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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products,            parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance)         

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# Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014                     

# of 26 November 2014

# on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations                        and personnel involved in these tasks                     

# (Recast)

# (Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules                           in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC,                           Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC(1), and in particular Article 5(5) and 6(3) thereof,                        

Whereas:

(1)Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 of 20 November 2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products,                              parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks(2) has been substantially amended several times(3). Since further amendments are to be made, it should be recast in the interests of clarity.

(2)Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 establishes common essential requirements to provide for a high uniform level of civil aviation                              safety and environmental protection; it requires the Commission to adopt the necessary implementation rules to ensure their                              uniform application; it establishes the European Aviation Safety Agency (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agency’) to assist                              the Commission in the development of such implementing rules.

(3)It is necessary to lay down common technical requirements and administrative procedures to ensure the continuing airworthiness                              of aeronautical products, parts and appliances subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

(4)Organisations and personnel involved in the maintenance of products, parts and appliances should be required to comply with                              certain technical requirements in order to demonstrate their capability and means of discharging their obligations and associated                              privileges; the Commission is required to lay down measures to specify conditions of issuing, maintaining, amending, suspending                              or revoking certificates attesting such compliance.

(5)The need to ensure uniformity in the application of common technical requirements in the field of continuing airworthiness                              of aeronautical parts and appliances requires that common procedures be followed by competent authorities to assess compliance                              with these requirements; the Agency should develop certification specifications to facilitate the necessary regulatory uniformity.

(6)It is necessary to recognise the continuing validity of certificates issued before entry into force of Regulation (EC) No                              2042/2003, in accordance with Article 69 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

(7)Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 dealing with airworthiness was extended to include the elements of operational suitability                              evaluation into the implementing rules for type-certification.

(8)The European Aviation Safety Agency (the ‘Agency’) found that it was necessary to amend Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012(4) in order to allow the Agency to approve operational suitability data as part of the type-certification process.

(9)The operational suitability data should include mandatory training elements for type rating training of maintenance certifying                              staff. Those elements should be the basis for developing type training courses.

(10)The requirements related to the establishment of certifying staff type rating training courses need to be amended to refer                              to the operational suitability data.

(11)The Agency prepared draft implementing rules on the concept of operational suitability data and submitted them as an opinion(5) to the Commission in accordance with Article 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

(12)The measures provided by this Regulation are in accordance with the Opinion of the European Aviation Safety Agency Committee(6) established by Article 65(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

## [F1Article 1U.K.Subject-matter and scope

This Regulation establishes common technical requirements and administrative procedures to ensure:                   

the continuing airworthiness of aircraft, including any component for installation thereto, which are:                            

registered in a Member State, unless their regulatory safety oversight has been delegated to a third country and they are                                          not used by an EU operator; or                                     

registered in a third country and used by an EU operator, where their regulatory safety oversight has been delegated to a                                          Member State;                                     

compliance with the essential requirements set out in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 for continuing airworthiness of aircraft                                 registered in a third country and components for installation thereon for which their regulatory safety oversight has not                                 been delegated to a Member State that are dry leased-in by a licence air carrier in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008                                 of the European Parliament and the Council (7) .]                            

Textual Amendments

F1Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

## Article 2U.K.Definitions

Within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, the following definitions shall apply:

‘aircraft’ means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than reactions                              of the air against the earth's surface;                           

‘certifying staff’ means personnel responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after maintenance;

‘component’ means any engine, propeller, part or appliance;

‘continuing airworthiness’ means all of the processes ensuring that, at any time in its operating life, the aircraft complies                              with the airworthiness requirements in force and is in a condition for safe operation;                           

‘JAA’ means ‘Joint Aviation Authorities.’;

‘JAR’ means ‘Joint Aviation Requirements’;

[F1‘commercial air transport (CAT) operation’ means an aircraft operation to transport passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or other valuable consideration;]                            

‘maintenance’ means any one or combination of the following activities: overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification                              or defect rectification of an aircraft or component, with the exception of pre-flight inspection;                           

‘organisation’ means a natural person, a legal person or part of a legal person. Such an organisation may be established at                              more than one location whether or not within the territory of the Member States;                           

‘pre-flight inspection’ means the inspection carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended                              flight;                           

‘ELA1 aircraft’ means the following manned European light aircraft:

an aeroplane with a maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of 1 200 kg or less that is not classified as complex motor-powered aircraft;

a sailplane or powered sailplane of 1 200 kg MTOM or less;

a balloon with a maximum design lifting gas or hot air volume of not more than 3 400 m3 for hot air balloons, 1 050 m3 for gas balloons, 300 m3 for tethered gas balloons;                                    

an airship designed for not more than four occupants and a maximum design lifting gas or hot air volume of not more than 3                                       400 m3 for hot air airships and 1 000 m3 for gas airships;                                    

[F2‘ELA2 aircraft’ means the following manned European Light Aircraft:                            

an aeroplane with a Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of 2 000 kg or less that is not classified as complex motor-powered aircraft;                                     

a sailplane or powered sailplane of 2 000 kg MTOM or less;                                     

a balloon;                                     

a hot air ship;                                     

a gas airship complying with all of the following characteristics:                                     
                      -  3 % maximum static heaviness,                                            
                      -  non-vectored thrust (except reverse thrust),                                            
                      -  conventional and simple design of structure, control system and ballonet system, and                                            
                      -  non-power assisted controls;                                            

a Very Light Rotorcraft;]                                     

‘LSA aircraft’ means a light sport aeroplane which has all of the following characteristics:

a Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of not more than 600 kg;

a maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration (VS0) of not more than 45 knots Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) at the aircraft's                                       maximum certificated take-off mass and most critical centre of gravity;                                    

a maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the pilot;

a single, non-turbine engine fitted with a propeller;

a non-pressurised cabin;

‘principal place of business’ means the head office or the registered office of the undertaking within which the principal                              financial functions and operational control of the activities referred to in this Regulation are exercised[F1;]                            

[F3‘critical maintenance task’ means a maintenance task that involves the assembly or any disturbance of a system or any part on an aircraft, engine or                                 propeller that, if an error occurred during its performance, could directly endanger the flight safety;                            

‘commercial specialised operations’ means those operations subject to the requirements of Part-ORO, Subpart-SPO set out in Annex III to Commission Regulation                                 (EU) No 965/2012 (8) ;                            

‘limited operations’ means the operations of other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft for:                            

cost-shared flights by private individuals, on the condition that the direct cost is shared by all the occupants of the aircraft,                                          pilot included and the number of persons sharing the direct costs is limited to six;                                     

competition flights or flying displays, on the condition that the remuneration or any valuable consideration given for such                                          flights is limited to recovery of direct costs and a proportionate contribution to annual costs, as well as prizes of no more                                          than a value specified by the competent authority;                                     

introductory flights, parachute dropping, sailplane towing or aerobatic flights performed either by a training organisation                                          having its principal place of business in a Member State and approved in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (9) , or by an organisation created with the aim of promoting aerial sport or leisure aviation, on the condition that the aircraft                                          is operated by the organisation on the basis of ownership or dry lease, that the flight does not generate profits distributed                                          outside of the organisation, and that whenever non-members of the organisation are involved, such flights represent only a                                          marginal activity of the organisation;                                     

For the purpose of this Regulation, ‘limited operations’ are not considered as CAT operations or commercial specialised operations;                            

‘introductory flight’ means ‘introductory flight’ as defined in Article 2(9) of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012;                            

‘competition flight’ means ‘competition flight’ as defined in Article 2(10) of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012;                            

‘flying display’ means ‘flying display’ as defined in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.]                            

Textual Amendments

F1Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

F2Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1088 of 3 July 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alleviations for maintenance                                 procedures for general aviation aircraft.

F3Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

## Article 3U.K.Continuing airworthiness requirements

[F11.The continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in Article 1(a) and components for installation thereon shall be ensured                           in accordance with the provisions of Annex I.                  

2.Organisations and personnel involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in Article 1(a) and components                           for installation thereon, including maintenance, shall comply with Annex I and where appropriate the provisions specified                           in Articles 4 and 5.                  

3.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in Article 1(a) holding a permit                           to fly, shall be ensured on the basis of the specific continuing airworthiness arrangements as defined in the permit to fly                           issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.]                  

[F24.Maintenance programmes approved in accordance with the requirements applicable before 27 July 2015 shall be deemed to have been approved in accordance with the requirements set out in this Regulation.]                  

[F35.The continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in Article 1(b) and components for installation thereon shall be ensured                           in accordance with the provisions of Annex Va.]                  

Textual Amendments

F1Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

F2Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1088 of 3 July 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alleviations for maintenance                                 procedures for general aviation aircraft.

F3Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

## Article 4U.K.Maintenance organisation approvals

[F11.Maintenance organisation approvals shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of Annex I, Subpart F, or Annex II.]                  

2.Maintenance approvals issued or recognised by a Member State in accordance with the JAA requirements and procedures and valid                        before the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 shall be deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation.                  

3.Personnel qualified to carry out and/or control a continued airworthiness non-destructive test of aircraft structures and/or                        components, on the basis of any standard recognised by a Member State prior to the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No                        2042/2003 as providing an equivalent level of qualification, may continue to carry out and/or control such tests.                  

4.Certificates of release to service and authorised release certificates issued before the date of entry into force of Regulation                        (EC) No 1056/2008 by a maintenance organisation approved under the Member State requirements shall be deemed equivalent to                        those required under points M.A.801 and M.A.802 of Annex I (Part-M) respectively.                  

Textual Amendments

F1Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

## Article 5U.K.Certifying staff

1.Certifying staff shall be qualified in accordance with the provisions of Annex III (Part-66), except as provided for in points                        M.A.606(h), M.A.607(b), M.A.801(d) and M.A.803 of Annex I (Part-M) and in point 145.A.30(j) and Appendix IV to Annex II (Part-145).                  

2.Any aircraft maintenance licence and, if any, the technical limitations associated with that licence, issued or recognised                        by a Member State in accordance with the JAA requirements and procedures and valid at the time of entry into force of Regulation                        (EC) No 2042/2003, shall be deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation.                  

3.Certifying staff holding a licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) in a given category/sub-category are deemed                        to have the privileges described in point 66.A.20(a) of the same Annex corresponding to such a category/sub-category. The                        basic knowledge requirements corresponding to these new privileges shall be deemed as met for the purpose of extending such                        licence to a new category/sub-category.                  

4.Certifying staff holding a licence including aircraft which do not require an individual type rating may continue to exercise                        his/her privileges until the first renewal or change, where the licence shall be converted following the procedure described                        in point 66.B.125 of Annex III (Part-66) to the ratings defined in point 66.A.45 of the same Annex.                  

5.Conversion reports and Examination credit reports complying with the requirements applicable before Regulation (EU) No 1149/2011                        applied shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Regulation.                  

6.Until such time as this Regulation specifies requirements for certifying staff:                  

for aircraft other than aeroplanes and helicopters;

for components;

the requirements in force in the relevant Member State shall continue to apply, except for maintenance organisations located                     outside the European Union where the requirements shall be approved by the Agency.                  

## Article 6U.K.Training organisation requirements

1.Organisations involved in the training of personnel referred to in Article 5 shall be approved in accordance with Annex IV                        (Part-147) to be entitled:                  

(a)to conduct recognised basic training courses; and/or                  

(b)to conduct recognised type training courses; and                  

(c)to conduct examinations; and                  

(d)to issue training certificates.                  

2.Any maintenance training organisation approval issued or recognised by a Member State in accordance with the JAA requirements                        and procedures and valid at the time of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 shall be deemed to have been issued                        in accordance with this Regulation.                  

3.Type training courses approved before the approval of the minimum syllabus of certifying staff type rating training in the                        operational suitability data for the relevant type in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall include the relevant                        elements defined in the mandatory part of that operational suitability data not later than 18 December 2017 or within two                        years after the operational suitability data was approved, whichever is the latest.                  

# Article 7U.K.

Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 is repealed.

References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance                     with the correlation table in Annex VI.                  

## Article 8U.K.Entry into force

1.This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the *Official Journal of the European Union*.                  

2.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may elect not to apply:                  

(a)for the maintenance of piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below not involved in commercial air                        transport,                  

until 28 September 2014, the requirement to have certifying staff qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) contained                        in the following provisions:
          -  (a)points M.A.606(g) and M.A.801(b)2 of Annex I (Part-M), 
          -  points 145.A.30(g) and (h) of Annex II (Part-145); 

(b)for the maintenance of ELA1 aeroplanes not involved in commercial air transport, until [F428 September 2016]:                  

the requirement for the competent authority to issue aircraft maintenance licences in accordance with Annex III (Part-66),                              as new or as converted pursuant to point 66.A.70 of the same Annex;                           

the requirement to have certifying staff qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) contained in the following provisions:
                -  points M.A.606(g) and M.A.801(b)2 of Annex I (Part-M), 
                -  points 145.A.30(g) and (h) of Annex II (Part-145)[F1;]                                   

[F3(c)for aircraft registered in a third country and dry leased-in by air carriers licenced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008,                           until 25 August 2017, the requirements of Annex Va.]                  

[F32a.By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the requirements for aircraft used for commercial specialised operations and CAT other                           than those by air carriers licenced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, set out in Regulation (EU) No 965/2012,                           as amended by Regulation (EU) No 379/2014 (10) , shall apply from 21 April 2017.                  

Until that time:                   
          -  The provisions of Annex I, point M.A.201(f) shall apply to complex motor-powered aircraft used by operators requested by a                              Member State to hold a certificate for commercial operations other than licence air carriers in accordance with Regulation                              (EC) No 1008/2008 and to commercial ATOs;                          
          -  The provisions of Annex I, point M.A.201(h) shall apply to other than complex motor-powered aircraft, used by operators requested                              by a Member State to hold a certificate for commercial operations other than licence air carriers in accordance with Regulation                              (EC) No 1008/2008 and to commercial ATOs;                          
          -  The provisions of Annex I, point M.A.306(a) shall apply to aircraft used by licence air carriers in accordance with Regulation                              (EC) No 1008/2008 and aircraft used by operators requested by a Member State to hold a certificate for commercial operations;                          
          -  The provisions of Annex I, point M.A.801(c) shall apply to ELA1 not used by licence air carriers in accordance with Regulation                              (EC) No 1008/2008 and not used by commercial ATOs;                          
          -  The provisions of Annex I, point M.A.803(b) shall apply to non-complex motor-powered aircraft of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, sailplane, powered sailplane or balloon, not used by licence air carriers in accordance with Regulation                              (EC) No 1008/2008, or by operators requested by a Member State to hold a certificate for commercial operations, or by commercial                              ATOs;                          
          -  The provisions of Annex I, point M.A.901(g) shall apply to ELA1 aircraft not used by licence air carriers in accordance with                              Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, or by operators requested by a Member State to hold a certificate for commercial operations,                              or by commercial ATOs.]                          

3.When a Member State makes use of the provisions of paragraph 2 it shall notify the Commission and the Agency.                  

4.For the purpose of time limits contained in points 66.A.25, 66.A.30 and Appendix III of Annex III (Part-66) related to basic                        knowledge examinations, basic experience, theoretical type training and examinations, practical training and assessment, type                        examinations and on the job training completed before [F4Regulation (EU) No 1149/2011 applied, the origin of time shall be the date by which Regulation (EU) No 1149/2011] applied.                  

5.The Agency shall submit an opinion to the Commission including proposals for a simple and proportionate system for the licensing                        of certifying staff involved in the maintenance of ELA1 aeroplanes as well as aircraft other than aeroplanes and helicopters.                  

[F26.By way of derogation from paragraph 1:                  

(a)competent authorities or, where applicable, organisations may continue to issue certificates, previous issue, as laid down                           in Appendix III to Annex I (Part-M) or Appendix II and Appendix III to Annex IV (Part-147) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014,                           in force prior to 27 July 2015, until 31 December 2015.                  

(b)certificates issued before 1 January 2016 remain valid until they are changed, suspended or revoked.]                  

Textual Amendments

F1Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

F2Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1088 of 3 July 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alleviations for maintenance                                 procedures for general aviation aircraft.

F3Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                 for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                 monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

F4Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1088 of 3 July 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alleviations for maintenance                                 procedures for general aviation aircraft.

## Article 9U.K.Agency measures

1.The Agency shall develop acceptable means of compliance (hereinafter called ‘AMC’) that competent authorities, organisations                        and personnel may use to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the Annexes to this Regulation.                  

2.The AMC issued by the Agency shall neither introduce new requirements nor alleviate the requirements of the Annexes to this                        Regulation.                  

3.Without prejudice to Articles 54 and 55 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, when the acceptable means of compliance issued by                        the Agency are used, the related requirements of the Annexes to this Regulation shall be considered as met without further                        demonstration.                  

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

## ANNEX IU.K.(Part-M)

### **M.1**U.K.

For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority shall be:

for the oversight of the continuing airworthiness of individual aircraft and the issue of airworthiness review certificates                              the authority designated by the Member State of registry;                           

for the oversight of a maintenance organisation as specified in Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M):

the authority designated by the Member State where that organisation's principle place of business is located;

the Agency if the organisation is located in a third country;

for the oversight of a continuing airworthiness management organisation as specified in Section A, Subpart G of this Annex                              (Part-M):                           

the authority designated by the Member State where that organisation's principle place of business is located if the approval                                       is not included in an air operator's certificate;                                    

the authority designated by the Member State of the operator if the approval is included in an air operator's certificate;

the Agency if the organisation is located in a third country;

[F1for the approval of maintenance programmes,                            

the authority designated by the Member State of registry; or                                     

if agreed with the Member State of registry prior to the approval of the maintenance programme:                                     

the authority designated by the State where the operator has its principal place of business or is established or residing;                                                   or                                              

the authority responsible for the oversight of the continuing airworthiness management organisation managing the continuing                                                   airworthiness of the aircraft, or with which a limited contract in accordance with M.A.201(i)(3) has been made by the owner.]                                              

#### *SECTION A*U.K.**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**

##### SUBPART A*GENERAL*U.K.

###### M.A.101**Scope**U.K.

This Section establishes the measures to be taken to ensure that airworthiness is maintained, including maintenance. It also                     specifies the conditions to be met by the persons or organisations involved in such continuing airworthiness management.                  

##### SUBPART B*ACCOUNTABILITY*U.K.

###### M.A.201**Responsibilities**U.K.

The owner is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless:

the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition, and;

any operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable,                                       and;                                    

the airworthiness certificate remains valid, and;

[F4the maintenance of aircraft is performed in accordance with the maintenance programme as specified in point M.A.302.]                                     

When the aircraft is leased, the responsibilities of the owner are transferred to the lessee if:

the lessee is stipulated on the registration document; or

detailed in the leasing contract.

When reference is made in this Part to the ‘owner’, the term owner covers the owner or the lessee, as applicable.

Any person or organisation performing maintenance shall be responsible for the tasks performed.

[F1The pilot-in-command or, in the case of air carriers licenced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the operator                                 shall be responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment of the pre-flight inspection. This inspection must be carried out                                 by the pilot or another qualified person but need not be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation or by Part-66                                 certifying staff.                            

In the case of aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the operator is responsible                                 for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall:                            

ensure that no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in point (a) are met;                                     

be approved, as part of its air operator certificate, as a continuing airworthiness management organisation pursuant to M.A.                                          Subpart G (CAMO) for the aircraft it operates; and                                     

be approved in accordance with Part-145 or establish a contract in accordance with M.A.708(c) with such organisation.                                     

For complex motor-powered aircraft used for commercial specialised operations, or CAT other than those by air carriers licenced                                 in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, or commercial ATOs, the operator shall ensure that:                            

no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in paragraph (a) are met;                                     

the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an approved CAMO. When the operator is not CAMO approved                                          itself then the operator shall establish a written contract in accordance with Appendix I with such an organisation, and                                     

the CAMO referred to in (2) is approved in accordance with Part-145 for the maintenance of the aircraft and components for                                          installation thereon, or it has established a contract in accordance with M.A.708(c) with such organisations.                                     

For complex motor-powered aircraft not included in point (e) or point (f), the owner shall ensure that:                            

no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in paragraph (a) are met;                                     

the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an approved CAMO. When the owner is not CAMO approved                                          itself then the owner shall establish a written contract in accordance with Appendix I with such an organisation, and                                     

the CAMO referred to in (2) is approved in accordance with Part-145 for the maintenance of the aircraft and components for                                          installation thereon, or it has established a contract in accordance with M.A.708(c) with such organisations.                                     

For other than complex motor-powered aircraft, used for commercial specialised operations, or CAT other than those by licenced                                 air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, or commercial ATOs, the operator shall ensure that:                            

no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in point (a) are met;                                     

the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an approved CAMO. When the operator is not CAMO approved                                          itself then the operator shall establish a written contract in accordance with Appendix I with such an organisation, and                                     

the CAMO referred to in point (2) is approved in accordance with Part-M Subpart-F or Part-145 for the maintenance of the aircraft                                          and components for installation thereon, or it has established a contract in accordance with M.A.708(c) with such organisations.                                     

For other than complex motor-powered aircraft not included in point (e) or (h), or used for ‘limited operations’, the owner is responsible for ensuring that no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in point (a) are met. To                                 that end, the owner shall:                            

contract the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness to an approved CAMO though a written contract in accordance with                                          Appendix I, which will transfer the responsibility for the accomplishment of these tasks to the contracted CAMO, or;                                     

manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft under its own responsibility, without contracting an approved CAMO, or;                                     

manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft under its own responsibility and establish a limited contract for the                                          development of the maintenance programme and for processing its approval in accordance with point M.A.302 with:                                     
                      -  an approved CAMO, or                                            
                      -  in the case of ELA2 aircraft, a Part-145 or M.A. Subpart F maintenance organisation.                                            

This limited contract transfers the responsibility for the development and, except in the case where a declaration is issued                                 by the owner in accordance with M.A.302(h), processing the approval of the maintenance programme to the contracted organisation.                            

The owner/operator shall ensure that any person authorised by the competent authority is granted access to any of its facilities,                                 aircraft or documents related to its activities, including any subcontracted activities, to determine compliance with this                                 Part.]                            

###### M.A.202**Occurrence reporting**U.K.

Any person or organisation responsible in accordance with point M.A.201 shall report to the competent authority designated                              by the State of Registry, the organisation responsible for the type design or supplemental type design and, if applicable,                              the Member State of operator, any identified condition of an aircraft or component which endangers flight safety.                           

Reports shall be made in a manner established by the Agency and contain all pertinent information about the condition known                              to the person or organisation.                           

Where the person or organisation maintaining the aircraft is contracted by an owner or an operator to carry out maintenance,                              the person or the organisation maintaining the aircraft shall also report to the owner, the operator or the continuing airworthiness                              management organisation any such condition affecting the owner's or the operator's aircraft or component.                           

Reports shall be made as soon as practicable, but in any case within 72 hours of the person or organisation identifying the                              condition to which the report relates.                           

##### SUBPART C*CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS*U.K.

###### M.A.301**Continuing airworthiness tasks**U.K.

The aircraft continuing airworthiness and the serviceability of both operational and emergency equipment shall be ensured                     by:                  

the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;

[F1the rectification in accordance with data specified in point M.A.304 and/or point M.A.401, as applicable, of any defect and                                 damage affecting safe operation taking into account, the minimum equipment list (MEL) and configuration deviation list, when                                 applicable;]                            

[F4the accomplishment of all maintenance, in accordance with the M.A.302 aircraft maintenance programme;]                            

[F1for all complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008,                                 the analysis of the effectiveness of the M.A.302 approved maintenance programme;]                            

the accomplishment of any applicable:

airworthiness directive;

operational directive with a continuing airworthiness impact;

continued airworthiness requirement established by the Agency;

measures mandated by the competent authority in immediate reaction to a safety problem;

the accomplishment of modifications and repairs in accordance with point M.A.304;

[F1for non-mandatory modifications and/or inspections, for all complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by licenced air                                 carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the establishment of an embodiment policy;]                            

maintenance check flights when necessary.

###### M.A.302**Aircraft Maintenance Programme**U.K.

Maintenance of each aircraft shall be organised in accordance with an aircraft maintenance programme.

The aircraft maintenance programme and any subsequent amendments shall be approved by the competent authority.

[F1When the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is managed by a continuing airworthiness management organisation approved                                 in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part M) or when there is a limited contract between the owner and this                                 organisation in accordance with point M.A.201(i)(3), the aircraft maintenance programme and its amendments may be approved                                 through an indirect approval procedure.                            

In that case, the indirect approval procedure shall be established by the continuing airworthiness management organisation                                          as part of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition and shall be approved by the competent authority responsible                                          for that continuing airworthiness management organisation.                                     

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall not use the indirect approval procedure when this organisation                                          is not under the oversight of the Member State of Registry, unless an agreement exists in accordance with point M.1, paragraph                                          4(ii), transferring the responsibility for the approval of the aircraft maintenance programme to the competent authority responsible                                          for the continuing airworthiness management organisation.]                                     

The aircraft maintenance programme must establish compliance with:

instructions issued by the competent authority;

instructions for continuing airworthiness:
                      -  issued by the holders of the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, major repair design                                             approval, ETSO authorisation or any other relevant approval issued under Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and its Annex I (Part-21),                                             and                                           
                      -  included in the certification specifications referred to in point 21A.90B or 21A.431B of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU)                                             No 748/2012, if applicable;                                           

additional or alternative instructions proposed by the owner or the continuing airworthiness management organisation once                                       approved in accordance with point M.A.302, except for intervals of safety related tasks referred in point (e), which may be                                       escalated, subject to sufficient reviews carried out in accordance with point (g) and only when subject to direct approval                                       in accordance with point M.A.302(b).                                    

The aircraft maintenance programme shall contain details, including frequency, of all maintenance to be carried out, including                              any specific tasks linked to the type and the specificity of operations.                           

[F1For complex motor-powered aircraft, when the maintenance programme is based on maintenance steering group logic or on condition                                 monitoring, the aircraft maintenance programme shall include a reliability programme.]                            

The aircraft maintenance programme shall be subject to periodic reviews and amended accordingly when necessary. These reviews                              shall ensure that the programme continues to be valid in light of the operating experience and instructions from the competent                              authority whilst taking into account new and/or modified maintenance instructions promulgated by the type certificate and                              supplementary type certificate holders and any other organisation that publishes such data in accordance with Annex I (Part-21)                              to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                           

[F2In the case of ELA1 aircraft not involved in commercial operations, compliance with points (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) may                                 be replaced by compliance with all the following conditions:                            

The aircraft maintenance programme shall clearly identify the owner and the specific aircraft to which it refers, including                                          any installed engine and propeller.                                     

The aircraft maintenance programme shall either:                                     
                      -  comply with the ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’, contained in point (i), corresponding to the particular aircraft, or                                            
                      -  comply with points (d) and (e).                                            

The maintenance programme shall not be less restrictive than the ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’.                                     

The aircraft maintenance programme shall include all the mandatory continuing airworthiness requirements, such as repetitive                                          Airworthiness Directives, the Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)                                          or specific maintenance requirements contained in the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS).                                     

In addition, the aircraft maintenance programme shall identify any additional maintenance tasks to be performed because of                                          the specific aircraft type, aircraft configuration and type and specificity of operation. The following elements shall be                                          taken into consideration as a minimum:                                     
                      -  Specific installed equipment and modifications of the aircraft.                                            
                      -  Repairs incorporated in the aircraft.                                            
                      -  Life Limited components and flight safety critical components.                                            
                      -  Maintenance recommendations, such as Time Between Overhaul (TBO) intervals, recommended through service bulletins, service                                                letters, and other non-mandatory service information.                                            
                      -  Applicable operational directives/requirements related to the periodic inspection of certain equipment.                                            
                      -  Special operational approvals.                                            
                      -  Use of the aircraft and operational environment.                                            
                      -  Pilot-owner maintenance (if applicable).                                            

If the maintenance programme is not approved by the competent authority (directly or by the M.A.Subpart G organisation via                                          an indirect approval procedure), the aircraft maintenance programme shall contain a signed statement where the owner declares                                          that this is the aircraft maintenance programme for the particular aircraft registration and he/she declares to be fully responsible                                          for its content and, in particular, for any deviations introduced as regards the Design Approval Holder recommendations.                                     

The aircraft maintenance programme shall be reviewed at least annually. This review of the maintenance programme shall be                                          performed either:                                     
                      -  by the person who performs the airworthiness review of the aircraft in accordance with point M.A.710(ga), or                                            
                      -  by the M.A. Subpart G organisation managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft in those cases where the review of                                                the maintenance programme is not performed in conjunction with an airworthiness review.                                            

If the review shows discrepancies on the aircraft linked to deficiencies in the content of the maintenance programme, the                                          person performing the review shall inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry and the owner shall amend                                          the maintenance programme as agreed with such competent authority.                                     

In the case of ELA1 aircraft other than airships, not involved in commercial operations, the ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ referred to in point (h) shall comply with the following conditions:                            

It shall contain the following inspection intervals:                                     
                      -  For ELA1 aeroplanes and ELA1 Touring Motor Gliders (TMG), every annual or 100 h interval, whichever comes first. A tolerance                                                of 1 month or 10 h may be applied to that interval as long as the next interval is calculated from the date or hours originally                                                scheduled.                                            
                      -  For ELA1 sailplanes, ELA1 powered sailplanes other than TMG and ELA1 balloons, every annual interval. A tolerance of 1 month                                                may be applied to that interval as long as the next interval is calculated from the date originally scheduled.                                            

It shall contain the following:                                     
                      -  Servicing tasks as required by the Design Approval Holder's requirements.                                            
                      -  Inspection of markings.                                            
                      -  Review of weighing records and weighing in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (11) , point NCO.POL.105.                                            
                      -  Operational test of transponder (if existing).                                            
                      -  Operational test of the pitot-static system.                                            
                      -  In the case of ELA1 aeroplanes:                                                                     -  Operational checks for power and rpm, magnetos, fuel and oil pressure, engine temperatures.                                                  
                        -  For engines equipped with automated engine control, the published run-up procedure.                                                  
                        -  For dry-sump engines, engines with turbochargers and liquid-cooled engines, an operational check for signs of disturbed fluid                                                      circulation.  
                      -  Inspection of the condition and attachment of the structural items, systems and components corresponding to the following                                                areas:                                                                     -  For ELA1 aeroplanes:                                                                             -  Airframe                                                        
                          -  Cabin and cockpit                                                        
                          -  Landing gear                                                        
                          -  Wing and centre section                                                        
                          -  Flight controls                                                        
                          -  Empennage                                                        
                          -  Avionics and electrics                                                        
                          -  Powerplant                                                        
                          -  Clutches and gearboxes                                                        
                          -  Propeller                                                        
                          -  Miscellaneous systems such as the ballistic rescue system  
                        -  For ELA1 sailplanes and ELA1 powered sailplanes:                                                                             -  Airframe                                                        
                          -  Cabin and cockpit                                                        
                          -  Landing gear                                                        
                          -  Wing and centre section                                                        
                          -  Empennage                                                        
                          -  Avionics and electrics                                                        
                          -  Powerplant (when applicable)                                                        
                          -  Miscellaneous systems such as removable ballast, drag chute and controls, and water ballast system  
                        -  For ELA1 hot-air balloons:                                                                             -  Envelope                                                        
                          -  Burner                                                        
                          -  Basket                                                        
                          -  Fuel containers                                                        
                          -  Equipment and instruments  
                        -  For ELA1 gas balloons:                                                                             -  Envelope                                                        
                          -  Basket                                                        
                          -  Equipment and instruments  

Until such time as this Regulation specifies a ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ for airships, their maintenance programme shall comply with points (d) and (e).]                            

