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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NEPAL

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTOR HANDBOOK

ISSUE 1

July 2012

Part-II

Organization Approval and

Oversight Procedures



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This procedure are meant for approval of air operator,

maintenance organization, maintenance training

organization and certifying staff license administration

under NCAR Part 145, NCAR Part M, NCAR Part 147

and NCAR Part 66.



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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Scope (145. B.01) ................................................................................................................. 4

2. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal NCAR 145. B.10 ........................................................ 4

2.1 CAAN and Power of Delegation: ............................................................................... 4

2.2 Organizational structure: ........................................................................................... 4

2.3 Resources...................................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Qualification and training (NCAR 145. B.10 (3)) ..................................................... 5

2.5 Approving Authority NCAR 145. B.10 (4) ................................................................ 6

3. Organizations located in countries outside Nepal (NCAR145.B.15).............................. 7

4. Approval procedure (NCAR 145.B.20): ........................................................................... 7

4.1 Initial phase approval ................................................................................................. 7

4.2 Detailed Review of application ................................................................................... 8

4.3 CAA audit (NCAR 145.B.20 (3)) .............................................................................. 10

4.4 Recommendation of approval (NCAR145.B.20 (5)) ............................................... 11

4.5 Issue of approval ( NCAR 145.B.25) ........................................................................ 12

5. Continuation of an approval (NCAR 145.B.30) ............................................................. 13

6. Changes (NCAR 145.B.35) ............................................................................................... 14

7. Amendment of MOE (NCAR 145. B.40) ........................................................................ 15

8. Suspension or Limiting of approval ................................................................................ 15

9. Findings (NCAR 145.B.50) .............................................................................................. 15

10. Record-keeping (NCAR 145.B.55) .................................................................................. 16

11. Exemptions and concession control (NCAR 145.B.60) ................................................. 17

11.1 Exemptions procedures ......................................................................................... 17

11.2 Concession procedures .......................................................................................... 17

APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................... 18

Appendix 1 – CAA Officers Power of delegation .............................................................. 19

Appendix 2 – Structure of the Organization ..................................................................... 20

Appendix 3 – Description of Facility .................................................................................. 21

Appendix 4 – CA FORM 6 Approval Recommendation .................................................. 22

Appendix 5 – CA FORM 3 Approval Schedule ................................................................ 30



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APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS

1. Scope (NCAR 145. B.01)

Organizations engaged in the activities of maintenance of aircraft and aircraft

components will be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). This

section describes the administrative procedures that the officers of Airworthiness

Inspection Division will follow while exercising their power of delegation to perform the

tasks of issuance, continuation, change, suspension or revocation of aircraft maintenance

organization approvals under applicable rules and NCAR 145. Applications for approval

aircraft maintenance organization including Nepalese organization are to be processed

by the Airworthiness Inspection Division following the procedures explained in this

section.

2. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (NCAR 145.B.10)

2.1 CAAN and Power of Delegation:

Director General of Civil Aviation is the Chief Executive of CAAN under Civil Aviation

Authority Act 1996. The Director General delegates his power to the officers working

under various sections of the Authority. The Airworthiness Inspection Division has been

vested with the responsibilities of issuance, continuation, change, suspension or

revocation approval of maintenance organizations following the guidelines stipulated

hereunder. Notwithstanding the procedures described here, all applicable national

regulations in connection with approval of organization will also be followed. No

procedures will override or contradict with national regulations. Will there be any such

contradiction or overriding, the matter be brought to the notice of Director General, CAA

Nepal for necessary clarification and resolution. The power of delegation are given in

Appendix-1.

2.2 Organizational structure:

CAAN has to establish an organizational structure in manner it could discharge various

functions continuously and smoothly. Therefore, the organizational structure is formed

to ensure that the various tasks and obligations are not relying on individuals. The

organization’s structure is made in such a way to ensure continuing and undisturbed

fulfillment of these tasks and obligations of the CAA during illness, accident or leave of

individual employees. Terms of Reference (TOR) has been issued to each officer to

perform his function as well as standby or contingency activities of other officers who

are on leave.

The CAA Nepal established its system to retain effective control of important

surveillance functions and not to delegate them in any means to any authority. The

organization structure is shown in Appendix-2.

2.3 Resources

In order to ensure satisfactory performance of approval and associated activities, the

CAAN has to ensure availability of adequate resources in terms of facilities, manpower,



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procedural system and authority. Therefore, the CAAN been vested with financial power

to establish the required resources. This includes resources required for approving and

monitoring of continued compliance of NCAR 145 organization.

It is important to note that the Airworthiness Inspection Division will have resources and

capabilities in commensurate with the scope and nature of the organization that seeks

approval. In other words, the organization desire to maintain new generation airliners or

training aircraft seeking approval may be dealt in an appropriate manner for which the

Airworthiness Inspection Division will have adequate resources as mention below:

2.3.1 Description of Facility:

Facilities and office space equipped with adequate number of office equipment such as

computers, printers, document/record storage racks and security system and so on. The

office accommodations are environmentally controlled to provide comfortable work

place to the Airworthiness Officers.

2.3.2 Manpower plan and Review:

Qualified and trained personnel in commensurate with quantum of activities have to be

appointed to perform the approval tasks in a systematic and competent manner. The

adequacy of personnel is assessed and quantified based on reasonable justification

considering the quantum of existing activities and future activities in terms of man-

hours. Manpower requirements are being reviewed during the month of December

every year or in the situation of increased activities; or based on number of certificates

issued and to be issued; the number and size of potential Part-145 approved

maintenance organizations within the Country and outside, as well as the level of civil

aviation activity, number and complexity of aircraft.

2.3.3 Systems and Procedure:

Airworthiness Office Procedures are endorsed by the Director General, CAA Nepal for

systematic processing of application, auditing and approval of organization. This

procedure manual is a reference document that provides guidance for day-to-day

activities of officers.

2.3.4 Authority:

Each officer is issued with duties and responsibilities. The powers of delegation

relevant to the approval of maintenance organization have also been issued by the

Director General, CAA Nepal.

2.4 Qualification and training (NCAR 145.B.10 (3))

Airworthiness officer who performs this function will have requisite qualification,

experience, skill and competency. Personal files containing the evidence of qualification,

experience, skill and competency assessment will be maintained for each officer. Head

of the Airworthiness Inspection Division will ensure that the officers involved in the

process of approving aircraft maintenance organization under NCAR 145 must have:



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2.4.1 practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards

and safe operating practices

2.4.2 comprehensive knowledge of:

a. relevant parts of implementing rules, certification specifications and

guidance material;

b. the CAAN’s procedures;

c. the rights and obligations of a surveyor;

d. maintenance quality systems;

e. continuing airworthiness management.

f. operational procedures when affecting the continuing airworthiness

management of the aircraft or the maintenance of aircraft

2.4.3 training on auditing techniques.

2.4.4 Five years relevant work experience to be allowed to work independently as an

inspector or auditor. This may include experience gained during training to obtain

the qualification.

2.4.5 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/aircraft components.

2.4.6 knowledge of maintenance standards, including Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training

as described

2.4.7 In addition to technical competency, auditing officers have to be trained to have a

high degree of integrity, be impartial in carrying out their tasks, be tactful, and

have a good understanding of human nature.

2.4.8 A programme for continuation training has also been developed to ensure that the

officers and auditors remain competent to perform their allocated tasks.

2.5 Approving Authority (NCAR 145.B.10 (4))

The Director General, CAA Nepal is the Chief Executive of CAA Nepal for approval of

Maintenance Organization. He may delegate the power under rule 87 of Civil Aviation

Regulations 2002, to the subordinate officers to ensure that all aviation activities

including the aircraft maintenance activities are performed in an orderly manner. The

CAAN has established documented procedures containing the following information:

(i) The title(s) and name(s) of the Officer(s) of the CAAN and their duties and

responsibilities.

(ii) Organisation chart(s) showing associated chains of responsibility of the senior

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(iii) A procedure defining the qualifications for staff together with a list of staff

authorized to sign certificates.

(iv) A general description of the facilities.

(v) Procedures specifying how the CAAN ensure compliance with NCAR 145

(vi) The CAAN has established this procedures detailing in this section as how

compliance with this Section is accomplished. The procedures are required to be

reviewed once in a year in the month of December. The documentary support for

implementation the above mentioned guidelines are already covered in this section.

3. Organizations located in countries outside Nepal (NCAR 145.B.15)

Applications of foreign firms seeking approval under NCAR 145 are dealt in the same

manner as organizations located in Nepal. All such applications will be accompanied by

the following:

(i) Letter of Intent from the Nepalese operator desirous of using the facility.

(ii) Copy or any evidence of FAA/CAAN and Local Authority approval.

(iii) Recent audit findings from the above mentioned authorities and internal audit report.

(iv) Resolution of the audit findings.

(v) Work done on similar scope in the last three years.

(vi) MOE & Capability List.

(vii) Fees.

Upon satisfactory scrutiny, the case file will be submitted to the Head of the

Airworthiness Inspection Division or higher rank. Check lists in this regard must be used

to avoid missing of essential check points of approval. Approvals of the firm may be

issued only after confirming that no deficiency is pending closure. Where maintenance

facilities are located outside Nepal the investigation and continued oversight of the

approval may be carried out by a team appointed by the Director General, CAA Nepal.

4. Approval procedure (NCAR 145.B.20)

4.1 Initial phase approval

The officers who look after the approval process will follow the following procedures

while processing the approval request.

4.1.1 Introductory Meeting:

Introductory meeting with the applicants, especially with the proposed accountable

manager along with post holders will be organized to emphasis the responsibility of

upholding the maintenance quality and safety. The applicant may be asked to give a

presentation on preparedness to compliance the requirements stipulated in the NCAR

and growth plan prior to start operation. Record of discussions will also be maintained

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4.1.2 Opening of Organization File:

On receipt of application Form CAAN Form 2, a file with unique number will be

opened for each organization. All correspondence related to the organization will be

filed in the folder.

4.1.3 Receipt of Completed Application

The officer responsible for dealing this matter will ensure that the accepted

application is made in a prescribed format submitted with requisite fees and

supporting documents. The officer will verify whether the applicant submitted the

following items:

(i) Duly filled application

(ii) Completed Checklist internal audit covering the entire areas of operation

(iii)Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)

(iv) Declaration of Accountable Manager

(v) Nomination of Post holders with CAAN Form 4

(vi) Fees

The applicants will be informed in writing regarding the incomplete or deficient

application for corrective action before proceeding with the approval process.

4.2 Detailed Review of application

4.2.1 Acceptance of Management Personnel (NCAR 145.B.20 (1))

The partially filled CAAN Form-4 submitted for acceptance of post holders –

Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager and other Management Personnel – will be

reviewed based on the qualification, experience, skill and competency stipulated in the

MOE. The decision on the minimum number of post holders required may be taken on

the basis of fleet-size and nature of operation. The organization has liberty to have more

number of post holders to function effectively and efficiently. The guidelines for

examining and approving the post holders are as follows:

(i) Accountable Manager: The initial presentation of Accountable Manager

demonstrating how he will monitor the functioning of maintenance quality and

Safety system may be considered as means for acceptance of Accountable Person.

The MOE will indicate the duties and responsibilities including criteria for

acceptance. He/ She must have authority to finance aircraft maintenance.

(ii) Maintenance Manager, Workshop manager and Production Manager may be

appointed separately or one person can look after all activities. It is all depends on

the size of the organization.

(iii) Assessment of suitability of Post holders: Post holders are to be assessed to

determine the suitability based on the Term of Reference issued to the managers or

described in the MOE. Technical competency in aircraft maintenance and



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management capabilities including communication and PR skills may be assessed

to accept as maintenance post holder.

(iv) On satisfactory assessment of post holders suitability, if the Post Holder is found

suitable for the position, the partially filled Form-4 will be completed by the

examining officer and indicate the acceptance by signing the copies.

(v) In the set of three signed copies of Form-4, one copy is maintained at the

organization file of CAAN office, while two signed copies in the sealed envelope

are forwarded to the Accountable Manager for maintaining a copy at the

organization and to issue a copy to the individual post holders.

(vi) Submission of Form-4 is not a requirement for accepting Accountable Executive.

Approval of MOE in writing implies the acceptance of Accountable Manager.

4.2.2 Approval of MOE (NCAR 145.B.20 (2))

The officer who has been given the responsibility to examine the suitability of

organization will scrutinize the MOE. The MOE is scrutinized focusing that it covers

the broad policy of the organization. It will serve as reference handbook containing

policies and procedures that the organization committed to follow. The chapter-wise

content of the MOE will be verified with suitable checklist. The approval of MOE is

intimated to the organization by issuing MOE acceptance letter which also serves as

letter of acceptance of the Accountable manager.

4.2.3 Compliance Report:

The para-wise compliance report submitted by the applicant will be reviewed to confirm

the availability of facility, management personnel, Certifying staff and Certification

system; it to be verified for availability of document system, record system, internal

occurrence reporting system and Quality and safety system. Airworthiness officers will

also verify the same during the physical inspection. The audit will cover minimum

following areas of major maintenance and line stations.

(a) Hangar facilities (Applicable even for applicant hiring hangar)

(b) Management personnel

(c) Certifying Staff

(d) Tools and Storage facility

(e) Production Planning

(f) Approved Maintenance data (Documents)

(g) Certification System

(h) Record System

(i) Internal Occurrence Reporting System

(j) MOE

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The organization will also indicate the evidence of closing all the finding raised during

the internal audit.

4.2.4 Acceptance of Deficiency:

No deficiency in compliance of requirements, especially on appointment of post holders

and acquiring minimum tools and equipment or maintenance data are allowed for the

initial approval. However, any deficiencies that no way hamper the operation may be

permitted for a limited period by following the procedures given in Para 11 of this

Section. Example, tools that may not be required immediately may be agreed upon for

limited period and such acceptance is granted based on written request and justification

as per the procedure given for concession and exemptions.

4.3 CAA audit (NCAR 145.B.20 (3))

A team of minimum two auditors will carry out audit at the maintenance facility using

detailed checklist. The detailed checklist will cover the salient points of the requirements

stipulated in the Operating Procedures and NCARs parts.

4.3.1 CAA Audit Team size

For a large organization, one large team audit or a short series of small team

audits may be carried out. Small team will have minimum of two auditors.

4.3.2 Accompanying of Senior Officers

The auditors will always ensure that they are accompanied by a senior technically

qualified member of the organization throughout the audit. Normally, the quality

manager accompanies the audit team. The reason for being accompanied is to

ensure the organization is fully aware of any findings noted during the audit.

