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

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SUBPART ECOMPONENTSU.K.
[F1M.A.501 Classification and installation U.K.
(a)

All components shall be classified into the following categories:

(1)

[F2[X1Components which are in a satisfactory condition, released on [F3a CAA Form 1] or equivalent and marked in accordance with Subpart Q of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, unless otherwise specified in Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 or in this Annex (Part-M) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO).]]

(2)

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

(3)

[F2[X1Components categorised as unsalvageable because they have reached their mandatory life limitation or contain a non-repairable defect.]]

(4)

Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine, propeller or other aircraft component when specified in the maintenance data and accompanied by evidence of conformity traceable to the applicable standard.

(5)

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

(b)

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

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[F2[X1M.A.502 Component maintenance U.K.
(a)

The maintenance of components shall be performed by maintenance organisations approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex II (Part-145) or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), as applicable.

(b)

[F4By derogation from point (a), where a component is fitted to the aircraft, the maintenance of such component may be performed by an aircraft maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex II (Part-145) or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO) or by certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)(1).] Such maintenance shall be performed in accordance with aircraft maintenance data or in accordance with component maintenance data if the [F5CAA] agreed. Such aircraft maintenance organisation or certifying staff may temporarily remove the component for maintenance if this is necessary to improve access to the component, except where additional maintenance is required due to the removal. Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point shall not be eligible for the issuance of [F6a CAA Form 1] and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801.

(c)

By derogation from point (a), where a component is fitted to the engine or auxiliary power unit ( ‘ APU ’ ), the maintenance of such component may be performed by an engine maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex, or with Annex II (Part-145) or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO). Such maintenance shall be performed in accordance with engine or APU maintenance data or in accordance with component maintenance data if agreed by the [F7CAA]. Such B-rated organisation may temporarily remove the component for maintenance if this is necessary to improve access to the component, except where additional maintenance is required due to the removal.

Textual Amendments

Points (a) to (c) above shall not apply to components referred to in point (c) of point 21.A.307 of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(d)

[F4Maintenance of components referred to in point (c) of point 21.A.307 of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, where the component is fitted to the aircraft or is temporarily removed to improve access, shall be performed by an aircraft maintenance organisation approved in accordance with Subpart F of this Annex or with Annex II (Part-145) or with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), as applicable, by certifying staff referred to in point M.A.801(b)(1) or by the pilot-owner referred to in point M.A.801(b)(2).] Component maintenance performed in accordance with this point shall not be eligible for the issuance of [F8a CAA Form 1] and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements provided for in point M.A.801.]]

Textual Amendments

[F2[X1M.A.503 Life-limited parts and time-controlled components U.K.
(a)

[F4Installed life-limited parts and time-controlled components shall not exceed the approved limitation as specified in the AMP and ADs, except as provided for in point M.A.504(b).]

(b)

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

[F1M.A.504 Segregation of components U.K.
(a)

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

(b)

[F2[X1Unsalvageable components shall not be permitted to re-enter the component supply system unless the mandatory life limitation has been extended or a repair solution has been approved in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.]]]

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