QCM Part 145 en Rev08 230412 - Incl. - Add

PART145
APPROVEDMAINTENANCEORGANISATIONS
Q.C.M.RevisionNo.:8
Date:23April2012
ConsolidatedVersion
including
CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011
and
DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012
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ReasonforRevision8of23April2012:
This Revision 8 implements the amendment to the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC & GM) to
Part145incorporatedwithEDDecision2012/004/Rof19April2012,publishedon23April2012.
AccordingtoArticle2ofEDDecision2012/004/RthisDecisionshallenterintoforceon1August2012.

CONTENTSOFANNEXII(PART145)

COMMISSIONREGULATION(EC)No2042/2003of20November2003
Article1 Objectiveandscope
Article2 Definitions
Article3 Continuingairworthinessrequirements
Article4 Maintenanceorganisationapprovals
Article5 Certifyingstaff
Article6 Trainingorganisationrequirements
Article7 Entryintoforce
Article8 Agencymeasures
ANNEXII(PART145)
145.1 General
SectionA TechnicalRequirements
145.A.10 Scope
145.A.15 Application
145.A.20 Termsofapproval
145.A.25 Facilityrequirements
145.A.30 Personnelrequirements
145.A.35 Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
145.A.40 Equipment,toolsandmaterial
145.A.42 Acceptanceofcomponents
145.A.45 Maintenancedata
145.A.47 Productionplanning
145.A.50 Certificationofmaintenance
145.A.55 Maintenancerecords
145.A.60 Occurrencereporting
145.A.65 Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem
145.A.70 Maintenanceorganisationexposition
145.A.75 Privilegesoftheorganisation
145.A.80 Limitationsontheorganisation
145.A.85 Changestotheorganisation
145.A.90 Continuedvalidity
145.A.95 Findings



SectionB ProceduresfortheCompetentAuthority
145.B.01 Scope
145.B.10 Competentauthority
145.B.15 OrganisationslocatedinseveralMemberStates
145.B.20 Initialapproval
145.B.25 Issueofapproval
145.B.30 Continuationofanapproval
145.B.35 Changes
145.B.40 ChangestotheMaintenanceOrganisationExposition
145.B.45 Revocation,suspensionandlimitationofapproval
145.B.50 Findings
145.B.55 Recordkeeping
145.B.60 Exemptions
AppendicestoPart145
AppendixI AuthorisedReleaseCertificateEASAForm1
AppendixII ClassandRatingsSystemusedfortheApprovalofMaintenanceOrganisationsreferredtoin
AnnexI(PartM)SubpartFandinAnnexII(Part145)
AppendixIII MaintenanceOrganisationApprovalreferredtoinAnnexII(Part145)
AMCtoAppendixIII MaintenanceOrganisationApprovalreferredtoinAnnexII(Part145)
AppendixIV ConditionsfortheuseofstaffnotqualifiedinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)referredto
inpoints145A.30(j)1and2
AppendicestoAMCtoPart145
AppendixItoAMC145.B.20(1) EASAForm4
AppendixIItoAMC145.B.20(5) EASAForm6
AppendixIIItoAMC145.A.15 EASAForm2
AppendixIVtoAMCto145.A.30(e)and145.B.10(3) FuelTankSafetytraining

PART145
APPROVEDMAINTENANCEORGANISATIONS
ConsolidatedVersion
including
CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011
and
QCMPart145enRev08230412 UNCONTROLLEDCOPYWHENDOWNLOADED 1/142

FOLLOWINGTHECONSOLIDATEDVERSIONOF
ANNEXII(PART145)

CommissionRegulation(EC)No2042/2003of20 DecisionNo2003/219/RMof28November2003
November2003
including:
including
CommissionRegulation(EC)No707/2006of8May2006 DecisionNo2006/11/Rof18122006
CommissionRegulation(EC)No376/2007of30March2007 DecisionNo2007/002/Rof13March2007
CommissionRegulation(EC)No1056/2008of27October DecisionNo2009/007/Rof24March2009
2008
CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February
DecisionNo2010/006/Rof31August2010
2010
DecisionNo2011/011/Rof28November2011
CommissionRegulation(EU)No962/2010of26October
2010 [DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012]
CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October
2011


TABLEOFCONTENTS
PARA/TITLE
(TOC)
PART145APPROVEDMAINTENANCEORGANISATIONS........................................................................................................... 1
TABLEOFCONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
COMMISSIONREGULATION(EC)No2042/2003of20November2003............................................................................... 9
Article1Objectiveandscope.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Article2Definitions......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Article3Continuingairworthinessrequirements ......................................................................................................... 10
Article4Maintenanceorganisationapprovals ............................................................................................................. 10
Article5Certifyingstaff................................................................................................................................................. 10
Article6Trainingorganisationrequirements ............................................................................................................... 11
Article7Entryintoforce ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Article8Agencymeasures ............................................................................................................................................ 13
ANNEXI(PART145) ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
145.1General .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
SECTIONATECHNICALREQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................... 17
145.A.10Scope............................................................................................................................................................ 17
AMC145.A.10.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
145.A.10Scope............................................................................................................................................................ 18
GM145.A.10............................................................................................................................................................ 18
145.A.15Application ................................................................................................................................................... 20
AMC145.A.15.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
145.A.20Termsofapproval ........................................................................................................................................ 20
AMC145.A.20.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
145.A.25Facilityrequirements ................................................................................................................................... 21
145.A.25(a)Facilityrequirements ............................................................................................................................... 22
AMC145.A.25(a) ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
145.A.25(b)Facilityrequirements ............................................................................................................................... 22
AMC145.A.25(b) ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
145.A.25(c)Facilityrequirements ............................................................................................................................... 22
145.A.25(d)Facilityrequirements ............................................................................................................................... 23
AMC145.A.25(d) ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
145.A.30(a)Personnelrequirements .......................................................................................................................... 24
AMC145.A.30(a) ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
145.A.30(b)Personnelrequirements .......................................................................................................................... 24
AMC145.A.30(b) ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
145.A.30(c)Personnelrequirements........................................................................................................................... 25
AMC145.A.30(c)...................................................................................................................................................... 25
145.A.30(d)Personnelrequirements .......................................................................................................................... 25
AMC145.A.30(d) ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
145.A.30(e)Personnelrequirements .......................................................................................................................... 27
AMC1145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................. 27
AMC2145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................. 29
AMC3145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................. 30
AMC4145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................. 31
GM1145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................... 31
GM2145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................... 33
GM3145.A.30(e) .................................................................................................................................................... 37
145.A.30(f)Personnelrequirements ........................................................................................................................... 38
AMC145.A.30(f) ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
145.A.30(g)Personnelrequirements .......................................................................................................................... 40

PARA/TITLE
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AMC145.A.30(g) ......................................................................................................................................................40
145.A.30(h)Personnelrequirements...........................................................................................................................42
145.A.30(h)1Personnelrequirements.........................................................................................................................42
AMC145.A.30(h) .....................................................................................................................................................42
145.A.30(h)2Personnelrequirements.........................................................................................................................43
145.A.30(i)Personnelrequirements ............................................................................................................................43
145.A.30(j)Personnelrequirements............................................................................................................................43
145.A.30(j)1Personnelrequirements..........................................................................................................................43
AMC145.A.30(j)4 ....................................................................................................................................................44
GM145.A.30(j)4 ......................................................................................................................................................46
AMC145.A.30(j)5 .....................................................................................................................................................47
145.A.30(j)5(i)Personnelrequirements.......................................................................................................................48
AMC145.A.30(j)5(i)..................................................................................................................................................48
145.A.30(j)5(ii)Personnelrequirements......................................................................................................................49
AMC145.A.30(j)5(ii).................................................................................................................................................49
145.A.35(a)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff..............................................................................................................49
AMC145.A.35(a) ......................................................................................................................................................49
145.A.35(b)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff .............................................................................................................50
AMC145.A.35(b)......................................................................................................................................................50
145.A.35(c)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff..............................................................................................................51
145.A.35(d)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff .............................................................................................................51
AMC145.A.35(d)......................................................................................................................................................51
145.A.35(e)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff..............................................................................................................52
AMC145.A.35(e) ......................................................................................................................................................52
145.A.35(f)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff ..............................................................................................................52
AMC145.A.35(f).......................................................................................................................................................52
145.A.35(g)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff..............................................................................................................53
145.A.35(h)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff .............................................................................................................53
145.A.35(i)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff...............................................................................................................53
145.A.35(j)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff...............................................................................................................53
AMC145.A.35(j) .......................................................................................................................................................53
145.A.35(k)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff..............................................................................................................54
145.A.35(l)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff...............................................................................................................54
145.A.35(m)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff ............................................................................................................55
145.A.35(n)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff .............................................................................................................55
145.A.35(o)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff .............................................................................................................55
145.A.40(a)Equipment,toolsandmaterial .................................................................................................................56
AMC145.A.40(a) ......................................................................................................................................................56
145.A.40(b)Equipment,toolsandmaterial.................................................................................................................56
AMC145.A.40(b)......................................................................................................................................................56
145.A.42(a)Acceptanceofcomponents ......................................................................................................................57
AMC145.A.42(a) ......................................................................................................................................................57
145.A.42(b)Acceptanceofcomponents......................................................................................................................57
AMC145.A.42(b)......................................................................................................................................................57
145.A.42(c)Acceptanceofcomponents ......................................................................................................................58
AMC145.A.42(c) ......................................................................................................................................................58
145.A.42(d)Acceptanceofcomponents......................................................................................................................60
AMC145.A.42(d)......................................................................................................................................................60
145.A.45(a)Maintenancedata ....................................................................................................................................61
145.A.45(b)Maintenancedata ....................................................................................................................................61
AMC145.A.45(b)......................................................................................................................................................61
145.A.45(c)Maintenancedata.....................................................................................................................................62

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AMC145.A.45(c)...................................................................................................................................................... 62
145.A.45(d)Maintenancedata.................................................................................................................................... 62
AMC145.A.45(d) ..................................................................................................................................................... 62
145.A.45(e)Maintenancedata.................................................................................................................................... 63
AMC145.A.45(e) ..................................................................................................................................................... 63
145.A.45(f)Maintenancedata .................................................................................................................................... 64
AMC145.A.45(f) ...................................................................................................................................................... 64
145.A.45(g)Maintenancedata.................................................................................................................................... 64
AMC145.A.45(g) ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
145.A.47(a)Productionplanning................................................................................................................................. 64
AMC145.A.47(a) ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
145.A.47(b)Productionplanning ................................................................................................................................ 65
AMC145.A.47(b) ..................................................................................................................................................... 65
145.A.47(c)Productionplanning................................................................................................................................. 65
AMC145.A.47(c)...................................................................................................................................................... 65
145.A.50(a)Certificationofmaintenance ................................................................................................................... 66
AMC145.A.50(a) ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
145.A.50(b)Certificationofmaintenance ................................................................................................................... 66
AMC145.A.50(b) ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
145.A.50(c)Certificationofmaintenance ................................................................................................................... 67
145.A.50(d)Certificationofmaintenance ................................................................................................................... 67
AMCNo1145.A.50(d)............................................................................................................................................. 67
AMCNo2145.A.50(d)............................................................................................................................................. 68
GM145.A.50(d) ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
145.A.50(e)Certificationofmaintenance ................................................................................................................... 74
AMC145.A.50(e) ..................................................................................................................................................... 74
145.A.50(f)Certificationofmaintenance.................................................................................................................... 74
AMC145.A.50(f) ...................................................................................................................................................... 74
145.A.55(a)Maintenancerecords............................................................................................................................... 75
GM145.A.55(a) ....................................................................................................................................................... 75
145.A.55(b)Maintenancerecords............................................................................................................................... 76
145.A.55(c)Maintenancerecords ............................................................................................................................... 76
AMC145.A.55(c)...................................................................................................................................................... 76
145.A.60(a)Occurrencereporting............................................................................................................................... 76
AMC145.A.60(a) ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
GM145.A.60(a) ....................................................................................................................................................... 77
145.A.60(b)Occurrencereporting .............................................................................................................................. 77
AMC145.A.60(b) ..................................................................................................................................................... 77
145.A.60(c)Occurrencereporting............................................................................................................................... 77
GM145.A.60(c)........................................................................................................................................................ 77
145.A.60(d)Occurrencereporting .............................................................................................................................. 78
145.A.60(e)Occurrencereporting............................................................................................................................... 78
145.A.65(a)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem................................................. 78
AMC145.A.65(a) ..................................................................................................................................................... 78
145.A.65(b)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem ................................................ 78
AMC145.A.65(b) ..................................................................................................................................................... 78
145.A.65(b)1Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem .............................................. 79
AMC145.A.65(b)2 ................................................................................................................................................... 79
AMC145.A.65(b)3 ................................................................................................................................................... 79
145.A.65(c)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem................................................. 81
145.A.65(c)1Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem............................................... 81
AMC145.A.65(c)1.................................................................................................................................................... 81
GM145.A.65(c)(1) ................................................................................................................................................... 84

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145.A.65(c)2Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenanceproceduresandqualitysystem ...............................................86
AMC145.A.65(c)2 ....................................................................................................................................................86
145.A.70(a)Maintenanceorganisationexposition......................................................................................................87
AMC145.A.70(a) ......................................................................................................................................................87
GM145.A.70(a) ........................................................................................................................................................92
145.A.70(b)Maintenanceorganisationexposition......................................................................................................94
145.A.70(c)Maintenanceorganisationexposition ......................................................................................................94
145.A.75Privilegesoftheorganisation .......................................................................................................................94
145.A.75(a)Privilegesoftheorganisation ...................................................................................................................94
145.A.75(b)Privilegesoftheorganisation...................................................................................................................94
SeeAMC145.A.75(b) ...............................................................................................................................................94
145.A.75(c)Privilegesoftheorganisation ...................................................................................................................98
145.A.75(d)Privilegesoftheorganisation...................................................................................................................98
145.A.75(e)Privilegesoftheorganisation ...................................................................................................................98
145.A.80Limitationsontheorganisation....................................................................................................................98
AMC145.A.80 ..........................................................................................................................................................98
145.A.85Changestotheorganisation .........................................................................................................................98
145.A.90(a)Continuedvalidity.....................................................................................................................................99
145.A.90(b)Continuedvalidity ....................................................................................................................................99
145.A.95(a)Findings.....................................................................................................................................................99
145.A.95(b)Findings ....................................................................................................................................................99
145.A.95(c)Findings...................................................................................................................................................100
SECTIONBPROCEDURESFORTHECOMPETENTAUTHORITY.......................................................................................101
145.B.01Scope...........................................................................................................................................................101
145.B.10(1)Competentauthority..............................................................................................................................101
AMC145.B.10(1) ....................................................................................................................................................101
AMC145.B.10(3) ....................................................................................................................................................102
AMC145.B.10(4) ....................................................................................................................................................103
145.B.15OrganisationslocatedinseveralMemberStates .......................................................................................103
145.B.20(1)Initialapproval........................................................................................................................................103
AMC145.B.20(1) ....................................................................................................................................................103
AMC145.B.20(2) ....................................................................................................................................................104
AMC145.B.20(3) ....................................................................................................................................................104
AMC145.B.20(5) ....................................................................................................................................................105
AMC145.B.20(6) ....................................................................................................................................................105
145.B.25(1)Issueofapproval ....................................................................................................................................106
SeeAMC145.B.25(1);AMC145.B.25(2);AMC145.B.25(3)...................................................................................106
AMC145.B.25(2) ....................................................................................................................................................106
AMC145.B.25(3) ....................................................................................................................................................106
145.B.30Continuationofanapproval .......................................................................................................................106
145.B.30(1)Continuationofanapproval...................................................................................................................107
AMC145.B.30(1) ....................................................................................................................................................107
AMC145.B.30(2) ....................................................................................................................................................107

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AMC145.B.35........................................................................................................................................................ 108
145.B.35(1)Changes.................................................................................................................................................. 108
AMC145.B.35(1) ................................................................................................................................................... 108
145.B.35(2)Changes.................................................................................................................................................. 108
AMC145.B.35(2) ................................................................................................................................................... 108
145.B.40ChangestotheMaintenanceOrganisationExposition .............................................................................. 108
AMC145.B.40........................................................................................................................................................ 108
145.B.45Revocation,suspensionandlimitationofapproval ................................................................................... 109
145.B.50(a)Findings .................................................................................................................................................. 109
AMC145.B.50(a).................................................................................................................................................... 109
145.B.50(b)Findings.................................................................................................................................................. 110
AMC145.B.50(b) ................................................................................................................................................... 110
145.B.55Recordkeeping .......................................................................................................................................... 110
AMC145.B.55........................................................................................................................................................ 110
145.B.60Exemptions................................................................................................................................................. 111
APPENDICESTOPART145 ................................................................................................................................................ 113
Part145:AppendixIAuthorisedReleaseCertificateEASAForm1........................................................................ 115
Part145:AppendixIIClassandRatingsSystemusedfortheApprovalofMaintenanceOrganisationsreferredtoin
AnnexI(PartM)SubpartFandinAnnexII(Part145).................................................................................................. 117
Part145:AppendixIIIMaintenanceOrganisationApprovalreferredtoinAnnexII(Part145) .............................. 119
AMCtoAppendixIIIMaintenanceOrganisationApprovalreferredtoinAnnexII(Part145).............................. 121
Part145:AppendixIVConditionsfortheuseofstaffnotqualifiedinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)referred
toinpoints145A.30(j)1and2 ....................................................................................................................................... 123
APPENDICESTOAMCTOPART145 .................................................................................................................................. 125
AMCtoPart145:AppendixItoAMC145.B.20(1):EASAForm4.................................................................................. 127
AMCtoPart145:AppendixIItoAMC145.B.20(5):EASAForm6................................................................................. 129
AMCtoPart145:AppendixIIItoAMC145.A.15EASAForm2 ..................................................................................... 137
AMCtoPart145:AppendixIVtoAMCto145.A.30(e)and145.B.10(3)FuelTankSafetytraining ............................. 139


INTENTIONALLYLEFTBLANK

COMMISSIONREGULATION(EC)No2042/2003of20November2003
onthecontinuingairworthinessofaircraft,aeronauticalproducts,partsandappliances,andontheapprovaloforganisations
andpersonnelinvolvedinthesetasks
(BacktoTableofContents)
Article1Objectiveandscope
1. This Regulation establishes common technical requirements and administrative procedures for ensuring the continuing
airworthinessofaircraft,includinganycomponentforinstallationthereto,whichare:
(a)registeredinaMemberState;or
(b)registeredinathirdcountryandusedbyanoperatorforwhichaMemberStateensuresoversightofoperations.
2.Paragraph1shallnotapplytoaircrafttheregulatorysafetyoversightofwhichhasbeentransferredtoathirdcountryand
whicharenotusedbyaCommunityoperator,ortoaircraftreferredtoinAnnexIItothebasicRegulation.
3. The provisions of this Regulation related to commercial air transport are applicable to licensed air carriers as defined by
Communitylaw.
Article2Definitions
WithinthescopeofthebasicRegulation,thefollowingdefinitionsshallapply:
(a)aircraftmeansanymachinethatcanderivesupportintheatmospherefromthereactionsoftheairotherthanreactionsof
theairagainsttheearth'ssurface;
(b)certifyingstaffmeanspersonnelresponsibleforthereleaseofanaircraftoracomponentaftermaintenance;
(c)componentmeansanyengine,propeller,partorappliance;
(d)continuingairworthinessmeansalloftheprocessesensuringthat,atanytimeinitsoperatinglife,theaircraftcomplieswith
theairworthinessrequirementsinforceandisinaconditionforsafeoperation;
(e)JAAmeansJointAviationAuthorities;
(f)JARmeansJointAviationRequirements;
(g)largeaircraftmeansanaircraft,classifiedasanaeroplanewithamaximumtakeoffmassofmorethan5700kg,oramulti
enginedhelicopter;
(h) maintenance means any one or combination of overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification or defect
rectificationofanaircraftorcomponent,withtheexceptionofpreflightinspection;
(i)organisationmeansanaturalperson,alegalpersonorpartofalegalperson.Suchanorganisationmaybeestablishedat
morethanonelocationwhetherornotwithintheterritoryoftheMemberStates;
(j)preflightinspectionmeanstheinspectioncarriedoutbeforeflighttoensurethattheaircraftisfitfortheintendedflight;
(k)ELA1aircraftmeansthefollowingEuropeanLightAircraft:
(i)anaeroplane,sailplaneorpoweredsailplanewithaMaximumTakeoffMass(MTOM)lessthan1000kgthatisnotclassified
ascomplexmotorpoweredaircraft;
(ii)aballoonwithamaximumdesignliftinggasorhotairvolumeofnotmorethan3400m3forhotairballoons,1050m3for
gasballoons,300m3fortetheredgasballoons;
(iii)anairshipdesignedfornotmorethantwooccupantsandamaximumdesignliftinggasorhotairvolumeofnotmorethan2
500m3forhotairairshipsand1000m3forgasairships;
(l)LSAaircraftmeansalightsportaeroplanewhichhasallofthefollowingcharacteristics:
(i)aMaximumTakeoffMass(MTOM)ofnotmorethan600kg;
(ii) a maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration (VS0) of not more than 45 knots Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) at the
aircraftsmaximumcertificatedtakeoffmassandmostcriticalcentreofgravity;

(iii)amaximumseatingcapacityofnomorethantwopersons,includingthepilot;
(iv)asingle,nonturbineenginefittedwithapropeller;
(v)anonpressurisedcabin;
(m) principal place of business means the head office or the registered office of the undertaking within which the principal
financialfunctionsandoperationalcontroloftheactivitiesreferredtointhisRegulationareexercised.
Article3Continuingairworthinessrequirements
1.ThecontinuingairworthinessofaircraftandcomponentsshallbeensuredinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofAnnexI.
2. Organisations and personnel involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components, including maintenance,
shallcomplywiththeprovisionsofAnnexIandwhereappropriatethosespecifiedinArticles4and5.
3.Byderogationfromparagraph1,thecontinuingairworthinessofaircraftholdingapermittoflyshallbeensuredonthebasis
ofthespecificcontinuingairworthinessarrangementsasdefinedinthepermittoflyissuedinaccordancewiththeAnnex(Part
21)toCommissionRegulation(EC)No1702/2003.
4. For aircraft not used in commercial air transport, any airworthiness review certificate or equivalent document issued in
accordancewiththeMemberStaterequirementsandvalidon28September2008shallbevaliduntilitsexpirationdateoruntil
28September2009,whichevercomesfirst.Aftertheexpirationofitsvalidity,thecompetentauthoritymayfurtherreissueor
extend one time the airworthiness review certificate or equivalent document for one year, if allowed by the Member State
requirements.Uponfurtherexpiration,thecompetentauthoritymayfurtherreissueorextendonemoretimetheairworthiness
reviewcertificateorequivalentdocumentforoneyear,ifallowedbytheMemberStaterequirements.Nofurtherreissuanceor
extensionisallowed.Iftheprovisionsofthispointhavebeenused,whentransferringtheregistrationoftheaircraftwithinthe
EU,anewairworthinessreviewcertificateshallbeissuedinaccordancewithM.A.904.
Article4Maintenanceorganisationapprovals
1.Organisationsinvolvedinthemaintenanceoflargeaircraftorofaircraftusedforcommercialairtransport,andcomponents
intendedforfitmentthereto,shallbeapprovedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofAnnexII.
2.MaintenanceapprovalsissuedorrecognisedbyaMemberStateinaccordancewiththeJAArequirementsandproceduresand
validbeforetheentryintoforceofthisRegulationshallbedeemedtohavebeenissuedinaccordancewiththisRegulation.For
thispurpose,byderogationfromtheprovisionsof145.B.50(2)underAnnexII,level2findingsassociatedwiththedifferences
between JAR 145 and Annex II may be closed within one year. Certificates of release to service and authorised release
certificatesissuedbyanorganisationapprovedunderJAArequirementsduringthatoneyearperiodshallbedeemedtohave
beenissuedunderthisRegulation.
3. Personnel qualified to carry out and/orcontrol acontinued airworthiness nondestructive test ofaircraft structures and/or
components, on the basis of any standard recognised by a Member State prior to the entry into force of this Regulation as
providinganequivalentlevelofqualification,maycontinuetocarryoutand/orcontrolsuchtests.
4. Certificates of release to service and authorised release certificates issued before the date of entry into force of this
RegulationbyamaintenanceorganisationapprovedundertheMemberStaterequirementsshallbedeemedequivalenttothose
requiredunderpointsM.A.801andM.A.802ofAnnexI(PartM)respectively.
Article5Certifyingstaff
1.CertifyingstaffshallbequalifiedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofAnnexIII,exceptasprovidedforinpointsM.A.606(h),
M.A.607(b),M.A.801(d)andM.A.803ofAnnexIandinpoint145.A.30(j)ofAnnexII(Part145)andAppendixIVtoAnnexII(Part
145).
2.Anyaircraftmaintenancelicenceandifany,thetechnicallimitationsassociatedwiththatlicence,issuedorrecognisedbya
Member State in accordance with the JAA requirements and procedures and valid at the time of entry into force of this
Regulation,shallbedeemedtohavebeenissuedinaccordancewiththisRegulation.
3.CertifyingstaffholdingalicenceissuedinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)inagivencategory/subcategoryaredeemedto
have the privileges described in point 66.A.20(a) of this Annex corresponding to such a category/subcategory. The basic

knowledge requirements corresponding to these new privileges shall be deemed as met for the purpose of extending such
licencetoanewcategory/subcategory.
4. Certifying staff holding a licence including aircraft which do not require an individual type rating may continue to exercise
his/herprivilegesuntilthefirstrenewalorchange,wherethelicenceshallbeconvertedfollowingtheproceduredescribedin
point66.B.125ofAnnexIII(Part66)totheratingsdefinedinpoint66.A.45ofthisAnnex.
5.ConversionreportsandExaminationcreditreportscomplyingwiththerequirementsapplicablebeforethisRegulationapplies
shallbedeemedtobeincompliancewiththisRegulation.
6.UntilsuchtimeasthisRegulationspecifiesrequirementsforcertifyingstaff:
(i)foraircraftotherthanaeroplanesandhelicopters;
(ii)forcomponents;
therequirementsinforceintherelevantMemberStateshallcontinuetoapply,exceptformaintenanceorganisationslocated
outsidetheEuropeanUnionwheretherequirementsshallbeapprovedbytheAgency.
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011]
Article6Trainingorganisationrequirements
1.OrganisationsinvolvedinthetrainingofpersonnelreferredtoinArticle5shallbeapprovedinaccordancewithAnnexIVtobe
entitled:
(a)toconductrecognisedbasictrainingcourses;and/or
(b)toconductrecognisedtypetrainingcourses;and
(c)toconductexaminations;and
(d)toissuetrainingcertificates.
2. Any maintenance training organisation approval issued or recognised by a Member State in accordance with the JAA
requirementsandproceduresandvalidatthetimeofentryintoforceofthisRegulationshallbedeemedtohavebeenissuedin
accordance with this Regulation. For this purpose, by derogation from the provisions of 147.B.130(b) under Annex IV, level 2
findingsassociatedwiththedifferencesbetweenJAR147andAnnexIVmaybeclosedwithinoneyear.
3.BasictrainingcoursescomplyingwiththerequirementsapplicablebeforethisRegulationappliesmaybestarteduntil1year
afterdatebywhichthisRegulationapplies.Basicknowledgeexaminationsconductedaspartofthesecoursesmaycomplywith
therequirementsapplicablebeforethisRegulationapplies.
4.BasicknowledgeexaminationscomplyingwiththerequirementsapplicablebeforethisRegulationappliesandconductedby
thecompetentauthorityorconductedbyamaintenancetrainingorganisationapprovedinaccordancewithAnnexIV(Part147)
whilenotbeingpartofabasictrainingcourse,maybeconducteduntil1yearafterthedatebywhichthisRegulationapplies.
5.TypetrainingcoursesandtypeexaminationscomplyingwiththerequirementsapplicablebeforethisRegulationappliesshall
bestartedandfinishednotlaterthan1yearafterthedatebywhichthisRegulationapplies.
Article7Entryintoforce
1.ThisRegulationshallenterintoforceonthedayfollowingthatofitspublicationintheOfficialJournaloftheEuropeanUnion.
2.Bywayofderogationfromparagraph1:
(a)theprovisionsofAnnexI,exceptforpointsM.A.201(h)(2)andM.A.708(c),shallapplyfrom28September2005;
(b)pointM.A.201(f)ofAnnexIshallapplytoaircraftnotinvolvedincommercialairtransportoperatedbythirdcountrycarriers
asfrom28September2009.
3.Bywayofderogationfromparagraph1and2,MemberStatesmayelectnottoapply:
(a)theprovisionsofAnnexItoaircraftnotinvolvedincommercialairtransport,until28September2009;
(b)theprovisionsofAnnexI(I)toaircraftinvolvedincommercialairtransport,until28September2008;

(c)thefollowingprovisionsofAnnexII,until28September2006:
145.A.30(e),humanfactorselements,
145.A.30(g)asapplicabletolargeaircraftwithamaximumtakeoffmassofmorethan5700kg,
145.A.30(h)(1)asapplicabletoaircraftwithamaximumtakeoffmassofmorethan5700kg,
145.A.30(j)(1),AppendixIV,
145.A.30(j)(2),AppendixIV;
(d)thefollowingprovisionsofAnnexII,until28September2008:
145.A.30(g)asapplicabletoaircraftwithamaximumtakeoffmassof5700kgorbelow,
145.A.30(h)(1)asapplicabletoaircraftwithamaximumtakeoffmassof5700kgorbelow,
145.A.30(h)(2);
(e)theprovisionsofAnnexIII,asapplicabletoaircraftwithamaximumtakeoffmassabove5700kguntil28September2005;
(f)theprovisionsofAnnexIII,asapplicabletoaircraftwithamaximumtakeoffmassof5700kgorbelowuntil28September
2006;
(g)foraircraftnotinvolvedincommercialairtransportotherthanlargeaircraft,theneedtocomplywithAnnexIII(Part66)in
thefollowingprovisions,until28September2011:
M.A.606(g)andM.A.801(b)2ofAnnexI(PartM),
145.A.30(g)and(h)ofAnnexII(Part145).
(h)forthemaintenanceofpistonenginenonpressurisedaeroplanesof2000kgMTOMandbelownotinvolvedincommercial
airtransport:
(i)until28September2012,therequirementforthecompetentauthoritytoissueaircraftmaintenancelicencesinaccordance
withAnnexIII(Part66),asneworasconvertedpursuanttopoint66.A.70ofthisAnnex;
(ii)until28September2014,therequirementtohavecertifyingstaffqualifiedinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)containedin
thefollowingprovisions:
145.A.30(g)and(h)ofAnnexII(Part145);
(i)forthemaintenanceofELA1aeroplanesnotinvolvedincommercialairtransport,until28September2015:
(i)therequirementforthecompetentauthoritytoissueaircraftmaintenancelicencesinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66),as
neworasconvertedpursuanttopoint66.A.70ofthisAnnex;
(ii)therequirementtohavecertifyingstaffqualifiedinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)containedinthefollowingprovisions:
145.A.30(g)and(h)ofAnnexII(Part145).
4.MemberStatesmayissueapprovalswithregardtoAnnexIIandAnnexIVofalimiteddurationuntil28September2007.
5.WhenaMemberStatemakesuseoftheprovisionsofparagraphs3or4itshallnotifytheCommissionandtheAgency.
6. The Agency shall make an evaluation of the implication of the provisions of Annex I to this Regulation with a view to
submittinganopiniontotheCommission,includingpossibleamendmentstoit,before28March2005.
7.Bywayofderogationfromparagraph1:
(a)theprovisionsofpointM.A.706(k)ofAnnexI(PartM)shallapplyasfrom28September2010;
(b)theprovisionsofpoint7.7ofAppendixItoAnnexIII(Part66)shallapplyasfrom28September2010;
(c)maintenanceorganisationsapprovedinaccordancewithSectionAofsubpartFofAnnexI(PartM)orSectionAofAnnexII
(Part 145) may continue to issue Authorised Release Certificates by using the EASA Form 1 original issue, as laid down in
AppendixIItotheAnnexI(PartM)aswellasAppendixItotheAnnexII(Part145),until28September2010;

(d)competentauthoritiesmaycontinuetoissuecertificates,previousissue,aslaiddowninAppendicesIII,VandVItoAnnexI
(PartM),AppendixIIItoAnnexII(Part145),AppendixVtoAnnexIII(Part66)orAppendixIItoAnnexIV(Part147)toRegulation
(EC)No2042/2003inforcepriortotheentryintoforceofthisregulation,until28September2010;
8.Forthepurposeoftimelimitscontainedinpoints66.A.25,66.A.30andAppendixIIIofAnnexIII(Part66)relatedtobasic
knowledgeexaminations,basicexperience,theoreticaltypetrainingandexaminations,practicaltrainingandassessment,type
examinationsandonthejobtrainingcompletedbeforethisRegulationapplies,theoriginoftimeshallbethedatebywhichthis
Regulationapplies.
9. The Agency shall submit an opinion to the Commission including proposals for a simple and proportionate system for the
licensing of certifying staff involved in the maintenance of ELA1 aeroplanes as well as aircraft other than aeroplanes and
helicopters.
Article8Agencymeasures
1. The Agency shall develop acceptable means of compliance (hereinafter called AMC) that competent authorities,
organisationsandpersonnelmayusetodemonstratecompliancewiththeprovisionsoftheAnnexestothisRegulation.
2.TheAMCissuedbytheAgencyshallneitherintroducenewrequirementsnoralleviatetherequirementsoftheAnnexestothis
Regulation.
3.WithoutprejudicetoArticles54and55ofRegulation(EC)No216/2008,whentheacceptablemeansofcomplianceissuedby
the Agency are used, the related requirements of the Annexes to this Regulation shall be considered as met without further
demonstration.
ThisRegulationshallbebindinginitsentiretyanddirectlyapplicableinallMemberStates.


