Which statement best reflects the role of engineering approvals in AMQS configuration management?

• A. All changes must align with engineering approvals to ensure the modification is authorized and properly documented; logbook and master records must reflect approvals.
• B. Engineering approvals are optional.
• C. Approvals are only required for new aircraft.
• D. Approvals are only needed for manufacturing, not maintenance.

Answer: (A)

Engineering approvals are a formal control in AMQS configuration management that authorize and document every change that could affect airworthiness. This keeps a clear trail of who approved what, when, and why, and ensures the correct baseline is recorded in both the logbook and the master configuration records.

When a modification, repair, or alteration is proposed, it must go through engineering approval before being carried out. This review evaluates safety, compatibility with existing systems, regulatory compliance, and the accuracy of the accompanying documentation. Once approved, the change is logged and the master configuration records are updated so future maintenance and inspections can reference the current configuration and show traceability.

Approvals are not optional; they are required for any change that affects the configuration or performance of the aircraft, whether during manufacturing or maintenance, and regardless of whether the aircraft is new. This ensures that all modifications are authorized and properly documented, and that both the logbook and master records reflect the official approval.