###### M.A.303**Airworthiness directives**U.K.

Any applicable airworthiness directive must be carried out within the requirements of that airworthiness directive, unless                     otherwise specified by the Agency.                  

###### M.A.304**Data for modifications and repairs**U.K.

Damage shall be assessed and modifications and repairs carried out using as appropriate:

data approved by the Agency; or

data approved by a Part-21 design organisation; or

data contained in the certification specifications referred to in point 21A.90B or 21A.431B of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation                              (EU) No 748/2012.                           

###### M.A.305**Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system**U.K.

At the completion of any maintenance, the certificate of release to service required by point M.A.801 or point 145.A.50 shall                              be entered in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records. Each entry shall be made as soon as practicable but in no case                              more than 30 days after the day of the maintenance action.                           

The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall consist of:

an aircraft logbook, engine logbook(s) or engine module log cards, propeller logbook(s) and log cards for any service life                                       limited component as appropriate, and,                                    

[F1when required in point M.A.306, the operator's technical log.]                                     

The aircraft type and registration mark, the date, together with total flight time and/or flight cycles and/or landings, as                              appropriate, shall be entered in the aircraft logbooks.                           

The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall contain the current:

status of airworthiness directives and measures mandated by the competent authority in immediate reaction to a safety problem;

status of modifications and repairs;

status of compliance with maintenance programme;

status of service life limited components;

mass and balance report;

list of deferred maintenance.

In addition to the authorised release document, EASA Form 1 or equivalent, the following information relevant to any component                              installed (engine, propeller, engine module or service life-limited component) shall be entered in the appropriate engine                              or propeller logbook, engine module or service life limited component log card:                           

identification of the component; and

the type, serial number and registration, as appropriate, of the aircraft, engine, propeller, engine module or service life-limited                                       component to which the particular component has been fitted, along with the reference to the installation and removal of the                                       component; and                                    

the date together with the component's accumulated total flight time and/or flight cycles and/or landings and/or calendar                                       time, as appropriate; and                                    

the current point (d) information applicable to the component.

The person responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks pursuant to Section A, Subpart B of this Annex                              (Part M), shall control the records as detailed in this point and present the records to the competent authority upon request.                           

All entries made in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall be clear and accurate. When it is necessary to correct                              an entry, the correction shall be made in a manner that clearly shows the original entry.                           

An owner or operator shall ensure that a system has been established to keep the following records for the periods specified:

all detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any service life-limited component fitted thereto, until such                                       time as the information contained therein is superseded by new information equivalent in scope and detail but not less than                                       36 months after the aircraft or component has been released to service; and                                    

the total time in service (hours, calendar time, cycles and landings) of the aircraft and all service life-limited components,                                       at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has been permanently withdrawn from service; and                                    

the time in service (hours, calendar time, cycles and landings) as appropriate, since last scheduled maintenance of the component                                       subjected to a service life limit, at least until the component scheduled maintenance has been superseded by another scheduled                                       maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail; and                                    

the current status of compliance with maintenance programme such that compliance with the approved aircraft maintenance programme                                       can be established, at least until the aircraft or component scheduled maintenance has been superseded by other scheduled                                       maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail; and                                    

the current status of airworthiness directives applicable to the aircraft and components, at least 12 months after the aircraft                                       or component has been permanently withdrawn from service; and                                    

details of current modifications and repairs to the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and any other component vital to flight                                       safety, at least 12 months after they have been permanently withdrawn from service.                                    

###### [F1M.A.306**Aircraft technical log system]**U.K.

[F1For CAT, commercial specialised operations and commercial ATO operations, in addition to the requirements of M.A.305, the                                 operator shall use a technical log system containing the following information for each aircraft:                            

information about each flight, necessary to ensure continued flight safety, and;                                     

the current aircraft certificate of release to service, and;                                     

the current maintenance statement giving the aircraft maintenance status of what scheduled and out of phase maintenance is                                          next due except that the competent authority may agree to the maintenance statement being kept elsewhere, and;                                     

all outstanding deferred defects rectifications that affect the operation of the aircraft, and;                                     

any necessary guidance instructions on maintenance support arrangements.]                                     

The aircraft technical log system and any subsequent amendment shall be approved by the competent authority.

An operator shall ensure that the aircraft technical log is retained for 36 months after the date of the last entry.

###### M.A.307**Transfer of aircraft continuing airworthiness records**U.K.

The owner or operator shall ensure when an aircraft is permanently transferred from one owner or operator to another that                              the M.A.305 continuing airworthiness records and, if applicable, M.A.306 operator's technical log are also transferred.                           

The owner shall ensure, when he contracts the continuing airworthiness management tasks to a continuing airworthiness management                              organisation, that the M.A.305 continuing airworthiness records are transferred to the organisation.                           

The time periods prescribed for the retention of records shall continue to apply to the new owner, operator or continuing                              airworthiness management organisation.                           

##### SUBPART D*MAINTENANCE STANDARDS*U.K.

###### M.A.401**Maintenance data**U.K.

The person or organisation maintaining an aircraft shall have access to and use only applicable current maintenance data in                              the performance of maintenance including modifications and repairs.                           

For the purposes of this Part, applicable maintenance data is:

any applicable requirement, procedure, standard or information issued by the competent authority or the Agency,

any applicable airworthiness directive,

applicable instructions for continuing airworthiness, issued by type certificate holders, supplementary type certificate holders                                       and any other organisation that publishes such data in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                                    

any applicable data issued in accordance with point 145.A.45(d).

The person or organisation maintaining an aircraft shall ensure that all applicable maintenance data is current and readily                              available for use when required. The person or organisation shall establish a work card or worksheet system to be used and                              shall either transcribe accurately the maintenance data onto such work cards or worksheets or make precise reference to the                              particular maintenance task or tasks contained in such maintenance data.                           

###### [F1M.A.402**Performance of maintenance**U.K.

Except for maintenance performed by a maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), any person                        or organisation performing maintenance shall:                   

be qualified for the tasks performed, as required by this part;                            

ensure that the area in which maintenance is carried out is well organised and clean in respect of dirt and contamination;                            

use the methods, techniques, standards and instructions specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data;                            

use the tools, equipment and material specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data. If necessary, tools and equipment shall be                                 controlled and calibrated to an officially recognised standard;                            

ensure that maintenance is performed within any environmental limitations specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data;                            

ensure that proper facilities are used in case of inclement weather or lengthy maintenance;                            

ensure that the risk of multiple errors during maintenance and the risk of errors being repeated in identical maintenance                                 tasks are minimised;                            

ensure that an error capturing method is implemented after the performance of any critical maintenance task; and                            

carry out a general verification after completion of maintenance to ensure the aircraft or component is clear of all tools,                                 equipment and any extraneous parts or material, and that all access panels removed have been refitted.]                            

###### M.A.403**Aircraft defects**U.K.

Any aircraft defect that hazards seriously the flight safety shall be rectified before further flight.

[F1Only the authorised certifying staff, according to points M.A.801(b)1, M.A.801(b)2, M.A.801(c), M.A.801(d) or Annex II (Part-145)                                 can decide, using M.A.401 maintenance data, whether an aircraft defect hazards seriously the flight safety and therefore decide                                 when and which rectification action shall be taken before further flight and which defect rectification can be deferred. However,                                 this does not apply when the MEL is used by the pilot or by the authorised certifying staff.                            

Any aircraft defect that would not hazard seriously the flight safety shall be rectified as soon as practicable, after the                                 date the aircraft defect was first identified and within any limits specified in the maintenance data or the MEL.]                            

Any defect not rectified before flight shall be recorded in the M.A.305 aircraft maintenance record system or M.A.306 operator's                              technical log system as applicable.                           

##### SUBPART E*COMPONENTS*U.K.

###### M.A.501**Installation**U.K.

No component may be fitted unless it is in a satisfactory condition, has been appropriately released to service on an EASA                              Form 1 or equivalent and is marked in accordance with Annex I (Part-21), Subpart Q, unless otherwise specified in Annex I                              (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, Annex II (Part-145) or Subpart F, Section A of Annex I to this Regulation.                           

Prior to installation of a component on an aircraft the person or approved maintenance organisation shall ensure that the                              particular component is eligible to be fitted when different modification and/or airworthiness directive configurations may                              be applicable.                           

Standard parts shall only be fitted to an aircraft or a component when the maintenance data specifies the particular standard                              part. Standard parts shall only be fitted when accompanied by evidence of conformity traceable to the applicable standard.                           

Material being either raw material or consumable material shall only be used on an aircraft or a component when the aircraft                              or component manufacturer states so in relevant maintenance data or as specified in Annex II (Part-145). Such material shall                              only be used when the material meets the required specification and has appropriate traceability. All material must be accompanied                              by documentation clearly relating to the particular material and containing a conformity to specification statement plus both                              the manufacturing and supplier source.                           

###### M.A.502**Component maintenance**U.K.

Except for components referred to in point 21A.307(c) of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, the maintenance                              of components shall be performed by maintenance organisations appropriately approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart                              F of this Annex (Part-M) or with Annex II (Part-145).                           

By derogation from point (a), maintenance of a component in accordance with aircraft maintenance data or, if agreed by the                              competent authority, in accordance with component maintenance data, may be performed by an A rated organisation approved in                              accordance with Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M) or with Annex II (Part-145) as well as by certifying staff referred                              to in point M.A.801(b)2 only whilst such components are fitted to the aircraft. Nevertheless, such organisation or certifying                              staff may temporarily remove this component for maintenance, in order to improve access to the component, except when such                              removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the provisions of this point. Component maintenance                              performed in accordance with this point is not eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft                              release requirements provided for in point M.A.801.                           

By derogation from point (a), maintenance of an engine/Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) component in accordance with engine/APU                              maintenance data or, if agreed by the competent authority, in accordance with component maintenance data, may be performed                              by a B rated organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M) or with Annex II (Part-145)                              only whilst such components are fitted to the engine/APU. Nevertheless, such B rated organisation may temporarily remove this                              component for maintenance, in order to improve access to the component, except when such removal generates the need for additional                              maintenance not eligible for the provisions of this point.                           

[F1By derogation from point (a) and point M.A.801(b)2, maintenance of a component while installed or temporarily removed from                                 an ELA1 aircraft used by other than licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and performed in                                 accordance with component maintenance data, may be performed by certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)2, except                                 for:                            

overhaul of components other than engines and propellers, and;                                     

overhaul of engines and propellers for aircraft other than CS-VLA, CS-22 and LSA.                                     

Component maintenance performed in accordance with point (d) is not eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall                                 be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801.]                            

Maintenance of components referred to in 21A.307(c) of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall be performed                              by an A-rated organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M) or Part-145, by certifying                              staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)2 or by the pilot-owner referred to in point M.A.801(b)3 while such a component is fitted                              to the aircraft or temporarily removed to improve access. Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point is                              not eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in                              point M.A.801.                           

###### M.A.503**Service life limited components**U.K.

Installed service life limited components shall not exceed the approved service life limit as specified in the approved maintenance                              programme and airworthiness directives, except as provided for in point M.A.504(c).                           

The approved service life is expressed in calendar time, flight hours, landings or cycles, as appropriate.

At the end the approved service life, the component must be removed from the aircraft for maintenance, or for disposal in                              the case of components with a certified life limit.                           

###### M.A.504**Control of unserviceable components**U.K.

A component shall be considered unserviceable in any one of the following circumstances:

expiry of the service life limit as defined in the maintenance program;

non-compliance with the applicable airworthiness directives and other continued airworthiness requirement mandated by the                                       Agency;                                    

absence of the necessary information to determine the airworthiness status or eligibility for installation;

evidence of defects or malfunctions;

involvement in an incident or accident likely to affect its serviceability.

[F1Unserviceable components shall be identified and stored in a secure location under the control of an approved maintenance                                 organisation until a decision is made on the future status of such component. Nevertheless, for aircraft not used by licenced                                 air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 and other than complex motor-powered aircraft, the person or                                 organisation that declared the component unserviceable may transfer its custody, after identifying it as unserviceable, to                                 the aircraft owner provided that such transfer is reflected in the aircraft logbook or engine logbook or component logbook.]                            

Components which have reached their certified life limit or contain a non-repairable defect shall be classified as unsalvageable                              and shall not be permitted to re-enter the component supply system, unless certified life limits have been extended or a repair                              solution has been approved according to point M.A.304.                           

Any person or organisation accountable under this Annex (Part-M) shall, in the case of a point (c) unsalvageable components:

retain such component in the point (b) location, or;

arrange for the component to be mutilated in a manner that ensures that it is beyond economic salvage or repair before relinquishing                                       responsibility for such component.                                    

Notwithstanding point (d) a person or organisation accountable under this Annex (Part-M) may transfer responsibility of components                              classified as unsalvageable to an organisation for training or research without mutilation.                           

##### SUBPART F*MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION*U.K.

###### [F1M.A.601**Scope**U.K.

This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval                        for the maintenance of aircraft other than complex motor powered aircraft and components to be installed therein not used                        by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008.]                   

###### M.A.602**Application**U.K.

An application for issue or change of a maintenance organisation approval shall be made on a form and in a manner established                     by the competent authority.                  

###### M.A.603**Extent of approval**U.K.

An organisation involved in activities subject to this Subpart shall not exercise its activities unless approved by the competent                              authority. Appendix V to Annex I (Part-M) provides the template certificate for this approval.                           

The maintenance organisation's manual referred to in point M.A.604 shall specify the scope of work deemed to constitute approval.                              Appendix IV to Annex I (Part-M) defines all classes and ratings possible under Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M).                           

An approved maintenance organisation may fabricate, in conformity with maintenance data, a restricted range of parts for the                              use in the course of undergoing work within its own facilities, as identified in the maintenance organisation manual.                           

###### M.A.604**Maintenance organisation manual**U.K.

The maintenance organisation shall provide a manual containing at least the following information:

a statement signed by the accountable manager to confirm that the organisation will continuously work in accordance with Annex                                       I (Part-M) and the manual at all times, and;                                    

the organisation's scope of work, and;

the title(s) and name(s) of person(s) referred to in point M.A.606(b), and;

an organisation chart showing associated chains of responsibility between the person(s) referred to in point M.A.606(b), and;

[F4a list of certifying staff and, if applicable, airworthiness review staff and staff responsible for the development and processing                                          of the maintenance programme, with their scope of approval, and;                                     

a list of locations where maintenance is carried out, together with a general description of the facilities, and;]                                     

procedures specifying how the maintenance organisation ensures compliance with this Part, and;

the maintenance organisation manual amendment procedure(s).

The maintenance organisation manual and its amendments shall be approved by the competent authority.

Notwithstanding point (b) minor amendments to the manual may be approved through a procedure (hereinafter called indirect                              approval).                           

###### M.A.605**Facilities**U.K.

The organisation shall ensure that:

Facilities are provided for all planned work, specialised workshops and bays are segregated as appropriate, to ensure protection                              from contamination and the environment.                           

Office accommodation is provided for the management of all planned work including in particular, the completion of maintenance                              records.                           

Secure storage facilities are provided for components, equipment, tools and material. Storage conditions shall ensure segregation                              of unserviceable components and material from all other components, material, equipment and tools. Storage conditions shall                              be in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions and access shall be restricted to authorised personnel.                           

###### M.A.606**Personnel requirements**U.K.

The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all maintenance required                              by the customer can be financed and carried out to the standard required by this Part.                           

A person or group of persons shall be nominated with the responsibility of ensuring that the organisation is always in compliance                              with this Subpart. Such person(s) shall be ultimately responsible to the accountable manager.                           

All point (b) persons shall be able to show relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience related to aircraft                              and/or component maintenance.                           

The organisation shall have appropriate staff for the normal expected contracted work. The use of temporarily sub-contracted                              staff is permitted in the case of higher than normally expected contracted work and only for personnel not issuing a certificate                              of release to service.                           

[F4The qualification of all personnel involved in maintenance, airworthiness reviews and development of maintenance programmes                                 shall be demonstrated and recorded.]                            

Personnel who carry out specialised tasks such as welding, non-destructive testing/inspection other than colour contrast shall                              be qualified in accordance with an officially recognised standard.                           

[F1The maintenance organisation shall have sufficient certifying staff to issue M.A.612 and M.A.613 certificates of release to                                 service for aircraft and components. They shall comply with the requirements of Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.]                            

By derogation from point (g), the organisation may use certifying staff qualified in accordance with the following provisions                              when providing maintenance support to operators involved in commercial operations, subject to appropriate procedures to be                              approved as part of the organisation's manual:                           

For a repetitive pre-flight airworthiness directive which specifically states that the flight crew may carry out such airworthiness                                       directive, the organisation may issue a limited certifying staff authorisation to the aircraft commander on the basis of the                                       flight crew licence held, provided that the organisation ensures that sufficient practical training has been carried out to                                       ensure that such person can accomplish the airworthiness directive to the required standard;                                    

In the case of aircraft operating away from a supported location the organisation may issue a limited certifying staff authorisation                                       to the aircraft commander on the basis of the flight crew licence, provided that the organisation ensures that sufficient                                       practical training has been carried out to ensure that such person can accomplish the task to the required standard.                                    

[F2If the organisation performs airworthiness reviews and issues the corresponding airworthiness review certificate for ELA1                                 aircraft not involved in commercial operations in accordance with M.A.901(l), it shall have airworthiness review staff qualified                                 and authorised in accordance with M.A.901(l)1.                            

If the organisation is involved in the development and processing of approval of the maintenance programme for ELA2 aircraft                                 not involved in commercial operations in accordance with M.A.201(e)(ii), it shall have qualified staff who shall be able to                                 show relevant knowledge and experience.]                            

###### [F4M.A.607**Certifying staff and airworthiness review staff]**U.K.

In addition to point M.A.606(g), certifying staff can only exercise their privileges, if the organisation has ensured:

that certifying staff can demonstrate that they meet the requirements of point 66.A.20(b) of Annex III (Part-66), except when                                       Annex III (Part-66) refers to Member State regulation, in which case they shall meet the requirement of such regulation, and;                                    

that certifying staff have an adequate understanding of the relevant aircraft and/or aircraft component(s) to be maintained                                       together with the associated organisation procedures.                                    

In the following unforeseen cases, where an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main base where no appropriate                              certifying staff is available, the maintenance organisation contracted to provide maintenance support may issue a one-off                              certification authorisation:                           

to one of its employees holding type qualifications on aircraft of similar technology, construction and systems; or

to any person with not less than three years maintenance experience and holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence                                       rated for the aircraft type requiring certification provided there is no organisation appropriately approved under this Part                                       at that location and the contracted organisation obtains and holds on file evidence of the experience and the licence of that                                       person.                                    

[F4All such cases must be reported to the competent authority within seven days after issuing such certification authorisation.] The approved maintenance organisation issuing the one-off certification authorisation shall ensure that any such maintenance                              that could affect flight safety is re-checked.                           

[F4The approved maintenance organisation shall record all details concerning certifying staff and airworthiness review staff                                 and maintain a current list of all certifying staff and airworthiness review staff together with their scope of approval as                                 part of the organisation's manual pursuant to point M.A.604(a)5.]                            

###### M.A.608**Components, equipment and tools**U.K.

The organisation shall:

hold the equipment and tools specified in the maintenance data described in point M.A.609 or verified equivalents as listed                                       in the maintenance organisation manual as necessary for day-to-day maintenance within the scope of the approval; and,                                    

demonstrate that it has access to all other equipment and tools used only on an occasional basis.

Tools and equipment shall be controlled and calibrated to an officially recognised standard. Records of such calibrations                              and the standard used shall be kept by the organisation.                           

The organisation shall inspect, classify and appropriately segregate all incoming components.

###### M.A.609**Maintenance data**U.K.

The approved maintenance organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data specified in point M.A.401 in                     the performance of maintenance including modifications and repairs. In the case of customer provided maintenance data, it                     is only necessary to have such data when the work is in progress.                  

###### M.A.610**Maintenance work orders**U.K.

Before the commencement of maintenance a written work order shall be agreed between the organisation and the organisation                     requesting maintenance to clearly establish the maintenance to be carried out.                  

###### M.A.611**Maintenance standards**U.K.

All maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Section A, Subpart D of this Annex (Part-M).

###### M.A.612**Aircraft certificate of release to service**U.K.

At the completion of all required aircraft maintenance in accordance with this Subpart an aircraft certificate of release                     to service shall be issued according to point M.A.801.                  

###### M.A.613**Component certificate of release to service**U.K.

At the completion of all required component maintenance in accordance with this Subpart a component certificate of release                              to service shall be issued in accordance with point M.A.802. EASA Form 1 shall be issued except for those components maintained                              in accordance with points M.A.502(b), M.A.502(d) or M.A.502(e) and components fabricated in accordance with point M.A.603(c).                           

The component certificate release to service document, EASA Form 1 may be generated from a computer database.

###### [F4M.A.614**Maintenance and airworthiness review records]**U.K.

[F4The approved maintenance organisation shall record all details of work carried out. Records necessary to prove all requirements                                 have been met for the issue of the certificate of release to service including the subcontractor's release documents and for the issue of any airworthiness review certificate and recommendation                                 shall be retained.]                            

The approved maintenance organisation shall provide a copy of each certificate of release to service to the aircraft owner,                              together with a copy of any specific repair/modification data used for repairs/modifications carried out.                           

[F4The approved maintenance organisation shall retain a copy of all maintenance records and any associated maintenance data for                                 three years from the date the aircraft or aircraft component to which the work relates was released from the approved maintenance                                 organisation. In addition, it shall retain a copy of all the records related to the issue of recommendations and airworthiness                                 review certificates for three years from the date of issue and shall provide a copy of them to the owner of the aircraft.                            

The records under this point shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration, and theft.                                     

All computer hardware used to ensure backup shall be stored in a different location from that containing the working data                                          in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition.                                     

Where an approved maintenance organisation terminates its operation, all retained maintenance records covering the last three                                          years shall be distributed to the last owner or customer of the respective aircraft or component or shall be stored as specified                                          by the competent authority.]                                     

###### M.A.615**Privileges of the organisation**U.K.

The maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M), may:

maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at the locations specified in the approval certificate and                              the maintenance organisation manual;                           

arrange for the performance of specialized services under the control of the maintenance organisation at another organisation                              appropriately qualified, subject to appropriate procedures being established as part of the Maintenance Organisation Manual                              approved by the competent authority directly;                           

maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at any location subject to the need of such maintenance arising                              either from the unserviceability of the aircraft or from the necessity of supporting occasional maintenance, subject to the                              conditions specified in the Maintenance Organisation Manual;                           

issue certificates of release to service on completion of maintenance, in accordance with point M.A.612 or point M.A.613[F4;]                            

[F2if specifically approved to do so for ELA1 aircraft not involved in commercial operations,                            

perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness review certificate, under the conditions specified                                          in point M.A.901(l), and                                     

perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding recommendations, under the conditions specified in point M.A.901(l)                                          and M.A.904(a)2 and (b).                                     

develop the maintenance programme and process its approval in accordance with point M.A.302 for ELA2 aircraft not involved                                 in commercial operations, under the conditions specified in point M.A.201(e)(ii), and limited to the aircraft ratings listed                                 in the approval certificate.                            

The organisation shall only maintain an aircraft or component for which it is approved when all the necessary facilities,                        equipment, tooling, material, maintenance data and certifying staff are available.]                   

###### M.A.616**Organisational review**U.K.

To ensure that the approved maintenance organisation continues to meet the requirements of this Subpart, it shall organise,                     on a regular basis, organisational reviews.                  

###### M.A.617**Changes to the approved maintenance organisation**U.K.

In order to enable the competent authority to determine continued compliance with this Part, the approved maintenance organisation                     shall notify it of any proposal to carry out any of the following changes, before such changes take place:                  

the name of the organisation;

the location of the organisation;

additional locations of the organisation;

the accountable manager;

any of the persons specified in point M.A.606(b);

[F4the facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures, work scope, certifying staff and airworthiness review staff that could                                 affect the approval.]                            

In the case of proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand, these changes shall be notified at the                     earliest opportunity.                  

###### M.A.618**Continued validity of approval**U.K.

An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:

the organisation remaining in compliance with this Part, in accordance with the provisions related to the handling of findings                                       as specified under point M.A.619, and;                                    

the competent authority being granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance with this Part, and;

the approval not being surrendered or revoked;

Upon surrender or revocation, the approval certificate shall be returned to the competent authority.

###### M.A.619**Findings**U.K.

A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with Part-M requirements which lowers the safety standard and hazards                              seriously the flight safety.                           

A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the Part-M requirements which could lower the safety standard and possibly hazard                              the flight safety.                           

After receipt of notification of findings according to point M.B.605, the holder of the maintenance organisation approval                              shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority within                              a period agreed with this authority.                           

##### SUBPART G*CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION*U.K.

###### M.A.701**Scope**U.K.

This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval                     for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness.                  

###### M.A.702**Application**U.K.

An application for issue or change of a continuing airworthiness management organisation approval shall be made on a form                     and in a manner established by the competent authority.                  

###### M.A.703**Extent of approval**U.K.

The approval is indicated on a certificate included in Appendix VI issued by the competent authority.

[F1Notwithstanding point (a), for licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the approval shall be                                 part of the air operator certificate issued by the competent authority, for the aircraft operated.]                            

The scope of work deemed to constitute the approval shall be specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition                              in accordance with point M.A.704.                           

###### M.A.704**Continuing airworthiness management exposition**U.K.

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall provide a continuing airworthiness management exposition containing                              the following information:                           

a statement signed by the accountable manager to confirm that the organisation will work in accordance with this Part and                                       the exposition at all times, and;                                    

the organisation's scope of work, and;

the title(s) and name(s) of person(s) referred to in points M.A.706(a), M.A.706(c), M.A.706(d) and M.A.706(i), and;

an organisation chart showing associated chains of responsibility between all the person(s) referred to in points M.A.706(a),                                       M.A.706(c), M.A.706(d) and M.A.706(i), and;                                    

a list of the airworthiness staff referred to in point M.A.707, specifying, where applicable, the staff authorised to issue                                       permits to fly in accordance with point M.A.711(c), and;                                    

a general description and location of the facilities, and;

procedures specifying how the continuing airworthiness management organisation ensures compliance with this Part, and;

the continuing airworthiness management exposition amendment procedures, and;

[F1the list of approved aircraft maintenance programmes, or, for aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with                                          Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the list of ‘generic’ and ‘baseline’ maintenance programmes.]                                     

The continuing airworthiness management exposition and its amendments shall be approved by the competent authority.

Notwithstanding point (b), minor amendments to the exposition may be approved indirectly through an indirect approval procedure.                              The indirect approval procedure shall define the minor amendment eligible, be established by the continuing airworthiness                              management organisation as part of the exposition and be approved by the competent authority responsible for that continuing                              airworthiness management organisation.                           

###### M.A.705**Facilities**U.K.

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall provide suitable office accommodation at appropriate locations                     for the personnel specified in point M.A.706.                  

###### M.A.706**Personnel requirements**U.K.

The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all continuing airworthiness                              management activities can be financed and carried out in accordance with this Part.                           

[F1For licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 the accountable manager referred to in point (a)                                 shall be the person who also has corporate authority for ensuring that all the operations of the operator can be financed                                 and carried out to the standard required for the issue of an air operator's certificate.]                            

A person or group of persons shall be nominated with the responsibility of ensuring that the organisation is always in compliance                              with this Subpart. Such person(s) shall be ultimately responsible to the accountable manager.                           

[F1For licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the accountable manager shall designate a nominated                                 post holder. This person shall be responsible for the management and supervision of continuing airworthiness activities, pursuant                                 to point (c).]                            

The nominated post holder referred to in point (d) shall not be employed by a Part-145 approved organisation under contract                              to the operator, unless specifically agreed by the competent authority.                           

The organisation shall have sufficient appropriately qualified staff for the expected work.

All point (c) and (d) persons shall be able to show relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience related to aircraft                              continuing airworthiness.                           

The qualification of all personnel involved in continuing airworthiness management shall be recorded.

For organisations extending airworthiness review certificates in accordance with points M.A.711(a)4 and M.A.901(f), the organisation                              shall nominate persons authorised to do so, subject to approval by the competent authority.                           

The organisation shall define and keep updated in the continuing airworthiness management exposition the title(s) and name(s)                              of person(s) referred to in points M.A.706(a), M.A.706(c), M.A.706(d) and M.A.706(i).                           

[F1For complex motor-powered aircraft and for aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008,                                 the organisation shall establish and control the competence of personnel involved in the continuing airworthiness management,                                 airworthiness review and/or quality audits in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed by the competent authority.]                            

###### M.A.707**Airworthiness review staff**U.K.

[F1To be approved to carry out airworthiness reviews and, if applicable, to issue permits to fly, an approved continuing airworthiness                                 management organisation shall have appropriate airworthiness review staff to issue airworthiness review certificates or recommendations                                 referred to in Section A of Subpart I and, if applicable, to issue a permit to fly in accordance with point M.A.711(c):                            

For aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, these staff shall have acquired:                                     

at least 5 years' experience in continuing airworthiness, and;                                              

an appropriate license in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or an aeronautical degree or a national equivalent, and;                                              

formal aeronautical maintenance training, and;                                              

a position within the approved organisation with appropriate responsibilities.                                              

Notwithstanding points (a) to (d), the requirement laid down in point M.A.707(a)1(b) may be replaced by 5 years of experience                                                   in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point M.A.707(a)1(a).                                              

For aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons, these staff shall have acquired:                                     

at least 3 years' experience in continuing airworthiness, and;                                              

an appropriate license in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or an aeronautical degree or a national equivalent, and;                                              

appropriate aeronautical maintenance training, and;                                              

a position within the approved organisation with appropriate responsibilities;                                              

Notwithstanding points (a) to (d), the requirement laid down in point M.A.707(a)2(b) may be replaced by 4 years of experience                                                   in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point M.A.707(a)2(a).]                                              

[F4Airworthiness review staff nominated by the approved continuing airworthiness organisation can only be issued an authorisation                                 by the approved continuing airworthiness organisation when formally accepted by the competent authority after satisfactory                                 completion of an airworthiness review under the supervision of the competent authority or under the supervision of the organisation's                                 airworthiness review staff in accordance with a procedure approved by the competent authority.]                            

The organisation shall ensure that aircraft airworthiness review staff can demonstrate appropriate recent continuing airworthiness                              management experience.                           

Airworthiness review staff shall be identified by listing each person in the continuing airworthiness management exposition                              together with their airworthiness review authorisation reference.                           

The organisation shall maintain a record of all airworthiness review staff, which shall include details of any appropriate                              qualification held together with a summary of relevant continuing airworthiness management experience and training and a copy                              of the authorisation. This record shall be retained until two years after the airworthiness review staff have left the organisation.                           

###### M.A.708**Continuing airworthiness management**U.K.

All continuing airworthiness management shall be carried out according to the prescriptions of M.A Subpart C.