Regulation(EC)No2042/2003incl.Amendments EDDecision2003/19/RMincl.Amendments
ANNEXI(PART145)
145.1General
ForthepurposeofthisPart,thecompetentauthorityshall [A competent authority may be a ministry, a national

be: aviation authority, or any aviation body designated by the
Member State and located within that Member State. A
1.fororganisationshavingtheirprincipalplaceofbusiness
Member State may designate more than one competent
in a Member State, the authority designated by that
authority to cover different areas of responsibility, as long
MemberState,or;
as the designation decision contains a list of the
2.fororganisationshavingtheirprincipalplaceofbusiness competencies of each authority and there is only one
locatedinathirdcountry,theAgency. competent authority responsible for each given area of
responsibility.
[DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012]


SECTIONATECHNICALREQUIREMENTS
145.A.10Scope AMC145.A.10
ThisSectionestablishestherequirementstobemetbyan 1. Line Maintenance should be understood as any

organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an maintenancethatiscarriedoutbeforeflighttoensurethat
approvalforthemaintenanceofaircraftandcomponents. theaircraftisfitfortheintendedflight.
(a)LineMaintenancemayinclude:
Troubleshooting.
Defectrectification.
Component replacement with use of external test
equipment if required. Component replacement may
includecomponentssuchasenginesandpropellers.
Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual
inspections that will detect obvious unsatisfactory
conditions/discrepancies but do not require extensive in
depth inspection. It may also include internal structure,
systems and powerplant items which are visible through
quickopeningaccesspanels/doors.
Minor repairs and modifications which do not require
extensive disassembly and can be accomplished by simple
means.
(b) For temporary or occasional cases (ADs, SBs) the
QualityManagermayacceptbasemaintenancetaskstobe
performedbyalinemaintenanceorganisationprovidedall
requirements are fulfilled as defined by the competent
authority.
(c) Maintenance tasks falling outside these criteria are
consideredtobeBaseMaintenance.
(d) Aircraft maintained in accordance with progressive
type programmes should be individually assessed in
relationtothisparagraph.Inprinciple,thedecisiontoallow
some progressive checks to be carried out should be
determined by the assessment that all tasks within the
particular check can be carried out safely to the required
standardsatthedesignatedlinemaintenancestation.
2. Where the organisation uses facilities both inside and
outside the Member State such as satellite facilities, sub
contractors, line stations etc., such facilities may be
included in the approval without being identified on the
approval certificate subject to the maintenance
organisation exposition identifying the facilities and
containing procedures to control such facilities and the
competent authority being satisfied that they form an
integralpartoftheapprovedmaintenanceorganisation.

145.A.10Scope AMC145.A.10
145.A.10Scope GM145.A.10
ThisGuidanceMaterial(GM)providesguidanceonhowthe
smallestorganisationssatisfytheintentofPart145:
1. By inference, the smallest maintenance organisation
wouldonlybeinvolvedinalimitednumberoflightaircraft,
oraircraftcomponents,usedforcommercialairtransport.
It is therefore a matter of scale, light aircraft do not
demand the same level of resources, facilities or complex
maintenanceproceduresasthelargeorganisation.
2. It is recognised that an Part145 approval may be
requiredbytwoquitedifferenttypesofsmallorganisations,
the first being the light aircraft maintenance hangar, the
second being the component maintenance workshop, e.g.
smallpistonengines,radioequipmentetc.
3. Where only one person is employed (in fact having the
certifying function and others), these organisations
approvedunderPart145mayusethealternativesprovided
inpoint3.1limitedtothefollowing:
ClassA2BaseandLinemaintenanceofaeroplanesof5700
kgandbelow(pistonenginesonly).
Class A3 Base and Line maintenance of single engined
helicoptersoflessthan3175kg.
ClassA4AircraftotherthanA1,A2andA3
ClassB2Pistonengineswithmaximumoutputoflessthan
450HP.
ClassCComponents.
ClassD1NondestructiveTesting.
3.1 145.A.30(b): The minimum requirement is for one full
time person who meets the Part66 requirements for
certifying staff and holds the position of accountable
manager,maintenanceengineerandisalsocertifyingstaff.
Nootherpersonmayissueacertificateofreleasetoservice
and therefore if absent, no maintenance may be released
duringsuchabsence.
3.1.1Thequalitymonitoringfunctionof145.A.65(c)maybe
contractedtoanappropriateorganisationapprovedunder
Part145 or to a person with appropriate technical
knowledge and extensive experience of quality audits
employed on a parttime basis, with the agreement of the
competentauthority.
Note:Full time for the purpose of Part145 means not less

145.A.10Scope GM145.A.10
than35hrsperweekexceptduringvacationperiods.
3.1.2 145.A.35. In the case of an approval based on one
person using a subcontracted quality monitoring
arrangement, the requirement for a record of certifying
staffissatisfiedbythesubmissiontoandacceptancebythe
competent authority of the EASA Form 4. With only one
person the requirement for a separate record of
authorisation is unnecessary because the EASA Form 3
approval schedule defines the authorisation. An
appropriate statement, to reflect this situation, should be
includedintheexposition.
3.1.3 145.A.65(c). It is the responsibility of the contracted
quality monitoring organisation or person to make a
minimum of 2 visits per 12 months and it is the
responsibility of this organisation or person to carry out
suchmonitoringonthebasisof1preannouncedvisitand1
notannouncedvisittotheorganisation.
It is the responsibility of the organisation to comply with
the findings of the contracted quality monitoring
organisationortheperson.
CAUTION: it should be understood that if the contracted
organisationortheabovementionedpersonlosesorgives
up its approval, then the organisations approval will be
suspended.
4. Recommended operating procedure for a Part145
approved maintenance organisation based upon up to 10
personsinvolvedinmaintenance.
4.1 145.A.30(b): The normal minimum requirement is for
the employment on a fulltime basis of two persons who
meetthecompetentauthoritiesrequirementsforcertifying
staff, whereby one holds the position of maintenance
engineerandtheotherholdsthepositionofqualityaudit
engineer.
Either person can assume the responsibilities of the
accountablemanagerprovidingthattheycancomplyinfull
with the applicable elements of 145.A.30(a), but the
maintenanceengineershouldbethecertifyingpersonto
retaintheindependenceofthequalityauditengineerto
carry out audits. Nothing prevents either engineer from
undertaking maintenance tasks providing that the
maintenanceengineerissuesthecertificateofreleaseto
service.
The quality audit engineer should have similar
qualificationsandstatustothemaintenanceengineerfor
reasons of credibility, unless he/she has a proven
trackrecord in aircraft quality assurance, in which case
somereductionintheextentofmaintenancequalifications
maybepermitted..
Incaseswherethecompetentauthorityagreesthatitisnot

145.A.10Scope GM145.A.10
practicalfortheorganisationtonominateapostholderfor
the quality monitoring function, this function may be
contractedinaccordancetoparagraph3.1.1.
145.A.15Application AMC145.A.15
Anapplicationfortheissueorchangeofanapprovalshall In a form and in a manner established by the competent

bemadetothecompetentauthorityinaformandmanner authoritymeansthattheapplicationshouldbemadeonan
establishedbysuchauthority. EASAForm2(refertoAppendixIIItoAMCtoPart145).
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February2010] [DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010]
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145.A.20Termsofapproval AMC145.A.20
Theorganisationshallspecifythescopeofworkdeemedto The following table identifies the ATA specification 2200

constituteapprovalinitsexposition(AppendixIVtoAnnexI chapter for the category C component rating. [If the
(PartM)containsatableofallclassesandratings). maintenance manual (or equivalent document) does not
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February2010]
follow the ATA Chapters, the corresponding subjects still
applytotheapplicableCrating.]
CLASS RATING ATACHAPTERS
COMPONENTS
OTHERTHAN
COMPLETE C1AirCond& 21
ENGINESORAPUs Press
C2AutoFlight 22
C3Commsand 2334
Nav
C4Doors 52
Hatches
C5Electrical 2433[85]
Power&Lights
C6Equipment 25384445
50
C7EngineAPU 49717273
74757677
78798081
8283
C8Flight 275557.40
Controls 57.5057.60

145.A.20Termsofapproval AMC145.A.20
57.70
C9Fuel 2847
C10Helicopters 62646667
Rotors
C11Helicopter 6365
Trans
C12Hydraulic 29
Power
C13Indicating/ 314246
Recording
Systems
C14Landing 32
Gear
C15Oxygen 35
C16Propellers 61
C17Pneumatic 3637
&Vacuum
C18Protection 2630
ice/rain/fire
C19Windows 56
C20Structural 535457.10
57.2057.30
C21Water 41
Ballast
C22Propulsion 84
Augmentation
[DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010;DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19
April2012]]
145.A.25Facilityrequirements
Theorganisationshallensurethat:

145.A.25(a)Facilityrequirements AMC145.A.25(a)
Facilities are provided appropriate for all planned work, 1. Where the hangar is not owned by the organisation, it
ensuring in particular, protection from the weather maybenecessarytoestablishproofoftenancy.Inaddition,
elements. Specialised workshops and bays are segregated sufficiency of hangar space to carry out planned base
asappropriate,toensurethatenvironmentalandworkarea maintenanceshouldbedemonstratedbythepreparationof
contaminationisunlikelytooccur. a projected aircraft hangar visit plan relative to the
maintenance programme. The aircraft hangar visit plan
1. For base maintenance of aircraft, aircraft hangars are
shouldbeupdatedonaregularbasis.
both available and large enough to accommodate aircraft
onplannedbasemaintenance; 2. Protection from the weather elements relates to the
normalprevailinglocalweatherelementsthatareexpected
2.Forcomponentmaintenance,componentworkshopsare
throughout any twelve month period. Aircraft hangar and
largeenoughtoaccommodatethecomponentsonplanned
componentworkshopstructuresshouldpreventtheingress
maintenance.
of rain, hail, ice, snow, wind and dust etc. Aircraft hangar
and component workshop floors should be sealed to
minimisedustgeneration.
3. For line maintenance of aircraft, hangars are not
essential but it is recommended that access to hangar
accommodation be demonstrated for usage during
inclement weather for minor scheduled work and lengthy
defectrectification.
4. Aircraft maintenance staff should be provided with an
area where they may study maintenance instructions and
completemaintenancerecordsinapropermanner.
145.A.25(b)Facilityrequirements AMC145.A.25(b)
Office accommodation is provided for the management of It is acceptable to combine any or all of the office
the planned work referred to in paragraph (a), and accommodationrequirementsintooneofficesubjecttothe
certifying staff so that they can carry out their designated staffhavingsufficientroomtocarryouttheassignedtasks.
tasks in a manner that contributes to good aircraft
In addition, as part of the office accommodation, aircraft
maintenancestandards.
maintenance staff should be provided with an area where
they may study maintenance instructions and complete
maintenancerecordsinapropermanner.
145.A.25(c)Facilityrequirements
The working environment including aircraft hangars,

component workshops and office accommodation is
appropriateforthetaskcarriedoutandinparticularspecial
requirements observed. Unless otherwise dictated by the
particulartaskenvironment,theworkingenvironmentmust
besuchthattheeffectivenessofpersonnelisnotimpaired:
1. temperatures must be maintained such that personnel
cancarryoutrequiredtaskswithoutunduediscomfort.

145.A.25(c)Facilityrequirements
2.dustandanyotherairbornecontaminationarekepttoa
minimumandnotbepermittedtoreachalevelinthework
task area where visible aircraft/component surface
contamination is evident. Where dust/other airborne
contamination results in visible surface contamination, all
susceptible systems are sealed until acceptable conditions
arereestablished.
3. lighting is such as to ensure each inspection and
maintenancetaskcanbecarriedoutinaneffectivemanner.
4. noise shall not distract personnel from carrying out
inspectiontasks.Whereitisimpracticaltocontrolthenoise
source, such personnel are provided with the necessary
personal equipment to stop excessive noise causing
distractionduringinspectiontasks.
5. where a particular maintenance task requires the
applicationofspecificenvironmentalconditionsdifferentto
the foregoing, then such conditions are observed. Specific
conditionsareidentifiedinthemaintenancedata.
6. the working environment for line maintenance is such
that the particular maintenance or inspection task can be
carriedoutwithoutunduedistraction.Thereforewherethe
workingenvironmentdeterioratestoanunacceptablelevel
in respect of temperature, moisture, hail, ice, snow, wind,
light, dust/other airborne contamination, the particular
maintenance or inspection tasks must be suspended until
satisfactoryconditionsarereestablished.
145.A.25(d)Facilityrequirements AMC145.A.25(d)
Secure storage facilities are provided for components, 1. Storage facilities for serviceable aircraft components
equipment, tools and material. Storage conditions ensure should be clean, wellventilated and maintained at a
segregation of serviceable components and material from constant dry temperature to minimise the effects of
unserviceable aircraft components, material, equipment condensation. Manufacturers storage recommendations
andtools.Theconditionsofstorageareinaccordancewith shouldbefollowedforthoseaircraftcomponentsidentified
the manufacturer's instructions to prevent deterioration insuchpublishedrecommendations.
and damage of stored items. Access to storage facilities is
2. Storage racks should be strong enough to hold aircraft
restrictedtoauthorisedpersonnel.
componentsandprovidesufficientsupportforlargeaircraft
components such that the component is not distorted
duringstorage.
3. All aircraft components, wherever practicable, should
remain packaged in protective material to minimise
damageandcorrosionduringstorage.

145.A.30(a)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(a)
The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager With regard to the accountable manager, it is normally
who has corporate authority for ensuring that all intended to mean the chief executive officer of the
maintenancerequiredbythecustomercanbefinancedand approved maintenance organisation, who by virtue of
carried out to the standard required by this Part. The position has overall (including in particular financial)
accountablemanagershall: responsibilityforrunningtheorganisation.Theaccountable
manager may be the accountable manager for more than
1. ensure that all necessary resources are available to
one organisation and is not required to be necessarily
accomplishmaintenanceinaccordancewith145.A.65(b)to
knowledgeable on technical matters as the maintenance
supporttheorganisationapproval.
organisationexpositiondefinesthemaintenancestandards.
2. establish and promote the safety and quality policy When the accountable manager is not the chief executive
specifiedin145.A.65(a). officerthecompetentauthoritywillneedtobeassuredthat
such an accountable manager has direct access to chief
3.demonstrateabasicunderstandingofthisPart.
executive officer and has a sufficiency of maintenance
fundingallocation.
145.A.30(b)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(b)
The organisation shall nominate a person or group of 1. Dependent upon the size of the organisation, the Part
persons, whose responsibilities include ensuring that the 145functionsmaybesubdividedunderindividualmanagers
organisation complies with this Part. Such person(s) shall orcombinedinanynumberofways.
ultimatelyberesponsibletotheaccountablemanager.
2. The organisation should have, dependent upon the
1. The person or persons nominated shall represent the extent of approval, a base maintenance manager, a line
maintenance management structure of the organisation maintenance manager, a workshop manager and a quality
andberesponsibleforallfunctionsspecifiedinthisPart. manager, all of whom should report to the accountable
manager except in small Part145 organisation where any
2.Thepersonorpersonsnominatedshallbeidentifiedand
one manager may also be the accountable manager, as
their credentials submitted in a form and manner
determined by the competent authority, he/she may also
establishedbythecompetentauthority.
be the line maintenance manager or the workshop
3. The person or persons nominated shall be able to manager.
demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and
3. The base maintenance manager is responsible for
satisfactory experience related to aircraft or component
ensuringthatallmaintenancerequiredtobecarriedoutin
maintenanceanddemonstrateaworkingknowledgeofthis
thehangar,plusanydefectrectificationcarriedoutduring
Part.
base maintenance, is carried outto thedesign andquality
4. Procedures shall make clear who deputises for any standards specified in 145.A.65(b). The base maintenance
particularpersoninthecaseoflengthyabsenceofthesaid manager is also responsible for any corrective action
person. resulting from the quality compliance monitoring of
145.A.65(c).
4. The line maintenance manager is responsible for
ensuringthatallmaintenancerequiredtobecarriedouton
the line including line defect rectification is carried out to
thestandardsspecifiedin145.A.65(b)andalsoresponsible
for any corrective action resulting from the quality
compliancemonitoringof145.A.65(c).
5. The workshop manager is responsible for ensuring that
all work on aircraft components is carried out to the
standardsspecifiedin145.A.65(b)andalsoresponsiblefor
anycorrectiveactionresultingfromthequalitycompliance

145.A.30(b)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(b)
monitoringof145.A.65(c).
6. The quality managers responsibility is specified in
145.A.30(c).
7.Notwithstandingtheexamplesubparagraphs26titles,
the organisation may adopt any title for the foregoing
managerial positions but should identify to the competent
authority the titles and persons chosen to carry out these
functions.
8.Whereanorganisationchoosestoappointmanagersfor
all or any combination of the identified Part145 functions
becauseofthesizeoftheundertaking,itisnecessarythat
these managers report ultimately through either the base
maintenance manager or line maintenance manager or
workshop manager or quality manager, as appropriate, to
theaccountablemanager.
NOTE: Certifying staff may report to any of the managers
specified depending upon which type of control the
approved maintenance organisation uses (for example
licensed engineers/independent inspection/dual function
supervisors etc.) so long as the quality compliance
monitoring staff specified in 145.A.65(c)(1) remain
independent.
145.A.30(c)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(c)
Theaccountablemanagerunderparagraph(a)shallappoint Monitoringthequalitysystemincludesrequestingremedial
a person with responsibility for monitoring the quality action as necessary by the accountable manager and the
system, including the associated feedback system as nominatedpersonsreferredtoin145.A.30(b).
required by 145.A.65(c). The appointed person shall have
direct access to the accountable manager to ensure that
the accountable manager is kept properly informed on
qualityandcompliancematters.
145.A.30(d)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(d)
The organisation shall have a maintenance manhour plan 1.Hassufficientstaffmeansthattheorganisationemploys

showing that the organisation has sufficient staff to plan, or contracts competent staff, as detailed in the manhour
perform, supervise, inspect and quality monitor the plan, of which at least half the staff that perform
organisation in accordance with the approval. In addition maintenanceineachworkshop,hangarorflightlineonany
the organisation shall have a procedure to reassess work shiftshouldbeemployedtoensureorganisationalstability.
intended to be carried out when actual staff availability is Forthepurposeofmeetingaspecificoperationalnecessity,
lessthantheplannedstaffinglevelforanyparticularwork atemporaryincreaseoftheproportionofcontractedstaff
shiftorperiod. may be permitted to the organisation by the competent
authority,inaccordancewithanapprovedprocedurewhich
should describe the extent, specific duties, and

145.A.30(d)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(d)
responsibilitiesforensuringadequateorganisationstability.
Forthepurposeofthissubparagraph,employedmeansthe
person is directly employed as an individual by the
maintenance organisation approved under Part145,
whereas contracted means the person is employed by
anotherorganisationandcontractedbythatorganisationto
themaintenanceorganisationapprovedunderPart145.
2. The maintenance manhour plan should take into
account [all] maintenance [activities] carried out [...]
outsidethescopeofthePart145approval.
[The planned absence (for training, vacations, etc.) should
beconsideredwhendevelopingthemanhourplan.]
3. The maintenance manhour plan should relate to the
anticipated maintenance work load except that when the
organisationcannotpredictsuchworkload,duetotheshort
term nature of its contracts, then such plan should be
based upon the minimum maintenance workload needed
forcommercialviability.Maintenanceworkloadincludesall
necessary work such as, but not limited to, planning,
maintenance record checks, production of
worksheets/cards in paper or electronic form,
accomplishment of maintenance, inspection and the
completionofmaintenancerecords.
4. In the case of aircraft base maintenance, the
maintenance manhour plan should relate to the aircraft
hangarvisitplanasspecifiedinAMC145.A.25(a).
5. In the case of aircraft component maintenance, the
maintenance manhour plan should relate to the aircraft
component planned maintenance as specified in
145.A.25(a)(2).
6. The quality monitoring compliance function manhours
shouldbesufficienttomeettherequirementof145.A.65(c)
which means taking into account AMC 145.A.65(c). Where
quality monitoring staff perform other functions, the time
allocatedtosuchfunctionsneedstobetakenintoaccount
indeterminingqualitymonitoringstaffnumbers.
7. The maintenance manhour plan should be reviewed at
leastevery3monthsandupdatedwhennecessary.
8. Significant deviation from the maintenance manhour
plan should be reported through the departmental
manager to the quality manager and the accountable
managerforreview.Significantdeviationmeansmorethan
a 25% shortfall in available manhours during a calendar
monthforanyoneofthefunctionsspecifiedin145.A.30(d).
[DecisionNo2011/011/Rof28November2011;DecisionNo2012/004/R
of19April2012]

145.A.30(e)Personnelrequirements
The organisation shall establish and control the

competence of personnel involved in any maintenance,
management and/or quality audits in accordance with a
procedure and to a standard agreed by the competent
authority.Inadditiontothenecessaryexpertiserelatedto
the job function, competence must include an
understanding of the application of human factors and
human performance issues appropriate to that person's
functionintheorganisation.
Human factors means principles which apply to
aeronautical design, certification, training, operations and
maintenance and which seek safe interface between the
human and other system components by proper
consideration of human performance. Human
performance means human capabilities and limitations
which have an impact on the safety and efficiency of
aeronauticaloperations.
AMC1145.A.30(e)
Competence should be defined as a measurable skill or

standard of performance, knowledge and understanding,
takingintoconsiderationattitudeandbehaviour.
The referenced procedure requires amongst others that
planners,mechanics,specialisedservicesstaff,supervisors,
certifying staff and support staff, whether employed or
contracted, are assessed for competence before
unsupervised work commences and competence is
controlledonacontinuousbasis.
Competenceshouldbeassessedbyevaluationof:
onthejobperformanceand/ortestingofknowledgeby
appropriatelyqualifiedpersonnel,and
records for basic, organisational, and/or product type
anddifferencestraining,and
experiencerecords.
Validationoftheabovecouldincludeaconfirmationcheck
with the organisation(s) that issued such document(s). For
that purpose, experience/training may be recorded in a
document such as a log book or based on the suggested
templateinGM3to145.A.30(e).
As a result of this assessment, an individuals qualification
shoulddetermine:
whichlevelofongoingsupervisionwouldberequiredor
whetherunsupervisedworkcouldbepermitted.

AMC1145.A.30(e)
whetherthereisaneedforadditionaltraining.
Arecordofsuchqualificationandcompetenceassessment
shouldbekept.
This should include copies of all documents that attest to
qualification, such as the licence and/or any authorisation
held,asapplicable.
For a proper competence assessment of its personnel,the
organisationshouldconsiderthat:
1.Inaccordancewiththejobfunction,adequateinitialand
recurrent training should be provided and recorded to
ensure continued competence so that it is maintained
throughoutthedurationofemployment/contract.
2.Allstaffshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeofand
compliancewiththemaintenanceorganisationprocedures,
asapplicabletotheirduties.
3.Allstaffshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstanding
ofhumanfactorsandhumanperformanceissuesinrelation
with their job function and be trained as per AMC 2
145.A.30(e).
4. To assist in the assessment of competence and to
establish the training needs analysis, job descriptions are
recommendedforeachjobfunctionintheorganisation.Job
descriptionsshouldcontainsufficientcriteriatoenablethe
requiredcompetenceassessment.
5. Criteria should allow the assessment to establish that,
among others (titles might be different in each
organisation):
Managersareabletoproperlymanagetheworkoutput,
processes, resources and priorities described in their
assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe compliant
manner in accordance with regulations and organisation
procedures.
Plannersareabletointerpretmaintenancerequirements
into maintenance tasks, and have an understanding that
they have no authority to deviate from the maintenance
data.
Supervisors are able to ensure that all required
maintenance tasks are carried out and, where not
completed or where it is evident that a particular
maintenancetaskcannotbecarriedouttothemaintenance
data, then such problems will be reported to the
145.A.30(c)personforappropriateaction.
In addition, for those supervisors, who also carry out
maintenancetasks,thattheyunderstandsuchtasksshould
not be undertaken when incompatible with their
managementresponsibilities.
Mechanics are able to carry out maintenance tasks to

AMC1145.A.30(e)
any standard specified in the maintenance data and will

notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring
rectification to reestablish required maintenance
standards.
Specialisedservicesstaffareabletocarryoutspecialised
maintenance tasks to the standard specified in the
maintenance data. They should be able to communicate
withsupervisorsandreportaccuratelywhennecessary.
Supportstaffareabletodeterminethatrelevanttasksor
inspectionshavebeencarriedouttotherequiredstandard.
Certifying staff are able to determine when the aircraft
or aircraft component is ready to release to service and
whenitshouldnotbereleasedtoservice.
Quality audit staff are able to monitor compliance with
Part145 identifying noncompliance in an effective and
timely manner so that the organisation may remain in
compliancewithPart145.
Competence assessment should be based upon the
procedurespecifiedinGM2to145.A.30(e).
[DecisionNo2007/002/Rof13March2007;DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28
April2010;DecisionNo2011/011/Rof28November2011]
AMC2145.A.30(e)
Inrespecttotheunderstandingoftheapplicationofhuman
factors and human performance issues, all maintenance
organisation personnel should have received an initial and
continuationhumanfactorstraining.Thisshouldconcernto
aminimum:
Postholders,managers,supervisors;
Certifyingstaff,supportstaffandmechanics;
Technicalsupportpersonnelsuchasplanners,engineers,
technicalrecordstaff;
Qualitycontrol/assurancestaff;
Specialisedservicesstaff;
Humanfactorsstaff/humanfactorstrainers;
Storedepartmentstaff,purchasingdepartmentstaff;
Groundequipmentoperators.
1.Initialhumanfactorstrainingshouldcoverallthetopics
of the training syllabus specified in GM 145.A.30(e) either
as a dedicated course or else integrated within other
training. The syllabus may be adjusted to reflect the
particularnatureoftheorganisation.Thesyllabusmayalso

AMC2145.A.30(e)
beadjustedtomeettheparticularnatureofworkforeach
functionwithintheorganisation.Forexample:
small organisations not working in shifts may cover in
less depth subjects related to teamwork and
communication;
planners may cover in more depth the scheduling and
planning objective of the syllabus and in less depth the
objectiveofdevelopingskillsforshiftworking.
Allpersonnel,includingpersonnelbeingrecruitedfromany
other organisation should receive initial human factors
training compliant with the organisations training
standards prior to commencing actual job function, unless
theircompetenceassessmentjustifiesthatthereisnoneed
for such training. Newly directly employed personnel
working under direct supervision may receive training
within 6 months after joining the maintenance
organisation.
2. The purpose of human factors continuation training is
primarily to ensure that staff remain current in terms of
human factors and also to collect feedback on human
factors issues. Consideration should be given to the
possibility that such training has the involvement of the
qualitydepartment.Thereshouldbeaproceduretoensure
that feedback is formally passed from the trainers to the
qualitydepartmenttoinitiateactionwherenecessary.
Human factors continuation training should be of an
appropriatedurationineachtwoyearperiodinrelationto
relevant quality audit findings and other internal/external
sources of information on human errors in maintenance
availabletotheorganisation.
3. Human factors training may be conducted by the
maintenanceorganisationitself,orindependenttrainers,or
any training organisations acceptable to the competent
authority.
4. The human factors training procedures should be
specifiedinthemaintenanceorganisationexposition.
AMC3145.A.30(e)
Additionaltraininginfueltanksafetyaswellasassociated
inspection standards and maintenance procedures should
be required for maintenance organisations technical
personnel, especially technical personnel involved in the
complianceofCDCCLtasks.

