Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)

(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)

GENERAL

ANNEX II (PART-145)
GENERAL

145.1 General
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority shall be:
1. for organisations having their principal place of business in a Member State, the authority
designated by that Member State, or;
2. for organisations having their principal place of business located in a third country, the Agency.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 329 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

SECTION A — TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

145.A.10 Scope
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

This Section establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or
continuation of an approval for the maintenance of aircraft and components.

AMC 145.A.10 Scope

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Line Maintenance should be understood as any maintenance that is carried out before flight to
ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight.
(a) Line Maintenance may include:
— Trouble shooting.
— Defect rectification.
— Component replacement with use of external test equipment if required.
Component replacement may include components such as engines and propellers.
— Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual inspections that will detect
obvious unsatisfactory conditions/discrepancies but do not require extensive in
depth inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems and powerplant
items which are visible through quick opening access panels/doors.
— Minor repairs and modifications which do not require extensive disassembly and
can be accomplished by simple means.
(b) For temporary or occasional cases (ADs, SBs) the Quality Manager may accept base
maintenance tasks to be performed by a line maintenance organisation provided all
requirements are fulfilled as defined by the competent authority.
(c) Maintenance tasks falling outside these criteria are considered to be Base Maintenance.
(d) Aircraft maintained in accordance with ‘progressive’ type programmes should be
individually assessed in relation to this paragraph. In principle, the decision to allow some
‘progressive’ checks to be carried out should be determined by the assessment that all
tasks within the particular check can be carried out safely to the required standards at
the designated line maintenance station.
2. Where the organisation uses facilities both inside and outside the Member State such as
satellite facilities, sub-contractors, line stations etc., such facilities may be included in the
approval without being identified on the approval certificate subject to the maintenance
organisation exposition identifying the facilities and containing procedures to control such
facilities and the competent authority being satisfied that they form an integral part of the
approved maintenance organisation.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 330 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

GM 145.A.10 Scope
ED Decision 2020/002/R

This Guidance Material (GM) provides guidance on how the smallest organisations satisfy the intent
of Part-145:
1. By inference, the smallest maintenance organisation would only be involved in a limited number
of light aircraft, or aircraft components, used for commercial air transport. It is therefore a
matter of scale; light aircraft do not demand the same level of resources, facilities or complex
maintenance procedures as the large organisation.
2. It is recognised that a Part-145 approval may be required by two quite different types of small
organisations, the first being the light aircraft maintenance hangar, the second being the
component maintenance workshop, e.g. small piston engines, radio equipment, etc.
3. Where only one person is employed (in fact having the certifying function and others), these
organisations approved under Part-145 may use the alternatives provided in point 3.1 limited
to the following:
Class A2 Base and Line maintenance of aeroplanes of 5 700 kg and below (piston engines only).
Class A3 Base and Line maintenance of single-engined helicopters of less than 3 175 kg.
Class A4 Aircraft other than A1, A2 and A3
Class B2 Piston engines with maximum output of less than 450 HP.
Class C Components.
Class D1 Non-destructive Testing.
3.1. 145.A.30(b): The minimum requirement is for one full-time person who meets the Part-
66 requirements for certifying staff and holds the position of ‘accountable manager,
maintenance engineer and is also certifying staff and, if applicable, airworthiness review
staff’. No other person may issue a certificate of release to service and therefore if absent,
no maintenance may be released during such absence.
3.1.1. The quality monitoring function of 145.A.65(c) may be contracted to an
appropriate organisation approved under Part-145 or to a person with appropriate
technical knowledge and extensive experience of quality audits employed on a
part-time basis, with the agreement of the competent authority.
Note: Full-time for the purpose of Part-145 means not less than 35 hrs per week
except during vacation periods.
3.1.2. 145.A.35. In the case of an approval based on one person using a subcontracted
quality monitoring arrangement, the requirement for a record of certifying staff is
satisfied by the submission to and acceptance by the competent authority of the
EASA Form 4. With only one person the requirement for a separate record of
authorisation is unnecessary because the EASA Form 3 approval schedule defines
the authorisation. An appropriate statement, to reflect this situation, should be
included in the exposition.
3.1.3. 145.A.65(c). It is the responsibility of the contracted quality monitoring
organisation or person to make a minimum of 2 visits per 12 months and it is the
responsibility of this organisation or person to carry out such monitoring on the
basis of 1 pre-announced visit and 1 not announced visit to the organisation.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 331 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the organisation to comply with the findings of the

contracted quality monitoring organisation or the person.
CAUTION: it should be understood that if the contracted organisation or the above
mentioned person loses or gives up its approval, then the organisation’s approval
will be suspended.
4. Recommended operating procedure for a Part-145 approved maintenance organisation based
upon up to 10 persons involved in maintenance.
4.1. 145.A.30(b): The normal minimum requirement is for the employment on a full-time basis
of two persons who meet the competent authorities’ requirements for certifying staff,
whereby one holds the position of ‘maintenance engineer’ and the other holds the
position of ‘quality audit engineer’.
Either person can assume the responsibilities of the accountable manager providing that
they can comply in full with the applicable elements of 145.A.30(a), but the ‘maintenance
engineer’ is the certifying person to retain the independence of the ‘quality audit
engineer’ to carry out audits. Nothing prevents either engineer from undertaking
maintenance tasks providing that the ‘maintenance engineer’ issues the certificate of
release to service. This ‘maintenance engineer’ may also be nominated as airworthiness
review staff to carry out airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness
review certificate for aircraft for which Part-ML applies in accordance with ML.A.903.
The ‘quality audit engineer’ should have similar qualifications and status to the
‘maintenance engineer’ for reasons of credibility, unless he/she has a proven track-record
in aircraft quality assurance, in which case some reduction in the extent of maintenance
qualifications may be permitted.
In cases where the competent authority agrees that it is not practical for the organisation
to nominate a post holder for the quality monitoring function, this function may be
contracted in accordance to paragraph 3.1.1.

145.A.15 Application
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

An application for the issue or change of an approval shall be made to the competent authority in a
form and manner established by such authority.

AMC 145.A.15 Application

ED Decision 2015/029/R

In a form and in a manner established by the competent authority means that the application should
be made on an EASA Form 2 (refer to Appendix III to AMC to Part-145).

145.A.20 Terms of Approval

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The organisation shall specify the scope of work deemed to constitute approval in its exposition
(Appendix IV to Annex I (Part-M) contains a table of all classes and ratings).

Powered by EASA eRules Page 332 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.20 Terms of approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The following table identifies the ATA Specification 2200 chapter for the category C component rating.
If the maintenance manual (or equivalent document) does not follow the ATA Chapters, the
corresponding subjects still apply to the applicable C rating.
CLASS RATING ATA CHAPTERS
COMPONENTS OTHER C1 Air Cond & Press 21
THAN COMPLETE C2 Auto Flight 22
ENGINES OR APUs C3 Comms and Nav 23 - 34
C4 Doors - Hatches 52
C5 Electrical Power & Lights 24 – 33 - 85
C6 Equipment 25 - 38 - 44 – 45 - 50
C7 Engine – APU 49 - 71 - 72 - 73 - 74 - 75 - 76 - 77 - 78 -
79 - 80 - 81 - 82 - 83
C8 Flight Controls 27 - 55 - 57.40 - 57.50 -57.60 - 57.70
C9 Fuel 28 - 47
C10 Helicopters - Rotors 62 - 64 - 66 - 67
C11 Helicopter - Trans 63 - 65
C12 Hydraulic Power 29
C13 Indicating/Recording Systems 31 – 42 - 46
C14 Landing Gear 32
C15 Oxygen 35
C16 Propellers 61
C17 Pneumatic & Vacuum 36 - 37
C18 Protection ice/rain/fire 26 - 30
C19 Windows 56
C20 Structural 53 - 54 - 57.10 - 57.20 - 57.30
C21 Water Ballast 41
C22 Propulsion Augmentation 84

145.A.25 Facility requirements

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The organisation shall ensure that:

(a) Facilities are provided appropriate for all planned work, ensuring in particular, protection from
the weather elements. Specialised workshops and bays are segregated as appropriate, to
ensure that environmental and work area contamination is unlikely to occur.
1. For base maintenance of aircraft, aircraft hangars are both available and large enough to
accommodate aircraft on planned base maintenance;
2. For component maintenance, component workshops are large enough to accommodate
the components on planned maintenance.
(b) Office accommodation is provided for the management of the planned work referred to in point
(a), and certifying staff so that they can carry out their designated tasks in a manner that
contributes to good aircraft maintenance standards.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 333 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(c) The working environment including aircraft hangars, component workshops and office
accommodation is appropriate for the task carried out and in particular special requirements
observed. Unless otherwise dictated by the particular task environment, the working
environment must be such that the effectiveness of personnel is not impaired:
1. temperatures must be maintained such that personnel can carry out required tasks
without undue discomfort.
2. dust and any other airborne contamination are kept to a minimum and not be permitted
to reach a level in the work task area where visible aircraft/component surface
contamination is evident. Where dust/other airborne contamination results in visible
surface contamination, all susceptible systems are sealed until acceptable conditions are
re-established.
3. lighting is such as to ensure each inspection and maintenance task can be carried out in
an effective manner.
4. noise shall not distract personnel from carrying out inspection tasks. Where it is
impractical to control the noise source, such personnel are provided with the necessary
personal equipment to stop excessive noise causing distraction during inspection tasks.
5. where a particular maintenance task requires the application of specific environmental
conditions different to the foregoing, then such conditions are observed. Specific
conditions are identified in the maintenance data.
6. the working environment for line maintenance is such that the particular maintenance or
inspection task can be carried out without undue distraction. Therefore where the
working environment deteriorates to an unacceptable level in respect of temperature,
moisture, hail, ice, snow, wind, light, dust/other airborne contamination, the particular
maintenance or inspection tasks must be suspended until satisfactory conditions are re-
established.
(d) Secure storage facilities are provided for components, equipment, tools and material. Storage
conditions ensure segregation of serviceable components and material from unserviceable
aircraft components, material, equipment and tools. The conditions of storage are in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to prevent deterioration and damage of stored
items. Access to storage facilities is restricted to authorised personnel.

AMC 145.A.25(a) Facility requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Where the hangar is not owned by the organisation, it may be necessary to establish proof of
tenancy. In addition, sufficiency of hangar space to carry out planned base maintenance should
be demonstrated by the preparation of a projected aircraft hangar visit plan relative to the
maintenance programme. The aircraft hangar visit plan should be updated on a regular basis.
2. Protection from the weather elements relates to the normal prevailing local weather elements
that are expected throughout any twelve month period. Aircraft hangar and component
workshop structures should prevent the ingress of rain, hail, ice, snow, wind and dust etc.
Aircraft hangar and component workshop floors should be sealed to minimise dust generation.
3. For line maintenance of aircraft, hangars are not essential but it is recommended that access to
hangar accommodation be demonstrated for usage during inclement weather for minor
scheduled work and lengthy defect rectification.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 334 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. Aircraft maintenance staff should be provided with an area where they may study maintenance
instructions and complete maintenance records in a proper manner.

AMC 145.A.25(b) Facility requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

It is acceptable to combine any or all of the office accommodation requirements into one office subject
to the staff having sufficient room to carry out the assigned tasks.
In addition, as part of the office accommodation, aircraft maintenance staff should be provided with
an area where they may study maintenance instructions and complete maintenance records in a
proper manner.

AMC 145.A.25(d) Facility requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Storage facilities for serviceable aircraft components should be clean, well-ventilated and
maintained at a constant dry temperature to minimise the effects of condensation.
Manufacturer’s storage recommendations should be followed for those aircraft components
identified in such published recommendations.
2. Storage racks should be strong enough to hold aircraft components and provide sufficient
support for large aircraft components such that the component is not distorted during storage.
3. All aircraft components, wherever practicable, should remain packaged in protective material
to minimise damage and corrosion during storage.

145.A.30 Personnel requirements

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(a) The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager who has corporate authority for
ensuring that all maintenance required by the customer can be financed and carried out to the
standard required by this Part. The accountable manager shall:
1. ensure that all necessary resources are available to accomplish maintenance in
accordance with point 145.A.65(b) to support the organisation approval.
2. establish and promote the safety and quality policy specified in point 145.A.65(a).
3. demonstrate a basic understanding of this Annex (Part-145).
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(b) The organisation shall nominate a person or group of persons, whose responsibilities include
ensuring that the organisation complies with this Part. Such person(s) shall ultimately be
responsible to the accountable manager.
1. The person or persons nominated shall represent the maintenance management
structure of the organisation and be responsible for all functions specified in this Part.
2. The person or persons nominated shall be identified and their credentials submitted in a
form and manner established by the competent authority.
3. The person or persons nominated shall be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge,
background and satisfactory experience related to aircraft or component maintenance
and demonstrate a working knowledge of this Part.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 335 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. Procedures shall make clear who deputises for any particular person in the case of lengthy
absence of the said person.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(c) The accountable manager under point (a) shall appoint a person with responsibility for
monitoring the quality system, including the associated feedback system as required by point
145.A.65(c). The appointed person shall have direct access to the accountable manager to
ensure that the accountable manager is kept properly informed on quality and compliance
matters.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(d) The organisation shall have a maintenance man-hour plan showing that the organisation has
sufficient staff to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and quality monitor the organisation in
accordance with the approval. In addition the organisation shall have a procedure to reassess
work intended to be carried out when actual staff availability is less than the planned staffing
level for any particular work shift or period.
Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(e) The organisation shall establish and control the competence of personnel involved in any
maintenance, airworthiness reviews, management and/or quality audits in accordance with a
procedure and to a standard agreed by the competent authority. In addition to the necessary
expertise related to the job function, competence must include an understanding of the
application of human factors and human performance issues appropriate to that person's
function in the organisation. ‘Human factors’ means principles which apply to aeronautical
design, certification, training, operations and maintenance and which seek safe interface
between the human and other system components by proper consideration of human
performance. ‘Human performance’ means human capabilities and limitations which have an
impact on the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(f) The organisation shall ensure that personnel who carry out or control a continued-airworthiness
non-destructive test of aircraft structures or components, or both, are appropriately qualified
for the particular non- destructive test in accordance with the European or equivalent standard
recognised by the Agency. Personnel who carry out any other specialised task shall be
appropriately qualified in accordance with officially recognised standards. By derogation from
this point, personnel referred to in point (g), points (h)(1) and (h)(2), qualified in category B1,
B3 or L in accordance with Annex III (Part-66), may carry out and/or control colour contrast dye
penetrant tests.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(g) Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where stated otherwise in point (j), shall in the
case of aircraft line maintenance, have appropriate aircraft-rated certifying staff qualified as
category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and L, as appropriate, in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) and point
145.A.35.
In addition such organisations may also use appropriately task-trained certifying staff holding
the privileges set out in points 66.A.20(a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) and qualified in accordance
with Annex III (Part-66) and point 145.A.35 to carry out minor scheduled line maintenance and
simple defect rectification. The availability of such certifying staff shall not replace the need for
category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and L certifying staff, as appropriate.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 336 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(h) Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where stated otherwise in point (j), shall:
1. in the case of base maintenance of complex motor-powered aircraft, have appropriate
aircraft-type-rated certifying staff, qualified as category C in accordance with Annex III
(Part-66) and point 145.A.35. In addition, the organisation shall have sufficient aircraft-
type-rated staff qualified as category B1 and B2, as appropriate, in accordance with Annex
III (Part-66) and point 145.A.35 to support the category C certifying staff.
(i) Category B1 and B2 support staff shall ensure that all relevant tasks or inspections
have been carried out to the required standard before the category C certifying
staff issues the certificate of release to service.
(ii) The organisation shall maintain a register of any such category B1 and B2 support
staff.
(iii) The category C certifying staff shall ensure that compliance with point (i) has been
met and that all work required by the customer has been accomplished during the
particular base maintenance check or work package, and shall also assess the
impact of any work not carried out, with a view to either requiring its
accomplishment or agreeing with the operator to defer such work to another
specified check or time limit.
2. in the case of base maintenance of aircraft other than complex motor-powered aircraft,
have one of the following:
(i) appropriate aircraft-rated certifying staff, qualified as category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and
L, as appropriate, in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) and point 145.A.35;
(ii) appropriate aircraft-rated certifying staff, qualified in category C and assisted by
support staff, as set out in point 145.A.35(a)(i).
Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(i) Component certifying staff shall be qualified in accordance with Article 5(6) and point 145.A.35.
Regulation (EU) 2015/1088

(j) By derogation to points (g) and (h), in relation to the obligation to comply with Annex III (Part-
66), the organisation may use certifying staff qualified in accordance with the following
provisions:
1. For organisation facilities located outside the Community territory certifying staff may be
qualified in accordance with the national aviation regulations of the State in which the
organisation facility is registered subject to the conditions specified in Appendix IV to this
Part.
2. For line maintenance carried out at a line station of an organisation which is located
outside the Community territory, the certifying staff may be qualified in accordance with
the national aviation regulations of the State in which the line station is based, subject to
the conditions specified in Appendix IV to this Part.
3. For a repetitive pre-flight airworthiness directive which specifically states that the flight
crew may carry out such airworthiness directive, the organisation may issue a limited
certification authorisation to the aircraft commander and/or the flight engineer on the
basis of the flight crew licence held. However, the organisation shall ensure that sufficient
practical training has been carried out to ensure that such aircraft commander or flight
engineer can accomplish the airworthiness directive to the required standard.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 337 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. In the case of aircraft operating away from a supported location the organisation may
issue a limited certification authorisation to the commander and/or the flight engineer
on the basis of the flight crew licence held subject to being satisfied that sufficient
practical training has been carried out to ensure that the commander or flight engineer
can accomplish the specified task to the required standard. The provisions of this point
shall be detailed in an exposition procedure.
5. In the following unforeseen cases, where an aircraft is grounded at a location other than
the main base where no appropriate certifying staff are available, the organisation
contracted to provide maintenance support may issue a one-off certification
authorisation:
(i) to one of its employees holding equivalent type authorisations on aircraft of similar
technology, construction and systems; or
(ii) to any person with not less than five years maintenance experience and holding a
valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence rated for the aircraft type requiring
certification provided there is no organisation appropriately approved under this
Part at that location and the contracted organisation obtains and holds on file
evidence of the experience and the licence of that person.
All such cases as specified in this point must be reported to the competent authority within
seven days after issuing such certification authorisation. The organisation issuing the one-off
authorisation shall ensure that any such maintenance that could affect flight safety is re-
checked by an appropriately approved organisation.
Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(k) If the organisation performs airworthiness reviews and issues the corresponding airworthiness
review certificate in accordance with point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), it shall have
airworthiness review staff qualified and authorised and meeting all of the following
requirements:
1. shall hold a certifying staff authorisation for the corresponding aircraft;
2. shall have at least three years of experience as certifying staff;
3. shall be independent from the continuing airworthiness management process of the
aircraft being reviewed or shall have overall authority on the continuing airworthiness
management process of the complete aircraft being reviewed;
4. shall have acquired knowledge of Subpart C of this Annex (Part-M) or Subpart C of
Annex Vb (Part-ML);
5. shall have acquired proven knowledge of the procedures of the maintenance
organisation relevant to the airworthiness review and issue of the airworthiness review
certificate;
6. shall have been formally accepted by the competent authority after having performed an
airworthiness review under the supervision of the competent authority or under the
supervision of the organisation's airworthiness review staff in accordance with a
procedure approved by the competent authority;
7. shall have performed at least one airworthiness review in the last twelve-month period.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 338 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.30(a) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

With regard to the accountable manager, it is normally intended to mean the chief executive officer
of the approved maintenance organisation, who by virtue of position has overall (including in
particular financial) responsibility for running the organisation. The accountable manager may be the
accountable manager for more than one organisation and is not required to be necessarily
knowledgeable on technical matters as the maintenance organisation exposition defines the
maintenance standards. When the accountable manager is not the chief executive officer the
competent authority will need to be assured that such an accountable manager has direct access to
chief executive officer and has a sufficiency of ‘maintenance funding’ allocation.

AMC 145.A.30(b) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Dependent upon the size of the organisation, the Part-145 functions may be subdivided under
individual managers or combined in any number of ways.
2. The organisation should have, dependent upon the extent of approval, a base maintenance
manager, a line maintenance manager, a workshop manager and a quality manager, all of whom
should report to the accountable manager except in small Part-145 organisation where any one
manager may also be the accountable manager, as determined by the competent authority,
he/she may also be the line maintenance manager or the workshop manager.
3. The base maintenance manager is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance required to be
carried out in the hangar, plus any defect rectification carried out during base maintenance, is
carried out to the design and quality standards specified in 145.A.65(b). The base maintenance
manager is also responsible for any corrective action resulting from the quality compliance
monitoring of 145.A.65(c).
4. The line maintenance manager is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance required to be
carried out on the line including line defect rectification is carried out to the standards specified
in 145.A.65(b) and also responsible for any corrective action resulting from the quality
compliance monitoring of 145.A.65(c).
5. The workshop manager is responsible for ensuring that all work on aircraft components is
carried out to the standards specified in 145.A.65(b) and also responsible for any corrective
action resulting from the quality compliance monitoring of 145.A.65(c).
6. The quality manager’s responsibility is specified in 145.A.30(c).
7. Notwithstanding the example sub-paragraphs 2 - 6 titles, the organisation may adopt any title
for the foregoing managerial positions but should identify to the competent authority the titles
and persons chosen to carry out these functions.
8. Where an organisation chooses to appoint managers for all or any combination of the identified
Part-145 functions because of the size of the undertaking, it is necessary that these managers
report ultimately through either the base maintenance manager or line maintenance manager
or workshop manager or quality manager, as appropriate, to the accountable manager.
NOTE: Certifying staff may report to any of the managers specified depending upon which type
of control the approved maintenance organisation uses (for example licensed
engineers/independent inspection/dual function supervisors etc.) so long as the quality
compliance monitoring staff specified in 145.A.65(c)(1) remain independent.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 339 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.30(c) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Monitoring the quality system includes requesting remedial action as necessary by the accountable
manager and the nominated persons referred to in 145.A.30(b).

AMC 145.A.30(d) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2020/002/R

1. Has sufficient staff means that the organisation employs or contracts competent staff, as
detailed in the man-hour plan, of which at least half the staff that perform maintenance in each
workshop, hangar or flight line on any shift should be employed to ensure organisational
stability. For the purpose of meeting a specific operational necessity, a temporary increase of
the proportion of contracted staff may be permitted to the organisation by the competent
authority, in accordance with an approved procedure which should describe the extent, specific
duties, and responsibilities for ensuring adequate organisation stability. For the purpose of this
subparagraph, employed means the person is directly employed as an individual by the
maintenance organisation approved under Part-145, whereas contracted means the person is
employed by another organisation and contracted by that organisation to the maintenance
organisation approved under Part-145.
2. The maintenance man-hour plan should take into account all maintenance activities carried out
outside the scope of the Part-145 approval.
The planned absence (for training, vacations, etc.) should be considered when developing the
man-hour plan.
3. The maintenance man-hour plan should relate to the anticipated maintenance work load except
that when the organisation cannot predict such workload, due to the short term nature of its
contracts, then such plan should be based upon the minimum maintenance workload needed
for commercial viability. Maintenance work load includes all necessary work such as, but not
limited to, planning, maintenance record checks, production of worksheets/cards in paper or
electronic form, accomplishment of maintenance, inspection and the completion of
maintenance records.
4. In the case of aircraft base maintenance, the maintenance man-hour plan should relate to the
aircraft hangar visit plan as specified in AMC 145.A.25(a).
5. In the case of aircraft component maintenance, the maintenance man-hour plan should relate
to the aircraft component planned maintenance as specified in 145.A.25(a)(2).
6. The quality monitoring compliance function man-hours should be sufficient to meet the
requirement of 145.A.65(c) which means taking into account AMC 145.A.65(c)(1). Where quality
monitoring staff perform other functions, the time allocated to such functions needs to be taken
into account in determining quality monitoring staff numbers.
7. The maintenance man-hour plan should be reviewed at least every 3 months and updated when
necessary.
8. Significant deviation from the maintenance man-hour plan should be reported through the
departmental manager to the quality manager and the accountable manager for review.
Significant deviation means more than a 25% shortfall in available man-hours during a calendar
month for any one of the functions specified in 145.A.30(d).

