The last time you replaced a flap on an aircraft you probably had to indicate that the work was completed in accordance with the standards of airworthiness. Where do we acquire this little black book titled "Standards of Airworthiness"? Unfortunately, there is no little black book containing all the information we must know and comply with. A suggestion: try the aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance manual. This is only the beginning; you should also be familiar with the following references:
- Advisory Circulars
- Type Certificate
- Airworthiness Directives
- Service Bulletins
- Supplement Type Certificate
- Engineering Orders
- Flight Manual
- Parts Catalogue
This list is not complete, but provides some guidance on the range of documentation necessary in order to perform your job safely and accurately every day. As you can see, our industry requires us to stay abreast of the information related to our skills.