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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
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This section establishes the administrative procedures which the [F2CAA] 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).
Textual Amendments
F2Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.01 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(3) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
[F4The CAA] shall establish documented procedures and an organisational structure.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Annex 2 point 145.B.10(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(4)(b) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The number of staff must be appropriate to carry out the requirements as detailed in this section.
All staff involved in approvals under this Annex (Part-145) must:
be appropriately qualified and have all necessary knowledge, experience and training to perform their allocated tasks.
have received training/continuation training on this Annex (Part-145) where relevant, including its intended meaning and standard.
The [F5CAA] shall establish procedures detailing how compliance with this Section B is accomplished.
Textual Amendments
F5Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.10(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(4)(c) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The procedures must be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.
Textual Amendments
F3Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.10 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(4)(a) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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F6Annex 2 point 145.B.15 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(5) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Provided the requirements of points 145.A.30(a) and (b) are complied with, the [F7CAA] shall formally indicate its acceptance of the personnel, specified in points 145.A.30(a) and (b), to the applicant in writing.
The [F7CAA] 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.
The [F7CAA] shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-145).
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.
All findings must be confirmed in writing to the organisation.
The [F7CAA] shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations
For initial approval all findings must be corrected before the approval can be issued.
Textual Amendments
F7Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.20 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(6) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The [F8CAA] shall formally approve the exposition and issue to the applicant a Form 3 approval certificate, which includes the approval ratings. The [F8CAA] shall only issue a certificate when the organisation is in compliance with this Annex (Part-145).
The [F9CAA] shall indicate the conditions of the approval on the Form 3 approval certificate.
The reference number shall be included on the Form 3 approval certificate in a manner specified by the [F10CAA].
Textual Amendments
F8Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.25(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(7)(a) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.25(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(7)(a) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.25(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(7)(b) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The continuation of an approval shall be monitored in accordance with the applicable ‘initial approval’ process under point 145.B.20. In addition:
The [F11CAA] 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.
Each organisation must be completely reviewed for compliance with this Annex (Part-145) at periods not exceeding 24 months.
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.
Textual Amendments
F11Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.30 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The [F12CAA] shall receive notification from the organisation of any proposed change as listed in point 145.A.85.
The [F12CAA] shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial process points for any change to the organisation.
The [F12CAA] may prescribe the conditions under which organisation may operate during such changes unless it determines that the approval should be suspended.
Textual Amendments
F12Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.35 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
For any change to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE):
In the case of direct approval of the changes in accordance with point 145.A.70(b), the [F13CAA] 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.
In the case an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in accordance with point 145.A.70(c), the [F13CAA] 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).
Textual Amendments
F13Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.40 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The [F14CAA] shall:
Textual Amendments
F14Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.45 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety threat; or
suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to point 145.B.50.
When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance with the requirements of this Annex (Part-145), the [F15CAA] shall take the following actions:
For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by the [F15CAA] 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.
For level 2 findings, the corrective action period granted by the [F15CAA] 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 [F15CAA] may extend the three month period subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan agreed by the [F15CAA].
Textual Amendments
F15Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.50 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The [F16CAA] 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.
The records shall include as a minimum:
the application for an organisation approval, including the continuation thereof.
the [F16CAA] continued oversight program including all audit records.
the organisation approval certificate including any change thereto.
a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when audits were carried out.
copies of all formal correspondence including Form 4 or equivalent.
details of any exemption and enforcement action(s).
any other [F16CAA] audit report forms.
maintenance organisation expositions.
The minimum retention period for the above records shall be four years.
The [F16CAA] may elect to use either a paper or computer system or any combination of both subject to appropriate controls.
Textual Amendments
F16Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.55 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Where [F18the CAA] grants an exemption from the requirements of this Annex in accordance with Article 71 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the [F19CAA] shall record the exemption. It shall retain those records for the period provided for in point (3) of point 145.B.55.]]
Textual Amendments
F18Words in Annex 2 point 145.B.60 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1116), regs. 1(2), 74
F19Word in Annex 2 point 145.B.60 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(8) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Editorial Information
X1Substituted by Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 of 8 July 2019 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards safety management systems in continuing airworthiness management organisations and alleviations for general aviation aircraft concerning maintenance and continuing airworthiness management (Official Journal of the European Union L 228 of 4 September 2019).
Textual Amendments
F17Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 of 8 July 2019 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards safety management systems in continuing airworthiness management organisations and alleviations for general aviation aircraft concerning maintenance and continuing airworthiness management (Text with EEA relevance).
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Annex 2 s. B heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 266(2) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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