For every aircraft managed, the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation shall:

develop and control a maintenance programme for the aircraft managed including any applicable reliability programme,

[F1present the aircraft maintenance programme and its amendments to the competent authority for approval, unless covered by an                                          indirect approval procedure in accordance with point M.A.302(c), and for aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance                                          with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 provide a copy of the programme to the owner or operator responsible in accordance with                                          M.A.201,]                                     

manage the approval of modification and repairs,

ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the approved maintenance programme and released in accordance                                       with Section A, Subpart H of this Annex (Part-M),                                    

ensure that all applicable airworthiness directives and operational directives with a continuing airworthiness impact, are                                       applied,                                    

ensure that all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance or reported are corrected by an appropriately approved maintenance                                       organisation,                                    

ensure that the aircraft is taken to an appropriately approved maintenance organisation whenever necessary,

coordinate scheduled maintenance, the application of airworthiness directives, the replacement of service life limited parts,                                       and component inspection to ensure the work is carried out properly,                                    

manage and archive all continuing airworthiness records and/or operator's technical log.

ensure that the mass and balance statement reflects the current status of the aircraft.

[F1In the case of complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used for CAT, or aircraft used for commercial specialised operations                                 or commercial ATO operations, when the continuing airworthiness management organisation is not appropriately approved to Part-145                                 or Part-M.A. Subpart-F, the organisation shall in consultation with the operator, establish a written maintenance contract                                 with a Part-145 or Part-M.A. Subpart-F approved organisation or another operator, detailing the functions specified under                                 M.A.301-2, M.A.301-3, M.A.301-5 and M.A.301-6, ensuring that all maintenance is ultimately carried out by a Part-145 or Part-M.A.                                 Subpart-F approved maintenance organisation and defining the support of the quality functions of M.A.712(b).]                            

[F3Notwithstanding point (c), the contract may be in the form of individual work orders addressed to the Part-145 or Part-M.A.                                 Subpart-F maintenance organisation in the case of:                            

an aircraft requiring unscheduled line maintenance,                                     

component maintenance, including engine maintenance.]                                     

###### M.A.709**Documentation**U.K.

The approved continuing airworthiness management organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data in accordance                              with point M.A.401 for the performance of continuing airworthiness tasks referred to in point M.A.708. This data may be provided                              by the owner or the operator, subject to an appropriate contract being established with such an owner or operator. In such                              case, the continuing airworthiness management organisation only needs to keep such data for the duration of the contract,                              except when required by point M.A.714.                           

[F1For aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the approved continuing airworthiness                                 management organisation may develop ‘baseline’ and/or ‘generic’ maintenance programmes in order to allow for the initial approval and/or the extension of the scope of an approval without                                 having the contracts referred to in Appendix I to this Annex (Part M). These ‘baseline’ and/or ‘generic’ maintenance programmes however do not preclude the need to establish an adequate Aircraft Maintenance Programme in compliance                                 with point M.A.302 in due time before exercising the privileges referred to in point M.A.711.]                            

###### M.A.710**Airworthiness review**U.K.

To satisfy the requirement for the airworthiness review of an aircraft referred to in point M.A.901, a full documented review                              of the aircraft records shall be carried out by the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation in order to                              be satisfied that:                           

airframe, engine and propeller flying hours and associated flight cycles have been properly recorded; and

the flight manual is applicable to the aircraft configuration and reflects the latest revision status; and

all the maintenance due on the aircraft according to the approved maintenance programme has been carried out; and

all known defects have been corrected or, when applicable, carried forward in a controlled manner; and

all applicable airworthiness directives have been applied and properly registered; and

all modifications and repairs applied to the aircraft have been registered and are in compliance with Annex I (Part-21) to                                       Regulation (EU) No 748/2012; and                                    

all service life limited components installed on the aircraft are properly identified, registered and have not exceeded their                                       approved service life limit; and                                    

all maintenance has been released in accordance with Annex I (Part-M); and

the current mass and balance statement reflects the configuration of the aircraft and is valid; and

the aircraft complies with the latest revision of its type design approved by the Agency; and

if required, the aircraft holds a noise certificate corresponding to the current configuration of the aircraft in compliance                                       with Subpart I of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                                    

The airworthiness review staff of the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation shall carry out a physical                              survey of the aircraft. For this survey, airworthiness review staff not appropriately qualified to Annex III (Part-66) shall                              be assisted by such qualified personnel.                           

Through the physical survey of the aircraft, the airworthiness review staff shall ensure that:

all required markings and placards are properly installed; and

the aircraft complies with its approved flight manual; and

the aircraft configuration complies with the approved documentation; and

no evident defect can be found that has not been addressed according to point M.A.403; and

no inconsistencies can be found between the aircraft and the point (a) documented review of records.

By derogation to point M.A.901(a), the airworthiness review can be anticipated by a maximum period of 90 days without loss                              of continuity of the airworthiness review pattern, to allow the physical review to take place during a maintenance check.                           

The airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15b) or the recommendation for the issue of the airworthiness review certificate                              (EASA Form 15a) referred to in Appendix III to Annex I (Part-M) can only be issued:                           

by airworthiness review staff appropriately authorised in accordance with point M.A.707 on behalf of the approved continuing                                       airworthiness management organisation or by certifying staff in cases provided for in point M.A.901(g); and                                    

when satisfied that the airworthiness review has been completely carried out and that there is no non-compliance which is                                       known to endanger flight safety.                                    

A copy of any airworthiness review certificate issued or extended for an aircraft shall be sent to the Member State of Registry                              of that aircraft within 10 days.                           

Airworthiness review tasks shall not be sub-contracted.

[F2For ELA1 aircraft not involved in commercial operations for which the aircraft maintenance programme has been established                                 in accordance with M.A.302(h), the aircraft maintenance programme shall be reviewed in conjunction with the airworthiness                                 review. This review shall be accomplished by the person who performed the airworthiness review.]                            

[F4Should the outcome of the airworthiness review be inconclusive or should the review under point M.A.710(ga) show discrepancies                                 on the aircraft linked to deficiencies in the content of the maintenance programme, the competent authority shall be informed                                 by the organisation as soon as practicable but in any case within 72 hours from the moment the organisation identifies the                                 condition to which the review relates. The airworthiness review certificate shall not be issued until all findings have been                                 closed.]                            

###### M.A.711**Privileges of the organisation**U.K.

A continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M)                              may:                           

[F1manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft, except those used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation                                          (EC) No 1008/2008, as listed on the approval certificate;                                     

manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008,                                          when listed both on its approval certificate and on its Air Operator Certificate (AOC);]                                     

arrange to carry out limited continuing airworthiness tasks with any contracted organisation, working under its quality system,                                       as listed on the approval certificate;                                    

extend, under the conditions of point M.A.901(f), an airworthiness review certificate that has been issued by the competent                                       authority or by another continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G                                       of this Annex (Part-M);                                    

An approved continuing airworthiness management organisation registered in one of the Member States may, additionally, be                              approved to carry out airworthiness reviews referred to in point M.A.710 and:                           

issue the related airworthiness review certificate and extend it in due time under the conditions of points M.A.901(c)2 or                                       M.A.901(e)2; and,                                    

issue a recommendation for the airworthiness review to the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

A continuing airworthiness management organisation whose approval includes the privileges referred to in point M.A.711(b)                              may additionally be approved to issue a permit to fly in accordance with point 21.A.711(d) of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation                              (EU) No 748/2012 for the particular aircraft for which the organisation is approved to issue the airworthiness review certificate,                              when the continuing airworthiness management organisation is attesting conformity with approved flight conditions, subject                              to an adequate approved procedure in the exposition referred to in point M.A.704.                           

###### M.A.712**Quality system**U.K.

To ensure that the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation continues to meet the requirements of this Subpart,                              it shall establish a quality system and designate a quality manager to monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of, procedures                              required to ensure airworthy aircraft. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system to the accountable manager to                              ensure corrective action as necessary.                           

The quality system shall monitor activities carried out under Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part M). It shall at least                              include the following functions:                           

monitoring that all activities carried out under Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part M) are being performed in accordance                                       with the approved procedures, and;                                    

monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract, and;

monitoring the continued compliance with the requirements of this Part.

The records of these activities shall be stored for at least two years.

Where the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation is approved in accordance with another Part, the quality                              system may be combined with that required by the other Part.                           

[F1For licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 the M.A. Subpart G quality system shall be an integrated                                 part of the operator's quality system.                            

In the case of a small organisation not managing the continuing airworthiness of aircraft used by licenced air carriers in                                 accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the quality system may be replaced by regular organisational reviews subject                                 to the approval of the competent authority, except when the organisation issues airworthiness review certificates for aircraft                                 above 2 730 kg MTOM other than balloons. In the case where there is no quality system, the organisation shall not contract continuing                                 airworthiness management tasks to other parties.]                            

###### M.A.713**Changes to the approved continuing airworthiness organisation**U.K.

In order to enable the competent authority to determine continued compliance with this Part, the approved continuing airworthiness                     management organisation shall notify it of any proposal to carry out any of the following changes, before such changes take                     place:                  

the name of the organisation.

the location of the organisation.

additional locations of the organisation.

the accountable manager.

any of the persons specified in M.A.706(c).

the facilities, procedures, work scope and staff that could affect the approval.

In the case of proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand, these changes shall be notified at the                     earliest opportunity.                  

###### M.A.714**Record-keeping**U.K.

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall record all details of work carried out. The records required by                              M.A.305 and if applicable M.A.306 shall be retained.                           

If the continuing airworthiness management organisation has the privilege referred to in point M.A.711(b), it shall retain                              a copy of each airworthiness review certificate and recommendation issued or, as applicable, extended, together with all supporting                              documents. In addition, the organisation shall retain a copy of any airworthiness review certificate that it has extended                              under the privilege referred to in point M.A.711(a)4.                           

If the continuing airworthiness management organisation has the privilege referred to in point M.A.711(c), it shall retain                              a copy of each permit to fly issued in accordance with the provisions of point 21A.729 of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation                              (EU) No 748/2012.                           

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall retain a copy of all records referred to in points (b) and (c)                              until two years after the aircraft has been permanently withdrawn from service.                           

The records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration and theft.

All computer hardware used to ensure backup shall be stored in a different location from that containing the working data                              in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition.                           

Where continuing airworthiness management of an aircraft is transferred to another organisation or person, all retained records                              shall be transferred to the said organisation or person. The time periods prescribed for the retention of records shall continue                              to apply to the said organisation or person.                           

Where a continuing airworthiness management organisation terminates its operation, all retained records shall be transferred                              to the owner of the aircraft.                           

###### M.A.715**Continued validity of approval**U.K.

An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:

the organisation remaining in compliance with this Part, in accordance with the provisions related to the handling of findings                                       as specified under point M.B.705 and;                                    

the competent authority being granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance with this Part, and;

the approval not being surrendered or revoked.

Upon surrender or revocation, the approval certificate shall be returned to the competent authority.

###### M.A.716**Findings**U.K.

A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with Part-M requirements which lowers the safety standard and hazards                              seriously the flight safety.                           

A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the Part-M requirements which could lower the safety standard and possibly hazard                              the flight safety.                           

After receipt of notification of findings according to point M.B.705, the holder of the continuing airworthiness management                              organisation approval shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent                              authority within a period agreed with this authority.                           

##### SUBPART H*CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE — CRS*U.K.

###### M.A.801**Aircraft certificate of release to service**U.K.

Except for aircraft released to service by a maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), the                              certificate of release to service shall be issued according to this Subpart;                           

No aircraft can be released to service unless a certificate of release to service is issued at the completion of any maintenance,                              when satisfied that all maintenance required has been properly carried out, by:                           

appropriate certifying staff on behalf of the maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of                                       this Annex (Part M); or                                    

certifying staff in compliance with the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part-66), except for complex maintenance tasks                                       listed in Appendix VII to this Annex for which point 1 applies; or                                    

by the Pilot-owner in compliance with point M.A.803;

[F1By derogation from point M.A.801(b)2 for ELA1 aircraft not used in CAT or not used in commercial specialised operations or                                 not used in commercial ATO operations, aircraft complex maintenance tasks listed in Appendix VII may be released by certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)2;                            

By derogation from point M.A.801(b), in the case of unforeseen situations, when an aircraft is grounded at a location where                                 no approved maintenance organisation appropriately approved under this Annex or Annex II (Part-145) and no appropriate certifying                                 staff are available, the owner may authorise any person, with no less than 3 years of appropriate maintenance experience and                                 holding the proper qualifications, to maintain according to the standards set out in Subpart D of this Annex and release the                                 aircraft. The owner shall in that case:                            

obtain and keep in the aircraft records details of all the work carried out and of the qualifications held by that person                                          issuing the certification; and                                     

ensure that any such maintenance is rechecked and released by an appropriately authorised person referred to in point M.A.801(b)                                          or an organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M), or with Annex II (Part-145) at                                          the earliest opportunity but within a period not exceeding 7 days; and                                     

notify the organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness management of the aircraft when contracted in accordance                                          with point M.A.201 (i), or the competent authority in the absence of such a contract, within 7 days of the issuance of such                                          certification authorisation;]                                     

In the case of a release to service in accordance with point M.A.801(b)2 or point M.A.801(c), the certifying staff may be                              assisted in the execution of the maintenance tasks by one or more persons subject to his/her direct and continuous control;                           

A certificate of release to service shall contain as a minimum:

basic details of the maintenance carried out; and

the date such maintenance was completed; and

the identity of the organisation and/or person issuing the release to service, including:

the approval reference of the maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M)                                                and the certifying staff issuing such a certificate; or                                             

in the case of point M.A.801(b)2 or M.A.801(c) certificate of release to service, the identity and if applicable licence number                                                of the certifying staff issuing such a certificate;                                             

the limitations to airworthiness or operations, if any.

By derogation from point (b) and notwithstanding the provisions of point (h), when the maintenance prescribed cannot be completed,                              a certificate of release to service may be issued within the approved aircraft limitations. Such fact together with any applicable                              limitations of the airworthiness or the operations shall be entered in the aircraft certificate of release to service before                              its issue as part of the information required in point (f)4;                           

A certificate of release to service shall not be issued in the case of any known non-compliance which endangers flight safety.

###### M.A.802**Component certificate of release to service**U.K.

A certificate of release to service shall be issued at the completion of any maintenance carried out on an aircraft component                              in accordance with point M.A.502.                           

The authorised release certificate identified as EASA Form 1 constitutes the component certificate of release to service,                              except when such maintenance on aircraft components has been performed in accordance with point M.A.502(b), point M.A.502(d)                              or point M.A.502(e) in which case the maintenance is subject to aircraft release procedures in accordance with point M.A.801.                           

###### M.A.803**Pilot-owner authorisation**U.K.

To qualify as a Pilot-owner, the person must:

hold a valid pilot licence (or equivalent) issued or validated by a Member State for the aircraft type or class rating; and

own the aircraft, either as sole or joint owner; that owner must be:

one of the natural persons on the registration form; or

a member of a non-profit recreational legal entity, where the legal entity is specified on the registration document as owner                                                or operator, and that member is directly involved in the decision making process of the legal entity and designated by that                                                legal entity to carry out Pilot-owner maintenance.                                             

[F1For any non-complex motor-powered aircraft of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, sailplane, powered sailplane or balloon, that are not used in CAT, or not used in commercial specialised                                 operations or not used in commercial ATO operations, the pilot-owner may issue a certificate of release to service after limited                                 pilot-owner maintenance as specified in Appendix VIII.]                            

The scope of the limited Pilot-owner maintenance shall be specified in the aircraft maintenance programme referred to in point                              M.A.302.                           

The certificate of release to service shall be entered in the logbooks and contain basic details of the maintenance carried                              out, the maintenance data used, the date on which that maintenance was completed and the identity, the signature and pilot                              licence number of the Pilot-owner issuing such a certificate.                           

##### SUBPART I*AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE*U.K.

###### M.A.901**Aircraft airworthiness review**U.K.

To ensure the validity of the aircraft airworthiness certificate an airworthiness review of the aircraft and its continuing                     airworthiness records shall be carried out periodically.                  

[F4An airworthiness review certificate is issued in accordance with Appendix III (EASA Form 15a, 15b or 15c) on completion of                                 a satisfactory airworthiness review. The airworthiness review certificate is valid one year;]                            

An aircraft in a controlled environment is an aircraft (i) continuously managed during the previous 12 months by a unique                              continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G, of this Annex (Part-M),                              and (ii) which has been maintained for the previous 12 months by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section                              A, Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M), or with Annex II (Part-145). This includes maintenance tasks referred to in point M.A.803(b)                              carried out and released to service in accordance with point M.A.801(b)2 or point M.A.801(b)3;                           

[F1For all aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, that are in a controlled environment, the organisation referred to in (b) managing the continuing                                 airworthiness of the aircraft may, if appropriately approved, and subject to compliance with point (k):                            

issue an airworthiness review certificate in accordance with point M.A.710, and;                                     

for the airworthiness review certificates it has issued, when the aircraft has remained within a controlled environment, extend                                          twice the validity of the airworthiness review certificate for a period of 1 year each time;                                     

For all aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, that                            

are not in a controlled environment, or                                     

which continuing airworthiness is managed by a continuing airworthiness management organisation that does not hold the privilege                                          to carry out airworthiness reviews,                                     

the airworthiness review certificate shall be issued by the competent authority upon satisfactory assessment based on a recommendation                                 made by a continuing airworthiness management organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G                                 of this Annex (Part M) sent together with the application from the owner or operator. This recommendation shall be based on                                 an airworthiness review carried out in accordance with point M.A.710;                            

For aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons, any continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section                                 A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part M) and appointed by the owner or operator may, if appropriately approved and subject to point                                 (k):                            

issue the airworthiness review certificate in accordance with point M.A.710, and;                                     

for airworthiness review certificates it has issued, when the aircraft has remained within a controlled environment under                                          its management, extend twice the validity of the airworthiness review certificate for a period of 1 year each time;]                                     

By derogation from points M.A.901(c)2 and M.A.901(e)2, for aircraft that are in a controlled environment, the organisation                              referred to in (b) managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, subject to compliance with point (k), may extend                              twice for a period of one year each time the validity of an airworthiness review certificate that has been issued by the competent                              authority or by another continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G                              of this Annex (Part-M);                           

[F1By derogation from points M.A.901(e) and M.A.901(i)2, for ELA1 aircraft not used in CAT or not used in commercial specialised                                 operations or not used in commercial ATO operations, the airworthiness review certificate may also be issued by the competent                                 authority upon satisfactory assessment, based on a recommendation made by certifying staff formally approved by the competent                                 authority and complying with provisions of Annex III (Part-66) as well as requirements laid down in point M.A.707(a)2(a),                                 sent together with the application from the owner or operator. This recommendation shall be based on an airworthiness review                                 carried out in accordance with point M.A.710 and shall not be issued for more than two consecutive years;]                            

Whenever circumstances reveal the existence of a potential safety threat, the competent authority shall carry out the airworthiness                              review and issue the airworthiness review certificate itself;                           

In addition to point (h), the competent authority may also carry out the airworthiness review and issue the airworthiness                              review certificate itself in the following cases:                           

when the aircraft is managed by a continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A,                                       Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) located in a third country;                                    

for all balloons and any other aircraft of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, if it is requested by the owner;

When the competent authority carries out the airworthiness review and/or issues the airworthiness review certificate itself,                              the owner or operator shall provide the competent authority with:                           

the documentation required by the competent authority; and

suitable accommodation at the appropriate location for its personnel; and

when necessary, the support of personnel appropriately qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) or equivalent personnel                                       requirements laid down in point 145.A.30(j)(1) and (2) of Annex II (Part-145);                                    

An airworthiness review certificate cannot be issued nor extended if there is evidence or reason to believe that the aircraft                              is not airworthy[F4;]                            

[F2For ELA1 aircraft not involved in commercial operations, the Part 145 or M.A. Subpart F maintenance organisation performing                                 the annual inspection contained in the maintenance programme may, if appropriately approved, perform the airworthiness review                                 and issue the corresponding airworthiness review certificate, subject to the following conditions:                            

The organisation nominates airworthiness review staff complying with all the following requirements:                                     

The airworthiness review staff hold a certifying staff authorisation for the corresponding aircraft.                                              

The airworthiness review staff have at least three years of experience as certifying staff.                                              

The airworthiness review staff are independent from the continuing airworthiness management process of the aircraft being                                                   reviewed or have overall authority on the continuing airworthiness management process of the complete aircraft being reviewed.                                              

The airworthiness review staff have acquired knowledge of the parts of this Annex (Part M) relevant to continuing airworthiness                                                   management.                                              

The airworthiness review staff have acquired proven knowledge of the procedures of the maintenance organisation relevant to                                                   the airworthiness review and issue of the airworthiness review certificate.                                              

The airworthiness review staff have been formally accepted by the competent authority after having performed an airworthiness                                                   review under the supervision of the competent authority or under the supervision of the organisation's airworthiness review                                                   staff in accordance with a procedure approved by the competent authority.                                              

the airworthiness review staff have performed at least one airworthiness review in the last twelve-month period.                                              

The airworthiness review is performed at the same time as the annual inspection contained in the maintenance programme and                                          by the same person who releases such annual inspection, being possible to use the 90 days anticipation provision contained                                          in M.A.710(d).                                     

The airworthiness review includes a full documented review in accordance with point M.A.710(a).                                     

The airworthiness review includes a physical survey of the aircraft in accordance with points M.A.710(b) and (c).                                     

An airworthiness review certificate EASA Form 15c is issued, on behalf of the maintenance organisation, by the person who                                          performed the airworthiness review when satisfied that:                                     

the airworthiness review has been completely and satisfactorily carried out; and                                              

the maintenance programme has been reviewed in accordance with point M.A.710(ga); and                                              

there is no non-compliance which is known to endanger flight safety.                                              

A copy of the airworthiness review certificate issued is sent to the competent authority of the Member State of Registry of                                          the aircraft within 10 days of the date of issue.                                     

The competent authority of the Member State of Registry is informed within 72 hours if the organisation has determined that                                          the airworthiness review is inconclusive or if the review under point M.A.901(l)5(b) shows discrepancies on the aircraft linked                                          to deficiencies in the content of the maintenance programme.                                     

The manual or exposition of the maintenance organisation describes all the following:                                     

The procedures for the performance of airworthiness reviews and the issue of the corresponding airworthiness review certificate.                                              

The names of the certifying staff authorised to perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness review                                                   certificate.                                              

The procedures for the review of the maintenance programme.]                                              

###### M.A.902**Validity of the airworthiness review certificate**U.K.

An airworthiness review certificate becomes invalid if:

suspended or revoked; or

the airworthiness certificate is suspended or revoked; or

the aircraft is not on the aircraft register of a Member State; or

the type certificate under which the airworthiness certificate was issued is suspended or revoked.

An aircraft must not fly if the airworthiness certificate is invalid or if:

the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft or any component fitted to the aircraft does not meet the requirements of this                                       Part; or                                    

the aircraft does not remain in conformity with the type design approved by the Agency; or

the aircraft has been operated beyond the limitations of the approved flight manual or the airworthiness certificate, without                                       appropriate action being taken; or                                    

the aircraft has been involved in an accident or incident that affects the airworthiness of the aircraft, without subsequent                                       appropriate action to restore airworthiness; or                                    

a modification or repair is not in compliance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

Upon surrender or revocation, the airworthiness review certificate shall be returned to the competent authority

###### M.A.903**Transfer of aircraft registration within the EU**U.K.

When transferring an aircraft registration within the EU, the applicant shall:

inform the former Member State in which Member State it will be registered, then;

apply to the new Member State for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to                                       Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                                    

Notwithstanding point M.A.902(a)(3), the former airworthiness review certificate shall remain valid until its expiry date.

###### M.A.904**Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the EU**U.K.

When importing an aircraft onto a Member State register from a third country, the applicant shall:

apply to the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part-21)                                       to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012; and                                    

for aircraft other than new, have a airworthiness review carried out satisfactorily in accordance with point M.A.901; and

have all maintenance carried out to comply with the approved maintenance programme in accordance with point M.A.302.

[F4When satisfied that the aircraft is in compliance with the relevant requirements, the continuing airworthiness management                                 organisation or maintenance organisation, if applicable, shall send a documented recommendation for the issuance of an airworthiness                                 review certificate to the Member State of registry.]                            

The owner shall allow access to the aircraft for inspection by the Member State of registry.

A new airworthiness certificate will be issued by the Member State of registry when it is satisfied the aircraft complies                              with the prescriptions of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                           

The Member State shall also issue the airworthiness review certificate valid normally for one year unless the Member State                              has safety reason to limit the validity.                           

###### M.A.905**Findings**U.K.

A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with requirements laid down in this Annex (Part-M) which lowers the safety                              standard and hazards seriously the flight safety.                           

A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with requirements laid down in this Annex (Part-M) which could lower the safety standard                              and possibly hazard the flight safety.                           

After receipt of notification of findings according to point M.B.903, the person or organisation accountable referred to in                              point M.A.201 shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent                              authority within a period agreed with this authority including appropriate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence of the                              finding and its root cause.                           

#### *SECTION B*U.K.**PROCEDURE FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES**

##### SUBPART A*GENERAL*U.K.

###### M.B.101**Scope**U.K.

This Section establishes the administrative requirements to be followed by the competent authorities in charge of the application                     and the enforcement of Section A of this Part.                  

###### M.B.102**Competent authority**U.K.

###### (a)GeneralU.K.

A Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities for the issuance, continuation, change,                     suspension or revocation of certificates and for the oversight of continuing airworthiness. This competent authority shall                     establish documented procedures and an organisational structure.                  

###### (b)ResourcesU.K.

The number of staff shall be appropriate to carry out the requirements as detailed in this Section.

###### (c)Qualification and trainingU.K.

All staff involved in activities dealt with in this Annex shall be appropriately qualified and have appropriate knowledge,                     experience, initial training and continuation training to perform their allocated tasks.                  

###### (d)ProceduresU.K.

The competent authority shall establish procedures detailing how compliance with this Annex (Part-M) is accomplished.

The procedures shall be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.

###### M.B.104**Record-keeping**U.K.

The competent authorities shall establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate traceability of the process to issue,                              continue, change, suspend or revoke each certificate.                           

The records for the oversight of organisations approved in accordance with this Annex shall include as a minimum:

the application for an organisation approval.

the organisation approval certificate including any changes.

a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when audits were carried out.

the competent authority continued oversight records including all audit records.

copies of all relevant correspondence.

details of any exemption and enforcement actions.

any report from other competent authorities relating to the oversight of the organisation.

organisation exposition or manual and amendments.

copy of any other document directly approved by the competent authority.

The retention period for the point (b) records shall be at least four years.

The minimum records for the oversight of each aircraft shall include, at least, a copy of:

aircraft certificate of airworthiness,

airworthiness review certificates,

Section A Subpart G organisation recommendations,

reports from the airworthiness reviews carried out directly by the Member State,

all relevant correspondence relating to the aircraft,

details of any exemption and enforcement action(s),

any document approved by the competent authority pursuant to Annex I (Part-M) or Annex II (Part-ARO) of Regulation ( EU) No                                       965/2012.                                    

The records specified in point (d) shall be retained until two years after the aircraft has been permanently withdrawn from                              service.                           

All records specified in point M.B.104 shall be made available upon request by another Member State or the Agency.

###### M.B.105**Mutual exchange of information**U.K.

[F1In order to contribute to the improvement of air safety, the competent authorities shall participate in a mutual exchange                                 of all necessary information in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.]                            

Without prejudice to the competencies of the Member States, in the case of a potential safety threat involving several Member                              States, the concerned competent authorities shall assist each other in carrying out the necessary oversight action.                           

##### SUBPART B*ACCOUNTABILITY*U.K.

###### M.B.201**Responsibilities**U.K.

The competent authorities as specified in M.1 are responsible for conducting inspections and investigations in order to verify                     that the requirements of this Part are complied with.                  

##### SUBPART C*CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS*U.K.

###### [F4M.B.301**Maintenance programme**U.K.

Except for those cases where the owner has issued a declaration for the maintenance programme in accordance with point M.A.302(h),                                 the competent authority shall verify that the maintenance programme is in compliance with point M.A.302.                            

Except where stated otherwise in points M.A.302(c) and M.A.302(h) the maintenance programme and its amendments shall be approved                                 directly by the competent authority.                            

In the case of indirect approval, the maintenance programme procedure shall be approved by the competent authority through                                 the continuing airworthiness management exposition.                            

In order to approve a maintenance programme according to point (b) of this point, the competent authority shall have access                                 to all the data required in points M.A.302(d), (e), (f) and (h).]                            

###### M.B.302**Exemptions**U.K.

All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 14(4) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 shall be recorded and retained by the                     competent authority.                  

###### [F1M.B.303**Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring**U.K.

The competent authority shall develop a survey programme on a risk-based approach to monitor the airworthiness status of the                                 fleet of aircraft on its register.                            

The survey programme shall include sample product surveys of aircraft and shall cover all aspects of airworthiness key risk                                 elements.                            

The product survey shall sample the airworthiness standards achieved, on the basis of the applicable requirements, and identify                                 any findings.                            

Any findings identified shall be categorised against the requirements of this Part and confirmed in writing to the person                                 or organisation accountable according to M.A.201. The competent authority shall have a process in place to analyse findings                                 for their safety significance.                            

The competent authority shall record all findings and closure actions.                            

If during aircraft surveys evidence is found showing non-compliance with this Part or with any other Part, the finding shall                                 be dealt with as prescribed by the relevant Part.                            

If so required to ensure appropriate enforcement action, the competent authority shall exchange information on non-compliances                                 identified in accordance with point (f) with other competent authorities.                            

###### M.B.304**Revocation and suspension**U.K.

The competent authority shall:                   

suspend an airworthiness review certificate on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat, or;                            

suspend or revoke an airworthiness review certificate pursuant to M.B.903(1).]                            

##### SUBPART D*MAINTENANCE STANDARDS*U.K.

(to be developed as appropriate)

##### SUBPART E*COMPONENTS*U.K.

(to be developed as appropriate)

##### SUBPART F*MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION*U.K.

###### M.B.601**Application**U.K.

Where maintenance facilities are located in more than one Member State the investigation and continued oversight of the approval                     shall be carried out in conjunction with the competent authorities designated by the Member States in whose territory the                     other maintenance facilities are located.                  

###### M.B.602**Initial Approval**U.K.

Provided the requirements of points M.A.606(a) and (b) are complied with, the competent authority shall formally indicate                              its acceptance of the M.A.606(a) and (b) personnel to the applicant in writing.                           

The competent authority shall establish that the procedures specified in the maintenance organisation manual comply with Subpart                              F of Section A of this Annex (Part-M) and ensure the accountable manager signs the commitment statement.                           

The competent authority shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the requirements laid down in Subpart F of                              Section A of this Annex (Part-M).                           

A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once during the investigation for approval to ensure that                              he/she fully understands the significance of the approval and the reason for signing the commitment of the organisation to                              compliance with the procedures specified in the manual.                           

All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

For initial approval all findings shall be corrected by the organisation and closed by the competent authority before the                              approval can be issued.                           

###### M.B.603**Issue of approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall issue to the applicant an EASA Form 3 approval certificate (Appendix V) which includes the extent                              of approval, when the maintenance organisation is in compliance with the applicable points of this Part.                           

The competent authority shall indicate the conditions attached to the approval on the EASA Form 3 approval certificate.

The reference number shall be included on the EASA Form 3 approval certificate in a manner specified by the Agency.

###### M.B.604**Continuing oversight**U.K.

The competent authority shall keep and update a program listing, for each maintenance organisation approved in accordance                              with Subpart F of Section B of this Annex (Part-M) under its supervision, the dates when audit visits are due and when such                              visits were carried out.                           

Each organisation shall be completely audited at periods not exceeding 24 months.

All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she remains informed of                              significant issues arising during audits.                           

