Southwest Airlines is seeking information on how other carriers handle Item 6 of MNT 1.8.1 within Maintenix functionality.

Question

Southwest Airlines would like to know how other carriers have met item 6 of MNT 1.8.1 y, specifically the deletion of records in Maintenix.

IOSA

MNT 1.8.1
The Operator shall have a system for the management and control of maintenance records to ensure
the content and retention of such records is in accordance with requirements of the Authority, as
applicable, and to ensure operational records are subjected to standardized processes for:
(i) Identification;
(ii) Legibility;

(iii) Maintenance;
(iv) Retrieval;
(v) Protection, integrity and security;
(vi) Disposal, deletion (electronic records) and archiving. (GM) ◄

sureamiceman · Answer

(vi) Disposal, deletion (electronic records) and archiving (GM)< indicates there is Guidance Material for that point, which details in part:

...Methods of storing maintenance records acceptable to the Authority are in paper form, in a computer database or a combination of both methods. Records stored on microfilm or optical disc form are also acceptable….

Computer systems normally have at least one back-up system, which is updated within 24 hours of any maintenance performed. Additionally, each computer terminal normally contains program safeguards to prevent any alteration of the database by unauthorized personnel.

I am not an operator, but I would assume the IT backup plan and database administration practices would satisfy this guidance material for that point. I would reference some of those practices/safeguards as a way of proving compliance to this requirement.

I referenced IOSA Standards Manual 12th Edition in this answer. hope it is helpful!

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