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What is D-Level Heavy Maintenance Inspection?

D-Level Heavy Maintenance Inspection An extensive, scheduled maintenance inspection that involves major disassembly, overhaul, and comprehensive structural and systems checks, typically performed every 6–12 years to ensure long-term airworthiness (ICAO Doc 9760, FAA Part 43).

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “D-Level Heavy Maintenance Inspection” Used in Practice?

The D-Level Heavy Maintenance Inspection requires the aircraft to be removed from service for several weeks and involves extensive airframe overhaul.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is D-Level Heavy Maintenance Inspection?

An extensive, scheduled maintenance inspection that involves major disassembly, overhaul, and comprehensive structural and systems checks, typically performed every 6–12 years to ensure long-term airworthiness (ICAO Doc 9760, FAA Part 43).

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