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Commission Regulation (EU) No 127/2010 of 5 February 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (Text with EEA relevance)
OJ L 40, 13.2.2010, p. 4–50 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 07 Volume 016 P. 259 - 305
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2010/127/oj
Having regard to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union, in particular Article 100(2) thereof,
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), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 (2) and in particular Article 5(5) thereof,
In order to maintain a high uniform level of aviation safety in Europe, it is necessary to introduce changes to requirements and procedures for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks, in particular to introduce the definition of the concept of principal place of business, to clarify the meaning of the concept ‘officially recognised standard’, to introduce the privilege for continuing airworthiness management organisations to issue permits to fly, to improve the content of the authorised release certificate ‘EASA Form 1’ and to ensure that personnel involved in continuing airworthiness activities are properly trained on the risks related to electrical wiring interconnection systems of large aeroplanes which were found to be a cause of several accidents and incidents.
Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 (3) should therefore be amended accordingly.
The measures provided for in this Regulation are based on the opinions (4) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (hereinafter ‘the Agency’) in accordance with Articles 17(2)(b) and 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.
in Article 2 the following point (m) is added:
“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.’;
in Article 7 the following paragraph 7 is added:
‘7. By way of derogation from paragraph 1:
the provisions of point M.A.706(k) of Annex I (Part-M) shall apply as from 28 September 2010;
the provisions of point 7.7 of Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66) shall apply as from 28 September 2010;
maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A of subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) or Section A of Annex II (Part-145) may continue to issue Authorised Release Certificates by using the EASA Form 1 original issue, as laid down in Appendix II to the Annex I (Part-M) as well as Appendix I to the Annex II (Part 145), until 28 September 2010;
competent authorities may continue to issue certificates, previous issue, as laid down in Appendices III, V and VI to Annex I (Part-M), Appendix III to Annex II (Part-145), Appendix V to Annex III (Part-66) or Appendix II to Annex IV (Part-147) to Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 in force prior to the entry into force of this regulation, until 28 September 2010;
certificates issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-M), Annex II (Part-145), Annex III (Part-66) or Annex IV (Part-147) prior to the entry into force of this regulation remain valid until they are changed or revoked.’;
Annexes I, II, III and IV are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
(4) Opinion 06/2005 on editorial changes, Opinion 04/2006 on the officially recognised standard, Opinion 05/2006 on the principal place of business, Opinion 04/2007 on Permit to Fly, Opinion 04/2008 on Electrical Wiring Interconnect System and Opinion 06/2008 on EASA Form 1.
The Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 are amended as follows:
the following table of contents is inserted after the title ‘(Part-M)’:
Operator’s technical log system
SUBPART H — CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE — CRS
Appendix I — Continuing Airworthiness Arrangement
Appendix IV — Class and Ratings System used for the Approval of Maintenance Organisations referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F and in Annex II (Part-145)
Appendix V — Maintenance Organisation Approval referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F
Appendix VI — Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation Approval referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart G
in point M.A.301, point 2 is replaced by the following:
point M.A.305 is amended as follows:
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.’;
paragraph (e) is replaced by the following:
identification of the component; and
the current paragraph (d) information applicable to the component.’;
paragraph (h) is replaced by the following:
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.’;
in point M.A.401(b), point 1 is replaced by the following:
any applicable requirement, procedure, standard or information issued by the competent authority or the Agency,’;
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.’;
point M.A.602 is replaced by the following:
‘M.A.602 Application
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’;
point M.A.603 is replaced by the following:
‘M.A.603 Extent of approval
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.
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.’;
point M.A.614(c) is replaced by the following:
The records under this paragraph shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration and theft.
