The distribution system has these functions.

REPAIR/MODIFICATION sets forth repair or modification instructions and may refer to a standard repair in another document or a special repair or modification defined elsewhere, such as in a service kit, service bulletin, etc.

SIGNIFICANT INSPECTION CONDITION (detectable crack size, wear limits, corrosion condition, ctc.) specifies, for a crack inspection, the minimum size crack expected to be discovered. Specifies, for other inspection conditions, the wear limits, corrosion pit depth. etc.

INSPECTION COMPLIANCE sets forth instructions regarding “when” an inspection is required and whether it is repetitive. Also state if additional repetitive inspections are required based on initial inspection results.

In two digits of Section Number in the Continuing Airworthiness Program lnspection number, the first digit is determined by GAMA Specification No. 2 Numbering System, and the second digit is determined sequentially by the manufacturer.

The manufacturer may establish procedures to provide feedback (from operators and maintenance facilities who comply with a CAP) on unairworthy conditions (whether covered or not covered by the CAP) that were discovered when complying.

In addition to applicable airplane models or components, the Applicability Statement may also contain special information, such as exclusions or additions, in note form.

The Preface contains the following information: (l) The reasons for establishing the CAP program and the underlying problems to be prevented by compliance with the specific CAP. (2) The relationship of the CAP to normal inspection programs for the airplane.

The primary document containing the procedures for the continuing airworthiness of an airplane is the airplane’s maintenance manual (Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness). A document prepared in accord with this Specification supplements, and is designed for use with, that maintenance manual.

A CAP supplements the airplane’s maintenance manual (or Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness) which is the primary document containing the procedures for the continuing airworthiness of the airplane.

Some airplanes, particularly relatively simple airplanes, may not need CAPs because adequate information to maintain their continuing airworthiness throughout their useful lives is contained in the airplane’s maintenance manual. In such cases, a CAP need not be published.