CAR M

Draft Revision to

CAR – M
CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

CAR M is proposed to be amended to include CAR 66

requirements and to harmonise with latest EASA
amendments to Part M. The propose amendments are
shown in subsequent affected paragraphs.

The text of the amendment is arranged to show deleted text,

new or amended text as shown below:
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CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

Index
Description Page No.
CAR M
SECTION A TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
SUBPART A GENERAL
Subpart B ACCOUNTABILITY
M.A.201 Responsibilities

GM M.A.201 Responsibilities
AMC M.A.201 (e)
GM M.A.201 (e)
AMC M.A.201(e)(2) Responsibilities
GM M.A.201(f) Commercial ATO
AMC M.A.201 (h) (1)
AMC M.A.201 (h) (2)
GM M.A.201(i), M.A.302(h) and M.A.901(l)
GM M.A.201 (i) Responsibilities
AMC M.A.201(i)(3) Responsibilities
M.A.302 Maintenance Programme
GM M.A.302(a) Aircraft maintenance programme
AMC M.A.302 (e)
AMC M.A.302 (h)
GM M.A.302(h) Aircraft maintenance programme
AMC M.A.302 (i)
M.A.305 Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System
GM M.A.302 (h)
M.A.306 Operator's Aircraft Technical Log System
Subpart D MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
M.A.402 Performance of Maintenance
AMC M.A.401(b) Maintenance data
AMC M.A.401(c) Maintenance data
GM M.A.402(a) Performance of maintenance
AMC M.A.402(c) Performance of maintenance

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AMC M.A.402 (d)

AMC M.A.402 (e)
AMC M.A.402(f) Performance of maintenance
AMC M.A.402(g) Performance of maintenance
AMC1 M.A.402(h) Performance of maintenance
AMC2 M.A.402(h) Performance of maintenance
GM M.A.402(h) Performance of maintenance
Subpart F MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
AMC M.A.603(c) Extent of approval
GM M.A.615
GM AMC M.A.615 ( b a)
Subpart G CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
M.A.704 Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition
AMC1 M.A.704
AMC2 M.A.704
AMC M.A.704(a)(2)
M.A.708 Continuing Airworthiness Management
GM M.A.708
AMC M.A.708 (b)3
GM M.A.708(b)(4)
AMC1 M.A.708 (c)
AMC2 M.A.708(c)
GM M.A.708(c)
AMC M.A.708 (c) (1)
AMC M.A.708(d)
M.A.709 Documentation
GM M.A.709
M.A.710 Airworthiness Review
GM M.A.710
AMC M.A.710 (ga)
AMC M.A.710 (h)
M.A.711 Privileges of the Organisation

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AMC M.A.711 (4)

AMC M.A.711(a)(3)
AMC M.A.711 (b)
M.A.715 Continued Validity of Approval
AMC M.A.715
M.A.716 Findings
Subpart H CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE – CRS
M.A.801 Aircraft Certificate of Release to Service
AMC M.A.801 - Reserved
Subpart I AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE
M.A.901 Aircraft Airworthiness Review
AMC M.A.901
AMC M.A.901 (d) and (g)

APPENDICES to CAR M
Continuing airworthiness management contract.
Appendix I 153
Arrangement

APPENDICES to AMCs and GMs

Appendix II to M.A. 201 (h)(1) 711 (a) (3): Sub-Contracting of
192
Continuing Airworthiness Management Tasks
Appendix III to GM M.B 303(d) Key Risk Elements –Refer APM
Chapter 3A 199

Appendix VI to AMC M.B 602 (f) - CA Form 6F- Refer APM Chapter 3A 232
Appendix VII to AMC M.B 702 (f) - CA Form 13-- Refer APM Chapter
238
3A
Appendix XIII to AMC M.A.712(f) Organisational review

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M.3 Definitions

Within the scope of this CAR, the following definitions shall apply:

(ba) A complex motor powered aircraft means:

(1) An aeroplane:

(i) Above 5700 Kg MTOM, or

(ii). Certificated for more than 19 seated passengers, or
(iii). Certificated for operation with at least 2 pilots, or
(iv). Equipped with turbojet engine(s) or more than 1 turboprop engine.

(2) A helicopter:

(i). Above 3175 Kg MTOM, or

(ii) Certificated for more than 9 seated passengers, or
(iii) Certificated for operation with at least 2 pilots, or

(3) A tilt rotor aircraft.

(i) For the purpose of this CAR Category 1 “Light Aircraft” means the following
aircrafts

i an aeroplane, sailplane or powered sailplane with a Maximum Take-

off Mass (MTOM) less than 1000 kg that is not classified as complex
motor-powered aircraft;

ii a balloon with a maximum design lifting gas or hot air volume of not
more than 3400 m3 for hot air balloons, 1050 m3 for gas balloons, 300
m3 for tethered gas balloons;

iii an airship designed for not more than two occupants and a maximum
design lifting gas or hot air volume of not more than 2500 m3 for
hot air airships and 1000 m3 for gas airships

(j ) For the purpose of this CAR Category 2 “Light Aircraft” means the
following aircrafts

(i) an aeroplane with a Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of 2 000 kg or

less that is not classified as complex motor-powered aircraft;
(ii) a sailplane or powered sailplane of 2 000 kg MTOM or less;
(iii) a balloon;
(iv) a hot air ship;
(v) 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;
(vi) a Very Light Rotorcraft.’

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(j) For the purpose of this CAR “LSA aircraft” means a light sport aero
plane which has all of the following characteristics:
i. Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of not more than 600 kg;

ii. Maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration (VS 0) of not

more than 45 knots Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) at the aircraft’s
maximum certificated take-off mass and most critical centre of
gravity;

iii. Maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including

the pilot;

iv. Single, non-turbine engine fitted with a propeller;

v. Non-pressurized cabin.

M.A.201 Responsibilities

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(d) The pilot-in-command or, in the case of air operators certified in accordance
with Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 , commercial air transport, 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
organization or by DGCA Licensed Engineer.by CAR 66 certifying staff.

e) In order to satisfy the responsibilities of paragraph (a),

1. The owner of an aircraft may contract the tasks associated with

continuing airworthiness to a continuing airworthiness management
organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of CAR-M. In
this case, the continuing airworthiness management organisation assumes
responsibility for the proper accomplishment of these tasks. The contract
described in Appendix I shall be used in this case
2. An owner who decides to manage the continuing airworthiness of the
aircraft under its own responsibility, without a contract in accordance with
Appendix I, may nevertheless make a limited contract with a continuing
airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with
Section A, Subpart G of CAR-M, for the development of the maintenance
programme and its approval in accordance with point M.A.302 with .

In that case, the 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 continuing airworthiness
management organisation.

(e) In the case of aircraft used by air operator certified in accordance with
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Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937, the operator is responsible for the

continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall:

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

(2) be approved, as part of its air operator certife, as a continuing

airworthiness management organisation pursuant to M.A. Subpart G
(CAMO) for the aircraft it operates; and

(3) be approved in accordance with CAR-145 or establish a contract in

accordance with M.A.708(c) with such organisation

f) In the case of large aircraft, in order to satisfy the responsibilities of

paragraph (a) the owner of an aircraft shall ensure that the tasks
associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an approved
continuing airworthiness management organisation. A written contract
shall be made in accordance with Appendix I. In this case, the
continuing airworthiness management organisation assumes
responsibility for the proper accomplishment of these tasks.

(f) For complex motor-powered aircraft used for commercial specialised

operations, or commercial air transport, or commercial approved
training organisations, the operator shall ensure that

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

(2) the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an

approved continuing airworthiness management organisation. When the
operator is not continuing airworthiness management organisation
approved itself then the operator shall establish a written contract in
accordance with Appendix I with such an organisation, and

(3) the continuing airworthiness management organisation referred to in (2)

is approved in accordance with CAR -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

Maintenance of large aircraft, aircraft used for commercial air transport

and components thereof shall be carried out by a CAR -145 approved
maintenance organisation.

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

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

(2) the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an

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approved continuing airworthiness management organisation. When the

owner is not continuing airworthiness management organisation
approved itself then the owner shall establish a written contract in
accordance with Appendix I with such an organisation, and

(3) the continuing airworthiness management organisation referred to in (2)

is approved in accordance with CAR-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

g) In the case of commercial air transport the operator is responsible for

the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall:
1. be approved, as part of the air operator certificate/permit issued by
DGCA, pursuant to M.A. Subpart G for the aircraft it operates; and
2. be approved in accordance with CAR 145 or contract such an
organisation; and
3. ensure that paragraph (a) is satisfied.

(h) For other than complex motor-powered aircraft, used for commercial
specialised operations, or commercial air transport other than those
certified air operators in accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule
1937, or commercial approved training organisation, the operator shall
ensure that:

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

(2) the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by an

approved continuing airworthiness management organisation. When the
operator is not continuing airworthiness management organisation
approved itself then the operator shall establish a written contract in
accordance with Appendix I with such an organisation, and

(3) the continuing airworthiness management organisation referred to in

point (2) is approved in accordance with CAR-M Subpart-F or CAR-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.

h) When an operator is required by DGCA to hold a certificate for

commercial operations, other than for commercial air transport, it shall:

1. be appropriately approved, pursuant to M.A. Subpart G, for the

management of the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it
operates or contract such an organisation; and
2. be appropriately approved in accordance with M.A. Subpart F or
CAR-145, or contract such organisations; and

3. ensure that paragraph (a) is satisfied.

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(i) 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:

(1) contract the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness to an

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

(2) manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft under its own
responsibility, without contracting an approved continuing airworthiness
management organisation or;

(3) 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 continuing airworthiness management organisation, or

— in the case of Category 2 light aircraft, a CAR-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

i) The owner/operator is responsible for granting DGCA access to the

organisation/aircraft to determine continued compliance with this CAR.
(j) The owner/operator shall ensure that any person authorised by the
DGCA 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.’;

GM M.A.201 Responsibilities

Complex Motor-powered aircraft Other-than-complex motor-

powered aircraft
Is a CAMO Is Is a CAMO Is
required for the maintenance required for maintenance
Select your type of operation and your management of by a the by a
category of aircraft continuing maintenance management maintenance
airworthiness ?? organisation of continuing organisation
required? airworthiness? required?

Commercial Commercial Air operator Yes, a CAMO is Yes, Yes, a CAMO is Yes,
operations Air cerifird in required and it maintenance required and it maintenance
Transport accordance with shall be part of by a CAR-145 shall be part of by a CAR45

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Schedule XI of the AOC organisation is the AOC organisation is

Aircraft rule 1937 (M.A.201(e)) required (M.A.201(e)) required
(M.A.201(e)) (M.A.201(e))
CAT other than Yes, a CAMO is Yes, Yes, a CAMO is Yes,
Air operator required maintenance required maintenance
cerifird in (M.A.201(f)) by a CAR-145 (M.A.201(h)) by a Subpart F
accordance with organisation is or by a CAR-
Schedule XI of required 145
Aircraft rule 1937 (M.A.201(f)) organisation is
required
(M.A.201(h))
Commercial Commercial Yes, a CAMO is Yes, Yes, a CAMO is Yes,
operations specialised required maintenance required maintenance
other than operations (M.A.201(f)) by a CAR-145 (M.A.201(h)) by a Subpart F
CAT organisation is or by a CAR-
required 145
(M.A.201(f)) organisation is
required
(M.A.201(h))
Commercial Yes, a CAMO is Yes, Yes, a CAMO is Yes,
training required maintenance required maintenance
organisations (M.A.201(f)) by a CAR-145 (M.A.201(h)) by a Subpart F
(ATOs) organisation is or by a CAR-
required 145
(M.A.201(f)) organisation is
required
(M.A.201(h))
Other than commercial operations including Yes, a CAMO is Yes, No, a CAMO is No,
limited operations as defined in Article 2(p) required maintenance not required maintenance
(M.A.201(g)) by a CAR-145 (M.A.201(i)) by a Subpart F
organisation is or CAR-145
required organisation is
(M.A.201(g)) not required
(M.A.201(i))’
.;/

GM M.A.201(e) Responsibilities

The performance of ground de-icing and anti-icing activities does not

require a CAR-145 maintenance organisation approval. Nevertheless,
inspections required to detect and, when necessary, remove de-icing and/or
anti-icing fluid residues are considered maintenance. Such inspections may
only be carried out by suitably authorised personnel

AMC M.A.201(e)(2) Responsibilities

1. An air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of aircraft rule

1937, only needs to hold a CAMO approval as part of its air operator
certificate (AOC) for the management of the continuing airworthiness of
the aircraft listed on its AOC. The approval to carry out airworthiness
reviews is optional.

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2. CAR-M does not provide for continuing airworthiness management

organisations to be independently approved to perform continuing
airworthiness management tasks on behalf of air operator certified in
accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937. The approval of such
activity is vested in the (AOC).

3. The operator is ultimately responsible and, therefore, accountable for the

airworthiness of its aircraft.’

GM M.A.201(f) Commercial ATO

Commercial ATO refers to flying training organisation(s) certified in

accordance DGCA regulation which operate aircraft for commercial purposes
in order to provide FCL training courses.’

AMC M.A.201 (h) Responsibilities

1. Reference to aircraft includes the components fitted to or intended to be

fitted to the aircraft
2. The performance of ground de-icing and anti-icing activities does not
require a maintenance organization approval. Nevertheless, inspection
required to detect and when necessary eliminate de-icing and/or anti-
icing fluids residues are considered maintenance. Such inspection may
only be carried out by suitably authorised personnel.

3. The requirement means that the operator is responsible for determining

what maintenance is required, when it has to be performed and by whom
and to what standard, in order to ensure the continued airworthiness of
the aircraft being operated.

4. An operator should therefore have adequate knowledge of the design

status, type specification, customer options, airworthiness directives
(AD), airworthiness limitations fuel tank system airworthiness limitations
including Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL),
modifications, major repairs, operational equipment) and required and
performed maintenance. The status of aircraft design and maintenance
should be adequately documented to support the performance of the
quality system.

5. An operator should establish adequate co-ordination between flight

operations and maintenance to ensure that both will receive all
information on the condition of the aircraft necessary to enable both to
perform their tasks.

6. The requirement does not mean that an operator himself Performs the
maintenance (this is to be done by a maintenance organisation approved
under CAR -145) but that the operator carries the responsibility for the
airworthy condition of aircraft it operates and thus should be satisfied
before the intended flight that all required maintenance has been properly
carried out.

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7. When an operator is not appropriately approved in accordance with CAR-

145, the operator should provide a clear work order to the maintenance
contractor. The fact that an operator has contracted a maintenance
organisation approved under CAR -145 should not prevent it from
checking at the maintenance facilities on any aspect of the contracted
work if he wishes to do so to satisfy his responsibility for the
airworthiness of the aircraft.

GM M.A.201( i), M.A.302(h) and M.A.901(l)

Maintenance programme development and approval (for private
aircraft other than complex motor-powered aircraft* )

* This means aircraft for which M.A.201( e), (f), (g), and (h) do not apply.
The following table provides a summary of the provisions contained in M.A.201(i),
AMC M.A.201(i), and GM M.A.201(i)(3):

OPTION 1 (for OPTION 2 (for private OPTION 3 (for Category 2

private aircraft aircraft other than complex light aircraft not involved in
other than large motor-powered aircraft) commercial operations
complex motor-
powered aircraft)

Development and Performed by the Contracted to a CAMO Contracted to a CAR-145 or

processing of the owner (whether it is done through a M.A. Subpart F maintenance
approval of the full contract for the organisation (see
maintenance continuing airworthiness M.A.201(i)(3))
programme management of the aircraft
or through a limited contract
for the development and
processing of the
maintenance programme)

Approval/Declaratio Direct approval by Direct approval by the DGCA Direct approval by the DGCA
n of the the DGCA or or Indirect approval by the or Declaration by the owner
maintenance Declaration by the contracted CAMO (only for Category 1 Light
programme owner (only for or Declaration by the owner aircraft not involved in
Category 1 Light (only for Category 1 Light commercial operations, see
aircraft not aircraft not involved in M.A.302(h))
involved in commercial operations, see
commercial M.A.302(h))
operations, see
M.A.302(h)

Maintenance Programme content and airworthiness review (for all aircraft)

OPTION 1 (for all aircraft) OPTION 2 (for Category 1 Light aircraft

not involved in commercial operations)

Basic information used for Maintenance data from the Minimum Inspection Programme’ (see
the maintenance Design Approval Holder M.A.302(h)2 and M.A.302(i))
programme (complying with M.A.302(d) (not applicable to airships
and (e))
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Customisation to a Complying with M.A.302(e) Using the template in AMC M.A.302(e)

particular aircraft or Using the template in AMC
registration M.A.302(e) (only for other-
than-complex motor-powered
aircraft)
Approval/Declaration of Direct approval by DGCA Direct approval by DGCA
the maintenance or Indirect approval by or Indirect approval by contracted CAMO
programme contracted CAMO or Declaration by the owner (see
or Declaration by the owner M.A.302(h)) (only for Category 1 Light
(see M.A.302(h)) (only for aircraft not involved in commercial
Category 1 Light aircraft not operations, see M.A.302(h)
involved in commercial
operations, see M.A.302(h))

Performance of DGCA
Airworthiness Review and or CAMO or CAR-145/M.A. Subpart F
issue of reccemendation maintenance organisation (when
for Airworthiness Review combined with annual inspection, see
Certificate M.A.901(l))

AMC M.A.201 (h) (1) Responsibilities

1. An operator only needs to be approved for the management of the

continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed on its AOC. The approval to
carry out airworthiness reviews is optional.

2. This approval does not prevent the operator subcontracting certain

continuing airworthiness management tasks to competent persons or
organisations. This activity is considered as an integral element of the
operator’s M.A. Subpart G approval. The regulatory monitoring is
exercised through the operator’s M.A. Subpart G. approval. The contracts
should be acceptable to DGCA.

3. The accomplishment of continuing airworthiness activities forms an

important part of the operator’s responsibility with the operator remaining
accountable for satisfactory completion irrespective of any contract that
may be established.

4. CAR M does not provide for organisations to be independently approved

to perform continuing airworthiness management tasks on behalf of
commercial air transport operators. The approval of such activity is
vested in the operator’s air operator’s certificate (AOC). The sub-
contracted organisation is considered to perform the continuing
airworthiness management tasks as an integral part of the operator's
continuing airworthiness management system, irrespective of any other
approval held by the subcontractor including a M.A. Subpart G approval.

5. The operator is ultimately responsible and therefore accountable for the

airworthiness of its aircraft. To exercise this responsibility the operator

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should be satisfied that the actions taken by sub-contracted organisations

meet the standards required by M.A. Subpart G. The operator's
management of such activities should therefore be accomplished

(a) by active control through direct involvement and/or

(b) by endorsing the recommendations made by the sub-contracted
organisation.

6. In order to retain ultimate responsibility the operator should limit sub-

contracted tasks to the activities specified below:
(a) airworthiness directive analysis and planning
(b) service bulletin analysis
(c) planning of maintenance
(d) reliability monitoring, engine health monitoring
(e) maintenance programme development and amendments
(f) any other activities which do not limit the operators responsibilities as
agreed by DGCA.
7. The operator's management controls associated with sub-contracted
continuing airworthiness management tasks should be reflected in the
associated written contract and be in accordance with the operator's
policy and procedures defined in his continuing airworthiness
management exposition. When such tasks are sub-contracted the
operator's continuing airworthiness management system is considered to
be extended to the subcontracted organisation.

8. With the exception of engines and auxiliary power units, contracts would
normally be limited to one organisation per aircraft type for any
combination of the activities described in Appendix II. Where
arrangements are made with more than one organization the operator
should demonstrate that adequate coordination controls are in place and
that the individual responsibilities are clearly defined in related contracts.
9. Contracts should not authorize the sub-contracted organisation to sub-
contract to other organisations elements of the continuing airworthiness
management tasks.
10. The operator should ensure that any findings arising from DGCA
monitoring of the sub-contracted continuing airworthiness management
tasks will be closed to the satisfaction of DGCA. This provision should be
included in the contract.
11. The sub-contracted organisation should agree to notify the respective
operators of any changes affecting the contracts as soon as practical.
The operator should then inform to DGCA. Failure to do so may
invalidate DGCA acceptance of the contract.
12. Appendix II provides information on the sub-contracting of continuing
airworthiness management tasks.
13. The operator should only sub contract to organisations which are
specified by DGCA on the AOC or CA Form 14 as applicable.
AMC M.A.201 (h) (2) Responsibilities

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1. The requirement is intended to provide for the possibility of the following

three alternative options:
a) an operator to be approved in accordance with CAR 145 to carry out
all maintenance of the aircraft and components;
b) an operator to be approved in accordance with CAR 145 to carry out
some of the maintenance of the aircraft and components. This, at
minimum, could be limited line maintenance but may be
considerably more but still short of option (a);
c) An operator not approved in accordance with CAR 145 to carry out
any maintenance.
2. An operator or prospective operator may apply for any one of these
options but it will be for DGCA to determine which option may be
accepted in each particular case.

2.1 To make this determination DGCA will apply the primary criteria of
relevant operator experience if carrying out some or all maintenance
on comparable aircraft. Therefore where an operator applies for
option (a) – all maintenance – DGCA will need to be satisfied that
the operator has sufficient experience of carrying out all
maintenance on a comparable type. For example, assuming that the
experience is judged satisfactory, then it is reasonable from the
maintenance viewpoint to add a different wide bodied aircraft to an
existing wide bodied fleet. If the experience is not satisfactory or too
limited, DGCA may choose either to require more experienced
management and/or more experienced release to service staff or
may refuse to accept the new wide bodied aircraft if extra
experienced staff cannot be found. Option (b) or (c) may be possible
alternatives.

2.2 Where an operator applies for option (b) – some maintenance or

DGCA has been unable to accept an application for option (a) –
then satisfactory experience is again the key but in this case the
satisfactory experience is related to the reduced maintenance of this
option. If the experience is not satisfactory or too limited. DGCA may
choose to require more experienced staff or may refuse to accept
the application if such staff cannot be found. Option (c) may be the
possible alternative. Option (c) accepts that the operator either does
not have satisfactory experience or has only limited experience of
some maintenance.

2.3 DGCA will require an operator to enter into a contract with an

appropriately approved CAR 145 organisation except in those cases
where DGCA believes that it is possible to obtain sufficient
satisfactorily experienced staff to provide the minimal maintenance
support for option (b), in which case option (b) would apply.

2.4 In respect of this paragraph, ‘experience’ means staff who have

proven evidence that they were directly involved with at least line
maintenance of similar aircraft types for not less than 12 months.
Such experience should be demonstrated to be satisfactory. An
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operator is required to have enough personnel meeting the

requirement of M.A.706 to manage the maintenance responsibility
whichever option is used.

GM M.A.201( i) Aircraft maintenance programme

If an owner decides not to make a contract in accordance with M.A.201( i),

the owner is fully responsible for the proper accomplishment of the
corresponding tasks. As a consequence, it is recommended that the owner
properly self-assesses his/her own competence to accomplish them or
otherwise seeks the proper expertise.
AMC M.A.201( i) (3) Responsibilities
The limited contract for the development and, when applicable, processing of
the approval of the aircraft maintenance programme should cover the
responsibilities related to M.A.302(d), M.A.302(e) and M.A.302(g).
In the case of Category 1 Light aircraft not involved in commercial
operations, the limited contract between the owner and the Continuing
airworthiness management organization /maintenance organisation should
cover the following aspects:
— Whether the maintenance programme will be based on the ‘Minimum
Inspection Programme’ described in M.A.302(i);
—The obligation for the Continuing airworthiness management
organization /maintenance organisation to develop and propose to the
owner a maintenance programme which:
(i) identifies the owner and the specific aircraft, engine, and propeller (as
applicable);
(ii) includes all mandatory maintenance information and any additional
tasks derived from the evaluation of the recommendations issued by
the Design Approval Holder;
(iii) does not go below the requirements of the Minimum Inspection
Programme; and
(iv) is customised to the particular aircraft type, configuration and
operation, in accordance with M.A.302(h)3.
— Whether the maintenance programme is going to be approved by the
DGCA or the owner is going to issue a declaration for the
maintenance programme.
(i) In the case of approval by the DGCA, whether indirect approval by the
continuing airworthiness management organization is permitted or not.
(ii) In the case of declaration by the owner, a statement in the contract
making clear that the owner assumes full responsibility for any
deviations introduced to the maintenance programme proposed by
theContinuing airworthiness management organization /maintenance
organization

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M.A.301 Continuing Airworthiness Tasks
1. ------
2. the rectification in accordance with the 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, for all large aircraft or
aircraft used for commercial air transport, the minimum equipment list
and configuration deviation list when as applicable; to the aircraft type;
3. the accomplishment of all maintenance, in accordance with the
M.A.302 approved aircraft maintenance programme;
4. for all large complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by air
operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule
1937 for commercial air transport the analysis of the effectiveness of
the M.A.302 approved maintenance programme;

7. for non-mandatory modifications and/or inspections, for all complex

motor-powered large aircraft or aircraft used by air operator certified
in accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937 for commercial air
transport the for commercial air transport the establishment of an
embodiment policy;

AMC M.A.301(1) Continuing Airworthiness Tasks

3. In the case of commercial air transport air operator certified in

accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937 the Continuing
airworthiness management organization ------(----)----. The training
standard for personnel performing the pre-flight inspection should be
described in the operator’s continuing airworthiness management
exposition.

AMC M.A.301-2 Continuing Airworthiness Tasks

1. In the case of commercial air transport The operator should have a

system to ensure that all defects affecting the safe operation of the
aircraft are rectified within the limits prescribed by the approved
minimum equipment list (MEL), or configuration deviation list (CDL) or
maintenance data as appropriate. Also that such defect rectification
cannot be postponed unless agreed by the operator and in accordance
with a procedure approved by DGCA.

2. When deferring or carrying forward a defect rectification, the cumulative

effect of a number of deferred or carried forward defects on a given
aircraft and any restrictions contained in the MEL should be considered.
Whenever possible, deferred defect rectification should be made known
to the pilot/flight crew prior to their arrival at the aircraft.

3. In the case of commercial air transport or large aircraft used by air carriers
licensed operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of Aircraft
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 rule 1937 and of complex motor-powered aircraft, -------(-----)-----

The system should provide for:

(d) -----------
When deferring or carrying forward a defect the cumulative effect of a
number of deferred or carried forward defects occurring on the same aircraft
and any restrictions contained in the MEL should be considered. Whenever
possible, deferred defects should be made known to the pilot/flight crew
prior to their arrival at the aircraft.

AMC M.A.301-4 Continuing Airworthiness Tasks

The operator or the contracted M.A. Subpart G approved organisation as

applicable Continuing airworthiness management organization, managing
the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft should have a system to analyse
the effectiveness of the maintenance programme, with regard to spares,
established defects, malfunctions and damage, and to amend the
maintenance programme accordingly.

AMC M.A.301(7) Continuing Airworthiness Tasks

An operator or a contracted M.A. Subpart G approved organisation The

Continuing airworthiness management organization, managing the
continuing airworthiness of the aircraft as applicable should establish and
work according to a policy, which assesses non-mandatory information
related to the airworthiness of the aircraft. Non mandatory information such
as service bulletins, service letters and other information that is produced for
the aircraft and its components by an approved design organisation, the
manufacturer or DGCA.
M.A.302 Aircraft Maintenance Programme

(c ) When the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is managed by a

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

(f) For complex motor-powered large 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.

(h) In the case of Category 1 light 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:
1. The aircraft maintenance programme shall clearly identify the owner and
the specific aircraft to which it refers, including any installed engine
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 and propeller.
2. 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”.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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.

