CAD 8601 Maintenance Organisation Approval CAAM Part 145
CAD 8601 Maintenance Organisation Approval CAAM Part 145
CAD 8601 Maintenance Organisation Approval CAAM Part 145
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CIVIL AVIATION DIRECTIVE – 8601
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MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION
APPROVAL
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ISSUE 01
REVISION 00 – 1 S T MAY 2021
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Introduction
Introduction
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 24O of the Civil Aviation Act 2019 (Act
3), the Chief Executive Officer makes this Civil Aviation Directive (CAD) 8601 –
Maintenance Organisation Approval (CAAM Part 145) pursuant to regulations 30, 31,
32, 167, 189 and 193 of Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulation (MCAR) 2016.
This CAD provides the requirement governing the issuance, renewal and variation of
Maintenance Organisation Approval and for any matters connected therewith.
This Directive is published by the Chief Executive Officer under section 24O of the
Civil Aviation Act 1969 (Act 3) and come into operation on 1st May 2021.
Any person who contravenes any provision in this CAD commits an offence and
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shall on conviction be liable to the punishments under Section 24O (2) of the
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Civil Aviation Act 1969 (Act 3) and/or under Malaysia Civil Aviation Regulation
2016.
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Definitions: Terms used in the Standards and Recommended Practices which are not self-
explanatory in that they do not have accepted dictionary meanings. A definition does not have
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an independent status but is an essential part of each Standard and Recommended Practice
in which the term is used, since a change in the meaning of the term would affect the
specification.
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Tables and Figures: These add to or illustrate a Standard or Recommended Practice and
which are referred to therein, form part of the associated Standard or Recommended Practice
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and have the same status.
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Notes: Included in the text, where appropriate, Notes give factual information or references
bearing on the Standards or Recommended Practices in question but not constituting part of
the Standards or Recommended Practices;
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It is to be noted that some Standards in this Civil Aviation Directive incorporates, by reference,
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other specifications having the status of Recommended Practices. In such cases, the text of
the Recommended Practice becomes part of the Standard.
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The units of measurement used in this document are in accordance with the International
System of Units (SI) as specified in CAD 5. Where CAD 5 permits the use of non-SI alternative
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units, these are shown in parentheses following the basic units. Where two sets of units are
quoted it must not be assumed that the pairs of values are equal and interchangeable. It may,
however, be inferred that an equivalent level of safety is achieved when either set of units is
used exclusively.
Any reference to a portion of this document, which is identified by a number and/or title,
includes all subdivisions of that portion.
Throughout this Civil Aviation Directive, the use of the male gender should be understood to
include male and female persons.
Record of revisions
Revisions to this CAD shall be made by authorised personnel only. After inserting the revision,
enter the required data in the revision sheet below. The ‘Initials’ has to be signed off by the
personnel responsible for the change.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 CITATION ................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 APPLICABILITY .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 REVOCATION ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
APPLICATION OF MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION APPROVAL ............................................. 2-1
ISSUE OF MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION PROVISIONAL APPROVAL AND MAINTENANCE
ORGANISATION APPROVAL FOR ORGANISATION LOCATED IN MALAYSIA ................................... 3-1
ISSUE OF MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION APPROVAL FOR ORGANISATION LOCATED OUTSIDE
MALAYSIA ................................................................................................................................ 4-1
REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS (145.25) ......................................................................................... 5-1
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THE ORGANISATION SHALL ENSURE THAT—............................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (145.30) .................................................................................... 5-2
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5.3 CERTIFYING STAFF (145.35) ................................................................................................. 5-5
5.4 EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIAL (145.40) ........................................................................... 5-8
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5.6
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ACCEPTANCE OF COMPONENTS (145.42) ................................................................................. 5-8
MAINTENANCE DATA (145.45) ........................................................................................... 5-10
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5.7 PRODUCTION PLANNING (145.47) ....................................................................................... 5-11
5.8 PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE (145.48) ........................................................................... 5-11
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5.12 SAFETY AND QUALITY POLICY, MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND QUALITY SYSTEM (145.65) ............... 5-14
5.13 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION (145.70) ............................................................... 5-15
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General
1.1 Citation
1.1.1 These Directives are the Civil Aviation Directives 8601 – Maintenance
Organisation Approval (CAAM Part 145), issue 01/Revision 00, and comes into
operation on 1st May 2021.