4.3.3 Complete or Sample Check

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 seeking approval for maintenance of

Airbus A310, A320 and A340 ratings, the audit be concentrated on one type only

for a full compliance check. Depending upon the result, the second type may

only require a sample check against those activities seen to be weak on

compliance for the first type.

4.3.4 Audit de-briefing

The Airworthiness Inspection Division will de-brief the senior technical member

of the organization at the end of the audit visit on all findings made during the

audit. In the event of producing any evidence for rectification or complying with

any requirement during the audit, all such findings need not be included in the

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4.3.5 Decision on Compliance Issues

There may be occasions wherein auditor may find situations in the applicant's

organization which is unsure or unclear about compliance. In this case, the

organization will be informed about possible non-compliance at the time and the

fact that the situation will be reviewed within the Airworthiness Inspection

Division before a decision is made. If the decision is a finding of being in

compliance then a verbal confirmation to the organization will suffice.

4.3.6 Issuance of deficiency Form

In the event of finding any deficiency, a standardized deficiency Form CAAN

Deficiency Form may be issued. Findings are classified as level 1 or level 2

based on the criticality. For confirmation of corrected findings a re-inspection

through spot checks will be carried out upon intimation of corrective action. In

any case, all findings are to be closed to issue an initial approval. The officers of

Airworthiness Inspection Division will record all findings, closure actions

(actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.

4.3.7 Issuance of Discrepancy letter

Findings will be recorded on the audit report form with a provisional

categorization as a level 1 or 2. Subsequent to the audit visit that identified the

particular findings, Airworthiness officers will review the provisional finding

levels, adjusting them if necessary and change the categorization accordingly.

All findings will be confirmed in writing to the applicant organization within 2

weeks of the audit visit. The auditing officers will inform the head of the office

of the findings made during the audit, who will in turn inform the same to the

Quality Manager for necessary corrective action.

4.3.8 Closure Findings:

The reports will include the date each finding was cleared together with reference

to the Airworthiness office report or letter. For initial approval all findings must

be corrected before the approval can be issued.

4.3.9 Audit Completion Report:

Audit completion report in a standard format CAAN Form 6 including approval

recommendation page are required to be submitted to the Head of the

Airworthiness Inspection Division or approving authority for facilitating issue of

initial approval.

4.4 Recommendation of approval (NCAR 145.B.20 (5))

Corrective actions for all findings must be confirmed in writing from the organization in

a standard format as described in the previous paragraphs.



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4.4.1 Approval Recommendation:

The audit completion report will be submitted through CAAN Form 6. The

completed CAAN Form 6 including approval recommendation page will be

reviewed by the head of the office, approving authority or any other officer

authorized by the Director General, CAA Nepal. The review will take into

account the relevant paragraphs of NCAR 145, the categorization of finding

levels and the proper closure action taken. Completion of satisfactory review of

the audit form and acceptance of organization will be indicated by the signature

of the auditors and approving authority in the CAAN Form 6.

4.5 Issue of approval (NCAR 145.B.25)

The authorized officers in CAAN will formally approve the exposition and issue to the

applicant the duly filled CAAN Form 3, the approval certificate, which includes the

Certificate, approval schedules or ratings and capability register. The certificate of

approval will only be issued when the organization is in full compliance with NCAR 145

requirements.

4.5.1 Capability Listing

The approval will be based only upon the organizational capability (including any

associated sub-contractors) relative to NCAR 145 and not limited by reference to

FAA/ CAAN type certificated products. For example, if the organisation is

capable of maintaining within the limitation of NCAR 145 the Boeing 737-200

series aircraft, the approval schedule will state A1 Boeing 737-200 series and not

Boeing 737-2H6 which is a particular airliner designator for one of many -200

series.

4.5.2 Signing of Approval Certificate

The approval of the exposition will be intimated in writing. The following pages

will be signed and stamped with office seals:

(a) List of effective pages.

(b) Scope of activities (at each site if applicable).

(c) List of nominated persons (Including Accountable Manager).

(d) Facility details (at each site if applicable).

(e) Scope of Quality System.

(f) Authorization System

On satisfying that the organization is complying all requirement stipulated in the

regulation, the CAAN may issue an organization approval Certificate ensuring

the following.

(i) Signing of Approval Certificate

(ii) Signing of Approval Schedule



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(iii) Verifying and signing of Capability List

(iv) Ensure that the organization file contains all necessary document for

approval evidence

(v) Update the Register of Approved Organization

(vi) Completion of fees deduction procedures

4.5.3 Approval validity (NCAR 145.B.25 (2))

The conditions of the approval will also be indicated on the CAAN Form 3

approval certificate. The validity of the NCAR 145 approvals will be for a period

not exceeding 12 months.

4.5.4 Approval Number (NCAR 145.B.25 (3))

The reference number will be included on the CAAN Form 3 approval

certificate. The numeric sequence will be unique to the particular approved

maintenance organization.

4.5.5 Multi-base Operation

For organizations having multiple locations, the approval will be issued for the

main base. In such cases the airworthiness office may carry out the inspection at

the sub base and line stations and forward the recommendations to include the

sub-base or line station in the schedule. The periodic renewal may also be carried

out by the Authority based on the receipt of recommendations of the

airworthiness office.

4.5.6 Fees

For grant of approvals, or changes to the approval ratings by inclusion of

additional type of Aircraft (aircraft and engine combination) on the Certificate of

approval, fees will be charged in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations

2002. Enhancement of the scope of maintenance of an aircraft already included in

the certificate of approval will not attract charging of additional fees. For renewal

of approvals the fees will be charged in accordance with Civil Aviation

Regulations 2002.

5. Continuation of an approval (NCAR 145.B.30)

The continuation of an approval will be monitored in accordance with the applicable

initial approval process under NCAR 145.B.20. In addition, the office will maintain and

update a program listing the approved maintenance organization under its supervision,

the dates when audit visits are due and when such visits were carried out. Credit may be

claimed by the officers for specific item audits completed during the preceding 11

months period (i.e., each item of CAAN Form 6 may be deferred by 11 months from the

due date of the same item, if the previous results were satisfactory) subject to following

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(i) the specific item audit will be the same as that required by NCAR 145 latest

amendment;

(ii) there will be satisfactory evidence on record that such specific item audits

were carried out and that all corrective actions have been taken;

(iii) the officers of Airworthiness Inspection Division will be satisfied that there is

no reason to believe standards have deteriorated in respect of those specific

item audits being granted a back credit; and

(iv) the specific item audit being granted a back credit will be audited not later

than 23 months after the last audit of the item.

(v) The audit of the entire organization will be covered not exceeding the period

of 12 months. This includes subcontractors’ facility as well.

5.1 Each organization must be completely reviewed (audited) by the Airworthiness

Inspection Division for compliance with NCAR 145 at periods not exceeding 12

months.

(i) CAAN will carry out audit at the approved facility as per the annual audit

plan. Where it has been decided that a series of audit visits are necessary to

arrive at a complete audit of an organisation, the program will indicate which

aspects of the approval will be covered on each visit.

(ii) It is recommended that part of an audit concentrates on two ongoing aspects of

the NCAR 145 approval, namely the organisations internal self monitoring

quality reports produced by the quality monitoring personnel to determine if

the organization is identifying and correcting its problems and secondly the

number of concessions granted by the quality manager and the procedures

followed there under.

(iii) At the successful conclusion of the audit including approval of the exposition,

an audit report form will be completed by the auditing officer including all

recorded findings, closure actions and recommendation. A CAAN Form 6

will be used for this activity.

(iv) In the case of line stations a sampling program based upon number of line

stations and complexity may be adopted.

5.2 A meeting with the accountable manager will be convened at least once every 12

months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues arising during audits

and to ensure he/she fully understands the significance of the approval. The minutes

of the meeting will be preserved in the organization files.

6. Changes (NCAR 145.B.35)

6.1 Airworthiness Office will receive application from the organization of any

proposed change as listed in NCAR 145.A.85.

6.2 Airworthiness Office will comply with the applicable elements of the initial

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6.3 Airworthiness Office may prescribe the conditions under which organisation may

operate during such changes unless it determines that the approval will be

suspended.

6.4 To have adequate control over any changes to the management personnel

specified in NCAR 145.A.30 (a) and (b) will require an amendment to the

exposition.

Changes to the NCAR 145 approvals include the following:

Name change

Address change

Approval scope and rating

New base facility

The applicable part(s) of the CAAN Form-6 will be used for the change.

7. Amendment of MOE (NCAR 145.B.40)

7.1 The officers of Airworthiness Inspection Division will verify that the procedures

specified in the exposition are in compliance with NCAR 145 before formally

notifying the approved organization of the approval.

7.2 A simple exposition status sheet will be maintained which contains information on

when an amendment was received by Airworthiness office and when it was

approved.

7.3 The organization will submit each exposition amendment to the airworthiness

office for approval. On being satisfied that the amendment meets the requirement

of NCAR 145, an approval to the same will be grated in writing.

8. Suspension or Limiting of approval

In the event of organization that are not complying with the requirements of NCAR,

Airworthiness office may issue admonition, warning, revocation, suspension and

limitation of approval (NCAR 145.B.45) as may be deemed fit. The procedure as laid

down in Rule 28 of Civil Aviation Regulation 2002 and instructions issued by Director

General, CAA Nepal from time to time will be followed in order to:

(a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat; or

(b) admonish, warn, suspend, revoke or limit the approval granted to a person or

organization iaw CAR 2002 Rule 29.

9. Findings (NCAR 145.B.50)

When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance with

the requirements of NCAR- 145, the following actions will be taken:

9.1 For level 1 findings, immediate action will be taken to revoke, limit or suspend in

whole or in part of approval, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the

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by the organization. In practical terms, a level 1 finding is noted where a significant

non-compliance with NCAR 145 is found. The following are examples of level 1

finding:

Failure to gain access to the organisation during normal operating hours of the

organisation in accordance with NCAR 145.A.90 (2) after two written requests.

If the calibration control of equipment as specified in NCAR 145.A.40 (b) had

previously broken down on a particular type product line such that most

“calibrated” equipment was suspect from that time then that would be a level 1

finding.

Note: A complete product line is defined as all the aircraft, engine or component

of a particular type.

9.2 For a level 1 finding it may be necessary for officers of Airworthiness Inspection

Division to ensure that further maintenance and re-certification of all affected products

is accomplished, dependent upon the nature of the finding.

9.3 For level 2 findings, the corrective action period granted must be appropriate to the

nature of the finding, but in any case initially must not be more than three months. In

certain circumstances and subject to the nature of the finding, the three month period

may be extended subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan agreed. In practical

terms where an officer of Airworthiness office finds a non-compliance with NCAR -

145 against one product, it is deemed to be a level 2 finding. The following are

example level 2 findings:

One time use of a component without any serviceable tag.

The training documents of the certifying staff are not completed.

9.4 Action will be taken to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to

comply within the timescale granted. Where the organisation has not implemented the

necessary corrective action within that period, it may be appropriate to grant a further

period of up to three months, subject to notifying the accountable manager. In

exceptional circumstances and subject to a realistic action plan being in place, the

Director General, CAA Nepal may specifically vary the maximum 6 month corrective

action period. However, in granting such a change the past performance of the

organization will be considered.

9.5 It may be necessary to ensure that further maintenance and re-certification of all

affected products is accomplished, dependent upon the nature of the finding.

10. Record-keeping (NCAR 145.B.55)

Records of approval of an organisation will be retained for an adequate period that

allows adequate traceability of the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revoke

each individual organization approval.

10.1 The records will include as a minimum:

10.1.1 the application for an organisation approval, including the continuation

thereof.



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10.1.2 the continued oversight program including all audit records.

10.1.3 the organization approval certificate including any change thereto.

Register in this regard may also be maintained.

10.1.4 a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and

when audits were carried out.

10.1.5 copies of all formal correspondence including CAAN Form 4 or

equivalent.

10.1.6 details of any exemption and enforcement action(s).

10.1.7 any other regulatory authority audit report forms.

10.2 maintenance organization expositions.

10.3 The minimum retention period for the above records will be four years unless it is

required to be retained permanently.

10.4 Either a paper or computer system or any combination of both may be used subject to

appropriate controls.

10.5 The record-keeping system will ensure that all records are accessible whenever

needed within a reasonable time. These records will be organized in a consistent way

throughout (chronological, alphabetical order, etc.). Copies of policy letters will also

be retained in separate folders for future reference.

10.6 All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organizations will be

stored in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this kind

of data.

10.7 All computer hardware used to ensure data backup will be stored in a different

location from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they

remain in good condition. When hardware or software changes take place special

Care will be taken to ensure that all necessary data continues to be accessible at least

through the full period as specified above.

11. Exemption and concession control (NCAR 145.B.60)

At times the organization may seek exemption from the manufacturer established

maintenance task or concession for deviating from the CAAN approved procedures. This

paragraph provides authority the procedures for such exemptions and concession.

11.1 Exemptions procedures

Maintenance task exemptions are permitted provided the organization submits

justification including technical substantiation from the aircraft manufacturer for

such exemption. If the Director General, CAA Nepal is convinced that the

exemption is no way affecting the safety of the aircraft or hazardous to the flight,

Airworthiness Inspection Division can issue exemption. All exemptions granted

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11.2 Concession procedures

Any concessions sought on organization approved procedures may be granted

provided the organization submits justifications stating that the concession will

not hamper the safety of the aircraft. If the Director General, CAA Nepal is

convinced that the concession is no way affecting the safety of the aircraft or

hazardous to the flight, Airworthiness Inspection Division can grant concession.

All such concession granted as per this procedure will be recorded and retained

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Appendix 1 – CAA Officers Power of delegation

Letter of power of delegation

Mr. ________________

Airworthiness Inspector

Airworthiness Inspection Division

Flight Standards Safety Department

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal

CAA Nepal is CAAN with respect to the issuance of NCAR 145 approvals to the aircraft

maintenance organizations in Nepal and abroad. Director General, CAA Nepal is the chief

executive pursuant to article 34 of Civil Aviation Act.

This power delegation has been issued pursuant to the rule 87 of Civil Aviation Regulations

to the airworthiness inspectors to facilitate the day to day works of airworthiness inspectors.

The airworthiness inspectors of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal are hereby delegated

following authorities with respect to implementation of NCAR 145.

