Air Carrier Compliance Group

General Maintenance Manual (GMM) / Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP)

Air Carrier Compliance Group provides customized General Maintenance Manuals (GMM) and Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs (AAIP) that meet FAA Part 135 maintenance requirements and reflect your actual fleet and maintenance structure.

Why you need a GMM / AAIP

The GMM documents maintenance control procedures, responsibilities, inspection programs, and recordkeeping. The AAIP defines inspection schedules and return-to-service procedures when you use an FAA-approved inspection program.

  • Tailored to your fleet, maintenance providers, and FSDO expectations.
  • Formatted for easy inspector review and audit traces.
  • Optional integration with myFLIGHTDATA for electronic tracking.

Purpose

The GMM documents your company’s maintenance control procedures, responsibilities, inspection programs, and recordkeeping processes. The AAIP defines inspection schedules, task tracking, and airworthiness release requirements when an FAA-approved inspection program is used instead of the manufacturer’s recommended program.

When Required

General Maintenance Manual (GMM)

  • Typically required for operators of aircraft with 10 or more passenger seats or for operations using centralized maintenance control.
  • Documents maintenance organization, RII program, provider oversight, and QA processes.

Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP)

  • Optional for small operators but commonly used when the manufacturer program is replaced or tailored.
  • Defines inspection intervals, task credits, and return-to-service procedures under FAA acceptance.

We review your fleet and operational profile, advise whether GMM or AAIP is appropriate, and prepare the submission package for FAA coordination and acceptance.

What’s Included

General Maintenance Manual (GMM)

  • Maintenance organization and responsibilities
  • Required Inspection Items (RII) program
  • Maintenance provider qualification and oversight
  • MEL deferral tracking and log procedures
  • Component and inspection recordkeeping
  • Quality assurance and internal audit procedures

Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP)

  • Customized inspection checklist templates
  • Inspection intervals by aircraft and component type
  • Return-to-service and airworthiness release procedures
  • Integration with maintenance tracking systems
  • Guidance for FAA Form 337 and SDR reporting

Integration

Your GMM and AAIP can be integrated with myFLIGHTDATA FOS or other digital platforms for automated due lists, RII tracking, and electronic records retention. We can include eCASS interfaces so SDR and RII items are monitored within your oversight systems.

FAA Coordination

Each manual is tailored to your specific operation, aircraft, and FSDO requirements. ACCG manages the submission, comment resolution, and final FAA acceptance process — we prepare the package, respond to FAA questions, and revise as needed until you have an inspector-ready document.

Get Started

Need a GMM or AAIP added to your operation? Contact us for a tailored plan and a flat-rate quote. We will scope tasks, timelines, and deliverables based on fleet size and your preferred integration options.