1.1.2 This CAD in conjunction with CAD 6801 – Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft
(CAAM Part M), Issue 01/Revision 00 will remain current until withdrawn or
superseded.
1.2 Applicability
1.2.1 This CAD, be read together with CAD 6801 – Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft
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(CAAM Part M) shall be subject to—
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a) a maintenance organisation under regulation 31(1)(b) of the MCAR; and
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b) a maintenance organisation under regulation 32 of the MCAR.
1.3 Revocation
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1.3.1 This CAD, in conjunction with CAD 6801 – Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft
(CAAM Part M), Issue 01/Revision 00 revokes Airworthiness Notice 6501 Issue 2,
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1.4 Definitions
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after maintenance.
(a) an aeroplane with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5,700 kg;
(b) an aeroplane equipped with turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop
engine;
(c) a rotorcraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 3,175 kg; or
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2.1 An application for maintenance organisation approval shall be made to the CAAM.
c) CAAM Form 4 forms for each of the persons as specified in paragraph 0 of this
Directive; and
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applicant shall submit—
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a) an application form CAAM/AW/8601-01;
2.4 The application form shall be signed by the nominated accountable manager.
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3.3 A provisional certificate of approval holder shall not be entitled to issue maintenance
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release.
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An organisation who holds a provisional certificate of approval may be entitled to
have a certificate of approval, for the organisation to engage in maintenance of
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aeronautical product, issued by CAAM if CAAM is satisfied that it has—
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3.6 An aircraft AMO may be rated for any type of aircraft for which it is able to
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demonstrate the ability to properly perform the scope of maintenance covered by the
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rating and limitations requested. The aircraft need not be of a type that has been
accepted or validated by CAAM.
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REQUIREMENTS
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;
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b) Office accommodation is provided for the management of the planned work
referred to in paragraph 5.1 a) of this Directive and certifying staff so that they
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can carry out their designated tasks in a manner that contributes to good aircraft
maintenance standards.
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c) The working environment including aircraft hangars, component workshops and
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office accommodation is appropriate for the task carried out and in particular
special requirements observed. Unless otherwise dictated by the particular task
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1) Temperatures must be maintained such that personnel can carry out required
tasks without undue discomfort.
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3) 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 /
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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.
6) The working environment for line maintenance is such that the particular
maintenance or inspection task can be carried out without undue distraction.
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.
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authority for ensuring that all maintenance required by the customer can be
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financed and carried out to the standard required by this Directive. The
accountable manager shall—
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1) ensure that all necessary resources are available to accomplish maintenance
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in accordance with paragraph 5.12 b) of this Directive to support the
organisation approval;
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2) establish and promote the safety and quality policy specified in paragraph
5.12 of this Directive; and
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4) Procedures shall make clear who deputises for any particular nominated
person in the case of lengthy absence of the said nominated person.
c) The accountable manager under paragraph 5.2 a) of this Directive shall nominate
a person, with responsibility for monitoring the quality system, including the
associated feedback system as required by paragraph 5.12 c) of this Directive.
The nominated person shall have direct access to the accountable manager to
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expertise related to the job function, competence must include an understanding
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of the application of human factors and human performance issues appropriate
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to that person's function in the organisation.
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The organisation shall ensure that personnel who carry out and/ or control a
continued airworthiness non-destructive test of aircraft structures and/ or
components are appropriately qualified for the particular non-destructive test in
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accordance with the standard recognised by CAAM. Personnel who carry out
any other specialised task shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with
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penetrant tests.
