Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks Text with EEA relevance

• (c) The competent authority shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the requirements laid down in Subpart F of this Annex.

• (d) A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once during the investigation for approval to ensure that he/she fully understands the significance of the approval and the reason for signing the commitment of the organisation to compliance with the procedures specified in the manual.

• (e) All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

• (f) The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

• (g) For initial approval all findings shall be corrected by the organisation and closed by the competent authority before the approval can be issued.

M.B.603   Issue of approval

• (a) The competent authority shall issue to the applicant an EASA Form 3 approval certificate (Appendix V to this Annex), which includes the extent of the approval, when the maintenance organisation is in compliance with the applicable points of this Annex.

• (b) The competent authority shall indicate the conditions attached to the approval on the EASA Form 3 approval certificate.

• (c) The reference number shall be included on the EASA Form 3 approval certificate in a manner specified by the Agency.

M.B.604   Continuing oversight

• (a) The competent authority shall keep and update a programme listing, for each maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of Section B of this Annex under its supervision, the dates when audit visits are due and when such visits were carried out.

• (b) Each organisation shall be completely audited at periods not exceeding 24 months.

• (c) All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

• (d) The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

• (e) A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues arising during audits.

M.B.605   Findings

• (a) When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance with a requirement laid down in this Annex or Annex Vb (Part-ML), the competent authority shall take the following actions:
• 1. For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the maintenance organisation approval, until successful corrective action has been taken by the organisation.
• 1. For level 2 findings, the competent authority shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the nature of the finding that shall not be more than three months. In certain circumstances, at the end of this first period and subject to the nature of the finding, the competent authority can extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan.

• (b) Action shall be taken by the competent authority to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to comply within the timescale granted by the competent authority.

M.B.606   Changes

• (a) The competent authority shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for any change to the organisation notified in accordance with point M.A.617.

• (b) The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which the approved maintenance organisation may operate during such changes, unless it determines that the approval should be suspended due to the nature or the extent of the changes.

• (c) For any change to the maintenance organisation manual:
• 1. in the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with point (b) of point M.A.604, the competent authority shall verify that the procedures specified in the manual are in compliance with this Annex before formally notifying the approved organisation of the approval;
• 1. in the case of an indirect approval of changes in accordance with point (c) of point M.A.604, the competent authority shall ensure that:
• (i) the changes remain minor;
• (ii) it has adequate control over the approval of the changes to ensure they remain in compliance with the requirements of this Annex.

M.B.607   Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval

The competent authority shall:

• (a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat, or;

• (b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point M.B.605.

SUBPART G

CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

M.B.701   Application

• (a) For licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 the competent authority shall receive for approval with the initial application for the air operator's certificate and where applicable any variation applied for and for each aircraft type to be operated:
• 1. the continuing airworthiness management exposition;
• 1. the operator's aircraft maintenance programmes;
• 1. the aircraft technical log;
• 1. where appropriate the technical specification of the maintenance contracts between the CAMO and Part-145 approved maintenance organisation.

• (b) Where facilities are located in more than one Member State the investigation and continued oversight of the approval shall be carried out in conjunction with the competent authorities designated by the Member States in whose territory the other facilities are located.

M.B.702   Initial approval

• (a) Provided the requirements of points M.A.706(a), (c), (d) and M.A.707 are complied with, the competent authority shall formally indicate its acceptance of the M.A.706(a), (c), (d) and M.A.707 personnel to the applicant in writing.

• (b) The competent authority shall establish that the procedures specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition comply with Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) and ensure the accountable manager signs the commitment statement.

• (c) The competent authority shall verify the organisation's compliance with requirements laid down in Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M).

• (d) A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once during the investigation for approval to ensure that he/she fully understands the significance of the approval and the reason for signing the exposition commitment of the organisation to compliance with the procedures specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition.

• (e) All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

• (f) The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

• (g) For initial approval all findings shall be corrected by the organisation and closed by the competent authority before the approval can be issued.

M.B.703   Issue of approval

• (a) The competent authority shall issue to the applicant an EASA Form 14-MG approval certificate (Appendix VI to this Annex) which includes the extent of approval, when the continuing airworthiness management organisation is in compliance with Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M).

• (b) The competent authority shall indicate the validity of the approval on the EASA Form 14 MG approval certificate.

• (c) The reference number shall be included on the Form 14 MG approval certificate in a manner specified by the Agency.

• (d) In the case of licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the information contained on an EASA Form 14 MG will be included on the air operator's certificate.

M.B.704   Continuing oversight

• (a) The competent authority shall keep and update a program listing, for each continuing airworthiness organisation approved under Section A, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) under its supervision, the dates when audit visits are due and when such visits were carried out.

• (b) Each organisation shall be completely audited at periods not exceeding 24 months.

• (c) A relevant sample of the aircraft managed by the organisation approved under Section B, Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) shall be surveyed in every 24 month period. The size of the sample will be decided by the competent authority based on the result of prior audits and earlier product surveys.

• (d) All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

• (e) The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

• (f) A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues arising during audits.

M.B.705   Findings

• (a) When during audits or by other means, evidence is found showing non-compliance to a requirement laid down in this Annex (Part-M) or Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, the competent authority shall take the following actions:
• 1. For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the continuing airworthiness management organisation approval, until successful corrective action has been taken by the organisation.
• 1. For level 2 findings, the competent authority shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the nature of the finding that shall not be more than three months. In certain circumstances, at the end of this first period, and subject to the nature of the finding the competent authority can extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan.

• (b) Action shall be taken by the competent authority to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to comply within the timescale granted by the competent authority.

M.B.706   Changes

• (a) The competent authority shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for any change to the organisation notified in accordance with point M.A.713.

• (b) The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation may operate during such changes unless it determines that the approval should be suspended due to the nature or the extent of the changes.