###### M.B.605**Findings**U.K.

When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance to a requirement laid down in this Annex (Part-M),                              the competent authority shall take the following actions:                           

For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or in                                       part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the maintenance organisation approval, until successful corrective                                       action has been taken by the organisation.                                    

For level 2 findings, the competent authority shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the nature of the finding                                       that shall not be more than three months. In certain circumstances, at the end of this first period and subject to the nature                                       of the finding, the competent authority can extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan.                                    

Action shall be taken by the competent authority to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to comply within                              the timescale granted by the competent authority.                           

###### M.B.606**Changes**U.K.

The competent authority shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for any change to the organisation                              notified in accordance with point M.A.617.                           

The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which the approved maintenance organisation may operate during                              such changes, unless it determines that the approval should be suspended due to the nature or the extent of the changes.                           

For any change to the maintenance organisation manual:

In the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with point M.A.604(b), the competent authority shall verify that the                                       procedures specified in the manual are in compliance with this Annex (Part-M) before formally notifying the approved organisation                                       of the approval.                                    

In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in accordance with point M.A.604(c), the                                       competent authority shall ensure (i) that the changes remain minor and (ii) that it has an adequate control over the approval                                       of the changes to ensure they remain in compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-M).                                    

###### M.B.607**Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall:

suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat, or;

suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point M.B.605.

##### SUBPART G*CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION*U.K.

###### M.B.701**Application**U.K.

[F1For licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 the competent authority shall receive for approval                                 with the initial application for the air operator's certificate and where applicable any variation applied for and for each                                 aircraft type to be operated:                            

the continuing airworthiness management exposition;                                     

the operator's aircraft maintenance programmes;                                     

the aircraft technical log;                                     

where appropriate the technical specification of the maintenance contracts between the CAMO and Part-145 approved maintenance                                          organisation.]                                     

Where facilities are located in more than one Member State the investigation and continued oversight of the approval shall                              be carried out in conjunction with the competent authorities designated by the Member States in whose territory the other                              facilities are located.                           

###### M.B.702**Initial approval**U.K.

Provided the requirements of points M.A.706(a), (c), (d) and M.A.707 are complied with, the competent authority shall formally                              indicate its acceptance of the M.A.706(a), (c), (d) and M.A.707 personnel to the applicant in writing.                           

The competent authority shall establish that the procedures specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition                              comply with Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) and ensure the accountable manager signs the commitment statement.                           

The competent authority shall verify the organisation's compliance with requirements laid down in Section A, Subpart G of                              this Annex (Part-M).                           

A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once during the investigation for approval to ensure that                              he/she fully understands the significance of the approval and the reason for signing the exposition commitment of the organisation                              to compliance with the procedures specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition.                           

All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

For initial approval all findings shall be corrected by the organisation and closed by the competent authority before the                              approval can be issued.                           

###### M.B.703**Issue of approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall issue to the applicant an EASA Form 14 approval certificate (Appendix VI) which includes the                              extent of approval, when the continuing airworthiness management organisation is in compliance with Section A, Subpart G of                              this Annex (Part-M).                           

The competent authority shall indicate the validity of the approval on the EASA Form 14 approval certificate.

The reference number shall be included on the Form 14 approval certificate in a manner specified by the Agency.

[F1In the case of licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the information contained on an EASA                                 Form 14 will be included on the air operator's certificate.]                            

###### M.B.704**Continuing oversight**U.K.

The competent authority shall keep and update a program listing, for each continuing airworthiness organisation approved under                              Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) under its supervision, the dates when audit visits are due and when such visits                              were carried out.                           

Each organisation shall be completely audited at periods not exceeding 24 months.

A relevant sample of the aircraft managed by the organisation approved under Section B, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) shall                              be surveyed in every 24 month period. The size of the sample will be decided by the competent authority based on the result                              of prior audits and earlier product surveys.                           

All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she remains informed of                              significant issues arising during audits.                           

###### M.B.705**Findings**U.K.

When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance to a requirement laid down in this Annex (Part-M),                              the competent authority shall take the following actions:                           

For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or in                                       part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the continuing airworthiness management organisation approval, until                                       successful corrective action has been taken by the organisation.                                    

For level 2 findings, the competent authority shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the nature of the finding                                       that shall not be more than three months. In certain circumstances, at the end of this first period, and subject to the nature                                       of the finding the competent authority can extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan.                                    

Action shall be taken by the competent authority to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to comply within                              the timescale granted by the competent authority.                           

###### M.B.706**Changes**U.K.

The competent authority shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for any change to the organisation                              notified in accordance with point M.A.713.                           

The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation                              may operate during such changes unless it determines that the approval should be suspended due to the nature or the extent                              of the changes.                           

For any change to the continuing airworthiness management exposition:

In the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with point M.A.704(b), the competent authority shall verify that the                                       procedures specified in the exposition are in compliance with this Annex (Part-M) before formally notifying the approved organisation                                       of the approval.                                    

In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in accordance with point M.A.704(c), the                                       competent authority shall ensure (i) that the changes remain minor and (ii) that it has an adequate control over the approval                                       of the changes to ensure they remain in compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-M).                                    

###### M.B.707**Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall:

suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat, or;

suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point M.B.705.

##### SUBPART H*CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE — CRS*U.K.

(to be developed as appropriate)

##### SUBPART I*AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE*U.K.

###### M.B.901**Assessment of recommendations**U.K.

Upon receipt of an application and associated airworthiness review certificate recommendation in accordance with point M.A.901:

Appropriate qualified personnel from the competent authority shall verify that the compliance statement contained in the recommendation                              demonstrates that a complete M.A.710 airworthiness review has been carried out.                           

The competent authority shall investigate and may request further information to support the assessment of the recommendation.

###### M.B.902**Airworthiness review by the competent authority**U.K.

When the competent authority carries out the airworthiness review and issues the airworthiness review certificate EASA Form                              15a (Appendix III), the competent authority shall carry out an airworthiness review in accordance with point M.A.710.                           

[F1The competent authority shall have appropriate airworthiness review staff to carry out the airworthiness reviews.                            

For all aircraft used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, these staff shall have acquired:                                     

at least 5 years' experience in continuing airworthiness, and;                                              

an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or a nationally recognised maintenance personnel qualification                                                   appropriate to the aircraft category (when Article 5(6) refers to national rules) or an aeronautical degree or equivalent,                                                   and;                                              

formal aeronautical maintenance training, and;                                              

a position with appropriate responsibilities.                                              

Notwithstanding points (a) to (d), the requirement laid down in point M.B.902(b)1b may be replaced by 5 years of experience                                          in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point M.B.902(b)1a.                                     

For aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons, these staff shall have acquired:                                     

at least 3 years' experience in continuing airworthiness, and;                                              

an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or a nationally recognised maintenance personnel qualification                                                   appropriate to the aircraft category (when Article 5(6) refers to national rules) or an aeronautical degree or equivalent,                                                   and;                                              

appropriate aeronautical maintenance training, and;                                              

a position with appropriate responsibilities.                                              

Notwithstanding points (a) to (d), the requirement shown in point M.B.902(b)2b may be replaced by 4 years of experience in                                          continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point M.B.902(b)2a.]                                     

The competent authority shall maintain a record of all airworthiness review staff, which shall include details of any appropriate                              qualification held together with a summary of relevant continuing airworthiness management experience and training.                           

The competent authority shall have access to the applicable data as specified in points M.A.305, M.A.306 and M.A.401 in the                              performance of the airworthiness review.                           

The staff that carries out the airworthiness review shall issue a Form 15a after satisfactory completion of the airworthiness                              review.                           

###### M.B.903**Findings**U.K.

If during aircraft surveys or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance to a Part-M requirement, the competent                     authority shall take the following actions:                  

for level 1 findings, the competent authority shall require appropriate corrective action to be taken before further flight                              and immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke or suspend the airworthiness review certificate.                           

for level 2 findings, the corrective action required by the competent authority shall be appropriate to the nature of the                              finding.                           

### [F1Appendix I

#### **Continuing airworthiness management contract**U.K.

##### 1.When an owner/operator contracts in accordance with M.A.201 a continuing airworthiness organisation approved pursuant Part-M                           Subpart-G (CAMO) to carry out continuing airworthiness management tasks, upon request by the competent authority a copy of                           the contract shall be sent by the owner/operator to the competent authority of the Member State of registry once it has been                           signed by both parties.U.K.

##### 2.The contract shall be developed taking into account the requirements of Part M and shall define the obligations of the signatories                           in relation to continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.U.K.

##### 3.It shall contain as a minimum the:U.K.

          -  aircraft registration,                          
          -  aircraft type,                          
          -  aircraft serial number,                          
          -  aircraft owner or registered lessee's name or company details including the address,                          
          -  CAMO details including the address.                          
          -  type of operation                          

##### 4.It shall state the following:U.K.

‘The owner/operator entrusts to the CAMO the management of the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, the development of                           a maintenance programme that shall be approved by the competent authority as detailed in M.1 and the organisation of the maintenance                           of the aircraft according to said maintenance programme.                  

According to the present contract, both signatories undertake to follow the respective obligations of this contract.                  

The owner/operator declares, to the best of its belief that all the information given to the CAMO concerning the continuing                           airworthiness of the aircraft is and will be accurate and that the aircraft will not be altered without prior approval of                           the CAMO                  

In case of any non-conformity with this contract, by either of the signatories, it will become null. In such a case, the owner/operator                           will retain full responsibility for every task linked to the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and the owner will undertake                           to inform the competent authorities of the Member State of registry within two full weeks.’                  

##### 5.When an owner/operator contracts a CAMO in accordance with M.A.201 the obligations of each party shall be shared as follows:U.K.

Obligations of the CAMO:                            

have the aircraft type in the scope of its approval;                                     

respect the conditions to maintain the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed below:                                     

develop a maintenance programme for the aircraft, including any reliability programme developed, if applicable;                                              

declare the maintenance tasks (in the maintenance programme) that may be carried out by the pilot-owner in accordance with                                                   point M.A.803(c);                                              

organise the approval of the aircraft's maintenance programme;                                              

once it has been approved, give a copy of the aircraft's maintenance programme to the owner/operator;                                              

organise a bridging inspection with the aircraft's prior maintenance programme;                                              

organise for all maintenance to be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation;                                              

organise for all applicable airworthiness directives to be applied;                                              

organise for all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance, airworthiness reviews or reported by the owner to be corrected                                                   by an approved maintenance organisation coordinate scheduled maintenance, the application of airworthiness directives, the                                                   replacement of life limited parts, and component inspection requirements;                                              

inform the owner each time the aircraft shall be brought to an approved maintenance organisation;                                              

manage all technical records;                                              

archive all technical records;                                              

organise the approval of any modification to the aircraft in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012                                          before it is embodied;                                     

organise the approval of any repair to the aircraft in accordance with the Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012                                          before it is carried out;                                     

inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the aircraft is not presented to the approved maintenance                                          organisation by the owner as requested by the approved organisation;                                     

inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the present contract has not been respected;                                     

ensure that the airworthiness review of the aircraft is carried out when necessary and ensure that the airworthiness review                                          certificate is issued or a recommendation is sent to the competent authority of the Member State of registry;                                     

send within 10 days a copy of any airworthiness review certificate issued or extended to the competent authority of the Member                                          State of registry;                                     

carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;                                     

inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the present contract is denounced by either party.                                     

Obligations of the owner/operator:                            

have a general understanding of the approved maintenance programme;                                     

have a general understanding of this Annex (Part-M);                                     

present the aircraft to the approved maintenance organisation agreed with the CAMO at the due time designated by the CAMO's                                          request;                                     

not modify the aircraft without first consulting the CAMO;                                     

inform the CAMO of all maintenance exceptionally carried out without the knowledge and control of the CAMO;                                     

report to the CAMO through the logbook all defects found during operations;                                     

inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the present contract is denounced by either party;                                     

inform the CAMO and competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the aircraft is sold;                                     

carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;                                     

inform on a regular basis the CAMO about the aircraft flying hours and any other utilisation data, as agreed with the CAMO;                                     

enter the certificate of release to service in the logbooks as mentioned in point M.A.803(d) when performing pilot-owner maintenance                                          without exceeding the limits of the maintenance tasks list as declared in the approved maintenance programme as laid down                                          in point M.A.803(c);                                     

inform the CAMO not later than 30 days after completion of any pilot-owner maintenance task in accordance with point M.A.305(a).]                                     

### Appendix IIAuthorised Release Certificate EASA Form 1

These instructions relate only to the use of the EASA Form 1 for maintenance purposes. Attention is drawn to Appendix I to                     Annex I (Part-21) of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 which covers the use of the EASA Form 1 for production purposes.                  

#### 1.**PURPOSE AND USE**U.K.

##### 1.1.The primary purpose of the Certificate is to declare the airworthiness of maintenance work undertaken on products, parts and                        appliances (hereafter referred to as ‘item(s)’).U.K.

##### 1.2.Correlation must be established between the Certificate and the item(s). The originator must retain a Certificate in a form                        that allows verification of the original data.U.K.

##### 1.3.The Certificate is acceptable to many airworthiness authorities, but may be dependent on the existence of bilateral agreements                        and/or the policy of the airworthiness authority. The ‘approved design data’ mentioned in this Certificate then means approved                        by the airworthiness authority of the importing country.U.K.

##### 1.4.The Certificate is not a delivery or shipping note.U.K.

##### 1.5.Aircraft are not to be released using the Certificate.U.K.

##### 1.6.The Certificate does not constitute approval to install the item on a particular aircraft, engine, or propeller but helps                        the end user determine its airworthiness approval status.U.K.

##### 1.7.A mixture of production released and maintenance released items is not permitted on the same Certificate.U.K.

#### 2.**GENERAL FORMAT**U.K.

##### 2.1.The Certificate must comply with the format attached including block numbers and the location of each block. The size of each                        block may however be varied to suit the individual application, but not to the extent that would make the Certificate unrecognisable.U.K.

##### 2.2.The Certificate must be in ‘landscape’ format but the overall size may be significantly increased or decreased so long as                        the Certificate remains recognisable and legible. If in doubt consult the Competent Authority.U.K.

##### 2.3.The User/Installer responsibility statement can be placed on either side of the form.U.K.

##### 2.4.All printing must be clear and legible to permit easy reading.U.K.

##### 2.5.The Certificate may either be pre-printed or computer generated but in either case the printing of lines and characters must                        be clear and legible and in accordance with the defined format.U.K.

##### 2.6.The Certificate should be in English, and if appropriate, in one or more other languages.U.K.

##### 2.7.The details to be entered on the Certificate may be either machine/computer printed or hand-written using block letters and                        must permit easy reading.U.K.

##### 2.8.Limit the use of abbreviations to a minimum, to aid clarity.U.K.

##### 2.9.The space remaining on the reverse side of the Certificate may be used by the originator for any additional information but                        must not include any certification statement. Any use of the reverse side of the Certificate must be referenced in the appropriate                        block on the front side of the CertificateU.K.

#### 3.**COPIES**U.K.

##### 3.1.There is no restriction in the number of copies of the Certificate sent to the customer or retained by the originator.U.K.

#### 4.**ERROR(S) ON A CERTIFICATE**U.K.

##### 4.1.If an end-user finds an error(s) on a Certificate, he must identify it/them in writing to the originator. The originator may                        issue a new Certificate only if the error(s) can be verified and corrected.U.K.

##### 4.2.The new Certificate must have a new tracking number, signature and date.U.K.

##### 4.3.The request for a new Certificate may be honoured without re-verification of the item(s) condition. The new Certificate is                        not a statement of current condition and should refer to the previous Certificate in block 12 by the following statement;                        ‘This Certificate corrects the error(s) in block(s) [enter block(s) corrected] of the Certificate [enter original tracking                        number] dated [enter original issuance date] and does not cover conformity/condition/release to service’. Both Certificates                        should be retained according to the retention period associated with the first.U.K.

#### 5.**COMPLETION OF THE CERTIFICATE BY THE ORIGINATOR**U.K.

##### *Block 1 Approving Competent Authority/Country*U.K.

State the name and country of the competent authority under whose jurisdiction this Certificate is issued. When the competent                     authority is the Agency, only ‘EASA’ must be stated.                  

##### *Block 2 EASA Form 1 header*U.K.

**‘AUTHORISED RELEASE CERTIFICATE**                     

**EASA FORM 1’**                     

##### *Block 3 Form Tracking Number*U.K.

Enter the unique number established by the numbering system/procedure of the organisation identified in block 4; this may                     include alpha/numeric characters.                  

##### *Block 4 Organisation Name and Address*U.K.

Enter the full name and address of the approved organisation (refer to EASA form 3) releasing the work covered by this Certificate.                     Logos, etc., are permitted if the logo can be contained within the block.                  

##### *Block 5 Work Order/Contract/Invoice*U.K.

To facilitate customer traceability of the item(s), enter the work order number, contract number, invoice number, or similar                     reference number.                  

##### *Block 6 Item*U.K.

Enter line item numbers when there is more than one line item. This block permits easy cross-referencing to the Remarks block                     12.                  

##### *Block 7 Description*U.K.

Enter the name or description of the item. Preference should be given to the term used in the instructions for continued airworthiness                     or maintenance data (e.g. Illustrated Parts Catalogue, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Service Bulletin, Component Maintenance                     Manual).                  

##### *Block 8 Part Number*U.K.

Enter the part number as it appears on the item or tag/packaging. In case of an engine or propeller the type designation may                     be used.                  

##### *Block 9 Quantity*U.K.

State the quantity of items.

##### *Block 10 Serial Number*U.K.

If the item is required by regulations to be identified with a serial number, enter it here. Additionally, any other serial                     number not required by regulation may also be entered. If there is no serial number identified on the item, enter ‘N/A’.                  

##### *Block 11 Status/Work*U.K.

The following describes the permissible entries for block 11. Enter only one of these terms — where more than one may be applicable,                     use the one that most accurately describes the majority of the work performed and/or the status of the article.                  

##### *Block 12 Remarks*U.K.

Describe the work identified in Block 11, either directly or by reference to supporting documentation, necessary for the user                     or installer to determine the airworthiness of item(s) in relation to the work being certified. If necessary, a separate sheet                     may be used and referenced from the main EASA Form 1. Each statement must clearly identify which item(s) in Block 6 it relates                     to.                  

Examples of information to be entered in block 12 are:

Maintenance data used, including the revision status and reference.

Compliance with airworthiness directives or service bulletins.

Repairs carried out.

Modifications carried out.

Replacement parts installed.

Life limited parts status.

Deviations from the customer work order.

Release statements to satisfy a foreign Civil Aviation Authority maintenance requirement.

Information needed to support shipment with shortages or re-assembly after delivery.

[F4For maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M), the component certificate of release                                 to service statement referred to in point M.A.613:                            

‘Certifies that, unless otherwise specified in this block, the work identified in block 11 and described in this block was                                    accomplished in accordance with the requirements of Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014                                    and in respect to that work the item is considered ready for release to service. THIS IS NOT A RELEASE UNDER ANNEX II (PART-145)                                    TO REGULATION (EU) No 1321/2014’]                           

If printing the data from an electronic EASA Form 1, any appropriate data not fit for other blocks should be entered in this                     block.                  

##### *Block 13a-13e*U.K.

General Requirements for blocks 13a-13e: Not used for maintenance release. Shade, darken, or otherwise mark to preclude inadvertent                     or unauthorised use.                  

##### *Block 14a*U.K.

[F4Mark the appropriate box(es) indicating which regulations apply to the completed work. If the box ‘other regulations specified in block 12’ is marked, then the regulations of the other airworthiness authority(ies) must be identified in block 12. At least one box                        must be marked, or both boxes may be marked, as appropriate.                   

For all maintenance carried out by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part                        M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, the box ‘other regulation specified in block 12’ shall be ticked and the certificate of release to service statement made in block 12. In that case, the certification statement                        ‘unless otherwise specified in this block’ is intended to address the following cases;                   

Where the maintenance could not be completed.                            

Where the maintenance deviated from the standard required by Annex I (Part-M).                            

Where the maintenance was carried out in accordance with a requirement other than that specified in Annex I (Part-M). In this                                 case block 12 shall specify the particular national regulation.                            

For all maintenance carried out by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A of Annex II (Part-145)                        to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, the certification statement ‘unless otherwise specified in block 12’ is intended to address the following cases:                   

Where the maintenance could not be completed.                            

Where the maintenance deviated from the standard required by Annex II (Part-145).                            

Where the maintenance was carried out in accordance with a requirement other than that specified in Annex II (Part-145). In                                 this case block 12 shall specify the particular national regulation.]                            

##### *Block 14b Authorised Signature*U.K.

This space shall be completed with the signature of the authorised person. Only persons specifically authorised under the                     rules and policies of the Competent Authority are permitted to sign this block. To aid recognition, a unique number identifying                     the authorised person may be added.                  

##### *Block 14c Certificate/Approval Number*U.K.

Enter the Certificate/Approval number/reference. This number or reference is issued by the Competent Authority.

##### *Block 14d Name*U.K.

Enter the name of the person signing block 14b in a legible form.

##### *Block 14e Date*U.K.

Enter the date on which block 14b is signed, the date must be in the format dd = 2 digit day, mmm = first 3 letters of the                     month, yyyy = 4 digit year                  

##### *User/Installer Responsibilities*U.K.

Place the following statement on the Certificate to notify end users that they are not relieved of their responsibilities                     concerning installation and use of any item accompanied by the form:                  

‘THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CONSTITUTE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL.                  

WHERE THE USER/INSTALLER PERFORMS WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF AN AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY DIFFERENT THAN THE AIRWORTHINESS                        AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 1, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER/INSTALLER ENSURES THAT HIS/HER AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY ACCEPTS                        ITEMS FROM THE AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 1.                  

STATEMENTS IN BLOCKS 13A AND 14A DO NOT CONSTITUTE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION. IN ALL CASES AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORDS MUST                        CONTAIN AN INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS BY THE USER/INSTALLER BEFORE THE                        AIRCRAFT MAY BE FLOWN.’                  

### Appendix IIIAirworthiness Review Certificate — EASA Form 15

### Appendix IVClass and Ratings System to be used for the Approval of Maintenance Organisations referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart                        F and Annex II (Part-145)

Except as stated otherwise for the smallest organisations in point 12, the table referred to in point 13 provides the standard                              system for the approval of maintenance organisation under Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) and Annex II (Part-145). An organisation                              must be granted an approval ranging from a single class and rating with limitations to all classes and ratings with limitations.                           

In addition to the table referred to in point 13, the approved maintenance organisation is required to indicate its *scope of work* in its maintenance organisation manual/exposition. See also point 11.                           

Within the approval class(es) and rating(s) granted by the competent authority, the scope of work specified in the maintenance                              organisation exposition defines the exact limits of approval. It is therefore essential that the approval class(es) and rating(s)                              and the organisations scope of work are matching.                           

*A category A class rating* means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on the aircraft and any component (including engines                              and/or Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), in accordance with aircraft maintenance data or, if agreed by the competent authority,                              in accordance with component maintenance data, only whilst such components are fitted to the aircraft. Nevertheless, such                              A-rated approved maintenance organisation may temporarily remove a component for maintenance, in order to improve access to                              that component, except when such removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the provisions of                              this point. This will be subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation exposition to be approved by the competent                              authority. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance thereby indicating the extent of approval.                           

*A category B class rating* means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on the uninstalled engine and/or APU and engine                              and/or APU components, in accordance with engine and/or APU maintenance data or, if agreed by the competent authority, in                              accordance with component maintenance data, only whilst such components are fitted to the engine and/or APU. Nevertheless,                              such B-rated approved maintenance organisation may temporarily remove a component for maintenance, in order to improve access                              to that component, except when such removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the provisions                              of this point. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance thereby indicating the extent of approval.                              A maintenance organisation approved with a category B class rating may also carry out maintenance on an installed engine during                              ‘base’ and ‘line’ maintenance subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation exposition to be approved by                              the competent authority. The maintenance organisation exposition scope of work shall reflect such activity where permitted                              by the competent authority.                           

*A category C class rating* means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on uninstalled components (excluding engines and                              APUs) intended for fitment to the aircraft or engine/APU. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance                              thereby indicating the extent of approval. A maintenance organisation approved with a category C class rating may also carry                              out maintenance on an installed component during base and line maintenance or at an engine/APU maintenance facility subject                              to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation exposition to be approved by the competent authority. The maintenance                              organisation exposition scope of work shall reflect such activity where permitted by the competent authority.                           

*A category D class rating* is a self contained class rating not necessarily related to a specific aircraft, engine or other component. The D1 — Non                              Destructive Testing (NDT) rating is only necessary for an approved maintenance organisation that carries out NDT as a particular                              task for another organisation. A maintenance organisation approved with a class rating in A or B or C category may carry out                              NDT on products it is maintaining subject to the maintenance organisation exposition containing NDT procedures, without the                              need for a D1 class rating.                           

In the case of maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), *category A class ratings* are subdivided into ‘Base’ or ‘Line’ maintenance. Such an organisation may be approved for either ‘Base’ or ‘Line’ maintenance                              or both. It should be noted that a ‘Line’ facility located at a main base facility requires a ‘Line’ maintenance approval.                           

The *limitation* section is intended to give the competent authorities the flexibility to customise the approval to any particular organisation.                              Ratings shall be mentioned on the approval only when appropriately limited. The table referred to in point 13 specifies the                              types of limitation possible. Whilst maintenance is listed last in each class rating it is acceptable to stress the maintenance                              task rather than the aircraft or engine type or manufacturer, if this is more appropriate to the organisation (an example                              could be avionic systems installations and related maintenance). Such mention in the limitation section indicates that the                              maintenance organisation is approved to carry out maintenance up to and including this particular type/task.                           

When reference is made to *series, type and group* in the limitation section of class A and B, series means a specific type series such as Airbus 300 or 310 or 319 or Boeing                              737-300 series or RB211-524 series or Cessna 150 or Cessna 172 or Beech 55 series or continental O-200 series etc; type means                              a specific type or model such as Airbus 310-240 type or RB 211-524 B4 type or Cessna 172RG type; any number of series or types                              may be quoted; group means for example Cessna single piston engine aircraft or Lycoming non-supercharged piston engines etc.                           

When a *lengthy capability list* is used which could be subject to frequent amendment, then such amendment may be in accordance with the indirect approval                              procedure referred to in points M.A.604(c) and M.B.606(c) or 145.A.70(c) and 145.B.40, as applicable.                           

*A maintenance organisation which employs only one person* to both plan and carry out all maintenance can only hold a limited scope of approval rating. The maximum permissible limits                              are:                           

It should be noted that such an organisation may be further limited by the competent authority in the scope of approval dependent                              upon the capability of the particular organisation.                           

Table

### [F4Appendix V

#### **Maintenance Organisation Approval referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F]**U.K.

### [F1Appendix VI

#### **Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation Approval referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart G]**U.K.

### Appendix VIIComplex Maintenance Tasks

The following constitutes the complex maintenance tasks referred to in points M.A.502(d)3, M.A.801(b)2 and M.A.801(c):

The modification, repair or replacement by riveting, bonding, laminating, or welding of any of the following airframe parts:

a box beam;

a wing stringer or chord member;

a spar;

a spar flange;

a member of a truss-type beam;

the web of a beam;

a keel or chine member of a flying boat hull or a float;

a corrugated sheet compression member in a wing or tail surface;

a wing main rib;

a wing or tail surface brace strut;

an engine mount;

a fuselage longeron or frame;

a member of a side truss, horizontal truss or bulkhead;

a seat support brace or bracket;

a seat rail replacement;

a landing gear strut or brace strut;

an axle;

a wheel; and

a ski or ski pedestal, excluding the replacement of a low-friction coating.

The modification or repair of any of the following parts:

aircraft skin, or the skin of an aircraft float, if the work requires the use of a support, jig or fixture;

aircraft skin that is subject to pressurization loads, if the damage to the skin measures more than 15 cm (6 inches) in any                                       direction;                                    

a load-bearing part of a control system, including a control column, pedal, shaft, quadrant, bell crank, torque tube, control                                       horn and forged or cast bracket, but excluding                                    

the swaging of a repair splice or cable fitting, and

the replacement of a push-pull tube end fitting that is attached by riveting; and

any other structure, not listed in (1), that a manufacturer has identified as primary structure in its maintenance manual,                                       structural repair manual or instructions for continuing airworthiness.                                    

The performance of the following maintenance on a piston engine:

dismantling and subsequent reassembling of a piston engine other than (i) to obtain access to the piston/cylinder assemblies;                                       or (ii) to remove the rear accessory cover to inspect and/or replace oil pump assemblies, where such work does not involve                                       the removal and re-fitment of internal gears;                                    

dismantling and subsequent reassembling of reduction gears;

welding and brazing of joints, other than minor weld repairs to exhaust units carried out by a suitably approved or authorised                                       welder but excluding component replacement;                                    

the disturbing of individual parts of units which are supplied as bench tested units, except for the replacement or adjustment                                       of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.                                    

The balancing of a propeller, except:

for the certification of static balancing where required by the maintenance manual;

dynamic balancing on installed propellers using electronic balancing equipment where permitted by the maintenance manual or                                       other approved airworthiness data;                                    

Any additional task that requires:

specialized tooling, equipment or facilities; or

significant coordination procedures because of the extensive duration of the tasks and the involvement of several persons.

### Appendix VIIIlimited Pilot-owner maintenance

In addition to the requirements laid down in Annex I (Part-M), the following basic principles are to be complied with before                     any maintenance task is carried out under the terms of Pilot-owner maintenance:                  

Competence and responsibility

The Pilot-owner is always responsible for any maintenance that he performs.

Before carrying out any Pilot-owner maintenance tasks, the Pilot-owner must satisfy himself that he is competent to do the                                       task. It is the responsibility of Pilot-owners to familiarize themselves with the standard maintenance practices for their                                       aircraft and with the aircraft maintenance programme. If the Pilot-owner is not competent for the task to be carried out,                                       the task cannot be released by the Pilot-owner.                                    

The Pilot-owner (or his contracted continuing airworthiness management organisation referred to in Subpart G, Section A of                                       this Annex) is responsible for identifying the Pilot-owner tasks according to these basic principles in the maintenance programme                                       and for ensuring that the document is updated in a timely manner.                                    

The approval of the maintenance programme has to be carried out in accordance with point M.A.302.

Tasks

The Pilot-owner may carry out simple visual inspections or operations to check for general condition and obvious damage and                              normal operation of the airframe, engines, systems and components.                           

Maintenance tasks shall not be carried out by the Pilot-owner when the task:

[F1is a critical maintenance task]                                     

requires the removal of major components or major assembly and/or;

is carried out in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive or an Airworthiness Limitation Item, unless specifically allowed                                       in the AD or the ALI and/or;                                    

requires the use of special tools, calibrated tools (except torque wrench and crimping tool) and/or;

requires the use of test equipments or special testing (e.g. NDT, system tests or operational checks for avionic equipment)                                       and/or;                                    

is composed of any unscheduled special inspections (e.g. heavy landing check) and/or;

is effecting systems essential for the IFR operations and/or;

is listed in Appendix VII to this Annex or is a component maintenance task in accordance with points M.A.502(a), (b), (c)                                       or (d) [F4and/or;]                                     

[F2is part of the annual or 100h check contained in the Minimum Inspection Programme described in M.A.302(i).]                                     

[F4The criteria 1 to 9 cannot be overridden by less restrictive instructions issued in accordance with ‘M.A.302(d) Maintenance Programme’.]                            

