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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA

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 Introduction

Introduction
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 24O of the Civil Aviation Act 2019 [Act 3], the
Chief Executive Officer makes this Civil Aviation Directive (CAD) 6801 – Continuing
Airworthiness of Aircraft (CAAM Part M) pursuant to Regulation 26, 30A, 31, 32, 110, 189 and
193 of the Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations (MCAR) 2016.
This CAD contains the standards and requirements pertaining to the continuing airworthiness
of aircraft registered in Malaysia.
Civil Aviation Directive 6801 - Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft (CAAM Part M) is published
by the Chief Executive Officer under section 24O of the Civil Aviation Act 1969 [Act 3] and
comes into operation on 1st May 2021.

Non-compliance with this CAD

Any person who contravenes any provision in this CAD commits an offence and shall on

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3) and/or under Malaysia Civil Aviation Regulation 2016.

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(Captain Chester Voo Chee Soon)

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Chief Executive Officer

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia
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Civil Aviation Directive components and Editorial practices

This Civil Aviation Directive is made up of the following components and are defined as
follows:
Standards: Usually preceded by words such as “shall” or “must”, are any specification for
physical characteristics, configuration, performance, personnel or procedure, where uniform
application is necessary for the safety or regularity of air navigation and to which Operators
must conform. In the event of impossibility of compliance, notification to the CAAM is
compulsory.
Recommended Practices: Usually preceded by the words such as “should” or “may”, are any
specification for physical characteristics, configuration, performance, personnel or procedure,
where the uniform application is desirable in the interest of safety, regularity or efficiency of
air navigation, and to which Operators will endeavour to conform.
Appendices: Material grouped separately for convenience but forms part of the Standards
and Recommended Practices stipulated by the CAAM.

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Definitions: Terms used in the Standards and Recommended Practices which are not self-
explanatory in that they do not have accepted dictionary meanings. A definition does not have

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an independent status but is an essential part of each Standard and Recommended Practice
in which the term is used, since a change in the meaning of the term would affect the
specification.
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Tables and Figures: These add to or illustrate a Standard or Recommended Practice and
which are referred to therein, form part of the associated Standard or Recommended Practice
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and have the same status.
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Notes: Included in the text, where appropriate, Notes give factual information or references
bearing on the Standards or Recommended Practices in question but not constituting part of
the Standards or Recommended Practices;
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Attachments: Material supplementary to the Standards and Recommended Practices or

included as a guide to their application.
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It is to be noted that some Standards in this Civil Aviation Directive incorporates, by reference,
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other specifications having the status of Recommended Practices. In such cases, the text of
the Recommended Practice becomes part of the Standard.
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The units of measurement used in this document are in accordance with the International
System of Units (SI) as specified in CAD 5. Where CAD 5 permits the use of non-SI alternative
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units, these are shown in parentheses following the basic units. Where two sets of units are
quoted it must not be assumed that the pairs of values are equal and interchangeable. It may,
however, be inferred that an equivalent level of safety is achieved when either set of units is
used exclusively.
Any reference to a portion of this document, which is identified by a number and/or title,
includes all subdivisions of that portion.
Throughout this Civil Aviation Directive, the use of the male gender should be understood to
include male and female persons.

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Record of Revisions
Revisions to this CAD shall be made by authorised personnel only. After inserting the revision,
enter the required data in the revision sheet below. The ‘Initials’ has to be signed off by the
personnel responsible for the change.

Rev No. Revision Date Revision Details Initials

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Table of Contents
GENERAL ..............................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 CITATION............................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 APPLICABILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 REVOCATION .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
ACCOUNTABILITY (SUBPART B) ............................................................................................................2-1
2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES (M.201) ................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 MANDATORY OCCURRENCE REPORTING – AIRWORTHINESS ASPECT (M.202)................................................... 2-3
CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS (SUBPART C) ........................................................................................3-1
3.1 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS TASKS (M.301) ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME (M.302) ..................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (M.303) ................................................................................................... 3-2

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3.4 DATA FOR MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS (M.304) ..................................................................................... 3-2

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3.5 AIRCRAFT CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS RECORD SYSTEM (M.305) ................................................................ 3-3
3.6 AIRCRAFT JOURNEY LOG SYSTEM (M.306) ............................................................................................... 3-5

