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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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[F1[X1SECTION A U.K. ORGANISATION REQUIREMENTS

CAMO.A.005 Scope U.K.

This Section establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of a certificate for the management of continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and of components for installation.

CAMO.A.105 Competent authority U.K.

F2...

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CAMO.A.115 Application for an organisation certificate U.K.

(a)

The application for a certificate or an amendment to an existing certificate in accordance with this Annex shall be made in a form and manner established by the [F3CAA], taking into account the applicable requirements of Annex I (Part-M), Annex Vb (Part-ML) and this Annex.

(b)

Applicants for an initial certificate pursuant to this Annex shall provide the [F3CAA] with:

(1)

the results of a pre-audit performed by the organisation against the applicable requirements provided for in Annex I (Part-M), Annex Vb (Part-ML) and this Annex;

(2)

documentation demonstrating how they will comply with the requirements established in this Regulation.

Such documentation shall include, as provided for in point CAMO.A.130, a procedure describing how changes not requiring prior approval will be managed and notified to the [F3CAA].

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CAMO.A.120 Means of compliance U.K.

(a)

Alternative means of compliance to the AMC adopted by the [F4CAA] may be used by an organisation to establish compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts.

(b)

When an organisation wishes to use an alternative means of compliance, it shall, prior to using it, provide the [F5CAA] with a full description of the alternative means of compliance. The description shall include any revisions to manuals or procedures that may be relevant, as well as an assessment demonstrating compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts.

The organisation may use these alternative means of compliance subject to prior approval by the [F5CAA], and upon receipt of the notification as provided for in point CAMO.B.120.

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CAMO.A.125 Terms of approval and privileges of the organisation U.K.

(a)

The approval is indicated on the certificate, which is included in Appendix I, and is issued by the [F6CAA].

(b)

Notwithstanding point (a), for air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the approval shall be part of the air operator certificate issued by the [F7CAA] for the aircraft operated.

(c)

The scope of work shall be specified in the continuing airworthiness management exposition (CAME) in accordance with point CAMO.A.300.

(d)

An organisation approved in accordance with this Annex may:

(1)

manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft, except those used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, as listed on the certificate;

(2)

manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, when listed both on its certificate and on its air operator certificate;

(3)

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

(4)

[F8extend an airworthiness review certificate under the conditions of point M.A.901(f) of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.901(c) of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.]

(5)

[F9approve the AMP, in accordance with point (b)(2) of point ML.A.302, for aircraft managed in accordance with Annex Vb (Part-ML).]

(e)

An organisation approved in accordance with this Annex F10..., may additionally be approved to carry out airworthiness reviews in accordance with point M.A.901 of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML) as applicable, and:

(1)

[F8issue the related airworthiness review certificate and extend it in due time under the conditions of point M.A.901(c)(2) and point M.A.901(e)(2) of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.901(c) of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable;]

(2)

issue a recommendation for the airworthiness review to the [F11CAA], under the conditions of point (d) of point M.A.901 or point (b) of point M.A.904 of Annex I (Part-M).

(f)

An organisation holding the privileges referred to in point (e) may additionally be approved to issue a permit to fly in accordance with point (d) of point 21.A.711 of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 for the particular aircraft for which the organisation is approved to issue the airworthiness review certificate, when the organisation is attesting conformity with approved flight conditions, subject to an adequate procedure in the CAME referred to in point CAMO.A.300.

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CAMO.A.130 Changes to the organisation U.K.

(a)

The following changes to the organisation shall require prior approval:

(1)

changes that affect the scope of the certificate or the terms of approval of the organisation;

(2)

changes to personnel nominated in accordance with points (a)(3) to (a)(5) and (b)(2) of point CAMO.A.305;

(3)

changes to the reporting lines between the personnel nominated in accordance with points (a)(3) to (a)(5) and (b)(2) of point CAMO.A.305, and the accountable manager;

(4)

the procedure as regards changes not requiring prior approval referred to in point (c).

(b)

For any changes requiring prior approval in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, the organisation shall apply for and obtain an approval issued by the [F12CAA]. The application shall be submitted before any such change takes place, in order to enable the [F12CAA] to determine continued compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts and to amend, if necessary, the organisation certificate and related terms of approval attached to it.

The organisation shall provide the [F12CAA] with any relevant documentation.

The change shall only be implemented upon receipt of formal approval by the [F12CAA] in accordance with point CAMO.B.330.

