2.2  AM&M - SPECIALTY / ELEMENT AREAS
2.2.1 GENERAL
Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing has six (6) main specialty areas:
(a)
air operator maintenance requirements;

(b) 
approved maintenance organizations;

(c)
flight training unit maintenance requirements;

(d) 
approved manufacturing organizations;

(e)
approved training organizations;

(f)
private operator maintenance requirements.

Each specialty area is further broken into its systematic elements. Approaching the organization by systematic element permits an organized, more focused approach to the activity, which will aid in the organization’s overall assessment. 
The category, type and class of inspection or audit will determine which of the element areas that are to be inspected and which checklists and forms are applicable. The “element” area checklists and their use are discussed in more detail in Chapter 4.

2.3 INSPECTIONS
(To be added)

2.4 AUDITS
2.4.1 CLASSIFICATION
The two classes of Audits that apply to AM&M function:
(a)  
Combined, large and small;

(b)  
Specialty;

2.4.2 COMBINED AUDITS
For an air operator audit to be effective, a complete review of a company’s operation and maintenance systems is normally conducted as a combined audit (i.e., jointly by Commercial & Business Aviation and AM&M). A combined audit should be the norm for air operators of any size and complexity, the process should address both operations and maintenance control system requirements. Combined audits may also include approved engineering or training organizations where appropriate.
Where logistical problems exist, combined audits may be conducted in a concurrent manner. Specialty audits conducted concurrently may be an alternative method that provides the same benefit of a combined audit. This approach will permit functional groups to perform their audit activities independently and with the autonomy required to manage their activities efficiently. Not only does this approach provide more flexibility in scheduling, it also may reduce the burden of the company having to deal with a larger Transport Canada team. 
Large combined audits include both national and specific regional audits suitable for:
(a)  
a national airline (705) air operator;

(b)  
a regional airline (705) air operator that has a mixed aircraft fleet with numerous aircraft types and a varied route structure; and

(c)  
a commuter (704) or an air taxi (703) air operator that has a diverse (including IFR and NVFR) operation with numerous aircraft types and a varied route structure that includes international points.
　
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