Part-M obligations

(a)The owner of the aircraft shall be responsible for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless all of the following requirements are met: (1) the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition; (2) any operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable; (3) the airworthiness certificate is valid; (4) the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the AMP specified in point M.A.302.

M.A.201(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)Any person or organisation performing maintenance shall be responsible for the tasks performed.

M.A.201(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)The pilot-in-command or, in the case of aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the operator, shall be responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment of the pre-flight inspection. That inspection shall be carried out by the pilot or another qualified person and shall not need to be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation or by certifying staff.

M.A.201(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)The pilot-in-command or, in the case of aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the operator, shall be responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment of the pre-flight inspection. That inspection shall be carried out by the pilot or another qualified person and shall not need to be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation or by certifying staff.

M.A.201(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)In the case of aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008¹ the operator shall be responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall: (1) ensure that no flight takes place unless the conditions set out in point (a) are met;

M.A.201(e)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)take the necessary steps to ensure its approval as a continuing airworthiness management organisation (‘CAMO’) pursuant to Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), as part of air operator certificate for the aircraft it operates;

M.A.201(e)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)take the necessary steps to ensure its approval in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or conclude a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of this Annex (Part-M) with an organisation which has been approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

M.A.201(e)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(ea)By derogation to point (e)(2), at least two operators forming part of a single air carrier business grouping may use the same CAMO to assume the responsibility for the continuing airworthiness management of all the aircraft they operate, provided that all of the following requirements are met: (1) the CAMO is approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) for the aircraft to be managed; (2) the CAMO forms part of the same air carrier business grouping as the operators concerned; (3) a contract is established in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex between the CAMO and the AOC holder not itself approved as a CAMO; (4) the CAMO has its principal place of business in the territory to which the Treaties apply; (5) the individual management systems of the organisations concluding a contract are harmonised with each other.

M.A.201(ea) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(eb)By derogation to point (e)(2), when the termination or revocation of an air operator certificate results in a situation where an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 and forming part of an air carrier business grouping is no longer in compliance with point M.A.201(ea), that licensed air carrier shall define and implement an action plan to the satisfaction of the competent authority to comply with point M.A.201(e)(2) as soon as practicable.

M.A.201(eb) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.201(f)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M); when the operator is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), it shall conclude a written contract as regards the performance of those tasks in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M);

M.A.201(f)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M); when the operator is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), it shall conclude a written contract as regards the performance of those tasks in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M);

M.A.201(f)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)the CAMO referred to in point (2) is approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) as an organisation to qualify for the issue of an approval for the maintenance of aircraft and of components for installation thereon, or that CAMO has concluded a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of this Annex (Part-M) with organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

M.A.201(f)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.201(g)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M); when the owner is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), it shall conclude a written contract as regards the performance of those tasks in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M);

M.A.201(g)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M); when the owner is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), it shall conclude a written contract as regards the performance of those tasks in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M);

M.A.201(g)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)the CAMO referred to in point (2) is approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) as an organisation to qualify for the issue of an approval for the maintenance of aircraft and of components for installation thereon, or that CAMO has concluded a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of this Annex (Part-M) with organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

M.A.201(g)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.201(h)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), or a combined airworthiness organisation (‘CAO’) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO); when the operator is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), or a CAO approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), it shall conclude a written contract in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), or a CAO approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO);

M.A.201(h)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), or a combined airworthiness organisation (‘CAO’) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO); when the operator is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), or a CAO approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), it shall conclude a written contract in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), or a CAO approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO);

M.A.201(h)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)the CAMO or CAO referred to in point (2) is approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M) or as a CAO with maintenance privileges, or that CAMO or CAO has concluded a written contract with organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex (Part-M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) with maintenance privileges.

M.A.201(h)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(i)For aircraft other than complex motor-powered aircraft not included in points (e) and (h), or used for limited operations, the owner shall ensure that flight takes place only if the conditions set out in point (a) are met.

M.A.201(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(i)For aircraft other than complex motor-powered aircraft not included in points (e) and (h), or used for limited operations, the owner shall ensure that flight takes place only if the conditions set out in point (a) are met. To that end, the owner shall: (1) attribute the continuing airworthiness tasks referred to in point M.A.301 to a CAMO or CAO through a written contract concluded in accordance with Appendix I; or (2) carry out those tasks himself; or (3) carry out those tasks himself except the tasks of the development of and the processing of the approval of the AMP, only if those tasks are performed by a CAMO or CAO through a limited contract concluded in accordance with point M.A.302.

M.A.201(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(j)The owner/operator shall ensure that any person authorised by the competent authority is granted access to any of its facilities, aircraft or documents related to its activities, including any subcontracted activities, to determine compliance with this Part.

M.A.201(j) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(k)Where an aircraft included in an air operator certificate is used for non-commercial operations or specialised operations under point ORO.GEN.310 of Annex III or point NCO.GEN.104 of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the operator shall ensure that the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (“CAO”) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

M.A.201(k) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)The following persons shall report any safety-related event or identified condition of an aircraft or component that endangers or, if not corrected or addressed, could endanger an aircraft, its occupants or any other person: (1) the owner carrying out the aircraft continuing airworthiness tasks themselves in accordance with points M.A.201(i)(2) and (3); (2) the independent certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)(1); (3) the pilot-owner referred to in point M.A.801(b)(2).