The organisation shall operate under the conditions established by the [F12CAA] during such changes, as applicable.

(c)

All changes not requiring prior approval shall be managed and notified to the [F12CAA] as defined in the procedure referred to in point (b) of point CAMO.A.115 and approved by the [F12CAA] in accordance with point (h) of point CAMO.B.310.

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CAMO.A.135 Continued validity U.K.

(a)

The organisation's certificate shall remain valid subject to compliance with all of the following conditions:

(1)

the organisation remaining in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under point CAMO.B.350;

(2)

the [F13CAA] being granted access to the organisation as specified in point CAMO.A.140;

(3)

the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.

(b)

For air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, termination, suspension or revocation of the air operator certificate automatically invalidates the organisation certificate in relation to the aircraft registrations specified in the air operator certificate, unless otherwise explicitly stated by the [F13CAA].

(c)

Upon revocation or surrender, the certificate shall be returned to the [F13CAA] without delay.

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CAMO.A.140 Access U.K.

For the purpose of determining compliance with the relevant requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, the organisation shall grant access at any time to any facility, aircraft, document, records, data, procedures or any other material relevant to its activity subject to certification, whether it is contracted/subcontracted or not, to any person authorised by [F14the CAA].

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CAMO.A.150 Findings U.K.

(a)

After receipt of notification of findings according to point CAMO.B.350, the organisation shall:

(1)

identify the root cause or causes of and contributing factors to the non-compliance;

(2)

define a corrective action plan;

(3)

demonstrate corrective action implementation to the satisfaction of the [F15CAA].

(b)

Actions referred to in points (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3) shall be performed within the period agreed with [F16the CAA] as defined in point CAMO.B.350.

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CAMO.A.155 Immediate reaction to a safety problem U.K.

The organisation shall implement:

(a)

any safety measures mandated by the [F17CAA] in accordance with point CAMO.B.135;

(b)

any relevant mandatory safety information issued by the [F18CAA].

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CAMO.A.160 Occurrence reporting U.K.

(a)

As part of its management system the organisation shall implement an occurrence reporting system that meets the requirements defined in Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 (1) .

(b)

Without prejudice to point (a), the organisation shall ensure that any incident, malfunction, technical defect, exceeding of technical limitations, occurrence that would highlight inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous information contained in data established in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 or other irregular circumstance that has or may have endangered the safe operation of the aircraft and that has not resulted in an accident or serious incident are reported to the [F19CAA] and to the organisation responsible for the design of the aircraft.

(c)

Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018, the reports referred to in points (a) and (b) shall be made in a form and manner established by the [F19CAA] and shall contain all pertinent information about the condition known to the organisation.

(d)

Reports shall be made as soon as possible, but in any case within 72 hours of the organisation identifying the condition to which the report relates, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.

(e)

Where relevant, the organisation shall produce a follow-up report to provide details of actions it intends to take to prevent similar occurrences in the future, as soon as these actions have been identified. This report shall be produced in a form and manner established by the [F19CAA].

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CAMO.A.200 Management system U.K.

(a)

The organisation shall establish, implement, and maintain a management system that includes:

(1)

clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughout the organisation, including a direct safety accountability of the accountable manager;

(2)

a description of the overall philosophies and principles of the organisation with regard to safety, referred to as the safety policy;

(3)

the identification of aviation safety hazards entailed by the activities of the organisation, their evaluation and the management of associated risks, including taking actions to mitigate the risks and verify their effectiveness;

(4)

maintaining personnel trained and competent to perform their tasks;

(5)

documentation of all management system key processes, including a process for making personnel aware of their responsibilities and the procedure for amending this documentation;

(6)

a function to monitor compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system of findings to the accountable manager to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions as necessary;

(7)

any additional requirements that are laid down in this Regulation.

(b)

The management system shall correspond to the size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities, taking into account the hazards and associated risks inherent in these activities.

(c)

Where the organisation holds one or more additional organisation certificates within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, the management system may be integrated with that required under the additional certificate(s) held.

(d)

Notwithstanding point (c), for air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the management system provided for in this Annex shall be an integrated part of the operator's management system.

CAMO.A.202 Internal safety reporting scheme U.K.

(a)

As part of its management system, the organisation shall establish an internal safety reporting scheme to enable the collection and evaluation of such occurrences to be reported under point CAMO.A.160.

(b)

The scheme shall also enable the collection and evaluation of those errors, near misses, and hazards reported internally that do not fall under point (a).