1. Assess the maintenance organization for compliance with NCAR 145.

2. Recommend the NCAR approval after full compliance with NCAR 145.

3. Issue the NCAR 145 approval after completing all requirements of NCAR 145 section B.

4. Suspend the NCAR 145 approval iaw NCAR 145 requirements.

5. Limit the NCAR 145 approval iaw NCAR 145 requirements.

6. Revoke the NCAR 145 approval iaw NCAR 145 requirements.

This letter remains valid until suspended, altered or superseded and the holder remains as an

airworthiness inspector of CAA Nepal.

____________________

T. R. Manandhar

Director General


Date-

Place- Kathmandu Nepal



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Appendix 2 – Structure of the Organization

Structure of airworthiness organization in CAA Nepal is depicted as below.



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Appendix 3 – Description of the Facility

The AWID has following facilities.

1. Approx 4000 sq feet office space with individual room for the inspectors with modest

furnishing.

2. Common secretariat for the division for the recording of day to day jobs.

3. Laptops for the all inspectors with WIFI internet connection all times.

4. Printer available for all inspectors for printing jobs.

5. Photocopier available in the division.

6. Filing cabinet and racks available with each inspector.



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Appendix 4 General layout of Airworthiness Inspection Division (Ground Floor of FSSD)

UPSTAIRS ENTER Upstairs

CORRIDOR

AWID ADMIN

AWID ADMIN

AWID CHIEF

AWID INSPECTORS

AWID INSPECTOR

AWID INSPECTOR

AWID INSPECTOR

AWID COMPUTER

OPERATOR

TECHNICAL LIBRARY

ARCHIVES

AIRCRAFT FILES AND RECORDS

TOILET



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Appendix 4 – CAAN FORM 6 Approval Recommendation

CAAN Form 6 Page 1 of 7


NCAR-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT

Part 1: General

Name of organisation:



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Approval reference:

Requested approval rating/

Form 3 dated *:

Address of facility audited:

Audit period: from to :

Date(s) of audit(s):

Audit reference(s):

Persons interviewed:

CAA NEPAL surveyor: Signature(s):

CAA NEPAL office: Date of Form 6 part 1 completion:

* delete where applicable



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Part 2: NCAR-145 Compliance Audit Review

The five columns may be labeled & used as necessary to record the approval class &/or product line

reviewed. Against each column used of the following NCAR-145 sub-paragraphs please either tick

(√) the box if satisfied with compliance or cross (X) the box if not satisfied with compliance and

specify the reference of Part 4 finding next to the box or enter N/A where an item is not applicable,

or N/R when applicable but not reviewed.

Para Subject

145.25 Facilities

145.30 Personnel

145.35 Certifying Staff

145.40 Equipment, Tools, etc

145.42 Acceptance of

Components

145.45 Maintenance Data

145.47 Production Planning

145.50 Certification of

Maintenance

145.55 Maintenance Records

145.60 Occurrence Reporting

145.65 Procedures & Quality

145.70 See Part 3

145.75 Privileges of AMO

145.80 Limitations on AMO

145.85 Changes to AMO

145.90 Continued Validity

CAA NEPAL surveyor(s) Signature(s):

Regulatory office: Date of Form 6 part 2 completion:



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Part 3: Compliance with NCAR 145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition

Please either tick (√) the box if satisfied with compliance; or if not satisfied with compliance

and specify the reference of the part 4 finding; or enter N/A where an item is not applicable;

or N/R when applicable but not reviewed.

Part 1 MANAGEMENT

1.1 Corporate commitment by accountable Manager

1.2 Safety and Quality Policy

1.3 Management personnel

1.4 Duties and responsibilities of the management personnel

1.5 Management Organisation Chart

1.6 List of Certifying staff (Note: a separate document may be referenced)

1.7 Manpower resources

1.8 General description of the facilities at each address intended to be

approved

1.9 Organisations intended scope of work

1.10 Notification procedures to CAA Nepal regarding changes to the

organistion’s activities/approval/location/personnel

1.11 Exposition amendment procedures

Part 2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

2.1 Supplier evaluation and subcontract control procedures

2.2 Acceptance/inspection of aircraft components and material from outside

contractors

2.3 Storage, tagging, and release of aircraft components and material to

aircraft maintenance

2.4 Acceptance of tools and equipment

2.5 Calibration of tools and equipment

2.6 Use of tooling and equipment by staff (including alternate tools)

2.7 Cleanliness standards of maintenance facilities

2.8 Maintenance instructions and relationship to aircraft/aircraft component

manufacturer’s instructions including updating and availability to staff

2.9 Repair procedures

2.10 Aircraft maintenance programme compliance

2.11 Airworthiness Directive procedure



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PART 3: Compliance with NCAR 145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition

2.12 Optional modification procedures

2.13 Maintenance documentation in use and completion of same

2.14 Technical record control

2.15 Rectification of defects arising during base maintenance

2.16 Release to service procedure

2.17 Records for the operator

2.18 Reporting of defects to CAA NEPAL/Operator/Manufacturer

2.19 Return of defective aircraft components to store

2.20 Defective components to outside contractors

2.21 Control of computer maintenance record system

2.22 Control of man-hour planning versus scheduled maintenance work

2.23 Control of critical tasks

2.24 Reference to specific maintenance procedures

2.25 Procedures to detect and rectify maintenance errors

2.26 Shift / task handover procedures

2.27 Procedures for notification of maintenance data inaccuracies and

ambiguities to the type certificate holder

2.28 Production planning procedures

Part L2 ADDITIONAL LINE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

L2.1 Line maintenance control of aircraft components, tools, equipment, etc

L2.2 Line maintenance procedures related to servicing/fuelling/de-icing, etc

L2.3 Line maintenance control of defects and repetitive defects

L2.4 Line procedure for completion of technical log

L2.5 Line procedure for pooled parts and loan parts

L2.6 Line procedure for return of defective parts removed from aircraft

L2.7 Line procedure for control of critical tasks



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PART 3: Compliance with NCAR 145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition

Part 3 QUALITY SYSTEM PROCEDURES

3.1 Quality audit of organisation procedures

3.2 Quality audit of aircraft

3.3 Quality audit remedial action procedure

3.4 Certifying staff qualification and training procedure

3.5 Certifying staff records

3.6 Quality audit personnel

3.7 Qualifying inspectors

3.8 Qualifying mechanics

3.9 Aircraft/aircraft component maintenance tasks exemption process

control

3.10 Concession control for deviation from organisation’s procedures

3.11 Qualification procedure for specialized activities such as NDT, welding

etc

3.12 Control of manufacturers’ and other maintenance working teams

3.13 Human Factors training procedure

3.14 Competence assessment of personnel

Part 4

4.1 Contracted operators

4.2 Operator procedures/paperwork

4.3 Operator record completion

Part 5 APPENDICES

5.1

Sample Documents

5.2 List of sub-contractors

5.3 List of line maintenance location

5.4 List of Part-145 organisations

Date of Form 6 part 3 completion:

MOE Reference: MOE Amendment:

CAA NEPAL audit staff: Signature(s):

CAA NEPAL office: Date of Form 6 part 3 completion:



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Part 4 : Findings regarding NCAR-145 compliance status

Each level 1 and 2 finding will be recorded whether it has been rectified or not and will be

identified by a simple cross reference to the Part 2 requirement. All non-rectified findings will be

copied in writing to the organisation for the necessary corrective action.

Part

2 or 3

ref.

Audit reference(s):

Findings

L

e

v

e

l

Corrective action

Date

Due

Date

Closed

Reference



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Part 5 : NCAR-145 Approval or continued approval or change recommendation*


Approval reference:

Audit reference(s):

The following NCAR-145 scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:

Or, it is recommended that the NCAR-145 scope of approval specified in CAA Nepal Form 3

referenced ……………………………be continued.

Name of recommending CAA NEPAL surveyor:

Signature of recommending CAA NEPAL surveyor:

Regulatory Office:

Date of recommendation:

Form 6 review (quality checks): Date:



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Appendix 7 – CAAN FORM 3 Approval Schedule


CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF

NEPAL

APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Reference:

Pursuant to Civil Aviation Regulation/Act for the time being in force and subject to

conditions specified below, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal certifies:

(COMPANY NAME) MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION

(Address)

As a NCAR - 145 maintenance organization approved to maintain the products listed in the

attached approval schedule and issue related certificates of release to service using the

above reference.

CONDITIONS:

1. This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of NCAR -

145 approved maintenance organization exposition, and

2. This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in NCAR - 145

approved maintenance organization exposition, and

3. This approval is valid whilst the approved maintenance organization remains in

compliance with NCAR-145.

4. Subject to the date of expiry of the certificate and compliance with the foregoing

conditions, this approval will remain valid until the approval is surrendered,

superseded, suspended or revoked.

Date of issue:………………….. Signed……………………….

Date of expiry........................... for CAA Nepal

Date of expiry ………………… for CAA Nepal



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APPROVAL SCHEDULE

ORGANISATION NAME (COMPANY NAME) MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION

REFERENCE: M/S 001

CLASS RATING LIMITATION BASE LINE

AIRCRAFT A1 Airplanes above

5700 kgs.

Airbus A 310-200 Series X X

A2 Airplanes/Airships

5700 kgs and below.

DHC6 Twin Otter Series X

ENGINES B1 Turbine PT6A Series

COMPONENTS OTHER

THAN COMPLETE

ENGINES OR APUs

C1 Air Cond. and press. Airbus A 310-200

C2 Auto Pilot Sperry

C5 Electrical Power Airbus A 310-200 and DHC6 Twin Otter

C6 Equipment Airbus and DHC6 Emergency

C7 Engines APUs PT6A Fuel Control

C16 Propeller Fixed pitch and DHC6

SPECIALIZED SERVICES D1 Non destructive

inspection

All types.

The approval schedule is limited to those products and activities specified in the scope of

approval section contained in NCAR-145 approved maintenance organization exposition.

Reference:…………………………

Date of issue:……………………,,,

Date of expiry…………………….

Signed:………………………………………………..

For CAA Nepal



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Discrepancy Reporting Form

……………. Air CAMO and AMO


Kathmandu

Notes

This report presents findings for AMO of ........... Air after audit.

Sample checks are carried out to appraise the action taken.

Standard maintenance practices are being considered where there is no specific requirement mentioned in the NCAR-145.

Focussed on checking the minimum required policies and procedures rather than detailed description.

Improvements

.......... Air has shown reasonable progress on closing the audit points in hangar facilities; workshops, man power, management control,

Audit Ref # Audit Date

Organisation Follow up

Audit Type Scope

Facilities Audited

Initial Audit Follow up Audit

Audit Team



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documents and record system including quality monitoring system.

Partially completed points have been discussed with the team for full closure and not mentioned in this report.

No Regulatory / MOE

Reference Finding Level

Due Date

Approved by Corrective Action /

Reference Date of

Completion Signature of

QA

Date of Completion Approved by,

.....................................................

Chief,

Airworthiness Inspection Division

CAA Nepal

Inspector(s)

Name and Designation Signature and Stamp Date



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Procedures for NCAR Part-66



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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Record keeping (NCAR 66.B.20)……………………………………………………37

2. Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance licence by

CAA Nepal (NCAR 66.B.100)………………............................................................37

3. Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance licence via

the NCAR-145 approved maintenance organization (NCAR66.B.105)……….…37

4. Procedure for the amendment of an aircraft maintenance licence to

include an additional basic category or subcategory (NCAR 66.B.110).………….38

5. Procedure for the amendment of an aircraft maintenance licence to

include an aircraft type or group (NCAR 66.B.115)……………………………….38

6. Procedure for the renewal of an aircraft maintenance licence validity

(NCAR 66.B.120)……………………………………………………………………. 38

7. Examination by CAA Nepal (NCAR 66.B.200)…………………..……………….. 39

8. General (NCAR 66.B.300)………………………………………………………...…39

9. Conversion report for CAAN qualifications (NCAR 66.B.305) …………………..40

10. Conversion report for approved maintenance organizations

authorizations (NCAR 66.B.310) ………………………………………………..…40

11. General (NCAR 66.B.400)………………………………………………………...…40

12. Examination credit report (NCAR 66.B.400)………………………………….….. 40

13. Revocation, suspension or limitation of the aircraft maintenance

licence (NCAR 66.B.500)…………………………………………………………… 41



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1. Record keeping (NCAR 66.B.20)

1.1 CAA Nepal will establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate traceability

of the process to issue, revalidate, amend, suspend or revoke each aircraft

maintenance licence.

1.2 The records for the oversight of the NCAR will include:

a. the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or change to that licence,

including all supporting documentation;

b. a copy of the aircraft maintenance licence including any changes;

c. copies of all relevant correspondence;

d. details of any exemption and enforcement actions;

e. any report from CAA Nepal relating to the aircraft maintenance licence holder;

f. records of examinations conducted by CAA Nepal;

g. aircraft maintenance licence conversion reports;

h. examination credit reports.

1.3 Records referred to in paragraph (1.2), (a) to (e) will be kept at least five years after

the end of the licence validity.

1.4 Records referred to in paragraph (1.2), (f) will be kept at least five years.

1.5 Records referred to in paragraph (1.2), (g) and (h) will be kept for an unlimited

period.

2. Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance licence by CAA Nepal (NCAR

66.B.100)

2.1 On receipt of CAAN Form 19 and any supporting documentation, CAA Nepal will

verify CAAN Form 19 for completeness and ensure that the experience claimed

meets the requirement of this NCAR.

2.2 CAA Nepal will verify an applicant's examination status and/or confirm the validity of

any credits to ensure that all required modules of Appendix I have been met as

required by this NCAR.

2.3 When satisfied that the applicant meets the standards of knowledge and experience

required by this NCAR will issue the relevant aircraft maintenance licence to the

applicant. The same information will be kept on CAA Nepal file.

3. Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance licence via the NCAR-145

approved maintenance organization (NCAR 66.B.105)

3.1 A NCAR-145 maintenance organisation which has been authorised to carry out this

activity by CAA Nepal may prepare the aircraft maintenance licence on behalf of

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an individual for a aircraft maintenance licence so that CAA Nepal may prepare and

issue such licence.

3.2 The NCAR-145 maintenance organisation will ensure compliance with 2.1 and 2.2 in

all cases, CAA Nepal will issue the aircraft maintenance licence to the applicant.

4. Procedure for the amendment of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an

additional basic category or subcategory (NCAR 66.B.110)

4.1 In addition to the documents required under Para 2 or Para 3, as appropriate, the

applicant for additional basic categories or subcategories to an aircraft maintenance

licence will submit his/her current original aircraft maintenance licence to CAA Nepal

together with CAAN Form 19.