• (c) For any change to the continuing airworthiness management exposition:
• 1. In the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with point M.A.704(b) of this Annex (Part-M), the competent authority shall verify that the procedures specified in the exposition are in compliance with this Annex (Part-M) or Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, before formally notifying the approved organisation of the approval.
• 1. In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in accordance with point M.A.704(c) of this Annex (Part-M), the competent authority shall ensure all of the following:
• (i) that the changes remain minor;
• (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) or Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.

M.B.707   Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval

The competent authority shall:

• (a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat, or;

• (b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point M.B.705.

SUBPART H

CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE — CRS

(to be developed as appropriate)

SUBPART I

AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE

M.B.901   Airworthiness review certificate issued by the competent authority

• (a) The competent authority shall issue an ARC using the template in Appendix III (EASA Form 15a) in one of the following cases:
• (1) after a satisfactory completion of the airworthiness review by that competent authority in accordance with point M.A.903;
• (2) after the satisfactory assessment of a recommendation in accordance with point M.B.902;
• (3) in the case of a new aircraft.

• (b) The competent authority shall carry out the airworthiness review in accordance with point M.A.903 whenever circumstances reveal the existence of a potential safety threat.

• (c) The competent authority shall have appropriate airworthiness review staff to carry out the airworthiness reviews.
• (1) For all aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and for aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, such staff shall have:
• (i) acquired at least 5 years of experience in continuing airworthiness;
• (ii) acquired either an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66), or an aeronautical degree or national equivalent;
• (iii) received formal aeronautical maintenance training. The requirement laid down in the first paragraph, point (ii), may be replaced with 5 years of experience in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by the first paragraph, point (i).
• (2) For aircraft not used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and for aircraft of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, such staff shall have:
• (i) acquired at least 3 years of experience in continuing airworthiness;
• (ii) acquired either an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66), or an aeronautical degree or national equivalent;
• (iii) received appropriate aeronautical maintenance training. The requirement laid down in the first paragraph, point (ii), may be replaced by 4 years of experience in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by the first paragraph, point (i).

M.B.902   Assessment of recommendations

• (a) Upon receiving an application and the associated recommendation for the issuance of an ARC, the competent authority shall conduct an assessment. That assessment shall be a two-step process, as set out in points (b) and (c).

• (b) The competent authority shall first verify that the recommendation contains all relevant information and that it is correct and accurate. The verification shall ensure that an airworthiness review in accordance with point M.A.903 has been conducted, and that the airworthiness review was carried out with a sufficient level of verification.

• (c) Following the verification referred to in point (b), the competent authority shall perform sufficient investigation activities, which may include requesting further information from the applicant to support the assessment of the recommendation or conducting a physical survey of the aircraft.

• (d) The competent authority shall ensure that the personnel authorised to assess recommendations are qualified to perform the tasks referred to in point (b) or point (c) or in both those points.

• (e) The competent authority shall notify the applicant of the findings raised during the assessment of the recommendation.

• (f) The competent authority shall not issue the ARC if the findings notified in accordance with point (e) are not corrected within a reasonable period as determined by the competent authority, or if there are serious discrepancies between the information provided in the recommendation and the assessment conducted by the competent authority. In such cases, the competent authority shall inform, if different, the competent authority of the organisation that carried out the airworthiness review.

M.B.905   Transfer of aircraft registration within the Union

• (a) Upon receipt of a notification of aircraft transfer between the Member States in accordance with point M.A.905:
• (1) the competent authority of the Member State where the aircraft is currently registered shall inform the competent authority of the Member State where the aircraft will be registered of any known problems with the aircraft being transferred;
• (2) the competent authority of the Member State where the aircraft will be registered shall ensure that the competent authority of the Member State where the aircraft is currently registered has been properly notified about the transfer.

• (b) The competent authority of the new Member State of registry shall amend the existing ARC as specified in point M.A.905(b)(1)(ii) or issue a new ARC in accordance with point M.B.901(a)(1) or point M.B.901(a)(2).

M.B.906   Airworthiness review of aircraft without an airworthiness certificate issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012

In the case of an application for an airworthiness certificate in accordance with point M.A.906(a), if the former airworthiness certificate was issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, but it was revoked or surrendered:

• (a) upon receipt of a notification in accordance with point M.A.906(a)(4), the competent authority of the Member State that issued the former airworthiness certificate shall inform, if different, the competent authority of the Member State where the aircraft will be registered of any known problems with the aircraft;

• (b) the competent authority of the Member State where the aircraft will be registered shall ensure, if different, that the competent authority of the Member State that issued the former airworthiness certificate has been properly notified.

M.B.907   Findings

• (a) A level 1 finding shall be issued by the competent authority when any significant non-compliance is detected with the applicable requirements of this Annex, which lowers safety or seriously endangers flight safety.

• (b) A level 2 finding shall be issued by the competent authority when any non-compliance is detected with the applicable requirements of this Annex, which is not classified as a level 1 finding.

• (c) If during aircraft surveys or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance with requirements of this Annex, the competent authority shall require appropriate correction of the non-compliance to be implemented:
• (1) for level 1 findings, before further flight;
• (2) for level 2 findings, within a time period accepted or extended by the competent authority. The ARC shall be revoked or suspended if the correction in accordance with the first paragraph, point (1), is not implemented immediately.

• (d) If the appropriate correction of the non-compliance required under point (c)(2) is not implemented within the time period accepted or extended by the competent authority, the competent authority shall consider raising the level 2 finding to a level 1 finding and if the correction is not implemented immediately, shall revoke or suspend the ARC.

• (e) When a level 1 finding is raised, the competent authority shall inform, if different and as applicable:
• (1) the competent authority of the organisation responsible for the aircraft continuing airworthiness pursuant to point M.A.201;
• (2) the competent authority of the organisation that issued the current ARC.

Appendix I

Continuing airworthiness management contract

• 1. When an owner or operator contracts in accordance with point M.A.201 a CAMO or CAO to carry out continuing airworthiness management tasks, upon request by the competent authority, a copy of the contract signed by both parties shall be sent by the owner or operator to the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

• 1. The contract shall be developed taking into account the requirements of this Annex and shall define the obligations of the signatories in relation to the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.

