EASA PART 145: Stores & Procurement for Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), Handlers and Distributors

DURATION: THREE DAYS - TRAINING & EXAMINATION
OVERVIEW
This 3-day course is designed to cover all elements which are essential to the effective management and operation of a fully compliant store and provides delegates with a detailed and practical awareness of the EASA Part 145 Regulatory Requirements & Stores Management and inspection procedures.
The course also provides insight into those organizations that are involved with Aircraft Component Maintenance Handling & Distribution.
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the processes which drive effective management of an EASA Compliant Store.
- Be able to explain the regulations which cover both EASA Part 145 & EASA Part M related to the Logistics Process for staff involved in Stores Management and Receipt Inspection.
- Understand the process of managing documentation related to airworthiness and Receipt Certification principles.
- Understand the principles of Electrostatic Inspection.
- Be able to develop procedures for use in Stores and Goods Inspection.
- Review the problems associated with suspect and bogus parts EASA / FAA
- Have confidence in full compliance within the supply chain and the ability to perceive opportunity to optimize
- Be able to demonstrate Part 145 and Part M Supply Chain Compliance to maintain effective QC and to avoid or mitigate problems.

COURSE CONTENT
Regulatory Framework & Introduction to Continuing Airworthiness
- Chicago Convention, ICAO Annexes & SARPs.
- EASA – Purpose, Management & Regulatory Structure
- EASA Part 21.A.307 – Release of Parts & Appliances for Installation
- Understanding STCs, European Part Approval (EPA), Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), TSO, ETSO
- Review of CAP 562 Civil Aviation Airworthiness Information Procedures (aircraft component leaflets)
- Defining Component Maintenance Handlers or Distributers (EASA NPA 2012-03)
Stores & Logistics
- ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100 – The Aerospace Standard
- EASA Part 145.A.25 - Facilities Requirements – Inspection, Storage & Quarantine
- EASA Part 145.A.40 – Equipment, Tools & Material
- EASA Part 145.A.42 – Acceptance of Components
- Authorised Repair Stations – What to look for.
- Parts Manufacturing Approval & European Parts Approval
- Parts Fabrication
- Safety & Quality
- Supplier Evaluation Procedures
- Authorized Release Certification & What to do with the old JAA Form 1 released components.
- Dual & Triple Certification
- ATA 300 – Packaging Requirements
- Receiving Inspection Techniques
- Stores Receipt – Guidance for the Inspector
- Handling & Storage of Chemicals
- Human Factors & Logistics
- Dangerous Goods Storage, Packing & Preparation for Shipping
- Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS)
- The Problem of Bogus Parts
- Disposal of Hazardous Waste

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for new and existing entrants in Stores & Logistics, Distributors of aircraft components wishing to achieve a deep understand of the regulations applicable to a compliant stores environment.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
There are no training course pre-requisites.