courtesy from Andrew

1. Privilages of LAE: to issue CRS on mechanical aspect of airframe and engine, mechanical based avionics such as actuator, power generation and distribution, avionic LRU that require simple bite test. (SAR 66)

2. Responsibilities of LAE: to make sure work done mentioned above is accordance with approved up-to-date data, calibrated tools and correct equipments, and under safe condition and enviroment. (SAR 4.1.1)

3. If a component found missing, e.g first aid kit, rack out from PC, and fill in "FOR FITMENT ONLY" on the remark at the unservicable portion of the label, inform PC about the matter and let the inform SIA planning. ( yet to be verified )

4. CAAS can withdraw ADSI, provided air operator seek the approval of alternative means of compliance, eg. SIA feedback an operational difficulties to Boeing, and Boeing comes out with an SB to do a modification, so SIA carried out the mod and case close. Later, FAA issue and CAAS follow, an ADMAF/ADSI regarding the problem which SIA faced earlier on, with support of the same SB. In this case, such AD can be withdrawn with SIA appeal to CAAS, with concent from Boeing that SB mod has been carried out satisfactory, then concession can be made by applying to CAAS for withdrawal. (SAR 39.30)

5. Good to know, COA contents aircraft registration,address of owner of aircraft, category of aircraft (ANO 3rd schedule), Aircraft serial no, date of issue and period of validity. At the back of the cert states the operation of aircraft (as per AFM), weight limitation, minimum crew, number of occupants, smoking/non-smoking.

Alvin