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3.7 TRANSFER OF AIRCRAFT CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS RECORDS (M.307) ........................................................ 3-5

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MAINTENANCE DATA
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MAINTENANCE STANDARDS (SUBPART D) ...........................................................................................4-1
4.1 (M.401) ............................................................................................................ 4-1
PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE (M.402) ............................................................................................ 4-1
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4.3 AIRCRAFT DEFECTS (M.403) ............................................................................................................... 4-2
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COMPONENTS (SUBPART E) .................................................................................................................5-3

5.1 INSTALLATION (M.501)..................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2 COMPONENT MAINTENANCE (M.502) ................................................................................................... 5-3
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5.3 SERVICE LIFE LIMITED COMPONENTS (M.503) .......................................................................................... 5-4

5.4 CONTROL OF UNSERVICEABLE COMPONENTS (M.504) ................................................................................ 5-4
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MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION (SUBPART F) .......................................................................................6-1

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CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (SUBPART G) .................................7-3

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MAINTENANCE RELEASE (SUBPART H)..................................................................................................8-1

AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW REPORT (SUBPART I) ....................................................................................9-1
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9.1 AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW (M.901) ............................................................................................ 9-1

OBLIGATION OF A CAMO UNDER AN AOC HOLDER ............................................................................ 10-1
10.1 OBLIGATION OF A CAMO ....................................................................................................................... 10-1
APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 APPENDIX 1 - CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ........................................................... 11-1

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General

1.1 Citation

1.1.1 This Civil Aviation Directive (CAD) are the Civil Aviation Directive 6801 –
Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft (CAAM Part M), issue 01/Revision 00, and
comes into operation on 1st May 2021.

1.1.2 This CAD 6801 – Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft (CAAM Part M), Issue
01/Revision 00 will remain current until withdrawn or superseded.

1.2 Applicability

1.2.1 The following persons shall be subject to this CAD:

the registered owner of an aircraft;

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the lessee of an aircraft; and

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an organisation that is approved to manage continuing airworthiness.

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This CAD establishes the measures to be taken to ensure that airworthiness is
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the organisations involved in such continuing airworthiness management.
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1.3 Revocation

1.3.1 This CAD revokes Airworthiness Notice 6101 - Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft
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(CAAM Part M), issue 2 dated 18th July 2019.

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1.4 Definitions
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1.4.1 In this Directive, unless the context otherwise requires:–

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ATO means an approved training organisation under regulation 64 of the MCAR;

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Aircraft, Continuing airworthiness, Maintenance and Operator has the same

meaning assigned to it under the MCAR;

AMO means approved maintenance organisation which holds a valid certificate of

approval granted under regulation 31(1)(b) or 32 of the MCAR;

AOC means a certificate issued under regulation 110 of the MCAR;

CAMO means an organisation that is approved to manage continuing airworthiness

which holds a valid certificate of approval granted under regulation 31(1)(a) of the
MCAR;

Certificate of Airworthiness means a certificate issued under regulation 26 of the

MCAR;

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Certifying staff means personnel of a maintenance organisation under regulation 31
or 32 of MCAR who is responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after
maintenance;

Component means any engine, propeller, part or appliance of the aircraft;

Critical maintenance task means a maintenance task that involves the assembly or
any disturbance of a system or any part on an aircraft, engine or propeller that, if an
error occurred during its performance, could directly endanger the flight safety;
Large aircraft means—
a) an aeroplane with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5,700 kg;
b) an aeroplane equipped with turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop
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c) a rotorcraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 3,175 kg; or
d) a rotorcraft with more than one engine;

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MCAR means Civil Aviation Regulations;
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Pre-flight inspection means the inspection carried out before flight to ensure that
the aircraft is fit for the intended flight; and
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TSO means technical standard order which is a minimum performance standard for
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specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. When authorised to
manufacture a material, part, or appliances to a TSO standard, this is referred to as
TSO authorisation.
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Accountability (Subpart B)

2.1 Responsibilities (M.201)

2.1.1 The owner of an aircraft shall be responsible for the continuing airworthiness of
the aircraft and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless:

the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition;

the operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and

serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable;

the Certificate of Airworthiness remains valid; and

the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the approved

maintenance programme.

