Title: Describe the use of Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) to complete specific maintenance tasks.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology I (20114-I) > Section: Interpreting Maintenance Publications, Forms, and Records

Description should include

- defining TSO—a minimum performance standard issued by the FAA for specified materials, parts, processes, and appliances used on civil aircraft
- identifying parts whose installation require a TSO
- determining the difference between a TSO and an FAA-Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA).

ACS:

AM.I.I.S9

Process/Skill Questions:

•    What is a TSO?
•    What does a TSO approval mean?
•    What is the difference between a TSO and a FAA-PMA?
•    Who determines whether a TSO part is appropriate for installation on a specific aircraft?