Any task described in the aircraft flight manual as preparing the aircraft for flight (Example: assembling the glider wings                              or pre-flight), is considered to be a pilot task and is not considered a Pilot-owner maintenance task and therefore does not                              require a Certificate of Release to Service.                           

Performance of the maintenance Pilot-owner tasks and records

The maintenance data as specified in point M.A.401 must be always available during the conduct of Pilot-owner maintenance                              and must be complied with. Details of the data referred to in the conduct of Pilot-owner maintenance must be included in the                              Certificate of Release to Service in accordance with point M.A.803(d).                           

The Pilot-owner must inform the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness                              of the aircraft (if applicable) not later than 30 days after completion of the Pilot-owner maintenance task in accordance                              with point M.A.305(a).                           

## ANNEX IIU.K.(Part-145)

### 145.1**General**U.K.

For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority shall be:

for organisations having their principal place of business in a Member State, the authority designated by that Member State,                              or;                           

for organisations having their principal place of business located in a third country, the Agency.

#### *SECTION A*U.K.**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**

##### 145.A.10**Scope**U.K.

This Section establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval                     for the maintenance of aircraft and components.                  

##### 145.A.15**Application**U.K.

An application for the issue or change of an approval shall be made to the competent authority in a form and manner established                     by such authority.                  

##### 145.A.20**Terms of Approval**U.K.

The organisation shall specify the scope of work deemed to constitute approval in its exposition (Appendix IV to Annex I (Part-M)                     contains a table of all classes and ratings).                  

##### 145.A.25**Facility requirements**U.K.

The organisation shall ensure that:

Facilities are provided appropriate for all planned work, ensuring in particular, protection from the weather elements. Specialised                              workshops and bays are segregated as appropriate, to ensure that environmental and work area contamination is unlikely to                              occur.                           

For base maintenance of aircraft, aircraft hangars are both available and large enough to accommodate aircraft on planned                                       base maintenance;                                    

For component maintenance, component workshops are large enough to accommodate the components on planned maintenance.

Office accommodation is provided for the management of the planned work referred to in point (a), and certifying staff so                              that they can carry out their designated tasks in a manner that contributes to good aircraft maintenance standards.                           

The working environment including aircraft hangars, component workshops and office accommodation is appropriate for the task                              carried out and in particular special requirements observed. Unless otherwise dictated by the particular task environment,                              the working environment must be such that the effectiveness of personnel is not impaired:                           

temperatures must be maintained such that personnel can carry out required tasks without undue discomfort.

dust and any other airborne contamination are kept to a minimum and not be permitted to reach a level in the work task area                                       where visible aircraft/component surface contamination is evident. Where dust/other airborne contamination results in visible                                       surface contamination, all susceptible systems are sealed until acceptable conditions are re-established.                                    

lighting is such as to ensure each inspection and maintenance task can be carried out in an effective manner.

noise shall not distract personnel from carrying out inspection tasks. Where it is impractical to control the noise source,                                       such personnel are provided with the necessary personal equipment to stop excessive noise causing distraction during inspection                                       tasks.                                    

where a particular maintenance task requires the application of specific environmental conditions different to the foregoing,                                       then such conditions are observed. Specific conditions are identified in the maintenance data.                                    

the working environment for line maintenance is such that the particular maintenance or inspection task can be carried out                                       without undue distraction. Therefore where the working environment deteriorates to an unacceptable level in respect of temperature,                                       moisture, hail, ice, snow, wind, light, dust/other airborne contamination, the particular maintenance or inspection tasks                                       must be suspended until satisfactory conditions are re-established.                                    

Secure storage facilities are provided for components, equipment, tools and material. Storage conditions ensure segregation                              of serviceable components and material from unserviceable aircraft components, material, equipment and tools. The conditions                              of storage are in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to prevent deterioration and damage of stored items. Access                              to storage facilities is restricted to authorised personnel.                           

##### 145.A.30**Personnel requirements**U.K.

The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all maintenance required                              by the customer can be financed and carried out to the standard required by this Part. The accountable manager shall:                           

ensure that all necessary resources are available to accomplish maintenance in accordance with point 145.A.65(b) to support                                       the organisation approval.                                    

establish and promote the safety and quality policy specified in point 145.A.65(a).

demonstrate a basic understanding of this Annex (Part-145).

The organisation shall nominate a person or group of persons, whose responsibilities include ensuring that the organisation                              complies with this Part. Such person(s) shall ultimately be responsible to the accountable manager.                           

The person or persons nominated shall represent the maintenance management structure of the organisation and be responsible                                       for all functions specified in this Part.                                    

The person or persons nominated shall be identified and their credentials submitted in a form and manner established by the                                       competent authority.                                    

The person or persons nominated shall be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and satisfactory experience related                                       to aircraft or component maintenance and demonstrate a working knowledge of this Part.                                    

Procedures shall make clear who deputises for any particular person in the case of lengthy absence of the said person.

The accountable manager under point (a) shall appoint a person with responsibility for monitoring the quality system, including                              the associated feedback system as required by point 145.A.65(c). The appointed person shall have direct access to the accountable                              manager to ensure that the accountable manager is kept properly informed on quality and compliance matters.                           

The organisation shall have a maintenance man-hour plan showing that the organisation has sufficient staff to plan, perform,                              supervise, inspect and quality monitor the organisation in accordance with the approval. In addition the organisation shall                              have a procedure to reassess work intended to be carried out when actual staff availability is less than the planned staffing                              level for any particular work shift or period.                           

[F4The organisation shall establish and control the competence of personnel involved in any maintenance, development of maintenance                                 programmes, airworthiness reviews, management and/or quality audits in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed                                 by the competent authority.] In addition to the necessary expertise related to the job function, competence must include an understanding of the application                              of human factors and human performance issues appropriate to that person's function in the organisation. ‘Human factors’ means                              principles which apply to aeronautical design, certification, training, operations and maintenance and which seek safe interface                              between the human and other system components by proper consideration of human performance. ‘Human performance’ means human                              capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations.                           

The organisation shall ensure that personnel who carry out and/or control a continued airworthiness non-destructive test of                              aircraft structures and/or components are appropriately qualified for the particular non-destructive test in accordance with                              the European or equivalent Standard recognised by the Agency. Personnel who carry out any other specialised task shall be                              appropriately qualified in accordance with officially recognised Standards. By derogation to this point those personnel specified                              in points (g) and (h)(1) and (h)(2), qualified in category B1 or B3 in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) may carry out and/or                              control colour contrast dye penetrant tests.                           

Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where stated otherwise in point (j), shall in the case of aircraft line maintenance,                              have appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified as category B1, B2, B3, as appropriate, in accordance with Annex                              III (Part-66) and point 145.A.35.                           

In addition such organisations may also use appropriately task trained certifying staff holding the privileges described in                              points 66.A.20(a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) and qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) and point 145.A.35 to carry                              out minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification. The availability of such certifying staff shall not                              replace the need for category B1, B2, B3 certifying staff, as appropriate.                           

[F1Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where stated otherwise in point (j) shall:                            

in the case of base maintenance of complex motor-powered aircraft, have appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified                                          as category C in accordance with Part-66 and 145.A.35. In addition the organisation shall have sufficient aircraft type rated                                          staff qualified as category B1, B2 as appropriate in accordance with Part-66 and 145.A.35 to support the category C certifying                                          staff.                                     

B1 and B2 support staff shall ensure that all relevant tasks or inspections have been carried out to the required standard                                                   before the category C certifying staff issues the certificate of release to service.                                              

The organisation shall maintain a register of any such B1 and B2 support staff.                                              

The category C certifying staff shall ensure that compliance with paragraph (i) has been met and that all work required by                                                   the customer has been accomplished during the particular base maintenance check or work package, and shall also assess the                                                   impact of any work not carried out with a view to either requiring its accomplishment or agreeing with the operator to defer                                                   such work to another specified check or time limit.                                              

in the case of base maintenance of aircraft other than complex motor-powered aircraft have either:                                     

appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified as category B1, B2, B3, as appropriate, in accordance with Annex III                                                   (Part-66) and point 145.A.35 or,                                              

appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified in category C assisted by support staff as specified in point 145.A.35(a)(i).                                              

Component certifying staff shall comply with the provisions of Article 5(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.]                            

By derogation to points (g) and (h), in relation to the obligation to comply with Annex III (Part-66), the organisation may                              use certifying staff qualified in accordance with the following provisions:                           

For organisation facilities located outside the Community territory certifying staff may be qualified in accordance with the                                       national aviation regulations of the State in which the organisation facility is registered subject to the conditions specified                                       in Appendix IV to this Part.                                    

For line maintenance carried out at a line station of an organisation which is located outside the Community territory, the                                       certifying staff may be qualified in accordance with the national aviation regulations of the State in which the line station                                       is based, subject to the conditions specified in Appendix IV to this Part.                                    

For a repetitive pre-flight airworthiness directive which specifically states that the flight crew may carry out such airworthiness                                       directive, the organisation may issue a limited certification authorisation to the aircraft commander and/or the flight engineer                                       on the basis of the flight crew licence held. However, the organisation shall ensure that sufficient practical training has                                       been carried out to ensure that such aircraft commander or flight engineer can accomplish the airworthiness directive to the                                       required standard.                                    

In the case of aircraft operating away from a supported location the organisation may issue a limited certification authorisation                                       to the commander and/or the flight engineer on the basis of the flight crew licence held subject to being satisfied that sufficient                                       practical training has been carried out to ensure that the commander or flight engineer can accomplish the specified task                                       to the required standard. The provisions of this point shall be detailed in an exposition procedure.                                    

In the following unforeseen cases, where an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main base where no appropriate                                       certifying staff are available, the organisation contracted to provide maintenance support may issue a one-off certification                                       authorisation:                                    

to one of its employees holding equivalent type authorisations on aircraft of similar technology, construction and systems;                                                or                                             

to any person with not less than five years maintenance experience and holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence rated                                                for the aircraft type requiring certification provided there is no organisation appropriately approved under this Part at                                                that location and the contracted organisation obtains and holds on file evidence of the experience and the licence of that                                                person.                                             

[F4All such cases as specified in this point must be reported to the competent authority within seven days after issuing such                                          certification authorisation.] The organisation issuing the one-off authorisation shall ensure that any such maintenance that could affect flight safety                                       is re-checked by an appropriately approved organisation.                                    

[F2If the organisation performs airworthiness reviews and issues the corresponding airworthiness review certificate for ELA1                                 aircraft not involved in commercial operations in accordance with M.A.901(l), it shall have airworthiness review staff qualified                                 and authorised in accordance with M.A.901(l)1.                            

If the organisation is involved in the development and processing of approval of the maintenance programme for ELA2 aircraft                                 not involved in commercial operations in accordance with M.A.201(e)(ii), it shall have qualified staff who shall be able to                                 show relevant knowledge and experience.]                            

##### 145.A.35**Certifying staff and support staff**U.K.

In addition to the appropriate requirements of points 145.A.30(g) and (h), the organisation shall ensure that certifying staff                              and support staff have an adequate understanding of the relevant aircraft and/or components to be maintained together with                              the associated organisation procedures. In the case of certifying staff, this shall be accomplished before the issue or re-issue                              of the certification authorisation.                           

‘Support staff’ means those staff holding an aircraft maintenance licence under Annex III (Part-66) in category B1, B2 and/or                                       B3 with the appropriate aircraft ratings, working in a base maintenance environment while not necessarily holding certification                                       privileges.                                    

‘Relevant aircraft and/or components’, means those aircraft or components specified in the particular certification authorisation.

‘Certification authorisation’ means the authorisation issued to certifying staff by the organisation and which specifies the                                       fact that they may sign certificates of release to service within the limitations stated in such authorisation on behalf of                                       the approved organisation.                                    

Excepting those cases listed in points 145.A.30(j) and 66.A.20(a)3(ii) the organisation may only issue a certification authorisation                              to certifying staff in relation to the basic categories or subcategories and any type rating listed on the aircraft maintenance                              licence as required by Annex III (Part-66), subject to the licence remaining valid throughout the validity period of the authorisation                              and the certifying staff remaining in compliance with Annex III (Part-66).                           

The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff and support staff are involved in at least 6 months of actual relevant                              aircraft or component maintenance experience in any consecutive 2-year period.                           

For the purpose of this point ‘involved in actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance’ means that the person has worked                              in an aircraft or component maintenance environment and has either exercised the privileges of the certification authorisation                              and/or has actually carried out maintenance on at least some of the aircraft type or aircraft group systems specified in the                              particular certification authorisation.                           

The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff and support staff receive sufficient continuation training in each                              two year period to ensure that such staff have up-to-date knowledge of relevant technology, organisation procedures and human                              factor issues.                           

The organisation shall establish a programme for continuation training for certifying staff and support staff, including a                              procedure to ensure compliance with the relevant points of 145.A.35 as the basis for issuing certification authorisations                              under this Part to certifying staff, and a procedure to ensure compliance with Annex III (Part-66).                           

Except where any of the unforeseen cases of point 145.A.30(j)(5) apply, the organisation shall assess all prospective certifying                              staff for their competence, qualification and capability to carry out their intended certifying duties in accordance with                              a procedure as specified in the exposition prior to the issue or re-issue of a certification authorisation under this Part.                           

When the conditions of points (a), (b), (d), (f) and, where applicable, point (c) have been fulfilled by the certifying staff,                              the organisation shall issue a certification authorisation that clearly specifies the scope and limits of such authorisation.                              Continued validity of the certification authorisation is dependent upon continued compliance with points (a), (b), (d), and                              where applicable, (c).                           

The certification authorisation must be in a style that makes its scope clear to the certifying staff and any authorised person                              who may require to examine the authorisation. Where codes are used to define scope, the organisation shall make a code translation                              readily available. ‘Authorised person’ means the officials of the competent authorities, the Agency and the Member State who                              has responsibility for the oversight of the maintained aircraft or component.                           

The person responsible for the quality system shall also remain responsible on behalf of the organisation for issuing certification                              authorisations to certifying staff. Such person may nominate other persons to actually issue or revoke the certification authorisations                              in accordance with a procedure as specified in the exposition.                           

The organisation shall maintain a record of all certifying staff and support staff, which shall contain:

the details of any aircraft maintenance licence held under Annex III (Part-66); and

all relevant training completed; and

the scope of the certification authorisations issued, where relevant; and

particulars of staff with limited or one-off certification authorisations.

The organisation shall retain the record for at least three years after the staff referred to in this point have ceased employment                              with the organisation or as soon as the authorisation has been withdrawn. In addition, upon request, the maintenance organisation                              shall furnish the staff referred to in this point with a copy of their personal record on leaving the organisation.                           

The staff referred to in this point shall be given access on request to their personal records as detailed above.

The organisation shall provide certifying staff with a copy of their certification authorisation in either a documented or                              electronic format.                           

Certifying staff shall produce their certification authorisation to any authorised person within 24 hours.

The minimum age for certifying staff and support staff is 21 years.

The holder of a category A aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise certification privileges on a specific aircraft                              type following the satisfactory completion of the relevant category A aircraft task training carried out by an organisation                              appropriately approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or Annex IV (Part-147). This training shall include practical                              hands on training and theoretical training as appropriate for each task authorised. Satisfactory completion of training shall                              be demonstrated by an examination or by workplace assessment carried out by the organisation.                           

The holder of a category B2 aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise the certification privileges described in point                              66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) of Annex III (Part-66) following the satisfactory completion of (i) the relevant category A aircraft task                              training and (ii) 6 months of documented practical experience covering the scope of the authorisation that will be issued.                              The task training shall include practical hands on training and theoretical training as appropriate for each task authorised.                              Satisfactory completion of training shall be demonstrated by an examination or by workplace assessment. Task training and                              examination/assessment shall be carried out by the maintenance organisation issuing the certifying staff authorisation. The                              practical experience shall be also obtained within such maintenance organisation.                           

##### [F2145.A.36**Records of airworthiness review staff**U.K.

The organisation shall record all details concerning the airworthiness review staff and maintain a current list of all the                        airworthiness review staff together with their scope of approval as part of the organisation's exposition pursuant to point                        145.A.70(a)6.                   

The organisation shall retain the record for at least three years after the staff referred to in this point have ceased employment                        (or engagement as a contractor or volunteer) with the organisation or as soon as the authorisation has been withdrawn. In                        addition, upon request, the maintenance organisation shall provide the staff referred to in this point with a copy of their                        personal record on leaving the organisation.                   

The staff referred to in this point shall be given access on request to their personal records.]                   

##### 145.A.40**Equipment, tools and material**U.K.

The organisation shall have available and use the necessary equipment, tools and material to perform the approved scope of                              work.                           

Where the manufacturer specifies a particular tool or equipment, the organisation shall use that tool or equipment, unless                                       the use of alternative tooling or equipment is agreed by the competent authority via procedures specified in the exposition.                                    

Equipment and tools must be permanently available, except in the case of any tool or equipment that is so infrequently used                                       that its permanent availability is not necessary. Such cases shall be detailed in an exposition procedure.                                    

An organisation approved for base maintenance shall have sufficient aircraft access equipment and inspection platforms/docking                                       such that the aircraft can be properly inspected.                                    

The organisation shall ensure that all tools, equipment and particularly test equipment, as appropriate, are controlled and                              calibrated according to an officially recognised standard at a frequency to ensure serviceability and accuracy. Records of                              such calibrations and traceability to the standard used shall be kept by the organisation.                           

##### 145.A.42**Acceptance of components**U.K.

All components shall be classified and appropriately segregated into the following categories:

Components which are in a satisfactory condition, released on an EASA Form 1 or equivalent and marked in accordance with Subpart                                       Q of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                                    

Unserviceable components which shall be maintained in accordance with this section.

Unsalvageable components which are classified in accordance with point 145.A.42(d).

Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine, propeller or other aircraft component when specified in the manufacturer's illustrated                                       parts catalogue and/or the maintenance data.                                    

Material both raw and consumable used in the course of maintenance when the organisation is satisfied that the material meets                                       the required specification and has appropriate traceability. All material must be accompanied by documentation clearly relating                                       to the particular material and containing a conformity to specification statement plus both the manufacturing and supplier                                       source.                                    

Components referred to in point 21A.307(c) of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

Prior to installation of a component, the organisation shall ensure that the particular component is eligible to be fitted                              when different modification and/or airworthiness directive standards may be applicable.                           

The organisation may fabricate a restricted range of parts to be used in the course of undergoing work within its own facilities                              provided procedures are identified in the exposition.                           

Components which have reached their certified life limit or contain a non-repairable defect shall be classified as unsalvageable                              and shall not be permitted to re-enter the component supply system unless certified life limits have been extended or a repair                              solution has been approved according to Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.                           

Components referred to in point 21A.307(c) of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall only be installed if                              considered eligible for installation by the aircraft owner in its own aircraft.                           

##### 145.A.45**Maintenance data**U.K.

The organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data in the performance of maintenance, including modifications                              and repairs. ‘Applicable’ means relevant to any aircraft, component or process specified in the organisation's approval class                              rating schedule and in any associated capability list.                           

In the case of maintenance data provided by an operator or customer, the organisation shall hold such data when the work is                              in progress, with the exception of the need to comply with point 145.A.55(c).                           

For the purposes of this Part, applicable maintenance data shall be any of the following:

Any applicable requirement, procedure, operational directive or information issued by the authority responsible for the oversight                                       of the aircraft or component;                                    

Any applicable airworthiness directive issued by the authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft or component;

Instructions for continuing airworthiness, issued by type certificate holders, supplementary type certificate holders, any                                       other organisation required to publish such data by Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and in the case of aircraft                                       or components from third countries the airworthiness data mandated by the authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft                                       or component;                                    

Any applicable standard, such as but not limited to, maintenance standard practices recognised by the Agency as a good standard                                       for maintenance;                                    

Any applicable data issued in accordance with point (d).

The organisation shall establish procedures to ensure that if found, any inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous procedure, practice,                              information or maintenance instruction contained in the maintenance data used by maintenance personnel is recorded and notified                              to the author of the maintenance data.                           

The organisation may only modify maintenance instructions in accordance with a procedure specified in the maintenance organisation's                              exposition. With respect to those changes, the organisation shall demonstrate that they result in equivalent or improved maintenance                              standards and shall inform the type-certificate holder of such changes. Maintenance instructions for the purposes of this                              point means instructions on how to carry out the particular maintenance task: they exclude the engineering design of repairs                              and modifications.                           

The organisation shall provide a common work card or worksheet system to be used throughout relevant parts of the organisation.                              In addition, the organisation shall either transcribe accurately the maintenance data contained in points (b) and (d) onto                              such work cards or worksheets or make precise reference to the particular maintenance task or tasks contained in such maintenance                              data. Work cards and worksheets may be computer generated and held on an electronic database subject to both adequate safeguards                              against unauthorised alteration and a back-up electronic database which shall be updated within 24 hours of any entry made                              to the main electronic database. Complex maintenance tasks shall be transcribed onto the work cards or worksheets and subdivided                              into clear stages to ensure a record of the accomplishment of the complete maintenance task.                           

Where the organisation provides a maintenance service to an aircraft operator who requires their work card or worksheet system                              to be used then such work card or worksheet system may be used. In this case, the organisation shall establish a procedure                              to ensure correct completion of the aircraft operators' work cards or worksheets.                           

The organisation shall ensure that all applicable maintenance data is readily available for use when required by maintenance                              personnel.                           

The organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure that maintenance data it controls is kept up to date. In the case of                              operator/customer controlled and provided maintenance data, the organisation shall be able to show that either it has written                              confirmation from the operator/customer that all such maintenance data is up to date or it has work orders specifying the                              amendment status of the maintenance data to be used or it can show that it is on the operator/customer maintenance data amendment                              list.                           

##### 145.A.47**Production planning**U.K.

The organisation shall have a system appropriate to the amount and complexity of work to plan the availability of all necessary                              personnel, tools, equipment, material, maintenance data and facilities in order to ensure the safe completion of the maintenance                              work.                           

The planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of shifts, shall take into account human performance limitations.

When it is required to hand over the continuation or completion of maintenance tasks for reasons of a shift or personnel changeover,                              relevant information shall be adequately communicated between outgoing and incoming personnel.                           

##### [F3145.A.48**Performance of maintenance**U.K.

The organisation shall establish procedures to ensure that:                   

after completion of maintenance a general verification is carried out to ensure that the aircraft or component is clear of                                 all tools, equipment and any extraneous parts or material, and that all access panels removed have been refitted;                            

an error capturing method is implemented after the performance of any critical maintenance task;                            

the risk of multiple errors during maintenance and the risk of errors being repeated in identical maintenance tasks are minimised;                                 and,                            

damage is assessed and modifications and repairs are carried out using data specified in point M.A.304.]                            

##### 145.A.50**Certification of maintenance**U.K.

A certificate of release to service shall be issued by appropriately authorised certifying staff on behalf of the organisation                              when it has been verified that all maintenance ordered has been properly carried out by the organisation in accordance with                              the procedures specified in point 145.A.70, taking into account the availability and use of the maintenance data specified                              in point 145.A.45 and that there are no non-compliances which are known to endanger flight safety.                           

A certificate of release to service shall be issued before flight at the completion of any maintenance.

New defects or incomplete maintenance work orders identified during the above maintenance shall be brought to the attention                              of the aircraft operator for the specific purpose of obtaining agreement to rectify such defects or completing the missing                              elements of the maintenance work order. In the case where the aircraft operator declines to have such maintenance carried                              out under this point, point (e) is applicable.                           

A certificate of release to service shall be issued at the completion of any maintenance on a component whilst off the aircraft.                              The authorised release certificate ‘EASA Form 1’ referred to in Appendix II of Annex I (Part-M) constitutes the component                              certificate of release to service except if otherwise specified in point M.A.502(b) or M.A.502(e). When an organisation maintains                              a component for its own use, an EASA Form 1 may not be necessary depending upon the organisation's internal release procedures                              defined in the exposition.                           

By derogation to point (a), when the organisation is unable to complete all maintenance ordered, it may issue a certificate                              of release to service within the approved aircraft limitations. The organisation shall enter such fact in the aircraft certificate                              of release to service before the issue of such certificate.                           

By derogation to points (a) and 145.A.42, when an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main line station or main                              maintenance base due to the non-availability of a component with the appropriate release certificate, it is permissible to                              temporarily fit a component without the appropriate release certificate for a maximum of 30 flight hours or until the aircraft                              first returns to the main line station or main maintenance base, whichever is the sooner, subject to the aircraft operator                              agreement and said component having a suitable release certificate but otherwise in compliance with all applicable maintenance                              and operational requirements. Such components shall be removed by the above prescribed time limit unless an appropriate release                              certificate has been obtained in the meantime under points (a) and 145.A.42.                           

##### [F4145.A.55**Maintenance and airworthiness review records]**U.K.

[F4The organisation shall record all details of maintenance work carried out. As a minimum, the organisation shall retain records                                 necessary to prove that all requirements have been met for the issue of the certificate of release to service, including subcontractor's                                 release documents, and for the issue of any airworthiness review certificate and recommendation.]                            

The organisation shall provide a copy of each certificate of release to service to the aircraft operator, together with a                              copy of any specific repair/modification data used for repairs/modifications carried out.                           

[F4The organisation shall retain a copy of all detailed maintenance records and any associated maintenance data for three years                                 from the date the aircraft or component to which the work relates was released from the organisation. In addition, it shall                                 retain a copy of all the records related to the issue of airworthiness review certificates and recommendations for three years                                 from the date of issue and shall provide a copy of them to the owner of the aircraft.]                            

The records under this point shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration and theft.

Computer backup discs, tapes etc. shall be stored in a different location from that containing the working discs, tapes etc.,                                       in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition.                                    

[F4Where an organisation approved under this Annex (Part-145) terminates its operation, all retained maintenance records covering                                          the last three years shall be distributed to the last owner or customer of the respective aircraft or component or shall be                                          stored as specified by the competent authority.]                                     

##### 145.A.60**Occurrence reporting**U.K.

The organisation shall report to the competent authority, the state of registry and the organisation responsible for the design                              of the aircraft or component any condition of the aircraft or component identified by the organisation that has resulted or                              may result in an unsafe condition that hazards seriously the flight safety.                           

The organisation shall establish an internal occurrence reporting system as detailed in the exposition to enable the collection                              and evaluation of such reports, including the assessment and extraction of those occurrences to be reported under point (a).                              This procedure shall identify adverse trends, corrective actions taken or to be taken by the organisation to address deficiencies                              and include evaluation of all known relevant information relating to such occurrences and a method to circulate the information                              as necessary.                           

The organisation shall make such reports in a form and manner established by the Agency and ensure that they contain all pertinent                              information about the condition and evaluation results known to the organisation.                           

Where the organisation is contracted by a commercial operator to carry out maintenance, the organisation shall also report                              to the operator any such condition affecting the operator's aircraft or component.                           

The organisation shall produce and submit such reports as soon as practicable but in any case within 72 hours of the organisation                              identifying the condition to which the report relates.                           

##### 145.A.65**Safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures and quality system**U.K.

The organisation shall establish a safety and quality policy for the organisation to be included in the exposition under point                              145.A.70.                           

[F1The organisation shall establish procedures agreed by the competent authority taking into account human factors and human                                 performance to ensure good maintenance practices and compliance with the applicable requirements established in 145.A.25 to                                 145.A.95. The procedures under this point shall:                            

ensure that a clear work order or contract has been agreed between the organisation and the organisation requesting maintenance                                          to clearly establish the maintenance to be carried out so that aircraft and components may be released to service in accordance                                          with 145.A.50; and,                                     

cover all aspects of carrying out maintenance, including the provision and control of specialised services and lay down the                                          standards to which the organisation intends to work.]                                     

The organisation shall establish a quality system that includes the following:

Independent audits in order to monitor compliance with required aircraft/aircraft component standards and adequacy of the                                       procedures to ensure that such procedures invoke good maintenance practices and airworthy aircraft/aircraft components. In                                       the smallest organisations the independent audit part of the quality system may be contracted to another organisation approved                                       under this Part or a person with appropriate technical knowledge and proven satisfactory audit experience; and                                    

A quality feedback reporting system to the person or group of persons specified in point 145.A.30(b) and ultimately to the                                       accountable manager that ensures proper and timely corrective action is taken in response to reports resulting from the independent                                       audits established to meet point (1).                                    

##### 145.A.70**Maintenance organisation exposition**U.K.

‘Maintenance organisation exposition’ means the document or documents that contain the material specifying the scope of work                              deemed to constitute approval and showing how the organisation intends to comply with this Annex (Part-145). The organisation                              shall provide the competent authority with a maintenance organisation exposition, containing the following information:                           

A statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the maintenance organisation exposition and any referenced associated                                       manuals define the organisation's compliance with this Annex (Part-145) and will be complied with at all times. When the accountable                                       manager is not the chief executive officer of the organisation then such chief executive officer shall countersign the statement;                                    

the organisation's safety and quality policy as specified by point 145.A.65;

the title(s) and name(s) of the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b);

the duties and responsibilities of the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b), including matters on which they may deal                                       directly with the competent authority on behalf of the organisation;                                    

an organisation chart showing associated chains of responsibility between the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b);

[F4a list of certifying staff, support staff and, if applicable, airworthiness review staff and staff responsible for the development                                          and processing of the maintenance programme, with their scope of approval;]                                     

a general description of manpower resources;

a general description of the facilities located at each address specified in the organisation's approval certificate;

a specification of the organisation's scope of work relevant to the extent of approval;

the notification procedure of point 145.A.85 for organisation changes;

the maintenance organisation exposition amendment procedure;

[F4the procedures and quality system established by the organisation under points 145.A.25 to 145.A.90 and any additional procedure                                          followed in accordance with Annex I (Part M);]                                     

a list of commercial operators, where applicable, to which the organisation provides an aircraft maintenance service;

a list of subcontracted organisations, where applicable, as specified in point 145.A.75(b);

a list of line stations, where applicable, as specified in point 145.A.75(d);

a list of contracted organisations, where applicable.

The exposition shall be amended as necessary to remain an up-to-date description of the organisation The exposition and any                              subsequent amendment shall be approved by the competent authority.                           

Notwithstanding point (b) minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an exposition procedure (hereinafter                              called indirect approval).                           

##### 145.A.75**Privileges of the organisation**U.K.

In accordance with the exposition, the organisation shall be entitled to carry out the following tasks:

Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at the locations identified in the approval certificate and                              in the exposition;                           

Arrange for maintenance of any aircraft or component for which it is approved at another organisation that is working under                              the quality system of the organisation. This refers to work being carried out by an organisation not itself appropriately                              approved to carry out such maintenance under this Part and is limited to the work scope permitted under procedures laid down                              in point 145.A.65(b). This work scope shall not include a base maintenance check of an aircraft or a complete workshop maintenance                              check or overhaul of an engine or engine module;                           

Maintain any aircraft or any component for which it is approved at any location subject to the need for such maintenance arising                              either from the unserviceability of the aircraft or from the necessity of supporting occasional line maintenance, subject                              to the conditions specified in the exposition;                           

Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at a location identified as a line maintenance location capable                              of supporting minor maintenance and only if the organisation exposition both permits such activity and lists such locations;                           

Issue certificates of release to service in respect of completion of maintenance in accordance with point 145.A.50[F4;]                            

[F2If specifically approved to do so for ELA1 aircraft not involved in commercial operations,                            

perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness review certificate, under the conditions specified                                          in point M.A.901(l), and                                     

perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding recommendation, under the conditions specified in point M.A.901(l)                                          and M.A.904(a)2 and (b).                                     