(c)

Through this scheme, the organisation shall:

(1)

identify the causes of and contributing factors to any errors, near misses, and hazards reported and address them as part of safety risk management in accordance with point (a)(3) of point CAMO.A.200;

(2)

ensure evaluation of all known, relevant information relating to errors, the inability to follow procedures, near misses, and hazards, and a method to circulate the information as necessary.

(d)

The organisation shall provide access to its internal safety reporting scheme to any subcontracted organisation.

(e)

The organisation shall cooperate on safety investigations with any other organisation having a significant contribution to the safety of its own continuing airworthiness management activities.

CAMO.A.205 Contracting and subcontracting U.K.

(a)

The organisation shall ensure that when contracting maintenance or when subcontracting any part of its continuing airworthiness management activities:

(1)

these activities conform to the applicable requirements; and

(2)

any aviation safety hazards associated with such contracting or subcontracting are considered as part of the organisation's management system.

(b)

When the organisation subcontracts any part of its continuing airworthiness management activities to another organisation, the subcontracted organisation shall work under the approval of the organisation. The organisation shall ensure that the [F20CAA] is given access to the subcontracted organisation, to determine continued compliance with the applicable requirements.

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CAMO.A.215 Facilities U.K.

The organisation shall provide suitable office accommodation at appropriate locations for the personnel specified in point CAMO.A.305.

CAMO.A.220 Record-keeping U.K.

(a)

Continuing airworthiness management records

(1)

The organisation shall ensure that records required by points M.A.305, ML.A.305 and, if applicable point M.A.306, are retained.

(2)

The organisation shall record all details of work carried out.

(3)

If the organisation has the privilege referred to in point (e) of point CAMO.A.125, it shall retain a copy of each airworthiness review certificate and recommendation issued or, as applicable, extended, together with all supporting documents. In addition, the organisation shall retain a copy of any airworthiness review certificate that it has extended under the privilege referred to in point (d)(4) of point CAMO.A.125.

(4)

If the organisation has the privilege referred to in point (f) of point CAMO.A.125, it shall retain a copy of each permit to fly issued in accordance with the provisions of point 21.A.729 of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(5)

The organisation shall retain a copy of all records referred to in points (a)(2) to (a)(4) until 3 years after the responsibility for the aircraft in accordance with points M.A.201 or ML.A.201 has been permanently transferred to another person or organisation.

(6)

Where the organisation terminates its operation, all retained records shall be transferred to the owner of the aircraft.

(b)

Management system, contracting and subcontracting records

(1)

The organisation shall ensure that the following records are retained:

(i)

records of management system key processes as defined in point CAMO.A.200;

(ii)

contracts, both for contracting and subcontracting, as defined in point CAMO.A.205;

(2)

Management system records, as well as any contracts pursuant to point CAMO.A.205, shall be kept for a minimum period of 5 years.

(c)

Personnel records

(1)

The organisation shall ensure that the following records are retained:

(i)

records of qualification and experience of personnel involved in continuing airworthiness management, compliance monitoring and safety management;

(ii)

records of qualification and experience of all airworthiness review staff, as well as staff issuing recommendations and permits to fly.

(2)

The records of all airworthiness review staff, staff issuing recommendations and staff issuing permits to fly shall include details of any appropriate qualification held together with a summary of the relevant continuing airworthiness management experience and training and a copy of the authorisation.

(3)

Personnel records shall be kept as long as the person works for the organisation, and shall be retained until 3 years after the person has left the organisation.

(d)

The organisation shall establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate storage and reliable traceability of all activities developed.

(e)

The format of the records shall be specified in the organisation's procedures.

(f)

Records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration and theft.

CAMO.A.300 Continuing airworthiness management exposition (CAME) U.K.

(a)

The organisation shall provide the [F21CAA] with a CAME and, where applicable, any referenced associated manuals and procedures, containing all of the following information:

(1)

a statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the organisation will at all times work in accordance with this Annex, Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, and with the approved CAME. When the accountable manager is not the chief executive officer of the organisation, then such chief executive officer shall countersign the statement;

(2)

the organisation's safety policy as defined in point (a)(2) of point CAMO.A.200;

(3)

the organisation's scope of work relevant to the terms of approval;

(4)

a general description of the manpower resources and of the system in place to plan the availability of staff as required by point (d) of point CAMO.A.305;

