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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
VISION STATEMENT
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
PART I ADMINISTRATION
1. General
2. Structure of DGCA
3. Responsibilities and Function of the DGCA
4. Responsibilities and Functions of Airworthiness Directorate
5. Statutory Authority
6. Staffing Requirements
7. Qualification requirements of Airworthiness Officers
1. General
2. Unique Responsibilities of Airworthiness Officers
3. On-the job ethics and conduct
4. Rules of Conduct
5. Outside Employment and Financial Interests
6. Dress
7. Types and Use of Credentials
8. Admission to the Flight Deck
CHAPTER 3. Training
1. General
2. Training Policy
3. Type Training
4. OJT Procedure
5. Updating of officers Training Records
1. Introduction
2. Registration of aircraft
3. Aircraft imported by air
4. Recommendation to the WPC for Issue of Aeromobile License.
5. Intimation of registration to state of design
6. Change of ownership
7. De-registration/ Cancellation of aircraft registration
8. Issue of duplicate certificate of registration
9. Check List
10. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. References
3. Procedure
4. Validation of C of A
5. Issue of C of A of Aircraft Manufactured in India
6. Detailed Inspection Guidelines
7. Re-built aircraft
8. Validity of C of A
9. Suspension or cancellation of certificate of airworthiness and its revalidation
10. Officers authorized to issue C of A and ARC Issue/ Extension
11. Suspension of certificate of airworthiness and its revalidation
12. Special Flight Permit
13. Replacement / Issue of duplicate C of A
14. Check Lists for Issue and Renewal of C of A
15. Record Keeping
1. Scope
2. DGCA Role
3. Qualification and Training
4. Application for an approval or Variation
5. Approval or Variation Procedures
6. Continued validity procedure Initial approval
7. Revocation, suspension and limitation of the approval
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8. Findings
9. Record Keeping
10. Exemptions
1. Scope
2. DGCA Role
3. Initial Approval Process
4. Variation in the scope of Approval/ Changes
5. Continuation (Renewal) of an approval
6. Continued Oversight of the approved organization
7. Enforcement Actions
8. Record Keeping
9. Exemptions
1. Purpose
2. Development of AMP
3. Contents of AMP
4. Evaluation and approval process by DGCA
5. Periodical Review of Maintenance Programme and Amendments
6. AMP Compliance
7. Record Keeping
1. Scope
2. DGCA Role
3. Qualification and Training
4. Application for an approval or variation
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1. Scope
2. Obligation of DGCA
3. Requirements for DGCA
4. Acceptance of Application
5. Determination of the POA team
6. Investigation procedure for the initial organisation approval
7. Continued Surveillance
8. Continued Validity
9. Production Organisation Exposition(POE) amendments
10. Additional Provisions
11. Limitation, Suspension and Revocation
12. Communication and Publication
13. Confidentiality of Documents
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. MEL Revisions
4. Status of MMEL
5. General
6. Maintenance of MEL/MMEL
7. Record Keeping
CHAPTER 7. Airworthiness Directives
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. General
4. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
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2. Reference
3. Procedures for issue of noise certificate for aircraft designed and manufactured in India
4. Procedure for issue/revalidation of noise certificate for used aircraft
5. Duration and continued validity of Noise Certificate
6. Suspension and revocation of a Noise Certificate
7. Record Keeping
CHAPTER 9. Surveillance/Audit of Approved Organization
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. General
4. Surveillance of Leased Aircraft
5. Surveillance Check Lists
6. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. Contents of Memorandum
4. Enforcement Manual
5. Record Keeping
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Chapter 12. Procedures for Conducting Examinations by Regional/ Sub-Regional DGCA Offices
1. Introduction
2. Procedures to be followed by Regional and Sub-regional offices for conduction of
examinations
3. Online Examinations
4. Duties and responsibilities of invigilators
5. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Schedule of examinations
3. Allotment of Computer numbers
4. Allotment of Roll numbers
5. Preparation of question papers (Written Examination)
6. Preparation for Online examination
7. Packaging and Dispatch of Examination Materials to Examination Centre (Written examination)
8. Receipt of examination materials from examination centres
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1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. ICAO Annex Management
4. Record Keeping
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CHAPTER 16. Certificate of Competency
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. Record Keeping
CHAPTER 19. Conduct of Skill Test for AME License & Full Scope Authorization
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. Conduct of test and Declaration of Result
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. Form of manual
4. Approval of Manuals
5. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Procedure
3. Approval of Organization
4. Certificate of Approval
5. Validity
6. Extension to the scope of approval
7. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Weighing Procedure
4. General
5. Persons authorized to weigh and prepare weight schedule
6. Preparation and approval of loading data
7. Form of weight schedule
8. Approval by airworthiness offices
9. Display in the aircraft and preservation of record
10. Calibration of weighing scales
11. Record Keeping
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1. Introduction
2. General
3. Experience requirements
4. Validity
5. Limitations
6. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Procedure - Initial Approval
3. Responsibilities
4. Approval of Additional Aircraft
5. Continuing Surveillance
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Operations with leased aircraft
4. Responsibilities of DGCA and CAA of foreign states
5. Procedure followed at DGCA Hqrs for permitting operation of leased aircraft
6. Record Keeping
CHAPTER 26. Modifications and Repairs
1. Introduction
2. References
3. Definition
4. Examination of Application
5. Procedure for approval of Modifications and Repairs
6. Compatibility of Modifications and Repairs
7. Responsibilities of Holders of Approvals
8. Responsibilities of Installers
9. Responsibilities of Operators
10. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Aircraft, Engine, Propeller and Radio Apparatus Log Book
4. Preparation of Operator Flight Sector Book/ Technical log System/ Journey Log Book
5. Evaluation and approval process by DGCA for approval of Operator Flight sector/
Technical log System/ Journey Log Book
6. Compliance
7. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Procedure
4. Action Post Special/Ferry Flight Completion
5. Grant of special flight permit
6. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Contents of Engineering Statistics Report
4. Procedure for Review of Engineering Statistics Report
5. Intimation to Hqrs
6. Record Keeping
1. Introduction
2. Guidelines to be followed
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PREFACE
The Airworthiness Procedures Manual has been prepared for use and guidance of
officers of Airworthiness Directorate in the performance of their duties. Initially
the manual was published in March 2009.The present issue is published after
carrying out extensive revision to the initial manual and including some more new
chapters which have necessitated due to the feedback received from audits
carried out by various international bodies in the recent past. Special emphasis has
been given in the following areas in the present issue of the manual.
Chapter dealing with air operator certification has been deleted and
reference of CAP-3100 provided.
Training requirements of officers have been revised as per DGCA training
policy including special emphasis on structured OJT.
Methodology to be followed for conducting skill test have been explained
in details defining various responsibilities.
Chapters dealing with special operations approvals have been separated
for easy understanding.
Guidelines have been provided in almost all the chapters of part 2 of the
manual for record keeping and additionally a separate chapter on Record
Keeping Procedure has been also provided.
New chapters have been added to provide guidance related to approval of log books,
AMP, EDTO, scrutiny of Engineering Statistics Report.
Part 2, SED
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CHAPTER1
DGCAREGULATORYRESPONSIBILITIESANDMETHODOLOGY
1 GENERAL
1.1 TheDirectorateGeneralofCivilAviation(DGCA)istheregulatorybodyinthefieldofCivil
Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. It is responsible for regulation of air
transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air
safety and airworthiness standards. It also coordinates all regulatory functions with
InternationalCivilAviationOrganization.
1.2 The headquarters are located in New Delhi with regional offices in the various parts of
India. Directorate General of Civil Aviation is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil
Aviation.
Thereare14(fourteen)Regional/SubregionalAirworthinessOfficeslocatedatBangalore,
Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Cochin, Guwahati, Hyderabad,
Kanpur,Lucknow,PatialaandPatna.ApartfromtheRegionalAirworthinessOffices,there
are 5 (five) Regional Air Safety offices located at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and
Hyderabad,oneRegionalofficeofAircraftEngineeringDirectorateatBangaloreandone
GlidingCentreatPune.
1.3 IndiaisparticipatedinICAObytheRepresentativeofIndia.
2 STRUCTUREOFDGCA
DGCAhasthefollowing11Directorates;
(i) AdministrationDirectorate
(ii) AerodromeStandardsDirectorate
(iii) AirSafetyDirectorate
(iv) AirTransportDirectorate
(v) AirworthinessDirectorate
(vi) FlightStandardsDirectorate
(vii) Information&RegulationDirectorate
(viii) AircraftEngineeringDirectorate
(ix) Training&LicensingDirectorate
(x) FlyingTrainingDirectorate
(xi) AirSpaceandAirTrafficManagementDirectorate
Amapand theorganizational structure includingthelocation ofvariousregional/ sub
regional offices is placed in Appendices IA & IB. The functions and the main
responsibilities of the Directorates, other than airworthiness, are in brief placed in
AppendixII.
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3 RESPONSIBILITIESANDFUNCTIONSOFTHEDGCA
3.1 Operation of aircraft involves a number of factors which contribute to the safety of
aircraft.Althoughforeverymodeoftravelthereisanelementofriskanddangertothe
traveling public it is more so in the case of air travel for obvious reasons. A review of
historyofaircrafttravelwillshowthattherehavebeennumberofaccidentsresultingin
loss of human life and property. In the early phase of aviation these dangers and risks
were limited to daring individuals and group of people who were aware of the risks.
Hence, as the air travel became a more common mode of public transport the
responsibilitiesofensuringsafetyofpublicbecametheresponsibilityofStates.Almostall
theStateshaveestablishedCivilAviationDepartmenttolookafterthevariousaspectsof
safetyofairtravel.
3.2 Thefactorscontributingtosafetyofairtravelareoftwotypeviz.thehumanfactorand
themachinefactori.e.theaircraft.Itistheprimeobjectiveofthemanufacturertosee
thatwhenanaircraftisdeliveredtoacustomer,itisairworthy,meaningthatitmeetsthe
requirementsandconformstotypecertificateandisinasafeconditionforoperation.
3.3 To ensure the safety of air transport as mentioned earlier, most of the States through
legalprocedureshaveacquiredpowerstoregulateaircraftoperations.
3.4 ICAOplaysavitalroleinthisregardthroughannexes,standards,advisorymaterialsand
helpstheStatesinthisregard.Annex8dealswithAirworthinessofaircraftandalsolays
guidelinesforitsadministrationtoeachstate.
3.5 Most of the States have their own airworthiness control organizations. Some states
directly control the activities of manufacturing, aircraft operations, and licensing
operationsrequiringalargeorganization.Assomeoperators/manufacturerstrytoavoid
takingresponsibilities,AirworthinessAuthoritieslaydownrulesandregulationsandcarry
checks to ensure compliance. In the absence of a sound rule and regulation and
enforcement agencies, some unscrupulous operators may compromise safety and this
willultimatelyresultinaccidentsforwhichtheairworthinessauthoritiesmaybeblamed.
Itis,therefore,allthemorenecessarythatanidealAirworthinessDirectoratebesetupin
eachStatetocontrolallactivitiesofCivilAircraftOperations.
3.6 Theidealsetupdependsonthesizeofaircraftindustryandairtransportservicesinthe
country.However,operatorsmustbegivendefiniteresponsibilityanddelegatedcertain
functionswhichtheyareinabetterpositiontocarryout,whichanairworthinessofficer
cannotfulfillintotal.Ingeneral,faithmustbeplacedintheoperatorsandtheybegiven
definiteresponsibilities.
3.7 DGCAsetupinIndiawasestablishedinpursuancetoIndianAircraftAct1934andaircraft
rulesmadethereunder.Thesetupasexistingtodayisasgiveninpara1.2.Airworthiness
DirectorateisoneofthemajorwingsofDGCA.
3.8 TheresponsibilitiesandfunctionsoftheDGCAareenumeratedbelow:
3.8.1 Registrationofcivilaircraft;
3.8.2 FormulationofstandardsofairworthinessforcivilaircraftregisteredinIndiaandgrantof
certificatesofairworthinesstosuchaircraft;
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3.8.3 Licensing of pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers and flight engineers, and conducting
examinationsandchecksforthatpurpose;
3.8.4 Licensingofairtrafficcontrollers;
3.8.5 CertificationofaerodromesandCNS/ATMfacilities;
3.8.6 Maintaining a check on the proficiency of flight crew, and also of other operational
personnelsuchasflightdispatchersandcabincrew;
3.8.7 Granting of Air Operators Certificates/ Permit to Indian carriers and regulation of air
transport services operating to/from/within/over India by Indian and foreign operators,
includingclearanceofscheduledandnonscheduledflightsofsuchoperators;
3.8.8 Conducting investigation into accidents/incidents and taking accident prevention
measures including formulation of implementation of Safety Aviation Management
Programmes;
3.8.9 Carrying out amendments to the Aircraft Act, the Aircraft Rules and the Civil Aviation
Requirements for complying with the amendments to ICAO Annexes, and initiating
proposalsforamendmenttoanyotherActorforpassinganewActinordertogiveeffect
toaninternationalConventionoramendmenttoanexistingConvention;
3.8.10 CoordinationofICAOmatterswithallagenciesandsendingrepliestoStateLetters,and
takingallnecessaryactionsarisingoutoftheUniversalSafetyOversightAuditProgramme
(USOAP)ofICAO;
3.8.11 Supervisionoftheinstitutes/clubs/schoolsengagedinflyingtrainingincludingsimulator
training,AMEtrainingoranyothertrainingrelatedwithaviation,withaviewtoensuring
ahighqualityoftraining;
3.8.12 Granting approval to aircraft maintenance, repair and manufacturing organizations and
theircontinuedoversight;
3.8.13 To act as a nodal agency for implementing Annex 9 provisions in India and for
coordinatingmattersrelatingtofacilitationatIndianairportsincludingholdingmeetings
oftheNationalFacilitationCommittee;
3.8.14 Rendering advice to the Government on matters relating to air transport including
bilateralairservicesagreements,onICAOmattersandgenerallyonalltechnicalmatters
relatingtocivilaviation,andtoactasanoverallregulatoryanddevelopmentalbodyfor
civilaviationinthecountry;
3.8.15 Coordination at national level for flexiuse of air space by civil and military air traffic
agenciesandinteractionwithICAOforprovisionofmoreairroutesforcivilusethrough
Indianairspace;
3.8.16 KeepingacheckonaircraftnoiseandengineemissionsinaccordancewithICAOAnnex16
andcollaboratingwiththeenvironmentalauthoritiesinthismatter,ifrequired;
3.8.17 Promotingindigenousdesignandmanufactureof aircraftandaircraftcomponentsby
actingasacatalyticagent;
3.8.18 Approving training programmes of operators for carriage of dangerous goods, issuing
authorizationsforcarriageofdangerousgoods,etc.
4 RESPONSIBILITIESANDFUNCTIONSOFAIRWORTHINESSDIRECTORATE
4.1 States which are signatories to ICAO Convention have an obligation on their part to
establish regulatory control of airworthiness through their own agencies, variously
termedasCAA,FAA,DGAC,DGCA,DCAetc.
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4.2 TheauthorityinIndiaforregulatorycontrolofairworthinessistheDirectorateGeneral
ofCivilAviationandtheDirectorateofAirworthiness,headedbyaDirectordischarges
thisfunctionandisresponsiblefortheairworthinesscontrolofcivilregisteredaircraft.
4.3 The functions of the Airworthiness Directorate are broadly intended as guidelines and
they do not limit in any way the initiative and authority of an officer to ensure
airworthiness by an alternative means. The responsibilities are discharged at
Headquarters and Regional / Subregional Airworthiness Offices who carry out
surveillancecheckstoensurethatthelaiddownstandardsarecompliedwith.
4.4 Regional / Subregional Airworthiness Offices also provide feedback to the
headquarters regarding any weaknesses in the systems and also suggest corrective
actions,ifany.
ThemainfunctionsofAirworthinessDirectoratearegivenbelow:
4.4.1 AtHeadquarters
4.4.1.1 TomaintaintheCivilAircraftRegisterandensurethatupdatedinformation is available
asandwhenrequired;
4.4.1.2 Reviewing,processingandrecordingofapplicationsforregistrationofaircraft.Issuing
certificatesofregistration,includingamendmentsandderegistrationoftheaircraft;
4.4.1.3 Reviewing, processing and recording of applications for issue of certificate of
airworthiness, renewals of such certificates and validation of foreign certificate of
airworthiness;
4.4.1.4 Review of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins issued by State of Design to
determinetheirapplicabilitytothecivilregisteredaircraft;
4.4.1.5 Approval and renewal of foreign aircraft maintenance organizations involved in
maintenanceofIndianregisteredaircraft;
4.4.1.6 ReviewofexistingAirworthinessregulationsfromtimetotimeincludingInternational
Standards and Recommended Practices for incorporation in Indian Airworthiness
regulations.
4.4.1.7 Investigationofaircraftaccidents/incidentsasandwhenrequired;
4.4.1.8 Issuance of directives concerning the designstandards to be met by aircraft/ aircraft
components/equipmentduringmanufactureandmaintenance.
4.4.1.9 Participation in maintenance review board activities for development and approval of
initial maintenance inspection for newly type certificated aircraft/power plants being
introducedinserviceforthefirsttime;
4.4.1.10 Issueofadvisorymaterialconcerningairworthinesspracticesandprocedures,wheresuch
advice does not warrant mandatory action, but makes a significant contribution to flight
safety;
4.4.1.11 Investigation of violations of the DGCA regulations concerning Airworthiness and
initiationofpunitive/correctiveactions,wherevernecessary;
4.4.1.12 Reviewing, processing and recording applications for issue, renewal, validation and
extensionofaircraftmaintenancepersonnelandFlightEngineerslicenses;
4.4.1.13 Conductofexaminationsforaircraftmaintenancepersonnelincludingrecordsthereof
andtheissueofresultsforsuchexaminations;
4.4.1.14 TomonitortheprogressofskilltestsconductedbythebyRAO/SRAOonmonthlybasis.
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4.4.1.15 Participationatnationalandinternationallevelsonmattersrelatingtoairworthiness;
4.4.1.16 ProcessingofapplicationsforissueofAeromobileStationLicensesforanaircraft;
4.4.1.17 MatterspertainingtoRTIAct,2005andrepliesthereofrelatingtoAirworthiness;
4.4.1.18 Coordination with international agencies on matters relating to RVSM approval/
operationsofIndiancivilregisteredaircraft;
4.4.1.19 ApprovalofAMETrainingInstitutesandrenewalthereof;
4.4.1.20 Airworthinessapprovalofmodificationandrepair;
4.4.1.21 AirworthinesscertificationofAOP(CAP3100);
4.4.1.22 OverallimplementationoftrainingpolicyofAirworthinessDirectorateincludingOJT;
4.4.1.23 Coordination with other directorates on matters relating to airworthiness, flight
operationsandinitialairworthinessofanaircraft,asrequired;
4.4.2 AtRegionalAirworthinessOffice
4.4.2.1 Reviewing, processing and recording of applications for validation/renewal of
CertificateofAirworthinessandAirworthinessReviewCertificateofanaircraft;
4.4.2.2 Approval/renewalandsurveillanceofmanufacturing,maintenance,testingandtraining
organizationsincludingaviationfuelvendors;
4.4.2.3 Approval of maintenance programme for aircraft/aircraftcomponents/equipment and
approvalofminormodifications/repairsofaircraft/aircraftcomponents/equipments;
4.4.2.4 SurveillanceandPeriodicreviewoftheapprovedorganizationstoassesstheircapability
tohavecontinuousapproval;
4.4.2.5 Investigation/analysisofdefectsintheaircraftandsuggestcorrectiveactionstoarrest
negativetrends,ifneeded;
4.4.2.6 Conduct written examinations for issue/extension of licenses of aircraft maintenance
personnelandFlightCrew;
4.4.2.7 Conduct of oralcum practical examinations for type rating of aircraft maintenance
personnel;
4.4.2.8 Reviewing, processing and recording of applications for endorsement/renewal of
licensesforaircraftmaintenancepersonnel;
4.4.2.9 Ensuring compliance of airworthiness requirements by an operator for issue of
OperatingPermit;
4.4.2.10 ImplementationoftrainingpolicyofAirworthinessDirectorateincludingOJTinregional
andsubregionaloffices.
4.4.2.11 Maintainingfeesrecordsforvariousservicesrenderedtoorganizations/personnel;
4.4.2.12 Attending VVIP movements, Airport Coordination Committee Meetings, Bomb Threat
Assessment Committee Meetings and Security Committee Meetings etc. at respective
airports.
4.4.2.13 ApprovalofMELandSpecialOperationssuchasRNAV,RNP,PRNAV,RVSMetc.;
4.5 AssignmentofDutiesandResponsibilitiesofAirworthinessConsultants:
DGCA may induct Consultants on short-term contract basis to meet the
functional needs of DGCA. The Consultants are inducted against vacant regular
positions of Airworthiness Officer/ Assistant Director of Airworthiness as an
interim arrangement to enhance the capacity till the time regular recruits are
inducted in DGCA.
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I. AirworthinessDirectorate(Headquarters)
II. SEDandASRG(Headquarters)
ConsultantinSEDandASRGwouldassisttheregularofficersinthefollowingareas:
1. Preparation of Annual Surveillance Programme, Regulatory Audit
Programme,SOFA,QualityAssessment&CrossRegionalChecks;
2. Coordination with other Directorates on matters related to monthly
SurveillanceData;
3. Consolidation of all Surveillance data (received from all Directorates) in
theformofTables;
4. Conduct of Monthly Surveillance Meeting and Board for Aviation Safety
Meeting;
5. Preparation of Root cause analysis and Sharing of Safety Related
informationonSurveillancefindings;
6. ReviewofexistingAirworthinessregulationsfromtimetotimeincluding
InternationalStandardsandRecommendedPracticesforincorporationin
IndianAirworthinessregulations;
7. DevelopmentofAirworthinessAdvisoryCirculars;
8. Development/RevisionofSPM,EPM,RegulatoryAuditManual,APMetc.;
9. ReviewofCAME,MOEforRegulatoryAudits;
10. Follow up of satisfactory closure of findings related to Surveillance,
regulatoryAudits,SOFA,SAFAetc.;
11. Data Management Coordination & consolidation of data related to
DGCASurveillancesystemandEnforcementActionwithallDirectorates
andRAOs.
III. CentralExaminationOrganisation
ConsultantinCEOwouldassisttheregularofficersinthefollowingareas:
1. Schedulingofexaminations;
2. Reviewing applications for allotment of computer numbers and
allotmentofrollnumbers;
3. PreparationforOnlineexamination;
4. PackagingandDispatchofExaminationMaterialstoExamination
Centre(writtenexamination);
5. Checkingreceivedsealedpackets/bundlesofexaminationmaterialsfrom
examinationCentre;
6. Processinganddeclarationofresults;
7. Preservationofquestionpapers,OMRs/answersheetsandother
examinationrelatedmaterial;
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IV. Regional/SubRegionalAirworthinessOffice
Consultant in Regional/SubRegionalAirworthiness Office would assist the regular
officersinthefollowingareas:
1. Reviewing,processingandrecordingapplicationsforissuance/renewal
ofCertificateofAirworthinessandAirworthinessReviewCertificateofan
aircraft;
2. Approval/renewal and surveillance of manufacturing, maintenance,
testingandtrainingorganizationsincludingaviationfuelvendors;
3. Approval of maintenance programme for aircraft/aircraft
components/equipmentandapprovalofminormodifications/repairsof
aircraft/aircraftcomponents/equipments;
4. SurveillanceandPeriodicreviewoftheapprovedorganizationstoassess
theircapabilitytohavecontinuousapproval;
5. Investigation/ analysis of defects in the aircraft and suggest corrective
actionstoarrestnegativetrends,ifneeded;
6. Reviewing, processing and recording of applications for
endorsement/renewal of licenses for Pilot & Aircraft Maintenance
personnel;
7. ReviewingofCAME,MOEoforganizations;
8. ApprovalofMELandSpecialOperationssuchasPBN,RNAV,RNP,PRNAV,
RVSMetc.;
9. AttendingVVIPmovements;
10. Conducting written examinations for issue/extension of licenses of
aircraftmaintenancepersonnelandFlightCrew.
11. ImplementationoftrainingpolicyofAirworthinessDirectorateincluding
OJTinregionalandsubregionaloffices
4.6 All Airworthiness Officers and Consultants are advised that in the interest of proper
airworthinesscontrol,theyshouldbefamiliarwiththeirdutiesandresponsibilities;and
discharge them with utmost diligence. They should also keep themselves abreastwith
the latest development in the aviation industry in order to keep in pace with the
modernaircraft.
5 STATUTORYAUTHORITY
5.1 Rule156oftheAircraftRules,1937empowersDirectorGeneralofCivilAviationtoissue
GeneralorSpecialOrderinwriting,authorizinganofficerofAirworthinessDirectorate
forthefollowing:
5.1.1 To enter any place to which access is necessary for the purpose of exercising
airworthinesscontrol;
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5.1.2 To enter any approved organization during working hours where manufacturing,
maintenance, storage of aircraft/parts/components and training activities are being
undertaken;
5.1.3 To inspect at any time, any aircraft and its documents required to be certified as
airworthy or in respect of which Certificate of Airworthiness is in force or has been
suspendedordeemedtobesuspended;
5.1.4 To enter, inspect and search any aircraft for the purpose of securing compliance with
anyoftheseRulesortheprovisionsoftheAircraftAct,1934.
5.2 Section 8 of Aircraft Act, 1934 authorizes detention of aircraft. This power has been
vested in the officers of Airworthiness Directorate vide S.O. 754 dated the 28th
February,1994asgiveninAIC06of1994.CopyofSOsisplacedinAppendixIII.
5.3 The contents of Rule 156, Section 8 of the Aircraft Act, 1934, one copy each of the
Order dated 9th September, 1992 & 9th July, 1993 and A.I.C. 06 of 1994 issued by the
DirectorGeneralofCivilAviationempoweringAirworthinessOfficerstodischargetheir
dutiesarereproducedinAnnexureIVA,IVBIVCIVD&IVE,respectively.
5.3.1 TheactivitiesoftheAirworthinessOfficerswillbegovernedbythefollowing:
5.3.1.1 TheAircraftManual,CivilAviationRequirementsandpowersdelegatedvideSO754for
exercisingthedutiesandfunctions;
5.3.1.2 AirworthinessProceduresManual;
5.3.1.3 AirworthinessAdvisoryCirculars,applicableAICs;
5.3.1.4 OtherrelevantDirectivesandInstructionsthatmaybeissuedfromtimetotimebythe
DirectorGeneral.
6 STAFFINGREQUIREMENTS
6.1 Staffing of the Directorate of Airworthiness with sufficient number of suitable
Airworthiness Officers, experienced, qualified and capable of accomplishing the wide
range of activities covered in this manual, is paramount to ensure the Safety Oversight
ProgrammeoftheDGCA.
6.2 AirworthinessOfficersmustnotonlyhavetheknowledge,experienceandqualifications
to carry out their duties in a professionally sound manner, but also possess the
personality to win the respect and confidence of the operators. This would require a
reasonable level of tact, understanding, firmness, impartiality, integrity and exemplary
personalconductbothintheofficeandattheOperatorspremises.
6.3WORKFORCEEVALUATIONMETHODOLOGY
6.3.1STEP1:CALCULATETOTALAIRWORTHINESSOFFICERSHOURSREQUIRED
b. Theannualfrequencyofeachworkfunction
c. Thetotalnumberofinspectorhoursrequiredtocompleteeachworkfunction
2. Enter the information into an Excel spreadsheet (see Figure 1 for a sample Workforce
Evaluation Worksheet). The total number of annual hours required for each work
function can be calculated by multiplying the times per year each work function is
performedbythenumberofinspectorhoursrequiredtocompleteeachworkfunction.
3. CalculatethetotalAirworthinessOfficersHoursRequiredbyeachAirworthinessoffice
separately (Hqrs, Regional / SubRegional Airworthiness), then find the sum of the
totalnumberofhoursrequiredforeachworkfunctionperformedbytheAirworthiness
Directorate.
6.3.2STEP2:CALCULATETOTALAIRWORTHINESSOFFICERSHOURSAVAILABLE
1. There are two important components to calculating Total Airworthiness Officers Hours
Available:
a. Thenumberofhoursthateachofficerisavailabletoconductworkfunctions
b. ThetotalnumberofAirworthinessOfficers
2. Todeterminethenumberofworkhours,assumptionsmustbemaderegarding:
a. The number of hours each day each Airworthiness officer is expected to work
(typically8hoursperday)
c. ThenumberofworkdaysannuallytheAirworthinessofficerwillbeintraining,on
vacationorunavailabletoworkforotherreasons.Forexample,Ifitisassumedan
Airworthiness officer works 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and devotes 5
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weekstovacationandtrainingactivities,theinspectorsavailableworkhourswill
be8hoursx220workdays=1,760.
3. ThisanalysisisconductedseparatelyforeachofficesoftheAirworthinessDirectorate.
Therefore, the total number of offices of the Airworthiness Directorate refers to the
totalnumberofcurrent,qualifiedandavailableofficers.
4. Oncethesetwonumbersaredetermined,TotalofficersoftheAirworthinessofficeHours
Available can be calculated by finding the sum of the number of hours each the
Airworthiness officers available to perform work function and the total number the
Airworthiness officers. Thus, if an Airworthiness officer has 1,760 hours available, and
thereare6AirworthinessofficerthentheTotalHoursAvailablerofthatAirworthiness
officeare10,560(1,760x6).
6.3.3STEP3:COMPARETOTALHOURSREQUIREDANDTOTALHOURSAVAILABLE
Compare the Total Airworthiness Officers Hours Required calculated in Step 1 to the Total
InspectorHoursAvailablecalculatedinStep2.IftheTotalInspectorHoursRequiredislessthan
the Total Inspector Hours Available, then the Airworthiness office has sufficient staffing.
However,iftheTotalAirworthinessOfficersHoursRequiredismorethantheTotalInspector
HoursAvailable,thenbeDGCAmayconsideraddingadditionalstafftothatoffice.
REGIONNEWDELHI
STEP1:CALCULATETOTALINSPECTORHOURSREQUIRED
Hoursper Hours
WorkFunction AnnualFrequency Function Required
Function1 36 24 864
Function2 48 6 288
Function3 24 4 96
Function4 108 2 216
Function5 12 24 288
Function6 18 36 648
TotalInspectorHoursRequired 2400
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STEP2:CALCULATETOTALAIRWORTHINESSOFFICERSHOURSAVAILABLE
AnnualHoursAvailableperAirworthinessOfficers1760
CurrentNumberofAirworthinessOfficers2
TotalAirworthinessOfficersHoursAvailable3520
STEP3:COMPARETOTALHOURSREQUIREDTOTOTALHOURSAVAILABLE
TotalOfficerHoursAvailable3520
TotalOfficerHoursRequired2400
Difference1120
6.3.4STEP4:ENSUREAIRWORTHINESSWORKFORCEISPROPERLYQUALIFIEDANDTRAINED
This step involves taking the number of Airworthiness Officers required and
determiningthenecessarytrainingandqualificationrequirementsfortheinspectorsto
meetthedemandsofthecivilaviationsystem.Thesetrainingrequirementsincludethe
necessaryAirworthinessOfficerstraining(initial,recurrentandonthejobtraining)as
wellasthenecessaryaircrafttyperatingqualificationsneededforeffectiveoversight
ofairoperators.ThetrainingrequirementsaredetailedinAPMPartIChapter3.
6.3.5ADMINISTATIVESTAFF
WorkforceissuesrelatedtoadministrativestaffsupportingAirworthinessOfficesrequiredtobe
assessed separately. The Airworthiness Offices should have sufficient administrative staff,
appropriatetothesizeandcomplexityoftheoffice,toeffectivelydischargetheirresponsibilities.
7 QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTSOFAIRWORTHINESSOFFICERS
7.1 Individuals seeking positions as Airworthiness Officer should have extensive academic
and technical education; and have progressed through positions of increased technical
andsupervisoryresponsibilityintheaviationindustryorthemilitaryservices.
7.2 The satisfactory or unsatisfactory execution of the various Airworthiness functions
dependstoalargeextentonthequalification,experience,competenceanddedicationof
an individual Officer. In addition to the vital importance of technical competency in
performing airworthiness inspections and the surveillance of certificated operators and
approved maintenance organizations, it is likewise critical that Officers possess a high
degree of integrity, be impartial in carrying out their tasks, be tactful, have a good
understanding of human nature and possess the ability to get along well with people.
Considering the specialized and sensitive nature of the Officers job profile, the
qualifications, experience and personal characteristics of each person employed to
perform Officers duties will be verified and carefully evaluated before selections are
made.
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APPENDIXIA
OrganizationStructure(Headquarters)
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APPENDIXIB
OrganizationStructure(Regions)
AirworthinessOffices
Airworthiness Directorate
(Headquarters)
Sub-regional Sub-regional
Airworthiness Office Airworthiness Office
Patiala Guwahati
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APPENDIXII
TheGazetteofIndia
EXTRAORDINARY
PartIISection3Subsection(ii)
PUBLISHEDBYAUTHORITY
[NO.504]NEWDELHI,THURSDAY,OCTOBER6,1994
MINISTRYOFCIVILAVIATIONANDTOURISM
NOTIFICATION
NewDelhi,the4thOctober,1994
S.O. 726 (E) In pursuance of subrule (2) of rule 3A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and in
supersessionofthenotificationoftheGovernmentofIndiaintheMinistryofTourismandCivil
Aviation No.S.O.3562, dated the 29th September, 1976, except as respects things done or
omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby authorizes the
officers specified in column (1) of the First Schedule annexure hereto to exercise such of the
powers of the Director General of Civil Aviation (more specifically described in the Second
Scheduleannexedhereto)asarespecifiedinthecorrespondingentriesincolumn(2)ofthesaid
FirstSchedule.
FIRSTSCHEDULE
PowersintheSecondScheduletobe
DesignationoftheOfficer
exercised
JointDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation(exceptJoint All
Director General of Civil Aviation (Aircraft
Engineering)
Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation (except 1,2(b)to5,7,12,13,15to37,39to83
Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation (Aircraft
Engineering)
ChiefFlightOperationsInspector 1,1A,7to9,63,74,75(b)
1,2(b)to5,7,12,13,15to37,39to42,
DirectorofAirworthiness(Headquarters) 47,48,50,51,53to56,58,59,64to73,
76to83
4,16,18to34,36,37,39to42,47,48,
DirectorofAirworthiness(Region)
50,51,54,58,64to70,73,76to82
2 to 4, 16 to 21, 26 to 34, 36, 37, 39 to
DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness(Headquarters)
42,50,53to56,65to70,79to82
4,16,18,21,22,25to28,30,34,37,39
DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness
to41,50,51,58,65,70,77,79to82
4,17,18(Restrictedtoaircraftwithallup
AssistantDirectorofAirworthiness(Headquarters) weightupto15,000kgs.)20,21,26,37,
39,70,79,82
4, 18 (Restricted to aircraft with allup
AssistantDirectorofAirworthiness(Inchargeof
weightupto15,000kgs.),21,26,37,39,
AirworthinessOffice)
70,79,82
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(a) AmendedvideS.O.1095dated25thMay,1998
(b) InsertedvideS.O.366dated20thJanuary,2003
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SECONDSCHEDULE
S.No. Rulebywhichpower NatureofPower
conferred
GENERAL
1. Rule7B To specify cockpit check and emergency check in respect of
anaircraftregisteredinIndia.
1A. Rule6C To specify flights for testing and other nonrevenue special
purposes.
2. Subrule(2)(i)ofrule15 To specify minimum design requirements for microlight
Aircraft.
3. Subrule(2)(ii)ofrule15 To issue and renew permit to fly in respect of a microlight
aircraft.
4. Subrule(2)(ii)ofrule15 TorenewPermittoFlyinrespectofamicrolightaircraft.
REGISTRATIONOFAIRCRAFT
5. Subrule(2)(a)and(2)(b) To specify the form and manner of affixing Nationality and
ofrule37 RegistrationMarks.
PERSONNELOFAIRCRAFT
6. Firstprovisotorule41 To exempt certain personnel of Indian Air Force, Air
Operational Wing of Indian Army or Indian Navy from flying
tests and medical and other technical examinations for the
issueofPrivatePilotsLicence,CommercialPilotsLicenceand
GliderPilotsLicence,bygeneralorspecialorderinwritingby
theDirectorGeneral.
7. Subrule(1)ofrule41A To conduct examinations specified in Schedule II, to fix
examination centres to appoint invigilators and lay down
proceduresthereof.
8. Subrule(2)ofrule41A To appoint Examiners for carrying out flying tests and
technicalexaminationsrequiredunderScheduleII
9. Subrule(3)ofrule41A To approve check pilots and examiners for carrying out
proficiencychecksinindividualcasesonaonetimebasis.
AIRWORTHINESSANDAIRCRAFTMAINTENANCEENGINEERS
10. Subrule(1)ofrule49 To direct that there shall be a Type Certificate for aircraft,
and49A aircraft component or item of equipment designed,
manufactured, sold or distributed in India as a prerequisite
for issue, renewal or continued validity of Certificate of
AirworthinessofanAircraft.
11. Subrule (3) of rule 49 ToissueorvalidateTypeCertificateandtospecifydocuments
and Subrule (2) of rule andotherevidencenecessaryforthepurpose
49Aandrule49B
12. Provisotorule49B Toexemptanaircraft,aircraftcomponent,oritemof
equipmentformtheprovisionofthisrule.
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(a)AmendedvideS.O.1095dated25thMay,1998.
(b)InsertedvideS.O.366dated20thJanuary,2003.
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TheGazetteofIndia
EXTRAORDINARY
PartIISectionSubsection(ii)
PUBLISHEDBYAUTHORITY
[NO.504]NEWDELHI,THURSDAY,OCTOBER6,1994
MINISTRYOFCIVILAVIATIONANDTOURISM
NOTIFICATION
NewDelhi,the4thOctober,1994
S.O. 727 (E) In pursuance of subrule (1) of rule 3A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and in
supersessionofthenotificationoftheGovernmentofIndiaintheMinistryofTourism&Civil
AviationNo.S.O.No.3563,datedthe29thSeptember,1976exceptasrespectsthingsdoneor
omittedtobedonebeforesuchsupersession,theCentralGovernmentherebyauthorizesthe
officersspecifiedincolumn(1)of theFirstScheduleannexed heretotoexercisesuchofthe
powers(morespecificallydescribedinthesecondscheduleannexedhereto)asarespecified
inthecorrespondingentriesincolumn(2)ofthesaidFirstSchedule.
THEFIRSTSCHEDULE
Designationoftheofficer PowersintheSecondScheduletobe
exercised
DirectorGeneralofCivilAviation All
JointDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation(exceptJoint All
Director General of Civil Aviation,(Aircraft
Engineering)
Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation (except 1to5,7to15,17to22,24to44,46to
Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation, Aircraft 61,64(a)to92.
Engineering)
ChiefFlightOperationsInspector 91(c)
DirectorofRegulationsandInformation 1,2,13,82.
Directoroftraining&Licensing 9,10,12,1350to56,60,61,65(a),66,75,
76,90(d).
Deputy Director of Training and Licensing 10,50,51,54,55(a),65,76,91.
(Headquarters)
DeputyDirectorofFlightCrewStandards
10,50,51,54,55(a),65,76,91
AssistantDirectorofTrainingandLicensing 10,51,53,54
50 to 53 (in respect of Assistant Flight
DirectorofFlyingTraining
Instructor and Flight Instructor Rating
only)
DeputyDirectorofTrainingandLicensing(Region) 10,51,52,54.
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DirectorofAirSafety 2,5,10.
DeputyDirectorofAirSafety 2,10.
AssistantDirectorofAirSafety 2,10.
SeniorAirSafetyOfficer 2,10.
RegionalDeputyDirectorofAirSafety 2,10.
AirSafetyOfficer 2,10.
DirectorofAircraftEngineering 29,31,33,70,71.
DeputyDirectorofAircraftEngineering 33
DirectorofAirworthiness(Headquarters) 2,3,9,10,12,14,17to22,24,25,28,
30, 32, 34 to 44, 46 to 48, 49(b), 57 to
60,65,70,71,75,76.
DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness(Headquarters) 9,10,19,20,24,25,28,32,34to44,46
to48,49(b),54,57to59,65,70,71,75,
76.
AssistantDirectorofAirworthiness 9,10,19,20,24,28,34,40,43,44,58,
(Headquarters) 59
DirectorofAirworthiness(Region) 2,9,10,12,19,24,28,30,32,34,36,
40,43,44,46,47,54,58to60,70,71,
75,76.
DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness(Region) 2,9,10,19,24,28,32,34,36,40,43,
44,47,54,58,59,70,71,75,76.
Assistant Director of Airworthiness Officer (In 2,9,10,19,24,28,32,34,40,43,44,
chargeofAirworthinessOffice) 54,58,59.
Senior Assistant Director of Airworthiness Officer 2,9,10,19,24,28,32,34,43,44,58,
(Region) 59.
Airworthiness Officer (In charge of Airworthiness 2,9,10,28,32,34,43,58
Office
AirworthinessOfficer(Region) 2,9,10,28,32,34.
CommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation) 2,11,82.
AdditionalCommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation) 2,11,82.
DeputyCommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation) 2,11,82.
AssistantCommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation) 2,82(a)
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(a) AmendedvideS.O.2901dated03111997
(b) AmendedvideS.O.1873dated29052000
(c) InsertedvideS.O.365dated20012003
(d)AmendedvideS.O.365dated20012003
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SECONDSCHEDULE
7.StudentFlightNavigatorsLicence(c)
8.FlightRadioTelephoneOperatorsLicence
9.FlightRadioOperatorsLicence
10.FlightRadioTelephoneOperatorsLicence
(Restricted).
52. Rule38andsubrule(5) Togrant,torenew,towithholdthegrantandrenewal,
ofrule19 and to require surrender of the following
licences/ratings:
1.SeniorCommercialPilotsLicence
2.AirlineTransportPilotsLicence
3.FlightInstructorsRating
4.FlightNavigatorsLicence
53. Rule38andsubrule(5) To renew, to withhold the renewal, and to require
ofrule19 surrenderofthefollowinglicences/ratings:
1.SeniorCommercialPilotsLicence
2.AirlineTransportPilotsLicence
3.FlightInstructorsRating
4.FlightNavigatorsLicence
54. Rule38 Torenewlicences(exceptStudentFlightEngineersand
Flight Engineers Licence) and ratings of aircraft
personnel.
55. Rule38 To vary licences (except Student Flight Engineers and
Flight Engineers Licences) and ratings, in respect of
aircraftwithA.U.W.notexceeding5,700kgs.
56. Rule38 To vary licences (except Student Flight Engineers
Licence)andratings,inrespectofaircraftwithA.U.W.
exceeding5,700kgs.
57. Rule38andsubrule(5) Togrant,towithholdthegrantandrenewalofandto
ofrule19 requirethesurrenderof:
1.StudentFlightEngineersLicence.
2.FlightEngineersLicence.
58. Rule38 To renew Student Flight Engineers and Flight
EngineersLicences.
59. Rule38andsubrule(3) To vary, to endorse any adverse remarks on and to
and(4)ofrule19 cancelorvaryparticularsin:
1.StudentFlightEngineersLicence;and
2.FlightEngineersLicence.
60. Subrule(3)ofrule38B Tospecifyapprovedcourseforcabinattendants.
61. Subrule(1)ofrule39A To disqualify a person for a specified period from
holdingorobtaininglicence,ratingoraircraftrating(c)
62. Subrule(2)ofrule39A To debar a person permanently or temporarily from
holdinganylicenceorrating(c).
63. Firstprovisotorule41 Toexemptcertain(a)personneloftheIndianAirForce,
Air Operational Wing of Indian Army or Indian Navy
from flying tests and medical or other technical
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subparagraph(iv)
91. ScheduleIVSection3 Toprescribetherequirementsregardingthetowingof
GeneralRules,Paragraph anobjectbyanaircraft.
3.2.3Towingobjects
92. ScheduleIV, AppendixA Toprescribetherequirementsregardingthelightingof
Paragraph5.2.2 thelandingarea,theapproachtothelandingareaand
theboundaryoflandingarea.
(a)InsertedvideS.O.2555dated12121998
(b)AmendedvideS.O.2901dated03111997
(c)InsertedvideS.O.1873dated29052002
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APPENDIXIIIA
INSPECTIONUNDERAIRCRAFTRULE156
Rule156.Inspection
(1)Anyperson,authorizedbytheDirectorGeneralbygeneralorspecialorderinwritingin
thisbehalf,may
(a) at all reasonable times enter any place to which access is necessary for the purpose of
exercisinghispowersorcarryingouthisdutiesundertheserules;
(b) atalltimesduringworkinghoursenterthatportionofanyorganization,factoryorplace
inwhichaircraft,aircraftcomponents,itemsofequipment,materialsarebeingdesigned,
manufactured, overhauled, repaired, modified, assembled, tested, stored, and inspect
any such organization, factory or place, aircraft, aircraft component and item of
equipmentanddrawingsrelatingthereto;
(c) at any time inspect any aircraft including a private aircraft which is required by these
rulestobecertifiedasairworthyorinrespectofwhichascertificateofairworthinessisin
forceorhasbeensuspendedordeemedtobesuspended;
(d) enter,inspectandsearchanyaircraftforthepurposeofsecuringcompliancewithanyof
theserulesortheprovisionsoftheAircraftAct,1934(22of1934).
(2) AnypersonauthorizedbytheDirectorGeneraltoinspectundersubrule(1)shalladvise
theowneroroperatoroftheaircraftandtheorganisationinthemethodofinspection,
manufactureandmaintenanceofaircraft.
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APPENDIXIIIB
POWERTODETAINAIRCRAFT
(Section8oftheAircraftAct,1934)
Powertodetainaircraft.
(1) AnyauthorityauthorizedinthisbehalfbytheCentralGovernmentmaydetainany
aircraft,ifintheopinionofsuchauthority
(a) havingregardtothenatureofanintendedflight,theflightofsuchaircraftwould
involvedangertopersonsintheaircraftortoanyotherpersonsorproperty,or
(b) suchdetentionisnecessarytosecurecompliancewithanyoftheprovisionsofthis
Act or the rules applicable to such aircraft; or such detention is necessary to
prevent a contravention of any rule made under clause (h) or clause (i) of sub
section(2)ofsection5ortoimplementanyordermadebyanyCourt.
(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette make rules
regulatingallmatersincidentalorsubsidiarytotheexerciseofthispower.
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APPENDIXIIIC
AUTHORISATIONOFPOWERUNDERCLAUSES(B)&(D)
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
OFFICEOFTHEDIRECTORGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
OPPOSITEOFSAFDARJUNGAIRPORT
NEWDELHI110003
No.9/38/77IR
th
DatedNewDelhi,the9 September,1992
ORDER
Inexerciseofthepowersvestedintheundersignedunderrule156oftheAircraftRules,1937,
and in supersession of earlier Order No. 854/57AI(II) dated 15th September, 1976, I hereby
authorize the following officers to exercise the powers mentioned in clauses (b) and (c) of the
saidrule:
1. DeputyDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation;
2. DirectorofAirworthiness;
3. DeputyDirector/ControllerofAirworthiness;
4. SeniorAssistantDirectorofAirworthinessOfficer;and
5. AirworthinessOfficer.
Thisordercomesintoforcewithimmediateeffectandshallremainvalidtillrevoked.
Sd/
(M.R.Sivaraman)
DirectorGeneralofCivilAviation
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APPENDIXIIID
AUTHORISATIONOFPOWERUNDERCLAUSES(B)&(D)
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
OFFICEOFTHEDIRECTORGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
OPPOSITESAFDARJUNGAIRPORT,NEWDELHI110003
F.No.9/38/77IR. DatedNewDelhi,the9thJuly,1993.
ORDER
In exercise of the powers vested in the undersigned under rule 156 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and in
supersession of earlier Order No. 9/38/77 IR dated the 9th September, 1992, I hereby authorize the
followingOfficerstoexercisethepowersmentionedinclauses(a)and(d)ofthesaidrule:
1. JointDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation;
2. DeputyDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation;
3. Director/DeputyDirectorofTrainingandLicensing;
4. DirectorofFlyingTraining;
5. Director/DeputyDirectorofRegulationandInformation;
6. DeputyDirectorofAirTransport;
7. Director/DeputyDirectorofAirSafety;
8. RegionalDirectorofAirSafety;
9. RegionalDeputyDirectorofAirSafety;
10. AssistantDirectorofAirSafety;
11. SeniorAirSafetyOfficer
12. AirSafetyOfficer
13. Director/DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness
14. DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness
15. AssistantDirectorofAirworthinessOfficer
16. AirworthinessOfficer
17. CommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation)
18. AdditionalCommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation)
19. DeputyCommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation)
20. AssistantCommissionerofSecurity(CivilAviation)
21. ControllerofExplosives,BureauofCivilAviationSecurity
22. SecurityOfficer,BureauofCivilAviationSecurity
23. OfficerinChargeandmembersofBombDetectionandDisposalSquad,BureauofCivilAviation
Security
24. OfficerinChargeandSnifferDogswithhandlersrepresentingBureauofCivilAviationSecurity;and
25. FlightOperationsInspector/InspectorofFlying/DeputyDirectorFlightCrewStandards(Onlyin
respectofpowersmentionedinclause(d)ofsubrule(1)ofRule156).
Thisordercomesintoforcewithimmediateeffectandshallremainvalidtillrevoked
.Sd/
(H.S.KHOLA)
DIRECTORGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
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APPENDIXIIIE
POWEROFDELEGATION
A.I.C.
TelephoneNo.:4622495, GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
Extn.500 S.No.06/1994
TelegraphicAddress: AERONAUTICALINFORMATIONSERVICE
Aeronautical:VIDDYAYG DIRECTORGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
Commercial:AIRCIVIL OPPOSITESAFDARJUNGAIRPORT
10thMay1994
Telex:3174127DGCAIN NEWDELHI110003
Fax:0114629221
F.No.3/11/93AISGovernmentofIndia,MinistryofCivilAviationNotificationNo.754dated28th
February,1994publishedintheGazetteofIndia,PartII,Section3,Subsection(ii)dated19th
March,1994isreproducedbelowforinformation,guidanceandrecord.
Sd/
(H.S.KHOLA)
DirectorGeneralofCivilAviation
F.No.9/38/77IR.
__________________________________________________________________________
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFCIVILAVIATION&TOURISM
(DEPARTMENTOFCIVILAVIATION)
Dated:28.02.1994
NOTIFICATION
S.O.754.Inpursuanceofsubsection(1)ofsection8oftheAircraftAct,1934(22of1934)andinsupersessionofthe
notification of the Government of India in the then Ministry of Transport and Aviation (Department of Aviation)
number S.O.2305, dated the 22nd July, 1966, except as respects thing done or omitted to be done before such
supersession, the Central Government hereby authorises the officers specified below for the purpose of the said
subsection,namely:
1. DirectorGeneralofCivilAviation.
2. JointDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation.
3. DeputyDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation.
4. DirectorofAirworthiness.
5. DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness.
6. ControllerDirectorofAirworthiness.
7. SeniorAirworthinessofficer.
8. DirectorofAirSafety.
9. DeputyDirectorofAirSafety.
10. RegionalControllerofAirSafety.
11. SrAirSafety.
12. AirSafetyOfficer.
13. DirectorofRegulationsandInformation.
14. DeputyDirectorofAirTransport.
15. DirectorofTrainingandLicensing.
(F.No.AV.11012/6/92A)
(M.Bhattacharjee)
UnderSecretarytotheGovt.ofIndia.
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APPENDIXIV
Duties&Responsibilities
A. Designation:AirworthinessOfficer
a. Reviewingapplicationsforcertificateofregistration,certificateofairworthiness,permittofly
andamendments,renewalsofsuchcertificates;
b. Inspection of aircraft for issue, renewal, validation and cancellation of certificates of
airworthiness/permittoflyandthesubsequentexecutionofsuchdocumentsasappropriate;
d. Supervisionoftheaircraftmaintenanceandflightcrewlicensingexaminations;
e. Periodicreviewoftheairworthinessconditionsandrecordsofaircrafttoassesstheadequacy
of their maintenance and to assess the competence and diligence of the persons who
performthemaintenance;
f. Investigationofmajordefectsinaircraftanddeterminationofcorrectiveactionstobetaken
whereairworthinessmaybeaffected;
g. Inspectionsontheaircraftundergoingroutinemaintenance,inordertoassessthestandard
ofworkandadherencetomaintenanceprocedures;
i. Surveillanceoftheapprovedorganisationsforissueandrenewalofcertificatesofapprovalto
conductactivitiesbearingontheairworthinessofaircraft;
j. Surveillanceofthecarriageofdangerousgoods,shippersandrelatedorganizations;
k. Surveillanceofapprovedorganizations;
l. Framing and amendment of regulatory requirements from time to time concerning all
matters of airworthiness within the scope of the functions and responsibilities of the
AirworthinessDirectorate;
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B. Designation:Asst.DirectorofAirworthiness
a. Reviewingapplicationsforcertificateofregistration,certificateofairworthiness,permittofly
andamendments,renewalsofsuchcertificates;
b. Inspection of aircraft for issue, renewal, validation and cancellation of certificates of
airworthiness/permittoflyandthesubsequentexecutionofsuchdocumentsasappropriate;
c. Reviewing applications from aircraft maintenance personnel for issue, renewal, validation
andextensionoflicenses.Grantofauthorizations,approvalsandcertificateofcompetencyto
aircraftpersonnel.
d. Supervisionoftheaircraftmaintenancelicensingexaminationsandotherexaminations;
e. Periodicreviewoftheairworthinessconditionsandrecordsofaircrafttoassesstheadequacy
of their maintenance and to assess the competence and diligence of the persons who
performthemaintenance;
f. Investigation of major defects in aircraft and determination of corrective actions where
airworthinessmaybeaffected.Inspectionsontheaircraftundergoingroutinemaintenance,
inordertoassessthestandardofworkandadherencetomaintenanceprocedures;
g. Review of service bulletins and the airworthiness directives of foreign airworthiness
authorities w.r.t aircraft, engines, propellers to determine applicability to the national
aircraft;monitoringtheimplementationofthe relevantairworthinessregulations issuedby
theheadquarters;
h. Surveillanceoftheapprovedorganisationsforissueandrenewalofcertificatesofapprovalto
conductactivitiesbearingontheairworthinessofaircraft;
i. Surveillanceofthecarriageofdangerousgoods,shippersandrelatedorganizations;
j. Surveillanceapprovedorganizations
k. Framing and amendment of regulatory requirements from time to time concerning all
matters of airworthiness within the scope of the functions and responsibilities of the
AirworthinessDirectorate;
l. Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard to
airworthinessandtosuggestcorrectiveactionwherenecessary.
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C. Designation:Dy.DirectorofAirworthiness
a. Issueofcertificateofregistration,certificateofairworthiness,permittoflyandamendments,
renewalsofsuchcertificates;
b. Inspection of aircraft for issue, renewal, validation and cancellation of certificates of
airworthiness/permittoflyandthesubsequentexecutionofsuchdocumentsasappropriate;
e. Periodicreviewoftheairworthinessconditionsandrecordsofaircrafttoassesstheadequacy
of their maintenance and to assess the competence and diligence of the persons who
performthemaintenance;
f. Investigationofmajordefectsinaircraftanddeterminationofcorrectiveactiontobetaken
where airworthiness may be affected. Inspections on the aircraft undergoing routine
maintenance, in order to assess the standard of work and adherence to maintenance
procedures;
h. Surveillanceoftheapprovedorganisationsforissueandrenewalofcertificatesofapprovalto
conductactivitiesbearingontheairworthinessofaircraft;
i. Surveillanceofthecarriageofdangerousgoods,shippersandrelatedorganizations;
j. Framing and amendment of regulatory requirements from time to time concerning all
matters of airworthiness within the scope of the functions and responsibilities of the
AirworthinessDirectorate;
k. Investigation of possible violations of the national air law or regulations in regard to
airworthinessandtosuggestcorrectiveactionwherenecessary;and
D. Designation:DirectorofAirworthiness
a. Issueofcertificateofregistration,certificateofairworthiness,permittoflyandamendments,
renewalsofsuchcertificates;
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c. Periodicreviewoftheairworthinessconditionsandrecordsofaircrafttoassesstheadequacy
of their maintenance and to assess the competence and diligence of the persons who
performthemaintenance;
d. Investigationofmajordefectsdiscoveredinaircraftanddeterminationofcorrectiveactionto
be taken where airworthiness may be affected. Inspections on the aircraft undergoing
routinemaintenance;
e. Issueofservicebulletinsandtheairworthinessdirectivesofforeignairworthinessauthorities
w.r.t aircraft, engines, propellers to determine applicability to the national aircraft;
monitoring the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations issued by the
headquarters;
f. Surveillanceoftheapprovedorganisationsforissueandrenewalofcertificatesofapprovalto
conduct activities bearing on the airworthinessof aircraft, carrying out routine surveillance
checkofthestandardofworkinthehangars,workshopsandassociatedfacilitiesofapproved
organizations;
g. Surveillanceofthecarriageofdangerousgoods,shippersandrelatedorganizations;
h. Framing and amendment of regulatory requirements from time to time concerning all
matters of airworthiness within the scope of the functions and responsibilities of the
AirworthinessDirectorate;
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CHAPTER 2
PERSONAL ETHICS, CONDUCT AND CREDENTIALS
1. GENERAL
This section contains direction and guidance for Airworthiness Officers (AWOs)
pertaining to principles of ethics and conduct as this affect the performance of duties.
Although some scenarios are listed in this section, all circumstances that an officer may
encounter cannot possibly be covered. As officers are always in the public eye, they are
expected to exercise good judgment and professional behavior at all times while on and
off duty.
AWOs are exposed to a number of circumstances that are critical to their positions
which may not be pertinent to other directorates of DGCA. The officers are faced in
position of frequently interpreting and evaluating the quality of training programs,
operations and maintenance manuals, pilot and engineers performance, and overall
safety activities. It is imperative that all officers be sensitive to the responsibilities and
demands of their positions and be objective and impartial while performing their duties.
The officers must also be sensitive to actual as well as perceived appearances of any
conflict that could disrupt the effectiveness or credibility of the officers and thereby of
the Directorate of Airworthiness office.
The conduct of an AWO has a direct bearing on the proper and effective
accomplishment of official job functions and responsibilities. The officers are required
to approach their duties in a professional manner and to maintain that attitude
throughout their activities. Through their conduct, officers working in direct contact
with operators, and with the public, bear great responsibility in the determination of
public perception of the DGCA.
4. RULES OF CONDUCT
5.1 Business Interests. Officers should seek NOC before engaging in any airline or other
business activity for which the DGCA has oversight responsibility.
5.2 Conflict of Interest. Officers may hold employment or own businesses that do not
present a conflict of interest with their official job functions. Officers who wish to
participate in outside aviation activities (such as flight instruction, commercial flying, or
any other aviation-related activity) should seek prior consent and approval from the
Director General.
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5.3 Public Speaking. Officers may not receive payment for speaking on issues that deal with
their official job functions.
5.4 Fund Raising. Officers may not participate in fund raising or soliciting donations from
any business or activity for which their office is assigned oversight responsibility.
6. DRESS
6.1 Officers should be aware that their personal appearance affects their professional
image; therefore, they should adhere to the guidelines as given below:
6.2 Officers while on visits to air operator facilities approved organizations and on official
functions should be formally dressed.
6.3 During training officers dress should be compatible with the air operator's practice but
should lean towards formality.
6.4 During in-flight inspection, the sight of a non-uniformed person moving in and out of the
flight deck can be disturbing to hijack-conscious passengers. Officers should therefore
maintain a low profile, dress conservatively, restrict movements between cabin and
flight decks and display the Authorization issued by the Directorate General of Civil
Aviation.
6.5 When performing duties at an airport, the Airport Entry Pass must be worn at all times
on the ramp and air-side of the terminal.
7.1 Although the credentials contain the general authorization for the officers to carry out
their duties, the specified duties may only be performed after the officer has been
authorized/ deputed by his seniors. The two type of credentials issued to an
airworthiness officer are as follows:
7.2 Authorization. It is a Photo Identity Card issued by the Director General which identifies
an officer as an authorized Person for the purposes of Rule 156 of the Aircraft Rules
1937 and authorizes him to perform the duties as per the exercise of powers under the
rules.
7.3 Airport Entry Pass. It is a Photo Identity Card issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation
Security which allows an officer free and uninterrupted access to restricted areas at civil
airports in the country while performing official duties to the extent stated on the
authorization as stated above. An officer must display the pass on an outer garment to
be permitted entry into airport secured areas, and while working in these areas.
7.4 Lost or Stolen Credentials. If either one or both of these credentials are lost, stolen, or
damaged, the officer should report the occurrence immediately to the concerned
officers/ authorities
7.5 Eligibility Requirements.
Airworthiness Officers assigned to carry out inspections and audit are eligible to receive
the DGCA credential; however, the officers must have completed a Basic Airworthiness
Officers course. To be eligible for the Airport credential, the officers must posses DGCA
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credential; have fulfilled the requirements set forth in this manual authorizing the
conduct of ramp inspections; and have a job function that requires the conduct of
inspections.
8.1 The flight deck of an aircraft being a secure area, the Airworthiness Officer in their
normal course of duty have no right of access to the flight deck during a flight and
therefore an airworthiness officer shall enter the flight deck only after obtaining the
prior approval of the Pilot In Command. While maintaining the status of his/her own
position, the officer must recognize and support the Pilot-in-Command's authority
unless he/she is obviously about to violate a regulation. Even in these conditions, the
officer should at first appear to be acting in an advisory capacity and only resort to the
powers vested in him/her by the government as a last resort.
8.2 If required, an officer on duty may travel in the flight deck for familiarization purposes.
Under normal circumstances he shall make every effort to reserve the use of any
observer seat through the operators flight dispatch or other designated office at least
24 hours prior to scheduled departure time.
8.3 While in the flight deck, the officer must avoid distracting the crew. The Officer is a new
person to talk to, and a new source of information. A flight deck conversation can be
valuable to the airworthiness officer as a source of information and to establish a good
relationship with the flight crew but it must be carefully controlled so as to avoid
distractions at critical times.
8.4 If an officer has reason to believe that an aircraft is in an unsafe condition, he/ she may
detain the aircraft pursuant to Section 8 of the Aircraft Act, 1934 directing Air Traffic
Services (ATS), where available, to deny take-off clearance could be the best course of
action. This would give the airworthiness officer more time to co-ordinate other
recourses. The Act and Power delegation is placed at Annexure III B and III E of Part I,
Chapter 1.
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CHAPTER3
TRAINING
1GENERAL
1.1 Toestablishappropriateregulatorycontrolovertheoperatorsinthemosteffectiveand
efficientmanner,trainingofofficersinvariousfieldsofadvancedaviationtechnologyhas
becomeanimportanttool.InitialtrainingofnewlyrecruitedAirworthinessofficersand
Assistant Director of Airworthiness who may not have Civil Aviation background is
consideredessential,foreffectivedischargeoftheirdutiesandresponsibilitiesvestedin
them. Equally important is the refresher training of officers, already serving in the
department, on various subjects and topics and periodic training on selected special
subjects.
1.2 This chapter describes the training requirements for the airworthiness officers with the
intentiontoprovideInitialtraining,Recurrenttraining,Specializedtraining,Typetraining
and On Job Training (OJT) in the field of aircraft manufacture, maintenance, and
regulatorycontrol.ThepurposeofthischapteristoensurethatofficersofAirworthiness
Directorate are in tune with the changes in technology, procedures, rules, regulations
etc., by laying down the procedures and curricula for training in order to enhance the
level of knowledge, standardize the training programme and to derive the maximum
benefitfromthetimeandenergyinvestedinimpartingtraining
2.TRAININGPOLICY
2.1ThischapterdealswithTrainingPolicyforInitialTrainingofnewlyrecruitedAirworthiness
Officers and Assistant Director of Airworthiness and Recurrent Training for the serving
officers.
2.2 NotwithstandingtheInitialandRecurrentTraining,alltheofficersareadvisedtoacquire
knowledge in all areas of aircraft maintenance, irrespective of their specialization and
undergotrainingasandwhendeputedbyHeadquarters/RegionalAirworthinessOffices.
2.4DirectorofAirworthinessofRegionshouldreviewannuallythetrainingrequirementsof
the officers posted in RAO/SRAO and provide training requirements to Headquarters.
Based on the information received from RAO/SRAO Director of Airworthiness
Headquarters should plan for annual training requirements of whole Airworthiness
Directorate and take all necessary actions for their implementation.
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2.5DetailedTrainingpolicyofAirworthinessDirectorateisprovidedinAppendixA
3. TYPETRAINING
3.1 Director of Airworthiness of Region should have a sufficient number of officers in his
regiontrainedinthedifferenttypesofaircraftoperatinginhisregionandsubregionor
trained in similar aircraft to those operating in his region and sub region. When a new
type of aircraft is inducted into operations in the region, Director of Airworthiness of
Regionshouldhaveatleastoneofficerintheregiontrainedonthetypeofaircraftora
similaraircraft.DirectorofAirworthinessofRegionshouldperiodicallyreviewthetraining
needsoftheofficersandtheregion.DirectorofAirworthinessofRegionshouldproject
thetrainingneedstoDAWHeadquarterstoensuresufficienttrainingtotheofficers.
3.2 Deleted
3.3 All officers undergoing training on the above type aircraft shall take examinations and
shallqualifytheexaminationswiththerequiredpasspercentageofmarks.
3.4 For Type training within the country, the Directorate of Airworthiness of the region
controlling the training organization conducting the type course may nominate officers
workingunderhisjurisdictionwithouttheapprovalofHdqrs.Theofficersfromoutside
theregionwillhoweverbenominatedbyHeadquarters.Itshallbetheresponsibilityof
therespectiveheadofofficetoensurethatthenominatedofficersarerelievedtoattend
thecourse.
3.5 ForTypetrainingoutsidethecountry,Headquarterswillnominateofficer(s)toundergo
trainingeitheratmanufacturersfacilityoranyotherDGCArecognizedagency,asperthe
needandrequirements.
3.6 EachDirectorofAirworthinessofRegionshouldensurethattypeandspecializedtraining
received by officers are extensively utilized as resources for implementation of various
regulatory functions and allocation of duties to the officers should be done accordingly.
DirectorofAirworthinessofRegionisalsorequiredtoassessthevarioustrainingneedof
officers from time to time and to take all necessary actions for building up robust up to
datehumanresources.
4.OJTPROCEDURE
4.2 Principal On Job Training Program Coordinator when designated should take immediate
steps to designate Regional On Job Training program coordinator. The sample of
authorizationtobegivenforthepurposeisgiveninAnnexure2ofOJTpolicy.
4.3Whendesignated,RegionalOnJobTrainingprogramCoordinator,shouldtakeimmediate
stepstoidentifytheOJTtrainersatleastforthemajorworkareasandauthorizethemby
followingtheselectioncriteriagivenintheOJTpolicy.Asampleofsuchauthorizationis
giveninAnnexure3ofOJTpolicy.
4.4OJTTrainerwhenauthorizedshouldstartpreparingtheJobtaskAnalysisforallthelevelsof
OJTforeachtaskforwhichtheyhavebeenauthorizedandstartconductingOJTforTrainee
officerswhenattachedwiththem.
4.5AftereachlevelofOJTcompletioninanytask,theOJTtrainershouldcarryoutevaluation
anddecideaboutthefutureprogramsforthetraineeofficers.Aftercompletionofallthe
threelevelsofOJTofanyparticulartasks,atrainingreportshouldbesubmittedtoRegional
OJT Program Coordinator for issue of task completion authorisations. A sample task
completionauthorizationisprovidedinAnnexure4ofOJTpolicy.