Develop the maintenance programme and process its approval in accordance with point M.A.302 for ELA2 aircraft not involved                                 in commercial operations, under the conditions specified in point M.A.201(e)(ii), and limited to the aircraft ratings listed                                 in the approval certificate.]                            

##### 145.A.80**Limitations on the organisation**U.K.

The organisation shall only maintain an aircraft or component for which it is approved when all the necessary facilities,                     equipment, tooling, material, maintenance data and certifying staff are available.                  

##### 145.A.85**Changes to the organisation**U.K.

The organisation shall notify the competent authority of any proposal to carry out any of the following changes before such                     changes take place to enable the competent authority to determine continued compliance with this Part and to amend, if necessary,                     the approval certificate, except that in the case of proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand,                     these changes must be notified at the earliest opportunity:                  

the name of the organisation;

the main location of the organisation;

additional locations of the organisation;

the accountable manager;

any of the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b);

[F4the facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures, work scope, certifying staff and airworthiness review staff that could                                 affect the approval.]                            

##### 145.A.90**Continued validity**U.K.

An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:

the organisation remaining in compliance with Annex II (Part-145), in accordance with the provisions related to the handling                                       of findings as specified under point 145.B.50; and                                    

the competent authority being granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance with this Part; and

the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be returned to the competent authority.

##### 145.A.95**Findings**U.K.

A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with requirements laid down in this Annex (Part-145) which lowers the                              safety standard and hazards seriously the flight safety.                           

A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with requirements laid down in this Annex (Part-145) which could lower the safety                              standard and possibly hazard the flight safety.                           

After receipt of notification of findings according to point 145.B.50, the holder of the maintenance organisation approval                              shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority within                              a period agreed with this authority.                           

#### *SECTION B*U.K.**PROCEDURE FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES**

##### 145.B.01**Scope**U.K.

This section establishes the administrative procedures which the competent authority shall follow when exercising its tasks                     and responsibilities regarding issuance, continuation, change, suspension or revocation of approvals of maintenance organisations                     under this Annex (Part-145).                  

##### 145.B.10**Competent authority**U.K.

###### 1.GeneralU.K.

The Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities for the issuance, continuation, change,                     suspension or revocation of a maintenance approval. This competent authority shall establish documented procedures and an                     organisational structure.                  

###### 2.ResourcesU.K.

The number of staff must be appropriate to carry out the requirements as detailed in this section.

###### 3.Qualification and trainingU.K.

All staff involved in approvals under this Annex (Part-145) must:

be appropriately qualified and have all necessary knowledge, experience and training to perform their allocated tasks.

have received training/continuation training on this Annex (Part-145) where relevant, including its intended meaning and standard.

###### 4.ProceduresU.K.

The competent authority shall establish procedures detailing how compliance with this Section B is accomplished.

The procedures must be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.

##### 145.B.15**Organisations located in several Member States**U.K.

Where maintenance facilities are located in more than one Member State the investigation and continued oversight of the approval                     must be carried out in conjunction with the competent authorities from the Member States in whose territory the other maintenance                     facilities are located.                  

##### 145.B.20**Initial approval**U.K.

Provided the requirements of points 145.A.30(a) and (b) are complied with, the competent authority shall formally indicate                              its acceptance of the personnel, specified in points 145.A.30(a) and (b), to the applicant in writing.                           

The competent authority shall verify that the procedures specified in the maintenance organisation exposition comply with                              this Annex (Part-145) and verify that the accountable manager signs the commitment statement.                           

The competent authority shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-145).

A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once during the investigation for approval to ensure that                              he/she fully understands the significance of the approval and the reason for signing the exposition commitment of the organisation                              to compliance with the procedures specified in the exposition.                           

All findings must be confirmed in writing to the organisation.

The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations

For initial approval all findings must be corrected before the approval can be issued.

##### 145.B.25**Issue of approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall formally approve the exposition and issue to the applicant a Form 3 approval certificate, which                              includes the approval ratings. The competent authority shall only issue a certificate when the organisation is in compliance                              with this Annex (Part-145).                           

The competent authority shall indicate the conditions of the approval on the Form 3 approval certificate.

The reference number shall be included on the Form 3 approval certificate in a manner specified by the Agency.

##### 145.B.30**Continuation of an approval**U.K.

The continuation of an approval shall be monitored in accordance with the applicable ‘initial approval’ process under point                     145.B.20. In addition:                  

The competent authority shall keep and update a program listing the approved maintenance organisations under its supervision,                              the dates when audit visits are due and when such visits were carried out.                           

Each organisation must be completely reviewed for compliance with this Annex (Part-145) at periods not exceeding 24 months.

A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she remains informed of                              significant issues arising during audits.                           

##### 145.B.35**Changes**U.K.

The competent authority shall receive notification from the organisation of any proposed change as listed in point 145.A.85.

The competent authority shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial process points for any change to the organisation.

The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which organisation may operate during such changes unless it determines                              that the approval should be suspended.                           

##### 145.B.40**Changes to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition**U.K.

For any change to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE):

In the case of direct approval of the changes in accordance with point 145.A.70(b), the competent authority shall verify that                              the procedures specified in the exposition are in compliance with Annex II (Part-145) before formally notifying the approved                              organisation of the approval.                           

In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in accordance with point 145.A.70(c), the                              competent authority shall ensure (i) that the changes remain minor and (ii) that it has an adequate control over the approval                              of the changes to ensure they remain in compliance with the requirements of Annex II (Part-145).                           

##### 145.B.45**Revocation, suspension and limitation of approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall:

suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat; or

suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point 145.B.50.

##### 145.B.50**Findings**U.K.

When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-145),                              the competent authority shall take the following actions:                           

For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or in                                       part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the maintenance organisation approval, until successful corrective                                       action has been taken by the organisation.                                    

For level 2 findings, the corrective action period granted by the competent authority must be appropriate to the nature of                                       the finding but in any case initially must not be more than three months. In certain circumstances and subject to the nature                                       of the finding the competent authority may extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan                                       agreed by the competent authority.                                    

Action shall be taken by the competent authority to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to comply within                              the timescale granted by the competent authority                           

##### 145.B.55**Record-keeping**U.K.

The competent authority shall establish a system of record-keeping with minimum retention criteria that allows adequate traceability                              of the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revoke each individual organisation approval.                           

The records shall include as a minimum:

the application for an organisation approval, including the continuation thereof.

the competent authority continued oversight program including all audit records.

the organisation approval certificate including any change thereto.

a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when audits were carried out.

copies of all formal correspondence including Form 4 or equivalent.

details of any exemption and enforcement action(s).

any other competent authority audit report forms.

maintenance organisation expositions.

The minimum retention period for the above records shall be four years.

The competent authority may elect to use either a paper or computer system or any combination of both subject to appropriate                              controls.                           

##### 145.B.60**Exemptions**U.K.

All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 10(3) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 shall be recorded and retained by the                     competent authority                  

### Appendix IAuthorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1

The provisions of Appendix II to Annex I (Part-M) apply.

### Appendix IIClass and Ratings System used for the Approval of Maintenance Organisations referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F and                        Annex II (Part-145)

The provisions of Appendix IV to Annex I (Part-M) apply.

### [F4Appendix III

#### **Maintenance Organisation Approval referred to in Annex II (Part-145)]**U.K.

### Appendix IVConditions for the use of staff not qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) referred to in points 145.A.30(j)1 and                        2

#### 1.Certifying staff in compliance with all the following conditions are deemed to meet the intent of point 145.A.30(j)(1) and                        (2):U.K.

The person shall hold a licence or a certifying staff authorisation issued under national regulations in full compliance with                              ICAO Annex 1.                           

The scope of work of the person shall not exceed the scope of work defined by the national licence or the certifying staff                              authorisation, whatever is the most restrictive.                           

The person shall demonstrate he/she received the training on human factors and aviation legislation referred to in modules                              9 and 10 of Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66).                           

The person shall demonstrate 5 years maintenance experience for line maintenance certifying staff and 8 years for base maintenance                              certifying staff. However, those persons whose authorised tasks do not exceed those of a Part-66 category A certifying staff,                              need to demonstrate 3 years maintenance experience only.                           

Line maintenance certifying staff and base maintenance support staff shall demonstrate he/she received type training and passed                              examination at the category B1, B2 or B3 level, as applicable, referred to in Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66) for each                              aircraft type in the scope of work referred to in point (b). Those persons whose scope of work does not exceed those of a                              category A certifying staff may however receive task training in lieu of a complete type training.                           

Base maintenance certifying staff shall demonstrate he/she received type training and passed examination at the category C                              level referred to in Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66) for each aircraft type in the scope of work referred to in point                              (b), except that for the first aircraft type, training and examination shall be at the category B1, B2 or B3 level of Appendix                              III.                           

#### 2.Protected rightsU.K.

The personnel having privileges before the entry into force of the relevant requirements of Annex III (Part-66) may continue                              to exercise them without the need to comply with points 1(c) to 1(f).                           

However after that date any certifying staff willing to extend the scope of their authorisation to include additional privileges                              shall comply with point 1.                           

Notwithstanding point 2(b) above, in the case of additional type training, compliance with points 1(c) and 1(d) is not required.

## ANNEX IIIU.K.(Part-66)

### 66.1**Competent authority**U.K.

For the purpose of this Annex (Part-66), the competent authority shall be:

the authority designated by the Member State to whom a person first applies for the issuance of an aircraft maintenance licence;                                       or                                    

the authority designated by another Member State, in case it would be different, subject to agreement with the authority referred                                       to in point 1. In that case, the licence referred to in point 1 shall be revoked, all the records mentioned in point 66.B.20                                       shall be transferred and a new licence shall be issued on the basis of these records.                                    

The Agency shall be responsible for defining:

the list of aircraft types; and

what airframe/engine combinations are included in each particular aircraft type rating.

#### *SECTION A*U.K.**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**

##### SUBPART A*AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE*U.K.

###### 66.A.1**Scope**U.K.

This section defines the aircraft maintenance licence and establishes the requirements for application, issue and continuation                     of its validity.                  

###### 66.A.3**Licence categories**U.K.

Aircraft maintenance licences include the following categories:
                -  Category A 
                -  Category B1 
                -  Category B2 
                -  Category B3 
                -  Category C 

Categories A and B1 are subdivided into subcategories relative to combinations of aeroplanes, helicopters, turbine and piston                              engines. These subcategories are:                           
                -  A1 and B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine 
                -  A2 and B1.2 Aeroplanes Piston 
                -  A3 and B1.3 Helicopters Turbine 
                -  A4 and B1.4 Helicopters Piston 

Category B3 is applicable to piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below.

###### 66.A.5**Aircraft groups**U.K.

For the purpose of ratings on aircraft maintenance licences, aircraft shall be classified in the following groups:

Group 1: complex motor-powered aircraft as well as multiple engine helicopters, aeroplanes with maximum certified operating                              altitude exceeding FL290, aircraft equipped with fly-by-wire systems and other aircraft requiring an aircraft type rating                              when defined so by the Agency.                           

Group 2: aircraft other than those in Group 1 belonging to the following subgroups:
                -  sub-group 2a: single turbo-propeller engine aeroplanes 
                -  sub-group 2b: single turbine engine helicopters 
                -  sub-group 2c: single piston engine helicopters. 

Group 3: piston engine aeroplanes other than those in Group 1.

###### 66.A.10**Application**U.K.

An application for an aircraft maintenance licence or change to such licence shall be made on an EASA Form 19 (see Appendix                              V) in a manner established by the competent authority and submitted thereto.                           

An application for the change to an aircraft maintenance licence shall be made to the competent authority of the Member State                              that issued the aircraft maintenance licence.                           

In addition to the documents required in points 66.A.10(a), 66.A.10(b) and 66.B.105, as appropriate, the applicant for additional                              basic categories or subcategories to an aircraft maintenance licence shall submit his/her current original aircraft maintenance                              licence to the competent authority together with the EASA Form 19.                           

Where the applicant for change of the basic categories qualifies for such change via the procedure referred to in point 66.B.100                              in a Member State other than the Member State which issued the license, the application shall be sent to the competent authority                              referred to in point 66.1.                           

Where the applicant for change of the basic categories qualifies for such change via the procedure referred to in point 66.B.105                              in a Member State other than the Member State which issued the license, the maintenance organisation approved in accordance                              with Annex II (Part-145) shall send the aircraft maintenance licence together with the EASA Form 19 to the competent authority                              referred to in point 66.1 for stamp and signature of the change or reissue of the licence, as appropriate.                           

Each application shall be supported by documentation to demonstrate compliance with the applicable theoretical knowledge,                              practical training and experience requirements at the time of application.                           

###### 66.A.15**Eligibility**U.K.

An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence shall be at least 18 years of age.

###### 66.A.20**Privileges**U.K.

The following privileges shall apply:

A category A aircraft maintenance licence permits the holder to issue certificates of release to service following minor scheduled                                       line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of tasks specifically endorsed on the certification authorisation                                       referred to in point 145.A.35 of Annex II (Part-145). The certification privileges shall be restricted to work that the licence                                       holder has personally performed in the maintenance organisation that issued the certification authorisation.                                    

A category B1 aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act                                       as B1 support staff following:                                    
                      -  maintenance performed on aircraft structure, powerplant and mechanical and electrical systems, 
                      -  work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting. 

Category B1 includes the corresponding A subcategory.

A category B2 aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder:

to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B2 support staff for following:
                            -  maintenance performed on avionic and electrical systems, and 
                            -  electrical and avionics tasks within powerplant and mechanical systems, requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability;                                                      and                                                    

to issue certificates of release to service following minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within                                                the limits of tasks specifically endorsed on the certification authorisation referred to in point 145.A.35 of Annex II (Part-145).                                                This certification privilege shall be restricted to work that the licence holder has personally performed in the maintenance                                                organisation which issued the certification authorisation and limited to the ratings already endorsed in the B2 licence.                                             

The category B2 licence does not include any A subcategory.

A category B3 aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act                                       as B3 support staff for:                                    
                      -  maintenance performed on aeroplane structure, powerplant and mechanical and electrical systems, 
                      -  work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting. 

A category C aircraft maintenance licence shall permit the holder to issue certificates of release to service following base                                       maintenance on aircraft. The privileges apply to the aircraft in its entirety.                                    

The holder of an aircraft maintenance licence may not exercise its privileges unless:

in compliance with the applicable requirements of Annex I (Part-M) and Annex II (Part-145); and

in the preceding 2-year period he/she has, either had 6 months of maintenance experience in accordance with the privileges                                       granted by the aircraft maintenance licence or, met the provision for the issue of the appropriate privileges; and                                    

he/she has the adequate competence to certify maintenance on the corresponding aircraft; and

he/she is able to read, write and communicate to an understandable level in the language(s) in which the technical documentation                                       and procedures necessary to support the issue of the certificate of release to service are written.                                    

###### 66.A.25**Basic knowledge requirements**U.K.

An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence, or the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence, shall demonstrate                              by examination a level of knowledge in the appropriate subject modules in accordance with the Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66).                              The examination shall be conducted either by a training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147)                              or by the competent authority.                           

The training courses and examinations shall be passed within 10 years prior to the application for an aircraft maintenance                              licence or the addition of a category or subcategory to such aircraft maintenance licence. Should this not be the case, examination                              credits may however be obtained in accordance with point (c).                           

The applicant may apply to the competent authority for full or partial examination credit to the basic knowledge requirements                              for:                           

basic knowledge examinations that do not meet the requirement described in point (b) above; and

any other technical qualification considered by the competent authority to be equivalent to the knowledge standard of Annex                                       III (Part-66).                                    

Credits shall be granted in accordance with Subpart E of Section B of this Annex (Part-66).

Credits expire 10 years after they were granted to the applicant by the competent authority. The applicant may apply for new                              credits after expiration.                           

###### 66.A.30**Basic experience requirements**U.K.

An applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence shall have acquired:

for category A, subcategories B1.2 and B1.4 and category B3:

3 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training;                                                or                                             

2 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and completion of training considered relevant by the competent                                                authority as a skilled worker, in a technical trade; or                                             

1 year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and completion of a basic training course approved in accordance                                                with Annex IV (Part-147);                                             

for category B2 and subcategories B1.1 and B1.3:

5 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training;                                                or                                             

3 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and completion of training considered relevant by the competent                                                authority as a skilled worker, in a technical trade; or                                             

2 years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and completion of a basic training course approved in accordance                                                with Annex IV (Part-147);                                             

[F1for category C with respect to complex motor-powered aircraft:                                     

3 years of experience exercising category B1.1, B1.3 or B2 privileges on complex motor-powered aircraft or as support staff                                                   according to point 145.A.35, or, a combination of both; or                                              

5 years of experience exercising category B1.2 or B1.4 privileges on complex motor-powered aircraft or as support staff according                                                   to point 145.A.35, or a combination of both;                                              

For category C with respect to other than complex motor-powered aircraft: 3 years of experience exercising category B1 or                                          B2 privileges on other than complex motor-powered aircraft or as support staff according to point 145.A.35, or a combination                                          of both;]                                     

for category C obtained through the academic route: an applicant holding an academic degree in a technical discipline, from                                       a university or other higher educational institution recognised by the competent authority, 3 years of experience working                                       in a civil aircraft maintenance environment on a representative selection of tasks directly associated with aircraft maintenance                                       including 6 months of observation of base maintenance tasks.                                    

An applicant for an extension to an aircraft maintenance licence shall have a minimum civil aircraft maintenance experience                              requirement appropriate to the additional category or subcategory of licence applied for as defined in Appendix IV to this                              Annex (Part-66).                           

The experience shall be practical and involve a representative cross section of maintenance tasks on aircraft.

At least 1 year of the required experience shall be recent maintenance experience on aircraft of the category/subcategory                              for which the initial aircraft maintenance licence is sought. For subsequent category/subcategory additions to an existing                              aircraft maintenance licence, the additional recent maintenance experience required may be less than 1 year, but shall be                              at least 3 months. The required experience shall be dependent upon the difference between the licence category/subcategory                              held and applied for. Such additional experience shall be typical of the new licence category/subcategory sought.                           

Notwithstanding point (a), aircraft maintenance experience gained outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment shall be                              accepted when such maintenance is equivalent to that required by this Annex (Part-66) as established by the competent authority.                              Additional experience of civil aircraft maintenance shall, however, be required to ensure adequate understanding of the civil                              aircraft maintenance environment.                           

Experience shall have been acquired within the 10 years preceding the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or the                              addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence.                           

###### 66.A.40**Continued validity of the aircraft maintenance licence**U.K.

The aircraft maintenance licence becomes invalid 5 years after its last issue or change, unless the holder submits his/her                              aircraft maintenance licence to the competent authority that issued it, in order to verify that the information contained                              in the licence is the same as that contained in the competent authority records, pursuant to point 66.B.120.                           

The holder of an aircraft maintenance licence shall complete the relevant parts of EASA Form 19 (see Appendix V) and submit                              it with the holder's copy of the licence to the competent authority that issued the original aircraft maintenance licence,                              unless the holder works in a maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) that has a procedure                              in its exposition whereby such organisation may submit the necessary documentation on behalf of the aircraft maintenance licence                              holder.                           

Any certification privilege based upon a aircraft maintenance licence becomes invalid as soon as the aircraft maintenance                              licence is invalid.                           

The aircraft maintenance licence is only valid (i) when issued and/or changed by the competent authority and (ii) when the                              holder has signed the document.                           

###### 66.A.45**Endorsement with aircraft ratings**U.K.

In order to be entitled to exercise certification privileges on a specific aircraft type, the holder of an aircraft maintenance                              licence need to have his/her licence endorsed with the relevant aircraft ratings.                           
                -  For category B1, B2 or C the relevant aircraft ratings are the following:  1.
For group 1 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating.
2.
For group 2 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating, manufacturer sub-group rating or full sub-group rating.
3.
For group 3 aircraft, the appropriate aircraft type rating or full group rating.
 
                -  For category B3, the relevant rating is ‘piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below’. 
                -  For category A, no rating is required, subject to compliance with the requirements of point 145.A.35 of Annex II (Part-145). 

The endorsement of aircraft type ratings requires the satisfactory completion of the relevant category B1, B2 or C aircraft                              type training.                           

In addition to the requirement of point (b), the endorsement of the first aircraft type rating within a given category/sub-category                              requires satisfactory completion of the corresponding On the Job Training, as described in Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66).                           

By derogation from points (b) and (c), for group 2 and 3 aircraft, aircraft type ratings may also be granted after:
                -  satisfactory completion of the relevant category B1, B2 or C aircraft type examination described in Appendix III to this Annex                                    (Part-66), and                                  
                -  in the case of B1 and B2 category, demonstration of practical experience on the aircraft type. In that case, the practical                                    experience shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category.                                  

In the case of a category C rating for a person qualified by holding an academic degree as specified in point 66.A.30(a)(5),                              the first relevant aircraft type examination shall be at the category B1 or B2 level.                           

For group 2 aircraft:

the endorsement of manufacturer sub-group ratings for category B1 and C licence holders requires complying with the aircraft                                       type rating requirements of at least two aircraft types from the same manufacturer which combined are representative of the                                       applicable manufacturer sub-group;                                    

the endorsement of full sub-group ratings for category B1 and C licence holders requires complying with the aircraft type                                       rating requirements of at least three aircraft types from different manufacturers which combined are representative of the                                       applicable sub-group;                                    

the endorsement of manufacturer sub-groups and full sub-group ratings for category B2 licence holders requires demonstration                                       of practical experience which shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence                                       category and to the applicable aircraft sub-group.                                    

For group 3 aircraft:

the endorsement of the full group 3 rating for category B1, B2 and C licence holders requires demonstration of practical experience,                                       which shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category and to the group                                       3.                                    

for category B1, unless the applicant provides evidence of appropriate experience, the group 3 rating shall be subject to                                       the following limitations, which shall be endorsed on the licence:                                    
                      -  pressurised aeroplanes 
                      -  metal structure aeroplanes 
                      -  composite structure aeroplanes 
                      -  wooden structure aeroplanes 
                      -  aeroplanes with metal tubing structure covered with fabric. 

For the B3 licence:

the endorsement of the rating ‘piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg MTOM and below’ requires demonstration                                       of practical experience which shall include a representative cross-section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence                                       category.                                    

unless the applicant provides evidence of appropriate experience, the rating referred to in point 1 shall be subject to the                                       following limitations, which shall be endorsed on the licence:                                    
                      -  wooden structure aeroplanes 
                      -  aeroplanes with metal tubing structure covered with fabric 
                      -  metal structure aeroplanes 
                      -  composite structure aeroplanes. 

###### 66.A.50**Limitations**U.K.

Limitations introduced on an aircraft maintenance licence are exclusions from the certification privileges and affect the                              aircraft in its entirety.                           

For limitations referred to in point 66.A.45, limitations shall be removed upon:

demonstration of appropriate experience; or

after a satisfactory practical assessment performed by the competent authority.

For limitations referred to in point 66.A.70, limitations shall be removed upon satisfactory completion of examination on                              those modules/subjects defined in the applicable conversion report referred to in point 66.B.300.                           

###### 66.A.55**Evidence of qualification**U.K.

Personnel exercising certification privileges as well as support staff shall produce their licence, as evidence of qualification,                     within 24 hours upon request by an authorised person.                  

###### 66.A.70**Conversion provisions**U.K.

The holder of a certifying staff qualification valid in a Member State, prior to the date of entry into force of Annex III                              (Part-66) shall be issued an aircraft maintenance licence by the competent authority of this Member State without further                              examination subject to the conditions specified in Section B Subpart D.                           

A person undergoing a certifying staff qualification process valid in a Member State, prior to the date of entry into force                              of Annex III (Part-66) may continue to be qualified. The holder of a certifying staff qualification gained following such                              process shall be issued an aircraft maintenance licence by the competent authority of this Member State without further examination                              subject to the conditions specified in Section B Subpart D.                           

Where necessary, the aircraft maintenance licence shall contain limitations in accordance with point 66.A.50 to reflect the                              differences between (i) the scope of the certifying staff qualification valid in the Member State before the entry into force                              of Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 and (ii) the basic knowledge requirements and the basic examination standards laid down in                              Appendix I and II to this Annex (Part-66).                           

[F1By derogation from point (c), for aircraft not used by licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008                                 other than complex motor-powered aircraft, the aircraft maintenance licence shall contain limitations in accordance with point                                 66.A.50 to ensure that the certifying staff privileges valid in the Member State before the entry into force of this Regulation                                 and the privileges of the converted Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence remain the same.]                            

#### *SECTION B*U.K.**PROCEDURES FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES**

##### SUBPART A*GENERAL*U.K.

###### 66.B.1**Scope**U.K.

This section establishes the procedures including the administrative requirements to be followed by the competent authorities                     in charge of the implementation and the enforcement of Section A of this Annex (Part-66).                  

###### 66.B.10**Competent authority**U.K.

###### (a)GeneralU.K.

The Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities for the issuance, continuation, change,                     suspension or revocation of aircraft maintenance licences.                  

This competent authority shall establish an adequate organisational structure to ensure compliance with this Annex (Part-66).

###### (b)ResourcesU.K.

The competent authority shall be appropriately staffed to ensure the implementation of the requirements of this Annex (Part-66).

###### (c)ProceduresU.K.

The competent authority shall establish documented procedures detailing how compliance with this Annex (Part-66) is accomplished.                     These procedures shall be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.                  

###### 66.B.20**Record-keeping**U.K.

The competent authority shall establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate traceability of the process to issue,                              revalidate, change, suspend or revoke each aircraft maintenance licence.                           

These records shall include for each licence:

the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or change to that licence, including all supporting documentation;

a copy of the aircraft maintenance licence including any changes;

copies of all relevant correspondence;

details of any exemption and enforcement actions;

any report from other competent authorities relating to the aircraft maintenance licence holder;

the records of examinations conducted by the competent authority;

the applicable conversion report used for conversion;

the applicable credit report used for crediting.

Records referred to in points 1 to 5 of point (b) shall be kept at least 5 years after the end of the licence validity.

Records referred to in points 6, 7 and 8 of point (b) shall be kept for an unlimited period.

###### 66.B.25**Mutual exchange of information**U.K.

In order to implement the requirement of this Regulation, the competent authorities shall participate in a mutual exchange                              of information in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.                           

Without prejudice to the competencies of the Member States, in the case of a potential safety threat involving several Member                              States, the concerned competent authorities shall assist each other in carrying out the necessary oversight action.                           

###### 66.B.30**Exemptions**U.K.

All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 14.4 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 shall be recorded and retained by the                     competent authority.                  

##### SUBPART B*ISSUE OF AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE*U.K.

This Subpart provides the procedures to be followed by the competent authority to issue, change or continue an aircraft maintenance                     licence.                  

###### 66.B.100**Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance licence by the competent authority**U.K.

On receipt of EASA Form 19 and any supporting documentation, the competent authority shall verify EASA Form 19 for completeness                              and ensure that the experience claimed meets the requirement of this Annex (Part-66).                           

The competent authority shall verify an applicant's examination status and/or confirm the validity of any credits to ensure                              that all required modules of Appendix I have been met as required by this Annex (Part-66).                           

When having verified the identity and date of birth of the applicant and being satisfied that the applicant meets the standards                              of knowledge and experience required by this Annex (Part-66), the competent authority shall issue the relevant aircraft maintenance                              licence to the applicant. The same information shall be kept on competent authority records.                           

In the case where aircraft types or groups are endorsed at the time of the issuance of the first aircraft maintenance licence,                              the competent authority shall verify compliance with point 66.B.115.                           

###### 66.B.105**Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance licence via a maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex                           II (Part-145)**U.K.

A maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), when authorised to carry out this activity by                              the competent authority, may (i) prepare the aircraft maintenance licence on behalf of the competent authority or (ii) make                              recommendations to the competent authority regarding the application from an individual for a aircraft maintenance licence                              so that the competent authority may prepare and issue such licence.                           

Maintenance organisations referred to in point (a) shall ensure compliance with points 66.B.100 (a) and (b).

In all cases, the aircraft maintenance licence can only be issued to the applicant by the competent authority.

###### 66.B.110**Procedure for the change of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an additional basic category or subcategory**U.K.

At the completion of the procedures specified in points 66.B.100 or 66.B.105, the competent authority shall endorse the additional                              basic category or subcategory on the aircraft maintenance licence by stamp and signature or reissue the licence.                           

The competent authority record system shall be changed accordingly.

###### 66.B.115**Procedure for the change of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an aircraft rating or to remove limitations**U.K.

On receipt of a satisfactory EASA Form 19 and any supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements                              of the applicable rating together with the accompanying aircraft maintenance licence, the competent authority shall either:                           

endorse the applicant's aircraft maintenance licence with the applicable aircraft rating; or

reissue the said licence to include the applicable aircraft rating; or

remove the applicable limitations in accordance with point 66.A.50.

The competent authority record system shall be changed accordingly.

In the case where the complete type training is not conducted by maintenance training organisation appropriately approved                              in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), the competent authority shall be satisfied that all type training requirements are                              complied with before the type rating is issued.                           

In the case where the On the Job Training is not required, the aircraft type rating shall be endorsed based on a Certificate                              of Recognition issued by a maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with Annex IV (part-147).                           

In the case where the aircraft type training is not covered by a single course, the competent authority shall be satisfied                              prior to the type rating endorsement that the content and length of the courses fully satisfy the scope of the licence category                              and that the interface areas have been appropriately addressed.                           

In the case of differences training, the competent authority shall be satisfied that (i) the applicant's previous qualification,                              supplemented by (ii) either a course approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or a course directly approved by the                              competent authority, are acceptable for type rating endorsement.                           

Compliance with the practical elements shall be demonstrated (i) by the provision of detailed practical training records or                              a logbook provided by a maintenance organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or, where available,                              (ii) by a training certificate covering the practical training element issued by a maintenance training organisation appropriately                              approved in accordance with Annex IV (part-147).                           

Aircraft type endorsement shall use the aircraft type ratings specified by the Agency.

###### 66.B.120**Procedure for the renewal of an aircraft maintenance licence validity**U.K.

The competent authority shall compare the holder's aircraft maintenance licence with the competent authority records and verify                              any pending revocation, suspension or change action pursuant to point 66.B.500. If the documents are identical and no action                              is pending pursuant to point 66.B.500, the holder's copy shall be renewed for 5 years and the file endorsed accordingly.                           

If the competent authority records are different from the aircraft maintenance licence held by the licence holder:

the competent authority shall investigate the reasons for such differences and may choose not to renew the aircraft maintenance                                       licence.                                    

the competent authority shall inform the licence holder and any known maintenance organisation approved in accordance with                                       Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F or Annex II (Part-145) that may be directly affected of such fact.                                    

the competent authority shall, if necessary, take action in accordance with point 66.B.500 to revoke, suspend or change the                                       licence in question.                                    

###### 66.B.125**Procedure for the conversion of licences including group ratings**U.K.

Individual aircraft type ratings already endorsed on the aircraft maintenance licence referred to in point 4 of Article 5                              shall remain on the licence and shall not be converted to new ratings unless the licence holder fully meets the requirements                              for endorsement defined in point 66.A.45 of this Annex (Part-66) for the corresponding group/sub-group ratings.                           

