PART 3Airworthiness of Aircraft
Issue of airworthiness directives for EASA aircraft20
1
Subject to and in accordance with article 14(1) of the Basic EASA Regulation, the CAA may direct that an EASA aircraft must not fly until one of the following has been completed to the satisfaction of the CAA—
a
maintenance of the aircraft or of any equipment necessary for the airworthiness of the aircraft which has been made mandatory by a directive issued by the CAA;
b
an inspection for the purpose of ascertaining whether the aircraft remains airworthy which has been made mandatory by a directive issued by the CAA; or
c
any modification of the aircraft or of any equipment which is necessary for the airworthiness of the aircraft and has been made mandatory by a directive issued by the CAA for the purpose of ensuring that the aircraft remains airworthy.
2
A directive under paragraph (1) ceases to have effect if—
a
it is withdrawn by the CAA; or
b
it is revoked by the CAA following a finding made in accordance with article 14(3) of the Basic EASA Regulation, that the directive is found not to be justified.
3
The CAA must revoke a directive if it is found not to be justified under article 14(3) of the Basic EASA Regulation.