‘1.

Except as stated otherwise for the smallest organisations referred to in point 11, the table in point 12 provides for the standard system for the approval of a maintenance organisation referred to in Annex I (Part-M), Subpart F. An organisation must be granted an approval that ranges from a single class and rating with limitations to all classes and ratings with limitations.

2.

In addition to the table referred to in point 12, the approved maintenance organisation is required to indicate its scope of work in its maintenance organisation manual.’;

‘8.

The limitation section is intended to give the competent authorities the flexibility to customise the approval to any particular organisation. Ratings shall be mentioned on the approval only when appropriately limited. The table referred to in point 12 specifies the types of limitation possible. Whilst maintenance is listed last in each class rating it is acceptable to stress the maintenance task rather than the aircraft or engine type or manufacturer, if this is more appropriate to the organisation (an example could be avionic systems installations and related maintenance). Such mention in the limitation section indicates that the maintenance organisation is approved to carry out maintenance up to and including this particular type/task.

9.

When reference is made to series, type and group in the limitation section of class A and B, series means a specific type series such as Cessna 150 or Cessna 172 or Beech 55 series or continental O-200 series etc; type means a specific type or model such as Cessna 172RG type; any number of series or types may be quoted; group means for example Cessna single piston engine aircraft or Lycoming non-supercharged piston engines, etc.

10.

When a lengthy capability list is used which could be subject to frequent amendments, then such amendments may be performed in accordance with the indirect approval procedure referred to in points M.A.604(c) and M.B.606(c).

11.

A maintenance organisation which employs only one person to both plan and carry out all maintenance can only hold a limited scope of approval rating. The maximum permissible limits are:

It should be noted that such an organisation may be further limited by the competent authority in the terms of approval depending on the capability of the particular organisation.

12.

Table

1.

the results of a pre-audit performed by the organisation against the applicable requirements provided for in Annex I (Part-M), Annex Vb (Part-ML) and this Annex;

2.

documentation demonstrating how they will comply with the requirements established in this Regulation.’;

‘(a)

The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager that has corporate authority to ensure that all maintenance activities of the organisation can be financed and carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts. The accountable manager shall:

(b)

The accountable manager shall nominate a person or group of persons representing the management structure for the maintenance functions and with the responsibility to ensure that the organisation works in accordance with the MOE and approved procedures. It shall be made clear in the procedures who deputises for a particular person in the case of lengthy absence of that person.

(c)

The accountable manager shall nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility to manage the compliance monitoring function as part of the management system.’;

‘(ca)

The accountable manager shall nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility to manage the development, administration and maintenance of effective safety management processes as part of the management system.

(cb)

The person or group of persons nominated in accordance with points (b), (c) and (ca) shall have a responsibility to the accountable manager and direct access to him/her to keep him/her properly informed on compliance and safety matters.

(cc)

The person or persons nominated in accordance with points (b), (c) and (ca) shall be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and satisfactory experience related to aircraft or component maintenance and demonstrate a working knowledge of this Regulation.’;

‘(d)

The organisation shall have a maintenance man-hour plan to ensure it has sufficient and appropriately qualified staff to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and monitor the organisation’s activities in accordance with the terms of approval. In addition, the organisation shall have a procedure to reassess the work intended to be carried out when the actual staff availability is reduced compared to the planned staffing level for a particular work shift or period.

(e)

The organisation shall establish and control the competency of the personnel involved in any maintenance, airworthiness reviews, safety management and compliance monitoring in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed with the competent authority. In addition to the necessary expertise related to the job function, the competency of the personnel must include an understanding of the application of safety management principles, including human factors and human performance issues, which is appropriate to their function and responsibilities in the organisation.’;

(a)

The introductory phrase is replaced by the following:

(b)

points (1) to (4) are replaced by the following:

‘(k)

If the organisation performs airworthiness reviews and issues the corresponding airworthiness review certificate in accordance with point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), it shall have airworthiness review staff that are qualified and authorised in accordance with point 145.A.37.’;

‘(d)

The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff and support staff receive sufficient recurrent training in each 2-year period to ensure that they have up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies, organisation procedures and safety management, including human factor issues.

(e)

The organisation shall establish a programme for recurrent training for certifying staff and support staff, including a procedure to ensure compliance with the relevant provisions of this point and a procedure to ensure compliance with Annex III (Part-66).