M.A.202(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)Reports required by point (a) shall: (1) be made to the competent authority of the Member State of registry of the aircraft and to the organisation responsible for the design of the aircraft or component; (2) be made as soon as practicable, but in any case, within 72 hours of becoming aware of the event or condition, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this; (3) be made in a form and manner established by the competent authority of the Member State of registry of the aircraft; (4) contain all pertinent information about the event or condition known to the person.

M.A.202(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)In addition to the requirements set out in points (a) and (b), a person maintaining the aircraft shall also report any such event or condition affecting the aircraft to the person or organisation responsible in accordance with point M.A.201 for the continuing airworthiness of such aircraft.

M.A.202(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;

M.A.301(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)the rectification of any defect and damage affecting safe operation in accordance with data specified in points M.A.304 and M.A.401, as applicable, while taking into account the minimum equipment list (‘MEL’) and configuration deviation list, when they exist;

M.A.301(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)the accomplishment of all maintenance in accordance with the AMP referred to in point M.A.302;

M.A.301(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)the release of all maintenance in accordance with Subpart H;

M.A.301(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)for all complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the analysis of the effectiveness of the approved AMP referred to in point M.A.302;

M.A.301(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)the accomplishment of any applicable: (1) airworthiness directive (AD); (2) operational directive with a continuing airworthiness impact; (3) continuing airworthiness requirement established by the Agency; (4) measures required by the competent authority in immediate reaction to a safety problem;

M.A.301(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)the accomplishment of modifications and repairs in accordance with point M.A.304;

M.A.301(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(h)delivering to the pilot-in-command, or to the operator in the case of air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the mass and balance statement reflecting the current configuration of the aircraft;

M.A.301(h) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(i)maintenance check flights, when necessary.

M.A.301(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Maintenance of each aircraft shall be organised in accordance with an AMP.

M.A.302(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)The AMP and any subsequent amendments thereto shall be approved by the competent authority.

M.A.302(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)When the continuing airworthiness of aircraft is managed by a CAMO or CAO, or when there is a limited contract between the owner and a CAMO or CAO concluded in accordance with point M.A.201(i)(3), the AMP and its amendments may be approved through an indirect approval procedure.

M.A.302(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

In that case, the indirect approval procedure shall be established by the CAMO or CAO concerned as part of the continuing airworthiness management exposition (‘CAME’) referred to in point CAMO.A.300 of Annex Vc or point M.A.704 of this Annex, or as part of the combined airworthiness exposition (‘CAE’) referred to in point CAO.A.025 of Annex Vd and shall be approved by the competent authority responsible for that CAMO or CAO.

M.A.302(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The indirect approval procedure shall only be used when the CAMO or CAO concerned is under the oversight of the Member State of registry of aircraft, unless a written contract has been concluded in accordance with point 3 of point M.1 transferring responsibility for the approval of the aircraft maintenance programme to the competent authority responsible for the CAMO or CAO.

M.A.302(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)The AMP shall demonstrate compliance with:

M.A.302(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)By derogation to point (d), the owner or the organisation managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft may deviate from the instruction referred to in point (d)(2) and propose escalated intervals in the AMP, based on data obtained from sufficient reviews carried out in accordance with point (h).

M.A.302(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Indirect approval is not permitted for the escalation of safety-related tasks.

M.A.302(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The owner or the organisation managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft may also propose additional instructions in the AMP.

M.A.302(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)The AMP shall contain details of all maintenance to be carried out, including frequency and any specific tasks linked to the type and specificity of operations.

M.A.302(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)For complex motor-powered aircraft, when the AMP is based on maintenance steering group logic or on condition monitoring, the AMP shall include a reliability programme.

M.A.302(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(h)The AMP shall be subject to periodic reviews and be amended accordingly when necessary. Those reviews shall ensure that the AMP continues to be up to date and valid in light of the operating experience and instructions from the competent authority, while taking into account new or modified maintenance instructions issued by the type-certificate and supplemental type-certificate holders, declarant of a declaration of design compliance and any other organisation that publishes such data in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

M.A.302(h) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Any applicable airworthiness directive must be carried out within the requirements of that airworthiness directive, unless otherwise specified by the Agency.

M.A.303 · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

A person or organisation repairing an aircraft or a component, shall assess any damage.

M.A.304 · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Modifications and repairs shall be carried out using, as appropriate, the following data: (a) approved by the Agency; (b) approved by a design organisation complying with Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012; (c) contained in the requirements referred to in point 21.A.90B or 21.A.431B of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012; (d) contained in the requirements referred to in point 21L.A.62, 21L.A.102, 21L.A.202 or 21L.A.222 of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012; (e) declared by a declarant of a declaration of design compliance complying with Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

M.A.304 · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)At the completion of any maintenance, aircraft certificate of release to service (‘CRS’) required by point M.A.801 or point 145.A.50, as applicable, shall be entered in the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system, as soon as practicable and no later than 30 days after the completion of any maintenance.

M.A.305(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)The aircraft continuing airworthiness record system shall contain the following: 1. the date of the entry, the total in-service life accumulated in the applicable parameter for aircraft, engine(s) and/or propeller(s); 2. the aircraft continuing airworthiness records described in points (c) and (d) below together with the supporting detailed maintenance records described in point (e) below; 3. if required by point M.A.306, the aircraft technical log.