4.2 At the completion of the procedure as specified in Para 2 or Para 3, CAA Nepal will

endorse the additional basic category or subcategory on the aircraft maintenance

licence by stamp and signature or reissue the licence. CAA Nepal file will be

amended accordingly.

5. Procedure for the amendment of an aircraft maintenance licence to include an

aircraft type or group (NCAR 66.B.115)

On receipt of a satisfactory CAAN Form 19 and any supporting documentation

demonstrating compliance with the applicable type rating and/or group rating

requirements and the accompanying aircraft maintenance licence, CAA Nepal will

either endorse the applicant's aircraft maintenance licence with the aircraft type or

group or reissue the said licence to include the aircraft type or group. CAA Nepal file

will be amended accordingly.

6. Procedure for the renewal of an aircraft maintenance licence validity (NCAR

66.B.120)

6.1 The holder of an aircraft maintenance licence will complete the relevant requirements

of CAAN Form 19 and submit it with the holder's copy of the licence to CAA Nepal

that issued the original aircraft maintenance licence, unless the NCAR-145 approved

maintenance organisation has a procedure in its exposition whereby such organization

may submit the necessary documentation on behalf of the aircraft maintenance licence

holder.

6.2 CAA Nepal will compare the holder's aircraft maintenance licence with CAA Nepal

file and verify any pending revocation, suspension or variation action pursuant to

Para 13. If the documents are identical and no action is pending pursuant to Para 13,

the holder's copy will be renewed for five years and the file endorsed accordingly.

6.3 If CAA Nepal file is different from the aircraft maintenance licence held by the licence

holder:

a. CAA Nepal will investigate the reasons for such differences and may choose not

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b. CAA Nepal will inform both the licence holder and any known NCAR-145 or

NCAR-M approved maintenance organisation affected of such fact and will, if

necessary, take action under paragraph Para 13 to revoke, suspend or amend the

licence in question.

7. Examination by CAA Nepal (NCAR 66.B.200)

7.1 All examination questions will be kept in a secure manner prior to an examination, to

ensure that candidates will not know which particular questions will form the basis of

the examination. CAA Nepal will nominate those persons who control the questions

to be used for each examination.

7.2 CAA Nepal will appoint examiners who will be present during all examinations to

ensure the integrity of the examination.

7.3 Basic examinations will follow the standard specified in Appendix I and II to this

NCAR 66.

7.4 Type examinations must follow the standard specified in Appendix III to this NCAR

66.

7.5 New essay questions will be raised at least every six months and used questions

withdrawn or rested from use. A record of the questions used will be retained in the

records for reference.

7.6 All examination papers will be handed out at the start of the examination to the

candidate and handed back to the examiner at the end of the allotted examination time

period. No examination paper may be removed from the examination room during the

allotted examination time period.

7.7 Apart from specific documentation needed for type examinations, only the examination

paper may be available to the candidate during the examination.

7.8 Examination candidates will be separated from each other so that they cannot read each

other's examination papers. They may not speak to any person other than the

examiner.

7.9 Candidates who are proven to be cheating will be banned from taking any further

examination within 12 months of the date of the examination in which they were

found cheating.

8. General (NCAR 66.B.300)

8.1 CAA Nepal may only perform the conversion specified in NCAR 66.A.70 in

accordance with a conversion report prepared pursuant to Para 9 or Para 10, as

applicable.

8.2 The conversion report will be either developed by CAA Nepal or approved by CAA

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9. Conversion report for CAAN qualifications (NCAR 66.B.305)

The report will describe the scope of each type of qualification and show to which

aircraft maintenance licence it will be converted, which limitation will be added and

the NCAR-66 module/subjects on which examination is needed to ensure conversion

to the aircraft maintenance licence without limitation, or to include an additional (sub)

category. The report will include a copy of the existing regulation defining the licence

categories and scopes.

10. Conversion report for approved maintenance organisations authorizations (NCAR

66.B.310)

For each approved maintenance organisation concerned, the report will describe the

scope of each type of authorization and show to which aircraft maintenance licence it

will be converted, which limitation will be added and the module/subjects on which

examination is needed to convert to the licence, or to include an additional (sub-)

category. The report will include a copy of the relevant approved maintenance

organisation's procedures for the qualification of certifying staff, on which the

conversion process is based.

11. General (NCAR 66.B.400)

11.1 CAA Nepal may only grant examination credit on the basis of an examination credit

report prepared in accordance with NCAR 66.B.405.

11.2 The examination credit report must be either developed by CAA Nepal or approved by

CAA Nepal.

12. Examination credit report (NCAR 66.B.400)

12.1 For each technical qualification concerned the report will identify the subject matter

and knowledge levels contained in Appendix I to this NCAR-66 relevant to the

particular category being compared.

12.2 The report will include a statement of compliance against each subject stating where,

in the technical qualification, the equivalent standard can be found. If there is no

equivalent standard for the particular subject, the report will state such facts.

12.3 Based upon Para 12.2 comparison, the report will indicate for each technical

qualification concerned the Appendix I subject matters subject to examination

credits.

12.4 Where the CAAN qualification standard is changed, the report will be amended as

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13. Revocation, suspension or limitation of the aircraft maintenance licence (NCAR

66.B.500)

CAA Nepal will suspend, limit or revoke the aircraft maintenance licence where it has

identified a safety issue or if it has clear evidence that the person has carried out or

been involved in one or more of the following activities:

a. obtaining the aircraft maintenance licence and/or the certification privileges by

falsification of submitted documentary evidence.

b. failing to carry out requested maintenance combined with failure to report such

fact to the organisation or person who requested the maintenance.

c. failing to carry out required maintenance resulting from own inspection combined

with failure to report such fact to the organisation or person for whom the

maintenance was intended to be carried out.

d. negligent maintenance.

e. falsification of the maintenance record.

f. issuing a certificate of release to service knowing that the maintenance specified

on the certificate of release to service has not been carried out or without

verifying that such maintenance has been carried out.

g. carrying out maintenance or issuing a certificate of release to service when

adversely affected by alcohol or drugs.

h. issuing certificate of release to service while not in compliance with this NCAR-

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CAAN Form 19


APPLICATION FOR INITIAL/AMENDMENT/RENEWAL OF

NCAR PART-66 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENCE (AML)

APPLICANT’S DETAILS

Name …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Nationality…………………………………………Date of birth……………………………...

NCAR Part-66 AML details (if applicable):

Licence No……………………………………..….Date of issue………………………………

EMPLOYER’S DETAILS

Name……………………………………………………………………………………………

..

Address………………………………………………………………………………………….

.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…

AMO Approval

Reference……………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………..Fax…………………………………………

…



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APPLICATION FOR: (Tick (√) relevant box(es))

Initial AML □ Amendment of AML □ Renewal of AML □ Rating A B1 B2 C

Airplane Turbine □ □

Airplane Piston □ □

Helicopter Turbine □ □

Helicopter Piston □ □

Reserved □ □

Reserved □ □

Avionics □

Aircraft □

Type endorsements (if applicable)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

……..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…….

I wish to apply for initial/amendment/renewal of NCAR Part-66 AML as indicated and

confirm that the information contained in this form was correct at the time of application.

Signed……………............................................Name…………………………………………

…

Date…………………………………..

I wish to claim the following credits (if applicable):

Experience credit due NCAR Part 147 training

Examination credit due equivalent exam certificates

Enclose relevant certificates

Recommendation (if applicable): It is hereby certified that the applicant has met the relevant

maintenance knowledge and experience requirements of NCAR Part-66 and it is

recommended that CAA Nepal grants or endorses the NCAR Part-66 AML.

Signed………………………………………….Name…………………………………………

……..

Position…………………………………………Date…………………………………………

………



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NCAR Part 147 Procedure



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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Record keeping (NCA147.B.20)……………………………………………………..46

2. Exemptions (NCAR 147.B.25) ……………………………………………………....46

3. Procedure for approval and changes to the approval NCAR 147.B.110 ………....46

4. Continued validity procedure NCAR 147.B.120………………………………..….46

5. Maintenance training organisation approval certificate (NCAR 147.B.125) …….47

6. Findings (NCAR 147.B.130)…………………………………………………………47

7. Revocation, suspension and limitation of the maintenance training

organisation approval (NCAR 147.B.200) …………………………………………..47



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1. Record keeping (NCAR 147.B.20)

1.1 The CAAN will establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate

traceability of the process to issue, renew, continue, vary, suspend or revoke each

approval.

1.2 The records for the oversight of maintenance training organisations will include

as a minimum:

a. the application for an organisation approval.

b. the organisation approval certificate including any changes.

c. a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when

audits were carried out.

d. continued oversight records including all audit records.

e. copies of all relevant correspondence.

f. details of any exemption and enforcement actions.

g. organisation exposition and amendments.

1.3 The minimum retention period for the Para 1.2 records will be four years.

2. Exemptions (NCAR 147.B.25)

Any exemptions granted by a CAAN regarding this Part will be recorded and

retained by the CAAN.

3. Procedure for approval and changes to the approval NCAR 147.B.110

3.1 Upon receipt of an application, the CAAN will:

a. review the maintenance training organisation exposition; and

b. verify the organisation’s compliance with the requirement of this Part.

3.2 All findings identified will be recorded and confirmed in writing to the applicant.

3.3 All findings will be closed in accordance with Para 6 before the approval is issued.

3.4 The reference number will be included on the approval certificate in a manner

specified by the CAAN.

4. Continued validity procedure NCAR 147.B.120

4.1 Each organisation must be completely audited for compliance with this Part at

periods not exceeding 24 months.

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5. Maintenance training organisation approval certificate (NCAR 147.B.125)

The maintenance training organisation approval certificate format will be as

detailed in Appendix II.

6. Findings (NCAR 147.B.130)

6.1 Failure to complete the rectification of any level 1 finding within three days of

written notification will entail revocation, suspension or limitation by the CAAN, of

the maintenance training organisation approval in whole or in part.

6.2 Action will be taken by the CAAN to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or part

the approval in case of failure to comply within the time scale granted by the

CAAN in the case of a level 2 finding.

7. Revocation, suspension and limitation of the maintenance training

organisation approval (NCAR 147.B.200)

The CAAN will:

a. suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety

threat; or

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Details of Management Personnel required to be accepted as specified in MTOE

1. Name :

2. Position with the organization :

3. Qualifications relevant to the item (2) position*:

4. Work experience relevant to the item (2) position*:

5. Organization :

Signature: Date:

On completion, please send this form under confidential cover to CAAN with necessary

*enclosures

For CAAN use only Name and signature of authorized CAAN officer accepting this person:

Signature: …………………………………….……… Date:…………………..

………………

Name:…………………………………………………… Office:…………………

6.



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CAAN FORM 12

Application for Approval Initial Change

(Check appropriate)

1. Registered Name of applicant:

2. Trading name (if different):

3. Postal Address:

4. Address(es) requiring approval:

5. Contact Details:

Tel……………………………………….

Fax…………………………………………

Email ……………………………………..

6. Scope of Approval relevant to this application:

7. Does the organisation hold approval under PART 21* / PART 145* / PART M*? - Yes / No

*cross out if not applicable

If yes, provide details of Approval and scope:

8. Staff Number

(A). The total number of staff employed by the organisation in order to comply with PART 147.

(B). The number of contracted staff associated with the proposed approval

9. Registered Name of applicant:


11. Postal Address:

12. Address(es) requiring approval:

13. Contact Details:

Tel……………………………………….

Fax…………………………………………

Email ……………………………………..

1. Scope of Approval relevant to this application:

2. Does the organisation hold approval under PART 21* / PART 145* / PART M*? - Yes / No

*cross out if not applicable

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3. Staff Number

(A). The total number of staff employed by the organisation in order to comply with PART 147.

(B). The number of contracted staff associated with the proposed approval.

4. Name and Position of the (proposed*) Accountable Manager

5. Signature of the (proposed*) Accountable Manager ……………………………..

Place:

Date :

Main Site Additional Location

Please detail all additional sites

a) Employees

b) Contractors



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CAAN FORM 22

Part 147 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT - CAAN FORM 22

Part 1: General

Name of organization:

Approval

reference:


Form 11 dated*:

Other approvals held (if app.)


Audit period: from to


Audit reference(s):


CAAN Official(s) Names: Signature(s):

CAAN office: Date of Form 22 part

1completion:

*delete where applicable



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Part 2: Part 147 Compliance Audit Review

The five columns may be labeled and used as necessary to record the approved

training/examinations, facility, including subcontractor’s, reviewed. Against each column used of

the following Part 147subparagraphs please either tick(

cross (X)the box if not satisfied with compliance and specify the reference of the Part4 finding

next to the box, or enter N/A where an item is not applicable, or N/R when applicable but not

reviewed.

Para Subject

147. A.100 Facility requirements

147. A.105 Personnel requirements

147. A.110 Records of instructors, examiners

and assessors

147. A.115 Instructional equipment

147. A.120 Maintenance training material

147. A.125 Records

147. A.130 Training procedures and quality

system

147. A.135 Examinations

147. A.145 Privileges of the maintenance

training organization

147. A.150 Changes to the maintenance

training organization

147. A.160 Findings

147. A.200 Approved basic training course

147. A.205 Basic knowledge examinations

147. A.210 Basic practical assessment

147. A.300 Aircraft type/task training

147. A.305 Aircraft type examinations and

task assessments

CAAN Surveyor(s): Signature(s):

CAAN office: Date of Form 22 part 2 completion:



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Part1 MANAGEMENT

1.1

Corporate commitment by accountable manager


1.3

Duties and responsibilities of management personnel, instructors, knowledge

examiners and practical assessor

1.4 Management personnel organization chart

1.5 List of instructional and examination staff

1.6 List of approved addresses

1.7 List of subcontractors as per 147.A.145(d)

1.8 General description of facilities of paragraph 1.6 addresses

1.9

Specific list of courses approved by the CAAN

1.1 Notification procedures regarding changes to organization

1.11 Exposition and associated manuals amendment procedures

Part2 TRAINING AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

2.1

Organization of courses

2.2

Preparation of course material

2.3

Preparation of classrooms and equipment

2.4

Preparation of workshops/maintenance facilities and equipment

2.5

2.6

Conduct of basic knowledge and practical training

Records of Training carried out

2.7 Storage of training records

2.8

Training at locations not listed in paragraph 1.6

2.9

organization of examinations

2.10

Security and preparation of examination material



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PART 3: Compliance with CAR-147 maintenance training organization exposition

(MTOE)

2.11

Preparation of examination rooms

2.12

Conduct of examinations

2.13

Conduct of basic practical assessments

2.14

Marking and record of examinations

2.15

Storage of examination records

2.16

Examinations at locations not listed in

paragraph 1.6

2.17

Preparation, control and issue of basic training course

certificates

2.18 Control of subcontractors

Part 3 TRAINING SYSTEM QUALITY PROCEDURES

3.1 Audit of training

3.2 Audit of examinations

3.3 Analysis of examination results

3.4 Audit and analysis remedial action

3.5 Accountable manager annual review

3.6 Qualifying the instructors

3.7 Qualifying the examiners

3.8 Records of qualified instructors and examiners

Part 4 APPENDICES

4.1 Example of documents and forms used

4.2 Syllabus of each training course

4.3 Cross reference Index — if applicable

MTOE reference: MTOE

amendment:

CAAN Officials: Signature(s):

CAAN office Date of Form 22 part 3 completion:



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Part 4: Findings regarding CAR-147 compliance

status Each level 1 and 2 finding should be recorded whether it has been rectified or not and should

be identified by a simple cross-reference to the Part 2 requirement. All non rectified findings

should be copied in writing to the organization for the necessary corrective action. Part 2 or 3 ref.

