Where do you log discrepancies at PDM when EAL is in contingency mode?

Where do you log discrepancies at PDM when EAL is in contingency mode?

• A. No Fly Maintenance Record (4377B)
• B. Flight Discrepancy Report (4373A)
• C. Maintenance Request Form (1247)
• D. PDM Discrepancy Log (5012)

Answer: (A)

When the Equipment Availability List is in contingency mode, any discrepancy that would prevent the aircraft from operating safely must be recorded on the No Fly Maintenance Record. This form is specifically used to document no-fly conditions and the reasons why the aircraft is not cleared for flight, creating an explicit, auditable trail for maintenance control and scheduling. The Flight Discrepancy Report is meant for issues observed during or after flight, prompting corrective action for flight operations, not for preflight restrictions. The Maintenance Request Form covers routine or planned maintenance actions rather than no-fly discrepancies, and the PDM Discrepancy Log is used within the PDM workflow for data or program-related issues, not the live aircraft’s no-fly status under contingency.

When the Equipment Availability List is in contingency mode, any discrepancy that would prevent the aircraft from operating safely must be recorded on the No Fly Maintenance Record. This form is specifically used to document no-fly conditions and the reasons why the aircraft is not cleared for flight, creating an explicit, auditable trail for maintenance control and scheduling. The Flight Discrepancy Report is meant for issues observed during or after flight, prompting corrective action for flight operations, not for preflight restrictions. The Maintenance Request Form covers routine or planned maintenance actions rather than no-fly discrepancies, and the PDM Discrepancy Log is used within the PDM workflow for data or program-related issues, not the live aircraft’s no-fly status under contingency.