M.A.305(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall include the current mass and balance report and the current status of: 1. ADs and measures mandated by the competent authority in immediate reaction to a safety problem; 2. modifications and repairs; 3. compliance with the AMP; 4. deferred maintenance tasks and deferred defects rectification.

M.A.305(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall include the current status specific to components of: 1. life-limited parts, including the life accumulated by each affected part in relation to the applicable airworthiness limitation parameter; and 2. time-controlled components, including the life accumulated by the affected components in the applicable parameter, since the last accomplishment of scheduled maintenance, as specified in the AMP.

M.A.305(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)The owner or operator shall establish a system to keep the following documents and data in a form acceptable to the competent authority and for the periods specified below:

M.A.305(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.aircraft technical log system: the technical log or other data equivalent in scope and detail, covering the 36 months period prior to the last entry,

M.A.305(e)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(i)demonstrating compliance with ADs and measures mandated by the competent authority in immediate reaction to a safety problem applicable to the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and components fitted thereto, as appropriate, until such time as the information contained therein is superseded by new information equivalent in scope and detail but covering a period not shorter than 36 months;

M.A.305(e)(2)(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(ii)demonstrating compliance with the applicable data in accordance with point M.A.304 for current modifications and repairs to the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and any component subject to airworthiness limitations; and

M.A.305(e)(2)(ii) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(iii)of all scheduled maintenance or other maintenance required for continuing airworthiness of aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s), as appropriate, until such time as the information contained therein is superseded by new information equivalent in scope and detail but covering a period not shorter than 36 months.

M.A.305(e)(2)(iii) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(i)an in-service history record for each life-limited part based on which the current status of compliance with airworthiness limitations is determined;

M.A.305(e)(3)(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(ii)the CRS and detailed maintenance records for the last accomplishment of any scheduled maintenance and any subsequent unscheduled maintenance of all life-limited parts and time-controlled components until the scheduled maintenance has been superseded by another scheduled maintenance of equivalent scope and detail but covering a period not shorter than 36 months;

M.A.305(e)(3)(ii) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(iii)the CRS and owner’s acceptance statement for any component that is fitted to an ELA2 aircraft without an EASA Form 1 in accordance with point 21.A.307(b)(2) of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 but covering a period not shorter than 36 months;

M.A.305(e)(3)(iii) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(iv)the CRS and owner’s acceptance statement for any component that is fitted to an aircraft without an EASA Form 1 in accordance with point 21L.A.193(b)(2) of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 but covering a period not shorter than 36 months.

M.A.305(e)(3)(iv) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.Record-keeping periods when the aircraft is permanently withdrawn from service: (i) the data required by point (b)(1) of point M.A.305 in respect of aircraft, engine(s), and propeller(s) which shall be retained for at least 12 months; (ii) the last effective status and reports as identified under points (c) and (d) of point M.A.305 which shall be retained for at least 12 months; and (iii) the most recent CRS(s) and detailed maintenance records as identified under points (e)(2)(ii) and (e)(3)(i) of point M.A.305 which shall be retained for at least 12 months.

M.A.305(e)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)The person or organisation responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks pursuant to point M.A.201 shall comply with the requirements regarding the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and present the records to the competent authority upon request.

M.A.305(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)The person or organisation responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks pursuant to point M.A.201 shall comply with the requirements regarding the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and present the records to the competent authority upon request.

M.A.305(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)The person or organisation responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks pursuant to point M.A.201 shall comply with the requirements regarding the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and present the records to the competent authority upon request.

M.A.305(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)The person or organisation responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks pursuant to point M.A.201 shall comply with the requirements regarding the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and present the records to the competent authority upon request.

M.A.305(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)All entries made in the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system shall be clear and accurate.

M.A.305(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

When it is necessary to correct an entry, the correction shall be made in a manner that clearly shows the original entry.

M.A.305(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)In addition to the requirements of point M.A.305, for CAT, commercial specialised operations and commercial ATO or commercial DTO operations, the operator shall use a technical log system containing the following information for each aircraft:

M.A.306(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)The initial issue of aircraft technical log system shall be approved by the competent authority specified in point CAMO.A.105 of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO), or point M.1 of this Annex (Part-M) or point CAO.1(1) of Annex Vd (Part-CAO), as applicable.

M.A.306(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Any subsequent amendment to that system shall be managed in accordance with point CAMO.A.300(c), or points M.A.704(b) and (c), or point CAO.A.025(c).

M.A.306(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)When an aircraft is permanently transferred from one owner or operator to another, the transferring owner or operator shall ensure that the continuing airworthiness records referred to in point M.A.305 and, if applicable the technical log system referred to in point M.A.306, are also transferred.

M.A.307(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)When the owner contracts the continuing airworthiness management tasks to a CAMO or CAO, the owner shall ensure that the continuing airworthiness records referred to in point M.A.305 are transferred to that contracted organisation.

M.A.307(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)The time periods for the retention of records set out in point (e) of point M.A.305 shall continue to apply to the new owner, operator, CAMO or CAO.

M.A.307(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)The time periods for the retention of records set out in point (e) of point M.A.305 shall continue to apply to the new owner, operator, CAMO or CAO.

