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5.3.3.13.7. User Responsibilities (e.g., pre and post-use inspections to include
inventory and serviceability; taking the minimum required to accomplish the task, etc.),
5.3.3.13.8. Methods for controlling specialty tools, shop aids, clamps, clecos, fixtures,
etc., required to be installed on the aircraft/product for extended periods of time (over
one shift),
5.3.3.13.9. Unserviceable Tools. Procedures shall ensure unserviceable tools are
removed from use,
5.3.3.13.10. Methods for controlling consumables. This includes: perishable tools such
as drill bits, cutters, reamers etc., that are periodically replaced due to wear, and
expendable items such as rags, wipes, tongue depressors, acid brushes, sandpaper,
applicators, sealant, glue, tape rolls, scrapers, etc. that are expended during use,
5.3.3.13.11. Methods for controlling small hardware and miscellaneous small parts
(e.g., fasteners, clecos, clamps, nuts, bolts, and washers) used in, on, and around the
aircraft and aircraft components (e.g., uninstalled wing, fuselage, tail section, engines
etc.), and support equipment,
5.3.3.13.12. Methods for controlling personal items (e.g., pens, pencils, jewelry, PDAs,
MP3 players, cell phones, watches, keys, lighters, coins, wallets) during ground
operations.
5.3.3.14. Lost Tool/Item Procedures. Shall include procedures for: non-attribution
reporting, search process, documentation, GFR notification, and incident closeout.
Aircraft shall not be released for flight until the contractor has concluded the search
process. The Aircrew shall be briefed on all incidents of lost tools/items reported
missing and not recovered, that the contractor determines may still be on the aircraft.
The aircraft records shall be annotated to reflect the lost items.
5.4. Aircraft Engine/APU/GTC Operation (Ground Personnel). Procedures shall
address at a minimum:
5.4.1. Engine/APU/GTC Run Certification Program. Personnel authorized to start
and operate aircraft engines, APU/GTCs, and uninstalled engines shall be certified.
Aircraft engine motoring shall only be performed by trained and certified engine run
operators. Operators may maintain qualifications in multiple aircraft, engine, APU/GTC
types,
5.4.2. Engine Operations. The contractor shall ensure that the correct checklist and
procedures are used. Helicopter and tilt-rotor (including UA helicopter/tilt-rotor) ground
engine operations shall only be performed by pilots (UA operators) current and qualified
in the aircraft/UA. Certified ground personnel may conduct helicopter and tilt-rotor
APU/GTC operations,
5.4.3. Training. Ground personnel who operate aircraft engines, APUs, or GTCs
shall be trained, pass a written exam, pass an emergency procedures test with a score
of 100%, receive practical instruction (may be accomplished using a flight crew
simulator) and be evaluated by a certifier for each aircraft type, model, series for which
they are being certified.
5.4.3.1. There are three required phases of training for operating aircraft engines.