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.’;
point M.A.702 is replaced by the following:
‘M.A.702 Application
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.’;
point M.A.704(a) is modified as follows:
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).’;
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).’;
in point M.A.706, the following paragraph (k) is added:
For all large aircraft and for aircraft used for commercial air transport 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.’;
point M.A.707(a) is replaced by the following:
at least five 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
Notwithstanding points (a) to (d), the requirement laid down in point M.A.707(a)1(b) may be replaced by five years of experience in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point M.A.707(a)1(a).
at least three years’ experience in continuing airworthiness, and
Notwithstanding points (a) to (d), the requirement laid down in point M.A.707(a)2(b) may be replaced by four years of experience in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point M.A.707(a)2(a).’;
point M.A.710 is replaced by the following:
‘M.A.710 Airworthiness review
all modifications and repairs applied to the aircraft have been registered and are approved according to the Annex (Part-21) of Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003; and
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.
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 paragraph (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.
Should the outcome of the airworthiness review be inconclusive, the competent authority shall be informed as soon as practicable but in any case within 72 hours of the organisation identifying the condition to which the review relates.’;
point M.A.711 is modified as follows:
point (a)1 is replaced by the following:
manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft, except those involved in commercial air transport, as listed on the approval certificate.’;
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 Part 21A.711(d) of the Annex (Part-21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 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.’;
point M.A.714 is replaced by the following:
‘M.A.714 Record-keeping
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 the Annex (Part-21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003.
The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall retain a copy of all records referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) until two years after the aircraft has been permanently withdrawn from service.
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.’;
in point M.A.901(i), point 1 is replaced by the following:
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,’;
in point M.A.905, paragraph (c) is replaced by the following:
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.’;
in point M.B.104(d), point 7 is replaced by the following:
any document approved by the competent authority pursuant to Annex I (Part-M) or Annex III (EU-OPS) of Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91.’;
These instructions relate only to the use of the EASA Form 1 for maintenance purposes. Attention is drawn to Appendix I to Annex (Part-21) of Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 which covers the use of the EASA Form 1 for production purposes.
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)”).
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.
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 Certificate
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
(i) Overhauled. Means a process that ensures the item is in complete conformity with all the applicable service tolerances specified in the type certificate holder’s, or equipment manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness, or in the data which is approved or accepted by the Authority. The item will be at least disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled and tested in accordance with the above specified data.
(ii) Repaired. Rectification of defect(s) using an applicable standard (1).
(iii) Inspected/Tested. Examination, measurement, etc. in accordance with an applicable standard (1) (e.g. visual inspection, functional testing, bench testing etc.).
(iv) Modified. Alteration of an item to conform to an applicable standard (1).
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.
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.
For 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 to the requirements of Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 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 (EC) NO 2042/2003.”
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
General Requirements for blocks 13a-13e: Not used for maintenance release. Shade, darken, or otherwise mark to preclude inadvertent or unauthorised use.
For all maintenance carried out by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part M) to Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003, 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 (EC) No 2042/2003, the certification statement “unless otherwise specified in block 12” is intended to address the following cases:
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
Block 14c Certificate/Approval Number
Enter the Certificate/Approval number/reference. This number or reference is issued by the Competent Authority.
Block 14d Name
Enter the name of the person signing block 14b in a legible form.
Block 14e Date
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
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.”
Class 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 paragraph 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 paragraph 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 paragraph. 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 paragraph. 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:
RATING A2 AEROPLANES 5 700 KG AND BELOW
PISTON ENGINE 5 700 KG AND BELOW
RATING A3 HELICOPTERS
SINGLE PISTON ENGINE 3 175 KG AND BELOW
RATING A4 AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN A1, A2 AND A3
RATING B2 PISTON
LESS THAN 450 HP
CLASS COMPONENTS RATING OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APU’S.
C1 TO C22
AS PER CAPABILITY LIST
CLASS SPECIALISED
D1 NDT
NDT METHOD(S) TO BE SPECIFIED.
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.
[Rating reserved to Maintenance Organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145)]
Example: Airbus A320 Series
[YES/NO]*
[Shall state helicopter manufacturer or group or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)]
Example: Robinson R44
[Shall state aircraft series or type and/or the maintenance task(s).]