The conversion shall be performed in accordance with the following conversion table:

for category B1 or C:
                      -  helicopter piston engine, full group: converted to ‘full sub-group 2c’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single piston                                             engine helicopters which are in group 1,                                           
                      -  helicopter piston engine, manufacturer group: converted to the corresponding ‘manufacturer sub-group 2c’ plus the aircraft                                             type ratings for those single piston engine helicopters of that manufacturer which are in group 1,                                           
                      -  helicopter turbine engine, full group: converted to ‘full sub-group 2b’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single turbine                                             engine helicopters which are in group 1,                                           
                      -  helicopter turbine engine, manufacturer group: converted to the corresponding ‘manufacturer sub-group 2b’ plus the aircraft                                             type ratings for those single turbine engine helicopters of that manufacturer which are in group 1,                                           
                      -  aeroplane single piston engine — metal structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For                                             the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: composite structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes and                                             metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes,                                           
                      -  aeroplane multiple piston engines — metal structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’.                                             For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: composite structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes                                             and metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes,                                           
                      -  aeroplane single piston engine — wooden structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’. For                                             the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: metal structure aeroplanes, composite structure aeroplanes and                                             metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes,                                           
                      -  aeroplane multiple piston engine — wooden structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’.                                             For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: metal structure aeroplanes, composite structure aeroplanes                                             and metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes,                                           
                      -  aeroplane single piston engine — composite structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group 3’.                                             For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: metal structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes and                                             metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes,                                           
                      -  aeroplane multiple piston engine — composite structure, either full group or manufacturer group: converted to ‘full group                                             3’. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: metal structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes                                             and metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes,                                           
                      -  aeroplane turbine — single engine, full group: converted to ‘full sub-group 2a’ plus the aircraft type ratings for those single                                             turboprop aeroplanes which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in group 1,                                           
                      -  aeroplane turbine — single engine, manufacturer group: converted to the corresponding ‘manufacturer sub-group 2a’ plus the                                             aircraft type ratings for those single turboprop aeroplanes of that manufacturer which did not require an aircraft type rating                                             in the previous system and are in group 1,                                           
                      -  aeroplane turbine — multiple engine, full group: converted to the aircraft type ratings for those multiple turboprop aeroplanes                                             which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system;                                           

for category B2:
                      -  aeroplane: converted to ‘full sub-group 2a’ and ‘full group 3’, plus the aircraft type ratings for those aeroplanes which                                             did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in group 1,                                           
                      -  helicopter: converted to ‘full sub-groups 2b and 2c’, plus the aircraft type ratings for those helicopters which did not require                                             an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in group 1;                                           

for category C:
                      -  aeroplane: converted to ‘full sub-group 2a’ and ‘full group 3’, plus the aircraft type ratings for those aeroplanes which                                             did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in group 1,                                           
                      -  helicopter: converted to ‘full sub-groups 2b and 2c’, plus the aircraft type ratings for those helicopters which did not require                                             an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in group 1.                                           

If the licence was subject to limitations following the conversion process referred to in point 66.A.70, these limitations                              shall remain on the licence, unless they are removed under the conditions defined in the relevant conversion report referred                              to in point 66.B.300.                           

###### 66.B.130**Procedure for the direct approval of aircraft type training**U.K.

The competent authority may approve aircraft type training not conducted by a maintenance training organisation approved in                     accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), pursuant to point 1 of Appendix III to this Annex (part-66). In such case the competent                     authority shall have a procedure to ensure the aircraft type training complies with Appendix III of this Annex (Part-66).                  

##### SUBPART C*EXAMINATIONS*U.K.

This Subpart provides the procedures to be followed for the examinations conducted by the competent authority.

###### 66.B.200**Examination by the competent authority**U.K.

All examination questions shall be kept in a secure manner prior to an examination, to ensure that candidates will not know                              which particular questions will form the basis of the examination.                           

The competent authority shall nominate:

persons who control the questions to be used for each examination;

examiners who shall be present during all examinations to ensure the integrity of the examination.

Basic examinations shall follow the standard specified in Appendix I and II to this Annex (Part-66).

Type training examinations and type examinations shall follow the standard specified in Appendix III to this Annex (Part-66).

New essay questions shall be raised at least every 6 months and questions already used withdrawn or rested from use. A record                              of the questions used shall be retained in the records for reference.                           

All examination papers shall be handed out at the start of the examination to the candidate and handed back to the examiner                              at the end of the allotted examination time period. No examination paper may be removed from the examination room during the                              allotted examination time period.                           

Apart from specific documentation needed for type examinations, only the examination paper may be available to the candidate                              during the examination.                           

Examination candidates shall be separated from each other so that they cannot read each other's examination papers. They may                              not speak to any person other than the examiner.                           

Candidates who are proven to be cheating shall be banned from taking any further examination within 12 months of the date                              of the examination in which they were found cheating.                           

##### SUBPART D*CONVERSION OF CERTIFYING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS*U.K.

This Subpart provides the procedures for the conversion of certifying staff qualifications referred to in point 66.A.70 to                     aircraft maintenance licences.                  

###### 66.B.300**General**U.K.

The competent authority may only convert qualifications (i) obtained in the Member State for which it is competent, without                              prejudice to bilateral agreements and (ii) valid prior to the entry into force of the applicable requirements of this Annex                              (Part-66).                           

The competent authority may only perform the conversion in accordance with a conversion report established pursuant to points                              66.B.305 or 66.B.310, as applicable.                           

Conversion reports shall be either (i) developed by the competent authority or (ii) approved by the competent authority to                              ensure compliance with this Annex (Part-66).                           

Conversion reports together with any change of these shall be kept on record by the competent authority in accordance with                              point 66.B.20.                           

###### 66.B.305**Conversion report for national qualifications**U.K.

The conversion report for national certifying staff qualifications shall describe the scope of each type of qualification,                              including the associated national licence, if any, the associated privileges and include a copy of the relevant national regulations                              defining these.                           

The conversion report shall show for each type of qualification referred to in point (a):

to which aircraft maintenance licence it will be converted; and

which limitations shall be added in accordance with points 66.A.70(c) or (d), as applicable; and

the conditions to remove the limitations, specifying the module/subjects on which examination is needed to remove the limitations                                       and obtain a full aircraft maintenance licence, or to include an additional (sub-) category. This shall include the modules                                       defined in Appendix III to this Annex (Part-66) not covered by the national qualification.                                    

###### 66.B.310**Conversion report for approved maintenance organisations authorisations**U.K.

For each approved maintenance organisation concerned, the conversion report shall describe the scope of each type of authorisation                              issued by the maintenance organisation and include a copy of the relevant approved maintenance organisation's procedures for                              the qualification and the authorisation of certifying staff on which the conversion process is based.                           

The conversion report shall show for each type of authorisation referred to in point (a):

to which aircraft maintenance licence it will be converted, and

which limitations shall be added in accordance with points 66.A.70(c) or (d), as applicable, and

the conditions to remove the limitations, specifying the module/subjects on which examination is needed to remove the limitations                                       and obtain a full aircraft maintenance licence, or to include an additional (sub-) category. This shall include the modules                                       defined in Appendix III to this Annex (Part-66) not covered by the national qualification.                                    

##### SUBPART E*EXAMINATION CREDITS*U.K.

This Subpart provides the procedures for granting examination credits referred to in point 66.A.25(c).

###### 66.B.400**General**U.K.

The competent authority may only grant credit on the basis of a credit report prepared in accordance with point 66.B.405.

The credit report shall be either (i) developed by the competent authority or (ii) approved by the competent authority to                              ensure compliance with this Annex (Part-66).                           

Credit reports together with any change of these shall be dated and kept on record by the competent authority in accordance                              with point 66.B.20.                           

###### 66.B.405**Examination credit report**U.K.

The credit report shall include a comparison between:

the modules, sub-modules, subjects and knowledge levels contained in Appendix I to this Annex (Part-66), as applicable; and

the syllabus of the technical qualification concerned relevant to the particular category being sought.

This comparison shall state if compliance is demonstrated and contain the justifications for each statement.

Credit for examinations, other than basic knowledge examinations carried out in maintenance training organisations approved                              in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147), can only be granted by the competent authority of the Member State in which the qualification                              has been obtained, without prejudice to bilateral agreements.                           

No credit can be granted unless there is a statement of compliance against each module and sub-module, stating where, in the                              technical qualification, the equivalent standard can be found.                           

The competent authority shall check on a regular basis whether (i) the national qualification standard or (ii) Appendix I                              to this Annex (Part-66) have changed and assess if changes to the credit report are consequently required. Such changes shall                              be documented, dated and recorded.                           

###### 66.B.410**Examination credit validity**U.K.

The competent authority shall notify to the applicant in writing any credits granted together with the reference to the credit                              report used.                           

Credits shall expire 10 years after they are granted.

Upon expiration of the credits, the applicant may apply for new credits. The competent authority shall continue the validity                              of the credits for an additional period of 10 years without further consideration if basic knowledge requirements defined                              in Appendix I to this Annex (Part-66) have not been changed.                           

##### SUBPART F*CONTINUING OVERSIGHT*U.K.

This Subpart describes the procedures for the continuing oversight of the aircraft maintenance licence and in particular for                     the revocation, suspension or limitation of the aircraft maintenance licence.                  

###### 66.B.500**Revocation, suspension or limitation of the aircraft maintenance licence**U.K.

The competent authority shall suspend, limit or revoke the aircraft maintenance licence where it has identified a safety issue                     or if it has clear evidence that the person has carried out or been involved in one or more of the following activities:                  

obtaining the aircraft maintenance licence and/or the certification privileges by falsification of documentary evidence;

failing to carry out requested maintenance combined with failure to report such fact to the organisation or person who requested                              the maintenance;                           

failing to carry out required maintenance resulting from own inspection combined with failure to report such fact to the organisation                              or person for whom the maintenance was intended to be carried out;                           

negligent maintenance;

falsification of the maintenance record;

issuing a certificate of release to service knowing that the maintenance specified on the certificate of release to service                              has not been carried out or without verifying that such maintenance has been carried out;                           

carrying out maintenance or issuing a certificate of release to service when adversely affected by alcohol or drugs;

issuing certificate of release to service while not in compliance with Annex I (Part-M), Annex II (Part-145) or Annex III                              (Part-66).                           

### Appendix IBasic Knowledge Requirements

#### 1.**Knowledge levels for Category A, B1, B2, B3 and C Aircraft Maintenance Licence**U.K.

Basic knowledge for categories A, B1, B2 and B3 are indicated by knowledge levels (1, 2 or 3) against each applicable subject.                     Category C applicants shall meet either the category B1 or the category B2 basic knowledge levels.                  

The knowledge level indicators are defined on 3 levels as follows:
          -  *LEVEL 1: A familiarisation with the principal elements of the subject.*                           Objectives:  (a)
The applicant should be familiar with the basic elements of the subject.
(b)
The applicant should be able to give a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples.
(c)
The applicant should be able to use typical terms.
 
          -  *LEVEL 2: A general knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and an ability to apply that knowledge.*                           Objectives:  (a)
The applicant should be able to understand the theoretical fundamentals of the subject.
(b)
The applicant should be able to give a general description of the subject using, as appropriate, typical examples.
(c)
The applicant should be able to use mathematical formulae in conjunction with physical laws describing the subject.
(d)
The applicant should be able to read and understand sketches, drawings and schematics describing the subject.
(e)
The applicant should be able to apply his knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures.
 
          -  *LEVEL 3: A detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and a capacity to combine and apply                              the separate elements of knowledge in a logical and comprehensive manner.*                           Objectives:  (a)
The applicant should know the theory of the subject and interrelationships with other subjects.
(b)
The applicant should be able to give a detailed description of the subject using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples.
(c)
The applicant should understand and be able to use mathematical formulae related to the subject.
(d)
The applicant should be able to read, understand and prepare sketches, simple drawings and schematics describing the subject.
(e)
The applicant should be able to apply his knowledge in a practical manner using manufacturer's instructions.
(f)
The applicant should be able to interpret results from various sources and measurements and apply corrective action where                                    appropriate.                                 
 

#### 2.**Modularisation**U.K.

Qualification on basic subjects for each aircraft maintenance licence category or subcategory should be in accordance with                     the following matrix, where applicable subjects are indicated by an ‘X’:                  

##### MODULE 1.MATHEMATICSU.K.

##### MODULE 2.PHYSICSU.K.

##### MODULE 3.ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALSU.K.

##### MODULE 4.ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALSU.K.

##### MODULE 5.DIGITAL TECHNIQUES/ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMSU.K.

##### MODULE 6.MATERIALS AND HARDWAREU.K.

##### MODULE 7A.MAINTENANCE PRACTICESU.K.

*Note:* This module does not apply to category B3. Relevant subject matters for category B3 are defined in module 7B.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 7B.MAINTENANCE PRACTICESU.K.

*Note:* The scope of this module shall reflect the technology of aeroplanes relevant to the B3 category.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 8.BASIC AERODYNAMICSU.K.

##### MODULE 9A.HUMAN FACTORSU.K.

*Note:* This module does not apply to category B3. Relevant subject matters for category B3 are defined in module 9B.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 9B.HUMAN FACTORSU.K.

*Note:* The scope of this module shall reflect the less demanding environment of maintenance for B3 licence holders.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 10.AVIATION LEGISLATIONU.K.

##### MODULE 11A.TURBINE AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

##### MODULE 11B.PISTON AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

*Note 1:* This module does not apply to category B3. Relevant subject matters for category B3 are defined in module 11C.U.K.                  

*Note 2:* The scope of this Module shall reflect the technology of aeroplanes pertinent to the A2 and B1.2 subcategory.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 11C.PISTON AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

*Note:* The scope of this module shall reflect the technology of aeroplanes pertinent to the B3 category.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 12.HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

##### MODULE 13.AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

##### MODULE 14.PROPULSIONU.K.

##### MODULE 15.GAS TURBINE ENGINEU.K.

##### MODULE 16.PISTON ENGINEU.K.

##### MODULE 17A.PROPELLERU.K.

*Note:* This module does not apply to category B3. Relevant subject matters for category B3 are defined in module 17B.U.K.                  

##### MODULE 17B.PROPELLERU.K.

*Note:* The scope of this Module shall reflect the propeller technology of aeroplanes pertinent to the B3 category.U.K.                  

### Appendix IIBasic examination standard

#### 1.**General**U.K.

##### 1.1.All basic examinations shall be carried out using the multi-choice question format and essay questions as specified below.                        The incorrect alternatives shall seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All of the alternatives shall be                        clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length. In numerical questions, the                        incorrect answers shall correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions:                        they shall not be mere random numbers.U.K.

##### 1.2.Each multi-choice question shall have three alternative answers of which only one shall be the correct answer and the candidate                        shall be allowed a time per module which is based upon a nominal average of 75 seconds per question.U.K.

##### 1.3.Each essay question requires the preparation of a written answer and the candidate shall be allowed 20 minutes to answer each                        such question.U.K.

##### 1.4.Suitable essay questions shall be drafted and evaluated using the knowledge syllabus in Appendix I Modules 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B                        and 10.U.K.

##### 1.5.Each question will have a model answer drafted for it, which will also include any known alternative answers that may be relevant                        for other subdivisions.U.K.

##### 1.6.The model answer will also be broken down into a list of the important points known as Key Points.U.K.

##### 1.7.The pass mark for each module and sub-module multi-choice part of the examination is 75 %.U.K.

##### 1.8.The pass mark for each essay question is 75 % in that the candidates answer shall contain 75 % of the required key points                        addressed by the question and no significant error related to any required key point.U.K.

##### 1.9.If either the multi-choice part only or the essay part only is failed, then it is only necessary to retake the multi-choice                        or essay part, as appropriate.U.K.

##### 1.10.Penalty marking systems shall not be used to determine whether a candidate has passed.U.K.

##### 1.11.A failed module may not be retaken for at least 90 days following the date of the failed module examination, except in the                        case of a maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) which conducts a course of retraining                        tailored to the failed subjects in the particular module when the failed module may be retaken after 30 days.U.K.

##### 1.12.The time periods required by point 66.A.25 apply to each individual module examination, with the exception of those module                        examinations which were passed as part of another category licence, where the licence has already been issued.U.K.

##### 1.13.The maximum number of consecutive attempts for each module is three. Further sets of three attempts are allowed with a 1 year                        waiting period between sets.U.K.

The applicant shall confirm in writing to the approved maintenance training organisation or the competent authority to which                     they apply for an examination, the number and dates of attempts during the last year and the organisation or the competent                     authority where these attempts took place. The maintenance training organisation or the competent authority is responsible                     for checking the number of attempts within the applicable timeframes.                  

#### 2.**Number of questions per module**U.K.

##### 2.1.MODULE 1 — MATHEMATICSU.K.

          -  Category A: 16 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 28 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 35 minutes. 

##### 2.2.MODULE 2 — PHYSICSU.K.

          -  Category A: 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 28 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 35 minutes. 

##### 2.3.MODULE 3 — ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALSU.K.

          -  Category A: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 24 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 30 minutes. 

##### 2.4.MODULE 4 — ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALSU.K.

          -  Category B1: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 40 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 50 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 8 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 10 minutes. 

##### 2.5.MODULE 5 — DIGITAL TECHNIQUES/ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SYSTEMSU.K.

          -  Category A: 16 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B1.1 and B1.3: 40 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 50 minutes. 
          -  Category B1.2 and B1.4: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 72 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 16 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 20 minutes. 

##### 2.6.MODULE 6 — MATERIALS AND HARDWAREU.K.

          -  Category A: 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 72 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 60 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 60 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes. 

##### 2.7.MODULE 7A — MAINTENANCE PRACTICESU.K.

          -  Category A: 72 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes plus 40 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 80 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 100 minutes plus 40 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 60 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes plus 40 minutes. 

###### MODULE 7B — MAINTENANCE PRACTICESU.K.

Category B3: 60 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes plus 40 minutes.

##### 2.8.MODULE 8 — BASIC AERODYNAMICSU.K.

          -  Category A: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 

##### 2.9.MODULE 9A — HUMAN FACTORSU.K.

          -  Category A: 20 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 25 minutes plus 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 20 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 25 minutes plus 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 20 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 25 minutes plus 20 minutes. 

###### MODULE 9B — HUMAN FACTORSU.K.

Category B3: 16 multi-choice and 1 essay questions. Time allowed 20 minutes plus 20 minutes.

##### 2.10.MODULE 10 — AVIATION LEGISLATIONU.K.

          -  Category A: 32 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 40 minutes plus 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 40 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 50 minutes plus 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B2: 40 multi-choice and 1 essay question. Time allowed 50 minutes plus 20 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 32 multi-choice and 1 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes plus 20 minutes. 

##### 2.11.MODULE 11A — TURBINE AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

          -  Category A: 108 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 135 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 140 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 175 minutes. 

###### MODULE 11B — PISTON AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

          -  Category A: 72 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 100 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 125 minutes. 

###### MODULE 11C — PISTON AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

Category B3: 60 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes.

##### 2.12.MODULE 12 — HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS:U.K.

          -  Category A: 100 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 125 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 128 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 160 minutes. 

##### 2.13.MODULE 13 — AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMSU.K.

Category B2: 180 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 225 minutes. Questions and time allowed may be split into                     two examinations as appropriate.                  

##### 2.14.MODULE 14 — PROPULSIONU.K.

Category B2: 24 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 30 minutes.

##### 2.15.MODULE 15 — GAS TURBINE ENGINEU.K.

          -  Category A: 60 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 75 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 92 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 115 minutes. 

##### 2.16.MODULE 16 — PISTON ENGINEU.K.

          -  Category A: 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 72 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 minutes. 
          -  Category B3: 68 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 85 minutes. 

##### 2.17.MODULE 17A — PROPELLERU.K.

          -  Category A: 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 minutes. 
          -  Category B1: 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes. 

###### MODULE 17B — PROPELLERU.K.

Category B3: 28 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 35 minutes.

### Appendix IIIAircraft type training and examination standard

#### *On the job training*U.K.

##### 1.**General**U.K.

Aircraft type training shall consist of theoretical training and examination, and, except for the category C ratings, practical                     training and assessment.                  

Theoretical training and examination shall comply with the following requirements:

Shall be conducted by a maintenance training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or,                                       when conducted by other organisations, as directly approved by the competent authority.                                    

Shall comply, except as permitted by the differences training described in point (c), with:
                      -  the relevant elements defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data established in accordance with Regulation                                             (EU) No 748/2012 or, if such elements are not available, the standard described in point 3.1 of this Appendix, and                                           
                      -  the type training examination standard described in point 4.1 of this Appendix. 

In the case of a category C person qualified by holding an academic degree as specified in point 66.A.30(a)(5), the first                                       relevant aircraft type theoretical training shall be at the category B1 or B2 level.                                    

Shall have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement.

Practical training and assessment shall comply with the following requirements:

Shall be conducted by a maintenance training organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or,                                       when conducted by other organisations, as directly approved by the competent authority.                                    

Shall comply, except as permitted by the differences training described in point (c), with:
                      -  the relevant elements defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data established in accordance with Regulation                                             (EU) No 748/2012 or, if such elements are not available, the standard described in point 3.2 of this Appendix, and                                           
                      -  the type training assessment standard described in point 4.2 of this Appendix. 

Shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the aircraft type.

Shall include demonstrations using equipment, components, simulators, other training devices or aircraft.

Shall have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement.

Differences training

Differences training is the training required in order to cover the differences between two different aircraft type ratings                                       of the same manufacturer as determined by the Agency.                                    

Differences training has to be defined on a case-to-case basis taking into account the requirements contained in this Appendix                                       III in respect of both theoretical and practical elements of type rating training.                                    

A type rating shall only be endorsed on a licence after differences training when the applicant also complies with one of                                       the following conditions:                                    
                      -  having already endorsed on the licence the aircraft type rating from which the differences are being identified, or 
                      -  having completed the type training requirements for the aircraft from which the differences are being identified. 

##### 2.**Aircraft type training levels**U.K.

The three levels listed below define the objectives, the depth of training and the level of knowledge that the training is                     intended to achieve.                  
          -  *Level 1: A brief overview of the airframe, systems and powerplant as outlined in the Systems Description Section of the Aircraft                              Maintenance Manual/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.*                           Course objectives: Upon completion of Level 1 training, the student will be able to:  (a)
provide a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples, using typical terms and identify safety                                    precautions related to the airframe, its systems and powerplant;                                 
(b)
identify aircraft manuals, maintenance practices important to the airframe, its systems and powerplant;
(c)
define the general layout of the aircraft's major systems;
(d)
define the general layout and characteristics of the powerplant;
(e)
identify special tooling and test equipment used with the aircraft.
 
          -  *Level 2: Basic system overview of controls, indicators, principal components, including their location and purpose, servicing                              and minor troubleshooting. General knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.*                           Course objectives: In addition to the information contained in the Level 1 training, at the completion of Level 2 training,                           the student will be able to:                          (a)
understand the theoretical fundamentals; apply knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures;
(b)
recall the safety precautions to be observed when working on or near the aircraft, powerplant and systems;
(c)
describe systems and aircraft handling particularly access, power availability and sources;
(d)
identify the locations of the principal components;
(e)
explain the normal functioning of each major system, including terminology and nomenclature;
(f)
perform the procedures for servicing associated with the aircraft for the following systems: Fuel, Power Plants, Hydraulics,                                    Landing Gear, Water/Waste, and Oxygen;                                 
(g)
demonstrate proficiency in use of crew reports and on-board reporting systems (minor troubleshooting) and determine aircraft                                    airworthiness per the MEL/CDL;                                 
(h)
demonstrate the use, interpretation and application of appropriate documentation including instructions for continued airworthiness,                                    maintenance manual, illustrated parts catalogue, etc.                                 
 
          -  *Level 3: Detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation and bite and troubleshooting procedures                              to maintenance manual level.*                           Course objectives: In addition to the information contained in Level 1 and Level 2 training, at the completion of Level 3                           training, the student will be able to:                          (a)
demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of aircraft systems and structures and interrelationships with other systems, provide                                    a detailed description of the subject using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples and to interpret results from various                                    sources and measurements and apply corrective action where appropriate;                                 
(b)
perform system, powerplant, component and functional checks as specified in the aircraft maintenance manual;
(c)
demonstrate the use, interpret and apply appropriate documentation including structural repair manual, troubleshooting manual,                                    etc.;                                 
(d)
correlate information for the purpose of making decisions in respect of fault diagnosis and rectification to maintenance manual                                    level;                                 
(e)
describe procedures for replacement of components unique to aircraft type.
 

##### 3.**Aircraft type training standard**U.K.

Although aircraft type training includes both theoretical and practical elements, courses can be approved for the theoretical                     element, the practical element or for a combination of both.                  

###### 3.1.Theoretical elementU.K.

Objective:

On completion of a theoretical training course the student shall be able to demonstrate, to the levels identified in the Appendix                              III syllabus, the detailed theoretical knowledge of the aircraft's applicable systems, structure, operations, maintenance,                              repair, and troubleshooting according to approved maintenance data. The student shall be able to demonstrate the use of manuals                              and approved procedures, including the knowledge of relevant inspections and limitations.                           

Level of training:

Training levels are those levels defined in point 2 above.

After the first type course for category C certifying staff all subsequent courses need only be to level 1.

During a level 3 theoretical training, level 1 and 2 training material may be used to teach the full scope of the chapter                              if required. However, during the training the majority of the course material and training time shall be at the higher level.                           

Duration:

The theoretical training minimum tuition hours are contained in the following table:

For the purpose of the table above, a tuition hour means 60 minutes of teaching and exclude any breaks, examination, revision,                              preparation and aircraft visit.                           

These hours apply only to theoretical courses for complete aircraft/engine combinations according to the type rating as defined                              by the Agency.                           

Justification of course duration:

Training courses carried out in a maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) and courses                              directly approved by the competent authority shall justify their hour duration and the coverage of the full syllabus by a                              training needs analysis based on:                           
                -  the design of the aircraft type, its maintenance needs and the types of operation, 
                -  detailed analysis of applicable chapters — see contents table in point 3.1(e) below, 
                -  detailed competency analysis showing that the objectives as stated in point 3.1(a) above are fully met. 

Where the training needs analysis shows that more hours are needed, course lengths shall be longer than the minimum specified                              in the table.                           

Similarly, tuition hours of differences courses or other training course combinations (such as combined B1/B2 courses), and                              in cases of theoretical type training courses below the figures given in point 3.1(c) above, these shall be justified to the                              competent authority by the training needs analysis as described above.                           

In addition, the course must describe and justify the following:
                -  The minimum attendance required to the trainee, in order to meet the objectives of the course. 
                -  The maximum number of hours of training per day, taking into account pedagogical and human factors principles. 

If the minimum attendance required is not met, the certificate of recognition shall not be issued. Additional training may                              be provided by the training organisation in order to meet the minimum attendance time.                           

Content:

As a minimum, the elements in the Syllabus below that are specific to the aircraft type shall be covered. Additional elements                              introduced due to type variations, technological changes, etc. shall also be included.                           

The training syllabus shall be focused on mechanical and electrical aspects for B1 personnel, and electrical and avionic aspects                              for B2.                           

Multimedia Based Training (MBT) methods may be used to satisfy the theoretical training element either in the classroom or                              in a virtual controlled environment subject to the acceptance of the competent authority approving the training course.                           

###### 3.2.Practical elementU.K.

Objective:

The objective of practical training is to gain the required competence in performing safe maintenance, inspections and routine                              work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft,                              for example troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replacements, rigging and functional checks. It includes the awareness                              of the use of all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft, the use of specialist/special tooling and test                              equipment for performing removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance                              activity.                           

Content:

At least 50 % of the crossed items in the table below, which are relevant to the particular aircraft type, shall be completed                              as part of the practical training.                           

Tasks crossed represent subjects that are important for practical training purposes to ensure that the operation, function,                              installation and safety significance of key maintenance tasks is adequately addressed; particularly where these cannot be                              fully explained by theoretical training alone. Although the list details the minimum practical training subjects, other items                              may be added where applicable to the particular aircraft type.                           

Tasks to be completed shall be representative of the aircraft and systems both in complexity and in the technical input required                              to complete that task. While relatively simple tasks may be included, other more complex tasks shall also be incorporated                              and undertaken as appropriate to the aircraft type.                           

Glossary of the table: LOC: Location; FOT: Functional/Operational Test; SGH: Service and Ground Handling; R/I: Removal/Installation;                              MEL: Minimum Equipment List; TS: TroubleShooting.                           

##### 4.**Type training examination and assessment standard**U.K.

###### 4.1.Theoretical element examination standardU.K.

After the theoretical portion of the aircraft type training has been completed, a written examination shall be performed,                     which shall comply with the following:                  

Format of the examination is of the multi-choice type. Each multi-choice question shall have 3 alternative answers of which                              only one shall be the correct answer. The total time is based on the total number of questions and the time for answering                              is based upon a nominal average of 90 seconds per question.                           

The incorrect alternatives shall seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All the alternatives shall be clearly                              related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length.                           

In numerical questions, the incorrect answers shall correspond to procedural errors such as the use of incorrect sense (+                              versus -) or incorrect measurement units. They shall not be mere random numbers.                           

The level of examination for each chapter(12) shall be the one defined in point 2 ‘Aircraft type training levels’. However, the use of a limited number of questions at                              a lower level is acceptable.                           

The examination shall be of the closed book type. No reference material is permitted. An exception will be made for the case                              of examining a B1 or B2 candidate's ability to interpret technical documents.                           

The number of questions shall be at least 1 question per hour of instruction. The number of questions for each chapter and                              level shall be proportionate to:                           
                -  the effective training hours spent teaching at that chapter and level, 
                -  the learning objectives as given by the training needs analysis. 

The competent authority of the Member State will assess the number and the level of the questions when approving the course.

The minimum examination pass mark is 75 %. When the type training examination is split in several examinations, each examination                              shall be passed with at least a 75 % mark. In order to be possible to achieve exactly a 75 % pass mark, the number of questions                              in the examination shall be a multiple of 4.                           

Penalty marking (negative points for failed questions) is not to be used.

End of module phase examinations cannot be used as part of the final examination unless they contain the correct number and                              level of questions required.                           

###### 4.2.Practical element assessment standardU.K.

After the practical element of the aircraft type training has been completed, an assessment must be performed, which must                     comply with the following:                  

The assessment shall be performed by designated assessors appropriately qualified.

The assessment shall evaluate the knowledge and skills of the trainee.

##### 5.**Type examination standard**U.K.

Type examination shall be conducted by training organisations appropriately approved under Part-147 or by the competent authority.

The examination shall be oral, written or practical assessment based, or a combination thereof and it shall comply with the                     following requirements:                  

Oral examination questions shall be open.

Written examination questions shall be essay type or multi-choice questions.

Practical assessment shall determine a person's competence to perform a task.

Examinations shall be on a sample of chapters(13) drawn from point 3 type training/examination syllabus, at the indicated level.                           

The incorrect alternatives shall seem equally plausible to anyone ignorant of the subject. All of the alternatives shall be                              clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length.                           

In numerical questions, the incorrect answers shall correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong                              sense or incorrect unit conversions: they shall not be mere random numbers.                           

The examination shall ensure that the following objectives are met:

Properly discuss with confidence the aircraft and its systems.

Ensure safe performance of maintenance, inspections and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant                                       instructions and tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, for example troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replacements,                                       rigging and functional checks such as engine run, etc., if required.                                    

Correctly use all technical literature and documentation for the aircraft.

Correctly use specialist/special tooling and test equipment, perform removal and replacement of components and modules unique                                       to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity                                    

The following conditions apply to the examination:

The maximum number of consecutive attempts is three. Further sets of three attempts are allowed with a 1 year waiting period                                       between sets. A waiting period of 30 days is required after the first failed attempt within one set, and a waiting period                                       of 60 days is required after the second failed attempt.                                    