M.A.307(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)The person or organisation maintaining an aircraft shall have access to and use only applicable current maintenance data in the performance of maintenance including modifications and repairs.

M.A.401(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)The person or organisation maintaining an aircraft shall ensure that all applicable maintenance data is current and readily available for use when required.

M.A.401(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The person or organisation shall establish a work card or worksheet system to be used and shall either transcribe accurately the maintenance data onto such work cards or worksheets or make precise reference to the particular maintenance task or tasks contained in such maintenance data.

M.A.401(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)use the tools, equipment and material specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data. If necessary, tools and equipment shall be controlled and calibrated to an officially recognised standard;

M.A.402(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

If necessary, tools and equipment shall be controlled and calibrated to an officially recognised standard;

M.A.402(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)ensure that maintenance is performed within any environmental limitations specified in the M.A.401 maintenance data;

M.A.402(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(h) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

M.A.402(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Any aircraft defect that hazards seriously the flight safety shall be rectified before further flight.

M.A.403(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)Only the certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)(1) or in Subpart F of this Annex or in Annex II (Part-145) or in Annex Vd (Part-CAO), or the person authorised in accordance with point M.A.801(c) of this Annex can decide, using maintenance data referred to in point M.A.401 of this Annex, whether an aircraft defect hazards seriously the flight safety and therefore decide when and which rectification action shall be taken before further flight and which defect rectification can be deferred. However, this does not apply when the MEL is used by the pilot or by the certifying staff.

M.A.403(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)Any aircraft defect that would not hazard seriously the flight safety shall be rectified as soon as practicable, after the date the aircraft defect was first identified and within any limits specified in the maintenance data or the MEL.

M.A.403(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)Any defect not rectified before flight shall be recorded in the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system referred to in point M.A.305 or, if applicable in the aircraft technical log system referred to in point M.A.306.

M.A.403(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)All components shall be classified into the following categories:

M.A.501(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)Unserviceable components which shall be maintained in accordance with this Regulation.

M.A.501(a)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(5)Material both raw and consumable used in the course of maintenance when the organisation is satisfied that the material meets the required specification and has appropriate traceability. All materials must be accompanied by documentation clearly relating to the particular material and containing a conformity to specification statement plus both the manufacturing and supplier source.

M.A.501(a)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)Components, standard parts and material shall only be installed on an aircraft or a component when they are in a satisfactory condition, belong to one of the categories listed in point (a) and the applicable maintenance data specifies the particular component, standard part or material.

M.A.501(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)The maintenance of components other than the components referred to in points (b)(2) to (b)(6) of point 21.A.307 of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 or, as applicable, points (b)(2) to (b)(6) of point 21L.A.193 of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall be performed by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to this Regulation, as applicable.

M.A.502(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)By way of derogation from point (a), where a component is fitted to the aircraft, the maintenance of such a component may be performed by an aircraft maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex II (Part-145) or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO) or by the certifying staff referred to in point (b)(1) of point M.A.801 of this Annex.

M.A.502(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Such maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the aircraft maintenance data or in accordance with the component maintenance data if agreed by the competent authority.

M.A.502(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Such aircraft maintenance organisation or the certifying staff may temporarily remove the component for maintenance where it becomes necessary to improve access to the component, except where additional maintenance is required due to the removal.

M.A.502(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point shall not be eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801 of this Annex.

M.A.502(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point shall not be eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801 of this Annex.

M.A.502(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)By way of derogation from point (a), where a component is fitted to the engine or the auxiliary power unit (APU), the maintenance of such component may be performed by an engine maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex, or with Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO).

M.A.502(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Such maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the engine or the APU maintenance data or in accordance with the component maintenance data if agreed by the competent authority.

M.A.502(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Such engine maintenance organisation may temporarily remove the component for maintenance if this is necessary to improve access to the component, except where additional maintenance is required due to the removal.

M.A.502(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)The maintenance of components referred to in point (b)(2) of point 21.A.307 of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 or in point (b)(2) of point 21L.A.193 of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, where the component is fitted to the aircraft or is temporarily removed to improve access, shall be performed by an aircraft maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to this Regulation, as applicable, by the certifying staff referred to in point (b)(1) of point M.A.801 of this Annex or by the pilot-owner referred to in point (b)(2) of point M.A.801 of this Annex.

M.A.502(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point shall not be eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801 of this Annex.

M.A.502(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point shall not be eligible for the issuance of an EASA Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801 of this Annex.

M.A.502(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)The maintenance of components referred to in points (b)(3) to (b)(6) of point 21.A.307 of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 or in points (b)(3) to (b)(6) of point 21L.A.193 of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall be performed either by the organisations referred to in point (a), or performed by any person or organisation and released with a “declaration of maintenance accomplished” issued by the person or organisation performing the maintenance.

M.A.502(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The “declaration of maintenance accomplished” shall contain at least basic details of the maintenance carried out, the date on which the maintenance was completed, and the identification of the organisation or person issuing it.

M.A.502(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Installed life-limited parts and time-controlled components shall not exceed the approved limitation as specified in the AMP and ADs, except as provided for in point M.A.504(b).

M.A.503(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)When the approved limitation expires, the component shall be removed from the aircraft for maintenance, or for disposal in the case of life-limited parts.

M.A.503(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Unserviceable and unsalvageable components shall be segregated from serviceable components, standards parts and materials.