Audit Reference(s):

Findings

Level Corrective action

Date

Due

Date

Closed

Reference



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Part 147 approval or continued approval or change recommendation

Name of organization:

Approval reference:

Audit reference(s):

Applicable Part 147 amendment status:

The following Part 147 scope of approval is recommended for this organization:

Or, it is recommended that the Part 147 scope of approval specified in CAAN Form 11

referenced…………………………...................................................... be continued. Name of recommending CAAN Officer:

Signature of recommending CAAN Officer:

CAAN office:


Form 22 review (quality check) : Date:



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NCAR Part M Procedures



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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. CAAN – General (AMC M.B.102 (a)…………………………………………………...60

2. CAAN – Qualification and training (AMC M.B.102 (c) ……………………………....60

3. CAAN organisation – Procedures (AMC M.B.102 (d) ……………………………….61

4. Acceptable means of compliance (NCAR M.B.103) …………………………………..61

5. Record-keeping (NCAR M.B.104) ……………………………………………………..61

6. Record-keeping (AMC M.B.104 (a)) …………………………………………………...62

7. Record-keeping (AMC M.B.104 (f)) ……………………………………………………63

8. Responsibilities (NCAR M.B.201)………………………………………………………63

9. Maintenance programme (NCAR M.B.301) …………………………………………..63

10. Maintenance Programme (AMC M.B.301 (b)) ………………………………………63

11. Maintenance Programme (AMC M.B.301 (c)) ………………………………………64

12. Maintenance programme (AMC M.B.301 (d)) ………………………………………65

13. Exemptions (NCAR M.B.302)…………………………………………………………65

14. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (NCAR M.B.303) ………………….65

15. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303) …………………...66

16. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (*) (AMC M.B.303 (b))…………….66

17. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303 (c)) ………………..67

18. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303 (d))………………...67

19. Revocation, suspension and limitation (NCAR M.B.304)……………………………67

20. Initial Approval (NCAR M.B.602)…………………………………………………….67

21. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (a))…………………………………………………...68

22. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (b))…………………………………………………..68

23. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (c))…………………………………………………..68

24. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (e)) ………………………………………………….69

25. Initial approval (*) (AMC M.B.602 (f))……………………………………………….69

26. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (g))…………………………………………………..69

27. Issue of approval (NCAR M.B.603)……………………………………………………69

28. Issue of approval (AMC M.B.603 (a)) ………………………………………………...70

29. Issue of approval (AMC M.B.603 (c))………………………………………………….70

30. Continuing oversight (NCAR M.B.604)……………………………………………….70

31. Continuing oversight (AMC M.B.604 (b))…………………………………………….70



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32. Findings (NCAR M.B.605) …………………………………………………………….71

33. Findings (AMC M.B.605 (a)(1)) ……………………………………………………….71

34. Changes M.B.606……………………………………………………………………….71

35. Changes (AMC M.B.606)………………………………………………………………72

36. Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval (NCAR M.B.607) ………….73

37. Application (NCAR M.B.701)………………………………………………………….73

38. Application (AMC M.B.701 (a))……………………………………………………….73

39. Initial approval M.B.702 ………………………………………………………………74

40. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (a)) ………………………………………………….74

41. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (b)) ………………………………………………….74

42. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (c)) …………………………………………………..75

43. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (e)) …………………………………………………..75

44. Initial approval (*) (AMC M.B.702 (f)) ……………………………………………….76

45. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (g))…………………………………………………...76

46. Issue of approval (NCAR M.B.703)……………………………………………………76

47. Issue of approval (AMC M.B.703)……………………………………………………..76

48. Continuing oversight (NCAR M.B.704) ………………………………………………77

49. Continuing oversight (NCAR M.B.704)……………………………………………….77

50. Findings (NCAR M.B.705)……………………………………………………………..78

51. Findings (AMC M.B.705 (a) (1))……………………………………………………….79

52. Changes (NCAR M.B.706)……………………………………………………………..79

53. Changes (AMC M.B.706)………………………………………………………………79

54. Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval (NCAR M.B.707) ………….80

55. Assessment of recommendations (NCAR M.B.901)………………………………….80

56. Assessment of recommendations (AMC M.B.901)……………………………………80

57. Airworthiness review by CAAN (NCAR M.B.902) …………………………………..81

58. Airworthiness review by the CAAN (AMC M.B.902 (b)) ……………………………82

59. Airworthiness review by the CAAN (AMC M.B.902 (b) (1)) ………………………..83

60. General Familiarisation Appendix III Level 1………………………………………..83

61. Knowledge of the internal procedures for continuing airworthiness……………….83

62. Airworthiness review by the CAAN (AMC M.B.902 (c))…………………………….83

63. Findings (NCAR M.B.903) …………………………………………………………….84



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1. CAAN – General (AMC M.B.102 (a))

1.1 In deciding upon the required airworthiness organisational structure, the CAAN will

review the number of certificates to be issued, the number and size of potential

operators, the number of M.A. Subpart F approved maintenance organisations and M.A.

Subpart G continuing airworthiness management organisations within Nepal.

1.2 The CAAN will retain effective control of important inspection functions and not

delegate them in such a way that aircraft owners, operators, M.A. Subpart F approved

maintenance organisations and M.A. Subpart G continuing airworthiness management

organisations, in effect, regulate themselves in airworthiness matters.

1.3 The set-up of the organisational structure will ensure that the various tasks and

obligations of the CAAN are not relying on individuals. That means that a continuing

and undisturbed fulfillment of these tasks and obligations of the CAAN will also be

guaranteed in case of illness, accident or leave of individual employees.

2. CAAN – Qualification and training (AMC M.B.102 (c))

2.1 CAAN inspectors will have:

2.1.1 practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and

safe operating practices;

2.1.2 comprehensive knowledge of:

(a) relevant parts of implementing rules, certification specifications and guidance

material;

(b) the CAAN’s procedures;

(c) the rights and obligations of an inspector;

(d) quality systems;

(e) continuing airworthiness management.

2.1.3 training on auditing techniques.

2.1.4 five years relevant work experience to be allowed to work as an inspector

independently.

This may include experience gained during training to obtain the Para 2.1.5

qualification.

2.1.5 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/

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2.1.6 knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a

formalized training course including Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training as described

in Appendix XII to AMC to M.A.706 (f) and Para 2. These courses will be at least

at a level equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation.

“Relevant sample” means that these courses will cover typical systems embodied in

those aircraft being within the scope of approval.

2.1.7 knowledge of maintenance standards.

2.2 In addition to technical competency, inspectors will have a high degree of integrity, be

impartial in carrying out their tasks, be tactful, and have a good understanding of human

nature.

2.3 A programme for continuation training will be developed which provides for the

inspectors, at regular intervals, to visit appropriate manufacturers and attend technical

symposia as well as training or refresher courses to gain first-hand knowledge of new

developments. As a general policy, it is not desirable for the inspectors to obtain

technical qualifications from those entities under their direct regulatory jurisdiction.

3. CAAN organisation – Procedures (AMC M.B.102 (d))

The documented procedures will contain the following information:

(a) The CAAN’s designation.

(b) The title(s) and name(s) of the manager(s) of the CAAN and their duties and

responsibilities.

(c) Organisation chart(s) showing associated chains of responsibility of the senior

persons.

(d) A procedure defining the qualifications for staff together with a list of staff

authorised to sign certificates.

(e) A general description of the facilities.

(f) Procedures specifying how the CAAN ensure(s) compliance with Part-M.

4. Acceptable means of compliance (NCAR M.B.103)

CAAN will develop acceptable means of compliance CAAN may use to establish

compliance with this Part. When the acceptable means of compliance are complied with,

the related requirements of this Part will be considered as met.

5. Record-keeping (NCAR M.B.104)

5.1 CAAN will establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate traceability of

the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revoke each certificate.



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5.2 The records for the oversight of Part-M approved organisations will include as a

minimum:

(a) the application for an organisation approval.

(b) the organisation approval certificate including any changes.

(c) a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when audits

were carried out.

(d) the CAAN continued oversight records including all audit records.

(e) copies of all relevant correspondence.

(f) details of any exemption and enforcement actions.

(g) organisation exposition or manual and amendments.

(h) copy of any other document directly approved by the CAAN.

5.3 The retention period for the Para 5.2 records will be at least four years.

5.4 The minimum records for the oversight of each aircraft will include, at least, a copy

of:

(a) aircraft certificate of airworthiness,

(b) airworthiness review certificates,

(c) Section A Subpart G organisation recommendations,

(d) reports from the airworthiness reviews carried out directly by CAAN,

(e) all relevant correspondence relating to the aircraft,

(f) details of any exemption and enforcement action(s),

5.5 The records specified in Para 5.4 will be retained until two years after the aircraft

has been permanently withdrawn from service.

6. Record-keeping (AMC M.B.104 (a))

6.1 The record-keeping system will ensure that all records are accessible whenever

needed within a reasonable time. These records will be organized in a consistent

way throughout the CAAN (chronological, alphabetical order, etc.).

6.2 All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organisations will be

stored in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this

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6.3 All computer hardware used to ensure data backup will be stored in a different

location from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they

remain in good condition. When hardware- or software-changes take place special

care will be taken that all necessary data continues to be accessible at least through

the full period specified in Para 5.3 and/or Para 5.5

7. Record-keeping (AMC M.B.104 (f))

The cases, when records will be made available will be limited to:

- incidents or accidents,

- findings through the aircraft continuing monitoring program where organisations

approved by another CAAN are involved, to determine the root cause,

8. Responsibilities (NCAR M.B.201)

The CAAN as specified in AMC M.1 are responsible for conducting inspections and

investigations in order to verify that the requirements of this Part are complied with.

9. Maintenance programme (NCAR M.B.301)

9.1 The CAAN will verify that the maintenance programme is in compliance with

M.A.302.

9.2 Except where stated otherwise in point M.A.302(c) the maintenance programme and

its amendments will be approved directly by the CAAN.

9.3 In the case of indirect approval, the maintenance programme procedure will be

approved by the CAAN through the continuing airworthiness management

exposition.

9.4 In order to approve a maintenance programme according to Para 9.2, the CAAN will

have access to all the data required in points NCAR M.A. 302(d), (e) and (f).

Para 9.1, Maintenance programme, For the CAAN to verify compliance with NCAR

M.A.302, the auditing surveyor/inspector will have received training on maintenance

programme development and control.

10. Maintenance Programme (AMC M.B.301 (b))

10.1 When assessing aircraft maintenance programmes for approval, the CAAN will

verify that the maintenance programme is acceptable for the continued

airworthiness of the specific aircraft listed and it is appropriate for the proposed

operating environment and scheduled utilisation.

10.2 The CAAN will assess the contents taking into account the origins of the document

i.e. the manufacturers recommended maintenance programme, a MRB report, the

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10.3 A CAAN may elect to publish a proposed maintenance schedule for a piston

engined aircraft type or a group of piston engined aircraft types below 2730 Kgs

maximum take off mass (MTOM) or for a sailplane, powered sailplane or balloon

type or for a group of sailplanes, powered sailplanes or balloon types. When

owners/operators of the aircraft mentioned above elect to use a CAAN proposed

maintenance schedule, all the out of phase manufacturer recommendations will be

incorporated into the final maintenance programme in order for it to be approved.

10.4 A copy of the approved programme will be retained by the CAAN, unless the

programme is approved by a M.A. Subpart G approved organisation.

10.5 The documentation issued by the CAAN to approve the operator’s maintenance

programme may include details of who may issue certificates of release to service

in a particular situation and may define which tasks are considered as complex

maintenance tasks or limited pilot owner maintenance according to Appendix VIII

to NCAR Part M.

10.6 In the case of commercial air transport or large aircraft, development of the

approved operator’s maintenance programme is dependent upon sufficient

satisfactory in-service experience which has been properly processed. In general,

the task being considered for escalation beyond the MRB limits will have been

satisfactorily repeated at the existing frequency several times before being

proposed for escalation. Appendix I to AMC M.A.302 and Para 10 gives further

information.

10.7 The CAAN may approve an incomplete maintenance programme at the start of

operation of an aircraft or an operator, subject to limiting the approval of the

maintenance programme to a period that does not exceed any required

maintenance not yet approved.

10.8 If the CAAN is no longer satisfied that a safe operation can be maintained, the

approval of a maintenance programme or part of it may be suspended or revoked.

Events giving rise to such action include:

(a) An operator changing the utilisation of an aircraft;

(b) The owner or M.A. Subpart G approved organisation has failed to ensure that the

programme reflects the maintenance needs of the aircraft such that safe operation

can be assured.

11. Maintenance Programme (AMC M.B.301 (c))

11.1 Approval of an aircraft maintenance programme through a procedure established

by a M.A. Subpart G organisation will require the organisation to demonstrate to

the CAAN that it has competence, procedures and record keeping provisions,

which will enable the organisation to analyse aircraft reliability, TC holder’s

instructions, and other related operating and maintenance criteria.

