Aircraft Maintenance Compliance and Record Management

CIQ provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance compliance management and record keeping solutions for commercial airlines, charter operators, aircraft lessors, and general aviation operators. Our platform ensures regulatory compliance with FAA Part 91, Part 121, Part 135, and international requirements.

Part 121 Maintenance Compliance

14 CFR Part 121 establishes maintenance requirements for scheduled air carriers operating large aircraft. Our platform supports Part 121 operators with:

• Continuous airworthiness maintenance program (CAMP) management
• Mechanical reliability reports (MRR) tracking per 121.703
• Service difficulty reports (SDR) management
• Maintenance record requirements per 121.380
• Airworthiness release documentation
• Continuing analysis and surveillance system (CASS)
• Maintenance reliability program monitoring
• Principal maintenance inspector (PMI) audit preparation

Part 135 Operations Compliance

Part 135 commuter and on-demand operators face unique maintenance challenges. CIQ helps Part 135 operators maintain compliance:

• Inspection program tracking (progressive, continuous, or approved program)
• Maintenance record requirements per 135.439
• Aircraft inspection schedule management
• Maintenance personnel qualification tracking
• MEL/CDL compliance monitoring
• Maintenance manual change control
• Subcontractor maintenance oversight

Airworthiness Directive (AD) Compliance Tracking

Airworthiness directives are mandatory safety actions required by aviation authorities. CIQ provides automated AD tracking and compliance management:

• Real-time AD monitoring from FAA AD database
• Automated applicability analysis by aircraft S/N and equipment
• Compliance deadline calculation and alerts
• Recurring AD inspection interval tracking
• Terminating action implementation status
• Alternative methods of compliance (AMOC) documentation
• EASA AD integration and tracking
• Service bulletin correlation with ADs

Maintenance Record Management

Proper maintenance record keeping is critical for continued airworthiness and aircraft value. Our platform manages:

Aircraft Lease Return Audits

Lease return audits verify aircraft compliance with contractual maintenance requirements. CIQ streamlines the lease return process:

• Lease return condition requirements verification
• Maintenance status documentation assembly
• AD compliance status reporting
• Life-limited parts remaining life calculation
• Maintenance program compliance verification
• Technical records completeness audit
• Discrepancy identification and tracking
• Lessor audit preparation and support

Life-Limited Parts Management

Life-limited parts require precise tracking to prevent overage and ensure safety. Our platform monitors:

• Engine disk life limits (cycles, hours, calendar)
• Turbine blade retirement times
• Structural fatigue-critical components
• Landing gear component lives
• Life extension program eligibility
• Automated alerts approaching limits
• Replacement planning and cost forecasting

Maintenance Reliability Programs

Maintenance reliability programs analyze fleet performance to optimize maintenance and improve dispatch reliability. CIQ supports:

• Mechanical interruption rate tracking
• Delay and cancellation analysis
• Unscheduled removal rate monitoring
• Shop visit interval optimization
• Pilot report trending and analysis
• Maintenance task effectiveness evaluation
• MSG-3 maintenance program development