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5.2 j) of this Directive, shall in the case of aircraft line maintenance, have
appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as category B1 and
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category B2, as appropriate in accordance with CAD 1801 and paragraph 5.3 of
this Directive.
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In addition, such organisations may also use appropriately task trained certifying
staff qualified as category A and B2 in accordance with CAD 1801 and paragraph
5.3 of this Directive, to carry out minor scheduled line maintenance and simple
defect rectification. The availability of such certifying staff shall not replace the
need for CAD 1801 category B1 and category B2 certifying staff, as appropriate.
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2) In the case of base maintenance of aircraft other than large aircraft have
either—
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i) appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff qualified as Category B1
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and category B2, as appropriate, in accordance with CAD 1801 and
paragraph 5.3 of this Directive to certify the task for release to service
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in the appropriate categories and for the issue of base maintenance
release; or
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ii) appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified in category C for the
issue of the base maintenance release.
i) Component certifying staff shall have certifying staff authorised by company and
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obligation to comply with the CAD 1801, the organisation may use certifying staff
qualified in accordance with the following provisions—
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i) to one of its employees holding equivalent type authorisations on aircraft
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of similar technology, construction and systems; or
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ii) to any person with not less than five years maintenance experience and
holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence rated for the aircraft
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type requiring certification provided there is no organisation
appropriately approved under this Directive at that location and the
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contracted organisation obtains and holds on file evidence of the
experience and the licence of that person.
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organisation issuing the one-off authorisation shall ensure that any such
maintenance that could affect flight safety is re-checked by an appropriately
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d) The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staffs are involved in at least 6
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months of actual relevant aircraft or component maintenance experience in any
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consecutive 2 years period.
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Note. – For the purpose of this paragraph ‘involved in actual relevant aircraft or
component maintenance’ means that the person has worked in an aircraft or
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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
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certification authorisation.
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e) The organisation shall ensure that all certifying staff receive sufficient continuation
training in each 2 years period to ensure that such staffs have up to date
knowledge of relevant technology, organisation procedures and human factor
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issues.
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f) The organisation shall establish a programme for the continuation training for
certifying staff, including a procedure to ensure compliance with the relevant
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paragraph of 5.3 of this Directive as the basis for issuing certification authorisation
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g) 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 the certification authorisation.
h) When the conditions of paragraphs 5.3 a), 5.3 b), 5.3 e), 5.3 g) of this Directive,
and where applicable, paragraph 5.3 d) of this Directive, 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
paragraphs 5.3 a), 5.3 b), 5.3 e) of this Directive, and where applicable, paragraph
5.3 d) of this Directive.
i) The certification authorisation must be in a style that makes its scope clear to the
certifying staff and any Inspector of CAAM who require to examine the
j) The person responsible for the quality system shall also remain responsible on
behalf of the organisation for issuing certification authorisation to certifying staff.
Such person may nominate other persons to actually issue or revoke the
certification authorisation in accordance with a procedure as specified in the
exposition.
k) The organisation shall maintain a record of all certifying staff. The staff records
shall contain—
1) the details of any aircraft maintenance license held under CAD 1801;
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4) particulars of staff with limited or one-off certification authorisation.
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i) The organisation shall retain the record for at least three years after the
certifying staff has ceased employment with the organisation or as soon
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as the authorisation has been withdrawn. In addition, upon request, the
maintenance organisation shall furnish the staff referred in this
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paragraph with a copy of their record on leaving the organisation.
ii) The certifying staff shall be given access on request to their personal
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l) The organisation shall provide certifying staff with a copy of their certification
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p) The holder of a category B2 aircraft maintenance licence may only exercise the
certification privilege describe in CAD 1801 following the satisfactory completion
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a) The organisation shall have available and use the necessary equipment, tools
and material to perform the approved scope of work.
