Chapter 15 Material Support Material Support Spends most

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Chapter 15 Material Support

Chapter 15 Material Support

Material Support • Spends most money • Part of M & E – could

Material Support • Spends most money • Part of M & E – could overspend • Part of Finance – poor decisions • Affect quality of maintenance • Part of M & E • Oversight by accounting/finance • Material Support functions • Provide parts/supplies for all maintenance • Maintain adequate supplies items on hand convenient locations for quick access • Provide adequate support within reasonable budget

Material Management • Primary function • Understand logistics/scope of aviation inventory management • •

Material Management • Primary function • Understand logistics/scope of aviation inventory management • • • Replenishment of stored parts Cost of inventory Forecasting new/in-house available inventory Realistic/physical space of inventory Replenishment of minimum/maximum Repair parts Return/defective parts Bogus parts Know supply network Ongoing process of utilizing aircraft parts

Material Management • Inventory based on • • Fleet size Parts utilization Parts reliability

Material Management • Inventory based on • • Fleet size Parts utilization Parts reliability Vendor repair capability/turnaround time • Continuous contact with • • Aircraft manufacturer Parts overhaul vendors Aircraft parts suppliers Vendors of hardware/software

Inventory Control • Responsibility • Necessary parts/supplies are on hand • Available at selected

Inventory Control • Responsibility • Necessary parts/supplies are on hand • Available at selected locations • Support all maintenance activities • Monitor • • • Raw stock material Progress of components repair orders Accurate count of stock onsite Assure availability of airworthy parts Lean inventory control/management

Stores • Responsibility • • • Issuing parts Exchanging parts Delivering parts to work

Stores • Responsibility • • • Issuing parts Exchanging parts Delivering parts to work centers Handle special storage items Route repairable parts to appropriate shop

Purchasing • Responsibilities • Procurement of parts/supplies • Deal with suppliers/manufacturers • • •

Purchasing • Responsibilities • Procurement of parts/supplies • Deal with suppliers/manufacturers • • • Specifications Costs Delivery • Primary budget control • Work closely with inventory control

Shipping and Receiving • Main hub • All deliveries for airline operation • •

Shipping and Receiving • Main hub • All deliveries for airline operation • • All packing/unpacking Dangerous goods • • • Flammable Corrosive Temperature-sensitive items

Support Functions • Parts ordering • Initial provisions with new equipment • Reordering •

Support Functions • Parts ordering • Initial provisions with new equipment • Reordering • Parts storage • Readily located/issued when needed • Certain parts under specific conditions • • • Fuels Lubricants Paints Oils Flammables

Support functions • Parts Storage • System adjusted to aircraft model • Subdivided in

Support functions • Parts Storage • System adjusted to aircraft model • Subdivided in sections • • • Quarantine area Flammable, Hazmat, refrigeration Serviceable, non-serviceable, red-tag parts Parts issue/return area Parts receiving inspection area

Parts Issue • Common hardware (bolts, nuts) • Open, accessible areas • Parts window

Parts Issue • Common hardware (bolts, nuts) • Open, accessible areas • Parts window • • • Close to work center Handling of parts tags/paperwork Repairable parts Update quantity on hand Turnaround kits Flyaway kits

Parts Control • Identification of storage location • Track certain components • Eliminate parts

Parts Control • Identification of storage location • Track certain components • Eliminate parts chasing • Track time-limited parts • • Track flight hours, cycles, calendar time To/from • • Internal organizations Outside repair contractors Warranty holders Cannibalized parts

Parts Handling • Receiving parts • • Inspection Physical condition Distribution to proper place

Parts Handling • Receiving parts • • Inspection Physical condition Distribution to proper place Route exchanged parts to • • Appropriate shop Vendor Contractor for repairs Warranty repairs

Obsolete Parts • No longer required • Find buyers for parts • No buyer

Obsolete Parts • No longer required • Find buyers for parts • No buyer – parts scrapped • Parts Receiving (QC) • • Newly purchased Repair return Loaned parts QC inspects • Sings/stamps paperwork

Loaner Parts • Agreements with other airlines • Borrow loaner parts • Bogus Parts

Loaner Parts • Agreements with other airlines • Borrow loaner parts • Bogus Parts • Unapproved parts • • • Counterfeit Stolen Production overruns sold unauthorized Fraudulently marked parts Costs millions of dollars

Stores • Tool calibration program • Calibrated/tested periodically • Inspected on return • Stock

Stores • Tool calibration program • Calibrated/tested periodically • Inspected on return • Stock level adjustments • • Varies from airline to airline Experience Actual maintenance activity Continual surveillance of parts usage

Shelf Life • Life limited items • • “O” Rings Aviation grease Paint Penetrating

Shelf Life • Life limited items • • “O” Rings Aviation grease Paint Penetrating oil Antiseize products Insulating compounds Aviation sealants Dry-film lubricants • Plan for disposal • Monthly/semi-monthly inspection

Budgeting Efforts • Cost of items stocked • Overstock • • Minimize aircraft downtime

Budgeting Efforts • Cost of items stocked • Overstock • • Minimize aircraft downtime Delays/cancellations • Understock • • Quality of maintenance More Delays/cancellations