• 1. It shall contain as a minimum the following information:

• — aircraft registration, type and serial number;

• — aircraft owner's or registered lessee's name or company details including the address,

• — details of the contracted CAMO or CAO, including the address, and

• — the type of operation.

• 1. It shall state the following:

The owner or operator entrusts the CAMO or CAO with the management of the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, including but not limited to the development of an AMP that shall be approved by the competent authority as detailed in point M.1 and the organisation of the maintenance of the aircraft according to said AMP.

According to the present contract, both signatories undertake to follow the respective obligations of this contract.

The owner or operator declares to the best of their knowledge that all the information given to the CAMO or CAO concerning the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is and will continue to be accurate, and that the aircraft will not be repaired or modified without prior agreement of the CAMO or CAO.

In case of any non-conformity with this contract, by either of the signatories, the CAMO or CAO and the owner or operator shall assess if it impacts the continuation of the contract and shall inform the competent authority(ies) of such organisations. The assessment carried out by the organisations shall consider the safety significance of the non-conformity and if it is of repetitive nature. If either of the signatories concludes after this assessment that they cannot fulfil their responsibilities due to their own limitations or due to the failures of the signatory, the contract shall be cancelled and the competent authority(ies) of the organisations shall be informed immediately. In such a case, the owner or operator will retain full responsibility for every task linked to the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, and the owner or operator will inform the competent authorities of the Member State of registry within 2 weeks about such non-conformity with the contract. In the case of contract concluded in accordance with M.A.201(ea), the competent authority of the Member State of registry shall be informed immediately.

• 1. When an owner or operator contracts a CAMO or a CAO in accordance with point M.A.201, the contract shall specify the obligations of each party as follows:

• 5.1. Obligations of the CAMO or CAO:

• 1. have the aircraft type included in its terms of approval;

• 1. respect the conditions listed below with regard to maintaining the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft:
• (a) develop an AMP for the aircraft, including any reliability programme developed, if applicable;
• (b) declare the maintenance tasks (in the AMP) that may be carried out by the pilot-owner in accordance with point (c) of point M.A.803;
• (c) organise the approval of the AMP;
• (d) once it has been approved, provide the owner or operator with a copy of the AMP;
• (e) establish and order the necessary maintenance to ensure an appropriate bridging with the former aircraft maintenance programme;
• (f) organise for all maintenance to be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation;
• (g) organise for all applicable ADs to be applied;
• (h) organise for all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance, airworthiness reviews or reported by the owner to be rectified by an approved maintenance organisation;
• (i) coordinate the accomplishment of scheduled maintenance, including inspection of components, replacement of life-limited parts and the accomplishment of any applicable AD, and ensure compliance with operational requirements having a continuing airworthiness impact, continuing airworthiness requirements established by the Agency and measures required by the competent authority in immediate reaction to a safety problem;
• (j) inform the owner or operator each time the aircraft is to be brought to an approved maintenance organisation;
• (k) manage and archive the aircraft continuing airworthiness records;
• (l) coordinate with the operator or owner on any request to the relevant competent authority for any deviation from the aircraft maintenance programme;
• (m) support the operator or pilot-owner as regards the aircraft continuing airworthiness when they conduct maintenance check flights;

• 1. organise the approval of any modification to the aircraft in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, with Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 before it is embodied. In the case of an aircraft subject to a declaration of design compliance, organise the declaration of compliance for any modification in accordance with Subpart F of Section A of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 before it is embodied;

• 1. organise the approval of any repair to the aircraft in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, with Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 before it is carried out. In the case of an aircraft subject to a declaration of design compliance, organise the declaration of compliance for any repair in accordance with Subpart N of Section A of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 before it is carried out;

• 1. 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;

• 1. inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the present contract is not respected;

• 1. ensure that the airworthiness review of the aircraft is carried out when necessary, and ensure that the airworthiness review certificate is issued or a recommendation is sent to the competent authority of the Member State of registry;

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

• 1. carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;

• 1. inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry when the contract is denounced by either party.

• 5.2. Obligations of the owner or operator:

• 1. have a general understanding of the approved AMP;

• 1. have a general understanding of this Annex;

• 1. present the aircraft to the approved maintenance organisation agreed with the CAMO or CAO at the due time designated at the CAMO's or CAO's request;

• 1. not modify the aircraft without first consulting the CAMO or CAO;

• 1. inform the CAMO or CAO of all maintenance exceptionally carried out without the knowledge and control of the CAMO or CAO;

• 1. report all defects found during operations to the CAMO or CAO through the logbook;

• 1. inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the present contract is denounced by either party;

• 1. inform the CAMO or CAO and competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the aircraft is sold;

• 1. carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;

• 1. inform on a regular basis the CAMO or CAO about the aircraft flying hours and any other utilisation data, as agreed with the CAMO or CAO;

• 1. enter the CRS in the logbooks as mentioned in point (d) of point M.A.803 when performing pilot-owner maintenance without exceeding the limits of the maintenance tasks list as declared in the approved AMP as laid down in point (c) of point M.A.803;

• 1. inform the CAMO or CAO not later than 30 days after completion of any pilot-owner maintenance task in accordance with point (a) of point M.A.305;

• 1. ensure compliance with the approved maintenance programme and coordinate with the CAMO or CAO on any request to the relevant competent authority for any one-time extension to a maintenance programme interval;

• 1. inform the CAMO or CAO of any non-compliance with operational requirements that may affect the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft;

• 1. inform the CAMO or CAO of any operational requirement (e.g. specific approvals) necessary to be fulfilled in order to maintain the aircraft in the required configuration.

• 1. When an owner or operator contracts a CAMO or CAO in accordance with point M.A.201, the obligations of each party in respect of mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council ([^E0010]) shall be clearly specified.

• 1. Additional requirements in the case of applying point M.A.201(ea).