AMC3145.A.30(e)
EASA guidance is provided for training to maintenance

organisation personnel in Appendix IV to AMC to
145.A.30(e)and145.B.10(3).
AMC4145.A.30(e)
Competenceassessmentshouldincludetheverificationfor
theneedofadditionalEWIStrainingwhenrelevant.
EASAguidanceisprovidedforEWIStrainingprogrammeto
maintenanceorganisationpersonnelinAMC2022.
GM1145.A.30(e)
(Trainingsyllabusforinitialhumanfactorstraining)
The training syllabus below identifies the topics and
subtopics to be addressed during the human factors
training.
Themaintenanceorganisationmaycombine,divide,change
the order of any subject of the syllabus to suit its own
needs,aslongasallsubjectsarecoveredtoalevelofdetail
appropriatetotheorganisationanditspersonnel.
Some of the topics may be covered in separate training
(healthandsafety,management,supervisoryskills,etc.)in
whichcaseduplicationoftrainingisnotnecessary.
Wherepossible,practicalillustrationsandexamplesshould
beused,especiallyaccidentandincidentreports.
Topics should be related to existing legislation, where
relevant. Topics should be related to existing guidance/
advisorymaterial,whererelevant(eg.ICAOHFDigestsand
TrainingManual).
Topicsshouldberelatedtomaintenanceengineeringwhere
possible;toomuchunrelatedtheoryshouldbeavoided.
1General/Introductiontohumanfactors
1.1Needtoaddresshumanfactors
1.2Statistics
1.3Incidents
2SafetyCulture/Organisationalfactors

GM1145.A.30(e)
3HumanError
3.1Errormodelsandtheories
3.2Typesoferrorsinmaintenancetasks
3.3Violations
3.4Implicationsoferrors
3.5Avoidingandmanagingerrors
3.6Humanreliability
4Humanperformance&limitations
4.1Vision
4.2Hearing
4.3Informationprocessing
4.4Attentionandperception
4.5Situationalawareness
4.6Memory
4.7Claustrophobiaandphysicalaccess
4.8Motivation
4.9Fitness/Health
4.10Stress
4.11Workloadmanagement
4.12Fatigue
4.13Alcohol,medication,drugs
4.14Physicalwork
4.15Repetitivetasks/complacency
5Environment
5.1Peerpressure
5.2Stressors
5.3Timepressureanddeadlines
5.4Workload
5.5ShiftWork
5.6Noiseandfumes
5.7Illumination
5.8Climateandtemperature
5.9Motionandvibration
5.10Complexsystems
5.11Hazardsintheworkplace

GM1145.A.30(e)
5.12Lackofmanpower
5.13Distractionsandinterruptions
6Procedures,information,toolsandpractices
6.1VisualInspection
6.2Workloggingandrecording
6.3Procedurepractice/mismatch/norms
6.4Technicaldocumentationaccessandquality
7Communication
7.1Shift/Taskhandover
7.2Disseminationofinformation
7.3Culturaldifferences
8Teamwork
8.1Responsibility
8.2Management,supervisionandleadership
8.3Decisionmaking
9Professionalismandintegrity
9.1Keepinguptodate;currency
9.2Errorprovokingbehaviour
9.3Assertiveness
10OrganisationsHFprogram
10.1Reportingerrors
10.2Disciplinarypolicy
10.3Errorinvestigation
10.4Actiontoaddressproblems
10.5Feedback
GM2145.A.30(e)
(Competenceassessmentprocedure)
Theorganisationshoulddevelopaproceduredescribingtheprocessofcompetenceassessment
ofpersonnel.Theprocedureshouldspecify:
personsresponsibleforthisprocess,
whentheassessmentshouldtakeplace,
creditsfrompreviousassessments,
validationofqualificationrecords,

GM2145.A.30(e)
meansandmethodsfortheinitialassessment,
means and methods for the continuous control of competence including feedback on
personnelperformance,
competencestobeobservedduringtheassessmentinrelationwitheachjobfunction,
actionstobetakenwhenassessmentisnotsatisfactory,
recordingofassessmentresults.
For example, according to the job functions and the scope, size and complexity of the
organisation,theassessmentmayconsiderthefollowing(thetableisnotexhaustive):

Qualityaudit
servicestaff
support staff

Specialised
Supervisor
Managers
Mechanic
Certifying
staffand
Planners
staff
Knowledge of applicable officially X X
recognisedstandards
Knowledge of auditing techniques: X

planning,conductingandreporting
Knowledgeofhumanfactors,human X X X X X X X
performanceandlimitations
Knowledgeoflogisticsprocesses X X X
Knowledge of organisation X X X X X X
capabilities, privileges and
limitations
Knowledge of PartM, Part145 and X X X X X

anyotherrelevantregulations
Knowledge of relevant parts of the X X X X X X X

maintenanceorganisationexposition
andprocedures
Knowledge of occurrence reporting X X X X X

system and understanding of the
importance of reporting
occurrences, incorrect maintenance
data and existing or potential
defects
Knowledge of safety risks linked to X X X X X X X

theworkingenvironment
KnowledgeonCDCCLwhenrelevant X X X X X X X

GM2145.A.30(e)
Qualityaudit
servicestaff
support staff

Specialised
Supervisor
Managers
Mechanic
Certifying
staffand
Planners
staff
KnowledgeonEWISwhenrelevant X X X X X X X
Understanding of professional X X X X X X X
integrity, behaviour and attitude
towardssafety
Understanding of conditions for X X

ensuringcontinuingairworthinessof
aircraftandcomponents
Understanding of his/her own X X X X X X X

humanperformanceandlimitations
Understanding of personnel X X X X X X X
authorisationsandlimitations
Understandingcriticaltask X X X X X
Ability to compile and control X X X

completedworkcards
Ability to consider human X X X X X

performanceandlimitations
Ability to determine required X X X

qualificationsfortaskperformance
Abilitytoidentifyandrectifyexisting X X X X X
andpotentialunsafeconditions
Ability to manage third parties X X

involvedinmaintenanceactivity
Ability to confirm proper X X X X

accomplishment of maintenance
tasks
Ability to identify and properly plan X X X

performanceofcriticaltask
Ability to prioritise tasks and report X X X X

discrepancies
Ability to process the work X X X

requestedbytheoperator

GM2145.A.30(e)
Qualityaudit
servicestaff
support staff

Specialised
Supervisor
Managers
Mechanic
Certifying
staffand
Planners
staff
Ability to promote the safety and X X
qualitypolicy
Abilitytoproperlyprocessremoved, X X X X
uninstalledandrejectedparts
Ability to properly record and sign X X X X

forworkaccomplished
Abilitytorecognisetheacceptability X X
of parts to be installed prior to
fitment
Abilitytosplitcomplexmaintenance X
tasksintoclearstages
Ability to understand work orders, X X X X X X

work cards and refer to and use
applicablemaintenancedata
Abilitytouseinformationsystems X X X X X X X
Abilitytouse,controlandbefamiliar X X X X
with required tooling and/or
equipment
Adequate communication and X X X X X X X

literacyskills
Analytical and proven auditing skills X

(for example, objectivity, fairness,
openmindedness, determination,
)
Maintenance error investigation X

skills
Resources management and X X X

productionplanningskills
Teamwork, decisionmaking and X X

leadershipskills

[DecisionNo2011/011/Rof28November2011]

GM3145.A.30(e)
(Templateforrecordingexperience/training)
Thefollowingtemplatemaybeusedtorecordtheprofessionalexperiencegained
in an organisation and the training received and be considered during the
competenceassessmentoftheindividualinanotherorganisation.


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[DecisionNo2011/011/Rof28November2011]
145.A.30(f)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(f)
Theorganisationshallensurethatpersonnelwhocarryout 1. Continued airworthiness nondestructive testing means

and/or control a continued airworthiness nondestructive suchtestingspecifiedbythetypecertificateholder/aircraft
test of aircraft structures and/or components are orengineorpropellermanufacturerinaccordancewiththe
appropriately qualified for the particular nondestructive maintenance data as specified in 145.A.45 for in service
test in accordance with the European or equivalent aircraft/aircraftcomponentsforthepurposeofdetermining
Standard recognised by the Agency. Personnel who carry thecontinuedfitnessoftheproducttooperatesafely.

out any other specialised task shall be appropriately 2. Appropriately qualified means to Level 1, 2 or 3 as
qualifiedinaccordancewithofficiallyrecognisedStandards. defined by the European Standard EN 4179 dependant
By derogation to this paragraph those personnel specified uponthenondestructivetestingfunctiontobecarriedout.
inparagraphs(g)and(h)(1)and(h)(2),qualifiedincategory
3.NotwithstandingthefactthatLevel3personnelmaybe
B1 or B3 in accordance with Annex III (Part66) may carry
qualified via EN 4179 to establish and authorise methods,
outand/orcontrolcolourcontrastdyepenetranttests.
techniques, etc., this does not permit such personnel to
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011] deviate from methods and techniques published by the
type certificate holder/manufacturer in the form of
continued airworthiness data, such as in nondestructive
test manuals or service bulletins, unless the manual or
servicebulletinexpresslypermitssuchdeviation.
4.NotwithstandingthegeneralreferencesinEN4179toa
nationalaerospacenondestructivetesting(NDT)board,all
examinations should be conducted by personnel or
organisationsunderthegeneralcontrolofsuchaboard.In
the absence of a national aerospace NDT board, the
aerospace NDT board of another Member State should be
used,asdefinedbythecompetentauthority.
5.Particularnondestructivetestmeansanyoneormoreof
the following; Dye penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy
current, ultrasonic and radiographic methods including X
rayandgammaray.
6. It should be noted that new methods are and will be
developed, such as, but not limited to thermography and
shearography, which are not specifically addressed by EN
4179. Until the time this agreed standard is established
suchmethodsshouldbecarriedoutinaccordancewiththe
particular equipment manufacturers recommendations
including any training and examination process to ensure
competenceofthepersonnelintheprocess.
7.AnymaintenanceorganisationapprovedunderPart145
that carries out NDT should establish NDT specialist
qualification procedures detailed in the exposition and
acceptedbythecompetentauthority.
8.Boroscopingandothertechniquessuchasdelamination
coin tapping are nondestructive inspections rather than
nondestructive testing. Notwithstanding such
differentiation, the maintenance organisation should
establish an exposition procedure accepted by the
competent authority to ensure that personnel who carry
outandinterpretsuchinspectionsareproperlytrainedand
assessed for their competence in the process. Non
destructive inspections, not being considered as NDT by
Part145arenotlistedinAppendixIIunderclassratingD1.
9. The referenced standards, methods, training and
procedures should be specified in the maintenance
organisationexposition.
10. Any such personnel who intend to carry out and/or
control a nondestructive test for which they were not

qualified prior to the effective date of Part145 should

qualifyforsuchnondestructivetestinaccordancewithEN
4179.
11. In this context officially recognised standard means
thosestandardsestablishedorpublishedbyanofficialbody
whether having legal personality or not, which are widely
recognisedbytheairtransportsectorasconstitutinggood
practice.
[DecisionNo2006/11/Rof18122006;DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April
2010]
145.A.30(g)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(g)
Anyorganisationmaintainingaircraft,exceptwherestated 1. For the purposes of [66.A.20(a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii)

otherwise in point (j), shall in the case of aircraft line personnel,] minor scheduled line maintenance means any
maintenance, have appropriate aircraft rated certifying minor scheduled inspection/check up to and including a
staff qualified as category B1, B2, B3, as appropriate, in weekly check specified in the [...] aircraft maintenance
accordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)andpoint145.A.35. programme.Foraircraftmaintenanceprogrammesthatdo
not specify a weekly check, the competent authority will
In addition such organisations may also use appropriately
determine the most significant check that is considered
tasktrainedcertifyingstaffholdingtheprivilegesdescribed
equivalenttoaweeklycheck.
inpoints66.A.20(a)(1)and66.A.20(a)(3)(ii)andqualifiedin
accordance with Annex III (Part66) and point 145.A.35 to 2.Typicaltaskspermittedafterappropriatetasktrainingto
carry out minor scheduled line maintenance and simple be carried out by the [66.A.20(a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii)
defect rectification. The availability of such certifying staff personnel,]forthepurposeof[thesepersonnel]issuingan
shallnotreplacetheneedforcategoryB1,B2,B3certifying aircraft certificate of release to service as specified in
staff,asappropriate. 145.A.50 as part of minor scheduled line maintenance or
simple defect rectification are contained in the following
list:
a.Replacementofwheelassemblies.
b.Replacementofwheelbrakeunits.
c.Replacementofemergencyequipment.
d.Replacementofovens,boilersandbeveragemakers.
e. Replacement of internal and external lights, filaments
andflashtubes.
f.Replacementofwindscreenwiperblades.
g. Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat
beltsandharnesses.
h. Closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access
inspectionpanels.
i. Replacement of toilet system components but excluding
gatevalves.
j.Simplerepairsandreplacementofinternalcompartment
doors and placards but excluding doors forming part of a
pressurestructure.

k. Simple repairs and replacement of overhead storage

compartmentdoorsandcabinfurnishingitems.
l.Replacementofstaticwicks.
m.ReplacementofaircraftmainandAPUaircraftbatteries.
n. Replacement of inflight entertainment system
components[otherthan]publicaddress.
o. Routine lubrication and replenishment of all system
fluidsandgases.
p. The deactivation only of subsystems and aircraft
components as permitted by the operator's minimum
equipment list where such deactivation is agreed by the
competentauthorityasasimpletask.
q. Inspection for and removal of deicing/antiicing fluid
residues, including removal/closure of panels, cowls or
coversortheuseofspecialtools.
r. Replacement of any other component as agreed by the
competent authority for a particular aircraft type only
whereitisagreedthatthetaskissimple.
[r. Any other task agreed by the competent authority as a
simple task for a particular aircraft type. This may include
defect deferment when all the following conditions are
met:
Thereisnoneedfortroubleshooting;and
ThetaskisintheMEL;and
The maintenance action required by the MEL is
agreedbythecompetentauthoritytobesimple.
Intheparticularcaseofhelicopters,andinadditiontothe
itemsabove,thefollowing:
s.removalandinstallationofHelicopterEmergencyMedical
Service(HEMS)simpleinternalmedicalequipment.
t.removalandinstallationofexternalcargoprovisions(i.e.,
externalhook,mirrors)otherthanthehoist.
u. removal and installation of quick release external
camerasandsearchlights.
v. removal and installation of emergency float bags, not
includingthebottles.
w. removal and installation of external doors fitted with
quickreleaseattachments.
x. removal and installation of snow pads/skid wear
shoes/slumpprotectionpads.
No task which requires troubleshooting should be part of
the authorised maintenance actions. Release to service
after rectification of deferred defects should be permitted

aslongasthetaskislistedabove.]
[3. The requirement of having appropriate aircraft rated
certifying staff qualified as category B1, B2, B3, as
appropriate, in the case of aircraft line maintenance does
not imply that the organisation must have B1, B2 and B3
personnel at every line station. The MOE should have a
procedureonhowtodealwithdefectsrequiringB1,B2or
B3certifyingstaff.
4.Thecompetentauthoritymayacceptthatinthecaseof
aircraftlinemaintenanceanorganisationhasonlyB1,B2or
B3 certifying staff, as appropriate, provided that the
competentauthorityissatisfiedthatthescopeofwork,as
defined in the Maintenance Organisation Exposition, does
notneedtheavailabilityofallB1,B2andB3certifyingstaff.
Specialattentionshouldbetakentoclearlylimitthescope
of scheduled and nonscheduled line maintenance (defect
rectification)toonlythosetasksthatcanbecertifiedbythe
availablecertifyingstaffcategory.]
August2010;DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012]
145.A.30(h)Personnelrequirements
(h) Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where

statedotherwiseinparagraph(j)shall:
145.A.30(h)1Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(h)
1. in the case of base maintenance of large aircraft, have [In accordance with 145.A.30(h) and 145.A.35, the
appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as qualification requirements (basic licence, aircraft ratings,
category C in accordance with Part66 and 145.A.35. In recent experience and continuation training) are identical
addition theorganisation shall have sufficient aircraft type forcertifyingstaffandforsupportstaff.Theonlydifference
rated staff qualified as category B1, B2 as appropriate in is that support staff cannot hold certification privileges
accordance with Part66 and 145.A.35 to support the when performing this role since during base maintenance
categoryCcertifyingstaff. thereleasetoservicewillbeissuedbycategoryCcertifying
staff.
(i) B1 and B2 support staff shall ensure that all relevant
tasks or inspectionshave been carried out to the required Nevertheless,theorganisationmayuseassupportstaff(for
standard before the category C certifying staff issues the base maintenance) persons who already hold certification
certificateofreleasetoservice. privilegesforlinemaintenance.]
(ii)TheorganisationshallmaintainaregisterofanysuchB1 [DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010;DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19
April2012]
andB2supportstaff.
(iii) The category C certifying staff shall ensure that
compliance with paragraph (i) has been met and that all
work required by the customer has been accomplished
during the particular base maintenance check or work

145.A.30(h)1Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(h)
package, and shall also assess the impact of any work not
carried out with a view to either requiring its
accomplishment or agreeing with the operator to defer
suchworktoanotherspecifiedcheckortimelimit.
145.A.30(h)2Personnelrequirements
2. in the case of base maintenance of aircraft other than

largeaircrafthaveeither:
(i) appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified as
category B1, B2, B3, as appropriate, in accordance with
AnnexIII(Part66)andpoint145.A.35;or
(ii) appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified in
category C assisted by support staff as specified in point
145.A.35(a)(i).
145.A.30(i)Personnelrequirements
ComponentcertifyingstaffshallcomplywithPart66.
145.A.30(j)Personnelrequirements
By derogation to paragraphs (g) and (h), in relation to the

obligation to comply with Annex III (Part66), the
organisationmayusecertifyingstaffqualifiedinaccordance
withthefollowingprovisions:
145.A.30(j)1Personnelrequirements
For organisation facilities located outside the Community

territorycertifyingstaffmaybequalifiedinaccordancewith
the national aviation regulations of the State in which the
organisation facility is registered subject to the conditions
specifiedinAppendixIVtothisPart.

For line maintenance carried out at a line station of an

organisation which is located outside the Community
territory,thecertifyingstaffmaybequalifiedinaccordance
withthenationalaviationregulationsoftheStateinwhich
thelinestationisbased,subjecttotheconditionsspecified
inAppendixIVtothisPart.
For a repetitive preflight airworthiness directive which

specifically states that the flight crew may carry out such
airworthinessdirective,theorganisationmayissuealimited
certification authorisation to the aircraft commander
and/or the flight engineer on the basis of the flight crew
licence held. However, the organisation shall ensure that
sufficient practical training has been carried out to ensure
that such aircraft commander or flight engineer can
accomplish the airworthiness directive to the required
standard.
145.A.30(j)4Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(j)4
In the case of aircraft operating away from a supported 1. For the issue of a limited certification authorisation the
location the organisation may issue a limited certification commanderorflightengineershouldholdeitheravalidair
authorisationtothecommanderand/ortheflightengineer transport pilots license (ATPL), commercial pilots license
onthebasisoftheflightcrewlicenceheldsubjecttobeing (CPL) or flight engineer (F/EL) licence in accordance with
satisfied that sufficient practical training has been carried JARFCL, or a national equivalent acceptable to the
out to ensure that the commander or flight engineer can competent authority on the aircraft type. In addition the
accomplishthespecifiedtasktotherequiredstandard.The limited certification authorisation is subject to the
provisions of this paragraph shall be detailed in an maintenanceorganisationexpositioncontainingprocedures
expositionprocedure. toaddressthepersonnelrequirementsof145.A.30(e)and
associatedAMCandguidancematerial.

Suchproceduresshouldincludeasaminimum:
a. Completion of adequate maintenance airworthiness
regulationtraining.
b.Completionofadequatetasktrainingforthespecifictask
on the aircraft. The task training should be of sufficient
duration to ensure that the individual has a thorough
understandingofthetasktobecompletedandwillinvolve
trainingintheuseofassociatedmaintenancedata.
c. Completion of the procedural training as specified in
Part145.
The above procedures should be specified in the
maintenance organisation exposition and be accepted by

thecompetentauthority.
2.(i) Typical tasks that may be certified and/or carried out
by the commander holding an ATPL or CPL are minor
maintenanceorsimplechecksincludedinthefollowinglist:
a.Replacementofinternallights,filamentsandflashtubes.
b. Closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access
inspectionpanels.
c.Rolechangese.g.stretcherfit,dualcontrols,FLIR,doors,
photographicequipmentetc.
d. Inspection for and removal of deicing/antiicing fluid
residues, including removal/closure of panels, cowls or
coversthatareeasilyaccessiblebutnotrequiringtheuseof
specialtools.
e. Any check / replacement involving simple techniques
consistent with this AMC and as agreed by the competent
authority.
2.(ii)HoldersofavalidJARFCLFlightengineerslicence,ora
nationalequivalentacceptabletothecompetentauthority,
on the aircraft type may only exercise this limited
certification authorisation privilege when performing the
dutiesofaflightengineer.
In addition to paragraph 2(i)(a) to (e) other typical minor
maintenance or simple defect rectification tasks that may
becarriedoutareincludedinthefollowinglist:
a.Replacementofwheelassemblies.
b. Replacement of simple emergency equipment that is
easilyaccessible.
c.Replacementofovens,boilersandbeveragemakers.
d.Replacementofexternallights.
e. Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat
beltsandharnesses.
f. Simple replacement of overhead storage compartment
doorsandcabinfurnishingitems.
g.Replacementofstaticwicks.
h.ReplacementofaircraftmainandAPUaircraftbatteries.
i. Replacement of inflight entertainment system
components[otherthan]publicaddress.
j. The deactivation only of subsystems and aircraft
components as permitted by the operator's minimum
equipment list where such deactivation is agreed by the
competentauthorityasasimpletask.
k.Resettingoftrippedcircuitbreakersundertheguidance
ofmaintenancecontrol.

l. [Any other task agreed by the competent authority as a

simpletaskforaparticularaircrafttype.]
3. The authorisation should have a finite life of twelve
months subject to satisfactory recurrent training on the
applicableaircrafttype.
August2010;DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012]
GM145.A.30(j)4
Personnelrequirements(Flightcrew)
1. For the holder of an ATPL or CPL issued in accordance
withJARFCL1orJARFCL2thetheoreticalknowledgeand
examinationsubjectsaredetailedinappendix1toJARFCL
1.470 and appendix 1 to JAR FCL 2.470 and include the
followingsubjects:
Airlaw
Airframe/systems/powerplant
Instruments/electronics
Massandbalance
Performance
Flightplanningandmonitoring
Humanperformanceandlimitations
Meteorology
Generalnavigation
RadioNavigation
OperationalProcedures
PrinciplesofFlight
VFRCommunications
IFRCommunications
2. For the holder of an JAR FCL F/EL, JAR FCL 4 subpart D
givesdetailsonthetheoreticalandpracticalknowledgeand
skillrequirementsfromwhichappendix1toJARFCL4.160
Technical Training Course (TTC) details the following
subjects:
(SeeJARFCL4.160(b)(1))
Familiarisationwithbasicmaintenanceprocedures,togive
additionaltechnicalbackgroundknowledge,especiallywith
respect tothe implication of systems malfunctions, andto
traintheapplicantinmaintenancerelatedtotheMinimum

GM145.A.30(j)4
equipmentlist(MEL).
Thetheoreticalknowledgeinstructionconsistsof100hours
andincludesthefollowingelements:
1.Airframeandsystems
2.Electrics
3.Powerplantandemergencyequipement
4.Flightinstrumentsandautomaticflightcontrolsystems
Practical skills training provided by an organisation
approved under Part145 is given which includes 35 hours
practicalexperienceinthefollowingsubjects:
Fuselageandflightcontrols;
Engines;
Instruments;
Landinggearandbrakes;
Cabin/cockpit/emergencyequipment;
[Deicing/antiicingrelatedmaintenanceactivities;]
Groundhandlingandservicing;
Certificateofcompletion.
Following successful completion of the technical training,
the training organisation carrying out the theoretical
knowledge instruction and/or the practical skill training,
should provide the applicant with a certificate of
satisfactorycompletionofthecourse,orpartthereof.
August2010]
In the following unforeseen cases, where an aircraft is 1. For the purposes of this subparagraph unforeseen
groundedatalocationotherthanthemainbasewhereno means that the aircraft grounding could not reasonably
appropriate certifying staff are available, the organisation have been predicted by the operator because the defect
contracted to provide maintenance support may issue a was unexpected due to being part of a hitherto reliable
oneoffcertificationauthorisation: system.
2. A oneoff authorisation should only be considered for
issue by the quality department of the contracted
organisation after it has made a reasoned judgement that
sucharequirementisappropriateunderthecircumstances
and at the same time maintaining the required
airworthiness standards. The organisations quality
department will need to assess each situation individually
priortotheissuanceofaoneoffauthorisation
3. A oneoff authorisation should not be issued where the

level of certification required could exceed the knowledge

and experience level of the person it is issued to. In all
cases,dueconsiderationshouldbegiventothecomplexity
oftheworkinvolvedandtheavailabilityofrequiredtooling
and/ortestequipmentneededtocompletethework.
145.A.30(j)5(i)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(j)5(i)
to one of its employees holding equivalent type In those situations where the requirement for a oneoff
authorisations on aircraft of similar technology, authorisationtoissueaCRSforataskonanaircrafttypefor
constructionandsystems;or which certifying staff does not hold a typerated
authorisation has been identified, the following procedure

isrecommended:
1.Flightcrewshouldcommunicatefulldetailsofthedefect
to the operators supporting maintenance organisation. If
necessary the supporting maintenance organisation will
then request the use of a oneoff authorisation from the
qualitydepartment.
2. When issuing a one off authorisation, the quality
departmentoftheorganisationshouldverifythat:
a)Fulltechnicaldetailsrelatingtotheworkrequiredtobe
carried out have been established and passed on to the
certifyingstaff.
b)Theorganisationhasanapprovedprocedureinplacefor
coordinatingandcontrollingthetotalmaintenanceactivity
undertaken at the location under the authority of the one
offauthorisation.
c)Thepersontowhomaoneoffauthorisationisissuedhas
been provided with all the necessary information and
guidance relating to maintenance data and any special
technical instructions associated with the specific task
undertaken. A detailed step by step worksheet has been
defined by the organisation, communicated to the oneoff
authorisationholder.
d) The person holds authorisations of equivalent level and
scope on other aircraft type of similar technology,
constructionandsystems.
3. The oneoff authorisation holder should sign off the
detailedstepbystepworksheetwhencompletingthework
steps. The completed tasks should be verified by visual
examination and/or normal system operation upon return
toanappropriatelyapprovedPart145maintenancefacility.

145.A.30(j)5(ii)Personnelrequirements AMC145.A.30(j)5(ii)
to any person with not less than five years maintenance This paragraph addresses staff not employed by the
experience and holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance maintenance organisation who meet the requirements of
licence rated for the aircraft type requiring certification 145.A.30(j) (5). In addition to the items listed in AMC
provided there is no organisation appropriately approved 145.A.30(j) (5) (i), paragraph 1, 2(a), (b) and (c) and 3 the
under this Part at that location and the contracted qualitydepartmentoftheorganisationmayissuesuchone
organisation obtains and holds on file evidence of the offauthorisationprovidingfullqualificationdetailsrelating
experienceandthelicenceofthatperson. to the proposed certifying personnel are verified by the
qualitydepartmentandmadeavailableatthelocation.
All such cases as specified in this subparagraph shall be
reported to the competent authority within seven days of [DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010]
the issuance of such certification authorisation. The
organisation issuing the oneoff authorisation shall ensure
thatanysuchmaintenancethatcouldaffectflightsafetyis
recheckedbyanappropriatelyapprovedorganisation.
145.A.35(a)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(a)
Inadditiontotheappropriaterequirementsof145.A.30(g) [1. Holding a Part66 licence with the relevant type/group

and (h), the organisation shall ensure that certifying staff rating, or a national qualification in the case of
and support staff have an adequate understanding of the components, does not mean by itself that the holder is
relevant aircraft and/or components to be maintained qualifiedtobeauthorisedascertifyingstaffand/orsupport
together with the associated organisation procedures. In staff. The organisation is responsible to assess the
the case of certifying staff, this shall be accomplished competenceoftheholderforthescopeofmaintenanceto
before the issue or reissue of the certification beauthorised.
authorisation.
2. The sentence the organisation shall ensure that
(i) Support staff means those staff holding a Part66 certifying staff and support staff have an adequate
aircraft maintenance licence in category B1, B2 and/or B3 understanding of the relevant aircraft and/or components
with the appropriate aircraft ratings, working in a base tobemaintainedtogetherwiththeassociatedorganisation
maintenance environment while not necessarily holding procedures means that the person has received training
certificationprivileges. andhasbeensuccessfullyassessedon:
(ii) Relevant aircraft and/or components, means those thetypeofaircraftorcomponent;
aircraft or components specified in the particular
thedifferenceson:
certificationauthorisation.
o theparticularmodel/variant;
(iii) Certification authorisation means the authorisation
issued to certifying staff by the organisation and which o theparticularconfiguration.
specifies the fact that theymay signcertificates of release
The organisation should specifically ensure that the
toservicewithinthelimitationsstatedinsuchauthorisation
individualcompetencieshavebeenestablishedwithregard
onbehalfoftheapprovedorganisation.
to:
relevant knowledge, skills and experience in the
product type and configuration to be maintained,
taking into account the differences between the
generic aircraft type rating training that the person
received and the specific configuration of the aircraft
tobemaintained.
appropriateattitudetowardssafetyandobservanceof
procedures.
knowledgeoftheassociatedorganisationandoperator

145.A.35(a)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(a)
procedures (i.e. handling and identification of

components,MELuse,TechnicalLoguse,independent
checks,etc.).
3. Some special maintenance tasks may require additional
specific training and experience, including but not limited
to:
indepthtroubleshooting;
veryspecificadjustmentortestprocedures;
rigging;
engine runup, starting and operating the engines,
checking engine performance characteristics, normal
and emergency engine operation, associated safety
precautionsandprocedures;
extensivestructural/systeminspectionandrepair;
other specialised maintenance required by the
maintenanceprogramme.
For engine runup training, simulators and/or real aircraft
shouldbeused.
4. The satisfactory assessment of the competence should
beconductedinaccordancewithaprocedureapprovedby
thecompetentauthority(item3.4oftheMOE,asdescribed
inAMC145.A.70(a)).
5. The organisation should hold copies of all documents
that attest the competence and recent experience for the
perioddescribedin145.A.35(j).
AdditionalinformationisprovidedinAMC66.A.20(b)3.]
145.A.35(b)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(b)
Excepting those cases listed in points 145.A.30(j) and Theorganisationissuesthecertificationauthorisationwhen

66.A.20(a)3(ii) the organisation may only issue a satisfied that compliance has been established with the
certification authorisation to certifying staff in relation to appropriateparagraphsofPart145andPart66.Ingranting
the basic categories or subcategories and any type rating the certification authorisation the maintenance
listed on the aircraft maintenance licence as required by organisationapprovedunderPart145needstobesatisfied
Annex III (Part66), subject to the licence remaining valid that the person holds a valid Part66 aircraft maintenance
throughoutthevalidityperiodoftheauthorisationandthe licence and may need to confirm such fact with the
certifyingstaffremainingincompliancewithAnnexIII(Part competent authority of the Member State that issued the
66). licence.
[Commission Regulation (EU) No 127/2010 of 5 February 2010;
CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011]

145.A.35(c)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
Theorganisationshallensurethatallcertifyingstaffand [For the interpretation of 6 months of actual relevant

supportstaffareinvolvedinatleast6monthsofactual aircraft maintenance experience in any consecutive 2year
relevantaircraftorcomponentmaintenanceexperiencein period,theprovisionsofAMC66.A.20(b)2areapplicable.]
anyconsecutive2yearperiod.
For the purpose of this paragraph involved in actual
relevant aircraft or component maintenance means that
the person has worked in an aircraft or component
maintenance environment and has either exercised the
privileges of the certification authorisation and/or has
actually carried out maintenance on at least some of the
aircraft type or aircraft group systems specified in the
particularcertificationauthorisation.
145.A.35(d)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(d)
The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff and 1.Continuationtrainingisatwowayprocesstoensurethat
supportstaffreceivesufficientcontinuationtrainingineach certifying staff remain current in terms of procedures,
two year period to ensure that such staff have uptodate human factors and technical knowledge and that the
knowledgeofrelevanttechnology,organisationprocedures organisation receives feedback on the adequacy of its
andhumanfactorissues. procedures and maintenance instructions. Due to the
interactive nature of this training, consideration should be
given to the possibility that such training has the
involvement of the quality department to ensure that
feedback is actioned. Alternatively, there should be a
proceduretoensurethatfeedbackisformallypassedfrom
the training department to the quality department to
initiateaction.
2. Continuation training should cover changes in relevant
requirements such as Part145, changes in organisation
procedures and the modification standard of the products
being maintained plus human factor issues identified from
anyinternalorexternalanalysisofincidents.Itshouldalso
address instances where staff failed to follow procedures
and the reasons why particular procedures are not always
followed.
In many cases the continuation training will reinforce the
need to follow procedures and ensure that incomplete or
incorrectproceduresareidentifiedtothecompanyinorder
that they can be corrected. This does not preclude the
possible need to carry out a quality audit of such
procedures.
3. Continuation training should be of sufficient duration in
each 2 year period to meet the intent of 145.A.35(d) and
maybesplitintoanumberofseparateelements.
145.A.35(d) requires such training to keep certifying staff
updated in terms of relevant technology, procedures and