Powered by EASA eRules Page 340 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC1 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Competence should be defined as a measurable skill or standard of performance, knowledge and

understanding, taking into consideration attitude and behaviour.
The referenced procedure requires amongst others that planners, mechanics, specialised services
staff, supervisors, certifying staff and support staff, whether employed or contracted, are assessed for
competence before unsupervised work commences and competence is controlled on a continuous
basis.
Competence should be assessed by evaluation of:
— on-the-job performance and/or testing of knowledge by appropriately qualified personnel, and
— records for basic, organisational, and/or product type and differences training, and
— experience records.
Validation of the above could include a confirmation check with the organisation(s) that issued such
document(s). For that purpose, experience/training may be recorded in a document such as a log book
or based on the suggested template in GM3 145.A.30(e).
As a result of this assessment, an individual’s qualification should determine:
— which level of ongoing supervision would be required or whether unsupervised work could be
permitted.
— whether there is a need for additional training.
A record of such qualification and competence assessment should be kept.
This should include copies of all documents that attest to qualification, such as the licence and/or any
authorisation held, as applicable.
For a proper competence assessment of its personnel, the organisation should consider that:
1. In accordance with the job function, adequate initial and recurrent training should be provided
and recorded to ensure continued competence so that it is maintained throughout the duration
of employment/contract.
2. All staff should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with the maintenance
organisation procedures, as applicable to their duties.
3. All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of human factors and human
performance issues in relation with their job function and be trained as per AMC2 145.A.30(e).
4. To assist in the assessment of competence and to establish the training needs analysis, job
descriptions are recommended for each job function in the organisation. Job descriptions
should contain sufficient criteria to enable the required competence assessment.
5. Criteria should allow the assessment to establish that, among others (titles might be different
in each organisation):
— Managers are able to properly manage the work output, processes, resources and
priorities described in their assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe compliant
manner in accordance with regulations and organisation procedures.
— Planners are able to interpret maintenance requirements into maintenance tasks, and
have an understanding that they have no authority to deviate from the maintenance
data.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 341 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

— Supervisors are able to ensure that all required maintenance tasks are carried out and,
where not completed or where it is evident that a particular maintenance task cannot be
carried out to the maintenance data, then such problems will be reported to the
145.A.30(c) person for appropriate action. In addition, for those supervisors, who also
carry out maintenance tasks, that they understand such tasks should not be undertaken
when incompatible with their management responsibilities.
— Mechanics are able to carry out maintenance tasks to any standard specified in the
maintenance data and will notify supervisors of defects or mistakes requiring rectification
to re-establish required maintenance standards.
— Specialised services staff are able to carry out specialised maintenance tasks to the
standard specified in the maintenance data. They should be able to communicate with
supervisors and report accurately when necessary.
— Support staff are able to determine that relevant tasks or inspections have been carried
out to the required standard.
— Certifying staff are able to determine when the aircraft or aircraft component is ready to
release to service and when it should not be released to service.
— Quality audit staff are able to monitor compliance with Part-145 identifying
noncompliance in an effective and timely manner so that the organisation may remain in
compliance with Part-145.
Competence assessment should be based upon the procedure specified in GM2 145.A.30(e).

AMC2 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2020/002/R

In respect to the understanding of the application of human factors and human performance issues,
all maintenance organisation personnel should have received an initial and continuation human
factors training. This should concern to a minimum:
— Post-holders, managers, supervisors;
— Certifying staff, support staff and mechanics;
— Technical support personnel such as planners, engineers, technical record staff;
— Quality control/assurance staff;
— Specialised services staff;
— Human factors staff/human factors trainers;
— Store department staff, purchasing department staff;
— Ground equipment operators.
1. Initial human factors training should cover all the topics of the training syllabus specified in
GM1 145.A.30(e) either as a dedicated course or else integrated within other training. The
syllabus may be adjusted to reflect the particular nature of the organisation. The syllabus may
also be adjusted to meet the particular nature of work for each function within the organisation.
For example:
— small organisations not working in shifts may cover in less depth subjects related to
teamwork and communication;

Powered by EASA eRules Page 342 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

— planners may cover in more depth the scheduling and planning objective of the syllabus
and in less depth the objective of developing skills for shift working.
All personnel, including personnel being recruited from any other organisation should receive
initial human factors training compliant with the organisation’s training standards prior to
commencing actual job function, unless their competence assessment justifies that there is no
need for such training. Newly directly employed personnel working under direct supervision
may receive training within 6 months after joining the maintenance organisation.
2. The purpose of human factors continuation training is primarily to ensure that staff remain
current in terms of human factors and also to collect feedback on human factors issues.
Consideration should be given to the possibility that such training has the involvement of the
quality department. There should be a procedure to ensure that feedback is formally passed
from the trainers to the quality department to initiate action where necessary.
Human factors continuation training should be of an appropriate duration in each two year
period in relation to relevant quality audit findings and other internal/external sources of
information on human errors in maintenance available to the organisation.
3. Human factors training may be conducted by the maintenance organisation itself, or
independent trainers, or any training organisations acceptable to the competent authority.
4. The human factors training procedures should be specified in the maintenance organisation
exposition.

AMC3 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Additional training in fuel tank safety as well as associated inspection standards and maintenance
procedures should be required for maintenance organisations’ technical personnel, especially
technical personnel involved in the compliance of CDCCL tasks.
EASA guidance is provided for training to maintenance organisation personnel in Appendix IV to AMC
145.A.30(e) and 145.B.10(3).

AMC4 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Competence assessment should include the verification for the need of additional EWIS training when
relevant.
EASA guidance is provided for EWIS training programme to maintenance organisation personnel in
AMC 20-22.

GM1 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2016/011/R

TRAINING SYLLABUS FOR INITIAL HUMAN FACTORS TRAINING

The training syllabus below identifies the topics and subtopics to be addressed during the human
factors training.
The maintenance organisation may combine, divide, change the order of any subject of the syllabus
to suit its own needs, as long as all subjects are covered to a level of detail appropriate to the
organisation and its personnel.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 343 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Some of the topics may be covered in separate training (health and safety, management, supervisory
skills, etc.) in which case duplication of training is not necessary.
Where possible, practical illustrations and examples should be used, especially accident and incident
reports.
Topics should be related to existing legislation, where relevant. Topics should be related to existing
guidance/advisory material, where relevant (e.g. ICAO HF Digests and Training Manual).
Topics should be related to maintenance engineering where possible; too much unrelated theory
should be avoided.
1. General/Introduction to human factors
1.1. Need to address human factors
1.2. Statistics
1.3. Incidents
2. Safety Culture/Organisational factors
3. Human Error
3.1. Error models and theories
3.2. Types of errors in maintenance tasks
3.3. Violations
3.4. Implications of errors
3.5. Avoiding and managing errors
3.6. Human reliability
4. Human performance & limitations
4.1. Vision
4.2. Hearing
4.3. Information-processing
4.4. Attention and perception
4.5. Situational awareness
4.6. Memory
4.7. Claustrophobia and physical access
4.8. Motivation
4.9. Fitness/Health
4.10. Stress
4.11. Workload management
4.12. Fatigue
4.13. Alcohol, medication, drugs
4.14. Physical work
4.15. Repetitive tasks/complacency

Powered by EASA eRules Page 344 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

5. Environment
5.1. Peer pressure
5.2. Stressors
5.3. Time pressure and deadlines
5.4. Workload
5.5. Shift Work
5.6. Noise and fumes
5.7. Illumination
5.8. Climate and temperature
5.9. Motion and vibration
5.10. Complex systems
5.11. Hazards in the workplace
5.12. Lack of manpower
5.13. Distractions and interruptions
6. Procedures, information, tools and practices
6.1. Visual Inspection
6.2. Work logging and recording
6.3. Procedure - practice/mismatch/norms
6.4. Technical documentation - access and quality
6.5. Critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods (independent inspection,
reinspection, etc.)
7. Communication
7.1. Shift/Task handover
7.2. Dissemination of information
7.3. Cultural differences
8. Teamwork
8.1. Responsibility
8.2. Management, supervision and leadership
8.3. Decision making
9. Professionalism and integrity
9.1. Keeping up to date; currency
9.2. Error provoking behaviour
9.3. Assertiveness

Powered by EASA eRules Page 345 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

10. Organisation’s HF program

10.1. Reporting errors
10.2. Disciplinary policy
10.3. Error investigation
10.4. Action to address problems
10.5. Feedback

GM2 145.A.30(e) Competence assessment procedure

ED Decision 2020/002/R

The organisation should develop a procedure describing the process of competence assessment of
personnel. The procedure should specify:
— persons responsible for this process,
— when the assessment should take place,
— credits from previous assessments,
— validation of qualification records,
— means and methods for the initial assessment,
— means and methods for the continuous control of competence including feedback on personnel
performance,
— competences to be observed during the assessment in relation with each job function,
— actions to be taken when assessment is not satisfactory,
— recording of assessment results.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 346 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

For example, according to the job functions and the scope, size and complexity of the organisation,
the assessment may consider the following (the table is not exhaustive):

and support staff

Certifying staff

Quality audit
Service staff
Specialised
Mechanics
Supervisor
Managers

Planners

staff
Knowledge of applicable officially recognised
X X
standards
Knowledge of auditing techniques: planning,
X
conducting and reporting
Knowledge of human factors, human performance
X X X X X X X
and limitations
Knowledge of logistics processes X X X
Knowledge of organisation capabilities, privileges
X X X X X X
and limitations
Knowledge of Part-M, Part-ML, Part-145 and any
X X X X X
other relevant regulations
Knowledge of relevant parts of the maintenance
X X X X X X X
organisation exposition and procedures
Knowledge of occurrence reporting system and
understanding of the importance of reporting
X X X X X
occurrences, incorrect maintenance data and
existing or potential defects
Knowledge of safety risks linked to the working
X X X X X X X
environment
Knowledge on CDCCL when relevant X X X X X X X
Knowledge on EWIS when relevant X X X X X X X
Understanding of professional integrity, behaviour
X X X X X X X
and attitude towards safety
Understanding of conditions for ensuring
continuing airworthiness of aircraft and X X
components
Understanding of his/her own human performance
X X X X X X X
and limitations
Understanding of personnel authorisations and
X X X X X X X
limitations
Understanding critical maintenance task X X X X X
Ability to compile and control completed work
X X X
cards
Ability to consider human performance and
X X X X X
limitations.
Ability to determine required qualifications for task
X X X
performance

Powered by EASA eRules Page 347 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

and support staff

Certifying staff

Quality audit
Service staff
Specialised
Mechanics
Supervisor
Managers

Planners

staff
Ability to identify and rectify existing and potential
X X X X X
unsafe conditions
Ability to manage third parties involved in
X X
maintenance activity
Ability to confirm proper accomplishment of
X X X X
maintenance tasks
Ability to identify and properly plan performance of
X X X
critical maintenance tasks
Ability to prioritise tasks and report discrepancies X X X X
Ability to process the work requested by the
X X X
operator
Ability to promote the safety and quality policy X X
Ability to properly process removed, uninstalled
X X X X
and rejected parts
Ability to properly record and sign for work
X X X X
accomplished
Ability to recognise the acceptability of parts to be
X X
installed prior to fitment
Ability to split complex maintenance tasks into
X
clear stages
Ability to understand work orders, work cards and
X X X X X X
refer to and use applicable maintenance data
Ability to use information systems X X X X X X X
Ability to use, control and be familiar with required
X X X X
tooling and/or equipment
Adequate communication and literacy skills X X X X X X X
Analytical and proven auditing skills (for example,
objectivity, fairness, open-mindedness, X
determination, …)
Maintenance error investigation skills X
Resources management and production planning
X X X
skills
Teamwork, decision-making and leadership skills X X

Powered by EASA eRules Page 348 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

GM3 145.A.30(e) Template for recording experience/training

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The following template may be used to record the professional experience gained in an organisation
and the training received and be considered during the competence assessment of the individual in
another organisation.
Aviation Maintenance personnel experience credential
Name Given name
Address

Telephone E-mail
Independent worker

Trade Group: airframe engine electric avionics other (specify) …………………

Employer’s details (when applicable)

Name
Address
Telephone
Maintenance organisation details
Name
Address

Telephone
Approval Number
Period of employment From: To:
Domain of employment
Planning Engineering Technical records
Store department Purchasing
Mechanics/Technician
Line Maintenance Base Maintenance Component Maintenance
Servicing Removal/installation Testing/inspection
Scheduled Maintenance Inspection Repair
Trouble-shooting Trouble-shooting Overhaul
Repair Re-treatment
Reassembly
A/C type A/C type Component type

Certifying Staff and support staff

Cat. A Cat. B1 Cat. B2 Cat. C Component type Other (e.g. NDT)
A/C Type A/C Type A/C Type A/C Type Component Type Specify

Certification privileges: Yes / No

Specialised services Speciality (NDT, composites, welding, etc.):

Skilled personnel Speciality (sheet metal, structures, wireman, upholstery, etc.):

Ground equipment operation

Quality control Quality assurance Training
Total number of check boxes ticked:

Powered by EASA eRules Page 349 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Details of employment

Training received from the contracting organisation

Date Nature of training

Certified by:

Name: Date:

Position: Signature:

Contact details:

Advisory note: A copy of the present credential will be kept for at least 3 years from its issuance by the
maintenance organisation.

AMC 145.A.30(f) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Continued airworthiness non-destructive testing means such testing specified by the type
certificate holder /aircraft or engine or propeller manufacturer in accordance with the
maintenance data as specified in 145.A.45 for in service aircraft/aircraft components for the
purpose of determining the continued fitness of the product to operate safely.
2. Appropriately qualified means to Level 1, 2 or 3 as defined by the European Standard EN 4179
dependent upon the non-destructive testing function to be carried out.
3. Notwithstanding the fact that Level 3 personnel may be qualified via EN 4179 to establish and
authorise methods, techniques, etc., this does not permit such personnel to deviate from
methods and techniques published by the type certificate holder/manufacturer in the form of
continued airworthiness data, such as in non-destructive test manuals or service bulletins,
unless the manual or service bulletin expressly permits such deviation.
4. Notwithstanding the general references in EN 4179 to a national aerospace non-destructive
testing (NDT) board, all examinations should be conducted by personnel or organisations under
the general control of such a board. In the absence of a national aerospace NDT board, the

Powered by EASA eRules Page 350 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

aerospace NDT board of another Member State should be used, as defined by the competent
authority.
5. Particular non-destructive test means any one or more of the following; Dye penetrant,
magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic methods including X ray and
gamma ray.
6. It should be noted that new methods are and will be developed, such as, but not limited to
thermography and shearography, which are not specifically addressed by EN 4179. Until the
time this agreed standard is established, such methods should be carried out in accordance with
the particular equipment manufacturer’s recommendations including any training and
examination process to ensure competence of the personnel in the process.
7. Any maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 that carries out NDT should establish
NDT specialist qualification procedures detailed in the exposition and accepted by the
competent authority.
8. Boroscoping and other techniques such as delamination coin tapping are non-destructive
inspections rather than non-destructive testing. Notwithstanding such differentiation, the
maintenance organisation should establish an exposition procedure accepted by the competent
authority to ensure that personnel who carry out and interpret such inspections are properly
trained and assessed for their competence in the process. Non-destructive inspections, not
being considered as NDT by Part-145 are not listed in Appendix II under class rating D1.
9. The referenced standards, methods, training and procedures should be specified in the
maintenance organisation exposition.
10. Any such personnel who intend to carry out and/or control a non-destructive test for which
they were not qualified prior to the effective date of Part-145 should qualify for such non-
destructive test in accordance with EN 4179.
11. In this context officially recognised standard means those standards established or published
by an official body whether having legal personality or not, which are widely recognised by the
air transport sector as constituting good practice.

AMC 145.A.30(g) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2019/009/R

1. For the purposes of 66.A.20(a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) personnel, minor scheduled line
maintenance means any minor scheduled inspection/check up to and including a weekly check
specified in the aircraft maintenance programme. For aircraft maintenance programmes that
do not specify a weekly check, the competent authority will determine the most significant
check that is considered equivalent to a weekly check.
2. Typical tasks permitted after appropriate task training to be carried out by the 66.A.20(a)(1) and
the 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) personnel for the purpose of these personnel issuing an aircraft certificate
of release to service as specified in 145.A.50 as part of minor scheduled line maintenance or
simple defect rectification are contained in the following list:
(a) Replacement of wheel assemblies.
(b) Replacement of wheel brake units.
(c) Replacement of emergency equipment.
(d) Replacement of ovens, boilers and beverage makers.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 351 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(e) Replacement of internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes.
(f) Replacement of windscreen wiper blades.
(g) Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat belts and harnesses.
(h) Closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access inspection panels.
(i) Replacement of toilet system components but excluding gate valves.
(j) Simple repairs and replacement of internal compartment doors and placards but
excluding doors forming part of a pressure structure.
(k) Simple repairs and replacement of overhead storage compartment doors and cabin
furnishing items.
(l) Replacement of static wicks.
(m) Replacement of aircraft main and APU aircraft batteries.
(n) Replacement of in-flight entertainment system components other than public address.
(o) Routine lubrication and replenishment of all system fluids and gases.
(p) The de-activation only of sub-systems and aircraft components as permitted by the
operator's minimum equipment list where such de-activation is agreed by the competent
authority as a simple task.
(q) Inspection for and removal of de-icing/anti-icing fluid residues, including removal/closure
of panels, cowls or covers or the use of special tools.
(r) Any other task agreed by the competent authority as a simple task for a particular aircraft
type. This may include defect deferment when all the following conditions are met:
— There is no need for troubleshooting; and
— The task is in the MEL; and
— The maintenance action required by the MEL is agreed by the competent authority
to be simple.
In the particular case of helicopters, and in addition to the items above, the following:
(s) removal and installation of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) simple internal
medical equipment.
(t) removal and installation of external cargo provisions (i.e., external hook, mirrors) other
than the hoist.
(u) removal and installation of quick release external cameras and search lights.
(v) removal and installation of emergency float bags, not including the bottles.
(w) removal and installation of external doors fitted with quick release attachments.
(x) removal and installation of snow pads/skid wear shoes/slump protection pads.
No task which requires troubleshooting should be part of the authorised maintenance actions.
Release to service after rectification of deferred defects should be permitted as long as the task
is listed above.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 352 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

3. The requirement of having appropriate aircraft-rated certifying staff qualified as category B1,
B2, B2L, B3, L, as appropriate, in the case of aircraft line maintenance does not imply that the
organisation must have B1, B2, B2L, B3 and L personnel at every line station. The MOE should
have a procedure on how to deal with defects requiring those categories of certifying staff.
4. The competent authority may accept that in the case of aircraft line maintenance an
organisation has only B1, B2, B2L, B3 or L certifying staff, as appropriate, provided that the
competent authority is satisfied that the scope of work, as defined in the MOE, does not need
the availability of all those categories of certifying staff. Special attention should be taken to
clearly limit the scope of scheduled and non-scheduled line maintenance (defect rectification)
to only those tasks that can be certified by the available category of certifying staff.

AMC 145.A.30(h) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

In accordance with 145.A.30(h) and 145.A.35, the qualification requirements (basic licence, aircraft
ratings, recent experience and continuation training) are identical for certifying staff and for support
staff. The only difference is that support staff cannot hold certification privileges when performing this
role since during base maintenance the release to service will be issued by category C certifying staff.
Nevertheless, the organisation may use as support staff (for base maintenance) persons who already
hold certification privileges for line maintenance.

AMC 145.A.30(j)(4) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. For the issue of a limited certification authorisation:

(a) the commander should hold either an air transport pilots license (ATPL), or a commercial
pilots license (CPL).
(b) The flight engineer should hold either an ATPL, CPL or a national flight engineer licence
acceptable to the competent authority on the aircraft type.
2. In addition the limited certification authorisation is subject to the maintenance organisation
exposition containing procedures to address the personnel requirements of 145.A.30(e) and
associated AMC and guidance material. The procedures should be accepted by the competent
authority and should include as a minimum:
(a) Completion of adequate maintenance airworthiness regulation training.
(b) Completion of adequate task training for the specific task on the aircraft. The task training
should be of sufficient duration to ensure that the individual has a thorough
understanding of the task to be completed and will involve training in the use of
associated maintenance data.
(c) Completion of the procedural training as specified in Part-145.
2.(i) Typical tasks that may be certified and/or carried out by the commander holding an ATPL or CPL
are minor maintenance or simple checks included in the following list:
(a) Replacement of internal lights, filaments and flash tubes.
(b) Closing of cowlings and refitment of quick access inspection panels.
(c) Role changes e.g. stretcher fit, dual controls, FLIR, doors, photographic equipment etc.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 353 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(d) Inspection for and removal of de-icing/anti-icing fluid residues, including removal/closure
of panels, cowls or covers that are easily accessible but not requiring the use of special
tools.
(e) Any check/replacement involving simple techniques consistent with this AMC and as
agreed by the competent authority.
2.(ii) Holders of flight engineer licence acceptable to the competent authority on the aircraft type,
may only exercise this limited certification authorisation privilege when performing the duties
of a flight engineer.
In addition to paragraph 2(i)(a) to (e) other typical minor maintenance or simple defect
rectification tasks that may be carried out are included in the following list:
(a) Replacement of wheel assemblies.
(b) Replacement of simple emergency equipment that is easily accessible.
(c) Replacement of ovens, boilers and beverage makers.
(d) Replacement of external lights.
(e) Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat belts and harnesses.
(f) Simple replacement of overhead storage compartment doors and cabin furnishing items.
(g) Replacement of static wicks.
(h) Replacement of aircraft main and APU aircraft batteries.
(i) Replacement of in-flight entertainment system components other than public address.
(j) The de-activation only of sub-systems and aircraft components as permitted by the
operator's minimum equipment list where such de-activation is agreed by the competent
authority as a simple task.
(k) Re-setting of tripped circuit breakers under the guidance of maintenance control.
(l) Any other task agreed by the competent authority as a simple task for a particular aircraft
type.
3. The authorisation should have a finite life of twelve months subject to satisfactory re-current
training on the applicable aircraft type.

GM 145.A.30(j)(4) Personnel requirements (Flight crew)

ED Decision 2015/029/R

For the holder of a flight engineer licence acceptable to the competent authority appendix 1 to JAR
FCL 4.160 Technical Training Course (TTC) details the following subjects:
Familiarisation with basic maintenance procedures, to give additional technical background
knowledge, especially with respect to the implication of systems malfunctions, and to train the
applicant in maintenance related to the Minimum equipment list (MEL).
The theoretical knowledge instruction consists of 100 hours and includes the following elements:
1. Airframe and systems
2. Electrics
3. Powerplant and emergency equipment

Powered by EASA eRules Page 354 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. Flight instruments and automatic flight control systems

Practical skills training provided by an organisation approved under Part-145 is given which includes
35 hours practical experience in the following subjects:
— Fuselage and flight controls,
— Engines,
— Instruments,
— Landing gear and brakes,
— Cabin/cockpit/emergency equipment,
— De-icing/anti-icing related maintenance activities;
— Ground handling and servicing,
— Certificate of completion.
Following successful completion of the technical training, the training organisation carrying out the
theoretical knowledge instruction and/or the practical skill training should provide the applicant with
a certificate of satisfactory completion of the course, or part thereof.