11.2 According to the complexity of the aircraft and the nature of the operation, the

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and condition monitored maintenance programme procedures and have procedures

relating to the programme control which contain the following provisions:

(a) task escalation or adjustment,

(b) maintenance programme review,

(c) SB or Service Information assessment,

(d) component and structures in service performance review,

(e) maintenance programme revision,

(f) maintenance procedure effectiveness review and amendment,

(g) maintenance review board report (MRBR) or manufacturer maintenance planning

document (MPD) review and assessment, as appropriate,

(h) AD review and assessment,

(i) owner/maintenance/M.A. Subpart G organisation liaison,

(j) training.

11.3 When the CAAN requests, the organisation will make provision for the attendance

a CAAN representative at meetings held to consider maintenance implications

arising from reviews of the above provisions.

12. Maintenance programme (AMC M.B.301 (d))

Programmes and all associated airworthiness data, including that data used for

substantiating the escalation of programmes will be made available to the CAAN upon

request.

13. Exemptions (NCAR M.B.302)

All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 14(4) of the basic Regulation will be

recorded and retained by the CAAN.

14. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (NCAR M.B.303)

14.1 The CAAN will develop a survey programme to monitor the airworthiness status

of the fleet of aircraft on its register.

14.2 The survey programme will include sample product surveys of aircraft.

14.3 The programme will be developed taking into account the number of aircraft on

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14.4 The product survey will focus on a number of key risk airworthiness elements and

identify any findings. Furthermore, the CAAN will analyse each finding to

determine its root cause.

14.5 All findings will be confirmed in writing to the person or organisation accountable

according to NCAR M.A.201.

14.6 The CAAN will record all findings, closure actions and recommendations.

14.7 If during aircraft surveys evidence is found showing non-compliance to a NCAR-

M requirement, the CAAN will take actions in accordance with Para 63.

14.8 If the root cause of the finding identifies non-compliance with any Subpart or with

another Part, the non-compliance will be dealt with as prescribed by the relevant

Part.

14.9 In order to facilitate appropriate enforcement action, CAAN will exchange

information on non-compliances identified in accordance with Para 14.8.

15. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303)

The CAAN may create an adapted airworthiness survey programme for the aircraft for

which it performs the airworthiness review.

16. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (*) (AMC M.B.303 (b))

16.1 Sample product surveys of aircraft include:

(a) in depth surveys carried out during extensive maintenance that fully encompass

selected aspects of an aircraft’s airworthiness.

(b) ramp surveys carried out during aircraft operations to monitor the apparent

condition of an aircraft’s airworthiness.

(c) in-flight surveys, as deemed necessary by the CAAN.

16.2 The CAAN will undertake regular sample product surveys of aircraft on its

register to verify that:

(a) the condition of an aircraft as sampled is to a standard acceptable for the

Certificate of Airworthiness to remain in force,

(b) the operator/Owner’s management of the airworthiness of their aircraft is

effective,

(c) satisfactory levels of continued airworthiness are being achieved,

(d) the approval and licenses granted to organisations and persons continue to be

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17. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303 (c))

CAAN will create an annual programme of surveys, selecting aircraft and/or operators

depending on local knowledge of the maintenance environment, operating conditions,

airworthiness standards and past surveillance experience. The programme will be used to

identify the operator/fleet/aircraft, which are causing the greatest concern.

18. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303 (d))

18.1 Appendix III to this AMC is an example format for an annual in depth survey

programme. A sample of the 14 key risk airworthiness elements identified on

the example will be assessed during each survey and the survey will include the

aircraft as the product sample. The survey will be a ‘deep cut’ through the

elements or systems selected and all findings will be recorded.

Surveyors/inspectors in conjunction with the owners, operators and maintenance

organisations will identify the root cause of each confirmed finding.

18.2 In addition, an annual ramp survey programme will be developed based on

geographical locations, taking into account airfield activity, and focusing on key

issues that can be surveyed in the time available without unnecessarily delaying

the aircraft.

18.3 Surveyors/inspectors will be satisfied that the root cause found and the corrective

actions taken are adequate to correct the deficiency and to prevent re-

occurrence.

18.4 Where the aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring survey visit can be linked

to the oversight of an approved organisation then credit can be taken in the

monitoring process of that approved organisation.

19. Revocation, suspension and limitation (NCAR M.B.304)

The CAAN will:

(a) suspend an airworthiness review certificate on reasonable grounds in the case of

potential safety threat, or;

(b) suspend, revoke or limit an airworthiness review certificate pursuant to NCAR

M.B.303(g) (14.7)

20. Initial Approval (NCAR M.B.602)

20.1 Provided the requirements of NCAR M.A. 606 (a) and (b) are complied with,

the CAAN will formally indicate its acceptance of the NCAR M.A. 606 (a) and

(b) personnel to the applicant in writing.

20.2 The CAAN will establish that the procedures specified in the maintenance

organisation manual comply with M.A Subpart F and ensure the accountable

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20.3 The CAAN will verify that the organisation is in compliance with the Part-M.A

Subpart F requirements.

20.4 A meeting with the accountable manager will be convened at least once during

the investigation for approval to ensure that he/she fully understands the

significance of the approval and the reason for signing the commitment of the

organisation to compliance with the procedures specified in the manual.

20.5 All findings will be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation.

20.6 The CAAN will record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a

finding) and recommendations.

20.7 For initial approval all findings will be corrected by the organisation and closed

by the CAAN before the approval can be issued.

21. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (a))

21.1 ‘Formally indicate in writing’ means that a CAAN Form 4 (Appendix X) will

be used for this activity. With the exception of the accountable manager, a

CAAN Form 4 will be completed for each person nominated to hold a position

required by NCAR M.A.606 (b).

21.2 In the case of the accountable manager approval of the maintenance organisation

manual containing the accountable manager’s signed commitment statement

constitutes formal acceptance.

22. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (b))

The CAAN will indicate approval of the maintenance organisation manual in writing.

23. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (c))

23.1 The CAAN will determine by whom, and how the audit will be conducted. For

example, it will be necessary to determine whether one large team audit or a

short series of small team audits or a long series of single man audits are most

appropriate for the particular situation.

23.2 The audit may be carried out on a product line type basis. For example, in the

case of an organisation with Socata TB20 and Piper PA 28 ratings, the audit is

concentrated on one type only for a full compliance check. Dependent upon the

result, the second type may only require a sample check that will at least cover

the activities identified as weak for the first type.

23.3 The CAAN auditing surveyor will always ensure that he/she is accompanied

throughout the audit by a senior technical member of the organisation.

The reason for being accompanied is to ensure the organisation is fully aware of any

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23.4 The auditing surveyor will inform the senior technical member of the

organisation at the end of the audit visit on all findings made during the audit.

24. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (e))

24.1 Findings will be recorded on an audit report form with a provisional


particular findings, the CAAN will review the provisional finding levels,

adjusting them if necessary and change the categorisation from ‘provisional’ to

‘confirmed’.

24.2 All findings will be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation within 2

weeks of the audit visit.

24.3 There may be occasions when the CAAN finds situations in the applicant’s

organisation on which it is unsure about compliance. In this case, the

organisation will be informed about possible non-compliance at the time and

the fact that the situation will be reviewed within the CAAN before a decision

is made. If the review concludes that there is no finding then a verbal

confirmation to the organisation will suffice.

25. Initial approval (*) (AMC M.B.602 (f))

25.1 The audit report will be made on a CAAN Form 6F (see appendix VI).

25.2 A quality review of the CAAN Form 6F audit report will be carried out by a

competent independent person nominated by the CAAN. The review will take

into account the relevant paragraphs of M.A. Subpart F, the categorization of

finding levels and the closure action taken. Satisfactory review of the audit form

will be indicated by a signature on the CAAN Form 6F.

26. Initial approval (AMC M.B.602 (g))

The audit reports will include the date each finding was cleared together with reference

to the CAAN report or letter that confirmed the clearance.

27. Issue of approval (NCAR M.B.603)

27.1 The CAAN will issue to the applicant a CAAN Form 3 approval certificate

(Appendix V) which includes the extent of approval, when the maintenance

organisation is in compliance with the applicable paragraphs of this Part.

27.2 The CAAN will indicate the conditions attached to the approval on the CAAN

Form 3 approval certificate.

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28. Issue of approval (AMC M.B.603 (a))

1. CAA Nepal will issue the approval for maintenance organizations. CAA Nepal will carry

out the initial and subsequent audits in this regard.

The approval will be based upon the organisational capability relative to M.A. Subpart F

compliance and not limited by reference to individual CAAN certificated products.

For example, if the organisation is capable of maintaining within the limitation of M.A.

Subpart F the Cessna 100 series aircraft the approval schedule will state A2 Cessna 100 series

and not Cessna 172 RG which is a particular designator for one of many Cessna 100 series.

29. Issue of approval (AMC M.B.603 (c))

The numeric sequence of the approval reference will be unique to the particular

approved maintenance organisation.

30. Continuing oversight (NCAR M.B.604)

30.1 The CAAN will keep and update a program listing for each M.A Subpart F

approved maintenance organisations under its supervision, the dates when audit

visits are due and when such visits were carried out.

30.2 Each organisation will be completely audited at periods not exceeding 24

months.





months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues arising during

audits

31. Continuing oversight (AMC M.B.604 (b))

31.1 Where the CAAN has decided that a series of audit visits are necessary to arrive

at a complete audit of an approved maintenance organisation, the program will

indicate which aspects of the approval will be covered on each visit.

31.2 It is recommended that part of an audit concentrates on the organisations internal

self monitoring reports produced by the organisational review to determine if the

organisation is identifying and correcting its problems.

31.3 At the successful conclusion of the audit(s) including verification of the manual,

an audit report form will be completed by the auditing surveyor including all

recorded findings, closure actions and recommendation. A CAAN Form 6F will

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31.4 Credit may be claimed by the CAAN surveyor(s) for specific item audits

completed during the preceding 23-month period subject to four conditions:

(a) the specific item audit will be the same as that required by M.A. Subpart F latest

amendment, and

(b) there will be satisfactory evidence on record that such specific item audits were

carried out and that all corrective actions have been taken, and

(c) the CAAN surveyor(s) will be satisfied that there is no reason to believe standards

have deteriorated in respect of those specific item audits being granted a back credit;

(d) the specific item audit being granted a back credit will be audited not later than 24

months after the last audit of the item.

31.5 When performing the oversight of organisations that hold both M.A. Subpart F

and M.A. Subpart G approvals, the CAAN will arrange the audits to cover both

approvals avoiding duplicated visit of a particular area.

32. Findings (NCAR M.B.605)

32.1 When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-

compliance to the Part-M requirement, the CAAN will take the following

actions:

(a) For level 1 findings, immediate action will be taken by the CAAN to revoke,

limit or suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1

finding, the maintenance organisation approval, until successful corrective

action has been taken by the organisation.

(b) For level 2 findings, the CAAN will grant a corrective action period

appropriate to the nature of the finding that will not be more than three

months. In certain circumstances, at the end of this first period and subject to

the nature of the finding, the CAAN can extend the three month period

subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan.

32.2 Action will be taken by the CAAN to suspend in whole or part the approval in

case of failure to comply within the timescale granted by the CAAN.

33. Findings (AMC M.B.605 (a)(1))

For a level 1 finding it may be necessary for the CAAN to ensure that further

maintenance and re-certification of all affected products is accomplished, dependent

upon the nature of the finding.

34. Changes M.B.606

34.1 The CAAN will comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for

any change to the organisation notified in accordance with point M.A.617.



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34.2 The CAAN may prescribe the conditions under which the approved maintenance

organisation may operate during such changes, unless it determines that the

approval will be suspended due to the nature or the extent of the changes.

34.3 For any change to the maintenance organisation manual:

(a) In the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with point M.A. 604(b),

the CAAN will verify that the procedures specified in the manual are in

compliance with this Annex (Part-M) before formally notifying the approved

organisation of the approval.

(b) In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes

in accordance with point M.A.604(c), the CAAN will ensure

(i) that the changes remain minor and

(ii) that it has an adequate control over the approval of the changes to ensure they

remain in compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-M).

35. Changes (AMC M.B.606)

35.1 Changes in nominated persons

The CAAN will have adequate control over any changes to personnel specified

in M.A.606 (a) and (b). Such changes will require an amendment to the manual.

35.2 It is recommended that a simple manual status sheet is maintained which

contains information on when an amendment was received by the CAAN and

when it was approved.

35.3 The CAAN will define the minor amendments to the manual which may be

incorporated through indirect approval. In this case a procedure will be stated in

the amendment section of the maintenance organisation manual.

Changes notified in accordance with M.A.617 are not considered minor.

For all cases other than minor, the applicable part(s) of the CAAN Form 6F will

be used for the change.

35.4 The approved maintenance organisation will submit each manual amendment to

the CAAN whether it be an amendment for CAAN approval or an indirectly

approved amendment. Where the amendment requires CAAN approval, the

CAAN when satisfied, will indicate its approval in writing. Where the

amendment has been submitted under the indirect approval procedure the

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36. Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval (NCAR M.B.607)

The CAAN will:

(a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat,

or;

(b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to NCAR M.B.605 (Para 32).

37. Application (NCAR M.B.701)

37.1 For commercial air transport the CAAN will receive for approval with the initial

application for the air operator’s certificate and where applicable any variation

applied for and for each aircraft type to be operated:

(a) the continuing airworthiness management exposition;

(b) the operator’s aircraft maintenance programmes;

(c) the aircraft technical log;

(d) where appropriate the technical specification of the maintenance contracts

between the operator and Part-145 approved maintenance organisation.

37.2 The investigation and continuous oversight of the facility will be carried out by

Director General, CAA Nepal.

38. Application (AMC M.B.701 (a))

38.1 The CAAN will not expect the documents listed in NCAR M.B.701 (a) to be

submitted in a completed state with the initial application for grant or change

since each may require approval in its own right and may be subject to

amendment as a result of CAAN assessment during the technical investigations.

Draft documents will be submitted at the earliest opportunity so that

investigation of the application can begin. Grant or change cannot be achieved

until the CAAN is in possession of completed documents.

38.2 This information is required to enable the CAAN to conduct its investigation, to

assess the volume of maintenance work necessary and the locations at which it

will be accomplished.

38.3 The applicant will inform the CAAN where base and scheduled line maintenance

is to take place and give details of any contracted maintenance which is in

addition to that provided in response to M.A.201 (h) 2 or M.A.708 (c).

38.4 At the time of application, the operator will have arrangements for all base and

scheduled line maintenance in place for an appropriate period of time, as



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accepted to the CAAN. The operator will establish further arrangements in due

course before the maintenance is due.

