CABIN MAINTENANCE

• LINE MAINTENANCE
• BASE MAINTENANCE
LINE MAINTENANCE

 The Part 145 regulation defines line maintenance as

any maintenance tasks which can be performed outside
of a hangar (under open skies) except for situations in
which the weather deteriorates to such conditions, that
a hangar becomes mandatory.
BASE MAINTENANCE

 The definition of base maintenance is simple – it is all

maintenance which does not fall under the line
maintenance category. In practice, this will be mainly
heavy checks such as C and D checks. During those
checks major and minor aircraft systems are being
evaluated together with complex and time consuming
tasks such as corrosion prevention, structural work,
replacement of major components, interior
refurbishment, etc.
A - CHECK

 This is performed approximately every 400-600 flight

hours or 200–300 cycles (takeoff and landing is
considered an aircraft "cycle"), depending on aircraft
type. It needs about 50-70 man-hours and is usually on
the ground in a hangar for a minimum of 10 hours. The
actual occurrence of this check varies by aircraft type,
the cycle count, or the number of hours flown since the
last check.
B - CHECK

 This is performed approximately every 6-8 months. It

needs about 160-180 man-hours, depending on the
aircraft, and is usually completed within 1–3 days at an
airport hangar. A similar occurrence schedule applies to
the B check as to the A check. However, B checks are
increasingly incorporated into successive A checks, i.e.:
Checks A-1 through A-10 complete all the B check
items.
C - CHECK

 This is performed approximately every 20–24 months or a

specific number of actual flight hours (FH) or as defined
by the manufacturer. This maintenance check is much
more extensive than a B check, requiring a large
majority of the aircraft's components to be inspected.
This check puts the aircraft out of service, and the
aircraft must not leave the maintenance site until it is
completed. It also requires more space than A and B
checks. It is, therefore, usually carried out in a hangar at
a maintenance base. The time needed to complete
such a check is at least 1–2 weeks and the effort
involved can require up to 6,000 man-hours.
3C - CHECK

 Some authorities use a type of check, known as a 3C

check or Intermediate Layover (IL), which typically
includes light structural maintenance, including checks
for corrosion, or on specific high-load parts of the
airframe. It may also be used as the opportunity for
cabin upgrades (for example, new seats, entertainment
systems, carpeting) which would otherwise put the
aircraft out of service for a significant time without the
need for an inspection. As component reliability has
improved, some MROs now spread the workload across
several C checks, or incorporate this 3C check into D
checks instead.
D - CHECK

 The D check, sometimes known as a "heavy

maintenance visit" (HMV) is by far the most
comprehensive and demanding check for an airplane.
This check occurs approximately every 6-10 years. It is a
check that more or less takes the entire airplane apart
for inspection and overhaul. Even the paint may need to
be completely removed for further inspection on the
fuselage metal skin.
LINE (CABIN) MAINTENANCE

1. 5 Hrs = LCM (Line Cabin Maintenance)

0ne or two technicians req.
Cabin Defect Logbook is priority
Turn around visual inspection

2. + 5 Hrs = Preventive Cabin Maintenance

 Group of 10 or more Technicians
 ATL (Aircraft Technical Logbook), CDL (Cabin Defect Logbook)
Transit Check
BASE (CABIN) MAINTENANCE

1. DETAILED INSPECTION
2.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CABIN
PARTS PRIOR TO INSPECTION
3.CABIN MODIFICATIONS