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 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 DGCA and the owner shall amend the
maintenance programme as agreed with DGCA.
(i) In the case of Category 1 light aircraft other than airships, not involved
in commercial operations, the “Minimum Inspection Programme”
referred to in point (h) shall comply with the following conditions:
1. It shall contain the following inspection intervals:
— For Category 1 light aeroplanes and Category 1 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 Category 1 sailplanes, Category 1 light powered sailplanes other
than TMG and Category 1 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.
2. 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 Car
Section -2 Series X
— Operational test of transponder (if existing).
— Operational test of the pitot-static system.
— In the case of Category 1 light 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 Category 1 light aeroplanes
: — Airframe
— Cabin and cockpit
— Landing gear
— Wing and centre section
— Flight controls
— Empennage
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 — Avionics and electrics
— Powerplant
— Clutches and gearboxes
— Propeller
— Miscellaneous systems such as the ballistic rescue system
— For Category 1 light sailplanes and Category 1 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 Category 1 hot-air balloons:
— Envelope
— Burner
— Basket
— Fuel containers
— Equipment and instruments
— For Category 1 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)
AMC M.A.302 Aircraft Maintenance Programme
3.----(----)---. Applicable mandatory requirements for compliance with CAR
21 should be incorporated into the owner or operator’s aircraft maintenance
programme as soon as possible.

AMC GM M.A.302 (a) Aircraft Maintenance Programme

----- (---) ----

AMC M.A.302(e) Aircraft maintenance programme

Except for complex motor-powered aircraft, the aircraft maintenance
programme may take the format of the following standard template:
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 Aircraft Maintenance Programme (for aircraft other than ‘complex motor-powered aircraft’)

Aircraft identification

1 Registration(s): Type: Serial No (s):

Basis for the Maintenance Programme

2 This Aircraft Maintenance Programme complies with (tick one option):

M.A.302(b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) (Complete section 3 below), or

M.A.302(h) (Only possible for Category 1 light aircraft not used in commercial operations)

For Aircraft Maintenance Programmes complying with M.A.302(h) (see above) the following data is used (tick one
option):

Design Approval Holder Maintenance Data (Complete section 3 below), or

Minimum Inspection Programme as detailed in the latest revision of AMC M.A.302(i) , or

Other Minimum Inspection Programme complying with M.A.302(i) (List the tasks in Appendix A to this Aircraft
Maintenance Programme)

Design Approval Holder Maintenance Data (not applicable if using Minimum Inspection Programmes)

3 Equipment manufacturer and type Applicable maintenance data reference (at latest revision)

For aircraft other than balloons

3a Aircraft
(other than
balloons)

3b Engine (if
applicable)

3c Propeller (if
applicable)

For balloons

3d Envelope
(only for
balloons)

3e Basket(s)
(only for
balloons)

3f Burner(s)
(only for
balloons)

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3g Fuel
cylinders
(only for
balloons)

Additional maintenance requirements not covered above (applicable to all Aircraft Maintenance Programmes, regardless
of whether they are based on Design Approval Holder Data or Minimum Inspection Programmes)

Indicate if any of the following additional maintenance requirements are applicable (when Yes No
replying ‘YES’, list the specific requirements in Appendix B to this Aircraft Maintenance
Programme)

Maintenance related to specific equipment and modifications

Maintenance related to repairs implemented in the aircraft

4
Maintenance related to life-limited components

Maintenance related to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (ALIs, CMRs, specific

requirements in the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS), etc.)

Maintenance related to repetitive Airworthiness Directives

Maintenance related to specific operational/airspace directives/requirements (altimeter,

compass, transponder, etc.)

Maintenance related to the type of operation or to operational approvals such as Reduced

Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM), Minimum Navigation Performance Specification (MNPS),
Basic Area Navigation (B-NAV).

5 Indicate if there are any specific maintenance recommendations made in Service Bulletins, Yes No
Service Letters, etc, that are applicable (when replying ‘YES’, list all the specific
recommendations and any deviations in Appendix B to this Aircraft Maintenance Programme)

Pilot-owner maintenance (only for privately operated non-complex motor-powered aircraft of 2 730 kg MTOM and below,
sailplanes, powered-sailplanes and balloons)

Does the Pilot-owner perform Pilot-owner maintenance (ref. CAR-M, M.A.803)? Yes No

6 If yes, enter the name of the pilot-owner(s) or the alternative procedure described in
AMC M.A.803 point 3:

Pilot-owner name: Licence Number:

Signature: Date:

If yes, list in Appendix B to this Aircraft Maintenance Programme the deviations to the list of
Pilot-owner maintenance tasks contained in the AMC to Appendix VIII to CAR-M (tasks which
are not performed by the Pilot-owner and additional tasks performed)

Record of periodic reviews of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (in accordance with M.A.302(g) or M.A.302(h)5, as
applicable)

Describe whether the review has resulted or not in changes to the Date and signature
Aircraft Maintenance Programme (any changes introduced will be
7 described in field 8 below)

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 Revision control of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme

Rev. No Content of revision Date and signature

Approval/Declaration of the Maintenance Programme (select the appropriate option)

9 Declaration by owner: Approval by contracted CAMO Approval by Competent Authority:

(only under ‘indirect approval
procedure’ approved by the
competent authority responsible
for the Aircraft Maintenance
Programme):

‘I hereby declare that this is the Approval Reference No of the Competent Authority:
maintenance programme CAMO:
applicable to the aircraft
referred to in field 1 and I am
fully responsible for its content
and, in particular, for any
deviations from the Design Signature/Name/Date:
Approval Holder’s Signature/Name/Date:
recommendations’
Signature/Name/Date:

Certification statement

10 ‘I will ensure that the aircraft is maintained in accordance with this maintenance programme and that the maintenance
programme will be reviewed and updated as required’

Signed by the person/organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft according to M.A.201:

Owner - Lessee - CAMO

Name of owner/lessee or CAMO approval number:

Address:

Telephone/fax:

E-mail:

Signature/Date:

11 Appendices attached:

—Appendix A YES NO

—Appendix B YES NO

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 Appendix A ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ (only applicable if a Minimum Inspection Programme different from the
one described in AMC M.A.302(i) is used) (see Section 2 above)

Detail the tasks and inspections contained in the Minimum Inspection Programme being used.

Detail the tasks and inspections contained in the Minimum Inspection Programme being used.

Appendix B ‘Additional Maintenance Requirements’ and ‘Pilot-owner maintenance’ (include only if applicable) (see Sections 4,
5 and 6 above)

Task Description References Interval

Maintenance related to specific equipment and modifications

Maintenance related to repairs implemented in the aircraft

Maintenance related to life-limited components

Maintenance related to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Instructions (ALIs, CMRs, specific requirements in the TCDS, etc.)

Maintenance related to repetitive Airworthiness Directives

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Maintenance related to specific operational/airspace directives/requirements (altimeter, compass, transponder, etc.)

Maintenance related to the type of operation or operational approvals

Task Description Recommended Indicate: Alternative inspection/task (if Amended interval (if
interval adopted with deviations) adopted with deviations)
‘Adopted’, or
‘Not adopted’, or
‘Adopted with
deviations’

Maintenance recommendations contained in Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc.

NOTE : List all the applicable maintenance recommendations, even those for which it has been decided not to accomplish the
task or to accomplish it with deviations.

Task Description (Pilot-owner maintenance)

Pilot-owner maintenance tasks contained in AMC to Appendix VIII to CAR-M which are not performed by the Pilot-owner

Pilot-owner maintenance tasks performed by the Pilot-owner additional to those contained in AMC to Appendix VIII to CAR-M

AMC M.A.302 (f) Maintenance Programme – Reliability Programmes

1. ----
2. Reliability programmes need not be developed for aircraft not considered
as large complex motor-powered aircraft or that contain overhaul time
periods for all significant aircraft system components.

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AMC M.A.302(h) Aircraft maintenance programme

NOTE: This AMC is applicable to those Category 1 light aircraft not involved
in commercial operations for which the owner has elected to apply the
provisions of M.A.302(h).

1. The aircraft should only be maintained according to one maintenance

programme at a given point in time. Where an owner wishes to change
from one programme to another because of a change in the type of
operation, a transfer check or inspection may need to be performed to
implement the change.
2. The maintenance programme may take the format of the standard
template provided in AMC M.A.302(e).
3. During the annual review of the maintenance programme, the following
should be taken into consideration
— The results of the maintenance performed during that year, which may
reveal that the current maintenance programme is not adequate.

— The results of the airworthiness review performed on the aircraft, which

may reveal that the current maintenance programme is not adequate.

— Revisions introduced in the documents affecting the programme basis,

such as the M.A.302(i) ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ or the Design
Approval Holder data.

— Applicable mandatory requirements for compliance with Part-21, such as

Airworthiness Directives, Airworthiness Limitations, Certification
Maintenance Requirements and specific maintenance requirements
contained in the TCDS.

For the purpose of reviewing the results of the maintenance performed

during that year, the airworthiness review staff should request the owner/
Continuing airworthiness management organization to provide the records of
all the maintenance performed during that year, including unscheduled
maintenance.

When reviewing the results of the maintenance performed during that year
and the results of the airworthiness review, attention should be paid as to
whether the defects found may have been prevented by introducing in the
maintenance programme certain recommendations from the Design Approval
Holder which were initially disregarded by the owner.

GM M.A.302(h) Aircraft maintenance programme

Responsibilities associated to maintenance programmes developed in

accordance with M.A.302(h):

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— If the owner has contracted an organisation in accordance with .A.201
(i)(1) or M.A.201(i)(3) (whether it covers the full continuing
Airworthinessanagement or it is just for the development of the maintenance
programme), this organisation is responsible for developing and proposing to
the owner a maintenance programme which:

 indicates whether the maintenance programme is based on the

‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ described in M.A.302(i);
 identifies the owner and the specific aircraft, engine, and propeller (as
applicable);
 includes all mandatory maintenance information and any additional
tasks derived from the assessment of the recommendations issued by
the Design Approval Holder;
 justifies any deviations from the recommendations issued by the Design
Approval Holder;
 does not go below the requirements of the Minimum Inspection
Programme; and
 is customised to the particular aircraft type, configuration and operation,
in accordance with paragraph M.A.302(h)3.

If the maintenance programme is going to be approved by the DGCA,

competent authority is responsible for evaluating the justifications provided in
relation to deviations from the recommendations issued by the Design
Approval Holder.

However, when issuing a declaration for the maintenance programme, the

owner assumes full responsibility for any deviations introduced to the
maintenance programme proposed by the contracted organisation. The
organisation which developed the maintenance programme is not
responsible for such deviations. These deviations do not need to be justified
by the owner.

— If the owner has not contracted an organisation in accordance with

M.A.201 (i)(2) and has decided to develop the maintenance programme
himself/herself, when issuing a declaration for the maintenance programme,
the owner assumes full responsibility for its content, including any deviations
introduced to the recommendations issued by the Design Approval Holder. In
this case, these deviations do not need to be justified. However, the
maintenance programme still needs to comply with the requirements
contained in M.A.302(h), in particular with the obligation to not go below the
requirements of the ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ and to comply with the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information.

If the maintenance programme is going to be approved by the DGCA, the

owner needs to provide to DGCA, the justification for the deviations from the
Design Approval Holder recommendations.

— The content of the declared (by the owner) maintenance programme

cannot be initially challenged either by the DGCA, the contracted CAMO, or
the contracted maintenance organisation. This declared maintenance
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programme is the basis for adequate planning of maintenance as well as for
the airworthiness reviews and the content of the Aircraft Continuing
Airworthiness Monitoring (ACAM) inspections in accordance with M.B.303 (
Refer APM ). Nevertheless, the maintenance programme will be subject to
periodic reviews at the occasion of the airworthiness review and the DGCA
shall be notified in case of discrepancies linked to deficiencies in the content
of the maintenance programme, as described in M.A.302(h)5, M.A.710(ga),
M.A.710(h), M.A.901(l)5, and M.A.901(l)7. The owner shall amend the
maintenance programme accordingly as required by M.A.302(h)5.

— When the DGCA is notified of deficiencies linked to the content of the

declared maintenance programme for a particular aircraft, the DGCA should
contact the owner, request a copy of the maintenance programme (if it was
declared) and use the information received for the adequate planning of the
ACAM programme. Based on the reported deficiencies and the risks
identified, the DGCA will adapt the ACAM programme accordingly. This
notification will also allow that the DGCA agrees on the changes required to
the maintenance programme as required by M.A.302(h)5.

— Although there is no requirement for the owner to send a copy of the

declared maintenance programme to the DGCA, this does not prevent the
DGCA from requesting a copy to the owner at any time, even if deficiencies
have not been reported.

— Since the maintenance programme has to identify the deviations

introduced to the recommendations issued by the Design Approval Holder,
the airworthiness reviews and ACAM inspections should place emphasis on
the inspection of those areas affected by those deviations in order to make
sure that the maintenance programme is effective.

— Since the DGCA is not responsible for the content of a declared

maintenance programme, the DGCA cannot authorise deviations from its
content. In such case, the owner can always declare an amended
maintenance programme

AMC M.A.302(i) Aircraft maintenance programme

This AMC contains an acceptable ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ for the

following categories of Category 1 aircraft not involved in commercial
operations:
— Category 1 aeroplanes;
— Category 1 sailplanes and Category 1 powered sailplanes; and
— Category 1 hot-air balloons.

Although this AMC does not contain an acceptable ‘Minimum Inspection

Programme’ for gas balloons, the use of a ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’
is still possible as long as it complies with the requirements established in
M.A.302(i).

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The ‘Minimum Inspection Programmes’ defined in this AMC already comply
with the requirements established in M.A.302(i) and may be used in order to
define the basic information for the maintenance programme as required by
M.A.302(h)2. However, the maintenance programme must be customised as
required by M.A.302(h)3, which may be done by using the standard template
contained in AMC M.A.302(e).

It must be noted that using the ‘1-month’ tolerance permitted by M.A.302(i)1

for the annual inspection may result in an expired ARC.

Minimum Inspection Programme for Category 1 aeroplanes not involved in

commercial operations
To be performed every annual/100 h interval, whichever comes first.

A tolerance of one month or 10 h may be applied. However, the next interval

shall be calculated from the date/hours originally scheduled (without the
tolerance).

Note 1: Use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each

task/inspection.

Note 2: Proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be

included for every instance where a check is performed for improper
installation/operation.

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 Category 1 light aeroplanes not involved in commercial operations

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

GENERAL

General Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairings, and cowlings.
Clean the aircraft and aircraft engine as required.

Lubrication/servicing Lubricate and replenish fluids in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

Markings Check that side and under-wing registration markings are correct. If applicable, check
that an exemption for alternate display is approved. Identification plate for National
Aviation Authority registered aircraft is present. Other identification markings on
fuselage are in accordance with CAR Section-2 Series F part-I.

Review weighing record to establish accuracy against installed equipment.

Weighing

Weigh the aircraft as required by the CAR Section-2 Series X part-II.

AIRFRAME

Fabric and skin Inspect for deterioration, distortion, other evidence of failure, and defective or insecure
attachment of fittings.

NOTE: When checking composite structures, check for signs of impact or pressure
damage that may indicate underlying damage.

Fuselage structure Check frames, formers, tubular structure, braces, and attachments. Inspect for signs of
corrosion.

Systems and components Inspect for improper installation, apparent defects, and unsatisfactory operation.

Pitot/static system Inspect for security, damage, cleanliness, and condition. Drain any water from
condensation drains.

General Inspect for lack of cleanliness and loose equipment that might foul the controls.

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Tow hooks Inspect for condition of moving parts and wear.

Check service life.

Carry out operational test.

CABIN AND COCKPIT

Seats, safety belts and Inspect for poor condition and apparent defects.
harnesses

Check for service life.

Windows, canopies and Inspect for deterioration and damage, and for function of emergency jettison.
windshields

Instrument panel Inspect for poor condition, mounting, marking, and (where practicable) improper
assemblies operation.

Check markings of instruments in accordance with the Flight Manual.

Flight and engine controls Inspect for improper installation and improper operation.

Speed/weight/manoeuvre Check that the placard is correct and legible and accurately reflects the status of the
placard aircraft.

All systems Inspect for improper installation, poor general condition, apparent and obvious defects,
and insecurity of attachment.

LANDING GEAR

Shock-absorbing devices Inspect for improper fluid level.

Inspect for wear and deformation of rubber pads, bungees, and springs.

All units Inspect for poor condition and insecurity of attachment.

Retracting and locking Inspect for improper operation.

mechanism

Linkages, trusses and Inspect for undue or excessive wear fatigue and distortion.
members

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Hydraulic lines Inspect for leakage.

Check service life.

Electrical system Inspect for chafing and improper operation of switches.

Wheels Inspect for cracks, defects, and condition of bearings.

Tyres Inspect for wear and cuts.

Brakes Inspect for improper adjustment and wear.

Floats and skis Inspect for insecure attachment and apparent defects.
Carry out operational test.

WING AND CENTRE SECTION

All components Inspect all components of the wing and centre section assembly for poor general
condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure, insecurity of
attachment.

Connections Inspect main connections (e.g. between wings, fuselage, wing tips) for proper fit, play
within tolerances, wear or corrosion on bolts and bushings.

FLIGHT CONTROLS

Control circuit/stops Inspect control rods and cables. Check that the control stops are secure and make
contact.

Control surfaces Inspect aileron, flap, elevator, air brake and rudder assemblies, hinges, control
connections, springs/bungees, tapes and seals.

Check and record range of movement and cable tensions, if specified, and check free
play.

Trim systems Inspect trim surfaces, controls, and connections.

Check full range of motion.

EMPENNAGE

All components and Inspect all components and systems that make up the complete empennage assembly
systems for poor general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure,
insecure attachment, improper component installation, and improper component
operation.

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AVIONICS AND ELECTRICS

Batteries Inspect for improper installation, improper charge and spillage and corrosion.

Radio and electronic Inspect for improper installation and insecure mounting.
equipment

Carry out ground function test.

Wiring and conduits Inspect for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects.

Bonding and Inspect for improper installation, poor condition, and chafing and wear of insulation.
shielding

Antennas Inspect for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation.

POWERPLANT

Engine section Inspect for visual evidence of excessive oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks and sources of such
leaks.

Studs and nuts Inspect for looseness, signs of rotation and obvious defects.

Internal engine Inspect for cylinder compression (record measures for each cylinder) and for metal
particles or foreign matter in oil filter, screens and sump drain plugs. If there is weak
cylinder compression, inspect for improper internal condition and improper internal
tolerances.

Engine mounts Inspect for cracks, looseness of mounting, and looseness of the engine to mount
attachment.

Flexible vibration Inspect for poor condition and deterioration.

dampeners

Engine controls Inspect for defects, improper travel, and improper safe tying.

Lines, hoses and clamps Inspect for leaks, improper condition, and looseness.

Exhaust stacks Inspect for cracks, defects, and improper attachment.

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Turbocharger and Inspect for leaks, improper condition, and looseness of connections and fittings.
intercooler

Liquid cooling systems Inspect for leaks and proper fluid level.

Electronic engine control Inspect for signs of chafing and proper electronics and sensor installation.

Accessories Inspect for apparent defects in security of mounting.

All systems Inspect for improper installation, poor general condition, defects and insecure
attachment.

Cowling Inspect for cracks and defects.

Cooling baffles and seals Check

Inspectcowling flaps.improper attachment, and wear.
for defects,

Fuel tanks Inspect for improper installation and connection.

CLUTCHES AND GEARBOXES

Filters, screens, and chip Inspect for metal particles and foreign matter.
detectors

Exterior Inspect for oil leaks.

Output shaft Inspect for excessive bearing play and condition.

PROPELLER

Propeller assembly Inspect for cracks, nicks, binds, and oil leakage.

Propeller bolts Inspect for proper installation, looseness, signs of rotation, and lack of safe tying.

Propeller control Inspect for improper operation, insecure mounting, and restricted travel.
mechanism

Anti-icing devices Inspect for improper operation and obvious defects.

MISCELLANEOUS

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Ballistic rescue system Inspect for proper installation, unbroken activation mechanism, proper securing while
on ground, validity of inspection periods of pyrotechnic devices, and parachute packing
intervals.

Other miscellaneous items Inspect installed miscellaneous items that are not otherwise covered by this listing for
improper installation and improper operation.

OPERATIONAL CHECKS

Power and revolutions per Check that power output, static and idle rpm are within published limits.
minute (rpm)

Magnetos Check for normal function.

Fuel and oil pressure Check they are within normal values.

Engine temperatures Check they are within normal values.

Engine For engines equipped with automated engine control (e.g. FADEC), perform the
published run-up procedure and check for discrepancies.
Engine For dry-sump engines and engines with turbochargers and for liquid cooled engines,
check for signs of disturbed fluid circulation.
Pitot-static system Perform operational check.

Transponder Perform operational check.

Minimum Inspection Programme for Category 1 light aircraft ( sailplanes )

and Category 1 light aircraft (powered sailplanes) not involved in commercial
operations

To be performed:
— every annual/100 h interval (for Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)), whichever
comes first; or
— every annual interval (for other than TMGs).

A tolerance of one month or 10 h, as applicable, may be applied. However,

the next interval shall be calculated from the date/hours originally scheduled
(without the tolerance).

Note 1: Use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each

task/inspection.

Note 2: In the case of TMGs, it is acceptable to control the hours of use of the
aircraft, engine and propeller as separate entities. Any maintenance check to be
done between two consecutive annual/100 h inspections may be performed
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 reaches the corresponding hours. However, at the time of the annual/100 h
inspection, all the elements must be covered.

Note 3: Proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should

be included for every instance where a check is performed for improper
installation/operation

Category 1 sailplanes and Category 1 powered sailplanes not involved in commercial

operations

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

GENERAL

General — all tasks The aircraft must be clean prior to inspection. Inspect for security, damage, wear,
integrity, drain/vent holes clear, signs of overheating, leaks, chafing, cleanliness and
condition as appropriate to the particular task. Whilst checking composite structures,
check for signs of impact or pressure damage that may indicate underlying damage.

Lubrication/servicing Lubricate and replenish fluids in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

Markings Check that side and under-wing registration markings are correct. If applicable, check
that an exemption for alternate display is approved. Identification plate for National
Aviation Authority registered aircraft is present. Other identification markings on
fuselage in accordance with local (national) rules.

Weighing: Review weighing record to establish accuracy against installed equipment.

Weigh the aircraft as required by the CAR Section-2 Series X part-II .

AIRFRAME

Fuselage paint/gel coat, Inspect external surface and fairings, gel coat, fabric covering or metal skin, and
including registration paintwork. Check that registration marks are correctly applied.
markings

Fuselage structure Check frames, formers, tubular structure, skin, and attachments. Inspect for signs of
corrosion on tubular framework.

Nose fairing Inspect for evidence of impact with ground or objects.

Release hook(s) Inspect nose and Centre of Gravity (C of G) release hooks and controls. Check
operational life. Carry out operational test. If more than one release hook or control is
fitted, check operation of all release hooks from all positions.

Pot pitot/ventilator Check alignment of probe, check operation of ventilator.

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Pitot/static system Inspect pitot probes, static ports and all accessible tubing for security, damage,
cleanliness, and condition. Drain any water from condensation drains.

Bonding/vents drains Check all bonding leads and straps. Check that all vents and drains are clear from
debris.

CABIN AND COCKPIT

Cleanliness/loose articles Check under cockpit floor/seat pan and in rear fuselage for debris and foreign items.

Canopy, locks and Inspect canopy, canopy frame and transparencies for cracks, unacceptable distortion,
jettison and discolouration. Check operation of all locks and catches. Carry out an operational
test of the canopy jettison system from all positions.

Seat/cockpit floor Inspect seat(s). Check that all loose cushions are correctly installed and, as
appropriate, energy absorbing foam cushions are fitted correctly. Ensure that all seat
adjusters fit and lock correctly.

Harness(es) Inspect all harnesses for condition and wear of all fastenings, webbing, and fittings.
Check operation of release and adjustments.

Rudder pedal assemblies Inspect rudder pedal assemblies and adjusters.

Flight control Inspect flight controls rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make
circuits/stops contact. Pay particular attention to wear and security of liners and cables in ‘S’ tubes.
Inspect self-connecting control devices.

Instrument panel Inspect instrument panel and all instruments/equipment. Check instrument readings
assemblies are consistent with ambient conditions. Check marking of all switches, circuit breakers,
and fuses. Check operation of all installed equipment, as possible, in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Check markings of instruments in accordance with the Flight Manual.

Oxygen system Inspect oxygen system. Check bottle hydrostatic test date expiry in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations. Ensure that the bottle is not completely empty
(13,8 bars/200 psi minimum) and refill with aviator’s oxygen only. Clean masks and
regulators with suitable cleaning wipes.
Ensure that the oxygen installation is recorded on weight and C of G schedule.
CAUTION: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

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Colour-coding of controls Ensure that controls are colour-coded and in good condition, as follows:
Tow release: yellow
Air Brakes: blue
Trimmer: green

Canopy normal operation: white

Canopy jettison: red
Other controls: clearly marked but not using any of the above colours.
Equipment stowed in Check for security and condition. Check validity of any safety equipment. Check the
centre section manufacturer’s and the CARs (if required) data plates.

Speed/weight/ Check that the placard is correct and legible and accurately reflects the status of the
manoeuvre placard aircraft.

LANDING GEAR

Front skid/nose wheel Inspect for evidence of hard/heavy landings. Check skid wear. Inspect wheel, tyre, and
and mounts wheel box. Check tyre pressure.

Main wheel and brake Check for integrity of hydraulic seals and leaks in pipe work. Check life of hydraulic
assembly hoses and components if specified by the manufacturer. Remove brake drums, check
brake lining wear. Check disk/drum wear. Refit drum. Check brake adjustment.
CAUTION: BRAKE DUST MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS.
Check operation of brake. Check level of brake fluid and replenish if necessary. Check
tyre pressure. CAUTION: CHECK TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID USED AND OBSERVE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.

Undercarriage Check springs, bungees, shock absorbers, and attachments. Check for signs of damage.
suspension Service strut if applicable.

Undercarriage retract Check retraction mechanism and controls, warning system if fitted, gas struts, doors
system and doors and linkages/springs, over-centre/locking device. Perform retraction test.

Tail skid/wheel Inspect for evidence of hard/heavy landings. Check skid wear. Inspect wheel, tyre, and
wheel box. Check bond of bonded skids. Check tyre pressure.

Wheel brake control Inspect wheel brake control rods/cables. If combined with air brake, ensure correct
circuit rigging relationship. Check parking brake operation if fitted.

WING AND CENTRE SECTION

Centre section fairing Inspect for security, damage, and condition.

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Wing attachments Inspect the wing structural attachments. Check for damage, wear, and security. Check
for rigging damage. Check condition of wing attachment pins.

Aileron control Inspect aileron control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make
circuit/stops contact.
Inspect self-connecting control devices.

Air brake control circuit Inspect air brake control rods/cables. Check friction/locking device (if fitted). Inspect
self-connecting control devices.

Wing struts/wires Inspect wing struts for damage and internal corrosion. Re-inhibit wing struts internally
every three years or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Wings including Check mainplane structure externally and internally as far as possible. Check gel coat,
underside registration fabric covering, or metal skin. Check that registration marks are correctly applied.
markings

Ailerons and controls Inspect aileron and flaperon assemblies, hinges, control connections, springs/bungees,
tapes, and seals. Ensure that seals do not impair full range of movement.

Air brakes/spoilers Inspect air brake/spoiler panel(s) operating rods, closure springs, and friction devices
as fitted.

Flaps Check flap system and control. Inspect self-connecting control devices.

Control deflections and Check and record range of movements and cable tensions, if specified, and check free
free play, and record on play.
worksheets
EMPENNAGE

Tailplane and elevator With tailplane de-rigged, check tailplane and attachments, self-connecting and manual
control connections. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin.

Rudder Check rudder assembly, hinges, attachments, balance weights.

Rudder control circuit/ Inspect rudder control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make
stops contact. Pay particular attention to wear and security of liners and cables in ‘S’ tubes.

Elevator control Inspect elevator control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make
circuit/stops contact.
Inspect self-connecting control devices.

Trimmer control circuit Inspect trimmer control rods/cables. Check friction/locking device.

Control deflections and Check and record range of movements and cable tensions, if specified, and check free
free play, and record play.
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AVIONICS AND ELECTRICS

Electrical Check all electrical wiring for condition. Check for signs of overheating and poor
installation/fuses connections. Check fuses/trips for condition and correct rating.

Battery security and Check battery mounting for security and operation of clamp. Check for evidence of
corrosion electrolyte spillage and corrosion. Check that the battery has the main fuse fitted
correctly.
It is recommended to carry out battery capacity test on gliders equipped with radio,
used for cross-country, controlled airspace, or competition flying.

