Formal Change is a type of which?

• A. Administrative Directive
• B. Technical Issue
• C. Maintenance Procedure
• D. Engineering Change

Answer: (B)

Formal Change is categorized as a technical issue because it centers on a discrepancy or deficiency in equipment, systems, or procedures that requires formal documentation, analysis, and corrective action to restore proper function. It focuses on the technical problem and the process to fix it, rather than on issuing policy guidance (administrative directive) or detailing maintenance steps (maintenance procedure). While solving the issue may eventually lead to an engineering change, the term itself is about addressing a technical problem through a formal process, not directly modifying the design or configuration.