MRB, MSG-3, MPD, and MRBR

Section 12: Continued Airworthiness & Maintenance

Definition

A set of interrelated concepts defining the initial scheduled maintenance program for transport category aircraft. MSG-3 (Maintenance Steering Group - 3) is the analysis methodology used to develop the initial scheduled maintenance requirements. The Maintenance Review Board (MRB) is the regulatory body that oversees the MSG-3 process and approves the resulting Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), which defines the minimum initial scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals. The Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) is the TC holder's document that incorporates the MRBR requirements along with additional manufacturer recommendations.

Where This Shows Up

The MSG-3 process is a structured, top-down analysis methodology that evaluates each aircraft system, structure, and powerplant for maintenance-significant items based on the consequences of functional failure. For each item, the MSG-3 logic determines whether a scheduled maintenance task (e.g., lubrication, operational check, inspection, functional check, restoration, discard) is applicable and effective. The MRB comprises representatives from the regulatory authority, the TC holder, and the operators. The MRBR output represents the minimum acceptable maintenance program; individual operators typically augment it based on their operating environment and experience. The MRB process is defined by MRB policy documents issued by the certification authorities.

Primary Sources

ATA MSG-3 (Revision 2015.1 or current)

Operator/Manufacturer Scheduled Maintenance Development — the industry-standard MSG-3 analysis logic and process.

FAA Order 8900.1 Chapter 99FAA

MRB policy and procedures for developing the initial scheduled maintenance program.

Artifacts Produced

Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR)

Authority-approved document defining the minimum initial scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals resulting from the MSG-3 analysis.

Maintenance Planning Document (MPD)

TC holder document incorporating MRBR requirements plus additional manufacturer-recommended maintenance tasks.

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