M.A.504(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)Unsalvageable components shall not be permitted to re-enter the component supply system unless the mandatory life limitation has been extended or a repair solution has been approved in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

M.A.504(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Except for aircraft released to service by a maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), the CRS shall be issued in accordance with this Subpart.

M.A.801(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)No aircraft shall be released to service unless a CRS is issued when all maintenance tasks ordered have been properly carried out.

M.A.801(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The CRS shall be issued by an authorised certifying staff of the maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), except for maintenance tasks other than complex maintenance tasks listed in Appendix VII to this Annex where the CRS is issued, alternatively by: 1. independent certifying staff acting in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 5 of this Regulation; 2. the pilot-owner acting in accordance with point M.A.803 of this Annex.

M.A.801(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The CRS shall be issued by an authorised certifying staff of the maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), except for maintenance tasks other than complex maintenance tasks listed in Appendix VII to this Annex where the CRS is issued, alternatively by: 1. independent certifying staff acting in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 5 of this Regulation; 2. the pilot-owner acting in accordance with point M.A.803 of this Annex.

M.A.801(b)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The CRS shall be issued by an authorised certifying staff of the maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), except for maintenance tasks other than complex maintenance tasks listed in Appendix VII to this Annex where the CRS is issued, alternatively by: 1. independent certifying staff acting in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 5 of this Regulation; 2. the pilot-owner acting in accordance with point M.A.803 of this Annex.

M.A.801(b)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)By derogation from point (b), in case of unforeseen situations, when an aircraft is grounded at a location where no maintenance organisation approved in accordance with this Annex, Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) and no independent certifying staff are available, the owner may authorise any person, with no less than 3 years of appropriate maintenance experience and holding either a valid ICAO Annex 1 compliant maintenance license for the aircraft type requiring certification or a certifying staff authorisation valid for the work requiring certification issued by an ICAO Annex 6 approved maintenance organisation to maintain the aircraft in accordance with the standards set out in Subpart D of this Annex and release it to service.

M.A.801(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.obtain and keep in the aircraft records specifying details of the maintenance carried out and of the qualifications of the person issuing the CRS;

M.A.801(c)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

2.ensure that any such maintenance is later on verified and a new CRS is issued by an appropriately authorised person referred to in point (b) or an organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex, Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO), at the earliest opportunity and in any case within 7 calendar days from the issuance of a CRS by the person authorised by the owner;

M.A.801(c)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.notify the organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness management of the aircraft, when contracted, or the competent authority in the absence of such a contract, within 7 days from the issuance of such authorisation.

M.A.801(c)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)In case of a release to service in accordance with point (b)(1), the certifying staff may be assisted in performing the maintenance tasks by one or more persons subject to his or her direct and continuous control.

M.A.801(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)A CRS shall contain at least: 1. basic details of the maintenance carried out; 2. the date on which the maintenance was completed; 3. the identity of the organisation or person issuing the CRS, including, alternatively: (i) the approval reference of the maintenance organisation and the certifying staff issuing the CRS; (ii) in the case referred to in point (b)(2), the identity and, where applicable, the licence number of the certifying staff issuing the CRS; 4. the limitations to airworthiness or operations, if any.

M.A.801(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)By derogation from point (b) and notwithstanding point (g), when the required maintenance cannot be completed, a CRS may be issued with the approved aircraft limitations.

M.A.801(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

In that case, the certificate shall indicate that the maintenance could not be completed, as well as indicate any applicable airworthiness or operations limitations, as part of the information required by point (e)(4).

M.A.801(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)A CRS shall not be issued in the case of any known non-compliance which endangers flight safety.

M.A.801(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Except for components released to service by a maintenance organisation that is approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) and for the cases covered by point (e) of point M.A.502, a CRS shall be issued at the completion of any maintenance work carried out on an aircraft component in accordance with point M.A.502.

M.A.802(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)The authorised release certificate identified as EASA Form 1 constitutes the component CRS, except when such maintenance on aircraft components has been performed in accordance with point (b) or (d) of point M.A.502 in which case the maintenance is subject to aircraft release procedures in accordance with point M.A.801.

M.A.802(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)To qualify as a Pilot-owner, the person must: 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: (i) one of the natural persons on the registration form; or (ii) a member of a non-profit recreational legal entity, where the legal entity is specified on the registration document as owner or operator, and that member is directly involved in the decision making process of the legal entity and designated by that legal entity to carry out Pilot-owner maintenance.

M.A.803(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)For any other than complex motor-powered aircraft of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, which are not used in CAT operations, in commercial specialised operations or in commercial operations by ATOs or DTOs, the pilot-owner may issue a CRS after having carried out limited pilot-owner maintenance as specified in Appendix VIII to this Annex.

M.A.803(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)The scope of the limited Pilot-owner maintenance shall be specified in the aircraft maintenance programme referred to in point M.A.302.

M.A.803(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)The CRS shall be entered in the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and contain basic details of the maintenance carried out, the maintenance data used, the date on which that maintenance was completed, as well as the identity, the signature and pilot licence number of the pilot-owner issuing such a certificate.

M.A.803(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)To ensure the validity of the airworthiness certificate, an aircraft shall periodically undergo an airworthiness review in accordance with point M.A.903.

