functionally tested before flight. Aircraft maintenance officers determine which additional maintenance tasks require QAR or CDQAR level in-process and final inspections. Only those personnel designated as QARs, CDQARs, and CDIs are authorized to sign as inspector for QA inspection requirements. While not all QA inspections conducted during the various phases of maintenance require a signature, all specified QA inspections are conducted, witnessed, and/or verified by designated QA personnel. Quality Assurance Inspection Sign-offs The QA inspector who actually performs the inspection of the standards of the work signs the "INSPECTED BY" block on all VIDS/MAFs. The sign-off on documents that do not involve an actual inspection (for example, a control document for a phase inspection) is a certification that all QA functions associated with the inspection have been performed and that the designated QA inspectors received and accepted all necessary documentation. In activities using NALCOMIS, refer to the NALCOMIS User’s Manual for specific details and procedures related to QA inspection sign-offs. NOTE: Do not be tempted by operational tempo or commitment to sign off any maintenance task without physically inspecting the job. In-flight Maintenance Sign-offs In the absence of designated QA personnel during in-flight maintenance, the senior aircrew maintenance person is authorized to sign as inspector. He or she inspects the work performed from a technical standpoint to ensure that sound maintenance procedures were followed and that areas where maintenance was performed are free of foreign objects. If the discrepancy involves safety of flight, a QAR inspects the repairs upon return to home base. This is in addition to the inspection already performed by the in-flight personnel. Transient Maintenance Sign-offs In the absence of designated QA expertise during transient maintenance, the pilot in command is authorized to either sign as inspector or designate a qualified member of the aircrew to function in this capacity. The pilot or person designated inspects the work performed from a technical standpoint, ensures that sound maintenance procedures were followed, and that the areas where maintenance was performed are free from foreign objects. If the discrepancy involves safety of flight, a QAR reinspects the repairs upon return to home base. Q25. Q26. What person or activity decides if a CDI, CDQAR, or QAR is to perform inspections required by "QA " annotated on an MRC? During a maintenance evolution, inspections normally fall into three categories. What are the three categories? Q27. Q28. QAR and CDQAR are required to conduct in-process and final inspections of all maintenance tasks that require what actions? When must a QAR reinspect in-flight maintenance sign-offs? QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Describe the programs that are managed and monitored by quality assurance. The QA division manages or monitors many different types of programs. Until Volume V of the NAMP, OPNAVINST 4790.2 (NAMPSOP), is distributed, local MIS should be prepared by your activity for each program QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT Currently local maintenance instructions contain procedures for implementing management programs that contain information, techniques, local policy procedures, and methods to manage each program. Soon NAMPSOP will replace these MIs. The programs managed by QA are covered in the following paragraphs. Quality Assurance Audits Audits are essential elements of an effective QA program. Audits provide an evaluation of performance throughout the department and serve as an orderly method of identifying, investigating, and correcting deficiencies. They also evaluate various maintenance tasks and procedures. Audits monitor those specific maintenance programs assigned to QA for monitoring. Audits fall into two categories—work center audits and special audits. 6-14