[Shall state engine series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] Example: PT6A Series
[Shall state engine manufacturer or group or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)]
[Shall state engine manufacturer or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)]
[Shall state aircraft type or aircraft manufacturer or component manufacturer or the particular component and/or cross refer to a capability list in the exposition and/or the maintenance task(s).]
Example: PT6A Fuel Control
[Shall state particular NDT method(s)]’
Maintenance Organisation Approval referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation Approval referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart G
The following table of contents is inserted after the title ‘(Part-145)’:
145.A.10
145.A.15
145.A.25
145.A.30
145.A.35
Certifying staff and category B1 and B2 support staff
145.A.40
145.A.42
145.A.47
145.A.50
145.A.55
145.A.65
Safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures and quality system
Limitations on the organisation
145.A.90
145.A.95
145.B.01
145.B.10
145.B.15
Organisations located in several Member States
145.B.17
145.B.20
145.B.25
145.B.30
Continuation of an approval
145.B.35
145.B.40
Changes to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition
145.B.45
Revocation, suspension and limitation of approval
145.B.50
145.B.55
145.B.60
Appendix I — Authorised Release Certificate EASA Form 1
Appendix II — Class and Ratings System used for the Approval of Maintenance Organisations referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F and in Annex II (Part-145)
Appendix III — Maintenance Organisation Approval referred to in Annex II (Part-145)
Appendix IV — Conditions for the use of staff not qualified in accordance with points 145.A.30(j) 1 and 2’;
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS’;
point 145.A.15 is replaced by the following:
‘145.A.15 Application
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.’;
point 145.A.20 is replaced by the following:
‘145.A.20 Terms of Approval
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).’;
point 145.A.35 is amended as follows:
paragraph (b) is replaced by the following:
Excepting those cases listed in 145.A.30(j) 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 this Annex III (Part-66).’;
paragraph (j) is replaced by the following:
The organisation shall maintain a record of all certifying staff and category B1 and B2 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 paragraph 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 paragraph with a copy of their personal record on leaving the organisation.
The staff referred to in this paragraph shall be given access on request to their personal records as detailed above.’;
point 145.A.50(d) is replaced by the following:
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 to Annex I (Part-M) constitutes the component certificate of release to service. 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.’;
point 145.A.55(c) is replaced by the following:
The 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.
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.
Where an organisation approved under this Part terminates its operation, all retained maintenance records covering the last two 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.’;
in point 145.A.90(a), point 1 is replaced by the following:
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’;
point 145.B.40 is replaced by the following:
‘145.B.40 Changes to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition
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).’;
Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1
The provisions of Appendix II to Annex I (Part-M) apply.’;
Class 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.’;
Maintenance Organisation Approval referred to in Annex II (Part-145)
Annex III (Part-66) to Regulation (EC) 2042/2003 is amended as follows:
the following table of contents is inserted after the title ‘(Part-66)’:
SUBPART A — AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE AEROPLANES AND HELICOPTERS
Continued validity of the aircraft maintenance licence
SUBPART B — AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN AEROPLANES AND HELICOPTERS
66.A.100
SUBPART C — COMPONENTS
66.A.200
66.B.05
66.B.15
SUBPART B — ISSUE OF AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE
66.B.105
66.B.110
Procedure for the change of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an additional basic category or subcategory
66.B.115
Procedure for the change of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an aircraft type or group
66.B.120
SUBPART C — EXAMINATIONS
66.B.200
Examination by the competent authority
SUBPART D — CONVERSION OF NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
66.B.300
66.B.305
66.B.310
SUBPART E — EXAMINATION CREDITS
66.B.400
66.B.405
Examination credit report
SUBPART F — REVOCATION, SUSPENSION OR LIMITATION OF THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE
66.B.500
Revocation, suspension or limitation of the aircraft maintenance licence
Appendix III — Type training and Examination Standard
Appendix VI — Aircraft Maintenance Licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66) — EASA Form 26’;
point 66.A.10 is replaced by the following:
‘66.A.10 Application
An application for an aircraft maintenance licence or change to such licence shall be made on an EASA Form 19 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 first 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 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 in which he/she first qualified, the application shall be sent to the Member State of first qualification.