Radio installations and Check radio installation, microphones, speakers and intercom, if fitted. Check that the
placards call sign placard is installed. Carry out ground function test. Record radio type fitted.

Altimeter datum Check barometric sub-scale. Maximum error 2 Mb.

Pitot-static system Perform operational check.

Transponder Perform operational check.

MISCELLANEOUS

Removable ballast Check removable ballast mountings and securing devices (including fin ballast if
applicable) for condition. Check that ballast weights are painted with conspicuous
colour. Check that provision is made for the ballast on the loading placard.

Drag chute and controls Inspect chute, packing and release mechanism. Check packing intervals.

Water ballast system Check water ballast system, wing and tail tanks as fitted. Check filling points, level
indicators, vents, dump and frost drains for operation and leakage. If loose bladders
are used, check for leakage and expiry date as applicable.

POWERPLANT (when applicable)

Engine pylons and Inspect engine and pylon installation. Check engine compartment and fire sealing.
mountings

Gas strut Check gas strut.

Pylon/engine stops Check limit stops on retractable pylons. Check restraint cables.

Electric actuator Inspect electric actuator, motor, spindle drive, and mountings.

Electrical wiring Inspect all electrical wiring. Pay special attention to wiring that is subject to bending
during extension and retraction of engine/pylon.

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Limit switches Check operation of all limit switches and strike plates. Make sure that they are not
damaged by impact.

Fuel tank(s) Check fuel tank mountings and tank integrity. Check fuel quantity indication system if
fitted.

Fuel pipes and vents Check all fuel pipes especially those subject to bending during extension and retraction
of engine/pylon. Check that vents are clear. Make sure that overboard drains do not
drain into engine compartment. Check self-sealing.

Fuel cock or shut off Check operation of fuel cock or shut-off valve and indications.
valve

Fuel pumps and filters Clean or replace filters as recommended by the manufacturer. Check operation of fuel
pumps for engine supply or tank replenishment. Check fuel pump controls and
indications.

Decompression valve Inspect decompression valve and operating control.

Spark plugs Carry out spark plug service. It is recommended to replace spark plugs at annual
intervals.
Harnesses and Magneto Inspect low-tension and high-tension wiring, connectors, spark plug caps. Check
magneto to engine timing. Check impulse coupling operation.
Propeller bolts, assembly, Inspect propeller, hub, folding mechanism, brake, pitch change mechanism, stow
mounting, torquing & sensors.
drive
Doorsbelt Check engine compartment doors, operating cables, rods, and cams.

Safety springs Check all safety and counterbalance springs.

Extension and retraction Check that extension and retraction operation times are within limits specified by
manufacturer. Check light indications and interlocks for correct operation.
Exhaust Inspect exhaust system, silencer, shock mounts, and links.

Engine installation Inspect engine and all accessories. Carry out compression test and record results.
Compression test results:
Lubrication Change engine oil and filter. Replenish oil and additive tanks.
No1 (left/front):
No2 (right/rear):
Engine instruments Inspect all engine instruments and controls. Check control unit, mounts, bonding and
connections. Carry out internal self-test if fitted.
Flexible vibration dampers Check for poor condition and deterioration.

Engine battery If separate from airframe battery, inspect battery and mountings. If the main fuse is
fitted, check rating and condition.
Placards Check that
Perform all placards
a functional are in accordance with flight manual and legible.
test.

Oil and fuel leaks With the engine fully serviced, check the fuel and oil system for leaks.

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 Minimum Inspection Programme for Category 1 hot-air balloons not involved
in commercial operations

To be performed every annual interval.

A tolerance of one month may be applied. However, the next interval shall be
calculated from the date originally scheduled (without the tolerance).

Note 1: Use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each

task/inspection.

Note 2: Proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be

included for every instance where a check is performed for improper
installation/operation

1.ENVELOPE

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

Identification Check for presence and verify type/serial number installed.
(type/serial
number/registration
plate)

Crown ring and line In place; not corroded; crown line undamaged and has appropriate length.

Vertical/horizontal load Check joints with the crown ring, top of the envelope and wires. All load tapes
tapes undamaged along their entire length. Inspect base horizontal tape and edge of the
envelope top. Inspect joint between base horizontal load tape and vertical load tapes.

Envelope fabric Inspect the envelope fabric panels (including parachute and rotation vents if fitted) for
damage, porosity overheating or weakness. Unrepaired damage is within tolerance
given by the manufacturer.

If substantial fabric porosity is suspected, then a flight test should be performed, but
only after a grab test has demonstrated that the balloon is safe to fly.

Perform grab test in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Flying cables Inspect for damage (particularly heat damage).

Kevlar cable — yellow core is not visible

Karabiners Inspect for damage. Karabiner lock is working properly.

Melting link and Check maximum temperature indication (flag/‘tell-tale’).

Tempilabel

Control system lines Inspect for damage wear, security of knots.

Check proper length. Check lines attachments for damage, wear, security.

Control lines and their Inspect for damage, wear, security of knots. Check proper length of the lines.
attachments

Envelope pulleys Inspect for damage, wear, free running, contamination, security of attachment.

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2.BURNER

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

Identification Check for presence and verify type/serial number installed.

(type/serial number)

Inspect welds for cracking.

Inspect tubes for distortion/deformation/cuts/gouges.

Inspect frame for security of fasteners (heat shields, flexi-corners).

Burner frame Inspect frame lugs for wear, cracking.

Inspect general condition (corrosion, heat shields).

Gimballing Check stiffness, security of fitting manifolds.

Leak check Perform leak check of the burner.

Inspect all hoses for wear, damage, leak, and lifetime limitation.
Hoses
Inspect condition and correct function of the fuel.

Pressure gauges Check Pressure gauge reads zero when no pressure applied, lens present.

Pilot valves/flame Check Shut off, free movement, correct function, lubricate if necessary.

Whisper valves/flame Check Shut off, free movement, correct function, lubricate if necessary.

Main valves/flame Check Shut off, free movement, correct function, lubricate if necessary.

Check for damage, distortion, security of fasteners. Inspect welds for cracking.
Coils
Check security of jets, tighten or replace as necessary.

Fuel Check correct type, check dates (if applicable).

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3.BASKET

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

Identification Check for presence and verify type/serial number installed.

(type/serial number)

Basket body Check the general condition of the basket body. Inspect weave for damage,
cracks/holes. No sharp objects inside the basket.

Basket wires Inspect for damage, check eye rings.

Karabiners Inspect for damage. Karabiner lock is working properly.

Basket floor Inspect for damage and cracks.

Runners Inspect for damage.

Rawhide Inspect for damage, wear and attachments to the floor.

Rope handles Inspect for damage, security of attachment.

Cylinder straps Inspect for damage, deterioration.

Padded basket edge Inspect for damage and wear.

trim

Burner rods Inspect for damage, wear and cracking.

Padded burner rod Inspect for damage and wear.

covers

Basket equipment Check presence and functionality.

Pilot restraint Inspect for security and condition.

Fire extinguisher Check expiration date and protection cover.

First-aid kit Check for completeness and expiration date.

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4.FUEL TANKS

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

Identification Check for presence.

(type/serial number)

Cylinder Check periodic inspections for each cylinder is valid (date) (e.g. 10 years’ inspection).

Cylinder body Inspect for damage, corrosion.

Inspect for damage, corrosion, correct operation.

Liquid valve
Inspect O-ring seals, lubricate/replace as required.

Fixed liquid

Inspect for damage, corrosion, correct operation.

Level gauge

Contents Gauge Inspect for damage, corrosion, freedom of movement.

Inspect for damage, corrosion, correct operation (including regulator).

Vapour valve Inspect Quick Release Coupling for correct operation, sealing.

Padded cover Inspect for damage.

Pressure relief valve Does not indicate over pressuring

Inspect, leak-test all pressure holding joints using leak detector.

Assembly Functional test

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5.ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

System/component/area Task & Inspection detail

Instruments Functional check

Quick release Functional check and inspect the condition of the latch, bridle and ropes for wear and
deterioration. Check that the karabiners are undamaged and operate correctly.

Communication/navigation Perform operational check.

equipment (radio)

Transponder Perform operational check.

M.A.303 Airworthiness Directives

1. Any applicable airworthiness directive must be carried out within the
requirements of that airworthiness directive, unless otherwise specified
by DGCA.
2. Airworthiness Directives issued by the state of design of an aircraft,
engine, propeller and appliance or a supplementary type certification
state are deemed to have been adopted and mandated by DGCA
unless notified otherwise. Notwithstanding to the above, the
owners/operators may comply with the modifications / inspections
intimated through Cablegram / Alert Service Bulletin / email by the type
certificate holder
3.. DGCA may also issue Airworthiness Directive in respect of any Indian
civil registered aircraft, engine, propeller and appliance fitted to such
aircraft to make good of any feature or condition affecting safety of the
aircraft.
M.A.305 Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System

(a) --.
(b) -----
i. -------
ii. when required in point M.A.306 for commercial air transport or by
DGCA for commercial operations other than commercial air
transport, the operator’s technical log.’
.
M.A.306 Operator's Aircraft Technical Log System
(a) In the case of For commercial air transport, commercial specialised
operations and commercial ATO operations, in addition to the
requirements of M.A.305, an operator shall use an aircraft technical log –

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AMC M.A.306 (a) Operators Aircraft Technical Log System

For commercial air transpoprt operations, commercial specialised operations

and commercial ATO operations, the operator’s aircraft technical log is a
system for recording defects and malfunctions during the aircraft operation
and for recording details of all maintenance carried out on an aircraft
between scheduled base maintenance visits. ------

Section 3

In the case of maintenance performed by a CAR-145 maintenance

organisation, it is acceptable to use an alternate abbreviated certificate of
release to service consisting of the statement ‘CAR-145 release to
service’ instead of the full certification statement specified in AMC
145.A.50(b) paragraph 1. ---------( --- )---

AMC M.A.306 (b) Operators Aircraft Technical Log System

AMC M.A.401 (b) Maintenance Data

1. Except as specified in sub-paragraph 2, each person or organisation
performing aircraft maintenance should have access to and use:
a) all maintenance related CAR’s the regulations on continuing
airworthiness of aircraft, and associated AMC’s, together with the
maintenance related guidance material and GM.
M.A.402 Performance of Maintenance
Except for maintenance performed by a maintenance organisation approved
in accordance with CAR -145, any person or organisation performing
maintenance shall:

(a) be qualified for the tasks performed, as required by this CAR

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

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

(d) 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;

(e) ensure that maintenance is performed within any environmental

limitations specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data;

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

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

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

(i) 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.’;
a) All maintenance shall be performed by qualified personnel, following the
methods, techniques, standards and instructions specified in the
M.A.401 maintenance data. Furthermore, an independent inspection
shall be carried out after any flight safety sensitive maintenance task
unless otherwise specified by CAR-145 or agreed by DGCA.
b) All maintenance shall be performed using the tools, equipment and
material specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data unless otherwise
specified by CAR-145. Where necessary, tools and equipment shall be
controlled and calibrated to an officially recognised standard.
c) The area in which maintenance is carried out shall be well organized
and clean in respect of dirt and contamination.
d) All maintenance shall be performed within any environmental limitations
specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data.
e) In case of inclement weather or lengthy maintenance, proper facilities
shall be used.
f) After completion of all maintenance a general verification must be
carried out to ensure the aircraft or component is clear of all tools,
equipment and any other extraneous parts and material, and that all
access panels removed have been refitted.

AMC M.A.402 (a) Performance of Maintenance.

1. Maintenance should be performed by persons authorised to issue a
certificate of release to service or under the supervision of persons
authorised to issue a certificate of release to service. Supervision should
be to the extent necessary to ensure that the work is performed properly
and the supervisor should be readily available for consultation.
2. The person authorised to issue a certificate of release to service should
ensure that:
(a) each person working under his/her supervision has received appropriate
training or has relevant previous experience and is capable of performing
the required task; and
(b) each person who performs specialised tasks, such as welding, is qualified
in accordance to an officially recognised standard.
1. When working outside the scope of an approved maintenance
organisation personnel not authorised to issue a CRS should work under
the supervision of certifying personnel. They may only perform
maintenance that their supervisor is authorised to release, if the
supervisor personally observes the work being carried out to the extent
necessary to ensure that it is being done properly and if the supervisor is
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 readily available, in person, for consultation. In this case licensed
engineers should ensure that each person maintaining an aircraft or
component has had appropriate training or relevant previous experience
and is capable of performing the task required, and that personnel who
carry out specialised tasks such as welding shall hold relevant
Certificate of Competency.
2. In the case of limited pilot owner maintenance as specified in M.A.803,
any person maintaining an aircraft which they own or jointly own,
provided they hold a valid pilot licence with the appropriate type or class
rating, may perform the limited Pilot-owner maintenance tasks in
accordance with Appendix VIII of this CAR Annex I (Part-M) of
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 should have had
appropriate training or relevant previous experience as accepted by
DGCA and be capable of performing the task required.
3.
4. The general maintenance and inspection standards applied to individual
maintenance tasks should meet the recommended standards and
practices of the organisation responsible for the type design which are
normally published in the maintenance manuals.

In the absence of maintenance and inspection standards published by

the organisation responsible for the type design maintenance personnel
should refer to the relevant aircraft airworthiness standards and
procedures published or used as guidance by DGCA. The maintenance
standards used should contain methods, techniques and practices
acceptable to DGCA for the maintenance of aircraft and its components.
5. Independent inspections.
4.1 The manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness should
be followed when determining the need for an independent
inspection.
4.2 In the absence of maintenance and inspection standards published
by organization responsible for the type design, maintenance tasks
that involve the assembly or any disturbance of a control system
that, if errors occurred, could result in a failure, malfunction, or
defect endangering the safe operation of the aircraft should be
considered as flight safety sensitive maintenance tasks needing an
independent inspection. A control system is an aircraft system by
which the flight path, attitude, or propulsive force of the aircraft is
changed, including the flight, engine and propeller controls, the
related system controls and the associated operating mechanisms.
4.3 Independent inspection should be carried out by at least two
persons, to ensure correct assembly, locking and sense of
operation. A technical record of the inspection should contain the
signatures of both persons before the relevant CRS is issued.
4.3.1 An independent inspection is an inspection first made by an
authorised person signing the maintenance release who
assumes full responsibility for the satisfactory completion of
the work, before being subsequently inspected by a second
independent competent person who attests to the satisfactory
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 completion of the work recorded and that no deficiencies have
been found.
4.3.2 The second independent competent person is not issuing a
maintenance release therefore is not required to hold
certification privileges. However they should be suitably
qualified to carry out the inspection.
4.4 When work is being done under the control of an approved
maintenance organization the organisation should have procedures
to demonstrate that the signatories have been trained and have
gained experience on the specific control systems being inspected.
4.5 When work is being undertaken by an independent M.A.801 (b) 2
certifying staff, the qualifications and experience of the second
independent competent person should be directly assessed by the
person certifying for the maintenance, taking into account the
individual’s training and experience. It should not be acceptable for
the certifying staff signing the release to show the person
performing the independent inspection how to perform the
inspection at the time the work is completed.
4.6 In summary the following maintenance tasks should primarily be
considered when inspecting aircraft control systems that have been
disturbed:
 installation, rigging and adjustment of flight controls.
 installation of aircraft engines, propellers and rotors.
 overhaul, calibration or rigging of components such as engines,
propellers, transmissions and gearboxes.
Consideration should also be given to:
 previous experience of maintenance errors depending on the
consequences of the failure.
 information arising from an ‘occurrence reporting system’
4.7 When checking control systems that have undergone maintenance
the person signing the maintenance release and the person
performing the independent check should consider the following
points independently:
 all those parts of the system that have actually been
disconnected or disturbed should be inspected for correct
assembly and locking.
 the system as a whole should be inspected for full and free
movement over the complete range.
 cables should be tensioned correctly with adequate clearance at
secondary stops.
 the operation of the control system as a whole should be
observed to ensure that the controls are operating in the correct
sense.
 if the control system is duplicated to provide redundancy, each
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 if different control systems are interconnected so that they affect
each other, all the interactions should be checked through the full
range of the applicable controls.

GM M.A.402 (a) Performance of maintenance

In the case of limited Pilot-owner maintenance, as specified in M.A.803, any

person maintaining an aircraft which they own individually or jointly, provided
they hold a valid pilot licence with the appropriate type or class rating, may
perform the limited Pilot-owner maintenance tasks in accordance with
Appendix VIII to this CAR.

AMC M.A.402 (b) Performance of Maintenance

When performing maintenance, personnel are required to use the tools,
equipment and test apparatus necessary to ensure completion of work in
accordance with accepted maintenance and inspection standards.
Inspection, service or calibration on a regular basis should be in accordance
with the equipment manufacturers' instructions. All tools requiring
calibration should be traceable to an acceptable standard.
In this context officially recognised standard means those standards
established or published by an official body whether having legal personality
or not, which are widely recognised by the air transport sector as
constituting good practice.
f the organisation responsible for the type design involved recommends
special equipment or test apparatus, personnel should use the
recommended equipment or apparatus or equivalent equipment accepted
by DGCA.
All work should be performed using materials of such quality and in a
manner, that the condition of the aircraft or its components after
maintenance will be at least equal to its original or modified condition (with
regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration,
deterioration and any other qualities affecting airworthiness).

AMC M.A.402(c) Performance of maintenance

The general maintenance and inspection standards applied to individual

maintenance tasks should meet the recommended standards and practices
of the organisation responsible for the type design, which are normally
published in maintenance manuals. In the absence of maintenance and
inspection standards published by the organisation responsible for the type
design, maintenance personnel should refer to the relevant aircraft
airworthiness standards and procedures published or used as guidance by
the DGCA. The maintenance standards used should contain methods,
techniques and practices acceptable to the DGCA for the maintenance of
aircraft and its components.

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AMC M.A.402(d) Performance of maintenance

When performing maintenance, personnel are required to use the tools,

equipment and test apparatuses necessary to ensure completion of work in
accordance with accepted maintenance and inspection standards.
Inspection, service or calibration that is performed on a regular basis should
be performed in accordance with the equipment manufacturers’ instructions.
All tools requiring calibration should be traceable to an acceptable standard.

In this context, ‘officially recognised standards’ means those standards

established or published by an official body, being either a natural or legal
person, and which are widely recognised by the air transport sector as
constituting good practice.

If the organisation responsible for the type design involved recommends

special equipment or test apparatuses, personnel should use the
recommended equipment or apparatuses or equivalent equipment accepted
by the competent authority.

All work should be performed using materials of such quality and in such a
manner that the condition of the aircraft or its components after maintenance
is at least equal to its or their original or modified condition (with regard to
aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration,
deterioration and any other qualities affecting airworthiness).

AMC M.A.402 (d) (e) Performance of Maintenance

AMC M.A.402 (e) (f) Performance of Maintenance

AMC M.A.402(g) Performance of maintenance

(a) To minimise the risk of multiple errors and to prevent omissions, the
person or organisation performing maintenance should ensure that:

(1) every maintenance task is signed off only after completion;

(2) the grouping of tasks for the purpose of sign-off allows critical steps to be
clearly identified; and

(3) any work performed by personnel under supervision (i.e. temporary staff,
trainees) is checked and signed off by an authorised person.

(b) To minimise the possibility of an error being repeated in identical tasks

that involve removal/installation or assembly/disassembly of several
components of the same type fitted to more than one system, whose
failure could have an impact on safety, the person or organisation
performing maintenance should plan different persons to perform
identical tasks in different systems. However, when only one person is
available, then this person should perform reinspection of the tasks as
described in AMC2 M.A.402(h).

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CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TASKS

The following maintenance tasks should primarily be reviewed to assess their

impact on safety:

(a) tasks that may affect the control of the aircraft, flight path and attitude,
such as installation, rigging and adjustments of flight controls;

(b) aircraft stability control systems (autopilot, fuel transfer);

(c) tasks that may affect the propulsive force of the aircraft, including
installation of aircraft engines, propellers and rotors; and

(d) overhaul, calibration or rigging of engines, propellers, transmissions and

gearboxes.’

AMC2 M.A.402(h) Performance of maintenance

INDEPENDENT INSPECTION

(a) What is an independent inspection

Independent inspection is one possible error-capturing method. It consists of

an inspection performed by an ‘independent qualified person’ of a task
carried out by an ‘authorised person’, taking into account that:

(1) the ‘authorised person’ is the person who performs the task or supervises
the task and assumes the full responsibility for the completion of the task
in accordance with the applicable maintenance data;

(2) the ‘independent qualified person’ is the person who performs the
independent inspection and attests the satisfactory completion of the
task and that no deficiencies have been found. The ‘independent
qualified person’ does not issue a certificate of release to service,
therefore he/she is not required to hold certification privileges;

(3) the certificate of release to service is issued by the ‘authorised person’

after the independent inspection has been carried out satisfactorily;

(4) the work card system should record the identification of each person, the
date and the details of the independent inspection, as necessary, before
the certificate of release to service is issued.

(b) Qualifications of personnel performing independent inspections

(1) When the work is performed by a CAR-M Subpart F organisation, then

the organisation should have procedures to demonstrate that the
‘independent qualified person’ has been trained and has gained
experience in the specific control systems to be inspected. This training
and experience could be demonstrated, for example, by:

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 (a) holding a CAR-66 licence in the same subcategory as the licence
subcategory or equivalent necessary to release or sign off the critical
maintenance task;
(ii) holding a CAR-66 licence in the same category and specific training in
the task to be inspected; or
(iii) having received appropriate training and having gained relevant
experience in the specific task to be inspected.
(2) When the work is performed outside a CAR-M Subpart F organisation:

(i) the ‘independent qualified person’ should hold:

(A) a CAR-66 licence in any category or an equivalent national qualification

when national regulations apply; or

(B) a valid pilot licence for the aircraft type issued in accordance with DGCA
regulations or an equivalent national qualification when national
regulations apply;

(ii) additionally, the ‘authorised person’ should assess the qualifications and
experience of the ‘independent qualified person’ taking into account that
the ‘independent qualified person’ should have received training and
have experience in the particular task. It should not be acceptable that
the ‘authorised person’ shows to the ‘independent qualified person’ how
to perform the inspection once work has been already finalised.

(c) How should independent inspection be performed

Independent inspection should ensure for example correct assembly, locking

and sense of operation. When inspecting control systems that have
undergone maintenance, the ‘independent qualified person’ should consider
the following points independently:

(1) all those parts of the system that have actually been disconnected or
disturbed should be inspected for correct assembly and locking;
(2) the system as a whole should be inspected for full and free movement
over the complete range;
(3) cables should be tensioned correctly with adequate clearance at
secondary stops;
(4) the operation of the control system as a whole should be observed to
ensure that the controls are operating in the correct sense;
(5) if different control systems are interconnected so that they affect each
other, all the interactions should be checked through the full range of the
applicable controls; and
(6) software that is part of the critical maintenance task should be checked,
for example version and compatibility with the aircraft configuration.
(d) What to do in unforeseen cases when only one person is available
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 REINSPECTION:

(1) Reinspection is subject to the same conditions as the independent

inspection is, except that the ‘authorised person’ performing the
maintenance task is also acting as ‘independent qualified person’ and
performs the inspection.

(2) For critical maintenance tasks, reinspection should only be used in

unforeseen circumstances when only one person is available to carry out
the task and perform the independent inspection. The circumstances
cannot be considered unforeseen if the person or organisation has not
assigned a suitable ‘independent qualified person’ to that particular task.

(3) The certificate of release to service is issued by the ‘authorised person’

after the reinspection has been performed satisfactorily.

(4) The work card system should record the identification of the ‘authorised
person’ and the date and the details of the reinspection, as necessary,
before the certificate of release to service is issued.’

GM M.A.402(h) Performance of maintenance

Several data sources may be used for the identification of critical

maintenance tasks, such as:
— information from the design approval holder;
— accident reports;
— investigation and follow-up of incidents;
— occurrence reporting;
— flight data analysis;
— results of audits;
— normal operations monitoring schemes;
— feedback from training; and
— information exchange systems.’

M.A.403 Aircraft Defects

(a) -------
(b) Only 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 CAR 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.:
1. the approved minimum equipment list as mandated by DGCA is used
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2. aircraft defects are defined as being acceptable by DGCA.
(c) 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 .

M.A.501 Installation
(a) -----
(b) Prior to installation of a component on an aircraft the person or
approved maintenance organisation shall ensure that the particular
component is eligible for fitment to be fitted when different modification
and/or airworthiness directive configurations may be applicable.

AMC M.A.501(c) Installation

1. Standard parts are:-

(a) ----
(b) For sailplanes and powered sailplanes, non-required instruments and/or
equipment certified under the provision of EASA, CS 22.1301(b), if
those instruments or equipment, when installed, functioning, functioning
improperly or not functioning at all, do not in itself, or by its effect upon
the sailplane and its operation, constitute a safety hazard.
‘Required’ in the term ‘non-required’ as used above means required by
the applicable airworthiness code EASA (CS 22.1303, 22.1305 and
22.1307) or required by the relevant operating regulations and the
applicable Rules of the Air or as required by Air Traffic Management
(e.g. a transponder in certain controlled airspace). Examples of
equipment which can be considered standard parts are electrical
variometers, bank/slip indicators ball type, total energy probes, capacity
bottles (for variometers), final glide calculators, navigation computers,
data logger / barograph / turnpoint camera, bug-wipers and anti-
collision systems. Equipment which must be approved in accordance to
the airworthinesscode shall comply with the applicable ITSO or
equivalent and is not considered a standard part (e.g. oxygen
equipment).
M.A.502 Component Maintenance

(d) By derogation from paragraph (a) and point M.A.801(b)2, maintenance of a

component while installed or temporarily removed from a Category 1Light
aircraft not used in commercial air transport and performed in accordance ----
--(---)---

M.A.504 - Control of Unserviceable Components

1. -----

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 b) Unserviceable 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 in commercial air transport other
than large aircraft by air operator certified in accordance with
Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937 and other than complex motor-
powered aircraft,, ------(---)
M.A.601 Scope

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 air operator certified in accordance with
Schedule XI of Aircraft rule 1937. and components not listed in point
M.A.201 (g).
M.A.603 Extent of Approval
(a) The grant of approval is indicated by the issue of a certificate (included
in Appendix V ) by the DGCA. The M.A.604 approved maintenance
organisation’s manual must specify the scope of work deemed to constitute
approval.

(a) An organisation involved in activities subject to this Subpart shall not

exercise its activities unless approved by the DGCA.

(b) 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 this CAR defines all classes and ratings possible under
this Subpart F.

AMC M.A.604 Maintenance Organisation Manual

1. The manual contents should detail the procedure to qualify-material,

personnel, upkeep of maintenance data, quality system, audit, CAR
compliance verification etc. availed from other organisations..Appendix
IV to this AMC provides an outline of the format of an acceptable
maintenance organisation manual for a small organisation with less
than 10 maintenance staff.

AMC M.A.605 (a) Facilities

1. -----(---) ----

For balloons and airships a hangar may not be required where

maintenance of the envelope and bottom end equipment can more
appropriately be performed outside, providing all necessary
maintenance can be accomplished in accordance with M.A.402. For
complex repairs or component maintenance requiring an CA Form 1,
suitable approved workshops should be provided. The facilities and
environmental conditions required for inspection and maintenance
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 Depending on the scope of work of the maintenance organisation, it
may not be necessary to have a hangar available. For example, an
organisation maintaining Category 2 Light aircraft (when not performing
major repairs) may perform the work in alternative suitable facilities
(and possibly at remote locations) as agreed by the competent
authority.
4. Special case for Category 2 Light aircraft
For Category 2 Light aircraft, it is acceptable not to have access to a
hangar or dedicated workshops. Depending on the scope of work, other
facilities are acceptable as long as protection is ensured from inclement
weather and contamination. This may include, for example, working in
the field or in non-aviation premises (closed or not).
These facilities do not need to be individually approved by the DGCA as
long as the maintenance organisation manual describes for each type
of facility the scope of work, the tooling and equipment available, and
the permitted environmental conditions (weather, contamination).
The organisation should include, as part of the periodic internal
organisational review, a sampling of the compliance with these
conditions during certain maintenance events.

M.A.606 Personnel Requirements.