In addition to the above-listed requirements and obligations in points 5.1 and 5.2, when a contract between the CAMO and the operator is concluded in accordance with point M.A.201(ea), the continuing airworthiness management contract shall also comply with the requirements of points 7.1 to 7.3.

Before the contract is signed, the operator shall assess the CAMO to ensure that the CAMO has the capability and capacity to comply with the contract.

• 7.1. Eligibility The continuing airworthiness contract in accordance with M.A.201(ea) shall only be concluded if the air carrier concerned is licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 and the CAMO forms part of the same air carrier business grouping. The continuing airworthiness management contract shall contain a clear description of how the conditions described in M.A.201(ea) are met. It shall in particular describe how the individual management systems of the organisations are harmonised between each other.

• 7.2. Additional obligations of the CAMO:
• 1. become knowledgeable about the operator’s procedure related to the monitoring of the contract;
• 1. obtain the agreement from the operator before subcontracting continuing airworthiness tasks;
• 1. inform immediately the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the aircraft is not presented to the approved maintenance organisation by the operator as requested by the CAMO, when the present contract is not respected or when the contract is denounced by either party;
• 1. provide training for the operator’s staff to ensure that they have an understanding of the CAMO’s:
• (a) policies and procedures, responsibilities, obligations, duties and areas of interface;
• (b) lines of communication (for example aircraft records, exchange of accurate airworthiness information in a timely manner including outside of normal working hours);
• (c) procedures pertaining specifically to the CAMO such as customised software utilisation, reliability monitoring, use of the aircraft technical log system, and interoperability provisions.

• 7.3. Additional obligations of the operator:
• 1. develop interface procedures with the CAMO to address the issue and renewal of the airworthiness review certificate;
• 1. in case of unexpected maintenance needs in locations where no maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) to this Regulation is contracted, inform immediately the CAMO;
• 1. inform immediately the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the contract is denounced by either party;
• 1. provide training for the CAMO staff in order to ensure that they have an understanding of the operator’s:
• (a) policies and procedures, responsibilities, obligations, duties and areas of interface;
• (b) lines of communication;
• (c) procedures pertaining specifically to the operator such as operational procedures, customised software utilisation, use of the aircraft technical log system, and interoperability provisions.

Appendix II

Authorised Release Certificate EASA Form 1

These instructions relate only to the use of the EASA Form 1 for maintenance purposes. Attention is drawn to Appendix I to Annex I (Part-21) of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 which covers the use of the EASA Form 1 for production purposes.

1. PURPOSE AND USE

• 1.1. The primary purpose of the Certificate is to declare the airworthiness of maintenance work undertaken on products, parts and appliances (hereafter referred to as ‘item(s)’).

• 1.2. Correlation must be established between the Certificate and the item(s). The originator must retain a Certificate in a form that allows verification of the original data.

• 1.3. The Certificate is acceptable to many airworthiness authorities, but may be dependent on the existence of bilateral agreements and/or the policy of the airworthiness authority. The ‘approved design data’ mentioned in this Certificate then means approved by the airworthiness authority of the importing country.

• 1.4. The Certificate is not a delivery or shipping note.

• 1.5. Aircraft are not to be released using the Certificate.

• 1.6. The Certificate does not constitute approval to install the item on a particular aircraft, engine, or propeller but helps the end user determine its airworthiness approval status.

• 1.7. A mixture of production released and maintenance released items is not permitted on the same Certificate.

2. GENERAL FORMAT

• 2.1. The Certificate must comply with the format attached including block numbers and the location of each block. The size of each block may however be varied to suit the individual application, but not to the extent that would make the Certificate unrecognisable.

• 2.2. The Certificate must be in ‘landscape’ format but the overall size may be significantly increased or decreased so long as the Certificate remains recognisable and legible. If in doubt consult the Competent Authority.

• 2.3. The User/Installer responsibility statement can be placed on either side of the form.

• 2.4. All printing must be clear and legible to permit easy reading.

• 2.5. The Certificate may either be pre-printed or computer generated but in either case the printing of lines and characters must be clear and legible and in accordance with the defined format.

• 2.6. The Certificate should be in English, and if appropriate, in one or more other languages.

• 2.7. The details to be entered on the Certificate may be either machine/computer printed or hand-written using block letters and must permit easy reading.

• 2.8. Limit the use of abbreviations to a minimum, to aid clarity.

• 2.9. The space remaining on the reverse side of the Certificate may be used by the originator for any additional information but must not include any certification statement. Any use of the reverse side of the Certificate must be referenced in the appropriate block on the front side of the Certificate

3. COPIES

• 3.1. There is no restriction in the number of copies of the Certificate sent to the customer or retained by the originator.

4. ERROR(S) ON A CERTIFICATE

• 4.1. If an end-user finds an error(s) on a Certificate, he must identify it/them in writing to the originator. The originator may issue a new Certificate only if the error(s) can be verified and corrected.

• 4.2. The new Certificate must have a new tracking number, signature and date.

• 4.3. The request for a new Certificate may be honoured without re-verification of the item(s) condition. The new Certificate is not a statement of current condition and should refer to the previous Certificate in block 12 by the following statement; ‘This Certificate corrects the error(s) in block(s) [enter block(s) corrected] of the Certificate [enter original tracking number] dated [enter original issuance date] and does not cover conformity/condition/release to service’. Both Certificates should be retained according to the retention period associated with the first.

5. COMPLETION OF THE CERTIFICATE BY THE ORIGINATOR

Block 1 Approving Competent Authority/Country

State the name and country of the competent authority under whose jurisdiction this Certificate is issued. When the competent authority is the Agency, only ‘EASA’ must be stated.

Block 2 EASA Form 1 header

‘AUTHORISED RELEASE CERTIFICATE

EASA FORM 1’

Block 3 Form Tracking Number

Enter the unique number established by the numbering system/procedure of the organisation identified in block 4; this may include alpha/numeric characters.

Block 4 Organisation Name and Address

Enter the full name and address of the approved organisation (refer to EASA form 3) releasing the work covered by this Certificate. Logos, etc., are permitted if the logo can be contained within the block.

