• Assist, supervise, and direct personnel assigned to the Inspection Department.
• Ascertain all inspections are properly performed on completed work. Ensure proper inspection records, reports, and forms used by the repair station are properly executed prior to releasing the product to service.
• Maintain and keep current a file of pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, Specifications, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and Airworthiness Directives.
• Determine all technical data for articles overhauled or repaired by the repair station are obtained and kept current with the latest revisions being given to the appropriate department inspector. This data will include Manufacturer’s Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Parts Specifications, related Federal Aviation Administration approved data and other technical data for use by the repair station. Ensure all Military Specifications used in the overhaul and repair of components have been evaluated and approved by the FAA.
• Ensure periodic checks are made on all inspection tools and the calibration of precision test equipment used by the repair station and mechanics who have their own precision equipment. Maintain a current record of inspections and tests.
• Maintain files of completed work orders and inspection forms.
• Ensure proper execution of FAA Form 337.
• Determine that no defective, unserviceable, or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or articles released by the repair station.
• Submit reports of defects of non-airworthy condition in accordance with FAR 145.63 (Ref 2-2-4).
• Accomplish the final inspection of all incoming material; new parts, supplies, and the airworthiness of articles repaired outside the repair station by contract.
• Conduct the preliminary, hidden damage, in-progress, and final inspection of all articles processed by the repair station.
• Properly tag and identify all parts and components.
• Provide for continuity of inspection responsibility, assuring completion of required inspection when personnel shift or assignment changes occur.
• Prevent the use of rejected and unserviceable parts.
• Properly perform inspections on all completed work before it is approved for return to service. Inspection and maintenance records, reports, and forms complete for release.
• Inspect all avionics maintenance that requires the qualification of an A&P mechanic, such as airframe structures, airframe electrical wiring, and weight and balance.
• Repair Station Procedures Manual must be always kept current. Distribute all manual revisions promptly.
• Maintain a hazardous waste program adhering to the requirements of the EPA and OEPA.

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