4.6AfterissueoftaskcompletionauthorizationstheRegionalOJTprogramcoordinatorshould
ensurethattrainingrecordsofthetraineeofficersisupdatedaccordinglyandtointimate
the Principal On Job Training Program Coordinator for updating of records maintained at
Headquarters.
4.7RegionalOJTprogramcoordinatorshouldprovideprogressreportofOJTconductedinhis
region to principal OJT coordinator from time to time, and also attend all the required
meetingsasrequiredaspertheOJTpolicy.
4.8ThereisnotimedurationspecifiedforcompletionofOJTbyanytraineeofficerinthepolicy
considering the factors like competency of the officer to assimilate the particular task,
numberofOJTtasksallocated,availabilityoftrainer,constraintsofresourcesetc.shouldbe
taken into consideration and time period has to be decided by Regional program
coordinatoraccordingly.ForfurtherguidanceinthematterRegionalprogramcoordinator
mayconsultwiththePrincipalprogramcoordinator.
5. UPDATINGOFOFFICERSTRAININGRECORDS:
immediatelyafterthecompletionofanytrainingorOJTbytheconcernedofficerbutnot
later than a week. Each page of training record file should be numbered and kept
insecureplace.
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APPENDIX-A
Table of Contents
1). PURPOSE:
Section-A, Airworthiness
Section-B, Specialised training
Section-A, Airworthiness
Section-B, Specialised training
Section-A, Airworthiness
Section-B, Specialised training
Training Policy
1. PURPOSE:
Training policy of Airworthiness Directorate was framed earlier in March 2013 keeping in view
the training requirements of officers in commensuration with the complexity of work to be
handled at various levels and responsibility to be shared. The policy was framed in the backdrop
of standardising the procedures and practices to be followed by the officers in day to day work
and to build up their competency. The present policy is brought out to lay more emphasis in the
area of On Job Training (OJT) of officers from the feedback received during audits carried out
by various international bodies. On Job Training of Airworthiness officer is also a requirement by
ICAO and discussed in ICAO document 9734, Safety Oversight Manual.
Therefore the present policy provides all the elements of training to the Airworthiness officers
such as initial training, On-the-job training & recurrent training as per ICAO requirements. The
methodology to be used for imparting structured On Job Training(OJT) to the officers has also
been described in the policy.
In the training curriculum, subjects of regulatory functions and specialised areas have been
dovetailed in order to provide overall knowledge to an officer. Following are the objectives of
the training policy.
To instil knowledge and ethics regarding overall functioning of DGCA and regulatory
framework.
To familiarise with authenticated knowledge, procedure and practices required at various
level of functioning.
To bring the knowledge and understanding of officers into common standard.
To prune the officers to focus their functioning in dedicated area of work.
To enable the officers to take various decisions in their area of work.
To make the officers to be aware with best international practices followed by other
regulatory authorities in dealing with airworthiness matters.
To provide guidance for technical documentations and record keeping.
To optimise resources and management of work.
To apply theoretical knowledge into practices through Hands- on training and case study.
To develop skill and confidence through structured On Job Training (OJT) so as to enable
the officers to work independently.
To create a sense of empowerment within officers.
To improve the overall personality of officers.
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The training programme for newly recruited officers has been structured keeping in view that the
new entrants are to be provided with an overall view of functioning of whole DGCA setup and
sufficient knowledge bank. This will enable them to be more useful in providing assistance to the
senior officers at the preparatory level of work. The training programme for new recruits
comprises of class room training, Hands- on Practical Training, Field Visits, Case Study and
structured On Job Training(OJT) in five different sections A, B, C,D and E. The training
programmes of newly recruited officers are planned for 17 to 18 weeks. Following are the
objectives, methodology and details of duration of training programme.
This training module is intended to familiarise the new recruits with functioning of various
directorates of department and their inter disciplinary connections. This module is classroom
based and to be imparted by senior DGCA officers from different directorates.
This training module will built up basic foundation of Airworthiness officers by providing basic
knowledge on various DGCA regulations, Civil Aviation Requirements based on ICAO training
documents & circulars. This module is classroom based and to be imparted by various experts in
the related area
As the officers at times are required to discharge their responsibilities in financial and
administrative matters beside technical therefore this training module is embedded in training
schedule to provide insight on the subject to the new recruits. This module is classroom based
and to be imparted by senior DGCA officers from Admin and Accounts Directorate.
Training modules from IB-4 to IB-8 are intended to provide the new recruits with expertise
knowledge of functioning of Airworthiness Directorate as a whole. These modules are classroom
based and to be imparted by senior DGCA officers from Airworthiness Directorate.
Section- C, Hands- on Practical Training, Field Visit and Case Study: 3 ModulesIC-9,IC-1O&IC-
11.Duration15 days.(5 days for each module)
Modules under Sec-C are to be accomplished after completion of section A & B part of the
training and before the officers are attached to their respective office of posting.
After 08 modules of class room training mentioned under section A & B, it is imperative on the
part of the officers to understand the practical application of the theoretical knowledge gained.
Further field visit of various aviation installations are also planned in this part of the training to
familiarise with their functioning in real environment. Modules from 09 to 11 in this section are
hands- on training, field visit and case study which are to be completed under the supervision of
senior officers of Airworthiness Directorate. These sections of training are aimed to focus in the
areas where officers are unclear about something during their theoretical/ class room training.
Therefore after the completion of modules from 09 to 11 in this section, officers will gather
comprehensive practical experience which will boost their experience and create a sense of
empowerment within them
Module ID-12:Four specialised courses:(3 5 days each or as decided by the course provider.)
After the officers are provided general, Airworthiness and hands- on practical training they are
required to undergo specialised training for mastering their skill of functioning in the designated
areas. Specialised training for the officers is to be provided by industry experts and modalities of
such training to be decided by the course provider. This Module comprises of four specialised
courses of specialised training are to be completed in India from the list of courses provided.
Officers may undertake courses listed in this module separately as per their detailment however
after completion of four courses the module is considered accomplished.
OJT is planned training conducted at a work site by an authorized Trainer. This type of training
provides direct experience in the work environment in which the officer is performing or will be
performing on the job.
As a part of the skill development process officers are required to undergo on job training (OJT)
before they are assigned with independent work. OJT is training to the officers which should take
place where they are actually working so as to facilitate them to gain skill while carrying out their
jobs. In this process officers will learn in the real work environment and gain experience while
dealing with the task and challenges that they will meet during a normal working day.
For the purpose of OJT a trainee officer should be attached with an senior experienced officer
(trainer) who will help him to learn skills and process through providing instructions or
demonstration (or both). OJT should be structured in various levels to meet the objective of
imparting knowledge by discussion, providing understanding by demonstration and adjudging
the performance by evaluation. The trainer should work as guide and to explain the task
accomplishment procedure to the trainee, then to demonstrate it.The trainee then carries out
the task, while trainer observes. Once the trainer is convinced that the trainee is competent, he
may allow the trainee to carry it out independently under his supervision. After such successive
exercise the trainee should be issued with the certificate enabling him to carry out the task
independently without supervision. Certificate issued in respect of OJT completion of each task
should be kept in the training records of officer.
In the process of OJT the trainee officers should undergo job rotation so as to ensure that they
gain complete overview of activities of the office they are attached to.
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The Recurrent training programmes for AWO,ADAW, DDAW and DAW have been structured
keeping in view that these officers are already having working knowledge and experience in
some of the airworthiness functioning depending upon their area of working and they require in
overall functioning of directorates. Therefore numbers of days also have been adjusted in each
level accordingly. Further these trainings are aimed to improve officers decision making
capability, develop maturity to share more responsibilities in elevated position and provide
knowledge /exposures with international standard.
The Recurrent training programmes are divided into two sections. Section A deals with
Airworthiness which is to be completed in the country. The Recurrent training to be imparted by
senior officers from Airworthiness Directorate.
Specialised courses are to be completed from the list given in Section B. To acquire
specialisation it is required that officers should complete some courses in the country and some
in the foreign destination from the list of courses provided during each level of training. Courses
at the foreign destinations are envisaged to be completed from foreign Aviation training
establishments through Aviation Cooperation Programme (ACP) etc. However deputation of
AWO for foreign training shall be subjected to the departmental policy of such deputation for
entry level officers. Officers heading regional / sub-regional Airworthiness offices should be
trained in personnel management.
Officers are required to complete Section A part of the recurrent training of respective level at
least once in two years.
Section- B
RB-1: Specialised training One module of four courses. All four courses in this module can be
completed in the country or two each in the country and foreign destination (as applicable) from
the list of courses provided.
Section- B
RB-2: Specialised training One module. Four courses are to be completed in this module, two
each in the country and foreign destination from the list of courses provided.
Section- B
RB-3: Specialised training One module. Four courses are to be completed in this module, two
each in the country and foreign destination from the list of courses provided.
Details of subjects to be implemented in Initial and Recurrent training are provided in Appendix-A
and structured OJT in Appendix- B.
a. The officer should be of the rank of Dy. Director of Airworthiness and above.
b. The officer should have undergone training in the relevant subject; the training to be
imparted.
c. The officer should have at least five years of working experience in the relevant area.
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d. The officer should have been competency assessed and authorized by Headquarters
for imparting training.
Director of Airworthiness, Headquarters shall be responsible for nomination of officers for the
training which are conducted by Headquarters. Director of Airworthiness, Headquartersshould
also provide all necessary assistance to the participating officers as required for smooth
completion of training. Director of Airworthiness of Region shall be responsible for nomination of
officers for the training which are conducted by the regions.
iv Attendance sheets.
v Examination related records (if any).
vi Hands- on Practical Training, Field Visit and Case Study related records (if any).
vii Feedback received from participants.
viii Copy of certificates issued.
The training file of each officer should be maintained in duplicate. One copy of the file should
remain with the officer in the office he/she is attached to. Another copy of the file should be
maintained in Headquarters .Regional / Sub Regional Office, where the officer is attached shall
maintain two separate files. One for personal correspondence and the second one as training
file. The second file shall contain Section A - E as given in the Training Policy Manual. As and
when the officer undergoes any training or OJT, the training file required to be updated at the
Regional / Sub Regional office and copy forwarded to Headquarters for updating of centralized
training records.
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Director of airworthiness of each region shall be responsible for updating of training records of
officers posted in the region and sub region. Director of Airworthiness, Headquarters shall be
responsible for maintaining up-to-date of training records of all officers of Airworthiness
Directorate. Updating of training files may be reviewed twice in a year; the first review is to be
done during the month of June and the second review during the month of December, every
year. A sample oftraining record is provided in Appendix C.
(Charan Dass)
Jt. Director General
for Director General of Civil Aviation
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APPENDIX-A
Initial and Recurrent Training of officers of Airworthiness Directorate
1. Initial Training for Airworthiness officers/Asst. Directors of Airworthiness(New Recruits)
Directorate/ Field of Study Days/Hours
Division
Airworthiness Section A
Directorate
General 23 days
Material testing.
Noise levels, Noise limits and Noise certification of
aircraft.
Section B
Airworthiness 25 days
Section C
Section D
Section E
Section B
Specialised Training
Section B
Specialised Training
Airworthiness 3 days
Module RA-3:
Section B
Specialised Training
Each module
should be 3 to 5
Module RB-3: days each
Annexure-1
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
(Opp. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi - 110003 )
@XXXXXXXXX Training
Sh. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
has successfully attended the xxxxxxxx@ training on the
subject xxxxxxxx$ conducted in xxxxxxxxx, India on
xxxxxxxxxxx 20 xxxx
xxxxxxxxx # xxxxxxxx
Name and Designation Director General of Civil Aviation
@ Initial / recurrent
$ Name of the subject in which trg is imparted.
# Signature of the Trainer
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Annexure-2
LOCATION DATE.
Feedback is an important aspect of training; therefore your views and opinion will be taken into account to ensure
that future training is as effective as possible.
How were the sessions in reference to content, relevance, quality and timing?
Please indicate your rating and make relevant comments if needed
1) Was there anything else that could have been included in the training and why?
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APPENDIX-B
Structured OJT
Part I Introduction
What is OJT?
OJT is planned training conducted at a work site by an authorized Trainer. This type of training
provides direct experience in the work environment in which the officer is performing or will be
performing on the job.
Value of OJT
The OJT Program is an essential part of Airworthiness officers training and adds value to the
overall training effort considering the following points:
1. Skills Application
By applying knowledge and skills learned, the trainee officer completes the learning process. At
the same time, the Airworthiness office gains confidence in the trainees capabilities. With the
completion of OJT the Airworthiness office can certify the trainee as a qualified Airworthiness
officer.
2. Flexibility
3. Timeliness
4. Locally Managed
OJT empowers an officer to develop needed skills. When a training need exists, OJT can be
provided at the Regional level when OJT has been identified as the best method for delivering
the needed training, or if no other means to receive the training is available.
5. Career Broadening
Throughout the career, OJT remains a valuable tool for continually broadening technical skills
and capabilities of an Airworthiness officer. Cross-training in tasks to be co-ordinated with other
directorates may not be possible through other training means due to resource limitations but
may be more easily attainable through a structured OJT Program.
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OJT Steering Committee A group of officers from the field and headquarters who have oversight
of the OJT Program.
OJT Task A unit of work that contains logical and necessary steps in the
performance of a job duty, typically with a defined beginning and
ending. The task must produce a meaningful result and is one that can
best being taught and learned on the job.
Surveillance One of the most significant duties of the DGCA is to conduct
surveillance in all areas of air transportation. The primary objective of
surveillance activities is to provide the DGCA with accurate, real-time,
comprehensive information for the evaluation of the safety status of
the air transportation system.
Each Job Task is supported by a detailed Job Task Analysis. This analysis is a written summary
that describes how to perform the Job Task. More specifically a Job Task Analysis is, A written
description of the materials, procedures, and requirements that are used to accomplish a Job
Task, including, supporting documentation, completion standards, narrative description of the
task, and step by step listing of the required sub-tasks.
The Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator is responsible for the items discussed below.
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator is responsible for the items discussed below.
Ensuring that this OJT Program is implemented efficiently and effectively in the Region.
Ensuring the designation of OJT Trainers who meet the selection criteria outlined below.
Providing letters of authorization for qualified OJT Trainers. (Sample Authorization letter
is provided in Annexure 3).
Planning and budgeting to ensure that the OJT Program continuously receives the
resources necessary for the effective accomplishment of its goals.
Specifying the particular Job Tasks that apply to trainee officers in the office in
accordance with Regional conditions.
Establishing a standardized method to ensure that trainees are provided adequate time
and resources required for completing OJT training on specific tasks.
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Obtaining assistance from an OJT Trainer located at another office when a training
requirement cannot be fulfilled locally due to the lack of internal instructional expertise.
Ensuring that trainees begin their OJT Program as soon as possible after they join.
(Completion of indoctrination training is not a prerequisite to OJT Instruction)
Authorizing and signing the Training Record for OJT.
Reviewing with each OJT Trainer, on a regular basis, the progress of assigned trainee
officers and initiating any corrective action necessary to improve performance and/or
training deficiencies
Final sign-off in the Training Record of an officer to certify completion of all OJT
requirements for each Job Task. This sign-off is DGCA authorization for the officer to
begin accomplishing that Job Task without further assistance.
Evaluating OJT Trainer performance annually with a mid-year review based on
- feedback from trainees.
- the Trainers ability to meet training plans
- the selection criteria
Assuming the role of mediator and decision-maker when there are OJT problems and/or
disagreements involving OJT Trainers and trainee officers.
Acting upon feedback from trainees concerning the OJT Program. Either resolve the
situation at their level or ensure that the information is moved up the line to Principal OJT
Program Co-ordinator.
Assisting the Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator in implementing program improvements
Verifying that, prior to conducting OJT, selected OJT Trainers have successfully completed
required training courses.
Monitoring OJT Trainer performance and guiding OJT Trainers on effective methods and
techniques
OJT Trainer
Completing a course of training in Instructional Techniques
Obtaining a Letter of Authorization from the Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator
Conducting OJT with trainees
Ensuring that OJT instruction is consistent with applicable DGCA regulations and practices
Updating general entries in OJT trainee records
Entering data in a trainees training record after instruction when necessary to certify
completion of individual Job Tasks.
Exhibiting objective, constructive, empathetic, and other behaviors conducive to
supporting all OJT trainees
Conducting OJT according to the trainees individual training plan as developed by the
Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator.
Assessing the trainee level of knowledge and skill on specific tasks
Providing structured, well-planned, and documented OJT training with stated objectives
and expected levels of performance
Communicating with the Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator about trainee progress.
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Ensuring that the trainee has accomplished all elements of OJT instruction associated
with a particular task in an acceptable manner before notifying the Regional OJT Program
Co-ordinator that the trainee is able to perform the task without assistance and is ready
for final sign-off.
Trainee
This part of the OJT policy discusses the implementation of the OJT system process. This process
consists of three phases:
Phase 1- Planning
Phase 2- Delivery
Phase 3- Evaluation
Phase 1 Planning
DAW of the region is designated as Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator. The Regional OJT
Program Co-ordinator is very important to the success of the OJT program within the Region. He
has the responsibility to see that the program is implemented according to DGCA policy. Regional
OJT Program Co-ordinator reports to Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator.
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A review of the special needs of the Regional office should be conducted and compared to the
Job Tasks listed in the standardized Training Profiles for Airworthiness officer. Additional job
tasks may be added to an officers training profile when required to fulfil a special need of the
Regional office.
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator and the Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator should
estimate trainer requirements while planning the OJT program. At a minimum, there should be
one trainer for each represented occupational specialty in the office. As a maximum, not more
than 25% of all officers in the office should be OJT trainer. When selecting OJT trainer following
should be considered:
How many officers, including new recruits, are expected to need OJT for the planning
period?
What knowledge and skills will the OJT trainer require? What specialties are represented
in the needed training? This should come from the profiles developed earlier.
Qualification in the job specialty and job tasks they are intended to teach
Advanced knowledge, skill, and experience that match the identified training needs along
with the necessary skills to support and enhance training and create a learning
environment
Ability to demonstrate a task in a clear and logical order
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It is important for all the trainers to attend a course of training on instructional techniques to
ensure consistency in delivering OJT and in evaluating trainee progress. The Regional OJT
Program Co-ordinator will work with the trainer to reinforce training concepts and the value of a
structured, planned training activity for each trainee.
Once individuals are appropriately trained to be OJT trainer, the Regional OJT Program Co-
ordinator will prepare and sign a letter stating that the individual meets the criteria to be a
trainer, that he has completed the formal training course on instructional techniques, and is
authorized as an OJT trainer. The letter will list the specific roles and responsibilities assigned to
the OJT trainer if different from those roles and responsibilities listed for OJT trainer in this
policy. Only those OJT trainers who are so authorised are considered to be OJT trainers under the
Airworthiness Officers OJT Program.
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator should review training program expectations and
responsibilities to be sure that the trainee understands the process. The following points should
be discussed:
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator must consider the proposed work assignment for the
trainee. He may decide that the trainee should become proficient in all the job functions
performed in the office.
Phase 2Delivery
Scheduling of OJT
The trainee and OJT trainers will jointly develop a proposed schedule for providing training
according to the trainees individual OJT training plan developed.
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator will ensure that sufficient time is allotted to allow the
OJT to take place. When practical, the trainees work program should be adjusted to
accommodate the trainers schedule. When allocating work time to accomplish OJT,
consideration should be given to the specific level of the OJT training to be accomplished (Level I,
II, or III) and the complexity of the task. The following should be considered for the different
levels of training:
Level I training is typically a self study effort on the part of the trainee with guided
discussion and validation conducted by the OJT trainer afterwards. The time allowed for
this should be appropriate to the complexity of the task and the amount of material to be
studied.
Levels II and III involve the actual performance of the task. A good general guideline is to
take the normal amount of time to conduct the task and add an additional 50% of that
time to allow for instruction and questions. For example, a task that normally takes 1.0
hour should be allowed 1.5 hours for OJT.
As the process of scheduling OJT is continuous in nature, the schedule for delivering OJT should
be updated as opportunities for OJT arise.
2. Guidance Materials
To review all technical guidance material to ensure that the training will be conducted in
accordance with current approved procedures. These guidance materials may include such
things as orders, Airworthiness Procedure Manual, regulations, ICAO publications and other
documents that are relevant to the task.
The OJT training process follows a logical progression of three levels as shown in the table below
Level Trainee Trainer
Level I Knowledge Study Discuss
Level II
Observe Demonstrate
Understanding
Level III Performance Perform Evaluate
Level I training is typically a self study effort on the part of the trainee with guided discussion and
validation conducted by the OJT trainer afterwards. Levels II and III involve the actual
performance of the task.
Each task assigned to a trainee requires certification at all three levels. Both formal training and
OJT are integral parts of a well-developed training program and should be scheduled to
complement each other.
The content of each training session must be appropriate to the task and to the level of training
that is being presented. A typical OJT training event will include some or all of the following
activities:
Permanent training records must be maintained for each officer. This shall be accomplished
using a hard-copy paper system, and also through computerized record keeping system.
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator is responsible to maintain and update Training Records.
This responsibility may be delegated to the OJT trainers when necessary. Entries should be
updated as training is delivered. Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator, Regional OJT Program Co-
ordinator, and OJT trainers have write access to the training records. Trainees have read-only
access to their own records
When a training event is successfully completed the OJT trainer should notify the Regional OJT
Program Co-ordinator. This can be done via e-mail or another locally implemented procedure
that will provide a record that a trainee has completed training on a task. The notification should
include:
The task trained
The level of training completed
The date that training was completed
Confirmation that the trainee successfully achieved the objectives
On receipt of report from OJT trainer about completion of a OJT task, the Regional OJT Program
Co-ordinator shall issue a certificate to the trainee intimating such completion and authorizing
him to carry out the tasks without any further assistance. (Sample Certificate is provided at
Annexure 4).
With the Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator approval the OJT trainer will then update the
trainees records with the new information.
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Conducting Review
A simple review of the trainees OJT performance should be conducted at the end of each OJT
training session.
More in-depth reviews of the trainees progress in the OJT training program should be conducted
quarterly, or as needed. The frequency of these reviews will depend on various factors such as
the amount of OJT assigned, problems encountered, and the changing needs of the office. This
meeting should be attended by the Regional Program OJT Co-ordinator, OJT trainer and the
trainee.
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator should schedule a meeting with the trainee and the OJT
trainer. The following areas should be discussed:
Review of OJT since the last meeting
Present training status
Accuracy of completed tasks
Trainee feedback on the OJT process
Problems encountered
Modification of trainees OJT plan as needed
Identification of next tasks to be presented
Identification of opportunities for OJT
If problems are encountered between the trainee and his trainer the Regional OJT Program Co-
ordinator should meet with the trainer to discuss the issues and provide coaching as needed.
Phase 3 Evaluation
Evaluate the OJT Program
Regional
The program should be evaluated by the Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator with the input of
OJT trainers, trainees. This evaluation should be done at least twice a year. The Regional OJT
Program Co-ordinator will evaluate the OJT program through meetings and observation. The
review is one way of determining if the OJT program is working properly. The feedback should be
analyzed and suggested changes discussed with the Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator.
Headquarters
The Principal Program Co-ordinator will also evaluate the program at least once a year by
contacting each region. These evaluations should be conducted even if there are no new recruits
in the office. On-site visits may be conducted on an as-needed basis.
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Communicate Findings
Regional
The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator is responsible for communicating program suggestions
and changes to each Airworthiness office under his jurisdiction. This can include any
recommendations arising from the evaluation.
Headquarters
A meeting should be scheduled at Headquarters every quarter, or as necessary, to discuss the
OJT program. The meeting should be attended by Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator from each
region of the DGCA. The Regional OJT Program Co-ordinator will discuss the status of the
program, problems encountered, and suggestions for improvement. The results of these
meetings will be provided to DGCA.
Implementation of Improvements
The Principal OJT Program Co-ordinator is critical in implementing changes as needed to ensure
the Regional office develops the skills and capabilities it needs. The Principal OJT Program Co-
ordinator will develop an implementation plan for needed improvements, answering the
following types of questions:
What improvements are needed to the OJT Program?
What are the benefits of these improvements?
What are the competing needs?
Do these improvements affect DGCA standards and policies?
What approvals are needed?
What budgetary support is needed?
What is the plan for implementing improvements?
Who is responsible for carrying out the improvements?
What is the estimated timeline?
Conclusion:
Structured OJT is a critical component of the Airworthiness officers training system. It is a core
training process that is required in the training program. An effective OJT Program contributes to
the vision and goals of DGCA and fulfils the international obligations required of ICAO member
States.
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Annexure-1
Annexure-2
Regional OJT program Coordinator Letter of Authorization
Airworthiness Directorate
Memorandum
Date: <Date>
From: <Principal OJT program Coordinator>
To: < Regional OJT program Coordinator, Name>, <Region Name>
Subject: Regional OJT Program Coordinator Authorization
You are hereby designated as a Regional OJT program Coordinator for the <Your Region
Name>, effective <Date>.
Ensure that OJT program implementation is consistent with DGCA policies and the
requirements and procedures specified in the Airworthiness Procedure Manual (APM).
Effectively manage the OJT program in the office.
Facilitate the resolution of problems or issues that may impede the effective delivery of
OJT.
Make fair and accurate assessments of trainee knowledge and skill on specific tasks.
Participate in quarterly regional telecons with Principal OJT Coordinator to discuss the
status of the OJT program and make recommendations for improvement.
Assist the OJT Trainers to identify additional tasks in the office that should be included in
the OJT process.
Set-up and maintain individual Training Records to certify training status and completion.
Issue Authorization to OJT Trainers as and when required.
Issue Authorization to Trainee after completion of each OJT Task.
Monitor OJT Trainer performance and provide coaching on effective methods and
techniques.
Annexure-3
OJT Trainer Letter of Authorization
Airworthiness Directorate
O/o XXXXXXXXX
Memorandum
Date: <Date>
From: Regional OJT program Coordinator
To: < OJT Trainer Name>, <Office Name>
Subject::OJT Trainer Authorization
You are hereby designated as an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Trainer for the <Your Office Name>,
effective <Date>.
Your duties and responsibilities are as follows:
All training is to be accomplished in accordance with DGCA regulations and the
requirements and procedures specified in the Airworthiness Procedure Manual (APM).
Create an objective, constructive, and patient learning environment to support the training
process.
Provide structured and well-planned OJT training with clearly stated objectives and
expected standards of performance.
Make fair and accurate assessments of trainee knowledge and skill on specific tasks.
Communicate regularly with the Regional OJT program Coordinator about trainee
progress and problems.
Notify Regional OJT program Coordinator when a trainee has successfully accomplished
all elements of OJT on a particular Job Task and is now ready to accomplish that task
without further assistance.
Issue Authorization to Trainee after completion of each OJT Task.
Update Section D of Training Record of trainee after issue of authorization for completion
of task.
Offer constructive suggestions and recommendations to improve the OJT process.
Annexure-4
OJT Trainee Letter of Authorization
Airworthiness Directorate
O/o XXXXXXXXX Authorisation Serial No. / Reference Number
Memorandum
Date: <Date>
From: Regional OJT program Coordinator
To: <OJT Trainee Name>, <Office Name>
Subject: OJT Tasks Completion - <Name of the Tasks>
This is to certify that Sh. <OJT Trainee Name and Designation> has completed the OJT
tasks in the subject <name of the task>. Therefore Sh. xxxxxxxx is authorized to carry out
the subject tasks without any further assistance.
Copy of the above authorization is to be placed in the training records of the officer and
necessary updating is to be carried out in Section D of the Officer Training Record
accordingly.
Name Name
Designation Designation
Date Date
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Officers Training Records
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1. Name:KKKKKKKKKKKKKK.
2. Designation:KKKKKKKKKKK
3. Date of Birth:KKKKKKKKKKK
Training File of Officer 4. Academic Details:
Name :KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK a.
Designation:KKKKKKKKKKKKKK. b.
c.
5. Date of Joining:KKKKKKKKKK
6. Date of Superannuation:KKKKK
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SEC-B SEC- C
SEC-B SEC-C
SEC-D SEC-E
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On Job Training List of all Tasks Other Trainings
Sr. Task Date of Authorisation Sr.No. Type of Conducted Date of
No. Completion Number Training By Completion
1. RTI XXXXX XXXX
2. XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
1. Renewal XXXXX XXXXX
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2. XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
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CHAPTER4
REGIONAL/SUBREGIONALOFFICESCoordination&Monitoring
1. JurisdictionofAirworthinessOffices
1.1 Keepinginviewthevastgeographicallocationandincreaseintheaviationactivities
in some regions, the jurisdiction of Regional/ SubRegional Airworthiness Offices
are defined as follows; it is imperative that all regional and SubRegional Offices
shall follow these instructions. SubRegional Airworthiness offices, as usual will
reporttotheirrespectiveRegionalDirectorsofAirworthinessonalltechnicaland
administrativematterswhilecarryingoutthecontrolunderthepowersdelegated
tothembytheCentralGovernmentandbyDGCA.
1.2 Matters requiring urgent attention shall be referred to Headquarters by sub
RegionalAirworthinessOfficesunderintimationtotheirRegionalOffices.
1.3 Airworthiness Directorate apart from offices at Headquarters and Central
Examination Office comprises of 14 Regional and SubRegional offices spread all
over the country. This consists of 5 Regional offices located at Bangalore, Delhi,
Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and 9 sub regional offices located at Bhopal,
Bhubaneswar,Cochin,Guwahati,Hyderabad,Kanpur,Lucknow,PatialaandPatna.
Thejurisdictionofthesesofficesistabulatedbelow:
Regional SubRegional
Region Jurisdiction
Office Office
Delhi NCR(including Meerut &Aligarh),Haryana,
Northern
Jammu&Kashmir,HimachalPradesh,Uttaranchal
Region
DAW andRajasthanandChandigarh
Delhi DDAWLucknow UttarPradeshexceptMeerut &Aligarh
DDAWKanpur Kanpur
ADAWPatiala Punjab
Western
Maharashtra,Goa,Daman&Diu andGujarat
Region
DAW
Mumbai DDAWBhopal MadhyaPradeshandChhattisgarh
ArunachalPradesh,Meghalaya,Mizoram,Nagaland,
A&NIsland,Sikkim,W.BengalandJamshedpur
Eastern
Region
TamilNadu exceptHosur
DAW
DDAWHyderabad AndhraPradesh
Chennai
ADAWCochin Kerala &Lakshadweep Island
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1.4 Director of Airworthiness/In charge of the regions would function within the
powers delegated to them by the Central Government and by the DGCA as
reflectedinvariousnotifications.
1.5 The Regional Airworthiness Offices will also decide and dispose of the cases
referred to them by the SubRegional Airworthiness Offices. However, matters
that may have repercussions in other regions should be referred to the
Headquarters. The heads of Regional Airworthiness Offices shall also carry out
periodic visits to the SubRegional Offices to assess their performance and give
necessarily guidance for their smooth functioning. They will also hold meetings
withtheheadsofSubRegionalofficesatleastonceayear.
2. PolicyforSelectionandAssignmentofGroupHeads
2.1 All air operators based in a region would have a Group Head assigned by the
Director of Airworthiness of the Regional Office. The Group Head will be
supportedbyGroupOfficerswhoassistinoversightoftheairoperator.
2.2 The Group Head shall have the experience and knowledge to oversee the air
operatortowhichtheGroupHeadisassigned.IftheGroupHeaddoesnotcover
thetypeofaircraftoperatedbytheairoperator,theGroupHeadshallbeassisted
by Group Officers who are type trained on the aircraft types covered in the air
operatorscertificate/permittocoverfulloversightoftheairoperator.Incaseof
nonscheduled operators, the Group Head/ Group Officers may be trained on
similartypeofaircraft.
2.3 As required to provide oversight of the air operator, Group Officers may be
locatedindifferentSatelliteOfficestotheRegionalOffice.TheSatelliteOfficeis
the office outside of the Regional Office assigned responsibility for the air
operator certificate in question regardless of the size or complexity of the
SatelliteOffice.Regardlessoflocation,allGroupOfficersshallreportandanswer
totheGroupHead.[SeeexamplebelowFigure2.3]
AAAAirline
Mumbai
GroupHead
(OfficerfromMumbai)
3. ProcedureforSelectionandAssignmentofGroupHeads
3.1 TheDirectorofAirworthinessfortheRegionalOfficethatholdstheairoperators
certificate/permit shall identify the Group Head and Group Officers based on
location/ satellite office and shall issue an Office Order identifying the Group
Head and Group Officers responsible for each air operator. The Order shall also
includedetailsastoeachassignmentforeachGroup.
4. MonthlyNewsLetter
4.1 Regional and subregional airworthiness offices are engaged in performance of
functions entrusted to them by Government's statutory orders. These offices
performvariousfunctionsandareengagedinseveralotheractivitiestoenhance
airworthiness standards of aircraft and its components, ensuring adequacy of
infrastructure of approved firms, quality of technical manpower etc. In addition,
theseofficescarryouttheplannedsurveillanceactivitiesrelatedtoairworthiness
andoperationsofaircraft.
4.2 MNL also helps in assessing the performance of individual officers about the
quantumandqualityofworkdoneintheformofspotchecks,investigationsand
contributionsmadeinenhancingairworthinessstandards.Itisalsoavitaltoolfor
assessing manpower requirements of various offices and wherever necessary, to
augmentthesameindifferentregions.
4.3 It is necessary that the work carried out by the field offices is projected to the
Headquarters. A Monthly News Letter (MNL) which depicts the entire area of
activities for the month in which our offices are engaged shall be sent to
Headquartersbythe10 th ofthefollowingmonth;howeveranexecutivesummary
on the activities of the month must reach the headquarters latest by 4th of the
month.CopyofperformaoftheMNLisenclosedasAnnexureI.
4.4 MNL shall be in two parts. PartI shall cover information pertaining to delay
analysis, reporting all incidents accidents and investigations carried out by the
office, number of examinations conducted, licenses issued/renewed etc. The
contentsofPartIshouldbeasperformatprescribedbytheheadquarters.While
giving the requisite information especially in the case of delay analysis, use of
pie/ barcharts may be followed. While forwarding the reports on incidents,
reference of correspondence between Headquarters and regions should be
highlighted.Asregardsinformationonspotchecks,itshouldbenotedthatexact
number of spot checks carried out should be specified. Wherever deficiencies
have been observed, details of deficiencies, name of the operator, and name of
the officer who carried out spot checks along with action taken to rectify the
deficienciesshouldbegiven.Itisneedlesstosaythatthenameoftheofficerwho
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approvedorganizations.Incasethereisanypracticaldifficultyincomplyingwith
theseinstructions/requirements,thesamewouldbesortedoutduringsuchvisits.
5.5 The composition of the inspection team shall be decided by the Headquarters
depending upon the availability of the officers. Regional/ SubRegional
Airworthiness Officers should avail of this opportunity to discuss all the issues
including administrative issues with the visiting team from headquarters so that
thatthesecouldberesolvedtotheirsatisfaction.
5.6 ChecklistforInspectionisplacedasannexureII.
6. ControllingOfficersConference
6.1 To review the activities of regional and subregional offices, Airworthiness
Directorate at Headquarters will hold an annual conference. The conference will
be attended by Heads of the Regional/ Subregional offices and shall be held at
theHeadquarters,preferablyadayaftertheannualmeetofQualityManagersof
Scheduled and Nonscheduled operators, so that regional heads could also
participate in the meet. In general it should be organized within one year + two
monthsfromthepreviousmeeting.
6.2 All officers participating in the meeting are encouraged to bring to the meeting
any technical, administration, welfare or any other issue on behalf of their
respectiveoffices.
6.3 Headquarterswillissueminutesofthemeeting(RecordofDiscussion)withintwo
weeks andfollow up on further action on amendment of documents as required
bythedecisionsarrivedat.
7. Visit o f D G C A a n d o t h e r S e n i o r O f f i c e r s
7.1 The Director General and other Senior Officers of headquarters visit various
stations from time to time. Sometimes these officers transit through these
stations.ItisimperativethatHeadofRegional/Subregionalofficealongwithhis
Senior Officer(s) receive these officers at airport and extend all cooperation to
them. It must also be ensured that Senior Officers of other discipline/
directorates are received with due respect and help extended to them, when
askedfor,providedtheofficehasbeenintimatedoftheirvisit.
7.2 Officers often visit other regions as part of audit team appointed by the
Headquarters or to carry out various other official functionssuch asinspections,
AME/Pilotexaminationetc.Itmustbeensuredthatbeforestartingofficialwork,
they inform the Head of Regional office of the purpose of their visit and if
possible,payacourtesycalltotheoffice.Allofficersmustadheretothesebasic
norms.
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8. SafetyandSecurityofofficepremises
8.1 Regional and SubRegional offices are entrusted with variety of responsibilities,
the records held in all airworthiness offices are therefore vital and are to be
preservedforalongtime.AlltheRegionalandSubRegionalofficesaretherefore
required to take effective measures to protect these documents from damage
duetoenvironment,firehazard,tamperingofrecordsetc.
8.2 All offices should procure adequate number of portable/hand held fire
extinguishers. Such fire extinguishers can be of dry chemical/carbon dioxide/
watertype.Suchfireextinguishersshouldbelocatedatstrategiclocationsinthe
office building so that in case of exigencies, these fire extinguishers are easily
accessibletotheofficersandstaffforuse.Thesefireextinguishersshouldbekept
serviceableatalltimes.
8.3 Allofficersandstaffshallbeadequatelytrainedinusingthesefireextinguishers.
The services of Airport Fire Services may be utilized where possible. A
contingency/ emergency plan including the emergency telephone numbers shall
alsobedisplayedatprominentlocationintheoffice.
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ANNEXUREI
MONTHLYNEWSLETTERFORTHEMONTHOF__________________
PARTI
A. Mechanicaldelaystoscheduleservices
Nameof Typeof TotalNo. No.of ServiceT/Operdelay ServiceT/Oper
operator Aircraft ofdelays serviceT/O duringthemonth delayduringlast6
months
B. StatisticsofA/Cincident,accident,IFSD,P/Letc.
C. Detailsofpoint'B'above
F. Issue/RenewalOfAuthorizations/Approvals/COC
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G. Issue/renewalofCofA
H. LifeDevelopmentProgramofMajorComponents
I. (i)TotalNo.ofSpotCheckscarriedout
(ii)Detailsofdiscrepanciesobservedinspotchecks/Surveillancechecks
J. ApprovalofOrganization
K. RenewalofApprovalofOrganization
L. VVIPMovement
M. BombThreatInspection:
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N. ManufacturingActivities
O. Disciplinaryactiontakenagainsterringpersonnel
P. Meetings/Seminars/InhouseWorkshopetc.
Q. TrainingofOfficers
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Copyofcompletedchecklistshouldbeattached
Date: ________________ SignatureofOfficer:______________
Designation:_______________
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AnnexureII
ChecklistforInspectionofRegional/SubRegionalAirworthinessOffice
Detailsoftheofficetobeinspected
NameoftheOffice:
Location:
NameoftheHeadoftheOffice:
Name&Designationofthe:
InspectingOfficer
Date(s)ofInspection:
Compositionoftheoffice
2. REGULATORYDOCUMENTS
a. Check availability of following
Regulatory Documents (hard
copy)
i. AircraftRules
ii. Civil Aviation Requirement (all
Sections)
iii. AirworthinessProcedureManual
iv. SurveillanceProcedureManual
v. RegulatoryAuditManual
vi. EnforcementManual
vii. ASPforcurrentyear
viii. AAC
ix. AIC
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4. GENERALOFFICEFACILITY
a. Check for continued availability
ofInternet/Intranetfacilitytothe
office.
b. Check whether all the officers of
the office are able to access
Internet especially DGCA web site
for updating of DGCA documents
such as Aircraft Rules, CARs, AAC,
Surveillancechecklistetc.
c. Check whether all the officers of
the office are able to access ICAO
Annexes and Guidance Materials
throughIntranetonDGCAwebsite.
5. EXECUTIONOFTECHNICALWORK
a. Check the procedure of updating
of DGCA mandatory modification
recordsbytheofficewheneverthe
same is issued or revised. Also,
check the procedure of intimating
totheoperators.
b. Check the procedure of ensuring
compliance of DGCA mandatory
modification, whenever the same
is issued or revised including the
feedbackfromtheoperators.
c. Check the procedure for renewal
of AME licenses including the
receipt of application and the
processofrenewal.
d. CheckthatalltheAMELicensefiles
arekeptinasecuredplaceandthe
areashallhaverestrictedentryfor
concernedpersonsonly.
6. SAFETYOVERSIGHTIMPLEMENTATION
(A)Surveillance
a. Check whether surveillance
program as planned by the office
prior to beginning of the year is
beingadheredto.
Note:Attimessomesurveillanceplanned
for one particular month may be carried
out during subsequent months due to
somereasonsbuttheareaofsurveillance
plannedformusthavebeencarriedout.
b. Check whether Deficiency
reporting form (CA2001) to Form
6 are raised for shortcomings
observed during surveillance
inspections.Also,checkhowmany
casesareopen/closed.
c. Check what action is taken by the
office in case discrepancies
observed during surveillance and
intimated by form CA2001 /
Deficiency reporting form to Form
6 are not closed within a
reasonabletimebytheoperator.
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d. A sample surveillance to be
demonstratedbyateamofofficers
withregardtothefollowing:
(NameofOrganisation)
(AreaofSurveillance)
i. Preparationforthesurveillanceby
theteam
ii. Executionofsurveillance
iii. Interaction with organisation
representative at the end of
Surveillance
iv. Resolving the safety concern and
categorisation of the findings and
raisingofCA2001
(B)SPOTCHECK
d. Executionofspotcheck
e. Recording of observations and
intimation to the organisation if
necessary.
(C)ENFORCEMENTACTION
Checkenforcementactionrecordsinline
withAPMChapter10
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7. TECHNICALLIBRARY
8. REVENUERECEIPT
c. Check confidential
files/correspondences are kept in
secure Check that all the AME
License files are kept in a secured
place and the area shall have
restricted entry for concerned
personsonly.
10. GENERALOVERVIEW
a. Check the general working
environment of the office is
neatandclean&hygiene
b. Check the records to ensure
work assigned to the officer is
disposed of within reasonable
time
c. Check for any difficulty faced
by the office regarding
administrative and / or
financial matters including
approvals/sanctions.
d. Checks fire fighting
arrangementintheofficesuch
as availability of portable fire
extinguisheretc.
Date: ________________ SignatureofOfficer:______________
Designation:_____________
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CHAPTER 1
REGISTRATION AND DE-REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT
1 Introduction
1.1. This chapter lays down the recommended procedures to be followed by the
Airworthiness officers for registration and de-registration of aircraft.
1.2. The applicable references concerned with issue and renewal of C of R are:
2. Registration of aircraft
2.1. Eligibility
2.1.1. The aircraft shall have an Type Certificate as per the acceptable design codes given
in Subpart B of CAR 21. For Micro light aircraft and Powered hang Gliders not
conforming to these standards may also be registered subject to compliance of
applicable requirements laid down in CAR Section 2 Series F. The Type Certificate
for an aircraft brought in the country for the first time is required to be accepted
by AED, DGCA.
2.1.2. An aircraft may be registered in either of the following two categories, namely
Category 'A' where the aircraft is wholly owned either;
a) by citizens of India; or
by a company or corporation registered and having its principal place of
business within India or
b) by the Central Government or any State Government or any company or
corporation owned or controlled by either of the said Governments; or
c) by a company or corporation registered elsewhere than in India, provided
that such company or corporation has given the said aircraft on lease to any
d) person mentioned in para 3.1(i), (ii) and (iii) above; and
2.1.4. The aircraft confirms to all the requirements published by the DGCA in regard to
communications, navigation and surveillance equipment, safety and emergency
equipment on board as per CAR Section 2 Series I and Section 8 Series O.
2.2.1. For registration of an aircraft, an application shall be made to the DGCA on Form
CA-28. The form is available as an appendix to the CAR Section 2 Series F part-I and
also in DGCA website under the caption FORMS. A copy is also placed as
Appendix 2 to this Chapter.
2.2.2. Upon receipt of the application form and the respective documents, the
concerned airworthiness officer(s) shall scrutinize/evaluate the form for its
completeness and the following documents.
2.2.3. The following enclosures shall be scrutinized along with the fully completed
application form;
a) Copy of Type Certificate for an a/c to be registered for the first time;
b) Copy of Type Acceptance from AED, for an a/c to be registered for the first
time;
c) Customs clearance certificate / bill of entry of the aircraft;
d) Certificate of deregistration from the previous registering authority;
e) Evidence to the effect that the aircraft has been purchased or wholly owned
by the applicant. For this purpose, a copy of invoice shall be accepted;
f) For aircraft purchased from a previous owner, an affidavit as required;
g) In case the aircraft is taken on lease, a copy of the lease agreement;
h) In case the aircraft is owned by a company or corporation, a document of
Registration of the company and the names, addresses and nationalities of
the Directors;
i) A copy of the import license issued by Director General Foreign Trade or
Permission for import issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation/ DGCA;
j) Where the aircraft is imported for private use, it will be registered in the
name of the person or company to whom the import license has been issued;
k) In cases where the aircraft has been mortgaged/hypothecated, the owner/
operators consent for the same and the papers to this effect. Such a
mortgage/ hypothecation shall be endorsed on the Certificate of
Registration;
l) Fee for registration as prescribed in Rule 35 paid by DD payable to Pay and
Accounts Officer, MCA, DGCA, New Delhi.
2.2.4. In case of any deficiency, the applicant shall be intimated in writing and failure to
provide the above documents will invalidate the application;
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2.2.5. For aircraft imported under Temporary Certificate of Registration, the Short-term
Certificate of Registration shall be issued only after receipt of copy of de-
registration and transfer of title to the operator. .
2.2.6. The aircraft shall not be registered if:
The aircraft is registered in another State;
There is any doubt about the eligibility of registration of the aircraft;
It would not be in the public interest to register the aircraft.
2.2.7. If the application form is complete and meets all the requirements laid down AI (I)
section of the Airworthiness Directorate shall issue a registration number and
Certificate of Registration and the same shall be recorded in the aircraft register;
and computer records updated in the CARIS and DGCA website.
2.2.8. As required by Rule 36, a register of civil aircraft is maintained at the Airworthiness
Directorate of DGCA Headquarters, which is open to inspection by members of
public during office hours. The register contains all the information contained in
the individual C of Rs as required by Rule 30.
2.3.1 The Certificate of Registration shall be issued in the standard format as given in
Appendix 1.
2.3.2 The registration number shall be allocated as per order in the register in the
format, VT-XXX, where VT is the designated Nationality Mark for India and XXX
stands for letters of registration mark issued by DGCA to a particular aircraft.
2.3.3 Registration markings shall not be allotted which might be confused with
International Code of Signals, especially:
a) Registration beginning with the letter Q
b) Registrations SOS, XXX, PAN and TTT
2.3.4 A copy of C of R shall be filed appropriately in the a/c file.
2.4.1 A certificate of registration shall be of unlimited period if the a/c is out rightly
purchased by the owner. In the case of leased a/c, the period of validity of
Certificate of Registration shall be restricted to the date of expiry of lease
agreement.
2.4.2 A certificate of registration shall become void when there is a change of ownership
of the aircraft. The certificate should be changed accordingly to reflect the changes
in accordance with rule 30B.
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For the operation of an aircraft an aero mobile station license shall be required for
which an application submitted by the operator/owner may be forwarded with the
recommendation to the Wireless Advisor, Ministry of Communications, along with
DD of requisite fee.
If the registered aircraft is first of its type imported into the country the DGCA shall
intimate the "State of Design" that it has registered this particular type of aircraft in
India.
6. Change of ownership
Note:
i) Fees shall be charged only when the original certificate have been lost/
misplaced.
ii) No fees shall be charged when the certificate is mutilated or no space is
available for making further entries.
9. Check List
Check List for issue of C of R is placed as Appendix 2 to this Chapter.
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The DAW ( Region ) and DAW ( Hqrs ) will establish a system to maintain records
of all documents generated and received .It may be ensured that all related
records are maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately
numbered. Traceability of all records should be ensured for future reference.
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Appendix 1
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
OPP. SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI-110003
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
It is certified that the above described aircraft has been duly entered in the register of India
with effect from ..accordance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation
dated 7th Dec, 1944 and with the Aircraft Act, 1934 and rules made there under.
Appendix 2
7. Invoice Yes/No
8. If the aircraft acquired on outright Yes/No
purchase an Affidavit / Notarised
document from previous owner
indicating that he has received full sale
proceeds and has No- objection in
registering the aircraft in the name of
new owner.
OR
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CHAPTER2
CERTIFICATEOFAIRWORTHINESS
1. Introduction
1.1 Rule 15requiresthatnoaircraft(otherthanamicrolightaircraft)shallbeflownunless the
followingconditionsarecompliedwith,namelytheaircraftshallbecertifiedasairworthy
andmaintainedinairworthycondition;alltermsandconditionsonwhichCofAwasissued
shall be duly complied with; the aircraft shall carry on board its C of A and any other
certificatesprescribedbytherules;theaircraftshallbefittedwithandshallhaveinworking
order such instruments and equipment as are prescribed for an aircraft of that class or
description.Theruleprovidesthatwithintheclosevicinityofanaerodromeortheplaceofits
departure,theaircraftmaybeflownwithoutavalidCofAforthepurposeoftest.
1.2 The Certificate of Airworthiness is issued by DGCA Hqrs to a complete aircraft indicating
thattheparticularaircraftmeetstherequirementoftypedesignandisinasafecondition
forflight.InspectionofaircraftandissueofCofAensuresthattheaircraftisairworthyand
safeforflight.
2. References
AircraftRule 15,50,50A,51,52,53,53A,54and55
CAR Section2,SeriesFpartIII,CAR21
ICAO Annex8,Chapter3
Fee Rule62
3. Procedure
3.1 The detailed procedure for issuing is explained in CAR Section 2 Series F PartIII. Once the
aircrafthasbeenregisteredinIndia,theapplicationforCofA(FormCA25)shouldbecarefully
scrutinizedatHeadquartersforthefollowing:
3.1.1 ValidCofR
3.1.2 Receiptoffees,asapplicable
3.1.3 Type Certificate for new type of aircraft (not applicable for Micro light aircraft for which a
permittoFlyisissuedinlieuofCofA)toconfirmthattheaircraftmeetsthedesigncriteria
3.1.4 TypeAcceptancebyAEDforthetypeofaircraft
3.1.5 AvailabilityoftheExportCofA
3.1.6 Thefollowingtechnicalliteratures(twosets)incasethetypeofaircraftisbeingimportedinto
thecountryforthefirsttime:
AircraftFlightManual
AircraftandEnginemaintenancemanual
MPD
MMEL
W&Bdocument
TypecertificateandTCDSandLOPA.
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Note.RelevantpagesofFlightManual/PilotOperatingHandbookshallbeusedforascertaining
MTOW,flightcrewcompositionandanyoperatinglimitations.
3.2 OnreceiptoftheapplicationalongwiththenecessaryfeesinaccordancewithRule62
and requisite documents and after ensuring that the aircraft has been registered,
DGCA Hqrs. shall forward the request of operator to Regional/ SubRegional
Airworthiness Office to commence work for issuance of C of A. The regional/sub
regionalairworthinessofficefortheissueofCofAshallcarryout:
a) Applicationformreview;
b) Aircraftconfigurationidentification;
c) Aircraftdocumentationreview;and
d) Aircraftinspection.
3.3 Regional/subregional airworthiness office after ensuring that the relevant requirements
fortheissuanceofCofAhavebeenmet,willforwardrecommendationsalongwithacopy
ofthecompletedCofAchecklist(ReferAppendixI,IIandIIIofthischapterasapplicable)
toDGCAHqrsforissuingtheCofA.
3.4 RecommendationalongwithchecklistforissueofCofAshallbereviewedatHqrs.before
issueofCofA.AWDshallforwardtheCofAtotheoperatorandacopytoRegional/Sub
Regional office. Format of the Certificate of Airworthiness issued by DGCA is enclosed as
AppendixFofCARSection2SeriesFPtIII.
3.5 Airworthinessreviewcertificateoftheaircraftshallbeissuedbytheregional/subregional
officeinaccordancewithCARMafterreceiptofCofA.fromDGCAHqrs.
3.6 Incaseofanaircraftimportedviaflywayforthefirsttimeintothecountryundertemporary
registrationinaccordancewithRule32.Afterregularregistration,theaircraftmaybeissued
withaSpecialFlightPermittoflytomainbasewhereworkrelatedtoissueofCofAmaybe
carried out by the Regional/SubRegional Airworthiness Offices. If necessary, officers from
mainbasemaycarryouttheinspectionatthecustomaerodromeitselfforissueofCofA.
3.7 An aircraft imported in the crates will have to be assembled by an appropriately licensed
engineer,testflownbyapilothavingminimumexperiencerequirementsaslaiddowninCAR
Section2SeriesTpartII.
3.8 ItisalsonecessarythattheaircraftscorrectedweightandCGisdetermined.Rule58requires
thattheweightschedulepreparedshouldbeeitherdisplayedorcarriedonboard.Theweight
schedulecouldbepreparedonthebasisofthemanufacturersdocumentaftercomputingthe
changed weight after fitting additional equipment etc. However, where such information is
notavailable,theaircraftwill berequiredtobeweighedandtheCGandemptyweightwill
havetobedetermined.
3.9 The operator applying for issue of C of A has to submit an inspection report by
appropriatelylicensedAME/approvedpersonscertifyingthat:
(i)theaircraftisairworthyandmeetsalltherequirementscurrentlyinvogueforissueofCof
A;
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(ii)allworkcarriedoutontheaircraftincludingmajorrepairs,modificationsetc.havebeen
carried out by licensed/approved persons and the various test reports/certificates are
availableforinspectionoftheAirworthinessOfficers;
(iii) the ADs, as applicable to the aircraft up to the date of inspection, have been complied
with;
(iv)thechecks/scheduledinspectionassociatedwiththeCofAissueoftheparticularaircraft
havebeencarriedoutsatisfactorily;
(v) the aircraft has been test flown where applicable, and the result of the test flight is
satisfactory;
(vi)theFlightManualisuptodate,and
(viii)necessarydocumentstobecarriedonboardinaccordancewithCARSeriesXPartVII
areavailable.
3.10 TheregionalAirworthinessOfficerwillcarryoutinspectionoftheaircrafttotheextentpossible
tojudgethestandardofworkperformed.
3.11 Variouslog books, FlightManual andother Maintenancedocuments shallbe scrutinized
toascertaintheconditionoftheaircraft.Physicalinspectionoftheaircraftshouldbecarried
outtoensurethattherewasnodamageduringtheflight,theaircraftflightwassatisfactory
and no major defects were reported during the flight. A list of ADs and mandatory
modificationsasapplicabletotheparticularaircraftshallbescrutinizedtoensurethatall
ADs, modifications/repairs and the safety requirement for the aircraft have been complied
with.
Note: Normally the compliance of mandatory airworthiness directives is ensured since last
renewalofCofA.However,whereachangeinowner,operator,ortheMROisinvolved,
theAWofficersmayaskforcomplianceofpreviousADs,CPCP,SSIPetc.
3.12IncasetheaircraftisimportedunderIndianRegistration,arrangementsforphysicalinspection
oftheaircraftbyDGCAofficersatforeignlocationshallbemadebytheowner/operatorfor
issuanceofCofApriortotheimportoftheaircraft.TheDGCAofficerissuingtheCofAat
foreignlocationshallalso,issuetheAnnualReviewcertificatealongwiththeCofA.TheARC
validityinsuchacasemaybelimitedtothearrivaloftheaircrafttoitsbasewheredetailed
documentationreviewandinspectionofaircraftshallbecarriedoutforissueofARC
4 ValidationofCofA
As per Rule 50 of Aircraft Rule 1937, DGCA may render valid a certificate of
airworthinessinrespectofanaircraftthatmaybeprovided:
(a) TheairworthinessauthorityofthecountryofmanufacturehasissuedaCofAorsuch
equivalentdocument;
(b) TheapplicableairworthinessrequirementsissuedbytheDGCAarecompliedwith;and
(c) Theapplicantfurnishesnecessarydocumentsandtechnicaldatarelatingtotheaircraft
asspecifiedinPara3above.
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4.1 Whilerendering aCofA valid, astatementofauthorization shallbe issuedbyDGCAHqrs(
AWD)andshallbecarriedalongwiththeoriginalCofA.Theauthorizationshallbevalidfor
tillfirstlandingatCustomAirport.
5. IssueofcertificateofairworthinessforaircraftmanufacturedinIndia.
For an aircraft for which India is the State of design and manufacture the type
certificatewillbeissuedbytheAED,DGCA.Onceatypecertificateisissuedinspectionofthe
aircraftduringthemanufacturingstagestoensureconformitywiththedrawingswillbecarried
outbytheAirworthinessofficers.Thestagesatwhichtheinspectionwillbecarriedoutwillbe
determinedinconsultationwiththeQualityManageroftheorganization.
6. DetailedInspectionguidelinesforARCissue/Extension
6.1 Forlargetransportaircraftmaintainedonthebasisofequalizedchecks,physicalinspectionfor
may not linked with ARC issue / Extension . Such aircraft are inspected by Regional/Sub
RegionalAirworthinessOfficesduringroutinemaintenance,majorchecksetc.,throughoutthe
yearsothatatthetimeofARCissue/Extension,adetailedinspectionisnotrequiredandthe
officerauthorizedcanissue/ExtendtheARCdependingonthevariouscertificatesissuedby
theQualityManager/theauthorizedpersonoftheairline.Forthispurposeitwillbenecessary
thattheROmaintainsarecordoftheobservationsmadeduringroutinevisits,spotchecksand
major inspection of the aircraft in the hangars etc. If this method is followed, a sufficient
number of checks could build up confidence in the officers for issuance of ARC and hence a
detailed inspection oftheaircraft at the timeof ARCissue /Extension maynot berequired.
HeadofRegional/SubRegionalAirworthinessOfficesshouldensurethatsufficientnumberof
inspectionswerecarriedoutandrecorded.
6.3 The Rate of Climb of the aircraft, where applicable, observed during test flight should be
comparedwithpreviousRateofclimbvalue.Incaseofdeteriorationinperformance,the
causesshouldbeinvestigatedandifnecessary,areferenceshouldbemadetothemanufacturer
underintimationtoHqrs.
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6.4 DuringARCissue/Extension,anapplicableinspectionasperthemaintenanceprogramme
approved by the Regional/SubRegional Airworthiness Offices is to be carried out on the
aircraft.Additionally,ARCissueschedulemaybepreparedtoincludeitemssuchasRetraction
of Landing Gear, functioning of flight controls/ flaps, condition of placards, ELT check,
generation of warnings on various cockpit equipment, and condition of all safety
equipment,operationofemergencyequipmentandlightsetcsasapplicable
6.5 DuringARCissue/Extension,theannualinspectiononCVRandFDR,whereapplicable,must
becarriedoutinaccordancewiththeCARsontheseequipment.
6.6 Itmustalsobeensuredthattimeexpiredcomponentsarenotreinstalledontheaircraft
without having been overhauled/repaired. Operators store should be checked at regular
intervals to see that the components in the stores, particularly in the bonded area are only
approved,typecertifiedandproperrecordsareavailableofsuchcomponents.
6.7 Logbooksshouldbethoroughlycheckedforanyentryregardingdamagetotheaircraftduring
theoperationintheyear.Itisemphasizedthatanyoverwritingshouldclearlyindicatethe
previousentry.
6.8 Inspection should be carried out in the area of landing gear attachment, wing
attachmentsandtailareatoseeifthereisanyevidenceofheavylandingoraccident.Itshould
also be ensured from the records that the operator has been carrying out regular
checksoftheaircraftduringtheyear.Allschedulesduehavebeentimelycarriedoutand
certified.Forreciprocatingengineaircraft,recordsofengineoverhaul,compressioncheck,oil
consumption, fuel uplift, and aircraft defect register etc. shall be scrutinized with a view to
observeanyabnormality.
6.9 Specialcareshouldbegiventomajorrepairshavingbeencarriedoutontheaircrafttoensure
that the repairs are in accordance with the approved data have been carried out by
competentpersonsandinanapprovedmannerusingapprovedmaterials.Whererepairs
havebeencarriedoutinspectionpanelsshouldbeopenedandinsideoftherepairsthoroughly
inspectionincasethereisdoubt.
6.10 Communication Radio/and Navigation checks should be carried out in the presence of the
officerstoensurecorrectfunctioningandsatisfactoryoperation.
6.11 During the course of inspection of an aircraft for ARC issue / Extension, there is a
probabilitythatanoperatorisnotabletocomplywithalltherequirementsapplicabletothe
aircraftatthetimeofARCissue/Extension/issueofCofA.TheCofA/ARCshallnotbe
issued or extended in case an AD or modification/ repairs affecting safety has not been
complied with. Any other item of emergency like first aid kit, fire extinguishers, life
jackets,lifevests,escapeslideshavetobeonboardandnorelaxationsshouldbegrantedin
such cases. However, certain requirements which may not affect the safety immediately for
whichtheoperatorhasgotagenuinedifficultyincomplyingwithduetononavailabilityof
spares, any special tool not available, the ARC may be issued for which the operator
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should be intimated in writing that these requirements must be complied with within a
definite time limit. Heads of Regional/SubRegional Airworthiness Offices may grant such
relaxationsupto45daysprovidedtheoperatorhasbeenabletoshowthathehasplaced
theorderforthesparesandtheyhavenotarrivedortherearecertaincircumstancesbeyond
hiscontrol. Weighingof aircraft couldalso be deferred where the facility forweighing is not
readilyavailableortheweighingscalesarenotcalibratedorserviceable.Thisrequirement
could also be given a time limit for compliance but should not exceed three months.
However,wherethereisadoubtthattheCGhasshiftedappreciablyduetosomemajor
modification,replacementofpart,changeofengineetc.,norelaxationshouldbegrantedand
theaircrafthastobeweighedandCGdeterminedbeforetheCofAcouldbeissued.
7 Rebuiltaircraft
8.1TheCofAshallremainvalidsubjecttothefollowingconditions:
(i) theairworthinessreviewcertificateoftheaircraftissuedasperCARMisvalid;and
(ii) allduemaintenancespecifiedintheapplicablemaintenanceprogrammehavebeen
completed;and
(iii) all Airworthiness Directives/ mandatory modifications have been complied with;
and
(iv) anymodificationsandrepairscarriedoutconformtotheapplicableregulations;and
(v) eachdiscrepancyrecordedinthetechnicalloghasbeenactionedandcertified;and
(vi) allapplicablereleasestoservicehavebeencompletedandcertified;and
(vii) allcomponentslivesarewithinthelimitslaiddownintheapplicablemaintenance
programme;and
(viii) weight and balance data in the aircraft logbook is accurate and within the
limitationsoftheaircrafttypecertificate;and
(ix) theflightmanualiscurrentversionfortheaircraft;
(x) alldocumentsandsafetyequipmentonboardareupdatedandinpropercondition;
and
(xi) Ageneralconditioninspectionoftheaircraftisperformedwithsatisfactoryresults.
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9.SuspensionorcancellationofCertificateofAirworthiness:
(i) An aircraft ceases or fails to conform with condition stipulated in the Type
Certificate or C of A, airworthiness requirements in respect of operation,
maintenance, modification, repair, replacement, overhaul, process or inspection
applicabletothataircraft.
(ii) Airworthinessreviewcertificateisnotvalid;
(iii) "Lifed"componentswhenduearenotreplaced/CMRitemsnotcomplied;
(iv) Mandatorymodifications/inspectionsarenotcarriedout,asandwhendue;
(v) Unapprovedrepairs/Modificationsarecarriedout;
(vi) Unapprovedmaterials/procedures/practicesareused;
(vii) Aircraft has suffered major damage or defect or develops a major defect, which
wouldaffectthesafetyoftheaircraftoritsoccupantsinsubsequentflights;
(viii) Validandcurrentmandatorydocumentsarenotcarriedonboard.
10.OfficersAuthorizedtoIssueCofAandARCissue/Extension
10.1CofArespectofanaircraftwillbeissuedbytheDGCAHeadquarters.ARCissue/Extension
shall be carried out by the officers authorized by the Ministry under the delegation of
powers(SO726E)andundernocircumstancesitwillbesignedbyanofficiatingofficeroran
officerlookingafterthecurrentdutiesofhigherrank.
10.2PowersdelegationforIssue/RenewalofCertificateofAirworthiness:
ISSUEofC
AllUpWeightof>15000kg Dy.DirectorofAirworthinessandabove
ofA
(Onlyat
Hqrs) AssistantDirectorofAirworthinessand
AllUpWeightupto15000kg
above
AllUpWeightupto2000kg AirworthinessOfficerandabove
ARC issue
/ AssistantDirectorofAirworthinessand
AllUpWeightupto15000kg
Extension above
AllUpWeight>15000Kg Dy.DirectorofAirworthinessandabove
10.3 The office file of the aircraft should be completed in all respect and shall contain all
necessary papers such as application for ARC issue / Extension , enclosures of the work
performed on the aircraft and certificates issued by the operator and the MRO, filled up
checklistsetc.etc.Oncompletionofthework,thefilemustbesubmittedtotheheadof
the regional office / Sub regional office for his information. The aircraft files are liable to be
produced to the Inquiry Officers/ Court of Inquiries incase of accident. Pages should be
correctly marked and all the receipts, issues placed in the correct order. Wherever any
relaxationetc.hasbeengranteditshouldbecommunicatedinwriting.
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Note:ItmustbeensuredthatCofA/ARCRecordsaremaintainedonoriginalfileandnoton
partfile.Intheeventfileislocatedatotherregionaloffice,itmustbeensuredthatpriorto
ARCissue/ExtensionthefileisavailableintheofficewhereARCissue/Extensionisbeing
carriedout
10.4 HeadofRegionalOfficeshouldensurethatverbalconcessionsandpermissionsmaynotbe
resortedto.Wheretheoperatorspecificallyrequestsforadispensationfromarequirement,
the same may be considered and if feasible, granted in writing and acknowledgement
obtainedfromtheoperatorsforrecord.
10.5 AreportontheARCissue/ExtensionshallbesenttotheHqrs.aspertheexistingPerforma
immediatelyaftertheARCissue/Extension.
11 SuspensionofCertificateofAirworthinessanditsrevalidation
11.1Incase,theCofAofaircraftissuspendedonaccountofamajoraccidentorduetoanyother
reason, the same will be revalidated, subject to the completion of the required repair/
modification/maintenanceaction,fromthedateofinspectionbyOfficersofAirworthiness.
Aftersatisfyinghimselfthattherepair/overhaul/rectificationofdefect/modification
hasbeensatisfactorilycarried,theconcernedAirworthinessOfficemayrequiretestflight
of the repaired/modified aircraft in terms of CAR Series T Part II. Subsequent to
satisfactory repair/modification/rectification of defect/overhaul and test flight (if carried
out)theCofAmayberevalidated(withacopyofthe"actiontaken"totheDirectorof
Airworthiness,Headquarters).
12. SpecialFlightPermit
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12.2ForcaseswheretheaircraftisimportedunderIndianregistrationanditisnotfeasibleforan
inspectionoftheaircrafttobecarriedoutbyaDGCAofficer,inlieuoftheCofA,aspecial
flightpermitforthepurposeofdeliveryofanewaircraftatfirstdestinationinIndiamaybe
issued by DGCA Hqrs. In such a case, DGCA would require a detailed inspection by an
authorizedpersononbehalfoftheowner/operatorrecommendingfortheissueofspecial
flightpermit.ThespecialflightpermitsoissuedshallrequireOperationallimitationstobe
putinandwouldrequirepermissionfromtheStateauthoritiesoftheStateoverwhichthe
aircraftwouldfly.
13 Replacement/issueofDuplicateofCofA
13.1 CofAwouldneedtobereplacedunderthefollowingcircumstances:
(i) Whenthereisnoplaceonthecertificateforrenewal;
(ii) Wheninpoorstateduetonormalwearandhandling;
(iii) Whentheoriginalislost.
