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the alteration; and
8. ensures that the altered maintenance data clearly identifies:
 (i) the source of the altered data; and
 (ii) the approval process used for the alteration; and
 (iii) currency or revision status of the data; and
9. the exposition procedure describes the provision for retention and control of the altered data.
       (e)Subject to subparagraph (e) 4, an AMO must use the worksheet specified in its exposition. The AMO must use the worksheet in accordance with procedures set out in the exposition, which include provision for the following:
1. maintenance data applicable to maintenance tasks must be accurately transcribed onto the worksheet or the worksheet must provide precise reference to maintenance tasks detailed in the maintenance data;
2. if an AMO uses a system of computer-generated workcards or worksheets, it must ensure that the system includes a back-up electronic database that is updated within 24 hours after any entry is made to the original electronic database;
3. complex maintenance tasks are divided into stages, with provision for separately recording maintenance that is carried out in relation to each stage;
4. if the AMO provides maintenance services to a registered operator that requires records of maintenance to be made on the registered operator's own workcards or worksheets, the AMO must have procedures in its exposition to ensure correct completion of the operators' workcards or worksheets.
       (f)An AMO must ensure that all applicable Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness are readily available for use when required by maintenance personnel.
       (g)An AMO must have a procedure in its exposition to ensure that Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness that it controls are kept up-to-date and for data provided by another person under subparagraph 145.A.45 (a) 3, the AMO must:
1. have written confirmation from the other person that all the Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness that it provides and controls are up-to-date; or
2. have work orders specifying the amendment status of the Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness to be used for that work; or
3. be able to show that the data is on the operator or customer's Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness amendment list.

         145.A.47 Production planning
       (a)An AMO must have, at any time, sufficient employees to provide the maintenance services it is approved to provide and a system of production planning detailed in its exposition, which is appropriate to the volume and complexity of maintenance services that it provides.
       (b)The production planning system must include:
1. forecasting of maintenance work to ensure availability of employees, tools, equipment, maintenance data and facilities to carry out the maintenance; and
2. consideration of human performance limitations when planning maintenance tasks and scheduling shifts or maintenance teams to ensure maintenance can be completed without undue haste and within the limitations