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2.1.2 In the case of lease, the responsibilities of the owner of an aircraft are transferred
to the lessee if:

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For avoidance of doubt, henceforth, when reference is made in this CAD to the
‘owner’, the term ‘owner’ means the registered owner of the aircraft or the lessee,
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as applicable.

2.1.3 Any organisation performing maintenance shall be responsible for the tasks
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performed.
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2.1.4 The owner shall be responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment of the pre-
flight inspection. The pre-flight inspection shall be carried out by the pilot or
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another qualified person but need not be carried out by an approved maintenance
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Note. – Maintenance include any one or combination of the following activities:

overhaul, repair, inspection (except of pre-flight inspection), replacement,
modification or defect rectification of an aircraft or component.

2.1.5 In the case of aircraft used by AOC holder, the owner shall be responsible for the
continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and shall:

ensure that no flight takes place unless the conditions as specified in

paragraph 2.1.1 of this CAD are met;

be approved to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft; and

be an AMO approved in accordance with CAD 8601 or establish a written

maintenance contract with such AMO.

2.1.6 In the case of:

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an aircraft that is operated for the purposes of aerial work;

an aircraft that is operated by an ATO; or

a large aircraft that is operated by other than AOC holder,

the owner shall be responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and
shall ensure that:

1) no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in paragraph 2.1.1 of

this CAD are met;
2) the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a
CAMO. When the owner is not a CAMO itself then the owner shall
establish a written contract in accordance with Appendix 1 of this CAD
with such CAMO; and
3) the tasks associated with maintenance are performed by an AMO

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approved in accordance with CAD 8601. When the CAMO referred to in

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paragraph 2.1.6(c)(2) of this CAD is not an AMO approved in accordance
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contract with such AMO.

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For any other aircraft not included in paragraph 2.1.5 or paragraph 2.1.6 of this
CAD, the owner is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and
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shall ensure that—
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no flight takes place unless the conditions defined in paragraph 2.1.1 of this
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the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO.

When the owner is not a CAMO itself then the owner shall establish a written
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contract in accordance with Appendix 1 of this CAD with such CAMO; and
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the tasks associated with maintenance are performed by an AMO approved

in accordance with CAD 8601 or CAD 8602. When the CAMO referred to in
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paragraph 2.1.7(b) of this CAD is not an AMO approved in accordance with

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CAD 8601 or CAD 8602 then the CAMO shall establish a written maintenance
contract with such AMO.

2.1.8 The CAMO shall ensure at the maintenance facility during the inspection for any
aspect of the maintenance arrangements of the contracted work to satisfy its
responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft during the period of the contract.

2.1.9 When the owner of an aircraft contract, in accordance with Appendix 1 of this CAD,
the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness to a CAMO, the CAMO
assumes responsibility for the proper accomplishment of these tasks.

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2.2 Mandatory Occurrence Reporting – Airworthiness Aspect (M.202)

2.2.1 The persons and organisations as mentioned in Chapter 2 of this CAD, shall report
to CAAM and the organisation responsible for the type design (or supplemental
type design), of any identified condition of an aircraft or component that endangers
flight safety.

2.2.2 Reports shall be made in accordance with CAD 1900 and contain all pertinent
information about the conditions known to the person.

2.2.3 Where the organisation maintaining the aircraft is contracted by an owner to carry
out maintenance, the organisation maintaining the aircraft shall also report to the
owner and the CAMO any such condition affecting the owner's aircraft or
component.

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identifying the condition to which the report relates.