145.A.35(d)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(d)
humanfactorsissueswhichmeansitisonepartofensuring
quality. Therefore sufficient duration should be related to
relevantqualityauditfindingsandotherinternal/external
sources of information available to the organisation on
humanerrorsinmaintenance.Thismeansthatinthecase
ofanorganisationthatmaintainsaircraftwithfewrelevant
qualityauditfindings,continuationtrainingcouldbelimited
to days rather than weeks, whereas a similar organisation
with a number of relevant quality audit findings, such
training may take several weeks. For an organisation that
maintains aircraft components, the duration of
continuationtrainingwouldfollowthesamephilosophybut
shouldbescaleddowntoreflectthemorelimitednatureof
the activity. For example certifying staff who release
hydraulic pumps may only require a few hours of
continuation training whereas those who release turbine
engine may only require a few days of such training. The
content of continuation training should be related to
relevant quality audit findings and it is recommended that
such training is reviewed at least once in every 24 month
period.
4. The method of training is intended to be a flexible
process and could, for example, include a Part147
continuation training course, aeronautical college courses,
internal short duration courses, seminars, etc. The
elements, general content and length of such training
should be specified in the maintenance organisation
exposition unless such training is undertaken by an
organisation approved under Part 147 when such details
may be specified under theapproval andcross referenced
inthemaintenanceorganisationexposition.
145.A.35(e)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(e)
The organisation shall establish a programme for The programme for continuation training should list all
continuation training for certifying staff and support staff, certifyingstaffandsupportstaffandwhentrainingwilltake
including a procedure to ensure compliance with the place,theelementsofsuchtrainingandanindicationthat
relevant paragraphs of 145.A.35 as the basis for issuing it was carried out reasonably on time as planned. Such
certification authorisations under this Part to certifying information should subsequently be transferred to the
staff,andaproceduretoensurecompliancewithPart66. certifying staff and support staff record as required by
145.A.35(j).
145.A.35(f)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(f)
Exceptwhereanyoftheunforeseencasesof145.A.30(j)(5) As stated in 145.A.35 (f), except where any of the

apply,theorganisationshallassessallprospectivecertifying unforeseen cases of 145.A.30(j)(5) applies, all prospective
staff for their competence, qualification and capability to certifying staff and support staff should be assessed for

145.A.35(f)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(f)
carryouttheirintendedcertifyingdutiesinaccordancewith competencerelatedtotheirintendeddutiesinaccordance
aprocedureasspecifiedintheexpositionpriortotheissue withAMCs1,2,3and4to145.A.30(e),asapplicable.
orreissueofacertificationauthorisationunderthisPart. [DecisionNo2011/011/Rof28November2011]
145.A.35(g)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
When the conditions of paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (f) and,

where applicable, paragraph (c) have been fulfilled by the
certifying staff, the organisation shall issue a certification
authorisation that clearly specifies the scope and limits of
such authorisation. Continued validity of the certification
authorisation is dependent upon continued compliance
with paragraphs (a), (b), (d), and where applicable,
paragraph(c).
145.A.35(h)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
Thecertificationauthorisationmustbeinastylethatmakes
its scope clear to the certifying staff and any authorised
person who may require to examine the authorisation.
Where codes are used to define scope, the organisation
shallmakeacodetranslationreadilyavailable.Authorised
person means the officials of the competent authorities,
the Agency and the Member State who has responsibility
fortheoversightofthemaintainedaircraftorcomponent.
145.A.35(i)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
The person responsible for the quality system shall also

remainresponsibleonbehalfoftheorganisationforissuing
certification authorisations to certifying staff. Such person
maynominateotherpersonstoactuallyissueorrevokethe
certificationauthorisationsinaccordancewithaprocedure
asspecifiedintheexposition.
145.A.35(j)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(j)
The organisation shall maintain a record of all certifying 1.Thefollowingminimuminformationasapplicableshould

staffandsupportstaff,whichshallcontain: be kept on record in respect of each [staff and support
staff]:
1.thedetailsofanyaircraftmaintenancelicenceheldunder

145.A.35(j)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff AMC145.A.35(j)
AnnexIII(Part66);and a.Name
2.allrelevanttrainingcompleted;and b.DateofBirth
3. the scope of the certification authorisations issued, c.BasicTraining
whererelevant;and
d.TypeTraining
4. particulars of staff with limited or oneoff certification
e.ContinuationTraining
authorisations.
f.Experience
The organisation shall retain the record for at least three
years after the staff referred to in this paragraph have g.Qualificationsrelevanttotheauthorisation
ceasedemploymentwiththeorganisationorassoonasthe
h.Scopeoftheauthorisation
authorisation has been withdrawn. In addition, upon
request, the maintenance organisation shall furnish the i.Dateoffirstissueoftheauthorisation
staff referred to in this paragraph with a copy of their
j.Ifappropriateexpirydateoftheauthorisation
personalrecordonleavingtheorganisation.
k.IdentificationNumberoftheauthorisation
Thestaffreferredtointhisparagraphshallbegivenaccess
onrequesttotheirpersonalrecordsasdetailedabove. 2. The record may be kept in any format but should be
[Commission Regulation (EU) No 127/2010 of 5 February 2010;
controlled by the organisations quality department. This
CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011] doesnotmeanthatthequalitydepartmentshouldrunthe
recordsystem.
3. Persons authorised to access the system should be
maintainedataminimumtoensurethatrecordscannotbe
alteredinanunauthorisedmannerorthatsuchconfidential
recordsbecomeaccessibletounauthorisedpersons.
4. The competent authority is an authorised person when
investigating the records system for initial and continued
approval or when the competent authority has cause to
doubtthecompetenceofaparticularperson.
April2012]
145.A.35(k)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
Theorganisationshallprovidecertifyingstaffwithacopyof
their certification authorisation in either a documented or
electronicformat.
145.A.35(l)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
Certifying staff shall produce their certification

authorisationtoanyauthorisedpersonwithin24hours.

145.A.35(m)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
Theminimumageforcertifyingstaffandsupportstaffis21
years.
145.A.35(n)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
The holder of a category A aircraft maintenance licence [1. It is the responsibility of the Part145 organisation
may only exercise certification privileges on a specific issuing the category A certifying staff authorisation to
aircraft type following the satisfactory completion of the ensurethatthetasktrainingreceivedbythispersoncovers
relevant category A aircrafttask trainingcarried out byan allthetaskstobeauthorised.Thisisparticularlyimportant
organisation appropriately approved in accordance with inthosecaseswherethetasktraininghasbeenprovidedby
Annex II (Part145) or Annex IV (Part147). This training a Part147 organisation or by a Part145 organisation
shall include practical hands on training and theoretical differentfromtheoneissuingtheauthorisation.
training as appropriate for each task authorised.
2. Appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV
Satisfactory completion of training shall be demonstrated
(Part147) means an organisation holding an approval to
byanexaminationorbyworkplaceassessmentcarriedout
provide category A task training for the corresponding
bytheorganisation.
aircrafttype.
3. Appropriately approved in accordance with Annex II
(Part145) means an organisation holding a maintenance
organisationapprovalforthecorrespondingaircrafttype.]
145.A.35(o)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
The holder of a category B2 aircraft maintenance licence [1. The privilege for a B2 licence holder to release minor
may only exercise the certification privileges described in scheduledlinemaintenanceandsimpledefectrectification
point 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) of Annex III (Part66) following the inaccordancewith66.A.20(a)(3)(ii)canonlybegrantedby
satisfactory completion of (i) the relevant category A the Part145 approved organisation where the licence
aircraft task training and (ii) 6 months of documented holder is employed/contracted after meeting all the
practicalexperiencecoveringthescopeoftheauthorisation requirementsspecifiedin145.A.35(o).Thisprivilegecannot
thatwillbeissued.Thetasktrainingshallincludepractical betransferredtoanotherPart145approvedorganisation.
handsontrainingandtheoreticaltrainingasappropriatefor
2.WhenaB2licenceholderalreadyholdsacertifyingstaff
each task authorised. Satisfactory completion of training
authorisationcontainingminorscheduledlinemaintenance
shall be demonstrated by an examination or by workplace
andsimpledefectrectificationforaparticularaircrafttype,
assessment. Task training and examination/assessment
newtasksrelevanttocategoryAcanbeaddedtothattype
shallbecarriedoutbythemaintenanceorganisationissuing
without requiring another 6 months of experience.
the certifying staff authorisation. The practical experience
However,tasktraining(theoreticalpluspracticalhandson)
shall be also obtained within such maintenance
and examination/assessment for these additional tasks is
organisation.
stillrequired.
3. When thecertifying staff authorisation intends to cover
several aircraft types, the experience may be combined
withinasingle6monthperiod.
For the addition of new types to the certifying staff
authorisation,another6monthsshouldberequiredunless

145.A.35(o)Certifyingstaffandsupportstaff
the aircraft is considered similar per AMC 66.A.20(b)2 to

theonealreadyheld.
4.Theterm6monthsofexperiencemayincludefulltime
employment or parttime employment. The important
aspectisthatthepersonhasbeeninvolvedduringaperiod
of6months(notnecessarilyeveryday)inthosetaskswhich
aregoingtobepartoftheauthorisation.]
145.A.40(a)Equipment,toolsandmaterial AMC145.A.40(a)
Theorganisationshallhaveavailableandusethenecessary Once the applicant for approval has determined the

equipment, tools and material to perform the approved intended scope of approval for consideration by the
scopeofwork. competent authority, it will be necessary to show that all
tools and equipment as specified in the maintenance data
1. Where the manufacturer specifies a particular tool or
can be made available when needed. All such tools and
equipment, the organisation shall use that tool or
equipment that require to be controlled in terms of
equipment, unless the use of alternative tooling or
servicing or calibration by virtue of being necessary to
equipment is agreed by the competent authority via
measure specified dimensions and torque figures etc,
proceduresspecifiedintheexposition.
should be clearly identified and listed in a control register
2. Equipment and tools must be permanently available, including any personal tools and equipment that the
except in the case of any tool or equipment that is so organisationagreescanbeused.
infrequently used that its permanent availability is not
necessary. Such cases shall be detailed in an exposition
procedure.
3. An organisation approved for base maintenance shall
have sufficient aircraft access equipment and inspection
platforms/docking such that the aircraft can be properly
inspected.
145.A.40(b)Equipment,toolsandmaterial AMC145.A.40(b)
Theorganisationshallensurethatalltools,equipmentand 1. The control of these tools and equipment requires that

particularly test equipment, as appropriate, are controlled
the organisation has a procedure to inspect/service and,
and calibrated according to an officially recognised where appropriate, calibrate such items on a regular basis
standard at a frequency to ensure serviceability and andindicatetousersthattheitemiswithinanyinspection
accuracy. or service or calibration timelimit. A clear system of
labelling all tooling, equipment and test equipment is
Recordsofsuchcalibrationsandtraceabilitytothestandard
therefore necessary giving information on when the next
usedshallbekeptbytheorganisation.
inspectionorserviceorcalibrationisdueandiftheitemis
unserviceable for any other reason where it may not be
obvious. A register should be maintained for all precision
tooling and equipment together with a record of
calibrationsandstandardsused.
2. Inspection, service or calibration on a regular basis
should be in accordance with the equipment

145.A.40(b)Equipment,toolsandmaterial AMC145.A.40(b)
manufacturers' instructions except where the organisation

can show by results that a different time period is
appropriateinaparticularcase.
3.Inthiscontextofficiallyrecognisedstandardmeansthose
standards established or published by an official body
whether having legal personality or not, which are widely
recognisedbytheairtransportsectorasconstitutinggood
practice.
[DecisionNo2006/11/Rof18122006]
145.A.42(a)Acceptanceofcomponents AMC145.A.42(a)
All components shall be classified and appropriately 1.AdocumentequivalenttoanEASAForm1maybe:

segregatedintothefollowingcategories:
(a)areleasedocumentissuedbyanorganisationunderthe
1. Components which are in a satisfactory condition, terms of a bilateral agreement signed by the European
released on an EASA Form 1 or equivalent and marked in Community;
accordancewithPart21SubpartQ.
(b)areleasedocumentissuedbyanorganisationapproved
2.Unserviceablecomponentswhichshallbemaintainedin under the terms of a JAA bilateral agreement until
accordancewiththissection. supersededbythecorrespondingagreementsignedbythe
EuropeanCommunity;
3. Unsalvageable components which are classified in
accordancewith145.A.42(d). (c)aJAAFormOneissuedpriorto28November2004bya
JAR145organisationapprovedbyaJAAFullMemberState;
4. Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine, propeller or
other aircraft component when specified in the (d) in the case of new aircraft components that were
manufacturer's illustrated parts catalogue and/or the released from manufacturing prior to the Part21
maintenancedata. compliancedatethecomponentshouldbeaccompaniedby
aJAAFormOneissuedbyaJAR21organisationapproved
5.Materialbothrawandconsumableusedinthecourseof
byaJAAFullMemberAuthorityandwithintheJAAmutual
maintenance when the organisation is satisfied that the
recognitionsystem;
material meets the required specification and has
appropriatetraceability.Allmaterialmustbeaccompanied (e)aJAAFormOneissuedpriorto28September2005bya
bydocumentationclearlyrelatingtotheparticularmaterial production organisation approved by a competent
andcontainingaconformitytospecificationstatementplus authorityinaccordancewithitsnationalregulations;
boththemanufacturingandsuppliersource.
2. For acceptance of standard parts, raw material and
consumable material, refer to AMC M.A.501(c) and AMC
M.A.501(d).
145.A.42(b)Acceptanceofcomponents AMC145.A.42(b)
Priortoinstallationofacomponent,theorganisationshall The EASA Form 1 or equivalent identifies the status of an

ensurethattheparticularcomponentiseligibletobefitted aircraftcomponent.Block12"Remarks"ontheEASAForm
whendifferentmodificationand/orairworthinessdirective 1 in some cases contains vital airworthiness related
standardsmaybeapplicable. information which may need appropriate and necessary
actions.

145.A.42(b)Acceptanceofcomponents AMC145.A.42(b)
The receiving organisation should be satisfied that the

componentinquestionisinsatisfactoryconditionandhas
been appropriately released to service. In addition, the
organisationshouldensurethatthecomponentmeetsthe
approved data/standard, such as the required design and
modification standard. This may be accomplished by
reference to the manufacturer's parts catalogue or other
approved data (i.e. Service Bulletin). Care should also be
takeninensuringcompliancewithapplicableairworthiness
directives, the status of any life limited parts fitted to the
aircraftcomponent as well as Critical Design Configuration
ControlLimitations.
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145.A.42(c)Acceptanceofcomponents AMC145.A.42(c)
The organisation may fabricate a restricted range of parts 1. The agreement by the competent authority for the
tobeusedinthecourseofundergoingworkwithinitsown fabrication of parts by the approved maintenance
facilities provided procedures are identified in the organisationshouldbeformalisedthroughtheapprovalof
exposition. a detailed procedure in the Maintenance Organisation
Exposition. This AMC contains principles and conditions to
betakenintoaccountforthepreparationofanacceptable
procedure.
2. Fabrication, inspection assembly and test should be
clearlywithinthetechnicalandproceduralcapabilityofthe
organisation;
3. All necessary data to fabricate the part should be
approved either by the Agency or the type certificate (TC)
holder or Part21 design organisation approval holder, or
supplementaltypecertificate(STC)holder;
4.ItemsfabricatedbyanorganisationapprovedunderPart
145mayonlybeusedbythatorganisationinthecourseof
overhaul, maintenance, modifications, or repair of aircraft
orcomponentsundergoingworkwithinitsownfacility.The
permission to fabricate does not constitute approval for
manufacture, or to supply externally and the parts do not
qualify for certification on EASA Form 1. This prohibition
alsoappliestothebulktransferofsurplusinventory,inthat
locally fabricated parts are physically segregated and
excludedfromanydeliverycertification.
5. Fabrication of parts, modification kits etc for onward
supply and/or sale may not be conducted by an
organisationapprovedunderPart145.
6. The data specified in paragraph 3 may include repair
procedures involving the fabrication of parts. Where the
dataonsuchpartsissufficienttofacilitatefabrication,the
partsmaybefabricatedbyanorganisationapprovedunder

Part145. Care should be taken to ensure that the data

include details of part numbering, dimensions, materials,
processes, and any special manufacturing techniques,
special raw material specification or/and incoming
inspectionrequirementandthattheapprovedorganisation
has the necessary capability. That capability should be
defined by way of exposition content. Where special
processes or inspection procedures are defined in the
approved data which are not available at the organisation
the organisation can not fabricate the part unless the
TC/STCholdergivesanapprovedalternative.
7. Examples of fabrication under the scope of an Part145
approvalcanincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
a)Fabricationofbushes,sleevesandshims.
b) Fabrication of secondary structural elements and skin
panels.
c)Fabricationofcontrolcables.
d)Fabricationofflexibleandrigidpipes.
e)Fabricationofelectricalcableloomsandassemblies.
f)Formedormachinedsheetmetalpanelsforrepairs.
Alltheabovefabricatedparts,shouldbeinaccordancewith
data provided in overhaul or repair manuals, modification
schemes and service bulletins, drawings or otherwise
approvedbythecompetentauthority.
Note: It is not acceptable to fabricate any item to pattern
unless an engineering drawing of the item is produced
which includes any necessary fabrication processes and
whichisacceptabletothecompetentauthority.
8. Where a TCholder or an approved production
organisation is prepared to make available complete data
which is not referred to in aircraft manuals or service
bulletins but provides manufacturing drawings for items
specifiedinpartslists,thefabricationoftheseitemsisnot
considered to be within the scope of an approval unless
agreedotherwisebythecompetentauthorityinaccordance
withaprocedurespecifiedintheexposition.
9.InspectionandIdentification.
Any locally fabricated part should be subjected to an
inspection stage before, separately, and preferably
independentlyfrom,anyinspectionofitsinstallation.
The inspection should establish full compliance with the
relevant manufacturing data, and the part should be
unambiguously identified as fit for use by stating
conformitytotheapproveddata.Adequaterecordsshould
be maintained of all such fabrication processes including,
heat treatment and the final inspections. All parts, except
thosehavingnotenoughspace,shouldcarryapartnumber

which clearly relates it to the manufacturing/inspection

data. Additional to the partnumber the organisation's
identity should be marked on the part for traceability
purposes.
145.A.42(d)Acceptanceofcomponents AMC145.A.42(d)
Componentswhichhavereachedtheircertifiedlifelimitor 1. The following types of components should typically be

contain a nonrepairable defect shall be classified as classifiedasunsalvageable:
unsalvageable and shall not be permitted to reenter the
a.Componentswithnonrepairabledefects,whethervisible
component supply system unless certified life limits have
ornottothenakedeye;
been extended or a repair solution has been approved
accordingtoPart21. b.Componentsthatdonotmeetdesignspecifications,and
cannotbebroughtintoconformitywithsuchspecifications;
c. Components subjected to unacceptable modification or
reworkthatisirreversible;
d.Certifiedlifelimitedpartsthathavereachedorexceeded
their certified life limits, or have missing or incomplete
records;
e. Components that cannot be returned to airworthy
condition due to exposure to extreme forces, heat or
adverseenvironment;
f. Components for which conformity with an applicable
airworthinessdirectivecannotbeaccomplished;
g. Components for which maintenance records and/or
traceabilitytothemanufacturercannotberetrieved.
2. It is common practice for possessors of aircraft
components to dispose of unsalvageable components by
selling, discarding, or transferring such items. In some
instances,theseitemshavereappearedforsaleandinthe
active parts inventories of the aviation community.
Misrepresentation of the status of components and the
practice of making such items appear serviceable have
resulted in the use of unsalvageable nonconforming
Components. Therefore Organisations disposing of
unsalvageable aircraft components should consider the
possibility of such components later being misrepresented
and sold as serviceable components. Caution should be
exercised to ensure that unsalvageable components are
disposed of in a manner that does not allow them to be
returnedtoservice.

145.A.45(a)Maintenancedata
The organisation shall hold and use applicable current

maintenance data in the performance of maintenance,
including modifications and repairs. Applicable means
relevanttoanyaircraft,componentorprocessspecifiedin
theorganisationsapprovalclassratingscheduleandinany
associatedcapabilitylist.
Inthecaseofmaintenancedataprovidedbyanoperatoror
customer, the organisation shall hold such data when the
work is in progress, with the exception of the need to
complywith145.A.55(c).
145.A.45(b)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(b)
ForthepurposesofthisPart,applicablemaintenancedata 1. Except as specified in subparagraph 5, each

shallbeanyofthefollowing: maintenanceorganisationapprovedunderPart145should
hold and use the following minimum maintenance data
1. Any applicable requirement, procedure, operational
relevant to the organisations approval class rating. All
directiveorinformationissuedbytheauthorityresponsible
maintenance related Implementing Rules and associated
fortheoversightoftheaircraftorcomponent;
AMCs , approval specifications and Guidance Material, all
2. Any applicable airworthiness directive issued by the applicable national maintenance requirements and notices
authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft or which have not been superseded by an Agency
component; requirement,procedureordirectiveandallapplicableEASA
airworthiness directives plus any nonnational
3.Instructionsforcontinuingairworthiness,issuedbytype
airworthiness directive supplied by a contracted nonEU
certificate holders, supplementary type certificate holders,
operator or customer as well as Critical Design
any other organisation required to publish such data by
ConfigurationControlLimitations.
Part21andinthecaseofaircraftorcomponentsfromthird
countriestheairworthinessdatamandatedbytheauthority 2. In addition to subparagraph 1, an organisation with an
responsiblefortheoversightoftheaircraftorcomponent; approval class rating in category A Aircraft, should hold
and use the following maintenance data where published.
4. Any applicable standard, such as but not limited to,
The appropriate sections of the operators aircraft
maintenance standard practices recognised by the Agency
maintenance programme, aircraft maintenance manual,
asagoodstandardformaintenance;
repair manual, supplementary structural inspection
5.Anyapplicabledataissuedinaccordancewithparagraph document, corrosion control document, service bulletins,
(d). service letters, service instructions, modification leaflets,
NDT manual, parts catalogue, type certificate data sheet
and any other specific document issued by the type
certificate or supplementary type certificate holder as
maintenancedata.
3. In addition to subparagraph 1, an organisation with an
approvalclassrating in category B Engines/APUs, should
hold and use the following maintenance data where
published. The appropriate sections of the engine/APU
maintenance and repair manual, service bulletins, service
letters,modificationleaflets,nondestructivetesting(NDT)
manual,partscatalogue,typecertificatedatasheetandany
other specific document issued by the type certificate
holderasmaintenancedata.
4. In addition to subparagraph 1, an organisation with an

145.A.45(b)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(b)
approval class rating in category C Components other

than complete engines/APUs, should hold and use the
following maintenance data where published. The
appropriatesectionsofthevendormaintenanceandrepair
manual, service bulletins and service letters plus any
document issued by the type certificate holder as
maintenance data on whose product the component may
befittedwhenapplicable.
5. Appropriate sections of the subparagraphs 2 to 4
additional maintenance data means in relation to the
maintenance work scope at each particular maintenance
facility. For example, a base maintenance facility should
have almost complete set(s) of the maintenance data
whereas a line maintenance facility may need only the
maintenancemanualandthepartscatalogue.
6.AnorganisationonlyapprovedinclassratingcategoryD
Specialised services, should hold and use all applicable
specialisedservice(s)processspecifications.
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145.A.45(c)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(c)
Theorganisationshallestablishprocedurestoensurethatif 1 The referenced procedure should ensure that when

found,anyinaccurate,incompleteorambiguousprocedure, maintenance personnel discover inaccurate, incomplete or
practice,informationormaintenanceinstructioncontained ambiguous information in the maintenance data they
inthemaintenancedatausedbymaintenancepersonnelis should record the details. The procedure should then
recorded and notified to the author of the maintenance ensure that the Part145 approved maintenance
data. organisation notifies the problem to the author of the
maintenance data in a timely manner. A record of such
communications to the author of the maintenance data
should be retained by the Part145 approved organisation
until such time as the type certificate holder has clarified
theissuebye.g.amendingthemaintenancedata.
2 The referenced procedure should be specified in the
maintenanceorganisationexposition.
145.A.45(d)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(d)
Theorganisationmayonlymodifymaintenanceinstructions The referenced procedure should address the need for a

in accordance with a procedure specified in the practical demonstration by the mechanic to the quality
maintenance organisations exposition. With respect to personnel of the proposed modified maintenance
those changes, the organisation shall demonstrate that instruction.
they result in equivalent or improved maintenance
When satisfied the quality personnel should approve the
standards and shall inform the typecertificate holder of
modifiedmaintenanceinstructionandensurethatthetype
suchchanges.Maintenanceinstructionsforthepurposesof

145.A.45(d)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(d)
thisparagraphmeansinstructionsonhowtocarryoutthe certificate or supplementary type certificate holder is

particular maintenance task: they exclude the engineering informed of the modified maintenance instruction. The
designofrepairsandmodifications. procedureshouldincludeapaper/electronictraceabilityof
the complete process from start to finish and ensure that

the relevant maintenance instruction clearly identifies the
modification. Modified maintenance instructions should
onlybeusedinthefollowingcircumstances;
a Where the type certificate / supplementary type
certificate holders original intent can be carried out in a
morepracticalormoreefficientmanner.
b Where the type certificate / supplementary type
certificate holders original intent cannot be achieved by
following the maintenance instructions. For example,
where a component cannot be replaced following the
originalmaintenanceinstructions.
cFortheuseofalternativetools/equipment.
Important note: Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCL) are airworthiness limitations. Any
modification of the maintenance instructions linked to
CDCCL constitutes an aircraft modification that should be
approved in accordance with Part21.as well as Critical
DesignConfigurationControlLimitations.
[DecisionNo2007/002/Rof13March2007]
145.A.45(e)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(e)
The organisation shall provide a common work card or 1.Themaintenanceorganisationshould:

worksheetsystemtobeusedthroughoutrelevantpartsof
transcribeaccuratelythemaintenancedataontosuchwork
the organisation. In addition, the organisation shall either
cardsorworksheets,
transcribe accurately the maintenance data contained in
paragraphs(b)and(d)ontosuchworkcardsorworksheets or
or make precise reference to the particular maintenance
make precise reference to the particular maintenance
task or tasks contained in such maintenance data. Work
task(s)containedinsuchmaintenancedata,whichalready
cardsandworksheetsmaybecomputergeneratedandheld
identifiesthetaskasaCDCCLwhereapplicable.
on an electronic database subject to both adequate
safeguards against unauthorised alteration and a backup 2.Relevantpartsoftheorganisationmeanswithregardto
electronicdatabasewhichshallbeupdatedwithin24hours aircraft base maintenance, aircraft line maintenance,
of any entry made to the main electronic database. engine workshops, mechanical workshops and avionic
Complex maintenance tasks shall be transcribed onto the workshops. Therefore, engine workshops for example
workcardsorworksheetsandsubdividedintoclearstages should have a common system throughout such engine
toensurearecordoftheaccomplishmentofthecomplete workshopsthatmaybedifferenttothatintheaircraftbase
maintenancetask. maintenance.
Wheretheorganisationprovidesamaintenanceserviceto 3. The workcards should differentiate and specify, when
an aircraft operator who requires their work card or relevant,disassembly,accomplishmentoftask,reassembly
worksheet system to be used then such work card or and testing. In the case of a lengthy maintenance task
worksheet system may be used. In this case, the involvingasuccessionofpersonneltocompletesuchatask,
organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure correct it may be necessary to use supplementary workcards or

145.A.45(e)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(e)
completion of the aircraft operators work cards or worksheets to indicate what was actuallyaccomplishedby
worksheets. eachindividualperson.
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145.A.45(f)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(f)
The organisation shall ensure that all applicable 1. Data being made available to personnel maintaining
maintenancedataisreadilyavailableforusewhenrequired aircraft means that the data should be available in close
bymaintenancepersonnel. proximity to the aircraft being maintained for supervisors,
mechanicsandcertifyingstafftostudy.
2. Where computer systems are used, the number of
computer terminals should be sufficient in relation to the
size of the work programme to enable easy access, unless
the computer system can produce paper copies. Where
microfilmormicrofichereaders/printersareused,asimilar
requirementisapplicable.
145.A.45(g)Maintenancedata AMC145.A.45(g)
Theorganisationshallestablishaproceduretoensurethat 1.Tokeepdatauptodateaprocedureshouldbesetupto
maintenancedataitcontrolsiskeptuptodate.Inthecase monitor the amendment status of all data and maintain a
ofoperator/customercontrolledandprovidedmaintenance check that all amendments are being received by being a
data, the organisation shall be able to show that either it subscriber to any document amendment scheme. [Special
has written confirmation from the operator/customer that attention should be given to TC related data such as
all such maintenance data is up to date or it has work certificationlifelimitedparts,airworthinesslimitationsand
orders specifying the amendment status of the AirworthinessLimitationItems(ALI),etc.]
maintenancedatatobeusedoritcanshowthatitisonthe [DecisionNo2007/002/Rof13March2007;DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28
operator/customermaintenancedataamendmentlist. April2010]
145.A.47(a)Productionplanning AMC145.A.47(a)
The organisation shall have a system appropriate to the 1. Depending on the amount and complexity of work
amountandcomplexityofworktoplantheavailabilityofall generally performed by the maintenance organisation, the
necessary personnel, tools, equipment, material, planningsystemmayrangefromaverysimpleprocedureto
maintenancedataandfacilitiesinordertoensurethesafe a complex organisational setup including a dedicated
completionofthemaintenancework. planningfunctioninsupportoftheproductionfunction.
2. For the purpose of Part145, the production planning
functionincludestwocomplementaryelements:
schedulingthemaintenanceworkahead,toensurethatit
willnotadverselyinterferewithotherworkasregardsthe
availability of all necessary personnel, tools, equipment,

145.A.47(a)Productionplanning AMC145.A.47(a)
material,maintenancedataandfacilities.
duringmaintenancework,organisingmaintenanceteams
and shiftsand provide all necessary support to ensurethe
completionofmaintenancewithoutunduetimepressure.
3. When establishing the production planning procedure,
considerationshouldbegiventothefollowing:
logistics,
inventorycontrol,
squaremetersofaccommodation,
manhoursestimation,
manhoursavailability,
preparationofwork,
hangaravailability,
environmental conditions (access, lighting standards and
cleanliness),
coordinationwithinternalandexternalsuppliers,etc.
scheduling of safetycritical tasks during periods when
staffarelikelytobemostalert.
145.A.47(b)Productionplanning AMC145.A.47(b)
The planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of Limitations of human performance, in the context of
shifts, shall take into account human performance planningsafetyrelatedtasks,referstotheupperandlower
limitations. limits, and variations, of certain aspects of human
performance (Circadian rhythm / 24 hours body cycle)
which personnel should be aware of when planning work
andshifts.
145.A.47(c)Productionplanning AMC145.A.47(c)
When it is required to hand over the continuation or The primary objective of the changeover / handover
completion of maintenance tasks for reasons of a shift or information is to ensure effective communication at the
personnel changeover, relevant information shall be point of handing over the continuation or completion of
adequatelycommunicatedbetweenoutgoingandincoming maintenance actions. Effective task and shift handover
personnel. dependsonthreebasicelements:
The outgoing persons ability to understand and
communicate the important elements of the job or task
beingpassedovertotheincomingperson.
The incoming persons ability to understand and
assimilate the information being provided by the outgoing

