Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
Template:Infobox Document Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) is a formal document created by the aircraft manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to perform all maintenance tasks, including servicing, inspections, repairs, and adjustments, to ensure the aircraft remains airworthy.
Purpose
The AMM serves as a comprehensive guide for aircraft maintenance personnel, outlining procedures for maintaining, servicing, and repairing various aircraft systems and components.
Content
It contains information on:
- Servicing procedures (e.g., lubrication, fluid levels)
- Inspection and maintenance schedules
- Removal and installation of parts
- Testing and adjustment of systems
- Cleaning and painting procedures
- Repair procedures (excluding structural repairs, which are covered in a separate Structural Repair Manual (SRM))
Importance
The AMM is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of aircraft by providing the necessary guidance for performing maintenance tasks according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Relationship to other manuals
The AMM is part of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) that the Type Certificate Holder is required to provide and maintain. Other related manuals include the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) for identifying parts and the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) for structural repairs.
Regulatory Compliance
Aviation authorities, such as the FAA and EASA, require that aircraft maintenance be performed according to specific standards, and the AMM provides the necessary guidance to ensure compliance.