AMC 145.A.30(j)(5) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. For the purposes of this sub-paragraph ‘unforeseen’ means that the aircraft grounding could
not reasonably have been predicted by the operator because the defect was unexpected due
to being part of a hitherto reliable system.
2. A one-off authorisation should only be considered for issue by the quality department of the
contracted organisation after it has made a reasoned judgement that such a requirement is
appropriate under the circumstances and at the same time maintaining the required
airworthiness standards. The organisation’s quality department will need to assess each
situation individually prior to the issuance of a one-off authorisation.
3. A one-off authorisation should not be issued where the level of certification required could
exceed the knowledge and experience level of the person it is issued to. In all cases, due
consideration should be given to the complexity of the work involved and the availability of
required tooling and/or test equipment needed to complete the work.

AMC 145.A.30(j)(5)(i) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

In those situations where the requirement for a one-off authorisation to issue a CRS for a task on an
aircraft type for which certifying staff does not hold a type-rated authorisation has been identified,
the following procedure is recommended:
1. Flight crew should communicate full details of the defect to the operator’s supporting
maintenance organisation. If necessary, the supporting maintenance organisation will then
request the use of a one-off authorisation from the quality department.
2. When issuing a one-off authorisation, the quality department of the organisation should verify
that:

Powered by EASA eRules Page 355 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(a) Full technical details relating to the work required to be carried out have been established
and passed on to the certifying staff.
(b) The organisation has an approved procedure in place for coordinating and controlling the
total maintenance activity undertaken at the location under the authority of the one-off
authorisation.
(c) The person to whom a one-off authorisation is issued has been provided with all the
necessary information and guidance relating to maintenance data and any special
technical instructions associated with the specific task undertaken. A detailed step by
step worksheet has been defined by the organisation, communicated to the one-off
authorisation holder.
(d) The person holds authorisations of equivalent level and scope on other aircraft type of
similar technology, construction and systems.
3. The one-off authorisation holder should sign off the detailed step by step worksheet when
completing the work steps. The completed tasks should be verified by visual examination
and/or normal system operation upon return to an appropriately approved Part-145
maintenance facility.

AMC 145.A.30(j)(5)(ii) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2015/029/R

This paragraph addresses staff not employed by the maintenance organisation who meet the
requirements of 145.A.30(j)(5). In addition to the items listed in AMC 145.A.30(j)(5)(i), paragraph 1,
2(a), (b) and (c) and 3 the quality department of the organisation may issue such one-off authorisation
providing full qualification details relating to the proposed certifying personnel are verified by the
quality department and made available at the location.

145.A.35 Certifying staff and support staff

Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(a) In addition to the requirements of points 145.A.30(g) and (h), the organisation shall ensure that
certifying staff and support staff have an adequate understanding of the relevant aircraft or
components, or both, to be maintained and of the associated organisation procedures. In the
case of certifying staff, this shall be accomplished before the issue or reissue of the certification
authorisation.
1. ‘Support staff’ means those staff holding an aircraft maintenance licence under Annex III
(Part-66) in category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and/or L with the appropriate aircraft ratings,
working in a base maintenance environment while not necessarily holding certification
privileges.
2. ‘Relevant aircraft and/or components’, means those aircraft or components specified in
the particular certification authorisation.
3. ‘Certification authorisation’ means the authorisation issued to certifying staff by the
organisation and which specifies the fact that those staff may sign certificates of release
to service within the limitations stated in such authorisation on behalf of the approved
organisation.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(b) Except for the cases listed in points 145.A.30(j) and 66.A.20(a)3(ii), the organisation may only
issue a certification authorisation to certifying staff in relation to the basic categories or

Powered by EASA eRules Page 356 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

subcategories and, except for the category A licence, any type rating listed on the aircraft
maintenance licence as required by Annex III (Part-66), subject to the licence remaining valid
throughout the validity period of the authorisation and to the certifying staff remaining in
compliance with Annex III (Part-66).
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(c) The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff and support staff are involved in at least 6
months of actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance experience in any consecutive 2-
year period.
For the purpose of this point ‘involved in actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance’
means that the person has worked in an aircraft or component maintenance environment and
has either exercised the privileges of the certification authorisation and/or has actually carried
out maintenance on at least some of the aircraft type or aircraft group systems specified in the
particular certification authorisation.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(d) The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff and support staff receive sufficient
continuation training in each two year period to ensure that such staff have up-to-date
knowledge of relevant technology, organisation procedures and human factor issues.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(e) The organisation shall establish a programme for continuation training for certifying staff and
support staff, including a procedure to ensure compliance with the relevant points of 145.A.35
as the basis for issuing certification authorisations under this Part to certifying staff, and a
procedure to ensure compliance with Annex III (Part-66).
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(f) Except where any of the unforeseen cases of point 145.A.30(j)(5) apply, the organisation shall
assess all prospective certifying staff for their competence, qualification and capability to carry
out their intended certifying duties in accordance with a procedure as specified in the exposition
prior to the issue or re-issue of a certification authorisation under this Part.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(g) When the conditions of points (a), (b), (d), (f) and, where applicable, point (c) have been fulfilled
by the certifying staff, the organisation shall issue a certification authorisation that clearly
specifies the scope and limits of such authorisation. Continued validity of the certification
authorisation is dependent upon continued compliance with points (a), (b), (d), and where
applicable, (c).
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(h) The certification authorisation must be in a style that makes its scope clear to the certifying staff
and any authorised person who may require to examine the authorisation. Where codes are
used to define scope, the organisation shall make a code translation readily available.
‘Authorised person’ means the officials of the competent authorities, the Agency and the
Member State who has responsibility for the oversight of the maintained aircraft or component.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(i) The person responsible for the quality system shall also remain responsible on behalf of the
organisation for issuing certification authorisations to certifying staff. Such person may
nominate other persons to actually issue or revoke the certification authorisations in
accordance with a procedure as specified in the exposition.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 357 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(j) The organisation shall maintain a record of all certifying staff and support staff, which shall
contain:
1. the details of any aircraft maintenance licence held under Annex III (Part-66); and
2. all relevant training completed; and
3. the scope of the certification authorisations issued, where relevant; and
4. particulars of staff with limited or one-off certification authorisations.
The organisation shall retain the record for at least three years after the staff referred to in this
point have ceased employment with the organisation or as soon as the authorisation has been
withdrawn. In addition, upon request, the maintenance organisation shall furnish the staff
referred to in this point with a copy of their personal record on leaving the organisation.
The staff referred to in this point shall be given access on request to their personal records as
detailed above.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(k) The organisation shall provide certifying staff with a copy of their certification authorisation in
either a documented or electronic format.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(l) Certifying staff shall produce their certification authorisation to any authorised person within
24 hours.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(m) The minimum age for certifying staff and support staff is 21 years.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(n) The holder of a category A aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise certification privileges
on a specific aircraft type following the satisfactory completion of the relevant category A
aircraft task training carried out by an organisation appropriately approved in accordance with
Annex II (Part-145) or Annex IV (Part-147). This training shall include practical hands on training
and theoretical training as appropriate for each task authorised. Satisfactory completion of
training shall be demonstrated by an examination or by workplace assessment carried out by
the organisation.
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(o) The holder of a category B2 aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise the certification
privileges described in point 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) of Annex III (Part-66) following the satisfactory
completion of
(i) the relevant category A aircraft task training and
(ii) 6 months of documented practical experience covering the scope of the authorisation
that will be issued.
The task training shall include practical hands on training and theoretical training as appropriate
for each task authorised. Satisfactory completion of training shall be demonstrated by an
examination or by workplace assessment. Task training and examination/assessment shall be
carried out by the maintenance organisation issuing the certifying staff authorisation. The
practical experience shall be also obtained within such maintenance organisation.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 358 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.35(a) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Holding a Part-66 licence with the relevant type/group rating, or a national qualification in the
case of components, does not mean by itself that the holder is qualified to be authorised as
certifying staff and/or support staff. The organisation is responsible to assess the competence
of the holder for the scope of maintenance to be authorised.
2. The sentence ’the organisation shall ensure that certifying staff and support staff have an
adequate understanding of the relevant aircraft and/or components to be maintained together
with the associated organisation procedures‘ means that the person has received training and
has been successfully assessed on:
— the type of aircraft or component;
— the differences on:
— the particular model/variant;
— the particular configuration.
The organisation should specifically ensure that the individual competencies have been
established with regard to:
— relevant knowledge, skills and experience in the product type and configuration to be
maintained, taking into account the differences between the generic aircraft type rating
training that the person received and the specific configuration of the aircraft to be
maintained.
— appropriate attitude towards safety and observance of procedures.
— knowledge of the associated organisation and operator procedures (i.e. handling and
identification of components, MEL use, Technical Log use, independent checks, etc.).
3. Some special maintenance tasks may require additional specific training and experience,
including but not limited to:
— in-depth troubleshooting;
— very specific adjustment or test procedures;
— rigging;
— engine run-up, starting and operating the engines, checking engine performance
characteristics, normal and emergency engine operation, associated safety precautions
and procedures;
— extensive structural/system inspection and repair;
— other specialised maintenance required by the maintenance programme.
For engine run-up training, simulators and/or real aircraft should be used.
4. The satisfactory assessment of the competence should be conducted in accordance with a
procedure approved by the competent authority (item 3.4 of the MOE, as described in AMC
145.A.70(a)).
5. The organisation should hold copies of all documents that attest the competence and recent
experience for the period described in 145.A.35(j).
Additional information is provided in AMC 66.A.20(b)3.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 359 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.35(b) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The organisation issues the certification authorisation when satisfied that compliance has been
established with the appropriate paragraphs of Part-145 and Part-66. In granting the certification
authorisation the maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 needs to be satisfied that the
person holds a valid Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence and may need to confirm such fact with the
competent authority of the Member State that issued the licence.

AMC 145.A.35(c) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

For the interpretation of ‘6 months of actual relevant aircraft maintenance experience in any
consecutive 2-year period’, the provisions of AMC 66.A.20(b)2 are applicable.

AMC 145.A.35(d) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Continuation training is a two way process to ensure that certifying staff remain current in terms
of procedures, human factors and technical knowledge and that the organisation receives
feedback on the adequacy of its procedures and maintenance instructions. Due to the
interactive nature of this training, consideration should be given to the possibility that such
training has the involvement of the quality department to ensure that feedback is actioned.
Alternatively, there should be a procedure to ensure that feedback is formally passed from the
training department to the quality department to initiate action.
2. Continuation training should cover changes in relevant requirements such as Part-145, changes
in organisation procedures and the modification standard of the products being maintained plus
human factor issues identified from any internal or external analysis of incidents. It should also
address instances where staff failed to follow procedures and the reasons why particular
procedures are not always followed. In many cases the continuation training will reinforce the
need to follow procedures and ensure that incomplete or incorrect procedures are identified to
the company in order that they can be corrected. This does not preclude the possible need to
carry out a quality audit of such procedures.
3. Continuation training should be of sufficient duration in each 2 year period to meet the intent
of 145.A.35(d) and may be split into a number of separate elements. 145.A.35(d) requires such
training to keep certifying staff updated in terms of relevant technology, procedures and human
factors issues which means it is one part of ensuring quality. Therefore sufficient duration
should be related to relevant quality audit findings and other internal / external sources of
information available to the organisation on human errors in maintenance. This means that in
the case of an organisation that maintains aircraft with few relevant quality audit findings,
continuation training could be limited to days rather than weeks, whereas a similar organisation
with a number of relevant quality audit findings, such training may take several weeks. For an
organisation that maintains aircraft components, the duration of continuation training would
follow the same philosophy but should be scaled down to reflect the more limited nature of the
activity. For example certifying staff who release hydraulic pumps may only require a few hours
of continuation training whereas those who release turbine engine may only require a few days
of such training. The content of continuation training should be related to relevant quality audit
findings and it is recommended that such training is reviewed at least once in every 24 month
period.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 360 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. The method of training is intended to be a flexible process and could, for example, include a
Part-147 continuation training course, aeronautical college courses, internal short duration
courses, seminars, etc. The elements, general content and length of such training should be
specified in the maintenance organisation exposition unless such training is undertaken by an
organisation approved under Part-147 when such details may be specified under the approval
and cross referenced in the maintenance organisation exposition.

AMC 145.A.35(e) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The programme for continuation training should list all certifying staff and support staff and when
training will take place, the elements of such training and an indication that it was carried out
reasonably on time as planned. Such information should subsequently be transferred to the certifying
staff and support staff record as required by 145.A.35(j).

AMC 145.A.35(f) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

As stated in 145.A.35(f), except where any of the unforeseen cases of 145.A.30(j)(5) applies, all
prospective certifying staff and support staff should be assessed for competence related to their
intended duties in accordance with AMCs 1, 2, 3 and 4 to 145.A.30(e), as applicable.

AMC 145.A.35(j) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The following minimum information as applicable should be kept on record in respect of each
certifying staff and support staff:
(a) Name
(b) Date of Birth
(c) Basic Training
(d) Type Training
(e) Continuation Training
(f) Experience
(g) Qualifications relevant to the authorisation
(h) Scope of the authorisation
(i) Date of first issue of the authorisation
(j) If appropriate - expiry date of the authorisation
(k) Identification Number of the authorisation
2. The record may be kept in any format but should be controlled by the organisation's quality
department. This does not mean that the quality department should run the record system.
3. Persons authorised to access the system should be maintained at a minimum to ensure that
records cannot be altered in an unauthorised manner or that such confidential records become
accessible to unauthorised persons.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 361 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. The competent authority is an authorised person when investigating the records system for
initial and continued approval or when the competent authority has cause to doubt the
competence of a particular person.

AMC 145.A.35(n) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. It is the responsibility of the Part-145 organisation issuing the category A certifying staff
authorisation to ensure that the task training received by this person covers all the tasks to be
authorised. This is particularly important in those cases where the task training has been
provided by a Part-147 organisation or by a Part-145 organisation different from the one issuing
the authorisation.
2. ‘Appropriately approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147)’ means an organisation holding
an approval to provide category A task training for the corresponding aircraft type.
3. ‘Appropriately approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145)’ means an organisation holding
a maintenance organisation approval for the corresponding aircraft type.

AMC 145.A.35(o) Certifying staff and support staff

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The privilege for a B2 licence holder to release minor scheduled line maintenance and simple
defect rectification in accordance with 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) can only be granted by the Part-145
approved organisation where the licence holder is employed/contracted after meeting all the
requirements specified in 145.A.35(o). This privilege cannot be transferred to another Part-145
approved organisation.
2. When a B2 licence holder already holds a certifying staff authorisation containing minor
scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification for a particular aircraft type, new
tasks relevant to category A can be added to that type without requiring another 6 months of
experience. However, task training (theoretical plus practical hands-on) and
examination/assessment for these additional tasks is still required.
3. When the certifying staff authorisation intends to cover several aircraft types, the experience
may be combined within a single 6-month period.
4. For the addition of new types to the certifying staff authorisation, another 6 months should be
required unless the aircraft is considered similar per AMC 66.A.20(b)2 to the one already held.
5. The term ‘6 months of experience’ may include full-time employment or part-time employment.
The important aspect is that the person has been involved during a period of 6 months (not
necessarily every day) in those tasks which are going to be part of the authorisation.

145.A.36 Records of airworthiness review staff

Regulation (EU) 2015/1088

The organisation shall record all details concerning the airworthiness review staff and maintain a
current list of all the airworthiness review staff together with their scope of approval as part of the
organisation's exposition pursuant to point 145.A.70(a)6.
The organisation shall retain the record for at least three years after the staff referred to in this point
have ceased employment (or engagement as a contractor or volunteer) with the organisation or as
soon as the authorisation has been withdrawn. In addition, upon request, the maintenance

Powered by EASA eRules Page 362 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

organisation shall provide the staff referred to in this point with a copy of their personal record on
leaving the organisation.
The staff referred to in this point shall be given access on request to their personal records.

AMC 145.A.36 Records of airworthiness review staff

ED Decision 2020/002/R

The following minimum information, as applicable, should be kept on record in respect of each
airworthiness review staff:
(a) name;
(b) date of birth;
(c) certifying staff authorisation;
(d) experience as certifying staff on aircraft covered by Part-ML;
(e) qualifications relevant to the approval (knowledge of relevant parts of Part-ML and knowledge
of the relevant airworthiness review procedures);
(f) scope of the airworthiness review authorisation and personal authorisation reference;
(g) date of the first issue of the airworthiness review authorisation; and
(h) if appropriate, expiry date of the airworthiness review authorisation.

145.A.40 Equipment and tools

Regulation (EU) 2018/1142

(a) The organisation shall have available and use the necessary equipment and tools to perform
the approved scope of work.
(i) Where the manufacturer specifies a particular tool or equipment, the organisation shall
use that tool or equipment, unless the use of alternative tooling or equipment is agreed
by the competent authority via procedures specified in the exposition.
(ii) Equipment and tools must be permanently available, except in the case of any tool or
equipment that is so infrequently used that its permanent availability is not necessary.
Such cases shall be detailed in an exposition procedure.
(iii) An organisation approved for base maintenance shall have sufficient aircraft access
equipment and inspection platforms/docking as required for the proper inspection of the
aircraft.
(b) The organisation shall ensure that all tools, equipment and particularly test equipment, as
appropriate, are controlled and calibrated according to an officially recognised standard at a
frequency to ensure serviceability and accuracy. Records of such calibrations and traceability to
the standard used shall be kept by the organisation.

AMC 145.A.40(a) Equipment and tools

ED Decision 2019/009/R

Once the applicant for approval has determined the intended scope of work for consideration by the
competent authority, it will be necessary to show that all tools and equipment as specified in the
maintenance data can be made available when needed. All such tools and equipment that require to

Powered by EASA eRules Page 363 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

be controlled in terms of servicing or calibration by virtue of being necessary to measure specified

dimensions and torque figures, etc., should be clearly identified and listed in a control register
including any personal tools and equipment that the organisation agrees can be used.

AMC 145.A.40(b) Equipment and tools

ED Decision 2019/009/R

1. The control of these tools and equipment requires that the organisation has a procedure to
inspect/service and, where appropriate, calibrate such items on a regular basis and indicate to
users that the item is within any inspection or service or calibration time-limit. A clear system
of labelling all tooling, equipment and test equipment is therefore necessary giving information
on when the next inspection or service or calibration is due and if the item is unserviceable for
any other reason where it may not be obvious. A register should be maintained for all precision
tooling and equipment together with a record of calibrations and standards used.
2. Inspection, service or calibration on a regular basis should be in accordance with the equipment
manufacturers' instructions except where the organisation can show by results that a different
time period is appropriate in a particular case.
3. In this context officially recognised standard means those standards established or published
by an official body whether having legal personality or not, which are widely recognised by the
air transport sector as constituting good practice.

145.A.42 Components
Regulation (EU) 2019/1383

(a) Classification of components. All components shall be classified into the following categories:
(i) Components which are in a satisfactory condition, released on an EASA Form 1 or
equivalent and marked in accordance with Subpart Q of the Annex I (Part-21) to
Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, unless otherwise specified in Annex I (Part-21) to
Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 or in this Annex II (Part-145).
(ii) Unserviceable components which shall be maintained in accordance with this Regulation.
(iii) Components categorised as unsalvageable because they have reached their mandatory
life limitation or contain a non-repairable defect.
(iv) Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine, propeller or other aircraft component when
specified in the maintenance data and accompanied by evidence of conformity traceable
to the applicable standard.
(v) Material, both raw and consumable, used in the course of maintenance when the
organisation is satisfied that the material meets the required specification and has
appropriate traceability. All material shall be accompanied by documentation clearly
relating to the particular material and containing a conformity to specification statement
as well as the manufacturing and supplier source.
(b) Components, standard parts and materials for installation
(i) The organisation shall establish procedures for the acceptance of components, standard
parts and materials for installation to ensure that components, standard parts and
materials are in satisfactory condition and meet the applicable requirements of point (a).
(ii) The organisation shall establish procedures to ensure that components, standard parts
and materials shall only be installed on an aircraft or a component when they are in

Powered by EASA eRules Page 364 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

satisfactory condition, meet the applicable requirements of point (a) and the applicable
maintenance data specifies the particular component, standard part or material.
(iii) The organisation may fabricate a restricted range of parts to be used in the course of
undergoing work within its own facilities, provided procedures are identified in the
exposition.
(iv) Components referred to in point 21.A.307(c) of the Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU)
No 748/2012 shall only be installed if considered eligible for installation by the aircraft
owner on its own aircraft.
(c) Segregation of components
(i) Unserviceable and unsalvageable components shall be segregated from serviceable
components, standards parts and materials.
(ii) Unsalvageable components shall not be permitted to re-enter the component supply
system, unless mandatory life limitation have been extended or a repair solution has
been approved in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

AMC1 145.A.42(a)(i) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

EASA FORM 1 OR EQUIVALENT

A document equivalent to an EASA Form 1 may be:
(a) a release document issued by an organisation under the terms of a bilateral agreement signed
by the European Union;
(b) a release document issued by an organisation approved under the terms of a JAA bilateral
agreement until superseded by the corresponding agreement signed by the European Union;
(c) a JAA Form One issued prior to 28 November 2004 by a JAR 145 organisation approved by a JAA
Full Member State;
(d) in the case of new aircraft components that were released from manufacturing prior to the
Part 21 compliance date, the component should be accompanied by a JAA Form One issued by
a JAR 21 organisation approved by a JAA Full Member State and within the JAA mutual
recognition system;
(e) a JAA Form One issued prior to 28 September 2005 by a production organisation approved by a
competent authority in accordance with its national regulations.

AMC1 145.A.42(a)(ii) Components

ED Decision 2020/002/R

UNSERVICEABLE COMPONENTS
(a) The organisation should ensure the proper identification of any unserviceable components. The
unserviceable status of the component should be clearly declared on a tag together with the
component identification data and any information that is useful to define actions that are
necessary to be taken. Such information should state, as applicable, in-service times,
maintenance status, preservation status, failures, defects or malfunctions reported or detected,
exposure to adverse environmental conditions, and whether the component is installed on an
aircraft that was involved in an accident or incident. Means should be provided to prevent
unintentional separation of this tag from the component.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 365 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(b) Unserviceable components should typically undergo maintenance due to:

(1) expiry of the service life limit as defined in the aircraft maintenance programme;
(2) non-compliance with the applicable airworthiness directives and other continuing
airworthiness requirements mandated by the Agency;
(3) absence of the necessary information to determine the airworthiness status or eligibility
for installation;
(4) evidence of defects or malfunctions; or
(5) being installed on an aircraft that was involved in an incident or accident likely to affect
the component’s serviceability.

AMC1 145.A.42(a)(iii) Components

ED Decision 2020/002/R

UNSALVAGEABLE COMPONENTS
The following types of components should typically be classified as unsalvageable:
(a) components with non-repairable defects, whether visible or not to the naked eye;
(b) components that do not meet design specifications, and cannot be brought into conformity
with such specifications;
(c) components subjected to unacceptable modification or rework that is irreversible;
(d) parts with mandatory life limitations that have reached or exceeded these limitations, or have
missing or incomplete records;
(e) components whose airworthy condition cannot be restored due to exposure to extreme forces,
heat or adverse environmental conditions;
(f) components for which conformity with an applicable airworthiness directive cannot be
accomplished;
(g) components for which maintenance records and/or traceability to the manufacturer cannot be
retrieved.