Block 5 Work Order/Contract/Invoice

To facilitate customer traceability of the item(s), enter the work order number, contract number, invoice number, or similar reference number.

Block 6 Item

Enter line item numbers when there is more than one line item. This block permits easy cross-referencing to the Remarks block 12.

Block 7 Description

Enter the name or description of the item. Preference should be given to the term used in the instructions for continued airworthiness or maintenance data (e.g. Illustrated Parts Catalogue, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Service Bulletin, Component Maintenance Manual).

Block 8 Part Number

Enter the part number as it appears on the item or tag/packaging. In case of an engine or propeller the type designation may be used.

Block 9 Quantity

State the quantity of items.

Block 10 Serial Number

If the item is required by regulations to be identified with a serial number, enter it here. Additionally, any other serial number not required by regulation may also be entered. If there is no serial number identified on the item, enter ‘N/A’.

Block 11 Status/Work

The following describes the permissible entries for block 11. Enter only one of these terms — where more than one may be applicable, use the one that most accurately describes the majority of the work performed and/or the status of the article.

(i)	Overhauled	.	Means a process that ensures the item is in complete conformity with all the applicable service tolerances specified in the type certificate holder's, or equipment manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness, or in the data which is approved or accepted by the Authority. The item will be at least disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled and tested in accordance with the above specified data.
(ii)	Repaired	.	Rectification of defect(s) using an applicable standard [^E0011].
(iii)	Inspected/Tested	.	Examination, measurement, etc. in accordance with an applicable standard [^E0011] (e.g. visual inspection, functional testing, bench testing etc.).
(iv)	Modified	.	Alteration of an item to conform to an applicable standard [^E0011].

Applicable standard means a manufacturing/design/maintenance/quality standard, method, technique or practice approved by or acceptable to the Competent Authority. The applicable standard shall be described in block 12.

Block 12 Remarks

Describe the work identified in Block 11, either directly or by reference to supporting documentation, necessary for the user or installer to determine the airworthiness of item(s) in relation to the work being certified. If necessary, a separate sheet may be used and referenced from the main EASA Form 1. Each statement must clearly identify which item(s) in Block 6 it relates to.

Examples of information to be entered in block 12 are:

• (i) Maintenance data used, including the revision status and reference.

• (ii) Compliance with airworthiness directives or service bulletins.

• (iii) Repairs carried out.

• (iv) Modifications carried out.

• (v) Replacement parts installed.

• (vi) Life limited parts status.

• (vii) Deviations from the customer work order.

• (viii) Release statements to satisfy a foreign Civil Aviation Authority maintenance requirement.

• (ix) Information needed to support shipment with shortages or re-assembly after delivery.

• (x) For maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO), the component CRS statement referred to in point M.A.613 and CAO.A.070, as applicable: ‘Certifies that, unless otherwise specified in this block, the work identified in block 11 and described in this block was accomplished in accordance with the requirements of Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, and in respect to that work the item is considered ready for release to service. THIS IS NOT A RELEASE UNDER ANNEX II (PART-145) TO REGULATION (EU) No 1321/2014.’ If printing the data from an electronic EASA Form 1, any appropriate data not fit for other blocks should be entered in this block.

If printing the data from an electronic EASA Form 1, any appropriate data not fit for other blocks should be entered in this block.

Block 13a-13e

General Requirements for blocks 13a-13e: Not used for maintenance release. Shade, darken, or otherwise mark to preclude inadvertent or unauthorised use.

Block 14a

Mark the appropriate box(es) indicating which regulations apply to the completed work. If the box ‘other regulations specified in block 12’ is marked, then the regulations of the other airworthiness authority(ies) must be identified in block 12. At least one box must be marked, or both boxes may be marked, as appropriate.

For all maintenance carried out by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, the box ‘other regulation specified in block 12’ shall be ticked and the CRS statement be entered in block 12. In that case, the certification statement ‘unless otherwise specified in this block’ is intended to address the following cases:

• (a) where maintenance could not be completed;

• (b) where maintenance deviated from the standard required by Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO);

• (c) where maintenance was carried out in accordance with a requirement other than that specified in Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO); in this case, block 12 shall specify the particular national regulation.

For all maintenance carried out by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Section A of Annex II (Part-145) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, the certification statement ‘unless otherwise specified in block 12’ is intended to address the following cases:

• (a) where maintenance could not be completed;

• (b) where maintenance deviated from the standard required by Annex II (Part-145);

• (c) where maintenance was carried out in accordance with a requirement other than that specified in Annex II (Part-145); in this case, block 12 shall specify the particular national regulation.

Block 14b Authorised Signature

This space shall be completed with the signature of the authorised person. Only persons specifically authorised under the rules and policies of the Competent Authority are permitted to sign this block. To aid recognition, a unique number identifying the authorised person may be added.

Block 14c Certificate/Approval Number

Enter the Certificate/Approval number/reference. This number or reference is issued by the Competent Authority.

Block 14d Name

Enter the name of the person signing block 14b in a legible form.

Block 14e Date

Enter the date on which block 14b is signed, the date must be in the format dd = 2 digit day, mmm = first 3 letters of the month, yyyy = 4 digit year

User/Installer Responsibilities

Place the following statement on the Certificate to notify end users that they are not relieved of their responsibilities concerning installation and use of any item accompanied by the form:

‘THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY CONSTITUTE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL.

WHERE THE USER/INSTALLER PERFORMS WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF AN AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY DIFFERENT THAN THE AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 1, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER/INSTALLER ENSURES THAT HIS/HER AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY ACCEPTS ITEMS FROM THE AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 1.

STATEMENTS IN BLOCKS 13A AND 14A DO NOT CONSTITUTE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION. IN ALL CASES AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORDS MUST CONTAIN AN INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS BY THE USER/INSTALLER BEFORE THE AIRCRAFT MAY BE FLOWN.’