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Continuing Airworthiness (Subpart C)

3.1 Continuing airworthiness tasks (M.301)

3.1.1 The aircraft continuing airworthiness and the serviceability (serviceable status) of
both operational and emergency equipment shall be ensured by:

the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;

the rectification in accordance with data specified in paragraph 3.4 and

paragraph 4.1 of this CAD, as applicable, of any defect and damage affecting
safe operation taking into account, the minimum equipment list (MEL) and
configuration deviation list, when applicable;

the accomplishment of all maintenance, in accordance with approved aircraft

maintenance programme;

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the analysis of the effectiveness of the approved maintenance programme;

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the accomplishment of any applicable:

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airworthiness directive;
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any other safety directive with a continuing airworthiness impact;
continued airworthiness requirement established by CAAM; and
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5) the accomplishment of modifications and repairs in accordance with

paragraph 3.4 of this CAD;

maintenance check flights when necessary; and

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and/or inspections.
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3.2 Aircraft maintenance programme (M.302)

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3.2.1 Maintenance of each aircraft shall be organised in accordance with an approved

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aircraft maintenance programme.

3.2.2 The aircraft maintenance programme and any subsequent amendments shall be
approved by CAAM.

3.2.3 The aircraft maintenance programme shall be established in compliance with:

the requirements issued by CAAM;

the requirements for continuing airworthiness:

1) issued by the holders of the type-certificate, restricted type-certificate,

supplemental type-certificate, major repair design approval, TSO
authorisation or any other relevant approval; and

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2) included in the document containing design data with acceptable
methods, techniques and practices for carrying out and identifying
standard changes or standard repairs, if applicable; and

the requirements for non-safety related tasks as follows:

1) additional or alternative instructions, proposed by the CAMO, approved

in accordance with paragraph 3.2 of this CAD; and
2) escalation of tasks interval shall be subject to sufficient reviews being
carried out in accordance with paragraph 3.2.6 of this CAD.

3.2.4 The aircraft maintenance programme shall contain details, including frequency of
all maintenance to be carried out, including any specific tasks linked the type and
the specific operations. When applicable, the aircraft maintenance programme
shall include the certification maintenance requirements item.

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or on condition monitoring, the aircraft maintenance programme shall include a

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reliability programme.

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The aircraft maintenance programme shall be subject to periodic reviews and
amended accordingly. These reviews shall ensure that the programme continues
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to be valid in light of the operating experience and instructions from CAAM whilst
taking into account new maintenance instructions and modified maintenance
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instructions, promulgated by the type certificate and supplementary type certificate

holders, TSO authorisation holders and any other organisation that publishes such
data.
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3.3 Airworthiness directives (M.303)

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3.3.1 Any applicable airworthiness directive issued by CAAM or by the State of Design
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shall be carried out within the requirements of that airworthiness directive, unless
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otherwise agreed by CAAM.

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3.3.2 The CAMO shall update CAAM for the compliance of any AD issued by CAAM or
by the State of Design by using appropriate means and at period acceptable to
the CAAM.

3.4 Data for modifications and repairs (M.304)

3.4.1 Modifications and repairs shall be carried out using—

data as approved by CAAM;

data as approved by holder of a Design Organisation Approval; or

any other data as specified by CAAM.

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3.5 Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system (M.305)

3.5.1 The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall consist of, as appropriate, an
aircraft logbook, engine logbook(s) or engine module log cards, propeller
logbook(s), log cards for any service life limited component and an aircraft journey
logbook.

3.5.2 At the completion of any maintenance, the associated maintenance release shall
be entered in the appropriate logbook in the aircraft continuing airworthiness
records. Each entry shall be made as soon as practicable and within 30 days after
the day of the maintenance action.

3.5.3 The aircraft logbook shall be identified with the aircraft type and registration mark.
The date together with the following information, as appropriate, shall be entered
in the appropriate logbooks:

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total flight time;

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total flight cycles; and

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total landings.
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The aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall contain the current:
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status of airworthiness directives and measures mandated by CAAM in
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immediate reaction to a safety problem;

status of modifications and repairs;

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status of service life limited components;

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mass and balance report; and

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list of deferred maintenance.

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3.5.5 In addition to the authorised release document CAAM Form 1 or equivalent

document acceptable to CAAM, the following information relevant to any
component installed shall be entered in the appropriate engine logbook, propeller
logbook, engine module log card or service life limited component log card—

identification of the component;

the type, serial number and registration of the aircraft to which the particular
component has been fitted, along with the reference to the installation and
removal of the component;

the date together with the component’s accumulated total flight time, flight
cycles, landings and calendar time, as appropriate; and

the current continuing airworthiness records as specified in paragraph 3.5.4

of this CAD applicable to the component.