AMC1 145.A.42(a)(iv) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

STANDARD PARTS
(a) Standard parts are parts that are manufactured in complete compliance with an established
industry, Agency, competent authority or other government specification which includes
design, manufacturing, test and acceptance criteria, and uniform identification requirements.
The specification should include all the information that is necessary to produce and verify
conformity of the part. It should be published so that any party may manufacture the part.
Examples of specifications are National Aerospace Standards (NAS), Army-Navy Aeronautical
Standard (AN), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), SAE Sematec, Joint Electron Device
Engineering Council, Joint Electron Tube Engineering Council, and American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), EN Specifications, etc.
(b) To designate a part as a standard part, the TC holder may issue a standard parts manual
accepted by the competent authority of the original TC holder or may make reference in the
parts catalogue to the specification to be met by the standard part. Documentation that

Powered by EASA eRules Page 366 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

accompanies standard parts should clearly relate to the particular parts and contain a
conformity statement plus both the manufacturing and supplier source. Some materials are
subject to special conditions, such as storage conditions or life limitation, etc., and this should
be included in the documentation and/or the material’s packaging.
(c) An EASA Form 1 or equivalent is not normally issued and, therefore, none should be expected.

AMC2 145.A.42(a)(iv) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

STANDARD PARTS
For sailplanes and powered sailplanes, non-required instruments and/or equipment that are certified
under the provision of CS 22.1301(b), if those instruments or equipment, when installed, functioning,
functioning improperly or not functioning at all, do not in themselves, or by their effect upon the
sailplane and its operation, constitute a safety hazard.
‘Required’ in the term ‘non-required’, as used above, means required by the applicable airworthiness
code (CS 22.1303, 22.1305 and 22.1307) or required by the relevant regulations for air operations and
the applicable Rules of the Air or as required by air traffic management (e.g. a transponder in certain
controlled airspace). Examples of non-required equipment which can be considered to be standard
parts may be electrical variometers, bank/slip indicators ball-type, total energy probes, capacity
bottles (for variometers), final glide calculators, navigation computers, data
logger/barograph/turnpoint camera, bug-wipers and anti-collision systems. Equipment which must be
approved in accordance with the airworthiness code shall comply with the applicable ETSO or
equivalent and it is not considered to be a standard part (e.g. oxygen equipment).

AMC1 145.A.42(a)(v) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

MATERIAL
(a) Consumable material is any material which is only used once, such as lubricants, cements,
compounds, paints, chemical dyes and sealants, etc.
(b) Raw material is any material that requires further work to make it into a component part of the
aircraft, such as metal, plastic, wood, fabric, etc.
(c) Material both raw and consumable should only be accepted when satisfied that it is to the
required specification. To be satisfied, the material and/or its packaging should be marked with
the applicable specification and, where appropriate, the batch number.
(d) Documentation that accompanies all materials should clearly relate to the particular material
and contain a conformity statement plus both the manufacturing and supplier source. Some
materials are subject to special conditions, such as storage conditions or life limitation, etc., and
this should be included in the documentation and/or the material’s packaging.
(e) An EASA Form 1 or equivalent should not be issued for such materials and, therefore, none
should be expected. The material specification is normally identified in the (S)TC holder’s data
except in the case where the Agency or the competent authority has agreed otherwise.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 367 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

GM1 145.A.42(b) Components

ED Decision 2020/002/R

Used components maintained by a CAO appropriately approved for component maintenance and
released on an EASA Form 1 cannot be installed on complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used
by an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008.

AMC1 145.A.42(b)(i) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

ACCEPTANCE OF COMPONENTS FOR INSTALLATION

(a) The procedures for the acceptance of components, standard parts and materials should have
the objective of ensuring that the components, standard parts and materials are in satisfactory
condition and meet the organisation’s requirements. These procedures should be based upon
incoming inspections which include:
(1) physical inspection of the components, standard parts and materials;
(2) review of the accompanying documentation and data, which should be acceptable in
accordance with 145.A.42(a).
(b) For the acceptance of components, standard parts and materials from suppliers, the above
procedures should include supplier evaluation procedures.

GM1 145.A.42(b)(i) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

INCOMING PHYSICAL INSPECTION

(a) To ensure that components, standard parts and materials are in satisfactory condition, the
organisation should perform incoming physical inspections.
(b) The incoming physical inspection should be performed before the component is installed on the
aircraft.
(c) The following list, although not exhaustive, contains typical checks to be performed:
(1) verify the general condition of the components and their packaging in relation to
damages that could affect their integrity;
(2) verify that the shelf life of the component has not expired;
(3) verify that items are received in the appropriate package in respect of the type of the
component: e.g. correct ATA 300 or electrostatic sensitive devices packaging, when
necessary;
(4) verify that the component has all plugs and caps appropriately installed to prevent
damage or internal contamination. Care should be taken when tape is used to cover
electrical connections or fluid fittings/openings because adhesive residues can insulate
electrical connections and contaminate hydraulic or fuel units.
(d) Items (fasteners, etc.) purchased in batches should be supplied in a package. The packaging
should state the applicable specification/standard, part number, batch number, and the
quantity of the items. The documentation that accompanies the material should contain the
applicable specification/standard, part number, batch number, supplied quantity, and the

Powered by EASA eRules Page 368 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

manufacturing sources. If the material is acquired from different batches, acceptance

documentation for each batch should be provided.

GM2 145.A.42(b)(i) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

EXAMPLES OF SUPPLIERS
A supplier could be any source that provides components, standard parts or materials to be used for
maintenance. Possible sources could be: Part-145 organisations, Part 21 Subpart G organisations,
operators, stockist, distributors, brokers, aircraft owners/lessees, etc.

GM3 145.A.42(b)(i) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

SUPPLIER EVALUATION
(a) The following elements should be considered for the initial and recurrent evaluation of a
supplier’s quality system to ensure that the component and/or material is supplied in
satisfactory condition:
(1) availability of appropriate up-to-date regulations, specifications (such as component
handling/storage data) and standards;
(2) standards and procedures for the training of personnel and competency assessment;
(3) procedures for shelf-life control;
(4) procedures for handling of electrostatic sensitive devices;
(5) procedures for identifying the source from which components and materials were
received;
(6) purchasing procedures that identify documentation to accompany components and
materials for subsequent use by approved Part-145 maintenance organisations;
(7) procedures for incoming inspection of components and materials;
(8) procedures for control of measuring equipment that provide for appropriate storage,
usage, and for calibration when such equipment is required;
(9) procedures to ensure appropriate storage conditions for components and materials that
are adequate to protect the components and materials from damage and/or
deterioration. Such procedures should comply with the manufacturers’
recommendations and relevant standards;
(10) procedures for adequate packing and shipping of components and materials to protect
them from damage and deterioration, including procedures for proper shipping of
dangerous goods (e.g. ICAO and ATA specifications);
(11) procedures for detecting and reporting of suspected unapproved components;
(12) procedures for handling unsalvageable components in accordance with applicable
regulations and standards;
(13) procedures for batch splitting or redistribution of lots and handling of the related
documents;

Powered by EASA eRules Page 369 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(14) procedures for notifying purchasers of any components that have been shipped and have
later been identified as not conforming to the applicable technical data or standard;
(15) procedures for recall control to ensure that components and materials shipped can be
traced and recalled if necessary;
(16) procedures for monitoring the effectiveness of the quality system.
(b) Suppliers which are certified to officially recognised standards that have a quality system that
includes the elements specified in (a) may be acceptable; such standards include:
(1) EN/AS9120 and listed in the OASIS database;
(2) ASA-100;
(3) EASO 2012;
(4) FAA AC 00-56.
The use of such suppliers does not exempt the organisation from its obligations under 145.A.42
to ensure that supplied components and materials are in satisfactory condition and meet the
applicable criteria of 145.A.42.
(c) Supplier evaluation may depend on different factors, such as the type of component, whether
or not the supplier is the manufacturer of the component, the TC holder or a maintenance
organisation, or even specific circumstances such as aircraft on ground. This evaluation may be
limited to a questionnaire from the Part-145 organisation to its suppliers, a desktop evaluation
of the supplier’s procedures or an on-site audit, if deemed necessary.

GM1 145.A.42(b)(ii) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS
Components, standard parts and materials should only be installed when they are specified in the
applicable maintenance data. This could include parts catalogue (IPC), service bulletins (SBs), aircraft
maintenance manual (AMM), component maintenance manual (CMM) etc. So, the installation of a
component, standard part or material can only be done after checking the applicable maintenance
data.
This check should ensure that the part number, modification status, limitations, etc., of the
component, standard part or material are the ones specified in the applicable maintenance data of
the particular aircraft or component (i.e. IPC, SB, AMM, CMM, etc.) where the component, standard
part or material is going to be installed. The organisation should establish procedures to ensure that
this check is performed before installation.

AMC1 145.A.42(b)(iii) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

FABRICATION OF PARTS FOR INSTALLATION

(a) The agreement of the competent authority on the fabrication of parts by the approved
maintenance organisation should be formalised through the approval of a detailed procedure
in the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE). This AMC contains principles and conditions
to be taken into account for the preparation of an acceptable procedure.
(b) Fabrication, inspection, assembly and test should be clearly within the technical and procedural
capability of the organisation.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 370 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(c) All necessary data to fabricate the part should be approved either by the Agency or the type
certificate (TC) holder, or Part 21 design organisation approval holder, or supplemental type
certificate (STC) holder.
(d) Items that are fabricated by an organisation approved under Part-145 may only be used by that
organisation in the course of overhaul, maintenance, modifications, or repair of aircraft or
components, performing work at its own facilities. The permission to fabricate does not
constitute approval for manufacture, or to supply externally, and the parts do not qualify for
EASA Form 1 certification. This prohibition also applies to the bulk transfer of surplus inventory,
in that locally fabricated parts are physically segregated and excluded from any delivery
certification.
(e) Fabrication of parts, modification kits, etc., for onward supply and/or sale may not be conducted
by an organisation that is approved under Part-145.
(f) The data specified in (c) may include repair procedures that involve the fabrication of parts.
Where the data on such parts is sufficient to facilitate fabrication, the parts may be fabricated
by an organisation that is approved under Part-145. Care should be taken to ensure that the
data include details of part numbering, dimensions, materials, processes, and any special
manufacturing techniques, special raw material specification and/or incoming inspection
requirement, and that the approved organisation has the necessary capability to fabricate those
parts. That capability should be defined by way of exposition content. Where special processes
or inspection procedures are defined in the approved data which are not available at the
organisation, the organisation cannot fabricate the part unless the TC/STC holder gives an
approved alternative.
(g) Examples of fabrication within the scope of a Part-145 approval may include but are not limited
to the following:
(1) fabrication of bushes, sleeves and shims;
(2) fabrication of secondary structural elements and skin panels;
(3) fabrication of control cables;
(4) fabrication of flexible and rigid pipes;
(5) fabrication of electrical cable looms and assemblies;
(6) formed or machined sheet metal panels for repairs.
All the above-mentioned fabricated parts should be in accordance with the data provided in the
overhaul or repair manuals, modification schemes and service bulletins, drawings, or should be
otherwise approved by the competent authority.
Note: It is not acceptable to fabricate any item to pattern unless an engineering drawing of the
item is produced which includes any necessary fabrication process and which is acceptable to
the competent authority.
(h) Where a TC holder or an approved production organisation is prepared to make available
complete data which is not referred to in the aircraft manuals or service bulletins but provides
manufacturing drawings for items specified in parts lists, the fabrication of these items is not
considered to be within the scope of an approval unless agreed otherwise by the competent
authority in accordance with a procedure specified in the exposition.
(i) Inspection and identification

Powered by EASA eRules Page 371 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Any locally fabricated part should be subject to inspection before, separately, and preferably
independently from any inspection of its installation. The inspection should establish full
compliance with the relevant manufacturing data, and the part should be unambiguously
identified as fit for use by stating conformity to the approved data. Adequate records should be
maintained of all such fabrication processes including heat treatment and final inspections. All
parts, except those that do not have enough space, should carry a part number which clearly
relates it to the manufacturing/inspection data. In addition to the part’s number, the
organisation’s identity should be marked on the part for traceability purposes.

AMC1 145.A.42(c) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

SEGREGATION OF COMPONENTS
(a) Unserviceable components should be identified and stored in a secure location that is under
the control of the maintenance organisation until a decision is made on the future status of such
components. The organisation that declared the component to be unserviceable may transfer
its custody after identifying it as unserviceable to the aircraft owner provided that such transfer
is reflected in the aircraft logbook, or engine logbook, or component logbook.
(b) ‘Secure location under the control of an approved maintenance organisation’ refers to a secure
location whose security is the responsibility of the approved maintenance organisation. This
may include facilities that are established by the organisation at locations different from the
main maintenance facilities. These locations should be identified in the relevant procedures of
the organisation.
(c) In the case of unsalvageable components, the organisation should:
(1) retain such component in the secure location referred to in paragraph (b);
(2) arrange for the component to be mutilated in a manner that ensures that they are
beyond economic salvage or repair before disposing it; or
(3) mark the component indicating that it is unsalvageable, when in agreement with the
component owner, the component is disposed of for legitimate non-flight uses (such as
training and education aids, research and development), or for non-aviation applications,
mutilation is often not appropriate. Alternatively to marking, the original part number or
data plate information can be removed or a record kept of the disposal of the
components.

GM1 145.A.42(c)(i) Components

ED Decision 2019/009/R

MUTILATION OF COMPONENTS
(a) Mutilation should be accomplished in such a manner that the components become
permanently unusable for their originally intended use. Mutilated components should not be
able to be reworked or camouflaged to provide the appearance of being serviceable, such as by
replating, shortening and rethreading long bolts, welding, straightening, machining, cleaning,
polishing, or repainting.
(b) Mutilation may be accomplished by one or a combination of the following procedures:
(1) grinding;
(2) burning;

Powered by EASA eRules Page 372 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(3) removal of a major lug or other integral feature;

(4) permanent distortion of parts;
(5) cutting a hole with cutting torch or saw;
(6) melting;
(7) sawing into many small pieces; and
(8) any other method accepted by the competent authority.
(c) The following procedures are examples of mutilation that are often less successful because they
may not be consistently effective:
(1) stamping or vibro-etching;
(2) spraying with paint;
(3) small distortions, incisions, or hammer marks;
(4) identification by tags or markings;
(5) drilling small holes; and
(6) sawing in two pieces only.

145.A.45 Maintenance data

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(a) The organisation shall hold and use applicable current maintenance data in the performance of
maintenance, including modifications and repairs. ‘Applicable’ means relevant to any aircraft,
component or process specified in the organisation's approval class rating schedule and in any
associated capability list.
In the case of maintenance data provided by an operator or customer, the organisation shall
hold such data when the work is in progress, with the exception of the need to comply with
point 145.A.55(c).
(b) For the purposes of this Part, applicable maintenance data shall be any of the following:
1. Any applicable requirement, procedure, operational directive or information issued by
the authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft or component;
2. Any applicable airworthiness directive issued by the authority responsible for the
oversight of the aircraft or component;
3. Instructions for continuing airworthiness, issued by type certificate holders,
supplementary type certificate holders, any other organisation required to publish such
data by Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and in the case of aircraft or
components from third countries the airworthiness data mandated by the authority
responsible for the oversight of the aircraft or component;
4. Any applicable standard, such as but not limited to, maintenance standard practices
recognised by the Agency as a good standard for maintenance;
5. Any applicable data issued in accordance with point (d).
(c) The organisation shall establish procedures to ensure that if found, any inaccurate, incomplete
or ambiguous procedure, practice, information or maintenance instruction contained in the

Powered by EASA eRules Page 373 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

maintenance data used by maintenance personnel is recorded and notified to the author of the
maintenance data.
(d) The organisation may only modify maintenance instructions in accordance with a procedure
specified in the maintenance organisation's exposition. With respect to those changes, the
organisation shall demonstrate that they result in equivalent or improved maintenance
standards and shall inform the type-certificate holder of such changes. Maintenance
instructions for the purposes of this point means instructions on how to carry out the particular
maintenance task: they exclude the engineering design of repairs and modifications.
(e) The organisation shall provide a common work card or worksheet system to be used throughout
relevant parts of the organisation. In addition, the organisation shall either transcribe accurately
the maintenance data contained in points (b) and (d) onto such work cards or worksheets or
make precise reference to the particular maintenance task or tasks contained in such
maintenance data. Work cards and worksheets may be computer generated and held on an
electronic database subject to both adequate safeguards against unauthorised alteration and a
back-up electronic database which shall be updated within 24 hours of any entry made to the
main electronic database. Complex maintenance tasks shall be transcribed onto the work cards
or worksheets and subdivided into clear stages to ensure a record of the accomplishment of the
complete maintenance task.
Where the organisation provides a maintenance service to an aircraft operator who requires
their work card or worksheet system to be used then such work card or worksheet system may
be used. In this case, the organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure correct completion
of the aircraft operators' work cards or worksheets.
(f) The organisation shall ensure that all applicable maintenance data is readily available for use
when required by maintenance personnel.
(g) The organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure that maintenance data it controls is kept
up to date. In the case of operator/customer controlled and provided maintenance data, the
organisation shall be able to show that either it has written confirmation from the
operator/customer that all such maintenance data is up to date or it has work orders specifying
the amendment status of the maintenance data to be used or it can show that it is on the
operator/customer maintenance data amendment list.

AMC 145.A.45(b) Maintenance data

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Except as specified in sub-paragraph 5, each maintenance organisation approved under Part-

145 should hold and use the following minimum maintenance data relevant to the
organisation’s approval class rating. All maintenance related Implementing Rules and
associated AMCs, approval specifications and Guidance Material, all applicable national
maintenance requirements and notices which have not been superseded by an Agency
requirement, procedure or directive and all applicable EASA airworthiness directives plus any
non-national airworthiness directive supplied by a contracted non-EU operator or customer as
well as Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations.
2. In addition to sub-paragraph 1, an organisation with an approval class rating in category A -
Aircraft, should hold and use the following maintenance data where published. The appropriate
sections of the operator’s aircraft maintenance programme, aircraft maintenance manual,
repair manual, supplementary structural inspection document, corrosion control document,
service bulletins, service letters, service instructions, modification leaflets, NDT manual, parts

Powered by EASA eRules Page 374 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

catalogue, type certificate data sheet and any other specific document issued by the type
certificate or supplementary type certificate holder as maintenance data.
3. In addition to subparagraph 1, an organisation with an approval class rating in category B —
Engines/APUs, should hold and use the following maintenance data where published. The
appropriate sections of the engine/APU maintenance and repair manual, service bulletins,
service letters, modification leaflets, non-destructive testing (NDT) manual, parts catalogue,
type certificate data sheet and any other specific document issued by the type certificate holder
as maintenance data.
4. In addition to sub-paragraph 1, an organisation with an approval class rating in category C -
Components other than complete engines/APUs, should hold and use the following
maintenance data where published. The appropriate sections of the vendor maintenance and
repair manual, service bulletins and service letters plus any document issued by the type
certificate holder as maintenance data on whose product the component may be fitted when
applicable.
5. Appropriate sections of the sub-paragraphs 2 to 4 additional maintenance data means in
relation to the maintenance work scope at each particular maintenance facility. For example, a
base maintenance facility should have almost complete set(s) of the maintenance data whereas
a line maintenance facility may need only the maintenance manual and the parts catalogue.
6. An organisation only approved in class rating category D – Specialised services, should hold and
use all applicable specialised service(s) process specifications.

AMC 145.A.45(c) Maintenance data

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The referenced procedure should ensure that when maintenance personnel discover
inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous information in the maintenance data they should record
the details. The procedure should then ensure that the Part-145 approved maintenance
organisation notifies the problem to the author of the maintenance data in a timely manner. A
record of such communications to the author of the maintenance data should be retained by
the Part-145 approved organisation until such time as the type certificate holder has clarified
the issue by e.g. amending the maintenance data.
2. The referenced procedure should be specified in the maintenance organisation exposition.

AMC 145.A.45(d) Maintenance data

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The referenced procedure should address the need for a practical demonstration by the mechanic to
the quality personnel of the proposed modified maintenance instruction. When satisfied the quality
personnel should approve the modified maintenance instruction and ensure that the type certificate
or supplementary type certificate holder is informed of the modified maintenance instruction. The
procedure should include a paper/electronic traceability of the complete process from start to finish
and ensure that the relevant maintenance instruction clearly identifies the modification. Modified
maintenance instructions should only be used in the following circumstances:
(a) Where the type certificate / supplementary type certificate holders original intent can be
carried out in a more practical or more efficient manner.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 375 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(b) Where the type certificate / supplementary type certificate holders original intent cannot be
achieved by following the maintenance instructions. For example, where a component cannot
be replaced following the original maintenance instructions.
(c) For the use of alternative tools / equipment.
Important Note: Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) are airworthiness
limitations. Any modification of the maintenance instructions linked to CDCCL constitutes an aircraft
modification that should be approved in accordance with Part-21.

AMC 145.A.45(e) Maintenance data

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The maintenance organisation should:

— transcribe accurately the maintenance data onto such work cards or worksheets, or
— make precise reference to the particular maintenance task(s) contained in such
maintenance data, which already identifies the task as a CDCCL where applicable.
2. Relevant parts of the organisation means with regard to aircraft base maintenance, aircraft line
maintenance, engine workshops, mechanical workshops and avionic workshops. Therefore,
engine workshops for example should have a common system throughout such engine
workshops that may be different to that in the aircraft base maintenance.
3. The workcards should differentiate and specify, when relevant, disassembly, accomplishment
of task, reassembly and testing. In the case of a lengthy maintenance task involving a succession
of personnel to complete such a task, it may be necessary to use supplementary workcards or
worksheets to indicate what was actually accomplished by each individual person.

AMC 145.A.45(f) Maintenance data

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Data being made available to personnel maintaining aircraft means that the data should be
available in close proximity to the aircraft being maintained for supervisors, mechanics and
certifying staff to study.
2. Where computer systems are used, the number of computer terminals should be sufficient in
relation to the size of the work programme to enable easy access, unless the computer system
can produce paper copies. Where microfilm or microfiche readers/printers are used, a similar
requirement is applicable.

AMC 145.A.45(g) Maintenance data

ED Decision 2015/029/R

To keep data up-to-date, a procedure should be set up to monitor the amendment status of all data
and maintain a check that all amendments are being received by being a subscriber to any document
amendment scheme. Special attention should be given to TC related data such as certification life-
limited parts, airworthiness limitations and Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI), etc.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 376 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

145.A.47 Production planning

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(a) The organisation shall have a system appropriate to the amount and complexity of work to plan
the availability of all necessary personnel, tools, equipment, material, maintenance data and
facilities in order to ensure the safe completion of the maintenance work.
(b) The planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of shifts, shall take into account human
performance limitations.
(c) When it is required to hand over the continuation or completion of maintenance tasks for
reasons of a shift or personnel changeover, relevant information shall be adequately
communicated between outgoing and incoming personnel.

AMC 145.A.47(a) Production planning

ED Decision 2016/011/R

1. Depending on the amount and complexity of work generally performed by the maintenance
organisation, the planning system may range from a very simple procedure to a complex
organisational set-up including a dedicated planning function in support of the production
function.
2. For the purpose of Part-145, the production planning function includes two complementary
elements:
— scheduling the maintenance work ahead, to ensure that it will not adversely interfere
with other work as regards the availability of all necessary personnel, tools, equipment,
material, maintenance data and facilities.
— during maintenance work, organising maintenance teams and shifts and provide all
necessary support to ensure the completion of maintenance without undue time
pressure.
3. When establishing the production planning procedure, consideration should be given to the
following:
— logistics,
— inventory control,
— square meters of accommodation,
— man-hours estimation,
— man-hours availability,
— preparation of work,
— hangar availability,
— environmental conditions (access, lighting standards and cleanliness),
— co-ordination with internal and external suppliers, etc.
— scheduling critical maintenance tasks during periods when staff are likely to be most alert.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 377 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.47(b) Production planning

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Limitations of human performance, in the context of planning safety related tasks, refers to the upper
and lower limits, and variations, of certain aspects of human performance (Circadian rhythm / 24
hours body cycle) which personnel should be aware of when planning work and shifts.