145.A.47(c)Productionplanning AMC145.A.47(c)
person.
Aformalisedprocessforexchanginginformationbetween
outgoingandincomingpersonsandaplannedshiftoverlap
andaplaceforsuchexchangestotakeplace.
145.A.50(a)Certificationofmaintenance AMC145.A.50(a)
A certificate of release to service shall be issued by Endangers the flight safety means any instances where
appropriately authorised certifying staff on behalf of the safeoperationcouldnotbeassuredorwhichcouldleadto
organisationwhenithasbeenverifiedthatallmaintenance anunsafecondition.Ittypicallyincludes,butisnotlimited
orderedhas been properlycarried out by the organisation to,significantcracking,deformation,corrosionorfailureof
in accordance with the procedures specified in point primary structure, any evidence of burning, electrical
145.A.70,takingintoaccounttheavailabilityanduseofthe arcing, significant hydraulic fluid or fuel leakage and any
maintenance data specified in point 145.A.45 and that emergencysystemortotalsystemfailure.Anairworthiness
there are no noncompliances which are known to directive overdue for compliance is also considered a
endangerflightsafety. hazardtoflightsafety.
[CommissionRegulation(EC)No1056/2008of28October2008] [DecisionNo2009/007/Rof24March2009;DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28
April2010]
145.A.50(b)Certificationofmaintenance AMC145.A.50(b)
A certificate of release to service shall be issued before 1. The certificate of release to service should contain the
flightatthecompletionofanymaintenance. followingstatement:
Certifies that the work specified except as otherwise
specified was carried out in accordance with Part145 and
in respect to that work the aircraft/aircraft component is
consideredreadyforreleasetoservice.
Reference should also be made to the EASA Part145
approvalnumber.
2.Itisacceptabletouseanalternateabbreviatedcertificate
of release to service consisting of the following statement
Part145releasetoserviceinsteadofthefullcertification
statement specified in paragraph 1. When the alternate
abbreviated certificate of release to service is used, the
introductory section of thetechnical log should includean
exampleofthefullcertificationstatementfromparagraph
1.
3.Thecertificateofreleasetoserviceshouldrelatetothe
taskspecifiedinthe(S)TCholdersoroperatorsinstruction
ortheaircraftmaintenanceprogramwhichitselfmaycross
refertoamaintenancedata.
4. The date such maintenance was carried out should
include when the maintenance took place relative to any
life or overhaul limitation in terms of date/flying

145.A.50(b)Certificationofmaintenance AMC145.A.50(b)
hours/cycles/landingsetc.,asappropriate.
5.When extensive maintenancehasbeencarried out, itis
acceptable for the certificate of release to service to
summarise the maintenance as long as there is a unique
crossreferencetotheworkpackagecontainingfulldetails
of maintenance carried out. Dimensional information
shouldberetainedintheworkpackrecord.
145.A.50(c)Certificationofmaintenance
New defects or incomplete maintenance work orders

identified during the above maintenance shall be brought
to the attention of the aircraft operator for the specific
purpose of obtaining agreement to rectify such defects or
completingthemissingelementsofthemaintenancework
order. In the case where the aircraft operator declines to
have such maintenance carried out under this paragraph,
paragraph(e)isapplicable.
145.A.50(d)Certificationofmaintenance AMCNo1145.A.50(d)
A certificate of release to service shall be issued at the The purpose of the certificate is to release
completionofanymaintenanceonacomponentwhilstoff assemblies/items/components/parts (hereafter referred to
theaircraft.TheauthorisedreleasecertificateEASAForm asitem(s))aftermaintenanceandtoreleasemaintenance
1referredtoinAppendixIItoAnnexI(PartM)constitutes work carried out on such items under the approval of a
the component certificate of release to service. When an competentauthorityandtoallowitemsremovedfromone
organisation maintains a component for its own use, an aircraft/aircraft component to be fitted to another
EASA Form 1 may not be necessary depending upon the aircraft/aircraftcomponent.
organisation's internal release procedures defined in the
Thecertificateistobeusedforexport/importpurposes,as
exposition.
well as for domestic purposes, and serves as an official
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February2010] certificate for items from the manufacturer/maintenance
organisationtousers.
It can only be issued by organisations approved by the
particular competent authority within the scope of the
approval.
Thecertificatemaybeusedasarotabletagbyutilisingthe
availablespaceonthereversesideofthecertificateforany
additional information and dispatching the item with two
copiesofthecertificatesothatonecopymaybeeventually
returned with the item to the maintenance organisation.
The alternative solution is to use existing rotable tags and
alsosupplyacopyofthecertificate.
A certificate should not be issued for any item when it is
knownthattheitemisunserviceableexceptinthecaseof

145.A.50(d)Certificationofmaintenance AMCNo1145.A.50(d)
an item undergoing a series of maintenance processes at

several maintenance organisations approved under Part
145 and the item needs a certificate for the previous
maintenanceprocesscarriedoutforthenextmaintenance
organisation approved under Part145 to accept the item
for subsequent maintenance processes. In such a case, a
clear statement of limitation should be endorsed in Block
12.
AMCNo2145.A.50(d)
1.Acomponentwhichhasbeenmaintainedofftheaircraft
needstheissuanceofacertificateofreleasetoservicefor
such maintenance and another certificate of release to
serviceinregardtobeinginstalledproperlyontheaircraft
whensuchactionoccurs.
When an organisation maintains a component for use by
the same organisation, an EASA Form 1 may not be
necessary depending upon the organisations internal
release procedures defined in the maintenance
organisationexposition.
2.InthecaseoftheissueofEASAForm1forcomponents
in storage before Part145 and Part21 became effective
and not released on an EASA Form 1 or equivalent in
accordancewith145.A.42(a)orremovedserviceablefroma
serviceableaircraftoranaircraftwhichhasbeenwithdrawn
fromservicethefollowingapplies:
2.1. An EASA Form 1 may be issued for an aircraft
componentwhichhasbeen:
Maintained before Part145 became effective or
manufacturedbeforePart21becameeffective.
Used on an aircraft and removed in a serviceable
condition. Examples include leased and loaned aircraft
components.
Removed from aircraft which have been withdrawn
fromservice,orfromaircraftwhichhavebeeninvolved
in abnormal occurrences such as accidents, incidents,
heavylandingsorlightningstrikes.
Maintainedbyanunapprovedorganisation.
2.2. An appropriately rated maintenance organisation
approved under Part145 may issue an EASA Form 1 as
detailed in this AMC subparagraph 2.5 to 2.9, as
appropriate,inaccordancewithproceduresdetailedinthe
exposition as approved by the competent authority. The
appropriatelyratedorganisationisresponsibleforensuring

AMCNo2145.A.50(d)
that all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure

thatonlyapprovedandserviceableaircraftcomponentsare
issuedanEASAForm1underthisparagraph.
2.3.ForthepurposesofthisAMCNo2only,appropriately
rated means an organisation with an approval class rating
for the type of component or for the product in which it
maybeinstalled.
2.4. An EASA Form 1 issued in accordance with this
paragraph 2 should be issued by signing in block 14b and
statingInspectedinblock11.Inaddition,block12should
specify:
2.4.1. When the last maintenance was carried out and by
whom.
2.4.2. If the component is unused, when the component
wasmanufacturedandbywhomwithacrossreferenceto
anyoriginaldocumentationwhichshouldbeincludedwith
theForm.
2.4.3. A list of all airworthiness directives, repairs and
modifications known to have been incorporated. If no
airworthiness directives or repairs or modifications are
knowntobeincorporated,thenthisshouldbesostated.
2.4.4.Detail of life used for service lifelimited parts being
anycombinationoffatigue,overhaulorstoragelife.
2.4.5. For any aircraft component having its own
maintenance history record, reference to the particular
maintenance history record as long as the record contains
the details that would otherwise be required in block 12.
Themaintenancehistoryrecordandacceptancetestreport
orstatement,ifapplicable,shouldbeattachedtotheEASA
Form1.
2.5.New/unusedaircraftcomponents
2.5.1Anyunusedaircraftcomponentinstoragewithoutan
EASAForm1uptotheeffectivedate(s)forPart21thatwas
manufactured by an organisation acceptable to the
competent authority at that time may be issued with an
EASA Form 1 by an appropriately rated maintenance
organisation approved under Part145. The EASA Form 1
should be issued in accordance with the following
subparagraphs which should be included in a procedure
withinthemaintenanceorganisationmanual.
Note1:Itshouldbeunderstoodthatthereleaseofastored
but unused aircraft component in accordance with this
paragraph represents a maintenance release under Part
145 and not a production release under Part21. It is not
intended to bypass the production release procedure
agreed by the Member State for parts and subassemblies
intendedforfitmentonthemanufacturersownproduction
line.

AMCNo2145.A.50(d)
(a) An acceptance test report or statement should be

availableforallusedandunusedaircraftcomponentsthat
aresubjectedtoacceptancetestingaftermanufacturingor
maintenanceasappropriate.
(b) The aircraft component should be inspected for
compliance with the manufacturers instructions and
limitations for storage and condition including any
requirement for limited storage life, inhibitors, controlled
climateandspecialstoragecontainers.Inadditionorinthe
absence of specific storage instructions the aircraft
componentshouldbeinspectedfordamage,corrosionand
leakagetoensuregoodcondition.
(c) The storage life used of any storage lifelimited parts
shouldbeestablished.
2.5.2. If it is not possible to establish satisfactory
compliance with all applicable conditions specified in
subparagraph 2.5.1 (a) to (c) inclusive, the aircraft
component should be disassembled by an appropriately
rated organisation and subjected to a check for
incorporated airworthiness directives, repairs and
modificationsandinspected/testedinaccordancewiththe
maintenancedatatoestablishsatisfactoryconditionand,if
relevant,allseals,lubricantsandlifelimitedpartsshouldbe
replaced. Upon satisfactory completion after reassembly,
anEASAForm1maybeissuedstatingwhatwascarriedout
andthereferenceofthemaintenancedataincluded.
2.6.Usedaircraftcomponentsremovedfromaserviceable
aircraft
2.6.1. Serviceable aircraft components removed from a
Member State registered aircraft may be issued with an
EASAForm1byanappropriatelyratedorganisationsubject
tocompliancewiththissubparagraph.
(a)Theorganisationshouldensurethatthecomponentwas
removed from the aircraft by an appropriately qualified
person.
(b) The aircraft component may only be deemed
serviceableifthelastflightoperationwiththecomponent
fitted revealed no faults on that component/related
system.
(c) The aircraft component should be inspected for
satisfactory condition including in particular damage,
corrosion or leakage and compliance with any additional
maintenancedata.
(d)Theaircraftrecordshouldberesearchedforanyunusual
events that could affect the serviceability of the aircraft
component such as involvement in accidents, incidents,
heavylandingsorlightningstrikes.Undernocircumstances
may an EASA Form 1 be issued in accordance with this
paragraph2.6ifitissuspectedthattheaircraftcomponent

AMCNo2145.A.50(d)
hasbeensubjectedtoextremesofstress,temperaturesor
immersionwhichcouldeffectitsoperation.
(e)Amaintenancehistoryrecordshouldbeavailableforall
usedserialisedaircraftcomponents.
(f)Compliancewithknownmodificationsandrepairsshould
beestablished.
(g) The flight hours/cycles/landings as applicable of any
service lifelimited parts including time since overhaul
shouldbeestablished.
(h) Compliance with known applicable airworthiness
directivesshouldbeestablished.
(i) Subject to satisfactory compliance with this
subparagraph 2.6.1, an EASA Form 1 may be issued and
should contain the information as specified in paragraph
2.4 including the aircraft from which the aircraft
componentwasremoved.
2.6.2.Serviceableaircraftcomponentsremovedfromanon
Member State registered aircraft may only be issued with
an EASA Form 1 if the components are leased or loaned
from the maintenance organisation approved under Part
145 who retains control of the airworthiness status of the
components. An EASA Form 1 may be issued and should
contain the information as specified in paragraph 2.4
including the aircraft from which the aircraft component
wasremoved.
2.7. Used aircraft components removed from an aircraft
withdrawnfromservice.
Serviceable aircraft components removed from a Member
State registered aircraft withdrawn from service may be
issuedwithanEASAForm1byamaintenanceorganisation
approved under Part145 subject to compliance with this
subparagraph.
(a) Aircraft withdrawn from service are sometimes
dismantled for spares. This is considered to be a
maintenance activity and should be accomplished under
the control of an organisation approved under Part145,
employing procedures approved by the competent
authority.
(b) To be eligible for installation, components removed
fromsuchaircraftmaybeissuedwithanEASAForm1byan
appropriately rated organisation following a satisfactory
assessment.
(c) As a minimum, the assessment will need to satisfy the
standardssetoutinparagraphs2.5and2.6asappropriate.
This should, where known, include the possible need for
the alignment of scheduled maintenance that may be
necessary to comply with the maintenance programme
applicabletotheaircraftonwhichthecomponentistobe

AMCNo2145.A.50(d)
installed.
(d)Irrespectiveofwhethertheaircraftholdsacertificateof
airworthiness or not, the organisation responsible for
certifyinganyremovedcomponentshouldensurethatthe
manner in which the components were removed and
storedarecompatiblewiththestandardsrequiredbyPart
145.
(e) A structured plan should be formulated to control the
aircraft disassembly process. The disassembly is to be
carried out by an appropriately rated organisation under
the supervision of certifying staff who will ensure that the
aircraft components are removed and documented in a
structured manner in accordance with the appropriate
maintenancedataanddisassemblyplan.
(f)Allrecordedaircraftdefectsshouldbereviewedandthe
possible effects these may have on both normal and
standby functions of removed components are to be
considered.
(g) Dedicated control documentation is to be used as
detailedbythedisassemblyplan,tofacilitatetherecording
of all maintenance actions and component removals
performed during the disassembly process. Components
foundtobeunserviceablearetobeidentifiedassuchand
quarantinedpendingadecisionontheactionstobetaken.
Records of the maintenance accomplished to establish
serviceability are to form part of the component
maintenancehistory.
(h) Suitable Part145 facilities for the removal and storage
of removed components are to be used which include
suitable environmental conditions, lighting, access
equipment, aircraft tooling and storage facilities for the
work to be undertaken. While it may be acceptable for
components to be removed, given local environmental
conditions, without the benefit of an enclosed facility,
subsequent disassembly (if required) and storage of the
components should be in accordance with the
manufacturersrecommendations.
2.8.Usedaircraftcomponentsmaintainedbyorganisations
not approved in accordance with Part145. For used
componentsmaintainedbyamaintenanceorganisationnot
approvedunderPart145,duecareshouldbetakenbefore
acceptance of such components. In such cases an
appropriately rated maintenance organisation approved
underPart145shouldestablishsatisfactoryconditionsby:
(a) dismantling the component for sufficient inspection in
accordancewiththeappropriatemaintenancedata;
(b) replacing all service lifelimit components when no
satisfactory evidence of life used is available and/or the
componentsareinanunsatisfactorycondition;

AMCNo2145.A.50(d)
(c)reassemblingandtestingasnecessarythecomponent;
(d)completingallcertificationrequirementsasspecifiedin
145.A.50.
2.9. Used aircraft components removed from an aircraft
involved in an accident or incident. Such components
shouldonlybeissuedwithanEASAForm1whenprocessed
inaccordancewithparagraph2.7andaspecificworkorder
including all additional necessary tests and inspections
deemednecessarybytheaccidentorincident.Suchawork
order may require input from the TC holder or original
manufacturer as appropriate. This work order should be
referencedinblock12.
GM145.A.50(d)
EASAForm1Block12Remarks
Examplesofdatatobeenteredinthisblockasappropriate:
Maintenance documentation used, including the
revision status, for all work performed and not
limitedtotheentrymadeinblock11.Astatement
such as in accordance with the CMM is not
acceptable.
NDT methods with appropriate documentation
usedwhenrelevant.
Compliance with airworthiness directives or
servicebulletins.
Repairscarriedout.
Modificationscarriedout.
Replacementpartsinstalled.
Lifelimitedpartsstatus.
Shelflifelimitations.
Deviationsfromthecustomerworkorder.
Release statements to satisfy a foreign Civil
AviationAuthoritymaintenancerequirement.
Information needed to support shipment with
shortagesorreassemblyafterdelivery.
References to aid traceability, such as batch
numbers.

145.A.50(e)Certificationofmaintenance AMC145.A.50(e)
By derogation to paragraph (a), when the organisation is 1. Being unable to establish full compliance with sub
unabletocompleteallmaintenanceordered,itmayissuea paragraph Part145.A.50(a) means that the maintenance
certificateofreleasetoservicewithintheapprovedaircraft required by the aircraft operator could not be completed
limitations. The organisation shall enter such fact in the dueeithertorunningoutofavailableaircraftmaintenance
aircraft certificate of release to service before the issue of downtime for the scheduled check or by virtue of the
suchcertificate. condition of the aircraft requiring additional maintenance
downtime.

2. The aircraft operator is responsible for ensuring that all
required maintenance has been carried out before flight
and therefore 145.A.50(e) requires such operator to be
informed in the case where full compliance with
145.A.50(a) cannot be achieved within the operators
limitations. If the operator agrees to the deferment of full
compliance, then the certificate of release to service may
beissuedsubjecttodetailsofthedeferment,includingthe
operatorsauthority,beingendorsedonthecertificate.
NOTE:Whetherornottheaircraftoperatordoeshavethe
authority to defer maintenance is an issue between the
aircraftoperatorandthecompetentauthorityoftheState
of Registry or State of operator, as appropriate. In case of
doubt concerning such a decision of the operator, the
approved maintenance organisation should inform its
competent authority on such doubt, before issuing the
certificate of release to service. This will allow this
competent authority to investigate the matter with the
competentauthorityoftheStateofRegistryortheStateof
theoperatorasappropriate.
3. The procedure should draw attention to the fact that
145.A.50 (a) does not normally permit the issue of a
certificate of release to service in the case of
noncomplianceandshouldstatewhatactionthemechanic,
supervisor and certifying staff should take to bring the
matter to the attention of the relevant department or
person responsible for technical coordination with the
aircraft operator so that the issue may be discussed and
resolved with the aircraft operator. In addition, the
appropriateperson(s)asspecifiedin145.A.30(b)shouldbe
kept informed in writing of such possible noncompliance
situationsandthisshouldbeincludedintheprocedure.
145.A.50(f)Certificationofmaintenance AMC145.A.50(f)
By derogation to paragraph (a) and 145.A.42, when an 1. Suitable release certificate means a certificate which
aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main line clearly states that the aircraft component is serviceable;
station or main maintenance base due to the non that clearly specifies the organisation releasing said
availability of a component with the appropriate release component together with details of the authority under
certificate,itispermissibletotemporarilyfitacomponent whose approval the organisation works including the

145.A.50(f)Certificationofmaintenance AMC145.A.50(f)
without the appropriate release certificate for a maximum approvalorauthorisationreference.

of 30 flight hours or until the aircraft first returns to the
2. Compliance with all other Part145 and operator
main line station or main maintenance base, whichever is
requirements means making an appropriate entry in the
thesooner,subjecttotheaircraftoperatoragreementand
aircraft technical log, checking for compliance with type
said component having a suitable release certificate but
design standards, modifications, repairs, airworthiness
otherwise in compliance with all applicable maintenance
directives, life limitations and condition of the aircraft
and operational requirements. Such components shall be
componentplusinformationonwhere,whenandwhythe
removed by the above prescribed time limit unless an
aircraftwasgrounded.
appropriate release certificate has been obtained in the
meantimeunderparagraph(a)and145.A.42.
145.A.55(a)Maintenancerecords GM145.A.55(a)
The organisation shall record all details of maintenance 1.Properlyexecutedandretainedrecordsprovideowners,

work carried out. As a minimum, the organisation shall operators and maintenance personnel with information
retain records necessary to prove that all requirements essential in controlling unscheduled and scheduled
havebeenmetforissuanceofthecertificateofreleaseto maintenance, and trouble shooting to eliminate the need
service,includingsubcontractor'sreleasedocuments. forreinspectionandreworktoestablishairworthiness.
Theprimeobjectiveistohavesecureandeasilyretrievable
records with comprehensive and legible contents. The
aircraft record should contain basic details of all serialised
aircraft components and all other significant aircraft
components installed, to ensure traceability to such
installedaircraftcomponentdocumentationandassociated
maintenancedataasspecifiedin145.A.45.
2. Some gas turbine engines are assembled from modules
andatruetotaltimeinserviceforatotalengineisnotkept.
Whenownersandoperatorswishtotakeadvantageofthe
modulardesign,thentotaltimeinserviceandmaintenance
records for each module is to be maintained. The
maintenance records as specified are to be kept with the
module and should show compliance with any mandatory
requirementspertainingtothatmodule.
3.Reconstructionoflostordestroyedrecordscanbedone
by reference to other records which reflect the time in
service, research of records maintained by repair facilities
and reference to records maintained by individual
mechanicsetc.Whenthesethingshavebeendoneandthe
recordisstillincomplete,theowner/operatormaymakea
statement in the new record describing the loss and
establishingthetimeinservicebasedontheresearchand
the best estimate of time in service. The reconstructed
recordsshouldbesubmittedtothecompetentauthorityfor
acceptance.
NOTE:Additionalmaintenancemayberequired.
4. The maintenance record can be either a paper or
computersystemoranycombinationofboth.

145.A.55(a)Maintenancerecords GM145.A.55(a)
5. Paper systems should use robust material which can

withstand normal handling and filing. The record should
remainlegiblethroughouttherequiredretentionperiod.
6 Computer systems may be used to control maintenance
and/or record details of maintenance work carried out.
Computer systems used for maintenance should have at
leastonebackupsystemwhichshouldbeupdatedatleast
within 24 hours of any maintenance. Each terminal is
required to contain programme safeguards against the
abilityofunauthorisedpersonneltoalterthedatabase.
145.A.55(b)Maintenancerecords
Theorganisationshallprovideacopyofeachcertificateof
release to service to the aircraft operator, together with a
copyofanyspecificapprovedrepair/modificationdataused
forrepairs/modificationscarriedout.
145.A.55(c)Maintenancerecords AMC145.A.55(c)
The organisation shall retain a copy of all detailed Associatedmaintenancedataisspecificinformationsuchas

maintenancerecordsandanyassociatedmaintenancedata repair and modification data.This does not necessarily
forthreeyearsfromthedatetheaircraftorcomponentto require the retention of all Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
whichtheworkrelateswasreleasedfromtheorganisation. ComponentMaintenanceManual,IPCetcissuedbytheTC
holderorSTCholder.Maintenancerecordsshouldreferto
1. The records under this paragraph shall be stored in a
therevisionstatusofthedataused.
manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration
andtheft.
2. Computer backup discs, tapes etc. shall be stored in a
different location from that containing the working discs,
tapes etc., in an environment that ensures they remain in
goodcondition.
3. Where an organisation approved under this Part
terminates its operation, all retained maintenance records
covering the last two years shall be distributed to the last
ownerorcustomeroftherespectiveaircraftorcomponent
orshallbestoredasspecifiedbythecompetentauthority.
145.A.60(a)Occurrencereporting AMC145.A.60(a)
The organisation shall report to the competent authority, AMC 208 General Acceptable Means of Compliance for
the state of registry and the organisation responsible for Airworthiness of Products, Parts and Appliances provides

145.A.60(a)Occurrencereporting AMC145.A.60(a)
the design of the aircraft or component any condition of furtherguidanceonoccurrencereporting.

the aircraft or component identified by the organisation [DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010]
thathasresultedormayresultinanunsafeconditionthat
hazardsseriouslytheflightsafety.
GM145.A.60(a)
Theorganisationresponsibleforthedesignisnormallythe
TC holder of the aircraft, engine or propeller and/or if
knowntheSTCholder.
145.A.60(b)Occurrencereporting AMC145.A.60(b)
The organisation shall establish an internal occurrence 1.Theaimofoccurrencereportingistoidentifythefactors

reportingsystemasdetailedintheexpositiontoenablethe contributingtoincidents,andtomakethesystemresistant
collection and evaluation of such reports, including the tosimilarerrors.
assessment and extraction of those occurrences to be
2. An occurrence reporting system should enable and
reportedunderparagraph(a).Thisprocedureshallidentify
encourage free and frank reporting of any (potentially)
adverse trends, corrective actions taken or to be taken by
safety related occurrence. This will be facilitated by the
the organisation to address deficiencies and include
establishment of a just culture. An organisation should
evaluation of all known relevant information relating to
ensurethatpersonnelarenotinappropriatelypunishedfor
suchoccurrencesandamethodtocirculatetheinformation
reportingorcooperatingwithoccurrenceinvestigations.
asnecessary.
3. The internal reporting process should be closedloop,
ensuringthatactionsaretakeninternallytoaddresssafety
hazards.
4. Feedback to reportees, both on an individual and more
general basis, is important to ensure their continued
supportforthescheme.
145.A.60(c)Occurrencereporting GM145.A.60(c)
The organisation shall make such reports in a form and Each report should contain at least the following
manner established by the Agency and ensure that they information:
contain all pertinent information about the condition and
(i)Organisationnameandapprovalreference.
evaluationresultsknowntotheorganisation.
ii)Informationnecessarytoidentifythesubjectaircraftand
/orcomponent.
iii)Dateandtimerelativetoanylifeoroverhaullimitation
intermsofflyinghours/cycles/landingsetc.asappropriate.
iv)Detailsoftheconditionasrequiredby145.A.60(b).
v) Any other relevant information found during the

145.A.60(c)Occurrencereporting GM145.A.60(c)
evaluationorrectificationofthecondition.
145.A.60(d)Occurrencereporting
Where the organisation is contracted by a commercial

operator to carry out maintenance, the organisation shall
alsoreporttotheoperatoranysuchconditionaffectingthe
operatorsaircraftorcomponent.
145.A.60(e)Occurrencereporting
Theorganisationshallproduceandsubmitsuchreportsas
soon as practicable but in anycase within 72hours of the
organisation identifying the condition to which the report
relates.
145.A.65(a)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance AMC145.A.65(a)
proceduresandqualitysystem
The organisation shall establish a safety and quality policy Thesafetyandqualitypolicyshouldasaminimumincludea

fortheorganisationtobeincludedintheexpositionunder statementcommittingtheorganisationto:
145.A.70.
Recognisesafetyasaprimeconsiderationatalltimes
ApplyHumanfactorsprinciples
Encourage personnel to report maintenance related
errors/incidents
Recognise that compliance with procedures, quality
standards,safetystandardsandregulationsisthedutyofall
personnel
Recognise the need for all personnel to cooperate with
thequalityauditors.
145.A.65(b)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance AMC145.A.65(b)
The organisation shall establish procedures agreed by the 1. Maintenance procedures should be held current such
competentauthoritytakingintoaccounthumanfactorsand thattheyreflectbestpracticewithintheorganisation.Itis
humanperformancetoensuregoodmaintenancepractices the responsibility of all organisations employees to report
and compliance with this Part which shall include a clear anydifferencesviatheirorganisationsinternaloccurrence
work order or contract such that aircraft and components reportingmechanisms.