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EASA FORM 1

13a. Certifies that the items identified above were manufactured in conformity to:

approved design data and are in a condition for safe operation

non-approved design data specified in block 12

14a. Part-145.A.50 Release to Service Other regulation specified in block 12

Certifies that unless otherwise specified in block 12, the work identified in block 11 and described in block 12, was accomplished in accordance with Part-145 and in respect to that work the items are considered ready for release to service.

13b. Authorised Signature

13c. Approval/Authorisation Number

14b. Authorised Signature

14c. Certificate/Approval Ref. No.

13d. Name

13e. Date (dd mmm yyyy)

14d. Name

14e. Date (dd mmm yyyy)

USER/INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES

This certificate does not automatically constitute authority to install the item(s).

Where the user/installer performs work in accordance with regulations of an airworthiness authority different than the airworthiness authority specified in block 1, it is essential that the user/installer ensures that his/her airworthiness authority accepts items from the airworthiness authority specified in block 1.

Statements in blocks 13a and 14a do not constitute installation certification. In all cases aircraft maintenance records must contain an installation certification issued in accordance with the national regulations by the user/installer before the aircraft may be flown.

EASA Form 1 -MF/145 Issue 2

Appendix III

Airworthiness Review Certificate – EASA Form 15

[MEMBER STATE (***)]

A Member of the European Union (*)

AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)

ARC reference: …

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the following organisation, approved in accordance with Section A of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Section A of Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014,

[NAME OF ORGANISATION APPROVED AND ADDRESS]

[APPROVAL REFERENCE]

hereby certifies that it has performed an airworthiness review, in accordance with point M.A.903 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, of the following aircraft:

Aircraft manufacturer: …

Aircraft manufacturer designation: …

Aircraft registration: …

Aircraft serial number: …

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

Date of issue: … Expiry date: …

Airframe flight hours (FHs) on the date of the review (**): …

Name and signature: … Authorisation No: …

First extension: The Airworthiness Review Certificate has been extended in accordance with point M.A.902 of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

Date of issue: … Expiry date: …

Airframe flight hours (FHs) on the date of issue (**): …

Signed: … Authorisation No: …

Name of approved organisation: … Approval reference: …

Second extension: The Airworthiness Review Certificate has been extended in accordance with point M.A.902 of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

Date of issue: … Expiry date: …

Airframe flight hours (FHs) on the date of issue (**): …

Signed: … Authorisation No: …

Name of approved organisation: … Approval reference: …

• (*)Delete for non-EU Member States or EASA.

• (**)Except for airships.

• (***)Or EASA if EASA is the competent authority.

When the Form is issued in a language other than English, it shall include an English translation.

EASA Form 15b Issue 7

[MEMBER STATE]

A Member of the European Union (*)

AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)

ARC reference: …

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE] hereby certifies that the following aircraft:

Aircraft manufacturer: …

Aircraft manufacturer designation: …

Aircraft registration: …

Aircraft serial number: …

is considered airworthy at the time of the review.

Date of issue: … Expiry date: …

Airframe flight hours (FHs) on the date of the review (**): …

Signed: … Authorisation No (if applicable): …

First extension: The Airworthiness Review Certificate has been extended in accordance with point M.A.902 of Annex I (Part-M) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

Date of issue: … Expiry date: …

Airframe flight hours (FHs) on the date of issue (**): …

Signed: … Authorisation No: …

Name of approved organisation: … Approval reference: …

Second extension: The Airworthiness Review Certificate has been extended in accordance with point M.A.902 of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

Date of issue: … Expiry date: …

Airframe flight hours (FHs) on the date of issue (**): …

Signed: … Authorisation No: …

Name of approved organisation: … Approval reference: …

• (*)Delete for non-EU Member States.

• (**)Except for airships.

When the Form is issued in a language other than English, it shall include an English translation.’

EASA Form 15a Issue 6

Appendix IV

Class and rating system for the terms of approval of maintenance organisations referred to in Annex I (Part-M), Subpart F

• 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.

• 1. 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.

• 1. Within the approval class(es) and rating(s) granted by the competent authority, the scope of work specified in the maintenance organisation exposition defines the exact limits of approval. It is therefore essential that the approval class(es) and rating(s) and the organisations scope of work are matching.

• 1. A category A class rating means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on the aircraft and any component (including engines and/or Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), in accordance with aircraft maintenance data or, if agreed by the competent authority, in accordance with component maintenance data, only whilst such components are fitted to the aircraft. Nevertheless, such A-rated approved maintenance organisation may temporarily remove a component for maintenance, in order to improve access to that component, except when such removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the provisions of this point. This will be subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation exposition to be approved by the competent authority. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance thereby indicating the extent of approval.

• 1. A category B class rating means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on the uninstalled engine and/or APU and engine and/or APU components, in accordance with engine and/or APU maintenance data or, if agreed by the competent authority, in accordance with component maintenance data, only whilst such components are fitted to the engine and/or APU. Nevertheless, such B-rated approved maintenance organisation may temporarily remove a component for maintenance, in order to improve access to that component, except when such removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the provisions of this point. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance thereby indicating the extent of approval. A maintenance organisation approved with a category B class rating may also carry out maintenance on an installed engine during ‘base’ and ‘line’ maintenance subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation exposition to be approved by the competent authority. The maintenance organisation exposition scope of work shall reflect such activity where permitted by the competent authority.

• 1. A category C class rating means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on uninstalled components (excluding engines and APUs) intended for fitment to the aircraft or engine/APU. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance thereby indicating the extent of approval. A maintenance organisation approved with a category C class rating may also carry out maintenance on an installed component during base and line maintenance or at an engine/APU maintenance facility subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation exposition to be approved by the competent authority. The maintenance organisation exposition scope of work shall reflect such activity where permitted by the competent authority.

• 1. A category D class rating is a self contained class rating not necessarily related to a specific aircraft, engine or other component. The D1 — Non Destructive Testing (NDT) rating is only necessary for an approved maintenance organisation that carries out NDT as a particular task for another organisation. A maintenance organisation approved with a class rating in A or B or C category may carry out NDT on products it is maintaining subject to the maintenance organisation exposition containing NDT procedures, without the need for a D1 class rating.