(e)The qualification of all personnel involved in maintenance,airworthiness
reviews and development of maintenance programmes shall be
demonstrated and recorded.
(f) Personnel who carry out specialised tasks such as welding, non-
destructive testing/ inspection other than colour contrast shall hold be
qualified in accordance with officialy recognized standard .
(g)The 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. The certifying staff shall comply with the requirements
of DGCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licensing requirements. CAR
66.
(i) If the organisation performs airworthiness reviews and issues the
corresponding airworthiness review certificate for Category 1 Light
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.
(j) If the organisation is involved in the development and processing of
approval of the maintenance programme for Category 2 Light 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.

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 AMC M.A.606 (f) Personnel Requirements

------------------------------------

11. In this context officially recognised standard means those standards

established or published by an official body whether having legal
personality or not, which are widely recognised by the air transport sector
as constituting good practice.

M.A.607 Certifying Staff and airworthiness review staff

(b) ------
2.-------------.
All such cases must be reported to DGCA within seven days after of
the issuance of 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.
(c) The approved maintenance organisation shall record all details
concerning certifying staff and airworthiness review staff and maintain a
current list of all certifying 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.

AMC M.A.607 Certifying Staff and airworthiness review staff

4.Relevant maintenance experience should be understood to mean 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 systems specified in the particular certification authorisation.
AMC M.A.607 (c) Certifying staff
1. ------(---) ---
2. The following minimum information, as applicable, should be kept on
record in respect of each airworthiness review person:
(a) name;
(b) date of birth;
(c) certifying staff authorisation;
(d) experience as certifying staff on category 1 light aircraft;
(e) qualifications relevant to the approval (knowledge of relevant parts of
CAR-M and knowledge of the relevant airworthiness review
procedures);
(f) scope of the airworthiness review authorisation and personal
authorisation reference;
(g) date of the first issue of the airworthiness review authorisation; and

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AMC M.A.608 (b) Components, Equipment and Tools

1. ----

2. -----

3. In this context officially recognised standard means those standards

established or published by an official body whether having legal
personality or not, which are widely recognised by the air transport
sector as constituting good practice.

AMC M.A.613 (a) Component Certificate of Release to Service

2.8 -------
(d) Completing all certification requirements as specified in M.A.613.

In the case of used components maintained by an FAA Part-145 repair

station (USA) or by TCCA CAR 573 approved maintenance
organisations (Canada) that does not hold an CAR-145 or M.A. Subpart
F approval, the conditions (a) through (d) described above may be
replaced by the following conditions:
(a) availability of an 8130-3 (FAA) or TCCA 24-0078 (TCCA) or an
Authorized Release Certificate Form One (TCCA),
(b) verification of compliance with all applicable airworthiness directives,
(c) verification that the component does not contain repairs or
modifications that have not been approved in accordance with Part-21,
(d) inspection for satisfactory condition including in particular damage,
corrosion or leakage,
(e) issuance of an CA Form 1 in compliance with paragraphs 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4.

These alleviated requirements are based on the fact that credit can be
taken for their technical capabilities and DGCA oversight,

M.A.614 Maintenance and airworthiness review records

(a) The approved maintenance organisation shall record all details of work
carried out. Records necessary to prove all requirements have been
met for issuance issue of the certificate of release to service including
the sub-contractor's release documents and for the issue of any
airworthiness review certificate and recommendation shall be retained.
(b) ------.
(c) The 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
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 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.

M.A.615-Privileges of the Organisation

(e) if specifically approved to do so for Category 1 light aircraft not involved
in commercial operations,
1. perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding
airworthiness review certificate, under the conditions specified in
point M.A.901(l), and
2. 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).
(f) develop the maintenance programme and process its approval in
accordance with point M.A.302 for Category 2 light 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.

GM M.A.615 Privileges of the organisation

M.A.615 states that 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.

This provision is intended to cover the situation where the larger organisation
may temporarily not hold all the necessary tools, equipment, etc. for an
aircraft type or variant specified in the organisation’s approval. This
paragraph means that the DGCA need not amend the approval to delete the
aircraft type or variants on the basis that it is a temporary situation and there
is a commitment from the organisation to re-acquire tools, equipment, etc.
before maintenance on the type may recommence.

GM M.A.615 (a) Privileges of the organisation

M.A.615(a) applies also to facilities which may not be individually approved

by the DGCA, such as those described in AMC M.A.605(a) for Category 2
light aircraft.
M.A.617 Changes to the Approved Maintenance Organisation
6. the facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures, work scope, and
certifying staff and airworthiness review staff that could affect the
approval.

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 M.A.703 Extent of Approval

(a) ---
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), for air operator certified in accordance with
Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 , the approval shall be part of the air
operator certificate/permit issued by DGCA, for the aircraft operated.
M.A.704 Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition
(a) ----
9. the list of approved aircraft maintenance programmes, or, for aircraft not
used by licenced air operator certified in accordance with schedule XI
of aircraft rule 1937 involved in commercial air transport, the list of
“generic” and “baseline” maintenance programmes.

AMC1 M.A.704 Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition

1. The purpose of the continuing airworthiness management exposition is
to set forth the procedures, means and methods of the M.A. Subpart G
organization continuing airworthiness management organisation.
Compliance with its contents will assure compliance with CAR M
requirements.
2. A continuing airworthiness management exposition should comprise:
Part 3 Contracted maintenance (for operators) – management of
maintenance (liaison with maintenance organisations. in the case of
non commercial air transport operators )
3. -------.
4. The continuing airworthiness management organization should specify
in the exposition who is responsible for the amendment of the
document. Unless otherwise agreed by the DGCA, the person
responsible for the management of the quality system or for the
organisational review should be responsible for monitoring and
amending the continuing airworthiness management exposition,
including associated procedure’s manuals, and the submission of
proposed amendments to the DGCA. DGCA may agree to a
procedure, and its agreement will be stated in the amendment control
section of the continuing airworthiness management exposition defining
the class of amendments, which can be incorporated without the prior
consent of the DGCA (‘indirect approval procedure’).
5. The continuing airworthiness management organisation may use
electronic data processing (EDP) for the publication of the continuing
airworthiness management exposition. The continuing airworthiness
management exposition should be made available to the DGCA in a
form acceptable to the DGCA. Attention should be paid to the
compatibility of the EDP publication systems with the necessary
dissemination, both internally and externally, of the continuing
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6. The continuing airworthiness management exposition should contain
information, as applicable, on how the continuing airworthiness
management organisation complies with CDCCL instructions.
7. Appendix V to AMC M.A.704 contains an example of a continuing
airworthiness management exposition layout.’

AMC2 M.A.704 Continuing airworthiness management exposition

Exposition Layout For A Camo Holding A Maintenance Organisation

Approva
1. Where a M.A. Subpart G organisation continuing airworthiness
management organisation is also approved to another CAR, the
exposition or manual required by the other CAR may form the basis of
the continuing airworthiness management exposition in a combined
document. Follows the
2. Example for a combined CAR -145 and M.A. Subpart G continuing
airworthiness management organisation and CAR 145 organisation:
CAR -145 Exposition ( See Equivalent paragraphs in AMC 145. A .70 (a)
Part 0 General organisation
Part 1 Management
Part 2 Maintenance procedures
Part L2 Additional line maintenance procedures
Part 3 Quality system and/or organisational review (as applicable). It
should also cover the functions specified by M.A.712 quality system.
This chapter should cover the functions specified in M.A.712 ‘Quality
system’ and 145.A.65 ‘Safety and quality system
Part 4 Contracts with owners/operators. It should also cover contracted
maintenance (for operators) – Management of maintenance (liaison
with maintenance organisations in the case of non commercial air
transport)
This chapter should include:
— the contracts of the continuing airworthiness management
organisation. with the owners/operators as per Appendix I to CAR-M;
— the continuing airworthiness management organisation procedures
for the management of maintenance and liaison with maintenance
organisations
Part 5 Appendices (sample of documents)
Part 6 Continuing airworthiness management procedures
Part 7 Other Regulatory supplement (if applicable)
Part 8 – Reserved
Part 9 Airworthiness review procedures (if applicable)
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organisation and M.A. Subpart F organisation:
Part 0 General organisation
Part 1 General
Part 2 Description
Part 3 General procedures
Part 4 Working procedures
This part should contain, among other things, procedures for quality
system or organisation review, as applicable.
Part 5 Appendices
Part 6 Continuing airworthiness management procedures
Part 7 Airworthiness review procedures (if applicable
Part 3 should also cover the functions specified by M.A.712 quality system.
Part 4 should also cover contracted maintenance (for operators) –
Management of maintenance (liaison with maintenance organisations in the
case of non commercial air transport)
Additional parts should be introduced covering the following: (see
equivalent paragraphs in Appendix V to AMC M.A.704, which may have a
different numbering system):
Part 0 General organisation
Part 6 Continuing airworthiness management procedures
Part 9 Airworthiness review procedures (if applicable)
Example for a combined M.A. Subpart F and M.A. Subpart G organization:
M.A. Subpart F Maintenance Organisation Manual (see equivalent
paragraphs in Appendix IV to AMC M.A.604, which have a different
numbering system)
Part 1 General
Part 2 Description
Part 3 General Procedures
Part 4 Working Procedures. This Part contains, among other things,
procedures for Organisational Reviews.
Part 5 Appendixes
Part 4 should also cover the functions specified by M.A.712 quality system
(or organisation review, as applicable).
Additional parts should be introduced covering the following (see equivalent
paragraphs in Appendix V to AMC M.A.704, which may have a different
numbering system):
Part 0 General organisation
Part 6 Continuing airworthiness management procedures
Part 7 Airworthiness review procedures (if applicable)
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8. Personnel should be familiar with those parts of the exposition that are
relevant to their tasks.
9. The M.A. Subpart G organisation should specify in the exposition who
is responsible for the amendment of the document.
10. Unless otherwise agreed by DGCA, the person responsible for the
management of the quality system or for the organisational review should
be responsible for monitoring and amending the exposition, including
associated procedures manuals, and the submission of proposed
amendments to DGCA. DGCA may agree a procedure, which will be stated
in the amendment control section of the exposition, defining the class of
amendments which can be incorporated without the prior consent of DGCA.
11. The operator may use electronic data processing (EDP) for publication
of the continuing airworthiness management exposition. The continuing
airworthiness management exposition should be made available to DGCA in
a form acceptable to DGCA. Attention should be paid to the compatibility of
EDP publication systems with the necessary dissemination of the continuing
airworthiness management exposition, both internally and externally.
12. Part 0 “General organisation” of the continuing airworthiness
management exposition should include a corporate commitment by the M.A
Subpart G organisation, signed by the accountable manager confirming that
the continuing airworthiness management exposition and any associated
manuals define the organisation compliance with CAR M and will be
complied with at all times.
13. The accountable manager's exposition statement should embrace the
intent of the following paragraph and in fact this statement may be used
without amendment. Any modification to the statement should not alter the
intent:
This exposition defines the organisation and procedures upon which
DGCA M.A. Subpart G continuing airworthiness management approval is
based.
These procedures are approved by the undersigned and should be
complied with, as applicable, in order to ensure that all continuing
airworthiness tasks of..... (Quote Operator’s name)...... fleet of aircraft and/or
of all aircraft under contract in accordance with M.A.201 (e) with..... (Quote
organisation's name)...... are carried out on time to an approved standard.
ItThis is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of
complying with any new or amended regulation published from time to time
where these new or amended regulations are in conflict with these
procedures.
It is understood that DGCA will approve this organisation whilst DGCA is
satisfied that the procedures are being followed and the work standard is
maintained. It is understood that DGCA reserves the right to suspend, vary or
revoke the M.A. Subpart G continuing airworthiness management approval of
the organisation or the air operator’s certificate, as applicable, if DGCA has
evidence that the procedures are not followed and the standards not upheld.
Signed.....................................
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 Dated.....................................
Accountable Manager and ... (quote position).......
For and on behalf of..... (quote organisation's name)...... "

14. Whenever the accountable manager is changed it is important to

ensure that the new accountable manager signs the paragraph 9 statement
at the earliest opportunity as part of the acceptance by the DGCA.
Failure to carry out this action invalidates the M.A. Subpart G continuing
airworthiness management approval or the air operator certificate.
11. The exposition should contain information as applicable, on how the
continuing airworthiness management organisation complies with CDCCL
instructions.
Appendix V contains an example of an exposition lay-out.

AMC M.A 704(a)(2) Continuing airworthiness management exposition

1. Part 0 ‘General organisation’ of the continuing airworthiness management

exposition should include a corporate commitment by the continuing
airworthiness management organisation, signed by the accountable
manager, confirming that the continuing airworthiness management
exposition and any associated manuals define the organisation’s
compliance with CAR-M and will be complied with at all times.

2. The accountable manager’s exposition statement should embrace the

intent of the following paragraph, and in fact this statement may be
used without amendment. Any amendment to the statement should not
alter its intent:

‘This exposition defines the organisation and procedures upon which the
DGCA, continuing airworthiness management organisation approval is
based.

These procedures are approved by the undersigned and should be complied

with, as applicable, in order to ensure that all continuing airworthiness tasks
are carried out on time to an approved standard.

It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of

complying with any new or amended regulation published from time to time
where these new or amended regulations are in conflict with these
procedures.

It is understood that the DGCA will approve this organisation whilst the
DGCA is satisfied that the procedures are followed and the work standard is
maintained. It is understood that the DGCA reserves the right to suspend,
limit or revoke the continuing airworthiness management organisation
approval or the air operator certificate, as applicable, if the DGCA has
evidence that the procedures are not followed and standards not upheld.

Signed .....................................

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Dated ......................................

Accountable manager and ... (quote position) ...

For and on behalf of ... (quote organisation’s name) ... ’

3. Whenever the accountable manager is changed, it is important to ensure
that the new accountable manager signs the paragraph 2 statement at the
earliest opportunity as part of the acceptance by the DGCA. Failure to carry
out this action invalidates the continuing airworthiness management
organisation approval or the air operator certificate.

M.A.706 Personnel Requirements

(a) -----
(b) For air operator certified in accordance with schedule XI of aircraft
rule 1937commercial air transport the paragraph (a) -----(---)---
(c) ------
(d) For air operator certified in accordance with schedule XI of aircraft rule
1937 commercial air transport, 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 paragraph (c).
(k) For complex motor-powered aircraft and for aircraft used by air operator
certified in accordance with schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 , 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 DGCA.
M.A.707 Airworthiness Review Staff
(a) --------.

1. For all aircraft used by air operator certified in accordance with

schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 in commercial air transport, and
aircraft above 2730 kg MTOM, except balloons, these staff shall
have acquired:

2. For aircraft not used in commercial air transport by air operator certified
in accordance with schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 of 2730 kg MTOM
and below, and balloons, these staff shall have acquired:
(a) ----
(b) an appropriate licence in compliance with DGCA Aircraft Maintenance
Licence requirements CAR 66 or an aeronautical degree or equivalent,
and;
(f) Airworthiness review staff nominated by the approved continuing
airworthiness management organisation can only be issued an
authorisation by the approved continuing airworthiness management
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 organisation when formally accepted by DGCA after satisfactory
completion of an airworthiness review under supervision of the DGCA
or under the supervision of the organisation's airworthiness review
staff in accordance with a procedure approved by the DGCA.

AMC M.A.707 (a) Airworthiness Review Staff

4. An appropriate licence in compliance with CAR-66 in any one of the

following:
- a category B1 licence in the subcategory of the aircraft reviewed, or
- a category B2 or C licence, or

AMC M.A.707 (a) (1) Airworthiness Review Staff

For all aircraft used in commercial air transport by air operator certified in
accordance with schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 and for any other aircraft,
other than balloons, above 2730 kg MTOM, formal aeronautical maintenance
training means training (internal or external) supported by evidence on the
following subjects:

AMC M.A.707 (a) (2) Airworthiness Review Staff

For all balloons and any other aircraft of 2730 Kg MTOM and below, not used
in commercial air transport by air operator certified in accordance with
schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937,

AMC M.A.707 (b) Airworthiness Review Staff

-----

An airworthiness review “under supervision” means under the supervision of

the DGCA. If the organisation has already properly authorized airworthiness
review staff, the DGCA may accept that the supervision be performed by this
existing airworthiness review staff in accordance with an approved
procedure. In such case, evidence of the airworthiness review performed
under supervision should be provided to the DGCA together with the CA
Form 4. If satisfied, the DGCA will issue the formal acceptance through the
CA Form 4. If the airworthiness review is performed under the supervision of
existing airworthiness review staff, evidence should be provided to the DGCA
together with CA Form 4. If satisfied, the competent authority will issue the
formal acceptance through CA Form 4.
---
M.A.708 Continuing Airworthiness Management

(a) ---
(b) ---
2. Present the aircraft maintenance programme and its amendments to
DGCA for approval, unless covered by an indirect approval procedure in
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 accordance with point M.A.302(c), and for aircraft not used by air operator
certified in accordance with Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 provide a
copy of the programme to the owner /operator responsible in accordance
with M.A.201 of aircraft not involved in commercial air transport,
3. ------,
4. ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the
approved maintenance programme and released in accordance with
M.A. Subpart H, of this CAR.
(c) In the case of commercial air transport, complex motor-powered aircraft
or aircraft used for commercial air transport, or aircraft used for
commercial specialised operations or commercial ATOs operations,
when the operator continuing airworthiness management organisation
is not appropriately approved to CAR -145, or M.A. Subpart-F, the
operator organisation shall in consultation with the operator, establish a
written maintenance contract between the operator and with a CAR
145 or 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 CAR 145 or M.A. Subpart-F approved maintenance organisation
and defining the support of the quality functions of M.A.712(b). The
aircraft base, scheduled line maintenance and engine maintenance
contracts, together with all amendments, shall be accepted by DGCA.
However, in the case of:
1. an aircraft requiring unscheduled line maintenance, the contract may be
in the form of individual work orders addressed to the CAR -145
maintenance organisation.
2. component maintenance, including engine maintenance, the contract as
referred to in paragraph (c) may be in the form of individual work orders
addressed to the CAR -145 maintenance organisation.

(d) Notwithstanding point (c), the contract may be in the form of individual
work orders addressed to the CAR-145 or CAR M.A. Subpart-F
maintenance organisation in the case of:
1. an aircraft requiring unscheduled line maintenance,
2. component maintenance, including engine maintenance.

GM M.A.708 Continuing airworthiness management

The continuing airworthiness management organisation should have

adequate knowledge of the design status (type specification, customer
options, airworthiness directives (ADs), airworthiness limitations contained in
the aircraft instructions for continuing airworthiness, modifications, major
repairs, operational equipment) and of the required and performed
maintenance. The status of aircraft design and maintenance should be
adequately documented to support the performance of the quality system.

For CS-25 / FAR -25 aeroplanes, adequate knowledge of the airworthiness

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limitations should cover those contained in CS-25 Book 1, Appendix H,
paragraph H25.4 and fuel tank system airworthiness limitations including
critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCL).

GM M.A.708(b)(4) Continuing airworthiness management

This requirement means that the continuing airworthiness management

organisation is responsible for determining what maintenance is required,
when it has to be performed, by whom and to what standard in order to
ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
AMC M.A.708 (c) Continuing Airworthiness Management
1. Where an operator is not approved under CAR -145 or an operator’s
maintenance organisation is an independent organisation, a contract should
be agreed between the operator and a maintenance organisation approved
under CAR -145, which specifies, in detail, the work to be performed by the
maintenance organisation. Appendix XI to this AMC gives further details on
the subject.
2. Both the specification of work and the assignment of responsibilities
should be clear, unambiguous and sufficiently detailed to ensure that no
misunderstanding should arise between the parties concerned (operator,
maintenance organisation and DGCA) that could result in a situation where
work that has a bearing on the airworthiness or serviceability of aircraft is not
or will not be properly performed.
3. Special attention should be paid to procedures and responsibilities to
ensure that all maintenance work is performed, service bulletins are
analysed and decisions taken on accomplishment, airworthiness directives
are completed on time and that all work, including non-mandatory
modifications is carried out to approved data and to the latest standards.
4. For line maintenance, the actual layout of the contract the IATA
Standard Ground Handling Agreement may be used as a basis, but this does
not preclude DGCA from ensuring that the content of the contract is
acceptable to them, and especially that the contract allows the operator to
properly exercise its maintenance responsibility. Those parts of a contract
that have no bearing on the technical or operational aspects of airworthiness
are outside the scope of this paragraph.
5. It is possible to contract another operator that is not directly approved
under CAR -145. In this case the operator’s continuing airworthiness
management exposition should include appropriate procedures to ensure
that all this contracted maintenance is ultimately performed on time by
organisations approved under CAR-145 in accordance with the contracting
operator’s data. In particular the quality system procedures should place
great emphasis on monitoring compliance with the above. The list of CAR -
145 approved contractors, or a reference to this list, should be included in the
operator’s continuing airworthiness management exposition.
6. Such a maintenance arrangement does not absolve the operator from
its overall continuing airworthiness responsibility. Specifically, in order to
accept the maintenance arrangement, DGCA should be satisfied that such
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an arrangement allows the operator to ensure full compliance with
responsibilities pursuant to M.A.201.
7. The purpose of M.A.708(c) is to ensure that all maintenance is carried
out by properly approved CAR 145 organisations. This does not preclude a
primary maintenance arrangement with an operator that is not such an
organisation, when it proves that such an arrangement is in the interest of the
operator by simplifying the management of its maintenance, and the operator
keeps an appropriate control of it. Such an arrangement should not preclude
the operator from ensuring that all maintenance is performed by a CAR 145
approved organisation and complying with the M.A.201 continuing
airworthiness responsibility requirements. Typical examples of such
arrangements follow:
 Component maintenance:

The operator may find it more appropriate to have a primary contractor that
would despatch the components to appropriately approved organisations,
rather than sending himself different types of components to various
maintenance organisations approved under CAR 145. The benefit for the
operator is that the management of maintenance is simplified by having a
single contact point for component maintenance. The operator remains
responsible for ensuring that all maintenance is performed by maintenance
organisations approved under CAR 145 and in accordance with the approved
standard.

 Aircraft, engine and component maintenance:

The operator may wish to have a maintenance contract with another operator
of the same type of aircraft not approved under CAR 145. A typical case is
that of a dry-leased aeroplane between operators, where the parties, for
consistency or continuity reasons (especially for short term lease
agreements) find it appropriate to keep the aeroplane under the current
maintenance arrangement. Where this arrangement involves various CAR
145 approved contractors, it might be more manageable for the lessee
operator to have a single contract with the lessor operator. Such an
arrangement should not be understood as a transfer of responsibility to the
lessor operator: the lessee operator, being the approved operator of the
aircraft, remains responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft in
performing the M.A.708 functions, and employing the M.A.706 continuing
airworthiness management group of persons and staff.

In essence, this does not alter the intent of M.A.201 (h) in that it also requires
that the operator has to establish a written maintenance contract acceptable
to DGCA of operator and, whatever type of acceptable arrangement is made,
the operator is required to exercise the same level of control on contracted
maintenance, particularly through the M.A.706 (c) continuing airworthiness
management group of persons and quality system as referred to in M.A.712.

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 AMC1 M.A.708(c) Continuing airworthiness management

1. In case of complex motor-powered aircraft, aircraft used for commercial

air transport operations, aircraft used for commercial specialised
operations and aircraft used by commercial approved training
organisation, the provisions of M.A.201 establish that a continuing
airworthiness management organisation is required. This continuing
airworthiness management organisation is in charge of the continuing
airworthiness management and this includes the tasks specified in
M.A.301 points (2), (3), (5) and (6). If the continuing airworthiness
management organisation does not hold the appropriate maintenance
organisation approval (Subpart F organisation approval or a CAR-145
approval), then the continuing airworthiness management organisation
should conclude a contract with the appropriate organisation(s).

2. The continuing airworthiness management organisation bears the

responsibility for the airworthy condition of the aircraft for which it
performs the continuing airworthiness management. Thus, it should be
satisfied before the intended flight that all required maintenance has
been properly carried out.
3. The continuing airworthiness management organisation should agree with
the operator on the process to select a maintenance organisation
before concluding any contract with a maintenance organisation.
4. The fact that the continuing airworthiness management organisation has
contracted a maintenance organisation approved under Subpart F or
CAR-145 should not prevent it from checking at the maintenance
facilities on any aspect of the contracted work to fulfil its responsibility
for the airworthiness of the aircraft.
5. The contract between the continuing airworthiness management
organisation and the maintenance organisation(s) should specify in
detail the responsibilities and the work to be performed by each party.
6. Both the specification of work and the assignment of responsibilities
should be clear, unambiguous and sufficiently detailed to ensure that no
misunderstanding arises between the parties concerned that could
result in a situation where work that has an effect on the airworthiness
or serviceability of aircraft is not or will not be properly performed.
7. Special attention should be paid to procedures and responsibilities to
ensure that all maintenance work is performed, service bulletins are
analysed and decisions are taken on their accomplishment,
airworthiness directives are accomplished on time and that all work,
including non-mandatory modifications, is carried out to approved data
and to the latest standards.
8. Appendix XI to this AMC gives further details on the subject.

AMC2 M.A.708(c) Continuing airworthiness management

Maintenance Contract With Another Camo/Operator

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1. The purpose of M.A.708(c) is to ensure that all maintenance is carried
out by an appropriately approved maintenance organisation. It is
possible to contract another operator/CAMO (secondary
operator/CAMO) that does not hold a maintenance organisation
approval when it proves that such a contract is in the interest of the
continuing airworthiness management organisation by simplifying the
management of its maintenance, and the continuing airworthiness
management organisation keeps an appropriate control of it. In this case
the continuing airworthiness management exposition should include
appropriate procedures to ensure that all maintenance is ultimately
carried out on time by approved maintenance organisations in
accordance with the continuing airworthiness management organisation
’s data. In particular, the quality system procedures should place great
emphasis on monitoring compliance with the above. The list of
approved maintenance organisations, or a reference to this list, should
be included in the CAMO’s continuing airworthiness management
exposition.
2. This contract should not preclude the continuing airworthiness
management organisation from ensuring that all maintenance is
performed by appropriately approved organisations which comply with
the M.A.201 continuing airworthiness responsibility requirements.
Typical examples of such arrangements are the following:
— Component maintenance:
The continuing airworthiness management organisation may find it
more appropriate to have a primary contractor (the secondary
operator/CAMO) dispatching the components to appropriately approved
organisations rather than sending themselves different types of
components to various maintenance organisations approved under
CAR-145. The benefit for the continuing airworthiness management
organisation is that the management of maintenance is simplified by
having a single point of contact for component maintenance. The
continuing airworthiness management organisation emains responsible
for ensuring that all maintenance is performed by maintenance
organisations approved under cARt-145 and in accordance with the
approved standards.

— Aircraft, engine and component maintenance:

The continuing airworthiness management organisation may wish to
have a maintenance contract with a secondary operator/CAMO not
approved under CAR-145 for the same type of aircraft. A typical case is
that of a dry-leased aeroplane between operators where the parties, for
consistency or continuity reasons (especially for short-term lease
agreements), find it appropriate to keep the aeroplane under the current
maintenance arrangement. Where this arrangement involves various
CAR-145 approved contractors, it might be more manageable for the
lessee continuing airworthiness management organisation to have a
single maintenance contract with the lessor operator/CAMO. Whatever
type of acceptable maintenance contract is concluded, the continuing

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 airworthiness management organisation is required to exercise the
same level of control on contracted maintenance, particularly through
the M.A.706(c) continuing airworthiness management group of persons
and quality system continuing airworthiness management organisation
as referred to in M.A.712.

GM M.A.708(c) Continuing airworthiness management

For line maintenance, the actual layout of the IATA Standard Ground
Handling Agreement may be used as a basis, but this does not preclude the
from ensuring that the content of the contract is acceptable and especially
that the contract allows the continuing airworthiness management
organisation to properly exercise its maintenance responsibility. Those parts
of the contract that have no effect on the technical or operational aspects of
airworthiness are outside the scope of this paragraph.

AMC M.A.708(c) (1) (d) Continuing Airworthiness Management

The intent of this paragraph is that maintenance contracts are not necessary
when the operator’s continuing airworthiness system, as approved by DGCA,
management exposition specifies that the relevant maintenance activity may
be ordered through one-time work orders. This includes for obvious reasons
unscheduled line maintenance and may also include aeroplane component
maintenance up to engines, so as long as DGCA of operator considers that
the maintenance is manageable through work orders, both in terms of
volume and complexity. It should be noted that this paragraph implies that
even where base maintenance is ordered on a case-by-case basis, there
should be a written maintenance contract.