(5)

the title(s) and name(s) of person(s) referred to in points (a)(3) to (a)(5), (b)(2) and (f) of point CAMO.A.305;

(6)

the duties, accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities of the persons nominated under points (a)(3) to (a)(5), (b)(2), (e) and (f) of point CAMO.A.305;

(7)

an organisation chart showing the associated chains of accountability and responsibility between all the person(s) referred to in points (a)(3) to (a)(5), (b)(2), (e) and (f) of point CAMO.A.305, and related to point (a)(1) of point CAMO.A.200;

(8)

a list of staff authorised to issue airworthiness review certificates or recommendations referred to in point (e) of point CAMO.A.305, specifying, where applicable, the staff authorised to issue permits to fly in accordance with point (c) of point CAMO.A.125;

(9)

a general description and location of the facilities;

(10)

the description of the internal safety reporting scheme as required by point CAMO.A.202;

(11)

the procedures specifying how the organisation ensures compliance with this Annex, Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, including in particular:

(i)

the documentation of management system key processes as required by point CAMO.A.200;

(ii)

procedures defining how the organisation controls any contracted and subcontracted activities as required by point CAMO.A.205 and point (c) of point CAMO.A.315);

(iii)

continuing airworthiness management, airworthiness review and permit to fly procedures, as applicable;

(iv)

the procedure defining the scope of changes not requiring prior approval and describing how such changes will be managed and notified, as required by point (b) of point CAMO.A.115 and point (c) of point CAMO.A.130;

(v)

the CAME amendment procedures.

(12)

the list of approved aircraft maintenance programmes for those aircraft for which a continuing airworthiness management contract exists in accordance with point M.A.201 or ML.A.201;

(13)

the list of maintenance contracts in accordance with point (c) of point CAMO.A.315;

(14)

the list of currently approved alternative means of compliance.

(b)

The initial issue of the CAME shall be approved by the [F21CAA]. It shall be amended as necessary to remain an up-to-date description of the organisation.

(c)

[F8Amendments to the CAME shall be managed as defined in the procedures referred to in points (a)(11)(iv) and (a)(11)(v). Any amendments not included in the scope of the procedure referred to in point (a)(11)(iv), as well as amendments related to the changes listed in point CAMO.A.130(a), shall be approved by the [F21CAA].]

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CAMO.A.305 Personnel requirements U.K.

(a)

The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all continuing airworthiness management activities can be financed and carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof. The accountable manager shall:

(1)

ensure that all necessary resources are available to manage continuing airworthiness in accordance with this Annex, Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, to support the organisation approval certificate;

(2)

establish and promote the safety policy specified in point CAMO.A.200;

(3)

nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility of ensuring that the organisation always complies with the applicable continuing airworthiness management, airworthiness review and permit to fly requirements of this Annex, Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML);

(4)

nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility for managing the compliance monitoring function as part of the management system;

(5)

nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility for managing the development, administration, and maintenance of effective safety management processes as part of the management system;

(6)

ensure that the person or group of persons nominated in accordance with points (a)(3) to (a)(5) and (b)(2) of point CAMO.A.305 have direct access to keep him/her properly informed on compliance and safety matters;

(7)

demonstrate a basic understanding of this Regulation.

(b)

For organisations also approved as air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the accountable manager shall in addition:

(1)

be the person appointed as accountable manager for the air carrier as required by point (a) of point ORO.GEN.210 of Annex III (Part-ORO) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012;

(2)

nominate a person responsible for the management and supervision of continuing airworthiness, who shall not be employed by an organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) under contract to the operator, unless specifically agreed by the [F22CAA].

(c)

The person or persons nominated in accordance with points (a)(3) to (a)(5) and (b)(2) of point CAMO.A.305 shall be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and satisfactory experience related to aircraft continuing airworthiness management and demonstrate a working knowledge of this Regulation. Such person(s) shall be ultimately responsible to the accountable manager.

(d)

The organisation shall have a system in place to plan the availability of staff to ensure that the organisation has sufficient appropriately qualified staff to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and monitor the organisation's activities in accordance with the terms of approval.

(e)

To be approved to carry out airworthiness reviews or recommendations in accordance with point (e) of point CAMO.A.125 and, if applicable, to issue permits to fly in accordance with point (f) of point CAMO.A.125, the organisation shall have airworthiness review staff qualified and authorised in accordance with point CAMO.A.310.

(f)

For organisations extending airworthiness review certificates in accordance with point (d)(4) of point CAMO.A.125, the organisation shall nominate persons authorised to do so.