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3.5.6 The person responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks
pursuant to Chapter 2 of this CAD shall control the records as detailed in
paragraph 3.5 of this CAD and present the records to CAAM upon request.

3.5.7 All entries made in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records shall be clear and
accurate. When it is necessary to correct an entry, the correction shall be made
with a single line strikethrough that clearly shows the original entry.

3.5.8 An owner of an aircraft shall ensure that a system has been established to keep
the following records for the periods specified—

all detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any life-limited
component fitted thereto, shall be kept at least 12 months after the aircraft or
component has been permanently withdrawn from service;

all detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any life-limited

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component fitted thereto, shall be kept until such time as the information
contained therein is superseded by new information equivalent in scope and

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detail but not less than 36 months after the aircraft or component has been
released to service or at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has
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been permanently withdrawn from service;
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the total time in service (hours, calendar time, cycles and landings) of the
aircraft and all service life-limited components, shall be kept at least 12
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months after the aircraft or component has been permanently withdrawn from
service;

the time in service (hours, calendar time, cycles and landings) as appropriate,
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since last scheduled maintenance of the component subjected to a service

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life limit, shall be kept at least until the component scheduled maintenance
has been superseded by another scheduled maintenance of equivalent work
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scope and detail;

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the current status of compliance with maintenance programme such that

compliance with the approved aircraft maintenance programme can be
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established, shall be kept at least until the aircraft or component scheduled

maintenance has been superseded by other scheduled maintenance of
equivalent work scope and detail;

the current status of compliance with airworthiness directives applicable to the

aircraft and components, shall be kept at least 12 months after the aircraft or
component has been permanently withdrawn from service; and

details of current modifications and repairs to the aircraft, engine(s),

propeller(s) and any other component vital to flight safety, shall be kept at
least 12 months after they have been permanently withdrawn from service.

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3.6 Aircraft journey log system (M.306)

3.6.1 In addition to the requirements of paragraph 3.5 of this CAD, the owner shall use
an aircraft journey log system containing the following information for each
aircraft—

information about each flight, necessary to ensure continued flight safety;

the current aircraft maintenance release;

the current maintenance statement giving the aircraft maintenance status of

what scheduled and out of phase maintenance is next due except that CAAM
should agree to the maintenance statement being kept elsewhere;

all outstanding deferred defects rectifications that affect the operation of the
aircraft; and

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3.6.2 The aircraft journey log system and any subsequent amendment shall be
incorporated in the continuing airworthiness management exposition (CAME) and

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approved by CAAM.
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after the date of the last entry.
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3.7 Transfer of aircraft continuing airworthiness records (M.307)

3.7.1 The owner shall ensure, when an aircraft is permanently transferred from one
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owner to another, that the continuing airworthiness records as specified in

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paragraph 3.5 of this CAD and, if applicable, aircraft journey log as specified in
paragraph 3.6 of this CAD, are also transferred.
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3.7.2 The owner of an aircraft shall ensure, when he contracts the continuing
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airworthiness management tasks to a CAMO, that the continuing airworthiness

records as specified in paragraph 3.5 of this CAD are transferred to the contracted
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CAMO.

3.7.3 The time periods prescribed for the retention of records shall continue to apply to
the new owner of the aircraft or CAMO.

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Maintenance standards (Subpart D)

4.1 Maintenance data (M.401)

4.1.1 The organisation maintaining an aircraft shall have access to and use only
applicable current maintenance data in the performance of maintenance including
modifications and repairs.

4.1.2 For the purposes of this CAD, applicable maintenance data are—

any applicable requirement, procedure, standard or information issued by the

authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft or component;

any applicable airworthiness directive issued by the authority responsible for

the oversight of the aircraft or component;

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TSO authorisation, major modification approval, major repair design approval
or any other relevant approval deemed to have been issued by CAAM; and
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any applicable maintenance instructions issued by maintenance organisation.
The organisation should only modify maintenance instructions in accordance
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with a procedure specified in the maintenance organisation's exposition. With
respect to those changes, the organisation shall demonstrate that they result
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in equivalent or improved maintenance standards and shall inform the type-

certificate holder of such changes. Maintenance instructions for the purposes
of this paragraph mean instructions on how to carry out the particular
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maintenance task; they exclude the engineering design of repairs and

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modifications.
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4.1.3 The organisation maintaining an aircraft shall ensure that all applicable
maintenance data is current and readily available for use when required. The
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either transcribe accurately the maintenance data onto such work cards or
worksheets or make precise reference to the particular maintenance task or tasks
contained in such maintenance data.

