MEL, CDL and multiple defects) for the
purpose of conducting an MCF;
(2) fuel loading, if applicable;
(3) mass and balance, if applicable;
and
(4) specific test and safety equipment.
(c) Crew selection and other persons on board:
(1) qualifications;
(2) experience and recency;
(3) training; and
(4) persons on board.
(d) Briefings:
(1) briefing participants;
(2) specific pre-flight briefing
topics:
(i) aircraft status,
(ii) summary of maintenance,
(iii) flight programme, specific
procedures and limitations,
(iv) crew members’ responsibilities and
coordination, and
(v) documents on board;
(3) information to ATC; and
(4) post-flight briefing.
(e) Contents of the flight programme and procedures: the flight programme should be thoroughly developed by the operator using applicable current data. It should contain the checks to be performed in-flight and may include ‘read and do’ checklists where practicable. The following items should be included in the overall procedure:
(1) in-flight briefings;
(2) limits (not to be exceeded);
(3) specific entry conditions;
(4) task-sharing and call-outs;
(5) potential risks and contingency
plans;
(6) information to additional crew; and
(7) adequate available airspace and
coordination with ATC.
(f) External conditions:
(1) weather and light conditions;
(2) terrain;
(3) ATC, airspace; and
(4) airport (runway,
equipment)/operating site.
(g) Documentation:
(1) specific documentation on board;
(2) in-flight recordings;
(3) results of the MCF and related data;
and
(4) accurate recording of the required maintenance actions after the flight.
EASA regulations mandate a detailed maintenance check flight (MCF) manual for complex aircraft. This manual must cover general MCF considerations, aircraft status, crew qualifications, thorough briefings, and a comprehensive flight program outlining procedures, limits, risks, and contingency plans. External conditions and specific documentation requirements are also essential for aviation safety.
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