145.A.65(b)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance AMC145.A.65(b)
maybereleasedtoserviceinaccordancewith145.A.50. 2.Allprocedures,andchangestothoseprocedures,should
beverifiedandvalidatedbeforeusewherepracticable.
3. All technical procedures should be designed and
presented in accordance with good human factors
principles.
145.A.65(b)1Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance
Themaintenanceproceduresunderthisparagraphapplyto
145.A.25to145.A.95.
145.A.65(b)2Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance AMC145.A.65(b)2
The maintenance procedures established or to be Specialised services includes any specialised activity, such
established by the organisation under this paragraph shall as, but not limited to nondestructive testing requiring
cover all aspects of carrying out the maintenance activity, particular skills and/or qualification.145.A.30(f)covers the
including the provision and control of specialised services qualificationofpersonnelbut,inaddition,thereisaneedto
and lay down the standards to which the organisation establishmaintenanceproceduresthatcoverthecontrolof
intendstowork. anyspecialisedprocess.
With regard to aircraft line and base maintenance, the 1. The purpose of this procedure is to minimise the rare
organisationshallestablishprocedurestominimisetherisk possibilityofanerrorbeingrepeatedwherebytheidentical
of multiple errors and capture errors on critical systems, aircraft components are not reassembled thereby
and to ensure that no person is required to carry out and compromising more than one system. One example is the
inspect in relation to a maintenance task involving some remote possibility of failure to reinstall engine gearbox
elementofdisassembly/reassemblyofseveralcomponents access covers or oil filler caps on all engines of a
of the same type fitted to more than one system on the multiengined aircraft resulting in major oil loss from all
same aircraft during a particular maintenance check. engines.
However, when only one person is available to carry out
Anotherexampleisthecaseofremovalandrefitmentofoil
thesetasksthentheorganisation'sworkcardorworksheet
filler caps, which should require a reinspection of all oil
shall include an additional stage for reinspection of the
filler caps after the last oil filler cap has supposedly been
workbythispersonaftercompletionofallthesametasks.
refitted.
2. Procedures should be established to detect and rectify
maintenance errors that could, as minimum, result in a
failure, malfunction, or defect endangering the safe
operation of the aircraft if not performed properly. The
procedureshouldidentifythemethodforcapturingerrors,

andthemaintenancetasksorprocessesconcerned.
Inordertodeterminetheworkitemstobeconsidered,the
following maintenance tasks should primarily be reviewed
toassesstheirimpactonsafety:
Installation,riggingandadjustmentsofflightcontrols,
Installationofaircraftengines,propellersandrotors,
Overhaul, calibration or rigging of components such as
engines, propellers, transmissions and gearboxes, but
additionalinformationshouldalsobeprocessed,suchas:
Previous experiences of maintenance errors, depending
ontheconsequenceofthefailure,
Information arising from the occurrence reporting
systemrequiredby145.A.60,
Member State requirements for error capturing, if
applicable.
3.Inordertopreventomissions,everymaintenancetaskor
group of tasks should be signedoff. To ensure the task or
group of tasks is completed, it should only be signedoff
after completion. Work by unauthorised personnel (i.e.
temporary staff, trainee,) should be checked by
authorisedpersonnelbeforetheysignoff.Thegroupingof
tasks for the purpose of signingoff should allow critical
stepstobeclearlyidentified
Note:Asignoffisastatementbythecompetentperson
performingorsupervisingthework,thatthetaskorgroup
oftaskshasbeencorrectlyperformed.Asignoffrelatesto
one step in the maintenance process and is therefore
different to the release to service of the aircraft.
Authorised personnel means personnel formally
authorised by the maintenance organisation approved
underPart145tosignofftasks.
Authorisedpersonnelarenotnecessarilycertifyingstaff
.
4. The maintenance organisation should ensure that when
carryingoutamodification,repairormaintenance,Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations are not
compromised; this will require the development of
appropriate procedures where necessary by the
maintenance organisation. The maintenance organisation
should pay particular attention to possible adverse effects
of any wiring change to the aircraft, even a change not
specifically associated with the fuel tank system. For
example, it should be common practice to identify
segregation of fuel gauging system wiring as a Critical
DesignConfigurationControlLimitation.
Maintenance organisations can prevent adverse effects

associated with wiring changes by standardising

maintenance practices through training, rather than by
periodic inspection. Training should be provided to end
indiscriminate routing and splicing of wire and to provide
comprehensiveknowledgeofcriticaldesignfeaturesoffuel
tank systems that would be controlled by a Critical Design
ConfigurationControlLimitation.EASAguidanceisprovided
for training to maintenance organisation personnel in an
AppendixIVtobeaddedtoAMCtoPart145.
The maintenance of ignition prevention features is
necessary for the inherent safety and reliability of an
aircraftsfueltanksystem.Theaircraftcannotbeoperated
indefinitely with the failure of an ignition prevention
feature. The failure will have a direct adverse effect on
operational safety. It could prevent the continued safe
flight and landing of the aircraft or cause serious or fatal
injury to the occupants. The fuel system review required
willidentifyignitionpreventionfeaturesofthedesign.The
failureofanyofthesefeaturesmaynotimmediatelyresult
in an unsafe condition, but it may warrant certain
maintenancetosupportcontinuedairworthiness.
145.A.65(b)4Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance
Maintenanceproceduresshallbeestablishedtoensurethat
damage is assessed and modifications and repairs are
carried out using data approved by the Agency or by an
approvedPart21designorganisation,asappropriate.
145.A.65(c)Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance
The organisation shall establish a quality system that

includesthefollowing:
145.A.65(c)1Safetyandqualitypolicy,maintenance AMC145.A.65(c)1
Independent audits in order to monitor compliance with 1. The primary objectives of the quality system are to
required aircraft/aircraft component standards and enabletheorganisationtoensurethatitcandeliverasafe
adequacyoftheprocedurestoensurethatsuchprocedures product and that organisation remains in compliance with

invoke good maintenance practices and airworthy therequirements.

aircraft/aircraft components. In the smallest organisations
2. An essential element of the quality system is the
the independent audit part of the quality system may be
independentaudit.
contracted to another organisation approved under this
Partorapersonwithappropriatetechnicalknowledgeand 3.Theindependentauditisanobjectiveprocessofroutine
provensatisfactoryauditexperience;and samplechecksofallaspectsoftheorganisationsabilityto
carry out all maintenance to the required standards and
includessomeproductsamplingasthisistheendresultof
the maintenance process. It represents an objective
overview of the complete maintenance related activities
and is intended to complement the 145.A.50(a)
requirement for certifying staff to be satisfied that all
requiredmaintenancehasbeenproperlycarriedoutbefore
issue of the certificate of release to service. Independent
auditsshouldincludeapercentageofrandomauditscarried
out on a sample basis when maintenance is being carried
out. This means some audits during the night for those
organisationsthatworkatnight.
4. Except as specified in subparagraphs 7 and 9, the
independent audit should ensure that all aspects of Part
145compliancearecheckedevery12monthsandmaybe
carriedoutasacompletesingleexerciseorsubdividedover
the12monthperiodinaccordancewithascheduledplan.
Theindependentauditdoesnotrequireeachprocedureto
becheckedagainsteachproductlinewhenitcanbeshown
thattheparticularprocedureiscommontomorethanone
productlineandtheprocedurehasbeencheckedevery12
months without resultant findings. Where findings have
been identified, the particular procedure should be
rechecked against other product lines until the findings
have been rectified after which the independent audit
proceduremayrevertbackto12monthlyfortheparticular
procedure.
5. Except as specified otherwise in subparagraphs 7, the
independent audit should sample check one product on
each product line every 12 months as a demonstration of
theeffectivenessofmaintenanceprocedurescompliance.It
is recommended that procedures and product audits be
combined by selecting a specific product example, such as
anaircraftorengineorinstrumentandsamplecheckingall
the procedures and requirements associated with the
specific product example to ensure that the end result
shouldbeanairworthyproduct.
For the purpose of the independent audit a product line
includes any product under an Appendix II approval class
rating as specified in the approval schedule issued to the
particularorganisation.
It therefore follows for example that a maintenance
organisation approved under Part145 with a capability to
maintain aircraft, repair engines, brakes and autopilots

would need to carry out 4 complete audit sample checks

eachyearexceptasspecifiedotherwiseinsubparagraphs5,
7or9.
6. The sample check of a product means to witness any
relevant testing and visually inspect the product and
associated documentation. The sample check should not
involve repeat disassembly or testing unless the sample
checkidentifiesfindingsrequiringsuchaction.
7.Exceptasspecifiedotherwiseinsubparagraph9,where
the smallest organisation, that is an organisation with a
maximum of 10 personnel actively engaged in
maintenance, chooses to contract the independent audit
elementofthequalitysysteminaccordancewith145.A.65
(c)(1)itisconditionalontheauditbeingcarriedouttwicein
every12monthperiod.
8.Exceptasspecifiedotherwiseinsubparagraph9,where
theorganisationhaslinestationslistedasper145.A.75(d)
the quality system should describe how these are
integratedintothesystemandincludeaplantoauditeach
listedlinestationatafrequencyconsistentwiththeextent
offlightactivityattheparticularlinestation.
Except as specified otherwise in subparagraph 9 the
maximumperiodbetweenauditsofaparticularlinestation
shouldnotexceed24months.
9. Except as specified otherwise in subparagraph 5, the
competentauthoritymayagreetoincreaseanyoftheaudit
timeperiodsspecifiedinthisAMC145.A.65(c)(1)byupto
100%providedthattherearenosafetyrelatedfindingsand
subject to being satisfied that the organisation has a good
recordofrectifyingfindingsinatimelymanner.
10.Areportshouldberaisedeachtimeanauditiscarried
outdescribingwhatwascheckedandtheresultingfindings
againstapplicablerequirements,proceduresandproducts.
11.Theindependenceoftheauditshouldbeestablishedby
always ensuring that audits are carried out by personnel
not responsible for the function, procedure or products
being checked. It therefore follows that a large
maintenance organisation approved under Part145, being
an organisation with more than about 500 maintenance
staff should have a dedicated quality audit group whose
solefunctionistoconductaudits,raisefindingreportsand
followuptocheckthatfindingsarebeingrectified.Forthe
medium sized maintenance organisation approved under
Part145, being an organisation with less than about 500
maintenance staff, it is acceptable to use competent
personnelfromonesection/departmentnotresponsiblefor
theproductionfunction,procedureorproducttoauditthe
section/department that is responsible subject to the
overall planning and implementation being under the

control of the quality manager. Organisations with a

maximum of 10 maintenance staff actively engaged in
carrying out maintenance may contract the independent
auditelementofthequalitysystemtoanotherorganisation
or a qualified and competent person approved by the
competentauthority.
GM145.A.65(c)(1)
1. The purpose of this GM is to give guidance on just one acceptable working

audit plan to meet part of the needs of 145.A.65(c)1. There is any number of
otheracceptableworkingauditplans.
2.Theproposedplanliststhesubjectmatterthatshouldbecoveredbytheaudit
and attempts to indicate applicability in the various types of workshops and
aircraftfacilities.Thelistshouldthereforebetailoredfortheparticularsituation
and more than one list may be necessary. Each list should be shown against a
timetabletoindicatewhentheparticularitemisscheduledforauditandwhen
theauditwascompleted.

PARA Comment HANGAR ENGINE MECH AVIONIC

Workshop Workshop Workshop
145.A.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.1 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes

GM145.A.65(c)(1)
2.10 MOE Yes No No no
2.15 MOE Yes No No No
2.17 MOE ifappl Ifappl ifappl ifappl

2.21 MOE ifappl Ifappl ifappl ifappl
2.22 MOE Yes Yes No No
2.23 MOE Yes No No No
L2.1 MOE ifappl No No No

GM145.A.65(c)(1)
3.9 MOE ifappl ifappl ifappl ifappl
3.10 MOE ifappl ifappl ifappl ifappl
3.11 MOE ifappl ifappl ifappl No
3.12 MOE Yes Yes No No

145.A.95 ifappl ifappl ifappl ifappl
Note1:ifapplmeansifapplicableorrelevant.
Note 2: In the line station case all line stations should be audited at the
frequency agreed with the competent authority within the limits of AMC
145.A.65(c)(1).
Aqualityfeedbackreportingsystemtothepersonorgroup 1.Anessentialelementofthequalitysystemisthequality
of persons specified in 145.A.30(b) and ultimately to the feedbacksystem.

accountable manager that ensures proper and timely 2. The quality feedback system may not be contracted to
corrective action is taken in response to reports resulting outside persons. The principal function of the quality
fromtheindependentauditsestablishedtomeetparagraph feedbacksystemistoensurethatallfindingsresultingfrom
(1). the independent quality audits of the organisation are
properlyinvestigatedandcorrectedinatimelymannerand

toenabletheaccountablemanagertobekeptinformedof
any safety issues and the extent of compliance with Part
145.
3.TheindependentqualityauditreportsreferencedinAMC
145.A.65(c)(1) subparagraph 10 should be sent to the
relevantdepartment(s)forrectificationactiongivingtarget
rectification dates. Rectification dates should be discussed
with such department(s) before the quality departmentor
nominated quality auditor confirms such dates in the
report. The relevant department(s) are required by
145.A.65(c)(2) to rectify findings and inform the quality
department or nominated quality auditor of such
rectification.
4. The accountable manager should hold regular meetings
with staff to check progress on rectification except that in
thelargeorganisationssuchmeetingsmaybedelegatedon
a day to day basis to the quality manager subject to the
accountablemanagermeetingatleasttwiceperyearwith
theseniorstaffinvolvedtoreviewtheoverallperformance
and receiving at least a half yearly summary report on
findingsofnoncompliance.
5. All records pertaining to the independent quality audit
and the quality feedback system should be retained for at
least 2 years after the date of clearance of the finding to
whichtheyreferorforsuchperiodsastosupportchanges
to the AMC 145.A.65(c)(1) subparagraph 9 audit time
periods,whicheveristhelonger.
145.A.70(a)Maintenanceorganisationexposition AMC145.A.70(a)
Maintenance organisation exposition means the The following information should be included in the
document or documents that contain the material maintenanceorganisationexposition:
specifyingthescopeofworkdeemedtoconstituteapproval
The information specified in 145.A.70(a) sub paragraphs
and showing how the organisation intends to comply with
(6) and (12) to (16) inclusive, whilst a part of the
thisPart.
maintenance organisation exposition, may be kept as
The organisation shall provide the competent authority separate documents or on separate electronic data files
withamaintenanceorganisationexposition,containingthe subject to the management part of said exposition
followinginformation: containing a clear cross reference to such documents or
electronicdatafiles.
1. A statement signed by the accountable manager
confirming that the maintenance organisation exposition The exposition should contain the information, as
and any referenced associated manuals define the applicable, specified in thisAMC. The information, maybe
organisations compliance with this Part and will be presented in any subject order as long as all applicable

compliedwithatalltimes.Whentheaccountablemanager subjects are covered. Where an organisation uses a

is not the chief executive officer of the organisation then different format, for example, to allow the exposition to
suchchiefexecutiveofficershallcountersignthestatement; serve for more than one approval, then the exposition
shouldcontainacrossreferenceAnnexusingthislistasan
2. the organisations safety and quality policy as specified
index with an explanation as to where the subject matter
by145.A.65;
canbefoundintheexposition.
3.thetitle(s)andname(s)ofthepersonsnominatedunder
Theexpositionshouldcontaininformationasapplicable,on
145.A.30(b);
how the maintenance organisation complies with Critical
4.thedutiesandresponsibilitiesofthepersonsnominated Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)
under 145.A.30(b), including matters on which they may instructions.
dealdirectlywiththecompetentauthorityonbehalfofthe
Smallmaintenanceorganisationsmaycombinethevarious
organisation;
items to form a simple exposition more relevant to their
5. an organisation chart showing associated chains of needs.
responsibility between the persons nominated under
Theoperatormayuseelectronicdataprocessing(EDP)for
145.A.30(b);
publication of the maintenance organisation exposition.
6.alistofcertifyingstaffandsupportstaff; The maintenance organisation exposition should be made
available to the approving competent authority in a form
7.ageneraldescriptionofmanpowerresources;
acceptabletothecompetentauthority.Attentionshouldbe
8. a general description of the facilities located at each paid to the compatibility of EDP publication systems with
addressspecifiedintheorganisationsapprovalcertificate; the necessary dissemination of the maintenance
organisationexposition,bothinternallyandexternally.
9. a specification of the organisations scope of work
relevanttotheextentofapproval; PART 0 GENERAL ORGANISATION (Operators within the
EuropeanUnion)
10.thenotificationprocedureof145.A.85fororganisation
changes; This section is reserved for those maintenance
organisations approved under Part145 who are also
11. the maintenance organisation exposition amendment
operatorswithintheEuropeanUnion.
procedure;
PART1MANAGEMENT
12. the procedures and quality system established by the
organisationunder145.A.25to145.A.90; 1.1Corporatecommitmentbytheaccountablemanager.
13. a list of commercial operators, where applicable, to 1.2Safetyandqualitypolicy.
which the organisation provides an aircraft maintenance
1.3Managementpersonnel.
service;
1.4 Duties and responsibilities of the management
14.alistofsubcontractedorganisations,whereapplicable,
personnel.
asspecifiedin145.A.75(b);
1.5Managementorganisationchart.
15. a list of line stations, where applicable, as specified in
145.A.75(d); 1.6Listofcertifyingstaffand[...]supportstaff.
16.alistofcontractedorganisations,whereapplicable. 1.7Manpowerresources.
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011] 1.8 General description of the facilities at each address
intendedtobeapproved.
1.9Organisationsintendedscopeofwork.
1.10 Notification procedure to the competent authority
regarding changes to the organisations
activities/approval/location/personnel.
1.11 Exposition amendment procedures including, if
applicable,delegatedprocedures.
PART2MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES

2.1Supplierevaluationandsubcontractcontrolprocedure.
2.2 Acceptance/inspection of aircraft components and
materialfromoutsidecontractors.
2.3Storage,taggingandreleaseofaircraftcomponentsand
materialtoaircraftmaintenance.
2.4Acceptanceoftoolsandequipment.
2.5Calibrationoftoolsandequipment.
2.6 Use of tooling and equipment by staff (including
alternatetools).
2.7Cleanlinessstandardsofmaintenancefacilities.
2.8 Maintenance instructions and relationship to
aircraft/aircraft component manufacturers instructions
includingupdatingandavailabilitytostaff.
2.9Repairprocedure.
2.10Aircraftmaintenanceprogrammecompliance.
2.11Airworthinessdirectivesprocedure.
2.12Optionalmodificationprocedure.
2.13Maintenancedocumentationinuseandcompletionof
same.
2.14Technicalrecordcontrol.
2.15 Rectification of defects arising during base
maintenance.
2.16Releasetoserviceprocedure.
2.17Recordsfortheoperator.
2.18 Reporting of defects to the competent
authority/operator/manufacturer.
2.19Returnofdefectiveaircraftcomponentstostore.
2.20Defectivecomponentstooutsidecontractors.
2.21Controlofcomputermaintenancerecordsystems.
2.22 Control of manhour planning versus scheduled
maintenancework.
2.23Controlofcriticaltasks.
2.24Referencetospecificmaintenanceproceduressuchas

Enginerunningprocedures,
Aircraftpressurerunprocedures,
Aircrafttowingprocedures,
Aircrafttaxyingprocedures.
2.25Procedurestodetectandrectifymaintenanceerrors.

2.26Shift/taskhandoverprocedures
2.27 Procedures for notification of maintenance data
inaccuraciesandambiguities,tothetypecertificateholder.
2.28Productionplanningprocedures
PARTL2ADDITIONALLINEMAINTENANCEPROCEDURES
L2.1 Line maintenance control of aircraft components,
tools,equipmentetc.
L2.2 Line maintenance procedures related to
servicing/fuelling/deicing including inspection for/removal
ofdeicing/antiicingfluidresidues,etc.
L2.3 Line maintenance control of defects and repetitive
defects.
L2.4Lineprocedureforcompletionoftechnicallog.
L2.5Lineprocedureforpooledpartsandloanparts.
L2.6 Line procedure for return of defective parts removed
fromaircraft.
L2.7Lineprocedurecontrolofcriticaltasks.
PART3QUALITYSYSTEMPROCEDURES
3.1Qualityauditoforganisationprocedures.
3.2Qualityauditofaircraft.
3.3Qualityauditremedialactionprocedure.
3.4 Certifying staff and [...] support staff qualification and
trainingprocedures.
3.5Certifyingstaffand[...]supportstaffrecords.
3.6Qualityauditpersonnel.
3.7Qualifyinginspectors.
3.8Qualifyingmechanics.
3.9 Aircraft or aircraft component maintenance tasks
exemptionprocesscontrol.
3.10 Concession control for deviation from organisations
procedures.
3.11 Qualification procedure for specialised activities such
asNDTweldingetc.
3.12 Control of manufacturers and other maintenance
workingteams.
3.13Humanfactorstrainingprocedure
3.14Competenceassessmentofpersonnel.
[3.15 Training procedures for onthejob training as per
Section 6 of Appendix III to Part66 (limited to the case
where the competent authority for the Part145 approval

andforthePart66licenceisthesame).]
[3.16 Procedure for the issue of a recommendation to the
competent authority for the issue of a Part66 licence in
accordance with 66.B.105 (limited to the case where the
competentauthorityforthePart145approvalandforthe
Part66licenceisthesame).]
PART4
4.1Contractingoperators.
4.2Operatorproceduresandpaperwork.
4.3Operatorrecordcompletion.
PART5
5.1Sampleofdocuments.
5.2ListofSubcontractorsasper145.A.75(b).
5.3ListofLinemaintenancelocationsasper145.A.75(d).
5.4Listofcontractedorganisationsasper145.A.70(a)(16).
PART6OPERATORSMAINTENANCEPROCEDURES
This section is reserved for those maintenance
operators.
PART 7 FAA SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR A FAR
PART145REPAIRSTATION
This section is reserved for those maintenance
certificatedasaFAAFARPart145repairstation.
The content of this Part reflects the differences between
Part145andFARParts43/145whichwillchangeoverthe
time as harmonisation and experience with the FAA
progresses.
FAAAdvisoryCircular1457AAppendix2containsdetailsof
thePart7contents.
PART 8 TRANSPORT CANADA CIVIL AVIATION (TCCA)
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR A TCCA AM573
MAINTENANCEORGANISATION
This section reserved for those Part145 approved
maintenance organisations who are also approved as a
TCCAAM573maintenanceorganisation.
The content of this Part reflects the difference between
Part145 and AM 573 and will change over time as
harmonisation and experience with Transport Canada Civil
Aviationprogresses.
TCCA Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Staff
InstructionMSI10AppendixAcontainsdetailsofthePart8
contents.

April 2010; Decision No 2010/006/R of 31 August 2010; Decision No
2012/004/Rof19April2012]
GM145.A.70(a)
1.Thepurposeofthemaintenanceorganisationexposition
(MOE) is to set forth the procedures, means and methods
oftheorganisation.
2.Compliancewithitscontentswillassurecompliancewith
the requirements of Part145, which is a prerequisite to
obtaining and retaining a maintenance organisation
approvalcertificate.
3. 145.A.70 (a)(1) to (a)(11) constitutes the management
part of the MOE and therefore could be produced as one
document and made available to the person(s) specified
under145.A.30(b)whoshouldbereasonablyfamiliarwith
itscontents.145.A.70(a)(6)listofcertifyingstaffandB1and
B2supportstaffmaybeproducedasaseparatedocument.
4. 145.A.70 (a)(12) constitutes the working procedures of
theorganisationandthereforeasstatedintherequirement
may be produced as any number of separate procedures
manuals. It should be remembered that these documents
shouldbecrossreferencedfromthemanagementMOE.
5.Personnelareexpectedtobefamiliarwiththosepartsof
the manuals that are relevant to the maintenance work
theycarryout.
6.TheorganisationshouldspecifyintheMOEwhoshould
amendthemanualparticularlyinthecasewherethereare
severalparts.
7. The quality manager should be responsible for
monitoring the amendment of the MOE, unless otherwise
agreed by the competent authority, including associated
procedures manuals and submission of the proposed
amendments to the competent authority. However the
competent authority may agree via a procedure stated in
theamendmentsectionoftheMOEthatsomedefinedclass
of amendments may be incorporated without prior
approvalbythecompetentauthority.
8.TheMOEshouldcoverfourmainparts:
a. The management MOE covering the parts specified
earlier.
b.Themaintenanceprocedurescoveringallaspectsofhow
aircraftcomponentsmaybeacceptedfromoutsidesources
and how aircraft will be maintained to the required
standard.

GM145.A.70(a)
c.Thequalitysystemproceduresincludingthemethodsof
qualifyingmechanics,inspection,certifyingstaffandquality
auditpersonnel.
d.Contractingoperatorproceduresandpaperwork.
9 The accountable managers exposition statement as
specified under 145.A.70 (a)(1) should embrace the intent
of the following paragraph and in fact this statement may
be used without amendment. Any modification to the
statementshouldnotaltertheintent.
This exposition and any associated referenced manuals
defines the organisation and procedures upon which the
(competent authority*) Part145 approval is based as
required by 145.A.70. These procedures are approved by
the undersigned and should be complied with, as
applicable, when work orders are being progressed under
thetermsofthePart145approval.
It is accepted that these procedures do not override the
necessity of complying with any new or amended
regulation published by the (competent authority*) from
timetotimewheretheseneworamendedregulationsare
inconflictwiththeseprocedures.
It is understood that the (competent authority*) will
approvethisorganisationwhilstthe(competentauthority*)
issatisfiedthattheproceduresarebeingfollowedandwork
standards maintained. It is further understood that the
(competentauthority*)reservestherighttosuspend,limit
or revoke the approval of the organisation if the
(competent authority*) has evidence that procedures are
notfollowedorstandardsnotupheld.
Signed........................................
Dated..........................................
Accountable Manager and......(quote
position)........................
Forandonbehalfof........(quoteorganisations
name)........................................................
NOTE:Whereitstates(competentauthority*)pleaseinsert
the actual name of the competent authority, for example,
EASA, CAANL, LBA, DGAC, CAA, etc., Whenever the
accountablemanagerchangesitisimportanttoensurethat
the new accountable manager signs the paragraph 9
statementattheearliestopportunity..
FailuretocarryoutthisactioncouldinvalidatethePart145
approval.
10. When an organisation is approved against any other
Part containing a requirement for an exposition, a
supplement covering the differences will suffice to meet
therequirementsexceptthatthesupplementshouldhave

GM145.A.70(a)
an index showing where those parts missing from the

supplementarecovered.
145.A.70(b)Maintenanceorganisationexposition
Theexpositionshallbeamendedasnecessarytoremainan
uptodate description of the organisation The exposition
and any subsequent amendment shall beapprovedby the
competentauthority.
145.A.70(c)Maintenanceorganisationexposition
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) minor amendments to the

exposition may be approved through an exposition
procedure(hereinaftercalledindirectapproval).
145.A.75Privilegesoftheorganisation
Inaccordancewiththeexposition,theorganisationshallbe
entitledtocarryoutthefollowingtasks:
145.A.75(a)Privilegesoftheorganisation
(a) Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is

approved at the locations identified in the approval
certificateandintheexposition;
145.A.75(b)Privilegesoftheorganisation SeeAMC145.A.75(b)
Arrange for maintenance of any aircraft or component for 1. Working under the quality system of an organisation
whichitisapprovedatanotherorganisationthatisworking appropriately approved under Part145 (sub contracting)
underthequalitysystemoftheorganisation.Thisrefersto refers to the case of one organisation, not itself
work being carried out by an organisation not itself appropriatelyapprovedtoPart145thatcarriesoutaircraft
appropriately approved to carry out such maintenance line maintenance or minor engine maintenance or
underthisPartandislimitedtotheworkscopepermitted maintenanceofotheraircraftcomponentsoraspecialised
under 145.A.65(b) procedures. This work scope shall not serviceasasubcontractorforanorganisationappropriately
include a base maintenance check of an aircraft or a approvedunderPart145.
complete workshop maintenance check or overhaul of an

engineorenginemodule; To be appropriately approved to subcontract the

organisation should have a procedure for the control of
such subcontractors as described below. Any approved
maintenanceorganisationthatcarriesoutmaintenancefor
anotherapprovedmaintenanceorganisationwithinitsown
approval scope is not considered to be subcontracting for
thepurposeofthisparagraph.
NOTE: For those organisations approved under Part145
thatarealsocertificatedbytheFAAunderFARPart145it
should be noted that FAR Part145 is more restrictive in
respectofmaintenanceactivitiesthatcanbecontractedor
subcontracted to another maintenance organisation. It is
therefore recommended that any listing of contracted or
subcontracted maintenance organisations should identify
which meet the Part145 criteria and which meet the FAR
Part145criteria.
2.Maintenanceofenginesorenginemodulesotherthana
complete workshop maintenance check or overhaul is
intendedtomeananymaintenancethatcanbecarriedout
without disassembly of the core engine or, in the case of
modularengines,withoutdisassemblyofanycoremodule.
3. FUNDAMENTALS OF SUBCONTRACTING UNDER PART
145
3.1 The fundamental reasons for allowing an organisation
approved under Part145 to subcontract certain
maintenancetasksare:
(a) To permit the acceptance of specialised maintenance
services, such as, but not limited to, plating, heat
treatment, plasma spray, fabrication of specified parts for
minor repairs / modifications, etc., without the need for
directapprovalbythecompetentauthorityinsuchcases.
(b)Topermittheacceptanceofaircraftmaintenanceupto
butnotincludingabasemaintenancecheckasspecifiedin
145.A.75(b) by organisations not appropriately approved
under Part145 when it is unrealistic to expect direct
approval by the competent authority. The competent
authoritywilldeterminewhenitisunrealisticbutingeneral
itisconsideredunrealisticifonlyoneortwoorganisations
intendtousethesubcontractorganisation.
(c)Topermittheacceptanceofcomponentmaintenance.
(d)Topermittheacceptanceofenginemaintenanceupto
but not including a workshop maintenance check or
overhaul of an engine or engine module as specified in
145.A.75(b) by organisations not appropriately approved
under Part145 when it is unrealistic to expect direct
approvalbythecompetentauthority.Thedeterminationof
unrealisticisaspersubparagraph(b).
3.2 When maintenance is carried out under the sub
contract control system it means that for the duration of

such maintenance, the Part145 approval has been

temporarily extended to include the subcontractor. It
therefore follows that those parts of the subcontractor`s
facilities personnel and procedures involved with the
maintenance organisations products undergoing
maintenance should meet Part145 requirements for the
duration of that maintenance and it remains the
organisations responsibility to ensure such requirements
aresatisfied.
3.3 For the criteria specified in subparagraph 3.1 the
organisation is not required to have complete facilities for
maintenance that it needs to subcontract but it should
haveitsownexpertisetodeterminethatthesubcontractor
meets the necessary standards. However an organisation
cannot be approved unless it has the inhouse facilities,
procedures and expertise to carry out the majority of
maintenanceforwhichitwishestobeapprovedintermsof
thenumberofclassratings.
3.4 The organisation may find it necessary to include
several specialist subcontractors to enable it to be
approved to completely certify the release to service of a
particular product. Examples could be specialist welding,
electroplating,paintingetc.
Toauthorisetheuseofsuchsubcontractors,thecompetent
authoritywillneedtobesatisfiedthattheorganisationhas
the necessary expertise and procedures to control such
subcontractors.
3.5 An organisation working outside the scope of its
approval schedule isdeemed to benot approved. Suchan
organisation may in this circumstance operate only under
the subcontract control of another organisation approved
underPart145.
3.6 Authorisation to subcontract is indicated by the
competent authority accepting the maintenance
organisation exposition containing a specific procedure on
thecontrolofsubcontractors.
4PRINCIPALPART145PROCEDURESFORTHECONTROLOF
SUBCONTRACTORSNOTAPPROVEDUNDERPART145
4.1 A pre audit procedure should be established whereby
the maintenance organisations subcontract control
section, which may also be the 145.A.65(c) quality system
independentauditsection,shouldauditaprospectivesub
contractortodeterminewhetherthoseservicesofthesub
contractor that it wishes to use meets the intent of Part
145.
4.2 The organisation approved under Part145 needs to
assess to what extent it will use the subcontractor`s
facilities.Asa generalruletheorganisationshouldrequire
itsownpaperwork,approveddataandmaterial/spareparts

tobeused,butitcouldpermittheuseoftools,equipment
and personnel from the subcontractor as long as such
tools, equipment and personnel meet the requirement of
Part145. In the case of subcontractors who provide
specialised services it may for practical reasons be
necessary to use their specialised services personnel,
approved data and material subject to acceptance by the
organisationapprovedunderPart145.
4.3 Unless the subcontracted maintenance work can be
fully inspected on receipt by the organisation approved
underPart145itwillbenecessaryforsuchorganisationto
supervise the inspection and release from the sub
contractor. Such activities should be fully described in the
organisation procedure. The organisation will need to
considerwhethertouseitsownstafforauthorisethesub
contractor'sstaff.
4.4Thecertificateofreleasetoservicemaybeissuedeither
atthesubcontractororattheorganisationfacilitybystaff
issued a certification authorisation in accordance with
145.A.30 as appropriate, by the organisation approved
under Part145. Such staff would normally come from the
organisation approved under Part145 but may otherwise
be a person from the subcontractor who meets the
approved maintenance organisation certifying staff
standard which itself is approved by the competent
authorityviathemaintenanceorganisationexposition.The
certificate of release to service and the EASA Form 1 will
always be issued under the maintenance organisation
approvalreference.
4.5Thesubcontractcontrolprocedurewillneedtorecord
audits of the subcontractor, to have a corrective action
followupplanandtoknowwhensubcontractorsarebeing
used. The procedure should include a clear revocation
processforsubcontractorswhodonotmeetthePart145
approvedmaintenanceorganisationsrequirements.
4.6 The Part145 quality audit staff will need to audit the
subcontract control section and sample audit sub
contractors unless this task is already carried out by the
qualityauditstaffasstatedinsubparagraph4.1.
4.7 The contract between the Part145 approved
maintenance organisation and the subcontractor should
contain a provision for the competent authority and EASA
standardisation team staff to have right of access to the
subcontractor.

