(a)

the authority designated by the Member State responsible for the oversight of the continuing airworthiness management organisation, or

(b)

the Agency if the continuing airworthiness management organisation is located in a third country.’

(i)

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 this Annex (Part M). In this case, the continuing airworthiness management organisation assumes responsibility for the proper accomplishment of these tasks.

(ii)

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 this Annex (Part M), for the development of the maintenance programme and its approval in accordance with point M.A.302. In that case, the limited contract transfers the responsibility for the development and approval of the maintenance programme to the contracted continuing airworthiness management organisation.’

(i)

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

(ii)

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

(i)

instructions issued by the competent authority;

(ii)

instructions for continuing airworthiness issued by the holders of the type certificate, restricted type-certificate, supplemental type-certificate, major repair design approval, ETSO authorisation or any other relevant approval issued under Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 and its Annex (Part-21);

(iii)

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

1.

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

2.

when required in point M.A.306 for commercial air transport or by the Member State for commercial operations other than commercial air transport, the operator’s technical log.’

1.

overhaul of components other than engines and propellers, and;

2.

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

1.

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

2.

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

1.

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

2.

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

1.

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

2.

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

‘(a)

‘(c)

‘3.

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

‘9.

the list of approved aircraft maintenance programmes, or, for aircraft not involved in commercial air transport, the list of “generic” and “baseline” maintenance programmes’;

‘(c)

1.

For all aircraft used in commercial air transport, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, these staff shall have acquired:

2.

For aircraft not used in commercial air transport of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons, these staff shall have acquired:

1.

manage the continuing airworthiness of non-commercial air transport aircraft as listed on the approval certificate;

2.

manage the continuing airworthiness of commercial air transport aircraft when listed both on its approval certificate and on its Air Operator Certificate (AOC);

3.

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

4.

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

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 competent authority of the Member State of registry.’

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

1.

basic details of the maintenance carried out; and

2.

the date such maintenance was completed; and

3.

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

4.

the limitations to airworthiness or operations, if any.

1.

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

2.

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

1.

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

2.

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

1.

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

2.

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

1.

for aircraft not involved in commercial air transport when the aircraft is managed by a continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part M) located in a third country;

2.

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

1.

the documentation required by the competent authority; and

2.

suitable accommodation at the appropriate location for its personnel; and

3.

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

1.

apply to the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with the Annex (Part-21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003; and

2.

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

3.

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

1.

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

2.

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

1.

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

2.

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

1.

For all aircraft used in commercial air transport, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except balloons, these staff shall have acquired:

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

2.

For aircraft not used in commercial air transport of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons, these staff shall have acquired:

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

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:

3.

organise the approval of any modification to the aircraft in accordance with Annex (Part-21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 before it is embodied;

4.

organise the approval of any repair to the aircraft in accordance with the Annex (Part-21) to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 before it is carried out;

5.

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

6.

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

7.

carry out the airworthiness review of the aircraft when necessary and issue the airworthiness review certificate or the recommendation to the competent authority of the Member State of registry;

8.

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

9.

carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;

10.

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

1.

have a general understanding of the approved maintenance programme;

2.

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

3.

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

4.

not modify the aircraft without first consulting the approved organisation;

5.

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

6.

report to the approved organisation through the logbook all defects found during operations;

7.

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

8.

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

9.

carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;

10.

inform on a regular basis the approved organisation about the aircraft flying hours and any other utilisation data, as agreed with 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 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).’

‘—

The component certificate of release to service statement referred to in point M.A.613’;

(i)

Where the maintenance could not be completed.

(ii)

Where the maintenance deviated from the standard required by this Annex (Part-M).

(iii)

Where the maintenance was carried out in accordance with a requirement other that specified in this Annex (Part-M). In this case block 13 shall specify the particular national regulation.

‘3.

4.

5.