How does the FOM handle reporting of maintenance irregularities?

The Flight Operations Manual (FOM) emphasizes the importance of timely communication regarding maintenance irregularities to ensure safety and operational efficiency. The correct approach is to immediately record and report such irregularities using the company’s specified maintenance reporting procedures. This ensures that all issues are documented right away, allowing for prompt investigation and necessary actions to be taken to address any potential safety concerns.

Using a structured reporting procedure ensures that the data is consistently captured and that it reaches the personnel responsible for resolving maintenance issues without delay. This proactive approach helps prevent any further complications or safety risks that may arise from unaddressed maintenance problems.

While other methods of communication, such as discussing in routine check-ins or recording in a flight log, may seem viable, they do not guarantee the immediate attention that urgent maintenance irregularities often require. Therefore, the method specified in the FOM is designed to prioritize safety and operational integrity.