145.A.75(c)Privilegesoftheorganisation
Maintain any aircraft or any component for which it is

approved at any location subject to the need for such
maintenancearisingeitherfromtheunserviceabilityofthe
aircraftorfromthenecessityofsupportingoccasionalline
maintenance, subject to the conditions specified in the
exposition;
145.A.75(d)Privilegesoftheorganisation
Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is

approved at a location identified as a line maintenance
locationcapableofsupportingminormaintenanceandonly
iftheorganisationexpositionbothpermitssuchactivityand
listssuchlocations;
145.A.75(e)Privilegesoftheorganisation
Issue certificates of release to service in respect of

completionofmaintenanceinaccordancewith145.A.50.
145.A.80Limitationsontheorganisation AMC145.A.80
The organisation shall only maintain an aircraft or Thisparagraphisintendedtocoverthesituationwherethe

componentforwhichitisapprovedwhenallthenecessary larger organisation may temporarily not hold all the
facilities, equipment, tooling, material, maintenance data necessary tools, equipment etc., for an aircraft type or
andcertifyingstaffareavailable. variant specified in the organisations approval. This
paragraph means that the competent authority need not
amend the approval to delete the aircraft type or variants
on the basis that it is a temporary situation and there is a
commitment from the organisation to reacquire tools,
equipment etc. before maintenance on the type may
recommence.
145.A.85Changestotheorganisation
The organisation shall notify the competent authority of [DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010]

any proposal to carry out any of the following changes
before such changes take place to enable the competent
authoritytodeterminecontinuedcompliancewiththisPart
andtoamend,ifnecessary,theapprovalcertificate,except
that in the case of proposed changes in personnel not

145.A.85Changestotheorganisation
known to the management beforehand, these changes

mustbenotifiedattheearliestopportunity:
1.thenameoftheorganisation;
2.themainlocationoftheorganisation;
3.additionallocationsoftheorganisation;
4.theaccountablemanager;
5.anyofthepersonsnominatedunder145.A.30(b);
6. the facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures,
workscopeorcertifyingstaffthatcouldaffecttheapproval.
145.A.90(a)Continuedvalidity
An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It

shallremainvalidsubjectto:
1. the organisation remaining in compliance with Annex II
(Part145),inaccordancewiththeprovisionsrelatedtothe
handlingoffindingsasspecifiedunderpoint145.B.50;and
2. the competent authority being granted access to the
organisation to determine continued compliance with this
Part;and
3.thecertificatenotbeingsurrenderedorrevoked.
145.A.90(b)Continuedvalidity
Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be

returnedtothecompetentauthority.
145.A.95(a)Findings
Alevel1findingisanysignificantnoncompliancewithPart
145 requirements which lowers the safety standard and
hazardsseriouslytheflightsafety.
145.A.95(b)Findings
A level 2 finding is any noncompliance with the Part145

145.A.95(b)Findings
requirements which could lower the safety standard and

possiblyhazardtheflightsafety.
145.A.95(c)Findings
After receipt of notification of findings according to

145.B.50, the holder of the maintenance organisation
approval shall define a corrective action plan and
demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of the
competent authority within a period agreed with this
authority.

SECTIONBPROCEDURESFORTHECOMPETENTAUTHORITY
145.B.01Scope
This section establishes the administrative procedures

whichthecompetentauthorityshallfollowwhenexercising
its tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance,
continuation,change,suspensionorrevocationofPart145
maintenanceorganisationapprovals.
145.B.10(1)Competentauthority AMC145.B.10(1)
1.General 1.CompetentauthorityGeneral
The Member State shall designate a competent authority 1. In deciding upon the required organisational structure,
with allocated responsibilities for the issuance, the competent authority should review the number of
continuation, change, suspension or revocation of a certificates to be issued, the number and size of potential
maintenance approval. This competent authority shall Part145 approved maintenance organisations within that
establish documented procedures and an organisational MemberState,aswellasthelevelofcivilaviationactivity,
structure. number and complexity of aircraft and the size of the
MemberStatesaviationindustry.
2. The competent authority should retain effective control
ofimportantsurveillancefunctionsandnotdelegatethem
insuchawaythatPart145organisations,ineffect,regulate
themselvesinairworthinessmatters.
3.Thesetupoftheorganisationalstructureshouldensure
that the various tasks and obligations of the competent
authorityarenotrelyingonindividuals.
Thatmeansthatacontinuingandundisturbedfulfilmentof
these tasks and obligations of the competent authority
should also be guaranteed in case of illness, accident or
leaveofindividualemployees.
145.B.10(2)Competentauthority
2.Resources
The number of staff must be appropriate to carry out the
requirementsasdetailedinthissection.

3.Qualificationandtraining 3.CompetentauthorityQualificationandtraining
AllstaffinvolvedinPart145approvalsmust: 1.competentauthoritysurveyorsshouldhave:
(a) be appropriately qualified and have all necessary 1.1practicalexperienceandexpertiseintheapplicationof
knowledge, experience and training to perform their aviationsafetystandardsandsafeoperatingpractices;
allocatedtasks.
1.2comprehensiveknowledgeof:
(b)havereceivedtraining/continuationtrainingonPart145
a. relevant parts of implementing rules, certification
where relevant, including its intended meaning and
specificationsandguidancematerial;
standard.
b.thecompetentauthoritysprocedures;
c.therightsandobligationsofasurveyor;
d.qualitysystems;
e.continuingairworthinessmanagement;
f. operational procedures when affecting the continuing
airworthiness management of the aircraft or the
maintenance.
1.3trainingonauditingtechniques.
1.4 five years relevant work experience to be allowed to
work as a surveyor independently. This may include
experiencegainedduringtrainingtoobtainthe
1.5qualification.
1.5 a relevant engineering degree or an aircraft
maintenance technician qualification with additional
education. relevant engineering degree means an
engineering degree from aeronautical, mechanical,
electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to
the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of
aircraft/aircraftcomponents.
1.6 knowledge of maintenance standards[, including Fuel
Tank Safety (FTS) training as described in Appendix IV to
AMCto145.A.30(e)and145.B.10(3).]
2. In addition to technical competency, surveyors should
haveahighdegreeofintegrity,beimpartialincarryingout
their tasks, be tactful, and have a good understanding of
humannature.
3. A programme for continuation training should be
developed ensuring that the surveyors remain competent
toperformtheirallocatedtasks.
April2010;DecisionNo2010/006/Rof31August2010]

4.Procedures 4.CompetentauthorityProcedures
The competent authority shall establish procedures The documented procedures should contain the following
detailing how compliance with this Section B is information:
accomplished.
(a) The Member States designation of the competent
Theproceduresmustbereviewedandamendedtoensure authority(ies).
continuedcompliance.
(b) The title(s) and name(s) of the manager(s) of the
competentauthorityandtheirdutiesandresponsibilities.
(c) Organisation chart(s) showing associated chains of
responsibilityoftheseniorpersons.
(d)Aproceduredefiningthequalificationsforstafftogether
withalistofstaffauthorisedtosigncertificates.
(e)Ageneraldescriptionofthefacilities.
(f)Proceduresspecifyinghowthecompetentauthority(ies)
ensure(s)compliancewithPart145.
145.B.15OrganisationslocatedinseveralMemberStates
Wheremaintenancefacilitiesarelocatedinmorethanone
MemberStatetheinvestigationandcontinuedoversightof
the approval must be carried out in conjunction with the
competent authorities from the Member States in whose
territorytheothermaintenancefacilitiesarelocated.
[...]
145.B.20(1)Initialapproval AMC145.B.20(1)
Provided the requirements of 145.A.30(a) and (b) are 1.Formallyindicatedbythecompetentauthorityinwriting

complied with, the competent authority shall formally means that the EASA Form 4 should be used for this
indicate its acceptance of the personnel, specified in activity.Withtheexceptionoftheaccountablemanager,an
145.A.30(a)and(b),totheapplicantinwriting. EASA Form 4 should be completed for each person
nominatedtoholdapositionasrequiredby145.A.30(b).
2.Formalindicationofacceptanceshouldbebyuseofthe
EASAForm4orinthecaseoftheAccountableManagervia
approval of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition
containing the Accountable Managers commitment
statement.
3. The competent authority may reject an accountable
managerwherethereisclearevidencethattheypreviously
held a senior position in any JAR/Part approved

Organisation and abused that position by not complying

withtheparticularJAR/Partrequirements.
The competent authority shall verify that the procedures Verification that the organisation complies with the
specified in the maintenance organisation exposition exposition procedures should be established by the
comply with Part145 and verify that the accountable competent authority approving the maintenance
managersignsthecommitmentstatement. organisationexposition.
Thecompetentauthorityshallverifythattheorganisationis 1. The competent authority should determine by whom,

incompliancewiththerequirementsofPart145. and how the audit shall be conducted. For example, for a
large organisation, it will be necessary to determine
whether one large team audit or a short series of small
teamauditsoralongseriesofsinglemanauditsaremost
appropriatefortheparticularsituation.
2. It is recommended that the audit is carried out on a
product line type basis in that, for example, in the case of
an organisation with Airbus A310 and A320 ratings, the
audit be concentrated on one type only for a full
compliance check and dependant upon the result, the
secondtypemayonlyrequireasamplecheckagainstthose
activitiesseentobeweakoncomplianceforthefirsttype.
3.Thecompetentauthorityauditingsurveyorshouldalways
ensurethathe/sheisaccompaniedthroughouttheauditby
aseniortechnicalmemberoftheorganisation.
Normallythisisthequalitymanager.Thereasonforbeing
accompaniedistoensuretheorganisationisfullyawareof
anyfindingsduringtheaudit.
4.TheauditingSurveyorshouldinformtheseniortechnical
memberoftheorganisationattheendoftheauditvisiton
allfindingsmadeduringtheaudit.
145.B.20(4)Initialapproval
Ameetingwiththeaccountablemanagershallbeconvened
atleastonceduringtheinvestigationforapprovaltoensure
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

proceduresspecifiedintheexposition.
All findings must be confirmed in writing to the 1.TheauditreportformshouldbetheEASAForm6.

organisation.
2. A quality review of the EASA Form 6 audit report form
shouldbecarriedoutbyacompetentindependentperson
nominatedbythecompetentauthority.Thereviewshould
takeintoaccounttherelevantparagraphsofPart145,the
categorisation of finding levels and the closure action
taken. Satisfactory review of the audit form should be
indicatedbyasignatureontheauditform.
The competent authority shall record all findings, closure 1. The reports should include the date each finding was
actions (actions required to close a finding) and clearedtogetherwithreferencetothecompetentauthority
recommendations. reportorletterthatconfirmedtheclearance.
2. There may be occasions when the competent authority
surveyormayfindsituationsintheapplicantsorganisation
onwhichhe/sheisunsureaboutcompliance.
In this case, the organisation should be informed about
possible noncompliance at the time and the fact that the
situation will be reviewed within the competent authority
beforeadecisionismade.
If the decision is a finding of being in compliance then a
verbalconfirmationtotheorganisationwillsuffice.
3. Findings should be recorded on the audit report form
with a provisional categorisation as a level 1 or 2.
Subsequent to the audit visit that identified the particular
findings, the competent authority should review the
provisional finding levels, adjusting them if necessary and
changethecategorisationfromprovisionaltoconfirmed.
4. All findings should be confirmed in writing to the
applicantorganisationwithin2weeksoftheauditvisit.
Forinitialapprovalallfindingsmustbecorrectedbeforethe
approvalcanbeissued.

145.B.25(1)Issueofapproval SeeAMC145.B.25(1);AMC145.B.25(2);AMC145.B.25(3)
The competent authority shall formally approve the 1.ForapprovalsinvolvingmorethanoneMemberStatethe

exposition and issue to the applicant a Form 3 approval approval should be granted in conjunction with the
certificate, which includes the approval ratings. The Member State in whose territory the other maintenance
competentauthorityshallonlyissueacertificatewhenthe facilities are located. For practical reasons it is
organisationisincompliancewithPart145. recommended that the initial approval should be granted
onthebasisofajointauditvisitbytheapprovingMember

StateandtheMemberStateinwhoseterritorythefacilityis
located.Auditsrelatedtothecontinuationoftheapproval
should be delegated to the Member State in whose
territory the facility is located with the audit form and
recommendation submitted to the approving Member
State.
2. The approval should be based only upon the
organisational capability (including any associated sub
contractors) relative to Part145 and not limited by
referencetoEASA/nationaltypecertificatedproducts.
For example, if the organisation is capable of maintaining
withinthelimitationofPart145theBoeing737200series
aircrafttheapprovalscheduleshouldstateA1Boeing737
200 series and not Boeing 7372H6 which is a particular
airlinedesignatorforoneofmany200series.
3.Thecompetentauthorityshouldindicateapprovalofthe
expositioninwriting.
145.B.25(2)Issueofapproval AMC145.B.25(2)
Thecompetentauthorityshallindicatetheconditionsofthe ThevalidityofthePart145approvalshouldbeofunlimited
approvalontheForm3approvalcertificate. duration.
145.B.25(3)Issueofapproval AMC145.B.25(3)
The reference number shall be included on the Form 3 The numeric sequence should be unique to the particular
approvalcertificateinamannerspecifiedbytheAgency. approvedmaintenanceorganisation.
145.B.30Continuationofanapproval
The continuation of an approval shall be monitored in

accordance with the applicable initial approval process
under145.B.20.Inaddition:

145.B.30(1)Continuationofanapproval AMC145.B.30(1)
Thecompetentauthorityshallkeepandupdateaprogram Credit may be claimed by the competent authority

listing the approved maintenance organisations under its surveyor(s) for specific item audits completed during the
supervision,thedateswhenauditvisitsaredueandwhen preceding23monthperiodsubjecttofourconditions:
suchvisitswerecarriedout.
the specific item audit should be the same as that
requiredbyPart145latestamendment,and
thereshouldbesatisfactoryevidenceonrecordthatsuch
specificitemauditswerecarriedoutandthatallcorrective
actionshavebeentaken,and
the competent authority surveyor(s) should be satisfied
that there is no reason to believe standards have
deteriorated in respect of those specific item audits being
grantedabackcredit,and
thespecificitemauditbeinggrantedabackcreditshould
beauditednotlaterthan24monthsafterthelastauditof
theitem.

145.B.30(2)Continuationofanapproval AMC145.B.30(2)
Each organisation must be completely reviewed for 1.Wherethecompetentauthorityhasdecidedthataseries

compliance with Part145 at periods not exceeding 24 ofauditvisitsarenecessarytoarriveatacompleteauditof
months. anorganisation,theprogramshouldindicatewhichaspects
oftheapprovalwillbecoveredoneachvisit.

2.Itisrecommendedthatpartofanauditconcentrateson
two ongoing aspects of the Part145 approval, namely the
organisations internal self monitoring quality reports
producedbythequalitymonitoringpersonneltodetermine
iftheorganisationisidentifyingandcorrectingitsproblems
and secondly the number of concessions granted by the
qualitymanager.
3. At the successful conclusion of the audit including
approvaloftheexposition,anauditreportformshouldbe
completed by the auditing surveyor including all recorded
findings, closure actions and recommendation. An EASA
Form6shouldbeusedforthisactivity.
4. The accountable manager should be seen at least once
every 24 months to ensure he/she fully understands the
significanceoftheapproval.
5.Inthecaseoflinestationsthecompetentauthoritycan
adopt a sampling program based upon number of line
stationsandcomplexity.

145.B.30(3)Continuationofanapproval
Ameetingwiththeaccountablemanagershallbeconvened
at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she remains
informedofsignificantissuesarisingduringaudits.
AMC145.B.35
The competent authority should have adequate control

over any changes to the management personnel specified
in 145.A.30(a) and (b) and such changes in personnel will
requireanamendmenttotheexposition.
145.B.35(1)Changes AMC145.B.35(1)
Thecompetentauthorityshallreceivenotificationfromthe Theapplicablepart/softheEASAForm6shouldbeusedfor
organisationofanyproposedchangeaslistedin145.A.85. thechangestothePart145approval.
The competent authority shall comply with the applicable [DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010]
elementsoftheinitialprocessparagraphsforanychangeto
theorganisation.
145.B.35(2)Changes AMC145.B.35(2)
The competent authority may prescribe the conditions AMC145.B.35(2)Changestotheorganisation

underwhichorganisationmayoperateduringsuchchanges
The primary purpose of this paragraph is to enable the
unless it determines that the approval should be
organisation to remain approved if agreed by the
suspended.
competent authority during negotiations about any of the
specified changes. Without this paragraph the approval
wouldautomaticallybesuspendedinallcases.
145.B.40ChangestotheMaintenanceOrganisation AMC145.B.40
Exposition
ForanychangetotheMaintenanceOrganisationExposition MOEamendments
(MOE):
1.Itisrecommendedthatasimpleexpositionstatussheet
1. In the case of direct approval of the changes in is maintained which contains information on when an
accordance with point 145.A.70(b), the competent amendment was received by the competent authorityand
authority shall verify that the procedures specified in the whenitwasapproved.
exposition are in compliance with Annex II (Part145)
2. The competent authority may define some class of
beforeformallynotifyingtheapprovedorganisationofthe
amendmentstotheexpositionwhichmaybeincorporated

145.B.40ChangestotheMaintenanceOrganisation AMC145.B.40
Exposition
approval. without prior authority approval. In this case a procedure

shouldbestatedintheamendmentsectionoftheMOE.
2.Inthecaseanindirectapprovalprocedureisusedforthe
approval of the changes in accordance with point Theexpositionchapterdealingwithscopeofwork/approval
145.A.70(c), the competent authority shall ensure (i) that shouldnotbesubjecttothisprocedure.
the changes remain minor and (ii) that it has an adequate
3. The organisation should submit each exposition
control over the approval of the changes to ensure they
amendment to the competent authority whether it is an
remain in compliance with the requirements of Annex II
amendment for approval or a delegated approval
(Part145).
amendment. Where the amendment requires approval by
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February2010] the competent authority, the competent authority when
satisfied,shouldindicateitsapprovalinwriting.Wherethe
amendment has been submitted under the delegated
approval procedure the competent authority should
acknowledgereceiptinwriting.
145.B.45Revocation,suspensionandlimitationof
approval
Thecompetentauthorityshall:
(a)suspendanapprovalonreasonablegroundsinthecase
ofpotentialsafetythreat;or
(b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to
145.B.50.
145.B.50(a)Findings AMC145.B.50(a)
When during audits or by other means evidence is found In practical terms a level 1 finding is where a competent
showing noncompliance with the requirements of Part authorityfindsasignificantnoncompliancewithPart145.
145, the competent authority shall take the following
Thefollowingareexamplelevel1findings:
actions:
Failure to gain access to the organisation during normal
1. For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by
operating hours of the organisation in accordance with
the competent authority to revoke, limit or suspend in
145.A.90(2)aftertwowrittenrequests.
wholeorinpart,dependingupontheextentofthelevel1
finding, the maintenance organisation approval, until If the calibration control of equipment as specified in
successful corrective action has been taken by the 145.A.40(b) had previously broken down on a particular
organisation. type product line such that most calibrated equipment
was suspect from that time then that would be a level 1
2.Forlevel2findings,thecorrectiveactionperiodgranted
finding.
by the competent authority must be appropriate to the
nature of the finding but in any case initially must not be Note:Acompleteproductlineisdefinedasalltheaircraft,
more than three months. In certain circumstances and engineorcomponentofaparticulartype.
subject to the nature of the finding the competent
Foralevel1findingitmaybenecessaryforthecompetent
authoritymayextendthethreemonthperiodsubjecttoa
authority to ensure that further maintenance and re
satisfactorycorrectiveactionplanagreedbythecompetent
certification of all affected products is accomplished,
authority.

145.B.50(a)Findings AMC145.B.50(a)
dependentuponthenatureofthefinding.
In practical terms where a competent authority surveyor
findsanoncompliancewithPart145againstoneproduct,
itisdeemedtobealevel2finding.
Thefollowingareexamplelevel2findings:
One time use of a component without any serviceable
tag.
The training documents of the certifying staff are not
completed.
145.B.50(b)Findings AMC145.B.50(b)
Action shall be taken by the competent authority to Wheretheorganisationhasnotimplementedthenecessary

suspendinwholeorparttheapprovalincaseoffailureto corrective action within that period it may be appropriate
comply within the timescale granted by the competent tograntafurtherperiodofuptothreemonths,subjectto
authority. the competent authority notifying the accountable
manager. In exceptional circumstances and subject to a
realisticactionplanbeinginplace,thecompetentauthority
may specifically vary the maximum 6 month corrective
actionperiod.However,ingrantingsuchachangethepast
performanceoftheorganisationshouldbeconsidered.
145.B.55Recordkeeping AMC145.B.55
1. The competent authority shall establish a system of 1.Therecordkeepingsystemshouldensurethatallrecords

recordkeepingwithminimumretentioncriteriathatallows areaccessiblewheneverneededwithinareasonabletime.
adequate traceability of the process to issue, continue, These records should be organized in a consistent way
change, suspend or revoke each individual organisation through out the competent authority (chronological,
approval. alphabeticalorder,etc.).
2.Therecordsshallincludeasaminimum: 2.Allrecordscontainingsensitivedataregardingapplicants
ororganisationsshouldbestoredinasecuremannerwith
(a) the application for an organisation approval, including
controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this kind of
thecontinuationthereof.
data.
(b) the competent authority continued oversight program
3. All computer hardware used to ensure data backup
includingallauditrecords.
shouldbestoredinadifferentlocationfromthatcontaining
(c) the organisation approval certificate including any the working data in an environment that ensures they
changethereto. remain in good condition. When hardware or software
changes takeplace special care should be taken to ensure
(d) a copy of the audit program listing the dates when
that all necessary data continues to be accessible at least
auditsaredueandwhenauditswerecarriedout.
throughthefullperiodspecifiedin145.B.55.
(e)copiesofallformalcorrespondenceincludingForm4or
equivalent.

145.B.55Recordkeeping AMC145.B.55
(f)detailsofanyexemptionandenforcementaction(s).
(g)anyothercompetentauthorityauditreportforms.
(h)maintenanceorganisationexpositions.
3. The minimum retention period for the above records
shallbefouryears.
4.Thecompetentauthoritymayelecttouseeitherapaper
orcomputersystemoranycombinationofbothsubjectto
appropriatecontrols.
145.B.60Exemptions
All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 10(3)of

thebasicRegulationshallberecordedandretainedbythe
competentauthority


APPENDICESTOPART145


Part145:AppendixIAuthorisedReleaseCertificateEASAForm1
TheprovisionsofAppendixIItoAnnexI(PartM)apply.


Part145:AppendixIIClassandRatingsSystemusedfortheApprovalofMaintenanceOrganisationsreferredtoin
AnnexI(PartM)SubpartFandinAnnexII(Part145)
TheprovisionsofAppendixIVtoAnnexI(PartM)apply.


Part145:AppendixIIIMaintenanceOrganisationApprovalreferredtoinAnnexII(Part145)


AMCtoAppendixIIIMaintenanceOrganisationApprovalreferredtoinAnnexII(Part145)
The following fields on page 2 Maintenance Organisation Approval Schedule of the maintenance organisation approval
certificateshouldbecompletedasfollows:
Dateoforiginalissue:Itreferstothedateoftheoriginalissueofthemaintenanceorganisationexposition
Date of last revision approved: It refers to the date of the last revision of the maintenance organisation exposition
affecting the content of the certificate. Changes to the maintenance organisation exposition which do not affect the
contentofthecertificatedonotrequirethereissuanceofthecertificate.
Revision No: It refers totherevision No of the last revision of the maintenance organisation exposition affectingthe
contentofthecertificate.Changestothemaintenanceorganisationexpositionwhichdonotaffectthecontentofthe
certificatedonotrequirethereissuanceofthecertificate.


Part145:AppendixIVConditionsfortheuseofstaffnotqualifiedinaccordancewithAnnexIII(Part66)referredto
inpoints145A.30(j)1and2
1.Certifyingstaffincompliancewithallthefollowingconditionsaredeemedtomeettheintentofpoint145.A.30(j)(1)and(2):
(a) The person shall hold a licence or acertifying staff authorisation issuedunder national regulations in fullcompliance with
ICAOAnnex1.
(b)Thescopeofworkofthepersonshallnotexceedthescopeofworkdefinedbythenationallicenceorthecertifyingstaff
authorisation,whateveristhemostrestrictive.
(c)Thepersonshalldemonstratehe/shereceivedthetrainingonhumanfactorsandaviationlegislationreferredtoinmodules9
and10ofAppendixItoAnnexIII(Part66).
(d) The person shall demonstrate 5 years maintenance experience for line maintenance certifying staff and 8 years for base
maintenance certifying staff. However, those persons whose authorised tasks do not exceed those of a Part66 category A
certifyingstaff,needtodemonstrate3yearsmaintenanceexperienceonly.
(e)Linemaintenancecertifyingstaffandbasemaintenancesupportstaffshalldemonstratehe/shereceivedtypetrainingand
passedexaminationatthecategoryB1,B2orB3level,asapplicable,referredtoinAppendixIIItoAnnexIII(Part66)foreach
aircraft type in the scope of work referred to in point (b). Those persons whose scope of work does not exceed those of a
categoryAcertifyingstaffmayhoweverreceivetasktraininginlieuofacompletetypetraining.
(f)Basemaintenancecertifyingstaffshalldemonstratehe/shereceivedtypetrainingandpassedexaminationatthecategoryC
levelreferredtoinAppendixIIItoAnnexIII(Part66)foreachaircrafttypeinthescopeofworkreferredtoinpoint(b),except
thatforthefirstaircrafttype,trainingandexaminationshallbeatthecategoryB1,B2orB3levelofAppendixIII.
2.Protectedrights
(a)ThepersonnelhavingprivilegesbeforetheentryintoforceoftherelevantrequirementsofAnnexIII(Part66)maycontinue
toexercisethemwithouttheneedtocomplywithpoints1(c)to1(f).
(b)Howeverafterthatdateanycertifyingstaffwillingtoextendthescopeoftheirauthorisationtoincludeadditionalprivileges
shallcomplywithpoint1.
(c)Notwithstandingsubparagraph2(b)above,inthecaseofadditionaltypetraining,compliancewithpoints1(c)and1(d)isnot
required.
[CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February2010;CommissionRegulation(EU)No1149/2011of21October2011]


APPENDICESTOAMCTOPART145


AMCtoPart145:AppendixItoAMC145.B.20(1):EASAForm4
TheprovisionsofAppendixXtoAMCM.B.602(a)andAMCM.B.702(a)EASAForm4apply.


AMCtoPart145:AppendixIItoAMC145.B.20(5):EASAForm6







[DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010;DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012]


AMCtoPart145:AppendixIIItoAMC145.A.15EASAForm2
TheprovisionsofAppendixIXtoAMCM.A.602andAMCM.A.702EASAForm2apply.


AMCtoPart145:AppendixIVtoAMCto145.A.30(e)and145.B.10(3)FuelTankSafetytraining
ThisappendixincludesgeneralinstructionsforprovidingtrainingonFuelTankSafetyissues.
A)Effectivity:
LargeaeroplanesasdefinedinDecision2003/11/RMoftheExecutiveDirectoroftheAgency(CS25)andcertifiedafter
1 January 1958 with a maximum type certified passenger capacity of 30 or more or a maximum certified payload
capacityof7500lbs(3402kg)cargoormore,and
LargeaeroplanesasdefinedinDecision2003/11/RMoftheExecutiveDirectoroftheAgency(CS25)whichcontainsCS
25amendment1orlaterintheircertificationbasis.
B)Affectedorganisations:
Part145approvedmaintenanceorganisationsinvolvedinthemaintenanceofaeroplanesspecifiedinparagraphA)and
fuelsystemcomponentsinstalledonsuchaeroplaneswhenthemaintenancedataareaffectedbyCDCCL.
Competentauthoritiesresponsibleasper145.B.30fortheoversightofthePart145approvedorganisationsspecifiedin
thisparagraphB).
C)Personsfromaffectedorganisationswhoshouldreceivetraining:
Phase1only:
The group ofpersons representing the maintenance management structure of the organisation, the quality manager
andthestaffrequiredtoqualitymonitortheorganisation.
Personnel of the competent authorities responsible as per 145.B.30 for the oversight of Part145 approved
maintenanceorganizationsspecifiedinparagraphB).
Phase1+Phase2+Continuationtraining:
PersonnelofthePart145approvedmaintenanceorganizationrequiredtoplan,perform,supervise,inspectandcertify
themaintenanceofaircraftandfuelsystemcomponentsspecifiedinparagraphA).
D)Generalrequirementsofthetrainingcourses
Phase1Awareness
Thetrainingshouldbecarriedoutbeforethepersonstartstoworkwithoutsupervisionbutnotlaterthan6monthsafter
joiningtheorganisation.ThepersonswhohavealreadyattendedtheLevel1FamiliarisationcourseincompliancewithED
decision2007/002/RAppendixIVisalreadyincompliancewithPhase1.
Type: Shouldbeanawarenesscoursewiththeprincipalelementsofthesubject.Itmaytaketheformofatraining
bulletin, or other self study or informative session. Signature of the reader is required to ensure that the
personhaspassedthetraining.
Level: Itshouldbeacourseattheleveloffamiliarisationwiththeprincipalelementsofthesubject.
Objectives:
Thetraineeshould,afterthecompletionofthetraining:
1. Befamiliarwiththebasicelementsofthefueltanksafetyissues.
2. Be able to give a simple description of the historical background and the elements requiring a safety
consideration,usingcommonwordsandshowingexamplesofnonconformities.
3. Beabletousetypicalterms.
Content: Thecourseshouldinclude:
ashortbackgroundshowingexamplesofFTSaccidentsorincidents,

thedescriptionofconceptoffueltanksafetyandCDCCL,
someexamplesofmanufacturersdocumentsshowingCDCCLitems,
typicalexamplesofFTSdefects,
someexamplesofTCholdersrepairdata
someexamplesofmaintenanceinstructionsforinspection.
Phase2Detailedtraining
Aflexibleperiodmaybeallowedbythecompetentauthoritiestoalloworganisationstosetthenecessarycoursesand
impart the training to the personnel, taking into account the organisations training schemes/means/practices. This
flexibleperiodshouldnotextendbeyond31December2010.
ThepersonswhohavealreadyattendedtheLevel2DetailedtrainingcourseincompliancewithEDdecision2007/002/R
Appendix IV either from a Part145 maintenance organisation or from a Part147training organisation are already in
compliancewithPhase2withtheexceptionofcontinuationtraining.
Staff should have received Phase 2 training by 31 December 2010 or within 12 months of joining the organization,
whichevercomeslater.
Type: Shouldbeamoreindepthinternalorexternalcourse.Itshouldnottaketheformofatrainingbulletin,or
other self study. An examination should be requiredat the end, which shouldbe inthe form of amulti
choicequestion,andthepassmarkoftheexaminationshouldbe75%.
Level: Itshouldbeadetailedcourseonthetheoreticalandpracticalelementsofthesubject.
Thetrainingmaybemadeeither:
Inappropriatefacilitiescontainingexamplesofcomponents,systemsandpartsaffectedbyFuel
Tank Safety (FTS) issues. The use of films, pictures and practical examples on FTS is
recommendedor
Byattendingadistancecourse(elearningorcomputerbasedtraining)includingafilmwhensuch
filmmeetstheintentoftheobjectivesandcontentherebelow.Anelearningorcomputerbased
trainingshouldmeetthefollowingcriteria:
o Acontinuousevaluationprocessshouldensuretheeffectivenessofthetrainingandits
relevance
o Somequestionsatintermediatestepsofthetrainingshouldbeproposedtoensurethat
thetraineeisauthorizedtomovetothenextstep
o Thecontentandresultsofexaminationsshouldberecorded
o Access to an instructor in person or at distance should be possible in case support is
needed.
Adurationof8hoursforphase2isanacceptablecompliance.
When the course is provided in a classroom, the instructor should be very familiar with the data in
ObjectivesandGuidelines.Tobefamiliar,aninstructorshouldhaveattendedhimselfasimilarcourseina
classroomandmadeadditionallysomelectureofrelatedsubjects.
Objectives:
Theattendantshould,afterthecompletionofthetraining:
Haveknowledgeofthehistoryofeventsrelatedtofueltanksafetyissuesandthetheoreticaland
practical elements of the subject, have an overview of the FAA regulations known as SFAR
(Special FAR) 88 of the FAA and of JAA Temporary Guidance Leaflet TGL 47, be able to give a
detaileddescriptionoftheconceptoffueltanksystemALI(includingCriticalDesignConfiguration
ControlLimitationsCDCCL,andusingtheoreticalfundamentalsandspecificexamples
Have the capacity to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in a logical and
comprehensivemanner
Haveknowledgeonhowtheaboveitemsaffecttheaircraft

BeabletoidentifythecomponentsorpartsortheaircraftsubjecttoFTSfromthemanufacturers
documentation,
beabletoplantheactionorapplyaServiceBulletinandanAirworthinessDirective.
Content: FollowingtheguidelinesdescribedinparagraphE).
Continuationtraining
Theorganisationshouldensurethatthecontinuationtrainingisrequiredineachtwoyearsperiod.Thesyllabusofthe
trainingprogrammereferredtoin3.4oftheMaintenanceOrganisationExposition(MOE)shouldincludetheadditional
syllabusforthiscontinuationtraining.
Thecontinuationtrainingmaybecombinedwiththephase2traininginaclassroomoratdistance.
The continuing training should be updated when new instruction are issued which are related to the material, tools,
documentationandmanufacturersorcompetentauthoritysdirectives.
E)GuidelinesforpreparingthecontentofPhase2courses.
Thefollowingguidelinesshouldbetakenintoconsiderationwhenthephase2trainingprogrammearebeingestablished:
a) understandingofthebackgroundandtheconceptoffueltanksafety,
b) howthemechanicscanrecognise,interpretandhandletheimprovementsintheinstructionforcontinuingairworthiness
thathavebeenmadeorarebeingmaderegardingthefueltanksystemmaintenance,
c) awarenessofanyhazardsespeciallywhenworkingonthefuelsystem,andwhentheFlammabilityReductionSystemusing
nitrogenisinstalled.
Paragraphsa)b)andc)aboveshouldbeintroducedinthetrainingprogrammeaddressingthefollowingissues:
i. The theoretical background behind the risk of fuel tank safety: the explosions of mixtures of fuel and air, the
behaviourofthosemixturesinanaviationenvironment,theeffectsoftemperatureandpressure,energyneeded
forignitionetc,thefiretriangle,Explain2conceptstopreventexplosions:
1) ignitionsourcepreventionand
2) flammabilityreduction,
ii. Themajoraccidentsrelatedtofueltanksystems,theaccidentinvestigationsandtheirconclusions,
iii. SFAR 88 of the FAA and JAA Interim Policy INT POL 25/12: ignition prevention program initiatives and goals, to
identifyunsafeconditionsandtocorrectthem,tosystematicallyimprovefueltankmaintenance),
iv. Explain the briefly concepts that are being used: the results of SFAR 88 of the FAA and JAA INT/POL 25/12:
modifications,airworthinesslimitationsitemsandCDCCL,
v. Where relevant information can be found and how to use and interpret this information in the instructions for
continuingairworthiness(aircraftmaintenancemanuals,componentmaintenancemanuals,ServiceBulletins)
vi. Fuel Tank Safety during maintenance: fuel tank entry and exit procedures, clean working environment, what is
meantbyconfigurationcontrol,wireseparation,bondingofcomponentsetc,
vii. Flammabilityreductionsystemswheninstalled:reasonfortheirpresence,theireffects,thehazardsofanFRSusing
nitrogenformaintenance,safetyprecautionsinmaintenance/workingwithanFRS,
viii. Recordingmaintenanceactions,recordingmeasuresandresultsofinspections.
ThetrainingshouldincludearepresentativenumberofexamplesofdefectsandtheassociatedrepairsasrequiredbytheTC/
STCholdersmaintenancedata.
F)Approvaloftraining
For Part145 approved organisations, the approval of the initial and continuation training programme and the content of the
examinationcanbeachievedbythechangetotheMOEexposition.ThenecessarychangestotheMOEtomeetthecontentof
thisdecisionshouldbemadeandimplementedatthetimerequestedbythecompetentauthority.


