conduct a debrief with the check pilot, aircrew members, a maintenance control representative, and applicable work center representatives for compliance with objectives outlined on the FCF checklist, and to clarify discrepancies noted. The completed check flight checklists are retained in the aircraft maintenance files for a minimum of 6 months, or one phase cycle, whichever is greater. Ensure the configuration of aircraft, aeronautical components, and support equipment (SE) is such that all essential modifications have been incorporated. Ensure an inspection is conducted on all equipment received for use, returned for repair, or held awaiting repair to verify that its material condition, identification, packaging, preservation, and configuration are satisfactory; and, when applicable, that shelf-life limits are not exceeded. Review all incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the maintenance department. Prepare or assist in the preparation of maintenance instructions to ensure that QA requirements are specified (until Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedures, NAMPSOP, Volume V, of OPNAVINST 4790.2 is issued). Maintain current assignments of personnel qualified for specific QA responsibilities. Activities using Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) should refer to the User’s Manual for specific procedures. Be responsible for the effective monitoring of the Enhanced Comprehensive Asset Management System (ECAMS). Be responsible for effective monitoring of hazardous material and hazardous waste procedures within the aircraft maintenance department. The QA division is organized with a small group of highly skilled personnel. These permanently assigned personnel, under the QA officer, are responsible for conducting and managing the QA effort of the department. The maintenance personnel assigned to the QA division are known as QARs. To obtain more efficient use of the information collected by the aviation Maintenance Data System (MDS) and to increase the scope of QA for commands still operating under VIDS, a qualified data analyst is assigned to the QA/A division. The primary duties of the data analyst or NALCOMIS system administrator are discussed briefly in Chapter 1 and are outlined specifically in OPNAVINST 4790.2. The number of personnel assigned to the QA division varies among activities, depending on the size of the unit and number of work shifts. When activities with four or less aircraft assigned or small OMDs elect to organize a QA division, the QA officer and the QA supervisor will be permanently assigned. Usually, in a small OMD under a one work center concept, qualified personnel are designated as CDQARs to carry out the QA verification functions. Q15. Q16. Q17. Q18. At a minimum, how often must plane captains have their qualifications monitored by Q/A? Why must a QAR brief the check pilots and aircrew prior to a functional check flight (FCF)? What division is responsible for reviewing all incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the maintenance department? In relation to the organization of a quality assurance division, what determines the number of assigned personnel? QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Describe the functions and qualifications of QARs, CDQARs, and CDIs. The need for quality control requires that only highly skilled maintenance personnel be designated as QA representatives/inspectors. QARs and CDIs must be highly qualified personnel with the ability to ensure quality of maintenance within their technical areas. Under this concept, the personnel in the production divisions are ultimately responsible for the quality of work performed in the department. The QA division monitors the production and ensures that high quality workmanship is accomplished by maintenance personnel and that specifications and quality standards are met. QA is concerned with the completeness and adequacy of inspections, and emphasis is placed on the thoroughness of the inspection rather than the number of units inspected. Quality Assurance Representatives Functions The nucleus of the QA division is a group of QARs. These permanently assigned representatives 6-9