AMC M.A.709 DOCUMENTATION

Continuing airworthiness management organisations may seek authorisation

for indirect approval in order to amend the aircraft maintenance programme
mentioned above in accordance with M.A.302(c). The indirect approval
procedure should include provisions to notify to the DGCA that an aircraft
maintenance programme specific for a customer has been created. The
reason is that, according to M.A.704 (a) 9, for aircraft not involved in
commercial air transport used by air operator certified in accordance with
schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937, the Continuing Airworthiness Management
Exposition (CAME) only needs to include the reference to the
baseline/generic maintenance programme.

GM M.A.709 Documentation

Paragraph M.A.709(a) refers to continuing airworthiness tasks referred to in

M.A.708. As a consequence, this covers continuing airworthiness
management tasks but not airworthiness reviews.

Airworthiness review requirements are established in M.A.710 and the

requirements for the corresponding record retention are contained in
M.A.714.
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M.A.710 Airworthiness Review
(a) ---
11. if required, the aircraft holds a noise certificate corresponding to the
current configuration of the aircraft.
(e) An M.A. 901 The Airworthiness Review Certificate (CA Form 15b -
Appendix-III) or a recommendation for the issue of the airworthiness
revie certificate ( CA Form 15a) can only be issued by appropriate
authorized M.A.707 airworthiness review staff on behalf of the
approved continuing airworthiness management organisation when
satisfied that the airworthiness review has been properly carried out.

(ga) For Category 1 light 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.
(h) Should 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 DGCA 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.

GM M.A.710 Airworthiness review

Responsibilities of airworthiness review staff:

The following is a summary of the requirements contained in M.A.710 as

well as the associated AMCs and Appendices, in relation to the
responsibilities of the airworthiness review staff:

— Airworthiness review staff are responsible for performing both the

documental and the physical survey.

— Procedures must be established by the continuing airworthiness

management organisation in order to perform the airworthiness review,
including the depth of samplings (refer to Appendix V to AMC M.A.704,
paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3).

— Procedures must make very clear that the final word about the depth of
the inspections (both documental and physical) belongs to the
airworthiness review staff, who can go beyond the depth contained in
the CAME if they find it necessary. At the end, it is the responsibility of
the airworthiness review staff to be satisfied that the aircraft complies
with CAR-M and is airworthy, and the organisation must ensure that no
pressure or restrictions are imposed on the airworthiness review staff
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 when performing their duty.

— A compliance report must be produced by the airworthiness review staff,

detailing all items checked and the outcome of the review.

— Airworthiness review staff are responsible for the items checked during
the airworthiness review. However, they do not take over the
responsibilities of the continuing airworthiness management
organisation, CAR-145, DOA, POA or any other organisations, not
being responsible for problems not detected during the airworthiness
review or for the possibility that the approved or declared maintenance
programme may not include certain recommendations from the Design
Approval Holder. Obviously, if the airworthiness review staff are not
independent of the airworthiness management process and were
nominated on the basis of the option of having overall authority on such
a process, they will be responsible for the full continuing airworthiness
of such aircraft. Nevertheless, this responsibility will be a consequence
of their position related to M.A.706 and not of their position as
airworthiness review staff (M.A.707).

— The issuance of the airworthiness review certificate (ARC) by the

airworthiness review staff only certifies that the aircraft is considered
airworthy in relation to the scope of the airworthiness review performed
and the fact that the airworthiness review staff are not aware of
instances of non-compliance which endanger flight safety. Furthermore,
it only certifies that the aircraft is considered airworthy at the time of the
review.

It is the responsibility of the owner or contracted continuing airworthiness

management organisation to ensure that the aircraft is fully airworthy at any
time.

AMC M.A.710 (a) Airworthiness Review

1. ----
2. The M.A. Subpart G organisation continuing airworthiness management
organisation should develop procedures for the airworthiness review
staff to produce a compliance report that confirms the above have been
reviewed and found in compliance with CAR-M.

AMC M.A.710 (b) and (c) Airworthiness Review

5. The M.A. Subpart G organization continuing airworthiness management
organisation should develop procedures for the airworthiness review staff
to produce a compliance report that confirms the physical inspection has
been carried out and found satisfactory.

AMC M.A.710(ga) Airworthiness review

This review of the maintenance programme is performed by the person who
performed the airworthiness review, who could belong to the competent
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authority, a continuing airworthiness management organisation or a
maintenance organisation or could also be independent certifying staff in
accordance with M.A.901(g).
During the annual review of the maintenance programme, the following
should be taken into consideration:
— The results of the maintenance performed during that year, which may
reveal that the current maintenance programme is not adequate.
— The results of the airworthiness review performed on the aircraft, which
may reveal that the current maintenance programme is not adequate.
— Revisions introduced in the documents affecting the programme basis,
such as the M.A.302(i) ‘Minimum Inspection Programme’ or the Design
Approval Holder data
— Applicable mandatory requirements for compliance with CAR-21 / Part-
21/FAR-21, such as Airworthiness Directives, Airworthiness Limitations,
Certification Maintenance Requirements and specific maintenance
requirements contained in the TCDS.
For the purpose of reviewing the results of the maintenance performed
during that year, the airworthiness review staff should request the
owner/CAMO to provide the records of all the maintenance performed during
that year, including unscheduled maintenance.
When reviewing the results of the maintenance performed during that year
and the results of the airworthiness review, attention should be paid as to
whether the defects found may have been prevented by introducing in the
maintenance programme certain recommendations from the Design Approval
Holder which were initially disregarded by the owner.
GM M.A.710(h) Airworthiness review
The objective of informing the DGCA, when the airworthiness review shows
discrepancies linked to deficiencies in the content of the maintenance
programme is to allow the DGCA to take it into account when planning the
ACAM inspections and to make sure that the DGCA agrees on the
amendments required in the maintenance programme as required by
M.A.302(h)5.
M.A.711 Privileges of the Organization
(a) A continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in
accordance with Section A, Subpart G of CAR-M may:
1. manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft, except those involved
in air operator certified in accordance with schedule XI of aircraft rule
1937 commercial air transport, as listed on the approval certificate;
2. manage the continuing airworthiness of commercial air transport aircraft
used by air operator certified in accordance with schedule X of aircraft
rule 1937 when listed both on its approval certificate and on its Air
Operator Certificate (AOC);

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3. --;
4. --
(b) An approved continuing airworthiness management organisation may,
additionally, be approved to carry out airworthiness reviews referred to
in point M.A.710 and:
1. 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,
2. issue a recommendation for the airworthiness review to the DGCA.
(c ) Reserve
AMC M.A.711 (4) Privileges of the Organization
It is not necessary for an organisation to be approved to carry out
airworthiness reviews. This can be contracted to another appropriately
approved organisation. In this case, the airworthiness review should be
carried out every year and the ARC issued by DGCA following a
recommendation.

AMC M.A.711(a)(3) Privileges of the organisation

SUBCONTRACTING OF CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS TASKS

1. The CAMO may subcontract certain continuing airworthiness management

tasks to qualified persons or organisations. The subcontracted person
or organisation performs the continuing airworthiness management
tasks as an integral part of the CAMO’s continuing airworthiness
management system, irrespective of any other approval held by the
subcontracted person or organisation (including CAMO or CAR-145
approval).
2. The CAMO remains accountable for the satisfactory completion of the
continuing airworthiness management tasks irrespective of any contract
that may be established.
3. In order to fulfil this responsibility, the CAMO should be satisfied that the
actions taken by the subcontracted person or organisation meet the
standards required by Subpart G. Therefore, the CAMO management of
such activities should be accomplished:
(a) by active control through direct involvement, and/or
(b) by endorsing the recommendations made by the subcontracted person
or organisation.
4. In order to retain ultimate responsibility, the CAMO should limit
subcontracted tasks to the activities specified below:
(a) airworthiness directive analysis and planning;
(b) service bulletin analysis;
(c) planning of maintenance;
(d) reliability monitoring, engine health monitoring;
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 (e) maintenance programme development and amendments;
(f) any other activities, which do not limit the CAMO responsibilities, as
agreed by the DGCA.
5. The CAMO’s controls associated with subcontracted continuing
airworthiness management tasks should be reflected in the associated
contract and be in accordance with the CAMO policy and procedures
defined in the continuing airworthiness management exposition. When
such tasks are subcontracted, the continuing airworthiness
management system is considered to be extended to the subcontracted
persons or organisations.
6. With the exception of engines and auxiliary power units, contracts would
normally be limited to one organisation per aircraft type for any
combination of the activities described in Appendix II. Where contracts
are made with more than one organisation, the CAMO should
demonstrate that adequate coordination controls are in place and that
the individuals’ responsibilities are clearly defined in the related
contracts.
7. Contracts should not authorise the subcontracted organisation to
subcontract to other organisations elements of the continuing
airworthiness management tasks.
8. The DGCA should exercise oversight of the subcontracted activities
through the CAMO approval. The contracts should be acceptable to the
DGCA. The CAMO should only subcontract to organisations which are
specified by the DGCA on CA Form 14.
9. The subcontracted organisation should agree to notify the CAMO of any
changes affecting the contract as soon as practical. The CAMO should
then inform its DGCA. Failure to do so may invalidate the
DGCA.acceptance of the contract.
10. Appendix II to AMC M.A.711(a)(3) provides information on the
subcontracting of continuing airworthiness management tasks.’

AMC M.A.711(b) Privileges of the organisation

An organisation may be approved for the privileges of M.A.711(a) only,
without the privilege to carry out airworthiness reviews. This can be
contracted to another appropriately approved organisation. In such a case, it
is not mandatory that the contracted organisation is linked to an AOC holder,
being possible to contract an appropriately approved independent continuing
airworthiness management organisation which is approved for the same
aircraft type.
In order to be approved for the privileges of M.A.711(b) for a particular
aircraft type, it is necessary to be approved for the privileges of M.A.711(a)
for that aircraft type. As a consequence, the normal situation in this case is
that the organisation will be performing continuing airworthiness
management tasks and performing airworthiness reviews on every aircraft
type contained in the approval certificate.

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Nevertheless, this does not necessarily mean that the organisation needs to
be currently managing an aircraft type in order to be able to perform
airworthiness reviews on that aircraft type. The organisation may be
performing only airworthiness reviews on an aircraft type without having any
customer under contract for that type.
Furthermore, this situation should not necessarily lead to the removal of the
aircraft type from the organisation approval. As a matter of fact, since in most
cases the airworthiness review staff are not involved in continuing
airworthiness management activities, it cannot be argued that these
airworthiness review staff are going to lose their skills just because the
organisation is not managing a particular aircraft type. The important issue in
relation to maintaining a particular aircraft type in the organisation approval is
whether the organisation continuously fulfils all the Subpart G requirements
(facilities, documentation, qualified personnel, quality system, etc.) required
for initial approval.
M.A.712 Quality System
(e) For air operator certified in accordance with schedule XI of aircraft rule
1937 In case of commercial air transport the M A Subpart G quality
system, shall be an integrated part of the operator's quality system.
(f) In the case of a small organisation not managing the continuing
airworthiness of aircraft used in air operator certified in accordance
with schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 in commercial air transport, the
quality system may be replaced by regular organisational reviews
subject to the approval of DGCA, ------(-----)---

AMC M.A.712 (f) Quality System

------(---)---
The following activities should not be considered as subcontracting and, as a
consequence, they may be performed without a quality system, although
they need to be described in the continuing airworthiness management
exposition and be approved by the DGCA:

— Subscription to a technical publisher that provides maintenance data

(Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, Service
Bulletins, etc.), which may be applicable to a wide range of aircraft.
These data may include maintenance schedules recommended by
different manufacturers that can be afterwards used by the continuing
airworthiness management organisation in order to produce customised
maintenance programmes.
— Contracting the use of a software tool for the management of continuing
airworthiness data and records, under the following conditions (in
addition to M.A.714(d) and (e)):
 If the tool is used by several organisations, each organisation should
have access to its own data only.
 Introduction of data can only be performed by personnel of the continuing
airworthiness management organisation.
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 The data can be retrieved at any time

AMC M.A.713 Changes to the Approved Continuing Airworthiness

Organization

1. This paragraph covers scheduled changes to the continuing

airworthiness organisation’s the CAMO approval. Whilst the
requirements relating to air operator certificates, including their issue,
variation and continued validity, are prescribed in the appropriate
regulation, operators should be aware this paragraph is included in
CAR M and may affect continued acceptance of the continuing
airworthiness management.

2. The primary purpose of this paragraph is to enable the continuing

airworthiness organisation to remain approved if agreed by DGCA
during negotiations about any of the specified changes. Without this
paragraph the approval would automatically be suspended in all cases.
This paragraph covers scheduled changes to the CAMO approval. The
primary purpose of this paragraph is to enable the CAMO to remain
approved if agreed by the DGCA during negotiations about any of the
specified changes. Without this paragraph the approval would
automatically be suspended in all cases.

AMC M.A. 715 Continued Validity of Approval

Validity period of one year means from 1st August of any calendar year to
31st July of next calendar year.
M.A.801 Aircraft Certificate of Release to Service
(a) --
(b) -------
1. ---
2. certifying staff in compliance with requirements of DGCA Aircraft
Maintenance Engineers Licensing requirements. CAR 66, except for
complex maintenance tasks listed in Appendix VII to this CAR for which
point 1 applies; or
(c) By derogation from point M.A.801(b)2 for Category 1 Light aircraft not
used in commercial specialised operations or not used in commercial
approved training organisation operations, air transport, aircraft
complex maintenance tasks listed in Appendix VII may be released by
certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)2;

M.A.803 Pilot Owner Authorization

(a) --
(b) For any privately operated non-complex motor-powered aircraft of 2730
kg MTOM and below, sailplane, powered sailplane or balloon, that are

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 not used in commercial air transport , or not used in commercial
specialised operations or not used in commercial approved training
organisation operations, the Pilot-owner may issue a certificate of
release to service after limited Pilot-owner maintenance as specified in
Appendix VIII to this CAR.

AMC M.A.803 Pilot-Owner Authorization

1. The pilot–owner should hold a valid pilot license issued or validated by

DGCA for the aircraft type being maintained.
2. Privately operated means the aircraft is not operated pursuant to
M.A.201(h) and (i).
3. A pilot owner should only issue a certificate of release to service for
maintenance performed by the pilot owner and after demonstrating the
competence to carry out such maintenance tasks.
1. Privately operated means the aircraft is operated pursuant to M.A.201(i)
2. A Pilot-owner may only issue a CRS for maintenance he/she has
performed.
3. In the case of a jointly-owned aircraft, the maintenance programme
should list:
— The names of all Pilot-owners competent and designated to perform
Pilot-owner maintenance in accordance with the basic principles
described in Appendix VIII of CAR-M. An alternative would be the
maintenance programme to contain a procedure to ensure how such a
list of competent Pilot-owners should be managed separately and kept
current.
— The limited maintenance tasks they may perform.
4. An equivalent valid pilot license may be any document attesting a pilot
qualification recognised by the Member State. It does not have to be
necessarily issued by the competent authority, but it should in any case
be issued in accordance with the particular Member State’s system. In
such a case, the equivalent certificate or qualification number should be
used instead of the pilot's licence number for the purpose of the
M.A.801(b)3 (certificate of release to service).
5. Not holding a valid medical examination does not invalidate the pilot
licence (or equivalent) required under M.A.803(a)1 for the purpose of
the Pilot-owner authorisation.

M.A.901 Aircraft Airworthiness Review

(c )For all aircraft used air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI
of aircraft rule 1937 in commercial air transport, 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
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 compliance with paragraph (k):
(d) For all aircraft used air operator certified in accordance with Schedule
XI of aircraft rule 1937 in commercial air transport and aircraft above 2
730 kg MTOM, except balloons, that
(e) For aircraft not used by air operator certified in accordance with
Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937 commercial air transport of 2 730
kg MTOM and below, and balloons, continuing airworthiness
management organisation approved in accordance with Section A,
Subpart G of CAR-M and appointed by the owner or operator
may, if appropriately approved and subject to paragraph (k):
(g) By derogation from points M.A.901(e) and M.A.901(i)2, for Category
1 light aircraft not used in commercial air transport or not used in
commercial specialised operations or not used in commercial ATO
operations and not affected by point M.A.201(i), the airworthiness
review certificate may also be issued by DGCA upon satisfactory
assessment, based on a recommendation made by certifying staff
formally approved by DGCA and complying with DGCA Aircraft
Maintenance License requirements CAR 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
(l) For Category 1 light aircraft not involved in commercial operations, the
CAR 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
recommendation for issue airworthiness review certificate, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The organisation nominates airworthiness review staff complying with
all the following requirements:
(a) The airworthiness review staff hold a certifying staff authorisation for
the corresponding aircraft.
(b) The airworthiness review staff have at least three years of
experience as certifying staff.
(c) 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.
(d) The airworthiness review staff have acquired knowledge of this CAR
relevant to continuing airworthiness management.
(e) 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.
(f) The airworthiness review staff have been formally accepted by the
DGCA after having performed an airworthiness review under the
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organisation's airworthiness review staff in accordance with a
procedure approved by the DGCA.
(g) the airworthiness review staff have performed at least one
airworthiness review in the last twelve- month period.
2. 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).
3. The airworthiness review includes a full documented review in
accordance with point M.A.710(a).
4. The airworthiness review includes a physical survey of the aircraft in
accordance with points M.A.710(b) and (c).
5. Reserved :
(a) the airworthiness review has been completely and satisfactorily carried
out; and
(b) the maintenance programme has been reviewed in accordance with
point M.A.710(ga); and
(c) there is no non-compliance which is known to endanger flight safety.
6. A copy of the airworthiness review certificate issued is sent to the
DGCA within 10 days of the date of issue.
7. The DGCA 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.
8. The manual or exposition of the maintenance organisation describes all
the following:
(a) The procedures for the performance of airworthiness reviews and the
issue of the corresponding airworthiness review certificate.
(b) The names of the certifying staff authorised to perform airworthiness
reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness review certificate.
(c) The procedures for the review of the maintenance programme.

AMC M.A.901 Aircraft airworthiness review

In order to ensure the validity of the aircraft airworthiness certificate, M.A.901
requires performing periodically an airworthiness review of the aircraft and its
continuing airworthiness records, which results in the issuance of an
airworthiness review certificate valid for one year.
AMC M.A.901 (b) Aircraft Airworthiness Review
1. If the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is not managed according to
an CAR M appendix I continuing airworthiness arrangement contract,
between the owner and the M.A. Subpart G organisation the aircraft
should be considered to be outside a controlled environment.
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 Nevertheless, such contract is not necessary when the operator
and the CAMO are the same organisation

AMC M.A.901(j) Aircraft Airworthiness Review

a) ---
b) --
The support of personnel appropriately qualified in accordance with Rule 61
CAR 66 is necessary when DGCA’s airworthiness review staff is not
appropriately qualified.

AMC M.A.901(l)1 Aircraft airworthiness review

Independence from the continuing airworthiness management process of the
aircraft means being authorised to perform airworthiness reviews only on
aircraft for which the person has not participated in their continuing
airworthiness management.
This may not be relevant for most maintenance organisations (CAR-145 or
CAR-M Subpart F). Since these organisations cannot perform the continuing
airworthiness management of aircraft (this is a privilege of CAMOs), it needs
to be considered by those maintenance organisations (CAR-145 or CAR-M
Subpart F) intending to nominate as airworthiness review staff certifying staff
who are also employed/contracted by a CAMO and who have been involved
in the continuing airworthiness management of the aircraft being reviewed.
Nevertheless, such independence is not necessary if these airworthiness
review staff (who are also employed/contracted by the CAMO) can show
‘overall authority on the continuing airworthiness management process of the
complete aircraft’. This may be achieved, among other ways, if this person is:
— the accountable manager or the nominated postholder of the CAMO.
— responsible for the complete continuing airworthiness management
process of the aircraft being reviewed.
— the only person employed by an one-man CAMO.

GM M.A.901(l)5 Aircraft airworthiness review

The CA Form 15c is only applicable to Category I Light aircraft not involved
in commercial operations. As a consequence, a new EASA Form 15a or 15b
has to be issued if the operation of the aircraft changes to commercial. This
includes the corresponding approval of the maintenance programme and the
performance of an airworthiness review.
GM M.A.901(l)7 Aircraft airworthiness review
The objective of informing the competent authority when the airworthiness
review shows discrepancies linked to deficiencies in the content of the
maintenance programme is to allow the DGCA to take it into account when
planning the ACAM inspections and to make sure that the DGCA agrees on
the amendments required in the maintenance programme as required by
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 AMC M.A.904 (a) (2) Airworthiness Reviews of Aircraft Imported into
India
3.If there is no M.A. Subpart G organisation approved for the airworthiness
review of the specific aircraft type available, DGCA may carry out the
airworthiness review in accordance with this paragraph and the provisions
M.A.901 (h) and M.B.902. In this case, the airworthiness review should be
requested to DGCA with a 30-day notice.

SECTION B

PROCEDURES FOR DGCA

Refer APM Chapter 3 A

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Continuing Airworthiness Arrangement management contract.

1. When an owner / operator contracts in accordance with M.A.201 a

continuing airworthiness organisation approved pursuant to CAR-M
Subpart-G (CAMO) to carry out continuing airworthiness management
tasks, upon request by DGCA a copy of the arrangement contract shall
be sent by the owner/operator to DGCA once it has been signed by both
parties.
2. The arrangement contract shall be developed taking into account the
requirements of CAR - M and shall define the obligations of the
signatories in relation to continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.
3. It shall contain as a minimum the:
-----(-----)----
— type of operation
4. It shall state the following:
The owner/operator entrusts to the approved organisation CAMO the
management of the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, the development
of a maintenance programme that shall be approved by DGCA, as detailed in
M.1 and the organisation of the maintenance of the aircraft according to said
maintenance programme. in an approved organisation.
According to the present arrangement contract, both signatories undertake to
follow the respective obligations of this arrangement contract, .
The owner / operator certifies declares, to the best of their its belief that all
the information given to the CAMO approved organisation 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 approved organization
CAMO.
In case of any non-conformity with this contract arrangement, 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 DGCA within two full
weeks.’
5. When an owner /operator contracts a CAMO an M.A. Subpart G
approved continuing airworthiness organisation in accordance with
M.A.201 the obligations of each party shall be shared as follows:
5.1. Obligations of the CAMO approved organisation:
1. have the aircraft type in the scope of its approval;
2. respect the conditions to maintain the continuing airworthiness of
the aircraft listed below:

(a) develop a maintenance programme for the aircraft, including any

reliability programme developed, if applicable;
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 (b) 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);
(c) organise the approval of the aircraft’s maintenance programme;
(d) once it has been approved, give a copy of the aircraft’s
maintenance programme to the owner / operator ;
(e) organise a bridging inspection with the aircraft’s prior
maintenance programme;
(f) organise for all maintenance to be carried out by an approved
maintenance organisation;
(g) organise for all applicable airworthiness directives to be applied;
(h) organise for all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance,
airworthiness reviews or reported by the owner to be corrected by an
approved maintenance organization;
(i) 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;
(j) manage all technical records;
(k) archive all technical records;
3. organise the approval of any modification to the aircraft in accordance
with CAR21/EASA 21 / FAR 21 before it is embodied;
4. organise the approval of any repair to the aircraft in accordance with
CAR 21/EASA 21 / FAR 21 before it is carried out;
5. inform DGCA whenever the aircraft is not presented to the approved
maintenance organisation by the owner as requested by the approved
organisation;
6. inform DGCA whenever the present arrangement contract has not
been respected;
7. ensure that carry out the airworthiness review of the aircraft is carried
out when necessary and ensure that issue the airworthiness review
certificate is issued or the a recommendation is sent to DGCA;
8. send within 10 days a copy of any airworthiness review certificate
issued or extended to DGCA
9. carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable
regulations;
10. inform DGCA whenever the present arrangement contract is denounced
by either party.

5.2 Obligations of the owner /operator.

1. have a general understanding of the approved maintenance

programme;

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2. have a general understanding of the CAR-M;
3. present the aircraft to the approved maintenance organisation agreed with
the approved organisation CAMO at the due time designated by the
approved organisation’s CAMO request;
4. not modify the aircraft without first consulting the CAMO approved
organisation;
5. inform the CAMO approved organisation of all maintenance exceptionally
carried out without the knowledge and control of the CAMO approved
organisation;
6. report to the CAMO approved organisation through the logbook all
defects found during operations;
7. inform DGCA whenever the present contract arrangement is denounced
by either party;
8. inform DGCA and the CAMO approved organisation whenever the aircraft
is sold;
9. carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable
regulations;
10. inform on a regular basis the CAMO approved organisation about the
aircraft flying hours and any other utilisation data, as agreed with CAMO
the approved organisation;
11. 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);
12. inform the CAMO approved continuing airworthiness management
organisation responsible for the management of the continuing
airworthiness of the aircraft not later than 30 days after completion of any
pilot-owner maintenance task in accordance with point M.A.305(a).

GM to Appendix I ‘Continuing airworthiness management contract

An operator should establish adequate coordination between flight

operations and the CAMO to ensure that both will receive all the necessary
information on the condition of the aircraft to enable them perform their tasks

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 Appendix- III
Airworthiness Review Certificate-CA Form 15 a

DGCA INDIA
AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE
ARC reference: ……………………………………….

Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being into force, DGCA hereby certifies that the following aircraft

Aircraft Manufacturer:………………………………………………..

Manufacturer’s designation: …………………………………………

Aircraft registration: ………………………………………………….

Aircraft Serial number : ……………………………………………….

is considered airworthy at the time of this review.

Date of issue: ……………………………………… Date of Expiry …………………………………..…….

Aircraft Flight Hours (FH ) at date of issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signed: …………………………………………… Authorisation No ………………………………………

st
1 Extension: The Aircraft has remained in a controlled environment in accordance with point M.A 901 of
CAR-M for the last year. The aircraft is considered to be airworthy at the time of the issue.

Date of issue: ……………………………………… Date of Expiry ……………………………………….

Aircraft Flight Hours (FH ) at date of issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signed: …………………………………………… Authorisation No ………………………………………

Company Name ……………………………… … Approval Reference ……………………………………….

nd
2 Extension: The Aircraft has remained in a controlled environment in accordance with point M.A 901 of
CAR-M for the last year. The aircraft is considered to be airworthy at the time of the issue.

Date of issue: …………………………………….. Date of Expiry ……………………………………….

Aircraft Flight Hours (FH ) at date of issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signed: ……………………………………………. Authorisation No ………………………………………

Company Name …………………………………. Approval Reference ……………………………………….

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Airworthiness Review Certificate -CA Form 15b

DGCA INDIA
AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE

ARC reference: ……………………………………….

Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being into force, the following continuing airworthiness
management organization, approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of CAR M.

[NAME OF THE ORGANISATION APPROVED AND ADDRESS]

Approval Reference:

hereby certifies that it has performed an airworthiness review in accordance with point M.A 710 of CAR-M
on the following aircraft.

Aircraft Manufacturer:………………………………………………..

Manufacturer’s designation: …………………………………………

Aircraft registration: ………………………………………………….

Aircraft Serial number : ……………………………………………….

and this aircraft is considered airworthy at the time of this review.

Date of issue: ……………………………………… Date of Expiry ………………………………………….

Aircraft Flight Hours (FH ) at date of issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signed: ……………………………………………… Authorisation No ………………………………………

st
1 Extension: The Aircraft has remained in a controlled environment in accordance with point M.A 901 of
CAR-M for the last year.The aircraft is considered to be airworthy at the time of the issue.

Date of issue: ……………………………………… Date of Expiry ………………………..……………….

Aircraft Flight Hours (FH ) at date of issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Signed: …………………………………………..… Authorisation No ………………………………………

Company Name ………………………………….. Approval Reference ………………………………….

nd
2 Extension: The Aircraft has remained in a controlled environment in accordance with point M.A 901 of
CAR-M for the last year. The aircraft is considered to be airworthy at the time of the issue.