(f)

With the exception of the unforeseen cases specified in point 145.A.30(j)(5), the organisation shall assess all certifying staff for their competency, qualifications and capability to carry out their intended certifying duties in accordance with a procedure in the MOE prior to the issue or reissue of a certification authorisation under this Annex to such staff.’;

‘(i)

The person or persons referred to in point 145.A.30(c) that are responsible for the compliance monitoring function shall also remain responsible for issuing certification authorisations to certifying staff. That personnel may nominate other persons to effectively issue or revoke certification authorisations in accordance with a procedure in the MOE.

(j)

The organisation shall provide certifying staff with a copy of their certification authorisation in either a documented or electronic format.

(k)

Certifying staff shall produce their certification authorisation to any authorised person within 24 hours.

(l)

The minimum age for certifying staff and support staff is 21 years.

(m)

The holder of a category A aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise certification privileges on a specific aircraft type following the satisfactory completion of the relevant category A aircraft task training carried out by an organisation appropriately approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or Annex IV (Part-147). This training shall include practical hands on training and theoretical training as appropriate for each task authorised. Satisfactory completion of training shall be demonstrated by an examination or by workplace assessment carried out by the organisation.

(n)

The holder of a category B2 aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise the certification privileges described in point 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) of Annex III (Part-66) following the satisfactory completion of:

The task training shall include practical hands on training and theoretical training as appropriate for each task authorised. Satisfactory completion of training shall be demonstrated by an examination or by workplace assessment. Task training and examination/assessment shall be carried out by the maintenance organisation issuing the certifying staff authorisation. The practical experience shall be also obtained within such maintenance organisation.’;

(1)

they have acquired experience in continuing airworthiness of at least 1 year for sailplanes and balloons and of at least 3 years for all other aircraft;

(2)

they hold a certifying staff authorisation for the corresponding aircraft;

(3)

they have acquired knowledge of Annex I (Part-M), Subpart C, or of Annex Vb (Part-ML), Subpart C;

(4)

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

‘(a)

The organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data which is necessary in the performance of maintenance, including modifications and repairs. “Applicable” means relevant to any aircraft, component or process specified in the organisation’s terms of approval and in any associated capability list.

In the case of maintenance data provided by the person or organisation requesting the maintenance, the organisation shall hold such data when the work is in progress, with the exception of the need to comply with point 145.A.55(a)(3).’;

‘(c)

The organisation shall establish procedures to ensure that if inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous procedure, practice, information or maintenance instruction is found in the maintenance data used by maintenance personnel, it is recorded as part of the internal safety reporting scheme referred to in point 145.A.202 and notified to the author of the maintenance data.

(d)

The organisation may only modify maintenance instructions in accordance with a procedure that is specified in the MOE. With respect to changes to maintenance instructions, the organisation shall demonstrate that they result in equivalent or improved maintenance standards, and shall inform the author of the maintenance instructions of such changes. For the purposes of this point, “maintenance instructions” mean instructions on how to carry out a particular maintenance task; they exclude the engineering design of repairs and modifications.

(e)

The organisation shall provide a common work card or worksheet system to be used throughout the relevant parts of the organisation. In addition, the organisation shall either accurately transcribe the maintenance data referred to in points (b) and (d) onto such work cards or worksheets, or make precise reference to the particular maintenance task or tasks contained in that maintenance data. Work cards and worksheets may be computer generated and held in an electronic database that is adequately protected against unauthorised alteration, and for which there is a backup electronic database which shall be updated within 24 hours after an entry is made to the main electronic database. Complex or long maintenance tasks shall be transcribed onto the work cards or worksheets and subdivided into clear stages to ensure that there is a record of the accomplishment of the complete maintenance task.

When the organisation provides maintenance services to an aircraft operator which requires its own work card or worksheet system to be used, then such work card or worksheet system may be used. In that case, the organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure that those work cards or worksheets are correctly completed.’;

‘(b)

As part of the management system, the planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of shifts, shall take into account human performance limitations, including the threat of fatigue for maintenance personnel.’;

‘(d)

The organisation shall ensure that aviation safety hazards associated with external working teams carrying out maintenance at the organisation’s facilities are considered by the organisation’s management system.’;

(1)

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

(2)

an error-capturing method is implemented after the performance of any critical maintenance task;

(3)

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

(4)

damage is assessed, and modifications and repairs are carried out using the data specified in point M.A.304 of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.304 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable;

(5)

the assessment of aircraft defects is carried out in accordance with point M.A.403(b) of Annex I (Part-M) or ML.A.403(b) of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.’;

‘(a)

A certificate of release to service shall be issued by appropriately authorised certifying staff on behalf of the organisation when that certifying staff has verified that all the maintenance that was ordered has been properly carried out by the organisation in accordance with the procedures specified in point 145.A.70, taking into account the availability and use of the maintenance data specified in point 145.A.45, and that there are no known non-compliances which endanger flight safety.’;

‘(c)

New defects or incomplete maintenance work orders identified during the maintenance shall be brought to the attention of the person or organisation responsible for the aircraft continuing airworthiness for the specific purpose of obtaining agreement to rectify such defects or completing the missing elements of the maintenance work order. In the case where that person or organisation declines to have such maintenance carried out under this point, point (e) is applicable.