M.A.901(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)The satisfactory completion of an airworthiness review shall result in: (1) an airworthiness review certificate (ARC) issued in accordance with Appendix III (EASA Form 15b), if the following conditions are met: (i) the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft has been continuously managed in accordance with point M.A.201 of this Annex or point ML.A.201 of Annex Vb, as applicable, since the issue of the former ARC; (ii) the aircraft has been maintained in accordance with this Regulation, since the issue of the former ARC; (iii) the airworthiness certificate has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and is not revoked or surrendered at the time of the review;

M.A.901(b)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)a recommendation for the issuance of an ARC to the competent authority, if the conditions in point (1) are not met.

M.A.901(b)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)An organisation approved to carry out airworthiness reviews in accordance with point CAMO.A.125(e) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point CAO.A.095(c)(1) of Annex Vd (Part-CAO) may carry out an airworthiness review of an aircraft included in its scope of work.

M.A.901(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)When the airworthiness review is carried out by the organisation specified in point (c), the ARC or the recommendation shall be signed by the airworthiness review staff who carried out the airworthiness review.

M.A.901(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)The person or organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft in accordance with point M.A.201 shall, upon request and where necessary for those purposes, ensure that the organisation or the competent authority carrying out the airworthiness review or the assessment of an ARC recommendation: (1) has the required aircraft documentation and records; (2) has suitable accommodation at the appropriate location for its personnel; (3) has access to the aircraft; (4) has the assistance of appropriate certifying staff.

M.A.901(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)The person or organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft in accordance with point M.A.201 shall, upon request and where necessary for those purposes, ensure that the organisation or the competent authority carrying out the airworthiness review or the assessment of an ARC recommendation: (1) has the required aircraft documentation and records; (2) has suitable accommodation at the appropriate location for its personnel; (3) has access to the aircraft; (4) has the assistance of appropriate certifying staff.

M.A.901(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)By derogation from point M.A.902(a), the airworthiness review may be carried out 90 days or less before the expiry date of the ARC, without loss of continuity of the airworthiness review pattern.

M.A.901(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)The airworthiness review shall not be subcontracted.

M.A.901(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(h)An ARC shall not be issued if there is evidence or there are indications that the aircraft is not airworthy.

M.A.901(h) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(i)A copy of any ARC issued or extended for an aircraft shall be sent to the competent authority of the Member State of registry of the aircraft concerned within 10 days of the issuance or extension.

M.A.901(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(k)Upon surrender or revocation, the ARC shall be returned to the competent authority of the Member State of registry, when so requested by the respective authority.

M.A.901(k) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)An ARC shall be valid for 1 year and its validity may be extended for another year for a maximum of two consecutive extensions. The extension of the validity of the ARC shall begin on: (1) the previous expiry date, if: (i) the extension is carried out within 30 days before the expiry date of the ARC; (ii) the extension is carried out after the expiry date of the ARC; (2) the date on which the extension is carried out, if it is carried out more than 30 days before the expiry date of the ARC.

M.A.902(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The extension of the validity of the ARC shall begin on: (1) the previous expiry date, if: (i) the extension is carried out within 30 days before the expiry date of the ARC; (ii) the extension is carried out after the expiry date of the ARC;

M.A.902(a)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the date on which the extension is carried out, if it is carried out more than 30 days before the expiry date of the ARC.

M.A.902(a)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)The ARC shall only be extended by the organisation managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, subject to the following conditions: (1) the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft has been continuously managed by that organisation since the issue of the ARC; (2) the aircraft has been maintained since the issue of the ARC by a maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO), as applicable; (3) the organisation managing the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft has no evidence or reason to believe that the aircraft is not airworthy. The maintenance referred to in the first paragraph, point (2), may include pilot-owner maintenance tasks carried out and released to service either by the pilot-owner or by independent certifying staff.

M.A.902(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)An aircraft shall not fly if the ARC is invalid or if the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft or any component installed on the aircraft does not meet the applicable requirements of this Annex.

M.A.902(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(1)the total in-service life accumulated in the applicable parameter of the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s), life-limited parts and time-controlled components has been properly recorded;

M.A.903(b)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the flight manual is applicable to the aircraft configuration and is kept up to date;

M.A.903(b)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)the maintenance due on the aircraft according to the AMP, as specified in point M.A.302, has been carried out;

M.A.903(b)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(4)known defects have been rectified or, when applicable, deferred in accordance with point M.A.403;

M.A.903(b)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(5)the applicable airworthiness directives and the measures mandated by the competent authority have been complied with and properly entered into the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system;

M.A.903(b)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(6)the modifications and repairs applied to the aircraft have been entered into the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and comply with point M.A.304;

M.A.903(b)(6) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(7)the life-limited parts and time-controlled components installed on the aircraft are properly identified, entered into the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system and have not exceeded their limitation;

M.A.903(b)(7) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(8)if applicable, the current mass and balance statement reflects the current configuration of the aircraft and is valid;

M.A.903(b)(8) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(9)the aircraft complies with the applicable type design;

M.A.903(b)(9) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(10)if issued, the aircraft holds a valid airworthiness certificate in compliance with Section A, Subpart H, of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Section A, Subpart H, of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

M.A.903(b)(10) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(11)if issued, the aircraft holds a valid noise certificate corresponding to the current configuration of the aircraft in compliance with Section A, Subpart I, of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Section A, Subpart I, of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

M.A.903(b)(11) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(12)maintenance has been released in accordance with any of the following: (i) the applicable requirements of this Regulation, for the period during which the aircraft is within the scope of this Regulation; (ii) the appropriate airworthiness requirements of the State which was responsible for the oversight of the aircraft for the period during which the aircraft was not within the scope of this Regulation.