AMC 145.A.47(c) Production planning

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The primary objective of the changeover / handover information is to ensure effective communication
at the point of handing over the continuation or completion of maintenance actions. Effective task
and shift handover depends on three basic elements:
— The outgoing person’s ability to understand and communicate the important elements of the
job or task being passed over to the incoming person.
— The incoming person’s ability to understand and assimilate the information being provided by
the outgoing person.
— A formalised process for exchanging information between outgoing and incoming persons and
a planned shift overlap and a place for such exchanges to take place.

145.A.48 Performance of maintenance

Regulation (EU) 2020/270

The organisation shall establish procedures to ensure that:

(a) after completion of maintenance a general verification is carried out to ensure that the aircraft
or component is clear of all tools, equipment and any extraneous parts or material, and that all
access panels removed have been refitted;
(b) an error capturing method is implemented after the performance of any critical maintenance
task;
(c) the risk of multiple errors during maintenance and the risk of errors being repeated in identical
maintenance tasks are minimised; and,
(d) damage is assessed and modifications and repairs are carried out using data specified in point
M.A.304 of Annex I (Part-M) or ML.A.304 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.

GM 145.A.48 Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2016/011/R

AUTHORISED PERSON
An ‘authorised person’ is a person formally authorised by the maintenance organisation to perform
or supervise a maintenance task. An ‘authorised person’ is not necessarily ‘certifying staff’.
SIGN-OFF
A ‘sign-off’ is a statement issued by the ‘authorised person’ which indicates that the task or group of
tasks has been correctly performed. A ‘sign-off’ relates to one step in the maintenance process and is,
therefore, different to a certificate of release to service.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 378 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC1 145.A.48(b) Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2016/011/R

The procedure should identify the error-capturing methods, the critical maintenance tasks, the
training and qualification of staff applying error-capturing methods, and how the organisation ensures
that its staff is familiar with critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods.

AMC2 145.A.48(b) Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2016/011/R

CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TASKS

(a) The procedure should ensure that the following maintenance tasks are reviewed to assess their
impact on flight safety:
(1) tasks that may affect the control of the aircraft flight path and attitude, such as
installation, rigging and adjustments of flight controls;
(2) aircraft stability control systems (autopilot, fuel transfer);
(3) tasks that may affect the propulsive force of the aircraft, including installation of aircraft
engines, propellers and rotors; and
(4) overhaul, calibration or rigging of engines, propellers, transmissions and gearboxes.
(b) The procedure should describe which data sources are used to identify critical maintenance
tasks. Several data sources may be used, such as:
(1) information from the design approval holder;
(2) accident reports;
(3) investigation and follow-up of incidents;
(4) occurrence reporting;
(5) flight data analysis;
(6) results of audits;
(7) normal operations monitoring schemes; and
(8) feedback from training.

AMC3 145.A.48(b) Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2016/011/R

ERROR-CAPTURING METHODS
(a) Error-capturing methods are those actions defined by the organisation to detect maintenance
errors made when performing maintenance.
(b) The organisation should ensure that the error-capturing methods are adequate for the work
and the disturbance of the system. A combination of several actions (visual inspection,
operational check, functional test, rigging check) may be necessary in some cases.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 379 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC4 145.A.48(b) Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2016/011/R

INDEPENDENT INSPECTION
Independent inspection is one possible error-capturing method.
(a) What is an independent inspection
An independent inspection is an inspection performed by an ‘independent qualified person’ of
a task carried out by an ‘authorised person’, taking into account that:
(1) the ‘authorised person’ is the person who performs the task or supervises the task and
they assume the full responsibility for the completion of the task in accordance with the
applicable maintenance data;
(2) the ‘independent qualified person’ is the person who performs the independent
inspection and attests the satisfactory completion of the task and that no deficiencies
have been found. The ‘independent qualified person’ does not issue a certificate of
release to service, therefore they are not required to hold certification privileges;
(3) the ‘authorised person’ issues the certificate of release to service or signs off the
completion of the task after the independent inspection has been carried out
satisfactorily;
(4) the work card system used by the organisation should record the identification of both
persons and the details of the independent inspection as necessary before the certificate
of release to service or sign-off for the completion of the task is issued.
(b) Qualifications of persons performing independent inspections
The organisation should have procedures to demonstrate that the ‘independent qualified
person’ has been trained and has gained experience in the specific inspection to be performed.
The organisation could consider making use of, for example:
(1) staff holding a certifying staff or support staff or sign-off authorisation or equivalent
necessary to release or sign off the critical maintenance task;
(2) staff holding a certifying staff or support staff or sign-off authorisation or equivalent
necessary to release or sign off similar task in a product of similar category and having
received specific practical training in the task to be inspected; or
(3) a commander holding a limited certification authorisation in accordance with
145.A.30(j)(4) and having received adequate practical training and having enough
experience in the specific task to be inspected and on how to perform independent
inspection.
(c) How to perform an independent inspection
An independent inspection should ensure correct assembly, locking and sense of operation.
When inspecting control systems that have undergone maintenance, the independent qualified
person should consider the following points independently:
(1) all those parts of the system that have actually been disconnected or disturbed should be
inspected for correct assembly and locking;
(2) the system as a whole should be inspected for full and free movement over the complete
range;
(3) cables should be tensioned correctly with adequate clearance at secondary stops;

Powered by EASA eRules Page 380 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(4) the operation of the control system as a whole should be observed to ensure that the
controls are operating in the correct sense;
(5) if different control systems are interconnected so that they affect each other, all the
interactions should be checked through the full range of the applicable controls; and
(6) software that is part of the critical maintenance task should be checked, for example:
version, compatibility with aircraft configuration.
(d) What to do in unforeseen cases when only one person is available
REINSPECTION:
(1) Reinspection is an error-capturing method subject to the same conditions as an
independent inspection is, except that the ‘authorised person’ performing the
maintenance task is also acting as ‘independent qualified person’ and performs the
inspection.
(2) Reinspection, as an error-capturing method, should only be performed in unforeseen
circumstances when only one person is available to carry out the task and perform the
independent inspection. The circumstances cannot be considered unforeseen if the
person or organisation has not assigned a suitable ‘independent qualified person’ to that
particular line station or shift.
(3) The certificate of release to service is issued after the task has been performed by the
‘authorised person’ and the reinspection has been carried out satisfactorily. The work
card system used by the organisation should record the identification and the details of
the reinspection before the certificate of release to service for the task is issued.

AMC 145.A.48(c) Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2016/011/R

The procedures should be aimed at:

(a) minimising multiple errors and preventing omissions. Therefore, the procedures should specify:
(1) that every maintenance task is signed off only after completion;
(2) how the grouping of tasks for the purpose of sign-off allows critical steps to be clearly
identified; and
(3) that work performed by personnel under supervision (i.e. temporary staff, trainees) is
checked and signed off by an authorised person;
(b) minimising the possibility of an error being repeated in identical tasks and, therefore,
compromising more than one system or function. Thus, the procedures should ensure that no
person is required to perform a maintenance task involving removal/installation or
assembly/disassembly of several components of the same type fitted to more than one system,
a failure of which could have an impact on safety, on the same aircraft or component during a
particular maintenance check. However, in unforeseen circumstances when only one person is
available, the organisation may make use of reinspection as described in point (d) of AMC4
145.A.48(b).

Powered by EASA eRules Page 381 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

GM 145.A.48(c) Performance of maintenance

ED Decision 2020/002/R

To minimise the risk of multiple errors or errors being repeated, the organisation may implement:
— procedures to plan the performance by different persons of the same task in different systems;
— independent inspection or re-inspection procedures.

GM 145.A.48(d) Performance of maintenance – critical design

configuration control limitations (CDCCL)
ED Decision 2020/002/R

The organisation should ensure that when performing maintenance the CDCCL are not compromised.
The organisation should pay particular attention to possible adverse effects of any change to the
wiring of the aircraft, even of a change not specifically associated with the fuel tank system. For
example, it should be common practice to identify segregation of fuel gauging system wiring as a
CDCCL. The organisation can prevent adverse effects associated with changes to the wiring by
standardising maintenance practices through training, and not through periodic inspections. Training
should be provided to avoid indiscriminate routing and splicing of wire and to provide comprehensive
knowledge of critical design features of fuel tank systems that would be controlled by a CDCCL.
Guidance on the training of maintenance organisation personnel is provided in Appendix IV to AMC
145.A.30(e) and 145.B.10(3).

145.A.50 Certification of maintenance

Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(a) A certificate of release to service shall be issued by appropriately authorised certifying staff on
behalf of the organisation when it has been verified that all maintenance ordered has been
properly carried out by the organisation in accordance with the procedures specified in point
145.A.70, taking into account the availability and use of the maintenance data specified in point
145.A.45 and that there are no non-compliances which are known to endanger flight safety.
(b) A certificate of release to service shall be issued before flight at the completion of any
maintenance.
(c) New defects or incomplete maintenance work orders identified during the above maintenance
shall be brought to the attention of the aircraft operator for the specific purpose of obtaining
agreement to rectify such defects or completing the missing elements of the maintenance work
order. In the case where the aircraft operator declines to have such maintenance carried out
under this point, point (e) is applicable.
(d) A certificate of release to service shall be issued after the required maintenance on a
component whilst off the aircraft has been carried out. The authorised release certificate ‘EASA
Form 1’ referred to in Appendix II of Annex I (Part-M) constitutes the component certificate of
release to service except if otherwise specified in point M.A.502 of Annex I (Part-M) or ML.A.502
of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable. When an organisation maintains a component for its own
use, an EASA Form 1 may not be necessary depending upon the organisation's internal release
procedures defined in the exposition.
(e) By derogation to point (a), when the organisation is unable to complete all maintenance
ordered, it may issue a certificate of release to service within the approved aircraft limitations.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 382 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

The organisation shall enter such fact in the aircraft certificate of release to service before the
issue of such certificate.
(f) By derogation to points (a) and 145.A.42, when an aircraft is grounded at a location other than
the main line station or main maintenance base due to the non-availability of a component with
the appropriate release certificate, it is permissible to temporarily fit a component without the
appropriate release certificate for a maximum of 30 flight hours or until the aircraft first returns
to the main line station or main maintenance base, whichever is the sooner, subject to the
aircraft operator agreement and said component having a suitable release certificate but
otherwise in compliance with all applicable maintenance and operational requirements. Such
components shall be removed by the above prescribed time limit unless an appropriate release
certificate has been obtained in the meantime under points (a) and 145.A.42.

AMC 145.A.50 Certification of maintenance after embodiment of a

Standard Change or Standard Repair (SC/SR)
ED Decision 2020/002/R

AMC M.A.801 of the AMC to Part-M and AMC1 ML.A.801 of the AMC to Part-ML contain acceptable
means of compliance for the release to service of a SC/SR by an organisation approved in accordance
with Part-145.

AMC 145.A.50(a) Certification of maintenance

ED Decision 2015/029/R

’Endangers the flight safety’ means any instances where safe operation could not be assured or which
could lead to an unsafe condition. It typically includes, but is not limited to, significant cracking,
deformation, corrosion or failure of primary structure, any evidence of burning, electrical arcing,
significant hydraulic fluid or fuel leakage and any emergency system or total system failure. An
airworthiness directive overdue for compliance is also considered a hazard to flight safety.

AMC 145.A.50(b) Certification of maintenance

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The certificate of release to service should contain the following statement:

‘Certifies that the work specified, except as otherwise specified, was carried out in accordance
with Part-145 and in respect to that work the aircraft/aircraft component is considered ready
for release to service’.
Reference should also be made to the EASA Part-145 approval number.
2. It is acceptable to use an alternate abbreviated certificate of release to service consisting of the
following statement ‘Part-145 release to service’ instead of the full certification statement
specified in paragraph 1. When the alternate abbreviated certificate of release to service is
used, the introductory section of the technical log should include an example of the full
certification statement from paragraph 1.
3. The certificate of release to service should relate to the task specified in the (S)TC holder’s or
operator’s instructions or the aircraft maintenance programme which itself may cross-refer to
maintenance data.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 383 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. The date such maintenance was carried out should include when the maintenance took place
relative to any life or overhaul limitation in terms of date/flying hours/cycles/landings etc., as
appropriate.
5. When extensive maintenance has been carried out, it is acceptable for the certificate of release
to service to summarise the maintenance as long as there is a unique cross-reference to the
work package containing full details of maintenance carried out. Dimensional information
should be retained in the work-pack record.

AMC1 145.A.50(d) Certification of maintenance

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The purpose of the certificate is to release assemblies/items/components/parts (hereafter referred

to as ‘item(s)’) after maintenance and to release maintenance work carried out on such items under
the approval of a competent authority and to allow items removed from one aircraft/aircraft
component to be fitted to another aircraft/aircraft component.
The certificate is to be used for export/import purposes, as well as for domestic purposes, and serves
as an official certificate for items from the manufacturer/maintenance organisation to users.
It can only be issued by organisations approved by the particular competent authority within the scope
of the approval.
The certificate may be used as a rotable tag by utilising the available space on the reverse side of the
certificate for any additional information and dispatching the item with two copies of the certificate
so that one copy may be eventually returned with the item to the maintenance organisation. The
alternative solution is to use existing rotable tags and also supply a copy of the certificate.
A certificate should not be issued for any item when it is known that the item is unserviceable except
in the case of an item undergoing a series of maintenance processes at several maintenance
organisations approved under Part-145 and the item needs a certificate for the previous maintenance
process carried out for the next maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 to accept the
item for subsequent maintenance processes. In such a case, a clear statement of limitation should be
endorsed in Block 12.

AMC2 145.A.50(d) Certification of maintenance

ED Decision 2020/002/R

1. A component which has been maintained off the aircraft needs the issuance of a certificate of
release to service for such maintenance and another certificate of release to service in regard
to being installed properly on the aircraft when such action occurs.
When an organisation maintains a component for use by the same organisation, an EASA Form 1
may not be necessary depending upon the organisation’s internal release procedures defined
in the maintenance organisation exposition.
2. In the case of the issue of EASA Form 1 for components in storage before Part-145 and Part-21
became effective and not released on an EASA Form 1 or equivalent in accordance with
145.A.42(a) or removed serviceable from a serviceable aircraft or an aircraft which has been
withdrawn from service the following applies:
2.1. An EASA Form 1 may be issued for an aircraft component which has been:
— Maintained before Part-145 became effective or manufactured before Part-21
became effective.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 384 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

— Used on an aircraft and removed in a serviceable condition. Examples include

leased and loaned aircraft components.
— Removed from aircraft which have been withdrawn from service, or from aircraft
which have been involved in abnormal occurrences such as accidents, incidents,
heavy landings or lightning strikes.
— Maintained by an unapproved organisation.
2.2. An appropriately rated maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 may issue an
EASA Form 1 as detailed in this AMC subparagraph 2.5 to 2.9, as appropriate, in
accordance with procedures detailed in the exposition as approved by the competent
authority. The appropriately rated organisation is responsible for ensuring that all
reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that only approved and serviceable
aircraft components are issued an EASA Form 1 under this paragraph.
2.3. For the purposes of this AMC No 2 only, appropriately rated means an organisation with
an approval class rating for the type of component or for the product in which it may be
installed.
2.4. An EASA Form 1 issued in accordance with this paragraph 2 should be issued by signing
in block 14b and stating ‘Inspected/Tested’ in block 11. In addition, block 12 should
specify:
2.4.1. When the last maintenance was carried out and by whom.
2.4.2. If the component is unused, when the component was manufactured and by whom
with a cross-reference to any original documentation which should be included
with the Form.
2.4.3. A list of all airworthiness directives, repairs and modifications known to have been
incorporated. If no airworthiness directives or repairs or modifications are known
to be incorporated, then this should be so stated.
2.4.4. Detail of life used for life-limited parts and time-controlled components being any
combination of fatigue, overhaul or storage life.
2.4.5. For any aircraft component having its own maintenance history record, reference
to the particular maintenance history record as long as the record contains the
details that would otherwise be required in block 12. The maintenance history
record and acceptance test report or statement, if applicable, should be attached
to the EASA Form 1.
2.5. New/unused aircraft components
2.5.1. Any unused aircraft component in storage without an EASA Form 1 up to the
effective date(s) for Part-21 that was manufactured by an organisation acceptable
to the competent authority at that time may be issued with an EASA Form 1 by an
appropriately rated maintenance organisation approved under Part-145. The EASA
Form 1 should be issued in accordance with the following subparagraphs which
should be included in a procedure within the maintenance organisation manual.
Note 1: It should be understood that the release of a stored but unused aircraft
component in accordance with this paragraph represents a maintenance release
under Part-145 and not a production release under Part-21. It is not intended to
bypass the production release procedure agreed by the Member State for parts

Powered by EASA eRules Page 385 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

and subassemblies intended for fitment on the manufacturers’ own production

line.
(a) An acceptance test report or statement should be available for all used and
unused aircraft components that are subjected to acceptance testing after
manufacturing or maintenance as appropriate.
(b) The aircraft component should be inspected for compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and limitations for storage and condition
including any requirement for limited storage life, inhibitors, controlled
climate and special storage containers. In addition or in the absence of
specific storage instructions the aircraft component should be inspected for
damage, corrosion and leakage to ensure good condition.
(c) The storage life used of any storage life-limited parts should be established.
2.5.2. If it is not possible to establish satisfactory compliance with all applicable
conditions specified in subparagraph 2.5.1(a) to (c) inclusive, the aircraft
component should be disassembled by an appropriately rated organisation and
subjected to a check for incorporated airworthiness directives, repairs and
modifications and inspected/tested in accordance with the maintenance data to
establish satisfactory condition and, if relevant, all seals, lubricants and life-limited
parts should be replaced. Upon satisfactory completion after reassembly, an
EASA Form 1 may be issued stating what was carried out and the reference of the
maintenance data included.
2.6. Used aircraft components removed from a serviceable aircraft
2.6.1. Serviceable aircraft components removed from a Member State registered aircraft
may be issued with an EASA Form 1 by an appropriately rated organisation subject
to compliance with this subparagraph.
(a) The organisation should ensure that the component was removed from the
aircraft by an appropriately qualified person.
(b) The aircraft component may only be deemed serviceable if the last flight
operation with the component fitted revealed no faults on that
component/related system.
(c) The aircraft component should be inspected for satisfactory condition
including in particular damage, corrosion or leakage and compliance with
any additional maintenance data.
(d) The aircraft record should be researched for any unusual events that could
affect the serviceability of the aircraft component such as involvement in
accidents, incidents, heavy landings or lightning strikes. Under no
circumstances may an EASA Form 1 be issued in accordance with this
paragraph 2.6 if it is suspected that the aircraft component has been
subjected to extremes of stress, temperatures or immersion which could
affect its operation.
(e) A maintenance history record should be available for all used serialised
aircraft components.
(f) Compliance with known modifications and repairs should be established.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 386 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(g) The flight hours/cycles/landings as applicable of any life-limited parts and

time-controlled components including time since overhaul should be
established.
(h) Compliance with known applicable airworthiness directives should be
established.
(i) Subject to satisfactory compliance with this subparagraph 2.6.1, an
EASA Form 1 may be issued and should contain the information as specified
in paragraph 2.4 including the aircraft from which the aircraft component
was removed.
2.6.2. Serviceable aircraft components removed from a non-Member State registered
aircraft may only be issued with an EASA Form 1 if the components are leased or
loaned from the maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 who retains
control of the airworthiness status of the components. An EASA Form 1 may be
issued and should contain the information as specified in paragraph 2.4 including
the aircraft from which the aircraft component was removed.
2.7. Used aircraft components removed from an aircraft withdrawn from service. Serviceable
aircraft components removed from a Member State registered aircraft withdrawn from
service may be issued with an EASA Form 1 by a maintenance organisation approved
under Part-145 subject to compliance with this subparagraph.
(a) Aircraft withdrawn from service are sometimes dismantled for spares. This is
considered to be a maintenance activity and should be accomplished under the
control of an organisation approved under Part-145, employing procedures
approved by the competent authority.
(b) To be eligible for installation, components removed from such aircraft may be
issued with an EASA Form 1 by an appropriately rated organisation following a
satisfactory assessment.
(c) As a minimum, the assessment will need to satisfy the standards set out in
paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6 as appropriate. This should, where known, include the
possible need for the alignment of scheduled maintenance that may be necessary
to comply with the maintenance programme applicable to the aircraft on which
the component is to be installed.
(d) Irrespective of whether the aircraft holds a certificate of airworthiness or not, the
organisation responsible for certifying any removed component should ensure that
the manner in which the components were removed and stored are compatible
with the standards required by Part-145.
(e) A structured plan should be formulated to control the aircraft disassembly process.
The disassembly is to be carried out by an appropriately rated organisation under
the supervision of certifying staff who will ensure that the aircraft components are
removed and documented in a structured manner in accordance with the
appropriate maintenance data and disassembly plan.
(f) All recorded aircraft defects should be reviewed and the possible effects these may
have on both normal and standby functions of removed components are to be
considered.
(g) Dedicated control documentation is to be used as detailed by the disassembly plan,
to facilitate the recording of all maintenance actions and component removals

Powered by EASA eRules Page 387 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

performed during the disassembly process. Components found to be unserviceable

are to be identified as such and quarantined pending a decision on the actions to
be taken. Records of the maintenance accomplished to establish serviceability are
to form part of the component maintenance history.
(h) Suitable Part-145 facilities for the removal and storage of removed components
are to be used which include suitable environmental conditions, lighting, access
equipment, aircraft tooling and storage facilities for the work to be undertaken.
While it may be acceptable for components to be removed, given local
environmental conditions, without the benefit of an enclosed facility, subsequent
disassembly (if required) and storage of the components should be in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.8. Used aircraft components maintained by organisations not approved in accordance with
Part-145. For used components maintained by a maintenance organisation not approved
under Part-145, due care should be taken before acceptance of such components. In such
cases an appropriately rated maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 should
establish satisfactory conditions by:
(a) dismantling the component for sufficient inspection in accordance with the
appropriate maintenance data;
(b) replacing all life-limited parts and controlled components when no satisfactory
evidence of life used is available and/or the components are in an unsatisfactory
condition;
(c) reassembling and testing as necessary the component;
(d) completing all certification requirements as specified in 145.A.50.
2.9. Used aircraft components removed from an aircraft involved in an accident or incident.
Such components should only be issued with an EASA Form 1 when processed in
accordance with paragraph 2.7 and a specific work order including all additional
necessary tests and inspections deemed necessary by the accident or incident. Such a
work order may require input from the TC holder or original manufacturer as appropriate.
This work order should be referenced in block 12.

GM 145.A.50(d) EASA Form 1 Block 12 ‘Remarks’

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Examples of data to be entered in this block as appropriate:

— Maintenance documentation used, including the revision status, for all work performed and not
limited to the entry made in block 11.
— A statement such as ‘in accordance with the CMM’ is not acceptable.
— NDT methods with appropriate documentation used when relevant.
— Compliance with airworthiness directives or service bulletins.
— Repairs carried out.
— Modifications carried out.
— Replacement parts installed.
— Life-limited parts status.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 388 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

— Shelf life limitations.

— Deviations from the customer work order.
— Release statements to satisfy a foreign Civil Aviation Authority maintenance requirement.
— Information needed to support shipment with shortages or re-assembly after delivery.
— References to aid traceability, such as batch numbers.