Date of issue: ……………………………………… Date of Expiry …………………………………………

Signed: ……………………………………………… Authorisation No ………………………………………

Aircraft Flight Hours (FH ) at date of issue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Company Name …………………………………… Approval Reference ………………………………….

CA Form 15b

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Approval Ratings

ORGANISATION APPROVAL CLASS AND RATING SYSTEM

CLASS RATING LIMITATION BASE LINE

RATING A2 PISTON ENGINED 5700 KG
AIRCRAFT
AEROPLANES AND BELOW
RATING A3 SINGLE
PISTON ENGINED 3175 KG
AIRCRAFT ENGINED
AND BELOW
HELICOPTERS
RATING A4 AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN A1, A2 AND NO LIMITATION
A3
ENGINES RATING B2 PISTON LESS THAN 450 HP
COMPONENTS
RATING
OTHER THAN
C1 TO C20 AS PER CAPABILITY LIST
COMPLETE
ENGINES OR
APUs
NDT METHOD(S) TO BE
SPECIALISED D1 NDT SPECIFIED

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Approval Certificate CAR M Section A Subpart F Maintenance Organisation
Page 1 of 2

Directorate General of Civil Aviation

India

APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
REFERENCE

Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the conditions specified below, DGCA
hereby certifies

[COMPANY NAME] MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION

as a maintenance organization as referred to in CAR-M Section A Subpart F approved to maintain the products,
parts and appliances listed in the attached approval schedule and issue related certificates to of release to service
using the above reference and when stipulated to issue recommendations and airworthiness review certificate after
an airworthiness review as specificed in point MA 901 (l) of this CAR for those aircraft listed in the attached
approval schedule . .

CONDITIONS:

1. This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved maintenance
organisation manual, and

2. This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in the approved maintenance organisation
manual, and

3. This approval is valid whilst the approved maintenance organization remains in compliance with CAR-M

4. Subject to compliance with the foregoing conditions, this approval shall remain valid unless the approval has
previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.

Date of Original Issue: …………………………………… ………………

Date of this revision
Revision No.
Signed: …………………………

Date of attached Schedule of Approval:………………………………………For the use of DGCA only

CA Form 3

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APPROVAL SCHEDULE

Organisation name: [COMPANY NAME] MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION

Reference:

CLASS RATING LIMITATION

AIRCRAFT A2: Aeroplanes/
A3: Single engine helicopters
ENGINES B1: Turbine
COMPONENTS OTHER C1: Air Cond & Press
THAN COMPLETE C2 : Auto Flight
ENGINES OR APUs
C5 : Electrical Power
C6: Equipment
C7: Engine - APU
C16: Propellers
SPECIALISED SERVICES D1: Non- Destructive Inspection

This approval schedule is limited to the products, parts and appliances and to the activities specified in
the scope of approval section contained in CAR-M Section A Subpart F approved maintenance
organization manual.

Maintenance Organisation Manual Reference:………………………………………………………………..

Date of original issue:…………………………………………………………….

Date of last revision approved ----------------------------------------------Revision No-----------------------------

Signed: ………………………………………………………………………

For Directorate General of Civil Aviation

CA Form 3

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Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation Approval Certificate

referred to in CAR-M
Subpart G
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
India
CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Reference : XX.MG.XXX (ref. AOC XX.XXXX)

Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the condition specified below, DGCA hereby certifies :
[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

As a continuing airworthiness management organisation in compliance with CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G approved to manage
the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed in the attached schedule of approval and, when stipulated to issue
recommendations or airworthiness review certificates after an airworthiness review as specified in point M.A.710 of CAR-M
when stipulated.

CONDITIONS

1. This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved continuing airworthiness
management exposition as referred to in CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G.

2. This approval requires compliance with the approved continuing airworthiness management exposition procedures
specified in the CAR-M approved continuing airworthiness management exposition.

3. This approval is valid whilst the approved continuing airworthiness management organization remains in compliance
with CAR-M.

4. Whenever the continuing airworthiness management organisation contracts under its quality system the services of an
/several organization(s), this approval remain valid subject to such organization(s) fulfilling applicable ontractual
obligations.

5. Subject to compliance with the conditions 1 to 4 above, this approval shall remain valid for an unlimited duration as
specified in the attached validity schedule unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded,
suspended or revoked.

If this form is also used for AOC holders, the AOC number shall be added to the reference, in addition to the standard
number, and the condition 5 shall be replaced by the following extra conditions :

6. This approval does not constitute an authorisation to operate the types of aircraft referred in paragraph 1. The
authorisation to operate the aircraft is the Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
7. Where the continuing airworthiness management organization contracts under its Quality System the service of
an/several organisation(s), this approval remains valid subject to such organisation(s) fulfilling applicable contractual
obligations.

8. Termination, suspension or revocation of the AOC automatically invalidates the present approval in relation to the
aircraft registrations specified in the AOC, unless otherwise explicitly stated by DGCA.

9. Subject to compliance with the previous conditions, this approval shall remain valid for the period as specified in
Approval Validity sheet unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.

Date of original issue : ……………………..

Signed : ………………………………………

Date of this revision : ………………………. Revision No. : ………………………..

For Directorate General of Civil Aviation : ………………………………

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 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

APPROVAL SCHEDULE

Reference : XX.MG.XXX (ref. AOC XX.XXXX)

Organisation : [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

Aircraft type .series. group Airworthiness review authorised Organisation(s) working under
quality system

[YES/NO]

This approval Schedule is limited to that specified in the scope of approval contained in CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G
approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition section………………………………

Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition Reference: ………………………………

Date of original issue : …………………………………………………………………………….

Signed : ………………………………………………………………………………………………
.
Date of this revision : ……………………………………. Revision No. : ………………………

For Directorate General of Civil Aviation: ……………………………………………………

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 Appendix- VIII
Limited Pilot-Owner Maintenance
(a) Tasks
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1. is a critical maintenance task critically safety related, whose incorrect
performance will drastically affect the airworthiness of the aircraft or is a
flight safety sensitive maintenance task as specified in point M.A.402(a)
and/or;

9. is part of the annual or 100h check contained in the Minimum Inspection

Programme described in M. A.302(i).
The criteria 1 to 8 9 listed above cannot be overridden by less restrictive
instructions issued in accordance with “M.A.302 (d) Maintenance
Programme”.

Apendix- I to AMC M.A.302 and AMC M.B.301 (b)

Content of the Maintenance Programme

1 General Requirements
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2 Programme Basis

2.3 For existing aircraft types it is permissible for the operator owner or
CAMO to make comparisons with maintenance programmes previously
approved. It should not be assumed that a programme approved for one
owner or the M.A Subpart G approved organisation would automatically
be approved for another.

6. Reliability Programmes

6.1.2 (b ) the aircraft is not a large complex motor-powered aircraft according

to CAR-M
6.4.1 Whereas M.A.302 specifies that, the aircraft maintenance programme -
which includes the associated reliability programme-, should be
managed and presented by the M.A. Subpart G organization CAMO to
DGCA, it is understood that the M.A.Subpart G organisation may CAMO
delegate subcontract certain functions to the CAR-145 maintenance
organisation under contract, provided this organisation proves to have
the appropriate expertise.

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 6.4.4The arrangement between the M.A. Subpart G organisation CAMO and
the CAR145 maintenance organisation should be specified in the
maintenance contract (see appendix XI to AMC MA 708 ( c ) ) and the
relevant CAME, and MOE maintenance organization procedures.

Appendix II to M.A. 201 (h) 1:

Sub-contracting of Continuing Airworthiness Management Tasks

1. SUB-CONTRACTED OPERATOR’S CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

MANAGEMENT TASKS
1.1 To actively control the standards of the sub-contracted organisation the
operator should employ a person or group of persons who are trained and
competent in the disciplines associated with M.A Subpart G. As such they
are responsible for determining what maintenance is required, when it has to
be performed and by whom and to what standard, in order to ensure the
continued airworthiness of the aircraft being operated.
1.2 The operator should conduct a pre-contract audit to establish that the sub-
contracted organisation can achieve the standards required by M.A Subpart
G in connection with those activities to be sub-contracted.
1.3 The operator should ensure that the sub-contracted organisation has
sufficient qualified personnel who are trained and competent in the functions
to be subcontracted. In assessing the adequacy of personnel resources the
operator should consider the particular needs of those activities that are to be
sub-contracted, while taking into account the sub-contracted organisations
existing commitments.
1.4 To be appropriately approved to contract out continuing airworthiness
management tasks the operator should have procedures for the
management control of these arrangements. The operator's continuing
airworthiness management exposition should contain relevant procedures to
reflect his control of those arrangements made with the sub-contracted
organisation.
1.5 Sub-contracted continuing airworthiness management tasks should be
addressed in a contract between the operator and the sub-contracted
organisation. The contract should also specify that the sub-contracted
organisation is responsible for informing the operator who is in turn
responsible for notifying DGCA, of any subsequent changes that affect their
ability to support the contract.
1.6 Organisations providing continuing airworthiness management tasks to
support commercial air transport operators should use procedures which set
out the manner by which the organisation fulfils its responsibility to those sub-
contracted activities. Such procedures may be developed by either the sub-
contracted organisation or the operator.
1.7 Where the sub-contracted organisation develops its own procedures these
should be compatible with the operator's continuing airworthiness
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 management exposition and the terms of the contract. These should be
accepted by DGCA as extended procedures of the operator and as such
should be cross-referenced from the continuing airworthiness management
exposition. One current copy of the sub-contracted organisation's relevant
procedures should be kept by the operator and should be accessible to
DGCA where needed.
Note: Should any conflict arise between the sub-contracted organisation’s
procedures and those of the operator then the policy and procedures of the
continuing airworthiness management exposition will prevail.
1.8 The contract should also specify that the sub-contracted organisation’s
procedures may only be amended with the agreement of the operator. The
operator should ensure that these amendments are compatible with their
continuing airworthiness management exposition and in compliance with M.A
Subpart G.
The operator should nominate who will be responsible for continued
monitoring and acceptance of the sub-contracted organisation procedures
and their amendments. The controls used to fulfil this function should be
clearly set out in the amendment section of the continuing airworthiness
management exposition detailing the level of operator involvement.
1.9 Whenever any elements of continuing airworthiness management tasks are
sub-contracted the operator's continuing airworthiness management
personnel should have access to all relevant data in order to fulfil their
responsibilities.
Note: The operator retains authority to override where necessary for the
continuing airworthiness of their aircraft, any recommendation of the sub-
contracted organisation.
1.10 The operator should ensure that the sub-contracted organisation continues to
have qualified technical expertise and sufficient resources to perform the
subcontracted tasks while in compliance with the relevant procedures.
Failure to do so may invalidate the approval of the operators continuing
airworthiness management system.
1.11 The contract should provide for DGCA monitoring.
1.12 The contract should address the respective responsibilities to ensure that any
findings arising from DGCA monitoring will be closed to the satisfaction of
DGCA.
2. ACCOMPLISHMENT
This paragraph describes topics, which may be applicable in such a sub-
contract arrangements.
2.1 Scope of work
The type of aircraft and their registrations, engine types and/or component
subject to the continuing airworthiness management tasks contract should be
specified.

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2.2 Maintenance programme development and amendment
The operator may sub-contract the preparation of the draft maintenance
programme and any subsequent amendments. However, the operator
remains responsible for assessing th at the draft proposals meet his needs
and obtaining DGCA approval; the relevant procedures should specify these
responsibilities. The contract should also stipulate that any data necessary to
substantiate the approval of the initial programme or an amendment to this
programme should be provided for operator agreement and/or DGCA upon
request.
2.3 Maintenance programme effectiveness and reliability
The operator should have in place a system to monitor and assess the
effectiveness of the maintenance programme based on maintenance and
operational experience. The collection of data and initial assessment may be
made by the sub-contracted organisation; the required actions are to be
endorsed by the operator.
Where reliability monitoring is used to establish maintenance programme
effectiveness, this may be provided by the sub-contracted organisation and
should be specified in the relevant procedures. Reference should be made to
the operators approved maintenance programme and reliability programme.
Participation of the operator's personnel in reliability meetings with the sub-
contracted organisation should also be specified.
In providing reliability data the sub-contracted organisation is limited to
working with primary data/documents provided by the operator or data
provided by the operators contracted maintenance organisation(s) from
which the reports are derived. The pooling of reliability data is permitted if
accepted by DGCA.
2.4 Permitted variations to maintenance programme.
The reasons and justification for any proposed variation to scheduled
maintenance may be prepared by the sub-contracted organisation.
Acceptance of the proposed variation should be granted by the operator. The
means by which the operator acceptance is given should be specified in the
relevant procedures. When outside the limits set out in the maintenance
programme, the operator is required to obtain approval by DGCA.
2.5 Scheduled maintenance
Where the sub-contracted organisation plans and defines maintenance
checks or inspections in accordance with the approved maintenance
programme, the required liaison with the operator, including feedback should
be defined.
The planning control and documentation should be specified in the
appropriate supporting procedures. These procedures should typically set out
the operator's level of involvement in each type of check. This will normally
involve the operator assessing and agreeing to a work specification on a
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 case by case for base maintenance checks. For routine line maintenance
checks this may be controlled on a day-to-day basis by the sub-contracted
organisation subject to appropriate liaison and operator controls to ensure
timely compliance. This typically may include, but is not necessarily limited
to:
(a) Applicable work package, including job cards,
(b) Scheduled component removal list,
(c) ADs to be incorporated,
(d) Modifications to be incorporated
The associated procedures should ensure that the operator is advised
in a timely manner on the accomplishment of such tasks.
2.6 Quality monitoring
The operator's quality system should monitor the adequacy of the sub-
contracted continuing airworthiness management task performance for
compliance with the contract and M.A Subpart G. The terms of the
contract should therefore include a provision allowing the operator to
perform a quality surveillance (including audits) upon the sub-
contracted organisation. The aim of the surveillance is primarily to
investigate and judge the effectiveness of those sub-contracted
activities and thereby to ensure compliance with M.A Subpart G and the
contract. Audit reports may be subject to review when requested by
DGCA.
2.7 Access by DGCA
The contract should specify that the sub-contracted organisation should
always grant access to DGCA.
2.8 Maintenance data
The maintenance data used for the purpose of the contract should be
specified, together with those responsible for providing such
documentation and DGCA responsible for the acceptance/approval of
such data when applicable. The operator should ensure such data
including revisions is readily available to the operator's continuing
airworthiness management personnel and those in the sub-contracted
organisation who may be required to assess such data. The operator
should establish a 'fast track' means of ensuring that urgent data is
transmitted to the sub-contractor in a timely manner. Maintenance data
may include, but is not necessarily limited to:
(a) Maintenance programme,
(b) ADs,
(c) Service Bulletins,
(d) Major repairs/modification data,
(e) Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
(f) Engine overhaul manual,
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(i) Trouble shooting manual,
2.9 Airworthiness directives

While the various aspects of AD assessment, planning and follow- up

may be accomplished by the sub-contracted organisation, embodiment
is performed by a CAR-145 maintenance organisation. The operator is
responsible for ensuring timely embodiment of applicable ADs and is to
be provided with notification of compliance. It therefore follows that the
operator should have clear policies and procedures on AD embodiment
supported by defined procedures which will ensure that the operator
agrees to the proposed means of compliance.

The relevant procedures should specify:

 What information (e.g. AD publications, continuing airworthiness
records, flight hours/cycles, etc.) the sub-contracted organisation
needs from the operator.
 What information (e.g. AD planning listing, detailed engineering
order, etc) the operator needs from the sub-contracted organisation in
order to ensure timely compliance with ADs.
To fulfill their above responsibility, operators should ensure that they are
in receipt of current mandatory continued airworthiness information for
the aircraft and equipment that they operate.

2.10 Service bulletin/modifications

The sub-contracted organisation may be required to review and make

recommendations on embodiment of an SB and other associated non-
mandatory material based on a clear operator policy. This should be
specified in the contract.
2.11 Service life limit controls & component control/removal
forecast.

Where the sub-contracted organisation performs planning activities, it

should be specified that the organisation should be in receipt of the
current flight cycles; flight hours; landings and/or calendar controlled
details as applicable, at a frequency to be specified in the contract. The
frequency should be such that it allows the organisation to properly
perform the sub-contracted planning functions. It therefore follows that
there will need to be adequate liaison between the operator, his CAR-
145 maintenance organisation(s) and the sub-contracted organisation.
Additionally the contract should specify how the operator willbe in
possession of all current flight cycles, flight hours, etc. in order that the
operator may assure the timely accomplishment of the required
maintenance.
2.12 Engine health monitoring
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If the operator sub- contracts the on wing engine health monitoring, the
sub- contracted organisation should be in receipt of all the relevant
information to perform this task, including any parameter reading
deemed necessary to be supplied by the operator for this control. The
contract should also specify what kind of feedback information (such as
engine limitation, appropriate technical advice, etc.) the organisation
should provide to the operator.

2.13 Defect control

Where the operator has sub-contracted the day-to-day control of
technical log deferred defects this should be specified in the contract and
should be adequately described in the appropriate procedures. The
operator’s MEL/CDL provides the basis for establishing which defects
may be deferred and associated limits. The procedures should also
define the responsibilities and actions to be taken for defects such as
AOG situations, repetitive defects, and damage beyond type certificate
holder’s limits.
For all other defects identified during maintenance, the information
should be brought to the attention of the operator who dependant upon
the procedural authority granted by DGCA may determine that some
defects can be deferred. Therefore, adequate liaison between the
operator, his sub-contracted organisation and contracted CAR-145
maintenance organisation should be ensured.
The sub-contracted organisation should make a positive assessment of
potential deferred defects and consider potential hazards arising from the
cumulative effect of any combination of defects. The sub-contracted
organisations should liaise with the operator to gain his agreement
following this assessment.
Deferment of MEL/CDL allowable defects can be accomplished by a
contracted CAR- 145 organisation in compliance with the relevant
technical log procedures, subject to the acceptance by the aircraft
commander.
2.14 Mandatory occurrence reporting
All incidents and occurrences that fall within the reporting criteria defined
in CAR-M and CAR-145 should be reported as required by the respective
requirements. The operator should ensure adequate liaison exists with
the sub-contracted organisation and the CAR-145 organisation.
2.15 Continuing airworthiness records
These may be maintained and kept by the sub-contracted organisation
on behalf of the operator who remains the owner of these documents.
However, the operator should be provided with the current status of AD
compliance and service life limited components in accordance with
agreed procedures. The operator should also be provided with
unrestricted and timely access to original records as and when needed.
On-line access to the appropriate information systems is acceptable.
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The record keeping requirements of CAR-M should be satisfied. Access
to the records by duly authorised members of DGCA should be arranged
upon request.
2.16 Check flight procedures
Check Flights are carried out under the control of the operator. Check
flight requirements from the sub-contracted organisation or contracted
CAR-145 maintenance organisations should be agreed by the operator.

2.17 Communication between the operator and sub-contracted

organization

2.17.1 To exercise airworthiness responsibility the operator needs

to be in receipt of all relevant reports and relevant maintenance data.
The contract should specify what information should be provided and
when.
2.17.2 Meetings provide one important corner stone whereby the
operator can exercise part of its responsibility for ensuring the
airworthiness of the operated aircraft. They should be used to establish
good communications between the operator, the sub-contracted
organisation and, where different to the foregoing, the contracted CAR-
145 organisation. The terms of contract should include whenever
appropriate the provision for a certain number of meetings to be held
between involved parties. Details of the types of liaison meetings and
associated terms of reference of each meeting should be documented.
The meetings may include but are not limited to all or a combination of:
(a) Contract review
Before the contract is applicable, it is very important that the technical
personnel of both parties that are involved in the application of the
contract meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common
understanding of the duties of both parties.
(b) Work scope planning meeting
Work scope planning meetings may be organised so that the tasks to be
performed may be commonly agreed.
(c) Technical meeting
Scheduled meetings should be organised in order to review on a regular basis
and agree actions on technical matters such as ADs, SBs, future
modifications, major defects found during shop visit, reliability, etc…
(d) Quality meeting
Quality meetings should be organised in order to examine matters raised by
the operator's quality surveillance and DGCA’s monitoring activity and to
agree upon necessary corrective actions.
(e) Reliability meeting
When a reliability programme exists, the contract should specify the operator's
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programme, including the participation to reliability meetings. Provision to
enable DGCA participation in the periodical reliability meetings should also be
provided.

Appendix- II to AMC MA 711 (a) (3) :

Sub-contracting of Continuing Airworthiness Management Tasks

1. Subcontracted continuing airworthiness management tasks

1.1. To actively control the standards of the subcontracted organisation, the

CAMO should employ a person or group of persons who are trained
and competent in the disciplines associated with M.A Subpart G. As
such, they are responsible for determining what maintenance is
required, when it has to be performed, by whom and to what standard in
order to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft to be
operated.
1.2. The CAMO should conduct a pre-subcontract audit to establish that the
organisation to be subcontracted can achieve the standards required by
M.A Subpart G in connection with those activities to be subcontracted.
1.3. The CAMO should ensure that the organisation to be subcontracted has
sufficient and qualified personnel who are trained and competent in the
functions to be subcontracted. In assessing the adequacy of personnel
resources, the CAMO should consider the particular needs of those
activities that are to be subcontracted, while taking into account the
subcontracted organisations existing commitments.
1.4. To be appropriately approved to subcontract continuing airworthiness
management tasks, the CAMO should have procedures for the
management control of these arrangements. The continuing
airworthiness management exposition should contain relevant
procedures to reflect its control of those arrangements made with the
subcontracted organisation.
1.5. Subcontracted continuing airworthiness management tasks should be
addressed in a contract between the CAMO and the subcontracted
organisation. The contract should also specify that the subcontracted
organisation is responsible for informing the CAMO, that is in turn
responsible for notifying the DGCA, of any subsequent changes that
affect their ability to fulfil the contract.
1.6. The subcontracted organisation should use procedures which set out the
manner of fulfilling its responsibilities with regard to the subcontracted
activities. Such procedures may be developed by either the
subcontracted organisation or the CAMO.
1.7. Where the subcontracted organisation develops its own procedures, they
should be compatible with the continuing airworthiness management
exposition and the terms of the contract. These should be accepted by
DGCA as extended procedures of the CAMO and as such should be
cross-referenced from the continuing airworthiness management
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 exposition. One current copy of the subcontracted organisation’s
relevant procedures should be kept by the CAMO and should be
accessible to DGCA when needed.

Note: Should any conflict arise between the subcontracted organisation’s

procedures and those of the CAMO, then the policy and procedures of the
continuing airworthiness management exposition will prevail.

1.8. The contract should also specify that the subcontracted organisation’s
procedures may only be amended with the agreement of the CAMO.
The CAMO should ensure that these amendments are compatible with
its continuing airworthiness management exposition and comply with
M.A Subpart G.

The CAMO should nominate the person responsible for continued

monitoring and acceptance of the subcontracted organisation’s
procedures and their amendments. The controls used to fulfil this
function should be clearly set out in the amendment section of the
continuing airworthiness management exposition detailing the level of
CAMO involvement.
1.9. Whenever any elements of the continuing airworthiness management
tasks are subcontracted, the CAMO personnel should have access to
all relevant data in order to fulfil their responsibilities.

Note: The CAMO retains the authority to override, whenever necessary for the
continuing airworthiness of their aircraft, any recommendation of the
subcontracted organisation.

1.10. The CAMO should ensure that the subcontracted organisation

continues to have qualified technical expertise and sufficient resources
to perform the subcontracted tasks while complying with the relevant
procedures. Failure to do so may invalidate the CAMO approval.
1.11. The contract should provide for DGCA monitoring.
1.12. The contract should address the respective responsibilities to ensure
that any findings arising from the DGCA monitoring will be closed to the
satisfaction of the DGCA.

2. Accomplishment

This paragraph describes the topics which may be applicable to such

subcontracting arrangements.

2.1. Scope of work

The type of aircraft and their registrations, engine types and/or

components subject to the continuing airworthiness management tasks
contract should be specified.

2.2. Maintenance programme development and amendment

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 The CAMO may subcontract the preparation of the draft maintenance
programme and any subsequent amendments. However, the CAMO
remains responsible for assessing that the draft proposals meet its
needs and for obtaining DGCA approval; the relevant procedures
should specify these responsibilities. The contract should also stipulate
that any data necessary to substantiate the approval of the initial
programme or an amendment to this programme should be provided for
CAMO agreement and/or DGCA upon request.

2.3. Maintenance programme effectiveness and reliability

The CAMO should have a system in place to monitor and assess the
effectiveness of the maintenance programme based on maintenance
and operational experience. The collection of data and initial
assessment may be made by the subcontracted organisation; the
required actions are to be endorsed by the CAMO.

Where reliability monitoring is used to establish the effectiveness of the

maintenance programme, this may be provided by the subcontracted
organisation and should be specified in the relevant procedures.
Reference should be made to the approved maintenance and reliability
programme. Participation of the CAMO’s personnel in reliability
meetings with the subcontracted organisation should also be specified.

When providing reliability data, the subcontracted organisation is limited

to working with primary data/documents provided by the CAMO or data
provided by the CAMO’s contracted maintenance organisation(s) from
which the reports are derived. The pooling of reliability data is permitted
if it is acceptable to the DGCA.

2.4. Permitted variations to the maintenance programme

The reasons and justification for any proposed variation to scheduled

maintenance may be prepared by the subcontracted organisation.
Acceptance of the proposed variation should be granted by the CAMO.
The means by which the CAMO acceptance is given should be
specified in the relevant procedures. When outside the limits set out in
the maintenance programme, the CAMO is required to obtain approval
by the DGCA .

a. Scheduled maintenance

Where the subcontracted organisation plans and defines maintenance

checks or inspections in accordance with the approved maintenance
programme, the required liaison with the CAMO, including feedback,
should be defined.

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 The planning control and documentation should be specified in the
appropriate supporting procedures. These procedures should typically
set out the CAMO’s level of involvement in each type of check. This will
normally involve the CAMO assessing and agreeing to a work
specification on a case-by-case basis for base maintenance checks.
For routine line maintenance checks, this may be controlled on a day-
to-day basis by the subcontracted organisation subject to appropriate
liaison and CAMO controls to ensure timely compliance. This may
typically include but is not necessarily limited to:

— applicable work package, including job cards;

— scheduled component removal list;
— ADs to be incorporated;
— modifications to be incorporated.

The associated procedures should ensure that the CAMO is informed in

a timely manner on the accomplishment of such tasks.

2.6. Quality monitoring

The CAMO’s quality system should monitor the adequacy of the

subcontracted continuing airworthiness management task performance
for compliance with the contract and with M.A Subpart G. The terms of
the contract should therefore include a provision allowing the CAMO to
perform a quality surveillance (including audits) of the subcontracted
organisation. The aim of the surveillance is primarily to investigate and
judge the effectiveness of those subcontracted activities and thereby to
ensure compliance with M.A Subpart G and the contract. Audit reports
may be subject to review when requested by the DGCA.

2.7. Access to the competent authority

The contract should specify that the subcontracted organisation should

always grant access to the DGCA.

2.8. Maintenance data

The maintenance data used for the purpose of the contract should be
specified, together with those responsible for providing such
documentation and the DGCA responsible for the acceptance/approval
of such data, when applicable. The CAMO should ensure that such
data, including revisions, is readily available to the CAMO personnel
and to those in the subcontracted organisation who may be required to
assess such data. The CAMO should establish a ‘fast track’ means to
ensure that urgent data is transmitted to the subcontractor in a timely
manner. Maintenance data may include but is not necessarily limited to:

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 — airworthiness directives,
— service bulletins,
— major repairs/modification data,
— aircraft maintenance manual,
— engine overhaul manual,
— aircraft illustrated parts catalogue (IPC),
— wiring diagrams,

— troubleshooting manual.

1.9 Airworthiness directives (ADs)

While the various aspects of AD assessment, planning and follow-up

may be accomplished by the subcontracted organisation, AD
embodiment is performed by a maintenance organisation. The CAMO is
responsible for ensuring timely embodiment of the applicable ADs and
is to be provided with notification of compliance. It, therefore, follows
that the CAMO should have clear policies and procedures on AD
embodiment supported by defined procedures which will ensure that the
CAMO agrees to the proposed means of compliance.