M.A.903(b)(12) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

If there is evidence or reason to believe that maintenance in the period referred to in the first paragraph, point (ii), has been inadequate, the airworthiness review staff shall ensure that appropriate actions are taken.

M.A.903(b)(12) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(1)the required markings and placards are properly installed and meet the requirements set out in point 21.A.175 of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, point 21L.A.144(a) of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

M.A.903(c)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)the aircraft complies with its approved flight manual;

M.A.903(c)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)the aircraft configuration complies with the documentation;

M.A.903(c)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(4)no evident defect can be found that has not been addressed in accordance with point M.A.403;

M.A.903(c)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(5)no inconsistencies can be found between the aircraft and the documented review of records as referred to in point (b).

M.A.903(c)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)For the physical survey, airworthiness review staff not qualified as certifying staff on the specific aircraft subject to the airworthiness review shall be assisted by such qualified personnel.

M.A.903(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)The airworthiness review shall be planned and carried out in such a manner that the time elapsed between the review of the aircraft continuing airworthiness records and their corresponding verification during physical survey shall be as short as possible.

M.A.903(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)If for any reason an airworthiness review cannot be completed, the organisation carrying out the airworthiness review shall inform the competent authority of the Member State of registry as soon as possible.

M.A.903(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)The ARC and the recommendation shall not be issued until all actions to eliminate the detected non-compliance have been implemented.

M.A.903(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(h)The details and the outcome of an airworthiness review shall be recorded in an airworthiness review report.

M.A.903(h) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)Airworthiness review staff acting on behalf of the competent authority shall be qualified in accordance with point M.B.901(c).

M.A.904(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)Airworthiness review staff acting on behalf of an organisation referred to in Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Annex Vd (Part CAO) shall be qualified in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) respectively.

M.A.904(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)When transferring within the Union an aircraft registration of an aircraft that has, at the time of application, an airworthiness certificate issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, the applicant shall: (1) first, notify the competent authority of the Member State of registry where the aircraft is registered of the name of the Member State in which the aircraft will be registered;

M.A.905(a)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)subsequently, apply to the competent authority of the new Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with point 21.A.174(b)(3)(i) of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, point 21L.A.143(e) of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

M.A.905(a)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)if the ARC is either invalid or becomes invalid during the transfer process, the applicant shall take one of the following steps: (i) ensure that the validity of the ARC is restored; (ii) ensure obtaining a new ARC in accordance with point M.A.901.

M.A.905(b)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(a)When applying for an airworthiness certificate for aircraft not having an airworthiness certificate issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 at the time of the application, the applicant shall: (1) apply to the competent authority of the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

M.A.906(a)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(2)for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out and completed satisfactorily in accordance with point M.A.903;

M.A.906(a)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(3)have all maintenance carried out to comply with the AMP approved in accordance with point M.A.302;

M.A.906(a)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(4)if the former airworthiness certificate was issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, but it was revoked or surrendered, notify the competent authority that issued the former airworthiness certificate, if different, of the name of the Member State in which the aircraft will be registered.

M.A.906(a)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(b)A recommendation for the issuance of an ARC shall be sent by the applicant to the competent authority of the Member State of registry, as specified in point 21.A.174(b)(3)(ii) of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, point 21L.A.143(f) of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, unless the airworthiness review is carried out by the competent authority in accordance with point M.A.901(j) of this Annex.

M.A.906(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)In the case that an evaluation programme is required in accordance with point 21.A.174(b)(3)(ii)(G)(b) or point 21.A.174(d) of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, point 21L.A.143(f)(6)(b) or 21L.A.143(h) of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, the evaluation report referred to in point 21.A.174(d)(4) of Annex I (Part 21) or point 21L.A.143(h)(4) of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall be taken into consideration by the organisation or competent authority carrying out the airworthiness review.

M.A.906(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The evaluation report shall be submitted together with the recommendation referred to in point (b) of this point, unless the airworthiness review is carried out by the competent authority in accordance with point M.A.901(j) of this Annex.

M.A.906(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Following receipt of the notification of findings from the competent authority in accordance with point M.B.907, the person or organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft pursuant to point M.A.201 shall establish a corrective action plan including corrections and corrective actions and, within the agreed period, demonstrate the implementation of the correction to the competent authority.

M.A.907 · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Following receipt of the notification of findings from the competent authority in accordance with point M.B.907, the person or organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft pursuant to point M.A.201 shall establish a corrective action plan including corrections and corrective actions and, within the agreed period, demonstrate the implementation of the correction to the competent authority.

M.A.907 · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

2.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.

Appendix I(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.'