AMC 145.A.50(e) Certification of maintenance

ED Decision 2020/002/R

1. Being unable to establish full compliance with sub-paragraph Part-145.A.50(a) means that the
maintenance required by the aircraft operator could not be completed due either to running
out of available aircraft maintenance downtime for the scheduled check or by virtue of the
condition of the aircraft requiring additional maintenance downtime or because the
maintenance data requires a flight to be performed as part of the maintenance, as described in
paragraph 4.
2. The aircraft operator is responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance has been carried
out before flight and therefore 145.A.50(e) requires such operator to be informed in the case
where full compliance with 145.A.50(a) cannot be achieved within the operator’s limitations. If
the operator agrees to the deferment of full compliance, then the certificate of release to
service may be issued subject to details of the deferment, including the operator’s authority,
being endorsed on the certificate.
Note: Whether or not the aircraft operator does have the authority to defer maintenance is an
issue between the aircraft operator and the competent authority of the State of Registry or
State of operator, as appropriate. In case of doubt concerning such a decision of the operator,
the approved maintenance organisation should inform its competent authority on such doubt,
before issuing the certificate of release to service. This will allow this competent authority to
investigate the matter with the competent authority of the State of Registry or the State of the
operator as appropriate.
3. The procedure should draw attention to the fact that 145.A.50(a) does not normally permit the
issue of a certificate of release to service in the case of non-compliance and should state what
action the mechanic, supervisor and certifying staff should take to bring the matter to the
attention of the relevant department or person responsible for technical co-ordination with the
aircraft operator so that the issue may be discussed and resolved with the aircraft operator. In
addition, the appropriate person(s) as specified in 145.A.30(b) should be kept informed in
writing of such possible non-compliance situations and this should be included in the procedure.
4. Certain maintenance data issued by the design approval holder (e.g. aircraft maintenance
manual (AMM)) requires that a maintenance task be performed in flight as a necessary
condition to complete the maintenance ordered. Within the aircraft limitations, an
appropriately authorised certifying staff should release the incomplete maintenance before the
flight on behalf of the maintenance organisation. GM M.A.301(i) or GM1 ML.A.301(f) describe
the relations with the aircraft operator, which retains the responsibility for the maintenance
check flight (MCF). After performing the flight and any additional maintenance necessary to
complete the maintenance ordered, a certificate of release to service should be issued in
accordance with 145.A.50(a).

Powered by EASA eRules Page 389 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.50(f) Certification of maintenance

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Suitable release certificate means a certificate which clearly states that the aircraft component
is serviceable; that clearly specifies the organisation releasing said component together with
details of the authority under whose approval the organisation works including the approval or
authorisation reference.
2. Compliance with all other Part-145 and operator requirements means making an appropriate
entry in the aircraft technical log, checking for compliance with type design standards,
modifications, repairs, airworthiness directives, life limitations and condition of the aircraft
component plus information on where, when and why the aircraft was grounded.

145.A.55 Maintenance and airworthiness review records

Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(a) The organisation shall record all details of maintenance work carried out. As a minimum, the
organisation shall retain records necessary to prove that all requirements have been met for
the issue of the certificate of release to service, including subcontractor's release documents,
and for the issue of any airworthiness review certificate.
(b) The organisation shall provide a copy of each certificate of release to service to the aircraft
owner or operator, together with a copy of any detailed maintenance record associated with
the work carried out and necessary to demonstrate compliance with point M.A.305 of Annex I
(Part-M) or ML.A.305 of Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable.
(c) The organisation shall retain a copy of all detailed maintenance records and any associated
maintenance data for three years from the date on which the aircraft or component to which
the work relates was issued with a certificate of release to service. In addition, it shall retain a
copy of all the records related to the issue of airworthiness review certificates for three years
from the date of issue and shall provide a copy of them to the owner of the aircraft.
1. The records under this point shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from
damage, alteration and theft.
2. All computer hardware used to ensure backup shall be stored in a different location from
that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they remain in good
condition.
3. When an organisation approved under this Annex terminates its operations, all retained
maintenance records from the period of three years preceding the termination of
operations of the organisation shall be distributed to the last owner or customer of
respective aircraft or component or shall be stored in a way specified by the competent
authority.

GM 145.A.55(a) Maintenance and airworthiness review records

ED Decision 2020/002/R

1. Properly executed and retained records provide owners, operators and maintenance personnel
with information essential in controlling unscheduled and scheduled maintenance, and trouble-
shooting to eliminate the need for re-inspection and rework to establish airworthiness.
The prime objective is to have secure and easily retrievable records with comprehensive and
legible contents. The aircraft record should contain basic details of all serialised aircraft
components and all other significant aircraft components installed, to ensure traceability to

Powered by EASA eRules Page 390 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

such installed aircraft component documentation, associated maintenance data and data for
modifications and repairs.
2. Some gas turbine engines are assembled from modules and a true total time in service for a
total engine is not kept. When owners and operators wish to take advantage of the modular
design, then total time in service and maintenance records for each module is to be maintained.
The maintenance records as specified are to be kept with the module and should show
compliance with any mandatory requirements pertaining to that module.
3. Reconstruction of lost or destroyed records can be done by reference to other records which
reflect the time in service, research of records maintained by repair facilities and reference to
records maintained by individual mechanics etc. When these things have been done and the
record is still incomplete, the owner/operator may make a statement in the new record
describing the loss and establishing the time in service based on the research and the best
estimate of time in service. The reconstructed records should be submitted to the competent
authority for acceptance.
Note: Additional maintenance may be required.
4. The maintenance record can be either a paper or computer system or any combination of both.
5. Paper systems should use robust material which can withstand normal handling and filing. The
record should remain legible throughout the required retention period.
6. Computer systems may be used to control maintenance and/or record details of maintenance
work carried out. Computer systems used for maintenance should have at least one backup
system which should be updated at least within 24 hours of any maintenance. Each terminal is
required to contain programme safeguards against the ability of unauthorised personnel to
alter the database.

AMC 145.A.55(c) Maintenance and airworthiness review records

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Associated maintenance data is specific information such as repair and modification data. This does
not necessarily require the retention of all Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Component Maintenance
Manual, IPC etc issued by the TC holder or STC holder. Maintenance records should refer to the
revision status of the data used.

145.A.60 Occurrence reporting

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(a) The organisation shall report to the competent authority, the state of registry and the
organisation responsible for the design of the aircraft or component any condition of the
aircraft or component identified by the organisation that has resulted or may result in an unsafe
condition that hazards seriously the flight safety.
(b) The organisation shall establish an internal occurrence reporting system as detailed in the
exposition to enable the collection and evaluation of such reports, including the assessment
and extraction of those occurrences to be reported under point (a). This procedure shall identify
adverse trends, corrective actions taken or to be taken by the organisation to address
deficiencies and include evaluation of all known relevant information relating to such
occurrences and a method to circulate the information as necessary.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 391 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(c) The organisation shall make such reports in a form and manner established by the Agency and
ensure that they contain all pertinent information about the condition and evaluation results
known to the organisation.
(d) Where the organisation is contracted by a commercial operator to carry out maintenance, the
organisation shall also report to the operator any such condition affecting the operator's aircraft
or component.
(e) The organisation shall produce and submit such reports as soon as practicable but in any case
within 72 hours of the organisation identifying the condition to which the report relates.

AMC 145.A.60(a) Occurrence reporting

ED Decision 2015/029/R

AMC 20-8 General Acceptable Means of Compliance for Airworthiness of Products, Parts and
Appliances provides further guidance on occurrence reporting.

GM 145.A.60(a) Occurrence reporting

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The organisation responsible for the design is normally the TC holder of the aircraft, engine or
propeller and/or if known the STC holder.

AMC 145.A.60(b) Occurrence reporting

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The aim of occurrence reporting is to identify the factors contributing to incidents, and to make
the system resistant to similar errors.
2. An occurrence reporting system should enable and encourage free and frank reporting of any
(potentially) safety related occurrence. This will be facilitated by the establishment of a just
culture. An organisation should ensure that personnel are not inappropriately punished for
reporting or co-operating with occurrence investigations.
3. The internal reporting process should be closed-loop, ensuring that actions are taken internally
to address safety hazards.
4. Feedback to reportees, both on an individual and more general basis, is important to ensure
their continued support for the scheme.

GM 145.A.60(c) Occurrence reporting

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Each report should contain at least the following information:

(i) Organisation name and approval reference.
(ii) Information necessary to identify the subject aircraft and / or component.
(iii) Date and time relative to any life or overhaul limitation in terms of flying hours/cycles/landings
etc. as appropriate.
(iv) Details of the condition as required by 145.A.60(b).
(v) Any other relevant information found during the evaluation or rectification of the condition.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 392 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

145.A.65 Safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures and

quality system
Regulation (EU) 2015/1536

(a) The organisation shall establish a safety and quality policy for the organisation to be included in
the exposition under point 145.A.70.
(b) The organisation shall establish procedures agreed by the competent authority taking into
account human factors and human performance to ensure good maintenance practices and
compliance with the applicable requirements established in 145.A.25 to 145.A.95. The
procedures under this point shall:
1. ensure that a clear work order or contract has been agreed between the organisation and
the organisation requesting maintenance to clearly establish the maintenance to be
carried out so that aircraft and components may be released to service in accordance
with 145.A.50; and,
2. cover all aspects of carrying out maintenance, including the provision and control of
specialised services and lay down the standards to which the organisation intends to
work.
(c) The organisation shall establish a quality system that includes the following:
1. Independent audits in order to monitor compliance with required aircraft/aircraft
component standards and adequacy of the procedures to ensure that such procedures
invoke good maintenance practices and airworthy aircraft/aircraft components. In the
smallest organisations the independent audit part of the quality system may be
contracted to another organisation approved under this Part or a person with
appropriate technical knowledge and proven satisfactory audit experience; and
2. A quality feedback reporting system to the person or group of persons specified in point
145.A.30(b) and ultimately to the accountable manager that ensures proper and timely
corrective action is taken in response to reports resulting from the independent audits
established to meet point (1).

AMC 145.A.65(a) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2015/029/R

The safety and quality policy should as a minimum include a statement committing the organisation
to:
— Recognise safety as a prime consideration at all times.
— Apply Human factors principles.
— Encourage personnel to report maintenance related errors/incidents.
— Recognise that compliance with procedures, quality standards, safety standards and regulations
is the duty of all personnel.
— Recognise the need for all personnel to cooperate with the quality auditors.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 393 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.65(b) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Maintenance procedures should be held current such that they reflect best practice within the
organisation. It is the responsibility of all organisation’s employees to report any differences via
their organisation’s internal occurrence reporting mechanisms.
2. All procedures, and changes to those procedures, should be verified and validated before use
where practicable.
3. All technical procedures should be designed and presented in accordance with good human
factors principles.

GM 145.A.65(b)(1) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2020/002/R

Appendix XI to AMC M.A.708(c) or Appendix V to AMC1 CAMO.A.315(c) provide guidance on the

elements that need to be considered for the maintenance contract between the CAMO and the
maintenance organisation. The Part-145 organisation should take into account these elements to
ensure that a clear contract or work order has been concluded before providing maintenance services.

AMC 145.A.65(b)(2) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2015/029/R

Specialised services include any specialised activity, such as, but not limited to non-destructive testing
requiring particular skills and/or qualification. 145.A.30(f) covers the qualification of personnel but, in
addition, there is a need to establish maintenance procedures that cover the control of any specialised
process.

AMC 145.A.65(c)(1) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The primary objectives of the quality system are to enable the organisation to ensure that it can
deliver a safe product and that organisation remains in compliance with the requirements.
2. An essential element of the quality system is the independent audit.
3. The independent audit is an objective process of routine sample checks of all aspects of the
organisation’s ability to carry out all maintenance to the required standards and includes some
product sampling as this is the end result of the maintenance process. It represents an objective
overview of the complete maintenance related activities and is intended to complement the
145.A.50(a) requirement for certifying staff to be satisfied that all required maintenance has
been properly carried out before issue of the certificate of release to service. Independent
audits should include a percentage of random audits carried out on a sample basis when
maintenance is being carried out. This means some audits during the night for those
organisations that work at night.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 394 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

4. Except as specified in sub-paragraphs 7 and 9, the independent audit should ensure that all
aspects of Part-145 compliance are checked every 12 months and may be carried out as a
complete single exercise or subdivided over the 12 month period in accordance with a
scheduled plan. The independent audit does not require each procedure to be checked against
each product line when it can be shown that the particular procedure is common to more than
one product line and the procedure has been checked every 12 months without resultant
findings. Where findings have been identified, the particular procedure should be rechecked
against other product lines until the findings have been rectified after which the independent
audit procedure may revert back to 12 monthly for the particular procedure.
5. Except as specified otherwise in subparagraphs 7, the independent audit should sample check
one product on each product line every 12 months as a demonstration of the effectiveness of
maintenance procedures compliance. It is recommended that procedures and product audits
be combined by selecting a specific product example, such as an aircraft or engine or instrument
and sample checking all the procedures and requirements associated with the specific product
example to ensure that the end result should be an airworthy product.
For the purpose of the independent audit, a product line includes any product under an
Appendix II approval class rating as specified in the approval schedule issued to the particular
organisation.
It therefore follows for example that a maintenance organisation approved under Part-145 with
a capability to maintain aircraft, repair engines, brakes and autopilots would need to carry out
four complete audit sample checks each year except as specified otherwise in subparagraphs 5,
7 or 9.
6. The sample check of a product means to witness any relevant testing and visually inspect the
product and associated documentation. The sample check should not involve repeat
disassembly or testing unless the sample check identifies findings requiring such action.
7. Except as specified otherwise in sub-paragraph 9, where the smallest organisation, that is an
organisation with a maximum of 10 personnel actively engaged in maintenance, chooses to
contract the independent audit element of the quality system in accordance with 145.A.65(c)(1)
it is conditional on the audit being carried out twice in every 12 month period.
8. Except as specified otherwise in sub-paragraph 9, where the organisation has line stations listed
as per 145.A.75(d) the quality system should describe how these are integrated into the system
and include a plan to audit each listed line station at a frequency consistent with the extent of
flight activity at the particular line station. Except as specified otherwise in sub-paragraph 9 the
maximum period between audits of a particular line station should not exceed 24 months.
9. Except as specified otherwise in sub-paragraph 5, the competent authority may agree to
increase any of the audit time periods specified in this AMC 145.A.65(c)(1) by up to 100%
provided that there are no safety related findings and subject to being satisfied that the
organisation has a good record of rectifying findings in a timely manner.
10. A report should be raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked and
the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures and products.
11. The independence of the audit should be established by always ensuring that audits are carried
out by personnel not responsible for the function, procedure or products being checked. It
therefore follows that a large maintenance organisation approved under Part-145, being an
organisation with more than about 500 maintenance staff should have a dedicated quality audit
group whose sole function is to conduct audits, raise finding reports and follow up to check that
findings are being rectified. For the medium sized maintenance organisation approved under

Powered by EASA eRules Page 395 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Part-145, being an organisation with less than about 500 maintenance staff, it is acceptable to
use competent personnel from one section/department not responsible for the production
function, procedure or product to audit the section/department that is responsible subject to
the overall planning and implementation being under the control of the quality manager.
Organisations with a maximum of 10 maintenance staff actively engaged in carrying out
maintenance may contract the independent audit element of the quality system to another
organisation or a qualified and competent person approved by the competent authority.

GM 145.A.65(c)(1) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2020/002/R

1. The purpose of this GM is to give guidance on just one acceptable working audit plan to meet
part of the needs of 145.A.65(c)1. There is any number of other acceptable working audit plans.
2. The proposed plan lists the subject matter that should be covered by the audit and attempts to
indicate applicability in the various types of workshops and aircraft facilities. The list should
therefore be tailored for the particular situation and more than one list may be necessary. Each
list should be shown against a timetable to indicate when the particular item is scheduled for
audit and when the audit was completed.
PARA Comment HANGAR ENGINE MECH AVIONIC
Workshop Workshop Workshop
145.A.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.30 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.35 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.36 Yes No No No
145.A.40 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.42 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.45 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.47 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.48 Yes Yes if appl. if appl.
145.A.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.55 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.60 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.65 Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.1 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.2 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.3 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.4 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.5 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.6 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.7 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.8 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.9 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.10 MOE Yes No No No
2.11 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.12 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes

Powered by EASA eRules Page 396 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

PARA Comment HANGAR ENGINE MECH AVIONIC

Workshop Workshop Workshop
2.13 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.14 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.15 MOE Yes No No No
2.16 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.17 MOE if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
2.18 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.19 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.20 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.21 MOE if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
2.22 MOE Yes Yes No No
2.23 MOE Yes Yes if appl. if appl.
2.24 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.25 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.26 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.27 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.28 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.29 MOE Yes No No No
2.30 MOE Yes No No No
L2.1 MOE if appl. No No No
L2.2 MOE if appl. No No No
L2.3 MOE if appl. No No No
L2.4 MOE if appl. No No No
L2.5 MOE if appl. No No No
L2.6 MOE if appl. No No No
L2.7 MOE if appl. No No No
3.9 MOE if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
3.10 MOE if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
3.11 MOE if appl. if appl. if appl. No
3.12 MOE Yes Yes No No
3.13 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
3.14 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.70 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.75 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.80 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.85 Yes Yes Yes Yes
145.A.95 if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
M.A.201(c) if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
M.A.403(b) if appl. No No No
ML.A.201(c) if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.
ML.A.430(b) if appl. if appl. if appl. if appl.

Note 1: ‘if appl.’ means ‘if applicable or relevant’.

Note 2: In the case of line stations, all line stations should be audited at the frequency agreed
with the competent authority within the limits of AMC 145.A.65(c)(1).

Powered by EASA eRules Page 397 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

AMC 145.A.65(c)(2) Safety and quality policy, maintenance

procedures and quality system
ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. An essential element of the quality system is the quality feedback system.

2. The quality feedback system may not be contracted to outside persons. The principal function
of the quality feedback system is to ensure that all findings resulting from the independent
quality audits of the organisation are properly investigated and corrected in a timely manner
and to enable the accountable manager to be kept informed of any safety issues and the extent
of compliance with Part-145.
3. The independent quality audit reports referenced in AMC 145.A.65(c)(1) sub-paragraph 10
should be sent to the relevant department(s) for rectification action giving target rectification
dates. Rectification dates should be discussed with such department(s) before the quality
department or nominated quality auditor confirms such dates in the report. The relevant
department(s) are required by 145.A.65(c)(2) to rectify findings and inform the quality
department or nominated quality auditor of such rectification.
4. The accountable manager should hold regular meetings with staff to check progress on
rectification except that in the large organisations such meetings may be delegated on a day to
day basis to the quality manager subject to the accountable manager meeting at least twice per
year with the senior staff involved to review the overall performance and receiving at least a
half yearly summary report on findings of non-compliance.
5. All records pertaining to the independent quality audit and the quality feedback system should
be retained for at least 2 years after the date of clearance of the finding to which they refer or
for such periods as to support changes to the AMC 145.A.65(c)(1) sub-paragraph 9 audit time
periods, whichever is the longer.

145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition

Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(a) ‘Maintenance organisation exposition’ means the document or documents that contain the
material specifying the scope of work deemed to constitute approval and showing how the
organisation intends to comply with this Annex (Part-145). The organisation shall provide the
competent authority with a maintenance organisation exposition, containing the following
information:
1. A statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the maintenance
organisation exposition and any referenced associated manuals define the organisation's
compliance with this Annex (Part-145) and will be complied with at all times. When the
accountable manager is not the chief executive officer of the organisation then such chief
executive officer shall countersign the statement;
2. the organisation's safety and quality policy as specified by point 145.A.65;
3. the title(s) and name(s) of the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b);
4. the duties and responsibilities of the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b),
including matters on which they may deal directly with the competent authority on behalf
of the organisation;
5. an organisation chart showing associated chains of responsibility between the persons
nominated under point 145.A.30(b);

Powered by EASA eRules Page 398 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

6. a list of certifying staff, support staff and, if applicable, airworthiness review staff, with
their scope of approval.
7. a general description of manpower resources;
8. a general description of the facilities located at each address specified in the
organisation's approval certificate;
9. a specification of the organisation's scope of work relevant to the extent of approval;
10. the notification procedure of point 145.A.85 for organisation changes;
11. the maintenance organisation exposition amendment procedure;
12. the procedures and quality system established by the organisation under points 145.A.25
to 145.A.90 of this Annex (Part-145) and any additional procedure followed in accordance
with Annex I (Part-M) and Annex Vb (Part-ML) as applicable;
13. a list of commercial operators, where applicable, to which the organisation provides an
aircraft maintenance service;
14. a list of subcontracted organisations, where applicable, as specified in point 145.A.75(b);
15. a list of line stations, where applicable, as specified in point 145.A.75(d);
16. a list of contracted organisations, where applicable.
(b) The exposition shall be amended as necessary to remain an up-to-date description of the
organisation. The exposition and any subsequent amendment shall be approved by the
competent authority.
(c) Notwithstanding point (b) minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an
exposition procedure (hereinafter called indirect approval).

AMC 145.A.70(a) Maintenance organisation exposition

ED Decision 2020/002/R

The following information should be included in the maintenance organisation exposition:

The information specified in 145.A.70(a) subparagraphs (6) and (12) to (16) inclusive, whilst a part of
the maintenance organisation exposition, may be kept as separate documents or on separate
electronic data files subject to the management part of said exposition containing a clear cross-
reference to such documents or electronic data files.
The exposition should contain the information, as applicable, specified in this AMC. The information
may be presented in any subject order as long as all applicable subjects are covered. Where an
organisation uses a different format, for example, to allow the exposition to serve for more than one
approval, then the exposition should contain a cross-reference Annex using this list as an index with
an explanation as to where the subject matter can be found in the exposition.
The exposition should contain information, as applicable, on how the maintenance organisation
complies with Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations’ (CDCCL) instructions.
Small maintenance organisations may combine the various items to form a simple exposition more
relevant to their needs.
The operator may use electronic data processing (EDP) for publication of the maintenance
organisation exposition. The maintenance organisation exposition should be made available to the
approving competent authority in a form acceptable to the competent authority. Attention should be

Powered by EASA eRules Page 399 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

paid to the compatibility of EDP publication systems with the necessary dissemination of the
maintenance organisation exposition, both internally and externally.

PART 0 GENERAL ORGANISATION (Operators within the European Union)

This section is reserved for those maintenance organisations approved under Part-145 who are also
operators within the European Union.

PART 1 MANAGEMENT
1.1 Corporate commitment by the 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, support staff and airworthiness review staff
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 procedure to the competent authority regarding changes to the organisation’s
activities/approval/location/personnel
1.11 Exposition amendment procedures including, if applicable, delegated procedures

PART 2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

2.1 Supplier evaluation and subcontract control procedure
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 manufacturers’
instructions including updating and availability to staff
2.9 Repair procedure
2.10 Aircraft maintenance programme compliance
2.11 Airworthiness directives procedure
2.12 Optional modification procedure
2.13 Maintenance documentation in use and its completion

Powered by EASA eRules Page 400 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

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 the competent authority/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 systems
2.22 Control of manhour planning versus scheduled maintenance work
2.23 Critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods
2.24 Reference to specific maintenance procedures such as -
— Engine running procedures
— Aircraft pressure run procedures
— Aircraft towing procedures
— Aircraft taxiing 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
2.29 Airworthiness review procedures and records
2.30 [Reserved]

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, including inspection
for/removal of de-icing/anti-icing fluid residues, 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 critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods

PART 3 QUALITY SYSTEM PROCEDURES

3.1 Quality audit of organisation procedures
3.2 Quality audit of aircraft

Powered by EASA eRules Page 401 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

3.3 Quality audit remedial action procedure

3.4 Certifying staff and support staff qualification and training procedures
3.5 Certifying staff and support staff records
3.6 Quality audit personnel
3.7 Qualifying inspectors
3.8 Qualifying mechanics
3.9 Aircraft or aircraft component maintenance tasks exemption process control
3.10 Concession control for deviation from organisations’ procedures
3.11 Qualification procedure for specialised 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
3.15 Training procedures for on-the-job training as per Section 6 of Appendix III to Part-66 (limited
to the case where the competent authority for the Part-145 approval and for the Part-66 licence
is the same).
3.16 Procedure for the issue of a recommendation to the competent authority for the issue of a Part-
66 licence in accordance with 66.B.105 (limited to the case where the competent authority for
the Part-145 approval and for the Part-66 licence is the same).

