SofemaOnline www.sofemaonline.com takes a look at the various expectations to comply with “minimum” Base Maintenance Requirements Stores control processes, both related to Regulatory Compliance and Organisational Best Practices.
Stores: Logistics Area
A number of specific areas should be identifiable.
General Facility - Strong Security: Recommend Video Surveillance for all points of entry. Customer Serving Hatches to be closable & lockable (Multipoint)
Entry & Exit Doors to be with 5-lever Lever Mortice Locks
Goods Inwards / Goods Outwards
Note: Computer terminal to support the registration and recording of received material; access to the Internet to visit EASA & FAA sites, plus other sites as required.
Process to Manage Original Form 1's: Multiple options are available.
Control Process to ensure all received & dispatched items are duly recorded.
Quarantine Area
Refence Document supporting the reason in Quarantine: For example, receipt discrepancy report; copy to Quality Assurance/Compliance Manager; copy to the Store Manager.
ESDS Inspection Area & ESD Product
A capability to inspect ESDS product: Table Top-Plus Wrist Strap Process to Test the Wrist Strap Integrity.
Selection of ESD Blanking Caps for use with ESD Components removed from the Aircraft During the Check.
Selection of ESD Bags: For protection of components removed from the Aircraft During Check.
Despatch
Control & Registration of all Components/Parts, Etc.; Protection of (often Hi-Value) Items
Component Control (U/S Components)
Ensure Unserviceable Components “Work Order - Repair Orders” are reviewed by Technical Services / Customer CAMO before authorising despatch (I.A.W. Procedures)
Bonded Store: Requires: Humidity & Temperature Control
Good Segregation, First in, First out Procedures.
Commercial Store: Commercial Store should have an issue authorisation control system to ensure minimisation of wastage as well as to protect from use for unintended consequences.
Tool Store (Tool Issue control & registration to ensure detailed control and return after use and before release of the aircraft)
Note Concerning “All” Stores & Customer Service
A service window at a convenient height to be introduced to enable “customers” to be served in a speedy and efficient way—sufficient “space/room” for completion of paperwork—both for the issuing storekeeper and for the customer.
Grease: Oil & Volatile Fluid Store
Pyrotechnic Product Store (Fire Bottle Cartridges, Life Raft Flares, etc.)
General Comments regarding Best Practice
a) Externally Secure with Restricted Access
b) Able to move around internally for authorised personnel - allows for minimum manning & efficiency movement
c) Optimised Layout with Goods Inwards having External Access to accept product and material
d) Easy Access from Goods Inwards to Quarantine Area & ESDS Inspection Area
e) Component Control / Despatch to be able to use the shared Goods In & Out for “Controlled dispatch.”
f) Shelf Life Control Procedure
g) Tool Calibration Control Procedure
Logistics Staff Competence
Stores Inspection Staff to have a level of competence to ensure familiarity with:
a) Company Procedures
b) EASA Part 145 Requirements
c) Understanding the different receipt documentation FAA /EASA/JAA/Transport Canada / Brazil
d) Familiarity with STC & Modification Documentation Procedures, TSO/ ETSO – FAA-PMA & EASA EPA
e) Suspect Parts Identification & Reporting
f) Awareness of ESD Control - Precautions and Practices
Note
The Stores Inspector is the “gatekeeper” of the Organisation and should have a level of knowledge and understanding that enables the “protection” of the system.
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