Check the depth of the repair to determine if it is within the limits specified by the manual. If it is not within repair limits, you must consult which office?

• A. Quality Assurance (QA)
• B. System Program Office (SPO)
• C. Maintenance Control
• D. Aviation Authority

Answer: (B)

When a repair depth goes beyond what the manual allows, you need official engineering guidance from the office that owns and maintains the system’s repair data. The System Program Office holds the authorized repair limits, engineering changes, and disposition authority for nonstandard repairs. They review why the limit was exceeded, determine whether a waiver or modification is needed, and provide the correct procedures or data to safely complete the repair. Quality Assurance checks that procedures are followed, but isn’t the authority to approve repairs outside the defined limits. Maintenance Control handles scheduling and coordination, not technical authorization. The Aviation Authority regulates overall compliance, but the immediate source for handling repairs beyond limits is the System Program Office.