Why is MSG-3 Training Not Mandatory?
It is remarkable that EASA requires recurring training for CAMO and MRO personnel in subjects such as Human Factors, SMS, Part-CAMO, Part-M, Fuel Tank Safety and more, undoubtedly all important areas. Yet, there is still no mandatory training on the MSG-3 methodology, the very foundation of how Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMPs) are developed.
This raises a crucial question: How can CAMO engineers truly understand the impact of maintenance tasks, associated risks, AMP development, and task (de)escalations without a solid understanding of MSG-3?
If you are responsible for maintenance planning or oversight, ask yourself whether you should be able to:
Understand why a task exists in the AMP/MPD.
Recognize the relationship between design, reliability, and maintenance.
Contribute effectively to discussions on AMP amendments, optimizations, or tailoring.
>Know what Airworthiness Limitations (ALI) and Certification Maintenance >Requirements (CMR) are, and where they originate.
>Interpret MSG-3 task codes (FEC 5–9).
>Understand the role of Aircraft Health Monitoring within MSG-3.
>Identify which task intervals may be extended, and which must never be.
>Grasp concepts such as damage tolerance, structural single/dual load path, and Principal Structural Elements (PSE).
>And much more…
For daily CAMO and MRO operations, compliance simply means following the approved AMP. MSG-3 understanding is vital for those who aspire to go beyond compliance and set higher standards. Without it, personnel lack the foundation needed to fully meet their CAMO and MRO responsibilities and to understand the why behind the tasks.
Insight Aviation BV has been providing MSG-3 training for years and can deliver this training to your organization, or to individuals upon request.
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