PART 4
4.1 Contracting operators
4.2 Operator procedures and paperwork
4.3 Operator record completion

PART 5
5.1 Sample of documents
5.2 List of Subcontractors as per 145.A.75(b)
5.3 List of Line maintenance locations as per 145.A.75(d)
5.4 List of contracted organisations as per 145.A.70(a)(16)

PART 6 OPERATORS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

This section is reserved for those maintenance organisations approved under Part-145 who are also
operators.

PART 7 FAA SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR A FAR PART-145 REPAIR STATION

This section is reserved for those maintenance organisations approved under Part-145 who are also
certificated as a FAA FAR Part-145 repair station.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 402 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

The contents of this Part should be based on the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) issued by EASA
and the FAA following the agreement between the United States of America and the European Union
on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety.

PART 8 TRANSPORT CANADA CIVIL AVIATION (TCCA) SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR A CAR 573
MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
This section is reserved for those Part-145 approved maintenance organisations holding a CAR 573
approval.
The content of this Part should be based on the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) issued by EASA
and the TCCA following the agreement on civil aviation safety between the European Union and
Canada.

GM 145.A.70(a) Maintenance organisation exposition

ED Decision 2020/002/R

1. The purpose of the maintenance organisation exposition (MOE) is to set forth the procedures,
means and methods of the organisation.
2. Compliance with its contents will assure compliance with the requirements of Part-145, which
is a prerequisite to obtaining and retaining a maintenance organisation approval certificate.
3. 145.A.70(a)(1) to (a)(11) constitutes the ‘management’ part of the MOE and therefore could be
produced as one document and made available to the person(s) specified under 145.A.30(b)
who should be reasonably familiar with its contents. The 145.A.70(a)(6) list of certifying staff,
B1 and B2 support staff and airworthiness review staff may be produced as a separate
document.
4. 145.A.70(a)(12) constitutes the working procedures of the organisation and therefore as stated
in the requirement may be produced as any number of separate procedures manuals. It should
be remembered that these documents should be cross-referenced from the management MOE.
5. Personnel are expected to be familiar with those parts of the manuals that are relevant to the
maintenance work they carry out.
6. The organisation should specify in the MOE who should amend the manual particularly in the
case where there are several parts.
7. The quality manager should be responsible for monitoring the amendment of the MOE, unless
otherwise agreed by the competent authority, including associated procedures manuals and
submission of the proposed amendments to the competent authority. However the competent
authority may agree via a procedure stated in the amendment section of the MOE that some
defined class of amendments may be incorporated without prior approval by the competent
authority.
8. The MOE should cover four main parts:
(a) The management MOE covering the parts specified earlier.
(b) The maintenance procedures covering all aspects of how aircraft components may be
accepted from outside sources and how aircraft will be maintained to the required
standard.
(c) The quality system procedures including the methods of qualifying mechanics,
inspection, certifying staff and quality audit personnel.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 403 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(d) Contracting operator procedures and paperwork.

9. The accountable manager’s exposition statement as specified under 145.A.70(a)(1) should
embrace the intent of the following paragraph and in fact this statement may be used without
amendment. Any modification to the statement should not alter the intent.
This exposition and any associated referenced manuals define the organisation and procedures
upon which the (competent authority*) Part-145 approval is based as required by 145.A.70.
These procedures are approved by the undersigned and should be complied with, as applicable,
when work orders are being progressed under the terms of the Part-145 approval.
It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying with any new
or amended regulation published by the (competent authority*) from time to time where these
new or amended regulations are in conflict with these procedures.
It is understood that the (competent authority*) will approve this organisation whilst the
(competent authority*) is satisfied that the procedures are being followed and work standards
maintained. It is further understood that the (competent authority*) reserves the right to
suspend, limit or revoke the approval of the organisation if the (competent authority*) has
evidence that procedures are not followed or standards not upheld.
Signed ........................................
Dated ..........................................
Accountable Manager and...... (quote position)........................
For and on behalf of........ (quote organisation’s name)..................................................
Note: Where it states (‘competent authority*’) please insert the actual name of the competent
authority, for example, EASA, CAA-NL, LBA, DGAC, CAA, etc.
Whenever the accountable manager changes, it is important to ensure that the new
accountable manager signs the paragraph 9 statement at the earliest opportunity.
Failure to carry out this action could invalidate the Part-145 approval.
When an organisation is approved against any other Part containing a requirement for an
exposition, a supplement covering the differences will suffice to meet the requirements except
that the supplement should have an index showing where those parts missing from the
supplement are covered.

145.A.75 Privileges of the organisation

Regulation (EU) 2019/1383

In accordance with the exposition, the organisation shall be entitled to carry out the following tasks:
(a) Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at the locations identified in
the approval certificate and in the exposition;
(b) Arrange for maintenance of any aircraft or component for which it is approved at another
organisation that is working under the quality system of the organisation. This refers to work
being carried out by an organisation not itself appropriately approved to carry out such
maintenance under this Part and is limited to the work scope permitted under procedures laid
down in point 145.A.65(b). This work scope shall not include a base maintenance check of an
aircraft or a complete workshop maintenance check or overhaul of an engine or engine module;

Powered by EASA eRules Page 404 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

(c) Maintain any aircraft or any component for which it is approved at any location subject to the
need for such maintenance arising either from the unserviceability of the aircraft or from the
necessity of supporting occasional line maintenance, subject to the conditions specified in the
exposition;
(d) Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at a location identified as a
line maintenance location capable of supporting minor maintenance and only if the
organisation exposition both permits such activity and lists such locations;
(e) Issue certificates of release to service in respect of completion of maintenance in accordance
with point 145.A.50;
(f) If specifically approved to do so for aircraft covered by Annex Vb (Part-ML), it may perform
airworthiness reviews and issue the corresponding airworthiness review certificate in
accordance with the conditions specified in point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb (Part-ML) to this
Regulation.

AMC 145.A.75(b) Privileges of the organisation

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Working under the quality system of an organisation appropriately approved under Part-145
(sub contracting) refers to the case of one organisation, not itself appropriately approved to
Part-145 that carries out aircraft line maintenance or minor engine maintenance or
maintenance of other aircraft components or a specialised service as a subcontractor for an
organisation appropriately approved under Part-145. To be appropriately approved to
subcontract the organisation should have a procedure for the control of such subcontractors as
described below. Any approved maintenance organisation that carries out maintenance for
another approved maintenance organisation within its own approval scope is not considered to
be subcontracting for the purpose of this paragraph.
Note: For those organisations approved under Part-145 that are also certificated by the FAA
under FAR Part-145 it should be noted that FAR Part-145 is more restrictive in respect of
maintenance activities that can be contracted or sub-contracted to another maintenance
organisation. It is therefore recommended that any listing of contracted or sub-contracted
maintenance organisations should identify which meet the Part-145 criteria and which meet
the FAR Part-145 criteria.
2. Maintenance of engines or engine modules other than a complete workshop maintenance
check or overhaul is intended to mean any maintenance that can be carried out without
disassembly of the core engine or, in the case of modular engines, without disassembly of any
core module.
3. FUNDAMENTALS OF SUB-CONTRACTING UNDER PART-145
3.1. The fundamental reasons for allowing an organisation approved under Part-145 to sub-
contract certain maintenance tasks are:
(a) To permit the acceptance of specialised maintenance services, such as, but not
limited to, plating, heat treatment, plasma spray, fabrication of specified parts for
minor repairs / modifications, etc., without the need for direct approval by the
competent authority in such cases.
(b) To permit the acceptance of aircraft maintenance up to but not including a base
maintenance check as specified in 145.A.75(b) by organisations not appropriately
approved under Part-145 when it is unrealistic to expect direct approval by the

Powered by EASA eRules Page 405 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

competent authority. The competent authority will determine when it is unrealistic

but in general it is considered unrealistic if only one or two organisations intend to
use the sub-contract organisation.
(c) To permit the acceptance of component maintenance.
(d) To permit the acceptance of engine maintenance up to but not including a
workshop maintenance check or overhaul of an engine or engine module as
specified in 145.A.75(b) by organisations not appropriately approved under Part-
145 when it is unrealistic to expect direct approval by the competent authority.
The determination of unrealistic is as per sub-paragraph (b).
3.2. When maintenance is carried out under the sub-contract control system it means that
for the duration of such maintenance, the Part-145 approval has been temporarily
extended to include the sub-contractor. It therefore follows that those parts of the sub-
contractor’s facilities personnel and procedures involved with the maintenance
organisation’s products undergoing maintenance should meet Part-145 requirements for
the duration of that maintenance and it remains the organisation’s responsibility to
ensure such requirements are satisfied.
3.3. For the criteria specified in sub-paragraph 3.1 the organisation is not required to have
complete facilities for maintenance that it needs to sub-contract but it should have its
own expertise to determine that the sub-contractor meets the necessary standards.
However an organisation cannot be approved unless it has the in-house facilities,
procedures and expertise to carry out the majority of maintenance for which it wishes to
be approved in terms of the number of class ratings.
3.4. The organisation may find it necessary to include several specialist sub-contractors to
enable it to be approved to completely certify the release to service of a particular
product. Examples could be specialist welding, electro-plating, painting etc. To authorise
the use of such subcontractors, the competent authority will need to be satisfied that the
organisation has the necessary expertise and procedures to control such sub-contractors.
3.5. An organisation working outside the scope of its approval schedule is deemed to be not
approved. Such an organisation may in this circumstance operate only under the sub-
contract control of another organisation approved under Part-145.
3.6. Authorisation to sub-contract is indicated by the competent authority accepting the
maintenance organisation exposition containing a specific procedure on the control of
sub-contractors.
4. PRINCIPAL PART-145 PROCEDURES FOR THE CONTROL OF SUB-CONTRACTORS NOT APPROVED
UNDER PART-145
4.1. A pre-audit procedure should be established whereby the maintenance organisations’
subcontract control section, which may also be the 145.A.65(c) quality system
independent audit section, should audit a prospective subcontractor to determine
whether those services of the subcontractor that it wishes to use meets the intent of
Part-145.
4.2. The organisation approved under Part-145 needs to assess to what extent it will use the
sub-contractor`s facilities. As a general rule the organisation should require its own
paperwork, approved data and material/spare parts to be used, but it could permit the
use of tools, equipment and personnel from the sub-contractor as long as such tools,
equipment and personnel meet the requirement of Part-145. In the case of sub-

Powered by EASA eRules Page 406 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

contractors who provide specialised services it may for practical reasons be necessary to
use their specialised services personnel, approved data and material subject to
acceptance by the organisation approved under Part-145.
4.3. Unless the sub-contracted maintenance work can be fully inspected on receipt by the
organisation approved under Part-145 it will be necessary for such organisation to
supervise the inspection and release from the sub-contractor. Such activities should be
fully described in the organisation procedure. The organisation will need to consider
whether to use its own staff or authorise the sub-contractor's staff.
4.4. The certificate of release to service may be issued either at the sub-contractor or at the
organisation facility by staff issued a certification authorisation in accordance with
145.A.30 as appropriate, by the organisation approved under Part-145. Such staff would
normally come from the organisation approved under Part-145 but may otherwise be a
person from the sub-contractor who meets the approved maintenance organisation
certifying staff standard which itself is approved by the competent authority via the
maintenance organisation exposition. The certificate of release to service and the EASA
Form 1 will always be issued under the maintenance organisation approval reference.
4.5. The sub-contract control procedure will need to record audits of the sub-contractor, to
have a corrective action follow up plan and to know when sub-contractors are being used.
The procedure should include a clear revocation process for sub-contractors who do not
meet the Part-145 approved maintenance organisation’s requirements.
4.6. The Part-145 quality audit staff will need to audit the sub-contract control section and
sample audit sub-contractors unless this task is already carried out by the quality audit
staff as stated in sub-paragraph 4.1.
4.7. The contract between the Part-145 approved maintenance organisation and the sub-
contractor should contain a provision for the competent authority and EASA
standardisation team staff to have right of access to the sub-contractor.

145.A.80 Limitations on the organisation

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The organisation shall only maintain an aircraft or component for which it is approved when all the
necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, material, maintenance data and certifying staff are available.

AMC 145.A.80 Limitations on the organisation

ED Decision 2015/029/R

This paragraph is intended to cover the situation where the larger organisation may temporarily not
hold all the necessary tools, equipment etc., for an aircraft type or variant specified in the
organisation's approval. This paragraph means that the competent authority need not amend the
approval to delete the aircraft type or variants on the basis that it is a temporary situation and there
is a commitment from the organisation to re-acquire tools, equipment etc. before maintenance on
the type may recommence.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 407 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION A — TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

145.A.85 Changes to the organisation

Regulation (EU) 2015/1088

The organisation shall notify the competent authority of any proposal to carry out any of the following
changes before such changes take place to enable the competent authority to determine continued
compliance with this Part and to amend, if necessary, the approval certificate, except that in the case
of proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand, these changes must be
notified at the earliest opportunity:
1. the name of the organisation;
2. the main location of the organisation;
3. additional locations of the organisation;
4. the accountable manager;
5. any of the persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b);
6. the facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures, work scope, certifying staff and
airworthiness review staff that could affect the approval.

145.A.90 Continued validity

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(a) An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:
1. the organisation remaining in compliance with Annex II (Part-145), in accordance with
the provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under point 145.B.50; and
2. the competent authority being granted access to the organisation to determine
continued compliance with this Part; and
3. the certificate not being surrendered or revoked.
(b) Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be returned to the competent authority.

145.A.95 Findings
Regulation (EU) 2019/1383

(a) A level 1 finding is any finding of significant non-compliance with the requirements of this Annex
which lowers the safety standard and seriously endangers flight safety.
(b) A level 2 finding is any finding of non-compliance with the requirements of this Annex which
may lower the safety standard and may endanger flight safety.
(c) After receipt of notification of findings according to point 145.B.50, the holder of the
maintenance organisation approval shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate
corrective action to the satisfaction of the competent authority within a period agreed with this
authority.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 408 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

145.B.01 Scope
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

This section establishes the administrative procedures which the competent authority shall follow
when exercising its tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance, continuation, change, suspension or
revocation of approvals of maintenance organisations under this Annex (Part-145).

145.B.10 Competent authority

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

1. General
The Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities for the
issuance, continuation, change, suspension or revocation of a maintenance approval. This
competent authority shall establish documented procedures and an organisational structure.
2. Resources
The number of staff must be appropriate to carry out the requirements as detailed in this
section.
3. Qualification and training
All staff involved in approvals under this Annex (Part-145) must:
(a) be appropriately qualified and have all necessary knowledge, experience and training to
perform their allocated tasks.
(b) have received training/continuation training on this Annex (Part-145) where relevant,
including its intended meaning and standard.
4. Procedures
The competent authority shall establish procedures detailing how compliance with this Section
B is accomplished.
The procedures must be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.

AMC 145.B.10(1) Competent authority - General

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. In deciding upon the required organisational structure, the competent authority should review
the number of certificates to be issued, the number and size of potential Part-145 approved
maintenance organisations within that Member State, as well as the level of civil aviation
activity, number and complexity of aircraft and the size of the Member State’s aviation industry.
2. The competent authority should retain effective control of important surveillance functions and
not delegate them in such a way that Part-145 organisations, in effect, regulate themselves in
airworthiness matters.
3. The set-up of the organisational structure should ensure that the various tasks and obligations
of the competent authority are not relying on individuals. That means that a continuing and
undisturbed fulfilment of these tasks and obligations of the competent authority should also be
guaranteed in case of illness, accident or leave of individual employees.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 409 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

AMC 145.B.10(3) Competent authority – Qualification and training

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Competent authority surveyors should have:

1.1. practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe
operating practices;
1.2. comprehensive knowledge of:
(a) relevant parts of implementing rules, certification specifications and guidance
material;
(b) the competent authority’s procedures;
(c) the rights and obligations of a surveyor;
(d) quality systems;
(e) continuing airworthiness management;
(f) operational procedures when affecting the continuing airworthiness management
of the aircraft or the maintenance.
1.3. training on auditing techniques.
1.4. five years relevant work experience to be allowed to work as a surveyor independently.
This may include experience gained during training to obtain the 1.5 qualification.
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/aircraft components.
1.6. knowledge of maintenance standards, including Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training as
described in Appendix IV to AMC 145.A.30(e) and 145.B.10(3).
2. In addition to technical competency, surveyors should have a high degree of integrity, be
impartial in carrying out their tasks, be tactful, and have a good understanding of human nature.
3. A programme for continuation training should be developed ensuring that the surveyors remain
competent to perform their allocated tasks.

AMC 145.B.10(4) Competent authority - Procedures

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The documented procedures should contain the following information:

(a) The Member State’s designation of the competent authority(ies).
(b) The title(s) and name(s) of the manager(s) of the competent authority 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 competent authority(ies) ensure(s) compliance with Part-145.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 410 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

145.B.15 Organisations located in several Member States

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

Where maintenance facilities are located in more than one Member State the investigation and
continued oversight of the approval must be carried out in conjunction with the competent authorities
from the Member States in whose territory the other maintenance facilities are located.

145.B.20 Initial approval

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

1. Provided the requirements of points 145.A.30(a) and (b) are complied with, the competent
authority shall formally indicate its acceptance of the personnel, specified in points 145.A.30(a)
and (b), to the applicant in writing.
2. The competent authority shall verify that the procedures specified in the maintenance
organisation exposition comply with this Annex (Part-145) and verify that the accountable
manager signs the commitment statement.
3. The competent authority shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the
requirements of this Annex (Part-145).
4. A meeting with the accountable manager shall 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 exposition.
5. All findings must be confirmed in writing to the organisation.
6. The competent authority shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a
finding) and recommendations
7. For initial approval all findings must be corrected before the approval can be issued.

AMC 145.B.20(1) Initial approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Formally indicated by the competent authority in writing means that the EASA Form 4 should
be used for this activity. With the exception of the accountable manager, an EASA Form 4 should
be completed for each person nominated to hold a position as required by 145.A.30(b).
2. Formal indication of acceptance should be by use of the EASA Form 4 or in the case of the
Accountable Manager via approval of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition containing the
Accountable Managers commitment statement.
3. The competent authority may reject an accountable manager where there is clear evidence that
they previously held a senior position in any JAR/Part approved Organisation and abused that
position by not complying with the particular JAR/Part requirements.

AMC 145.B.20(2) Initial approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Verification that the organisation complies with the exposition procedures should be established by
the competent authority approving the maintenance organisation exposition.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 411 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

AMC 145.B.20(3) Initial approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The competent authority should determine by whom, and how the audit shall be conducted.
For example, for a large organisation, 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.
2. 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 with Airbus A310 and A320 ratings, the audit be concentrated on
one type only for a full compliance check and dependent 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.
3. The competent authority auditing surveyor should 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.
4. The auditing surveyor should inform the senior technical member of the organisation at the end
of the audit visit on all findings made during the audit.

AMC 145.B.20(5) Initial approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The audit report form should be the EASA Form 6.

2. A quality review of the EASA Form 6 audit report form should be carried out by a competent
independent person nominated by the competent authority. The review should take into
account the relevant paragraphs of Part-145, the categorisation of finding levels and the closure
action taken. Satisfactory review of the audit form should be indicated by a signature on the
audit form.

AMC 145.B.20(6) Initial approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The reports should include the date each finding was cleared together with reference to the
competent authority report or letter that confirmed the clearance.
2. There may be occasions when the competent authority surveyor may find situations in the
applicant's organisation on which he/she is unsure about compliance. In this case, the
organisation should be informed about possible non-compliance at the time and the fact that
the situation will be reviewed within the competent authority before a decision is made.
If the decision is a finding of being in compliance then a verbal confirmation to the organisation
will suffice.
3. Findings should be recorded on the audit report form with a provisional categorisation as a level
1 or 2. Subsequent to the audit visit that identified the particular findings, the competent
authority should review the provisional finding levels, adjusting them if necessary and change
the categorisation from provisional to confirmed.
4. All findings should be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation within 2 weeks of the
audit visit.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 412 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

145.B.25 Issue of approval

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

1. The competent authority shall formally approve the exposition and issue to the applicant a Form
3 approval certificate, which includes the approval ratings. The competent authority shall only
issue a certificate when the organisation is in compliance with this Annex (Part-145).
2. The competent authority shall indicate the conditions of the approval on the Form 3 approval
certificate.
3. The reference number shall be included on the Form 3 approval certificate in a manner specified
by the Agency.

AMC 145.B.25(1) Issue of approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. For approvals involving more than one Member State, the approval should be granted in
conjunction with the Member State in whose territory the other maintenance facilities are
located. For practical reasons it is recommended that the initial approval should be granted on
the basis of a joint audit visit by the approving Member State and the Member State in whose
territory the facility is located. Audits related to the continuation of the approval should be
delegated to the Member State in whose territory the facility is located with the audit form and
recommendation submitted to the approving Member State.
2. The approval should be based only upon the organisational capability (including any associated
sub-contractors) relative to Part-145 and not limited by reference to EASA/national type
certificated products.
For example, if the organisation is capable of maintaining within the limitation of Part-145 the
Boeing 737-200 series aircraft the approval schedule should state A1 Boeing 737-200 series and
not Boeing 737-2H6 which is a particular airline designator for one of many -200 series.
3. The competent authority should indicate approval of the exposition in writing.

AMC 145.B.25(2) Issue of approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The validity of the Part-145 approval should be of unlimited duration.

AMC 145.B.25(3) Issue of approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The numeric sequence should be unique to the particular approved maintenance organisation.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 413 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

145.B.30 Continuation of an approval

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The continuation of an approval shall be monitored in accordance with the applicable ‘initial approval’
process under point 145.B.20. In addition:
1. The competent authority shall keep and update a program listing the approved maintenance
organisations under its supervision, the dates when audit visits are due and when such visits
were carried out.
2. Each organisation must be completely reviewed for compliance with this Annex (Part-145) at
periods not exceeding 24 months.
3. A meeting with the accountable manager shall be convened at least once every 24 months to
ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues arising during audits.

AMC 145.B.30(1) Continuation of an approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

Credit may be claimed by the competent authority surveyor(s) for specific item audits completed
during the preceding 23 month period subject to four conditions:
— the specific item audit should be the same as that required by Part-145 latest amendment, and
— there should be satisfactory evidence on record that such specific item audits were carried out
and that all corrective actions have been taken, and
— the competent authority surveyor(s) should 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
— the specific item audit being granted a back credit should be audited not later than 24 months
after the last audit of the item.

AMC 145.B.30(2) Continuation of an approval

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. Where the competent authority has decided that a series of audit visits are necessary to arrive
at a complete audit of an organisation, the programme should indicate which aspects of the
approval will be covered on each visit.
2. It is recommended that part of an audit concentrates on two ongoing aspects of the Part-145
approval, namely the organisation’s 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.
3. At the successful conclusion of the audit including approval of the exposition, an audit report
form should be completed by the auditing surveyor including all recorded findings, closure
actions and recommendation. An EASA Form 6 should be used for this activity.
4. The accountable manager should be seen at least once every 24 months to ensure he/she fully
understands the significance of the approval.
5. In the case of line stations the competent authority can adopt a sampling programme based
upon number of line stations and complexity.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 414 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

145.B.35 Changes
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

1. The competent authority shall receive notification from the organisation of any proposed
change as listed in point 145.A.85.
The competent authority shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial process points
for any change to the organisation.
2. The competent authority may prescribe the conditions under which organisation may operate
during such changes unless it determines that the approval should be suspended.