• 1. 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.

• 1. 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.

• 1. 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).

• 1. 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: CLASS RATING LIMITATION CLASS AIRCRAFT RATING A2 AEROPLANES 5 700 KG AND BELOW PISTON ENGINE 5 700 KG AND BELOW CLASS AIRCRAFT RATING A3 HELICOPTERS SINGLE PISTON ENGINE 3 175 KG AND BELOW CLASS AIRCRAFT RATING A4 AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN A1, A2 AND A3 NO LIMITATION CLASS ENGINES RATING B2 PISTON LESS THAN 450 HP CLASS COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs. C1 TO C22 AS PER CAPABILITY LIST CLASS SPECIALISED D1 NDT NDT METHOD(S) TO BE SPECIFIED. It should be noted that such an organisation may be further limited by the competent authority in the terms of approval depending on the capability of the particular organisation.

• 1. Table CLASS RATING LIMITATION BASE LINE AIRCRAFT A2 Aeroplanes 5 700 kg and below [Shall state aeroplane manufacturer or group or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] Example: DHC-6 Twin Otter Series State whether the issue of airworthiness review certificates is authorised [YES/NO] [^E0012] [YES/NO] [^E0012] A3 Helicopters [Shall state helicopter manufacturer or group or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] Example: Robinson R44 [YES/NO] [^E0012] [YES/NO] [^E0012] A4 Aircraft other than A1, A2 and A3 [Shall state aircraft category (sailplane, balloon, airship, etc.), manufacturer or group or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] State whether the issue of airworthiness review certificates is authorised [YES/NO] [^E0012] [YES/NO] [^E0012] ENGINES B1 Turbine [Shall state engine series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] Example: PT6A Series B2 Piston [Shall state engine manufacturer or group or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] B3 APU [Shall state engine manufacturer or series or type and/or the maintenance task(s)] COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs C1 Air Cond & Press [Shall state aircraft type or aircraft manufacturer or component manufacturer or the particular component and/or cross refer to a capability list in the exposition and/or the maintenance task(s).] Example: PT6A Fuel Control C2 Auto Flight C3 Comms and Nav C4 Doors – Hatches C5 Electrical Power & Lights C6 Equipment C7 Engine – APU C8 Flight Controls C9 Fuel C10 Helicopter – Rotors C11 Helicopter – Trans C12 Hydraulic Power C13 Indicating – recording system C14 Landing Gear C15 Oxygen C16 Propellers C17 Pneumatic & Vacuum C18 Protection ice/rain/fire C19 Windows C20 Structural C21 Water ballast C22 Propulsion Augmentation SPECIALISED SERVICES D1 Non Destructive Testing [Shall state particular NDT method(s)] (¹) Delete as appropriate.

Appendix V

Maintenance Organisation Certificate referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart F – EASA Form 3-MF

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[MEMBER STATE (*)]

A Member of the European Union (**)

MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE

Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE (*)].MF.[XXXX]

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council and to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and subject to the conditions specified below, the [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)] hereby certifies:

[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

as a maintenance organisation in compliance with Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, approved to maintain the products, parts and appliances listed in the attached terms of approval and issue related certificates of release to service using the above references and, when stipulated, airworthiness review certificates after an airworthiness review as specified in point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 for those aircraft listed in the attached approval schedule.

CONDITIONS:

• 1. This certificate is limited to what is specified in the scope of work section of the approved maintenance organisation manual as referred to in Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014; and

• 1. This certificate requires compliance with the procedures specified in the approved maintenance organisation manual; and

• 1. This certificate is valid whilst the approved maintenance organisation remains in compliance with Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

• 1. Subject to compliance with the foregoing conditions, this certificate shall remain valid until 24 March 2022 unless the certificate has been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked before that date.

Date of original issue: …

Date of this revision: …

Revision No: …

Signed: …

For the competent authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)]

EASA Form 3-MF Issue 6

• (*)Or ‘EASA’, if EASA is the competent authority.

• (**)Delete for non-EU Member States or EASA.

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MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION TERMS OF APPROVAL

Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE (*)].MF.XXXX

Organisation: [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

CLASS	RATING	LIMITATION
AIRCRAFT (**)	(***)	(***)
AIRCRAFT (**)	(***)	(***)
ENGINES (**)	(***)	(***)
ENGINES (**)	(***)	(***)
COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs (**)	(***)	(***)
COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs (**)	(***)	(***)
COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs (**)	(***)	(***)
COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs (**)	(***)	(***)
COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs (**)	(***)	(***)
COMPONENTS OTHER THAN COMPLETE ENGINES OR APUs (**)	(***)	(***)
SPECIALISED SERVICES (**)	(***)	(***)
SPECIALISED SERVICES (**)	(***)	(***)

These terms of approval are limited to the products, parts and appliances and to the activities specified in the scope of work section of the approved maintenance organisation manual.

Maintenance Organisation Manual reference: …

Date of original issue: …

Date of last revision approved: … Revision No: …

Signed: …

For the competent authority:[COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)]

EASA Form 3-MF Issue 6

• (*)Or ‘EASA’, if EASA is the competent authority.

• (**)Delete as appropriate if the organisation is not approved.

• (***)Complete with the appropriate rating and limitation.

• ()Complete with the appropriate limitation and state whether the issue of recommendations and airworthiness review certificates is authorised or not (only possible for ELA1 aircraft not involved in commercial operations when the organisation performs the airworthiness review together with the annual inspection contained in the AMP)

Appendix VI

Continuing airworthiness management organisation certificate referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart G – EASA Form 14-MG

[MEMBER STATE (*)]

A Member State of the European Union (**)

CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

CERTIFICATE

Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE (*)].MG.XXXX (ref. AOC XX.XXXX)

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council and to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 for the time being in force and subject to the condition specified below, the [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)] hereby certifies:

[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

as a continuing airworthiness management organisation in compliance with Section A, Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, approved to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed in the attached terms of approval and, when stipulated, to issue recommendations and airworthiness review certificates after an airworthiness review as specified in point M.A.901 of Annex I (Part-M) or ML.A.901 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), and, when stipulated, to issue permits to fly as specified in point M.A.711(c) of Annex I (Part-M) to that Regulation.

