Maintenance Steering Group (MSG) 3 – An Overview Course
1-day course | Virtual, Classroom & In-Company delivery
- Gain a better understanding of the Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3) process and its methodology.
- Learn how to develop effective preventive maintenance programmes, enhancing safety and reliability.
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What is Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3)?
MSG-3 is a structured methodology used in aviation for developing maintenance programmes. It aims to optimise maintenance efforts by focusing on the functions and failure modes of aircraft systems rather than specific components. MSG-3 categorises maintenance tasks into three groups: on-condition maintenance, hard-time maintenance, and failure-finding maintenance. This approach helps to ensure that maintenance is performed at the most efficient intervals based on the criticality of the systems and the likelihood of failure. MSG-3 is widely used in the aviation industry to enhance safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in aircraft maintenance programmes.
Course Overview
The course provides delegates with an insight in the principles of MSG-3 which is a structured process for identifying Safety Significant Items (SSI), the defining for each SSI the failure modes and effects (FMEA). A decision tree is then applied to decide the maintenance strategy for each SSI.
MSG 3 delivers a top-down approach which focuses on the need to ensure either economic viability or to maintain the aircraft system, component or structure in an airworthy condition.
- This course is suitable for individuals working in, or with oversight of the Continuing Airworthiness Management of all aircraft types. It is equally suitable for both commercial and non-commercial owners and operators.
- National Aviation Authorities: In particular, staff members having duties and responsibilities in line with the scope of this course
This training course will include the following topics:
- What is MSG 1 / 2/ 3? Why was MSG developed? How does MSG work in Aircraft Maintenance? When was MSG introduced?
- How does MSG 3 compare with MSG2/MSG1?
- ICAO and EU regulations on MSG
- Maintenance Steering Group (MSG) Analysis methodology
- How MSG-3 which is a task-oriented methodology is used to derive scheduled maintenance requirements.
- How MSG 3 delivers a top down approach which focuses on the need to ensure either economic viability or to maintain the aircraft system, component or structure in an airworthy condition.
- How for each potential failure cause, the MSG-3 guidelines provide task-oriented logic to determine the appropriate scheduled maintenance tasks
- What are Maintenance significant items (MSI’s) in MSG 3
- Consequences of failure approach – either safety or economics. Distinction between failure evident to or hidden from operating crew.
- How MSG 3 Improves MRB Maintenance Programme Development
By the end of this course, delegates will demonstrate understanding of the Maintenance and Reliability Programmes with the use of practical exercises, review of case studies, and group discussions.
This course aims to provide the participants with an understanding of the principles of MSG-3 process and methodology employed to develop MSG-3-based Maintenance Programmes.
Delegates should have experience in Continuing Airworthiness or Maintenance Management and have a working knowledge of Part M / Part CAMO.
A background in an aviation maintenance planning and reliability will be a distinct advantage however the course is stand alone.
Delegates should review the Part M regulation and its Subparts. Delegates should also review existing Aircraft Maintenance Programmes and Reliability Programmes to get an understanding of the MSG 3 process used in the evaluation of systems and inspections.
Meet your Instructor
Devan Ramasamy
Devan Ramasamy
EASA Part M Continuing Airworthiness (including SEARIF)
EASA Part 145 including DCA Malaysia Notice 6501 (CAA Malaysia Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval)
Safety Management Systems – Principles and Applications (MAvA)
Techniques in Auditing Approved Organisations
Maintenance Steering Group (MSG) 3 – An Overview Course
Auditing of NDT Disciplines
Reliability and Maintenance Programme Management
Devan has been with the UK CAA since 1998 and has about 52 years’ experience in the aviation industry, spread across both GA and large aircraft. He has worked with Airlines / MROs based overseas and in the UK. Devan holds an EASA Licence in Cats B2/limited B1 and C. He is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and an Incorporated Engineer with the UK Engineering Council.
Additional Information
Course delivery methods
We offer two different ways to attend this course:
- Face-to-Face Classroom Course: Embrace the traditional learning method by attending our physical training venue. Benefit from direct interaction with our instructors and fellow participants, creating an immersive and hands-on learning experience. To book a classroom course, please check the booking table at the top of this page and select your preferred training venue location.
- Instructor-Led Virtual Course: Enjoy the flexibility of attending this training remotely from your home or office with our live virtual course. Engage in interactive learning from anywhere in the world. We usually use WebEx or Zoom for our virtual courses. To attend this course virtually, look for the ‘online’ venue option in the booking table above.
Please note that course durations may vary slightly between our face-to-face and virtual deliveries. Please refer to the start and end date of your chosen course.
Our goal is to offer flexible, effective and convenient course delivery methods that suit your preferences and learning needs. Please choose the option that works best for you!
If you can’t see a classroom or virtual option, we likely haven’t released the next set of dates. Please get in touch to find out when we’ll announce the new dates, and we’ll be sure to keep you informed once they are available or even add you to our waiting list.
In-company delivery
We can also tailor this training course to suit your organisation’s training requirements. These bespoke training packages can be delivered at your organisation’s location – almost anywhere, worldwide. Please Contact us for more information and to discuss your requirements.
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