AMC 145.B.35 Changes

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The competent authority should have adequate control over any changes to the management
personnel specified in 145.A.30(a) and (b) and such changes in personnel will require an amendment
to the exposition.

AMC 145.B.35(1) Changes

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The applicable part(s) of the EASA Form 6 should be used for the changes to the Part-145 approval.

AMC 145.B.35(2) Changes to the organisation

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The primary purpose of this paragraph is to enable the organisation to remain approved if agreed by
the competent authority during negotiations about any of the specified changes. Without this
paragraph the approval would automatically be suspended in all cases.

145.B.40 Changes to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

For any change to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE):

1. In the case of direct approval of the changes in accordance with point 145.A.70(b), the
competent authority shall verify that the procedures specified in the exposition are in
compliance with Annex II (Part-145) before formally notifying the approved organisation of the
approval.
2. In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in accordance
with point 145.A.70(c), the competent authority shall 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 Annex II (Part-145).

Powered by EASA eRules Page 415 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

AMC 145.B.40 MOE amendments

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. It is recommended that a simple exposition status sheet is maintained which contains

information on when an amendment was received by the competent authority and when it was
approved.
2. The competent authority may define some class of amendments to the exposition which may
be incorporated without prior authority approval. In this case a procedure should be stated in
the amendment section of the MOE.
The exposition chapter dealing with scope of work/approval should not be subject to this
procedure.
3. The organisation should submit each exposition amendment to the competent authority
whether it is an amendment for approval or a delegated approval amendment. Where the
amendment requires approval by the competent authority, the competent authority when
satisfied, should indicate its approval in writing. Where the amendment has been submitted
under the delegated approval procedure the competent authority should acknowledge receipt
in writing.

145.B.45 Revocation, suspension and limitation of approval

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The competent authority shall:

(a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat; or
(b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point 145.B.50.

145.B.50 Findings
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

(a) When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance with the
requirements of this Annex (Part-145), the competent authority shall take the following actions:
1. For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the competent authority 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.
2. For level 2 findings, the corrective action period granted by the competent authority 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
competent authority may extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory
corrective action plan agreed by the competent authority.
(b) Action shall be taken by the competent authority to suspend in whole or part the approval in
case of failure to comply within the timescale granted by the competent authority

Powered by EASA eRules Page 416 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

AMC 145.B.50(a) Findings

ED Decision 2015/029/R

In practical terms a level 1 finding is where a competent authority finds a significant non-compliance
with Part-145.
The following are example level 1 findings:
— Failure to gain access to the organisation during normal operating hours of the organisation in
accordance with 145.A.90(2) after two written requests.
— If the calibration control of equipment as specified in 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.
A complete product line is defined as all the aircraft, engine or component of a particular type.
For a level 1 finding it may be necessary for the competent authority to ensure that further
maintenance and re-certification of all affected products is accomplished, dependent upon the nature
of the finding.
In practical terms where a competent authority surveyor finds a non-compliance with Part-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.

AMC 145.B.50(b) Findings

ED Decision 2015/029/R

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 the competent
authority notifying the accountable manager. In exceptional circumstances and subject to a realistic
action plan being in place, the competent authority may specifically vary the maximum 6 month
corrective action period. However, in granting such a change the past performance of the organisation
should be considered.

145.B.55 Record-keeping
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

1. The competent authority shall establish a system of record-keeping with minimum retention
criteria that allows adequate traceability of the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or
revoke each individual organisation approval.
2. The records shall include as a minimum:
(a) the application for an organisation approval, including the continuation thereof.
(b) the competent authority continued oversight program including all audit records.
(c) the organisation approval certificate including any change thereto.
(d) a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when audits were
carried out.
(e) copies of all formal correspondence including Form 4 or equivalent.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 417 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR
COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

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

(g) any other competent authority audit report forms.
(h) maintenance organisation expositions.
3. The minimum retention period for the above records shall be four years.
4. The competent authority may elect to use either a paper or computer system or any
combination of both subject to appropriate controls.

AMC 145.B.55 Record-keeping

ED Decision 2015/029/R

1. The record-keeping system should ensure that all records are accessible whenever needed
within a reasonable time. These records should be organised in a consistent way throughout
the competent authority (chronological, alphabetical order, etc.).
2. All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organisations should be stored in a
secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this kind of data.
3. All computer hardware used to ensure data backup should 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 should be taken to ensure that all
necessary data continues to be accessible at least through the full period specified in 145.B.55.

145.B.60 Exemptions
Regulation (EU) 2019/1383

Where a Member State grants an exemption from the requirements of this Annex in accordance with
Article 71 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the competent authority shall record the exemption. It shall
retain those records for the period provided for in point (3) of point 145.B.55.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 418 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (Part-145)

APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (PART-145)

Appendix I — Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1

Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The provisions of Appendix II to Annex I (Part-M) apply.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 419 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (Part-145)

Appendix II — Class and Ratings System used for the Approval of

Maintenance Organisations referred to in Annex I (Part-M) Subpart
F and Annex II (Part-145)
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

The provisions of Appendix IV to Annex I (Part-M) apply.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 420 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (Part-145)

Appendix III — Maintenance Organisation Certificate — EASA

Form 3-145
Regulation (EU) 2020/270

Page 1 of 2

[MEMBER STATE (*)]

A Member of the European Union (**)

MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE

Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE(*)].145.XXXX

Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council and to Commission
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and subject to the conditions specified below, the [COMPETENT AUTHORITY
OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)] hereby certifies:

[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

as a maintenance organisation in compliance with Section A of Annex II (Part-145) to Regulation (EU) No

1321/2014, approved to maintain products, parts and appliances listed in the attached terms of approval
and issue related certificates of release to service using the above references and, when stipulated, to issue
airworthiness review certificates after an airworthiness review as specified in point ML.A.903 of Annex Vb
(Part-ML) to that Regulation for those aircraft listed in the attached terms of approval

CONDITIONS:

1. This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of work section of the approved maintenance
organisation exposition as referred to in Section A of Annex II (Part-145), and

2. This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in the approved maintenance
organisation exposition, and

3. This approval is valid whilst the approved maintenance organisation remains in compliance with
Annex II (Part-145) of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.

4. Subject to compliance with the foregoing conditions, this approval shall remain valid for an unlimited
duration unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.

Date of original issue: .........................................................................................................................................

Date of this revision: .….......................................................................................................................................

Revision No: ........................................................................................................................................................

Signed: ................................................................................................................................................................

For the competent authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE(*)]

EASA Form 3-145 Issue 4
(*) Or EASA if EASA is the competent authority
(**) Delete for non-EU Member States or EASA

Powered by EASA eRules Page 421 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (Part-145)

Page 2 of 2

MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
TERMS OF APPROVAL

Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE (*)].145.[XXXX]

Organisation: [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]

CLASS RATING LIMITATION BASE LINE

AIRCRAFT (**) (***) (****) [YES/NO] (**) [YES/NO] (**)

(***) (****) [YES/NO] (**) [YES/NO] (**)
(***) (****) [YES/NO] (**) [YES/NO] (**)

(***) (****) [YES/NO] (**) [YES/NO] (**)

ENGINES (**) (***) (***)
(***) (***)

COMPONENTS (***) (***)

OTHER THAN
COMPLETE (***) (***)
ENGINES OR (***) (***)
APUs (**)
(***) (***)

(***) (***)
(***) (***)
SPECIALISED (***) (***)
SERVICES (**)
(***) (***)

These terms of approval are limited to those products, parts and appliances and to the activities specified in
the scope of work section of the approved maintenance organisation exposition,

Maintenance Organisation Exposition reference: .............................................................................................

Date of original issue: ........................................................................................................................................

Date of last revision approved: ................................................ Revision No: ………………...................................

Signed: ...............................................................................................................................................................

For the competent authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE (*)]
EASA Form 3-145 Issue 4
(*) Or EASA if EASA is the competent authority
(**) Delete as appropriate if the organisation is not approved.
(***) Complete with the appropriate rating and limitation
(****) Complete with appropriate limitation and state whether the issue of airworthiness review certificates is authorised or not.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 422 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (Part-145)

AMC to Appendix III — Maintenance Organisation Approval

referred to in Annex II (Part-145)
ED Decision 2015/029/R

The following fields on page 2 ‘Maintenance Organisation Approval Schedule’ of the maintenance
organisation approval certificate should be completed as follows:
— Date of original issue: It refers to the date of the original issue of the maintenance organisation
exposition
— Date of last revision approved: It refers to the date of the last revision of the maintenance
organisation exposition affecting the content of the certificate. Changes to the maintenance
organisation exposition which do not affect the content of the certificate do not require the
reissuance of the certificate.
— Revision No: It refers to the revision No of the last revision of the maintenance organisation
exposition affecting the content of the certificate. Changes to the maintenance organisation
exposition which do not affect the content of the certificate do not require the reissuance of
the certificate.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 423 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO ANNEX II (Part-145)

Appendix IV — Conditions for the use of staff not qualified in

accordance with Annex III (Part-66) referred to in points
145.A.30(j)1 and 2
Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

1. Certifying staff in compliance with all the following conditions are deemed to meet the intent
of point 145.A.30(j)(1) and (2):
(a) The person shall hold a licence or a certifying staff authorisation issued under national
regulations in full compliance with ICAO Annex 1.
(b) The scope of work of the person shall not exceed the scope of work defined by the
national licence or the certifying staff authorisation, whatever is the most restrictive.
(c) The person shall demonstrate he/she received the training on human factors and aviation
legislation referred to in modules 9 and 10 of Appendix I to Annex III (Part-66).
(d) The person shall demonstrate 5 years maintenance experience for line maintenance
certifying staff and 8 years for base maintenance certifying staff. However, those persons
whose authorised tasks do not exceed those of a Part-66 category A certifying staff, need
to demonstrate 3 years maintenance experience only.
(e) Line maintenance certifying staff and base maintenance support staff shall demonstrate
he/she received type training and passed examination at the category B1, B2 or B3 level,
as applicable, referred to in Appendix III to Annex III (Part-66) for each aircraft type in the
scope of work referred to in point (b). Those persons whose scope of work does not
exceed those of a category A certifying staff may however receive task training in lieu of
a complete type training.
(f) Base maintenance certifying staff shall demonstrate he/she received type training and
passed examination at the category C level referred to in Appendix III to Annex III (Part-
66) for each aircraft type in the scope of work referred to in point (b), except that for the
first aircraft type, training and examination shall be at the category B1, B2 or B3 level of
Appendix III.
2. Protected rights
(a) The personnel having privileges before the entry into force of the relevant requirements
of Annex III (Part-66) may continue to exercise them without the need to comply with
points 1(c) to 1(f).
(b) However after that date any certifying staff willing to extend the scope of their
authorisation to include additional privileges shall comply with point 1.
(c) Notwithstanding point 2(b) above, in the case of additional type training, compliance with
points 1(c) and 1(d) is not required.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 424 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II (PART-145)

Appendix I to AMC 145.B.20(1) — EASA Form 4

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The provisions of Appendix X to AMC M.B.602(a) and AMC M.B.702(a) EASA Form 4 apply.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 425 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Appendix II to AMC 145.B.20(5) — EASA Form 6

ED Decision 2020/002/R

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

Part 1: General

Name of organisation:

Approval reference:

Requested approval rating:

EASA Form 3 dated*:

FAA FAR 145 Cert No (if applicable):

Address of facility audited:

Audit period: From to

Date(s) of audit:

Audit reference(s):

Persons interviewed:

Competent authority surveyor(s): Signature(s):

Competent authority office: Date of EASA Form 6 Part 1 completion:

*delete as appropriate

Powered by EASA eRules Page 426 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

Part 2: Part-145 Compliance Audit Review
The five columns may be labelled and used as necessary to record the approval class and/or product line
reviewed. Against each column used of the following Part-145 points, 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

145.A.25 Facility requirements

145.A.30 Personnel requirements

145.A.35 Certifying Staff and support

staff

145.A.36 Records of airworthiness

review staff

145.A.40 Equipment, Tools and

material

145.A.42 Acceptance of Components

145.A.45 Maintenance Data

145.A.47 Production Planning

145.A.48 Performance of maintenance

145.A.50 Certification of Maintenance

145.A.55 Maintenance Records

145.A.60 Occurrence Reporting

145.A.65 Safety and Quality Policy,

maintenance procedures and
Quality System

145.A.70 Maintenance Organisation

Exposition (see Part 3)

145.A.75 Privileges of the organisation

145.A.80 Limitations on the

organisation

Powered by EASA eRules Page 427 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

145.A.85 Changes to the organisation

145.A.95 Findings

M.A.201(c) Responsibilities

M.A.403(b) Aircraft Defects

ML.A.201(c) Responsibilities

ML.A.403(b) Aircraft Defects

Competent surveyor(s): Signature(s):

Competent authority office: Date of EASA Form 6 Part 2 completion:

Powered by EASA eRules Page 428 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

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

1.1 Corporate commitment by the 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, support staff and airworthiness review 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 procedure to the competent authority regarding changes to the
organisation’s activities/approval/location/personnel
1.11 Exposition amendment procedures

PART 2 Maintenance Procedures

2.1 Supplier evaluation and subcontract control procedure

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
manufacturers’ instructions including updating and availability to staff
2.9 Repair procedure
2.10 Aircraft maintenance programme compliance
2.11 Airworthiness Directives procedure
2.12 Optional modification procedure
2.13 Maintenance documentation in use and its completion
2.14 Technical records control
2.15 Rectification of defects arising during base maintenance
2.16 Release to service procedure
2.17 Records for the operator

Powered by EASA eRules Page 429 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

Part 3: Compliance with 145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition
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.
2.18 Reporting of defects to the competent authority/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 systems
2.22 Control of man-hour planning versus scheduled maintenance work
2.23 Critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods
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
2.29 Airworthiness review procedures and records
2.30 [Reserved]
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 critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods
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 and support staff qualification and training procedures
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 specialised activities such as NDT, welding, etc.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 430 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

Part 3: Compliance with 145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition
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.
3.12 Control of manufacturers’ and other maintenance working teams
3.13 Human Factors training procedure
3.14 Competence assessment of personnel

3.15 Training procedures for on-the-job training as per Section 6 of Appendix III to Part-66
(limited to the case where the competent authority for the Part-145 approval and for
the Part-66 licence is the same).
3.16 Procedure for the issue of a recommendation to the competent authority for the issue
of a Part-66 licence in accordance with 66.B.105 (limited to the case where the
competent authority for the Part-145 approval and for the Part-66 licence is the same).
PART 4

4.1 Contracting operators

4.2 Operator procedures/paperwork

4.3 Operator record completion

PART 5 Appendices

5.1 Sample Documents

5.2 List of subcontractors

5.3 List of Line maintenance locations

5.4 List of Part-145 organisations

PART 6 Operators’ Maintenance Procedures (reserved for those maintenance organisations that are
approved under Part-145 which are also operators)
6.1

MOE Reference: MOE Amendment:

Competent authority audit staff: Signature(s):

Competent authority office: Date of EASA Form 6 Part 3 completion:

Powered by EASA eRules Page 431 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

Part 4: Findings — Part-145 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 Corrective action
2 or 3 E
reference Findings V Date Date Reference
E Due Closed
L

Powered by EASA eRules Page 432 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Part-145 APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT EASA FORM 6

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

Name of organisation:

Approval reference:

Audit reference(s):

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

Or, it is recommended that the Part-145 scope of approval specified in EASA Form 3 referenced
...................................................... be continued.

Name of recommending competent authority surveyor:

Signature of recommending competent authority surveyor:

Competent authority office:

Date of recommendation:

EASA Form 6 review (quality check): Date:

*delete as appropriate

Powered by EASA eRules Page 433 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Appendix III to AMC 145.A.15 — EASA Form 2

ED Decision 2015/029/R

The provisions of Appendix IX to AMC M.A.602 and AMC M.A.702 EASA Form 2 apply.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 434 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Appendix IV to AMC 145.A.30(e) and 145.B.10(3) — Fuel Tank

Safety Training
ED Decision 2015/029/R

This appendix includes general instructions for providing training on Fuel Tank Safety issues.
A. Effectivity:
— Large aeroplanes as defined in Decision 2003/11/RM of the Executive Director of the
Agency (CS-25) and certified after 1 January 1958 with a maximum type certified
passenger capacity of 30 or more or a maximum certified payload capacity of 7500 lbs
(3402 kg) cargo or more, and
— Large aeroplanes as defined in Decision 2003/11/RM of the Executive Director of the
Agency (CS-25) which contains CS-25 amendment 1 or later in their certification basis.
B. Affected organisations:
— Part-145 approved maintenance organisations involved in the maintenance of
aeroplanes specified in paragraph A) and fuel system components installed on such
aeroplanes when the maintenance data are affected by CDCCL.
— Competent authorities responsible as per 145.B.30 for the oversight of the Part-145
approved organisations specified in this paragraph B).
C. Persons from affected organisations who should receive training:
Phase 1 only:
— The group of persons representing the maintenance management structure of the
organisation, the quality manager and the staff required to quality monitor the
organisation.
— Personnel of the competent authorities responsible as per 145.B.30 for the oversight of
Part-145 approved maintenance organizations specified in paragraph B).
Phase 1 + Phase 2 + Continuation training:
— Personnel of the Part-145 approved maintenance organization required to plan, perform,
supervise, inspect and certify the maintenance of aircraft and fuel system components
specified in paragraph A).
D. General requirements of the training courses
Phase 1 – Awareness:
The training should be carried out before the person starts to work without supervision but not
later than 6 months after joining the organisation. The persons who have already attended the
Level 1 Familiarisation course in compliance with ED Decision 2007/002/R Appendix IV is already
in compliance with Phase 1.
Type: Should be an awareness course with the principal elements of the subject. It may take
the form of a training bulletin, or other self study or informative session. Signature of the
reader is required to ensure that the person has passed the training.
Level: It should be a course at the level of familiarisation with the principal elements of the
subject.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 435 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

Objectives: The trainee should, after the completion of the training:

1. Be familiar with the basic elements of the fuel tank safety issues.
2. Be able to give a simple description of the historical background and the elements
requiring a safety consideration, using common words and showing examples of
non conformities.
3. Be able to use typical terms.
Content: The course should include:
— a short background showing examples of FTS accidents or incidents,
— the description of concept of fuel tank safety and CDCCL,
— some examples of manufacturers documents showing CDCCL items,
— typical examples of FTS defects,
— some examples of TC holders repair data
— some examples of maintenance instructions for inspection.
Phase 2 - Detailed training
A flexible period may be allowed by the competent authorities to allow organisations to set the
necessary courses and impart the training to the personnel, taking into account the
organisation’s training schemes/means/practices. This flexible period should not extend
beyond 31 December 2010.
The persons who have already attended the Level 2 Detailed training course in compliance with
ED decision 2007/002/R Appendix IV either from a Part-145 maintenance organisation or from
a Part-147 training organisation are already in compliance with Phase 2 with the exception of
continuation training.
Staff should have received Phase 2 training by 31 December 2010 or within 12 months of joining
the organisation, whichever comes later.
Type: Should be a more in-depth internal or external course. It should not take the form of a
training bulletin, or other self study. An examination should be required at the end, which
should be in the form of a multi choice question, and the pass mark of the examination
should be 75%.
Level: It should be a detailed course on the theoretical and practical elements of the subject.
The training may be made either:
— in appropriate facilities containing examples of components, systems and parts
affected by Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) issues. The use of films, pictures and practical
examples on FTS is recommended; or
— by attending a distance course (e-learning or computer based training) including a
film when such film meets the intent of the objectives and content here below. An
e-learning or computer based training should meet the following criteria:
— A continuous evaluation process should ensure the effectiveness of the
training and its relevance;
— Some questions at intermediate steps of the training should be proposed to
ensure that the trainee is authorized to move to the next step;

Powered by EASA eRules Page 436 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

— The content and results of examinations should be recorded;

— Access to an instructor in person or at distance should be possible in case
support is needed.
A duration of 8 hours for phase 2 is an acceptable compliance.
When the course is provided in a classroom, the instructor should be very familiar with
the data in Objectives and Guidelines. To be familiar, an instructor should have attended
himself a similar course in a classroom and made additionally some lecture of related
subjects.
Objectives:
The attendant should, after the completion of the training:
— have knowledge of the history of events related to fuel tank safety issues and the
theoretical and practical elements of the subject, have an overview of the FAA
regulations known as SFAR (Special FAR) 88 of the FAA and of JAA Temporary
Guidance Leaflet TGL 47, be able to give a detailed description of the concept of
fuel tank system ALI (including Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations
CDCCL, and using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples;
— have the capacity to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in a
logical and comprehensive manner;
— have knowledge on how the above items affect the aircraft;
— be able to identify the components or parts or the aircraft subject to FTS from the
manufacturer’s documentation,
— be able to plan the action or apply a Service Bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive.
Content: Following the guidelines described in paragraph E).
Continuation training:
The organisation should ensure that the continuation training is required in each two
years period. The syllabus of the training programme referred to in 3.4 of the
Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) should include the additional syllabus for
this continuation training.
The continuation training may be combined with the phase 2 training in a classroom or
at distance.
The continuing training should be updated when new instruction are issued which are
related to the material, tools, documentation and manufacturer’s or competent
authority’s directives.
E. Guidelines for preparing the content of Phase 2 courses.
The following guidelines should be taken into consideration when the phase 2 training
programme are being established:
(a) understanding of the background and the concept of fuel tank safety,
(b) how the mechanics can recognise, interpret and handle the improvements in the
instruction for continuing airworthiness that have been made or are being made
regarding the fuel tank system maintenance,

Powered by EASA eRules Page 437 of 1089| Jun 2020

 Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness Annex II (Part-145)
(Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)
APPENDICES TO AMC TO ANNEX II
(Part-145)

(c) awareness of any hazards especially when working on the fuel system, and when the
Flammability Reduction System using nitrogen is installed.
Paragraphs a) b) and c) above should be introduced in the training programme addressing the
following issues:
(i) The theoretical background behind the risk of fuel tank safety: the explosions of mixtures
of fuel and air, the behaviour of those mixtures in an aviation environment, the effects of
temperature and pressure, energy needed for ignition etc, the ‘fire triangle’, - Explain 2
concepts to prevent explosions:
(1) ignition source prevention and
(2) flammability reduction,
(ii) The major accidents related to fuel tank systems, the accident investigations and their
conclusions,
(iii) SFAR 88 of the FAA and JAA Interim Policy INT POL 25/12: ignition prevention program
initiatives and goals, to identify unsafe conditions and to correct them, to systematically
improve fuel tank maintenance),
(iv) Explain the briefly concepts that are being used: the results of SFAR 88 of the FAA and
JAA INT/POL 25/12: modifications, airworthiness limitations items and CDCCL,
(v) Where relevant information can be found and how to use and interpret this information
in the instructions for continuing airworthiness (aircraft maintenance manuals,
component maintenance manuals, Service Bulletins…),
(vi) Fuel Tank Safety during maintenance: fuel tank entry and exit procedures, clean working
environment, what is meant by configuration control, wire separation, bonding of
components etc,
(vii) Flammability reduction systems when installed: reason for their presence, their effects,
the hazards of an FRS using nitrogen for maintenance, safety precautions in
maintenance/working with an FRS,
(viii) Recording maintenance actions, recording measures and results of inspections.
The training should include a representative number of examples of defects and the associated
repairs as required by the TC/STC holders’ maintenance data.
F. Approval of training
For Part-145 approved organisations, the approval of the initial and continuation training
programme and the content of the examination can be achieved by the change to the MOE. The
necessary changes to the MOE to meet the content of this decision should be made and
implemented at the time requested by the competent authority.

Powered by EASA eRules Page 438 of 1089| Jun 2020