CONDITIONS

• 1. This certificate is limited to that specified in the scope of work section of the approved continuing airworthiness management exposition as referred to in Section A, Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

• 1. This certificate requires compliance with the procedures specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition approved in accordance with Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

• 1. This certificate is valid whilst the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation remains in compliance with Annex I (Part-M) and, if applicable, Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

• 1. Where the continuing airworthiness management organisation contracts under its Quality System the service of an organisation or several organisations, this certificate remains valid subject to such organisation(s) fulfilling applicable contractual obligations.

• 1. Subject to compliance with the conditions 1 to 4 above, this certificate shall remain valid until 24 March 2022, unless the certificate has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked. If this form is also used for licenced air carriers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the Air Operator Certificate (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, 7 and 8:

• 1. This certificate does not constitute an authorisation to operate the types of aircraft referred in condition 1. The authorisation to operate the aircraft is the AOC.

• 1. Termination, suspension or revocation of the AOC automatically invalidates this certificate in relation to the aircraft registrations specified in the AOC, unless otherwise explicitly stated by the competent authority.

• 1. Subject to compliance with conditions 1 to 4, 6 and 7, this certificate shall remain valid until 24 March 2022, unless the certificate has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.

Date of original issue: …

Signed: …

Date of this revision: … Revision No: …

For the Competent Authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)]

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EASA Form 14-MG Issue 6

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CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

TERMS OF APPROVAL

Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE (*)].MG.XXXX

(ref. AOC XX.XXXX)

Organisation: [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

Aircraft type/series/group	Airworthiness review authorised	Permits to fly authorised	Organisation(s) working under quality system
	[YES/NO] (***)	[YES/NO] (***)
	[YES/NO] (***)	[YES/NO] (***)
	[YES/NO] (***)	[YES/NO] (***)
	[YES/NO] (***)	[YES/NO] (***)

These terms of approval are limited to that specified in the scope of work contained in the approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition section …

Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition Reference: …

Date of original issue: …

Signed: …

Date of this revision: … Revision No: …

For the Competent Authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE *]

EASA Form 14-MG Issue 6

• (*)Or EASA if EASA is the competent authority.

• (**)Delete for non-EU Member State or EASA.

• (***)Delete as appropriate if the organisation is not approved.

Appendix VII

Complex Maintenance Tasks

The following constitutes the complex maintenance tasks referred to in point M.A.801(b):

• 1. The modification, repair or replacement by riveting, bonding, laminating, or welding of any of the following airframe parts:
• (a) a box beam;
• (b) a wing stringer or chord member;
• (c) a spar;
• (d) a spar flange;
• (e) a member of a truss-type beam;
• (f) the web of a beam;
• (g) a keel or chine member of a flying boat hull or a float;
• (h) a corrugated sheet compression member in a wing or tail surface;
• (i) a wing main rib;
• (j) a wing or tail surface brace strut;
• (k) an engine mount;
• (l) a fuselage longeron or frame;
• (m) a member of a side truss, horizontal truss or bulkhead;
• (n) a seat support brace or bracket;
• (o) a seat rail replacement;
• (p) a landing gear strut or brace strut;
• (q) an axle;
• (r) a wheel; and
• (s) a ski or ski pedestal, excluding the replacement of a low-friction coating.

• 1. The modification or repair of any of the following parts:
• (a) aircraft skin, or the skin of an aircraft float, if the work requires the use of a support, jig or fixture;
• (b) aircraft skin that is subject to pressurization loads, if the damage to the skin measures more than 15 cm (6 inches) in any direction;
• (c) a load-bearing part of a control system, including a control column, pedal, shaft, quadrant, bell crank, torque tube, control horn and forged or cast bracket, but excluding
• (i) the swaging of a repair splice or cable fitting, and
• (ii) the replacement of a push-pull tube end fitting that is attached by riveting; and
• (d) any other structure, not listed in (1), that a manufacturer has identified as primary structure in its maintenance manual, structural repair manual or instructions for continuing airworthiness.

• 1. The performance of the following maintenance on a piston engine:
• (a) dismantling and subsequent reassembling of a piston engine other than (i) to obtain access to the piston/cylinder assemblies; or (ii) to remove the rear accessory cover to inspect and/or replace oil pump assemblies, where such work does not involve the removal and re-fitment of internal gears;
• (b) dismantling and subsequent reassembling of reduction gears;
• (c) welding and brazing of joints, other than minor weld repairs to exhaust units carried out by a suitably approved or authorised welder but excluding component replacement;
• (d) the disturbing of individual parts of units which are supplied as bench tested units, except for the replacement or adjustment of items normally replaceable or adjustable in service.

• 3a. The performance of maintenance on the power plant that would require disassembly of engine(s), main batteries or fuel cell(s), other than removing them from the aircraft and reinstalling them back (including removal/installation of engine bearings).

• 3b. The performance of maintenance on high-pressure reservoirs and components belonging to high-pressure lines/systems related to the power plant.

• 1. The balancing of a propeller, except:
• (a) for the certification of static balancing where required by the maintenance manual;
• (b) dynamic balancing on installed propellers using electronic balancing equipment where permitted by the maintenance manual or other approved airworthiness data;

• 1. Any additional task that requires:
• (a) specialized tooling, equipment or facilities; or
• (b) significant coordination procedures because of the extensive duration of the tasks and the involvement of several persons.

Appendix VIII

limited Pilot-owner maintenance

In addition to the requirements laid down in Annex I (Part-M), the following basic principles are to be complied with before any maintenance task is carried out under the terms of Pilot-owner maintenance: