Glossary

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AA (Action Authorization) See GEMM 05-04-06. Also called an EP-14 form, it contains information required for the completion of engineering-directed procedures of modifications, removals, or installations to airframes, powerplants or appliances involving changes in design, structure and/or weight and balance when specific accomplishment tracking of the modification is necessary.
AD (airworthiness directive)

See GEMM 02-08-09. Mandatory with respect to the procedure, rules, aircraft or equipment affected within prescribed time limitations, ADs are covered under FAR 39 and are issued by the FAA.

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controlled document Maintenance or policy information (e.g., AMI-Task cards, GEMM) that can only be changed by the NWA technical publication departments.
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DLRA (designated line release authority) See GEMM 02-02-21. A person who is responsible and qualified, assures that an aircraft is in condition for safe operation for flight.
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EA (engineering authorization) See GEMM 05-04-02. Also called an EP-31, it is issued for one-time repairs, modification, or alterations which deviate from published maintenance procedures and must be issued for repairs not covered in routine publications like overhaul manuals and structural repair manuals.
EM (engineering mandatory) See GEMM 02-08-09, pg 4. Issued to meet AD or FAR requirements to identify all associated, and/or related documents necessary to accomplish the AD and will identify the activity and paperwork requirements placed upon other areas of the company.
EO (engineering order) Issued for modification or inspection of an aircraft, engine, or component.
ES (engineering specification) Establishes NWA requirements for purchase or shop release of an aircraft or component.
EV (engineering evaluation) Authorizes evaluation of an alternate part or procedure.
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FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) The United States governing organization which regulates the safety of the commercial airline industry.
FC (fleet campaign) Occurs when there is a need to quickly canvass an aircraft fleet to verify certain information or to accomplish a minor work task with no material requirements.
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GEMM (General Engineering and Maintenance Manual) FAR and NWA company policies form the basis of the GEMM. It is the primary policy manual for Tech Ops and has priority over all other manuals.
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N/A (not applicable) This term is used on documentation when some items are not appropriate to the work being accomplished. When this is the case, use “N/A” in any block or portion of a form not applicable to the work being accomplished.
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OJT (on the job training) Receiving instruction while at work.
OM-88 AMI-Task routine workcard Computer-generated forms designed to communicate routine maintenance tasks.
OM-94 non-routine card

Used to record discrepancies and corrective actions on line A/C when working outside of the logbook

OM-153 danger tag

A red colored tag used when ground equipment is unfit for use and cannot or should not be used

OM-154 caution tag

A yellow colored tag used on equipment that can be used to complete a particular service only when extreme care is given.

OM-249 warning tag

A blaze orange (almost red) colored tag used to prevent release of an A/C from maintenance with tasks incomplete or prevent accidental injury to an employee or damage to an A/C

OM-250 caution tag

this tag is changing as of 11/1/04 to red stripes—om250-a and om250-b an orange tag used on items which must not be activated during the maintenance process. They are used to caution others that those tagged items should be handled with care

OM-675 cargo door caution placard A notice that will be used anytime a cargo door counterbalance is inoperative.
OM-822 OJT documentation form Used to document on-the-job training and return to service authorization.
OM-834 (last fueled with Jet B) warning tag After refueling with Jet B, an OM-834 must be attached to the refueling receptacle to alert the next refueling personnel to the reduced flow requirement
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P/A (previously accomplished) Used if an item has been previously accomplished
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RTS (return-to-service) State of aircraft when all engineering authorizations have been completed and the aircraft is ready for flight
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SCEPTRE (System Computerized for Economical Performance, Tracking, Recording and Evaluation) This is the primary computer system for Tech Ops
SR (standard repair)

Issued to repair aircraft or component prior to the creation of standard repair manuals

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tran codes

3-letter descriptors used in SCEPTRE which are like categories that store and display specific maintenance data

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Void The term written when a form, tag or card must be replaced because of damage or improper sign-off.
 
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