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1) Where the manufacturer specifies a particular tool or equipment, the
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organisation shall use that tool or equipment, unless the use of alternative
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tooling or equipment is agreed by CAAM. Request shall be made through
procedures specified in the exposition.
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2) Equipment and tools must be permanently available, except in the case of
any tool or equipment that is so infrequently used that its permanent
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availability is not necessary. Such cases shall be detailed in an exposition
procedure.
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properly inspected.
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b) The organisation shall ensure that all tools, equipment and particularly test
equipment, as appropriate, are controlled and calibrated according to a standard
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by the organisation.
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a) All components shall be classified and appropriately segregated into the following
categories—
5) 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 must be accompanied by
documentation clearly relating to the particular material and containing a
‘conformity to specification’ statement plus both the manufacturing and
supplier source.
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and propeller, which are in a satisfactory condition, marked accordingly maybe
accepted with the following release document—
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1) FAA Form 8130-3 issued by the FAA approved repair stations; or
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2) TCCA Form One issued by TCCA Canada approved maintenance
organisation; or
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3) EASA Form 1 issued by EASA Part-145 organisation; or
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organisation being under the control of the aircraft, engine or propeller Type
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f) 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.
g) Components which have reached their certified life limit or contain a non-
repairable defect shall be classified as unsalvageable and shall not be permitted
to re-enter the component supply system unless certified life limits have been
extended or a repair solution has been approved by CAAM.
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.
b) For the purposes of this Directive, applicable maintenance data shall be any of
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component;
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2) Any applicable airworthiness directive issued by the authority responsible for
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the oversight of the aircraft or component;
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3) Instructions for continuing airworthiness, issued by type certificate holders,
supplementary type certificate holders, any other organisation required to
publish such data by CAAM and in the case of aircraft or components from
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third countries the airworthiness data mandated by the authority responsible
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4) Any applicable standard, such as but not limited to, maintenance standard
practices recognised by CAAM as a good standard for maintenance; or
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Directive.
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f) The organisation shall ensure that all applicable maintenance data is readily
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available for use when required by maintenance personnel.
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g) The organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure that maintenance data it
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controls or uses 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
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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
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maintenance data to be used or it can show that it is on the operator/customer
maintenance data amendment list.
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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,
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material, maintenance data and facilities in order to ensure the safe completion
of the maintenance work.
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b) The planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of shifts, shall take into
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d) damage is assessed and modifications and repairs are carried out using data
specified in accordance with CAD 6801.
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before flight. A base maintenance release (BMR) is also required upon
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satisfactory completion of any scheduled base maintenance check.
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c) New defects or incomplete maintenance work orders identified during the above
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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
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operator declines to have such maintenance carried out under this paragraph,
paragraph 5.9 e) of this Directive, is applicable.
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aircraft. When an organisation maintains a component for its own use, a CAAM
Form 1 may not be necessary depending upon the organisation's internal release
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procedures defined in the exposition. CAAM Form 1 shall also be issued for part
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within the approved aircraft limitations. The organisation shall enter such fact in
the aircraft maintenance release before the issue of such release.
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 maintenance release, including
subcontractor's release documents.
b) The organisation shall provide a copy of each maintenance release to the aircraft
operator, together with a copy of any specific approved repair/ modification data
used for repairs/ modifications carried out, upon completion of the maintenance.
c) The organisation shall retain a copy of all detailed maintenance records including
any specific approved repair/ modification data used for repairs/ modifications
carried out and any associated maintenance data for three years from the date
the aircraft or component to which the work relates was released from the
organisation.
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1) Records under this paragraph shall be stored in a manner that ensures
protection from damage, alteration and theft.
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2) Computer backup discs, tapes etc. shall be stored in a different location from
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that containing the working discs, tapes etc., in an environment that ensures
they remain in good condition.
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3) Where an organisation approved under this Directive terminates its
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operation, all retained maintenance records covering the last three years
shall be distributed to the last owner or customer of the respective aircraft or
component or shall be stored as specified by CAAM.
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a) The organisation shall report to CAAM and the organisation responsible for the
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c) The organisation shall make such reports in accordance with CAD 1900 and
ensures that they contain all pertinent information about the condition and
evaluation results known to the organisation.
e) The organisation shall produce and submit such reports as soon as practicable
but in any case within 48 hours of the organisation identifying the condition to
which the report relates.
5.12 Safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures and quality system (145.65)
a) The organisation shall establish a safety and quality policy for the organisation to
be included in the exposition under paragraph 5.13 of this Directive.
b) The organisation shall establish procedures agreed by CAAM taking into account
human factors and human performance to ensure good maintenance practices
and compliance with the applicable requirements established in this Directive.
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The procedures under this paragraph shall—
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1) ensure that a clear work order or contract has been agreed between the
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organisation and the organisation requesting maintenance to clearly
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establish the maintenance to be carried out so that aircraft and components
may be released to service in accordance with paragraph 5.9 of this Directive;
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2) cover all aspects of carrying out maintenance, including the provision and
control of specialised services and lay down the standards to which the
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3) with regard to aircraft line and base maintenance, minimise the risk of
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multiple errors and capture errors on critical systems, and to ensure that no
person is required to carry out and inspect in relation to a maintenance task
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to carry out these tasks then the organisation's work card or worksheet shall
include an additional stage for re-inspection of the work by this person after
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c) The organisation shall establish a quality system that includes the following—
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manuals define the organisation's compliance with this Directive and will be
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complied with at all times. When the accountable manager is not the chief
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executive officer of the organisation then such chief executive officer shall
countersign the statement;
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2) the organisation's safety and quality policy as specified by paragraph 5.12 of
this Directive;
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3) the title(s) and name(s) of the persons nominated under paragraph 5.2 b) of
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this Directive;
4) the duties and responsibilities of the persons nominated under paragraph 5.2
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b) of this Directive, including matters on which they may deal directly with
CAAM on behalf of the organisation;
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10) the notification procedure of paragraph 7.1 of this Directive for organisation
changes;
12) the procedures and quality system established by the organisation under
paragraphs 5.1 to 7.2 of this Directive and any additional procedure followed
in accordance with CAD 6801;
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exposition.
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6.1 In accordance with the exposition, the organisation who holds certificate of approval
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;
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engine module;
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c) Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at any location
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subject to the need for such maintenance arising either from the unserviceability
of the aircraft or from the necessity of supporting occasional line maintenance,
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subject to the conditions specified in the exposition;
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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
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maintenance and only if the organisation exposition both permits such activity and
lists such locations; and
6.2.1 The organisation shall only maintain an aircraft or component for which it is
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Continuation of an approval
The organisation shall notify CAAM of any proposal to carry out any of the following
changes before such changes take place—
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f) The facilities, equipment, tools, material, procedures, workscope or certifying staff
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that could affect the approval.
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This to enable CAAM to determine continued compliance with this Directive
and to amend, if necessary, the approval certificate, except that in the case of
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proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand,
these changes must be notified at the earliest opportunity within a month.
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7.2 Continued validity (145.90)
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exceeding 1 year.
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the maintenance organisation approval shall cease to be in force in whole or in
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part until acceptable corrective action has been taken by the organisation.
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c) After receipt of notification of findings, the applicant or holder of the maintenance
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organisation approval shall identify the root cause, define the preventive action
and demonstrate the preventive action to the satisfaction of CAAM within 90 days
unless otherwise agreed. The maintenance organisation approval shall be
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revoked, limited or suspended in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of
the finding, until acceptable preventive action has been taken by the organisation.
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Appendices
8.1 Appendix 1 – Conditions for certifying staff not qualified in accordance with
CAD 1801
1.0 Certifying staff in compliance with the following conditions are deemed to meet the intent
of paragraphs 5.2 (j) (i) and 5.2 (j) (ii) of this Directive:
(a) The person shall hold a licence or a certifying staff authorisation issued under
the national regulations in full compliance with ICAO Annex 1, unless otherwise
agreed;
(b) The scope of work of the person shall not exceed the scope of work defined by
the national licence or certifying staff authorisation whichever is the most
restrictive;
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(c) The person shall demonstrate he/she has received training and been assessed
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on human factors;
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(d) The person shall demonstrate five years maintenance experience for line
maintenance certifying staff and eight years for base maintenance certifying
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staff. However, those person whose authorised tasks do not exceed those of a
CAD 1801 category A certifying staff, need to demonstrate three years
maintenance experience only.
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(e) Line maintenance certifying staff shall demonstrate he/ she received type
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work referred in paragraph 1.0 (b) of this appendix. Those persons whose scope
of work does not exceed those of a category A certifying staff may however
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(f) Base maintenance certifying staff shall demonstrate he/ she received type
training approved by the national authority or by CAAM Part 147 approved
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CAD 1801 for each aircraft type in the scope of work referred in paragraph 1.0
(b) of this appendix, except that for the first of type, training and examination
shall be at the category B1 or category B2 level of CAD 1801.
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1.0 This appendix sets out the minimum requirements to be met for parts robbery.
Procedures for the removal and installation process shall be described in the approved
maintenance organisation exposition (MOE).
1.2 For the purpose of this appendix, 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.
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2.0 Used aircraft components removed from serviceable aircraft
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2.1 Serviceable aircraft components removed from a Malaysian registered aircraft may be
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issued a CAAM Form 1 by an appropriately rated approved CAAM Part 145
maintenance organisation subject to compliance with the followings—
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(a) The organisation shall ensure that the component was removed from the aircraft by
an appropriately qualified person;
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(b) The aircraft component may only be deemed serviceable if the last flight operation
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with the component fitted revealed no faults on that component/ related system;
(c) The aircraft component shall be inspected for satisfactory condition including in
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(d) The aircraft record shall be researched for any unusual events that could affect the
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(e) A maintenance history record shall be available for all used serialised
aircraft components;
(g) The flight hours/ cycles/ landings as applicable of any service life limited parts
including time since overhaul shall be established;
2.2 Serviceable aircraft components removed from a non-Malaysian registered aircraft may
only be issued with CAAM Form 1 if the components are leased or loaned from the
maintenance organisation approved by CAAM who retains control of the airworthiness
status of the components. CAAM Form 1 shall be issued and shall contain the
information as specified in paragraph 4 and 2.1 (b) to 2.1 (h) of this appendix including
the aircraft from which the aircraft component was removed.
2.3 Used aircraft components removed from an aircraft withdrawn from service.
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(a) Aircraft withdrawn from service are sometimes dismantled for spares. This is
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considered to be a maintenance activity and shall be accomplished under the
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control of an approved maintenance organisation;
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(b) To be eligible for installation components removed from such aircraft may be
issued with an CAAM Form 1 by an appropriately rated organisation following a
satisfactory assessment;
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(c) As a minimum the assessment will need to satisfy the standards set out in
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(d) Irrespective of whether the aircraft holds a certificate of airworthiness or not, the
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organisation responsible for certifying any removed component shall satisfy itself
that the manner in which the components were removed and stored are
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(e) A structured plan shall 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 shall be reviewed and the possible effects these may
have on functions of removed components are to be considered; and
2.4 Used aircraft components removed from a Malaysia registered aircraft involved in an
accident or incident.
2.4.1 Such components shall only be issued with an CAAM Form 1 when processed in
accordance with paragraph 2.3 and a specific work order including all additional
necessary tests and inspections made necessary by the accident or incident. Such a
work order may require input from the TC holder or original manufacturer. This work
order shall be referenced in block 12 of CAAM Form 1.
3.1 Serviceable components removed from main assembly component such as engine or
landing gear may be issued a CAAM Form 1 by an appropriately rated approved CAAM
Part 145 maintenance organisation subject to compliance with the followings—
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(a) The organisation shall ensure that the component was removed from the main
assembly component by an appropriately qualified person;
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component fitted revealed no faults on that component/ related system;
(c) The component shall be inspected for satisfactory condition including in particular
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damage, corrosion or leakage and compliance with any additional manufacturer’s
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maintenance instructions;
(d) The component record shall be researched for any unusual events could affect the
serviceability of the component such as involvement in accidents, incidents, heavy
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its operation;
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(e) A maintenance history record shall be available for all used serialised aircraft
components;
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(g) The hours/ cycles/ landings as applicable of any service life limited parts including
time since overhaul shall be established; and
Subject to satisfactory compliance with this paragraph, a CAAM Form 1 may be issued
and shall contain the information as specified in paragraph 4 including the main
assembly component from which the component was removed.
4.0 Upon satisfactory compliance to this appendix, a CAAM Form 1 shall be issued by
signing in Block 14b and stating ‘Inspected/ Tested’ in Block 11. In addition, Block 12
shall specify—
(a) When the last maintenance was carried out and by whom;
(c) Detail of life used for service life-limited parts being any combination of fatigue,
overhaul or storage life; and
(d) 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 or statement, if applicable shall be attached to the CAAM Form 1.
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1.1 This requirement is designed to be used by maintenance organisation when defining the
component certifying staff (CC/S) qualification procedure in Maintenance Organisation
Exposition (MOE) and assessing each component certifying staff authorisation granted.
(a) The maintenance organisation shall detail in its MOE the established prerequisites
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to be eligible as Part-145 Component Certifying Staff as per the Minimum
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qualification criteria detailed in the following paragraphs from 1.2.1 to 1.2.4.
c) In addition, the maintenance organisation shall also explain in its MOE the
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assessment procedure for granting CC/S authorisation which shall at least specify:
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(iii)
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the person responsible for this process;
when the assessment shall take place;
the validation of qualification records;
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(iv) procedures for the initial assessment (i.e. methods, including actions to be
taken when the assessment is not satisfactory);
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(a) The maintenance organisation shall detail in its MOE the CC/S authorisation
renewal prerequisites such as but not limited to:
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The CC/S shall be able to demonstrate he/ she received a basic training on the
appropriate field:
(i) an aeronautical school diploma or certificate or;
(ii) a technical school diploma / certificate, if the intended scope of work concerns
noncomplex electrical components or instruments and cabin and safety
equipment or;
(iii) an aeronautical military school diploma or certificate.
Depending on the complexity of the intended scope of authorisation, a higher level of
the basic training shall be considered.
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The CC/S shall be able to demonstrate at least:
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(i) 2 years of Aeronautical experience in the field of aviation maintenance including
(ii) 3 years in the field of aviation maintenance for complex components such as
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engine/ APU and Landing gears including 24 Months of practical experience in
the specific component maintenance area / Workshop;
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Depending on the complexity and the technology of the component, the CC/S shall
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(1) the person nominated to carry out the training can demonstrate he/she has
received training to an appropriate level for the subject component;
(2) the person nominated to carry out the training is appropriately authorised by
the maintenance organisation and is able to demonstrate a significant
experience on the relevant component maintenance;
(3) the training syllabus has been reviewed by the Engineering Manager and/or
the Quality Manager;
(4) the component is available for practical training purpose.
For simple component, the maintenance organisation may take credit of the CC/S
experience and/or a previous training on a component from the same family and
same technology.
1.3.2.2 Bench test training.
Where there is a need to use Bench test (e.g. engine or ATEC bench test), the CC/S
shall be able to demonstrate he/she received appropriate training. This training for
Where there is a need to use specific equipment, the CC/S shall be able to
demonstrate he/she received the appropriate training. This training for the use of
specific tools required by the OEM maintenance data shall be received from:
(i) the OEM or;
(ii) the specific tool manufacturer or;
(iii) an appropriately rated maintenance organisation.
1.3.2.4 Additional training.
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(i) Initial Human Factor training; and
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(ii) MOE and internal procedures applicable to CC/S (including issuance of CAAM
Form 1).
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In addition, where needed, the CC/S shall demonstrate he/she received appropriate
training on:
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(i) Fuel Tank Safety
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The CC/S shall be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the language in which
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the maintenance data is published and working knowledge of English for the
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maintenance release.
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training as per CAAM Part- 66 Module 9 and/ or 10 as applicable (the duration
of the course need to be specified to demonstrate the adequacy to cover all
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subjects);
(ii) the Qualification criteria for instructors is defined;
considered);
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(iii) a maximum number of training Hours per day is defined (HF principal to be
to be authorised.
The recent maintenance experience shall be understood as meeting the requirement
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The CC/S shall receive continuation training that covers Technical Development
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including Human Factors, FTS, EWIS and Aviation Regulation as applicable to the
approval ratings and scope of work.
The CC/S shall demonstrate 6 months of experience during the two-year period
preceding the renewal of authorisation.
1.4 Assessment
The aim of the assessment is to ensure compliance of the Component Certifying Staff
with the relevant CAAM Part 145 requirements, with the criteria defined in this Directive
and to ensure that each CC/S possesses the expected competence(s) associated to
his/her job function (proposed scope of work and level of maintenance), before granting
him/her an initial Part-145 C/S individual authorisation, to renew or to extend the scope
of his/her issued authorisation. This assessment shall also take into consideration
attitude and behaviour
As a consequence, the maintenance organisation shall demonstrate through a
competence assessment that the CC/S:
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in terms of procedures, HF and technical knowledge. This continuation training shall be
of sufficient duration in each two-year period, the maintenance organisation is strongly
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advised to align the validity of the CC/S authorisation accordingly.
1.6 Records
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The quality system shall review and archive in an exhaustive manner the relevant files
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resulting from the implementation of this procedure.
This means that the maintenance organisation shall keep records of all evidence
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associated to the CC/S authorisation. This means that certificates, experience log book,
diploma, continuation training evidence, assessment evidence (including assessment
results which could be in a form chosen by the maintenance organisation) shall be kept.
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Educational level Secondary school
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Basic training Aeronautical & technical school or Aeronautical military school or QA assessment
Aeronautical 2 years of Aeronautical experience in the field of aviation maintenance including at least 12 months of practical experience in the specific component
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experience maintenance area / workshop. For complex components such as engine/APU and Landing gears including, 3 years of Aeronautical experience is
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required in the field of aviation maintenance including 24 Months of practical experience in the specific component maintenance area / workshop.
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Component training OEM or OEM recognised Training Org. or Part-145 AMO acceptable by CAAM.
Technical Training
Bench test training OEM of the bench test or Part 145-AMO acceptable by CAAM
Tool training OEM or Part-145 AMO acceptable by CAAM
Additional training - Initial Human Factor training
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- MOE and internal procedures applicable to CC/S (including issuance of CAAM Form 1)
In addition, where needed, the CC/S shall demonstrate he/she received appropriate training on: a. Fuel Tank Safety item, b. Electrical Wiring
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Interconnection System and any additional training(s) justified during the assessment performed by the maintenance organisation (e.g. human factor,
aviation legislation, etc..).
Language Working knowledge of the language in which the maintenance data is published AND working knowledge of English for the maintenance release
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HF and Aviation Human Factor and aviation Legislation training as detailed in the CAAM Part- 66.
legislation training
Training
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Recent Maintenance
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Continuing training OEM or OEM recognised Training Org. or Part-145 AMO acceptable by CAAM
Renewal
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