4.2 Performance of maintenance (M.402)

4.2.1 Any organisation performing maintenance shall:

be qualified for the tasks performed, as required by this CAD;

ensure that the area in which maintenance is carried out is well organised and
clean in respect of dirt and contamination;

use the methods, techniques, standards and instructions specified in the

maintenance data as referred in paragraph 4.1 of this CAD;

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use the tools, equipment and material specified in the maintenance data as
referred in paragraph 4.1 of this CAD. If necessary, tools and equipment shall
be controlled and calibrated to an officially recognised standard;

ensure that maintenance is performed within any environmental limitations

specified in the maintenance data as referred in paragraph 4.1 of this CAD;

ensure that proper facilities are used in case of inclement weather or lengthy
maintenance;

ensure that the risk of multiple errors during maintenance and the risk of errors
being repeated in identical maintenance tasks are minimised;

ensure that an error capturing method is implemented after the performance

of any critical maintenance task; and

carry out a general verification after completion of maintenance to ensure the

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4.3.4 Any defect not rectified before flight shall be recorded in the aircraft continuing
airworthiness record system.

4.3.5 The MEL shall be developed on a basis of Master Minimum Equipment List
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Components (Subpart E)

5.1 Installation (M.501)

5.1.1 Component shall not be fitted, unless otherwise specified, if it:

is not in a satisfactory condition;

has not been appropriately released from maintenance using an authorised

release document CAAM Form 1 or equivalent; and

is not marked in accordance with requirements specified by CAAM.

5.1.2 Prior to installation of a component on an aircraft the AMO shall ensure that the
particular component is eligible to be fitted when different modification or
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meets the required specification and has appropriate traceability. All material shall
be accompanied by documentation clearly relating to the particular material and
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accordance with aircraft maintenance data or, if agreed by CAAM, in accordance
with component maintenance data, should be performed by a maintenance
organisation approved in accordance with CAD 8601 or CAD 8602, with ‘A’ rating,
whilst such components are fitted to the aircraft.

5.2.3 Nevertheless, such organisation should temporarily remove this component for
maintenance in order to improve access to the component, except when such
removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the
provisions of this paragraph. Component maintenance performed in accordance
with this paragraph is not eligible for the issuance of an authorised release
document CAAM Form 1 and shall be subject to the aircraft release requirements
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5.2.4 By derogation from paragraph 5.2.1 of this CAD, maintenance of an engine (or
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)) component in accordance with engine (or APU)
maintenance data or, if agreed by CAAM, in accordance with component
maintenance data, should be performed by a maintenance organisation approved
in accordance with CAD 8601 or CAD 8602, with ‘B’ rating, whilst such
components are fitted to the engine (or APU).

5.2.5 Nevertheless, such organisation should temporarily remove this component for
maintenance in order to improve access to the component, except when such
removal generates the need for additional maintenance not eligible for the
provisions of this paragraph.

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5.3.1 Installed service life limited components shall not exceed the approved service life

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expiry of the service life limit as defined in the maintenance program;

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absence of the necessary information to determine the airworthiness status

or eligibility for installation;

evidence of defects or malfunctions; or

involvement in an incident or accident likely to affect its serviceability.

5.4.2 Unserviceable components shall be identified and stored in a secure location

under the control of an approved maintenance organisation until a decision is
made on the future status of such component. Nevertheless, for unserviceable
component removed from aircraft other than large aircraft, aircraft used by AOC
holder, aircraft used by ATO or aircraft used for the purpose of aerial work, the
organisation that declared the component unserviceable should transfer its
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such transfer is reflected in the aircraft logbook, engine logbook or component
logbook.

