2 Shore-based maintenance (SBM) provider
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2 Shore-based maintenance (SBM) provider

  2.1 The SBM provider should:

  • .1 have a quality control system audited by a competent authority in respect of its servicing operation;

  • .2 have access to adequate calibrated test equipment and facilities to carry out the SBM in accordance with these guidelines;

  • .3 have access to batteries and other spare parts to the original equipment specification;

  • .4 have access to up-to-date technical manuals, service bulletins and the latest software versions as provided by the original equipment manufacturer;

  • .5 keep records of maintenance, available for inspection by the Administration as may be required;

  • .6 ensure that all personnel responsible for supervising and for carrying out the maintenance procedures are adequately trained and fully competent to perform their duties; and

  • .7 issue a shore-based maintenance report with a list of the test results and maintenance performed.

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