What does a master configuration record provide in AMQS?

• A. A historical archive with no current data.
• B. A single, up-to-date source of truth for the aircraft's configuration, reflecting all approved changes and current status.
• C. A list of purchase orders.
• D. A summary of flight crew schedules.

Answer: (B)

The master configuration record provides the authoritative, current reference for an aircraft’s setup. It contains all approved changes—modifications, equipment installs, and status updates—so that everyone in maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations can confirm exactly what is installed and how the aircraft is configured at any given time. This up-to-date baseline is essential for verifying that inspections and maintenance are based on the true configuration, ensuring traceability for audits, and maintaining compliance with regulations. It isn’t just a historical archive with no current data, and it isn’t a list of purchase orders or flight crew schedules, which are unrelated to the aircraft’s configuration.