(d)

A certificate of release to service shall be issued by appropriately authorised certifying staff on behalf of the organisation after the maintenance that was ordered has been carried out on a component whilst it was off the aircraft. The authorised release certificate “EASA Form 1” referred to in Appendix II of Annex I (Part-M) constitutes the component certificate of release to service except if otherwise specified in point M.A.502 of Annex I (Part-M) or ML.A.502 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable. When an organisation maintains a component for its own use, the EASA Form 1 may not be necessary if the organisation’s internal release procedures in its MOE so provides.’;

‘(f)

By way of derogation from point 145.A.50(a) and point 145.A.42, when an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main line station or main maintenance base due to the non-availability of a component with the appropriate release certificate, the organisation contracted for the maintenance of that aircraft may temporarily fit a component without the appropriate release certificate for a maximum of 30 flight hours or until the aircraft first returns to the main line station or main maintenance base, whichever is the sooner, subject to the agreement of the person or organisation responsible for the aircraft’s continuing airworthiness and subject to that component having a suitable release certificate but otherwise in compliance with all applicable maintenance and operational requirements. Such components shall be removed by the time limit provided for in the first sentence of this point unless an appropriate release certificate has been obtained in the meantime under points 145.A.50(a) and 145.A.42.’;

(1)

The organisation shall record the details of the maintenance work that is carried out within the scope of its approval. As a minimum, the organisation shall retain all the records that are necessary to prove that all the requirements have been met for the issue of the certificate of release to service, including, if any, subcontractor's release documents.

(2)

The organisation shall provide a copy of each certificate of release to service to the operator or customer, together with copies of the detailed maintenance records that are associated with the work carried out and that are necessary to demonstrate compliance with point M.A.305 of Annex I (Part-M) or ML.A.305 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.

(3)

The organisation shall retain a copy of all detailed maintenance records (including certificates of release to service) and of any associated maintenance data for 3 years from the date when the aircraft or component to which the work relates was issued with a certificate of release to service.

(4)

If an organisation terminates its operation, it shall transfer all the retained maintenance records that cover the last 3 years to the last customer or owner of the respective aircraft or component, or shall store them in the manner specified by the competent authority.

(1)

If an organisation has the privilege referred to in point 145.A.75(f), it shall retain a copy of each airworthiness review certificate that it has issued, together with all the supporting documents, and shall make those records available, upon request, to the owner of the aircraft.

(2)

The organisation shall retain a copy of all the records referred to in point (1) for 3 years after the issue of the airworthiness review certificate.

(3)

If an organisation terminates its operation, it shall transfer all the retained airworthiness review records that cover the last 3 years to the last owner or operator of the respective aircraft, or shall store them in the manner specified by the competent authority.

(i)

records of management system key processes referred to in point 145.A.200;

(ii)

contracts, both for contracting and subcontracting, referred to in point 145.A.205.

(1)

The organisation shall ensure that the following records are retained:

(2)

The records of all airworthiness review staff shall include details of any appropriate qualifications held, together with a summary of their relevant continuing airworthiness experience and training, and a copy of the airworthiness review authorisation issued to that staff by the organisation.

(3)

The records of all the certifying staff and support staff shall include the following:

(4)

Personnel records shall be kept for as long as a person works for the organisation, and shall be retained for at least 3 years after the person has left the organisation, or after an authorisation issued to that person has been withdrawn.

(5)

The organisation shall give to the staff referred to in points (2) and (3), upon their request, access to their personnel records as detailed in those points. In addition, upon their request, the maintenance organisation shall furnish each of them with a copy of their personnel records on leaving the organisation.