5.4.3 Components which have reached their certificated life limit or contain a non-
repairable defect shall be classified as unsalvageable and shall not be permitted
to re-enter the component supply system, unless certificated life limits have been
extended or a repair solution has been approved according to paragraph 3.4 of
this CAD.

5.4.4 In the case of unsalvageable components specified in paragraph 5.4.3 of this CAD,
any person or organisation accountable under this CAD shall—

retain such component in the location specified in paragraph 5.4.2 of this

CAD; or

arrange for the component to be mutilated in a manner that ensures that it is

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Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation

(Subpart G)

Details on Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (Subpart G) are contained in

CAD 6802.

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Airworthiness Review Report (Subpart I)

9.1 Aircraft airworthiness review (M.901)

9.1.1 To ensure the validity of the certificate of airworthiness, an airworthiness review of

the aircraft and its continuing airworthiness records shall be carried out in
accordance with Chapter 9 of CAD 6802.

9.1.2 An Airworthiness Review Report (ARR) shall be prepared in accordance with

Chapter 9 of CAD 6802 on completion of a satisfactory aircraft airworthiness
review. The airworthiness review should be performed up to a maximum of 90
days prior to expiry of the certificate of airworthiness.

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Obligation of a CAMO under an AOC holder

10.1 Obligation of a CAMO

10.1.1 CAAM shall require performance of proving/demonstration flight to ensure that all
airworthiness requirements for AOC are met. The CAMO shall provide the
necessary support to CAAM for the proving/demonstration flight(s).

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Appendices

11.1 Appendix 1 - Continuing airworthiness management contract

11.1.1 Introduction

11.1.1.1 A copy of the continuing airworthiness management contract shall be submitted

by the owner to CAAM once it has been signed by the owner and the CAMO.

11.1.1.2 The contract shall be developed taking into account the requirements of CAD
6801, CAD 6802, CAD 8601 and CAD 8602 and shall define the obligations of
the signatories in relation to continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.

11.1.1.3 The contract shall amongst others, contain the following information—

a) aircraft registration;

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shall be approved by CAAM and the organisation of the maintenance of the aircraft
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Both parties undertake to follow the respective obligations of this contract.
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CAMO concerning the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is accurate and will
not be altered without prior approval of the CAMO.
In case of any non-conformity with this contract, by either party, this contract shall
become null and void. In such a case, the owner shall hold full responsibility for
every task linked to the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft and both parties
shall undertake to inform CAAM within two full weeks from the date of the non-
conformity with this contract by either party.”

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11.1.3 The obligations of each party in the contract shall be as follows:

11.1.3.1 Obligations of the CAMO:

a) have the aircraft's type in the scope of its approval;

b) maintain the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft as listed below—

1) develop a maintenance programme for the aircraft, including any
reliability programme, if applicable;
2) organise the approval of the aircraft's maintenance programme;
3) once the aircraft's maintenance programme has been approved,
provide a copy of the aircraft's maintenance programme to the owner;
4) organise a bridging inspection/check with reference to the aircraft's
prior maintenance programme;

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maintenance organisation;

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8) coordinate scheduled maintenance, accomplishment of airworthiness

directives, replacement of life limited parts, and component inspection
requirements;
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d) organise the approval of any repair to the aircraft in accordance with

requirements prescribed by CAAM before it is carried out;

e) inform CAAM whenever the aircraft is not presented to the approved

maintenance organisation when the maintenance is due;

f) inform CAAM whenever the present contract has not been respected;

g) ensure that the airworthiness review of the aircraft is carried out when
necessary and ensure that the airworthiness review report and its
recommendation is sent to CAAM;

h) report to CAAM in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of CAD 6801; and

i) inform CAAM whenever the present contract is terminated by either party

and return all continuing airworthiness records to the owner.

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11.1.3.2 Obligations of the owner:

a) have a general understanding of the approved maintenance programme;

b) have a general understanding of CAD 6801, CAD 6802, CAD 8601 and
CAD 8602;

c) present the aircraft to the approved maintenance organisation at the due

time designated by the CAMO;

d) not modify the aircraft without first consulting the CAMO;

e) inform the CAMO of all maintenance carried out without the knowledge and
control of the CAMO;

f) report to the CAMO through the aircraft journey log all defects found during
operations;

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