Appendix I(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(1)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(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;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(a) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(c)organise the approval of the AMP;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(d)once it has been approved, provide the owner or operator with a copy of the AMP;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(d) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(e)establish and order the necessary maintenance to ensure an appropriate bridging with the former aircraft maintenance programme;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(e) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(f)organise for all maintenance to be carried out by an approved maintenance organisation;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(f) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(g)organise for all applicable ADs to be applied;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(g) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(h)organise for all defects discovered during scheduled maintenance, airworthiness reviews or reported by the owner to be rectified by an approved maintenance organisation;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(h) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(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;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(i) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(j)inform the owner or operator each time the aircraft is to be brought to an approved maintenance organisation;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(j) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(k)manage and archive the aircraft continuing airworthiness records;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(k) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(l)coordinate with the operator or owner on any request to the relevant competent authority for any deviation from the aircraft maintenance programme;

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(l) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

(m)support the operator or pilot-owner as regards the aircraft continuing airworthiness when they conduct maintenance check flights.

Appendix I(5)(1)(2)(m) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.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.

Appendix I(5)(1)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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;

Appendix I(5)(1)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.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.

Appendix I(5)(1)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(5)(1)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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;

Appendix I(5)(1)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(1)(6) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

7.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;

Appendix I(5)(1)(7) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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;

Appendix I(5)(1)(8) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

9.carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;

Appendix I(5)(1)(9) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(1)(10) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.have a general understanding of the approved AMP; 2. have a general understanding of this Annex;

Appendix I(5)(2)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.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;

Appendix I(5)(2)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(2)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(2)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(2)(6) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(2)(7) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(2)(8) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

9.carry out all occurrence reporting mandated by applicable regulations;

Appendix I(5)(2)(9) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

10.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;

Appendix I(5)(2)(10) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

11.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;

Appendix I(5)(2)(11) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

12.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.

Appendix I(5)(2)(12) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

13.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;

Appendix I(5)(2)(13) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

13.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;

Appendix I(5)(2)(13) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix I(5)(2)(14) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

15.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.

Appendix I(5)(2)(15) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(7) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(7)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix I(7)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.become knowledgeable about the operator’s procedure related to the monitoring of the contract;

Appendix I(7)(2)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

2.obtain the agreement from the operator before subcontracting continuing airworthiness tasks;

Appendix I(7)(2)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.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;

Appendix I(7)(2)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.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.

Appendix I(7)(2)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.develop interface procedures with the CAMO to address the issue and renewal of the airworthiness review certificate;

Appendix I(7)(3)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

2.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;

Appendix I(7)(3)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.inform immediately the competent authority of the Member State of registry whenever the contract is denounced by either party;

Appendix I(7)(3)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.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 I(7)(3)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix II(1)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix II(1)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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

Appendix II(1)(7) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix II(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.1. If an end-user finds an error(s) on a Certificate, he must identify it/them in writing to the originator.

Appendix II(4)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

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.

Appendix II(4)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.3. The request for a new Certificate may be honoured without re-verification of the item(s) condition.

Appendix II(4)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.The Pilot-owner is always responsible for any maintenance that he performs.

Appendix VIII(a)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

2.Before carrying out any Pilot-owner maintenance tasks, the Pilot-owner must satisfy himself that he is competent to do the task. It is the responsibility of Pilot-owners to familiarize themselves with the standard maintenance practices for their aircraft and with the aircraft maintenance programme.

Appendix VIII(a)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

If the Pilot-owner is not competent for the task to be carried out, the task cannot be released by the Pilot-owner.

Appendix VIII(a)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.The Pilot-owner (or his contracted CAMO or CAO) is responsible for identifying the Pilot-owner tasks according to these basic principles in the maintenance programme and for ensuring that the document is updated in a timely manner.

Appendix VIII(a)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.The approval of the maintenance programme has to be carried out in accordance with point M.A.302.

Appendix VIII(a)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The Pilot-owner may carry out simple visual inspections or operations to check for general condition and obvious damage and normal operation of the airframe, engines, systems and components.

Appendix VIII(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The criteria 1 to 8 cannot be overridden by less restrictive instructions issued in accordance with ‘M.A.302(d) Maintenance Programme’.

Appendix VIII(b) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

1.is a critical maintenance task;

Appendix VIII(b)(1) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

2.requires the removal of major components or major assembly and/or;

Appendix VIII(b)(2) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

3.is carried out in compliance with an Airworthiness Directive or an Airworthiness Limitation Item, unless specifically allowed in the AD or the ALI and/or;

Appendix VIII(b)(3) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

4.requires the use of special tools, calibrated tools (except torque wrench and crimping tool) and/or;

Appendix VIII(b)(4) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

5.requires the use of test equipments or special testing (e.g. NDT, system tests or operational checks for avionic equipment) and/or;

Appendix VIII(b)(5) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

6.is composed of any unscheduled special inspections (e.g. heavy landing check) and/or;

Appendix VIII(b)(6) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

7.is effecting systems essential for the IFR operations and/or;

Appendix VIII(b)(7) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

8.is listed in Appendix VII to this Annex or is a component maintenance task in accordance with points M.A.502(a), (b), (c) or (d).

Appendix VIII(b)(8) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The maintenance data as specified in point M.A.401 must be always available during the conduct of Pilot-owner maintenance and must be complied with.

Appendix VIII(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

Details of the data referred to in the conduct of Pilot-owner maintenance must be included in the Certificate of Release to Service in accordance with point M.A.803(d).

Appendix VIII(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim

The Pilot-owner must inform the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft (if applicable) not later than 30 days after completion of the Pilot-owner maintenance task in accordance with point M.A.305(a).

Appendix VIII(c) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · verbatim