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 in which he/she first qualified, 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 of the Member State of first qualification for Member State stamp and signature of the change or reissue of the licence.’;
point 66.A.40 is replaced by the following:
‘66.A.40 Continued validity of the aircraft maintenance licence
The aircraft maintenance licence becomes invalid five 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.
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.’;
in point 66.A.45, paragraph (h) is replaced by the following:
The examination shall comply with Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66). The examination shall be conducted by training organisations appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) or by the competent authority.
Aircraft type practical experience shall include a representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the category.’;
in point 66.B.10, paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
‘(a) General
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 organisational structure and documented procedures for ensuring compliance with Annex III (Part-66).’;
in point 66.B.20, paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
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.’;
in point 66.B.100, paragraph (b), ‘Appendix 1’ is replaced by ‘Appendix I’;
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.’;
point 66.B.115 is replaced by the following:
‘66.B.115 Procedure for the change of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an aircraft type or group
On receipt of a satisfactory EASA Form 19 and any supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the applicable type rating and/or group rating requirements and the accompanying aircraft maintenance licence, the competent authority shall either endorse the applicant's aircraft maintenance licence with the aircraft type or group or reissue the said licence to include the aircraft type or group. The competent authority record system shall be changed accordingly.’;
point 66.B.120 is replaced by the following:
‘66.B.120 Procedure for the renewal of an aircraft maintenance licence validity
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 five 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.’;
in Appendix I, point 2 is amended as follows:
in module 7 ‘maintenance practices’, sub-module 7.7 is replaced by the following:
Identification of wire types, their inspection criteria and damage tolerance.
EWIS installations, inspection, repair, maintenance and cleanliness standards.
in module 10 ‘aviation legislation’, sub-module 10.1 is replaced by the following:
Role of International Civil Aviation Organisation;
Relationship between Part-21, Part-M, Part-145, Part-66, Part-147 and EU-OPS
in module 10 ‘aviation legislation’, sub-module 10.4 is replaced by the following:
Commercial Air Transport/Commercial Operations
Operators Responsibilities, in particular regarding continuing airworthiness and maintenance;
Aircraft Placarding (Markings);
in module 12 ‘Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems’, sub-module 12.4 and 12.13 are replaced by the following:
B1.3 B1.4
Appendix II ‘Basic Examination Standard’ is amended as follows:
Subject Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals:
Category B2-50 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.’;
points 2.17 and 2.18 are replaced by the following:
Subject Module 16 Piston Engine:
Subject Module 17 Propeller:
Category B2-None.’;
This appendix contains an example of the form used for application for the aircraft maintenance licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66).
The competent authority of the Member State may modify the EASA Form 19 only to include additional information necessary to support the case where the National requirements permit or require the aircraft maintenance licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) to be used outside the requirement of Annex II (Part-145) for non-commercial air transport purposes.
Aircraft Maintenance Licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66)
The document must be printed in the standardised form shown but may be reduced in size to accommodate its computer generation if desired. When the size is reduced care should be exercised to ensure sufficient space is available in those places where official seals/stamps are required. Computer generated documents need not have all the boxes incorporated when any such box remains blank so long as the document can clearly be recognised as an aircraft maintenance licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66).
The document may be printed in the English or the official language of the Member State concerned, except that if the official language of the Member State concerned is used, a second English copy must be attached for any licence holder that works outside that Member State to ensure understanding for the purpose of mutual recognition.
Each licence holder must have a unique licence number based upon a National identifier and an alpha-numeric designator.