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APPENDICESTOPARTMANDTOAMCTOPARTMRELEVANTTOPART145.......................................................................... 1
PartM:AppendixIIAuthorisedReleaseCertificateEASAForm1 ............................................................................... 5
AMCtoAppendixIItoPartMUseoftheEASAForm1formaintenance................................................................... 10
GMtoAppendixIItoPartMUseoftheEASAForm1formaintenance .................................................................... 12
PartM:AppendixIVClassandRatingsSystemtobeusedfortheApprovalofMaintenanceOrganisationsreferred
toinAnnexI(PartM)SubpartFandAnnexII(Part145) ............................................................................................... 13
AMCtoPartM:AppendixIXtoAMCM.A.602andAMCM.A.702EASAForm2 ....................................................... 17
AMCTOPARTM:APPENDIXXTOAMCM.B.602(A)ANDAMCM.B.702(A)EASAForm4 ........................................ 19



PartM:AppendixIIAuthorisedReleaseCertificateEASAForm1
TheseinstructionsrelateonlytotheuseoftheEASAForm1formaintenancepurposes.AttentionisdrawntoAppendixIto
Annex(Part21)ofRegulation(EC)No1702/2003whichcoverstheuseoftheEASAForm1forproductionpurposes.
1. PURPOSEANDUSE
1.1. The primary purpose of the Certificate is to declare the airworthiness of maintenance work undertaken on
products,partsandappliances(hereafterreferredtoasitem(s)).
1.2. CorrelationmustbeestablishedbetweentheCertificateandtheitem(s).TheoriginatormustretainaCertificate
inaformthatallowsverificationoftheoriginaldata.
1.3. The Certificate is acceptable to many airworthiness authorities, but may be dependent on the existence of
bilateralagreementsand/orthepolicyoftheairworthinessauthority.Theapproveddesigndatamentionedin
thisCertificatethenmeansapprovedbytheairworthinessauthorityoftheimportingcountry.
1.4. TheCertificateisnotadeliveryorshippingnote.
1.5. AircraftarenottobereleasedusingtheCertificate.
1.6. TheCertificatedoesnotconstituteapprovaltoinstalltheitemonaparticularaircraft,engine,orpropellerbut
helpstheenduserdetermineitsairworthinessapprovalstatus.
1.7. AmixtureofproductionreleasedandmaintenancereleaseditemsisnotpermittedonthesameCertificate.
2. GENERALFORMAT
2.1. TheCertificatemustcomplywiththeformatattachedincludingblocknumbersandthelocationofeachblock.
Thesizeofeachblockmayhoweverbevariedtosuittheindividualapplication,butnottotheextentthatwould
maketheCertificateunrecognisable.
2.2. TheCertificatemustbeinlandscapeformatbuttheoverallsizemaybesignificantlyincreasedordecreasedso
longastheCertificateremainsrecognisableandlegible.IfindoubtconsulttheCompetentAuthority.
2.3. TheUser/Installerresponsibilitystatementcanbeplacedoneithersideoftheform.
2.4. Allprintingmustbeclearandlegibletopermiteasyreading.
2.5. The Certificate may either be preprinted or computer generated but in either case the printing of lines and
charactersmustbeclearandlegibleandinaccordancewiththedefinedformat.
2.6. TheCertificateshouldbeinEnglish,andifappropriate,inoneormoreotherlanguages.
2.7. ThedetailstobeenteredontheCertificatemaybeeithermachine/computerprintedorhandwrittenusingblock
lettersandmustpermiteasyreading.
2.8. Limittheuseofabbreviationstoaminimum,toaidclarity.
2.9. The space remaining on the reverse side of the Certificate may be used by the originator for any additional
informationbutmustnotincludeanycertificationstatement.AnyuseofthereversesideoftheCertificatemust
bereferencedintheappropriateblockonthefrontsideoftheCertificate.
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)ONACERTIFICATE

4.1. If an enduser finds an error(s) on a Certificate, he must identify it/them in writing to the originator. The
originatormayissueanewCertificateonlyiftheerror(s)canbeverifiedandcorrected.
4.2. ThenewCertificatemusthaveanewtrackingnumber,signatureanddate.
4.3. The request for a new Certificate may be honoured without reverification of the item(s) condition. The new
CertificateisnotastatementofcurrentconditionandshouldrefertothepreviousCertificateinblock12bythe
followingstatement;ThisCertificatecorrectstheerror(s)inblock(s)[enterblock(s)corrected]oftheCertificate
[enter original tracking number] dated [enter original issuance date] and does not cover
conformity/condition/releasetoservice.BothCertificatesshouldberetainedaccordingtotheretentionperiod
associatedwiththefirst.
5. COMPLETIONOFTHECERTIFICATEBYTHEORIGINATOR
Block1ApprovingCompetentAuthority/Country
State the name and country of the competent authority under whose jurisdiction this Certificate is issued. When the
competentauthorityistheAgency,onlyEASAmustbestated.
Block2EASAForm1header
AUTHORISEDRELEASECERTIFICATE
EASAFORM1
Block3FormTrackingNumber
Entertheuniquenumberestablishedbythenumberingsystem/procedureoftheorganisationidentifiedinblock4;this
mayincludealpha/numericcharacters.
Block4OrganisationNameandAddress
Enterthefullnameandaddressoftheapprovedorganisation(refertoEASAform3)releasingtheworkcoveredbythis
Certificate.Logos,etc.,arepermittedifthelogocanbecontainedwithintheblock.
Block5WorkOrder/Contract/Invoice
To facilitate customer traceability of the item(s), enter the work order number, contract number, invoice number, or
similarreferencenumber.
Block6Item
Enterlineitemnumberswhenthereismorethanonelineitem.ThisblockpermitseasycrossreferencingtotheRemarks
block12.
Block7Description
Enterthenameordescriptionoftheitem.Preferenceshouldbegiventothetermusedintheinstructionsforcontinued
airworthiness or maintenance data (e.g. Illustrated Parts Catalogue, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Service Bulletin,
ComponentMaintenanceManual).
Block8PartNumber
Enterthepartnumberasitappearsontheitemortag/packaging.Incaseofanengineorpropellerthetypedesignation
maybeused.
Block9Quantity
Statethequantityofitems.
Block10SerialNumber
If the item is required by regulations to be identified with a serial number, enter it here. Additionally, any other serial
numbernotrequiredbyregulationmayalsobeentered.Ifthereisnoserialnumberidentifiedontheitem,enterN/A.
Block11Status/Work
Thefollowingdescribesthepermissibleentriesforblock11.Enteronlyoneofthesetermswheremorethanonemaybe
applicable,usetheonethatmostaccuratelydescribesthemajorityoftheworkperformedand/orthestatusofthearticle.
(i) Overhauled.Meansaprocessthatensurestheitemisincompleteconformitywithalltheapplicableservice
tolerances specified in the type certificate holders, or equipment manufacturers 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,repairedasnecessary,reassembledandtestedinaccordancewiththeabove
specifieddata.
(ii) Repaired.Rectificationofdefect(s)usinganapplicablestandard(*).
(iii) Inspected/Tested. Examination, measurement, etc. in accordance with an applicable standard (*) (e.g. visual
inspection,functionaltesting,benchtestingetc.).
(iv) Modified.Alterationofanitemtoconformtoanapplicablestandard(*).
Block12Remarks
DescribetheworkidentifiedinBlock11,eitherdirectlyorbyreferencetosupportingdocumentation,necessaryforthe
userorinstallertodeterminetheairworthinessofitem(s)inrelationtotheworkbeingcertified.Ifnecessary,aseparate
sheet may be used and referenced from the main EASA Form 1. Each statement must clearly identify which item(s) in
Block6itrelatesto.
Examplesofinformationtobeenteredinblock12are:
(i) Maintenancedataused,includingtherevisionstatusandreference.
(ii) Compliancewithairworthinessdirectivesorservicebulletins.
(iii) Repairscarriedout.
(iv) Modificationscarriedout.
(v) Replacementpartsinstalled.
(vi) Lifelimitedpartsstatus.
(vii) Deviationsfromthecustomerworkorder.
(viii) ReleasestatementstosatisfyaforeignCivilAviationAuthoritymaintenancerequirement.
(ix) Informationneededtosupportshipmentwithshortagesorreassemblyafterdelivery.
(x) For maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Subpart F of Annex I (PartM), the component
certificateofreleasetoservicestatementreferredtoinpointM.A.613:
Certifies that, unless otherwise specified in this block, the work identified in block 11 and described in this
block was accomplished in accordance to the requirements of Section A, Subpart F of Annex I (PartM) to
Regulation(EC)No2042/2003andinrespecttothatworktheitemisconsideredreadyforreleasetoservice.
THISISNOTARELEASEUNDERANNEXII(PART145)TOREGULATION(EC)NO2042/2003.
IfprintingthedatafromanelectronicEASAForm1,anyappropriatedatanotfitforotherblocksshouldbeenteredinthis
block.
Block13a13e
General Requirements for blocks 13a13e: Not used for maintenance release. Shade, darken, or otherwise mark to
precludeinadvertentorunauthoriseduse.
Block14a
Mark the appropriate box(es) indicating which regulations apply to the completed work. If the box other regulations
specifiedinblock12ismarked,thentheregulationsoftheotherairworthinessauthority(ies) mustbeidentifiedinblock
12.Atleastoneboxmustbemarked,orbothboxesmaybemarked,asappropriate.
ForallmaintenancecarriedoutbymaintenanceorganisationsapprovedinaccordancewithSectionA,SubpartFofAnnex
I (Part M) to Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003, the box other regulation specified in block 12 shall be ticked and the
certificateofreleasetoservicestatementmadeinblock12.Inthatcase,the certificationstatementunlessotherwise
specifiedinthisblockisintendedtoaddressthefollowingcases:
(a) Wherethemaintenancecouldnotbecompleted.
(b) WherethemaintenancedeviatedfromthestandardrequiredbyAnnexI(PartM).
(c) WherethemaintenancewascarriedoutinaccordancewitharequirementotherthanthatspecifiedinAnnexI
(PartM).Inthiscaseblock12shallspecifytheparticularnationalregulation.

ForallmaintenancecarriedoutbymaintenanceorganisationsapprovedinaccordancewithSectionAofAnnexII(Part
145)toRegulation(EC)No2042/2003,thecertificationstatementunlessotherwisespecifiedinblock12isintendedto
addressthefollowingcases:
(a) Wherethemaintenancecouldnotbecompleted.
(b) WherethemaintenancedeviatedfromthestandardrequiredbyAnnexII(Part145).
(c) WherethemaintenancewascarriedoutinaccordancewitharequirementotherthanthatspecifiedinAnnexII
(Part145).Inthiscaseblock12shallspecifytheparticularnationalregulation.

Block14bAuthorisedSignature
Thisspaceshallbecompletedwiththesignatureoftheauthorisedperson.Onlypersonsspecificallyauthorisedunderthe
rules and policies of the Competent Authority are permitted to sign this block. To aid recognition, a unique number
identifyingtheauthorisedpersonmaybeadded.
Block14cCertificate/ApprovalNumber
EntertheCertificate/Approvalnumber/reference.ThisnumberorreferenceisissuedbytheCompetentAuthority.
Block14dName
Enterthenameofthepersonsigningblock14binalegibleform.
Block14eDate
Enterthedateonwhichblock14bissigned,thedatemustbeintheformatdd=2digitday,mmm=first3lettersofthe
month,yyyy=4digityear
User/InstallerResponsibilities
Place the following statement on the Certificate to notify end users that they are not relieved of their responsibilities
concerninginstallationanduseofanyitemaccompaniedbytheform:
THISCERTIFICATEDOESNOTAUTOMATICALLYCONSTITUTEAUTHORITYTOINSTALL.
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
AUTHORITYSPECIFIEDINBLOCK1.
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
NATIONALREGULATIONSBYTHEUSER/INSTALLERBEFORETHEAIRCRAFTMAYBEFLOWN.
CommissionRegulation(EU)No127/2010of5February2010]

EASAForm1


AMCtoAppendixIItoPartMUseoftheEASAForm1formaintenance
1.ThefollowingformatsofanissuedEASAForm1orequivalentcertificateareacceptable:
Apapercertificatebearingasignature(bothoriginalsandcopiesareaccepted);
Apapercertificategeneratedfromanelectronicsystem(printedfrom electronicallystoreddata)whencomplyingwiththe
followingsubparagraph2;
AnelectronicEASAForm1orequivalentwhencomplyingwiththefollowingsubparagraph2.
2.ElectronicsignatureandelectronicexchangeoftheEASAForm1
a)Submissiontothecompetentauthority
Any organisation intending to implement an electronic signature procedure to issue EASA Form 1 and/or to exchange
electronicallysuchdatacontainedontheEASAForm 1,shoulddocumentitandsubmitittothecompetentauthorityaspartof
thedocumentsattachedtoitsexposition.
b)CharacteristicsoftheelectronicsystemgeneratingtheEASAForm1
Theelectronicsystemshould:
guaranteesecureaccessforeachcertifyingstaff;
ensure integrity and accuracy of the data certified by the signature on the form and be able to show evidence of the
authenticityoftheEASAForm1(recordingandrecordkeeping)withsuitablesecurity,safeguardsandbackups;
beactiveonlyatthelocationwherethepartisbeingreleasedwithanEASAForm1;
notpermittosignablankform;
provideahighdegreeofassurancethatthedatahasnotbeenmodifiedafter signature(ifmodificationisnecessaryafter
issuance, i.e., recertification of a part, a new form with a new number and reference to the initial issuance should be
made).
provideforapersonalelectronicsignature,identifyingthesignatory.The signatureshouldbegeneratedonlyinpresence
ofthesignatory.
Anelectronicsignaturemeansdatainelectronicformwhichisattachedtoorlogically associatedwithotherelectronicdataand
whichservesasamethodofauthenticationandshouldmeetthefollowingcriteria:
itisuniquelylinkedtothesignatory;
itiscapableofidentifyingthesignatory;
itiscreatedusingmeansthatthesignatorycanmaintainunderhissolecontrol.
Thiselectronicsignatureshouldbeanelectronicallygeneratedvaluebasedona cryptographicalgorithmandappendedtodata
inawaytoenabletheverificationofthedatassourceandintegrity.
Organisation(s)areremindedthatadditionalnationaland/orEuropeanrequirements mayneedtobesatisfiedwhenoperating
electronicsystems.Directive1999/93/ECof theEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof13December1999onaCommunity
frameworkforelectronicsignatures,aslastamended,mayconstituteareference.
Theelectronicsystemshouldbebasedonapolicyandmanagementstructure(confidentiality,integrityandavailability),suchas:
Administrators,signatories;
Scopeofauthorisation,rights;
Passwordandsecureaccess,authentication,protections,confidentiality;
Trackchanges;
Minimumblockstobecompleted,completenessofinformation;

Archives;
etc.
TheelectronicsystemgeneratingtheEASAForm1maycontainadditionaldatasuchas;
Manufacturercode;
Customeridentificationcode;
Workshopreport;
Inspectionresults;
etc.
c)CharacteristicsoftheEASAForm1generatedfromtheelectronicsystem
TofacilitateunderstandingandacceptanceoftheEASAForm1releasedwithan electronicsignature,thefollowingstatement
shouldbeinBlock14b:ElectronicSignatureonFile.
In additiontothis statement, it is accepted to print ordisplay a signature in any form, such asa representationof the hand
writtensignatureofthepersonsigning(i.e.scannedsignature)orarepresentationoftheirname.
When printing the electronic form, theEASA Form 1 should meet thegeneral format as specified in Appendix IIto PartM. A
watermarktypePRINTEDFROMELECTRONICFILEshouldbeprintedonthedocument.
Whentheelectronicfilecontainsahyperlinktodatarequiredtodeterminetheairworthinessoftheitem(s),thedataassociated
tothehyperlink,whenprinted,shouldbeinalegibleformatandbeidentifiedasareferencefromtheEASAForm1.
AdditionalinformationnotrequiredbytheEASAForm1completioninstructionsmaybe addedtotheprintedcopiesofEASA
Form1,aslongastheadditionaldatadonot preventapersonfromfillingout,issuing,printing,orreadinganyportionofthe
EASA Form 1. This additional data should be provided only in block 12 unless it is necessary to include it in another block to
clarifythecontentofthatblock.
d)ElectronicexchangeoftheelectronicEASAForm1
TheelectronicexchangeoftheelectronicEASAForm1shouldbeaccomplishedona voluntarybasis.Bothparties(issuerand
receiver)shouldagreeonelectronictransferoftheEASAForm1.
Forthatpurpose,theexchangeneedstoinclude:
alldataoftheEASAForm1,includingreferenceddatarequiredbytheEASAForm1completioninstructions;
alldatarequiredforauthenticationoftheEASAForm1.
Inaddition,theexchangemayinclude:
datanecessaryfortheelectronicformat;
additional data not required by the EASA Form 1 completion instructions, such as manufacturer code, customer
identificationcode.
ThesystemusedfortheexchangeoftheelectronicEASAForm1shouldprovide:
Ahighlevelofdigitalsecurity;thedatashouldbeprotected,notalteredornotcorrupted;
Traceabilityofdatabacktoitssource.
Trading partners wishing to exchange EASA Form 1 electronically should do so in accordance with the means of compliance
stated in this document. It is recommended that they use an established, common, industry method such as Air Transport
Association(ATA)Spec2000Chapter16.
The organisation(s) are reminded that additional national and/or European requirements may need to be satisfied when
operatingtheelectronicexchangeoftheelectronicEASAForm1.
ThereceivershouldbecapableofregeneratingtheEASAForm1fromthereceiveddatawithoutalteration;ifnot,thesystem
shouldrevertbacktothepapersystem.
Whenthereceiverneedstoprinttheelectronicform,refertosubparagraphc)hereabove.

GMtoAppendixIItoPartMUseoftheEASAForm1formaintenance
EASAForm1Block12Remarks
[Examplesofdatatobeenteredinthisblockasappropriate:
Maintenance documentation used, including the revision status, for all work performed and not limited to the entry
madeinblock11.
AstatementsuchasinaccordancewiththeCMMisnotacceptable.
NDTmethodswithappropriatedocumentationusedwhenrelevant.
Compliancewithairworthinessdirectivesorservicebulletins.
Repairscarriedout.
Modificationscarriedout.
Replacementpartsinstalled.
Lifelimitedpartsstatus.
Shelflifelimitations.
Deviationsfromthecustomerworkorder.
ReleasestatementstosatisfyaforeignCivilAviationAuthoritymaintenancerequirement.
Informationneededtosupportshipmentwithshortagesorreassemblyafterdelivery.
Referencestoaidtraceability,suchasbatchnumbers.]
[DecisionNo2010/002/Rof28April2010;DecisionNo2012/004/Rof19April2012]

PartM:AppendixIVClassandRatingsSystemtobeusedfortheApprovalofMaintenanceOrganisationsreferredtoin
AnnexI(PartM)SubpartFandAnnexII(Part145)
1. Exceptasstatedotherwiseforthesmallestorganisationsinparagraph12,thetablereferredtoinpoint13providesthe
standard system for the approval of maintenance organisation underSubpart F ofAnnex I(PartM)andAnnex II (Part
145).Anorganisationmustbegrantedanapprovalrangingfromasingleclassandratingwithlimitationstoallclassesand
ratingswithlimitations.
2. Inadditiontothetablereferredtoinpoint13,theapprovedmaintenanceorganisationisrequiredtoindicateitsscopeof
workinitsmaintenanceorganisationmanual/exposition.Seealsoparagraph11.
3. 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)andrating(s)andtheorganisationsscopeofworkarematching.
4. AcategoryAclassratingmeansthattheapprovedmaintenanceorganisationmaycarryoutmaintenanceontheaircraft
andanycomponent(includingenginesand/orAuxiliaryPowerUnits(APUs),inaccordancewithaircraftmaintenancedata
or,ifagreedbythecompetentauthority,inaccordancewithcomponentmaintenancedata,onlywhilstsuchcomponents
are fitted to the aircraft. Nevertheless, such Arated 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 paragraph. This will be subject to a control
procedureinthemaintenanceorganisationexpositiontobeapprovedbythecompetentauthority.Thelimitationsection
willspecifythescopeofsuchmaintenancetherebyindicatingtheextentofapproval.
5. A category B class rating means that the approved maintenance organisation may carry out maintenance on the
uninstalledengineand/orAPUandengineand/orAPUcomponents,inaccordancewithengineand/or APUmaintenance
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 Brated approved maintenance organisation may
temporarily remove a component for maintenance, in order to improve access to that component, except when such
removal generates the needfor additionalmaintenance not eligible for theprovisions of thisparagraph. The limitation
sectionwillspecifythescopeof suchmaintenancetherebyindicatingtheextentofapproval.Amaintenanceorganisation
approvedwitha categoryBclassratingmayalsocarryoutmaintenanceonaninstalledengineduringbaseandline
maintenancesubjecttoacontrolprocedureinthemaintenanceorganisationexpositiontobeapprovedbythecompetent
authority. The maintenance organisation exposition scope of work shall reflect such activity where permitted by the
competentauthority.
6. AcategoryCclassratingmeansthattheapprovedmaintenanceorganisationmaycarryoutmaintenanceon uninstalled
components(excludingenginesandAPUs)intendedforfitmenttotheaircraftorengine/APU. Thelimitationsectionwill
specifythescopeofsuchmaintenancetherebyindicatingtheextentofapproval. Amaintenanceorganisationapproved
with a category C class rating may also carry out maintenance on an installed component during base and line
maintenanceor at an engine/APU maintenance facilitysubject to a control procedure in the maintenance organisation
exposition to be approved by the competent authority. The maintenance organisation exposition scope of work shall
reflectsuchactivitywherepermittedbythecompetentauthority.
7. A category D class rating is a self contained class rating not necessarily related to a specific aircraft, engine or other
component.TheD1NonDestructiveTesting(NDT)ratingisonlynecessaryforanapprovedmaintenanceorganisation
thatcarriesoutNDTasaparticulartaskforanotherorganisation.Amaintenanceorganisationapprovedwithaclassrating
in A or B or C category may carry out NDT on products it is maintaining subject to the maintenance organisation
expositioncontainingNDTprocedures,withouttheneedforaD1classrating.
8. InthecaseofmaintenanceorganisationsapprovedinaccordancewithAnnexII(Part145),categoryAclassratingsare
subdivided into Base or Line maintenance. Such an organisation may be approved for either Base or Line
maintenanceorboth.ItshouldbenotedthataLinefacilitylocatedatamainbasefacilityrequiresaLinemaintenance
approval.
9. The limitation section is intended to give the competent authorities the flexibility to customise the approval to any
particularorganisation.Ratingsshallbementionedontheapprovalonlywhenappropriatelylimited.Thetablereferredto
inpoint13specifiesthetypesoflimitationpossible.Whilstmaintenanceislistedlastineachclassratingitisacceptableto

stress the maintenance task rather than the aircraft or engine type or manufacturer, if this is more appropriate to the
organisation(anexamplecouldbeavionicsystemsinstallationsandrelatedmaintenance).Suchmentioninthelimitation
section indicates that the maintenance organisation is approved to carry out maintenance up to and including this
particulartype/task.
10. Whenreferenceismadetoseries,typeandgroupinthelimitationsectionofclassAandB,seriesmeansaspecifictype
series such as Airbus 300 or 310 or 319 or Boeing 737300 series or RB211524 series or Cessna 150 or Cessna 172 or
Beech55seriesorcontinentalO200seriesetc;typemeansaspecifictypeormodelsuchasAirbus310240typeorRB
211524B4typeorCessna172RGtype;anynumberofseriesortypesmaybequoted;groupmeansforexampleCessna
singlepistonengineaircraftorLycomingnonsuperchargedpistonenginesetc.
11. Whenalengthycapabilitylistisusedwhichcouldbesubjecttofrequentamendment,thensuchamendmentmaybein
accordance with the indirect approval procedure referred to in points M.A.604(c) and M.B.606(c) or 145.A.70(c) and
145.B.40,asapplicable.
12. Amaintenanceorganisationwhichemploysonlyonepersontobothplanandcarryoutallmaintenancecanonlyholda
limitedscopeofapprovalrating.Themaximumpermissiblelimitsare:
CLASS RATING LIMITATION
CLASSAIRCRAFT RATING A2 AEROPLANES 5700 KG AND PISTON ENGINE 5700 KG AND

BELOW BELOW
CLASSAIRCRAFT RATINGA3HELICOPTERS SINGLE PISTON ENGINE 3175 KG

ANDBELOW
CLASSAIRCRAFT RATING A4 AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN A1, A2 NOLIMITATION

ANDA3
CLASSENGINES RATINGB2PISTON LESSTHAN450HP
CLASS COMPONENTS RATING OTHER C1TOC22 ASPERCAPABILITYLIST

THANCOMPLETEENGINESORAPUS
CLASSSPECIALISED D1NDT NDTMETHOD(S)TOBESPECIFIED
Itshouldbenotedthatsuchanorganisationmaybefurtherlimitedbythecompetentauthorityinthescopeofapproval
dependentuponthecapabilityoftheparticularorganisation.
13. Table
CLASS RATING LIMITATION BASE LINE
AIRCRAFT A1Aeroplanesabove5700kg [Rating reserved to Maintenance [YES/NO]* [YES/NO]

Organisations approved in accordance *
withAnnexII(Part145)]
[Shall state aeroplane manufacturer or
group or series or type and/or the
maintenancetasks]
Example:AirbusA320Series
A2 Aeroplanes 5700 kg and [Shall state aeroplane manufacturer or [YES/NO]* [YES/NO]

below group or series or type and/or the *
maintenancetasks]

Example:DHC6TwinOtterSeries
A3Helicopters [Shall state helicopter manufacturer or [YES/NO]* [YES/NO]

group or series or type and/or the *
maintenancetask(s)]
Example:RobinsonR44
A4 Aircraft other than A1, A2 [Shallstateaircraftseriesortypeand/or [YES/NO]* [YES/NO]

andA3 themaintenancetask(s).] *
ENGINES B1Turbine [Shallstateengineseriesortypeand/orthemaintenancetask(s)]

Example:PT6ASeries
B2Piston [Shall state engine manufacturer or group or series or type and/or

themaintenancetask(s)]
B3APU [Shall state engine manufacturer or series or type and/or the

maintenancetask(s)]
COMPONENTS C1AirCond&Press [Shall state aircraft type or aircraft manufacturer or component

OTHER THAN manufacturer or the particular component and/or cross refer to a
COMPLETE C2AutoFlight capabilitylistintheexpositionand/orthemaintenancetask(s).]
ENGINES OR
Example:PT6AFuelControl
APUs C3CommsandNav
C4DoorsHatches
C5ElectricalPower&Lights
C6Equipment
C7EngineAPU
C8FlightControls
C9Fuel
C10HelicopterRotors
C11HelicopterTrans
C12HydraulicPower
C13 Indicating recording

systems
C14LandingGear
C15Oxygen
C16Propellers
C17Pneumatic&Vacuum
C18Protectionice/rain/fire

C19Windows
C20Structural
C21Waterballast
C22PropulsionAugmentation
SPECIALISED D1NonDestructiveTesting [ShallstateparticularNDTmethod(s)]

SERVICES

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PART145

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ForthepurposeofthisPart,thecompetentauthorityshall [A competent authority may be a ministry, a national

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ThisSectionestablishestherequirementstobemetbyan 1. Line Maintenance should be understood as any

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Anapplicationfortheissueorchangeofanapprovalshall In a form and in a manner established by the competent

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Theorganisationshallspecifythescopeofworkdeemedto The following table identifies the ATA specification 2200

CLASS RATING ATACHAPTERS

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The working environment including aircraft hangars,

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The organisation shall have a maintenance manhour plan 1.Hassufficientstaffmeansthattheorganisationemploys

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The organisation shall establish and control the

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any standard specified in the maintenance data and will

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EASA guidance is provided for training to maintenance

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Knowledge of auditing techniques: X

Knowledge of PartM, Part145 and X X X X X

Knowledge of relevant parts of the X X X X X X X

Knowledge of occurrence reporting X X X X X

Knowledge of safety risks linked to X X X X X X X

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Understanding of conditions for X X

Understanding of his/her own X X X X X X X

Ability to compile and control X X X

Ability to consider human X X X X X

Ability to determine required X X X

Ability to manage third parties X X

Ability to confirm proper X X X X