(g)

The organisation shall establish and control the competency of personnel involved in compliance monitoring, safety management, continuing airworthiness management, airworthiness reviews or recommendations, and, if applicable, issuing permits to fly, in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed by the [F22CAA]. In addition to the necessary expertise related to the job function, competency must include an understanding of safety management and human factors principles appropriate to the person's function and responsibilities in the organisation.

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CAMO.A.310 Airworthiness review staff qualifications U.K.

(a)

Airworthiness review staff issuing airworthiness review certificates or recommendations in accordance with point (e) of point CAMO.A.125 and, if applicable, issuing permits to fly in accordance with point (f) of point CAMO.A.125 shall have:

(1)

at least 5 years of experience in continuing airworthiness;

(2)

acquired an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex (III) Part-66 or an aeronautical degree or a national equivalent;

(3)

received formal aeronautical maintenance training;

(4)

held a position within the approved organisation with appropriate responsibilities.

(b)

Notwithstanding points (a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(4), the requirement laid down in point (a)(2) may be replaced with 5 years of experience in continuing airworthiness additional to those already required by point (a)(1).

(c)

Airworthiness review staff nominated by the organisation can only be issued an authorisation by that organisation when formally accepted by the [F23CAA] after satisfactory completion of an airworthiness review under the supervision of the [F23CAA], or under the supervision of the organisation's authorised airworthiness review staff, in accordance with a procedure approved by the [F23CAA] as part of the CAME.

(d)

The organisation shall ensure that aircraft airworthiness review staff can demonstrate appropriate, recent continuing airworthiness management experience.

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CAMO.A.315 Continuing airworthiness management U.K.

(a)

The organisation shall ensure that all continuing airworthiness management is carried out in accordance with Section A, Subpart C of Annex I (Part-M), or Section A Subpart C of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.

(b)

For every aircraft managed, the organisation shall in particular:

(1)

ensure that an aircraft maintenance programme including any applicable reliability programme, as required by point M.A.302 or ML.A.302 as applicable, is developed and controlled;

(2)

for aircraft not used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, provide a copy of the aircraft maintenance programme to the owner or operator responsible in accordance with point M.A.201 or ML.A.201 as applicable;

(3)

ensure that data used for any modification and repairs complies with points M.A.304 or ML.A.304 as applicable;

(4)

for all complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, establish a procedure to assess non-mandatory modifications and/or inspections and decide on their application, making use of the organisation's safety risk management process as required by point (a)(3) of point CAMO.A.200;

(5)

ensure that the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and components thereof are taken to an appropriately approved maintenance organisation referred to in Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M), Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) whenever necessary;

(6)

order maintenance, supervise activities, and coordinate related decisions to ensure that any maintenance is carried out properly and is appropriately released for the determination of aircraft airworthiness.

(c)

Where the organisation is not appropriately approved in accordance with Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M), Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) it shall, in consultation with the operator, manage the written maintenance contracts required by points (e)(3), (f)(3), (g)(3) and (h)(3) of M.A.201 or point ML.A.201 to ensure that:

(1)

all maintenance is ultimately carried out by an appropriately approved maintenance organisation;

(2)

[F8the functions required under points (b), (c), (f) and (g) of point M.A.301 of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.301 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, are clearly specified.]

(d)

Notwithstanding point (c), the contract may be in the form of individual work orders addressed to the maintenance organisation in the case of:

(1)

an aircraft requiring unscheduled line maintenance;

(2)

component maintenance, including engine and propeller maintenance, as applicable.

(e)

The organisation shall ensure that human factors and human performance limitations are taken into account during continuing airworthiness management, including all contracted and subcontracted activities.

CAMO.A.320 Airworthiness review U.K.

When the organisation approved in accordance with point (e) of point CAMO.A.125 performs airworthiness reviews, they shall be performed in accordance with point M.A.901 of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.

[F8CAMO.A.325 Continuing airworthiness management data U.K.

The organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data in accordance with point M.A.401 of Annex I (Part-M) or point ML.A.401 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, for the performance of continuing airworthiness tasks referred to in point CAMO.A.315 of this Annex (Part-CAMO). That data may be provided by the owner or the operator, subject to an appropriate contract being established with such an owner or operator. In such case, the continuing airworthiness management organisation shall only keep such data for the duration of the contract, except when otherwise required by point CAMO.A.220(a).]]]

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[F1 [X1Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1 ).] ]

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