Base maintenance contracts for high-life time checks may be based on one time

contracts, when the CAAN considers that this is compatible with the operator’s

fleet size.

39. Initial approval M.B.702

39.1 Provided the requirements of NCAR M.A.706(a), (c), (d) and NCAR M.A.707

are complied with, the CAAN will formally indicate its acceptance of the

M.A.706(a), (c), (d) and M.A.707 personnel to the applicant in writing.

39.2 The CAAN will establish that the procedures specified in the continuing

airworthiness management exposition comply with Part-M.A. Subpart G and

ensure the accountable manager signs the commitment statement.

39.3 The CAAN will verify the organisation’s compliance with M.A. Subpart G

requirements.

39.4 A meeting with the accountable manager will be convened at least once during

the investigation for approval to ensure 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 procedures specified in

the continuing airworthiness management exposition.




39.7 For initial approval all findings will be corrected by the organisation and closed

by the CAAN before the approval can be issued.

40. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (a))

40.1 ‘Formally indicate in writing’ means that a CAAN Form 4 will be used for this

activity. With the exception of the accountable manager, a CAAN Form 4 will

be completed for each person nominated to hold a position required by NCAR

M.A.706 (c) (d) and NCAR M.A.707.

40.2 In the case of the accountable manager, approval of the continuing airworthiness

management exposition containing the accountable manager’s signed

commitment statement constitutes formal acceptance, once the authority has

held a meeting with the accountable manager and is satisfied with its results.

41. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (b))

41.1 The CAAN will indicate approval of the continuing airworthiness management

exposition in writing.



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41.2 Contracts for sub-contracting continuing airworthiness management tasks by

continuing airworthiness management organisations will be included in the

continuing airworthiness management exposition. The CAAN will verify that

the standards set forth in AMC M.A. 201(h) 1 are being met when approving

the exposition.

41.3 The CAAN while investigating the acceptability of the proposed subcontracted

continuing airworthiness management tasks arrangements will take into account,

in the subcontracted organisation, all other such contracts that are in place

irrespective of state of registry in terms of sufficiency of resources, expertise,

management structure, facilities and liaison between the contracting continuing

airworthiness management organisation, the subcontracted organisation and

where applicable contracted Part-145 maintenance organisation(s).

42. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (c))

42.1 The CAAN will determine by whom, and how the audit will be conducted. For

example, it will be necessary to determine whether one large team audit or a

short series of small team audits or a long series of single man audits are most

appropriate for the particular situation.

42.2 The audit may be carried out on a product line type basis. For example, in the

case of an organisation with Airbus A320 and Airbus A310 ratings, the audit is

concentrated on one type only for a full compliance check. Dependent upon the

result, the second type may only require a sample check that will at least cover

the activities identified as weak for the first type.

42.3 When determining the scope of the audit and which activities of the organisation

will be assessed during the audit, the privileges of the approved organisation

will be taken into account, e.g. approval to carry out airworthiness reviews.

42.4 The CAAN auditing surveyor will always ensure that he/she is accompanied

throughout the audit by a senior technical member of the organisation.

Normally this is the quality manager. The reason for being accompanied is to

ensure the organisation is fully aware of any findings during the audit.

42.5 The auditing surveyor will inform the senior technical member of the

organisation at the end of the audit visit on all findings made during the audit.

43. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (e))

43.1 Findings will be recorded on an audit report form with a provisional


particular findings, the CAAN will review the provisional finding levels,

adjusting them if necessary and change the categorisation from ‘provisional’ to

‘confirmed’.



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43.2 All findings will be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation within 2

weeks of the audit visit.

43.3 There may be occasions when the CAAN finds situations in the applicant’s

organisation on which it is unsure about compliance. In this case, the

organisation will be informed about possible non-compliance at the time and

the fact that the situation will be reviewed within the CAAN before a decision

is made. If the review concludes that there is no finding then a verbal

confirmation to the organisation will suffice.

44. Initial approval (*) (AMC M.B.702 (f))

44.1 The audit report form will be the CAAN Form 13 (Appendix VII).

44.2 A quality review of the CAAN Form 13 audit report will be carried out by a

competent independent person nominated by the CAAN. The review will take

into account the relevant paragraphs of M.A. Subpart G, the categorisation of

finding levels and the closure action taken. Satisfactory review of the audit form

will be indicated by a signature on the CAAN Form 13.

45. Initial approval (AMC M.B.702 (g))

The audit reports will include the date each finding was cleared together with reference

to the CAAN report or letter that confirmed the clearance.

46. Issue of approval (NCAR M.B.703)

46.1 The CAAN will issue to the applicant a CAAN Form 14 approval certificate

(Appendix VI) which includes the extent of approval, when the continuing

airworthiness management organisation is in compliance with M.A. Subpart G.

46.2 The CAAN will indicate the validity of the approval on the CAAN Form 14

approval certificate.

46.3 The reference number will be included on the CAAN Form 14 approval

certificate.

46.4 In the case of commercial air transport, the information contained on a CAAN

Form 14 will be included on the air operator’s certificate

47. Issue of approval (AMC M.B.703)

The table shown for the Approval Schedule in CAAN Form 14 includes a field

designated as “Aircraft type/series/group”.

The intention is to give maximum flexibility to the CAAN to customise the approval to a

particular organisation.

Possible alternatives to be included in this field are the following:



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- A specific type designation that is part of a type certificate, such as Airbus 340-211

or Cessna 172R.

- A type rating (or series) as listed in Part-66 Appendix I to AMC, which may be

further subdivided, such as Boeing 737-600/700/800, Boeing 737-600, Cessna 172

Series.

- An aircraft group such as Cessna single piston engined aircraft.

Reference to the engine type installed in the aircraft may or may not be included, as

necessary.

In all cases, the CAAN will be satisfied that the organisation has the capability to

manage the requested types/groups/series.


48.1 The CAAN will keep and update a program listing for each M.A. Subpart G

approved continuing airworthiness organisations under its supervision, the dates

when audit visits are due and when such visits were carried out.

48.2 Each organisation will be completely audited at periods not exceeding 24

months.

48.3 A relevant sample of the aircraft managed by the M.B. Subpart G approved

organisation will be surveyed in every 24 month period. The size of the sample

will be decided by the CAAN based on the result of prior audits and earlier

product surveys.





months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues arising during

audits


49.1 Where the CAAN has decided that a series of audit visits are necessary to arrive

at a complete audit of an approved continuing airworthiness management

organisation, the program will indicate which aspects of the approval will be

covered on each visit.

49.2 It is recommended that part of an audit concentrates on two ongoing aspects of

the M.A. Subpart G approval, namely the organisations internal self monitoring

quality reports produced by the quality monitoring personnel to determine if the

organisation is identifying and correcting its problems and secondly the number

of concessions granted by the quality manager.



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49.3 At the successful conclusion of the audit(s) including verification of the

exposition, an audit report form will be completed by the auditing surveyor

including all recorded findings, closure actions and recommendation. A CAAN

Form 13 will be used for this activity.

49.4 Credit may be claimed by the CAAN Surveyor(s) for specific item audits

completed during the preceding 23 month period subject to four conditions:

(a) the specific item audit will be the same as that required by M.A. Subpart G latest

amendment, and

(b) there will be satisfactory evidence on record that such specific item audits were

carried out and that all corrective actions have been taken, and

(c) the CAAN surveyor(s) will be satisfied that there is no reason to believe standards

have deteriorated in respect of those specific item audits being granted a back credit;

(d) the specific item audit being granted a back credit will be audited not later than 24

months after the last audit of the item.

49.5 When an operator sub-contracts continuing airworthiness management tasks all

sub-contracted organisations will also be audited by the CAAN of operator at

periods not exceeding 24 months (credits per paragraph 4 above are permitted)

to ensure they fully comply with M.A. Subpart G. For these audits, the CAAN

auditing surveyor will always ensure that he/she is accompanied throughout the

audit by a senior technical member of the operator. All findings will be sent to

and corrected by the operator.

49.6 When performing the oversight of organisations that hold both M.A. Subpart F

and M.A. Subpart G approvals, the CAAN will arrange the audits to cover both

approvals avoiding duplicated visit of a particular area.


50.1 When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-

compliance to the Part-M requirement, the CAAN will take the following

actions:

(a) For level 1 findings, immediate action will be taken by the CAAN to revoke, limit

or suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding,

the continuing airworthiness management organisation approval, until successful

corrective action has been taken by the organisation.

(b) For level 2 findings, the CAAN will grant a corrective action period appropriate to

the nature of the finding that will not be more than three months. In certain

circumstances, at the end of this first period, and subject to the nature of the

finding the CAAN can extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory

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50.2 Action will be taken by the CAAN to suspend in whole or part the approval in

case of failure to comply within the timescale granted by the CAAN.

51. Findings (AMC M.B.705 (a) (1))

51.1 For a level 1 finding the CAAN will inform the owner/operator and the CAAN

of any potentially affected aircraft in order that corrective action can be taken to

ensure possible unsafe conditions on these aircraft are corrected before further

flight.

51.2 Furthermore, a level 1 finding could lead to a non compliance to be found on an

aircraft as specified in NCAR M.B. 303 (g). In this case, proper action as

specified in NCAR M.B.303 would be taken.

52. Changes (NCAR M.B.706)

52.1 The CAAN will comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for

any change to the organisation notified in accordance with point NCAR

M.A.713.

52.2 The CAAN may prescribe the conditions under which the approved continuing

airworthiness management organisation may operate during such changes unless

it determines that the approval will be suspended due to the nature or the extent

of the changes.

52.3 For any change to the continuing airworthiness management exposition:

(a) In the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with NCAR M.A.704(b),

the CAAN will verify that the procedures specified in the exposition are in

compliance with this Annex (Part-M) before formally notifying the approved

organisation of the approval.

(b) In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes

in accordance with point NCAR M.A.704(c), the CAAN will ensure

(i) that the changes remain minor and

(ii) that it has an adequate control over the approval of the changes to ensure

they remain in compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-M);

53. Changes (AMC M.B.706)

53.1 Changes in nominated persons

The CAAN will have adequate control over any changes to the personnel

specified in NCAR M.A.706 (a), (c), (d) and (i). Such changes will require an

amendment to the exposition.



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53.2 It is recommended that a simple exposition status sheet is maintained which

contains information on when an amendment was received by the CAAN and

when it was approved.

53.3 The CAAN will define the minor amendments to the exposition which may be

incorporated through indirect approval. In this case a procedure will be stated in

the amendment section of the approved continuing airworthiness management

exposition.

Changes notified in accordance with NCAR M.A.713 are not considered minor.

For all cases other than minor, the applicable part(s) of the CAAN Form 13 will

be used for the change.

53.4 The approved continuing airworthiness management organisation will submit

each exposition amendment to the CAAN whether it be an amendment for

CAAN approval or an indirectly approved amendment. Where the amendment

requires CAAN approval, the CAAN when satisfied, will indicate its approval in

writing. Where the amendment has been submitted under the indirect approval

procedure the CAAN will acknowledge receipt in writing.

54. Revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval (NCAR M.B.707)

The CAAN will:

(a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat,

or;

(b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to NCAR M.B.705.

55. Assessment of recommendations (NCAR M.B.901)

Upon receipt of an application and associated airworthiness review certificate

recommendation in accordance with NCAR M.A.901:

55.1 Appropriate qualified personnel from the CAAN will verify that the compliance

statement contained in the recommendation demonstrates that a complete

NCAR M.A.710 airworthiness review has been carried out.

55.2 The CAAN will investigate and may request further information to support the

assessment of the recommendation.

56. Assessment of recommendations (AMC M.B.901)

56.1 The result of the verification and the investigation of a recommendation will be

sent to the applicant within 30 days. If corrective action has been requested

before the issuance of an airworthiness review certificate, the CAAN may

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56.2 The verification of the compliance statement required by NCAR M.B.901 does

not mean repeating the airworthiness review itself. However the CAAN will

verify that the M.A. Subpart G organisation has carried out a complete and

accurate assessment of the airworthiness of the aircraft.

56.3 Depending on the content of the recommendation, the history of the particular

aircraft, and the knowledge of the M.A.Subpart G organisation or NCAR

M.A.901 (g) certifying staff making the recommendation in terms of experience,

number and correction of findings and previous recommendations the extent of

the investigation will vary. Therefore, whenever possible the person carrying out

the investigation will be involved in the oversight of the M.A.Subpart G

organisation making the recommendation.

56.4 In some cases, the inspector may decide that it is necessary to organise:

- a physical survey of the aircraft, or;

- a full or partial airworthiness review.

In this case, the inspector will inform the M.A.Subpart G organisation or

M.A.901(g) certifying staff making the recommendation with sufficient notice

so that it may organise itself according to M.A.901 (j).

Furthermore, this part of the investigation will be carried out by appropriate

airworthiness review staff in accordance with M.B. 902 (b).

5. Only when satisfied the aircraft is airworthy, should the inspector issue an airworthiness

review certificate.

57. Airworthiness review by CAAN (NCAR M.B.902)

57.1 When the CAAN carries out the airworthiness review and issues the

airworthiness review certificate CAAN Form 15a (Appendix III), the CAAN

will carry out an airworthiness review in accordance with point NCAR

M.A.710.

57.2 The CAAN will have appropriate airworthiness review staff to carry out the

airworthiness reviews.

(a) For all aircraft used in commercial air transport, and aircraft above 2730 kg

MTOM, except balloons, these staff will have acquired:

(i) at least five years experience in continuing airworthiness, and;

(ii) an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or a nationally

recognized maintenance personnel qualification appropriate to the aircraft

category (when Annex III (Part-66) refers to national rules) or an aeronautical

degree or equivalent, and;

(iii) formal aeronautical maintenance training, and;



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(iv) a position with appropriate responsibilities.

Notwithstanding the points “i” to “iv” above, the requirement laid down in Para

57.2(a)(ii) may be replaced by five years of experience in continuing

airworthiness additional to those already required by Para 57.2(a)(i).

(b) For aircraft not used in commercial air transport of 2730 kg MTOM and below,

and balloons, these staff will have acquired:

(i) at least three years experience in continuing airworthiness, and;

(ii) an appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) or a nationally

recognized maintenance personnel qualification appropriate to the aircraft

category (when Annex III (Part-66) refers to national rules) or an aeronautical

degree or equivalent, and;

(iii) appropriate aeronautical maintenance training, and;

(iv) a position with appropriate responsibilities.

