Faa 145 Audit Checklist Example

Section 1: Certification & Ratings

Audit Date: _____ Auditor: _____

□ Certificate Number: _____________

• Valid through: _____________


• Displayed prominently: Y/N


• Location accurate: Y/N

□ Ratings & Limitations

• Airframe: Class _____ Limited to: _____


• Powerplant: Class _____ Limited to: _____


• Propeller: Class _____ Limited to: _____


• Radio: Class _____ Limited to: _____


• Instrument: Class _____ Limited to: _____


• Accessory: Class _____ Limited to: _____


• Specialized Service: _____________

Section 2: Manual Compliance

□ RSM Revision: _____ Date: _____

• FAA accepted: Y/N Date: _____


• Distribution list current: Y/N


• All required sections present: Y/N

Key Sections Verified:
□ Organizational chart accurate
□ Inspection procedures adequate
□ Training program documented
□ Quality control procedures complete
□ Required forms included
□ Records procedures defined

Section 3: Personnel

□ Accountable Manager
Name: _______________
Qualifications verified: Y/N
Authority documented: Y/N

□ Supervisory Personnel
Total required: _____ Present: _____
Certificates current: Y/N
Experience adequate: Y/N

□ Inspection Personnel
Total authorized: _____
Training current: Y/N
Stamps controlled: Y/N

Section 4: Training Records

Employee Sample Review:
□ Employee 1: _______________

• Initial training date: _____


• Recurrent due: _____


• Human factors: Y/N


• Specialized training: Y/N

□ Employee 2: _______________

• Initial training date: _____


• Recurrent due: _____


• Human factors: Y/N


• Specialized training: Y/N

Section 5: Facilities

□ Building adequate for work performed: Y/N
□ Environmental conditions:

• Temperature controlled: Y/N


• Humidity controlled: Y/N


• Dust/contamination control: Y/N


• Lighting adequate: Y/N

□ Work areas:

• Properly segregated: Y/N


• Adequate space: Y/N


• Safety equipment present: Y/N


• Tool control visible: Y/N

Section 6: Equipment & Tools

□ Calibration Program

• Procedure documented: Y/N


• Schedule maintained: Y/N


• Standards traceable: Y/N

Sample Equipment Check:
□ Tool/Equipment: _______________

• Cal due date: _____


• Certificate #: _____


• Traceable to NIST: Y/N

□ Special Tooling

• Inventory current: Y/N


• Availability verified: Y/N


• Condition acceptable: Y/N

Section 7: Technical Data

□ Maintenance Manual Library

• Current revisions: Y/N


• Revision service active: Y/N


• Electronic access working: Y/N

□ AD Compliance

• AD listing current: Y/N


• Compliance tracking: Y/N


• Method of compliance documented: Y/N

□ Service Bulletins

• Tracking system active: Y/N


• Customer notification process: Y/N


• Incorporation documented: Y/N

Section 8: Materials

□ Receiving Inspection
Sample Part: _______________

• Documentation verified: Y/N


• Certification present: Y/N


• Condition acceptable: Y/N


• Properly stored: Y/N

□ Suspected Unapproved Parts

• Reporting procedure exists: Y/N


• Quarantine area designated: Y/N


• Reports filed as required: Y/N

Section 9: Work Orders

Sample Work Order Review:
□ W/O Number: _______________

• Customer approval obtained: Y/N


• Work scope clear: Y/N


• Parts/materials documented: Y/N


• Inspections recorded: Y/N


• RII performed if required: Y/N


• Release proper: Y/N

Section 10: Quality Control

□ Internal Audit

• Last audit date: _____


• Findings addressed: Y/N


• Corrective actions effective: Y/N

□ Corrective Action System

• Procedure exists: Y/N


• Root cause analysis done: Y/N


• Preventive actions taken: Y/N

Findings Summary

Total Findings: _____

• Major: _____


• Minor: _____


• Observations: _____

Corrective Action Required

Finding 1: _______________
Due Date: _____
Responsible: _____

Finding 2: _______________
Due Date: _____
Responsible: _____

Auditor Signature: _______________
Date: _____

Auditee Signature: _______________
Date: _____