(1)

the initial mandatory reports shall:

(2)

where relevant, a follow-up report that provides details of the actions the organisation intends to take to prevent similar occurrences in the future shall be made as soon as those actions have been identified; those follow-up reports shall:

(1)

ensure that a clear maintenance work order or contract has been agreed between the organisation and the person or organisation that requests the maintenance, to clearly establish the maintenance to be carried out so that the aircraft and components may be released to service in accordance with point 145.A.50;

(2)

cover all the aspects of carrying out the maintenance, including the provision and control of specialised services, and lay down the standards according to which the organisation intends to work.’;

(1)

a statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the maintenance organisation will at all times work in accordance with this Annex, Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, and with the approved MOE. If the accountable manager is not the chief executive officer of the organisation, then the chief executive officer shall countersign the statement;

(2)

the organisation’s safety policy and the related safety objectives referred to in point 145.A.200(a)(2);

(3)

the title(s) and name(s) of the person(s) nominated under points 145.A.30(b), (c) and (ca);

(4)

the duties and responsibilities of the persons nominated under points 145.A.30(b), (c) and (ca), including the matters on which they may deal directly with the competent authority on behalf of the organisation;

(5)

an organisation chart showing the accountability and associated lines of responsibility, established in accordance with point 145.A.200(a)(1), between all the persons referred to in points 145.A.30(a), (b), (c) and (ca);

(6)

a list of the certifying staff and, if applicable, support staff and airworthiness review staff with their scope of authorisation;

(7)

a general description of the manpower resources and of the system that is in place to plan the availability of staff, as required by point 145.A.30(d);

(8)

a general description of the facilities at each approved location;

(9)

a specification of the scope of work of the organisation that is relevant to the terms of approval as required by point 145.A.20;

(10)

the procedure that sets out the scope of changes not requiring prior approval and that describes how such changes will be managed and notified to the competent authority, as required by point 145.A.85(c);

(11)

the procedure for amending the MOE;

(12)

the procedures specifying how the organisation ensures compliance with this Annex;

(13)

a list of the commercial operators to which the organisation provides regular aircraft maintenance services, and the associated procedures;

(14)

where applicable, a list of the subcontracted organisations referred to in point 145.A.75(b);

(15)

a list of the approved locations including, where applicable, line maintenance locations referred to in point 145.A.75(d);

(16)

a list of the contracted organisations;

(17)

a list of the currently approved alternative means of compliance used by the organisation.

‘(a)

maintain any aircraft or component for which it is approved at the locations identified in the certificate and in the MOE;

(b)

arrange for the maintenance of any aircraft or component for which it is approved at another subcontracted organisation that works under the management system of the organisation. This is limited to the work permitted under the procedures established in accordance with point 145.A.65 and it shall not include a base maintenance check of an aircraft, or a complete workshop maintenance check or overhaul of an engine or an engine module;’;

‘(f)

if specifically approved to do so for aircraft covered by Annex Vb (Part-ML) and if it has its principal place of business in one of the Member States, the organisation may perform airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness review certificates under the conditions specified in point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML).’;

(1)

changes to the certificate, including the terms of approval of the organisation;

(2)

changes of the persons referred to in points 145.A.30(a), (b), (c) and (ca);

(3)

changes to the reporting lines between the personnel nominated in accordance with points 145.A.30(b), (c) and (ca), and the accountable manager;

(4)

the procedure as regards changes not requiring prior approval referred to in point (c);

(5)

additional locations of the organisation other than those that are subject to point 145.A.75(c).

(1)

the organisation remaining in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, taking into account the provisions of point 145.B.350 of this Annex related to the handling of findings;

(2)

the competent authority being granted access to the organisation as specified in point 145.A.140;

(3)

the certificate not being surrendered by the organisation, or suspended or revoked by the competent authority under point 145.B.355.

(1)

identify the root cause(s) of, and contributing factor(s) to, the non-compliance;

(2)

define a corrective action plan;

(3)

demonstrate the implementation of corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority.

(1)

clearly defined accountability and lines of responsibility throughout the organisation, including a direct safety accountability of the accountable manager;

(2)

a description of the overall philosophies and principles of the organisation with regard to safety (“the safety policy”), and the related safety objectives;

(3)

the identification of aviation safety hazards entailed by the activities of the organisation, their evaluation and the management of the associated risks, including taking actions to mitigate the risks and verify their effectiveness;

(4)

maintaining personnel trained and competent to perform their tasks;

(5)

documentation of all management system key processes, including a process for making personnel aware of their responsibilities and the procedure for amending that documentation;

(6)

a function to monitor the compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system of findings to the accountable manager to ensure the effective implementation of corrective actions as necessary.

(1)

identify the causes of, and contributing factors to, the errors, near misses and hazards reported, and address them as part of its safety risk management process in accordance with point 145.A.200(a)(3);

(2)

ensure an evaluation of all known, relevant information relating to errors, near misses, hazards and the inability to follow procedures, and a method to circulate the information as necessary.