The document may have the pages in any order and need not have some or any divider lines as long as the information contained is positioned such that each page layout can clearly be identified with the format of the example of the aircraft maintenance licence contained herein.
The document may be prepared (i) by the competent authority of the Member State or (ii) by any maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) if the competent authority agrees so and subject to a procedure developed as part of the maintenance organisation exposition referred to in point 145.A.70 of Annex II (Part-145), except that in all cases the competent authority of the Member State will issue the document.
The preparation of any change to an existing aircraft maintenance licence may be carried out (i) by the competent authority of the Member State or (ii) any maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) if the competent authority agrees so and subject to a procedure developed as part of the maintenance organisation exposition referred to in point 145.A.70 of Annex II (Part-145), except that in all cases the competent authority of the Member State will change the document.
The aircraft maintenance licence once issued is required to be kept by the person to whom it applies in good condition and who shall remain accountable for ensuring that no unauthorised entries are made.
Failure to comply with paragraph 8 may invalidate the document and could lead to the holder not being permitted to hold any certification authorisation pursuant to point 145.A.35 of Annex II (Part-145) and may result in prosecution under national law.
The aircraft maintenance licence delivered in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) is recognised in all Member States and it is not necessary to exchange the document when working in another Member State.
The annex to EASA Form 26 is optional and may only be used to include national privileges not covered by Annex III (Part-66), where such privileges were covered by the national regulation in force prior to the implementation of Annex III (Part-66).
For information the actual Annex III (Part-66) aircraft maintenance licence issued by the competent authority of the Member State may have the pages in a different order and may not have the divider lines.
Notwithstanding 13, each page issued will be in this format and contain the specified information for that page.
If there are no limitations applicable, the LIMITATIONS page will be issued stating “No limitations”.
Example of Aircraft Maintenance Licence referred to in Annex III (Part-66):
Annex IV (Part-147) to Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 is amended as follows:
the following table of contents is inserted after the title ‘(Part-147)’:
147.A.05
147.A.10
147.A.15
SUBPART B — ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
147.A.100
147.A.105
147.A.110
147.A.115
147.A.120
147.A.125
147.A.130
147.A.135
147.A.140
147.A.145
Privileges of the maintenance training organisation
147.A.150
Changes to the maintenance training organisation
147.A.155
147.A.160
SUBPART C — THE APPROVED BASIC TRAINING COURSE
147.A.200
The approved basic training course
147.A.205
Basic knowledge examinations
147.A.210
Basic practical assessment
SUBPART D — AIRCRAFT TYPE/TASK TRAINING
147.A.305
Aircraft type examinations and task assessments
147.B.05
147.B.10
147.B.15
147.B.20
147.B.25
SUBPART B — ISSUE OF AN APPROVAL
147.B.110
Procedure for approval and changes to the approval
147.B.120
Continued validity procedure
147.B.125
Maintenance training organisation approval certificate
147.B.130
SUBPART C — REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND LIMITATION OF THE MAINTENANCE TRAINING ORGANISATION APPROVAL
147.B.200
Revocation, suspension and limitation of the maintenance training organisation approval
Appendix III — Example of Training Certificate’;
point 147.A.15 is replaced by the following:
‘147.A.15 Application
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.’;
in point 147.A.105, paragraph (f) is replaced by the following:
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.’;
in point 147.A.145, paragraph (e) is replaced by the following:
An organisation may not be approved to conduct examinations unless approved to conduct training.’;
in point 147.B.10, the following paragraph (d) is added:
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.’;
point 147.B.100 is deleted;
point 147.B.105 is deleted;
point 147.B.110 is replaced by the following:
‘147.B.110 Procedure for approval and changes to the approval
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.’;
point 147.B.115 is deleted;
Maintenance Training Organisation Approval referred to in Annex IV (Part-147) — EASA Form 11
(1) Applicable standard means a manufacturing/design/maintenance/quality standard, method, technique or practice approved by or acceptable to the Competent Authority. The applicable standard shall be described in block 12.