The relevant procedures should specify:

— what information (e.g. AD publications, continuing airworthiness

records, flight hours/cycles, etc.) the subcontracted organisation
needs from the CAMO;
— what information (e.g. AD planning listing, detailed engineering
order, etc.) the CAMO needs from the subcontracted organisation
in order to ensure timely compliance with the ADs.

To fulfil the above responsibility, the CAMO should ensure that it

receives current mandatory continued airworthiness information for the
aircraft and equipment it is managing.

2.10. Service bulletin (SB) modifications

The subcontracted organisation may be required to review and make

recommendations on the embodiment of an SB and other associated
non-mandatory material based on a clear policy established by the
CAMO. This should be specified in the contract.

2.11. Service life limit controls and component control/removal forecast

Where the subcontracted organisation performs planning activities, it

should be specified that the organisation should receive the current
flight cycles, flight hours, landings and/or calendar controlled details, as
applicable, at a frequency to be specified in the contract. The frequency
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 should be such that it allows the organisation to properly perform the
subcontracted planning functions. It, therefore, follows that there will
need to be adequate liaison between the CAMO, the contracted
maintenance organisation(s) and the subcontracted organisation.
Additionally, the contract should specify how the CAMO will be in
possession of all current flight cycles, flight hours, etc., so that it may
assure the timely accomplishment of the required maintenance.

2.12. Engine health monitoring

If the CAMO subcontracts the on-wing engine health monitoring, the

subcontracted organisation should receive all the relevant information to
perform this task, including any parameter reading deemed necessary
to be supplied by the CAMO for this control. The contract should also
specify what kind of feedback information (such as engine limitation,
appropriate technical advice, etc.) the organisation should provide to
the CAMO.

2.13. Defect control

Where the CAMO has subcontracted the day-to-day control of technical

log deferred defects, this should be specified in the contract and should
be adequately described in the appropriate procedures. The operator’s
MEL/CDL provides the basis for establishing which defects may be
deferred and the associated limits. The procedures should also define
the responsibilities and actions to be taken for defects such as AOG
situations, repetitive defects, and damage beyond the type certificate
holder’s limits.

For all other defects identified during maintenance, the information

should be brought to the attention of the CAMO which, depending upon
the procedural authority granted by the DGCA,, may determine that
some defects can be deferred. Therefore, adequate liaison between the
CAMO, its subcontracted organisation and contracted maintenance
organisation should be ensured.

The subcontracted organisation should make a positive assessment of

potential deferred defects and consider the potential hazards arising
from the cumulative effect of any combination of defects. The
subcontracted organisations should liaise with the CAMO to get its
agreement following this assessment.

Deferment of MEL/CDL allowable defects can be accomplished by a

contracted maintenance organisation in compliance with the relevant
technical log procedures, subject to the acceptance by the aircraft
commander.

2.14. Mandatory occurrence reporting

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 All incidents and occurrences that meet the reporting criteria defined in
CAR-M and CAR-145 should be reported as required by the respective
requirements. The CAMO should ensure that adequate liaison exists
with the subcontracted organisation and the maintenance organisation.

2.15. Continuing airworthiness records

They may be maintained and kept by the subcontracted organisation on

behalf of the CAMO, which remains the owner of these documents.
However, the CAMO should be provided with the current status of AD
compliance and service life-limited components in accordance with the
agreed procedures. The CAMO should also be granted unrestricted and
timely access to the original records as and when needed. Online
access to the appropriate information systems is acceptable.

The record-keeping requirements of Part-M should be met. Access to

the records by duly authorised members of the DGCA should be
granted upon request.

2.16. Check flight procedures

Check flights are performed under the control of the CAMO. Check
flight requirements from the subcontracted organisation or contracted
maintenance organisation should be agreed by the CAMO.

2.17.Communication between the CAMO and the subcontracted organisation

2.17.1. In order to fulfil its airworthiness responsibility, the CAMO needs to

receive all the relevant reports and relevant maintenance data. The
contract should specify what information should be provided and when.
2.17.2. Meetings provide one important cornerstone whereby the CAMO can
fulfil part of its responsibility for ensuring the airworthiness of the
operated aircraft. They should be used to establish good
communication between the CAMO, the subcontracted organisation
and the contracted maintenance organisation. The terms of the contract
should include, whenever appropriate, the provision for a certain
number of meetings to be held between the involved parties. Details of
the types of liaison meetings and associated terms of reference of each
meeting should be documented. The meetings may include but are not
limited to all or a combination of:

(a) Contract review

Before the contract is enforced, it is very important that the technical

personnel of both parties, that are involved in the fulfilment of the
contract, meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common
understanding of the duties of both parties.

(b) Work scope planning meeting

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be performed are commonly agreed.

( c ) Technical meeting

Scheduled meetings should be organised in order to review on a

regular basis and agree on actions on technical matters such as ADs,
SBs, future modifications, major defects found during shop visit,
reliability, etc.

(d) Quality meeting

Quality meetings should be organised in order to examine matters

raised by the CAMO’s quality surveillance and the DGCA monitoring
activity and to agree on necessary corrective actions.

(e) Reliability meeting

When a reliability programme exists, the contract should specify the

involvement of the CAMO and of the subcontracted organisation in that
programme, including their participation in reliability meetings. Provision
to enable DGCA participation in the periodical reliability meetings
should also be made.

Appendix -III to GM M.B 303(d) Key Risk Elements – To be included in

APM

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Appendix- V to AMC M.A.704

Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation Exposition

Table of Content
Part 0 General Organisation
Part 1 Continuing Airworthiness Management Procedures
1.1 Aircraft technical log utilisation and MEL application (commercial air transport).
Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system utilisation (non commercial air
transport).
1.7 Major repair and modification standards.
Part 4 Airworthiness Review Procedures
4.6 Issuance Issue of ARC.
Part 5 Appendices
5.3 List of sub-contractors as per AMC M.A.201 (h) 2 and M.A.711 (a) 3.
5.4 List of contracted approved maintenance organisations contracted.
5.5 Copy of contracts for sub-contracted work [appendix II to AMC M.A.201(h) 2
AMC M.A.711 (a)(3)].
5.6 Copy of contracts with approved maintenance organisations.

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Page Revision Page Revision Page Revision

1 Original 3 Original 5 Original
2 Original 4 Original …. ….

DISTRIBUTION LIST
(The document should include a distribution list to ensure proper distribution of the
manual and to demonstrate to DGCA that all personnel involved in continuing
airworthiness activities have has access to the relevant information. This does not
mean that all personnel have to be in receipt of receive a manual, but that a
reasonable amount of manuals are is distributed within the organisation(s) so that the
personnel concerned personnel may have quick and easy access to this the manual.

Accordingly, the continuing airworthiness management exposition should be

distributed to:

1 the operator's or the organisation’s management personnel and to any person at

a lower level as necessary; and,

2 the CAR-145 or M.A. Subpart F contracted maintenance organisation(s) ; and,

3 DGCA
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PART 0 General organisation

0.1 Corporate commitment by the accountable manager

(The accountable manager's exposition statement should embrace the intent

of the following paragraph and in fact this statement may be used without
amendment. Any modification amendment to the statement should not alter
the its intent.)

This exposition defines the organisation and procedures upon which the M.A.
Subpart G approval of XXX under CAR-M is based.

DGCA will approve this organisation whilst DGCA is satisfied that the
procedures are being followed. It is understood that DGCA reserves the right
to suspend, vary limit or revoke the M.A. Subpart G continuing airworthiness
management approval of the organisation, as applicable, if DGCA has
evidence that the procedures are not followed and the standards not upheld.

In the case of commercial air transport air operator certified in accordance

with DGCA regulation, suspension or revocation of the approval of the CAR-
M Subpart G continuing airworthiness management approval organisation
would invalidate the AOC.

0.2 General Information

a) Brief description of the organisation

(This paragraph should describe broadly how the whole organisation [i.e.
including the whole operator in the case of commercial air transport air
operator certified in accordance with DGCA regulation or the whole
organisation when other approvals are held] is organised under the
management of the accountable manager, and should refer to the
organisation charts of paragraph 0.4.)

b) Relationship with other organisations

(This paragraph may not be applicable to every organisation.)

(1) Subsidiaries / Mother Company

(------

(2) Consortiums
--------

c) Aircraft managed – Fleet composition Scope of work — Aircraft

managed
(This paragraph should quote the aircraft types and the number of aircraft of
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each type. The following is given as an example :)

(This paragraph should specify the scope of the work for which the CAMO is
approved. This paragraph may include aircraft type/series, aircraft registrations,
owner/operator, contract references, etc. The following is given as an example.)
XXX manages, as of 28 November 2003, the following:
 3 B737-300
 3 B737-400
 1 A 320-200
Aircraft Date Aircraft Aircraft Owner/ CAMO
type/series include maintenance registratio operator contract
d in the programme or n(s) reference
scope ‘generic/baselin
of work e’ maintenance
programme

For commercial air transport, the fleet composition reference with the aircraft
registrations is given by XXX Airlines' current AOC (or else where e.g. in the
Operation Manual, by agreement of DGCA)
For air operator certified in accordance with Schedule XI of aircraft rule 1937, this
paragraph can make reference to the operations specifications or operations
manual where the aircraft registrations are listed.
(------)
d) Type of operation
(This paragraph should give broad information on the type of operations such
as: commercial air transport operations, (commercial) specialised operations,
training organisation, NCC, NCO, aerial work, non commercial, long haul/short
haul/regional, scheduled/charter, regions/countries/continents flown, etc)
0.3 Management personnel
a) Accountable manager
(This paragraph should address the duties and responsibilities of the
accountable manager as far as regards CAR M.A. subpart G is concerned
approvals and should demonstrate that he/she has corporate authority for
ensuring that all continuing airworthiness activities can be financed and
carried out to the required standard.)

b) Nominated post holder for continuing airworthiness (for commercial air

transport) referred to in M.A.706(d)
(This paragraph should:-
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-Emphasise that the nominated post holder for continuing airworthiness is

responsible to ensure that all maintenance is carried out on time to an
approved standard; and
 Describe the extent of his/her authority as regards his/her CAR-M
responsibility for continuing airworthiness.
This paragraph is not necessary for organisations not holding an AOC)
c) Continuing airworthiness coordination
(This paragraph should list in sufficient detail the job functions that constitute
the "group of persons" as required by M.A.706(c) in enough detail so as to
show that all the continuing airworthiness responsibilities as described in
CAR-M are covered by the persons that constitute that group. In the case of
small operators, where the "Nominated Post holder for continuing
airworthiness constitutes himself the "group of persons", this paragraph may
be merged with the previous one.)
d) Duties and responsibilities
(This paragraph should further develop elaborate the duties and
responsibilities of all the nominated persons and of any other management personnel.)
 the personnel listed in paragraphs c): “Continuing airworthiness
coordination",
 the quality manager, as regards the quality monitoring of the
maintenance system [which includes the approved maintenance
organisation(s)]
e) Manpower resources and training policy
(1) Manpower resources
(This paragraph should give broad figures to show that the number of people
dedicated assigned to the performance of the approved continuing
airworthiness activity is adequate. It is not necessary to give the detailed
number of employees of the whole company but only the number of those
involved in continuing airworthiness. This could be presented as follows:)
As of 28 November 2003, the number of employees dedicated assigned to
the performance of the continuing airworthiness management system is the
following:

Full Time Part Time in

equivalent full time
Quality monitoring AA aa = AA’
Continuing airworthiness BB bb = BB’
management
(Detailed information about the BB1 bb1 = BB1’
management group of persons) BB2 bb2 = BB2’
Other... CC cc =CC’
Total TT tt = TT’
Total Man hours TT + TT’

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(Note: According to the size and complexity of the organisation, this table
may be further developed or simplified)

(2) Training policy

(This paragraph should show that the training and qualification standards for the
personnel quoted mentioned above are consistent with the size and complexity
of the organisation. It should also explain how the need for recurrent training is
assessed and how the training recording and follow-up is performed)

0.4 Management Organisation Charts

a) General Organisation Chart

This flow chart should provide a comprehensive understanding of the whole

company's organisation. For example in the case of an AOC holder:

b) Continuing airworthiness management organisation chart

This flow chart should give further details on the continuing airworthiness
Management system, and should clearly show the independence of the quality
monitoring system, including the links between the quality assurance
department and the other departments (see example below). This flow chart
may be combined with the one above or subdivided as necessary, depending
on the size and the complexity of the organisation. For example in the case of
an AOC holder:

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0.5 Notification procedure to notify DGCA regarding of changes to the

organisation's activities / approval / location / personnel
(This paragraph should explain in which occasion the cases where the
company should inform DGCA prior to incorporating proposed changes; for
instance:
The accountable manager (or any delegated nominated person such as the
engineering director nominated postholder or the quality manager) will notify
to the DGCA of any change concerning:
1.1 the company's name and location(s)
1.2 the group of person as specified in paragraph 0.3.c); and
1.3 operations, procedures and technical arrangements, as far as they may
affect the approval.
XXX will not incorporate such changes until the change they have been
assessed and approved by DGCA.)
0.6 Exposition amendment procedure
(This paragraph should explain who is responsible for the amendment of the
exposition and its submission to DGCA for approval. This may include, if
agreed by DGCA, the possibility for the approved organisation to approve
internally minor changes amendments that have no impact on the approval
held. The paragraph should then specify what types of changes amendments
are considered as minor and major, and what the approval procedures for
both cases are.)

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Continuing Airworthiness Management Procedures

1.1 Aircraft technical log utilisation and MEL application

or
1.1 Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system utilisation
a) Aircraft technical log and/or continuing airworthiness record system

(1) General
(It may be useful to recall remind, in this introduction paragraph, the purpose
of the aircraft technical log system and/or continuing airworthiness record
system, with special care to the options of M.A.305 and M.A.306 For that
purpose, paragraphs of M.A.305 and M.A.306 may be quoted or further
explained.)

(2) Instructions for use

(This paragraph should provide instructions for using the aircraft technical log
and/or continuing airworthiness record system. It should insist emphasise on the
respective responsibilities of the maintenance personnel and operating crew.
Samples of the technical log and/or continuing airworthiness record system
should be included in Part 5 "Appendices" in order to provide enough detailed
instructions.)

(3) Aircraft technical log approval (For commercial air transport)

(This paragraph should explain who is responsible for submitting the aircraft
technical log any subsequent amendment there to DGCA for approval and
what is the procedure to be followed)

b) M.E.L. application
(AlthoughThe MEL is a document that is normally not controlled by the
CAMO continuing airworthiness management system, and that the decision
of whether accepting or not operation with a defect deferred in accordance
with the MEL is tolerance normally remains the responsibility of the operating
crew. This paragraph should explain in sufficient detail the MEL application
procedure, because the MEL is a tool that the personnel involved in
continuing airworthiness and maintenance have to be familiar with in order to
ensure proper and efficient communication with the crew in case of a defect
rectification to be deferred.)
(This paragraph does not apply to those types of aircraft that do not have an
MEL or are not used for commercial air transport and that are not required to
have one.)

(1) General
(This paragraph should explain broadly what a MEL document is. The
information could be extracted from the aircraft flight manual.)
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(2) MEL categories
(Where an owner/operator uses a classification system placing a time
constraint on the rectification of such defect, it should be explained here what
are the general principles of such a system. It is essential for the personnel
involved in continuing airworthiness and maintenance to be familiar with it for
the management of MEL's deferred defect rectification.)

(3) Application
(This paragraph should explain how the continuing airworthiness and
maintenance personnel identify a MEL limitation make the flight crew aware
of an MEL limitation.to the crew. This should refer to the technical log
procedures)

(4) Acceptance by the crew (For commercial air transport)

(This paragraph should explain how the crew notifies his their acceptance or
non acceptance of the MEL deferment in the technical log)

(5) Management of the MEL time limits

(After Once a technical limitation is accepted by the crew, the defect must be
rectified within the time limit specified in the MEL. There should be a system to
ensure that the defect will actually be corrected rectified before that time limit.
This system could be the aircraft technical log for those [small] operators that
use it as a planning document, or a specific follow-up system, in other cases,
where control of the maintenance time limit is ensured by another other means
such as data processed planning systems.)

(6) MEL Time Limitation Overrun

(DGCA may grant allow the owner/operator to overrun the MEL time
limitation under specified specific conditions. Where applicable, this
paragraph should describe the specific duties and responsibilities for with
regard to controlling these extensions.)

1.2 Aircraft maintenance programmes - development and amendment

a) General
(This introductory paragraph should remind recall that the purpose of a
maintenance programme is to provide maintenance planning instructions
necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft.)
b) Content
(This paragraph should explain what is [are] the format[s] of the company's
aircraft maintenance programme[s]. Appendix I to AMC M.A.302 (a) and
M.B.301(d) should be used as a guideline to develop this paragraph.)
c) Development

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(1) Sources
(---)
(2) Responsibilities
(---)
(3) Manual amendments
(-----)
(4) Acceptance by the authority
(This paragraph should explain who is responsible for the submission of the
maintenance programme to DGCA and what the procedure to follow is. This
should in particular address the issue of DGCA the approval for variation to
maintenance periods. This may include, if agreed by DGCA the possibility for
the approved organisation to approve internally certain changes. The
paragraph should then specify what types of changes are concerned and
what the approval procedures are.) either by the DGCA or by a procedure in the
maintenance programme for the organisation to approve internally certain
changes.)

1.3 Time and continuing airworthiness records, responsibilities,

retention and access
(----)
(This paragraph should set out the means provided to protect the records
from fire, floods, etc.. as well as the specific procedures in place to guarantee
ensure that the records will not been altered during the retention period
[especially for the computer record].)
d) Transfer of continuing airworthiness records
(This paragraph should set out the procedure for the transfer of records in
case of purchase/lease-in, sale/lease-out and transfer to another
organisation of an aircraft to another organisation. In particular, it should
specify which records have to be transferred and who is responsible for the
coordination [if necessary] of the transfer.)
1.4 Accomplishment and control of Airworthiness Directives
(This paragraph should demonstrate that there is a comprehensive system in
place for the management of airworthiness directives. This paragraph may,
for instance, include the following Sub-paragraphs:)
a) Airworthiness directive information
(This paragraph should explain what the AD information sources are and who
receives them in the company. Where available, redundant multiple sources
[e.g. agency + DGCA+manufacturer or association] may be useful.)
b) Airworthiness directive decision
(This paragraph should explain how and by whom the AD information is
analysed and what kind of information is provided to the contracted

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directive. This should include as necessary include a specific procedure for
the management of emergency airworthiness directive management)
c) Airworthiness directive control
(This paragraph should specify how the organisation manages to ensure that
all the applicable airworthiness directives are performed accomplished and
that they are performed accomplished on time. This should include a close
loop system that allows verifying that for each new or revised airworthiness
directive and for each aircraft:

 the AD is not applicable, or

 if the AD is applicable:
- the Airworthiness Directive is not yet performed accomplished but
the time limit is not overdue,
- the Airworthiness Directive is performed accomplished, and any
repetitive inspection are is identified and performed.
This may be a continuous process or may be based on scheduled reviews.)

1.5 Analysis of the effectiveness of the maintenance programme

(This paragraph should show what tools are used in order to analyse the
efficiency of the maintenance programme, such as:
 pilot reports (PIREPS),
 air turnbacks,
 spare consumption,
 repetitive technical occurrence and defect,
 technical delays analysis [through statistics if relevant],
 technical incidents analysis [through statistics if relevant],
 etc...
The This paragraph should also indicate by whom and how these this data is
analysed, what is the decision process to take action and what kind of action
could be taken. This may include:
 amendment of the maintenance programme,
 amendment of maintenance or operational procedures,
 etc..)
1.6 Non-mandatory modification embodiment policy
(---)
1.7 Major repair modification standards
(This paragraph should set out a procedure for the assessment of the approval
status of any major repair or modification before embodiment. This will include
the assessment of the need of an Agency or design organisation approval. It
should also identify the type of approval required, and the procedure to follow
to have a repair or modification approved by DGCA or design organisation)

1.8 Defect reports

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1.9 Engineering activity

(Where applicable, this paragraph should expose present the scope of the
organisation’s engineering activity in terms of approval of modification and
repairs. It should set out a procedure for developing and submitting a
modification/repair design for approval to DGCA and include reference to the
supporting documentation and forms used. It should identify the person in
charge of accepting the design before submission to the DGCA.
Where the organisation has a DOA capability under CAR 21, it should be
indicated here and the related manuals should be referred too.)
1.10 Reliability programmes
(---)
-scheduled reviews (reliability meetings, and when the participation of DGCA
is needed.)
(*---)
1.11 Pre-flight inspections
a) (---)
1.12 Aircraft weighing
(This paragraph should state in which occasion the cases where an aircraft
has to be weighed [for instance after a major modification because of weight
and balance operational requirements, etc.] who performs it, according to
which procedure, who calculates the new weight and balance, and how the
result is processed in the organisation.)
1.13 Check flight procedures
(---)

Part 2
Quality System

2.1 Continuing airworthiness quality policy, plan and audit procedure

a) Continuing airworthiness quality policy
(This paragraph should include a formal Quality Policy statement- that is a
commitment to what the Quality System is intended to achieve. It should
include as a minimum the monitoring compliance with CAR- M and with any
additional standards specified by the organisation.)
b) Continuing airworthiness quality plan
(This paragraph should show how the quality plan is established. The quality
plan will consist of a quality audit and sampling schedule that should cover all
the areas specific to CAR M in a definite period of time. However, the
scheduling process should also be dynamic and allow for special evaluations
when trends or concerns are identified. In case of subcontracting, this
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paragraph should also address the planning of the auditing of subcontractors
at the same frequency with the rest of the organisation.)
c) Continuing airworthiness quality audit procedure
(Quality audit is a key element of the quality system. Therefore, the quality
audit procedure should be sufficiently detailed to address all the steps of an
audit from preparation to conclusion; it should show the audit report format
[e.g. by ref. to paragraph 5.1 "sample of document"], and should explain the
rules for the distribution of audits reports in the organisation [e.g. involvement
of the Quality Manager, Accountable Manager, Nominated Post holder,
etc...].)
d) Continuing airworthiness quality audit remedial action procedure
(This paragraph should explain what system is put in place in order to ensure
that the corrective actions are implemented on time and that the result of the
corrective actions meets the intended purpose. For instance, where this
system consists in periodical corrective actions review, instructions should be
given on how such reviews should be conducted and what should be
evaluated.)
2.2 Monitoring of continuing airworthiness management activities
(This paragraph should set out a procedure to periodically review the
activities of the continuing airworthiness maintenance management
personnel and how they fulfil their responsibilities, as defined in Part 0.)
2.3 Monitoring of the effectiveness of the maintenance programme(s)
(This paragraph should set out a procedure to periodically review that the
effectiveness of the maintenance programme(s) is actually analysed as
defined in Part 1.)

2.4 Monitoring that all maintenance is carried out by an appropriate

maintenance organisation
(This paragraph should set out a procedure to periodically review that the
approval of the contracted maintenance organisations is relevant for the
maintenance being performed on of the operator's fleet. This may include
feedback information from any contracted organisation on any actual or
contemplated amendment in order to ensure that the maintenance system
remains valid and to anticipate any necessary change in the maintenance
agreements.
If necessary, the procedure may be subdivided as follows:
a. Aircraft maintenance
b. Engines
c. Components
2.5 Monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in
accordance with the contract, including sub-contractors used by
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(This paragraph should set out a procedure to periodically review that the
continuing airworthiness management personnel are satisfied that all
contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract. This
may include a procedure to ensure that the system allows all the personnel
involved in the contract [including the contractors and his subcontractors] to
be acquainted familiarize themselves with its terms and that, for any contract
amendment, relevant information is dispatched distributed in the organisation
and to the contractor.)
2.6 Quality audit personnel
(This paragraph should establish the required training and qualification
standards for auditors. Where persons act as a part-time auditor, it should be
emphasized that this person they must not be directly involved in the activity
he/she audits they are auditing.)

Part 3
Contracted Maintenance

3.1 Procedure for contracted maintenance Maintenance contractor

selection procedure
a) Procedures for the development of maintenance contracts

(This paragraph should explain the procedures that the organisation follows
to develop the maintenance contract. The CAMO processes to implement the
different elements described in Appendix XI to AMC M.A.708(c) should be
explained. In particular, it should cover responsibilities, tasks and interaction
with the maintenance organisation and with the owner/operator.
This paragraph should also describe, when necessary, the use of work
orders for unscheduled line maintenance and component maintenance as
per M.A.708(d). The organisation may develop a work order template to
ensure that the applicable elements of Appendix XI to AMC M.A.708(c) are
considered. Such a template should be included in Part 5.1.
b) Maintenance contractor selection procedure
(This paragraph should explain how a maintenance contractor is selected by
the continuing airworthiness management organisation. Selection should not
be limited to the verification that the contractor is appropriately approved for
the type of aircraft, but also that the contractor has the industrial capacity to
undertake the required maintenance. The selection procedure should
preferably include a contract review process in order to ensure that:
- the contract is comprehensive and that it has no gap or unclear area
remains,
- everyone involved in the contract [both at the continuing airworthiness
management organisation and at the maintenance contractor] agrees
with the terms of the contract and fully understand their responsibilities.
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- that functional responsibilities of all parties are clearly identified.
- is signed by the owner/lessee of the aircraft in the case of non-
commercial air transport.
In the case of non commercial air transport, this activity should be carried in
agreement with the owner.)

The CAMO should agree with the operator on the process to select a
maintenance organisation before concluding any contract with a
maintenance organisation.)

3.2 Quality audit of aircraft

((---)

Part 4
Airworthiness Review Procedures

4.1 Airworthiness review staff

(---)
4.2 Review of aircraft records
(This paragraph should describe in detail the aircraft records that are
required to be reviewed during the airworthiness review. The level of detail
that needs to be reviewed should be described and as well as the number of
records that need to be reviewed during a sample check should be
described.)
4.3 Physical Survey
(---)
4.4 Additional procedures for recommendations to DGCA for the import
of aircraft
(---. )
4.5 Recommendations to DGCA for the issue of airworthiness review
certificates (ARCs)
(----)
4.6 Issue of airworthiness review certificates
(This paragraph should set out the procedures for the issue of the ARCs. It
should address record keeping, distribution of the ARC copies etc. The
procedure should ensure that only after an ARC is issued only after an
airworthiness review that has been properly carried out, an ARC will be
issued. )
4.7 Airworthiness review records, responsibilities, retention and access
(This paragraph should describe how records are kept, the period’s duration
of record-keeping, location where records are being stored, access to
records, and responsibilities.)

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Appendices

5.1 Sample documents

(A self explanatory paragraph)

5.2 List of airworthiness review staff

(A self explanatory paragraph)

5.3 List of sub-contractors as per AMC M.A.201 (h) 1 and M.A.711 (a)
3.
(A self explanatory paragraph, in addition it should set out that the list should
be periodically reviewed)

5.4 List of approved maintenance organisations contracted

(A self explanatory paragraph, This paragraph should include the list of
contracted maintenance organisations, detailing the scope of the contracted
work. In addition, it should set out that the list should be periodically reviewed)

5.5 Copy of contracts for sub-contracted work (appendix II to AMC

M.A.201(h)(1) M.A. 711 (a)(3))
(A self explanatory paragraph)

5.6 Copy of contracts with approved maintenance organizations

(A self explanatory paragraph)

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Appendix -VI to AMC M.B 602 (f) - CA Form 6F -----Refer APM
Chapter 3A

Appendix- VII to AMC M.B 702 (f) - CA Form 13- Refer APM
Chapter 3 A

Appendix -XI to AMC M.A.708(c)

Contracted maintenance

1. Maintenance Contracts
The following paragraphs are not intended to provide a standard
maintenance contract but to provide a list of the main points that should be
addressed, when applicable, in a maintenance contract between an Operator
the CAMO and a CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation. As only the
technical parts of the maintenance contracts have to be acceptable to DGCA,
The following paragraphs only address technical matters and exclude
matters such as costs, delay, warranty, etc...
When maintenance is contracted to more than one CAR-145 approved
maintenance organisation (for example aircraft base maintenance to X,
engine maintenance to Y and line maintenance to Z1, Z2&Z3), attention
should be paid to the consistency of the different maintenance contracts.
A maintenance contract is not normally intended to provide appropriate
detailed work instruction to the personnel. (and is not normally distributed as
such). Accordingly there should be established organisational responsibility,
procedures and routines in the operator’s M.A. Subpart G & CAR-145 CAMO
and the maintenance organisations to take care of cover these functions in a
satisfactory way such that any person involved is informed about his/her
responsibility and the procedures which that apply. These procedures and
routines can be included/appended to the operator’s CAME and to the
maintenance organisation’s manual / MOE or consist in separate procedures.
In other words procedures and routines should reflect the conditions of the
contract.