Notwithstanding the points “i” to “iv” above, the requirement shown in Para

57.2(b)(ii) may be replaced by four years of experience in continuing

airworthiness additional to those already required by Para 57.2(b)(i).

(c) The CAAN will maintain a record of all airworthiness review staff, which will

include details of any appropriate qualification held together with a summary of

relevant continuing airworthiness management experience and training.

(d) The CAAN will have access to the applicable data as specified in points NCAR

M.A.305, NCAR M.A.306 and NCAR M.A.401 in the performance of the

airworthiness review.

(e) The staff that carries out the airworthiness review will issue a CAAN Form 15a

after satisfactory completion of the airworthiness review.”

58. Airworthiness review by the CAAN (AMC M.B.902 (b))

58.1 A person qualified in accordance with Para 2.1.5 will be considered as holding

the equivalent to an aeronautical degree.

58.2 “experience in continuing airworthiness” means any appropriate combination of

experience in tasks related to aircraft maintenance and/or continuing

airworthiness management (engineering) and/or surveillance of such tasks.

58.3 An appropriate licence in compliance with Annex III (Part-66) is a category B or

C licence in the subcategory of the aircraft reviewed. It is not necessary to

satisfy the recent experience requirements of Part 66 at the time of the review or

to hold the type rating on the particular aircraft.



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58.4 To hold a position with appropriate responsibilities means the airworthiness

review staff will have a position within the CAAN that authorizes that person to

sign on behalf that CAAN.

58.5 A person in the CAAN carrying out airworthiness reviews or airworthiness

certificate renewal inspections, prior to the date of entry into force of Part-M

will be considered as complying with Para 58.

59. Airworthiness review by the CAAN (AMC M.B.902 (b) (1))

For all aircraft used in commercial air transport and any other aircraft, other than

balloons, above 2730 kg MTOM, formal aeronautical maintenance training means

training (internal or external) supported by evidence on the following subjects:

- Relevant parts of continuing airworthiness regulations.

- Relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures, if applicable.

- Knowledge of the internal procedures for continuing airworthiness.

- Knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a

formalised training course.

These courses will be at least at a level equivalent to Part-66

60. General Familiarisation Appendix III Level 1


those aircraft being within the scope of approval AMC M.B.902 (b)(2) Airworthiness

review by the CAAN For all balloons and any other aircraft of 2730 Kg MTOM and

below, not used in commercial air transport, appropriate aeronautical maintenance

training means demonstrated knowledge of the following subjects:

- Relevant parts of continuing airworthiness regulations.

- Relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures, if applicable.

61. Knowledge of the internal procedures for continuing airworthiness

- Knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through

training and/or work experience. Such knowledge will be at least at a level

equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation.


those aircraft being within the scope of approval. This knowledge may be

demonstrated by documented evidence or by an assessment performed by the CAAN.

This assessment will be recorded.

62. Airworthiness review by the CAAN (AMC M.B.902 (c))

The minimum content of the airworthiness review staff record will be:



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- Name,

- Date of Birth,

- Basic Education,

- Experience,

- Aeronautical Degree and/or part-66-qualification,

- Initial Training received,

- Type Training received,

- Continuation Training received,

- Experience in continuing airworthiness and within the organisation,

- Responsibilities of current job.


If during aircraft surveys or by other means evidence is found showing non-

compliance to a Part-M requirement, the CAAN will take the following actions:

63.1 for level 1 findings, the CAAN will require appropriate corrective action to be

taken before further flight and immediate action will be taken by the CAAN to

revoke or suspend the airworthiness review certificate.

63.2 for level 2 findings, the corrective action required by the CAAN will be

appropriate to the nature of the finding.



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From 6F

M.A. SUBPART F APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CAAN FORM

6F

Part 1: General


Approval reference:

Requested approval rating/ Form 3 dated*:

Other approvals held (If app.)




Audit reference(s):


CAAN surveyor: Signature(s):

CAAN office: Date of Form 6F part 1 completion:

*delete where applicable



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M.A. SUBPART F APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CAAN FORM 6F

Part 2: M.A. Subpart F Compliance Audit Review

The five columns may be labeled and used as necessary to record the approval product line

or facility, including subcontractor’s, reviewed. Against each column used of the following

M.A. Subpart F subparagraphs please either tick () the box if satisfied with compliance or

cross (X) the box if not satisfied with compliance and specify the reference of the Part 4

finding next to the box or enter N/A where an item is not applicable, or N/R when

applicable but not reviewed.

Para Subject

M.A

.603

Extent of approval

M.A

.604

Maintenance Organisation

Manual (see Part 3)

M.A

.605

Facilities

M.A

.606

Personnel requirements

M.A

.607

Certifying staff

M.A

.608

Components, Equipment

and tools

M.A

.609

Maintenance data

M.A

.610

Maintenance work orders

M.A

.611

Maintenance standards

M.A

.612

Aircraft certificate of

release to service

M.A

.613

Component certificate of

release to service

M.A

.614

Maintenance records



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M.A

.615

Privileges of the

organisation

M.A

.616

Organisational review

M.A

.617

Changes to the approved

maintenance organisation

M.A

.619

Findings

CAAN surveyor(s): Signature(s):




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M.A. SUBPART F APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CAAN

FORM 6F

PART 3: Compliance with M.A. Subpart F maintenance organisation manual (MOM)

Please either tick () the box if satisfied with compliance; or cross (x) if not satisfied

with compliance and specify the reference of the Part 4 finding; or enter N/A where

an item is not applicable; or N/R when applicable but not reviewed.

Part A General

1.1 Table of content

1.2 List of effective pages

1.3 Record of amendments

1.4 Amendment procedure

1.5 Distribution

1.6 Accountable manager’s statement

Part B Description

2.1 Organisation’s scope of work

2.2 General presentation of the organisation

2.3 Name and title of management personnel

2.4 Organisation chart

2.5 Certifying staff

2.6 Personnel

2.7 General description of the facility

2.8 Tools, equipment and material

2.9 Maintenance data

Part C General procedures

3.1 Organisational review

3.2 Training

3.3 Contracting

3.4 One time authorisations



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FORM 6F

PART 3: Compliance with M.A. Subpart F maintenance organisation manual (MOM)

Part D Working Procedures

4.1 Work order acceptance

4.2 Preparation and issue of work package

4.3 Logistics

4.4 Execution

4.5 Release to service – Certifying staff

4.6 Release to service – Supervision

4.7 Release to service – Certificate of release to service

4.8 Records

4.9 Special procedures

4.10 Occurrence reporting

4.11 Management of indirect approval of the manual

Part E Appendices

5.1 Sample of all documents used

5.2 List of subcontractors.

5.3 List of maintenance locations

5.4 List of Part 145 or M.A. Subpart F organisations

MOM reference: MOM amendment:

CAAN audit staff: Signature(s):




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FORM 6F

Part 4: Findings regarding M.A. Subpart F compliance status

Each level 1 and 2 finding should be recorded whether it has been rectified or not and should

be identified by a simple cross reference to the Part 2 requirement. All non-rectified findings

should be copied in writing to the organisation for the necessary corrective action.

Part Audit reference(s):

L

e

v

e

l

Corrective action

2 or 3 Findings Date Date

ref.

Due Close

d

Reference



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FORM 6F

Part 5: M.A. Subpart F approval or continued approval or change recommendation


Approval reference:

Audit reference(s):

The following M.A. Subpart F scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:

Or, it is recommended that the M.A. Subpart F scope of approval specified in CAAN Form

3 referenced ...................................................... be continued.

Name of recommending CAAN surveyor:

Signature of recommending CAAN surveyor:

CAAN office:


Form 6F review (quality check) : Date:



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M.A. SUBPART G APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CAAN

FORM 13

Part 1: General


Approval reference:


CAAN Form 14 or AOC dated*:

Other approvals held (if app.)

Address of facility(ies) audited:



Audit reference(s):


CAAN surveyor: Signature(s):


*delete as where applicable



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FORM 13 Part 2: M.A. Subpart G Compliance Audit Review

The five columns may be labeled and used as necessary to record the approval product line or

facility, including subcontractor’s, reviewed. Against each column used of the following M.A.

Subpart G subparagraphs please either tick () the box if satisfied with compliance, or cross (X) the

box if not satisfied with compliance and specify the reference of the Part 4 finding next to the box,

or enter N/A where an item is not applicable, or N/R when applicable but not reviewed.

Para Subject

M.A.703 Extent of approval

M.A.704 Continuing airworthiness

management

exposition(see Part 3)

M.A.705 Facilities

M.A.706 Personnel requirements

M.A.707 Airworthiness review

staff

M.A.708 Continuing airworthiness

management

M.A.201 Responsibilities

M.A.202 Occurrence reporting

M.A.302 Aircraft maintenance

programme

M.A.303 Airworthiness directives

M.A.304 Data for modifications and

repairs

M.A.305 Aircraft continuing

airworthiness record

system

M.A.306 Operator’s technical log

system

M.A.307 Transfer of aircraft

continuing airworthiness

records



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M.A.709 Documentation

M.A.710 Airworthiness review

M.A.711 Privileges of the

organisation

M.A.712 Quality system

M.A.713 Changes to the approved

continuing airworthiness

organisation

M.A.714 Record keeping

M.A.716 Findings

CAAN surveyor(s): Signature(s):




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CAA form 13

M.A. SUBPART G APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CAAN FORM 13

PART 3: Compliance with M.A. Subpart G continuing airworthiness management exposition

(CAME)

Please either tick () the box if satisfied with compliance; or cross (x) if not satisfied with compliance

and specify the reference of the Part 4 finding; or enter N/A where an item is not applicable; or N/R

when applicable but not reviewed.

Part 0 General organisation

0.1 Corporate commitment by the accountable manager

0.2 General information


0.4 Management organisation chart

0.5 Notification procedure to the CAAN regarding changes to the organisation’s

activities/approval/location/personnel

0.6 Exposition amendment procedures

Part 1 Continuing airworthiness management procedures

1.1

Aircraft technical log utilisation and MEL application (commercial air

transport)

Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system utilisation (non commercial

air transport)

1.2 Aircraft maintenance programmes – development amendment and approval

1.3 Time and continuing airworthiness records, responsibilities, retention, access

1.4 Accomplishment and control of airworthiness directives

1.5 Analysis of the effectiveness of the maintenance programme(s)

1.6 Non mandatory modification embodiment policy

1.7 Major modification standards

1.8 Defect reports

1.9 Engineering activity

1.10 Reliability programmes

1.11 Pre-flight inspections

1.12 Aircraft weighing

1.13 Check flight procedures

Part 2 Quality system

2.1 Continuing airworthiness quality policy, plan and audits procedure

2.2 Monitoring of continuing airworthiness management activities



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2.3 Monitoring of the effectiveness of the maintenance programme(s)

2.4 Monitoring that all maintenance is carried out by an appropriate maintenance

organisation

2.5 Monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with

the contract, including subcontractors used by the maintenance contractor

2.6 Quality audit personnel

Part 3 Contracted Maintenance

3.1 Maintenance contractor selection procedure

3.2 Detailed list of maintenance contractors

3.3 Quality audit of aircraft

Part 4 Airworthiness review procedures

4.1 Airworthiness review staff

4.2 Review of aircraft records

4.3 Physical survey

4.4 Additional procedures for recommendations to CAAN for the import of aircraft

4.5 Recommendations to CAAN for the issue of airworthiness review certificates

4.6 Issuance of airworthiness review certificates

4.7 Airworthiness review records, responsibilities, retention and access

Part 4B Permit to fly procedures

4B.1 Conformity with approved flight conditions

4B.2 Issue of permit to fly under the CAMO privilege

4B.3 Permit to fly authorised signatories

4B.4 Interface with the local authority for the flight

4B.5 Permit to fly records, responsibilities, retention and access.

Part 5 Appendices

5.1 Sample Documents

5.2 List of airworthiness review staff

5.3 List of subcontractors as per M.A.711 (a) 3 and AMC M.A.201 (h) 1

5.4 List of approved maintenance organisations contracted

5.5 Copy of contracts for subcontracted work (appendix 2 to AMC M.A.201 (h) 1



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5.6 Copy of contracts with approved maintenance organisations

CAME Reference: CAME Amendment:

CAAN audit staff: Signature(s):




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FORM 13 Part 4: Findings regarding M.A. Subpart G compliance status

Each level 1 and 2 finding should be recorded whether it has been rectified or not and should be

identified by a simple cross reference to the Part 2 requirement. All non-rectified findings should be

copied in writing to the organisation for the necessary corrective action.

Part Audit reference(s):

L

e

v

e

l

Corrective action

2 or 3 Findings Date Date

ref. Due Closed Reference



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FORM 13

Part 5: M.A. Subpart G approval or continued approval or change recommendation


Approval reference:

Audit reference(s):

The following M.A. Subpart G scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:

Or, it is recommended that the M.A. Subpart G scope of approval specified in CAAN Form




CAAN office:





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FORM 13

Part 5: M.A. Subpart G approval or continued approval or change recommendation


Approval reference:

Audit reference(s):

The following M.A. Subpart G scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:

Or, it is recommended that the M.A. Subpart G scope of approval specified in CAAN Form




CAAN office:



Note (2): An optional note to give information on any fees payable.

* delete as applicable



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Application for CAAN

Part-M Subpart F Approval * initial grant*/ Change*

Part-145 Approval *initial grant*/ Change*

Part-M Subpart G Approval *initial grant*/ Change*

1. Registered name of applicant:


3. Addresses requiring approval:

4.Tel. ............................................... Fax .....................................

E-mail ..............................

5. Scope of approval relevant to this application: see page 2 for possibilities in the case of

a Subpart F/Part-145 approval:

6. Position and name of the (proposed*) Accountable Manager:

.......................................................................

7. Signature of the (proposed*) Accountable Manager:

................................................................

8. Place: ........................................................

9. Date: ........................................................

Note (1): A note giving the address(es) to which the Form(s) should be sent.

Note (2): An optional note to give information on any fees payable.

* delete as applicable



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CAAN

Details of Management Personnel required to be accepted as specified in Part-

…………………

1. Name:

2. Position:

3. Qualifications relevant to the item (2) position:

4. Work experience relevant to the item (2) position:

Signature: ...............................

Date: ......................................

On completion, please send this form under confidential cover to the CAAN

CAAN use only

Name and signature of authorised CAAN staff member accepting this person:

Signature: ...............................................

Date: ..............................................

Name: ....................................................

Office: .............................................

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