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Status of ATSRACStatus of ATSRAC
presented topresented to
White House Wire System Safety Interagency Working Group
Meeting
Kent V. HollingerSeptember 11, 2001
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ATSRAC
Who is ATSRAC?Who is ATSRAC?
Aging Transport Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committee
Initially chartered January 19, 1999
Re-chartered January 25, 2001
See www.mitrecaasd.org/atsrac/index.html
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BackgroundBackground
Two major 1996 accidents caused national attention to aviation safety
Growing number of flights will create more accidents, even with a lower rate
White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security - August 22, 1996
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ATSRACGore Commission Gore Commission ReportReport
Final Report published February 12, 1997
1.9 In cooperation with airlines and manufacturers, the FAA’s Aging Aircraft Program should be expanded to cover non-structural systems
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ATSRACInitial FAA/Industry Initial FAA/Industry EffortsEfforts
March-April 1998 aircraft surveyDC-10 (3), MD-11, DC-9, B727DC-10 (3), MD-11, DC-9, B727
Commitment to MSG-3 principles
Assisted in FAA formal response to Gore Commission in July 1998
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ATA’s ASTFATA’s ASTFEstablished on July 15, 1998
Defined “aging” as aircraft past design life
Formed seven Working Groups to develop inspection criteria and survey sample a/c DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, B727, B737, B747, L-1011DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, B727, B737, B747, L-1011
Created ATA Spec 117 on July 31, 1998
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FAA Plan AnnouncedFAA Plan Announced
Jane Garvey announced formation of ATSRAC on October 1, 1998
Meeting notice appeared in Federal Register on December 22, 1998
Order 1110.127 to formally establish ATSRAC issued on January 19, 1999
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ATSRAC
Initial ATSRAC MembersInitial ATSRAC Members
FAA DoD ALPA ATA AIA NASA GAMA Flight Safety
Foundation
JAA Transport Canada AECMA General John Loh Boeing Airbus NEMA SAE
Chairman: Kent Hollinger
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Added ATSRAC MembersAdded ATSRAC Members
AirTran Airways IATA IAM International Federation of Airworthiness NADA/F Northwest Airlines PEMCO World Air Services
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ATSRAC
Initial Five TasksInitial Five Tasks Sampling inspection of the fleet
Review of fleet service history
Improvement of maintenance criteria
Review and update standard practices for wiring
Review air carrier and repair station inspection and repair training programs and recommend actions to address aging systems
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ATSRAC
Status of Initial TasksStatus of Initial Tasks
All tasks are complete
ATSRAC approval of Final Reports during January 2001 meeting
Final Reports with recommendations forwarded to FAA
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Task 1 ResultsTask 1 ResultsNon-intrusive Inspections of 81 aircraft
Aged up to 82,000 hours and 92,000 cyclesAged up to 82,000 hours and 92,000 cycles
3,372 individual discrepancies3,372 individual discrepancies
Immediate Fleet-wide Safety of Flight Concern - Immediate Fleet-wide Safety of Flight Concern - 00 Potential Hazard or Frequently Occurring Item - 182Potential Hazard or Frequently Occurring Item - 182
SB’s required for 3 and enhanced inspection guidelines for SB’s required for 3 and enhanced inspection guidelines for 22
Defects noted - 3,190Defects noted - 3,190
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ATSRACTask 1 Results Task 1 Results (continued)(continued)
Intrusive Inspections of 6 retired aircraftAged up to 100,241 hours and 100,017 cyclesAged up to 100,241 hours and 100,017 cyclesTargeted specific wire types and aircraft zonesTargeted specific wire types and aircraft zonesOn-board visual inspection and NDTOn-board visual inspection and NDTWires removed and 25 laboratory tests appliedWires removed and 25 laboratory tests appliedRecommendationsRecommendations
1 general - education of inspection & maintenance personnel1 general - education of inspection & maintenance personnel 9 research - degradation, chaffing, contamination, NDT, AFCB9 research - degradation, chaffing, contamination, NDT, AFCB 90 specific - splices, heat shields, clamping90 specific - splices, heat shields, clamping
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Task 2 ResultsTask 2 Results
Reviewed 714 Service DocumentsBoeing - 27 upgraded to Alert statusBoeing - 27 upgraded to Alert statusAirbus - 3 upgraded to Alert statusAirbus - 3 upgraded to Alert statusLockheed - no further action requiredLockheed - no further action required
Reviewed 79 ADs with repetitive inspectionsRecommended 8 for terminating actionRecommended 8 for terminating action
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Task 3 ResultsTask 3 Results
Revised definitions of Detailed Inspection and General Visual Inspection for MSG-3
Developed an Enhanced Zonal Analysis Procedure for use in maintenance programs
Recommended an update to MSG-3 to better address Single Element Dual Load Path items
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Task 4 ResultsTask 4 Results
Defined areas requiring standard practices for care and maintenance of wiring systems
Recommended recurrent training of technicians in specific areas
Promote “clean as you go”
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Task 5 ResultsTask 5 Results
Developed an extensive training curriculum and associated lesson plans Module A - IntroductionModule A - Introduction Module B - Chapter 20 StructureModule B - Chapter 20 Structure Module C - InspectionModule C - Inspection Module D - HousekeepingModule D - Housekeeping Module E - WireModule E - Wire Module F - Connective DevicesModule F - Connective Devices Module G - Connective Device RepairModule G - Connective Device Repair Module H - Line Replaceable Units Module H - Line Replaceable Units
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Current Four TasksCurrent Four Tasks
Federal Register May 29, 2001 p. 29203
Wire system certification requirementsWire system certification requirements
Standard format and content of SWPMStandard format and content of SWPM
Enhanced training program for wire systemsEnhanced training program for wire systems
Enhanced maintenance criteria for systemsEnhanced maintenance criteria for systems
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ATSRACWire System Wire System CertificationCertification Establish a Harmonization Working Group Develop a coordination process with ARAC Develop a coordination process with other ATSRAC HWGs Combine current wire system regulations into one Section Identify design requirements to mitigate problems of aging Identify requirements for Wire System Safety Assessments Identify requirements for wire separation Identify requirements for wire identification Recommend advisory material for new Wire Systems Rule
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ATSRACSWPM Format and SWPM Format and ContentContentEstablish a Harmonization Working
Group
Coordinate with other ATSRAC HWGs
Define a standard format
Define a standard content
Recommend updates of existing SWPMs
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ATSRAC
Training ProgramTraining Program
Establish a Harmonization Working Group
Coordinate with other ATSRAC HWGs
Develop guidance material for wire system training programs
Identify SWPM recurrent training
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Maintenance CriteriaMaintenance Criteria
Establish a Harmonization Working Group
Coordinate with other ATSRAC HWGsDevelop guidance for enhanced
maintenance criteria for systemsAssist in development of SFAR for EZAPRecommend wire system ICAWs
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ATSRAC
Current ScheduleCurrent Schedule
Final Reports for all four tasks will be submitted to the FAA by August 2002
Notices of Proposed Rule Making will be released in early 2003
Rules and Advisory Circulars are expected by year-end 2003
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Future Public MeetingsFuture Public Meetings
Bessie Coleman Conf. Room @ FAA HQ
October 24-25, 2001October 24-25, 2001
January 23-24, 2002January 23-24, 2002
April 24-25, 2002April 24-25, 2002
July 24-25, 2002July 24-25, 2002
October 23-24, 2002October 23-24, 2002
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Are There AnyAre There Any
Questions?