2. Aircraft /Engine Maintenance.

The following subparagraphs may be adapted to a maintenance contract that

applies to aircraft base maintenance, aircraft line maintenance, and engine
maintenance.

Aircraft maintenance also includes the maintenance of the engines and APU
while they are installed on the aircraft.
2.1 The type of maintenance to be performed by the CAR-145 approved
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maintenance organization should be specified unambiguously. In case of line
and/or base maintenance, the contract should specify the aircraft type and,
preferably include the aircraft’s registrations.
In case of engine maintenance, the contract should specify the engine scope
of Work
1.2 Locations Identified for the Performance of Maintenance/
Certificates Held
(----)
1.3 Subcontracting
The maintenance contract should specify under which conditions the CAR-
145 approved maintenance organisation may subcontract tasks to a third
party (whether regardless if this third party is CAR-145 approved or not). At
least the contract should make reference to M A 615 and 145.A.75.
Additional guidance is provided by the associated AMC /GM 145.A.75. In
addition the operator CAMO may require the CAR-145 approved
maintenance organisation to obtain the operator’s CAMO approval before
subcontracting to a third party. Access should be given to the operator
CAMO to any information (especially the quality monitoring information)
about the CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation’s subcontractors
involved in the contract. It should however be noted that under operators the
CAMO responsibility both the operator CAMO and DGCA are entitled to be
fully informed about subcontracting, although DGCA will normally only be
concerned with aircraft,engine and APU subcontracting.

1.4 Maintenance Programme

The maintenance programme under which the maintenance has to be
performed has to be specified. The operator CAMO must have that
maintenance Programme approved by DGCA. When the maintenance
programme is used by several operators, it is important to remember that it is
the responsibility of each operator to have that maintenance programme
approved under its own name by DGCA.

1.5 Quality Monitoring

The terms of the contract should include a provision allowing the operator
CAMO to perform a quality surveillance (including audits) upon on the CAR-
145 approved maintenance organisation. The maintenance contract should
specify how the results of the quality surveillance are taken into account by
the CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation (See also paragraph 2.23.
‘Meetings’).

1.6 DGCA involvement

When the operator's and the CAR-145 approved organisation's competent
authorities are not the same, the operator and the CAR-145 approved
organisation have to ensure together with their DGCA that the respective
competent authority's responsibilities are properly defined and that, if
necessary, delegations have been established.
The contract should identify the competent authority(ies) responsible for the
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oversight of the aircraft, the operator, the CAMO, and the maintenance
organisation. Additionally, the contract should allow competent authority(ies)
access to the maintenance organisation.

1.7 Airworthiness Maintenance Data

The contract should specify the maintenance data and any other manual
required for the fulfilment of the contract, and how these data and manuals
are made available and kept current (regardless if they are provided by the
CAMO or by the maintenance organisation).
The airworthiness data used for the purpose of this contract as well as the
authority responsible for the acceptance/approval should be specified.
This may include, but may not be limited to:
- maintenance programme,
- airworthiness directives,
- major repairs/modification data,
- aircraft maintenance manual,
- aircraft illustrated parts catalogue ( IPC),
- wiring diagrams,
- trouble shooting manual,
- Minimum Equipment List (normally on board the aircraft),
- operators manual,
- Flight Manual,
- engine maintenance manual,
- engine overhaul manual.

1.8 Incoming Conditions

The contract should specify in which condition the operator should send the
aircraft should be made available to the maintenance organisation. For
extensive maintenance , it may be beneficial that a work scope planning
meeting be organised so that the tasks to be performed may be commonly
agreed ((see also paragraph 2.22: ‘Meetings’ ) to the CAR-145 approved
organisation. For checks of significance i.e. ‘C’ checks and above, it may be
beneficial that a work scope planning meeting be organised so that the tasks
to be performed may be commonly agreed).

1.9 Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin/Modifications

The contract should specify what the information that the operator CAMO is
responsible to provide to the CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation,
such as:
- the status of ADs including due date of the airworthiness directives (ADs),
and the selected means of compliance, if applicable.
- status of modifications and the decision to embody modification or Service
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Bulletins (SBs). or, etc.
In addition, the contract should specify the type of information the operator
CAMO will need in return to complete the control of ADs and modification
status. should be specified.

1.10 Hours & Cycles Control

Hours and cycles control is the responsibility of the operator CAMO. and the
contract should specify how the CAMO should provide the current hours and
cycles to the maintenance organisation and whether the maintenance
organisation should receive the current flight hours and cycles on a regular
basis so that it may update the records for its own planning functions (see
also paragraph 2.22 ‘Exchange of information’). but there may be cases
where the CAR-145 approved organisation should receive the current flight
hours and cycles on a regular basis so that it may update the records for its
own planning functions (see also paragraph 2.21: ‘Exchange of information’).

1.11 Service Life- limited Parts components

The control of service life-limited components control is the responsibility of
the CAMO. operator. The contract should specify whether the CAMO should
provide the status of service life-limited parts to the maintenance
organisation, and the information that the approved organisation will have to
provide to the CAMO about the service life-limited components’
removal/installation so that the CAMO may update its records (see also
paragraph 2.23 ‘Exchange of information’). The CAR-145 approved
organisation will have to provide the operator with all the necessary
information about the service life-limited components removal/installation so
that the operator may update its records (see also paragraph 2.21 ‘Exchange
of information’).

1.12 Supply of Parts.

The contract should specify whether a particular type of material or
component is supplied by the CAMO or by the maintenance organisation,
which type of component is pooled, etc. The contract should clearly state that
it is the maintenance organisation’s responsibility to be in any case satisfied
that the component in question meets the approved data/standard and to
ensure that the aircraft component is in a satisfactory condition for
installation. Additional guidance on the acceptance of components is
provided in M.A.402 and 145.A.42. The CAR-145 competence and
responsibility to be in any case satisfied that the component in question
meets the approved data/standard and to ensure that the aircraft component
is in a satisfactory condition for installation. In other words, there is definitely
no way for a CAR-145 organisation to accept whatever is supplied by the
operator. Additional guidance is provided by 145.A.42 for acceptance of
components.

1.13 Pooled Parts at Line Stations.

If applicable the contract should specify how the subject of pooled parts at
line stations should be addressed.

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1.14 Scheduled Maintenance
For planning scheduled maintenance checks, the support documentation to
be given to the CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation should be
specified. This may include, but may not be limited to:
- applicable work package, including job cards;
- scheduled component removal list;
- modifications to be incorporated.
When the CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation determines, for any
reason, to defer a maintenance task, it has to be formally agreed with the
CAMO operator. If the deferment goes beyond an approved limit, refer to
paragraph 2.17: ‘Deviation from the maintenance schedule’. This should be
addressed, where applicable, in the maintenance contract.

2.15 Unscheduled Maintenance/Defect Rectification.

The contract should specify to which level the CAR-145 approved
maintenance organisation may rectify a defect without reference to the
CAMO operator. It should describe, as a minimum, the management of
approval of repairs and the incorporation of major repairs. should be
addressed. The deferment of any defect rectification should be submitted to
the operator CAMO. and, if applicable, to DGCA.

2.16 Deferred Tasks.

See paragraphs 2.14 and 2.15 above and AMC 145.A.50(e) and 801(g) . In
addition, for aircraft line and base maintenance the use of the operator’s MEL
and the liaison with the operator CAMO in case of a defect that cannot be
rectified at the line station should be addressed.

2.17 Deviation from the Maintenance Schedule.

Deviations from the maintenance schedule have to be managed by the
CAMO in accordance with the procedures established in the maintenance
programme have to be requested by the operator to DGCA or granted by the
operator in accordance with a procedure acceptable to DGCA. The contract
should specify the support the CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation
may provide to the operator in order to substantiate the deviation request..

2.18 Test Flight.

If any test flight is required, after aircraft maintenance, it should be performed
in accordance with the procedures established in the continuing
airworthiness management exposition or the operator’s manual. it shall be
performed in accordance with the operator’s Continuing Airworthiness
Management Exposition.

2.19 Bench test

The contract should specify the acceptability criterion and whether a

representative of the CAMO should witness an engine undergoing test.

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2.20 Release to Service Documentation.
The release to service has to be performed by the CAR-145 approved
maintenance organisation in accordance with its MOE maintenance
organization procedures. The contract should, however, specify which
support forms have to be used (Operator’s aircraft technical log, CAR-145
approved organisation’s maintenance visit file, maintenance organisation’s
release format, etc.) and that the documentation the CAR-145 approved
organisation should provide to the operator CAMO upon delivery of the
aircraft. This may include, but may not be limited to:
- Certificate of release to service — mandatory,
- flight test report,
- list of modifications embodied,
-list of repairs,
- list of ADs accomplished incorporated,
- maintenance visit report,
- test bench report.

2.21 Maintenance Recording.

The Operator CAMO may subcontract the CAR-145 approved maintenance
organisation to retain some of the maintenance records required by CAR-M
Subpart C. This means that the CAMO subcontracts under its quality system
part of its record-keeping tasks and, therefore, the provisions of
M.A.711(a)(3) apply. It should be ensured that every requirement of CAR-M
Subpart C is fulfilled by either the operator or the CAR-145 approved
organisation. In such a case, free and quick access to the above mentioned
records should be given by the CAR-145 approved organisation to the
operator and DGCA (incase of two different regulatory authorities involved,
see paragraph 2.6 "DGCA involvement").

2.22 Exchange of Information.

Each time exchange of information between the operator CAMO and the
CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation is necessary, the contract
should specify what information should be provided and when (i.e. in which
case on what occasion or at what frequency), how, by whom and to whom it
has to be transmitted.

2.23 Meetings.
The maintenance contract should include the provision for a certain number
of meetings to be held between the CAMO and the maintenance
organisation. For DGCA to be satisfied that a good communication system
exists between the operator and the CAR-145 approved organisation, the
terms of the maintenance contract should include the provision for a certain
number of meetings to be held between both parties.

2.23.1 Contract Review.

Before the contract is enforced, applicable, it is very important for that the
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technical personnel of both parties that are involved in the application of the
contract, to meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common
understanding of the duties of both parties.

2.23.2 Workscope Planning Meeting.

Work scope planning meetings may be organised so that the tasks to be
performed may be commonly agreed.

2.23.3 Technical Meeting.

Scheduled meetings may be organised in order to review on a regular basis
technical matters such as ADs, SBs, future modifications, major defects
found during maintenance check, aircraft and component reliability, etc.

2.23.4 Quality Meeting.

Quality meetings may be organised in order to examine matters raised by the
operator’s CAMO quality surveillance and to agree upon necessary
corrective actions.

2.23.5 Reliability Meeting.

When a reliability programme exists, the contract should specify the
operator’s CAMO and CAR-145 approved maintenance organisation’s
respective involvement in that programme, including the participation in
reliability meetings.

3. Engine Maintenance.
This paragraph deals with engine shop maintenance. "On wing" engine
maintenance should be covered by paragraph 2 above.

1.1 Scope of Work.

The type of engine subject to the maintenance contract must be specified.
The type of maintenance to be performed by the CAR-145 approved
organisation should be specified unambiguously.

1.2 Location Identified for the Performance of Maintenance/

Certificates Held.
The place(s) where base and line maintenance will be performed should be
specified. The certificate held by the maintenance organisation at the
place(s) where the maintenance will be performed has to be referred to in the
contract.

1.3 Subcontracting.
The maintenance contract should specify under which conditions the CAR-145
approved organisation may subcontract tasks to a third party (whether this third
party is CAR-145 approved or not). At least the contract should make reference
to CAR-145.75. Additional guidance is provided by the AMC to 145.A.75. In
addition the Operator may require the CAR-145 approved organisation to
request the operator's approval before subcontracting to a third party. Access
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should be given to the operator to any information (especially the quality
monitoring information) about the CAR-145 approved organisation's
subcontractors involved in the contract. It should however be noted that
under operators responsibility both the operator and DGCA are entitled to be
fully informed about subcontracting, although DGCA will normally only be
concerned with aircraft, engine and APU subcontracting.

1.4 Maintenance Programme.

The maintenance programme under which the maintenance has to be
performed has to be specified. The operator must have that maintenance
Programme approved by DGCA. When the maintenance programme is used
by several operators, it is important to remember that it is the responsibility of
each operator to have that maintenance programme approved under its own
name by DGCA.

1.5 Quality Monitoring.

The terms of the contract should include a provision allowing the operator to
perform a quality surveillance (including audits) upon the CAR-145 approved
organisation. The maintenance contract should specify how the results of the
Quality surveillance are taken into account by the CAR-145 approved
organisation (See also para.3.21. "Meetings").

1.6 DGCA Involvement

When the operator's and the CAR-145 approved organisation's competent
authorities are not the same, the operator and the CAR-145 approved
organisation have to ensure together with their DGCA that the respective
competent authority's responsibilities are properly definedand that, if
necessary, delegations have been established.

1.7 Airworthiness Data.

The airworthiness data used for the purpose of this contract as well as the
authority responsible for the acceptance/approval must be specified. This
may include, but may not be limited to:

- Maintenance Programme;
- AD's;
- major repairs/modification data;
- Engine overhaul manual;
- other?...

1.8 Incoming Conditions.

The contract should specify in which condition the Operator's must send the
aircraft to the CAR-145 approved organisation. For instance it is important to
specify the configuration of the engine, e.g. including the list of the
components that remain fitted to the engine before sending it to the CAR-145
approved organisation. It may also be valuable that a workscope planning
meeting be organised so that the tasks to be performed may be commonly
agreed (see also paragraph 3.21: "Meetings").
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1.9 Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin/Modifications
The contract should specify what information the operator is responsible to
provide to the CAR-145 approved organisation, such as the due date of the
AD, the selected means of compliance, the decision to embody Service
Bulletins (SB's) or modification, etc… In addition the type of information the
operator will need in return to complete the control of ADs and modification-
status should be specified.

1.10 Hours & Cycles Control.

Hours and cycles control is the responsibility of the operator, but there may
be cases where the CAR-145 approved organisation must be in receipt of the
current flight hours and cycles on a regular basis so that it may update the
records for its own planning functions (see also paragraph 3.20: "Exchange
of information").

1.11 Life Limited Parts.

Life Limited Parts control is the responsibility of the Operator.
The CAR-145 approved organisation will have to provide the operator with all
the necessary information about the LLP removal/installation so that the
Operator may update its records (see also paragraph 3.20 "Exchange of
information").

1.12 Supply of Parts.

The contract should specify whether a particular type of material or
component comes from the operator's or the CAR-145 approved
organisation's store, which type of component is pooled, etc...Attention
should be paid on the fact that it is the CAR-145 competence and
responsibility to be in any case satisfied that the component in question
meets the approved data/standard and to ensure that the aircraft component
is in a satisfactory condition for fitment. In other words, there is definitely no
way for a CAR-145 organisation to accept whatever he receives from the
operator. For the certification of parts, additional guidance is provided by
145.A.42.

1.13 Scheduled Maintenance.

For planning scheduled maintenance checks, the support documentation to
be given to the CAR-145 approved organisation should be specified. This
may include, but may not be limited to:
-applicable work package, including job cards;
-scheduled component removal list;
-modifications to be incorporated; etc.
When the CAR-145 approved organisation determines, for any reason, to
defer a maintenance task, it has to be formally agreed by the Operator. If the
deferment goes beyond an approved limit, refer to paragraph 3.16: "Deviation
from the maintenance Schedule". This should be addressed, where
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applicable, in the maintenance contract.

1.14 Unscheduled Maintenance/Defect Rectification.

The contract should specify to which level the CAR-145 approved
organisation may rectify a defect without reference to the operator. As a
minimum, the approval and incorporation of major repairs should be
addressed. The deferment of any defect rectification shall be submitted to the
operator and, if applicable, to its DGCA.

1.15 Deferred Tasks.

See paragraphs 3.13 and 3.14 above and AMC to 145.A.50 (e).

1.16 Deviation from the Maintenance Schedule.

Deviations have to be requested by the operator to DGCA or granted by the
Operator in accordance with the procedure acceptable to DGCA. The
contract should specify the support, the CAR-145 approved organisation may
provide to the operator in order to substantiate the deviation request.

1.17 Test Bench.

The contract should specify the acceptability criterion and whether a
representative of the operator should witness an engine undergoing test.

1.18 Release to Service Documentation.

The contract should specify the documentation the CAR-145 approved
organisation should provide to the operator upon delivery of the
aircraft/engine. This may include but may not be limited to:
- Component Release Certificate as appropriate –mandatory,
- test bench report,
- list of modifications embodied,
- list of repairs,
- list of AD's performed,
- etc...

1.19 Maintenance Recording.

The Operator may contract the CAR-145 approved organisation to retain
some of the maintenance records required by CAR-M Subpart C. It should be
ensured that every requirement of CAR-M Subpart C is fulfilled by either the
operator or the CAR-145 approved organisation. In such a case, free and
quick access to the above mentioned records should be given by the CAR-
145 approved organisation to the operator and DGCA representative (in case
of two different regulatory authorities involved, see paragraph 3.6 "DGCA
involvement").

1.20 Exchange of Information.

Each time exchange of information between the Operator and the CAR-145
approved organisation is necessary, the contract should specify what
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information should be provided and when (i.e. on what occasion or at what
frequency), how, by whom and to whom it has to be transmitted.

1.21 Meetings.
In order that DGCA may be satisfied that a good communication system
exists between the Operator and the CAR-145 approved organisation, the
terms of the maintenance contract should include the provision for a certain
number of meetings to be held between both parties.

1.21.1 Contract Review.

Before the contract is applicable, it is very important that the technical
personnel of both parties that are involved in the application of the contract
meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common understanding of
the duties of both parties

1.21.2 Work scope Planning Meeting.

Workscope planning meetings may be organised so that the tasks to be
performed may be commonly agreed.

1.21.3 Technical Meeting

Scheduled meetings may be organised in order to review on a regular basis
technical matters such as AD's, SB's, future modifications, major defects
found during shop visit, reliability, etc...

1.21.4 Quality Meeting

Quality meetings may be organised in order to examine matters raised by the
operator's quality surveillance and to agree upon necessary corrective
actions.

1.21.5 Reliability Meeting.

When a reliability programme exists, the contract should specify the
Operator’s and CAR-145 approved/accepted Organisation's respective
involvement in that programme, including the participation to reliability
meetings.

4. Aircraft line Maintenance.

This paragraph applies to maintenance contract that includes line
maintenance but excludes base maintenance activities.

1.1 Scope of Work.

The type of aircraft subject to the maintenance contract must be specified. It
should include the aircraft's registration numbers.
The extent of maintenance to be performed by the CAR-145 approved
organisation should be specified unambiguously.
1.2 Location Identified for the Performance of
Maintenance/Certificates Held.
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The place(s) where line maintenance will be performed should be specified.
The certificate held by the maintenance organisation at the place(s) where
the maintenance will be performed has to be referred to in the contract.
1.3 Subcontracting.
The maintenance contract should specify under which conditions the CAR-
145 approved organisation may subcontract tasks to a third party (whether
this third party is CAR-145 approved or not). At least the contract should
make reference to CAR-145.75. Additional guidance is provided by the AMC
to 145.A.75. In addition the Operator may require the CAR-145 approved
organisation to request the operator's approval before subcontracting to a
third party. Access should be given to the operator to any information
(especially the quality monitoring information) about the CAR-145 approved
organisation's subcontractors involved in the contract. It should however be
noted that under operators responsibility both the operator and the operator's
DGCA are entitled to be fully informed about subcontracting, although the
operator's DGCA will normally only be concerned with aircraft, engine and
APU subcontracting.

1.4 Quality monitoring.

The fact that the operator's contractor is appropriately approved in
accordance with CAR-145, does not preclude the Operator from performing a
quality surveillance (including audits) upon the CAR-145 approved
organisation.

1.5 Airworthiness data.

The airworthiness data used for the purpose of this contract as well as the
authority responsible for the acceptance/approval must be specified. This
may include, but may not be limited to:
- aircraft Maintenance Manual;
- aircraft IPC;
- Wiring diagrams;
- Trouble shooting manual;
- Minimum Equipment List (normally on board the aircraft);
- Operations Manual;
- Flight Manual.

1.6 Supply of parts.

The contract should specify whether a particular type of material or
component is supplied by the operator or the CAR-145 approved
organisation. Attention should be paid on the fact that it is the CAR-145
competence and responsibility to be in any case satisfied that the component
in question meets the approved data/standard and to ensure that the aircraft
component is in a satisfactory condition for fitment. In other words, there is
definitely no way for a CAR-145 organisation to accept whatever he receives
from the operator. Storage conditions should also be addressed.

1.7 Pooled parts.

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The contract should specify how the subject of pooled parts at line stations
should be addressed.

1.8 Unscheduled maintenance/Defect rectification.

The contract should specify to which level the CAR-145 approved
organisation may rectify a defect without reference to the operator, and what
action should be taken in case the defect rectification may not be performed
by the CAR-145 approved organisation.

1.9 Deferred tasks.

The use of the operator's MEL and the relation with the operator in case of a
defect that cannot be rectified at the line station should be addressed.

1.10 Release to service.

The release to service has to be performed by the CAR-145 approved
organisation in accordance with its MOE procedures. The contract should
however specify which support forms have to be used (operator's technical
log, etc...).

1.11 Exchange of information.

Each time exchange of information between the operator and CAR-145
approved organisation is necessary, the contract should specify what
information should be provided and when, how, by whom and to whom it has
to be transmitted.

1.12 Meetings.
Before the contract is applicable, it may be beneficial that the technical
personnel of both parties that are involved in the application of the contract
meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common understanding of
both parties’ duties.

Appendix -XIII to AMC M.A.712(f) Organisational review

Organisational reviews may replace a full quality system in accordance with

the provisions of M.A.712(f) and AMC M.A.712(f) and as described in the
continuing airworthiness management exposition (CAME)

Depending on the complexity of the small organisation (number and type of

aircraft, number of different fleets, privilege to perform airworthiness reviews,
etc.), the organisational review system may vary from a system using the
principles and practices of a quality system (except for the requirement of
independence) to a simplified system adapted to the low complexity of the
organisation and the aircraft managed.

As a core minimum, the organisational review system should have the

following features, which should be described in the CAME:

a. Identification of the person responsible for the organisational review

programme:
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By default, this person should be the accountable manager, unless he
delegates this responsibility to (one of) the M.A.706(c) person(s).

b. Identification and qualification criteria for the person(s) responsible for

performing the organisational reviews:

These persons should have a thorough knowledge of the regulations and of

the continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) procedures.
They should also have knowledge of audits, acquired through training or
through experience (preferably as an auditor, but also possibly because they
actively participated in several audits conducted by the DGCA).

c. Elaboration of the organisational review programme:

— Checklist(s) covering all items necessary to be satisfied that the

organisation delivers a safe product and complies with the regulation.
All procedures described in the CAME should be addressed.
— A schedule for the accomplishment of the checklist items. Each item
should be checked at least every 12 months. The organisation may
choose to conduct one full review annually or to conduct several partial
reviews.

d. Performance of organisational reviews:

Each checklist item should be answered using an appropriate combination of:

— review of records, documentation, etc.
— sample check of aircraft under contract.
— interview of personnel involved.
— review of discrepancies and difficulty internal reports (e.g., notified
difficulties in using current procedures and tools, systematic deviations
from procedures, etc.).
— review of complaints filed by customers.

e. Management of findings and occurrence reports:

— All findings should be recorded and notified to the affected persons.

— All level 1 findings, in the sense of M.A.716(a), should be immediately

notified to the DGCA and all necessary actions on aircraft in service
should be immediately taken.
— All occurrence reports should be reviewed with the aim for continuous
improvement of the system by identifying possible corrective and
preventive actions. This should be done in order to find prior indicators
(e.g., notified difficulties in using current procedures and tools,
systematic deviations from procedures, unsafe behaviours, etc.), and
dismissed alerts that, had they been recognised and appropriately
managed before the event, could have resulted in the undesired event
being prevented.
— Corrective and preventive actions should be approved by the person

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 responsible for the organisational review programme and implemented
within a specified time frame.
— Once the person responsible for the organisational review programme is
satisfied that the corrective action is effective, closure of the finding
should be recorded along with a summary of the corrective action.
— The accountable manager should be notified of all significant findings
and, on a regular basis, of the global results of the organisational review
programme.

Following is a typical example of a simplified organisational review checklist,

to be adapted as necessary to cover the CAME procedures:

1 – Scope of work

— All aircraft under contract are covered in the Form 14.

— The scope of work in the CAME does not disagree with the Form 14.
— No work has been performed outside the scope of the Form 14 and the
CAME.
— Is it justified to retain in the approved scope of work aircraft types for
which the organisation has no longer aircraft under contract?

2 – Airworthiness situation of the fleet

— Does the continuing airworthiness status (AD, maintenance programme,

life limited components, deferred maintenance, ARC validity) show any
expired items? If so, are the aircraft grounded?

3 – Aircraft maintenance programme

— Check that all revisions to the TC/STC holders Instructions for

Continuing Airworthiness, since the last review, have been (or are
planned to be) incorporated in the maintenance programme, unless
otherwise approved by the DGCA
— Has the maintenance programme been revised to take into account all
modifications or repairs impacting the maintenance programme?
— Have all maintenance programme amendments been approved at the
right level (DGCA or indirect approval)?
— Does the status of compliance with the maintenance programme reflect
the latest approved maintenance programme?
— Has the use of maintenance programme deviations and tolerances been
properly managed and approved?

4 – Airworthiness Directives (and other mandatory measures issued by the

DGCA)

— Have all ADs issued since the last review been incorporated into the AD
status?
— Does the AD status correctly reflect the AD content: applicability,
compliance date, periodicity…? (Sample check on ADs)

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5 – Modifications/repairs

— Are all modifications/repairs listed in the corresponding status approved

in accordance with M.A.304? (Sample check on modifications/repairs)
— Have all the modifications/repairs which have been installed since the
last review been incorporated in the corresponding status? (sample
check from the aircraft/component logbooks)

6 – Relations with the owners/operators

— Has a contract (in accordance with Appendix I to Part-M) been signed

with each external owner/operator, covering all the aircraft whose
airworthiness is managed by the CAMO?
— Have the owners/operators under contract fulfilled their obligations
identified in the contract? As appropriate:

 Are the pre-flight checks correctly performed? (interview of pilots)

 Are the technical log or equivalent correctly used (record of flight
hours/cycles, defects reported by the pilot, identification of what
maintenance is next due etc.)?
 Did flights occur with overdue maintenance or with defects not
properly rectified or deferred? (sample check from the aircraft
records)
 Has maintenance been performed without notifying the CAMO
(sample check from the aircraft records, interview of the
owner/operator)?

7 – Personnel

— Check that the current accountable manager and other nominated

persons are correctly identified in the approved CAME.
— If the number of personnel has decreased or if the activity has increased,
check that the organisation still has sufficient staff.
— Check that the qualification of all new personnel (or personnel with new
functions) has been appropriately assessed.
— Check that the staff has been trained, as necessary, to cover changes in:
 regulations,
 DGCA publications,
 the CAME and associated procedures,
 the approved scope of work,
 maintenance data (significant ADs, SBs, ICA amendments, etc.).

8 – Maintenance contracted

— Sample check of maintenance records:

 Existence and adequacy of the work order,
 Data received from the maintenance organisation:
o Valid CRS including any deferred maintenance
o List of removed and installed equipment and copy of the
associated Form 1 or equivalent.
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 — Obtain a copy of the current approval certificate (Form 3) of the
maintenance organisations contracted.

9 – Technical records and record-keeping

— Have the certificates (Form 1 and Conformity certificates) been properly

collected and recorded?
— Perform a sample check of technical records to ensure completeness
and storage during the appropriate periods.
— Is storage of computerised data properly ensured?

10 – Occurrence reporting procedures

— Check that reporting is properly performed,

— Actions taken and recorded.

11 – Airworthiness review

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