(1)

the maintenance conforms to the applicable requirements;

(2)

any aviation safety hazard associated with such contracting or subcontracting is considered as part of the organisation’s management system.

(1)

documented policies and procedures to describe its organisation, the means and methods for establishing compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts. The procedures shall be kept up to date, and serve as the basic working documents within that competent authority for all its related tasks;

(2)

a sufficient number of personnel to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities. A system shall be in place to plan the availability of personnel in order to ensure the proper completion of all tasks;

(3)

personnel that are qualified to perform their allocated tasks and that have the necessary knowledge and experience and receive initial and recurrent training to ensure continuing competency;

(4)

adequate facilities and office accommodation for personnel to perform their allocated tasks;

(5)

a function to monitor the compliance of the management system with the relevant requirements, and the adequacy of the procedures, including the establishment of an internal audit process and a safety risk management process. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system of audit findings to the senior management of the competent authority to ensure the implementation of corrective actions as necessary;

(6)

a person or group of persons having a responsibility to the senior management of the competent authority for the compliance monitoring function.

(1)

all findings raised and any follow-up actions taken as a result of the oversight of persons and organisations that carry out activities in the territory of a Member State, but certified by the competent authority of another Member State or by the Agency;

(2)

information stemming from mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting as required by 145.A.60.

(1)

put a system in place to initially and continuously assess whether the qualified entity complies with Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139. That system and the results of the assessments shall be documented;

(2)

established a written agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which stipulates:

(1)

the management system’s documented policies and procedures;

(2)

the training, qualifications and authorisations of its personnel;

(3)

the allocation of tasks, covering the elements required by point 145.B.205, as well as the details of tasks allocated;

(4)

certification processes and continuing oversight of certified organisations, including:

(5)

documents supporting the use of alternative means of compliance;

(6)

safety information provided in accordance with point 145.B.125 and follow-up measures;

(7)

the use of safeguard and flexibility provisions in accordance with Article 70, Article 71(1) and Article 76(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

(1)

compliance with the requirements that are applicable to organisations, prior to issuing an organisation certificate;

(2)

continued compliance with the applicable requirements of the organisations it has certified;

(3)

the implementation of appropriate safety measures mandated by the competent authority in accordance with points 145.B.135(c) and (d).

(1)

be supported by documentation specifically intended to provide personnel responsible for oversight with guidance to perform their functions;

(2)

provide the organisations concerned with the results of oversight activities;

(3)

be based on assessments, audits and inspections and, if needed, unannounced inspections;

(4)

provide the competent authority with the evidence needed in case further action is required, including the measures provided for in point 145.B.350.

(1)

assessments, audits and inspections, including, as appropriate:

(2)

meetings convened between the accountable manager and the competent authority to ensure that both parties remain informed of all significant issues.

(1)

the organisation has demonstrated that it can effectively identify aviation safety hazards and manage the associated risks;

(2)

the organisation has continuously demonstrated compliance with point 145.A.85 and it has full control over all changes;

(3)

no level 1 findings have been issued;

(4)

all corrective actions have been implemented within the time period that was accepted or extended by the competent authority as provided for in point 145.B.350.

(1)

issue the certificate as established in Appendix III “EASA Form 3-145” in accordance with the class and rating system provided for in Appendix II;

(2)

formally approve the MOE.

(1)

any failure to grant the competent authority access to the organisation’s facilities referred to in point 145.A.140 during normal operating hours and after two written requests;

(2)

obtaining the organisation certificate or maintaining its validity by falsification of the submitted documentary evidence;

(3)

any evidence of malpractice or fraudulent use of the organisation certificate;

(4)

the lack of an accountable manager.

(1)

If there are any level 1 findings, the competent authority shall take immediate and appropriate action to prohibit or limit the activities of the organisation involved and, if appropriate, it shall take action to revoke the certificate or to limit or suspend it in whole or in part, depending on the extent of the level 1 finding, until successful corrective action has been taken by the organisation.

(2)

If there are any level 2 findings, the competent authority shall:

(3)

If the organisation fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan, or fails to perform the corrective action within the time period accepted or extended by the competent authority, the finding shall be raised to level 1 and action shall be taken as laid down in point (d)(1).

(4)

The competent authority shall record all the findings that it has raised or that have been communicated to it in accordance with point (e) and, where applicable, the enforcement measures it has applied, as well as all corrective actions and the dates of the action closures for all the findings.

(1)

for any item whose performance has been assessed to be ineffective;

(2)

when it has been identified that an item has the potential to cause a non-compliance under points (b) or (c);

(3)

when suggestions or improvements are of interest for the overall safety performance of the organisation.