The applicant shall confirm in writing to the maintenance training organisation or the competent authority to which they apply                                       for an examination, the number and dates of attempts during the last year and the maintenance training organisation or the                                       competent authority where these attempts took place. The maintenance training organisation or the competent authority is responsible                                       for checking the number of attempts within the applicable timeframes.                                    

The type examination shall be passed and the required practical experience shall be completed within the 3 years preceding                                       the application for the rating endorsement on the aircraft maintenance licence.                                    

Type examination shall be performed with at least one examiner present. The examiner(s) shall not have been involved in the                                       applicant's training.                                    

A written and signed report shall be made by the examiner(s) to explain why the candidate has passed or failed.

##### 6.**On the Job Training**U.K.

On the Job Training (OJT) shall be approved by the competent authority who has issued the licence.

It shall be conducted at and under the control of a maintenance organisation appropriately approved for the maintenance of                     the particular aircraft type and shall be assessed by designated assessors appropriately qualified.                  

It shall have been started and completed within the 3 years preceding the application for a type rating endorsement.

Objective:

The objective of OJT is to gain the required competence and experience in performing safe maintenance.

Content:

OJT shall cover a cross section of tasks acceptable to the competent authority. The OJT tasks to be completed shall be representative                              of the aircraft and systems both in complexity and in the technical input required to complete that task. While relatively                              simple tasks may be included, other more complex maintenance tasks shall also be incorporated and undertaken as appropriate                              to the aircraft type.                           

Each task shall be signed off by the student and countersigned by a designated supervisor. The tasks listed shall refer to                              an actual job card/work sheet, etc.                           

The final assessment of the completed OJT is mandatory and shall be performed by a designated assessor appropriately qualified.

The following data shall be addressed on the OJT worksheets/logbook:

Name of Trainee;

Date of Birth;

Approved Maintenance Organisation;

Location;

Name of supervisor(s) and assessor, (including licence number if applicable);

Date of task completion;

Description of task and job card/work order/tech log, etc.;

Aircraft type and aircraft registration;

Aircraft rating applied for.

In order to facilitate the verification by the competent authority, demonstration of the OJT shall consist of (i) detailed                     worksheets/logbook and (ii) a compliance report demonstrating how the OJT meets the requirement of this Part.                  

### Appendix IVExperience requirements for extending a Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence

The table below shows the experience requirements for adding a new category or subcategory to an existing Part-66 licence.

The experience shall be practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft in the subcategory relevant to the application.

The experience requirement will be reduced by 50 % if the applicant has completed an approved Part-147 course relevant to                     the subcategory.                  

### [F1Appendix V

#### **Application Form — EASA Form 19:]**U.K.

### [F1Appendix VI

#### **Aircraft Maintenance Licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66):]**U.K.

## ANNEX IVU.K.(Part-147)

### **147.1**U.K.

For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority shall be:

for the organisations having their principle place of business located in the territory of a Member State, the authority designated                              by that Member State;                           

for the organisations having their principle place of business located in a third country, the Agency.

#### *SECTION A*U.K.**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**

##### SUBPART A*GENERAL*U.K.

###### 147.A.05**Scope**U.K.

This section establishes the requirements to be met by organisations seeking approval to conduct training and examination                     as specified in Annex III (Part-66).                  

###### 147.A.10**General**U.K.

A training organisation shall be an organisation or part of an organisation registered as a legal entity.

###### 147.A.15**Application**U.K.

An application for an approval or for the change of an existing approval shall be made on a form and in a manner established                              by the competent authority.                           

An application for an approval or change to an approval shall include the following information:

the registered name and address of the applicant;

the address of the organisation requiring the approval or change to the approval;

the intended scope of approval or change to the scope of approval;

the name and signature of the accountable manager;

the date of application.

##### SUBPART B*ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS*U.K.

###### 147.A.100**Facility requirements**U.K.

The size and structure of facilities shall ensure protection from the prevailing weather elements and proper operation of                              all planned training and examination on any particular day.                           

Fully enclosed appropriate accommodation separate from other facilities shall be provided for the instruction of theory and                              the conduct of knowledge examinations.                           

The maximum number of students undergoing knowledge training during any training course shall not exceed 28.

The size of accommodation for examination purposes shall be such that no student can read the paperwork or computer screen                                       of any other student from his/her position during examinations.                                    

The point (b) accommodation environment shall be maintained such that students are able to concentrate on their studies or                              examination as appropriate, without undue distraction or discomfort.                           

In the case of a basic training course, basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities separate from training classrooms                              shall be provided for practical instruction appropriate to the planned training course. If, however, the organisation is unable                              to provide such facilities, arrangements may be made with another organisation to provide such workshops and/or maintenance                              facilities, in which case a written agreement shall be made with such organisation specifying the conditions of access and                              use thereof. The competent authority shall require access to any such contracted organisation and the written agreement shall                              specify this access.                           

In the case of an aircraft type/task training course access, shall be provided to appropriate facilities containing examples                              of aircraft type as specified in point 147.A.115(d).                           

The maximum number of students undergoing practical training during any training course shall not exceed 15 per supervisor                              or assessor.                           

Office accommodation shall be provided for instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors of a standard to ensure                              that they can prepare for their duties without undue distraction or discomfort.                           

Secure storage facilities shall be provided for examination papers and training records. The storage environment shall be                              such that documents remain in good condition for the retention period as specified in point 147.A.125. The storage facilities                              and office accommodation may be combined, subject to adequate security.                           

A library shall be provided containing all technical material appropriate to the scope and level of training undertaken.

###### 147.A.105**Personnel requirements**U.K.

The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all training commitments                              can be financed and carried out to the standard required by this Part.                           

A person or group of persons, whose responsibilities include ensuring that the maintenance training organisation is in compliance                              the requirements of this Part, shall be nominated. Such person(s) must be responsible to the accountable manager. The senior                              person or one person from the group of persons may also be the accountable manager subject to meeting the requirements for                              the accountable manager as defined in point (a).                           

The maintenance training organisation shall contract sufficient staff to plan/perform knowledge and practical training, conduct                              knowledge examinations and practical assessments in accordance with the approval.                           

By derogation to point (c), when another organisation is used to provide practical training and assessments, such other organisation's                              staff may be nominated to carry out practical training and assessments.                           

Any person may carry out any combination of the roles of instructor, examiner and assessor, subject to compliance with point                              (f).                           

The experience and qualifications of instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors shall be established in accordance                              with criteria published or in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed by the competent authority.                           

The knowledge examiners and practical assessors shall be specified in the organisation exposition for the acceptance of such                              staff.                           

Instructors and knowledge examiners shall undergo updating training at least every 24 months relevant to current technology,                              practical skills, human factors and the latest training techniques appropriate to the knowledge being trained or examined.                           

###### 147.A.110**Records of instructors, examiners and assessors**U.K.

The organisation shall maintain a record of all instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors. These records shall                              reflect the experience and qualification, training history and any subsequent training undertaken.                           

Terms of reference shall be drawn up for all instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors.

###### 147.A.115**Instructional equipment**U.K.

Each classroom shall have appropriate presentation equipment of a standard that ensures students can easily read presentation                              text/drawings/diagrams and figures from any position in the classroom.                           

Presentation equipment shall include representative synthetic training devices to assist students in their understanding of                              the particular subject matter where such devices are considered beneficial for such purposes.                           

The basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities as specified in point 147.A.100(d) must have all tools and equipment                              necessary to perform the approved scope of training.                           

The basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities as specified in point 147.A.100(d) must have an appropriate selection                              of aircraft, engines, aircraft parts and avionic equipment.                           

The aircraft type training organisation as specified in point 147.A.100(e) must have access to the appropriate aircraft type.                              Synthetic training devices may be used when such synthetic training devices ensure adequate training standards.                           

###### 147.A.120**Maintenance training material**U.K.

Maintenance training course material shall be provided to the student and cover as applicable:

the basic knowledge syllabus specified in Annex III (Part-66) for the relevant aircraft maintenance licence category or subcategory                                       and,                                    

the type course content required by Annex III (Part-66) for the relevant aircraft type and aircraft maintenance licence category                                       or subcategory.                                    

Students shall have access to examples of maintenance documentation and technical information of the library as specified                              in point 147.A.100(i).                           

###### 147.A.125**Records**U.K.

The organisation shall keep all student training, examination and assessment records for *an unlimited period*                   

###### 147.A.130**Training procedures and quality system**U.K.

The organisation shall establish procedures acceptable to the competent authority to ensure proper training standards and                              compliance with all relevant requirements in this Part.                           

The organisation shall establish a quality system including:

an independent audit function to monitor training standards, the integrity of knowledge examinations and practical assessments,                                       compliance with and adequacy of the procedures, and                                    

a feedback system of audit findings to the person(s) and ultimately to the accountable manager referred to in point 147.A.105(a)                                       to ensure, as necessary, corrective action.                                    

###### 147.A.135**Examinations**U.K.

The examination staff shall ensure the security of all questions.

Any student found during a knowledge examination to be cheating or in possession of material pertaining to the examination                              subject other than the examination papers and associated authorised documentation shall be disqualified from taking the examination                              and may not take any examination for at least 12 months after the date of the incident. The competent authority shall be informed                              of any such incident together with the details of any enquiry within one calendar month.                           

Any examiner found during a knowledge examination to be providing question answers to any student being examined shall be                              disqualified from acting as an examiner and the examination declared void. The competent authority must be informed of any                              such occurrence within one calendar month.                           

###### 147.A.140**Maintenance training organisation exposition**U.K.

The organisation shall provide an exposition for use by the organisation describing the organisation and its procedures and                              containing the following information:                           

a statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the maintenance training organisation exposition and any associated                                       manuals define the maintenance training organisation's compliance with this Part and shall be complied with at all times.                                    

the title(s) and name(s) of the person(s) nominated in accordance with point 147.A.105(b).

the duties and responsibilities of the person(s) specified in point 2, including matters on which they may deal directly with                                       the competent authority on behalf of the maintenance training organisation.                                    

a maintenance training organisation chart showing associated chains of responsibility of the person(s) specified in point                                       (a)(2).                                    

a list of the training instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors.

a general description of the training and examination facilities located at each address specified in the maintenance training                                       organisation's approval certificate, and if appropriate any other location, as required by point 147.A.145(b).                                    

a list of the maintenance training courses which form the extent of the approval.

the maintenance training organisation's exposition amendment procedure.

the maintenance training organisation's procedures, as required by point 147.A.130(a).

the maintenance training organisation's control procedure, as required by 147.A.145(c), when authorised to conduct training,                                       examination and assessments in locations different from those specified in point 147.A.145(b).                                    

a list of the locations pursuant to point 147.A.145(b).

a list of organisations, if appropriate, as specified in point 147.A.145(d).

The maintenance training organisation's exposition and any subsequent amendments shall be approved by the competent authority.

Notwithstanding point (b) minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an exposition procedure (hereinafter                              called indirect approval).                           

###### 147.A.145**Privileges of the maintenance training organisation**U.K.

The maintenance training organisation may carry out the following as permitted by and in accordance with the maintenance training                              organisation exposition:                           

basic training courses to the Annex III (Part-66) syllabus, or part thereof.

aircraft type/task training courses in accordance with Annex III (Part-66).

the examinations on behalf of the competent authority, including the examination of students who did not attend the basic                                       or aircraft type training course at the maintenance training organisation.                                    

the issue of certificates in accordance with Appendix III following successful completion of the approved basic or aircraft                                       type training courses and examinations specified in points (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3), as applicable.                                    

Training, knowledge examinations and practical assessments may only be carried out at the locations identified in the approval                              certificate and/or at any location specified in the maintenance training organisation exposition.                           

By derogation to point (b), the maintenance training organisation may only conduct training, knowledge examinations and practical                              assessments in locations different from the point (b) locations in accordance with a control procedure specified in the maintenance                              training organisation exposition. Such locations need not be listed in the maintenance training organisation exposition.                           

The maintenance training organisation may subcontract the conduct of basic theoretical training, type training and related                                       examinations to a non maintenance training organisation only when under the control of the maintenance training organisation                                       quality system.                                    

The subcontracting of basic theoretical training and examination is limited to Annex III (Part-66), Appendix I, Modules 1,                                       2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10.                                    

The subcontracting of type training and examination is limited to powerplant and avionic systems.

An organisation may not be approved to conduct examinations unless approved to conduct the corresponding training.

By derogation from point (e), an organisation approved to provide basic knowledge training or type training may also be approved                              to provide type examination in the cases where type training is not required.                           

###### 147.A.150**Changes to the maintenance training organisation**U.K.

The maintenance training organisation shall notify the competent authority of any proposed changes to the organisation that                              affect the approval before any such change takes place, in order to enable the competent authority to determine continued                              compliance with this Part and to amend if necessary the maintenance training organisation approval certificate.                           

The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which the maintenance training organisation may operate during                              such changes unless the competent authority determines that the maintenance training organisation approval must be suspended.                           

Failure to inform the competent authority of such changes may result in suspension or revocation of the maintenance training                              organisation approval certificate backdated to the actual date of the changes.                           

###### 147.A.155**Continued validity**U.K.

An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:

the organisation remaining in compliance with this Part, in accordance with the provisions related to the handling of findings                                       as specified in point 147.B.130; and                                    

the competent authority being granted access to the organisation to determine continued compliance with this Annex (Part-147);                                       and                                    

the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be returned to the competent authority.

###### 147.A.160**Findings**U.K.

A level 1 finding is one or more of the following:

any significant non-compliance with the examination process which would invalidate the examination(s),

failure to give the competent authority access to the organisation's facilities during normal operating hours after two written                                       requests,                                    

the lack of an accountable manager,

a significant non-compliance with the training process.

A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the training process other than level 1 findings.

After receipt of notification of findings according to point 147.B.130, the holder of the maintenance training organisation                              approval shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority                              within a period agreed with this authority.                           

##### SUBPART C*APPROVED BASIC TRAINING COURSE*U.K.

###### 147.A.200**The approved basic training course**U.K.

The approved basic training course shall consist of knowledge training, knowledge examination, practical training and a practical                              assessment.                           

The knowledge training element shall cover the subject matter for a category or subcategory aircraft maintenance licence as                              specified in Annex III (Part-66).                           

The knowledge examination element shall cover a representative cross section of subject matter from the point (b) training                              element.                           

The practical training element shall cover the practical use of common tooling/equipment, the disassembly/assembly of a representative                              selection of aircraft parts and the participation in representative maintenance activities being carried out relevant to the                              particular Part-66 complete module.                           

The practical assessment element shall cover the practical training and determine whether the student is competent at using                              tools and equipment and working in accordance with maintenance manuals.                           

The duration of basic training courses shall be in accordance with Appendix I.

The duration of conversion courses between (sub)categories shall be determined through an assessment of the basic training                              syllabus and the related practical training needs.                           

###### 147.A.205**Basic knowledge examinations**U.K.

Basic knowledge examinations shall:

be in accordance with the standard defined in Annex III (Part-66).

be conducted without the use of training notes.

cover a representative cross section of subjects from the particular module of training completed in accordance with Annex                              III (Part-66).                           

###### 147.A.210**Basic practical assessment**U.K.

Basic practical assessments shall be carried out during the basic maintenance training course by the nominated practical assessors                              at the completion of each visit period to the practical workshops/maintenance facility.                           

The student shall achieve an assessed pass with respect to point 147.A.200(e).

##### SUBPART D*AIRCRAFT TYPE/TASK TRAINING*U.K.

###### 147.A.300**Aircraft type/task training**U.K.

A maintenance training organisation shall be approved to carry out Annex III (Part-66) aircraft type and/or task training                     subject to compliance with the standard specified in point 66.A.45.                  

###### 147.A.305**Aircraft type examinations and task assessments**U.K.

A maintenance training organisation approved in accordance with point 147.A.300 to conduct aircraft type training shall conduct                     the aircraft type examinations or aircraft task assessments specified in Annex III (Part-66) subject to compliance with the                     aircraft type and/or task standard specified in point 66.A.45 of Annex III (Part-66).                  

#### *SECTION B*U.K.**PROCEDURES FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES**

##### SUBPART A*GENERAL*U.K.

###### 147.B.05**Scope**U.K.

This section establishes the administrative requirements to be followed by the competent authorities in charge of the application                     and the enforcement of Section A of this Part.                  

###### 147.B.10**Competent Authority**U.K.

###### (a)GeneralU.K.

The Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities for the issuance, continuation, change,                     suspension or revocation of certificates under this Annex (Part-147). This competent authority shall establish documented                     procedures and an organisational structure.                  

###### (b)ResourcesU.K.

The competent authority shall be appropriately staffed to carry out the requirements of this Part.

###### (c)ProceduresU.K.

The competent authority shall establish procedures detailing how compliance with this Annex (Part-147) is accomplished.

The procedures shall be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.

###### (d)Qualification and trainingU.K.

All staff involved in approvals related to this Annex must:

Be appropriately qualified and have all necessary knowledge, experience and training to perform their allocated tasks.

Have received training and continuation training on Annex III (Part-66) and Annex IV (Part-147) where relevant, including                              its intended meaning and standard.                           

###### 147.B.20**Record-keeping**U.K.

The competent authority shall establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate traceability of the process to issue,                              renew, continue, vary, suspend or revoke each approval.                           

The records for the oversight of maintenance training organisations shall include as a minimum:

the application for an organisation approval.

the organisation approval certificate including any changes.

a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when audits were carried out.

continued oversight records including all audit records.

copies of all relevant correspondence.

details of any exemption and enforcement actions.

any report from other competent authorities relating to the oversight of the organisation.

organisation exposition and amendments.

The minimum retention period for the point (b) records shall be four years.

###### 147.B.25**Exemptions**U.K.

The competent authority may exempt a State education department school from:

being an organisation as specified in point 147.A.10.

having an accountable manager, subject to the limitation that the department appoint a senior person to manage the training                                       organisation and such person has a budget sufficient to operate the organisation to the standard of this Annex (Part-147).                                    

having recourse to the independent audit part of a quality system subject to the department operating an independent schools                                       inspectorate to audit the maintenance training organisation at the frequency required by this Part.                                    

All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 14(4) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 shall be recorded and retained by the                              competent authority.                           

##### SUBPART B*ISSUE OF AN APPROVAL*U.K.

This Subpart provides the requirements to issue or vary the maintenance training organisation approval.

###### 147.B.110**Procedure for approval and changes to the approval**U.K.

Upon receipt of an application, the competent authority shall:

review the maintenance training organisation exposition; and

verify the organisation's compliance with the requirement of Annex IV (Part-147).

All findings identified shall be recorded and confirmed in writing to the applicant.

All findings shall be closed in accordance with point 147.B.130 before the approval is issued.

The reference number shall be included on the approval certificate in a manner specified by the Agency.

###### 147.B.120**Continued validity procedure**U.K.

Each organisation shall be completely audited for compliance with this Annex (Part-147) at periods not exceeding 24 months.                              This shall include the monitoring of at least one training course and one examination performed by the maintenance training                              organisation.                           

Findings shall be processed in accordance with point 147.B.130.

###### 147.B.125**Maintenance training organisation approval certificate**U.K.

The maintenance training organisation approval certificate format shall be as detailed in Appendix II.

###### 147.B.130**Findings**U.K.

Failure to complete the rectification of any level 1 finding within three days of written notification shall entail revocation,                              suspension or limitation by the competent authority, of the maintenance training organisation approval in whole or in part.                           

Action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure                              to comply within the time scale granted by the competent authority in the case of a level 2 finding.                           

##### SUBPART C*REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND LIMITATION OF THE MAINTENANCE TRAINING ORGANISATION APPROVAL*U.K.

###### 147.B.200**Revocation, suspension and limitation of the maintenance training organisation approval**U.K.

The competent authority shall:

suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat; or

suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to 147.B.130.

### Appendix IBasic training course duration

The minimum duration of a complete basic training course shall be as follows:

### [F4Appendix II

#### **Maintenance Training Organisation Approval referred to in Annex IV (Part-147) — EASA Form 11]**U.K.

### [F4Appendix III

#### **Certificates of Recognition referred to in Annex IV (Part-147) — EASA Forms 148 and 149]**U.K.

## ANNEX VU.K.Repealed Regulation with list of its successive amendments

## [F3ANNEX VaU.K.**PART-T**

### T.1**Competent authority**U.K.

For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority for the oversight of the aircraft and the organisations shall be the                        authority designated by the Member State that has issued the Air Operator Certificate to the operator.                   

#### *SECTION A*U.K.**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS**

##### SUBPART A***GENERAL***U.K.

###### T.A.101**Scope**U.K.

This section establishes requirements to ensure that continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in Article 1(b) is maintained                        in compliance with the essential requirements of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008                   

It also specifies the conditions to be met by the persons and organisations responsible for management of the continuing airworthiness                        and maintenance of such aircraft.                   

##### SUBPART B***CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS***U.K.

###### T.A.201**Responsibilities**U.K.

###### 1.

The operator is responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft and it shall ensure that it is not operated unless the aircraft                                 has a type certificate issued or validated by the Agency;                            

the aircraft is in an airworthy condition;                            

the aircraft holds a valid certificate of airworthiness issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 8;                            

the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with a maintenance programme which shall comply with the requirements                                 of the State of Registry and the applicable requirements of ICAO Annex 6.                            

any defect or damage affecting the safe operation of the aircraft is rectified to a standard acceptable to the State of Registry;                            

the aircraft complies with any applicable:                            

airworthiness directive or continued airworthiness requirement issued or adopted by the State of Registry; and                                     

mandatory safety information issued by the Agency, including airworthiness directives;                                     

a release to service is issued to the aircraft after maintenance by qualified organisations in compliance with the State of                                 Registry requirements. The signed release to service shall contain, in particular, the basic details of the maintenance carried                                 out.                            

the aircraft is inspected, through a pre-flight inspection, before each flight                            

all modifications and repairs comply with the airworthiness requirements established by the State of Registry                            

the following aircraft records are available until the information contained has been superseded by new information equivalent                                 in scope and detail but not less than 24 months:                            

the total time in service (hours, cycles and calendar time, as appropriate) of the aircraft and all life-limited components;                                     

current status of compliance with T.A.201 (1)(f) requirements;                                     

current status of compliance with the maintenance programme;                                     

current status of modifications and repairs together with appropriate details and substantiating data to demonstrate that                                          they comply with the requirements established by the State of Registry.                                     

###### 2.The tasks specified in T.A.201 (1) shall be controlled by the operator's continuing airworthiness management organisation.                           For this purpose the organisation shall comply with the additional requirements of T.A. Subpart GU.K.

###### 3.The continuing airworthiness management organisation referred to in (2) shall ensure that the maintenance and release of the                           aircraft are performed by a maintenance organisation meeting the requirements of Subpart E. For this purpose, when the continuing                           airworthiness management organisation does not meet the requirements of subpart E itself, it shall establish a contract with                           such organisations.U.K.

##### SUBPART E***MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION***U.K.

The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall ensure that the aircraft and its components are maintained by organisations                        complying with the following requirements:                   

The organisation holds a maintenance organisation approval issued or acceptable to the State of Registry.                            

The scope of approval of the organisation includes the appropriate aircraft and/or component capability.                            

The organisation has established an occurrence reporting system which ensures that any identified condition of an aircraft                                 or component which endangers the flight safety is reported to the operator, the competent authority of the operator, the organisation                                 responsible for the type design or supplemental type design and the continuing airworthiness management organisation.                            

The organisation has established an organisation's manual providing a description of all the procedures of the organisation.                            

##### SUBPART G***ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO ANNEX I (PART-M) SUBPART                                 G***U.K.

###### T.A.701**Scope**U.K.

This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met in addition to the requirements of Part-M Subpart G by an organisation                        approved in accordance with Part-M Subpart G to control the tasks specified in T.A.201                   

###### T.A.704**Continuing airworthiness management exposition**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.A.704, the exposition shall contain procedures specifying how the continuing airworthiness                        management organisation ensures compliance with Part-T                   

###### T.A.706**Personnel requirements**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.A.706, the M.A.706 (c) and (d) personnel shall have adequate knowledge of the applicable                        third country regulations.                   

###### T.A.708**Continuing airworthiness management**U.K.

Notwithstanding M.A.708, for aircraft managed under the requirements of Part-T the approved continuing airworthiness management                        organisation shall:                   

ensure that the aircraft is taken to a maintenance organisation whenever necessary;                            

ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance programme;                            

ensure the application of the T.A.201 (1)(f) mandatory information;                            

ensure that all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance or reported are corrected by the maintenance organisation                                 in accordance with the maintenance data acceptable to the State of Registry;                            

coordinate scheduled maintenance, the application of the T.A.201 (1)(f) mandatory information, the replacement of life-limited                                 parts, and component inspection to ensure the work is carried out properly;                            

manage and archive the continuing airworthiness records required by T.A.201 (1)(j);                            

ensure that modifications and repairs are approved in accordance with the requirements of the State of Registry.                            

###### T.A.709**Documentation**U.K.

Notwithstanding M.A.709(a) and (b), for every aircraft managed following the requirements of Part-T the continuing airworthiness                        management organisation shall hold and use applicable maintenance data acceptable to the State of Registry.                   

###### T.A.711**Privileges**U.K.

A continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Part-M Subpart G may perform the tasks specified                        in T.A.708 for the aircraft included in its Air Operator Certificate provided that the organisation has established procedures,                        approved by the competent authority, to ensure compliance with Part-T.                   

###### T.A.712**Quality system**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.A.712, the continuing airworthiness management organisation shall ensure that the quality                        system monitors that all the activities under this Subpart are performed in accordance with the approved procedures.                   

###### T.A.714**Record-keeping**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.A.714(a), the organisation shall keep the records required by T.A.201(1)(j).                   

###### T.A.715**Continued validity of approval**U.K.

In addition to the conditions of M.A.715(a) for an organisation managing the continuing airworthiness pursuant this Subpart,                        the approval shall remain valid subject to:                   

the organisation complying with the applicable requirements of Part-T; and                            

the organisation ensuring that any person authorised by the competent authority is granted access to any of its facilities,                                 aircraft or documents related to its activities, including any subcontracted activities, to determine compliance with this                                 Part.                            

###### T.A.716**Findings**U.K.

After receipt of notification of findings according to T.B.705, the continuing airworthiness management organisation approval                        shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority within                        a period agreed with this authority.                   

#### *SECTION B*U.K.**ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES**

##### SUBPART A***GENERAL***U.K.

###### T.B.101**Scope**U.K.

This Section establishes the administrative requirements to be followed by the competent authorities in charge of the application                        and enforcement of Section A of this Part-T.                   

###### T.B.102**Competent authority**U.K.

###### 1.GeneralU.K.

A Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities as referred to in T.1. This competent                        authority shall establish documented procedures and an organisational structure.                   

###### 2.ResourcesU.K.

The number of staff shall be appropriate to carry out the requirements as detailed in this Section                   

###### 3.Qualification and trainingU.K.

All staff involved in Part-T activities shall be appropriately qualified and have the appropriate knowledge, experience, initial                        training and continuation training to perform their allocated tasks.                   

###### 4.ProceduresU.K.

The competent authority shall establish procedures detailing how compliance with this Part is accomplished.                   

###### T.B.104**Record-keeping**U.K.

###### 1.The requirements of M.B.104(a), (b) and (c) of Annex I shall apply.U.K.

###### 2.The minimum records for the oversight of each aircraft shall include, at least, a copy of:U.K.

the aircraft's certificate of airworthiness,                            

all relevant correspondence relating to the aircraft,                            

reports from any inspection and survey performed to the aircraft,                            

details of any exemption and enforcement action(s).                            

###### 3.All records specified in T.B.104 shall be made available, upon request, to another Member State, the Agency or the State of                           Registry.U.K.

###### 4.The records specified in (2) shall be retained until 4 years after the end of the dry lease-in period.U.K.

###### T.B.105**Mutual exchange of information**U.K.

The requirements of M.B.105 of Annex I shall apply.                   

##### SUBPART B***ACCOUNTABILITY***U.K.

###### T.B.201**Responsibilities**U.K.

###### 1.The competent authority as specified in T.1 is responsible for conducting inspections and investigations, including aircraft                           surveys, in order to verify that the requirements of this Part are complied with.U.K.

###### 2.The competent authority shall perform inspections and investigations before the approval of the dry lease in agreement in                           accordance with ARO.OPS.110 (a)(1), to verify that the requirements of T.A.201 are then complied with.U.K.

###### 3.The competent authority shall ensure coordination with the State of Registry as necessary to exercise the oversight responsibilities                           of the aircraft contained in this Annex Va (Part-T).U.K.

###### T.B.202**Findings**U.K.

###### 1.A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with the Part-T requirements which lowers the safety standard and hazards                           seriously the flight safety.U.K.

###### 2.A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the Part-T requirements which could lower the safety standard and possibly hazard                           the flight safety.U.K.

###### 3.When a finding is detected during inspections, investigations, aircraft surveys or by other means, the competent authority                           shall:U.K.

take measures as necessary, such as the grounding of the aircraft, to prevent the continuation of the non-compliance,                            

require corrective actions appropriate to the nature of the finding to be taken.                            

###### 4.For level 1 findings, the competent authority shall require appropriate corrective action to be taken before further flight                           and notify the State of Registry.U.K.

##### SUBPART G***ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS APPROVED PURSUANT TO ANNEX I (PART-M) SUBPART                                 G***U.K.

###### T.B.702**Initial approval**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.B.702, when the organisation's continuing airworthiness management exposition contains                        procedures to manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in Article 1(b), the competent authority shall establish                        that those procedures comply with Part-T and it shall verify that the organisation complies with the Part-T requirements.                   

###### T.B.704**Continuing oversight**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.B.704, a relevant sample of aircraft referred to in Article 1(b) managed by the organisation                        shall be surveyed in every 24-month period.                   

###### T.B.705**Findings**U.K.

In addition to the requirements of M.B.705, for organisations managing the continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to                        in Article 1(b) the competent authority shall also take actions when during audits, ramp inspections or by other means evidence                        is found showing non-compliance with the Part-T requirements.]                   

## ANNEX VIU.K.Correlation Table

1

OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.                           

2

OJ L 315, 28.11.2003, p. 1.                           

3

See Annex V.

4

OJ L 224, 21.8.2012, p. 1.                           

5

Opinion No 07/2011 of the European Aviation Safety Agency of 13th December 2011, available at http://easa.europa.eu/agency-measures/opinions.php                           

6

Opinion of the European Aviation Safety Agency Committee, 23 September 2003.

7

[F1Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community (OJ L 293, 31.10.2008, p. 3).]                            

8

[F3Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No                                 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1).]                            

9

[F3Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation                                 (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p. 1).]                            

10

[F3Commission Regulation (EU) No 379/2014 of 7 April 2014 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related                                 to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 123, 24.4.2014, p. 1).]                            

11

[F2Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No                                 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1).]                            

12

For the purpose of this point 4, a ‘chapter’ means each one of the rows preceded by a number in the table contained in point                              3.1(e).                           

13

For the purpose of this point 5, a ‘chapter’ means each one of the rows preceded by a number in the tables contained in points                              3.1(e) and 3.2(b).                           

Textual Amendments

F1Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                    for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                    monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).

F2Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1088 of 3 July 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alleviations for maintenance                                    procedures for general aviation aircraft.

F3Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1536 of 16 September 2015 amending Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards alignment of rules                                    for continuing airworthiness with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, critical maintenance tasks and aircraft continuing airworthiness                                    monitoring (Text with EEA relevance).