How are changes or modifications to the Aircraft reviewed?

• A. By the Safety Board and the FAA
• B. Appropriate Technical Authority at ALC and approved via the ACCB process
• C. By the Naval Audit Office
• D. By the Commanding Officer and QA

Answer: (B)

Changes to an aircraft are reviewed through a formal change-control process. The first step is the appropriate Technical Authority at the ALC evaluating the proposed modification for technical feasibility, safety implications, and compatibility with existing systems and design data. If this assessment is acceptable, the modification is approved through the ACCB process, which provides a structured, cross-functional sign-off that includes considerations like documentation updates, parts and tooling, maintenance tasks, and required training. This approach ensures the modification maintains airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and proper configuration management.

Other pathways don’t fit because the Safety Board and FAA oversight are regulatory or external bodies, not the internal change-control authority for routine modifications. The Naval Audit Office focuses on audits rather than approving changes. The Commanding Officer and QA may be involved in oversight, but they do not constitute the formal technical review and approval mechanism for aircraft modifications.