13.2 UponrequestsfromOperatorsforissuanceofaduplicateCertificateofAirworthiness
duetooriginalshavingbeenlost,misplacedormutilatedalongwithan
(a) affidavitand
(b) FIRlodgedwithpolice
(c) applicablefees
The officers empowered to renew the Certificate of airworthiness (Including at
regional/subregionaloffices)mayissuetheduplicateCertificateofAirworthiness.Whilst
doing so, they will endorse the word Duplicate on the respective C of A. A copy of the
sameshouldalsobeforwardedtoHeadquartersstatingthereasonsnecessitatingitsissuefor
recordpurposes.
Note:
i) Fees(10%oftheoriginalissuefees)shallbechargedonlywhentheoriginalcertificate
havebeenlost/misplaced.
ii) Nofeesshallbechargedwhenthecertificateismutilatedornospaceisavailablefor
makingfurtherentries.
14 CheckListsforIssueandARCissue/ExtensionareplacedasAppendixIandII.
13. RecordKeeping
The DAW ( Region ) and DAW ( Hqrs ) will establish a system to maintain records of all
documentsgeneratedandreceive.Itmaybeensuredthatallrelatedrecordsaremaintained
in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered. Traceability of all
recordsshouldbeensuredforfuturereference.
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APPENDIXI
ChecklistforissueofCertificateofAirworthiness(CofA)
Applicant/Operator:
RegistrationNo:VT Aircrafttype: MSN:
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Date:___________Signature_______________
Note1.TheabovechecklistisforissueofCofA.ForissueofcompleteCofAtheofficersmayuse
theexistingchecklistasperDGCA.STD.DOC/CL/28.
Note2.Followingtobecheckedbeforesubmissionofapplication:
1. CA25 Appendix A, Appendix B and Appendix G are duly filled and signed by
the owner/authorized representative and name and designation is clearly mentioned
furthernoitemshallbeleftunattended,ifnotapplicablepleasewriteNA.AppendixB&G
preferablybesignedbyalicensedAME.
2. ExportCofAshallclearlyindicateMSN,TypeandDateofmanufactureofaircraft.
3. ErectioncertificateshallbesignedbylicensedAMEinrelevantcategory.
4. Flighttestreportshallalsogivestatusofavionicssystemsinstalledontheaircraft.
5. A detailed calculation of the fee should be submitted on a separate paper, the fee
drafts should be deposited at the DGCA gate and a stamp indicating the amount shall be
receivedonforwardingletteretc.
6. Documentsindicatingtheweightoftheaircraftshouldalsoindicateserialnooftheaircraft.
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APPENDIXII
CHECKLISTFORISSUE/EXTENSIONOFCofAandAIRWORTHINESSREVIEWCERTIFICATE
(Aeroplane)
PARTI
1.AIRCRAFTDETAILS
1.1RegistrationMark:VTType/Model:______________________________MSN:____________
1.2CofANumber:_____AcceptedTCDSNo.________________________Issue/Rev./date:____________
Category:PrivateAerialWorkPublicTransport(PassengerCargo)Special
1.3TotalhoursflownsinceCofAissue:______________FlightCycles:_________Landings:__________
1.4ReferenceNo.oflastARCissue:_____________________DateoflastARCissue:_______________
HoursflownsincelastARCissue:_________________FlightCycles:________Landings:___________
1.5TypeofEngine:_______________________________Numberfitted:__________
1.6MaintenanceSchedule/Program*ReferenceNo.:____________________Issue:______Rev.:________
1.7AirplaneFlightManual/PilotOperatingHandbook*
Reference:__________________amendedstandard:________________Approvedby:_____________
1.8Theaircraftwaslastweighedon____________________________
1.9AircrafttestedtoacceptableManufacturersFlightTestDataRef./Date:_______________________
(IFAPPLICABLE)
2.REPORTANDCERTIFICATION
2.1 A full documented review of the aircraft records have been carried out by the undersigned and it is
confirmedthat:
a) the airframe, engine and propeller flying hours and associated flight cycles have been properly
recorded,and;
b) theflightmanualisapplicabletotheaircraftconfigurationandreflectsthelatestrevisionstatus,and;
c) all the maintenance due on the aircraft according to the approved maintenance program has been
carriedout,and;
d) allknowndefectshavebeencorrectedor,whenapplicable,carriedforwardinacontrolledmanner,and;
e) allapplicableairworthinessdirectiveshavebeenappliedandproperlyregistered,and;
f) all service life limited components installed on the aircraft are properly identified, registered and
havenotexceededtheirapprovedservicelifelimit,and;
g) thecurrentmassandbalancestatementreflectstheconfigurationoftheaircraftandisvalid,Allthe
weightgrowthduringtheperiodhasbeenrecordedandincluded,ifapplicable.TheapplicableLoad
&TrimSheetispreparedandapprovedasperlatestweightscheduleoftheaircraft,and;
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h) theaircraftcomplieswiththelatestrevisionofitstypedesignasincludedinthelatestTCDSrev.No.
________,Dated__________approvedby_____________.
2.2 Aphysicalsurveyoftheaircrafthasbeencarriedoutbytheundersignedanditisconfirmedthat::
a) allrequiredmarkingsandplacardsareproperlyinstalled,and;
b) theaircraftcomplieswithitsapprovedflightmanual,and;
c) theaircraftisinstalledwithELT406andthesamehasbeenregisteredwithISROformonitoring,and;
d) theaircraftconfigurationcomplieswiththeapproveddocumentation,and;
e) noevidentdefectcanbefoundthathasnotbeenaddressedaccordingtoM.A.404,and;
f) noinconsistenciescanbefoundbetweentheaircraftandtheparagraph1ofdocumentedreviewof
records(PartII).
2.3 I hereby certify that based on the satisfactory/unsatisfactory* result of my investigation, an
AirworthinessReviewCertificateisissued/notissued*bytheundersigned.
ARCNo.____(Form15a/15b*)validfor12monthsw.e.f.______uptoandincluding_____
DGCAOfficerssignature/stamp/date:
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PARTIIDOCUMENTREVIEW
1. AircraftLogBooks
1.1 Airframehoursrecorded :
1.2 Airframecyclesrecorded:
1.3 Dateoflastentrymade:
1.4 Typeoflastschedulemaintenancecheckrecorded:_____
Lastschedulemaintenanceinspection:
1.5
Dateperformed: Daterecorded: _______
ReferenceoftheAirworthinessFlightTest:
1.6
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
LastAirworthinessReviewCertificate(ARC):
1.7
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
LastCompassSwing:
1.8
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
LastWeightandBalance:
1.9
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
1.11 EnsureaccomplishedADsarerecordedintheAircraftLogBook.
Aremodificationrecordedintheaircraftlogbook?
1.12
Ifnot,wherearetheyrecorded?
1.13 Ensurelogbookstampimpressionsarelegible.
2. AirworthinessDirectivescompliancerecord
2.1 RecordincludeslistofallADsapplicabletotheaircraft.
2.2 Recordincludesdate/hours/cyclesofADcompliance.
2.4 Recorddate/hours/cyclesofnextrequiredADaction(ifrecurringAD).
3. AirworthinessDirectivesaccomplishmentrecord
3.3 Storageandsecurityofrecord.
3.4 RecordsincludereferencestoADsandSBs/ASBs.
3.5 Itemsarecorrectlyrecordedcertified/stampedanddated.
3.6 CRSareissuedforworkperformed.
3.7 ReviewrecordsforCPCPprogramme.
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4. RecordsofDGCAMandatoryModificationrequirements.
5. EngineLogBooks
EnsurecopyofengineAirworthinessReleaseCertificateavailableinLogBook.
Recorddateofmanufacture
No.1 ______ No.2
No.3 No.4
Recorddateofexport
5.1
No.1 No.2
No.3 No.4
RecordAirworthinessReleaseCertificatereference
No.1 No.2
No.3 No.4
Recordengineserialnumbers:
PosNo.1
5.2 PosNo.2
PosNo.3
PosNo.4
Recordlogbookenginehours:
5.3
No1: ____ No.2: No.3: No4:
Recordlogbookenginecycles:
5.4
No1: _____ No.2: No.3: No4:
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Datelastentrymadeinenginelogbook:
No.1
5.5 No.2
No.3
No.4
Lastshopvisittype/reason:
No.1
5.6 No.2
No.3
No.4
Dateoflastshopvisit.Correctlyrecordeddatashallbeinlogbook:
No.1
5.7 No.2
No.3
No.4
5.8 ADsandSBaccomplishedatlastshopvisitrecorded.
DateofLastengineoverhaul.Correctlyrecordeddatashallbeinlogbook:
No.1
5.9 No.2
No.3
No.4
5.10 ADsandSBaccomplishedatlastengineoverhaulrecorded.
Datelastlifelimitedpartslistupdatedandrecordedinenginelogbook:
No.1
5.11 No.2
No.3
No.4
5.13 EnsureaccomplishedengineADsarerecordedintheenginelogbook.
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5.15 Reviewenginesmodulelistandrecords.
6. ModificationsandRepairrecords
All repairs and modifications are recorded and correctly identified in the
6.1
aircraft/engine/modificationlogbook(asappropriate).
All repair data are properly approved IAW CAR 21 or other equivalent
6.2
internationalrequirements.
Allmodificationsareproperlyapproved.Ensuremodificationsarerecordedby
6.3 Titleanddocumentreference.EnsureDGCAapprovalreferences(ifrequired)
arequotedondocuments.
6.5 RequiredCertification(CRS)afterarepairormodification.
Modificationsand/orrepairsareperformedbyapprovedorganizationswithan
6.7
approvedclassandratingforthetypeofworkundertaken.
6.8 MinormodificationsareapprovedIAWCAR21.
7. Componenthistorycardsandrecords
7.1 Cardsandrecordsareuptodate.
7.2 SBs,ASBs,ADsandmandatoryrequirementsarerecorded.
7.3 Lifelimitedcomponentsareidentifiedoneachcard/record.
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Correct documentations (serviceable labels, tags, etc.) are available for each
7.4
componentrecord.
Checkasampleofcomponentlabelsandtagsforcompletenessandaccuracy
7.5
ofinformationandauthorizedcertification.
8. TechnicalLogs/MaintenanceLogs/JourneyLogs
Correctrecordingofdefectsandrectifications,Ensureeachdefectiscorrectly
8.1
certified.
Correctdeferreddefectprocedure.EnsureMELreferencesarealwaysquoted
8.3
(whenrequired).
8.4 MELlimitations.EnsuredefectsareclearedwithinthelimitationsoftheMEL.
8.5 Correctrecordingofflightdetails,landings,takeoffs,andcrewcertification.
Eachjourneylog/technicallogpageiscertifiedbythepilotincommandprior
8.6
todeparture.
8.8 Fuelandoildataarecorrectlyrecordedandcertified.
Whennodefectsarerecorded,ensureastatementtothateffectisenteredby
8.9
thepilotincommand.
9. RecordStorage
Item Sat Unsat
Ensurerecordsarestoredinasafewaywithregardtofire,flood,insectsand
9.1
theft.
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10. Findings
Item Findings
11. Comments
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PARTIIIAIRCRAFTPHYSICALSURVEY
1. AircraftRegistration :
2. AircraftType/Model :
3. SerialNumber :
4. Dateofsurvey :
Location :
5. RegisteredOwner/Operator*:
6. NameofresponsibleCAMO:
7. NameofCAR145MaintenanceOrganisation:
HeavyMaintenance LightMaintenance
ExtensionofCofAissueofExportCofA
12. SurveyComments:
GeneralAirframe:
GeneralPowerplant:
SuitabilityofFacilitiesforworkonprogress:
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PARTIV:AIRCRAFTPHYSICALSURVEYDETAIL
Note:AccompanyaCAR145AME/CRSSignatoryduringthispartofaircraftphysicalsurvey.
INTERIORINSPECTION
ExaminetheCofAandCofRcertificatestoensurethefollowing:
1. Bothcertificatesarecurrentandvalid
2. Bothcertificatescontainthesamemodel,serial,andregistrationnumbers
3. LastARCiscurrent
FlightDeckInspection
Item Sat. Unsat.
1.Inspectthefollowing
a. Instrumentsecurityandrangemarkings
b. Windows(delamination,scratches,crazing,andgeneralvisibility)
c. Emergencyequipment
d. Sealonmedicalkit(iflocatedonflightdeck)
e. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (Technical Standard Order making,
metaltometallatching,andgeneralcondition)
f. Aircraftconfigurationconformstoapproveddocuments
g. DentandBuckleChartismaintainedandisonboard.
2.Checkthefollowinginthecockpit:
a. Interphone system select Comm 1 and Comm2 to ensure systems are
working,
b. TesttheTCAS&EGPWSsystemonTestMode,
c. Test the ELT for operation and recording of signal in the portable tester
forELT406,
d. VHFcommunication/VORsystemforoperation,
e. HFsystemforoperationincludingSELCALcheck,
f. WXRadarsystemforoperation(TESTMODEONLY),
g. OperationaltestofCVRincludingallthefourchannels,
h. Crew seat including the jump seat, if installed, to ensure the seat is
serviceableandthatseatbeltandshoulderharnessesareavailable.
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3.Documentsonboard:(indicateN/Aifnotapplicable)
Checkconditionandpresenceof:
Checkconditionandpresenceof:
CofRAircraftStationLicenseARC
CofAFlightManualTech.Log
CertificateofInsuranceNoiseCertificateMEL
A.O.C.Wt.&Bal.ReportCRS
OPS.MANUALCabinCrewManual
CabinInspection.Inspectthecabin,toincludethefollowing
1.Lavatorytoensurethefollowing:
(a) Smokedetectionsystemisinstalled
(b) NoSmokingplacardsareposted
(c) Ashtraysareavailableoutsidethelavatory
2.Flightattendantsseats,toinclude
(a) Pulling the jump seat down to ensure seats in the path of the exits
retract
(b) Inspecting seat belts for Technical standard Order marking, metal to
metallatchingandgeneralcondition
3.Cabinemergencyequipment,toincludethefollowing:
(a) Flightattendantflashlightholder
(b) Slide containers, to ensure containers are properly marked for content.
Checkforlastinspectiondateandpressureofslideinflationbottleifvisible.
(c) Medicalkit(ifnotcheckedonflightdeck).
(d) Firstaidkit(sealandsecurity)
(e) Emergencyoxygenforproperpressureandsecurity.
(f) Megaphone(s),ifinstalled,forsecurityandgeneralcondition.
(g) Fireextinguishersforsecurity,pressure,seal,anddateoflastinspection.
(h) Liferaftstoragemarkings(ifraftisrequired)
(i) Emergencybriefingcards(randomsample)
(j) Generalconditionsofemergencyfloorpathlightingsystem
(k) PlacementofallEmergencyExitsigns
(l) PresenceandlegibilityofEmergencyExitoperationinstructions
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(m) Placardingforlocationofallemergencyequipment
(n) Lifepreservers(vests)
4.Passengerseats,toensurethefollowing:
(a) Seatsadjacenttoemergencyexitsdonotblockexitpath
(b) Seatsaresecureinseattrack(randomsample)
(c) FastenSeatBeltindicationsareinviewfromallseats
(d) Seat belts have metaltometal latches and are in good condition (random
sample)
5.Galleys/servicecenters,toinclude:
(a) Trashbinlidsforfit
(b) Storagecompartmentrestraints
(c) Galleysupplystorage
6.Overheadbaggagecompartmentforthefollowing:
(a) Weightrestrictionplacards,ifapplicable
(b) Properlatchingofthedoors,whenapplicable
InspecttheCargoCompartment
Item Sat. Unsat.
1. Ensurethefollowing:
(a) Cargocompartmentfireprotectionisappropriateforitsclassification
(b) Cargolinerisfreefromtearsand/orpunctures.Ifthesearenoted,inspect
structurebehindlinerfordamage,e.g.stringers,circumferential,etc.Ensuresealing
tapeispropertypeandingoodcondition.
(c) Cargodoorisfreeoffluidleaksandstructuraldamage
(d) Fuselagedoorstructureandsillarefreeofdamage
(e) Smokedetectorsareinsatisfactorycondition
(f) Lightingisoperableandprotectivegrillsareinstalled
(g) Cargoflooringisfreefromstructuralorotherdamage
(h) Pallet positions/compartments are placarded for position identification and
weightlimitation.
2. Inspectpalletsystem,ifapplicable.Ensurethefollowing
(a) Ballmatsareserviceable,e.g.,nobrokenormissingballs
(b) Forward,aft,andsiderestraintsareserviceable
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(c) Rollerassembliesaresecureandhavenomissingorbrokenrollers
3. Ensurethe9Gforwardrestraintnetisserviceable,ifapplicable.
4. Ensurethatcargorestraintsforbulkloadedcargoareadequate
5. Inspectfireextinguishersforinspectionduedatesandpressure
EXTERIORINSPECTION
Inspectthelandinggearandwheelwellareasforthefollowing:
Item Sat Unsat
1. Any indication of wear, chafing lines, chafing wires, cracks, dents, or other
damage
2. Structuralintegrityofgearanddoors(cracks,dents,orotherdamage)
3. Hydraulicleaks(gearstruts,actuators,steeringvalves,etc)
4. Tirecondition
5. Tirepressure(ifpressureindicatorsareinstalled)
6. Wheelinstallationandsafetylockingdevices
7. Wear,linesecurity,leaksandinstallationofbrakes
8. Corrosion
Inspectthefuselageandpylons,toincludethefollowing:
Item Sat Unsat
1. Structureforcracks,corrosion,dents,orotherdamage
2. Fasteners(loose,improper,missing)
3. Radomeforgeneralcondition
4. Pitottubesforgeneralcondition
5. Staticports(cleanlinessandobstructions)
6. Stallwarningdevicesandothersensors
7. Antennas(securityandindicationsofcorrosion)
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8. Lavatoryservicingareas(evidenceoffreshbluewaterstreaks)
10. Emergencyexitidentification/markings
11. Registrationmarking(legibility)
12. Installationofmanufacturersdataplate&ownersnameplate
13. Alllights(generalcondition,brokenlenses,etc)
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Inspectthewingsandpylonstoincludethefollowing:
Item Sat Unsat
1. Structureforcracks,corrosion,dentsorotherdamage
2. Leadingedge(dentsand/ordamageinlinewithengineinlets)
3. Registrationmarking(legibility)
4. Leading edge devices (when extended, check for actuator leaks, general
conditionoflines,wiresandplumbing)
5. Alllights(generalcondition,brokenlensesetc)
6. Flaps(cracks,corrosion,dents,anddelamination)
7. Flapwells(generalconditionoflines,wiresandplumbing)
8. StaticDischargers/wicks:Checkforconditionandnumbermissing
9. Aileronsandailerontabs(cracks,corrosion,dents,delamination)
10. Access door, inspection panels, and blowout panels (missing, loose, or
improperlysecured)
Inspecttheengines,toincludethefollowing:
Item Sat Unsat
1. Intakeforfanbladedamageandoilleaks
2. Ringcowlformissingorloosefasteners
3. Cowlingdoorsforsecurityandproperfit
4. Lowercowlingforevidenceoffluidleaks
5. Exhaustforturbineandtailpipedamage,andevidenceoffluids
6. Reverserdoorsforstowageandsecurity,andevidenceofleaks
7. Accessdoorsforsecurity
Inspectthepropellers,ifinstalled,forthefollowing:
Item Sat Unsat
1. Leadingedgeofpropellerforcracks,dents,andotherdamage
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2. Deicerbootsforsignsofdeteriorationandsecurity
3. Spinnersforsecurity,cracks,andevidenceoffluidleaks
Inspecttheempennage,toincludethefollowing
Item Sat Unsat
1. Leadingedgefordents
2. Alllights(generalcondition,brokenlenses,etc.)
3. Missingstaticdischargeeliminators
4. Elevator,rudder,andtabs(cracks,corrosion,dents,anddelamination)
5. Elevatorandrudderpowerunitforevidenceofhydraulicleaks
Findings
Item Findings
Comments
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CHECKLISTFORFORISSUE/EXTENSIONOFCofAandAIRWORTHINESSREVIEWCERTIFICATE(
Helicopter)
PARTI
1.AIRCRAFTDETAILS
1.1RegistrationMark:VTType/Model:_________________________MSN:____________
1.2 CofANumber:_____AcceptedTCDSNo.________________________Issue/Rev./date:___________
Category:PrivateAerialWorkPublicTransport(PassengerCargo)Special
1.3TotalhoursflownsinceCofAissue:___________FlightCycles:____________Landings:__________
1.4ReferenceNo.oflastARCissue:_____________________DateoflastARCissue:__________________
HoursflownsincelastARCissue:_________________FlightCycles:__________Landings:___________
1.5TypeofEngine:_______________________________Numberfitted:__________
1.6MaintenanceSchedule/Program*ReferenceNo.:____________Issue:_______Rev.:________
1.7AirplaneFlightManual/PilotOperatingHandbook*
Reference:__________________amendedstandard:_________________Approvedby:_____________
1.8Theaircraftwaslastweighedon____________________________
1.9 Aircraft tested to acceptable Manufacturers Flight Test Data Ref./Date: _____________ (IF
APPLICABLE)
2. REPORTANDCERTIFICATION
2.1 Afulldocumentedreviewoftheaircraftrecordshavebeencarriedoutbytheundersignedanditis
confirmedthat:
a) theairframeandengineflyinghoursandassociatedflightcycleshavebeenproperlyrecorded,
and;
b) the flight manual is applicable to the aircraft configuration and reflects the latest revision
status,and;
c) allthemaintenancedueontheaircraftaccordingtotheapprovedmaintenanceprogramhas
beencarriedout,and;
d) all known defects have been corrected or, when applicable, carried forward in a controlled
manner,and;
e) allapplicableairworthinessdirectiveshavebeenappliedandproperlyregistered,and;
f) allservicelifelimitedcomponentsinstalledontheaircraftareproperlyidentified,registered
andhavenotexceededtheirapprovedservicelifelimit,and;
g) thecurrentmassandbalancestatementreflectstheconfigurationoftheaircraftandisvalid,
All the weight growth during the period has been recorded and included, if applicable. The
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applicableLoad&TrimSheetispreparedandapprovedasperlatestweightscheduleofthe
aircraft,and;
h) theaircraftcomplieswiththelatestrevisionofitstypedesignasincludedinthelatestTCDS
rev.No._______________,Dated___________________approvedby________________
2.3 A physical surveyof the aircraft hasbeencarriedoutbythe undersignedand itisconfirmed
that::
a) allrequiredmarkingsandplacardsareproperlyinstalled,and;
b) theaircraftcomplieswithitsapprovedflightmanual,and;
c) the aircraft is installed with ELT 406 and the same has been registered with ISRO for
monitoring,and;
d) theaircraftconfigurationcomplieswiththeapproveddocumentation,and;
e) noevidentdefectcanbefoundthathasnotbeenaddressedaccordingtoM.A.404,and;
f) no inconsistencies can be found between the aircraft and the paragraph 1of documented
reviewofrecords(PartII).
2.4 I hereby certify that based on the satisfactory/unsatisfactory* result of my investigation,
anAirworthinessReviewCertificateisissued/notissued*bytheundersigned.
ARCNo._______(Form15a/15b*)validfor12monthsw.e.f.________uptoandincluding________.
DGCAOfficerssignature/stamp/date:
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PARTIIDOCUMENTREVIEW
1AircraftLogBooks
1.1 Airframehoursrecorded :
1.2 Airframecyclesrecorded:
1.3 Dateoflastentrymade:
1.4 Typeoflastschedulemaintenancecheckrecorded:___________
Lastschedulemaintenanceinspection:
1.5
Dateperformed: Daterecorded: ________
ReferenceoftheAirworthinessFlightTest:
1.6
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
LastAirworthinessReviewCertificate(ARC):
1.7
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
LastCompassSwing:
1.8
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
LastWeightandBalance:
1.9
Dateperformed: Daterecorded:
Copyofmanufacturerstatementofdateofaircraftmanufacture(firstCofA
issue).Record:
1.10 AircraftDateofManufacture:
CofAforExportissuedate:
CofAforExportreference:
1.11 EnsureaccomplishedADsarerecordedintheAircraftLogBook.
Aremodificationrecordedintheaircraftlogbook?
1.12
Ifnot,wherearetheyrecorded?
1.13 Ensurelogbookstampimpressionsarelegible.
Request authorization holders list from Quality Manager. Review list of
1.14 authorized technical record staff. Ensure list is uptodate and controlled by
QualityManager.Ensuresecurityofrecords.
Check stamps and signatures in logbook are as shown on approved
1.15
authorizationholderslistandasapprovedbyQualityManager/DGCA.
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2AirworthinessDirectivescompliancerecord
2.1 RecordincludeslistofallADsapplicabletotheaircraft.
2.2 Recordincludesdate/hours/cyclesofADcompliance.
MethodofcomplianceandreferencetoADcompliancedocumentscorrectly
2.3
referenced.
2.4 Recorddate/hours/cyclesofnextrequiredADaction(ifrecurringAD).
3AirworthinessDirectivesaccomplishmentrecord
3.3 Storageandsecurityofrecord.
3.4 RecordsincludereferencestoADsandSBs/ASBs.
3.5 Itemsarecorrectlyrecordedcertified/stampedanddated.
3.6 CRSareissuedforworkperformed.
3.7 ReviewrecordsforCPCPprogramme.
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4RecordsofDGCAMandatoryModificationrequirements.
5EngineLogBooks
EnsurecopyofengineAirworthinessReleaseCertificateavailableinLogBook.
Recorddateofmanufacture
No.1 ______ No.2
5.1 Recorddateofexport
No.1 No.2
RecordAirworthinessReleaseCertificatereference
No.1 No.2
Recordengineserialnumbers:
5.2 PosNo.1
PosNo.2
Recordlogbookenginehours:
5.3
No1: No.2: _____
Recordlogbookenginecycles:
5.4
No1: No.2: _____
Datelastentrymadeinenginelogbook:
5.5 No.1
No.2
Lastshopvisittype/reason:
5.6 No.1
No.2
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Dateoflastshopvisit.Correctlyrecordeddatashallbeinlogbook:
5.7 No.1
No.2
5.8 ADsandSBaccomplishedatlastshopvisitrecorded.
DateofLastengineoverhaul.Correctlyrecordeddatashallbeinlogbook:
5.9 No.1
No.2
5.10 ADsandSBaccomplishedatlastengineoverhaulrecorded.
Datelastlifelimitedpartslistupdatedandrecordedinenginelogbook:
5.11 No.1
No.2
5.13 EnsureaccomplishedengineADsarerecordedintheenginelogbook.
5.15 Reviewenginesmodulelistandrecords.
RecordRotorBladesSerialNumbers/TSN/TSI/TBO:
MainP/N:
S/N:___________TSN___________TSI__________TBO_______
S/N:___________TSN___________TSI__________TBO_______
S/N:___________TSN___________TSI__________TBO_______
5.16 S/N:___________TSN___________TSI__________TBO_______
TailP/N:
S/N:___________TSN___________TNE__________
S/N:___________TSN___________TNE__________
S/N:___________TSN___________TNE__________
S/N:___________TSN___________TNE__________
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6ModificationsandRepairrecords
Item Sat Unsat
All repairs and modifications are recorded and correctly identified in the
6.1
aircraft/engine/modificationlogbook(asappropriate).
All repair data are properly approved IAW CAR 21 or other equivalent
6.2
internationalrequirements.
Allmodificationsareproperlyapproved.Ensuremodificationsarerecordedby
6.3 Titleanddocumentreference.EnsureDGCAapprovalreferences(ifrequired)
arequotedondocuments.
6.5 RequiredCertification(CRS)afterarepairormodification.
6.8 MinormodificationsareapprovedIAWCAR21.
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7.Componenthistorycardsandrecords
Item Sat Unsat
7.1 Cardsandrecordsareuptodate.
7.2 SBs,ASBs,ADsandmandatoryrequirementsarerecorded.
7.3 Lifelimitedcomponentsareidentifiedoneachcard/record.
Correct documentations (serviceable labels, tags, etc.) are available for each
7.4
componentrecord.
Checkasampleofcomponentlabelsandtagsforcompletenessandaccuracy
7.5
ofinformationandauthorizedcertification.
8.TechnicalLogs/MaintenanceLogs/JourneyLogs
Correctrecordingofdefectsandrectifications,Ensureeachdefectiscorrectly
8.1
certified.
Correctrecordingofremovedandinstalledparts.Ensurecorrectrecordingof
8.2
P/Ns,S/Ns,andApprovedReleaseNotes.
Correctdeferreddefectprocedure.EnsureMELreferencesarealwaysquoted
8.3
(whenrequired).
8.4 MELlimitations.EnsuredefectsareclearedwithinthelimitationsoftheMEL.
8.5 Correctrecordingofflightdetails,landings,takeoffs,andcrewcertification.
Eachjourneylog/technicallogpageiscertifiedbythepilotincommandprior
8.6
todeparture.
A maintenance release/transit check is correctly signed prior to each flight.
8.7
Dailychecksandothercheckscertified.
8.8 Fuelandoildataarecorrectlyrecordedandcertified.
Whennodefectsarerecorded,ensureastatementtothateffectisenteredby
8.9
thepilotincommand.
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Item Sat Unsat
Ensurerecordsarestoredinasafewaywithregardtofire,flood,insectsand
9.1
theft.
10.Findings
Item Findings
11.Comments
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PARTIIIAIRCRAFTPHYSICALSURVEY
1.AircraftRegistration:
2.AircraftType/Model:
3.SerialNumber:
4.Dateofsurvey:
Location:
5.RegisteredOwner/Operator*:
6.NameofresponsibleCAMO:
7.NameofCAR145MaintenanceOrganisation:
HeavyMaintenance LightMaintenance
9Aircraftsurveyedfor issueofARCExtensionofARCissueofCofA
ExtensionofCofAissueofExportCofA
10. SurveyComments:
GeneralAirframe:
GeneralPowerplant:
SuitabilityofFacilitiesforworkonprogress:
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PARTIV:AIRCRAFTPHYSICALSURVEYDETAIL
Note:AccompanyaCAR145AME/CRSSignatoryduringthispartofaircraftphysicalsurvey.
INTERIORINSPECTION
ExaminetheCofAandCofRcertificatestoensurethefollowing:
Item Sat. Unsat.
1Bothcertificatesarecurrentandvalid
FlightDeckInspections
Item Sat. Unsat.
1.Inspectthefollowing
a.Instrumentsecurityandrangemarkings
b.Windows(delamination,scratches,crazing,andgeneralvisibility)
c.Emergencyequipment
d.Sealonmedicalkit(iflocatedonflightdeck)
e. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (Technical Standard Order
making,metaltometallatching,andgeneralcondition)
f.Aircraftconfigurationconformstoapproveddocuments.
2.Checkthefollowinginthecockpit:
a.InterphonesystemselectComm1andComm2toensure
systemsareworking,
b. Test the TCAS & GPWS system, as applicable, on Test
Mode,
c. Test the ELT for operation and recording of signal in the
portabletesterforELT406,
d.VHFcommunication/VORsystemforoperation,
e.WXRadarsystemforoperation(TESTMODEONLY),
f.OperationaltestofCVRincludingallthefourchannels,
g.Crewseatincludingthejumpseat,ifinstalled,toensurethe
seat is serviceable and that seat belt and shoulder harnesses
areavailable.
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3.Documentsonboard:(indicateN/Aifnotapplicable)
Checkconditionandpresenceof:
CofRAircraftStationLicenseARC
CofAFlightManualTech.Log
CertificateofInsuranceNoiseCertificateMEL
A.O.C.Wt.&Bal.ReportCRS
OPS.MANUALCabinCrewManual
FuselageInspection
Item Sat Unsat
8.ReviewSpecialInspectionsandapplicableinspectionscarriedout.
9. Examine all inspection windows and sight glasses for cracking, crazing,
and discoloration. If any of these conditions are present, the part
must be removed and replaced prior to returning helicopter for
service.ServiceInstruction(SI)
10. Compliance with all inspections and test requirements of all installed
kits.
FuselageNoseSection
Item Sat Unsat
11.Pitottubesandstaticportsforvisibleobstructionanddamage
cleanliness,anddamagetoprotectivefinish.
b. Avionicsandelectricalcompartmentforwaterentrapment.
14.Batteryinstallation:
a. Batteryandexternalconnectionsforsecurity,corrosion,andcondition.
b. Batteryventanddraintubesunobstructed.
15.Electricalequipmentforcondition,corrosion,andsecurity
16.Avionicsequipmentforconditionandsecurity
17.Avionicsequipmentforconditionandsecurity
18.Windshieldwiperarmsandbladesforserviceabilityandsecurity
19.Remotehydraulicfilterbypassindicatorcheckforbypassindication
20.Antennasforconditionandsecurity.
21. Crew doors (and surrounding structure) for damage, corrosion, and
properoperation,emergencyreleasepinsforsecurity.
FuselageCabinSection
Item Sat Unsat
24.Visuallyinspectfuelsamplesforcontamination,
25.Landinggear
a. Forwardcrosstubeandcapfittingsforcondition,corrosion,andsecurity
ofattachment.
b. Aftcrosstube,capfittings,andwearstripsforcondition,corrosion,and
securityofattachment.
c. Aft crosstube support beam for wear, cracks, damage, corrosion, and
securityofattachment.
d. Skid tubes and skid shoes for condition, corrosion, and security of
attachment.
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e. Fuselagesupportsforwear,damage,andsecurityofattachment.
f. If installed, forward crosstube crew step fittings for corrosion, damage,
andsecurityinareaofattachment.
g. Tailskidfordeformationandsecurityofattachment.
h. Emergencyfloatreservoirpressureindicatorforproperchargeindication
(ifinstalled).
i. Floatsforproperstowageandcondition(ifinstalled).
26.Landinglightandsearchlightforconditionandsecurity
27.Antennasfordamage,cleanliness,andsecurity.
FuselageAftCabinLeftandRightSide
Item Sat Unsat
38.Fuselagestructure:
a. Avionics/electrical and heater compartments for evidence of water
entrapment.
b. Enginedecksforconditionandevidenceofdelamination.
39.Avionicsandelectricalequipmentforsecurityandcondition
40.Heatercompartmentforcleanliness,condition,andsecurityofheating
system components,wiring, ducts and supports.Structurefor damage and
corrosion(includingconnectionsandfasteners).
41. Tail rotor hydraulic actuator and hoses for leakage, corrosion, and
security.
42.Tailrotorcontroltubesforcondition,corrosion,andsecurity
43. Engine compartment fire extinguisher containers for proper charge,
condition,andmounting.
44.Engineandreductiongearboxmountsforloosebearingsandsecurity.
45. Engine firewalls, air intake ducts, and plenum for cracks, distortion,
missingrivets,brokenspotwelds,anddeterioratingsealsorgaskets
46. Engine cowling for missing fasteners and cracks. Latches for proper
operation.
FuselageAft/TailboomAttachment
Item Sat Unsat
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47.Tailboomstructure:
a. Exteriorstructureforcondition,damage,andcorrosion.
b. Baggagecompartmentinteriorforconditionandcleanliness.
48. Baggage compartment door for damage, proper operation, and
security.
49.Driveshaftandintermediategearboxcoversfordamageandsecurity.
50.Tailboommountedavionicsantennasforconditionandsecurity
51.Tailrotorhubandbladeassembly:
a. Tail rotor blades for condition of bond lines, cracks, corrosion, leading
edge erosion, damage, security, and cleanliness. Clean blades are
requiredtomaintainenhancedvisibilityforsafety.
b. Tailrotorhubforsecurity,corrosion,andcondition.
52.Tailskidfordeformationandsecurityofattachment.
CabinRoof
Item Sat Unsat
53.Cabinstructureandcowlings/fairingsforcondition.
54. Transmission and transmission oil lines for condition, corrosion, and
leaks.
55.Mainrotorbladesforcondition,damage,andsecurity.
56.Mainrotorhub:
a. Inspect hub assembly for condition, corrosion, and security, paying
particularattentiontotheintegrityofsealing.
57.Mainrotorcontrols:
a. Visually inspect swashplate and support assembly, and collective lever
forconditionandsecurity.
b. Visuallyinspecthubandsleeveassemblyforconditionandsecurity.
58.Mainrotormast:
a. Inspectmastassemblyforsecurity,corrosion,andmechanicaldamage.
b. Inspectforevidenceofoilleaksatmastbearingcap.
Findings
Item Findings
Comments
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CHAPTER3
APPROVALOFMAINTENANCEORGANISATIONCAR145
1. Scope(145.B.01)
2.1 General
Rule133BoftheAircraftRules1937stipulatesthatorganisationsengagedin
the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components shall be approved by
DGCA.TheAirworthinessDirectoratehasbeenvestedwiththeresponsibilitiesfor
the issuance, continuation, change, suspension or revocation of a maintenance
approval.
2.2 Resources
2.2.1 The number of staff deputed for approval of the Maintenance organization
shallbesufficienttoperformtheallocatedtasks.
2.2.2 The Head of Regional office shall nominate the Maintenance organization
approvalteamforeachapplicantorholderofaproductionorganization
approvaltoconductallrelevanttasksrelatedtotheMaintenanceOrganization
ApprovalasperCAR145.
2.2.3 The approval will be processed by Regional Airworthiness office for Indian
OrganisationandbyDGCAHdqrs.forForeignorganizations.Ateamof
atleasttwoofficersofAirworthinessDirectorateshouldassociatewith
theapproval/variationofmaintenanceorganization.
3. Qualificationandtraining
Head of the Regional Office shall ensure that the officers involved in CAR145
organisationapprovalsmust:
(a) Beappropriatelyqualifiedandhaveallnecessaryknowledge,experience
andtrainingtoperformtheirallocatedtasks.
(b) havereceivedtraining/continuationtrainingonCAR145whererelevant,including
itsintendedmeaningandstandard.
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4. Procedures
Thefollowingproceduresshallbefollowedforapprovalofmaintenance
(a) FororganizationlocatedinIndia,theDirectorofAirworthinessoftheregionaloffice
is delegated with the authority to grant approval to organisations. In his absence,
Director of Airworthiness (Hdqrs) and above are also delegated with the authority to
grantapprovaltoorganizations.
(b) For organization located outside India, Director of Airworthiness (Hdqrs) and
abovearedelegatedwiththeauthoritytograntapprovaltoorganizations.
(c) The steps involved in the approval of an organisation are as follows and would
involvefillingupofCAForm6ApprovalRecommendationReport.
(d) Theapprovalprocessshouldnormallybecompletedwithinsixmonths.
(i) Initialprocedure:
a) Receipt of application along with fees (refer Rule133C and other
Instructions).
b) Introductory meeting with the applicant. The applicant may be asked to
giveapresentationonhisorganisation.
c) DiscussionandacceptanceofAccountableManagerandpostholders.
(ii) Detailedexaminationoftheapplication(Approximately2months);
a)ScrutinyoftheMOEandtheparawisecompliancereport.Intimationof
deficiencies,ifany.
b) Inspection of the organisation to confirm the facilities as per proposed
MOE and information provided in the compliance report in terms of
facility,personnel,planningandrecordsetc.CompletionofForm6.
c) Intimation of deficiencies and confirmation of corrected findings and re
inspection,ifrequired.
d)SubmissionofreportonfiletoDAW.
e) ApprovalofMOEandpostholders.
f) IssueofapprovalandintimationtoHdqrs.
5. OrganizationslocatedincountriesoutsideIndia(145.B.15)
ApplicationsofforeignfirmsseekingapprovalunderCAR145aredealtwithbyDGCA
Headquarters.Suchapplicationsshallbeaccompaniedbythefollowing:
(i) LetterofIntentfromtheIndianoperatordesirousofusingthefacility.
(ii) FAA/EASAandLocalAuthorityapprovalandapprovedCapabilityList.
(iii) Recent audit findings from the above mentioned authorities and internal audit
report.
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(iv)Resolutionoftheauditfindings.
(v)Workdoneonsimilarscopeinthelastthreeyears.
(vi)MOEwithproposedamendmentstocomplyDGCACAR145requirements.&
(vii)Fees.
UponreceiptoftheabovedocumentaninvestigationteamshallbeformedbytheHqrs.
The team shall carry out the necessary investigation and submit report along with
completedForm6and checkliststoDAW,Hqrs.Uponsatisfactoryscrutiny,thecase
file shall be submitted by AWO/ADAW to DDAW and DAW ( Hqrs ). Thereafter,
approvals of the firm may be issued by DGCA Hdqrs. The investigation and continued
oversight of the approval may be carried out by specific teams appointed by DGCA
Hdqrs.
6. Initialapproval(145.B.20)
6.1AcceptanceofAccountableManagerandNominatedPostHolders.
(i) The nominated post holders shall be examined by the Team leader
andacceptedbytheDirectorofAirworthinessafterensuringthatthe
requirements of 145.A.30 (a) and (b) are complied with. The
formalintimationregardingacceptanceof post holders shall be
communicatedtotheapplicantwithanadviceto submit the
MaintenanceOrganization Exposition, Procedure Manuals etc. In
case,anynominatedpostHolderisfoundnotsuitable,theapplicant
shallbeintimatedwiththereasonofnon acceptance.
(ii) Formally indicated by the DGCA in writing means that the CA Form 4
shouldbeusedforthisactivity,withtheexceptionoftheaccountable
manager. A CA Form 4 should be completed for each person
nominated to hold a position as required by 145.A.30 (b). The
Accountable Manager is accepted via approval of the Maintenance
Organisation Exposition containing the Accountable Managers
commitmentstatement.
(iii) The DGCA/RAO may reject an Accountable Manager where there
is clear evidence that they previously held a senior position in any
approved Organisation and abused that position by not complying
withtheparticularCARrequirements.
6.2 TheofficersofAirworthinessDirectorateshallverifythattheproceduresspecifiedin
the maintenance organization exposition comply with CAR145 and verify that the
Accountable Manager signs the commitment statement. The review of the
Expositionincludingverificationoftheproceduresasdetailedthereinshallbedoneas
perPart3ofCAForm6.
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6.3 The RAO shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the requirements of
CAR145. For this purpose, the following procedure may be adopted while
auditingtheorganisationforgrant/variationofapproval:
(i) Foralargeorganization,onelargeteamauditorashortseriesofsmallteamaudits
maybecarriedout.
(ii) 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
checkagainstthoseactivitiesseentobeweakoncomplianceforthefirsttype.
(iii)The officers of AWD should always ensure that they are accompanied
throughoutthe audit by a senior technical member of the organisation.
Normally this is the quality manager. The reason for being accompanied is to
ensuretheorganisationisfullyawareofanyfindingsduringtheaudit.
6.4 TheRAOshallinformtheseniortechnicalmemberoftheorganisationattheendof
theauditvisitonallfindingsmadeduringtheaudit.
6.5 AmeetingwiththeAccountableManagershallbeconvenedatleastonceduringthe
initialapprovalprocesstoensurethathe/shefullyunderstandsthesignificanceofthe
approvalandthereasonforsigningtheexpositioncommitmentoftheorganisationto
compliancewiththeproceduresspecifiedintheexposition.
6.6 Allfindingsmustbeconfirmedinwritingtotheorganisation.
(i) TheauditreportformshouldbetheCAForm6.TheofficersofAWDshouldinform
theheadoftheofficeofthefindingsmadeduringtheauditwhoshallinturninform
thesametotheQualityManagerfornecessarycorrectiveaction.
(ii)AqualityreviewoftheCAForm6auditreportformshouldbecarriedoutbythe
headoftheoffice.Thereviewshouldtakeintoaccounttherelevantparagraphsof
CAR145, the categorization of finding levels and the closure action taken.
Satisfactoryreviewoftheauditformshouldbeindicatedbyasignatureonthe
auditform.
6.7 The officers of Airworthiness Directorate shall record all findings, closure actions
(actionsrequiredtocloseafinding)andrecommendations.
(i) The reports should include the date each finding was cleared together
withreferencetotheRAOreportorletterthatconfirmedtheclearance.
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(ii)TheremaybeoccasionswhenofficersofAWDmayfindsituationsintheapplicant's
organisation on which he/she is unsure about compliance. In this case, the
organisationshouldbeinformedaboutpossiblenoncomplianceatthetimeand
thefactthatthesituationwillbereviewedwithintheAirworthinessDirectorate
beforeadecisionismade.Ifthedecisionisafindingofbeingincompliancethena
verbalconfirmationtotheorganisationwillsuffice.
(iii)Findingsshouldberecordedontheauditreportformwithaprovisional
categorizationasalevel1or2.Subsequenttotheauditvisitthatidentifiedthe
particularfindings,Airworthinessofficersshouldreviewtheprovisionalfinding
levels,adjustingthemifnecessaryandchangethecategorizationfromprovisional
toconfirmed.
(iv)Allfindingsshouldbeconfirmedinwritingtotheapplicantorganisationwithin
2weeksoftheauditvisit.
6.8 Forinitialapprovalallfindingsmustbecorrectedbeforetheapprovalcanbeissued.
7. Issueofapproval(145.B.25)
7.3 The reference number shall be included on the Form 3 approval certificate. The
numeric sequence should be unique to the particular approved maintenance
organisation.
7.4 Fororganizationshavingmultiplelocations,theapprovalshallbeissuedbytheDAW
ofthemainbase.Insuchcasestheairworthinessofficeatthesubbaselocationmay
carryouttheinspectionandforwardtherecommendations.Theperiodicrenewalalso
may be carried out by the RAO on receipt of recommendations of the airworthiness
office at the sub base location. The oversight functions, however lies with the
region/subregionwheretheactivityisbased.
7.5Fees:Forgrantofapprovals,orchangestotheapprovalratingsbyinclusionofadditional
type of Aircraft (aircraft and engine combination) on the Certificate of approval,
fees shall be charged in accordance with Rule 133C. For renewal of approvals 50
percent of the grant of approval fees shall be charged in accordance with Rule 133C.
RAOsmustensurethatacorrectfeeischargedwithregardtonumberofemployeesin
anorganisationasrequiredbyRule133C.
Note:AcertificatemaybeobtainedfromtheAccountableManagerregardingnumberof
employeesforthepurposeofFeetobelevied.
8. Continuationofanapproval(145.B.30)
8.1 The office shall maintain and update a program listing the approved
maintenanceorganisationsunderitssupervision,thedateswhenauditvisitsaredue
andwhensuchvisitswerecarriedout.CreditmaybeclaimedbytheofficersofAWD
forspecificitemauditscompletedduringthepreceding11monthsperiod(i.e.,each
itemofCAform6maybedeferredby11monthsfromtheduedateofthesame
item,ifthepreviousresultsweresatisfactory)subjecttofollowingfourconditions:
(i) thespecificitemauditshouldbethesameasthatrequiredbyCAR145latest
amendment;
(ii)thereshouldbesatisfactoryevidenceonrecordthatsuchspecificitemauditswere
carriedoutandthatallcorrectiveactionshavebeentaken;
(iii)theofficersofAWDshouldbesatisfiedthatthereisnoreasontobelievestandards
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havedeterioratedinrespectofthosespecificitemauditsbeinggrantedaback
credit;and
(iv)the specific item audit being granted a back credit should be audited not later
than23monthsafterthelastauditoftheitem.
8.2 Each organization must be completely reviewed (audited) by RAOs for compliance
withCAR145atperiodsnotexceeding12months.
(i) Whereithasbeendecidedthataseriesofauditvisitsarenecessarytoarriveata
completeauditofanorganisation,theprogramwillindicatewhichaspectsofthe
approvalwillbecoveredoneachvisit.
(ii) Itisrecommendedthatpartofanauditconcentratesontwoongoingaspectsof
the CAR145 approval, namely the organisations internal self monitoring
quality reports produced by the quality monitoring personnel to
determine if the organization is identifying and correcting its problems and
secondlythenumberofconcessionsgrantedbythequalitymanager.
(iii) Atthesuccessfulconclusionoftheauditincludingapprovaloftheexposition,an
auditreportformwillbecompletedbytheauditingofficerincludingallrecorded
findings,closureactionsandrecommendation.ACAForm6shouldbeusedfor
thisactivity.
(iv) In the case of line stations a sampling program based upon number of line
stationsandcomplexitymaybeadopted.
8.3 AmeetingwiththeAccountableManagershallbeconvenedatleastonceevery12
monthstoensurehe/sheremainsinformedofsignificantissuesarisingduringaudits
andtoensurehe/shefullyunderstandsthesignificanceoftheapproval.
9. Changes(145.B.35)
9.1 RAOsshallreceiveapplicationfromtheorganisationofanyproposedchangeaslisted
in145.A.85.
9.2 RAOsshallcomplywiththeapplicableelementsoftheinitialprocessparagraphsfor
anychangetotheorganisation.
9.3 RAO may prescribe the conditions under which organisation may operate during
suchchangesunlessitdeterminesthattheapprovalshouldbesuspended.
9.4 Tohaveadequatecontroloveranychangestothemanagementpersonnelspecified
in145.A.30(a)and(b)willrequireanamendmenttotheexposition.
(a) ChangestotheCAR145approvalsincludethefollowing:
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(b) Namechange
(c) Addresschange
(d) Approvalscopeandrating
(e) Newbasefacility
Theapplicablepart/softheCAForm6shouldbeusedforthechange.
10. MaintenanceOrganizationExposition(MOE)amendments(145.B.40)
10.1 The officers of Airworthiness Directorate shall verify that the procedures specified in
the exposition are in compliance with CAR145 before formally notifying the
approvedorganizationoftheapproval.
10.2Asimpleexpositionstatussheetshouldbemaintainedwhichcontainsinformation
onwhenanamendmentwasreceivedbyRAOandwhenitwasapproved.
11. Admonition,Warning,Revocation,suspensionandlimitationofapproval(145.B.45)
Theprocedureaslaiddowninsubrule10ofRule133BandinstructionsissuedbyDGCA
Hdqrsfromtimetotimeshallbefollowedinorderto:
(a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety
threat;or
(b)admonish,warn,suspend,revokeorlimittheapprovalgrantedtoaperson
ororganizationpursuantto145.B.50.
Note: Enforcement action shall be taken as per the detail procedure(s) given in the
EnforcementManual.
12. Findings(145.B.50)
(a) When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non
compliance with the requirements of CAR 145, the following actions shall be
taken:
(i)For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken to revoke, limit or
suspendinwholeorinpart,dependingupontheextentofthelevel1finding,the
maintenance organisation approval, until successful corrective action has been
taken by the organization. In practical terms a level 1 finding is where a
significantnoncompliancewithCAR145isfound.
Thefollowingareexamplesoflevel1finding:
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Failuretogainaccesstotheorganisationduringnormaloperatinghoursof
theorganisationinaccordancewith145.A.90(2)aftertwowrittenrequests.
If the calibration control of equipment as specified in 45.A.40 (b) had
previouslybrokendownonaparticular typeproductlinesuchthatmost
calibrated equipment was suspect from that time then that would be a
level1finding.
Note:Acompleteproductlineisdefinedasalltheaircraft,engineorcomponent
ofaparticulartype.
For a level 1 finding it may be necessary for officers of Airworthiness
Directorate toensurethat furthermaintenance and recertification ofall
affectedproductsisaccomplished,dependentuponthenatureofthefinding.
(ii)Forlevel2findings,thecorrectiveactionperiodgrantedmustbeappropriateto
thenatureofthefindingbutinanycaseinitiallymustnotbemorethan30
days.Incertaincircumstancesandsubjecttothenatureofthefinding30
days period may be extended up to 45 days subject to a satisfactory
correctiveactionplanagreed.InpracticaltermswhereanofficerofAWD
findsanoncompliancewithCAR145againstoneproduct,itisdeemedtobea
level2finding.Thefollowingareexamplelevel2findings:
One time use of a component without any serviceable tag.
Thetrainingdocumentsofthecertifyingstaffarenotcompleted.
(b) Actionshallbetakentosuspendinwholeorparttheapprovalincaseoffailure
tocomplywithinthetimescalegranted.
(i) Where the organisation has not implemented the necessary corrective action
within the stipulated period, necessary action shall be taken in line with
requirements/guidelines as stipulated in the enforcement manual/
enforcementcircular.
13. Recordkeeping(145.B.55)
whenauditswerecarriedout.
(e)copiesofallformalcorrespondenceincludingForm4orequivalent.
(f)detailsofanyexemptionandenforcementaction(s).
(g)anyotherregulatoryauthorityauditreportforms.
(h)maintenanceorganizationexpositions.
(i) The minimum retention period for the above records shall be four
yearsexcept(c)&(h),whichshouldberetainedpermanently.
(ii) Either a paper or computer system or any combination of both may
beusedsubjecttoappropriatecontrols.
(iii)
Therecordkeepingsystemshouldensurethatallrecordsare
accessible whenever needed within a reasonable time. These records
should be organized in a consistent way throughout (chronological,
alphabeticalorder,etc.).Copiesofpolicylettersshouldalsobe
retainedinseparatefoldersforfuturereference.
(iv) Allrecordscontainingsensitivedataregardingapplicantsor
organizations should be stored in a secure manner with controlled
accesstoensureconfidentialityofthiskindofdata.
(v) Allcomputerhardwareusedtoensuredatabackupshouldbestoredin
adifferentlocationfromthatcontainingtheworkingdatainan
environmentthatensurestheyremainingoodcondition.When
hardwareorsoftwarechangestakeplacespecialcareshouldbetaken
to ensure that all necessary data continues to be accessible at least
throughthefullperiodasspecifiedabove.
14. Exemptions(145.B.60)
AppendixI
CAForm04
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
ManagementPersonnelrequiredtobeacceptedasspecifiedinCAR145
1. Name :
2. Position :
3. Qualificationsrelevanttotheitem(2)position:
4. Workexperiencerelevanttotheitem(2)position :
Signature:...............................................................................Date:....................................
Oncompletion,pleasesendthisformunderconfidentialcovertotheDGCA
DGCAUSEONLY
Name, Designation and signature of DGCA Official accepting this person:
Signature:______________________ Date:_______________________
Name:_________________________Office:______________________
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AppendixII
CAFORM06
CAR145APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORT
Part1:General
Nameoforganisation :
Approvalreference :
Requestedapprovalrating/ :
Form3dated* :
FAAFAR145CertNo.(Ifapp.) :
AddressofFacilityAudited :
PeriodcoveredunderAudit :From:________________To:_________________
Date(s)ofAudit :
Auditreference(s) :
Personsinterviewed :
DGCAOfficial(s) :
Names :
Signature(s) :
DGCAoffice:
DateofForm6part1completion:
*deletewhereapplicable
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CAFORM6
CAR145APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORT
CAR145APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORT
Part2:CAR145ComplianceAuditReview
The five columns may be labelled and used as necessary to record the approval class &/or
product line reviewed.Againsteach column used of thefollowing CAR145 subparagraphs
pleaseeithertick(theboxifsatisfiedwithcomplianceorcross(X)theboxifnotsatisfied
with complianceandspecifythereferenceofthePart4findingnexttotheboxor enter N/A
whereanitemisnotapplicableorN/Rwhenapplicablebutnotreviewed.
Para Subject
145.25 Facilities
145.30 Personnel
145.35 Certifyingstaff
145.40 Equipment, Tools,
etc
145.42 Acceptance of
Components
145.45 MaintenanceData
145.47 ProductionPlanning
145.50 Certification of
Maintenance
145.55 Maintenance
Records
145.60 Occurrence
Reporting
145.65 Procedures&quality
145.70 SeePart3
145.75 PrivilegesofAMO
145.80 LimitationsonAMO
145.85 ChangestoAMO
145.90 ContinuedValidity
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PART3:Compliancewith145.A.70Maintenanceorganisationexposition
Pleaseeithertick()theboxifsatisfiedwithcompliance;orifnotsatisfiedwithcomplianceand
specifythereferenceofthePart4finding;orenterN/Awhereanitemisnotapplicable;orN/R
whenapplicablebutnotreviewed.
Part1Management
1.1 Corporatecommitmentbytheaccountablemanager
1.2 SafetyandQualityPolicy.
1.3 Managementpersonnel.
1.4 Dutiesandresponsibilitiesofthemanagementpersonnel.
1.5 ManagementOrganisationChart.
1.6 ListofCertifyingstaff(Note:aseparatedocumentmaybereferenced).
1.7 Manpowerresources.
1.8 Generaldescriptionofthefacilitiesateachaddressintendedtobeapproved.
1.9 Organisationsintendedscopeofwork.
1.10 Notification procedure to the DGCA regarding changes to the organisation's activities /
approval/location/personnel
1.11 Expositionamendmentprocedures.
Part2MaintenanceProcedures
2.1 Supplierevaluationandsubcontractcontrolprocedure.
2.2 Acceptance/inspectionofaircraftcomponentsandmaterialfromoutsidecontractors.
2.3 Storage,tagging,andreleaseofaircraftcomponentsandmaterialtoaircraftmaintenance.
2.4 Acceptanceoftoolsandequipment.
2.5 Calibrationoftoolsandequipment
2.6 Useoftoolingandequipmentbystaff(includingalternatetools).
2.7 Cleanlinessstandardsofmaintenancefacilities.
2.8 Maintenance instructions and relationship to aircraft/aircraft component
manufacturersinstructionsincludingupdatingandavailabilitytostaff
2.9 Repairprocedure.
2.10 Aircraftmaintenanceprogrammecompliance
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2.11 AirworthinessDirectivesprocedure
2.12 Optionalmodificationprocedure.
2.13 Maintenancedocumentationinuseandcompletionofsame.
2.14 Technicalrecordcontrol.
2.15 Rectificationofdefectsarisingduringbasemaintenance
2.16 Releasetoserviceprocedure
2.17 Recordsfortheoperator.
2.18 ReportingofdefectstotheDGCA/Operator/Manufacturer
2.19 Returnofdefectiveaircraftcomponentstostore.
2.20 Defectivecomponentstooutsidecontractors
2.21 Controlofcomputermaintenancerecordsystems
2.22 Controlofmanhourplanningversusscheduledmaintenancework.
2.23 Controlofcriticaltasks.
2.24 Referencetospecificmaintenanceprocedures.
2.25 Procedurestodetectandrectifymaintenanceerrors.
2.26 Shift/taskhandoverprocedures.
2.27 Procedures for notification of maintenance data inaccuracies and ambiguities to the type
certificateholder.
2.28 Productionplanningprocedures
PartL2:AdditionalLineMaintenanceProcedures
L2.1 Linemaintenancecontrolofaircraftcomponents,tools,equipment,etc.
L2.2 Linemaintenanceproceduresrelatedtoservicing/fuelling/deicing
L2.3 Linemaintenancecontrolofdefectsandrepetitivedefects
L2.4 Lineprocedureforcompletionoftechnicallog
L2.5 Lineprocedureforpooledpartsandloanparts
L2.6 Lineprocedureforreturnofdefectivepartsremovedfromaircraft
L2.7 Lineprocedureforcontrolofcriticaltasks
Part3QualitySystemProcedures
3.1 Qualityauditoforganisationprocedures.
3.2 Qualityauditofaircraft
3.3 Qualityauditremedialactionprocedure.
3.4 Certifyingstaffqualificationandtrainingprocedure.
3.5 Certifyingstaffrecords.
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3.6 Qualityauditpersonnel
3.7 Qualifyinginspectors.
3.8 Qualifyingmechanics
3.9 Aircraft/aircraftcomponentmaintenancetasksexemptionprocesscontrol.
3.10 Concessioncontrolfordeviationfromorganisation'sprocedures.
3.11 QualificationprocedureforspecialisedactivitiessuchasNDT,weldingetc.
3.12 Controlofmanufacturers'andothermaintenanceworkingteams
3.13 HumanFactorstrainingprocedure
3.14 Competenceassessmentofpersonnel
3.15 TrainingproceduresforontheJobtrainingasperSection6ofAppendixIIIofCAR66
3.16 Procedures forthe issue of the recommendation to DGCA for theissue of CAR66 licencein
accordancewith66B105
Part4
4.1 Contractedoperators
4.2 Operatorprocedures/paperwork
4.3 Operatorrecordcompletion
Part5Appendices
5.1 SampleDocuments
5.2 Listofsubcontractors
5.3 ListofLinemaintenancelocations
5.4 ListofCAR145organizations
DateofForm6part3completion:
MOEReference: MOEAmendment:
DGCAofficial(s): Signature(s):
DGCAoffice: DateofForm6part3completion:
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Part4:FindingsCAR145Compliancestatus
Eachlevel1and2findingshouldberecordedwhetherithasbeenrectifiedornotand
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
correctiveaction.
Part2or3 Auditreference(s): Level Correctiveaction
reference Findings
DateDue DateClosed Reference
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Name of organisation:
The following CAR -145 scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:
Or, it is recommended that the CAR -145 scope of approval specified in CA Form 3 referenced
...................................................... be continued.
DGCA office:
Date of recommendation:
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AppendixIII
CAForm2
APPLICATIONFORINITIALGRANT/RENEWAL/VARIATION
1. Registerednameoftheapplicant:________________________
2. Tradingname(ifdifferent) :________________________
3. Addressrequiringapproval : ________________________
4. Tel:_________________Fax_____________Email__________
5. ScopeofCAR145Approvalrelevanttothisapplication :_______________
6. Positionandnameofthe(proposed*)AccountableManager:_______________
7. Signatureoftheproposed*AccountableManager :_______________
8. Place : ___________________
9. Date : ___________________
10.FeesasperRule133CoftheAircraftRules : ________________
Note(1):Anotegivingtheaddress(es)towhichtheForm(s)shouldbesent.
Note(2):Anoptionalnotetogiveinformationonanyfeespayable.
*ApplicableonlyinthecaseofanewCAR145Applicant.
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SCOPEOFCAR145APPROVALAppendixIV
CLASS RATING LIMITATION BASE LINE
Aircraft A1. Aeroplanes/ Quoteaeroplane/airshiptype
airshipsabove5700
Kg
A2 Aeroplanes/ Quoteaeroplane/airship
airships manufacturerorgrouportype
A3Helicopters Quotehelicoptermanufactureror
grouportype
A4Aircraftother Quoteaircrafttypeorgroup
thanA1,A2orA3
Engines B1Turbine Quoteenginetype
B2Piston Quoteenginetype
QuoteenginemanufacturerorgrouportypeQuote
B3APU
enginemanufacturerortype
Components C1Aircond&Press Quoteaircrafttypeoraircraft
OtherThan C2AutoFlight manufacturerorcomponent
Complete manufacturerortheparticular
Engines/APUs C3ComandNav
componentandorcrossrefertoa
C4DoorsHatches
capabilitylistintheexposition.
C5ElectricalPower
C6Equipment
C7EngineAPU
C8FlightControls
C9FuelAirframe
C10Helicopter
Rotors
C11Helicopter
Transmission
C12Hydraulic
C13Instruments
C14LandingGear
C15Oxygen
C16Propellers
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C17Pneumatic
C18ProtectionIce
/rain
C19Windows
C20Structures
1. Specialized D1Nondestructive QuoteparticularNDTmethod
Services inspection
Withreferencetotheabovescopeofapprovalanditem5onpage1,pleasecompleteinthe
followingexamplestyle,butrelevanttoyourorganization.
A1Base&LineBoeing737200 B2LycomingPiston
A2BasePiperPA34 B3GarrettGTCP85
A2Base&LineCessnaPistonTwins C2SFENA
A3Bell206/212 C4Boeing747
B1CFM56 D1EddyCurrent
Theremaybeanynumberoftypes/manufacturers,etc.listedagainsteachrating.
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Appendix-V
Internal Checklist
PART-1
RegisteredNameoftheApplicant:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
AddressRequiringapproval:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
Websitedetails,ifany
ScopeofApprovalsought:
(TypeofAircrafttobeMaintained)
ContactdetailsofAccountableManager
NameofBaseMaintenanceManager
ContactdetailsofMaintenanceManager:
NameofQualityManager:
ContactdetailsofQualityManager:
NameofLineMaintenanceManager:
DateofApplication:
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PART-2
Observation Applicability
S/N Document(s)Requirement
Sat Unsat N/A
1. ReceiptofapplicationinCAForm2asgiveninCAR145 I,V&R
2. Receiptofrequisitefees(asperRule133C) I,V&R
(feesforrenewalofapprovalis50%offeesofinitialapproval)
3. SubmissionofcopyofApprovalSchedule. V&R
4. ValiditySchedule(inoriginal) R
5. Submissionoffollowingdocuments:
(g) StatusofacceptanceofCAForm4forthefollowingpostholdersalong I
withtheirResumes
(i) BaseMaintenanceManager(BMM);
(ii) QualityManager;
(iii) LineMaintenanceManager
h Compliancestatusoftheauditplanandstatusoffindings. R
6. MeetingwithAccountableManagerwithDAW. I&V
7. StatusofCompletedForm6alongwithcompliancestatusoffinding I&V
( For initial approval all findings must be corrected before the
approvalcanbeissued)
8 Recommendation reports for issue / variance/ continuation of
approvalfromothersofficesotherthanmainbase.
Abbreviation:IInitialApproval,VVariationinapproval&RRenewalofapproval
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Part3(Reviewofdocuments)
S/N Observation
Requirement Not
Sat Unsat
Applicable
3. WhetherReviewofForm6iscarriedoutandsignedbyheadofthe I&V
office/DAW.
4. I,V&R
Whetherevidenceoftheclosureoffindingsaresatisfactory.
5. Whetherallthepostholdersrequiredasper145areavailableand I,V&R
approved.
6. Whether facilities required as per CAR 145 is adequate for the I,V&R
intended/approvedscopeofapproval.
Date: NameandSignatureoftheOfficer:
RemarksoftheTeamLeader(DDAW):
NameandSignatureoftheTeamLeader(DDAW):
CommentsofDAW:Approved/NotApproved
SignatureoftheDAW :
(
)
DirectorofAirworthiness
Date:_______________
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CHAPTER3A
ISSUE/VARIATION/RENEWALOFAPPROVALOFCONTINUINGAIRWORTHINESS
MANAGEMENTORGANISATION(CAMO)
1. Scope(M.B.101)
This chapter describes the administrative procedures which the Airworthiness Directorate
officers shall follow when exercising their tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance,
continuation,change,suspensionorrevocationofCARMSubPartGContinuingAirworthiness
ManagementOrganisation(CAMO)approval.
2. DGCARole(M.B.102)
2.1 General
TheAirworthinessDirectoratehasbeenvestedwiththeresponsibilitiesfortheissuance,
continuation, change, suspension or revocation of a of CARM Continuing Airworthiness
Management Organisation approval. The Airworthiness Directorate is responsible for
conducting inspections and investigations in order to verify that the requirements of
CARMarecompliedwith.
2.2 Resources
The Head of the Regional offices shall nominate a team of at least two officers of
AirworthinessDirectorateforeachapplicantorholdersofaCARMContinuingAirworthiness
Management Organisation approval to conduct all relevant tasks related to the CARM
ContinuingAirworthinessManagementOrganisationapproval
2.3Qualificationandtraining
Head of the Regional Office shall ensure that the officers involved in CARM Continuing
AirworthinessManagementOrganisationapprovalprocessmustbeappropriatelyqualified,
haveallappropriateknowledge,experienceandinitialtrainingandcontinuationtraining
toperformtheirallocatedtasks.
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2.4Procedureforapproval
The Director of Airworthiness of the Regional office is delegated with the authority to grant
approvaltoorganizations.Inhisabsence,DirectorofAirworthiness(Hqrs)andabovearealso
delegatedwiththeauthoritytograntapproval.Theapprovalwillbeissuedafterensuringthat
theapplicanthascompliedallthelaiddownrequirementasperCARM.ThisProcedureshould
be read in conjunction with the relevant requirements and respective acceptable means of
compliance,asstipulatedinCARM.WhentheacceptablemeansofcomplianceofCARMare
compliedwith,therelatedrequirementsofCARMshallbeconsideredasmet.
3. InitialApprovalProcess:
3.1 Themanagementpersonnelincludingthenominatedaccountablemanageroftheprospective
organizationshallmeettheheadsofRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessOfficeanddiscussin
detailstheirintentionandpreparationregardingapprovalprocess.
3.2 Submissionofapplication(M.B.701):
3.2.1TheAccountableManagershallsubmitapplicationforinitial/variationofapprovalonCAForm
2 (AppendixI) along with requisite fees as per Rule 133C (AppendixIV) and the following
documents:
a) DraftContinuingAirworthinessManagementExposition(CAME)aspertheformatgivenin
theCARM;
b) ParawisecompliancestatementofalltherelevantsubpartsincludingSubpartGofCAR
Malongwithnecessaryevidences/documents;
c) CA Form4 and resume, in respect of the nominated post holders including Airworthiness
ReviewStaff(ifapplicable),inasealedcover;
d) Draftaircraftmaintenanceprogramme(s)asapplicable;
e) MinimumEquipmentList(ifapplicable);
f) AircrafttechnicalLog;
g) Astatementregardingno.ofemployees(forthepurposeoflevyingfeesasperRule133C);
h) Whereappropriatethetechnicalpartsofthemaintenancecontractsbetweentheoperator
andCAR145/SubpartFapprovedmaintenanceorganization(referAppendixXItoAMC
toMA708(C));
i) Where appropriate the technical parts of the CAM contracts between the operator and
approvedCAMO/Person/anyotherorganization,aspermittedinCARM(referAppendixI).
j) Whereapplicabletherelevanttechnicalpartofcontractforsubcontractedtasksalongwith
theapplicableproceduresofthesubcontractedorganisation.
NOTE:DGCAshouldnotexpectthedocumentslistedabovetobesubmittedinacompletedstatewith
theinitialapplicationforgrantorchange(variation)sinceeachmayrequireapprovalinitsownright
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andmaybesubjecttoamendmentasaresultofDGCAassessmentduringthetechnicalinvestigations
(scrutiny). Draft documents should be submitted at theearliestopportunity so thatinvestigation of
the application can begin. Grant or change cannot be achieved until DGCA is in possession of
completeddocuments.
3.2.2Fees:
Forgrantofapprovals,orvariationintheapprovalbyinclusionofadditionaltypeofaircrafton
theCertificateofApproval(CAForm14),feesshallbechargedinaccordancewithRule133C.
Forrenewalofapprovals50%ofthegrantofapprovalfessshallbechargedinaccordancewith
Rule133C.
RAO/SubRAOmustensurethatcorrectfeesarechargedwithregardtonumberofemployees
intheorganizationasstipulatedinRule133C.
3.3 ProcessingofApplication:
On receipt of the application, the Head of Regional/ Subregional Airworthiness office shall
assignthetaskofprocessingtheapplicationtoadealingofficer.Theassignedofficershallhold
ameetingwiththeapplicanttodeterminethatapplicant/organisationhaspersonnelwiththe
appropriateknowledgeofrelevantrules®ulations.Necessaryguidanceshouldbeprovided
inrespectofmanpowerandfacilityrequirementsinthepreliminarymeeting.
3.4 Scrutinyofapplication&draftmanual/exposition:(M.B.702b)
The officer(s) assigned with the above task shall scrutinize the application, draft manual/
exposition/CARcompliancestatementetc.withinaperiodofthreemonthsfromthedateof
application. Deficiencies, if any observed during the scrutiny should be intimated to the
applicantinwriting.Theapplicantshalltakenecessarycorrectiveactionaccordinglyandsubmit
anactiontakenreport(ATR)againsteachobservation/finding.
3.5 Inspection/Auditoftheorganisation.(M.B.702c)
Upon satisfied with the action taken report (ATR) as mentioned in para 3.4, the Officer(s)
assignedwiththetaskofapprovalshalldiscussthesamewithDirectorofAirworthiness/Head
ofSubregionalofficeandplanforinspection/auditofthefacilityoftheapplicant.TheDirector
of Airworthiness/ Head of Subregional office shall constitute a team to carry out such
inspection/audit.
Discrepancy, if any found during the inspection/ audit shall be intimated to the applicant in
writing.Theapplicantshalltakenecessarycorrectiveactionaccordinglyandsubmitanaction
takenreport(ATR)againsteachobservation/finding.
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NOTE: In case the organisation is based under the jurisdiction of Subregional Airworthiness
office, the Head of that office shall apprise the same to the Director of Airworthiness of the
regional airworthiness office concerned of the foregoing activities and upon closing all the
findingsasstatedinpara3.4&3.5,shallforwardtherecommendationalongwiththreecopies
each of CAME and CA Form4 in respect of the nominated post holders for issuance of initial
approval.
3.6 InitialApproval(M.B.703):
3.6.1 Provided the requirements of M.A.706 are complied with, the RAO shall formally indicate its
acceptanceofthepersonnel,specifiedinCAForm4(AppendixII)andCAMEtotheapplicantin
writingafterexaminingtheirknowledge,backgroundandexperiencerelatedtoCARM.
(i) FormallyindicatedbytheDGCAinwritingmeansthattheCAForm4shouldbeusedforthis
activity.WiththeexceptionoftheAccountableManager,aCAForm4shouldbecompleted
foreachpersonnominatedtoholdapositionasrequiredbyCARM.
(ii) The acceptance of the Accountable Manager shall be via approval of the CAME containing
thesignedcommitmentstatementoftheAccountableManager.
(iii) The DGCA/ RAO may reject an Accountable Manager where there is clear evidence that
they previously held a senior position in any approved organisation and abused that
positionbynotcomplyingwiththeparticularCARrequirements.
3.6.2TheofficersoftheRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessofficeshallverifythattheprocedures
specifiedintheCAMEcomplywithCARMandverifythattheaccountablemanagersignsthe
commitment statement. The review of the CAME including verification of the procedures as
detailedthereinshallbedoneasperPart3ofCAForm13(AppendixIII).
3.6.3TheRAO/SubRAOshallverifythattheorganisationisincompliancewiththerequirementsof
CARM. For this purpose, the following procedure may be adopted while auditing the
organisationforgrantofapproval:
(i) Foralargeorganisation,onelargeteamauditorashortseriesofsmallteamauditsmaybe
carriedout.
(ii) The auditing officer(s) should always ensure that they are accompanied throughout the
audit by a senior technical member of the organisation. Normally this is Quality Manager.
The reason for being accompanied is to ensure that organisation is fully aware of any
findingsduringtheaudit.
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3.6.4 The RAO/ SubRAO shall inform the Accountable Manager/ senior technical member of the
organisationattheendoftheauditvisitonallfindingsmadeduringtheaudit.
3.6.5Allfindingsmustbeconfirmedinwritingtotheorganisation.(M.B.705)
(i) TheauditreportformshouldbetheCAForm13(AppendixIII).Theofficer(s)oftheRAO/
SubRAO should discuss the findings made during the audit with the Director of
Airworthiness/Headoftheofficebeforeintimatingthesametotheapplicant.
(ii) AqualityreviewoftheCAForm13(auditreportform)shouldbecarriedoutbytheheadof
office. The review should take into account the relevant paragraphs of CARM, the
categorization of finding levels and the closure action taken. Satisfactory review of the
auditformshouldbeindicatedbyhissignatureontheauditform.
NOTE:Thefindingsthatarecorrected/resolvedbytheorganisationtothesatisfactionofthe
auditor(s) during the ensuing audit, the same may be considered as closed and not
requiredtobeintimatedinwritingtotheorganisation.
3.6.6 The officer(s) of RAO/ SubRAO shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to
closeafinding)andrecommendations.
(i) The reports should include the date each finding was cleared together with reference to
theRAO/SubRAOreportorletterthatconfirmedtheclearance.
(ii) There may be occasions when officers of RAO/ SubRAO may find situations in the
applicants organisation on which it is unsure about compliance. In this case, the
organisationshouldbeinformedaboutpossiblenoncomplianceatthetimeandthefact
thatthesituationwillbereviewedwithintheAirworthinessDirectoratebeforeadecisionis
made.Ifthedecisionisafindingofbeingincompliancethenaverbalconfirmationtothe
organisationwillsuffice.
(iii) Findingsshouldberecordedontheauditreportformwithaprovisionalcategorizationas
a level 1 or 2. Subsequent to the audit visit that identified the particular findings,
airworthiness officers should review the provisional finding levels, adjusting them if
necessaryandchangethecategorizationfromprovisionaltoconfirm.
(iv) Forinitialapprovalallfindingsmustbecorrectedbeforetheapprovalcanbeissued.
3.6.7TheDirectorofAirworthinessshallissuetotheapplicantaCAForm14(ApprovalCertificate)
(AppendixV&VIIforCAMOwithoutAOCandAppendixVI&VIIforCAMOwhichholdsAOC).
The certificate of approval shall only be issued when the organisation is in compliance with
CARM.TheCAMEshallbeapprovedbyanofficernotbelowtherank ofDeputyDirectorof
AirworthinessafterobtainingapprovalofDirectorofAirworthinessandsuchapprovalshallbe
intimatedinwriting.Thefollowingpagesshallbeapproved:
(a) Coverpage.
(b) ListofEffectivePages(LEP).
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3.6.8 TheconditionsoftheapprovalshallbeindicatedontheCAForm14(ApprovalCertificate).The
validity of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval will be for a
periodnotexceedingoneyear.
3.6.9 ThereferencenumbershallbeincludedontheCAForm14(ApprovalCertificate).Thenumeric
sequenceshouldbeuniquetotheparticularapprovedCAMO,e.g.DDG(NR)/M.G.001.Incase
an organization is in the process of obtaining initial AOC, CA Form14 in respect of such
organization shall be initially issued without AOC reference number. All such organization,
uponobtainingtheAOC,shallresubmittheCAForm14alongwiththecopyofAOCasissued
byDGCAHqrs,totheconcernedregionalofficeforreflectingtheAOCnumberontheapproval
certificate.
3.6.10TheaddressatwhichAirOperatorCertificateisissued/tobeissued,thesameaddressshould
be mentioned on the approval certificate. However, in case, the applicant has setup CAMO
facilityotherthantheaddressonAOC,thenthisaddressshouldbereflectedontheapproval
certificateandboththeaddressesshouldalsobereflectedintheCAME.
IncasewhereaCAMOmanagesaircraftatdifferentlocations,theairworthinessofficelocated
at other locations may carry out the inspection and forward the recommendations to the
concerned Regional Office, where the organisation has applied for initial/ variation of
approval. The periodicrenewal also may be carried out by the concerned RAO on receipt of
recommendationsoftheairworthinessoffice,asapplicable.Theoversightfunctions,however
lieswiththeRAO/SubRAOwheretheactivityisbased.
4. VariationinthescopeofApproval/Changes(M.B.706)
Incaseofvariationinthescopeofexistingapprovalincludingchangeinapprovedlocation,the
procedureremainsthesameasfollowedforinitialapprovalprocess.Inthiscasetheapproved
organizationshallsubmittherelevantPart/Chapter/pagesthataffectstheproposedvariation
ofCAMEandrevisedLEPalongwiththeapplication.
Incaseofchangeinapprovedlocation,adetailedplanforkeepingtheapprovalvalidduringthe
interim/transitionperiodshallalsobesubmitted.
5. Continuation(Renewal)ofanapproval:
5.1 ForcontinuationofapprovaltheaccountablemanagershallsubmitapplicationonCAForm2
along with requisite fees and the following documents at least 30 days before expiry of the
approval:
(i)CopyofApprovalSchedule(CAForm14);
(ii)CopyoflatestAOC&itsvalidity(forAOCholders);and
(iii)OriginalValiditySchedule.
(iv)Internalauditsummary&closureactionsofthefindingssincelastrenewal;
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5.2 AnofficernotbelowtherankofDeputyDirectorofAirworthinessatRAO/SubRAOmayrenew
thevalidityoftheapproval,uponsatisfyingthefollowings:
(i)Noenforcementactionispendingagainsttheorganisationoritspostholdersincluding
AccountableManager;
(ii)NoopenDeficiencyReportForm(CA2001)sincelastrenewal;
(iii)Nochangeintheapprovalcertificateoftheorganisation;
(vi)ClosureactionsoftheinternalauditfindingsoftheCAMOaresatisfactory;
(vii)NoadverseentryintheAOC(asapplicable);
(viii)ValidityofAOC.
AfterrenewalofapprovalbyDDAW(RAO),thesameshouldbesubmittedonfiletoDAWfor
informationandfurtherupdatingtherecords.
5.3 Incasethereisanychange/correctioninCAForm14(ApprovalCertificate/ApprovalSchedule/
Validity Schedule), the DAW shall renew the validity of approval and the necessary changes/
correction.
5.4 TheconcernedRAO/SubRAOshallintimateDGCAHqrsregardinggrantofapprovalofCAMO
includingvariationalongwithacopyofCAForm14(approvalcertificate&validityschedule).
(a) NameoftheCAMO,
(b) Approvalnumber,
(c) Dateofinitialapproval,
(d) AOCnumber(ifapplicable),
(e) Typeofaircraftmanaged,
(f) Validity
5.5 The officer(s) entrusted with the responsibility of approval/ renewal process may use the
checklistasgiveninAppendixVIII.
6. ContinuedOversightoftheapprovedorganization(M.B.704):
EveryContinuingAirworthinessManagementOrganisationshallbeauditedatleastonceayear
asperSafetyOversightProgrammepublishedbyDGCAHqrs.Inadditiontothisregional/sub
regionalofficersareexpectedtocarryoutspotcheckstoensuretheeffectivenessofthequality
audits(internalaudit)carriedoutbytherespectiveorganizations.
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7.Enforcementactions(M.B.707):
Incaseofenforcementactionsuchasrevocation,suspensionandlimitationofanapproval,if
any, DGCA shall suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety
threat,orsuspend,revokeorlimitanapprovalpursuanttoM.B.705i.e.
(a) Whenduringauditsorbyothermeansevidenceisfoundshowingnoncompliancetothe
CARMrequirement,DGCAshalltakefollowingactions:
(1) For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by DGCA to revoke, limit or
suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the
CAMO approval, until successfully corrective action has been taken by the
organisation.
(2) For level 2 findings, DGCA shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the
natureofthefindingthatshallbotmorethan30days.Incertaincircumstances,atthe
endofthisfirstperiod,andsubjecttothenatureofthefinding,DGCARegionaloffice
mayextendthe30daysperiodby15dayssubjecttoasatisfactorycorrectiveaction
plan.
(b) ActionshallbetakenbyDGCAtosuspendinwholeorparttheapprovalincaseoffailure
tocomplywithinthetimescalegrantedbyDGCA.
TheaboveshouldbedealtwithaspertheproceduredetailedintheEnforcementProcedures
Manual.
8. RecordKeeping(M.B.104):
8.1
(a) In case of computer based record keeping system, the system should ensure that all
recordsareaccessiblewheneverneededwithinareasonabletime.Theserecordsshould
be organized in a consistent way through out DGCA (chronological, alphabetical order,
etc.)
(b) All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organizations should be
storedinasecuremannerwithcontrolledaccesstoensureconfidentialityofthiskindof
data.
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(c) 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 takes place special care
shouldbetakenthatallnecessarydatacontinuestobeaccessibleatleastthroughthefull
periodspecifiedbelow:
8.2 The records for the CARM Subpart G approved organization (CAMO file) shall include as a
minimum:
1. Theapplicationforanorganizationapproval;
2. Theorganizationapprovalcertificateincludinganychanges;
3. Acopyoftheauditprogrammelistingthedateswhenauditsaredueandwhenauditswere
carriedout;
4. Continuedoversightrecordsincludingallauditrecords;
5. Copiesofallrelevantcorrespondence;
6. Detailsofanyexemptionandenforcementactions;
7. Anyreportrelatingtotheoversightoftheorganisation;
8. Organisationexpositionandamendments;
9. CopyofanyotherdocumentdirectlyapprovedbyDGCA.
Theretentionperiodoftheaboverecordsshallbeatleastfouryears.Thedocumentsfurnished
at point 3, 4, and 6 may be kept in the surveillance folder of the respective organization. All
recordsspecifiedaboveshallbemadeavailableuponrequestbyDGCAheadquarters.
9. Exemptions
AllrequestspertainingtoexemptionsshallbeforwardedtoDGCAHqrswithrecommendationof
theRAOalongwithsupportingdocuments.
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Appendix-I
CA Form 2
Application for Initial grant*
4. Tel . Fax..E-mail.
5. Scope of approval relevant to this application : see page 2 for possibilities in the case of a Subpart
F approval:
Accountable Manager :.
Accountable Manager:..
8. Place:
9. Date:.
Note(1) : A note giving the address(es) to which the forms should be sent.
*delete as applicable
CA Form 2F
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Appendix-II
CA Form 4
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
1. Name:
2. Position:
Signature. Date.
On completion, please send this form under confidential cover to the DGCA
________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:_____________________ Date:________________
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Appendix-III
Part 1 : General
Approval Reference:
Date(s) of audit(s):____________________
Audit reference(s):
Persons interviewed:
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M.A. SUB PART G APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA FORM 13
DGCA Surveyor(s)
Signature(s):
DGCA Office: Date of Form 13 Part 2 completion:
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0.5 Notification procedure to the DGCA regarding changes to the organisations activities/ approval/
location/ personnel
0.6 Exposition amendment procedure
1.1 Aircraft technical log utilization and MEL application (commercial air transport). Aircraft continuing
airworthiness record system utilization (non-commercial air transport)
1.2 Aircraft maintenance programmes-development, amendment and approval
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2.4 Monitoring that all maintenance are carried out by an appropriate maintenance organisation.
2.5 Monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract, including
sub-contractor used by the maintenance organisation.
2.6 Quality Audit Personnel
Part 5 Appendices:
5.1 Sample of all documents used
5.2 List of sub-contractors
5.3 List of maintenance locations
5.4 List of CAR-145 or M.A. Subpart F organizations
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Name of organisation :
Approval Reference :
Audit reference(s) :
The following M.A. Subpart G scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:
Or, it is recommended that the M.A. Subpart G scope of approval specified in CA Form 14 referenced
.. be continued.
DGCA office :
Date of recommendation :
CA Form 13
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Appendix-IV
133C. Fees- (1) The following fee shall be payable for any inspection, examination or test to be
conducted for grant of approval under rule 133B, in respect of an organisation
having -
(2) The fee for renewal of approval under rule 133B shall be fifty percent of the fee
payable under sub-rule (1).
(3) No fee shall be charged from an organisation or person under this rule for
storage, distribution and supply of aircraft fuel, lubricants and similar other
products intended to be used for its own aircraft.
(4) The fee shall be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Pay and
Accounts office, Director General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation,
New Delhi.
NOTE: Officer entrusted with the task of initial/ variation/ renewal of approval shall ensure that
fees are charged as per latest Rule 133C.
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Appendix-V
(For CAMO other than AOC Holder)
Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the condition specified below, the
DGCA hereby certifies:
CONDITIONS
1.This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition as referred to in CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G.
2. This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in the CAR-M approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition.
3. This approval is valid whilst the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation remains in
compliance with CAR-M.
4. Subject to compliance with the conditions 1 to 3 above, this approval shall remain valid as specified in the
validity schedule, unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.
Signed: .
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APPROVAL SCHEDULE
Aircraft type, series, group Airworthiness review authorised Organisation(s) working under quality system
[YES/ NO]
This approval Schedule is limited to that specified in the scope of approval contained in CAR-M, section A,
Subpart G approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition section .
Signed: .
For DGCA:
Page 2 of 2
CA Form 14
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Appendix-VI
(For CAMO that holds AOC)
Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the condition specified below, the
DGCA hereby certifies:
[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]
CONDITIONS
1.This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition as referred to in CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G.
2.This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in the CAR-M approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition.
3. This approval is valid whilst the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation remains in
compliance with CAR-M.
4. This approval does not constitute an authorization to operate the types of aircraft referred in paragraph 1.
The authorization to operate the aircraft is the Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
5. Where the continuing airworthiness management organisation contracts under its Quality System the service
of an/ several organisation(s), this approval remains valid subject to such organisation(s) fulfilling applicable
contractual obligations.
6. Termination, suspension or revocation of the AOC automatically invalidates the present approval in relation
to the aircraft registrations specified in the AOC, unless otherwise explicitly stated by the competent authority.
7. Subject to compliance with the previous conditions, this approval shall remain valid as specified in the validity
schedule, unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.
Signed: .
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APPROVAL SCHEDULE
Aircraft type, series, group Airworthiness review authorised Organisation(s) working under quality system
[YES/ NO]
This approval Schedule is limited to that specified in the scope of approval contained in CAR-M, section A,
Subpart G approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition section .
Signed: .
SEAL
Date of this revision: Revision No.:
For DGCA:
Page 2 of 2
CA Form 14
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Appendix-VII
VALIDITY SCHEDULE
FROM TO
Signed: .
SEAL
Date of this revision: Revision No.:
For DGCA:
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Appendix-VIII
Internal Checklist
(To be used by RAO/ Sub-RAO)
Initial / Variation/ Renewal of Approval of Subpart G Organisation (CAMO)
PART-1
RegisteredNameoftheApplicant:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
AddressRequiringapproval:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
Websitedetails,ifany
ExtentofApprovalsought:
(TypeofAircrafttobemanaged)
Name&PositionofAccountableManager
ContactdetailsofAccountableManager
NameofQualityManager:
ContactdetailsofQualityManager:
NameofContinuingAirworthinessManager:
DateofApplication:
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PART-2
Applicability
Observation
S/N Document(s)Requirement
Sat Unsat N/A
1. ReceiptofapplicationinCAForm2FasgiveninCARM I,V&R
2. Receiptofrequisitefees(asperRule133C) I,V&R
(feesforrenewalofapprovalis50%offeesofinitialapproval)
3. SubmissionofcopyofApprovalSchedule. V&R
(In the case of any change/ variation in the Approval Schedule is required,
originalapprovalScheduleshouldbesubmitted)
4. ValiditySchedule(inoriginal) R
5. Submissionoffollowingdocuments:
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S/N
Observation
Requirement
Not
Sat Unsat
Applicable
1. Whether the format and the contents of the Continuing
Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) are consistent with
therequirementsofCARM?
(ReferM.A.704,AMCM.A.704&AppendixVtoAMCM.A.704)
2. Whethercontentsofthecommitmentstatementoftheaccountable
managerintheCAMEisconsistentwiththeformatgiveninCARM
andissignedbytheAccountableManager?
(ReferAMCM.A.704&AppendixVtoAMCM.A.704)
3. Whether the format and the contents of the Aircraft Maintenance
Programme (AMP) is consistent with the requirements of the
followingdocuments:
(a) CARM;
(b) MPD/ relevant Chapters of Maintenance manuals such as
Chapter4,5,12etc.
(c) Enginemaintenancemanual;
(d) Componentmaintenancemanual(asapplicable);
(e) Regulatory requirements stipulated in various parts of CAR
(Section2Airworthiness);
(f) ApplicableAirworthinessDirectives/ServiceBulletins/DGCA
mandatorymodificationsetc.
(ReferAppendixItoAMCM.A.302&301(b)
4. WhethertheformatandthecontentsoftheAircraftTechnicalLogis
consistentwiththerequirementsofCARM&CAR(Section2)Series
XPartVI?
5. Whetherthenominatedpostholders(CAM,QM,ARSetc.)meetthe
requirementsofCARM?
[Refer AMC M.A. 706 (4) and M.A. 707 (a) & AMC M.A. 707(a) & AMC
M.A.707(a)]
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6. Whetherthetechnicalspecificationsofmaintenancecontractareas
pertherequirementsofCARM?
[ReferAppendixXItoAMCM.A.708(c)]
7. WhetherthetechnicalspecificationsofCAMcontractareasperthe
requirementsofCARM?
[ReferAppendixItoCARMandM.A.201(h).1]
Date: NameandSignatureoftheOfficer:
RemarksoftheTeamleader(DDAW):
NameandSignatureoftheteamLeader(DDAW):
CommentsofDAW:Approved/NotApproved
SignatureoftheDAW :
()
DirectorofAirworthiness
Date:_______________
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CHAPTER3B
ISSUE/VARIATION/RENEWALOFAPPROVALOFCARMSUBPARTFMAINTENANCE
ORGANISATION
1. Scope(M.B.101)
This chapter describes the administrative procedures which the Airworthiness Directorate
officers shall follow when exercising their tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance,
continuation,change,suspensionorrevocationofCARMSubPartFMaintenanceOrganisation
Approval.
2. DGCARole(M.B.102)
2.1 General
TheAirworthinessDirectoratehasbeenvestedwiththeresponsibilitiesfortheissuance,
continuation, change, suspension or revocation of a of CARM Sub Part F Maintenance
Organisation Approval. The Airworthiness Directorate is responsible for conducting
inspectionsandinvestigationsinordertoverifythattherequirementsofCARMSubpart
Farecompliedwith.
2.2 Resources
The Head of the Regional offices shall nominate a team of at least two officers of
Airworthiness Directorate for each applicant or holders of a CARM Subpart F Maintenance
Organisationapprovalto conduct all relevant tasks related to the approvalprocess
2.3Qualificationandtraining
Head of the Regional Office shall ensure that the officers involved in CARM Subpart F
Organisation approval must be appropriately qualified and have all appropriate
knowledge, experience and initial training and continuation training to perform their
allocatedtasks.
2.4Procedureforapproval
The Director of Airworthiness of the Regional office is delegated with the authority to grant
approvaltoorganizations.Inhisabsence,DirectorofAirworthiness(Hqrs)andabovearealso
delegatedwiththeauthoritytograntapproval.Theapprovalwillbeissuedafterensuringthat
the applicant has complied all the laid down requirement as per CAR M Subpart F . This
Procedure should be read in conjunction with the relevant requirements and respective
acceptable means of compliance, as stipulated in CARM. When the acceptable means of
compliance of CARM are complied with, the related requirements of CARM shall be
consideredasmet.
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3InitialApprovalProcess:
3.1 Themanagementpersonnelincludingthenominatedaccountablemanageroftheprospective
organizationshallmeettheheadsofRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessOfficeanddiscussin
detailstheirintentionandpreparationregardingapprovalprocess.
3.2 Submissionofapplication(M.B601):
3.2.1TheAccountableManagershallsubmitapplicationforinitial/variationofapprovalonCAForm
2 (AppendixI) along with requisite fees as per Rule 133C (AppendixIV) and the following
documents:
a) DraftMaintenanceOrganisationManual(MOM)aspertheformatgivenintheCARM;
b) ParawisecompliancestatementofSubpartFofCARMalongwithnecessaryevidences/
documents;
c) CAForm4andresume,inrespectofthenominatedpostholdersinasealedcover;
d) Astatementregardingno.ofemployees(forthepurposeoflevyingfeesasperRule133C);
NOTE: DGCA should not expect the documents listed above to be submitted in a completed
statewiththeinitialapplicationforgrantorchange(variation)sinceeachmayrequireapproval
initsownrightandmaybesubjecttoamendmentasaresultofDGCAassessmentduringthe
technical investigations (scrutiny). Draft documents should be submitted at the earliest
opportunity so that investigation of the application can begin. Grant or change cannot be
achieveduntilDGCAisinpossessionofcompleteddocuments.
3.2.2Fees:
Forgrantofapprovals,orvariationintheapprovalbyinclusionofadditionaltypeofaircraft/
Engine/ Components on the Certificate of Approval (CA Form 3), fees shall be charged in
accordancewithRule133C.Forrenewalofapprovals50%ofthegrantofapprovalfessshallbe
charged.
RAO/SubRAOmustensurethatcorrectfeesareleviedwithregardtonumberofemployeesin
theorganizationasstipulatedinRule133C.
3.3 ProcessingofApplication:
On receipt of the application, the Head of Regional/ Subregional Airworthiness office shall
assignthetaskofprocessingtheapplicationtoadealingofficeridentifiedintheofficeorder.
The assigned officer shall hold a meeting with the applicant to determine that applicant/
organisation has personnel with the appropriate knowledge of relevant rules & regulations.
Necessary guidance should be provided in respect of man power and facility requirements in
thepreliminarymeeting.
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3.4 Scrutinyofapplication&draftmanual/exposition:
Theofficer(s)assignedwiththeabovetaskshallscrutinizetheapplication,draftmanual,CAR
compliance statement etc. within a period of three months from the date of application.
Deficiencies,ifanyobservedduringthescrutinyshouldbeintimatedtotheapplicantinwriting.
The applicant shall take necessary corrective action accordingly and submit an action taken
report(ATR)againsteachobservation/finding.
3.5 Inspection/Auditoftheorganisation(M.B.602)
Upon satisfied with the action taken report (ATR) as mentioned in para 3.4, the Officer(s)
assignedwiththetaskofapprovalshalldiscussthesamewithDirectorofAirworthiness/Head
ofSubregionalofficeandplanforinspection/auditofthefacilityoftheapplicant.TheDirector
of Airworthiness/ Head of Subregional office shall constitute a team to carry out such
inspection/audit.
Discrepancy, if any found during the inspection/ audit shall be intimated to the applicant in
writing.Theapplicantshalltakenecessarycorrectiveactionaccordinglyandsubmitanaction
takenreport(ATR)againsteachobservation/finding.
NOTE: In case the organisation is based under the jurisdiction of Subregional Airworthiness
office, the Head of that office shall apprise the same to the Director of Airworthiness of the
concerned regional airworthiness office of the foregoing activities and upon closing all the
findingsasstatedinpara3.4&3.5,shallforwardtherecommendationalongwiththreecopies
each of MOM and CA Form4 in respect of the nominated post holders for issuance of initial
approval.
3.6 InitialApproval(M.B.602andM.B.603)
3.6.1ProvidedtherequirementsofM.A.606(c)arecompliedwith,theRAOshallformallyindicateits
acceptanceofthepersonnel,specifiedinCAForm4(AppendixII)andMOMtotheapplicantin
writingafterexaminingtheirknowledge,backgroundandexperiencerelatedtoCARM.
(i) FormallyindicatedbytheDGCAinwritingmeansthattheCAForm4shouldbeusedforthis
activity.WiththeexceptionoftheAccountableManager,aCAForm4shouldbecompleted
foreachpersonnominatedtoholdapositionasrequiredbyCARM.
(ii) TheacceptanceoftheAccountableManagershallbeviaapprovaloftheMOMcontaining
thesignedcommitmentstatementoftheaccountablemanager.
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(iii) The DGCA/ RAO may reject an Accountable Manager where there is clear evidence that
they previously held a senior position in any approved organisation and abused that
positionbynotcomplyingwiththeparticularCARrequirements.
3.6.2TheofficersoftheRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessofficeshallverifythattheprocedures
specifiedintheMOMcomplywithCARMandverifythattheAccountableManagersignsthe
commitment statement. The review of the MOM including verification of the procedures as
detailedthereinshallbedoneasperPart3ofCAForm6F(AppendixIII).
3.6.3TheRAO/SubRAOshallverifythattheorganisationisincompliancewiththerequirementsof
CARM. For this purpose, the following procedure may be adopted while auditing the
organisationforgrantofapproval:
(i) Foralargeorganisation,onelargeteamauditorashortseriesofsmallteamauditsmaybe
carriedout.
(ii) Theauditmaybecarriedoutonaproductlinetypebasis,Forexample,inthecaseofan
organisation with Socata TB 20 and Piper PA 28 ratings, the audit is concentrated on one
typeonlyforafullcompliancecheck.Dependentupontheresult,thesecondtypemayonly
require a sample check that should at least cover the activities identified as weak for the
firsttype.
(iii) The auditing officer(s) should always ensure that they are accompanied throughout the
auditbyaseniortechnicalmemberoftheorganisation.NormallythisisQualityManager/
Quality Monitor. The reason for being accompanied is to ensure that organisation is fully
awareofanyfindingsduringtheaudit.
3.6.4 The RAO/ SubRAO shall inform the Accountable Manager/ senior technical member of the
organisationattheendoftheauditvisitonallfindingsmadeduringtheaudit.
3.6.5 All findings must be confirmed in writing to the organisation within two weeks of the audit
visit.
(i) TheauditreportformshouldbetheCAForm6F(AppendixIII).Theofficer(s)oftheRAO/
SubRAO should discuss the findings made during the audit with the Director of
Airworthiness/HeadofOfficebeforeintimatingthesametotheapplicant.
(ii) AqualityreviewoftheCAForm6FauditreportformshouldbecarriedoutbytheDirector
of Airworthiness/ Head of office. The review should take into account the relevant
paragraphs of M.A. Subpart F, the categorization of finding levels and the closure action
taken. Satisfactory review of the audit form should be indicated by the signature on the
auditformbyDirectorofAirworthiness/HeadofOfficeofSRAO.
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(iii) There may be occasions when officers of RAO/ SubRAO may find situations in the
applicants organisation on which it is unsure about compliance. In this case, the
organisation should be informed about possible noncompliance at the time and the fact
thatthesituationwillbereviewedwithintheAirworthinessDirectoratebeforeadecisionis
made. If the review concludes that there is no finding then a verbal confirmation to the
organisationwillsuffice.
NOTE:Thefindingsthatarecorrected/resolvedbytheorganisationtothesatisfactionofthe
auditor(s) during the ensuing audit, the same may be considered as closed and not
requiredtobeintimatedinwritingtotheorganisation.
3.6.6 The officer(s) of RAO/ SubRAO shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to
closeafinding)andrecommendations.
(i) Thereportsshouldincludethedateeachfindingwasclearedtogetherwithreferencetothe
RAO/SubRAOreportorletterthatconfirmedtheclearance.
(ii) Findingsshouldberecordedontheauditreportformwithaprovisionalcategorizationasa
level 1 or 2. Subsequent to the audit visit that identified the particular findings,
airworthiness officers should review the provisional finding levels, adjusting them if
necessaryandchangethecategorizationfromprovisionaltoconfirm.
(iii) Forinitial/variationofapprovalallfindingsmustbecorrectedbeforetheapprovalcanbe
issued.
(iv) TheapprovalshouldbebasedupontheorganizationalcapabilityrelativetoM.A.SubpartF
compliance and not limited by reference to individual DGCA certificated products. For
example,iftheorganisationiscapableofmaintainingwithinthelimitationofM.A.Subpart
FtheCessna100seriesaircrafttheapprovalscheduleshouldstateA2Cessna100seriesand
notCessna172RGwhichisaparticulardesignatorforoneofmanyCessna100series.
3.6.7 The Director of Airworthiness shall issue to the applicant a CA Form 3 (Approval Certificate)
(AppendixV&VI).Thecertificateofapprovalshallonlybeissuedwhentheorganisationisin
compliance with CARM. The MOM shall be approved by an officer not below the rank of
DeputyDirectorofAirworthinessandsuchapprovalshallbeintimatedinwriting.Thefollowing
pagesshallbeapproved:
(a) Coverpage;
(b) ListofEffectivePages(LEP);
3.6.8TheconditionsoftheapprovalshallbeindicatedontheCAForm3(ApprovalCertificate).The
validity of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval will be for a
periodnotexceedingoneyear.
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2.6.9ThereferencenumbershallbeincludedontheCAForm3(ApprovalCertificate).Thenumeric
sequence should be unique to the particular approved maintenance organization, e.g. DDG
(NR)/M.F.001.
3.6.10 In case where a maintenance organisation maintains aircraft at different locations, the
airworthinessofficelocatedatotherlocationsmaycarryouttheinspectionandforwardthe
recommendationstotheconcernedRegionalOffice,wheretheorganisationhasappliedfor
initial/variationofapproval.Theperiodicrenewalalsomaybecarriedoutbytheconcerned
RAOonreceiptofrecommendationsoftheairworthinessoffice,asapplicable.Theoversight
functions,howeverlieswiththeRAO/SubRAOwheretheactivityisbased.
4VariationinthescopeofApproval(M.B.606):
Incaseofvariation(includingchangeofapprovedlocation)inthescopeofexistingapproval,
the procedure remains the same as followed for initial approval process. In this case the
approvedorganizationshallsubmittherelevantPart/Chapter/pagesthataffecttheproposed
variationofMOMalongwithrevisedLEPalongwiththeapplication.
5.Continuation(Renewal)ofanapproval:
5.1ForcontinuationofapprovaltheAccountableManagershallsubmitapplicationonCAForm2
alongwithrequisitefeesandthefollowingdocumentsatleast30daysbeforeexpiryofthe
approval:
(i)CopyofApprovalSchedule(CAForm3);and
(ii)OriginalValiditySchedule.
(iii) Summary of Internal audit/ Organisational Review & closure actions of findings since last
renewal;
5.2AnofficernotbelowtherankofDeputyDirectorofAirworthinessatRAO/SubRAOmay
renewthevalidityoftheapproval,uponsatisfyingthefollowings:
(i) No enforcement action is pending against the organisation or its post holders including
AccountableManager;
(ii)NoopenDeficiencyReportForm(CA2001)sincelastrenewal;
(iii)Nochangeintheapprovalcertificateoftheorganisation;
(iv)ClosureactionsoftheinternalauditfindingsoftheAMOaresatisfactory;
AfterrenewalofapprovalbyDDAW(RAO),thesameshouldbesubmittedonfiletoDAWfor
informationandfurtherupdatingtherecords
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5.3Incasethereisanychange/correctioninCAForm3(ApprovalCertificate/ApprovalSchedule/
ValiditySchedule),theDAWshallrenewthevalidityofapprovalandthenecessarychanges/
correction.
5.4Incaseofrenewalofapprovaloforganisation,aconsolidatedstatement(includingasoft
copy)onrenewalshallalsobeforwardedtoDGCAHqrswithin15daysofsuchrenewal.The
statementofrenewalofapprovaloforganisationshallincludeatleastthefollowings:
(a) NameoftheAMO,
(b) Approvalnumber,
(c) Dateofinitialapproval,
(d) Typeofaircraftmaintained,
(e) Validity
5.5Theofficer(s)entrustedwiththeresponsibilityofapproval/renewalprocessmayusethe
checklistasgiveninAppendixVII.
6ContinuedOversightoftheApprovedOrganization(M.B.604):
6.1EverymaintenanceorganisationshallbeauditedatleastonceayearasperSafetyOversight
ProgrammepublishedbyDGCAHqrs.Inadditiontothis,regional/subregionalofficersare
expectedtocarryoutspotcheckstoensuretheeffectivenessofthequalityaudits(internal
audit)/organizationalreviewcarriedoutbytherespectiveorganizations.
6.2 Whenamaintenanceorganisationsubcontractsmaintenancetaskstoanotherorganisation(s),
the respective subcontracted organizations may also be audited by the RAO/ SubRAO to
ensuretheyfullycomplywithM.A.SubpartGrequirements/contractualobligations.Forthese
audits,DGCAauditingofficer(s)shouldalwaysensurethathe/sheisaccompaniedthroughout
theauditbyaseniortechnicalmemberoftheSubpartFmaintenanceorganisation.Allfindings
shouldbesenttoandcorrectedbytheSubpartFmaintenanceorganisation.
6.3 Itisrecommendedthatpartofanauditconcentratesontheorganizationsinternalaudit/self
monitoringreportsproducedbytheorganizationalreviewtodetermineiftheorganisationis
identifyingandcorrectingitsproblem.
6.4 CreditmaybeclaimedbyDGCAauditor(s)/surveyor(s)forspecificitemauditscompleted
duringthepreceding11monthsperiodsubjecttothefollowingconditions:
(a) The specific item audit should be the same as that required by M.A. Subpart F latest
amendment,and
(b)Thereshouldbesatisfactoryevidenceonrecordthatsuchspecificitemauditswerecarried
outandthatallcorrectiveactionshavebeentaken,and
(c)DGCAauditor(s)/surveyor(s)shouldbesatisfiedthatthereisnoreasontobelievestandards
havedeterioratedinrespectofthosespecificitemauditsbeinggrantedabackcredit;
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(d) The specific item audit being granted a back credit should be audited not later than 24
monthsafterthelastauditoftheitem.
7Changes(M.B.606):
7.1DGCAshallcomplywiththeapplicableelementsoftheinitialapprovalforanychangetothe
organisationnotifiedinaccordancewithpointM.A.617.
7.2 DGCAmayprescribetheconditionsunderwhichtheapprovedmaintenanceorganisationmay
operateduringsuchchanges,unlessitdeterminesthattheapprovalshouldbesuspendeddue
tothenatureortheextentofthechanges.
7.3 Foranychangetothemaintenanceorganisationmanual:
7.4 Enforcementactions:Incaseofenforcementactionsuchasrevocation,suspensionand
limitationofanapproval,ifany,DGCAshallsuspendanapprovalonreasonablegroundsinthe
caseofpotentialsafetythreat,orsuspend,revokeorlimitanapprovalpursuanttoM.B.705i.e.
(a) When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing noncompliance to the
CARMrequirement,DGCAshalltakefollowingactions:
(1) Forlevel1findings,immediateactionshallbetakenbyDGCAtorevoke,limitorsuspend
in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the CAMO
approval,untilsuccessfullycorrectiveactionhasbeentakenbytheorganisation.
(2) For level 2 findings, DGCA shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the
natureofthefindingthatshallnotmorethan30days.Incertaincircumstances,atthe
endofthisfirstperiod,andsubjecttothenatureofthefinding,DGCARegionaloffice
may extend the 30 days period by 15 days subject to a satisfactory corrective action
plan.
(b) ActionshallbetakenbyDGCAtosuspendinwholeorparttheapprovalincaseoffailureto
complywithinthetimescalegrantedbyDGCA.
TheaboveshouldbedealtwithaspertheproceduredetailedintheEnforcementProcedures
Manual.
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8 RecordKeeping(M.B.104):
8.1
(a) Incaseofcomputerbasedrecordkeepingsystem,thesystemshouldensurethatallrecords
are accessible whenever needed within a reasonable time. These records should be
organizedinaconsistentwaythroughoutDGCA(chronological,alphabeticalorder,etc.)
(b) Allrecordscontainingsensitivedataregardingapplicantsororganizationsshouldbestored
inasecuremannerwithcontrolledaccesstoensureconfidentialityofthiskindofdata.
(c) Allcomputerhardwareusedtoensuredatabackupshouldbestoredinadifferentlocation
fromthatcontainingtheworkingdatainanenvironmentthatensurestheyremainingood
condition. When hardware or software changes takes place special care should be taken
thatallnecessarydatacontinuestobeaccessibleatleastthroughthefullperiodspecified
below:
8.2 TherecordsfortheCARMSubpartFapprovedorganizationshallincludeasaminimum:
(a) Theapplicationforanorganizationapproval;
(b) Theorganizationapprovalcertificateincludinganychanges;
(c) A copy of the audit programme listing the dates when audits are due and when audits
werecarriedout;
(d) Continuedoversightrecordsincludingallauditrecords;
(e) Copiesofallrelevantcorrespondence;
(f) Detailsofanyexemptionandenforcementactions;
(g) Anyreportrelatingtotheoversightoftheorganisation;
(h) Organisationmanualandamendments;
(i) CopyofanyotherdocumentdirectlyapprovedbyDGCA.
The retention period of the above records shall be at least four years. The documents
furnished at point 3, 4, and 6 may be kept in the surveillance folder of the respective
organisation. All records specified above shall be made available upon request by DGCA
headquarters.
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AppendixI
CAForm2
Applicationfor Initialgrant*
SubpartFApproval* Change*
DGCA
CARM
SubpartGApproval* Renewal*
1.Registerednameofapplicant:
2.Tradingname(ifdifferent):
3.Addressrequiringapproval:
4.Tel.Fax..Email.
5.Scopeofapprovalrelevanttothisapplication:
(seepage2forpossibilitiesinthecaseofaSubpartFapproval):
6.Positionandnameofthe(proposed*)AccountableManager.
7.Signatureofthe(proposed*)AccountableManager:..
8.Place:
9.Date:.
Note(1):Anotegivingtheaddress(es)towhichtheformsshouldbesent.
Note(2):Anoptionalnotetogiveinformationonanyfeespayable.
*deleteasapplicable
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SCOPEOFSUBPARTFAPPROVAL
CAForm2Page1of2
CLASS RATING LIMITATION
A2.Aeroplanes/Airships Quoteaeroplane/airshipmanufacturerorgroup
5700Kgandbelow ortype
AIRCRAFT A3.Helicopters Quotehelicoptermanufacturerorgrouportype
A4.Aircraftotherthan Quoteaircrafttypeorgroup
A1,A2orA3
B1Turbine Quoteenginetype
ENGINES B2Piston Quoteenginemanufacturerorgrouportype
B3APU Quoteenginemanufacturerortype
C1AirCond&Press
C2AutoFlight
C3CommsandNav
C4DoorsHatches
C5ElectricalPower
C6Equipment
C7EngineAPU
C8FlightControls
COMPONENTS
C9FuelAirframe Quoteaircrafttypeoraircraftmanufactureror
OTHERTHAN
C10HelicopterRotors componentmanufacturerortheparticular
COMPLETE
C11HelicopterTrans componentandorcrossrefertoacapabilitylistin
ENGINESOR
C12Hydraulic theMOM
APUs
C13Instruments
C14Landinggear
C15Oxygen
C16Propellers
C17Pneumatic
C18Protectionice/rain/fire
C19Windows
C20Structures
SPECIALISED D1NonDestructiveInsp. QuoteparticularNDTmethod
SERVICES
Withreferencetotheabovescopeofapprovalanditem5onpage1,pleasecompleteinthefollowing
examplestyle,butrelevanttoyourorganisation.
A2PiperPA34B2Lycomingpiston
A2CessnaPistonTwinsB3GarrettCTCP85
A3Bell47C2SFENA
B1TurbomecaArtoustC4SocataTB20
D1EddyCurrent
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AppendixII
CAForm4
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
DetailsofManagementPersonnelrequiredTobeacceptedasspecifiedinCAR:
1.Name :______________________________
2.Position :______________________________
3.Qualificationsrelevanttotheitem(2)position:______________________________
4.Workexperiencerelevanttotheitem(2)position:______________________________
Signature.Date.
Oncompletion,pleasesendthisformunderconfidentialcovertotheDGCA____________
FORDGCAUSEONLY
Name,DesignationandsignatureofDGCAOfficialacceptingthisperson:
Signature:_____________________Date:________________
Name:________________________Office:______________
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AppendixIII
M.A.SUBPARTFAPPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM6F
Part1:General
Nameoftheorganization:__________________________________
ApprovalReference:__________________________________
Requestedapprovalrating/:__________________________________
Form3dated*:
Otherapprovalheld(Ifapplicable):__________________________________
Addressoffacilityaudited:__________________________________
Auditperiod:from____________to___________
Date(s)ofaudit(s):____________________
Auditreference(s):
Personsinterviewed:
DGCAsurveyor:Signature(s):
DGCAOffice:DateofForm6FPart1completion:
*Deletewhereverapplicable
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M.A.SUBPARTFAPPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM6F
Part2:M.A.SubpartFComplianceAuditReview
Thefivecolumnsmaybelabeled&usedasnecessarytorecordtheapprovalproductlineorfacility,
includingsubcontractors,reviewed.AgainsteachcolumnusedofthefollowingM.A.SubpartF,sub
paragraphs please either tick ( ) the box of satisfied with compliance or cross (X) the box if not
satisfiedwithcomplianceandspecifythereferenceofthepart4findingnexttotheboxorenter
N/Awhereanitemisnotapplicable,orN/Rwhenapplicablebutnotreviewed.
Para Subject
M.A603 Extentofapproval
M.A604 SeePart3
M.A605 Facilities
M.A606 Personnel
requirements
M.A607 Certifyingstaff
M.A608 Equipment&tools
M.A609 Maintenancedata
M.A610 Maintenancework
orders
M.A611 Maintenance
standards
M.A612 AircraftCRS
M.A613 ComponentCRS
M.A614 Continuing
airworthinessrecords
M.A615 Privilegesofthe
organization
M.A616 Organisationalreview
M.A617 Changes
DGCASurveyor(s)
Signature(s):
DGCAOffice:DateofForm6FPart2completion:
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M.A.SUBPARTFAPPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM6F
Part3:CompliancewithM.A.SubpartFmaintenanceorganizationmanual(MOM)
Thefivecolumnsmaybelabeled&usedasnecessarytorecordtheapprovalproductlineorfacility,
includingsubcontractors,reviewed.AgainsteachcolumnusedofthefollowingM.A.SubpartF,sub
paragraphs please either tick ( ) the box of satisfied with compliance or cross (X) the box if not
satisfiedwithcomplianceandspecifythereferenceofthepart4findingnexttotheboxorenterN/A
whereanitemisnotapplicable,orN/Rwhenapplicablebutnotreviewed.
PartAGeneral:
1.1 Tableofcontent
1.2 Listofeffectivepages
1.3 Recordofamendments
1.4 Amendmentprocedure
1.5 Distribution
1.6 Accountablemanagersstatement
PartBDescription:
2.1 Organisationsscopeofwork
2.2 Generalpresentationoftheorganization
2.3 Nameandtitleofmanagementpersonnel
2.4 Organizationchart
2.5 Certifyingstaff
2.6 Personnel
2.7 Generaldescriptionoffacility
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2.8 Tools,equipmentandmaterial
2.9 Maintenancedata
Part3:CompliancewithM.A.SubpartFmaintenanceorganizationmanual(MOM)
PartCGeneralProcedures:
3.1 Organisationalreview
3.2 Training
3.3 Contracting
3.4 Onetimeauthorizations
PartDWorkingProcedures:
4.1 Workorderacceptance
4.2 Preparationandissueofworkpackage
4.3 Logistics
4.4 Execution
4.5 Releasetoservicecertifyingstaff
4.6 Releasetoservicesupervision
4.7 Releasetoservicecertificateofreleasetoservice
4.8 Records
4.9 Specialprocedure
4.10 Occurrencereporting
4.11 Managementofindirectapprovalofthemanual
PartEAppendices:
5.1 Sampleofalldocumentsused
5.2 Listofsubcontractors
5.3 Listofmaintenancelocations
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5.4 ListofCAR145orM.A.SubpartForganisations
DateofForm6FPart3completion:
MOMreference:MOMamendment:
DGCAauditstaff:Signature(s):
DGCAOffice:DateofForm6FPart3completion:
M.A.SUBPARTFAPPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM6F
Part4:FindingsregardingM.A.SubpartFcompliancestatus
Eachlevel1and2findingshouldberecordedwhetherithasbeenrectifiedornotandshouldbe
identifiedbyasimplecrossreferencetothePart2requirement.Allnonrectifiedfindingsshouldbe
copiedinwritingtotheorganizationforthenecessarycorrectiveaction.
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M.A.SUBPARTAPPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM6F
Part5:M.A.SubpartFapprovalorcontinuedapprovalorchangerecommendation
NameofOrganisation:__________________________________
Approvalreference:__________________________________
Auditreference(s):__________________________________
ThefollowingM.A.SubpartFscopeofapprovalisrecommendedforthisorganisation:
Or,itisrecommendedthattheM.A.SubpartFscopeofapprovalspecifiedinCAForm3referenced
.becontinued.
NameoftherecommendingDGCAsurveyor:
SignatureofrecommendingDGCAsurveyor:
DGCAoffice:
Dateofrecommendation:
Form6Freview(qualitycheck):Date:
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AppendixIV
Rule133CofAircraftRules1937
133C. Fees (1) The following fee shall be payable for any inspection, examination or test to be
conducted for grant of approval under rule 133B, in respect of an organisation
having
(i) Fiftyemployees:Rs25,000/
(ii) Morethanfiftyanduptotwohundredemployees:Rs50,000/
(iii) Morethan200employees:Rs1,00,000/
(2) The fee for renewal of approval under rule 133B shall be fifty percent of the
fee payableundersubrule(1).
(3) No fee shall be charged from an organisation or person under this rule for
storage, distribution and supply of aircraft fuel, lubricants and similar other
productsintendedtobeusedforitsownaircraft.
(4) ThefeeshallbepaidbyDemandDraftdrawninfavourofthePayandAccounts
office,DirectorGeneralofCivilAviation,MinistryofCivilAviation,NewDelhi.
[InsertedbyGSRNo.578dated851980and
Substitutedby(i)GSRNo.485(E)dated761985,
(ii)GSRNo.181(E)dated20032006,
(iii)GSRNo.813(E)dated21112008,and
(iv)GSRNo.101(E)19022009]
NOTE: Officer entrusted with the task of initial/ variation/ renewalof approval shall ensure that
feesarechargedasperlatestRule133C.
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AppendixV
Page1of2
DirectorateGeneralofCivilAviation
India
APPROVALCERTIFICATE
REFERENCE
Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the conditions specified
below,DGCAherebycertifies
[COMPANYNAME]MAINTENANCEORGANISATION
AsamaintenanceorganisationasreferedtoinCARMSectionASubpartFapprovedtomaintainthe
productslistedintheattachedapprovalscheduleandissuerelatedcertificatestoserviceusingthe
abovereference
CONDITIONS:
1. This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved
maintenanceorganisationmanual,and
2. This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in the approved maintenance
organizationmanual,and
3.Thisapprovalisvalidwhilsttheapprovedmaintenanceorganizationremainsincompliancewith
CARM.
4. Subject to compliance with the foregoing conditions, this approval shall remain valid unless the
approvalhaspreviouslybeensurrendered,superseded,suspendedorrevoked.
DateofIssue:..Signed:.
DateofattachedScheduleofApproval:..FortheDGCA
CAForm3
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APPROVALSCHEDULE
OrganisationName: [COMPANYNAME]MAINTENANCEORGANISATION
Reference:
AppendixVI
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
INDIA
VALIDITYSCHEDULE
Organization:[NameandAddressofOrganisation]
Reference:XX.M.F.XXX
VALIDITY SIGNATUREOF REMARKS(ifany)
AUTHORISEDPERSONWITH
STAMP
FROM TO
Dateoforiginalissue:
Signed:.
SEAL
Dateofthisrevision:RevisionNo.:
ForDGCA:
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AppendixVII
InternalChecklist
Initial/Variation/RenewalofApprovalofSubpartFMaintenanceOrganisation
PART1
RegisteredNameoftheApplicant
TradingName(ifdifferent)
AddressRequiringapproval
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
Websitedetails,ifany
ExtentofApprovalsought:
Name&PositionofAccountableManager
ContactdetailsofAccountableManager
NameofQualityManager
ContactdetailsofQualityManager
NameofMaintenanceManager
ContactdetailsofMaintenanceManager
DateofApplication
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PART2
Observation Applicability
S/N Document(s)Requirement
Sat Unsat N/A
1. ReceiptofapplicationinCAForm2asgiveninCARM I,V&R
2. Receiptofrequisitefees(asperRule133C) I,V&R
(fees for renewal of approval is 50% of fees of initial
approval)
3. SubmissionofcopyofApprovalSchedule. V&R
(In the case of any change/ variation in the Approval
Schedule is required, original approval Schedule should be
submitted)
4. ValiditySheet(inoriginal) R
5. Submissionoffollowingdocuments:
(e) InternalAuditReport/OrganisationalReviewwithdetailsof R
deficiency&correctiveactiontaken(lastoneyear)
6. Meeting with Accountable Manager (proposed)/ I&V
AccountableManagerwithHeadofoffice.
Abbreviation:IInitialApproval,VVariationinapproval&RRenewalofapproval
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PART3
Observation
S/N Requirement
YES NO N/A
1. Whethertheapplication(CAForm2)iscompleteinallrespect?
Whetherrequisitefeessubmitted?
CHAPTER 3C
APPROVAL OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
1.0 Purpose
The AMP should be prepared by the operator based on the maintenance data information
made available by the state of design or by the organisation responsible for the type design
of Aeroplane , Engine , Propeller, Components and submitted to local Airworthiness office for
approval along with completed checklist as per Attachment-A of this chapter. This
information is generally available in the form of a maintenance review board report,
maintenance panning documents of the type of aircrafts , aircraft maintenance manual.
engine maintenance manual, component maintenance manual, SBs/SLs etc. Various
regulatory requirements of the DGCA are also required to be included in the AMP.
Maintenance specific to Airplane/Helicopter operation, such as but not limited to compressor
wash / rinse, aircraft external wash, RVSM, ETOPS and any other such applicable activity
are also included as part of AMP.
Periodicity of Checks as per the anticipated utilization of the aircraft shall be stated in the
AMP with a tolerance of not more than 25%. For very low utilization of aircraft, calendar time
limits for inspection should also be included.
The task intervals are commonly specified in the MRB report in terms of relevant usage
parameters such as cycles, flight hours or calendar time. For planning convenience, it is
usual for the air operator (or the MRB) to group the tasks into packages or scheduled
maintenance checks (for example, A-check or 150 hour check). When this is done, it is
important to retain visibility of the original MRB recommended usage parameter for use when
task and/or scheduled maintenance check interval adjustments are evaluated; and some
operators may prefer to accomplish scheduled maintenance checks in separate phases
which combine to make up a complete check. This is acceptable provided that the interval
between repetitions of tasks is not exceeded (this may require some phases to be
accomplished long before they are due during the first cycle).
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b) Maintenance tasks and the intervals at which these are to be performed, taking into
account the anticipated utilization of the aircraft and operating environment of the aircraft.
The maintenance programme be based on information made available by the State of
Design or by the organization responsible for the type design and any additional
applicable experience. The basic requirements for a maintenance programme include but
are not limited to:
i) inspection;
ii) scheduled maintenance;
iii) overhaul and repairs;
iv) structural inspection; and
v) maintenance tasks and intervals specified and identified as mandatory in approval
of the type design.
c) when applicable, a continuing structural integrity programme (SIP) which at least includes:
i) supplemental inspections;
ii) corrosion prevention and control;
iii) structural modification and associated inspections;
iv) repair assessment methodology; and
v) widespread fatigue damage (WFD) review;
d) procedures for changing or deviating from b) and c) above for tasks that do not have
mandatory designations from the State of Design; and
e) when applicable, condition monitoring and reliability programme descriptions for aircraft
systems, components and engines.
Note. In the context of e) above, when applicable means that the condition monitoring
and reliability programme are only applicable to aircraft types where the maintenance
programme was derived using the maintenance review board process
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The maintenance program shall be evaluated to ensure that items as per the source
documents as required as per AMC of MA 302 of CAR M are included in the AMP. The
officer responsible for evaluation of AMP shall ensure that all the requirements of DGCA are
also complied with. After evaluation, If discrepancies are found, a notice listing specific
discrepancies found and recommendations shall be recorded in the verification column of the
checklist. The discrepancies outlining what will be required to correct the discrepancies is
issued to the operator concerned for necessary correction.
The following requirements for content of the maintenance programme should be considered
by the responsible officers during the evaluation of the proposed maintenance programme for
approval.
c) ALIs specified in the type certificate data sheet. These may include CMRs, safe life
airworthiness limitation items, and damage tolerant ALIs;
e) mandatory life limits for engine life-limited parts specified by the manufacturer;
f) engine and APU off-wing maintenance as specified in the engine and APU work scope
planning guides; and
g) Instructions for continuing airworthiness (ICAs) specified for air operator installed
equipment or required by STC modifications, including emergency equipment.
All items in the maintenance programme should have the source document clearly identified
and mandatory items (such as CMRs, ALIs and ADs) must be clearly distinguished from
items that are subject to adjustments or changes based on operating experience.
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When satisfied with the program contents and periodicity of items of AMP, the responsible
officer shall submit the AMP to the next level officer for his review and further action. The
AMP shall be approved by an officer not below the level of Dy Director of Airworthiness. After
approval, AMP should be returned to the operator with a covering letter and a copy is to be
retained in the local Airworthiness office.
In order to ensure continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, various maintenance actions called
for in the aircraft maintenance programme are required to be carried out at specified
intervals. All such maintenance work will be carried out by AMO approved under CAR 145,
as per the procedures documented in MOE. The compliance of the AMP shall be also
ensured by the Local airworthiness office during C of A renewal / ARC issue/renewal.
7. Record Keeping
7.1 The DAW ( Region ) will establish a system to maintain records of all documents
generated and received during the process of evaluation , approval and
amendment of AMP.
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Attachment - A
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME CHECKLIST
This document includes all the relevant information as detailed in Appendix 1 to the
Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), the format of which may be modified to suit the
operators preferred method. In all cases the checklist should clearly show either
compliance (Yes) and location of the compliance in the notes section or not applicable
(N/A) and the reason in the notes section. Verification remarks column to be used by
DGCA officer while reviewing the Draft AMP for approval.
The specific tasks and the relevant control procedures shall be included as specified
in the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) or Continuing Airworthiness Management
Exposition (CAME) of the operator / Subpart G organisation managing the aircraft. The
relevant cross-references shall be specified in the notes column at the appropriate
paragraphs and the correct term AMP or CAME shall be used. It is not acceptable simply
enter the AMP or CAME as the cross reference.
The checklist is provided to ensure the minimum required items are contained in the
Maintenance Programme. It should be enhanced as necessary to suit the aircrafts needs;
operational, utilization, regulation and environmental.
1.General requirements
Items Check list points Complied Notes Verification/
No. N/A remarks
1.1 Maintenance Program basic Information
The type/model/ and registration number
of the aircraft
The type/model of the engines
1.1.1 The type/model of the propeller
where applicable
The type/model of the auxiliary power
units(APU ) where applicable
1.1.2 The name and address of the owner,
operator, M.A. Subpart (G) organization
managing the aircraft airworthiness
1.1.3 The programme reference, the date of
issue and issue number
1.1.4 A Signed statement see Appendix 1 of this
document
1.1.5 Content list / Index List of effective pages
and Revision status of the document
1.1.6 Check periods for anticipated utilization;
include a utilization tolerance of not more
than 25%.Where utilization cannot be
anticipated, calendar time limits should also
be included
1.1.7 Procedures for escalation where
applicable and acceptable to the DGCA
1.1.8 Records of amendments w.r.t MPD
revisions
1.1.9 Pre-flight maintenance tasks
The tasks and the periods (intervals / frequencies) at which inspections should be carried out,
including type and degree of inspection of the:
a. Aircraft
b. Engine(s)
c. APU
d. Propeller(s)
1.1.10 e. Components
f. Accessories
g Equipment
h. Instruments
i. Electrical and radio apparatus
The periods at which components should be:
a. Checked
b. Cleaned
c. Lubricated
1.1.11 d. Replenished
e. Adjusted
f. Tested
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a. TC holders recommendations
b. Revisions to the MRB report
5.1 c. Mandatory requirements
d. Maintenance needs of the aircraft
5.2 Annual review of AMP is defined
6.Reliability programmes
6.1 Applicability
Developed in the following cases:
a) Programme is based upon MSG-3 logic
b) Programme includes condition
monitored components
c) Programme does not contain overhaul
time periods for all significant system
6.1.1 components
d) Specified by the manufacturers MPD
or MRB
Need not be developed in the following cases
6.5.1 1 Objectives
Procedures / time scales for implementing corrective actions / monitoring should be fully
described & could include
a) Changes to maintenance, operational
procedures or techniques
b) Changes requiring amendment of the
approved maintenance programme
c) Amendments to approved manuals
d) Initiation of modifications
6.5.7.1 e) Special inspections / fleet campaigns
f) Spares provisioning
g) Staff training
h) Manpower and equipment planning
6.5.7.2 Procedures for effecting changes should
be described
6.5.8 Organisational Responsibilities
Date:
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Appendix 1
SUGGESTED CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
In the preparation of this Aircraft Maintenance Programme to meet the requirements of CAR
M, the recommendations made by the airframe constructors and engine, APU, propeller and
equipment manufacturers have been evaluated and, where appropriate, have been
incorporated.
This Maintenance Programme lists the tasks and identifies the practices and procedures,
which form the basis for the scheduled maintenance of the aeroplane(s) / helicopter(s). The
CAR M Subpart G organisation / owner* undertakes to ensure that the aeroplane(s) /
helicopter(s) will continue to be maintained in accordance with this programme.
The data contained in this programme will be reviewed for continued validity at least annually
in the light of operating experience and instructions from the DGCA whilst taking into account
new and / or modified maintenance instructions promulgated by the type certificate and
supplementary type certificate holders and any other organisation that publishes such data in
accordance with CAR 21.
It is accepted that this programme does not prevent the necessity for complying with any new
or amended regulation published DGCA from time to time where these new or amended
regulations may override elements of this programme.
It is understood that compliance with this programme alone does not discharge the operator
from ensuring that the programme reflects the maintenance needs of the aeroplane, such
that continuing safe operation can be assured. It is further understood that the DGCA
reserves the right to suspend, vary or cancel approval of the Maintenance Programme if the
DGCA has evidence that the requirements of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme are not
being followed or that the required standards of airworthiness are not being maintained.
Name.......................................................................................Position.................................
Signed...................................................................................................................................
Date: .........................................
NOTE: The post holder identified above is either the Accountable Manager / Continuing
Airworthiness Manager for an AOC operator's CAR M subpart G organisation, a nominated
post holder within the CAR M subpart G organisation when the aircraft's continuing
airworthiness is contracted to an approved organisation or the aircraft owner when the
aircrafts continuing airworthiness is not contracted to an approved organisation.
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Appendix 2
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This Maintenance Programme complies with the manufacturers minimum maintenance
and inspection requirements and the requirements of the DGCA for the airframe, engines
(on wing), systems and components except wherein previously or hereby approved by the
DGCA.
The above requested amendments are approved with the exception of: __________________
CHAPTER3D.
APPROVALOFTYPETRAININGORGANISATION
SUB:ProcedureforApprovalofTypeTrainingOrganisation
1.Scope(147.B.05)
ThischapterdescribestheadministrativeprocedureswhichtheAirworthinessDirectorate
officers shall follow when exercising their tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance,
continuation, change,suspension or revocation of CAR 147 Type Training Organisation
approvals.
2.DGCARole(147.B.10)
(a)General
Indecidingupontherequiredorganizationalstructure,DGCAshouldreviewthenumber
of certificates to be issued, the number and size of potential CAR147 approved
maintenancetrainingorganizationswithinthecountryaswellasthelevelofcivilaviation
activity,numberandcomplexityofaircraftandthesizeoftheIndianaviationindustry.
DGCAshouldretaineffectivecontrolofimportantsurveillancefunctionsandnotdelegate
them in such a way that CAR147 organizations, in effect, regulate themselves in
airworthiness matters. The Annual Surveillance Plan should include CAR 147
Organizations.
The setup of the organizational structure should ensure that the various tasks and
obligations of DGCA are not relying on individuals. That means that a continued and
undisturbedfulfillmentofthesetasksandobligationsofDGCAshouldalsobeguaranteed
incaseofillness,accidentorleaveofindividualemployees
(b)Resources
ThenumberofstaffdeputedforapprovaloftheTypeTrainingorganization shallbe
sufficienttoperformtheallocatedtasks.
The Head of Regional office shall nominate the team of officers for each applicant or
holderofaTypeTrainingorganization approvaltoconductallrelevanttasksrelated
totheTypeTrainingOrganization ApprovalasperCAR147.
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3. QualificationandTrainingDGCAOfficers(AMC147.B.10(b))
Head of the RegionalOffice shallensure that the officers involved inCAR147
organizationapprovalsshouldhave:
3.1practicalexperienceandexpertiseintheapplicationofaviationsafetystandards
andsafeoperatingpractices;
3.2comprehensiveknowledgeof:
a.relevantpartsofimplementingrules,certificationspecificationsandguidance
material;
b.theAPMprocedures;
c.therightsandobligationsofaInspectors;
d.qualitysystems;
e.continuingairworthinessmanagement.
3.3trainingonauditingtechniques;
3.4fiveyearsrelevantworkexperiencetobeallowedtoworkasanInspector
independently.Thismayincludeexperiencegainedduringtrainingtoobtainthe
qualification;
3.6knowledgeofarelevantsampleofaircrafttypes;
3.7knowledgeofmaintenancetrainingstandards.
3.9 A programme for continuation training should be developed that ensures that the
inspectorsremaincompetenttoperformtheirallocatedtasks.
3.10DGCAOfficersRecords(147.B.10(c))
Thedocumentedproceduresshouldcontainthefollowinginformation:
(a)Thetitle(s)andname(s)oftheofficersoftheDGCAandtheirdutiesand
responsibilities.
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(b)Organisationchart(s)showingassociatedchainsofresponsibilityofthesenior
officers
4Applicationforanapprovalorvariation(147.B.105)
(a)AnapplicationforanapprovalorvariationshallbemadeonDGCAForm12include
thefollowinginformation:
1.theregisterednameandaddressoftheapplicant,
2.theaddressrequiringtheapprovalorvariation,
3.theintendedscopeofapprovalorvariation,
4.thenameandsignatureoftheaccountablemanager,
5.thedateofapplication.
6.FeesasperRule133C
5. Approvalorvariationprocedure(147.B.110)
5.1ThefollowingproceduresshallbefollowedforapprovalofTypeTrainingOrganization
(A) For organization located in India, the Director of Airworthiness of the regional
office is delegated with the authority to grant approval to organizations. In his
absence, Director of Airworthiness (Hdqrs) and above are also delegated with the
authoritytograntapprovaltoorganizations.
(B) For organization located outside India, Director of Airworthiness (Hdqrs) and
abovearedelegatedwiththeauthoritytograntapprovaltoorganizations.
(C) Thestepsinvolvedintheapprovalofanorganizationareasfollowsandwould
involvefillingupofCAForm22ApprovalRecommendationReport.
(D) TheapprovalprocessshouldnormallybecompletedwithinThreemonths.
(i) Initialprocedure:
a) Receipt of application along with fees (refer Rule133C and other
Instructions).
b) Introductorymeetingwiththeapplicant.Theapplicantmaybeaskedto
giveapresentationonhisorganisation.
c) DiscussionandacceptanceofAccountableManagerandpostholders.
(ii) Detailedexaminationoftheapplication(Approximately2months);
a) Scrutiny of the MTOE and the para wise compliance report. Intimation of
deficiencies,ifany.
b)AuditoftheorganisationtoconfirmthefacilitiesasperproposedMTOE
and information provided in the compliance report in terms of
facility,personnel,planningandrecordsetc.Theauditshouldbeconducted
onthebasisofcheckingthefacilityforcompliance,interviewingpersonnel
andsamplinganyrelevanttrainingcourseforitsconductandstandard.
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c)TheauditreportshouldbemadeonanDGCAForm22(seeAppendixIII).
The date each finding was rectified should be recorded together with the
referencedocument.
d)Intimationofdeficienciesandconfirmationofcorrectedfindingsandre
inspection,ifrequired.
e) ApprovalofMTOEandpostholders.
f) IssueofapprovalandintimationtoHdqrs.
Note:InitialapprovalofMaintenancetrainingorganizationshallbecarriedoutin
associationwithDGCAHqrs.
5.1.1OrganizationslocatedincountriesoutsideIndia(147.B.110)
ApplicationsofforeignfirmsseekingapprovalunderCAR147aredealtwithby
DGCAHeadquarters.Suchapplicationsshallbeaccompaniedbythefollowing:
(i) LetterofIntentfromtheIndianoperatordesirousofusingthefacility.
(ii) FAA/EASAandLocalAuthorityapprovalandapprovedCapabilityList.
(iii) Recentauditfindingsfromtheabovementionedauthoritiesandinternal
auditreport.
(iv)Resolutionoftheauditfindings.
(v)Trainingonsimilarscopeinthelastthreeyears.
(vi) MTOE with proposed amendments to comply DGCA CAR 145
requirements.
(vii)Feesasrequired.
Uponreceiptoftheabovedocumentaninvestigationteamshallbeformedbythe
Hqrs.Theteamshallcarryoutthenecessaryinvestigationandsubmitreportalong
withcompletedForm22andcheckliststoDAW,Hqrs.Uponsatisfactoryscrutiny,
the case file shall be submitted by AWO/ADAW to DDAW and DAW (Hqrs).
Thereafter,approvalsofthefirmmaybeissuedbyDGCAHdqrs.Theinvestigation
and continued oversight of the approval may be carried out by specific teams
appointedbyDGCAHdqrs.
5.2Procedureforapprovalandchangestotheapproval(GM147.B.110)
5.2.1.AmeetingshouldbearrangedbetweentheapplicantandDGCAwhoissuesCAR
147 approvals to determine if the applicants training activities justify the
investigation for issue of CAR147 approval and to ensure that the applicant
understands what needs to be done for CAR147 approval. This meeting is not
intended to establish compliance but rather to see if the activity is a CAR147
activity.
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5.2.2. Assuming that the applicants activities come within the scope of CAR147
approval,instructionsshouldbesenttotheInspectorsrequestingthatanauditof
the applicant be carried out and, when satisfied that compliance has been
established, a recommendation for the issue of approval should be submitted to
theRegionalOffice.DGCAshoulddeterminehowandbywhomtheauditshallbe
conducted.Forexample,iftheapplicantisalargetrainingorganisation,itwillbe
necessary to determine whether one large team audit or a short series of small
team audits or a long series of single person audits is most appropriate for the
particular situation. A further consideration in the case of a combined CAR
145/147organisationisthepossibilitytocombinetheaudits
5.2.3. Where it is intended that the maintenance training organisation may conduct
training and examinations away from the maintenance training organisation
address(es) inaccordancewith 147.A.145(c),thenasampleauditoftheprocess
should be carried out by the DGCA from time to time to ensure that procedures
arefollowed.Forpracticalreasonssuchsampleauditswillneedtobecarriedout
when training is being conducted away from the maintenance training
organisationaddress(es).
5.2.4.Theauditingsurveyorshouldensurethattheyarealwaysaccompaniedthroughout
theauditbyaseniormemberoftheorganisationmakingapplicationforCAR147
approval. Normally this should be the proposed quality manager. The reason for
beingaccompaniedistoensurethattheorganisationisfullyawareofanyfindings
duringtheaudit.Inanycase,theproposedqualitymanager/seniormemberofthe
organisationshouldbedebriefedattheendoftheauditvisitonthefindingsmade
duringtheaudit.
5.2.5. There will be occasions when the auditing surveyor may find situations in the
applicantsorganisationonwhichhe/sheisunsureaboutcompliance.Inthiscase,
theorganisationshouldbeinformedaboutpossiblenoncomplianceatthetimeof
audit and the fact that the situation will be reviewed before a decision is made.
The organisation should be informed of the decision within 2 weeks of the audit
visitinwritingifthedecisionisaconfirmationofnoncompliance.Ifthedecisionis
a finding of being in compliance, a verbal confirmation to the organisation will
suffice.
5.2.6. A change of name of the maintenance training organisation requires the
organisationtosubmitanewapplicationasamatterofurgencystatingthatonly
the name of the organisation has changed including a copy of the organisation
exposition with the new name. Upon receipt of the application and the
organisation exposition, the DGCA should reissue the approval certificate valid
onlyuptothecurrentexpirydate.
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5.2.7.AnamechangealonedoesnotrequiretheDGCAtoaudittheorganisation,
unless there is evidence that other aspects of the maintenance type training
organisationhavechanged.
5.2.8.Achangeofaccountablemanagerrequiresthemaintenancetrainingorganisation
tosubmitsuchfacttoDGCAasamatterofurgencytogetherwiththeamendment
totheaccountablemanagerexpositionstatement.
5.2.9. A change of any of the senior personnel specified in 147.A.105(b) requires the
maintenance training organisation to submit to DGCA a Form 4 in respect of the
particular person. If satisfied that the qualifications and experience meet the
standard
requiredbyCAR147,theDGCAshouldindicateacceptanceinwritingtothe
maintenancetrainingorganisation.
5.2.10.AchangeinthemaintenancetrainingorganizationsexpositionrequiresDGCAto
establishthattheproceduresspecifiedintheexpositionareincompliancewith
CAR147andthentoestablishifthesearethesameproceduresintendedforuse
withinthetrainingfacility.
5.2.11. Any change of location of the maintenance training organisation requires the
organisationtomakeanewapplicationtoDGCAtogetherwiththesubmissionof
anamendedexposition.DGCAshouldfollowtheprocedurespecifiedin147.B.110
(a)and(b)insofarasthechangeaffectssuchprocedurebeforeissuinganewCAR
147approvalcertificate.
5.2.12. The complete or partial re organisation of a training organisation should require
thereauditofthoseelementsthathavechanged.
5.2.13. Any additional aircraft type training courses require the maintenance training
Organisation to make a new application to DGCA with the submission of an
amendedexposition.DGCAshouldfollowtheprocedureofparagraph11insofar
as the change affects such procedures unless the DGCA is satisfied that the
maintenancetrainingorganisationhasawellcontrolledproceduretoqualifysuch
changewhenitisnotnecessarytoconducttheauditelementsoftheparagraph11
procedure.
5.3Maintenancetrainingorganisationapprovalcertificate(147.B.125)
ThemaintenancetrainingorganisationapprovalcertificateformatDGCAForm11)
shallbeasused.
The following fields on page 2 Maintenance Training and Examination Approval
Schedule of the maintenance training and examination organisation approval
certificateshouldbecompletedasfollows:
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Dateoforiginalissue:Itreferstothedateoftheoriginalissueofthemaintenance
training organisation exposition. Date of last revision approved: It refers to the
date of the last revision of the maintenance training organisation exposition
affecting the content of the certificate. Changes to the maintenance training
organisation exposition which do not affect the content of the certificate do not
requirethereissuanceofthecertificate.
Revision No: It refers to the revision No of the last revision of the maintenance
trainingorganisationexpositionaffectingthecontentofthecertificate.Changesto
themaintenancetrainingorganisationexpositionwhichdonotaffectthecontent
ofthecertificatedonotrequirethereissuanceofthecertificate
TheDirectorofAirworthinessshallformallyapprovetheexpositionandissueto
the applicant a Form 11 approval certificate, which includes the approval
shedule.Thecertificateofapprovalshallonlybeissuedwhentheorganization
isincompliancewithCAR147.
The approval of the exposition shall be intimated in writing. The following
pagesshallbestampedandsigned:
(a) Listofeffectivepages.
(b) Scopeofactivities(ateachsiteifapplicable).
(c) Listofnominatedpersons(IncludingAccountableManager).
(d) Facilitydetails(ateachsiteifapplicable).
(e) ScopeofQualitySystem.
(f) AuthorizationSystem
5.4 The conditions of the approval shall be indicated on the Form 11 approval
certificate. The validity of the CAR 147 approval will be for a period as per Rule
133B
5.5 ThereferencenumbershallbeincludedontheForm11approvalcertificate.The
numeric sequence should be unique to the particular approved maintenance
organisation.
5.6 For organizations having multiple locations, the approval shall be issued by the
DAW of the main base. In such cases the airworthiness office at the sub base
location may carry out the inspection and forward the recommendations. The
periodicrenewalalsomaybecarriedoutbytheRAOonreceiptofrecommendations
of the airworthiness office at the sub base location. The oversight functions,
howeverlieswiththeregion/subregionwheretheactivityisbased.
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5.7 Fees: For grant of approvals, or changes to the approval ratings by inclusion of
additionaltypeofAircraft(aircraftandenginecombination)ontheCertificateof
approval, fees shall be charged in accordance with Rule 133C. For renewal of
approvals 50 percent of the grant of approval fees shall be charged in accordance
with Rule 133C. RAOs must ensure that a correct fee is charged with regard to
numberofemployeesinanorganisationasrequiredbyRule133C.
Note: A certificate may be obtained from the Accountable Manager regarding
numberofemployeesforthepurposeofFeetobelevied.
6.Continuedvalidityprocedure(147.B.120)
(a)TheapprovalshallbevalidasperRule133B.
(b)EachorganisationmustbecompletelyauditedforcompliancewiththisCARat
periodsnotexceeding12months.
(c)Findingsshallbeprocessedinaccordancewith147.B.130.
Itisnotnecessarytosampleallexaminationsassociatedwithatrainingcourse
buttheDGCAshouldsample,asappropriate,onetypetrainingcourse
examination.
(i) the specific item audit should be the same as that required by CAR147
latestamendment;
(ii)thereshouldbesatisfactoryevidenceonrecordthatsuchspecificitemofaudits
werecarriedoutandthatallcorrectiveactionshavebeentaken;
(iii)theofficersofAWDshouldbesatisfiedthatthereisnoreasontobelievethatthe
standards have deteriorated in respect of those specific item audits being
grantedabackcredit;and
(iv) A meeting with the Accountable Manager shall be convened at least once
every 12 months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues
arisingduringauditandtoensurehe/shefullyunderstandsthesignificanceof
the approval.
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7. Revocation,suspensionandlimitationofthemaintenancetrainingorganisation
approval(147.B.200)
The procedureaslaiddowninsubrule10ofRule133Bandinstructionsissuedby
DGCAHdqrsfromtimetotimeshallbefollowedinorderto:
(a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety
threat;or
(b)suspend,revokeorlimitanapprovalpursuantto147.B.130.
Note:Enforcementactionshallbetakenasperthedetailprocedure(s)giveninthe
EnforcementManual.
8.Findings(147.B.130)
(b)ActionshallbetakenbyDGCAtorevoke,limitorsuspendinwholeorpartthe
approvalincaseoffailuretocomplywithinthetimescalegrantedbyDGCAinthe
caseofalevel2finding.
(c) When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non
compliance withtherequirementsofCAR147,thefollowingactionsshallbe
taken:
(i)Forlevel1findings,immediateactionshallbetakentorevoke,limitor
suspendinwholeorinpart,dependingupontheextentofthelevel1finding,
the maintenance organisation approval, until successful corrective action has
beentakenbytheorganization.Inpracticaltermsalevel1findingiswherea
significantnoncompliancewithCAR147isfound.
(ii)Forlevel2findings,thecorrectiveactionperiodgrantedmustbeappropriate
tothenatureofthefindingbutinanycaseinitiallymustnotbemorethan
30 days. In certain circumstances and subject to the nature of the
finding 30 days period may be extended up to 45 days subject to a
satisfactory corrective action plan agreed. In practical terms where an
officerofAWDfindsanoncompliancewithCAR147.
(iii)Wheretheorganisationhasnotimplementedthenecessarycorrectiveaction
within the stipulated period, necessary action shall be taken in line with
requirements/guidelines as stipulated in the enforcement manual/
enforcementcircular.
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9.Recordkeeping(147.B.20)
(a)TheRegionalOfficeshallhaveasystemofrecordkeepingthatallows
adequatetraceabilityoftheprocesstoissue,renew,continue,vary,suspend
orrevokeeachapproval.
(b)Therecordsfortheoversightofmaintenancetrainingorganizationsshall
includeasaminimum:
1.theapplicationforanorganisationapproval.
2.theorganisationapprovalcertificateincludinganychanges.
3.acopyoftheauditprogramlistingthedateswhenauditsaredueandwhen
auditswerecarriedout.
4.Continuedoversightrecordsincludingallauditrecords.
5.copiesofallrelevantcorrespondence.
6.detailsofanyexemptionandenforcementactions.
7.anyreportfromotherregulatoryauthoritiesrelatingtotheoversightof
theorganisation.
8.organisationexpositionandamendments.
(c)Theminimumretentionperiodfortheparagraph(b)recordsshallbefour
years.
NOTE:
1. The recordkeeping system should ensure that all records are accessible
wheneverneededwithinareasonabletime.Theserecordsshouldbeorganized
in a consistent way throughout the DGCA (chronological, alphabetical order,
etc.).
2. All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organizations
should be stored in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure
confidentialityofthiskindofdata.
3. All computer hardware used to ensure data backup should be stored in a
differentlocationfromthatcontainingtheworkingdatainanenvironmentthat
ensures they remain in good condition. When hardware or software changes
takeplace,specialcareshouldbetakenthatallnecessarydatacontinuestobe
accessibleatleastthroughthefullperiodspecifiedin147.B.20.
10Exemptions(147.B.25)
All requests pertaining to exemptions shall be forwarded to DGCA Hqrs with
recommendationoftheRAOalongwithsupportingdocuments.
(a)DGCAHdqrsmayexemptaStateeducationdepartmentschoolfrom:
1.beinganorganisationasspecifiedin147.A.10.
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2.havinganaccountablemanager,subjecttothelimitationthatthedepartment
appointaseniorpersontomanagethetrainingorganisationandsuchperson
has a budget sufficient to operate the organisation to the standard of CAR
147.
(b)Allexemptionsgrantedinaccordance147.B.25shallberecordedandretainedby
DGCA Hdqrs. No exemptions to be granted from the Regional/Sub Regional
Offices.
11.MaintenanceTrainingOrganisationExposition(MTOE)Amendment
11.1 TheofficersofAirworthinessDirectorateshallverifythattheproceduresspecifiedin
theexpositionareincompliancewithCAR147beforeformallynotifyingthe
approvedorganizationoftheapproval.
11.2A simple exposition status sheet should be maintained which contains
information on when an amendment was received by RAO and when it was
approved.
11.3The organization should submit each exposition amendment to the RAO for
approval.Onbeingsatisfied that the amendmentmeets the requirement ofCAR
147, an approval to the same shall be indicated in writing and with intimation to
DGCAHdqrs.
12Appendixes
AppendixI DGCAForm4
AppendixIICAR147ApprovalRecommendationReportDGCAForm22
AppendixIIIApplicationforCAR147ApprovalDGCAForm12
AppendixIVInternalChecklist(Initial/Variation/RenewalofApprovalofCAR147
MaintenanceTrainingOrganisation)
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APPENDIXI
DGCAForm4
[DGCA]
DetailsofManagementPersonnelrequiredtobeacceptedasspecifiedinCAR
1.Name:
2.Position:
3.Qualificationsrelevanttotheitem(2)position:
4.Workexperiencerelevanttotheitem(2)position:
Signature:...............................Date:......................................
Oncompletion,pleasesendthisformunderconfidentialcovertotheDGCA.
DGCAuseonly
Nameandsignatureofauthorisedstaffmemberacceptingthisperson:
Signature:...............................................Date:..............................................
Name:....................................................Office:.............................................
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APPENDIXII
CAR147APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTDGCAFORM22
Part1:General
Nameoforganisation:
Approvalreference:
Requestedapprovalrating/
Form11dated*:
Otherapprovalsheld(ifapp.)
Addressoffacilityaudited
Auditperiod:fromto:
Date(s)ofaudit(s):
Auditreference(s):
Personsinterviewed:
DGCAInspector: Signature(s):
DGCAoffice: DateofForm22Part1completion:
*deletewhere
applicable
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CAR147APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM22
Part2:CAR147ComplianceAuditReview;
The five columns may be labeled and used as necessary to record the approved
training/examinations,facility,includingsubcontractors,reviewed.Againsteachcolumnusedof
thefollowingCAR147subparagraphspleaseeithertick()theboxifsatisfiedwithcompliance
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 NIA where an item is not
applicable,orNIRwhenapplicablebutnotreviewed.
Para: Subject:
147.A100 Facilityrequirements
147.A.105 Personnelrequirements
Recordsofinstructors,
147.A.110
examinersandassessors
147.A.115 Instructionalequipment
147.A.120 MaintenanceTrainingMaterial
147.A.125 Records
Trainingprocedures and
147.A.130
qualitysystem
147.A.135 Examinations
Privilegesofthemaintenance
147.A.145
trainingorganisation
Changestomaintenance
147.A.150
trainingorganisation
147.A.160 Findings
147.A.300 Aircrafttype/tasktraining
Aircrafttypeexaminations
147.A.305
andtaskassessment
DGCAOfficer(s):Signature(s):
DGCAoffice:DateofCAForm22Part2completion:
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PART3:CompliancewithCAR147Maintenancetrainingorganisationexposition(MTOE)(FORM22)
Part1 MANAGEMENT
1.1 Corporatecommitmentbyaccountablemanager
1.2 Managementpersonnel
Dutiesandresponsibilitiesofmanagementpersonnel,instructors,
1.3
knowledgeexaminersandpracticalassessor
1.4 Managementpersonnelorganisationchart
Listofinstructionalandexaminationstaff
1.5
Note:Aseparatedocumentmaybereferenced
1.6 Listofapprovedaddresses
1.7 Listofsubcontractorsasper147.A.145(d)
1.8 Generaldescriptionoffacilitiesatparagraph1.6addresses
1.9 Specificlistofcoursesapprovedbythecompetentauthority
1.10 Notificationproceduresregardingchangestoorganisation
1.11 Expositionandassociatedmanualsamendmentprocedure
PART2TRAININGANDEXAMINATIONPROCEDURES
2.1 Organisationofcourses
2.2 Preparationofcoursematerial
2.3 Preparationofclassroomsandequipment
2.4 Preparationofworkshops/maintenancefacilitiesandequipment
2.5 Reserved
2.6 Recordsoftrainingcarriedout
2.7 Storageoftrainingrecord
2.8 Trainingatlocationsnotlistedinparagraph1.6
2.9 Organisationofexaminations
MTOEReference:MTOEAmendment:
DGCAauditstaff:Signature(s):
DGCAoffice:
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147APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORT CAFORM22
PART3:Compliancewith147Maintenancetrainingorganisationexposition(MTOE)
2.10 Securityandpreparationofexaminationmaterial
2.11 Preparationofexaminationrooms
2.12 Conductofexaminations
2.13
Reserved
2.14 Markingandrecordofexaminations
2.15 Storageofexaminationrecords
2.16 Examinationsatlocationnotlistedinparagraph1.6
2.17 Reserved
2.18 Controlofsubcontractors
Part3 TrainingSystemQualityProcedures
3.1 Auditoftraining
3.2 Auditofexaminations
3.3 Analysisofexaminationresults
3.4 Auditandanalysisremedialaction
3.5 Accountablemanagerannualreview
3.6 Qualifyingtheinstructors
3.7 Qualifyingtheexaminers
3.8 Recordsofqualifiedinstructors&examiners
Part4 Appendices
4.1 Exampleofdocumentsandformsused.
4.2 Syllabusofeachtrainingcourse
4.3 CrossreferenceIndexifapplicable
MTOEReference:MTOEAmendment:
DGCAauditstaff:Signature(s):
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DGCAoffice:DateofCAForm22Part3completion:
CAR147APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM22
Part4:FindingsCAR147ComplianceStatus
Eachlevel1and2findingsshouldberecordedwhetherithasbeenrectifiedornotandshould
beidentifiedbyasimplecrossreferencetothePart2requirement.Allnonrectified
findingsshouldbecopiedinwritingtotheorganisationforthenecessarycorrectiveaction.
Auditreference(s): Correctiveaction
DateD DateCl Reference
Findings ue osed
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CAR147APPROVALRECOMMENDATIONREPORTCAFORM22
PART5:CAR147approvalorcontinuedapprovalorchangerecommendation
NameofOrganisation:
ApprovalReference:
Auditreference(s):
ApplicableCAR147amendmentstatus:
ThefollowingCAR147scopeofapprovalisrecommendedforthisorganisation:
NameofrecommendingDGCAsurveyor:
SignatureofrecommendingDGCASurveyor:
DGCAoffice:
DateofRecommendation:
CAForm22review(qualitycheck)Date:
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1. RegisteredNameoftheApplicant :
2. Tradingname(ifdifferent) :
3. Address(es)requiringapproval :
4. ContactDetails
Telephone :
FaxNo :
EMail :
ScopeofCAR147ApprovalRelevanttothisInitial*/Changeof*application
TypeTraining:
5.
DoestheorganisationholdapprovalunderCAR21*/CAR145*/CARM*
*Crossoutwhicheverisnotapplicable.
NameandPosition
6. ofAccountableManager :
7. SignatureofAccountableManager :
8. DateofApplication :
ThisformshouldbesentwithanyrequiredfeetobepaidtoDGCA
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AppendixIV
InternalChecklist
(TobeusedbyRAO/SubRAO)
Initial/Variation/RenewalofApprovalofCAR147MaintenanceTrainingOrganisation
PART1
RegisteredNameoftheApplicant:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
AddressRequiringapproval:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
Websitedetails,ifany
ScopeofApprovalsought:
ContactdetailsofAccountableManager
NameofBaseMaintenanceManager
ContactdetailsofTrainingManager:
NameofQualityManager:
ContactdetailsofQualityManager:
NamesofExaminer/Assessor:
ContactdetailsofExaminer/Assessor
DateofApplication:
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PART2
Observation Applicability
S/N Document(s)Requirement
Sat Unsat N/A
1. ReceiptofapplicationinCAForm12asgiveninCAR147 I,V&R
2. Receiptofrequisitefees(asperRule133C) I,V&R
(feesforrenewalofapprovalis50%offeesofinitialapproval)
3. SubmissionofcopyofApprovalSchedule. V&R
(Inthecaseofanychange/variationintheApprovalScheduleis
required,originalapprovalScheduleshouldbesubmitted)
4. ValiditySchedule(inoriginal) R
5. Submissionoffollowingdocuments:
h Compliancestatusoftheauditplanandstatusoffindings. R
6. MeetingwithAccountableManagerwithDAW. I&V
7. StatusofCompletedForm22alongwithcompliancestatusof I&V
finding(Forinitialapprovalallfindingsmustbecorrected
beforetheapprovalcanbeissued)
8 Recommendation reports for issue / variance/ continuation of
approvalfromothersofficesotherthanmainbase.
Abbreviation:IInitialApproval,VVariationinapproval&RRenewalofapproval
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Part3(Reviewofdocuments)
S/N Observation
Requirement Not
Sat Unsat
Applicable
4. Whetherevidenceoftheclosureoffindingsaresatisfactory. I,V&R
5. Whetherallthepostholdersrequiredasper147areavailableand I,V&R
approved.
6. Whether facilities required as per CAR 147 is adequate for the I,V&R
intended/approvedscopeofapproval.
Date: NameandSignatureoftheOfficer:
RemarksoftheTeamLeader(DDAW):
NameandSignatureoftheTeamLeader(DDAW):
CommentsofDAW:Approved/NotApproved
SignatureoftheDAW :
( )
DirectorofAirworthiness
Date:
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CHAPTER4
AIROPERATORCERTIFICATIONPROCEDURE
Refer to
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CHAPTER5
PRODUCTIONORGANISATIONAPPROVAL
1. Scope(21.B.5)
2. ObligationsofDGCA(21.B.20)
The Airworthiness Directorate of DGCA has been vested with the responsibility for the
implementationofCAR21SectionASubpartF,G,H,IandP.
3. RequirementsforDGCA(21.B.25)
3.1 Resources:
1. The number of staff deputed for approval of the Production organization shall be
sufficienttoperformtheallocatedtasks.
2. TheHeadofRegionalofficeshallnominateaproductionorganizationapprovalteam
for each applicant or holder of a production organization approval to conduct all
relevanttasksrelatedtotheProductionOrganizationApprovalasperCAR21Subpart
G.
3.2Qualificationandtraining:
4. AcceptanceofApplication
4.1 ApplicationsmadeinaccordancewithCAR21forProductionOrganizationApprovalshall
be assigned to an officer not below the rank of Dy. Director of Airworthiness. Form 50
shall be used for new applications and Form 51 shall be used by POA holders for
applicationsforchangetotheirapproval.
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4.2 The officer concerned will scrutinize the applications for correctness and
completeness.Whereincorrectorincompleteinformationissupplied,itshallbenotified
to the applicant by a letter detailing the omissions and errors within Five (05) working
daysfromthedateofreceiptoftheapplication.
4.3 Uponreceiptofcorrectapplication,theofficerconcernedshallmakeafirstcheck
on eligibility according to CAR 21 subpart G Para 21.133 and will determine how to
proceedwiththeapplication.Wheneligibilityhasbeenfullyassessed,within05working
days time the officer concerned will inform the applicant, whether the application is
accepted or not. The eligible organization shall be informed of the planned technical
investigationwiththetentativetimeframes.
4.4 Afileshallbeopenedinthenameoftheorganisationandapplicablefeesshallbe
realizedfromtheorganization.Incaseofrefusalofanapplication,theofficerconcerned
shall notify in writing to the applicant together with the reasons thereof, including a
referencetotheprovisionsforappeal.Insuchcasethefeescollectedshallbereturned.
5. DETERMINATIONOFTHEPOATEAM
5.1 After eligibility has been assessed and once principle acceptance is given, the
regional office shall establish an appropriate Investigation team and if required in
consultation with the Headquarters (Airworthiness Directorate). Officers from other
Regional Offices having necessary competence and previously accumulated experience
maybeinvolvedwhileconstitutingtheInvestigationteam.TheDirectorofAirworthiness
willnominateateamleader andmembers tocarryout theinvestigation process.The
composition and size of the basic investigation team may consist of a Team Leader to
manageandleadtheapprovalTeamandifrequired,oneormoreinnumber.Thesizeof
theteammayvarydependingupon:
(a) Sizeoftheapplicantorganization;
(b) Complexityoftheorganizationapprovalappliedfor;
(c) Numberofsitescoveredbytheapproval;
(d) Natureoftheservicestobecoveredbytheorganizationanditsdirectimpactto
aviationsafety.
5.2 Officers not forming part of the investigation team may participate in the
investigation as an observer, for acquiring on job training. For specific technical
investigations the basic team can call for assistance from appropriate technical experts
from the industry but not from the same organisation. Cost of hiring such technical
expertsshallbebornebytheapplicant.
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6. InvestigationProcedureforInitialOrganizationApproval(21.B.220)
TheinvestigationprocesswillbeperformedaccordingtoSectionBofCAR21anditsassociated
AcceptableMeansofCompliance(AMC)/GuidanceMaterial(GM)andthisprocedure.Findings
made during the investigation process will behandled bythe Team Leader in accordance with
CAR 21 and its associated AMCs/ GMs. The Team Leader shall perform sufficient investigation
activity for an applicant or holder of a production organization approval to justify
recommendation for the issuance / amendment of such approval. The approval process shall
consistofatleastthefollowingelements/stages.
6.1 AcceptanceofNominatedPostHolders
The nominated post holders shall be examined by the Team leader and accepted by
Director of Airworthiness within 05 days from the date of receipt of request of
acceptanceofPostHoldersTheformalintimationregardingacceptance ofpostholders
shall be communicated to the applicant with advice to submit the Production
Organization Exposition, Procedure Manuals, Departmental Manuals including
subcontractorsqualityplanforacceptance.Incase,anynominatedpostHolderisfound
notsuitable,theapplicantshallbeintimatedwiththereasonofnonacceptance.
6.2 EvaluationofDocumentation(POE,ProcedureManuals,DepartmentalManualsetc)
The POE and the associate Quality System shall be evaluated by the team leader in
accordance with Annexure VI. The detailed scrutiny of POE, associated procedure
manuals and Quality Systems shall be completed within 50 working days from date of
receiptofsuchmanuals.Iffoundsatisfactory,theteamleadershallrecommendthesame
toDirectorofAirworthinessfornecessaryApproval/Acceptance.Theformalintimationof
acceptanceshallbecommunicatedtotheapplicant.Incaseanyamendmentsinthedraft
manualsareconsiderednecessary,thesameshallbeintimatedtotheapplicant.
The Team leader shall evaluate the training program for the personnel involved in the
Production Organization manufacturing process submitted by the applicant. The above
evaluation shall be completed within 10 days from the date of submission of the
proposedTrainingprogram. Formalacceptanceofthe Trainingprogramafternecessary
amendmentsinconsultationwiththeconcernedQualityManagershallbecommunicated
totheapplicant.
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6.4 AcceptanceofCustomizedInternalAuditChecklists
6.5 EvaluationandAcceptanceofInternalAuditReport
TheEvaluationandAcceptanceofinternalauditreportsubmittedbytheapplicantshall
becompletedwithin 05workingdaysfromthedateofsubmission ofthereport. Ifany
clarificationisrequiredthesameshallbesoughtfromtheQualityManager.
6.6 AcceptanceofCARComplianceReport
The Evaluation and Acceptance of CAR Compliance Report submitted by the applicant
shallbecompletedwithin05workingdaysfromthedateofsubmissionofthereport.If
anyclarificationisrequiredthesameshallbesoughtfromtheQualityManager.
6.7 Auditing
The Team Leader shall inform the organization for Inspection plan by the DGCA Team
within10workingdaysafteracceptanceofCARcompliancereport
Subsequently audit team shall carry out physical verification of availability of necessary
organizationalinfrastructureintermsofsuitableaccommodation,manufacturingfacility,
competentmanpowerandadherencetothedocumentedqualitysystem.During
the inspection of the production organization, Annexure VI may be used for
verificationpurpose.Theinspectionprocessshallbecompletedwithin25workingdays
fromthedateofreceiptofCARcompliancereport.
6.8 Findings(21.B.225)
During the audit or by any other means, if any objective evidence is found by the
investigationteamshowingnoncompliancewiththeapplicablerequirementsofSection
A of CAR 21 , the same shall be classified in accordance with CAR 21.A .158(a) and
recorded on the form 56. The discrepancies notedshall becommunicated to the
QualityManagerforappropriatecorrectiveandpreventiveaction.
6.9 Followupofcorrectiveaction
Uponreceiptoftheactiontakenreport,theauditteammembersshallassesstheaction
taken for its adequacy and acceptance. The acceptance of the action taken shall be
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authenticated on the CA form 2001. The audit team members may carry out follow up
inspection,Ifconsiderednecessary.
If the organization fails to comply the above discrepancies, the same may be
communicatedtotheapplicantandacopytoHeadquarters.
6.10 Recommendationforissuanceofapproval
When the full investigation for compliance of the applicant with CAR 21 has been
satisfactorily determined, the following documents shall be put up to the Director of
AirworthinessoftheconcernedregionalofficefornecessaryapprovaloftheProduction
Organization.
(a) ThecompletedDGCAform56(all5sections).Whereverpossiblethephoneand
faxnumberandemailaddressoftheorganisationshallbeprovided.(Completed
andsignedbytheTeamLeaderandallTeamMembers);
(b) NotesofthefinalPOATeammeetingwiththeapplicantincluding
recommendations andsignificantfindingstogetherwithappropriate
conclusionsandcorrectiveactions;
(c) TheApprovedProductionOrganizationExposition.
(d) AcceptedForm4.
(e) Consistency of the Form 50 with the Form 56 and the Production Organization
Exposition;
(f) ThecontinuedsurveillanceplanbytheRegionalOffice/SubregionalOffice.
Note:Incasetheinvestigationteamhasbeenconstitutedwithoutanofficerfrom
the concerned Region / Sub region, a member nominated by the team leader
shallreviewthedocuments.
TheDAWoftheregionconcernedshallcountersigntheform56whensatisfiedwiththe
review of paragraph 6.10 (a) to (f) and having assured that records will be maintained.
TheDAWshallalsoverifythatthecontinuedsurveillanceplancoversallelementsofthe
QualitySystem.TheHeadoftheRegionalOfficeshallnotifyHeadquartersofanymajor
delays, serious problems or rejection of key staff members of the applicant during the
investigationprocess.
6.11 IssuingtheOrganizationApprovalCertificate(21.B.230)
The investigation team leader shall prepare the Form 55 and submit to DAW of the
concernedRegionalongwithcountersignedform56(allparts).Whensatisfiedwiththe
above recommendation package the DAW shall sign the DGCA Form 55 approval
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certificate.Theapprovalshallbeissuedforadurationnotexceedingoneyearandvalid
till31stDecemberofthatcalendaryear.
TheDAWwillforwardtheoriginalsignedDGCAForm55totheorganisationwithacopy
totheSubregionaloffice(ifapplicable)andHeadquarters.
6.12 Recordkeeping(21.B.260)
The DAW will establish a system to maintain records of all documents generated and
receivedduringtheapprovalprocessandthesubsequentcontinuedsurveillance
process. The DGCA Form 56, copy of the form 55 and the continued surveillance plan
shallberetainedundertheallocatedDGCAapprovalnumber.Specificreferencewillbe
made to the next date that the form 56 recommendation is due. Designated Officer of
Headquarterswillupdatetheapprovalsdatabasewiththeaboveinformation.TheDAW
oftheRegionwillmaintainaregisterofallOrganisationApprovalsissuedbytheregionin
accordancewithCAR21givingthefollowingdetails:
(a)Approvalnumber
(b)Nameoforganisation
(c)Address
(d)Scopeofapproval
6.13 ChangeswithintheApprovedProductionOrganization(21.B.240)
6.13.1 AnyproposedsignificantchangesaslistedinCAR21A.147orCAR21A.148andits
AMCshallbeprocessedbytherespectiveRegional/Subregionaloffices
and investigated. All significant changes as detailed in the above referred CARs
requireaform51.TheSubregionalofficesshallforwardacopyofallform51sto
theDAWoftheRegionforprocessinginaccordancewithparagraph4of
this chapter (application acceptance process). The application for a change
should include the relevant fees. The Sub regional office will confirm receipt of
paymenttotheDAWoftheRegion.TheTeamLeaderwilldeterminetheextentof
anysubsequentreviewaccordingtotheextentofproposedchangestothe
Organizationand/oritsExpositionandshallcarryoutnecessaryactions.
6.13.2 TheSubRegionalofficesshallinformtheDAWoftheRegionofallcaseswherethe
organizationwishestooperateinaccordancewithCAR21A.147(b).Whenthe
investigationforthechangehasbeensatisfactorilycompleted,thedealingofficer
oftheRegional/SubRegionalofficeshallcarryoutareviewofanyapplicable
documentsdetailedinparagraph6.1and6.2pertainingtothechange.Whena
changetothecertificateisrequired,paragraph6.2to4.11shallbeused.
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6.14 ProductionwithoutPOA
6.15 ProductionorganizationsnotcoveredinCAR21shallbeapprovedinlinewithCARsection
2SeriesFpartXIV.
7. ContinuedSurveillance(21.B.235)
7.1 Acontinuedsurveillanceplanshallbedevelopedbyanominatedfieldofficertakinginto
considerationfollowupofcorrectiveactionsandacceptancebytheDAWoftheRegion
asperCAR21SubPartGanditsassociatedAMC&GMandrecordsonpart2totheDGCA
form 56. The continued surveillance plan shall cover entire area of activity of the
organization and shall be communicated to the organization by the designated Team
Leader.
7.2 TheTeamLeaderassignedtoperformthecontinuedsurveillancewillprocessallfindings
andnotifytheDAWoftheRegionwhowillinformHeadquartersimmediatelyregarding
anyLevel1findingmadeagainstthePOAholderalongwithdetailsofactiontakenbythe
office.IncaseofaLevel1findingtheDAWoftheRegionwillreviewthefindingandtake
appropriate action. The findings shall also be communicated to the concerned
organizationfortakingnecessaryrectificationactionwithinthespecifiedtimelimit.
8. ContinuedValidity
8.1 The continuation of approval shall be monitored in accordance with the continued
surveillanceplan.
DGCAform56(Part15)recommendationmustbecompletedatleastevery24months.
Officer assigned with the responsibility of overseeing the activities of the organization
concernedmustcarryoutaqualityreviewoftheform56andcountersigntheform.The
designated officer shall submit / forward the form 56 to the Head of the Regional
Airworthiness office (Not below the rank of DDAW) for continuation of the approval
every 12 months along with the completed surveillance plan. Where the
recommendation for continuation of the approval certificate is accepted, Director of
AirworthinessshallnotifytheapprovedproductionorganizationandDGCAHeadquarters.
Designated officer of Headquarters shall update the approvals database with all the
relevantinformation.
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8.2 Any negative decision by the Regional/Sub Regional Office shall be taken in
consultationwithHeadquarters.Theapprovalholderwillbenotifiedbyletterandcopyto
the DAW of the region (if applicable) / Headquarters (Airworthiness Directorate),
detailingthesuspensionorrevocationofthePOAbytheHeadoftheconcernedoffice.
TheletterwillspecifythereferencetotheprovisionsforappealbythePOAholder.
8.3 In extenuating circumstances the 12 month audit cycle period may be extended by the
Regional/subregionalofficeconcernedwithapprovalofHeadquarters.Thisissubjectto
verification by other means that the systems are functioning within the POA holders
organization.
9. ProductionOrganizationExposition(POE)Amendments
The Organization should submit each proposed amendment to POE to the concerned Regional
office/subregionalofficeforapproval.Thedesignatedfieldofficershallexaminetheproposed
amendmentsandonbeingsatisfiedthattheamendmentsmeetthecurrentrequirementsofCAR
21andapprovalshallbeintimatedinwritingtotheorganization.
10. AdditionalProvisions
10.1 ReportingSystem
10.1.1 CAR21A.3(b)and21A.165(f)detailtheProductionOrganizationApprovalholders
responsibilitiesregardingreportingtoDGCA.TheRegional/SubRegionalOffices
shallprocessthereportsinassociationwiththeAeronauticalEngineeringDivision
at DGCA Headquarters. The form and manner for such reports shall be as laid
down in the organizations procedures as contained in the Production
OrganisationExpositionofthePOAholder.
10.2 PanelofExperts
10.2.1 APanelofExperts(PE)whichcomprisesspecialistswithextensivetechnical
knowledgeandexperiencenecessaryforapprovalofproductionorganizationsas
establishedbyDGCA.
10.2.2 The PE specialists shall advise on technical certification principles and technical
interpretation of the implementing rules of the Basic Regulation, technical
standardizationandtechnicaltrainingensuringappropriatetechnicalcertification
knowledgewithinDGCA.Theymayalsoactasteammembers,providedthereis
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no conflict of interest. In such cases they shall abstain from participating in the
deliberations of the PE. The Government of India rules on the subject shall be
applicabletothePE.
10.3 ResolutionofDisagreements
10.3.1 Everyeffortshallbemadetoresolveallkindofdisagreementsconcerningissues
between DGCA and the Approval Holder/Applicant at the lowest possible level.
The investigation team will be the primary decision maker in the process under
thesupervisionofitsteamleader.TheDAW oftheRegionshallhavetheability
andpowertotakethefirstdecisionstothelargestpossibleextent.IftheApproval
Holder/ApplicantdonotagreewiththeInvestigatingTeamdecision,theHeadof
theofficeasafirststep,andtheDAWoftheregion,willtrytoreachamutually
acceptableresolution.Ifanagreementstillcannotbereached,thematterwillbe
broughttotheAirworthinessDirectorateatHeadquarterswhowilltakeadecision
thereto. If further escalation is necessary the final decision will be made by the
DGCAfollowingconsultationwiththepanelofexperts.InthiscasetheApplicant
shall have the right to be heard by the PE. The opinion of the PE will be
communicatedtotheApplicanttogetherwiththefinaldecision.
10.4 InvolvementoftheLegalService
10.4.1 TheDAW(Headquarters)mayconsulttheDirectorateofInformationand
RegulationofDGCAattheearliestpossiblestage;
(a) Before the adoption of a negative decision taken during the approval process
whichissubjecttoappealaccordingtoIndianAircraftRules,1937Ruleno.3Bor
thisinternalworkingprocedure;
(b) when an applicant or certificate holder requests that a disagreement be
formallyhandledandtheDAW(Headquarters)shouldconsulttheDirectorateof
InformationandRegulationofDGCAattheearliestpossiblestage;
(c) When there is a disagreement with the applicant or certificate holder on a
significantdecisionaffectingtheresultoftheapprovalprocess;
(d) Inanyothercasewhendeemednecessary.
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11. Limitation,SuspensionandRevocation(21.B.245)
11.1 AProductionOrganizationApprovalshallbelimited,suspendedorrevokedbytheDGCA
if the certificate becomes invalid under the conditions specified in CAR21, or fails to
complywiththeDGCAfeesandchargesRegulation.
11.2 The DAW of the regional office shall notify the holder of a Production Organization
Approvalinwritingaboutthissuspensionorrevocationincludingthereasonsthereofand
therighttoappealagainstthisdecision.
11.3 AnenforcementactionmustbetakeninaccordancewithSubrule(10)ofRule133B
andtheEnforcementManual.
12. CommunicationandPublication
Significant decisions affecting the result of the approval procedure shall be
communicatedbyDGCA to the applicantin writing.Thestatusofapprovalshallbeupdatedin
theDGCAwebsitebyDAW(Headquarters).
13. ConfidentialityofDocuments
All documents and information received and held by DGCA related to the approval
procedure which originates from the Approval Holder/Applicant or a third party shall not be
madepublicwithouttheconsentoftheApprovalHolder/Applicant.
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ANNEXUREI
ApplicationforProductionOrganizationApprovalunderCAR21,SubpartG FormCA50
DGCA
1. Registerednameandaddress of the organization.
2. Tradename(ifdifferent):
3. Locationsforwhichtheapproval is applied for:
4. Briefsummary ofproposedactivities at the item 3 addresses
a)General
b)Scopeofapproval
c)Natureofprivileges
5. Descriptionoforganisation
Note:
1. Applicants for Production Organization Approval (POA) under CAR 21, Subpart G, will be charged as
followsforissueofPOA:
(i) 50employees:Rs.25,000/
(ii) >50andupto200employees:Rs.50,000/
(iii) >than200employees:Rs.1,00,000/
2. ThefeesforrenewalofPOAshallbefiftypercentofthatofthenewPOAasabove.
3. CompletionInstructions
Block1: ThenameoftheorganizationmustbeenteredasstatedintheregisteroftheIndianCompanies
Registration Office. For the initial application a copy of the entry in the register of the Indian
CompaniesRegistrationOfficemustbeprovidedtotheDGCA.
Block2: State the trade name by which the organization is known to the public if different from the
informationgiveninBlock1.TheuseofalogomaybeindicatedinthisBlock.
Block3: Statealllocationsforwhichtheapprovalisappliedfor.Onlythoselocationsmustbestatedthat
aredirectlyunderthecontrolofthelegalentitystatedinBlock1.
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Block4: This Block must include further details of the activities under the approval for the addresses
indicatedinBlock4.TheBlockGeneralmustincludeoverallinformation,whiletheBlockScope
of approval must address the scope of work and products/categories following t he principles
laid down in the GM 21.151. The Block nature of privileges must indicate the requested
privilegesasdefinedin21.163(b)(d).ForanapplicationforrenewalstateN/A.
Block5: This Block must state a summary of the organization with reference to the outline of the
production organization exposition, including the organizational structure, functions and
responsibilities.Thenominationoftheresponsiblemanagersinaccordancewith
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ANNEXUREII
Applicationforsignificantchangesorvariationofscopeandtermsof FormCA51
ProductionOrganizationApprovalunderCAR21,SubpartG
DGCA
1. NameandaddressofthePOAholder:
2. Approvalreferencenumber:
3. Locationsforwhichchangesinthetermsofapproval
arerequested:
4. Briefsummaryofproposedchangestotheactivities
attheitem3addresses
a)General:
b)Scopeofapproval:
c)Natureofprivileges:
5. Descriptionoforganizationalchanges:
6. Positionandnameoftheaccountablemanageror
nominee:
Signature of
Date:
AccountableManager
FillingInstructions
Block1: The name must be entered as written on the current approval certificate. Where a change in the name is to be
announced state the old name and address here, while using Block 5 for the information about the new name and
address.Thechangeofnameand/oraddressmustbesupportedbyevidence,e.g.byacopyoftheentryintheregister
ofcommerce.
Block2: Statethecurrentapprovalreferencenumber.
Block3: State the locations for which changes in the terms of approval are requested or state N/A if no change is to be
anticipatedhere.
Block4: ThisBlockmustincludefurtherdetailsforthevariationofthescopeofapprovalfortheaddressesindicatedinBlock3.
The Block General must include overall information for the change (including changes e.g. in workforce, facilities
etc.), while the Block Scope of approval must address the change in the scope of work and products/categories
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followingtheprincipleslaiddownintheGM21A.151.TheBlocknatureofprivilegesmustindicateachangeinthe
privilegesasdefinedin21A.163(b)(d).StateN/Aifnochangeisanticipatedhere.
Block5: This Block must state the changes to the organisation as defined in the current production organisation exposition,
includingchangestheorganisationalstructure,functionsandresponsibilities.ThisBlockmustthereforealsobeusedto
indicateachangeintheaccountablemanagerinaccordancewith21A.145(c)(1)orachangeinthenominationofthe
responsiblemanagersinaccordancewith21A.145(c)(2).Achangeinthenominationofresponsiblemanagersmustbe
accompaniedbythecorrespondingCAForm4.StateN/Aifnochangeisanticipatedhere.
Block6: State the position and name of the Accountable Manager here. Where there is a change in the nomination of the
Accountable Manager, the information must refer to the nominee for this position. State N/A if no change is
anticipatedhere.
IncaseofanapplicationforachangeoftheAccountableManagertheCAForm51mustbesignedbythenewnomineeforthisposition.In
allothercasestheCAForm51mustbesignedbytheAccountableManager.
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POACertificateofApprovalSheetA FormCA 55
DGCA
APPROVALCERTIFICATE
Reference:DGCA.G.XXXX
PursuanttotheIndianRegulationsinforceandsubjecttotheconditionsspecifiedbelow,
DGCAherebycertifies
CompanyName&Address
asa
PRODUCTIONORGANISATION
approvedaccordingtoCar21,SubpartG
CONDITIONS:
1.TheapprovalislimitedtothatspecifiedintheenclosedTermsofApproval;and
2.ThisapprovalrequirescompliancewiththeproceduresspecifiedintheProduction
OrganizationExposition;and
3.Thisapprovalisvalidwhilsttheapprovedproductionorganizationremainsincompliancewith
Car21,SubpartG.
Dateoforiginalissue: Signed :
Dateofthisissue: ForDGCA:
POACertificateofApprovalSheetB
DGCA Terms of Approval TA:DGCA.G.XXXX
Thisdocumentispartof ProductionOrganization Approval Number DGCA.G.XXXX issuedto
Companyname:
Section1.SCOPEOFWORK:
PRODUCTIONOFPRODUCTS/CATEGORIES
FordetailsandlimitationsrefertotheProductionOrganizationExposition,
Section2.LOCATIONS:
Section3.PRIVILEGES:
TheProductionOrganizationisentitledtoexercise,withinitsTermsofApprovalandinaccordancewith
theproceduresofitsProductionOrganizationExposition,theprivilegessetforthin21.163.Subjecttothe
following:
PriortoapprovalofthedesignoftheproductaFormCA1maybeissuedonlyforconformitypurposes.
AStatementofConformitymaynotbeissuedforanonapprovedaircraft.
Maintenancemaybeperformed,untilcompliancewithmaintenanceregulationsisrequired,in
accordancewiththeProductionOrganizationExpositionSectionxxx.
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FORM2156
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION Part1of5
Page1of1
RECOMMENDATIONREPORTINSUPPORTOFCAR21SUBPARTGAPPROVALISSUE/
RENEWAL/CONTINUATION/VARIATION
PART1:BASICDETAILSOFTHEASSESSMENT
NameoftheOrganization:
ApprovalReference:
Address(es)ofthefacilitiessurveyed:
MainCAR21SubpartGactivitiesatfacilitiessurveyed:
Date(s)ofsurvey:
Namesandpositionsoftheorganizations
SeniorManagementattendedduringsurvey:
NameofDGCAofficer:
Office:
Form2156completiondate:
Note: If it is determined that recommendation for issue/renewal/continuation/variation of
ApprovalcannotbemadebecauseofnoncompliancewithCAR21SubpartG,thereasonsfor
noncomplianceneedtobeidentifiedinPART4ofthereport.AcopyofPART1andPART4,or
atleasttheinformationincludedinthereports,mustbegiventotheorganizationtoensure
thattheorganization,infailingtoobtainCAR21SubpartGApproval,evenifonlytemporarily,
hasthesameinformationasisonthefilesoftheDGCA.
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RECOMMENDATIONREPORTINSUPPORTOFCAR21SUBPARTGAIONPPROVALISSUE/
RENEWAL/CONTINUATION/VARIATION
CAR21SUBPARTGCOMPLIANCE
Nameoftheorganization:
Approvaloforganization:
ApprovalReference :
Surveyreference :
NoteA:ThisformhasbeencompliedaccordingtothoseparagraphsofCAR21SubpartGwhicharerelevant
to an organization trying to demonstrate
compliance
NoteB:Therighthandpartofeachboxmustbecompletedwithoneofthreeindicators:
1.Atick()whichmeanscompliance.
2.NRwhichmeanstherequirementisNotRelevanttotheactivityattheaddresssurveyed(the
reasonforNRshouldbestatedinPART4ofthereport,unlessthereasonisobvious).
3.AnumberrelatingtoacommentwhichmustberecordedinPART4ofthereport.
CAR21.33Eligibility
TheDGCAwillonlyacceptanapplicationforaproductionorganizationapprovalif
(a) TheDGCAagreesthat,foradefinedscopeofwork,suchanapprovalisappropriateforthepurpose of
showingconformitywithaspecificdesign;and
(b) The applicant holds or has applied for an approval of such a design, or the applicant has a suitable
arrangement with the applicant for or holder of an approval of such a design which ensures
satisfactory coordination between production and design or possess design data obtained
throughalicenseagreement.
CAR21.134Application
Each application for a Production Organization Approval must be made in a form and manner
acceptabletotheDGCA,andmustincludeanoutlineoftheinformationrequiredbyCAR21.143and
theTermsofApprovalrequestedtobeissuedunderCAR21.151.
CAR21.139QualitySystem
(a) Theproductionorganizationshalldemonstratethatithasestablishedandcanmaintainaqualitysystem. The
qualitysystemmustbedocumented.Thisqualitysystemshallbesuchastoenabletheorganizationtoensure
thateachproduct,partorapplianceproducedbytheorganizationorbyitspartners,orsuppliedfromorsub
contractedtooutsideparties,conformstotheapplicabledesigndataandisinconditionforsafeoperation,and
thusexercisetheprivilegessetforinCAR21.163.
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(b) Thequalitysystemmustinclude:
(1)Asapplicablewithinthescopeofapproval,controlproceduresforthoseelementsshown
below;and
a) ____Documentissue,approvalorchange.
b) ____Vendorandsubcontractorassessment,auditandcontrol
c) ____Verificationthatincomingproducts,parts,materials,andequipment,including
itemssuppliedneworusedbybuyersofproducts,areasspecifiedintheapplicabledesign
data.
d) ____Identificationandtraceability
e) ____Manufacturingprocesses
f) ____Inspectionandtesting,includingproductionflighttests.
g) ____Calibrationoftools,jigsandtestequipment
h) ____Nonconformingitemcontrol
i) ____Airworthinesscoordinationwiththeapplicant/holderofadesignapproval
j) ____Recordscompletionandretention
k) ____Personnelcompetenceandqualification
l) ____Issueofairworthinesscertifications
m) ____Handling,storageandpacking
n) ____Internalqualityauditsandresultingcorrectiveactins
o) ____WorkwithintheTermsofApprovalperformedatanylocationotherthantheapproved
facilities.
p) ____Workcarriedoutaftercompletionofproductionbutpriortodelivery,tomaintain
theaircraftinaconditionforsafeoperation
Note:Thecontrolproceduresneedtoincludespecificprovisionsforanycriticalparts.
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(2)An independent quality assurance function to monitor compliance with, and adequacy of, the
documentedproceduresofthequalitysystem.Thismonitoringmustincludeafeedbacksystemto
the person or group of persons specified in CAR 21.145(c)(2) and ultimately to the manager
specifiedinCAR21.145(c)(1)toensure,asnecessary,correctiveaction.
CAR21.143Expositions
(a) TheorganizationmustfurnishtotheDGCAaproductionorganizationExpositionprovidingthe
informationlistedinAppendixAtoCAR21(seepart3ofthisForm)
(b) TheProductionOrganizationExpositionmustbeamendedasnecessarytoremainanuptodate
descriptionoftheorganization,andcopiesofamendmentsmustbesuppliedtotheDGCA
CAR21.145Approvalrequirements
Theproductionorganizationmustshow,onthebasisoftheinformationsubmittedinaccordancewithCAR
21.143,that
(a) General
The facilities, working conditions, equipment and tools, processes and associated materials,
personnel numbers and competence, and general organizationare adequate to discharge
responsibilitiesunderCAR21.165
(b) Data
(1)Theproductionorganizationisinreceiptofallnecessaryairworthinessdatafromtheholder
OforapplicantfortheapprovaloftheTypeDesign,asappropriatetodetermineconformity
withtheapplicabledesigndata.
(2) Theproductionorganizationhasaproceduretoensurethatairworthinessdataarecorrectly
incorporatedinitsproductiondata.
(3) Theabovedataarekeptuptodateandmadeavailabletoallpersonnelwhoneedaccessto
suchdatatoperformtheirduties.
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SURVEYREFERENCE:
CAR21.145ApprovalRequirements(contd)
(c) Organization
(1) AmanageraccountabletotheDGCA,hasbeennominated,withresponsibilitywithinthe
Organizationtoensurethatallproductionisperformedtotherequiredstandardsandthatthe
productionorganizationiscontinuouslyincompliancewiththedataandproceduresidentified
intheExposition.
(2) Amanagerorgroupofmanagershasbeennominatedtoensurethattheorganizationisincompliance
withtherequirementsofthisSubpart,andareidentified,togetherwiththeextentoftheirauthority.
Inthisrespectsuchperson(s)mustultimatelyberesponsibletothemanageridentifiedinsub
paragraph(c)(1)ofthisparagraph.Theknowledge,backgroundandexperienceofthemanagers
nominatedmustbeappropriatetodischargetheirresponsibilities.
(3) Staffatalllevelshavebeengivenappropriateauthoritytobeabletodischargetheirallocated
responsibilities and that there is full and effective coordination within the production
organizationisrespectofairworthinessmatters.
(d) CertifyingStaff
(1) CertifyingStaffhasbeendefinedasthosepersonnelwhoareauthorizedbytheproduction
organizationandtheDGCAtosignthedocumentsissuedunderCAR21.163underthescope or terms of
the approval. The knowledge, background, and experience of the certifying staff must be
appropriatetodischargetheirallocatedresponsibilities.
(2) Theproductionorganizationmaintainsarecordofallcertifyingstaffwhichmustinclude details of their
authorization.
(3) Certifyingstaffareprovidedwithevidenceofthescopeoftheirauthorization.
CAR21.147ChangestotheApprovedProductionOrganization
(a) After the issue of a Production Organization Approval, each change to the approved production
organizationthatissignificanttotheshowingofconformityortotheairworthinessoftheproduct,
partorappliance,particularlychangestothequalitysystem,mustbeapprovedbythe DGCA. A
proposalforsuchachangemustbenotifiedassoonaspracticalandtheproductionorganization
mustshow,asfaraspossiblebefore the implementation of the change, to the satisfaction of the
DGCAthatitwillcontinuetocomplywithrequirementsofthisSubpartG.
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CAR21.147ChangestotheApprovedProductionOrganization
(b) TheDGCAmayprescribetheconditionsunderwhichaSubpartGapprovedproductionorganization
mayoperateduringsuchchangesunlesstheDGCAdeterminesthattheapprovalshouldbesuspended.
CAR21.148Changesinlocation
Achangeinthelocationofthemanufacturingfacilitiesoftheapprovedproductionorganization
mustberegardedas a change ofsignificanceto the organizationwhichmustthereforecomplywith
CAR21.147
CAR21.149Transferability
Exceptforachangeinownership,whichmustberegardedasachangeofsignificance,andmust therefore
complywithCAR21.147,aProductionOrganizationApprovalisnottransferable.
CAR21.151Termsofapproval
TermsofapprovalareissuedaspartofaProductionOrganizationApproval. TheTerms of Approval
identifythescopeofwork,theproductsand/orthecategoriesofpartsandappliancesforwhichthe holder is
entitledtoexercisetheprivilegesdefinedinCAR21.163.
CAR21.153Changestothetermsofapproval
ApplicationforachangetotheTermsofApprovalmustbemadeinaformandmanneracceptable to the DGCA.
TheapplicantmustcomplywiththeapplicablerequirementsofthisSubpartG.
CAR21.157Investigations
EachapplicantfororholderofaProductionOrganizationApprovalshallmakearrangementsthat allow the
DGCA to make any investigations, including investigations of partners and/or sub
contractors,necessarytodeterminecompliancewiththeapplicablerequirementsofthisSubpartG.
CAR21.163Privileges
TheholderofaProductionOrganizationApprovalmay,withinhisTermsofApprovalissuedunder
CAR21.135
(a) InthecaseofcompleteaircraftanduponpresentationofaStatementofConformity,obtainan aircraft
certificateofairworthiness,StandardorExport.
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(b) Inthecaseofotherproducts,partsorappliancesissueAuthorisedReleaseCertificates(DGCAForm
211)withoutfurthershowing.
(c) Maintainanewaircraftthathehasproducedandissueacertificateofreleasetoserviceinrespectof
thatmaintenance.
CAR21.165ResponsibilitiesofHolder
TheholderofaProductionOrganizationApprovalshall
(a) EnsurethattheproductionorganizationExpositionfurnishedinaccordancewithCAR21.143andthe
documentstowhichitrefers,areusedasbasicworkingdocumentswithintheOrganization.
(b) Maintaintheproductionorganizationinconformitywiththedataandproceduresapprovedforthe
ProductionOrganizationApproval.
(c) Determinethateachcompletedaircraftconformstothetypedesignandisinconditionforsafe
operationpriortosubmittingStatementsofConformitytotheDGCAor
Determinethatotherproducts,partsorappliancesarecompletedandconformtotheapproved
designdataandareinconditionforsafeoperationbeforeissuingDGCAForm211tocertify
airworthiness,or
Determinethatotherproducts,partsorappliancesconformtotheapplicabledatabeforeissuing
DGCAForm211asaconformityCertificate
(d) RecordalldetailsofworkcarriedoutinaformacceptabletotheDGCA
(e) (1) ReporttotheholderoftheTypeCertificateorDesignApproval,allcaseswhereproducts, parts or
applianceshavebeenreleasedbytheproductionorganizationandsubsequently
identifiedtohavedeviationsfromtheapplicabledesigndata,andinvestigate with the holder ofthe
Type CertificateorDesignApproval to identifythosedeviationswhichcouldleadto an unsafe
condition
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(2) Report to the DGCA, the deviations identified according to subparagraph (e)(1) of this
paragraph. Suchreportsmustbemadeinaformandmanneracceptabletothe DGCA
accordingtoCAR21.3(b)(2).
(3) Where the Production Organization Approval holder is acting as a supplier to another
productionorganization,reportalsotothatotherorganization
(f) ProvideassistancetotheholderoftheTypeCertificateorDesignApprovalindealingwithany
continuingairworthiness actions thatarerelatedto the products,parts or appliancesthathavebeen
produced.
(g) Institute an archiving system incorporating requirements to its partners, suppliers and sub
contractors,ensuringconservationofthedatausedtojustifyconformityoftheproducts,partsor
appliances,tobeheldatthedisposaloftheDGCAandtoberetainedinorderto
providetheinformationnecessaryto ensure the continuingairworthiness of the products,parts or
appliances.
(h) Where,underhisTermsofApproval,heissuesacertificateofreleasetoservice,determinethat
eachcompletedaircrafthasbeensubjectedtothenecessarymaintenanceandisinconditionforsafe
operation,priortoissuingthecertificate.
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DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
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RECOMMENDATIONREPORTINSUPPORTOFCAR21SUBPARTGISSUE/RENEWAL/CONTINUATION/
VARIATION
CAR21SUBPARTGEXPOSITIONCOMPLIANCE
NameoftheOrganization:
Approval of organization :Approval Reference
:Surveyreference:NoteA:Eachbox must becompletedwith of
threeindicators:
1. atick()whichmeansofcompliance.
2. NRwhichmeanstherequirementisNOTRELEVANTtotheactivityattheaddresssurveyed.(Thereasonfor
NRshouldbestatedinPART4ofthereport,unlessthereasonisobvious)
3. anumberrelatingtoacommentwhichmustberecordedinPART4ofthereport.
NoteB:Theexpositionmaybecompliedinanysubjectorderaslongasallapplicablesubjectsarecovered.
NoteC: IftheorganizationholdsanotherCARapprovalrequiringanexpositionorhandbookitisacceptabletousethis
indexasasupplementtotheexistingexpositionorhandbookandtocrossrefereachsubjecttothepositionin
theexistingexpositionorhandbook.
ProductionOrganizationExposition:
RevisionStatus:
(ContentasrequiredbyCAR21.143(a)AppendixAtoCAR21)
(a) A statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the production organization
expositionandanyassociatedmanualswhichdefinetheapprovedorganizationscompliancewith this
Subpartwillbecompliedwithatalltimes.
(b)Thetitle(s)andnamesofmanagersacceptedbytheDGCAinaccordancewithCAR21.145(c)(2)
(c) Thedutiesandresponsibilitiesofthemanager(s)asrequiredbyCAR21.145(c)(3)includingmatterson which
theymaydealdirectlywiththeDGCAonbehalfoftheOrganization
(d)Anorganizationalchartshowingassociatedchainsofresponsibilityofthemanagersasrequiredby
CAR21.145(c)(1)and(c)(2)
(e)Alistofcertifyingstaff.
[Note:aseparatedocumentmaybereferenced](f)
Ageneraldescriptionofmanpowerresources
(g) A general description of the facilities located at each address specified in the production
organizationscertificateofapproval
(h)AgeneraldescriptionoftheproductionorganizationsscopeofworkrelevanttotheTermsof
Approval
(i) TheprocedureforthenotificationofOrganizationalchangestotheDGCA(j)
Theamendmentprocedurefortheproductionorganizationexposition
(k)AdescriptionofthequalitysystemandtheproceduresasrequiredbyCAR21.139(b)(1)
(l) AlistofthoseoutsidepartiesreferredtoinCAR21.139(a)[Note:aseparatedocumentmaybereferenced]
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RECOMMENDATIONREPORTINSUPPORTOFCAR21SUBPARTGAPPROVALISSUE/RENEWAL/
CONTINUATION/VARIATION
FINDINGSONCAR21SUBPARTG(COMPLIANCESTATUS)
Name of the Organization :Approval Reference :
Surveyreference:
NoteA:EachfindingmustbeidentifiedbynumberandthenumbermustcrossrefertothesamenumberinaboxinPart2or3ofthe
CAR21SubpartGSurveyReport.NoteB:AsstatedinPart1anycommentsrecordedinthisPartshouldbecopiedto
theorganizationsurveyedtogetherwithPart1.
NAME&SIGNATUREOFSURVEYOR:
Date:
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RECOMMENDATIONREPORTINSUPPORTOFCAR
21SUBPARTGAPPROVALISSUE/RENEWAL/CONTINUATION/VAR
IATION
CAR21SUBPARTGAPPROVALRECOMMENDATION
NameoftheOrganization:ApprovalReference:
SurveyReference:
Recommendationforissue/renewal/variationofapproval:
ThefollowingCAR21SubpartGTermsofapprovalarerecommendedfortheaboveorganizationat
theaddress(es)specifiedinPart1ofthisreport:
Or
Recommendationforcontinuationofexistingapproval:
ItisrecommendedthattheCAR21SubpartGTermsofApprovalidentifiedinDGCAForm2155referenced
becontinued.
NameofDGCAOfficermakingrecommendation:
SignatureoftheDGCAOfficer :
DGCARegionalOffice :
Date :
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ANNEXUREV
CheckListforContentsofProductionOrganizationExposition
NameoftheOrganization:
ContactPerson&PhoneNo.:
POETitle&reference:
ReviewingOfficer&DateofReview:
DocumentIdentificationandreference:
NameoftheorganizationandAddress:
PARTI
StatementsignedbytheAccountableManagerconfirmingthecompliancewiththeCARandother
regulationsCountersignature.
listoftitle(s)andnamesofmanagersacceptedbytheDGCAinaccordancewithCAR21.145(c)(2).
Dutiesandresponsibilitiesofthemanager(s)asrequiredbyCAR21.145(c)(3)includingtheauthorityand
coordinationwithitsvariousdepartmentsanddesignorganization.
OrganizationalchartindicatingthechainofresponsibilityofthemanagersasrequiredbyCAR21.145(c)(1)
and(c)(2)isavailable.CheckwhetherallresponsiblemanagersdirectlyreporttoAccountableManageror
havedirectaccesstohim.
Listofcertifyingstaff.(Nottoincludeinspectionpersonnel)
Manpowerresourcerequirementanrtrainingrequirementsdescribedinthemanualincludingthe
mannerofcompliancewiththesame.
Generaldescriptionofthefacilitieslocatedateachaddressspecifiedintheproductionorganizations
certificateofapprovalcoveredintheManual.Checkthatthemanualdescribethefacilitiesand
equipmentateachlocation.
TermsofApprovalisspecifiedforeachscopeofworkbeingcarriedout.
ProcedureforthenotificationofOrganizationalchangestotheDGCAisdescribed
AccountableManager
ResponsibleManagers
Facility&Location
Scopeofwork
AmendmentproceduresforthePOEandoccasionsforamendment
Checkforanychangesinorganization.Isthechartupdated&sameiscommunicatedandpriorto
notifyingchangestoPOE,acceptanceofthechangesbyDGCAhadbeenobtained.`
Checkthattheproceduresandperiodicity/situationrequiringamendmenttothePOE&QSare
explained.
Checkwhetherholdersofthismanualkeeptheircopiesuptodatewithapprovedamendments.
Descriptionofthequalitysystemandtheproceduresarerelevanttothescopeofapprovalasrequiredby
CAR21.139(b)(1).
CheckthatthefunctionofindependentQualityAssuranceSystemdescribed.
AvailabilityoflistofoutsidepartiesasreferredinCAR21.139(a).
Checkthatthemanualcontain/crossreferstothelistofsubcontractors/outsidepartiesandboughtout
itemsuppliersandproductssuppliedbythem.
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Documentcontrol
Classificationofdocuments,originator/issue,distribution/controlrequirements/proceduresare
definedinthequalitysystem
Documentpreparation,reviewandapprovalprocedure
Procedurefordistributionofdocument
Procedureforconfirmingtheactiontakenbytherecipientofthedocumentinadditiontonormalaction,
checkupdationoftrainingsyllabusifapplicable.
Disseminationofinformationtopersonnelconcerned(ineachcase)
ReleaseofStandardofPreparation
Releaseofdesigndataandcontrolprocedures
Preparationandupkeepofmanufacturingdocumentandprocesssheets/inspectionstandards
Listofdocumentreleasedbythedepartment&distributionlistinrespectofeachdocument.
Maintenanceofmastercopy,identificationofcontrolcopy/reference.
Proceduretocommunicateerror/ambiguitynotedinthemanufacturingdocumenttotheapproving
authority
CheckfortheStampingofobsoletecopiesandretentionbyoriginatingdepartmentforfuturereference.
Removalanddestructionofobsoletedocumentsandmaintenanceofevidence
Requirementforperiodicalreviewofthedocumentshavebeenestablished
Availabilityofcopiesofallthedocuments(Internal/Externaldocuments)atonelocation Quality
Engineering
Vendorsandsubcontractorassessmentauditandcontrolstores
Vendor
Vendorsclassificationandtheirevaluationcriteriahavebeenestablished
Vendorassessmentforms&auditreportareavailableandapproved
Vendorsmonitoring&controlcriteriahadbeenestablished
ApprovedVendorslistandproductsthatcanbeprocuredaremaintained
Documentstobesuppliedandpackingrequirementshavebeenidentified
Proceduretonotifythedeficiencynotedinthesupplieditemhavebeenestablished.
Subcontract
OrganizationsQualitystandards/planforeachtypeofworkhadbeenestablishedandorganizationsare
auditedagainstthestandard
Qualityplanspecifiestheinfrastructure,drawings&materialsequipment,qualitycontrolmeasures,
manufacturingprocedureanddocumentation,inspectionandcertificationrequirements,personnel
competence,recordtobedelivered/retained,Archiving,handlingandpackingrequirements,
Issue&withdrawalofdrawings&specificationscontrolVendors/Subcontractors
Requirementofapprovalofsubcontractorincludingfirstarticleinspectionhavebeenestablished
Subcontractorapprovalprocedureshavebeenestablished.
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Subcontractormonitoringrequirements/procedurehavebeenestablishedSubcontractorratingbased
onqualityoftheparts,deviations,rejectionandauditfindings(excludingcommercialaspectsand
deliveryschedule)
Inspectionrequirementsofsubcontractormanufactureditemshavebeenestablished
Inspectionrequirementsafterreceiptofthepartfromsubcontractorandexperiencerequirementsof
personnelengagedintheactivity
Proceduretodealwithnonconformances/deviationsnotedhavebeenestablished
ContractmadewiththesubcontractorprovidesforinvestigationbyDGCAstaff
Verificationofincomingproducts,parts,materials,andequipment
AcceptancecriteriaforVendorssupplieditemshavebeenestablished(Matrixformofbywayofgrouping)
Rawmaterial,stdparts,boughtoutitemsetc.
Inspectionrequirementsafterreceiptofthepartfromsubcontractor(Matrixformofbywayofgrouping)
Proceduretodealwithnonconformances/deviationsnotedduringreceipthavebeenestablished
CompetencyofpersonnelinspectingVendorssupplieditemshavebeenestablished
Competencyofpersonnelinspectingsubcontractorsupplieditemshavebeenestablished
Identificationandtraceability
Identificationrequirementswithrespecttothedesignstandardhavebeenestablishedduringallstagesof
manufacturing
Processoftraceabilitywithrespecttodesigndata,materialsource,manufacturingdocument,personnel
involvedinmanufacturing/inspectionandmachineandtoolsusedhavebeenestablished
Flowchartexplainingidentificationmethodadoptedhasbeendepicted.
Manufacturingprocess
Configurationcontrolprocedureisdocumented.
Generalmanufacturingprocedure,documentsusedformanufactureandpurposehavebeenestablished.
Checkwhetherthemanualdescribetheproceduresusedtoperformthework.
Checkwhetherthemanualidentifythestandardsobservedintheperformanceofwork.
Workingenvironmentforeachtypeofactivityhadbeendefined
Requirementsandprocedureformaintenanceofmanufacturingfacilitieshavebeenestablished
Inspectionandtestingincludingproductiontestflight
Inspectionrequirementsoftheproductfromtherawmaterialstageonwardstofinishedproducthave
beendefinedalongwiththestandardstobefollowed
Checkwhetherthemanualdescribethemethodusedtoensurethatauthorizedpersonneladoptan
acceptablemethodtoindicateadherencetothemanufacturingandinspectionrequirements.
CalibrationofTools,jigsandtestequipment
Acceptanceprocedureforeachcategoryoftools/equipment/gaugeshavebeenestablished
Checkwhethercalibrationstandards,inspectionandmaintenancerequirementsfortools,equipmentand
instrumentshavebeenestablished
Maintenanceofmasterlistoftools/equipment/gauges/instrumentsandmonitoringofcalibrationand
inspectionstatushavebeenestablished.
Rework/rejectioncriteriafortools/gaugeshavebeenestablished.
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Calibrationandmaintenancerecordsupkeepprocedureisdefined
Controlprocedurestoavoidissuance/useoftools/equipment/gaugesnotconformingtostandardsfor
useduringmanufactureandinspection
Nonconformingitemcontrol
Identificationofnonconformanceitemsandextentofdeviation
Recordingandclassificationofnonconformances
Classificationofdeviations&Proceduretodealwithnonconformance
Analysisofnonconformancesandpreventiveaction
NotifyingtheAirworthinessauthoritiesregardingthemanufacturingdefects
Airworthinesscoordinationwiththeapplicant/holderofdesignapproval
Releaseofdesigndataandchangestotheproduct
Referralproceduretodesignorganization/approveddesignerswithrespecttomanufacturingproblems/
defects.
Note:Spotdispositionbyapproveddesignerwithoutproperanalysisofsnagnotacceptable
Disposalprocedureofmanufacturingproblems/defectsbythedesignorganization/approveddesigners
andfollowupaction.
Collectionofinservicefailures,malfunction/defectsbymanufacturingorganizationandnotificationto
theTypeDesignapprovalholder
Analysisandinvestigationoffailures,malfunction/defects.
Notificationofsolutionstotheaircraftoperators/productusers
Proceduretodealwithnonconformancesnotedonsubcontracted(Includingdesign)items
Recordcompletionandretention
Locationwisedocumentsused
Proceduretoconfirmcompletionofmanufacturing/establishedprocedure
Periodicityofretentionofcompletedmanufacturing/inspectiondocuments
Proceduretoidentify/archiveandaccesscontrol
Minimumstandardsforstorageareaofmanufacturingdocuments
Computerizeddocumentretentionprocedureandbackupsystem
Personnelcompetenceandqualification
Requirementsforapprovalofvariousgroupofpostholders,inspectionandcertifyingpersonnelinterms
ofeducation,experience,medicalstandards,training,onjobtrainingandassessmentprocedure
Identificationofapprovedpersonnel
Dutiesandresponsibilitiesforapprovedpersonnel
Monitoringofstandardofworkofpersonnelandrenewalofapproval
Recordkeepingofdetailsofapprovedpersonnel
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IssueofAirworthinesscertification
Certificationrequirementsduringvariousstagesofmanufacturinghavebeendefined
Procedureforidentificationofcertificationstatusofthepart/itemhavebeenestablished
RequirementsforissuanceofAirworthinesscertification
ProceduretoissueAuthorizedReleasecertificateandAircraftstatementofconformityhavebeen
established.
Handling,storageandpacking
Packingrequirementsforeachgroupofmaterials,componentsofaircrafthavebeenestablished
Storageconditionsforvarioustypesofmaterialsandaircraftcomponentshavebeenestablished
Handlingrequirementsofmaterialsandcomponentduringallstagesofmanufacturingandatstoreshave
beendefined.
Note:theaboveproceduresshouldincludesubcontract/vendorsupplieditemsalso.
InternalQualityAuditandresultingcorrectiveactions
Qualityauditplanfortheentireorganization,subcontractorsandVendorshasbeendocumented
Elaborateauditchecklistforeachfunctionalaspect(withcrossreferencetotherequirement/standards
/procedureoftheorganization)havebeenpreparedandcrossreferredinthedocument.
Qualification,Experience,training,onjobtrainingrequirement,assessmentandapprovalprocedureof
auditingpersonnelhavebeendefined.
Proceduretouseauditchecklist,recordingonnonconformances,classificationofnonconformances
andcommunicatingtoresponsiblepersonnelhavebeendocumented.
AssessmentofdeficienciesforrootcauseandMannerofcommunicatingcorrectiveactionbyresponsible
managers
Acceptanceofcorrective/preventiveactionbytheMangerresponsibleforqualityassurance
Proceduretomaintainstatisticsofareawisenonconformances.Reviewofnonconformancesbythe
Accountablemanager
ProceduretocommunicatefindingsofinternalaudittotheAirworthinessAuthorities
SystemtoimplementvariousregulatoryrequirementsincludingCAR
WorkwithintheTermsofApprovalperformedatlocationsotherthantheapprovedfacility
Detailsofworkcarriedoutatotherlocation
Requirementsoftheorganizationfortheoutsidefacility
ManagementandadministrationofapplicableelementsofQualitysystemattheremotelocation
Workcarriedoutaftercompletionofproductionbutpriortodelivery,tomaintaintheaircraftinaconditionfor
safeoperation
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Extentofmaintenanceworkrequiredtobeperformed
Releaseofworkscopeofmaintenance
Accomplishmentofmaintenanceworkandcertification
Aircraft/ComponentReleasetoserviceprocedures.
Recordingofdefectsandrectificationofdefects
MaintenanceofAircraftrecords
Monitoringofmaintenanceprogramme
Accomplishmentofmodifications&servicebulletinsandcertification
Requirementsforapprovalofmaintenanceandcertifyingpersonnelintermsofeducation,experience,
medicalstandards,training,onjobtrainingandassessmentprocedure
The Organizations Procedure should be a tamper proof close loop system providing traceability ( Personnel,
equipmentandLiterature/document)atallstages.Theprocedureshouldaddressthefollowingaspects:
Whatshouldbedone?
Whenshouldtheprocedurebeused?
Whereshouldtheprocedurebeused?
Whyshouldyoufollowtheprocedure?
Whoshouldfollowtheprocedure?
Howtheworkshouldbeperformed?
TheProcedureshouldrequiregeneratingevidencetoindicatethatdocumentedprocedurehadbeenfollowed.
Providecrossreferencetoappropriatedocumentwithparanumber.
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CHAPTER 6
APPROVAL OF MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST (MEL)
1. Introduction
Sub-rule (5) of rule 60 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 inter-alia states that no aircraft shall
be released for flight with defects/ damage unless these are covered in the approved
list of deficiencies (MEL). CAR Section 2 Series B Part I requires approval of MEL for
Scheduled, Non-scheduled and General Aviation operators on the basis of
Manufacturers Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) approved by DGCA / EASA/
FAA.
This chapter lays down the guideline for approval of the MEL by DGCA.
2. Procedure
2.1 It is to emphasise that the MEL is an operators document and not an AMOs
document. All correspondence for the MEL approval should therefore be made with
the operator.
2.2 The operator is required to prepare the MEL based on the MMEL and shall submit the
same to the concerned RAO. The RAO shall scrutinize the MEL as per the checklist
(Appendix-I), and on the basis of the MMEL ensuring the following:
(a) The MEL is based on the MMEL. It shall be ensured that the MMEL has all the
latest revisions approved by FAA/EASA/ DGCA. The first page of the MEL
should indicate the Revision No. and date of the MMEL revision to which it has
been updated.
(b) The Preamble of the MEL document shall contain the requirement that the defect
will be rectified within a time frame as defined for each category of defect/ un-
serviceability.
(c) The regulatory requirements referred to in the MMEL such as TCAS, GPWS,
CVR, DFDR etc. should be included based on the relevant requirements in the
CAR. A list of such MEL items shall be obtained from the Operators Continuing
Airworthiness Manager.
(d) The Operators Continuing Airworthiness Manager shall certify that the MEL has
been prepared in consultation with the operations department. A similar
certificate shall be given while applying for each amendment of the MEL.
(e) It shall be ensured by RAO that the MEL is not less restrictive than the MMEL.
(i) Dispatch with inoperative items is often acceptable only with the
creation ofspecial operating or maintenance procedures.
(ii) Where the MMEL indicates that this is the case, the operator must
establish, publish and obtain approval for appropriate procedures.
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(iii) The operator, when comparing the MEL against the MMEL must ensure
that where the (O) or (M) symbols appear, an operating or maintenance
procedure has been developed that provides clear direction to the crew
members and maintenance personnel of the action to be taken. This
procedure must be included in the MEL.
(iv) The only exception is when the procedure is contained in another
document that is available:
(h) After scrutiny, by RAO, it shall be submitted to the assigned FOI on file for
further scrutiny of the MEL from operational angle. A copy of the latest MMEL
shall also be provided to the assigned FOI. The MEL cases, where the operator
is based in a sub regional office shall, after thorough scrutiny from the
airworthiness angle be forwarded to RAO for scrutiny by FOI.
(i) Any deficiency noticed during scrutiny either by Airworthiness or FOI shall be
referred to the operator by the RAO for corrective action.
On being satisfied that the proposed MEL meets the MMEL and DGCA
regulatory provisions from maintenance and operational aspects, the MEL shall
be approved by the Regional Office under intimation to the DGCA Headquarters
(Attn. Airworthiness Directorate).
3. MEL Revisions
The procedure as given above for approval of MEL shall also be followed for approval
of any revision/amendment to the MEL by the RAO/SRAO.
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4. Status of MMEL
4.1 A link for the MMEL approved by the EASA and FAA has been provided on the
DGCAs website (http://dgca.nic.in). RAO may obtain updated/latest copies of the
MMEL from the site.
4.2 It will be primarily operators responsibility that an updated and approved MEL is on
board each aircraft. This may be checked by Airworthiness officers during spot checks
and surveillance.
5. General
5.1 Scheduled operators are required to maintain a record month wise of all the defects
carried forward under MEL and analyze the same to determine if facilities at line
stations require strengthening to minimize MEL release. Results of such analysis are
required to be notified to the concerned RAOs every month. RAOs are required to
ensure that these reports are received every month. All other operators are, however,
required to maintain a record of all releases under MEL. The records may be checked
by officers of the RAO as and when they visit the premises of these operators.
5.3 When MEL has been invoked and could not be revoked within the time period
stipulated for a particular category due to unavoidable circumstances, the Continuing
Airworthiness Manager in extreme exigencies may approach RAO which in turn shall
forward such request with proper justification and recommendation to Hqrs.
6. Maintenance of MEL/MMEL
RAOs shall maintain approved MELs and updated copies of MMEL for those aircraft
for which manufacturers have issued MMELs. Upon receipt of revision status of
MMEL, RAOs shall ensure that operators under their jurisdiction revise the MEL for
aircraft operated by them accordingly and follow the procedure given in item 3 for
approval.
7. Record Keeping
In addition to the requirement mentioned in para 6 above, the RAO/ SRAO shall maintain the
following records pertaining to approval of MEL and its subsequent revisions:
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Appendix-I
PART-I
Name of Owner/
Operator
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(SAT/
UNSAT/ N/A
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Signature of Officer
Name & Designation:
Date:
The MEL/ revision of MEL is found to be satisfactory from Airworthiness and Operations
point of view and is recommended for approval.
Signature of DAW
Name:
Date:
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CHAPTER7
AIRWORTHINESSDIRECTIVES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 CARSection2,SeriesM,PartI,laysdowntherequirementsforissuanceofAirworthiness
DirectivesissuedbytheStateofDesignasmandatoryforaircraft,componentsanditems
ofequipmentforcivilaircraftregisteredinIndia,byDGCAHeadquarters.
1.2 ItmaybenotedthatresponsibilityforcomplianceofallAirworthinessDirectives,Service
Bulletins, Service Instructions, Service Letters where applicable lies with theoperator.
However,theRegional/SubRegionalOfficesmustensurethattheAirworthinessDirectives
declared mandatory are complied by the operators. All ADs issued by state of design
mustbecompliedbyoperators.
1.3 Wheremaintenanceofaircraftand/orcompliancewiththeADshasbeenoutsourced,the
operatormusthaveadequateorganizationalstafftoensurethatallmaintenanceandADs
arecompliedwithasandwhendue.Maintenanceofsuchcompliancerecordsshallalsobe
theresponsibilityoftheoperator.
1.4 ThepurposeofissuingADsbytheStateofDesignistointimatechanges/modificationsin
theaeronauticalproductsforsafety,productimprovement,betterperformanceetc.These
are generally based on the operational feedback given to the manufacturers by the
concerned operators. ADs Alert / Mandatory Service Bulletins shall be considered
mandatory unless notified otherwise by the headquarters. At times service
experiencereveals that a type certified product has to be modified for its
continuedairworthiness. In such cases, the Airworthiness Authority of the country of
origin,based on the recommendations of the manufacturer as well as their
ownrecommendations based on the findings made during Reliability Analysis /incident/
accidentinvestigations,declaretheAD/SBasmandatory.
2. PROCEDURE
2.1 FordeclaringtheADsasmandatory,AirworthinessDirectorateatDGCAheadquartersshall
visitthewebsitesofregulatoryauthoritiesoftheStateofDesigninrespectofallaircraft,
engine, components, items of equipment for all types of aircraft registered in India.
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TheADs will be reviewed for its applicability and /oreffectivity prior to declaring these
asmandatory. The applicable ADs will be given a new number and the same shall
beintimated to the regional offices with a reference to the downloaded AD. The
regionalOffices / subregional offices will in turn intimate the operators under their
jurisdictionand ensure compliance of these ADs during scrutiny of ARCs, C of A issue /
renewal andduring routine spot check/ surveillance checks / audits. Normally ADs
declared by the state of design will be the criteria for it being declared mandatory. At
present ads issued by FAA of USA and EASA of EU are considered for declaring ads as
mandatorymodifications.
3. GENERAL
3.1 All the ADs issued by the respective regulatory bodies of the State of Designshall be
deemedtobemandatory.ThecomplianceofroutineServiceBulletinswhicharemostlyfor
productimprovementarelefttotheoperator.
3.2 The operator should have a mechanism whereby they should get all the
continuingairworthiness information for their aircraft, components and items of
equipment.TheseincludeallapplicableADs,ServiceBulletins,ServiceLettersetc.forthe
type of aircraft, engine or the components and should review it at regular intervals to
implement the same inservice. Such procedures should be reflected in the operator
expositions (CAME/MOE/EPM/MCM etc.).Though, it is not mandatory for the
Airworthiness Officers to attend such reviewmeetings but it will enhance their
information about the problems faced by operatorand will ensure that procedures are
followedinaregularmanner.
3.3 Operatorsexpositionshouldalsoindicatethelineofresponsibilityforcomplianceofthe
mandatory ADs. The procedure should include a proper intimationsystem to the
maintenance/ line engineers for compliance and also a feedback ofcompliance. The
system should include action, if any task cards are to be revised,spares or kits to be
ordered,anycalloutstobeissuedtomaintenancepersonnelorcrew,anyamendmentsto
AFM or other documents is envisaged etc. The work of thisanalysis is performed by
technicalservicesdepartmentandmayincludeactionsbystores,line/basemaintenance,
planning, records sections etc. The feedback systemshould, after ensuring necessary
actionshavebeentaken,enablethetasktobecompletedandfiled.
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3.4 RegionalAirworthinessofficersarerequiredtoscrutinizethemajordefectsinanaircraft,
engine and its components. In cases of defects which may jeopardize thesafety of the
aircraft, headquarters should be informed without delay so that thematter can be
pursuedwiththemanufacturers/airworthinessauthoritiesofthecountryofmanufacture.
At the same time, operator should also be advised to take upthe matter with the
concerned manufacturer. Based on the recommendations andfindings, airworthiness
directive/inspectionontheaircraft/engine/accessorywillbeissued.
3.5 Ingeneral,AirworthinessDirectivesissuedbyFAAandEASAwillbedeclaredmandatory
byDGCAHeadquartersandRegional/SubRegionalofficeswillbeintimatedaccordingly.
However, in case of Alert / Emergency AD issued by the State of Design, immediate
intimationbyemail/telephoneshallbeprovidedtotheRegional/subregionalOffices
wheresuchaircraftarebased.
3.6 Incaseofanewtypeofaircraftbeingintroducedinthecountry,acurrentADlistforthe
aircraftshallbeobtainedandthislistwillformthebasisfordeclaringADsfornewtypeof
aircraftasmandatory.
3.7 EachoperatorshouldensurethecomplianceoftheADsinrespectofaircraft,engineand
componentwithinthetimestipulatedtherein.Incaseofanydifficultyarisingincomplying
withtheADs,theoperatormayapplyforanextensiontotheRegionalOffice,whichwill
forwardthesametoheadquarterswiththeirrecommendations.
3.8 Each operator is required to submit a consolidated list of applicable ADs at the time of
issue/renewalofCertificateofAirworthiness/ARC.AirworthinessOfficersshallensurethat
these have been DULY complied with.Normally Airworthiness Officers should check
complianceofallcontinuingairworthinessinformationissuedsincelastrenewalofCofA/
issue of ARC, however, when an old aircraft has been inducted into the region for
operation,the airworthiness officers may satisfy themselves from the previous records
that allpreviously issued ADs have been complied with and appropriate records are
availablewiththeoperator.
3.9 Incaseinaccurateorincompleteentrieshavebeenmadeintherecordsforcomplianceof
variousmodifications,orwherethereissufficientreasontobelievethatafalseentryhas
beenmade,theofficercarryingouttheinspectionshouldbringthistothenoticeofHead
oftheofficewhomaycarryoutverificationofcompliancebygettingtheaircraft/engine/
itemofequipmentdismantled,uptotheextentpossible,oranyotheractionasdeemed
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fit.Suchitemswhichrequireperiodicinspectionsshouldbeincludedintheapplicabletask
cardsormaintenanceschedules.
3.10Itshould benotedthatnoncomplianceofanADwillrendertheCofAinvalid.Thisfact
shouldbebroughttothenoticeoftheoperatorandincaseofnotreceivinganyrequest
forextensionorthecompliancestatusofamandatorymodificationwithinthestipulated
time;theregionalairworthinessofficeshouldintimatetheoperatorinwritingthattheCof
Aoftheaircraftisdeemedtobesuspended.
3.11 It is the responsibility of operators in the interest of the safety of the aircraft
thatmodificationsandinspectionsissuedbyDGCAarecompliedwith.
3.12 Airworthiness officers are also required to carry out spot checks and, where
possible,physically check the aircraft during major checks for compliance of the
modifications.Theyshouldalsoensurethecomplianceofvariousprocedureslaiddownin
the exposition of the operator for the implementation of the continuing airworthiness
informationsystem.
4.RecordKeeping:
The DAW (Region) and DAW (Hqrs) will establish a system to maintain records of all
documents generated and received. It may be ensured that all related records are
maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered.
Traceabilityofallrecordsshouldbeensuredforfuturereference.
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CHAPTER8
AIRCRAFTNOISECERTIFICATION
1. Introduction:
1.1 CAR21SectionIhaslaiddownproceduresfor:
i. Issuanceofnoisecertificatesfortheaircraftdesignedandproducedinthecountry;and
ii. Issuance/validationofanoisecertificateforaircraftregisteredandoperatedin
thecountry.
1.2 CARSection2SeriesFPartIIIrequiresanapplicationtobemadeforissuanceofaNoise
CertificatealongwiththeapplicationofCertificateofAirworthiness.
1.3 StandardsfornoisecertificationofanaircraftaregiveninICAOAnnex16VolumeI.
1.4 Thischapterprovidesguidanceandproceduresfortheissueofnoisecertificatesfortheaircraft
designed and produced in the country as well as for aircraft registered and operated in the
country
2. References: CAR21SubpartBandI
CARSection2SeriesFPartIII
ICAOAnnex16VolumeI
3. ProceduresforissueofnoisecertificateforaircraftdesignedandmanufacturedinIndia:
3.1 PrototypeAircraft
3.1.1 The basis for noise certification of the aircraft designed and developed in India shall be in
accordancewithcompliancewithCAR21.18andICAOAnnex16VolumeI.
3.1.2 The noise certification for the aircraft designed and manufactured in India will be issued by
DGCA(AED).
3.1.3 Applicationreceivedforissuanceofanoisecertificate(FormasperAppendixI)shallbe
assessedandshallinclude:
a) A statement of conformity issued by the authorized person who holds position in
manufacturingorganizationandcountersignedbytheDGCAshowingcomplianceto
therequirementsofAnnex16VolumeIasamendedfromtimetotime.
b) The noise information determined in accordance with the applicable noise
requirements.Thisinformationshallbeincludedintheflightmanual,whenaflight
manualisrequiredbytheapplicableairworthinesscodefortheparticularaircraft.
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Note:Thestatementsreferredtoinsubparagraphs(a)and(b)shallbeissuednotmore
than 60 days before the presentation of aircraft for issue of noise certificate, unless
otherwiseagreed.
3.1.4 The basis of noise certification shall be included in the Type Certificate Data Sheet
(TCDS)andtheAirplaneFlightManualoftheparticularaircraftgivingthefollowingdetails:
a) InformationtobeincludedintheTypeCertificateDataSheet(TCDS)
Manufacturerandmanufacturersdesignationofaircraft.
Enginemanufacturer,typeandmodel.
PropellerManufacturer,typeandmodelforpropellerdrivenaeroplanes.
Maximumtakeoffmassinkilograms
Maximum landing mass, in kilograms, for certificates issued under Chapters
2,3,4,5and12ofAnnex16VolumeI.
Additional modifications incorporated for the purpose of compliance with
theapplicablenoisecertificationStandards.
ReferenceoftheChapterandSectionoftheAnnex16VolumeI,accordingto
whichtheaircraftwascertificatedandcorrespondingnoiselevels.
b) InformationtobeincludedintheAirplaneFlightManual(AFM)
InformationasincludedintheTCDS;and
ManufacturersSerialNumberoftheaircraft
Theheightabovetherunwayatwhichthrust/powerisreducedfollowingfull
thrust/powertakeoff.
Note:Anoteshallbeaddedstatingthatthethrust/powercutbackheightrelatesto
thenoisecertificationproceduresandisnotintendedforuseinnormaloperation.
3.2 SeriesAircraft
3.2.1 The basis for noise certification of the aircraft manufactured in India shall be in
accordancewithcompliancewithCAR21.18andICAOAnnex16VolumeI.
3.2.2 Applicationreceivedforissuanceofanoisecertificate(FormasperAppendixI)shallbe
assessedandshallinclude:
a) A statement of conformity issued by the authorized person who holds responsible
position in manufacturing organization and countersigned by the DGCA showing
compliancetotherequirementsofAnnex16VolumeIasamendedfromtimetotime.
b) Thenoiseinformationdeterminedinaccordancewiththeapplicablenoiserequirements.
This information shall be included in the flight manual, when a flight manual is
requiredbytheapplicableairworthinesscodefortheparticularaircraft.
Note:Thestatementsreferredtoinsubparagraphs(a)and(b)shallbeissuednotmore
than60daysbeforethepresentationofaircraftforissueofnoisecertificate,unlessotherwise
agreed.
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3.2.3 ConcernedRegionalAirworthinessOfficewillissuenoisecertificatebasedonthenoise
certificationgivenintheTCDSoftheaircraftwithoutremeasurementofnoiselevelsfor
the individual aircraft subject to the condition that there is no change in the original
configuration of the aircraft based on which was initial noisecertificationwasgranted
fortheprototypeaircraft.
3.2.4 In case of change of configuration or any modification/ change, which may affect noise
characteristics of the aircraft would require recertification of noise levels and the
concerned regional office shall inform the applicant to apply for noise recertification. The
procedurefornoiserecertificationshallremainthesameasforissueofnoisecertification.
3.2.5 TheformatoftheNoiseCertificateisgiveninAppendixII.Thenoisecertificatewillbe
issuedbyanofficerdelegatedtheauthorityofissueofCertificateofAirworthinessfor
thetypeofaircraft.
4. Procedureforissue/revalidationofNoisecertificateforusedaircraft:
4.1 The basis for noise certification of the aircraft operated in India shall be in
accordancewithcompliancewithCAR21.18andICAOAnnex16VolumeI.
4.2 Applicationreceivedforissuanceofanoisecertificate(FormasperAppendixI)shallbe
assessedandshallinclude:
(i) The noise information determined in accordance with the applicable noise
requirements. This information shall be included in the flight manual, when a flight
manual is required by the applicable airworthiness code for the particular
aircraft.
4.3 ConcernedRegionalAirworthinessOfficewillissue/revalidatenoisecertificateforused
aircraftbasedonsatisfactoryevidencethattheaircraftcomplieswithrequirementswhich
areatleastequaltotheapplicablestandardsspecifiedintheICAOAnnex16VolumeI.For
this purpose, noise certificate granted by other Contracting States may be accepted
provided that the requirements under which such certificate was issued are at least
equaltotheapplicablestandardsspecifiedintheICAOAnnex16VolumeI.
4.4 TheformatoftheNoiseCertificateisgiveninAppendixII.Thenoisecertificatewillbe
issued by an officer delegated the authority of issue/ renewal of Certificate of
Airworthinessforthetypeofaircraft.
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5. DurationandcontinuedvalidityofNoiseCertificate
5.1 Thenoisecertificateshallbeforanunlimiteddurationandshallremainvalidsubject
to:
a) compliancewiththeapplicabletypedesign,environmentalprotectionandcontinuing
airworthinessrequirements;and
b) aircraftremainingontheregister;and
c) thetypecertificateunderwhichitisissuedremainsvalid.
5.2 Onchangeofownershipoftheaircraft,thenoisecertificateshallbetransferredtogether
withtheaircraft.
6. Suspensionandrevocationofanoisecertificate
6.1 Uponevidencethatsomeoftheconditionspecifiedinpara4.1arenotmet;thenoise
certificatemaybesuspendedorrevoked.
6.2 A notice of notice of suspension or revocation of a noise certificate shall be issued
statingthereasonsforsuspensionandrevocation.
7. Recordkeeping
7.1 Concerned Regional/ SubRegional Airworthiness /AED office shall keep records that
allow adequate traceability of the process to issue, maintain, amend, suspend or
revokeeachindividualnoisecertificate.
7.2 Therecordsmaintainedshallinclude:
a) Thedocumentsprovidedbytheapplicant;
b) Acopyofthecertificateincludingamendments.
c) Therecordsshallbearchivedforaminimumretentionperiodofsixyearsafterthe
registration.
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AnnexureI
ApplicationforIssueofNoiseCertificate
FormCA20061
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
1. PARTICULARSREGARDINGTHEAPPLICANT
1.1Name 1.2 Addressforcommunication
Phone: Fax: email:
2. PARTICULARSREGARDINGTHEAIRCRAFT
2.1AircraftRegistration: 2.2Aircraftmanufacturer:
2.3Aircraftmodel: 2.4AircraftSerialnumber:
2.5Dateofmanufacture: 2.6FlightManualreference:
2.7Maximumtakeoffmass: 2.8Maximumlandingmass:
2.9Enginemanufacturer: 2.10Enginemodel:
2.11Engineserialnumber: 2.12NoisecertificationStandards:
2.13 Additional modification incorporated if any for the purpose of compliance with the
applicablenoisecertificationStandards:
2.15Lateral/fullpower 2.16Approach 2.17Flyovernoise 2.18Overflight 2.19Take
noiselevel: noiselevel: level: noiselevel: offnoise
level:
2.20ATTACHEDDOCUMENTS(asrequired)(SeeCAR21.204)
Iherebycertifythattheparticularsprovidedinthisapplicationaretrueineveryrespect.Itis
furthercertifiedthattheaircrafthasbeenmaintainedaspermanufacturersrecommendations
andnomodificationhasbeencarriedoutwhichmaydegradethenoiselevelwhileflying.
Date:
Title:Signature:
RecordofAction(ForDGCAUseOnly)
2. REMARKS: (Examination of the application and the supporting documents for evaluation of
eligibility)Attachadditionalsheets,ifrequired.
3. INSPECTIONOFAIRCRAFT:(ifcarriedout)
DateofInspection: InspectingOfficer:
NoiseCertificateNo.:(issued)
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NOISECERTIFICATE
AppendixII
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA CertificateNo.:
OFFICEOFDIRECTORGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
TECHNICALCENTRE,OPPSAFDARJANG
AIRPORT,NEWDELHI110003
1.Nationality& 2.Manufacturer&Manufacturers 3.AircraftSerialNo.:
RegistrationMarks: designationofaircraft:
4.Engine: 5.PropellerType:
Type: Model:
Model:
6.MaximumTakeoff 7.Maximumlandingmass: 8.NoisecertificationStandards:
Mass:
9Additionalmodificationincorporatedforthepurposeofcompliancewiththeapplicablenoise
certificationStandards:
10Lateral/fullpower 11Approach 12. Flyover 13. Overflight 14. Takeoff
noiselevel: noiselevel: noiselevel: noise noise
level: level:
Remarks:
15. ThisnoisecertificateisissuedpursuanttoVolumeIofAnnex16totheConventionon
InternationalCivilAviation,inrespectoftheabovementionedaircraft,whichis
consideredtocomplywiththeindicatednoiseStandardwhenmaintainedand
operatedinaccordancewiththerelevantrequirementsandoperatinglimitations.
17. Signature:
16. Dateofissue: Name:
Designation/Seal:
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CHAPTER9
SURVEILLANCE/AUDITOFAPPROVEDORGANIZATION
1. Introduction:
1.1 DGCAhasapprovedanumberoforganizationsundervariouscategoriesunderRule133B.
These organizations are engaged in design, manufacture, maintenance, Continuing
airworthinessManagement,testing,fuelstorageanddistribution,andtraining.ItisDGCAs
responsibilitythattheseorganizations,onceapproved,continuetofunctionincompliance
with the approval standards and are not allowed to degrade from their initial level of
approval. To fulfil this responsibility, surveillance/audit of approved organizations is
requiredtobecarriedoutbyRAO/SROsatleastonceinayear.
a) Surveillanceisaplannedinspectionofanapprovedfacilityorpartthereof,carriedoutat
regular intervals by the Airworthiness offices, to ensure adherence to the laid down
requirements by approved organizations for continued approval of DGCA. By definition,
Surveillance is the monitoring of behaviour. Systems surveillance is the process of
monitoringthebehaviourofpeople,objectsorprocesseswithinsystems,forconformityto
expected or desired norms. Although the word surveillance in French literally means
"watching over", the term is often used for all forms of observation or monitoring. The
word surveillance is commonly used to describe observation from a distance. It is the
examination and testing of systems including sampling of products, and gathering of
evidence, data, information and intelligence. The planned inspections should include
station facility, base facility and operators manuals. The various checklists to be used by
theofficerswhilecarryingoutthesurveillanceofoperatorsareavailableinAppendixA.
b) SurveillanceofForeignRepairOrganisationisaplannedinspectionofanapprovedforeign
maintenance facility, carried out at regular intervals of 2 years by the Airworthiness
representatives,toensureadherencetothelaiddownrequirementsbyapprovedforeign
maintenance repair organizations for continued approval of DGCA. DAW, Hqrs shall
preparetheplanforsuchinspectionandnominateAirworthinessrepresentativestocarry
outtheinspection.
c) Spot Checks Apart from scheduled Surveillance checks & Regulatory Audits, it is also
decidedtocarryoutthespotchecks.Spotchecksareunplannedchecksandwillbecarried
out to verifytheeffectivityofinternalauditsystem ofanyorganisationandensuringthe
continued compliance of previous DGCA audit/ surveillance findings. Spot Checks are
product inspections carried out through random checks to observe processes, and/or
inspectaircraft,documents,andrecords.SpotChecksaredesignedtogatherinformation
onparticularfacetsoftheaviationindustryandareusuallycarriedoutindependentlyofan
audit. If a spot check is likely to take more than half a day, then a special audit may be
moreappropriate.
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c)RampInspection Rampchecksareplannedproductinspectionscarriedouttoinspect
aircraft at ramp during schedule operation to verify the compliance of laid down
regulationduringoperationofscheduleairlines.Atleastonerampinspectionpertypeof
aircraft per operator shall be carried out quarterly. This inspection may be carried out
jointly with FSD representatives. In case, only an airworthiness representative is
inspecting the aircraft, then only items related to airworthiness shall be checked
andremainingmaybecrossed.
1.2.RegulatoryAudits
Besidesthesurveillance,regulatoryauditswillbecarriedoutduringtheyearwithan
aim to ascertain the internal control of any organization in its activities and to
ensurecomplianceofregulatoryrequirements.DGCAhasissuedmanualofregulatory
audit which provides comprehensive instruction and procedures for the conduct of
regulatoryauditbytheofficersandismadeavailableinDGCAwebsite.
1.3 SOFAInspection
UnderArticle16oftheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation,Statesareentitled
to search aircraft from other States on landing and departure and to inspect the
certificates and other documents. Further, paragraph 4.2.2.2 of ICAO Annex 6
(Operation of Aircraft, Part I International Commercial Air Transport
Aeroplanes) also requires that States shall establish a programme with procedures
for the surveillance of operations in their territory by a foreign operator and for
taking appropriate action when necessary to preserve safety.The SOFA inspections
will be carried out jointly by the Airworthiness officers and FSD representatives.
Theprocedure for inspection and post inspection are to be followed as per the AIC
No.5/2009dated3rdJune2008.
1.4NightSurveillanceChecks
ThepurposeofNightSurveillanceistoensurethatoperatorsdonotcompromiseto
any procedures, deployment of necessary manpower, release of aircraft without
proper defect rectification, extend MELs due to absence of managerial supervision
at night or any other reason. The random inspections shall include station facility,
base facility and operators manuals. A standard checklist as per Surveillance
procedure Manual for the night surveillance may be used as a guideline by
AirworthinessOfficerswhilecarrying outnight surveillance.Thevariouscheckliststo
be used by the officers while carrying out the surveillance of operators are available in
AppendixA.
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2. Procedure
Theprocessofsurveillancewillconsistofthefollowingelements:
Planning
Preparation
Conduct
Reporting
Finalization
FollowupMonitoringandimprovement
2.1Planning
(i) It is desired that all the aviation activities of the approved organization are subjected to
surveillanceinspectionatleastonceayear.Acomprehensivesurveillanceprogrammehas
been prepared with inputs from all RO/SROs. It has been attempted thatall areas of a
manufacture, maintenance, continuing airworthiness Management, fuel storage and
distribution, and training organization CAR 145 approved maintenance organization are
coveredbysurveillance.OfficersAirworthinessDirectoratearerequiredtokeepanoteof
theirassignmentsandensurethattheassignmentsarefullydischarged.
(ii) Regional/Subregional offices shall prepare an organizationwise calendar of surveillance
activity and provide the same to DGCA Headquarters well before end ofthe year for
preparation of DGCA annual surveillance program for the forthcoming year. The annual
surveillance program will be published in the DGCA website.The objective of surveillance
program should be providing more thrust in the risk areas of the operators identified
through root cause analysis of previous surveillance findings. Areas like compliance of all
requirements forcontinuation ofEDTO approvalsby operatorsandACAMshouldalsobe
covered in the surveillance program. The surveillance programme of the entire year may
be intimated to the respective organizations with the proposed dates advising them to
carry out their internal audits of the respective areas, prior to the proposed surveillance
inspections.
2.2Preparation
It is imperative that the surveillance is carried out by teams consisting of at least two
members, the senior being the team leader as per the annual surveillance plan. Due to
certain exigency, deviation from the annual surveillance program may be permitted by
headoftheoffice and thereasontobereflectedinthemonthlysurveillancereport.The
teams may comprise of DDAW and ADAW/ AWO or ADAW and AWO. Contracted
consultantsmaybeusedasmemberofAuditteaminplaceofregularofficer.
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(i) The team should start preparing for the surveillance activity a fewdays in advance. The
followingshouldbestudied:
Internalauditreportoftheconcernedactivity;
Relevantregulationorotherapplicablestandards;
CompanyExpositionsandotherdepartmentalmanuals;
ApproveddocumentslikeMaintenanceProgramme,MEL,Technicallogetc.as
required;
Allmaintenancedata
Previous surveillance findingsand action taken information. This maybein the
formofcompleted/closedauditfindingformsorfilecorrespondence.
Customizedchecklistetc.
(ii) The QCM/QM/Post holders of the approved organisation maybe associated with the
inspection. This is done to enable the organization to provide any clarifications on the
spotandtoensurethatthefindingsareimmediatelyknowntotheorganization.
(iii) During the preparation stage, the Lead Auditor and the Auditors should determine the
depth of sampling required to verify each system. For example where history indicates
thatanOrganizationhasadequatesystems,asmallsamplingmaybesufficienttoconfirm
that the situation has not changed. Where history indicates recurring problems with a
system,agreaterlevelofsamplingwouldbeappropriate.
2.3ConductofSurveillance
(i)Thesurveillanceshouldbeobjective,withoutanybias,withaviewtodetectanyweakness
and deficiency in the practice and procedure followed by the organisation in the light of
the requirements laid down by DGCA/ manufacturer and should beused as a tool for
enhancingairworthiness/safetystandards.
(ii) Prior to commencement of the surveillance, a briefing meeting beheld, explaining the
purpose andscope of thesurveillance. Open issues of the previous audits, organizations
internalauditfindingsandcorrectiveactionsmayalsobediscussedduringthebriefing.
(iii)Inspectionswillsampletheorganizationsactivities.Investigationshouldbetoadepththat
willenableajudgmenttobemadeontheabilityoftheorganizationssystemstodelivera
safe and compliant outcome. The method to follow is to determine how well the
organisationaccomplishestheprocessbeingassessed.Todothis,theteamshouldseekto
ascertainwhetherornottheorganizationsprocessesare:
Managedbyasuitableandqualifiedpersonanddepartment;
Supportedbypoliciesandprocedures(writtenorinformal)thataresufficientlydetailed,
andareunderstood;
Supportedbyadequateinfrastructure;
Compliantwithlegislation;
Putintopracticeandachievetheirobjectives;
Controlled;
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Measured,reviewedandimproved;
Interfacedeffectivelywithotherpersonsanddepartments.
(iv)Astheofficersarealwaysinthepubliceye,theyareexpectedtoexercisegoodjudgment
andprofessionalbehaviouratalltimeswhileonandoffduty.Itisimperativethatallthe
officers be sensitive to the responsibilities and demands of their positions and be
objectiveandimpartialwhileperformingtheirduties.Officersmustconductthemselves
while onduty or offduty in a manner that will not cause the public to question their
reliabilityandtrustworthinessincarryingouttheirresponsibilities.
(v)Tofacilitatecomprehensivesurveillance/audit,acompilationofchecklistscoveringmost
oftheengineeringrelatedaspects/areasofOrganizationsapproved/seekingapprovalin
different Categories by DGCA have been supplied to all officers of Airworthiness
Directorate.Thischecklistshallbeusedwhilecarryingoutsurveillance/audit,asperthe
program drawn out so that the surveillance is comprehensive and meaningful. The
contentsofchecklistsaretobetreatedasgeneralguidanceofDGCArequiringadherence
by approved organizations. The officer may use relevant regulations, approved
organization policy (ies), maintenance data etc. for reference whenever check lists are
foundnotadequatetocoveractivitiesoftheorganization.
(vi)SurveillanceintheareasofETOPS/EDTOshouldbetwofoldinnature
a. ContinuingsurveillanceintheallelementsofreliabilitycontroloftheAircraftandengine
combination performing the ETOPS/EDTO operation so as to ensure that the fleet wise
approval granted to the operator is always upheld. Detailed guidance regarding the
aboveareavailableinchapter24Band29.
b. AnnualSurveillancewiththededicatedchecklistwithanaimtoensuretheeffectiveness
ofcontinuingsurveillanceprogrammeasmentionedinPara(a)above.
2.4CollectingEvidence
Evidenceiscollectedduringtheconductofanauditwithrelevantinformationrecordedin
the Audit Worksheet to support the final audit findings. It should be obtained with the
knowledge of the Auditee and verified for correctness and completeness. Evidence
includes:
Oralevidencerecorddate,time,detailsofconversationonAuditWorksheet;
Notestakenduringanaudit;
Documentssightedduringtheauditreferencethedocumentandpagenumbers;
Copies of documents and records verified where necessary for correctness and
completeness.
Photographs(recordtime,date,placeandphotographeronworksheet);
Videorecordings(recordtime,date,placeandvideooperatoronworksheet);and
Physicalevidencesuchasoriginaldocument,recordsordefectiveparts.
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2.5DiscontinuinganAudit
The decision to discontinue an audit must be made by the relevant Head of the Office.
However, in threatening situations, an individual Auditor may discontinue an audit. In
suchanevent,theLeadAuditorandHeadoftheOfficemustbeinformedattheearliest
opportunity.Eventsthatmaypreventanauditcontinuinginclude:
Thesafetyoftheauditteamisatrisk;
Theobjectiveoftheauditbecomesunattainableduetoaccesslimitations;
Hindrance,harassmentoraggressivebehaviouroftheAuditee;
NonavailabilityofAuditeeskeystaff;or
Enforcement action is assessed as being more appropriate to discontinuing an audit,
Airworthiness officers must draw the Auditees attention to the delegation of powers
under Aircraft Rules 1937 read with the Government of India then Ministry of Civil
AviationandTourismNotificationNo.:S.O.727(E)datedthe4thOctober1994.
2.6Finalization
Whilepointingoutthedeficiencies,itisimportanttonotethattherelevantRegulations/
Standards/Requirements/Expositions/Proceduremanual/circularsshouldbeclearlyspelt
out.Wheredeficienciesarenotcoveredbythesedocuments,thesamemaybetreatedas
suggestion for improvement. If such deficiencies are serious in nature affecting
safety/airworthinessitshouldbebroughttothenoticeofHeadquartersimmediatelyfor
laying down the standards /requirements if necessary. However, they should be firm in
theirdecisionforupholdingrules®ulations/requirements.Surveillancerecordsmust
bekeptinaclearmannerandprovideachronologicalhistoryofsurveillanceactivitiesand
events.
2.7Reporting
On completion of the surveillance, the deficiencies observed by the inspecting officers
shouldbelistedanddiscussedinadebriefingmeetingwithAccountableManagerand/or
relevant Post holder(s) After final discussion, deficiencies noticed shall be listed on
DeficiencyReportingForm,whichwillhaveauniquenumber.Forexample:
[DRF/WR/yyyy/NameoftheOrg./IssueNo.dateddd/mm/yy].
2.8DeficiencyReportingForm(FormCA2001)
For every deficiency observed, a deficiency reporting forms (DRF) will be made. If the
organisation has already taken necessary rectification action to the satisfaction of
Airworthiness Office before the debriefing meeting thesame need not be listed in the
DRF. The findings may be classified as Level l and Level 2. For categorization of level of
findingsguidelinegiveninAACno.2of2011shallbefollowed.
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also bekept informed of any serious deficiencies noticed along with thedetails of
actiontakenbytheRegionalOffices.
4.SurveillanceofLeasedAircraft
4.1 Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 3, Series C partI lays down the criteria for
leasingofaircraftbyIndianOperators.
4.1.1 Indian operator takes a foreign registered aircraft on lease, charter or any similar
arrangementfromapersonholdingAOCissuedbyanothercontractingState;
4.1.2Indian operatorgivesan Indianregisteredaircraftonlease toanoperator outside
India;
4.1.3 Indian operator borrows an aircraft on lease from another Indian operator, (for
domesticorinternationaloperations).
4.2Whiletheadministrativepermissions,includingprocessforpermissionfromMinistry
ofCivilAviation,forleasingoftheaircraftishandledbytheAirTransportDirectorate,
theAirworthinessDirectorateshallcarryoutthesurveillanceofleasedaircraftaslong
astheaircraftisoperatedunderAOPissuedbyDGCA.
4.3 For leased aircraft as per para 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, the surveillance will cover
airworthinessaspectsinaccordancewiththerampinspectionchecklist.Thebilateral
agreementunderArticle83bisofICAOconvention,ifsignedbetweentheDGCAand
State of Operator may also be examined to define the scope of inspection in each
case.
4.4 For aircraft on leased operations as per para 4.1.2, Airworthiness officers will be
deputed, at least once in six month, for carrying out inspections of maintenance
facilitieswheretheaircraftwillnormallybebasedintheStateofOperator.TheCAA
oftheStateofOperatorshallbekeptinformedofsuchinspectionsandlocalCAAmay
alsobecooptedtoparticipateinsuchinspections.
5.ThesurveillancechecklistsareasfollowsinAppendixA.
6.RecordKeeping:
All RAO/ SRAO should maintain the yearly Surveillance inspection records operator
wise.Thiswillfacilitateassessmentofweakoperatorinaparticularyearandtofurther
enhancethenumberofSurveillance accordinglyinthenextyearprogramme.Allthe
records for any Surveillance carried out such as completed checklist, DRF (CA 2001)
and any other supporting documents insupport ofclosureof findingsetc.shouldbe
kept together for easy reference. Yearly record for root cause analysis should be
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maintained identifying the weak operator and the weak areas. Surveillance and
EnforcementDivision(SED)ofDGCA(Hqrs)shouldmaintainSurveillancerecordyearly
foralltheDirectoratesofDGCAincludingrootcauseanalysis.
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AppendixA
Part 1
Sr.
CHECK LISTS FOR SURVEILLANCE
No.
1. CHECKLIST FOR APPROVAL/ RENEWAL OF 145 AMO
2. CHECKLIST FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS
MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
3. FORM CA 2001
Part 2
DGCA STANDARD DOC
AIRWORTHINESS
SURVEILLANCE CHECK LIST
PartISURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
CAR 145 ORGANISATION SURVEILLANCE / AUDIT
DGCA CHECKLIST
ORGANISATION Name / address / email id
b) Loose/improper connection;
c) Insulation;
equipment in hangar)
Are items removed from aircraft properly identified with
traceable to source?
personal tools)
In respect of specialised equipment: Are operating instructions
Maintenance Manual;
Trouble Shooting Charts;
List of Circulars issued by Q.C.department of the operator;
Set of approved schedules including Special inspection
schedules;
Working copy of log books;
case they are not having the items given in point 10 above.
Check availability of appropriate trestles, ladders etc.
properly.
CAR 145.25 (a), (b), (c) WORKSHOP:
Is the controlling Manual available and accessible by every
applicable:
CAR 145.25 (a), (b), (c) SPECIAL PROCESS (Use Separate Checklist for different process)
processes:
xNDT
xWelding
xHeat Treatment
xPlating
IF YES:
procedures?
Is evidence of incoming inspection recorded?
documentation)
adequate?
MANAGEMENT
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No
CAR 145.30(a)(1) Position of the Accountable Manager in the organization and his
financial authority.
AMC 145.30(a)
MOE statement of Accountable Manager signed by both CEO and
145 requirements.
Manager.
CAR 145.30(b) Are all indicated Post Holders appointed? Verify Form 4 for
acceptance from DGCA.
1 45 30(b)(4)
Note No
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A
AMC
MOE description of Workshop Manager s responsibility. Note: It is
145.30(b)(5) required even in the absence of the post holder.
AMC
MOE description of Quality Managers responsibility.
145.30(b)(6)
MOE provision for company designation and the corresponding post
AMC
holder function, if followed. [Eg., General Manager (Quality)
145.30(b)(7)
145.30(b)(8) and Post Holders acceptable to DGCA. Note: All Post Holders shall
MOE procedure for identifying gap in the Quality System and
CAR 145.30(c)
associated feedback of compliance and involvement of Accountable
CAR 145.30(c) Are all Post holders reporting to the Accountable Manger?
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENT
MOE procedure on Maintenance man hour planning, three
CAR 145.30(d)
monthly review and readjustment. Verify Compliance.
AMC
Company employee and contract employee ratio (less than 50%).
145.30(d)(1)
AMC
Aircraft Hangar visit plan.
145.30(d)(4)
AMC Review man hour availability allotted for quality functions and
145.30(d)(10) adequacy of man power in quality department.
AMC Practice of reviewing man hour plan every 3 months, and action
for deviation of planned man hours viz -a-viz actual man hour.
145.30(d)(1 1)(12)
CAR 145.30(f) MOE procedure for approval and qualification standards of NDT
specialist. Verify Compliance.
MOE procedure for approval and qualification standards of
CAR 145.30(f)
specialized services:
1. Structural repair specialist
2. Battery Charging
3. Boroscope Inspection
CAR 145.30(g) MOE policy for qualification and experience requirement of full
scope aircraft maintenance and certification. Verify Compliance.
MOE policy (qualification, training and practical experience) for
CAR 145.30(g)
performing minor schedules and rectification of simple defects.
Verify Compliance.
AMC
Note: Minor schedules and simple defects required to be defined
145.30(g)(1) in the MOE.
V if C li
CAR MOE procedure of work allocation of the support staff mentioned
Note No
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A
MOE Procedures to issue limited certification authorization to
CAR
commander / flight engineers to carryout specific tasks, while
145.30(j)(4)
CAR f h i b
MOE procedure to issue one off certification authorization to
145.30(j)(5)(1) employees (not having type rating) to certify at stations away from
base. Verify compliance
CAR MOE Procedure to issue one off certification authorization to the
other company employees. Verify compliance
145.30(j)(5)(2)
MOE procedure explaining the role of independent qualify auditing
AMC
staff to identify non compliance and giving feed back to the
Accountable Manager. Verify Compliance.
145.30(d)(7)
AMC Record for initial and recurring training for all staff within 6 months of
recruitment and for contract employees immediately after joining.
145 30(e)(2)
AMC MOE stipulations of training period linking to the audit findings. Verify
Compliance.
145.30(e)(3)(e)
MOE procedures of organization conducting human factor training
AMC
organization itself, independent training or training organization.
145.30(e)(4)(5) Verify Compliance.
145.35(a) compliance.
b. DGCA endorsement
CAR
Issue of company authorization and conditions of validity
145.35(b) validity of authorization including validity of continuation training.
CAR
Currency of continuation training to the Certification
145.35(d) Authorization holders / support staff. Training coverage on three
elements (aircraft technology, company procedures and human
performance). Verify compliance.
AMC
MOE policy on continuation training emphasizing on aircraft
145.35.(d)(4) technology and organization procedures and human
performance, training coverage and duration.Verify compliance
MOE policy of conducting such a training by the organization or
contracted training organization or approved personnel.
AMC List of certifying staff and support staff for various training
CAR
Format of Certification Authorisatrion including the scope,
145.35(g)& limitations, validity and other conditions of para AMC 145.35
(k) (a) (b) and (d). Certification Authorisation in the form of Hard
Copy or Electronic form.
Note No
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A
(j)(1)
145.35(m) compliance.
compliance.
AIC2/07 Policies on conducting oral checks to the foreign licence holders
licence holders.
Para 9 MOE procedures for tracking the validity of Visa, Passports and
Para 13
Requirements of foreign AMEs passing Paper-I for continuing
SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA
CHECKLIST ITEMS
CAR Ref Yes No N/A Note No
CAR 145.40 EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS
CAR Are the List of special tools and Equipment maintained as per the
satisfactory?
instructions?
Are any Special tools locally fabricated? Are the procedures given
in the MOE satisfactory?
SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA
etc available?
Is the document including CDs updating system followed in the
organization satisfactory? Verify
Are AMM & IPC are kept at all Line Stations? Check the system of up
dation.
CAR Is there a system to notify, intimate or correct manufacturer MD
145.45(c) errors, i.e., Error in any of the manufacturer literatures?
Is there a system of Proposed Modified Maintenance Instruction
CAR (PMMI)? Is the system of PMMI satisfactory? Are the QC personnel
verify and approve modified Inspection Schedules?
145.45(d)
CAR
Are Major & Minor Modifications defined in MOE?
145 45(e)
Is there an approved procedure of Modification or repair described
in MOE, if the Firm is not approved under CAR 21 sub-part M?
CAR i
Is there fa system
k k h who could
or person h f h any
provide AMMMaintenance
C AR 1 4 5 . 5 5 M AI N T E N A N C E R E C O R D
sample check.
Note No
C AR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A
procedures
CAR 145.A.60(b) Check procedures for identifying adverse trend and method of
CAR 145.A.60(b) Check the method of informing adverse safety trends to all
AMC 145.A.60(b) Check the records for proper procedures for correcting adverse
trend.
AMC 145.A.60(b) Verify the system followed by the company for free and frank
AMC 145.A.60(b)
Check whether the internal occurrence reportin g system is close-
(Ex a AME who identify the mistake in the task card should get
AMC 145.A.65(d) Check the policy on intimating internal occurrence within the
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check MOE procedure to identify and record all defects (major,
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check for procedures in MOE or associated procedure manual
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check whether rectification actions indicated or cross referred
Part I Para 4.2 against the defects mentioned in the Tech Log / Flight Report
Book.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify the policy on handling group I and group II defects. Check
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check MOE procedures for giving initial information to the DGCA
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify whether all defects (major and minor) are taken into
Part I Para 4.6 account while preparing monthly statistics / reliability index.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify compliance of daily review meeting (Scheduled Airlines);
whether qualified (specific aircraft knowledge) team members
Part I Para 4.7
review / investigate the defect.
Part I Para 4.8. 2 approved by the Regional Airworthiness Office. Check the size of
Part I Para 4.8.4 the investigations are kept open. Check the policy that the
Note No
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check the policies on intimating serious service difficulties or
problem of continuing airworthiness to the operator. Is there
Part I Para 5.5 time stipulation? Verify the format.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify the system of disposing defective component and
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify whether the Monthly Fleet Performance / Engineering
Statistics and Analysis Report prepared as per AAC 5 of 2001
Part I Para 6
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check MOE for preservation period of records associated with
defect, rectification actions and reliability trend.
Part I Para 7.1
Check MOE for retaining period of defective components and
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C
DGCA involvement in disposing the components.
Part I Para 7.2
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify whether the Maintenance Reliability Control Programme
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify whether RMU develop and introduce remedial measures
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check whether RMU collects data from Scheduled as well as
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Verify the procedure of issuing alert notice and intimating to
Part V Para 6.3 DGCA including the time frame for feed back.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. C Check whether the displays cover three consecutive months and
Sec 2 CAR Sr. D Check whether critical shut down is defined in the MOE or
Sec 2 CAR Sr. D Check the procedure for submitting report on in-flight
Sec 2 CAR Sr. D Verify the system of computing engine reliability alert value,
Part I Para 3.6 data collecting method and remedial action procedures.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. A Check records for total number of emergency landings per
Sec 2 CAR Sr. A Check records for total number of noticeable accidents per
Sec 2 CAR Sr. A Check records for total number of in-flight shut down per 1000
Sec 2 CAR Sr. A Check records for dispatch reliability Ratio of number of
Pt. III Para 4.3(g) services scheduled to number of delays for more than 15 min.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Check MOE policy to ensure not to fly aircraft with multiple
Pt. I Para 4.2 inoperative system and involving flight crew concurrence for
Note No
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A
Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Carryout sample check on tech log page containing MEL.
Pt. I Para 4.4 Verify whether limitations are mentioned in the flight report
book.
Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Check MOE for MEL release policy at base, terminal and
Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Check whether MEL is up-to-date as per the latest MMEL.
Pt. I Para 5.1 Check whether MEL includes operating conditions for
Sec 2 CAR Sr. B Check whether MEL release reports including rectification
basis.
SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA
CAR Carry out sample checks on task cards - task must be signed
approved.
IS there any system / folder maintained for internal occurrence
reports (e.g., Document errors, missing inspection, inspection
over due for inspection case, expired License etc).
the document.
Check whether the audit team identified all lapses and inform
years.
their up dation.
Check master set of approved schedules. Check lists of
/ compared?
SURVEILLANCE/AUDIT AREA
CHECKLISTFORMOE
CAR Ref CHECKLIST ITEMS Yes No N/A Note No
Part 0 : GENERAL
Title Page
Table of Contents
Record of Revisions
Description of Revisions
Holders of Manuals
Part 1 : MANAGEMENT
1.1.1 Acceptability
1.4.14. Supervisor
Delegated Procedures
2.1.1. Purpose
2.1.2. Definitions
2.1.3. Responsibilities
Outside Contractors
2.2.1. Purpose
2.2.2. Definitions
2.2.3. Responsibilities
Aircraft Maintenance
2.3.1. Responsibility
2.4.1. Standards
2.12.1. General
2.12.2. References
2.14.1. General
2.14.2.1. Structure
2.14.2.2. Contents
2.14.3. Note
2.16.1. General
2.16.2. Responsibilities
2.16.3. References
2.18.2. Responsibility
2.18.4. Reporting
2.23.1. Definitions
2.25.1. Reason
2.25.2. Definitions
2.25.3. Applicability
2.26.1. Reason
2.26.2. Definitions
2.26.3. Applicability
2.26.4. Responsibilities
2.26.5. Process
2.27.1. Reason
2.27.2. Definitions
2.27.3. Applicability
2.27.4. Process
etc.,
L 2.2 Line maintenance procedures related to servicing/fuelling/de-icing
etc.,
L 2.6 Line procedure for the return of defective parts removed from aircraft.
L 2.7 Line procedure for control of critical tasks as per AMC 145.65 (b) (4).
3.4. Certifying staff and category B1 & B2 support staff qualification and
training procedures
3.4.1. Purpose
3.4.2. Responsibilities
3.4.4.1. General
3.5. Certifying staff and category (Mechanical & Avionics) support staff
records
control
welding, etc.
3.13.1. Reason
3.13.2. Applicability
3.13.4. Definition
3.13.5.2. Instructors
3.14.2. Applicability
3.14.3. Responsibility
3.14.4. Procedure
3.14.5. Example
P a r t 4 : OP ER A T O R S
P a r t 5 : AP P EN DI C E S
RESER VED
REPAIR
STATION 145 Supplement Reference No.
COMMENTS ON MOE
D at e:
AUDIT AREA
CAR 145.1 GENERAL, CAR 145.3 EFFECTIVITY, CAR 145.10 APPLICABILITY
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Major work (e.g., O/H of engine) done by any organisation in
CAR 145 .10
India or Abroad? If so, Are the organizations are under CAR
145
Check l?
for Approval issued to the Main Base location, where
CAR 145.10(b)
the Accountable Manager located
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CAR 145.20 Check the Certificate of Approval. Verify whether the
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Does bl state the names
the manual b h lf f hkey management
of the i i
responsibility?
Surveillance Checklist
Approval Status of CAMO CAMO with CAMO without 145 approval CAMO with Subpart F
145 approval approval
Scope of Approval
1.CAM
2.QM
3.Others
Personnel present during the surveillance/
audit
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SUBPART B- ACCOUNTABILITY
2. Whether satisfactory policy & procedure exists for accomplishment of pre-flight inspection?
M.A.201 Responsibilities
(The pilot-in-command or, in the case of commercial air transport, the operator shall be
responsible for the satisfactory accomplishment of the pre-flight inspection. This inspection
must be carried out by the pilot or another qualified person but need not be carried out by an
approved maintenance organisation or by DGCA Licensed Engineer.)
3. Whether the Owner/ CAMO has contracted CAM tasks in whole or in part to another approved
CAMO/ organization(s)/ Person in order to satisfy the responsibilities of point (1) above?
(a) In case of YES, whether CAM contract exists between the CAMO and the contracted
organization/ person? and
(b) The said contract is in accordance with Appendix-II to M.A.201 (h) 1? and
(c) the said contract has been accepted by DGCA?
(In order to retain ultimate responsibility the operator should limit sub-contracted tasks to the
activities specified below: a) airworthiness directive analysis and planning b) service bulletin
analysis c) planning of maintenance d) reliability monitoring, engine health monitoring e)
maintenance programme development and amendments f) any other activities which do not limit
the operators responsibilities as agreed by the DGCA.)
4. Whether the Owner/ CAMO have made suitable arrangement for maintenance of the aircraft
managed?
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(a) in case of YES, whether Maintenance contract exists between the Owner/ CAMO and
the AMO? and
(b) the said contract is in accordance with Appendix-XI AMC to M.A.708(c) ? and
(c) the said contract has been accepted by DGCA?
(With the exception of engines and auxiliary power units contracts would normally be limited to
one organisation per aircraft type for any combination of the activities described in Appendix II.
Where arrangements are made with more than one organization the operator should demonstrate
adequate coordination controls are in place and that the individual responsibilities are clearly
defined in related contracts.)
5. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in respect of what maintenance is required, when
it has to be performed and by whom and to what standard, in order to ensure the continued
airworthiness of the aircraft being operated?
6. Whether the operator have adequate knowledge of the design status type specification,
customer options, airworthiness directives (AD), modifications, operational equipment and
required and performed maintenance?
M.A.201 Responsibilities
7. Whether the status of aircraft design and maintenance are adequately documented to support
the performance of the quality system?
8. Whether the operator has established adequate co-ordination between flight operations and
maintenance to ensure that both will receive all information on the condition of the aircraft
necessary to enable both to perform their tasks?
9. Whether the operator is appropriately approved in accordance with CAR-145/ SubpartF (as
applicable)?
10. In case the operator is not appropriately approved for maintenance of its aircraft, whether the
operator provides a clear work order to the maintenance contractor?
11. Whether the Operator is appropriately approved as part of the air operator certificate/permit
issued by DGCA, pursuant to M.A. Subpart G for the aircraft it operates? Check AOC and
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(An operator only needs to be approved for the management of the continuing
airworthiness of the aircraft listed on its AOC.)
12. (a) Whether proper policy/ procedure exist with respect to Occurrence reporting ?
13. (b) Whether the owner/ operator is regularly reporting to DGCA, the organisation responsible
for the type design or supplemental type design and, if applicable, by Airworthiness Authority of
the State of Registry, any identified condition of an aircraft or component which endangers
flight safety?
14. (c) Whether the approved continuing airworthiness management or maintenance organisation
has assigned responsibility for coordinating action on airworthiness occurrences and for
M.A.202Occurrence Reporting
initiating any necessary further investigation and follow-up activity to a suitably qualified person
with clearly defined authority and status?
(In respect of maintenance, reporting a condition that could seriously hazard the aircraft is
normally limited to: serious cracks, permanent deformation, burning or serious corrosion of
structure found during scheduled maintenance of the aircraft or component. failure of any
emergency system during scheduled testing)
15. (d) Whether the occurrence is being reported in a manner established by the DGCA and
contains all pertinent information about the condition known to the person or organization, as
given below?
-Reporter or organisations name and approval reference if applicable,
-Information necessary to identify the subject aircraft and or component,
-date and time relative to any life or overhaul limitation in terms of flying hours/cycles/landings
etc. as appropriate,
-details of the occurrence.
16. (e) Where the person or organisation maintaining the aircraft is contracted by an owner or
an operator to carry out maintenance, the person or the organisation maintaining the aircraft
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shall also report to the owner, the operator or the continuing airworthiness management
organisation any such condition affecting the owner's or the operator's aircraft or component.
17. (f) Reports shall be made as soon as practicable, but in any case within 72 hours of the person
or organisation identifying the condition to which the report relates.
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Tasks such as oil and hydraulic fluid uplift and tyre inflation may be considered as part of
the pre-flight inspection.
The related pre-flight inspection instructions should address the procedures to determine
M.A.301 Continuing Airworthiness Tasks
where the necessary uplift or inflation results from an abnormal consumption and
possibly requires additional maintenance action by the approved maintenance
organisation or certifying staff as appropriate.
2. Whether the operator (Commercial Air Transport) has published guidance to
maintenance and flight personnel and any other personnel performing pre-flight
inspection tasks, as appropriate, defining responsibilities for these actions and, where
tasks are contracted to other organisations, how their accomplishment is subject to the
quality system of M.A.712?
3. Whether training standard for personnel performing the pre-flight inspection is described
in the operators CAME?
4. Whether it has been demonstrated to DGCA that pre-flight inspection personnel have
received appropriate training for the relevant pre-flight inspection tasks?
5. Whether the operator (engaged in commercial air transport) has established a system to
ensure that all defects affecting the safe operation of the aircraft are rectified within the
limits prescribed by the approved MEL or CDL as appropriate?
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Whether the defect control system provides the following aspects: (Check evidence)
a) significant incidents and defects: monitor incidents and defects that have occurred in
flight and defects found during maintenance and overhaul, highlighting any that appear
significant in their own right.
c) deferred and carried forward defects: Monitor on a continuous basis deferred and
M.A.301 Continuing Airworthiness Tasks
carried forward defects. Deferred defects are defined as those defects reported in
operational service which is deferred for later rectification. Carried forward defects are
defined as those defects arising during maintenance which are carried forward for
rectification at a later maintenance input.
(When deferring or carrying forward a defect the cumulative effect of a number of deferred
or carried forward defects occurring on the same aircraft and any restrictions contained in
the MEL should be considered. Whenever possible, deferred defects should be made
known to the pilot/flight crew prior to their arrival at the aircraft.)
8. Whether satisfactory system exist to ensure that all aircraft maintenance checks are
performed within the limits prescribed by the approved aircraft maintenance programme
and that, whenever a maintenance check cannot be performed within the required time
limit, its postponement is allowed in accordance with a procedure agreed by DGCA?
9. Whether the operator or the contracted CAMO (as applicable) has established a system
to analyse the effectiveness of the maintenance programme, with regard to spares,
established defects, malfunctions and damage, and to amend the maintenance
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programme accordingly?
10. Whether the operator or contracted CAMO (as applicable) has established and work to
a policy, which assesses non-mandatory information related to the airworthiness of the
aircraft. Non mandatory information such as service bulletins, service letters and other
information is that produced for the aircraft and its components by an approved design
organisation, the manufacturer, DGCA?
12. Whether the contents of the maintenance programme(s) is as per the requirements of
Appendix 1 to AMC M.A.302?
13. Whether the maintenance programme is reviewed at least annually? Check CAME
policy and associated procedure. Check evidence.
14. Whether the aircraft maintenance programme and any subsequent amendments are
approved by DGCA?
15. Whether the CAMO is approved to carry out amendments in maintenance programme
through indirect approval? Check CAME.
16. If YES, whether the amendments are submitted to DGCA local office at least 15 days
before their affectivity and the procedure is documented?
18. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist for monitoring and controlling of
M.A.3
orthi
Airw
03
Airworthiness Directive?
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19. Whether all applicable airworthiness directivesare be carried out within the requirements
of that airworthiness directive, unless otherwise specified by DGCA?
20. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist for modifications and repairs?
modifications
M.A.304 Data
and repairs
(Damage shall be assessed and modifications and repairs carried out using data
for
approved by DGCA or by an approved CAR -21/ EASA Part 21/ FAA Part 21 design
organization, as appropriate.)
21. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in respect of At the completion of any
maintenance, the associated M.A.801 certificate of release to service shall be entered in
M.A.305 Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system
the aircraft continuing airworthiness records. Each entry shall be made as soon as
practicable but in no event more than 30 days after the day of maintenance action.
22. Whether the aircraft type and registration mark, the date, together with total flight time
and/or flight cycles and/or landings, as appropriate, are entered in the aircraft logbooks?
23. Whether the aircraft continuing airworthiness records contains the following current
status of:
24. In addition to the authorised release document, CA Form 1/ EASA Form1/ FAA 8130 or
equivalent, whether the following information relevant to any component installed
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isentered in the appropriate engine or propeller logbook, engine module or service life
limited component log card in respect of
25. Whether the person responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness tasks
pursuant to M.A. Subpart B, controls the records?as detailed in this paragraph and
M.A.305 Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system
26. Whether all entries made in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records are clear and
accurate?
(When it is necessary to correct an entry, the correction shall be made in a manner that
clearly shows the original entry.)
27. Whether the owner or operator has ensured that a system has been established to keep
the following records for the periods specified?
a) all detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any life-limited
component fitted thereto, at least 24 months after the aircraft or component was
permanently withdrawn from service, and;
b) the total time and flight cycles as appropriate, of the aircraft and all life-limited
components, at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has been
permanently withdrawn from service, and;
c) the time and flight cycles as appropriate, since last scheduled maintenance of
the component subjected to a service life limit, at least until the component
scheduled maintenance has been superseded by another scheduled
maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail, and;
d) the current status of compliance with maintenance programme such that
compliance with the approved aircraft maintenance programme can be
established, at least until the aircraft or component scheduled maintenance has
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a) information about each flight, necessary to ensure continued flight safety, and;
b) the current aircraft certificate of release to service, and;
c) the current maintenance statement giving the aircraft maintenance status of what
scheduled and out of phase maintenance is next due. The maintenance
statement may be kept at the operators engineering office: and;
d) all outstanding deferred defects rectifications that affect the operation of the
aircraft, and;
e) any necessary guidance instructions on maintenance support arrangements.
29. Whether the aircraft technical log system and any subsequent amendment has been
approved by DGCA?
30. Whether the operator is ensuring that the aircraft technical log is retained for 36 months
after the date of the last entry?
31. Whether policy exist in case when an aircraft is permanently transferred from one owner
M.A.307 Transfer of
aircraft continuing
32. Whether policy exist in case when the owner/ operator contracts the continuing
airworthiness management tasks to a continuing airworthiness management
organisation, that the M.A.305 continuing airworthiness records are transferred to the
organization? Check CAME.
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SUBPART G
CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
2. Whether the aircraft managed/ operated that are indicated on the air operator certificate/
approval
3. Whether the scope of work deemed to constitute the approval is specified in the CAME
in accordance with point M.A.704?
4. Whether the CAME and its amendments is approved by DGCA? Check LEP.
M.A.704 Continuing
airworthiness
management
5. Whether the operator is approved to carryout minor amendments in the CAME through
exposition
6. If, the operator is approved to carryout minor amendments in the CAME through indirect
approval procedure, whether such amendments are submitted to DGCA local office at
least 15 days before their affectivity and the procedure is documented?
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(Office accommodation should be such that the incumbents, whether they be continuing
airworthiness management, planning, technical records or quality staff, can carry out their
designated tasks in a manner that contributes to good standards. In the smaller CAMO,
DGCA may agree to these tasks being conducted from one office subject to being
satisfied that there is sufficient space and that each task can be carried out without undue
disturbance. Office accommodation should also include an adequate technical library and
room for document consultation)
9. Whether a person or group of persons entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that
the organisation is always in compliance with this Subpart is available? Whether they
are ultimately responsible to the accountable manager?
10. Whether the accountable manager has designated a nominated post holder. This
person shall be responsible for the management and supervision of continuing
airworthiness activities?
(Applicable for operator engaged in commercial air transport)
11. Whether the organisationhas sufficient appropriately qualified staff for the expected
work?
M.A.706 Personnel
requirements
12. Whether the organization maintains the records of qualification of all personnel involved
in continuing airworthiness management?
13. Whether the organization is approved for extending airworthiness review certificates in
accordance with points M.A.711(a)4 and M.A.901(f)?
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14. Check whether the organisationhas defined and keep updated in the CAME the title(s)
and name(s) of person(s) referred to in points M.A.706(a), M.A.706(c), M.A.706(d) and
M.A.706(i). ?
16. Whether the CAMO has appropriate airworthiness review staff to issue airworthiness
M.A.707 Airworthiness review staff
(To hold a position with appropriate responsibilities means the airworthiness review staff
should have a position in the organisation independent from the airworthiness
management process or with overall authority on the airworthiness management process
of complete aircraft).
17. Whether the Airworthiness review staffs have been issued an authorisation by the
approved CAMO?
18. Whether the Airworthiness Review Staffs have been formally accepted by the DGCA?
19. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exists in respect of ensuring that aircraft
airworthiness review staff can demonstrate appropriate recent continuing airworthiness
management experience?
20. Whether the Airworthiness review staff have been identified by listing each person in the
CAME together with their airworthiness review authorisation reference?
M.A.707 Airworthiness
21. Whether the CAMO maintains a record of all airworthiness review staff, which includes
review staff
the followings:
a) Details of any appropriate qualification held together with a summary of relevant
continuing airworthiness management experience;
b) Training
c) Copy of the authorization?
(This record shall be retained until two years after the airworthiness review staff have left
the organisation.)
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22. Whether all continuing airworthiness management is being carried out according to the
Management
23. Whether the approved CAMO holds and use applicable current maintenance data in
Documentation
accordance with point M.A.401 for the performance of continuing airworthiness tasks
referred to in point M.A.708?
M.A.709
(This data may be provided by the owner or the operator, subject to an appropriate
contract being established with such an owner or operator. In such case, the CAMO only
needs to keep such data for the duration of the contract, except when required by point
M.A.714.)
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24. In case the CAMO is approved to carry out airworthiness review of an aircraft, whether a
full documented review of the aircraft records is carried out by the CAMO in order to
satisfy that:
a) airframe, engine and propeller flying hours and associated flight cycles have
been properly recorded, and;
b) the flight manual is applicable to the aircraft configuration and reflects the latest
revision status, and;
M.A.710 Airworthiness review
c) all the maintenance due on the aircraft according to the approved maintenance
programme has been carried out, and;
d) all known defects have been corrected or, when applicable, carried forward in a
controlled manner, and;
e) all applicable airworthiness directives have been applied and properly registered,
f) all modifications and repairs applied to the aircraft have been registered and are
approved according to CAR 21 or equipment, and;
g) all service life limited components installed on the aircraft are properly identified,
registered and have not exceeded their approved service life limit, and;
h) all maintenance has been released in accordance with this Part of CAR , and;
i) the current mass and balance statement reflects the configuration of the aircraft
and is valid, and;
j) the aircraft complies with the latest revision of its type design approved/
accepted by the DGCA.
Check AMC
25. Whether the CAMO has developed procedures for the airworthiness review staff to
M.A.710
Airwort
hiness
review
produce a compliance report that confirms the above have been reviewed and found in
compliance with CAR-M?
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26. Whether the CAMOs airworthiness review carries out a physical survey of the aircraft?
27. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exists in case of the airworthiness review staff
not appropriately qualified to the licensing requirements is assisted by such qualified
personnel?
28. The physical survey could require actions categorised as maintenance (e.g. operational
tests, tests of emergency equipment, visual inspections requiring panel opening etc.). In
this case, after the airworthiness review a release to service should be issued in
accordance with CAR. Whether satisfactory policy/ procedure exist in this regard?
(The physical survey may include verifications to be carried out during flight.)
29. Whether the CAMO has developed procedures for the airworthiness review staff to
produce a compliance report that confirms the physical survey has been carried out and
found satisfactory?
(To ensure compliance the physical survey may include relevant sample checks of items.)
30. Whether the airworthiness review staff ensures at least the followings through physical
survey of the aircraft?
31. Whether a copy of both physical survey and document review compliance reports stated
above are sent to DGCA together with any recommendation issued with in stipulated
time (10 days)?
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33. Whether at any time the outcome of the airworthiness review found inconclusive and
this has been informed to the DGCA?
34. Whether the CAMO manages the aircraft as per the extent of approval granted to it by
DGCA?
M.A.711 Privileges of the
35. Whether the CAMO has established a quality system to ensure that itcontinues to meet
the requirements of this Subpart?
36. Whether the CAMO has designated a quality manager to monitor compliance with, and
M.A.712 Quality system
37. Whether the compliance monitoring includes a feedback system to the accountable
manager to ensure corrective action as necessary?
(The feedback part of the system should address who is required to rectify any non-
compliance in each particular case and the procedure to be followed if rectification is not
completed within appropriate timescales. The procedure should lead to the accountable
manager specified in M.A.706.)
38. Whether procedures are held current such that they reflect best practice within the
organization?
39. Whether the CAMO has established a procedure regarding all employees reports any
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difficulties with the procedures via their organisations internal occurrence reporting
mechanisms?
40. Whether all procedures, and changes to the procedures, are verified and validated
before use where practicable? Check CAME procedure?
41. Whether the independent quality audit reports referenced in AMC M.A.712 (b) are sent
to the relevant department for rectification action giving target rectification dates?
(Rectification dates should be discussed with such department before the quality
department or nominated quality auditor confirms such dates in the report. The relevant
department is required to rectify findings and inform the quality manager or the quality
auditor of such rectification.)
42. Whether the accountable manager holds regular meetings with staff to check progress
on rectification?
M.A.712 Quality system
(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.)
43. Whether the quality system satisfactorily monitors CAMO activities? Whetherit includes
at least the following functions:
a) monitoring that all M.A. Subpart G activities are being performed in accordance
with the approved procedures, and;
b) monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the
contract, and;
c) monitoring the continued compliance with the requirements of this Part of CAR.
45. Whether the independent audits ensure all aspects of the CAMO compliance and are
checked annually, including all the sub-contracted activities? Verify compliance.
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(The audit may be carried out as a complete single exercise or subdivided over the year
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 year 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 year for the particular procedure.
Provided that there are no safety related findings, the audit time periods specified in this
AMC may be increased by up to 100% subject to agreement by DGCA.
Where the organisation has more than one location approved the quality system should
describe how these are integrated into the system and include a plan to audit each
location every year.
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.
In case of commercial air transport the M.A. Subpart G quality system shall be an
integrated part of the operator's quality system.)
46. Whether organisation has established a quality plan acceptable to DGCA to show when
and how often the activities as required by M.A. Subpart G will be audited? Check
M.A.712 Quality system
CAME.
47. Whether a report is raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was
checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures and
products?
48. Whether the records of these activities are stored for at least two years?
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used in commercial air transport, the quality system may be replaced by regular
organisational reviews subject to the approval of DGCA, except when the organisation
issues airworthiness review certificates for aircraft above 2730 kg MTOM other than
balloons. In the case where there is no quality system, the organization shall not contract
continuing airworthiness management tasks to other parties.
(The primary purpose of this point is to enable the CAMO to remain approved if agreed by
the DGCA during negotiations about any of the specified changes. Without this paragraph
the approval would automatically be suspended in all cases.)
51. Whether the CAMO has notified it of any proposal to carry out any of the above
changes, before such changes taken place?
(In the case of proposed changes in personnel not known to the management beforehand,
these changes shall be notified at the earliest opportunity.)
52. Whether the system to keep the continuing airworthiness records should be described in
the organisation continuing airworthiness management exposition?
keeping
Record-
M.A.714
53. The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall record all details of work
carried out. The records required by M.A.305 and if applicable M.A.306 shall be
retained.
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54. If the continuing airworthiness management organisation has the privilege referred to in
point M.A.711 (b), it shall retain a copy of each airworthiness review certificate and
recommendation issued or, as applicable, extended, together with all supporting
documents. In addition, the organisation shall retain a copy of any airworthiness review
certificate that it has extended under the privilege referred to in point M.A.711 (a) 4.
The continuing airworthiness management organisation shall retain a copy of all records
listed in paragraph (b) until two years after the aircraft has been permanently withdrawn
from service.
55. The records shall be stored in a manner that ensures protection from damage, alteration
and theft.
56. 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.
58. Where a continuing airworthiness management organisation terminates its operation, all
retained records shall be transferred to the owner of the aircraft.
M.A.714 Record-keeping
59. Whether the CAMO ensures that it always receives a complete CRS from the approved
maintenance organisation such that the required records can be retained?
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DGCA?
(It means in paper form or on a computer database or a combination of both methods.
Records stored in microfilm or optical disc form are also acceptable. The record should
remain legible throughout the required retention period. Paper systems should use robust
material which can withstand normal handling and filing).
61. If the CAMO keeping continuing airworthiness records, whether the computer systems
have at least one backup system?
62. Whether the computer backup systems are being updated within 24 hours of any new
entry?
(Approval is issued for a maximum period of one year unless otherwise specified. It shall
remain valid subject to:
1. The organisation remaining in compliance with this CAR, in accordance with the
provisions related to the handling of findings as specified under M.B.705 and;
2. The DGCA being granted access to the organisation to determine continued
compliance with this Part of CAR, and;
3. The approval not being surrendered or revoked.)
.
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SUBPART I
AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE
(CA Form 15a (Appendix-III) is issued by DGCA while CA Form 15b (Appendix-III) is issued by a
M.A. Subpart G organisation.)
2. Whether all aircraft that have been managed by the CAMO are within controlled environment?
(An aircraft in a controlled environment is an aircraft (i) continuously managed during the
M.A.901 Aircraft Airworthiness Review
If the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is not managed according to a CAR M appendix I
arrangement between the owner and the M.A. Subpart G organisation, the aircraft should be
considered to be outside a controlled environment.
The fact that limited pilot-owner maintenance as defined in M.A.803 (b) is not carried out and
released by an approved maintenance organisation does not change the status of an aircraft in
a controlled environment providing the M.A. Subpart G organisation under contract has been
informed of any such maintenance carried out.)
(For all aircraft used in commercial air transport, and aircraft above 2 730 kg MTOM, except
balloons, that are in a controlled environment, the organisation referred to in (b) managing the
continuing airworthiness of the aircraft may, if appropriately approved, and subject to
compliance with paragraph (k):
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2 for the airworthiness review certificates it has issued, when the aircraft has remained
within a controlled environment, extend twice the validity of the airworthiness review
certificate for a period of one year each time;
For aircraft not used in commercial air transport of 2 730 kg MTOM and below, and balloons,
continuing airworthiness management organisation approved in accordance with Section A,
Subpart G of CAR-M and appointed by the owner or operator may, if appropriately approved
and subject to paragraph (k):
1 issue the airworthiness review certificate in accordance with point M.A.710, and;
2 for airworthiness review certificates it has issued, when the aircraft has remained within
a controlled environment under its management, extend twice the validity of the
airworthiness review certificate for a period of one year each time)
By derogation from points M.A.901(e) and M.A.901(i)2, for Light aircraft not used in commercial
air transport and not affected by point M.A.201(i), the airworthiness review certificate may also
be issued by DGCA upon satisfactory assessment, based on a recommendation made by
certifying staff formally approved by DGCA and complying with DGCA Aircraft Maintenance
License requirements as well as requirements laid down in point M.A.707(a)2(a), sent together
with the application from the owner or operator. This recommendation shall be based on an
airworthiness review carried out in accordance with point M.A.710 and shall not be issued for
more than two consecutive years.
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7. Is there any evidence that any aircraft had flown with invalid ARC?
(An aircraft must not fly if the airworthiness certificate is invalid or if:
1 the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft or any component fitted to the aircraft does
not meet the requirements of this CAR, or;
2 the aircraft does not remain in conformity with the type design approved/accepted by
the DGCA; or
3 the aircraft has been operated beyond the limitations of the approved flight manual or
the airworthiness certificate, without appropriate action being taken; or
4 the aircraft has been involved in an accident or incident that affects the
airworthiness of the aircraft, without subsequent appropriate action to restore
airworthiness; or
5 a modification or repair has not been approved in accordance with M.A.304.)
8. Whether policy exists regarding surrender or revocation airworthiness review certificate and
returning to DGCA?
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9. Whether policy and procedure exists in respect of transferring an aircraft registration within
India?
Transfer of Aircraft registration
The applicant should notify to DGCA so as to allow the proper transfer of information during the
aircraft transfer process.
Notwithstanding Transfer of aircraft registration within India, the former airworthiness review
certificate shall remain valid until its expiry date. In case of transfer of aircraft registration
within India, the aircraft owner/ operator should verify that DGCA has entered the new aircraft
registration, if any, on the existing airworthiness review certificate and validated the change.)
10. Whether policy and procedure exists in respect of airworthiness review of aircraft imported
M.A.904 Airworthiness review of
into India?
aircraft imported into India
1 apply to DGCA for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with
CAR Section-2, Series F, Part III and
2 for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out satisfactorily in
accordance with point M.A.901; and
3 have all maintenance carried out to comply with the approved maintenance
programme in accordance with point M.A.302.
In order to allow for possible participation, the applicant should inform DGCA at least 10
working days in advance of the time and location of the airworthiness review.)
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FINDING SUMMARY
117
+ Al l AM Os/ Orgn .
a s pert h eNote
TOTAL
Note:TableAshallincludealltheScheduled/NonScheduledAirlines/Pvt.Operator/AMOs/OilCompanies/CAR
145Organisations/CAR21Organisations/FlyingClubs/AMEInstitutesetc.
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TOTAL
Note:TableBshallincludeonlytheScheduledAirlines.OtherOrganisation/Operatorsshouldnotbeincluded.
ENFORCEMENTACTIONS Month
MONTH NAMEOF AREAOF ACTIONTAKENWITHDATE
OPERATOR INSPECTION
XXX YYY ZZZ
Note:InthisTablealltheEnforcementActionswhetherpartofASP/BOAS/SpotCheck/Anykind
ofViolation/General/observationofanynaturearerequiredtobereflected.
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FINDINGSUMMARY TABLEE
Month.
Name&AddressofOrganisation: (Organisatio NameofDirectorate:
n
DirectorateGeneralOfCivil
Asapplicable
TotalNo.ofdeficiencies:
Note:1)TableEshallcontainthedetailoffindingdetectedduringsurveillanceinspectionof
Scheduled/NonScheduledAirlines/Pvt.Operators/AMOs/OilCompanies/CAR145
Organisations/CAR21Organisations/FlyingClubs/AMEInstitutesetc.
2) IntheeventofNILdeficiencies,NILshouldbequotedinthefindingdetails
column.
3) Itmaypleasebenotedthatthefindingdetailofeach
Organisationshouldbeonseparatesheetasthesedetailsare
requiredtobeputintothesurveillancefoldersofeach
OrganisationmaintainedatHqrs.
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GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
OFFICEOFTHEDIRECTOROFAIRWORTHINESS
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DEFICIENCYREPORTINGFORM(FORM2001)
1.NAMEOFTHE
2.REFERENCENO. 3.ISSUEDATE
ORGANISATION
4.AREAOF
5.NAMEOFTHERESPONSIBLEMANAGER/QM 6.DATEOFAUDIT
SURVEILLANCE:
7.NONCONFORMITY/DEFICIENCYDETAILS:
11.NAMESOFTHE
AUDITOR&TEAM 12.SIGNATUREOFTHETEAMLEADER 13.DATE 14.TARGETDATE
LEADER
RESPONSEOFTHEORGANISATION
15.ROOTCAUSEOFTHEDEFICIENCY
16.CORRECTIVEACTIONDETAILS&NUMBEROFATTACHMENTPAGES
17.NAMEOFTHE
RESPONSIBLE 18.SIGNATUREOFTHERESPONSIBLEMANAGER 19.DATE
MANAGER
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20.NAMEOFTHE
21.SIGNATUREOFTHEQCM 22.DATE
QCM
23.COMMENTSOFTHEAUDITORWITHREFERENCETOTHEACTIONTAKEN
24.FINALREMARKSOFTHETEAMLEADER/HEADOFTHEOFFICEINCASEOFLEVELONEFINDING
(Open/Closed)
26.SIGNATUREOFTHETEAMLEADER/HEADOFTHE
25.NAME 28.DATE
OFFICEINCASEOFLEVELONEFINDING
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CHECKLIST
Date: Time: Place:
Operator: State: AOC No:
Route from: Flight No: Route to: Flight No:
Flight Type: Aircraft Type: Aircraft Model:
Registration No: Construction No:
Flight Crew State of licensing: Acknowledgement of Receipt (*)
Name:
Signature:..
Function:
Check Remark
Check Remark
C Aircraft condition
Check Remark 1 General external
Journey log book/ Technical log or condition
equivalent 2 Doors and hatches
A Flight Deck
21 Journey log book or 3 Flight controls
1 General condition equivalent
2 Emergency exit 4 Wheels, tyres and
22 Maintenance release
3 Equipment brakes
23 Defect notification and 5 Undercarriage,
Documentation rectification (incl. Tech Log) skids/ floats
4 Manuals 24 Pre-flight Inspection 6 Wheel well
5 Checklists 7 Powerplant and
6 Radio navigation charts B Safety/Cabin pylon
7 Minimum equipment list 1 General internal condition 8 Fan blades
8 Certificate of registration 2 Cabin attendants station 9 Propellers, rotors
Noise certificate (where and crew rest area (main/ tail)
9
applicable) 3 First aid kit/ emergency 10 Obvious repairs
10 AOC or equivalent medical kit 11 Obvious unrepaired
11 Radio licence 4 Hand fire extinguishers damage
Certificate of Airworthiness 5 Life jackets/ flotation 12 Leakage
12
(C of A) devices
6 Seat belt and seat condition D Cargo
Flight Data 7 Emergency exit, lighting 1 General condition
13 Flight preparation and marking, Torches of cargo
14 Weight and balance sheet 8 Slides/ Life-Rafts (as compartment
required), ELT 2 Dangerous goods
Safety equipment 9 Oxygen Supply (Cabin crew 3 Safety of cargo on
15 Hand fire extinguishers and passengers board
Life jackets/ flotation 10 Safety instructions
16
devices 11 Cabin crew members
17 Harness E General
12 Access to emergency exits
18 Oxygen equipment 1 General
13 Safety or passenger
19 Flash light baggage
Flight Crew 14 Seat Capacity
20 Flight crew licence
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Inspector(s) signature
(*) Signature by any member of the crew or other representative of the inspected operator does in no way imply acceptance of the listed
findings but simply a confirmation that the aircraft has been inspected on the date and at the place indicated on this document.
This report represents an indication of what was found on this occasion and must not be construed as a determination that the aircraft is
fit for the intended flight.
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DGCASTD.DOC/CL/01(Rev1)
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DGCA/STD.DOC./CL/02
LOAD&TRIMSHEET
NameofOrganisation:
TypeofAircraft:
Passengerseatingcapacity:
Locationoforganisation:
Name&DesignationofInspectingOfficer:
DateofInspection:
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DGCASTD.DOC/CL/3C
SURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
FUELVENDOR
C.AreaofSurveillance:HYDRANTSYSTEM
Nameoforganisation:
NameofQCM:
PlaceofInspection:
Name&DesignationofInspectingOfficer:
DateofInspection:
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14 Ensurethatallfittingsarecheckedweeklyfor
leaks and necessary rectification actions are
taken.
15 Check that drain point is inspected weekly
forleaksandrectificationactionistaken.
16 Checktherecordofdailypitusage.
17 Ensurethatifanyhydrantpitisnotusedfor
aperiodofthreemonths,thecontentsofthe
appropriate spur line is flushed out and the
fuelistestedasperTestD(Recertification
Test).
18 Ensure that lowest points of hydrant is
drained daily and checked as per Test G
(WaterDetectionCheck).
19 Check existence of proper communication
facility between the personnel engaged in
refuelling operation the personnel at the
sourceofsupply.
20 Check that the hydrant system is provided
with necessaryfire fighting facilities at the
location such as fire hydrant system, foam
system, portable fire extinguishers, fire
fightingequipments.
21 Check the conditions of the fire fighting
system. Check records pertaining to
inspection carried out on fire fighting
system/extinguishersetc.
22 Checkthefollowingmaintenanceandtest
records:
i. DailyQ.C.logsheet;
ii. Watercheckrecords;
iii. Fuelbatchrecords;
iv. Copper/silvercorrosiontestreport;
v. Milliporetestreport;
vi. Microbiologicaltestreport;
vii. Fullspecificationtestreport.
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23 Checkthecalibrationrecordsofthefollowing
equipment/gauges:
i. Masterthermometer;
ii Hydrometer;
iii Masterpressuregauge;
iv Flowmeters.
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DGCASTD.DOC/CL4
SURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
MANUFACTURINGACTIVITIES
EDDYCURRENTINSPECTION
NameofOrganisation:
NameofQCM:
Scopeofapproval:
Location:
S/N
ITEMSOFINSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS
1. Checkthataccordingtowhatstandardeddycurrent
inspectionsareconducted.
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DGCASTD.DOC/CL4A
SURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
MANUFACTURINGACTIVITIES
LIQUIDPENETRANTINSPECTION
NameofOrganisation:
NameofQCM:
Scopeofapproval:
Location:
Name&DesignationofInspectingOfficer:
DateofInspection:
48GP12M;or
other.
applicationofthepenetrant.
recommendedtemperature.
parts.
Checkwhetherthepersonnelobservedark
6.
room conditioning time before conducting
theinspection.
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fluorescentbrightness.
Check whether the penetrant dwell time is
12. controlled in accordance with the
manufacturersrecommendation.
13. Check that the penetrant tanks and
materials are protected against
contamination.
14. Check whether the parts are dried prior to
theapplicationofdryorwetdevelopers.
15. Check that the dark inspection booth is
adequateforitsintendeduse.
16. Check whether the parts are properly
cleanedfollowingtheinspectionprocess.
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DGCASTD.DOC/CL4B
SURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
MANUFACTURINGACTIVITIES
MAGNETICPARTICLEINSPECTION
NameofOrganisation:
NameofQCM:
Scopeofapproval:
Location:
Name&DesignationofInspectingOfficer:
DateofInspection:
S/N ITEMSOFINSPECTION SAT/UNSAT REMARKS
1. Check that according to what standard
magneticparticleinspectionsarecarriedout:
MIL16868;
48GP11M;or
other.
2. Check whether the inspection is conducted at
theproperstageinthemanufacturingprocess.
3. Checkavailabilityofapprovedspecificationsand
procedures and use of such specifications/
proceduresbytheNDTpersonnel.
7. Checkwhatqualityassurancetestsarespecified
forcontrollingtheprocess.
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acalibratedlightmeter;
acentrifugetube;
asuitabledarkbooth,whenrequired;
acalibratedammeter;and
blacklight.
9. Checktherecordsofthefollowingtests:
magneticsubstance;
concentration(concentrationandviscosity);
blacklightintensity;and
effectivenessofequipmentandprocess.
10. CheckwhethertheNDTpersonnelobservedark
room conditioning time before conducting the
inspection.
Checkwhetherthepartsaredemagnetizedafter
11.
inspection and prior to cleaning. How is
demagnetizationcarriedout?
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SURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
MANUFACTURINGACTIVITIES
RADIOGRAPHICINSPECTION
NameofOrganisation:
NameofQCM:
Scopeofapproval:
Location:
Name&DesignationofInspectingOfficer:
DateofInspection:
8. Checkavailabilityandconditionofthefollowing
equipments:
Xrayequipment;
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Radiationhandlingequipment;
Radiationshieldingequipment;
Densitometers.
Thedateofexposure;
The aircraft or part identification or serial
number;
Theinspectiontechniquenumber;and
The film location and exposure
identification.
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SURVEILLANCECHECKLIST
MANUFACTURINGACTIVITIES
ULTRASONICINSPECTION
NameofOrganisation:
NameofQCM:
Scopeofapproval:
Location:
Name&DesignationofInspectingOfficer:
DateofInspection:
Acalibrationstandard?
available.
5. Checkthatthetestpiecesareproperlyidentified
andusedateachinspection.
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EDTOSURVEILLANCECHECKLIST(AIRWORTHINESSASPECT)
NameoftheOperator:
ContactPerson:
Addressforcommunication:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
AirOperatorPermitNumber:
Aeroplaneregistrationmark(s)approvedforEDTOoperation
AeroplaneType/ModelNo.
EngineType/ModelNo.
APUManufacturer&
APUTypeDesignation
EDTO/ETOPSapprovalDetails
CMPDocumentNo.:
Revisionnumber:
Revisiondate:
NameandDesignationofOfficers
Dateofsurveillance
Items Remarks
TheEDTOtypedesignapprovalisreflectedin:
TheAeroplaneFlightManual/SupplementshowsfollowingairworthinessapprovalforEDTOSystem
installation:
EDTO(inminutes):
Checktheinternalauditreporttoverytheeffectivenessofauditto
ensurecomplianceofETOPrequirements
StatusofPreviosaudit/Surveillanceinspectionfindings
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CheckwhetherCMPcompliancelistestablished?
1.2
2 CheckOperatorsPropulsionSystemReliability(*)
2.3 Totalairframefleetcycles
2.4 Totalenginehours
2.5 Hoursofoperatorshightimeengine
2.8 IFSDrateofworldfleet
2.11 URRofworldfleet
2.14 Recordsofdelaysandcancellationsduetotechnicalissuesrelevant
toEDTO,withthecauses,byspecificaeroplanesystems(ifavailable)
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2.18 Inflightshutdownevents
3 CheckSupplementtotheMaintenanceProgramandMaintenanceProcedures(*)for
complianceoffollowing
3.1 Theproceduresdescribedin(EDTOmanualreference,chapterandsubchapter;):
3.2 Procedurestoprecludesimultaneousactionsfrombeingappliedto
multiplesimilarelementsinanyEDTOsystem.
3.3 EDTO predeparture service check for verifying the status of the
aeroplaneandensuringthatcertaincriticalitemsareacceptable.
4 CheckEDTOManual(*)approvalstatus,contentsandamendmentsofManual.
4.1 Engine/APUOilConsumptionMonitoringProgram
4.2 ProceduresthatmonitoroilconsumptionratesforenginesandAPU
(iftheAPUisrequiredfortheEDTO)forEDTOandnonEDTOflights.
4.3 Proceduresforcalculatingoilconsumptionratepriortodeparture
toaddressanysuddenshiftinconsumption.
4.4 Proceduresformonitoringoflongtermdataforincreasingtrends.
5 CheckEngineConditionMonitoringProgramforcomplianceoffollowing
5.1 Proceduresfordetectingdeteriorationofengineatanearlystageto
allowforcorrectiveactionbeforesafeoperation
areaffected.
5.2 Parameterstobemonitored,methodofdatacollectionand
correctiveactionprocess.
6.1 ListofprimarysystemscriticaltoEDTO.
6.2 Conditionsthatrequireverificationflights.
6.3 Proceduresforinitiatingverificationactions.
6.4 Proceduresthatensurecorrectiveactionistakenafterengineshut
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downandanyothersignificantfailure.
6.5 Proceduresthatidentifyandreverseadversetrends.
6.6 Proceduresthatprecluderepeatitemsfromoccurring.
6.7 Proceduresthatmonitorandevaluatecorrectiveactions.
6.8 Procedures that preclude simultaneous actions from being applied
tomultiplesimilarelementsinanyEDTOsignificantsystem.
7 CheckReliabilityProgramforthecomplianceofthefollowing
7.3 ReportingcriteriaforthereportingtoDGCAofeventsreportable
throughthisprogram.
7.4 Proceduresfordowngrade/upgradecriteria(diversiontime).
7.5 ProceduresformonitoringofAPUhighaltitudeinflightstartand
runcapability.
8 CheckPropulsionSystemMonitoringProgramforcomplianceofthefollowing
8.1 Proceduresforthemonitoringofpropulsionsysteminflight
shutdown(IFSD)rate,evaluationofsustainedtrendsandcorrective
actions.
8.2 ProceduresforthemonitoringoflongtermIFSDtrends(12month
movingaverage).
8.3 Reportingcriteriafortheassessmentofpropulsionsystemreliability
andreportingtoDGCAofresultsofoperatorsassessment.
9 CheckMaintenanceTrainingProgramforcomplianceofthefollowing
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frameworkofapprovedproceduresforpersonnelAuthorisation.
10 CheckPartsControlProgramforcomplianceofthefollowing1
10.1 ProceduresthatensurethatproperEDTOpartsareusedandEDTO
configurationismaintained.
10.2 Controlproceduresforpartspoolingandborrowing.
11 CheckInterfaceprocedurestoensureeffectivenessof
management.
11.1 InclusionofalladditionalETOPSmanagementdocumented
processesintherelevantCAMEandMOE
11.2 InterfaceproceduresbetweenCAMOandAMOforcompliance
ETOPrequirements
11.3 OperatorDowngradeandUpgradeprocedures
NameandDesignationofOfficer: Signature:
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CHAPTER10
ENFORCEMENTACTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Rule 61 of Aircraft Rules, 1937 empowers DGCA to grant licence/ approvals/
authorisations forinspectionandcertificationtosuchpersons whoareengagedin
maintenanceofaircraft/engine/aircraftcomponentsoritemofequipment.Licence
is also issued to Flight Engineers in accordance with Section 'X' of ScheduleII of
Aircraft Rules, 1937. The Airworthiness Directorate of DGCA is vested with the
responsibility of carrying out spot checks/ surveillance to ensure that the
maintenance is carried out in accordance with Aircraft Rules, Civil Aviation
Requirements, various directives issued by DGCA from time to time and
manufacturer'srequirementssothatsafetyisnotcompromised.Whilecarryingout
surveillance,spotchecks,ifviolationofanyrequirementswhichcouldaffectsafetyis
observed, necessary action is required to be taken by DGCA against the erring
personnelasadeterrenttoobviaterecurrenceofsimilarviolation.
1.2 Subrule(15)ofRule61statesthattheCentralGovernmentmayaftersuchinquiry
asitmaydeemfitandaftergivingareasonableopportunityofbeingheard,cancel,
suspend or endorse any licence, approval or certificate of competency granted
underthisrulewhereitissatisfiedthat
a) The applicant had used unfair or fraudulent means during the qualification
process;or
(b) The holder has obtained the certification privileges by adopting fraudulent
means;or
(c) Theholderhasfailedtocarryoutrequiredmaintenanceresultingfromown
inspectioncombinedwithfailuretoreportsuchfacttotheorganisationor
personforwhomthemaintenancewasintendedtobecarriedout;or
(d) Theholderhasperformedworkorgrantedacertificateinrespectofwork
whichhasnotbeenperformedinacarefulandcompetentmannerorwas
responsibleinanymannerthatcompromisedairworthinessoftheaircraft;or
(e) Theholderhassignedacertificateinrespectofanymatterincontraventionof
thisrule;or
(f) Theholderhasissuedacertificateofreleasetoserviceknowingthatthe
maintenancespecifiedonthecertificateofreleasetoservicehasnotbeen
carriedoutorwithoutverifyingthatsuchmaintenancehasbeencarriedout;or
(g) Theholderhasfalsifiedthemaintenancerecords;or
(h) Theholderhascarriedoutmaintenanceorhasissuedacertificateofreleaseto
servicewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholoranyotherintoxicatingorany
psychoactivesubstance;or
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(i) Itisundesirableforanyotherreasonthattheholdershouldcontinueto
exercisehisprivilegesgrantedunderthisrule.
1.3 Further, Subrule (10) of Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 states that without
prejudice to the provisions of any rules, the Director General may, after giving a
showcausenoticetoanorganisationorapersonandaftermakingsuchinquiryas
hemaydeemfit,cancel,suspendorendorseanyauthorisationorapprovalorissuea
warning,oranadmonitiontotheOrganisationortheperson,whereheissatisfied
that:
(a) the conditions stipulated by the Director General under this rule or under the
civilairworthinessrequirementsarenotbeingcompliedwith;
(b) the organisation or the person has performed work or granted a certificate in
respect of work which has not been performed in a careful or competent
mannerorhasperformedworkbeyondthescopeofitorhisapprovalorfailed
to make proper entries and log books thereof or for any other reason
consideredbytheDirectorGeneralassufficienttocancel,suspendorendorse
anauthorisationorapprovalgrantedunderthisruleortoissueawarningoran
admonition.
1.4 Thischapterdetailstheproceduretobefollowedfortakingdisciplinaryactionsoas
to ensure that proper legal procedure is followed and DGCA actions stand the
scrutinyofanyCourtofLaw.
2. PROCEDURE
2.1 Any primafacie violation of DGCA requirements/ manufacturers instructions
committedbyalicensedAircraftMaintenanceEngineer/FlightEngineer/authorised
orapprovedpersondetectedduringspotchecks/surveillance/shallbeinvestigated
by the concerned Regional/ Subregional Airworthiness office. Usually the
operators/organisations also investigate the lapses and takes action against their
erring employees. Notwithstanding such investigation by the operator
/organisations, independent investigation should also be carried out by the
concerned office by an officer not below the rank of Asstt. Director of
Airworthiness.Theofficerisrequiredtocarryouttheinvestigationinacarefuland
diligent manner so that his views are not influenced by any means such as
investigationreportoftheoperator,personalrelationshipetc.
2.2 Upon completion, the investigating officer shall prepare and submit a detailed
investigation report along with supporting evidence/ documents. The report
submitted by the investigation officer should be submitted to the Head of office.
Thereportshouldalwaysbesubmittedonfilewithproperfilenoting.TheHeadof
office should decide whether punitive action is warranted against erring person,
dependingonthenatureoflapses/violationofrulesetc.
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2.3 IfpunitiveactionisrequiredforthelapsesinaccordancewithSubrule(15)ofRule
61/ 133B of Rule I937, the concerned person shall be issued with a show cause
noticeintheformofamemorandum.Thememorandumshouldbeissuedunderthe
signatureofanofficernotbelowtherankofDy.DirectorofAirworthiness.Acopyof
the investigation report seeking his explanation for which he has been considered
blameworthy shall be enclosed along with the memorandum. While issuing, the
memorandum,areasonableperiodoftimeofnotlessthantendaysshallbegiven
totheerring,persontoforwardhisexplanation.Uponreceiptoftheexplanationof
the erring person the Head of office shall forward the case to the Headquarters.
While forwarding the case to Headquarters, the complete details of the case
includingthecircumstancesoftheevent,thelapsesofthepersonnel/organisation,
details of rules, requirement, procedures which have been violated should be
furnished.Thecomments/recommendationoftheRAO,ifanyonthereplytoshow
causenoticemayalsobeforwardedtoHqrs.2.4 At Headquarters, the case
forwardedbytheregional/subregionalofficewillbeexaminedandadecisionwill
be taken on the action to be taken against the erring person/organisation. This
decisionwillbecommunicatedtotherespectiveofficefornecessaryaction.
3. CONTENTSOFMEMORANDUM
Thefollowinginformationshallbereflectedinthememorandum:
a) Background of the occurrence in which the erring person is found
blameworthy detected during spot check, surveillance or routine inspection
and may relate to inadequate/improper maintenance action, improper
certification or any action resulting in accidents, incidents including ground
incidents,delays/cancellationattributabletotheconcernedperson'sactions.
b) Briefreasonforblamingtheerringpersonandthedetailsofrules,regulations
orprocedureswhichhavebeenviolated.
c) ApplicableruleoftheAircraftRules,1937(Subrule(15)ofRule61orSubrule
(10) of Rule 133B, as the case may be, in light of which the memorandum is
issued).
d) Timeperiodtooffercommentstothememorandumbytheerringpersonnel
andalsoactionofconcernedairworthinessofficeincasetheerringpersonfails
toofferhiscomments.
4. EnforcementManual
Notwithstanding the above all enforcement actions shall be in compliment to the
relevantchaptersoftheDGCAEnforcementManual.
5. RecordKeeping
All RAO/ SRAO should maintain the Enforcement Action records related to their
respective office. Records for each Enforcement Action should be maintained
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separately keeping all relevant/ supporting documents together in chronological
manner.Eachpageofsuchrecordsshouldbenumbered.Strictaccesscontrolshould
beadheredtopreventtamperingandpilferageofrecords.
Airworthiness Directorate should maintain consolidated Enforcement Action records
forallRAO/SRAO.
Surveillance and Enforcement Division (SED) should maintain consolidated
EnforcementActionrecordsforallDirectoratesofDGCA.
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GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
OFFICEOFTHEDIRECTOROFAIRWORHINESSXXXXXXX
FileNo..
Dated
MEMORANDUM
DuringaspotcheckcarriedoutbytherepresentativesofthisofficeonBoeing737
XXXaircraftonXX.XX.XX(Date),itwasobservedthatthefuelmanifoldinstalledonAPUSl.
No.XXXXhadsomeunauthorizedrepaircarriedoutonit.
The above matter was investigated thoroughly and from the records, it was found
thatthelastinstallationoftheAPUfuelmanifoldanditscertificationwascarriedoutbySh.
XXXXXholderofAMElicenseNo.XXXXonXX.XX.XX(Date).Suchrepairwasnotcarriedout
inaccordancewithChapter49ofAMM.ItwasalsofoundthattheAMEwasnotapproved
tocarryouttherepair.Sh.XXXXXisthereforeconsideredblameworthyunderRule61for
havingviolatedtheprovisionoftheAircraftMaintenanceManualforwronglycarryingout
anunapprovedrepairinaperfunctory.HeisalsoconsideredblameworthyunderSubrule
(14)(c)ofRule61forwronglycertifyingrepairforwhichheisnotapproved.
Now,therefore,inaccordancewithSubrule14of61oftheAircraftRules,1937,Sh.
XXXXXherebyissuedthismemorandumtoexplainwhyactionshouldnotbetakenagainst
himforcarryingoutandcertifyingunauthorisedrepairstatedabove.
Sh.XXXXXisherebyadvisedtoofferhiscommentsinthismemorandumwhichmust
reachthisofficewithinXXXdaysfromthedateofissueofthismemorandum,failingwhich
itwillbeassumedthathehasnocommentstoofferandactionwillbetakenagainsthimas
permittedundertheAircraftRules,1937.
Acopyoftheinvestigationreportisenclosedforreference.
AuthorisedSignatory
withdesignation
Encl:Investigationreport.
Sh.XXXXX
AMElicenceNo.XXXX
M/s.XYZAirways
XXXXXXAirport,
XXXXXX(City).
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1CentralExaminationOrganisation(CEO),officeoftheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation,
East Block III, Level III, R K Puram, New Delhi110066, is responsible for conducting
examinations (online/written/oral) for issue and extension of licences for Pilots, Aircraft
Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Flight Engineers (FEs), Flight Dispatchers, Flight Instructor
Rating (FIR), Assistant Flight Instructor Rating (AFIR) and Foreign Aircrew Temporary
Authorizations(FATA)etc.
1.2Theseexaminationsareregularlyconductedalloverthecountryandthereforerequire
necessaryassociationofregionalandsubregionaloffices.Theseofficesareresponsiblefor
arranging the required logistics such as examination venues, manpower including
supervisors,invigilatorsandexaminationmaterialsetcforsmoothconductofexaminations
infairmannerintheareaoftheirjurisdiction.
1.3 The examinations are conducted as per the schedule and in accordance with
instructions/guidelinespublishedontheDGCAwebsite,theDGCAmayinstructtoconduct
additionalexaminationsiftheneedforthesameisfeltnecessary.Theexaminationschedule
shallbedeclaredbyCEOandthesamewillbepublishedonDGCAwebsitewellinadvance
togiveadequatetimetotheregionalandsubregionalofficesandthecandidatestoprepare
fortheforthcomingexaminations.
1.4Thischapterdetailstheduties,responsibilitiesalongwiththeprocedurestobefollowed
byregionalandsubregionalofficesforconductionofexaminations.
charge), Assistant Director of Airworthiness (in charge), Senior most Officer deputed by
regional/subregionalofficeswherethereisnoDGCAoffice.
2.2.4Incaseofnonavailabilityoftheabovelistedofficersduetoanyreasons,thedutiesof
Superintendent of Examination shall be transferred to the next available senior most
OfficerandDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)shouldbeintimatedbyemail/letter.
2.3.1 On receipt of the Pre Exam analysis from the Central Examination Organisation
regarding the number of candidates appearing at the respective centres, the
SuperintendentofExaminationshallfinalizetheexaminationvenue(s)wellinadvanceand
inform the same to CEO at the earliest preferably via Email. The examination venue(s)
should have examination hall(s) which are well ventilated and illuminated and should be
easily approachable by public transport available in the city. The seating arrangements
shouldhaveenoughspacetoavoidadoptionofanyunfairpracticeduringtheexamination.
2.3.2 The Superintendent of Examination may supervise / invigilate the examination
himself or may nominate adequate number of supervisor(s) / invigilator(s) for smooth
conductionofexamination.Incaseifthereisonlyoneofficeratanycentre,heshallbear
full responsibility for conducting the examination however one more officer may be
deputedbyCEO.
2.3.3TheSuperintendentofExaminationshallnominatesupervisor(s)andinvigilator(s)
by issuing an office order indicating the assigned duties and responsibilities of upcoming
examination. There should be at least one supervisor as decided by Superintendent of
Examinationandoneinvigilatorfor30candidatesorlessandoneadditionalInvigilatorfor
every15orlesscandidates.
2.3.4TheSuperintendentofExaminationshouldensurethatthenominatedsupervisor(s)
shall always be gazetted officer(s) of DGCA and nongazetted staff/officials or industry
personnel may be deployed as invigilator(s) to assist the supervisor(s) for smooth
conduction of examination, if required. While selecting the industry personnel preference
may be given to the persons with good integrity .They should be paid invigilation duty
remuneration as per norms. Power to incur expenditure should be vested to Regional
/SubregionalAirworthinessOffice
Thesepersonnelmaybebriefedabouttheproceduresofconductionoftheexamination.
2.3.5SuperintendentofExaminationshouldensurethatatleastoneinvigilatorisavailable
ineachroomifexaminationisconductedinmorethanoneroom.
2.3.6 The sealed question paper will be sent to respective examination centre by speed
post.Onreceiptofthesealedenvelopescontainingquestionpapersandotherexamination
material, the receipt of envelopes and its condition of seals should be checked and
acknowledgedimmediatelytotheDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)bythetelephoneand
followedbyanEmail.
2.3.7 Ifthe sealedenvelopesarewrappedwithcloththen onlytheouterclothingmaybe
removedtochecktheconditionsofthesealedenvelopes.
2.3.8 The details of the question papers as mentioned on the envelope label, without
breakingopeningoftheenvelopseals,shouldbecheckedwiththecandidatesattendance
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list and any shortfall / discrepancy observed shall be informed to the Director of
Airworthiness(CEO)immediately.
2.3.9 The sealed envelopes containing the question papers should be kept under the safe
custodybytheSuperintendentofExaminationtillhandedovertosupervisorsbeforethe
commencementoftheexamination.Heshalltakenecessaryactionstomaintainsecrecyof
questionpapersandsanctityofexaminations.Anydiscrepancyreported/observedshould
bebroughttothenoticeofDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)immediately.
2.3.10TheSuperintendentofExaminationinconsultationwithDirectorofAirworthiness
(CEO), shall take actions as deemed fit during unforeseen circumstances regarding
conductionofexaminationintheirrespectivecentre.
2.3.11Ifuseofany kindofunfairmeansisreported/observed,areportofsuchincident
(givingfulldetails)shallbeforwardedtoDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)bythetelephone
followedbyadetailedreport.
2.3.12 On completion of examination, all the sealed envelopes (marked CONFIDENTIAL)
containingtheusedandunusedquestionpapers,usedOMRsheets,invigilationcertificates,
attendancesheets,admonitionnotes,objectionslipsetcshallbeforwardedtoDirectorof
Airworthiness(CEO)(byname)viaspeedpost.Thespeedpostdetailsmaybeforwardedat
theendofeachdayofexaminationviaEmailtoDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO).Office
copyofattendancesheetetcmustbekeptinRegional/SubregionalofficeforTWOyears.
2.4.1 Ensure that examination hall is suitable for the purpose, it is well illuminated,
ventilatedandisprovidedwithsufficientnumberoffansinthesummer.
2.4.2Ensurethatadequateinvigilatorshavebeennominatedandtheyareavailableonthe
day of examination well before the commencement of the examination and are properly
briefed about instructions contained herein and those issued by CEO, regional and sub
regionalofficesasapplicable.
2.4.3 Ensure that the roll numbers allotted to the candidates as per seating plan are
displayed prominently well before the commencement of the examination outside the
entranceofexaminationhall.
2.4.4Ensurethatseatsarewellspacedtopreventuseofanyunfairmeans/practicesduring
the examination. The candidates should be seated as per the seating plan in the
examinationhall.
2.4.5 Ensure to maintain accuracy of watch to announce the beginning and end of the
examinationalongwithelapsedtime.
2.4.6 Ensure that candidates are admitted to examination hall only after proper identity
verificationbeforethecommencementofexamination.Identitycardwithphotoissuedby
CEOwillbeonlyacceptedforthepurposeofvalididentitycard.
2.4.7 Ensure to collect the sealed envelopes containing the question papers from the
Superintendentofthe Examinationsonthedayofexaminationandensurethatsealsas
well as the envelopes containing the question papers are not damaged. Any discrepancy
observed should be brought to the notice of Superintendent of the Examinations
immediately.
2.4.8EnsurethattheenvelopesarecutopenedfromthemarkCUTOPENHERE(inthe
presence of invigilators), containing the question papers, as indicated on it, without
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breaking the original seals, and check the contents, sign the certificate for opening the
envelope.
2.4.9Ensurethatthecandidatescomplywiththe"instructions"asmentionedonquestion
papers,OMR/answersheetsetc.
2.4.10EnsurethattheOMR/answersheetshouldbesuppliedtothecandidatesatleast10
minutesbeforethecommencementoftheexamination.
2.4.11 Ensure that the candidates are instructed to write roll numbers, question paper
referencenumbersandotherparticularsonthequestionpaper,OMRsheets(asapplicable)
andannouncethecorrecttimetothecandidatesforcommencementofexamination.
2.4.12 Ensure that no candidate uses unfair means and involves in misconduct in the
examinationhallaspertheinstructions/guidelinespublishedontheDGCAwebsite.Ifany
candidate is found not adhering to these instructions / guidelines his / her OMR sheet,
question paper, other papers, unauthorized documents (if found in possession), notes,
books,notebooks,anyloosepapers,unauthorisedelectronicdeviceetc.shouldbeseized.A
written report of such incident should be made and his / her OMR sheet, question paper
alongwithhis/herstatement&thestatementsofwitnesses,ifany,berecorded.Allthese
papersshouldbehandedovertothesuperintendentofexaminationsforfurthernecessary
actionandthecandidatemaybeexpelledfromtheexaminationhall.
2.4.13Ensurethatcandidateswhoarrivelateforexaminationshallonlybeallowedasper
thetimelimitspecifiedbytheCEO.Noextensionoftimewillbegiventothelatecomers
andalsonodiscretioninthisregardshallbeexercised.Theunusedquestionpapersshould
besealedasspecifiedbyCEO.
2.4.14Ensurethatnocandidateleavetheexaminationhallafterthecommencementofthe
examinationbefore30minutesofexamstartandtillattendanceistallied.
2.4.15Informtheinvigilatorstobevigilantanddonotleavetheexaminationhallwithout
hispermission.
2.4.16 Inform the invigilators that while signing the OMR sheets, they should check and
ensurethatalltheparticularshavebeenfilledupintherelevantcolumnsofquestionpaper
andOMR/answersheetsbythecandidatesandthesamehasalsobeendulysignedbyhim.
Correctnessofparticularsenteredshouldberesponsibilityofcandidate.
2.4.17Ensurethatnoquestionpaperistakenoutoftheexaminationhallbyanyperson.
2.4.18 The candidates shall be discouraged from leaving the examination hall during the
examination.Ifthecandidaterequeststoleavetheexaminationhallbrieflyforattendingto
thenaturescallhe/shemaybepermitted.Itisdesirabletoallowonlyonecandidateata
timeandhis/herOMR/answersheetalongwiththequestionpapermaybekeptbythe
supervisor/invigilatorduringtheabsencefromexaminationhall.
2.4.19Ensurethatnocandidateareallowedtocontinueansweringaftertheallottedtimeis
over.Ifacandidatepersistsindoingsoinspiteofwarning,hispapersshouldbecollected
immediately and a report should be made to this effect giving relevant particulars of the
candidateandthesamemaybecommunicatedtoCEOforfurthernecessaryaction.
2.4.20 Ensure that the candidates hand over the question papers, OMR / answer sheets
immediately at the end of the examination. It should be positively ensured that the
candidatessubmitquestionpapers,OMR/answersheetsanddonotcarryawaythesame
withthem.
2.4.21EnsurethatenvelopescontainingquestionpapersandOMR/answersheetsandthe
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envelopes (used / unused) received from CEO are properly sealed in the presence of
SuperintendentoftheExaminationsandmarkedCONFIDENTIAL.TheOMRsheetsshould
bewrappedseparatelyinaplasticcover,withhardboardprotectorsandkeptina hard /
thickclothcover,paperwise,insuchamannerthatthesesheetsdonotgetdamaged.These
coversshouldbewrappedinmarkingclothwhichshouldbestitched,sealed,anddispatched
byfirstavailableSpeedPostfacilitytotheDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)byname.
2.4.22Ensurethattheinvigilationcertificates,attendancesheets,objectionslips(ifany),
and certificate indicating sealing of the envelopes containing the question papers, have
beenproperlysignedbeforethesameisdispatchedtoCEO.
2.4.23ComplywithanyotherinstructionsgivenbytheSuperintendentofExaminationsor
DirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)forsmoothconductionofexamination.
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3. ONLINE EXAMINATIONS
3.1.Onlineexaminationsareconductedwiththehelpofnecessaryinfrastructuresprovided
bytheoutsideagencies.TheCEOfinalizesthescheduleofexaminationsandthesameis
publishedontheDGCAwebsiteforinformationofallconcerned.
3.2.ThoughChiefControllerofExamination(CCOE)/DirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)co
ordinates with the outside agencies for the availability of examination halls / venues, the
regional and subregional offices shall confirm (via Email to CCOE) availability of the
requiredinfrastructureatthevenue(s),asintimatedbyCCOE.
3.3. The regional and subregional offices shall participate in the mock test as directed by
CEOwhichiscarriedoutpriortotheactualexaminationandinformanytechnicaldifficulties
observedduringthemocktest.
3.4.Theheadoftheregionalandsubregionalofficesshallensurethatadequateinvigilators
(atleastoneinvigilatorforevery20candidates)havebeenappointedandtheyareavailable
on the day of examination well before the commencement of the examination and are
properlybriefedaboutinstructionsissuedbyCEO,asapplicable.
should be made along with his / her statement & the statements of witnesses, if any, be
recorded. All these papers should be forwarded to CCOE for further necessary action and
thecandidateexaminationmaybeterminatedinconsultationwithCCOEandthereafterthe
candidateshallbeexpelledfromtheexaminationhall.
3.5.10.TheControllerofExamination(COE)shallensurethatcandidateswhoarrivelate
for examination shall only be allowed as per the time limit specified by the CEO. No
extensionoftimewillbegiventothelatecomersalsonodiscretioninthisregardshallbe
exercised.
3.5.11. The Controller of Examination (COE) should inform the invigilators to be vigilant
anddonotleavetheexaminationhallwithouthispermissionevenforabriefperiod.
3.5.12.Comply,withanyotherinstructionsgivenbytheChiefControllerofExamination
(CCOE)orDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)forsmoothconductionofexamination.
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5.RecordKeeping
The DAW ( Region ) and DAW ( Hqrs ) will establish a system to maintain records of
all documents generated and received .It may be ensured that all related records
are maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered.
Traceability of all records should be ensured for future reference.
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PROCEDURES FOR EXAMINATIONS TO BE CONDUCTED BY CENTRAL EXAMINATION
ORGANIZATION(CEO)
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 CentralExaminationOrganisation(CEO),officeoftheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation,
East Block III, Level III, R K Puram, New Delhi110066, is responsible for conducting
examinations (online/written/oral) for issue and extension of licences for Pilots,
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), Flight Engineers (FEs), Flight Dispatchers,
Flight Instructor Rating (FIR), Assistant Flight Instructor Rating (AFIR) and Foreign
AircrewTemporaryAuthorisation(FATA)etc.
1.2 Theaboveisrequiredtobecarriedoutinanefficientmannerandwithinagiventime
framemaintainingtheutmostsecrecyandsanctityofexaminations.
1.3 AlltheofficialspostedatCentralExaminationOrganisation(CEO)shouldbefullyaware
of the procedures and regulatory requirements issued from time to time and shall
strictlyadhereto.
1.4 This chapter details the duties, responsibilities along with the procedures to be
followedbyofficialspostedatCentralExaminationOrganisation(CEO)forconducting
theexaminations.
2. SCHEDULEOFEXAMINATIONS
2.1 Though the examinations are generally conducted as per the schedule published on
DGCAwebsite,howeverDGCAmayconductadditionalexaminations,iffeltnecessary.
TheexaminationscheduleshallbedeclaredbyCEOandthesamewillbepublishedon
DGCAwebsitewellinadvancegivingadequatetimetotheregionalandsubregional
officesandthecandidatestopreparefortheforthcomingexaminations.
3 ALLOTMENTOFCOMPUTERNUMBERS
3.1 Each candidate requires a unique alphanumeric computer number to appear in any
examination conducted by CEO. The candidate may submit an application for
allotment of computer number either online or by applying in the application form
giveninrelevantCARs.Inboththecasesthehardcopyofapplicationdulysignedneed
to be forwarded to CEO along with the requisite documents (by speed post only) in
support of claims made in the application. The instructions/guidelines for applying
OnlineforallotmentofcomputernumbershallbepublishedonDGCAwebsitefrom
timetotime.
3.2 Applications received in CEO shall be scrutinised by staff/officer and computer
numbersshallbeallocatedtotheeligiblecandidateswhomeetstherequirementsas
laid down in the relevant CARs under signature of the concerned officer.
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3.3 A list of candidates who are allotted/rejected computer number shall be brought to
thenoticeofDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)anddisplayedontheDGCAwebsite.The
reasonsforrejectionshallbeindicatedinthelistpublishedonDGCAwebsiteinorder
toavoidtherepetitionofshortcomingsintheapplicationsbythecandidates.
3.4 Incaseofonlinesubmissionofapplicationthisinformationisautomaticallyforwarded
tothecandidatesonhisregisteredemailaddress.Thehardcopyoftheapplications
forcomputernumbergenerationwillbepreservedaspermanentdocumentatCEO.
4 ALLOTMENTOFROLLNUMBERS
4.1 The candidates who have been allotted computer numbers may submit online
applications for online/written/oral examinations. However, these candidates shall
submitaprintoutofapplicationdulysignedbythemtotheCEO.Candidatescanalso
submitapplications,completeinallrespectinpaperform.
4.2 Inboththecases,theapplication,completeinallrespectasperrelevantCARs,along
withtherequisitefeeandsupportingdocumentsisrequiredtoreachCEO,byspeed
post,withintheprescribeddateaspublishedonDGCAwebsiteforaparticularsession.
4.3 On receipt of complete application along, with requisite fee and supporting
documents, the same will be segregated by the staff and checked for submission of
the requisite fee. These applications shall then be scrutinised by officers and
candidateswho meet the requirements of the relevant CARs will be allotted the roll
numberstoappearintherespectiveexaminations.Therollnumberssoallottedshall
beintimatedtothecandidateviaregisteredemailaddressand/orbypublishingthe
sameontheDGCAwebsite.
4.4 Therejectedapplicantsshouldalsobeintimatedinthesimilarmannerindicatingthe
reasonsofrejection.
4.5 The applications shall be preserved for a period of one month from the date of
declarationofresultsoftheconcernedexamination,thereaftertheseapplicationsmay
bedestroyedandrecordmaintainedtothiseffect.
4.6 The candidates are required to submit their applications within the given time limit
indicatedonDGCAwebsitebytheCEO.
4.7 CEO shall not entertain any request from the candidates for change of centre ,
category,paper,dateandtimeofexamination.
5. PreparationofQuestionPapers(WrittenExamination)
5.1 The designated officers shall prepare the question papers for a particular session of
examinationasdirectedbyDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO).
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The designated officers shall prepare any particular question paper taking reference
from minimum of three different sources for written examination. Thereafter the
particular question paper shall be typed by the designated official in a dedicated
computer(passwordprotected)atadesignatedrestrictedareaunderthesupervision
of designated officers. The question paper so typed shall be password protected by
thedesignatedofficers.
5.2 Itshouldbeensuredbythedesignatedofficersthatthededicatedcomputerusedfor
typingthequestionpaperhasdevicessuchasallUSBports,CD/DVDdrivesandfloppy
drivesetc.deactivatedanddisabled.
5.3 The designated officers shall ensure that the typed questions are vetted for
correctness. The reference material shall be immediately sealed and preserved.
Thereaftertherequirednumberofdifferentsetsofquestionpapershallbeprepared
and protected in the designated computer under the password of minimum of two
differentofficers.
5.4 The designated officers shall take the print out of the different sets of the question
paper(Keyquestionpaper)onthedayofprintingprocessbyconnectingthededicated
printerandenablingtheprinterportofthededicatedcomputer.Theprintershouldbe
disconnected and the printer port should be disabled immediately after taking the
print out of the different sets of the question paper. Thereafter the dedicated
computershallbeshutdown.
5.5 The designated officers shall take analysis report of the number of candidates
appearingforaparticularquestionpaperandaccordinglyprinttherequirednumber
ofdifferentsetsofquestionpapers.
5.6 The designated officers shall ensure that the required number of different sets of
printedquestionpaperaresealedintheenvelopesasperthecentrewiseanalysisof
thecandidates.Theenvelopefillingreportisrequiredtobemaintainedinaregister.
Aquestionpaperofeachsetandthekeyquestionpapershallbesealedandpreserved
immediatelyaftertheenvelopefillingprocessiscompleted.
5.7 The designated officers shall ensure that the secrecy and sanctity of examination is
maintainedwhilepreparing,typing,vetting,printingandfillingofthequestionpaper.
A register should be maintained indicating the name(s) of the officer(s) and staff
involvedintheseactivitiesondaytodaybasis.
5.8 The designated officers shall immediately destroy the question paper pages if
inappropriate or excess question paper printing is noticed. The officers shall
continuously monitor the printing machines and the area for any jammed, loose or
leftoverpapers.
5.9 Alltheaboveactivitiesshallbeperformedinthepresenceofatleasttwoofficersand
recordmaintained.
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6. PreparationforOnlineexamination
6.1 The Director of Airworthiness (CEO) in consultation with the service provider shall
finalisethescheduleofonlineexaminationandpublishthesameonDGCAwebsite.
Thereafter the candidate/ CEO shall book the slots for individual candidates batch/
date/venuewise.
6.2 Oncompletion oftheslot booking,CEOshall publishthelistofadmittedcandidates
alongwiththedate,timeandvenueofexamination,Instructions&guidelinesforthe
candidates,onDGCAwebsite.Thereafterthedetailsofthecandidateshallbepushed
frompreexaminationtoexaminationmoduleofonlineexaminationsystemandshall
verifythesamewiththelistofadmittedcandidates.
6.3 TheDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)shallforwardtheattendancesheetsofcandidates
along with instructions and guidelines for COEs to the respective Regional/ Sub
regionaloffices.
6.4 The Director of Airworthiness (CEO) in consultation with the service provider shall
ensureconductionofmocktestatallthecentrespriortotheexamination.
6.5 The Director of Airworthiness (CEO) shall inform the respective Regional/ Sub
Regional offices regarding the required hardware, infrastructure, network and other
facilities.
6.6 TheDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)shallobtaindetailsofofficialswhoshallbeacting
asCOEsduringtheexaminationforaparticularvenuefromtheconcernedRegional/
Subregionaloffices.
6.7 TheDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)shallassigntheloginid,passwordandsitemaster
passwordfortherespectiveCOEspriortotheexaminationandshallintimatethesame
totheconcernedCOEsonthedayofexamination.
6.8 The Director of Airworthiness (CEO) on the day of examination shall fetch the
candidate from the online examination module for the particular day and start the
requiredexaminationprocess.
6.9Thequestionpapersareautomaticallygeneratedbythecomputersoftwarefromthe
question bank available in the computer data base on random basis. This type of
questionpapersdonotappearinphysicalformsandthequestionsareposedtothe
admittedcandidatesappearinginthequestionpapersatthetimeofexaminationon
their computer screen only during the allotted examination period. The officers at
CEO need to monitor the ongoing examination activities on the computer screens
and provide necessary troubleshooting (if any) to the COEs of different venues.
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7.1 The question papers are required to be packed in the envelopes keeping in mind
examinationcentre,schedule,numberofadmittedcandidates,subject,mixedsetsetc.
This information need to be depicted on the envelopes clearly as it will help in
openingtherequiredsealedpacketsonlyonthedayofaparticularexaminationbythe
respectiveRegional/Subregionaloffices.
7.2 Thenumberofquestionpapersshallbecountedbytheofficersbeforeplacingineach
envelope.Theseenvelopsshouldbeclosedbystaplesandsealedwithsealingwaxand
a transparent tape is put on the top of all the seals in length and breadth so as to
ensurethatsealsareintactandeasilyidentified.
7.3 These envelopes should be marked as SECRET and CUT OPEN HERE mark to
facilitateopeningoftheenvelopes.Thesealedenvelopeswillbegroupedcentrewise.
Allthegroupedenvelopesofeachcentreshouldbepackedintheclothcovers(outer
cover)stitchedandsealedalongwiththeforwardinglettercontainingtheinstructions
andserialnumberofenvelopes.
7.4 Allthesealedclothcovers(outercovers)shouldhavetheserialnumbersandnameof
centre written on the top of these covers. The serial numbers of all outer covers
shouldberecordedintheregisteragainsteachcentre.
7.5 The examination material such as question papers, OMR sheets, attendance sheets,
important instructions etc. shall be packed in suit cases centre wise for onward
dispatchtotherespectiveexaminationcentres.Thesesuitcasesshallbeartheaddress
of the officer in charge of the respective regional/ subregional offices and security
certificate signed by the designated officer. These suit cases shall be numbered and
recordmaintainedtothiseffect.
7.6 The Director of Airworthiness (CEO) will depute officers for hand carrying the
examination material. The officer posted at CEO shall brief these officers about
material(questionpapers,OMRsheets,attendancesheets,importantinstructionsetc)
whilehandingoverthesealedpackets/suitcasestothem.ItisimportantthattheCEO
officialgetsthe receiptofsealedpackets/suitcasessignedbythesedeputedofficers.
Thedeputedofficersshallbebriefedaboutthesensitivityandsanctityofexamination
andtheirresponsibilityofcarefullycarryingtheexaminationmaterialanditshanding
overtotheconcernedheadoftheregional/subregionaloffices.
7.7 The information of deputed officers shall be conveyed to the regional / subregional
officeswellinadvanceviaemailforprovidingnecessaryfacilitation.
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7.8 The officers at CEO should check that sealed packets/suitcases have reached their
destination and its receipt has been acknowledged from the officer incharge of
regional/subregionalofficeviaemailbeforetheexamination.
7.9 On the days of examination, the officers at CEO are required to be in contact (via
telephone,emailetc)withtheofficerinchargeofregional/subregionalofficeandco
ordinateforsmoothconductofexaminations.
8 Receiptofexaminationmaterialsfromexaminationcentre
8.1 Theexaminationcentresforwardthesealedpacketscontainingquestionpapersalong
withusedOMR/answersheets,otherexaminationrelatedmaterialsuchasattendance
sheets,invigilationcertificates,objectionslipetc.viaspeedposttoCEO.Incaseofnon
receiptofpapersfromtheexaminationcentresintime,theDirectorofAirworthiness
(CEO)shouldtakeupthematterwiththeconcernedregional/subregionaloffice.In
case of online examination it should be ensured that the respective regional/ sub
regionalofficeshaveforwardedtheattendancesheetsandinvigilationcertificates.
8.2 The officers at CEO should check the received sealed packets/bundles and tally the
speed post numbers received from regional/subregional airworthiness offices. The
officers should check that the seals are intact and the packets/bundles are not
damaged.
8.3 Afterallthesealedpackets/bundlesarereceivedthedesignatedofficersshallexamine
these packets/bundles, certificates of sealing, counting of used/unused question
papers (number of question papers received from the various examination centres
shouldtallywiththenumberofquestionpapersdispatchedaspertherecordregister),
used OMR / answer sheets, attendance sheets, objection slips, seating plan etc. It
should be ensured that the used OMR / answer sheets and used/unused question
papers and list of absentees tally with the records maintained therein and a record
shall be maintained for these tasks. The officers will also ensure that the original
sealed packet covers sent from CEO have been received back, the covers have been
openedattheplacementionedthereinandthesealsputbyCEOareintact.Incaseof
anysuspicion,themattershouldbereportedpreferablyinwritingtotheDirectorof
Airworthiness (CEO) who will take appropriate action, as deemed fit and record his
decision.
8.4 All sealed packets of used OMR / answer sheets and used/unused question papers
shouldbesegregatedandkeptunderthesafecustodyinCEOtillthedateofscanning
ofOMRisfinalized.Theused/unusedquestionpapersshouldbearrangedandkeptin
almirahwhichshouldbelockedandsealedtillthesameareshredded.
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9 ProcedureforevaluationofusedOMR/answersheets
9.1 The procedure for evaluation starts with the preparation of Master answers and
MasterOMRsand/orevaluationoftheanswersheetsofthepilotsperformance
examination. The evaluation and declaration of results should be carried out at the
earliestorwithinfourweeksfromthedateofexamination.
9.2 ThedesignatedofficersshallprepareMasterAnswers(eachset)withthehelpofthe
referencematerial.TheMasterAnswerforeachsetofMasterquestionpapersshould
be transferred to Master OMR sheets (each sets), which are used in OMR scanning
machine for evaluation. The Master question paper with answers and the Master
OMRsheetshallbecrosscheckedbyanotherofficer.Alistofexaminersforevaluation
ofanswersheetsforpilotsperformancepapersshallbemaintainedbythedesignated
officers.TheDirectorofAirworthiness(CEO)shalldecideandinvitethematCEOfor
evaluationofanswersheets.
9.3 If the objections slips are raised by the candidates, these should be reviewed by
designated officer and a decision will be taken in consultation with the Director of
Airworthinessforanybenefit/gracemarkstobegivenforvalidobjections.Arecord
tothiseffectshallbemaintained.
9.4 TheOMRscanningprocessincludingtheopeningofthesealedOMRenvelopesshall
be carried out under the supervision of the designated officers and the persons
Contracted for scanning operation. A record of the scanning process indicating
numberofOMRs scannedandexamination/centredetailsshall bemade ondayto
daybasis.EachscannedOMRshallhavethescandate,scansequencenumberandthe
score / marks obtained by the candidate. After completion of scanning a hard copy
printofthescandatashallbetakenwhichshouldbesignedandsealedimmediately.A
softcopyofthescandatashallbetakenanduploadedontheexaminationdataserver
forfurtherresultprocessing.
10 ProcessingandDeclarationofresults
10.1 The results shall be processed by the designated officers for making it error free by
removing the inconsistencies such as duplicate roll numbers, absentee mismatch,
wrongquestionpaperreferencenumbers,wrongrollnumbersetc.
10.2 After processing the result a print of the final listshall be taken and compared with
thehardcopyofthescandataforitscorrectness.Thereaftertheresultshallbeposted
ontheDGCAwebsite.Noresultcardswillbeissuedtothecandidates.
10.3 Theresultofcandidates,whohaveusedunfairmeansduringtheexamination,shallbe
withheld till finalization of their case for disciplinary action. Also, the result of the
candidateswhoseOMRsanswersheetscouldnotbeevaluatedduetotheirmistakes
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infillingthecorrectparticularsintheOMRanswersheetsshallbeindicatedasNOT
EVALUATEDintheresultlist.
10.4 In case of online examination the candidates are provided with their results on the
computerscreenassoonastheycompletetheirexamination.Oncompletionofthe
Online examination the result is recorded and pushed from examination module to
the post examination module. A result is also displayed on the DGCA website.10.5
AfterpostingofthefinalresultontheDGCAwebsitetwocopiesofthemasterresult
register for each session shall be printed and each page of this register shall be
authenticated by the designated officer with his signatures and stamp. One copy of
the duly authenticated result register shall be forwarded to Directorate of Training
and Licencing / Directorate of Airworthiness (as applicable). This register shall be
preservedinCEOforthefuturereferenceatleastforaperiodoftenyears.
11 Preservation of Question Papers, OMRs / answer sheets and other examination
relatedmaterial
11.1 The OMRs / answer sheets along with the attendance sheets of each session of
examinationshallbepreservedforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateofdeclaration
of result thereafter the OMRs / answer sheets shall be destroyed and record
maintainedtothiseffect.HoweverthescannedimagesofOMRsshouldbepreserved
forfuturereference.
11.2 One copy of each set of question paper used in the examination for each subject /
paper shall be preserved for a period of one year from the date of declaration of
result. However, the remaining question papers (used / unused), invigilation
certificate and Objection slips (if any) of each session of examination may be
destroyedafteronemonthfromthedateofdeclarationoftheresult.Arecordtothis
effectshallbemaintained.
12 DevelopmentofQuestionBank
12.1 ThequestionbankshavebeendevelopedforvariousexaminationsconductedbyCEO.
These banks are having questions framed by subject matter experts in DGCA or
aviationindustry.Thequestionbankshallbeperiodicallyreviewedandupdated.
12.2 Thefollowingpointsshouldbekeptinmindwhileframingthequestions:
a. Thelanguagemustbesimpleanddirect.
b. Thecorrectanswerforeachquestionmustbeclearlymarked.
c. The questions must be on the topics covered under the syllabus for each
examination;
d. Inordertokeepthequestionbankupdated,freshquestionsshallbeaddedtothe
question bank regularly. Director of Airworthiness (CEO) should approach the
expertswithinthedepartmentandtheindustryforaugmentationoftheQuestion
bank.Alistofsubjectmatterexpertsshouldbemaintained.
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CHAPTER14
GUIDELINEFORFOLLOWINGICAOANNEXES/GUIDANCEMATERIAL
1. Introduction:
1.1 CAR Section 2 Series A Part IV broadly gives the airworthiness regulation and
safetyoversightofengineeringactivitiesofoperators.
1.2 DGCAas asignatoryto ICAOConvention 1944isrequiredtolay down standards
and procedures for ensuring compliance with various airworthiness/operational
requirementsandcarryoutcontinuousmonitoringofallapprovedorganizations.
These regulations are primarily based on the Standards and recommended
practices(SARPs)issuedbyICAOinitsvariousAnnexesbutnotlimitedtoAnnexes
1,6and8.Whererequired,ICAOguidancematerialcontainedinICAODocuments
Airworthiness Manual (Doc 9760), Airworthiness Technical Manual (Doc 9051),
Procedures for an Airworthiness Organization Manual of (Doc 9389), Procedures
for Operations Inspection, Certification and Continued Surveillance, Manual of
(Doc 8335), Preparation of an Operations Manual (Doc 9376) etc. is also used in
layingdowntheseregulations.
1.3 This Chapter gives the guideline to be followed by the officers at DGCA
headquarters on receipt of amendment to ICAO Annexes/documents for
incorporatingthesameinDGCAregulations/requirements.DGCAHeadquartersis
alsorequiredtoforwardamendmentsandlatest checklistof Annexes1,6and 8
biannuallytoallRegionalAirworthinessOffices.
2. PROCEDURE:
2.5 Itshallbeensuredthattheeffectivedateoftheapplicabilityoftheamendmentto
theAnnexisadhered.
2.6 ICAOAnnexesandDocumentsareavailableinDGCAintranet.
3. ICAOAnnexManagement
Notwithstanding above, guidelines for managing ICAO Annexes as laid down in
ICAOAnnexManagementManualshallbefollowed.
4. RecordKeeping
AllrecordspertainingtohandlingofICAOannexesandguidancematerialsrelatedto
AirworthinessaretobemaintainedbyAviationSafetyRegulationGroup(ASRG)which
isapartoftheSEDinDGCAHeadquarters.Recordsshouldcompriseof
a. LetteraccompanyingtheICAOAnnex/SARPs
b. All documents related to analysis of particulars ICAO Annex/SARPs in
chronologicalorder.
c. All the file noting related to the decision flows with regards to the
implementationofparticularAnnex/SARPs.
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
1. Introduction
Welding, NDT are skillful operations requiring continuous effort on the part of a operator to
maintainanacceptablelevelofskill.Makingofsoundweldedjoints/correctinterpretationof
NDT result is essential to the airworthiness of an aircraft and it depends largely on the
competencyoftheoperator.
Keeping in view the above this chapter lays down the procedures to be followed by the
Regional/Subregionalofficersforapprovingoperatorsinrespectofwelding/NDTstructureof
aircraftandaeroenginesparts,asprescribedinCivilAirworthinessRequirementsSeriesLPart
XIV,andshouldbereadinconjunctionwithit.
2. Procedure
The applicants desirous of being issued with Certificate of Competency should forward their
applicationsfortheissue/renewalofthecertificatethroughtheiremployer.Theapplicationfor
renewalofawelderscertificatemustreachRegionalOfficesatleastsixweekspriortothedate
ofexpiryofthecertificate.Withinaweekofthereceiptoftheapplicationfortheissue/renewal
of certificate it may be scrutinized for its eligibility in accordance with the Civil Aviation
RequirementsSeriesLpartXIV.Theapplicantforgrantofcertificateforweldingmaybecalled
forrequesttesttofabricatetestpieces,underthesupervisionofanofficeroftheRegional/Sub
regional Airworthiness Office, and the test pieces when completed, should have relevant
identificationmarksstampedonthem,andbeforwardedimmediatelythereafteralongwitha
Performa(AppendixtoCivilAviationRequirementsSeriesLPartXIV)dulyfilledinrespectof
theapplicant:
After receipt of satisfactory test report from the approved laboratory as stated above, the
Certificate of Competency (copy attached) will be issued or renewed valid for a period of six
months and restricted in scope corresponding to the successful completion of test sample/
samples.
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An applicant desirous of obtaining C of C for NDT shall apply to concerned Regional/ Sub
Regional office on prescribed form as given in the CAR. On being satisfied that the applicant
meets the requirements with regard to age, qualification, experience, vision and skill, as
detailedinCAR,hemaybeissuedwithaCertificateofCompetencycoveringtherelevantNDT
techniquebytheRegionalAirworthinessoffice.
TheCertificateofCompetencyinrespectofeachgroupshallbeissuedunderthesignaturesof
theDy.DirectorofAirworthinessRegional/Subregionaloffices.Subsequentrenewalsinrespect
of each group can be carried out by an officer not below the rank of an Asstt. Director of
Airworthiness.
Allissuesofwelderscertificateshallbesonumberedthattheywillindicatethenameofthe
region,nameoftheconcernedmaterialgroup,methodofwelding(i.e.OxyAcetyleneorArc),
serialnumberofthewelderinthatregion.CofCcodeallottedforNDTshallbearsuffixNto
denoteNDT.
3. Record Keeping
All the records pertaining to skill test and production of certificate of competency shall be
retainedintheconcernedregional/subregionaloffice.
The records pertaining to approved welders/NDT Operator/ chemical plating operator should
notonlyindicatetheirissuesandsubsequentrenewalsbutshouldalsobemaintainedmaterial
groupwise(forwelders).
Allrecordspertainingtocertificateofcompetencyshallberetainedthroughoutthevalidityof
certificateofcompetencyandatleastfiveyearsbeyonditsexpiry.
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CHAPTER 17
SUB PART B
This Subpart provides the procedures to be followed by the DGCA to issue, change or renew an
AME licence.
66.B.100 Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineers licence
a) An application for issue of an AME licence is made on DGCA CA Form 19-01 . On receipt of the
CA Form 19-01 it will be checked by designated officer at Airworthiness Directorate in DGCA
Headquarters for completeness, including the required supporting documents, requisite fee
and that the applicants experience meets CAR-66 requirements.
b) The Airworthiness Directorate will also verify the applicants examination status and/or
confirm the validity of any credits to ensure that all required modules of Appendix I have been
met as required by CAR- 66 and the applicant has provided evidence that he has passed
examinations for the basic knowledge requirements type training requirements and skill test.
If an application does not meet the requirements of CAR-66 the application will be rejected by
the DGCA and the applicant will be informed of the observed deficiencies in writing.
c) Subsequent to the verification of the identity and date of birth of the applicant and being
satisfied that the applicant meets the standards of knowledge, type training / type examination,
skill test and experience required by CAR-66 the DGCA shall issue an appropriate aircraft
maintenance engineers licence to the applicant.
d) In the case where aircraft types or groups are endorsed at the time of the issuance of the first
aircraft maintenance licence, the competent authority shall verify compliance with paragraph
66.B.115.
Note :-
1. Applicants claiming the maximum reduction in 66.A.30(a) total experience based upon successful
completion of a approved basic training course should enclose the copy of approval certificate
for approved basic training organization with the application .
2. Applicants claiming the maximum reduction in total experience as provided in Rule 61 of the
Aircraft Rules 1937, upon successful completion of engineering degree course from a recognized
university should enclose the copy of degree certificate with the application .
3. Applicants claiming credit against the 66.A.30(a) total experience requirement by virtue of
66.A.30(a) non-civil aircraft maintenance experience should include a detailed statement of such
maintenance experience signed by the authorized defence authority
4. The DGCA should check that the experience record satisfies above paragraphs in terms of content
and the countersigning signature.
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66. B.105
Reserved
66. B.110
Reserved
66.B115 Procedure for effecting changes to an aircraft maintenance licence to include an
aircraft rating or an aircraft in the existing category or to remove limitations
a) An application for a change to a licence is made on DGCA CA Form 19-02 and removal of
limitation on form 19-04 to the respective regional / sub-regional office.
b) On receipt of the CA Form 19-02 /19-04, original AME Licence, requisite fee and other
supporting documents; demonstrating compliance with the applicable requirements relating
to the requested change / type rating the respective / removal of limitation, the Regional / Sub
Regional Office should verify the application for completeness, and ascertain that the applicant
meets CAR-66 Requirements with respect to
Note: Guidelines to assess the compliance of type training requirements are detailed at
paragraph (k)
c) The Regional or Sub Regional Office should complete the DGCA remarks column of relevant
section on the CA Form 19-02 / CA Form 19-04 Instruction and Checklist.
d) If an application does not meet the requirements of CAR-66 the application will be rejected
and the applicant will be informed of the observed deficiencies in writing.
e) When satisfied that the applicant meets applicable requirements relating to the requested
change / removal of restriction, the Regional /sub-regional office shall endorse the licence as
per aircraft type rating detailed in Appendix I to the AMC of CAR 66 and return to the applicant
along with a formal letter.
Note:-If applicant does not meet the standards of knowledge requirement as per table I, however, he
meets the requirements for extension of license as per pre-revised rule 61, the licence may be
endorsed with limitation codes described in Table-2.
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f) If there is any mismatch is observed in the type of aircraft or engine or aircraft and engine
combination in the application and the skill test result declared by the Regional /sub-regional
office with respect to the Appendix I to the AMC of CAR 66, the same should be resolved prior
to effecting the change in the AME licence.
g) No change in the AME Licence should be made in a manner different from Appendix I to the
AMC of CAR 66.
h) When satisfied that the applicant meets the standards of knowledge, type training, type
examination, skill test and experience required by CAR-66 for removal of limitation the
Regional /sub-regional office shall remove the applicable limitations.
i) For removal of limitation, a new entry indicating the aircraft type rating with or without
limitations should be made without cancelling the existing entry.
Note: Any change to an AME licence shall be made by officer having statutory power delegated by the
Central Government or DGCA for effecting an endorsement in the AME licence. The name and
designation of the official effecting the change in an AME licence should be recorded in a legible
manner in the office record / file.
j) All record pertaining to the application for a change / removal of limitation should be retained
on file in the Regional or Sub Regional Office. A copy of the licence with changes should be
forwarded to DGCA Headquarters.
Note :An application for change of an AME licence should be disposed of with in 3 working days of
receipt of application.
k) The following guidelines should be followed by regional and sub-regional offices to ensure
compliance of type training and experience requirements for change of CAR 66 AME license
to include additional ratings and or remove a limitation.
i. In the case where the complete type training is not conducted by maintenance training
organization approved in accordance with CAR- 147, it should be ensured that all type training
requirements are complied with before the type rating is issued. Where the type training has
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b. The DGCA will also compare the applicants aircraft maintenance engineers licence with the
DGCA records and verify if any pending revocation, suspension or change action pursuant to
Subpart F (66.B.500).
c. If the DGCA records are different from the aircraft maintenance licence held by the licence
holder:
i) the DGCA will investigate the reasons for such differences and may choose not to renew the
aircraft maintenance engineers licence;
ii) the DGCA will inform the licence holder and any known maintenance organisation approved in
accordance with CAR M Subpart F or CAR 145 that may be directly affected of such fact and
provide a written communication regarding the decision taken and reasons thereof;
iii) the DGCA will, if necessary, take action in accordance with Subpart F (66.B.500) to revoke,
suspend or change the licence in question
d. If the documents are identical and no action is pending pursuant to Subpart F (66.B.500), the
DGCA will complete the DGCA remarks column on the CA Form 19-03 Instruction and
Checklist to record the assessment of the application.
e. An application to renew a licence that has expired will be accepted for up to four years after
the date of expiry of the licence. The applicant is required to submit certified evidence of 6
months actual relevant aircraft experience within the 24 months prior to their application and
he has not exercised the privileges of his licence during this period. In case, the privileges have
been exercised, necessary enforcement action shall be initiated. Such licence shall be
considered for renewal only after enforcement action is complete. In case the applicant does
not meet minimum 6 months experience criteria, he should be advised to apply for renewal
after acquiring 6 month maintenance experience. Licences expired for more than four years
will not be renewed and applicants will need to meet all of the applicable requirements for the
issue of a licence in accordance with CAR-66.A.25, 66.A.33,66.A.35 and 66.A.30.
f. When satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements for licence renewal as required by
CAR-66, the DGCA Headquarters, Regional or Sub Regional Office as applicable, shall renew the
aircraft maintenance engineers licence for a period of five years. All information pertaining to
the application for renewal is retained on file at the respective Regional or Sub Regional Office
as applicable. A copy of old and new / renewed licence by the Regional or Sub Regional Office
will be forwarded to DGCA Headquarters for records.
Note:-
1. The regional offices / DGCA Hqrs should not carry out any investigation with regard to the
licence holders current aircraft maintenance experience and validity of refresher training, as
this is not a condition for the renewal of a licence. Ensuring the continued validity of the
certification privileges is the responsibility of the approved CAR-145/ Subpart-F maintenance
organisation or the certifying staff in accordance with M.A.801(b)2. For the purpose of
ensuring the continued validity of the certification privileges the regional offices may, when
periodically reviewing the organisations in accordance with 145.B.30 or M.B.604, or during on-
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the-spot checks, request the licence holder to provide documentary evidence of compliance
with 66.A.20(b) when exercising certification privileges.
2. An application for issue / renewal / change / removal of restriction of an AME licence should
be disposed of within 3 working days of receipt of application (The specified timeline would
come into force after three months of publication of this procedure).
b. On receipt of the CA Form 19-05 it will be checked by the designated Airworthiness Directorate
officer in DGCA Headquarters for completeness, including the required supporting documents.
c. The designated officer should obtain a copy of AME licence under consideration from the
respective regional / sub-regional office and compare it with the original / copy provided by
the licence holder and the one held at Headquarters. The designated officer should complete
the DGCA remarks column on the CA Form 19-05 Details of Documents and Enclosures and
record the assessment of the application. Difference if any noted should be investigated and
resolved prior to further processing the application. The noted difference should immediately
be communicated to the licence holder and organisation in which the AME is employed.
d. When satisfied that all of the particulars of the licence matches with the records held at DGCA,
a duplicate licence valid for the period remaining before its expiry should be issued with an
endorsement on all pages. All information pertaining to the application should be retained by
Airworthiness Directorate at DGCA Headquarters on file. A copy of the duplicated licence
should be forwarded to the Regional or Sub Regional Office where the licensed engineer is
based.
a) Individual aircraft type ratings already endorsed on the aircraft maintenance licence will
remain on the licence and should not be converted to new ratings unless the licence holder
meets the CAR 66.A.45 requirements wholly in respect a particular group / sub-group ratings
i. to become eligible for an endorsement of manufacturer sub-group ratings for category B1 and
C licence, the AME licence holder is required to comply with the aircraft type rating
requirements of at least two aircraft types of the same manufacturer which combined are
representative of the applicable manufacturer sub-group;
ii. the endorsement of full sub-group ratings for category B1 and C licence holders requires
complying with the aircraft type rating requirements of at least three aircraft types from
different manufacturers which combined are representative of the applicable sub-group;
iii. the endorsement of manufacturer sub-groups and full sub-group ratings for category B2
licence holders requires demonstration of practical experience which shall include a
representative cross section of maintenance activities relevant to the licence category and to
the applicable aircraft sub-group.
iv. the endorsement of the full group 3 rating for category A, B1, B2 and C licence holders requires
demonstration of practical experience, which shall include a representative cross section of
maintenance activities relevant to the licence category and to the group 3.
(b) The conversion should be performed in accordance with the following conversion process
1. for category B1 or C:
helicopter piston engine, full group: converted to full sub-group 2c plus the aircraft type
ratings for those single piston engine helicopters which are in group 1,
Type Endorsed Full Group Rating ( as appears
on licence)
Robinson R 22 + Enstrom F-28 + Group Helicopters single piston
Schwizer 269 engine.
helicopter turbine engine, full group: converted to full sub-group 2b plus the aircraft type
ratings for those single turbine engine helicopters which are in group 1,
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aeroplane single piston engine metal structure, either full group or manufacturer group:
converted to full group 3. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included:
composite structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes and metal tubing and fabric
aeroplanes,
Type Endorsed Full Group Rating ( as appears on
licence)
Piper PA 22+ Piper PA 38 Piper-Aeroplane Single piston
engine metal structure
aeroplane multiple piston engines metal structure, either full group or manufacturer group:
converted to full group 3. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included:
composite structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes and metal tubing and fabric
aeroplanes,
aeroplane single piston engine wooden structure, either full group or manufacturer group:
converted to full group 3. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included: metal
structure aeroplanes, composite structure aeroplanes and metal tubing and fabric aeroplanes
, aeroplane multiple piston engine wooden structure, either full group or manufacturer
group: converted to full group 3. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included:
metal structure aeroplanes, composite structure aeroplanes and metal tubing and fabric
aeroplanes,
aeroplane single piston engine composite structure, either full group or manufacturer
group: converted to full group 3. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included:
metal structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes and metal tubing and fabric
aeroplanes,
aeroplane multiple piston engine composite structure, either full group or manufacturer
group: converted to full group 3. For the B1 licence the following limitations shall be included:
metal structure aeroplanes, wooden structure aeroplanes and metal tubing and fabric
aeroplanes,
aeroplane: converted to full sub-group 2a and full group 3, plus the aircraft type ratings for
those aeroplanes which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are
in group 1,
helicopter: converted to full sub-groups 2b and 2c, plus the aircraft type ratings for those
helicopters which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in
group 1;
3. for category C:
aeroplane: converted to full sub-group 2a and full group 3, plus the aircraft type ratings for
those aeroplanes which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are
in group 1,
helicopter: converted to full sub-groups 2b and 2c, plus the aircraft type ratings for those
helicopters which did not require an aircraft type rating in the previous system and are in
group 1.
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(c) If the licence was subject to limitations following the conversion process referred to in point
66.A.70, these limitations shall remain on the licence, unless they are removed under the
conditions defined in the relevant conversion report referred to in point 66.B.300.
The Regional offices may approve aircraft type training not conducted by a maintenance
training organisation approved in accordance with CAR-147, pursuant to point 1 of Appendix
III to CAR-66. In such case the regional offices shall follow the process stated below to ensure
the aircraft type training complies with Appendix III of CAR-66.
1. Application
a For the direct approval of type training courses by the DGCA, regional offices shall ensure
that at least the following are submitted / described by the organisation providing the training:
i. Application on Form -12 (CAR-147, Appendix-IV).
ii. Regulatory authority approval (if held) along with MTOE.
iii. In case, the organization providing the theoretical type training is not approved / or if the
training is to be conducted off-site, a detailed procedures describing how the type training shall
be delivered.
iv. The i) course content, ii) the duration of the theoretical and/or practical elements iii) a
document to substantiate and demonstrate that course content meets the requirements of
Appendix III to CAR-66 and iv) the Training Need Analysis (TNA);
v. The teaching methods and instructional equipment;
vi. The material and documentation provided to the student;
vii. The qualification and credentials of instructors, examiners and/or assessors, as applicable;
viii. The examination and/or assessment procedure, as applicable. Further guidance about the
assessment and the designated assessors with regard to Appendix III to AMC to CAR-66;
ix. CAR 145 approval with inclusion of relevant aircraft type for conducting the practical elements
of training along with evidence of availability of the specific aircraft type for the proposed
training dates.
x. Working arrangements if any made with organization appropriately approved in accordance
with CAR 145 with date wise details of aircraft availability, location, practical training
instructor, tasks to be performed, assigned man-hour, time, work order issued by CAMO with
respect to all practical tasks to be performed in accordance with Appendix-III of CAR 66 and
re-certification of aircraft.
xi. Fee as per Rule.
xii. The documentation and records to be provided to the student to justify the satisfactory
completion of the training course and related examination / assessment. This should include
not only a certificate of completion but enough documentation and records to justify that the
content and duration approved has been met and that the examination / assessment has been
successfully passed.
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2 Grant of approval
2.1 Upon receipt of the application along with above document and requisite fee, the nominated
official not below the level of DDAW at Regional office shall review the documents to ensure
that the proposed course meets the course curriculum and standard as per Appendix III of CAR
66.
2.2 Discrepancies if any noted should be recorded and communicated to the organisation in
writing.
2.3 Organisations found to have necessary infrastructure and meeting the training standard
should be granted approval for a limited period to complete the training programme by the
regional office. It should be ensured that the practical training is completed within three
months of completion of theoretical training.
2.4 The approved training organisation shall forward a copy of result and assessment report in
respect of each trainee to the DGCA.
2.5 The records of training shall be retained for a period specified in the training manual and be
made available to DGCA as and when required.
3. Monitoring
3.1 The performance of the approved course conducted by the maintenance organisation /
operator in India shall be monitored by the local airworthiness office. The examination and
assessment shall be conducted with the association of local airworthiness office.
3.2 The above criteria apply to a full course as well as to a partial course such as the practical
element of a type training course and its assessment.
3.3 The direct approval of aircraft type training should be done on a case-by-case basis and should
not be granted for long-term periods, since it is not a privilege of the organisation providing
the training.
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SUB PART -D
CONVERSION OF CERTIFYING STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
This Subpart provides the procedures for the conversion of certifying staff qualifications
referred to in point 66.A.70 of CAR-66 to an aircraft maintenance licences
66.B.300 General
(a) The DGCA aircraft maintenance licence conversion process is developed in accordance with
the provisions of CAR-66.A.70. The purpose of this is to enable holders of Indian aircraft
maintenance engineers licences issued prior to the implementation of CAR-66, to get a licence
issued in accordance with a CAR-66 licence. Where applicable, the DGCA will include technical
limitations on the CAR-66 licence for those applicants whose qualification credential / licence
does not meet the full requirements of CAR-66 at the time of conversion.
The DGCA will only give credits to the examinations and tests passed prior to the
implementation of CAR-66
(b) The conversion should be performed in accordance with paragraph 66.B.305 and associated
procedures
66.B.305 Conversion report for AME Licence issued in accordance with CAR Section 2
Series L (pre CAR-66 AME licence)
(a) The conversion report of certifying staff qualifications should describe the scope of each type
of qualification, including the associated pre CAR-66 AME licence, if any and the associated
privileges.
(b) The conversion report shall show for each type of qualification referred to in point (a):
1. An application may be made by holders of a type rated AME licence on CA Form 19-04 with
necessary enclosures to DGCA with a request to issue a AME licence issued in accordance with
CAR-66. On receipt of the CA Form 19-04 it will be assessed by designated officials of
Airworthiness Directorate for completeness including the required supporting documentation
for conversion of their AME licence to a CAR-66 AME licence. No fee will be charged for
conversion of old licences into new CAR-66 format.
2. CAR-66.A.70 provides for conversion of an existing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence
into a CAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (CAR-66 AME licence). The conversion
process will confer the privileges exercised by an AME Licence holder prior to the introduction
of CAR-66.
3. All existing Type rated AME Licences shall be converted into either full or restricted CAR-66
AME Licence depending upon the type ratings already endorsed on these licences as detailed
in Table 3. .
4. Knowledge Examination Modules that are required to be covered to meet the requirements of
CAR-66 AME Licence are given in Table-1 below in respect of Category A, B1 and B2.
5. Table 4 establish the credits that can be claimed by the holders of Basic Aircraft Maintenance
Engineers Licence / Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Certificate issued in the past.
6. Applicants requesting to convert their AME licence to a CAR-66 Licence shall meet the
requirements specified in the corresponding Table 3.
7. Where an applicant does not meet the full requirements of Table 1 or Table 3 below, the
converted Licence would be issued with Limitation(s).
The limitation(s) shall be removed after the applicant has fully met the requirements of
Knowledge Examination, Experience, Training and Skill Test pertaining to the imposed
limitation(s).
8. To remove limitations imposed on CAR-66 licence, where an existing AME licence does not
directly convert to a full CAR-66 Category / sub-category licence, the relevant conversion
module examinations must be passed and appropriate experience requirements as in
Appendix II to AMC of CAR-66 are met. Applications to remove limitations on a basic Category/
sub-category must cover all the limitations. Basic Knowledge Modules / sub-modules required
to be completed for removing these limitation(s) are specified in Column 5 of Table 3. Codes
pertaining to Limitations endorsed on the converted Licences are detailed in Table 2.
9. To receive full certification privileges exercised by the AME prior to the CAR-66 coming into
force, the applicants are required to provide complete details of type endorsement held and
privileges exercised by them in the application form along with supporting documental
evidence.
10. Categories / Ratings held on the existing Licences will be transferred with or without limitation
under appropriate category or Section XIV (a) of the CAR-66 licence.
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SUBPART E
EXAMINATION CREDITS
This Subpart provides the procedures for granting examination credits referred to in point
66.A.25(c).
66.B.400 General
(a) DGCA may grant credit on the basis of a credit report prepared in accordance with 66.B.405.
(b) The credit report shall be developed by DGCA to ensure compliance with CAR-66.
(c) Credit reports together with any change of these shall be dated and kept on record by the DGCA
in accordance with point 66.B.20.
(i) the modules, sub-modules, subjects and knowledge levels contained in Appendix I to this CAR-
66, as applicable; and
(ii) the syllabus of the technical qualification concerned relevant to the particular category being
sought.
This comparison should state if compliance is demonstrated and contain the justifications for
each statement.
(b) Reserved
(c) No credit can be granted unless there is a statement of compliance against each module and
sub-module, stating where, in the technical qualification, the equivalent standard can be found.
(d) DGCA shall check on a regular basis whether (i) the erstwhile qualification standard or (ii)
Appendix I to CAR-66 have changed and assess if changes to the credit report are consequently
required. Such changes shall be documented, dated and recorded.
(a) The DGCA shall notify to the applicant in writing any credits granted together with the
reference to the credit report used.
(b) Credits for basic knowledge examination shall expire 10 years after they are granted in case
CAR 66 AME Licence is not issued.
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(c) Upon expiry of the credits, the applicant may apply for new credits. The competent authority
shall continue the validity of the credits may continue for an additional period of 10 years
without further consideration if basic knowledge requirements defined in Appendix I to this
CAR-66 have not been changed.
Credit shall be given to an applicant who has passed basic knowledge examination papers 1, 2
and 3 of the erstwhile AME Licence qualifying system as indicated in Table 4.
An applicant who has passed the skill test prior to December 2016 shall be eligible for CAR-66
AMEL.
66.B.410 Examination credit validity
In the case of credits expired in accordance with 66.A.25(d) and 66.B.410(b), the new
application for credits will lead to a reassessment in accordance with 66.B.405 and 66.B.410
only in those cases where the requirements contained in Appendix I to CAR-66 have changed.
This may lead to a requirement for further examinations on particular modules / sub-modules
/ subjects
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MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION
EXPERIENCE
PRACTICAL
CATEGORY
SKILL TEST
BASIC KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION MODULES
TRAINING
TYPE
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11A 11B 12 13 14 15 16 17
A1 AEROPLANES
X X X X X X X X X X
TURBINES
A2 AEROPLANES
AEROPLANES
B1.2 X X X X X X X X X X X
PISTON
HELICOPTERS
B1.4 X X X X X X X X X X
B1 PISTON
AEROPLANES
B1.1 X X X X X X X X X X X
TURBINES
5 YEARS / 4
HELICOPTERS YEARS AS
B1.3 X X X X X X X X X X PER PARA (A)
TURBINES
(2) OF CAR
X X X X X X X X X X 66.A.30
B2 AVIONICS
5 YEARS / 3
YEARS AS
C ----------------------------- PER PARA
(A)(3) OF CAR
66.A.30**
The tables below have been established to take account of the subjects covered by the basic
knowledge examinations conducted by the DGCA. The subjects and the syllabus have been
compared with the modular syllabus of CAR 66 to identify the common elements. Where not
all of the subjects have been covered, limitations will be included to the converted licence.
MODULE OR SUB
CAR-66 LIMITATION MODULE TO BE PASSED
PRE CAR 66 LICENSE LIMITATION(S)
LICENSE CODE TO REMOVE CAR-66
LICENSE LIMITATIONS
1. CAT A & C B1.1 3 EXCLUDING ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION 4 (ALL) AND, 11.5, 11.6 &
(HEAVY AIRCRAFT & & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. 11.14 OF 11A
JET ENGINE -
AEROPLANE)
7 EXCLUDING AVIONIC LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS 5 (ALL)
SEE NOTE 1
OF TABLE 3
15. CAT E 4 EXCLUDING INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS, INS/IRS
(ELECTRICAL) 13,3, 13.7, & 13.8
AND FLIGHT DIRECTORS SYSTEMS, AUTOPILOT
SYSTEMS ON AEROPLANES/ HELICOPTERS, 14 (ALL)
SEE NOTE 1 AUTOMATIC LANDING AND AUTO THROTTLE
OF TABLE 3 B2 SYSTEMS ON AEROPLANES.
13.4 & 13.6,
5 EXCLUDING RADIO COMMUNICATION/
NAVIGATION AND RADAR SYSTEMS.
19. CAT E & R B2 4 EXCLUDING INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS, INS/IRS 13.3, 13.7 & 13.8
(ELECTRICAL & RADIO AND FLIGHT DIRECTORS SYSTEMS, AUTOPILOT
NAVIGATION) SYSTEMS ON AEROPLANES/ HELICOPTERS, 14 ALL)
AUTOMATIC LANDING AND AUTO THROTTLE
SYSTEMS ON AEROPLANES.
20. CAT I & R B2 3 EXCLUDING ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION 13.5 & 13.9
(INSTRUMENT & RADIO & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.
NAVIGATION)
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1 Category V & Cat E Licence holder who are certifying electrical systems related to airframe and
engine presently on aircraft above 5700 Kg AUW will continue to do so under the privileges of
Category B2 Licence holders.
2 Table 3 provides a matrix for most of the categories of licences issued by the DGCA. Any
questions relating to the conversion of licences that do not appear in Table 3 should be referred
to the DGCA for assessments and resolution.
3 Where the column 3 & 4 limitation excludes Engines, this includes the associated systems.
4 Where the column 3 & 4 limitation excludes Airframe, this includes the associated systems.
Table 3 column 5 shows the basic knowledge requirement examinations that must be passed
to satisfy the theoretical element for removing a limitation. The examination will comprise the
subjects of the modules or sub-modules as specified in table 3 and Appendix 1 to CAR-66. The
applicant will also be required to provide evidence that they meet the appropriate experience
requirements relating to the subjects of the modules or sub-modules as specified in the table 3
and Appendix 1 to CAR-66.
In addition to passing the relevant basic knowledge examination, limitations on a type rating
can only be removed by completing an approved conversion course covering the differences
or a full B1 or B2 type course as appropriate. This training must be conducted by an
organisation approved by the DGCA. The type training is to be supplemented by type
experience covering the differences. The additional experience will typically be 6 months
appropriate to the basic category or sub-category which are not covered on the converted
licence. The experience requirement to remove the engine and airframe limitations from a
converted Category V or E licence will be 1 year.
It should be noted that conversion to the full CAR-66 licence standard is optional.
Notes: -
1 9 ,10 X X
2 3,6,7,8, X X X X
1, 2 3,6,7,8,9,10 X X X X X X
X
11.5,
HA 3,6,7,8,9,10, 11A X X X X X X 11.6,
11.14
11.19,
11.20,
11.21
X
3,6,7,8,9,10,
LA X X X X X X 11.5,
11B
11.6,
11.14
X
X 12.7,
RA 3,6,7,8, 9, 10, 12 X X X X X 12.8,
1+2+ 12.15
3 12.17
12.18
12.19
JE 3,6,7,8, 9,10, 15, X X X X X X X X
17
PE 3,6,7,8, 9,10, 16, X X X X X X X X
17
X
ES 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13.5,13.9
X X X X X X X X
10, 13.5, 13.9
X
3,4,5,6,7,8,
IS X X X X X X X X 13.3, X
9,10,13.3,
13.7, 13.8
13.7,13.8
X
RN 3,4,5,6,7,9,8, X X X X X X X X
13.4,13.6
9,10,13.4,13.6
SUBPART F
ENFORCEMENT ACTION
Authorised Officials of the DGCA may, after due enquiry and giving reasonable opportunity of
being heard, take action to suspend, cancel or vary an aircraft maintenance engineers licence
where DGCA has identified a safety issue or it has clear evidence that the person has carried
out or been involved in one or more of the following activities:
a) obtaining the aircraft maintenance licence and/or the certification privileges by falsification of
submitted documentary evidence.
b) failing to carry out requested maintenance combined with failure to report such fact to the
organisation or person who requested the maintenance.
c) failing to carry out required maintenance resulting from own inspection combined with failure
to report such fact to the organisation or person for whom the maintenance was intended to
be carried out.
d) negligent maintenance.
e) falsification of the maintenance record.
f) issuing a certificate of release to service knowing that the maintenance specified on the
certificate of release to service has not been carried out or without verifying that such
maintenance has been carried out.
g) carrying out maintenance or issuing a certificate of release to service when adversely affected
by alcohol or drugs.
h) issuing certificate of release to service while not in compliance with this Part
Detailed procedures be followed by Authorised Officials of the DGCA for investigations and
enforcement action are published in the Airworthiness Procedures Manual Chapter 10.
The licence holder subject to the enquiry will be advised in writing of the enforcement action
to be taken together with the reasons for the action.
A copy of all correspondence relating to enforcement action, including reports and other
evidence, will be retained on the individual file of the licence holder and as specified in the
Airworthiness Procedures Manual Chapter 10.
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CHAPTER 17
ISSUE/ ENDORSEMENT/ RENEWAL OF AME LICENSES
1.1 The AME License in various categories and sub categories as per the revised
Rule 61 of Aircraft Rules 1937 will be issued at DGCA headquarters.
1.2 Candidates meeting the requirements laid down in CAR Section 2 Series L/CAR
66 shall apply to DGCA headquarters on the prescribed form, as applicable, for
issue of License(s) along with the attested photocopies of supporting documents.
1.3 The application shall be processed at the Headquarters as per the checklist. While
issuance of the Licenses it must be ensured that the candidate:
th
1.5 Educational qualification -12 Standard Certificate from a recognized board or a
Diploma certificate recognized by AICTE or any certificate acceptable to DGCA
as equivalent qualification.
1.6 Result sheets The result cards of applicable paper/module issued by CEO
and duly attested by DGCA officer.
1.7 Result sheet of skill test issued by regional/sub regional airworthiness office.
1.8 After issue, the office copies of the licenses will be forwarded to respective
Regional/Sub regional Offices where skill test was performed.
b) The endorsements in the licenses shall be signed by an Officer not below the rank
of Dy.Director of Airworthiness.
c) The Officer signing the endorsements should invariably indicate the date on
which the endorsement is made, in the original as well as in the office copies of the
license.
3.1 CAR Section 2 Series L/ CAR 66lays down the procedure for renewal of AME
license. The AME license may be renewed by a regional/Sub-regional office
provided the applicant meets the following conditions:
(a) An application on applicable CA Form along with the requisite fee is submitted
by the applicant in time.
(b) Registered Medical Practitioner has certified that the applicant has no physical
disability.
(c) The applicant has remained engaged for periods totalling at least 6months
during the 24 months preceding the date of application in an organisation.
3.2 No action for any inspection failure is pending against the applicant, if so, then
the case may be referred to Headquarters.
3.3 In the case of an expired license, appropriate action corresponding to the period
of expiry, as detailed in CAR Section 2 Series L/ CAR 66 may be followed.
4. General
(a) Renewal of Indian AME license of the applicants employed in foreign countries
will be affected at DGCA Headquarters.
(b) Renewal of the AME license in respect of retired airworthiness officers will be
initially done by Headquarters and subsequently by the concerned regional
airworthiness offices.
5. Record keeping
Records pertaining to licensing of AME are kept by DGCA for traceability and
accountability purpose
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c) Examination related records are to be retained for at least 5 years after the date of
examination.
After issue of AME license, the office copies will be retained in headquarters and
concerned regional/sub regional office as AME records. Besides office copy of license,
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers record will contain day-to-day correspondences,
including the records of enforcement actions. Records pertaining to conversion of AME
Licences shall be retained as per provision of CAR 66 B.20.
5.4 All the records mentioned above in point (5.2) & (5.3) shall be retained throughout
the validity of AME license and at least five years beyond the expiry of license.
Conversion of existing AME licences shall be carried out at DGCA Hqrs. as per
conversion process prescribed in CAR 66.A.70 and AMC 66.A.70, GM 66.A.70 and
Section B, Sub part D&E (para 13 and 14).
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CHAPTER18
ISSUE/RENEWALOFSFE/FELICENCESANDCHECKFEAPPROVALS
1. Introduction
1.1 Requirements for the issue/renewal of Student Flight Engineer (SFE) and Flight Engineer
(FE) license are laid down in section W & X respectively under Schedule II of Indian
AircraftRule1937.
1.2 This chapter lays down the procedure to be followed for the issue/renewal of SFE/FE
licenses.
2. StudentFlightEngineerLicense
2.1 Issue
TheSFElicensevalidforaperiodnotexceeding5yearsshallbeissuedundersignatureof
Deputy Director at Headquarters after ensuring compliance with the following
requirements.
a) The candidate has been examined by a Medical board under Rule 39B of Indian
Aircraft Rule 1937. The report has been assessed as fit for issue of license by JD(MS)
Headquarters.
b) The Candidate has passed paper I (General) and Paper II (Specific) of the Technical
Examinationonthetypeofaircraft.
c) NecessaryfeeunderAircraftrule48hasbeenreceived.
2.2 Renewal
License may be renewed under the signature of an officer not below the rank of Asstt.
Director of Airworthiness for a period of five years..The responsibility of keeping the
medicalexaminationcurrent(i.e.24months)lieswiththeholderofSFELicenseandhe/she
shallproducethesameforpreceedingyearsatthetimeofrenewal.
If applicant has been medically examined during thirty days immediately preceding the
date of expiry of the license, the full period of validity may be allowed from the date of
expiry.
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2.3 Extension
License may be extended by a person not below the rank of Deputy Director of
AirworthinesstoincludeanadditionaltypeofAircraftafterensuringthattheapplicanthas
passed paper II (specific) of the Technical Examination on the type of aircraft for which
extensionofratingisdesiredandfurtherreceiptoffeeunderAircraftRule48.
3. FlightEngineerLicense
3.1 Issue
TheLicenseshallbeissuedunderthesignatureofDeputyDirectoratHeadquartersafter
ensuringcompliancewiththefollowingrequirements;
a) StudentFlightEngineerLicenseonthetypeofaircraftiscurrent;
b) Operators request for the issue of license has been duly recommended by the
concernedRegionalAirworthinessOfficeintermsofpara1(c)(experience)and1(d)
(skill)underSectionXScheduleII;
c) TheapplicanthaspassedPaperIII(Performance)oftheTechnicalExaminationofthe
typeofaircraft;
d) Experiencecertificateintermsofpara1(c)ofSectionXunderScheduleIIsignedby
approvedFlightEngineerExaminerorCheckFlightEngineerisforwardedbyRegional
AirworthinessOffice;
e) Competency Certificate in terms of para 1 (d) of Section X Schedule II signed by
flight Engineer Examiner approved by the Director General of civil Aviation is
forwardedbyRegionalAirworthinessOffice;
f) NecessaryfeesunderAircraftRule48hasbeenreceived.
3.2 Validity
Theperiodofvalidityshallcommencefromthedateofissueorrenewalofalicense.The
license shall be valid for a period of Ten years. The responsibility of keeping the medical
examination current (i.e. 24 months) lies with the holder of FE License and he/she shall
producethesameforpreceedingyearsatthetimeofrenewal.
If applicant has been medically examined during thirty days immediately preceding the
date of expiry of the license, the full period of validity may be allowed from the date of
expiry.
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3.3 Renewal
The licensemay be renewed by an officer of the rank ofAsstt. Director of Airworthiness
andaboveonreceiptofsatisfactoryevidenceoftheapplicant.
a) havingundergoneasuccessfulmedicalexaminationinaccordancewithAircraftRule
39B.
b) havingsatisfactorilycompletednotlessthan20hoursofflighttimeasaFEwithin6
monthsimmediatelyprecedingthedateofapplicationforrenewalorinlieuthereof
having completed flight tests as laid down under clause (d) para 1 of Section X
ScheduledIIwithinthesameperiod.
c) NecessaryfeehasbeenreceivedunderAircraftRule48.
3.4 Extension
The license may be extended to include an additional type of aircraft by an officer not
belowrankofDeputyDirectorofAirworthinessafterensuringthat:
a) FlightEngineerLicenseonthetypeofAircraftiscurrent;
b) TheapplicanthasbeenpassedpaperIII(Performance)oftheTechnicalExamination
onthetypeofaircraft;
c) Experience Certificate in terms of para 1 (c) of Section X Schedule II signed by
approved Flight Engineer Examiner / Check Flight Engineer submitted by the
operator;
d) Competency Certificate in terms of para 1 (d) of Section X Schedule II signed by
Flight Engineer Examiner approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation is
submittedbytheoperator;
e) NecessaryfeeunderAircraftRule48hasbeenreceived.
4. General
4.1 Acceptance of Medical Certificates issued by Foreign Boards for renewal of Flight
engineersLicense.
MedicalExaminationconductedbyMedicalExaminers/authoritiesapprovedbytheCivil
Aviation Authorities of foreign countries are recognized for renewal of FEs licenses
provided complete medical report on CA 34A (revised) or equivalent ICAO, CAA, FAA
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Medical forms is forwarded for approval of JD(MS) at Director General of civil Aviation
Headquarters.However,everythirdyearrenewalmedicalexaminationwillbedonefrom
medicalcenterslistedinCARSection7,SeriesCPart1.
4.2 SFE/FE License may be renewed on the strength of certificate issued by the medical
authority. However, on receipt of medical records from Headquarters, the assessment
madebyJD(MS)Headquarters,shouldbeperusedandcommunicatedtotheoperator.
4.3 TheTechnicalExaminationsinaircraftandenginesforinclusionofatypeofaircraftinthe
aircraft rating of a license shall have been completed within a period of months
immediatelyprecedingthedateofapplication.
4.4 Practical Maintenance experience as per section W & X under schedule II shall be
ensuredbyCEOatthetimeofacceptingtheapplication.
5. Renewalofapprovalofflightengineerandcheckflightengineers
5.1 ThispararelatestoCAR,Section2,andSeriesLPartXIonthesubjectandmaybereadin
conjunctionwithit.
5.2 Initial grant of the approval will be done at headquarters however renewal of the
approvalsforperiodsnotgreaterthanoneyearatatimemaybeaffectedatregionsunder
intimate to headquarters. While renewing an approval it may be ensured that the
conditionsgivenintheabovereferredCARarecompliedwithandthatthereisanothing
adverseknownagainsttheapplicantthatcouldcomeinthewayoftherenewal.
5.3 TherenewaloftheapprovalmaybeaffectedbyDirectorofAirworthiness/Dy.Directorof
AirworthinessorintheirabsencebytheseniormostAsstt.DirectorofAirworthiness.The
intimationofsuchrenewalsmustbesenttoheadquarters.
6.RecordKeeping
The DAW ( Region ) and DAW ( Hqrs ) will establish a system to maintain records of all
documents generated and received .It may be ensured that all related records are
maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered.
Traceability of all records should be ensured for future reference.
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CHAPTER 19
1. Introduction
Therequirementspertainingtotheskilltestexaminationforgrant/extensionoftyperatingon
AMElicenseexaminationareprescribedinCARSection2SeriesL/CAR66SectionB,SubPartC,
para12(D).
1.2 Skill test for an individual shall be conducted to check his ability to perform and
demonstratethefunctionsapplicabletotheprivilegestobegrantedinAMElicense.Skill
testshouldbeasfaraspossibleobjectiveandmeaningful.Theaimoftheskilltestshouldbeto
understandtheassimilationofthesubjectbyacandidateanditsapplicationinpractice.Asfar
aspossiblethedomainoftestshouldbewithinthebasicandtypeknowledgeacquiredbythe
candidateforwhichtestisconducted.Endeavorsshouldbemadebyallexaminerstokeepthe
test process compact, focused to the relevant topic and emphasizing more on practical
applications/demonstrationsandtaskbasedquestions.
2. Procedure
2.1 Applicants after successful completion of type training or type examination shall only be
permittedtoappearintheskilltest.
2.2 Applicantswhomeettherequirementsforappearinginskilltestforissue/extensionofAME
licensemayapplytotheconcernedRegional/SubRegionalAirworthinessOfficefortheteston
FormCA9/CAForm1909(ApplicationforappearinginskilltestofCAR66AMElicence)along
withfeesthroughtheirorganization.Applicantswhoarenotengagedinanyorganisationbut
meettherequirementsforappearingintheskilltestmaydirectlyforwardtheirapplicationto
theconcernedRegional/SubRegionalAirworthinessOfficeforthetestonFormCA9/CA1909
alongwithfeesenclosingdocumentaryevidence.Regional/SubRegionalAirworthinessOffices
shallintimatethecandidate/organizationthedatewhentheskilltestwillbeconducted.
2.3EffortshouldbemadebyDirectorofAirworthinessofRegion/DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness
in charge of Sub region to ensure that all the applications received by10th of every month is
scheduled for skill test in the same month and examination process is finished before 10th of
nextmonth. Thereportofcompletionofskilltestexaminationconductedeverymonthshould
beforwardedtoDirectorofAirworthiness,Headquartersby15thofnextmonthinformingthe
number of applications received , status of the examination conducted and if there is any
shortfallreasonthereof.
2.4. TheskilltestandrepeattestshallbeconductedwithinthestipulatedtimeasperapplicableCAR.The
applicant, who is declared failed in the skill test, can avail the subsequent chance provided he has
gainedthirtydaysadditionalexperienceontheparticulartypeofaircraft/engine/systems.
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2.5. Incasethevalidityoftypetraining/typeexaminationhaslapsed,suchcandidatesmaybe
advisedtoeitherundergotypetrainingfresh,ortoagainpass,typeexaminationforwhich
theymayapplytotheconcernedregionalairworthinessoffice.
2.6 Atthetimeofskilltestthedocumentsrelatingtothecandidatesqualificationforthe
skilltestshallbechecked.TheoriginalResultCards,coursecompletionCertificate,Licence,Log
booketc.mustbesubmittedfromthecandidatesforverification.
2.7 An applicant shall be allowed to appear for a maximum of two categories / subcategories in
eachskilltestsession.
3. ConductofTestandDeclarationofResult
3.1ObjectiveofSkillTest:Skilltestshouldbeconductedtoassessthecandidatesfamiliarization
withtheAircraft/PowerPlant/System,andhisskill/competencyincarryingoutmaintenance
tasks, defect rectification, use of maintenance data, tools and equipments. It shall also be
aimedattestingabilityofthecandidatetoconsult/refermanufacturersmanualsandtechnical
documentation, preparation of technical reports, knowledge/ familiarity with relevant
Regulation,companyproceduresandgoodindustrypracticesetc.
When skill test is conducted to check task specific skills, the practical skill exercises may be
chosen from the list of task trainings given to the candidate by the organization from
AddendumIItoAMCofCAR66.
3.2 CompositionofBoard:
ThetestwillbeconductedbyaboardcomprisingoftwoDGCAofficersandarepresentativeof
the concerned organization. Director of Airworthiness of Region/Deputy Director of
Airworthiness in charge of Sub region shall constitute the board consisting of an officer not
below the rank of Deputy Director of Airworthiness as Chairman and Assistant Director of
Airworthiness as a member. The board members associating with the skill test shall have
sufficientexperienceintheirareaofexpertiseandshouldbecapabletoassesstheknowledge
ofthecandidateinspecificAirframe/Engine/System.Effortsshouldbemadetoensureoneof
thetwoDGCAofficersintheboardistrainedonthetypeofAircraft/Engine/Systems.
Incaseofscheduledairline,atleastoneoftheboardmembershouldhavereceivedthetype
training.Incaseofoperatorotherthanscheduledairlineofficershavingtrainingonsimilartype
ofaircraftsuchasturboprop/turbojet/helicoptersetc.
Incasenonavailabilityofappropriatelytypetrainedofficersasstatedaboveintheconcerned
regional /subregional office, another member from the industry could be coopted in the
board as expert having sufficient knowledge and experience on the type of
Aircraft/Engine/Systems. In the event of non availability of experts at local level, head of
Airworthiness office may take help of any other trained officer from the other region if
available.WhereverdifficultyisfacedbyDirectorofAirworthinessofRegion/DeputyDirectorof
Airworthiness in charge of Sub region in formation of board, matter should be referred to
Headquarters.Apanelofexternalboardmembersshouldbemadeinadvanceidentifyingtheir
organizationandareaofexpertise.
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3.3 PreparationofSchedule:Headoftheregionaloffice/subregionalAirworthinessofficeshall
ensure that skill test schedules are prepared before conducting the test and
candidates/organizationsareinformedwellinadvancetofacilitatemobilizationofcandidates.
Whenevertestsareconductedinbatchesfactorslikecontinuingavailabilityofboardmembers,
aircraftforpracticaltestandotherpriorityworkoftheofficeshouldbetakenintoaccountand
scheduleshouldbedrawnaccordingly.Schedulingofcandidateinanyparticulardayshouldbe
intendedtocompletehisallelementsoftests(bothclassroomandpiratical)andfinalizationof
resultinthesamedayaftercompletionoftestbutnotlaterthannextworkingday.Toachieve
theaboveobjectiveforalongbatchofcandidates,requiredgapshouldbeprovidedinbetween
theschedules
3.4 Preparation of Question Bank (Scheduled Airlines): Though the skill test by itself is
subjective matter however to maintain some objectivity and transparency in the process it is
expectedthattestforanycandidateistobeconductedwithinthequestions/topicsassociated
tohissyllabusofstudyandaccomplishedtasks.Thereforecandidatesshouldbeexaminedfrom
the questions/topics which are selected on random basis from a question bank. The above
exerciseisalsoexpectedtogenerateasenseofconfidenceinthemindofcandidatesthatthey
aregivenfairchancetoexpressthemselveswithinthedomainoftheirsyllabusofstudies/tasks
andnotsubjectedtoirrelevantquestionnaire.However,toavoidrepeatingofquestions/topics
itisrequiredthatbanksareconstantlyupdatedwithnewadditions.
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3.7Responsibilities:
a)DirectorofAirworthiness,Headquarters.
Toensurethatallstatusreportsofskilltestsconductedineverymontharereceivedby15thof
next month from Director of Airworthiness of Region/Deputy Director of Airworthiness In
ChargeofSubRegion.
To ensure headquarter copies of the skill test results are received from Director of
AirworthinessofRegion/DeputyDirectorOfAirworthinessInChargeOfSubRegionintime.
Tomakeallnecessaryarrangementsofprovidingspecialisedtrainedofficerfromoneregion
toanotherforactingasboardmemberwhensuchrequestsarereceived.
To constitute additional boards for skill tests to provide reinforcements to any Director of
Airworthiness of Region/Deputy Director of Airworthiness In charge of Sub Region as and
whenrequired.
To make all necessary plans for skill tests, in the event of they are conducted in foreign
destinations.
ToprovideallmitigatingmeasurestoDirectorofAirworthinessOfRegion/DeputyDirectorof
Airworthiness In Charge of Sub Region in the event of any dispute related to skill test is
reported.
b)HeadofRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessOffice
To ensure applications for skill test received in a month are scheduled and completed
withinthestipulatedtimeperiodandHeadquartersareinformed.
Topublishthescheduleofskillteststocandidates/organisationsasapplicable.
Toconstituteboardsforskilltests.
To keep custody of various question banks and time to time to revise it with help of
officersindifferentareaofexpertise.
Toprovidequestionbankstothememberoftheboard.
Toensureresultsofskilltestsaredeclaredwithoutdelay.
Totakeallnecessarymeasurestomaintaintransparencyintheskilltestprocessasa
wholesoastodevelopanenvironmentwhichshouldinstilconfidenceamongthe
incumbentcandidates.
Toprovideallmitigatingmeasurestotheboardandcandidatesintheeventofany
disputesrelatedtoanyskilltestisreportedandfurthertoreportthemattertoDAW/DDG
oftheregionandDAW,Headquarters.
TokeepDAW/DDGinformedfromtimetotimeabouttheprogressofskilltests.
c)ChairmanoftheBoard:
Todividetheareaoftopicstobecoveredbyeachmembersduringthetestandtohave
briefdiscussionwithotherboardmemberswithregardtoproceedingofthetest.
Tomanagethetesteffectivelytillitscompletion.
Toavoidanyquestionnairetothecandidatesanddiscussionwithexternalmemberwhich
mayattractdispute.
Totakeallnecessarystepsforcompletionofperformancesheetsimmediatelyaftertest
andtoensurethatnodelayiscausedinfinalisationofresults.
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Totakeallnecessaryactionsfordeclarationofresultsafterendofthesession.
Totakeallnecessarymeasuresduringthetestssoastoprovideasenseoffairnessand
transparencyinthemindofcandidates.
Toprovideallmitigatingmeasurestotheotherboardmembersandcandidatesinthe
eventofanydisputerelatedtoanyskilltestisarisingandfurthertoreportthematterto
HeadofRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessOffice.
d)OfficialMember:
To provide active support to chairman in conducting the skill test in smooth and peaceful
manner.
Toassistchairmanincompletingallnecessarypaperworkandfinalisationofresults.
To avoid any questionnaire to the candidates and discussion with external member which
mayattractdisputes.
Tocarryoutanyotherworkasassignedbychairmanfortheparticularskilltest.
3.8ForRegionalAirworthinessOffice;whenDirectorofAirworthinessisonleave/touretc.thesenior
mostDeputyDirectorofAirworthinessshouldperformthefunctionsasexplainedinthePara3.7(b).
ForSubRegionalOfficesitisexpectedthatanyskilltestshouldbeconductedduringtheavailability
oftheDeputyDirectorofAirwothinessinchargeoftheoffice.
3.9 In case aircraft is not available in the region even though is organisation is based; DAW may
forward such application to the regions where the aircraft is available in consultation with DAW
Headquarters.
3.10SkillTestRecords:
a. ThecompletedCAForm9/1909shouldbekeptincandidateAMEfileforpermanent
record.
b. Theresultofcandidate,willbemadeintwocopiesoutofwhichonewillbegivento
candidate,secondwillbefiledinAMEfileforpermanentrecord.
4. RecordKeeping:
TheDAW(Region)andDAW(Hqrs)willestablishasystemtomaintainrecordsofallskilltest
relateddocumentshavebeengeneratedandreceived.Itmaybeensuredthatallrecords
are maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered.
Traceabilityofallrecordsshouldbeensuredforfuturereference.
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INTERNALCHECKLISTAppendixI
SKILLTESTFORISSUE/EXTENSIONOFAMELICENCE
NameofCandidate AME/BAMEL/
BAMEECNo.
ComputerNo. E
Sponsoring
Organization:
Detailsof BasicRating(s):
endorsements
(Basic&Type TypeRating(s):
Rating)
Category applied Type of
for: Aircraft/
Engine/
System
Issue/ Extension/ No. of
Addition: Chance:
Roll No. Allotted by
AirworthinessOffice
8. Whethertheapprovedtypecourseisconsisting
ofTheory&Practicalelements?
9. DateofDeclarationofresultofApprovedType
Course/PaperIVontypeofAircraft/Engine/
System?
(ValidityofApprovedTypeCourse/PaperIVis
30months)
10. HoldingofvalidRTRlicence?
(ApplicableforCatR&V)
RTRNo.&Validity
11. Appropriateevidenceincaseofapplicationis
basedonPara6.2.3orPara6.2.4ofCAR(Sec2)
SeriesLPartI
OR
CAR(Sec2)SeriesLPartIV?
12. TotalAeronauticalEngineeringExperience:
13. Totalexperienceontype:
14. Recentexperience:
Theabovecandidatemeetstherequirementsfor appearinginSkillTest/donotmeettherequirements
forappearinginSkillTestduetothefollowingreason:
ReasonforRejection:
SignatureofOfficer
Name&Designation:
Date:
Accepted/NotAccepted.
SignatureofChairmanoftheBoard
Name&Designation:
Date:
Agreed/Notagreed
SignatureofHeadofOffice
Name&Designation:
Date:
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DIRECTORATEGENERALOFCIVILAVIATION
(NameoftheAirworthinessOffice)
AMESKILLTEST
PERFORMANCESHEET
1 NameoftheCandidate:
2 RollNoAllotted.
3 DateofExam
NAMEOFBOARDMEMBERS:
1 Chairman&Designation:
2 Member(FromDGCA):
3 Member(FromOrg.):
4 Addl.Member(ifany)
PERFORMANCEOFTHECANDIDATE:
Aircraft/Engine/SystemQuestion/Topicscoveredby % Aggregate%ofMarks
MARKS
1.Chairman
2.Member
(FromDGCA)
Cat
3.Member
(From
Organisation)
4.Addl.
Member(ifany)
Result:Pass/Fail
SignatureofMember(DGCA)SignatureofMemberSignatureofAddlMember
Date:(Organisation)(ifany)
Date:Date:
SignatureofChairman
Date:
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CHAPTER20
SCRUTINYOFMANUALSRELATEDTOAPPROVEDORGANISATION
1. Introduction
1.1 This chapter provides guidelines with regard to scrutiny for approval of
Operators/AMOs Maintenance Organisation Manual/Maintenance Organization
Exposition/Quality Control Manual/Continuing Airworthiness Management
Organisation Exposition of an organization seeking approval from DGCA. These
guidelinesprovideanacceptablemeansofpreparingManualskeepinginviewthe
applicableAircraftRulesandAirworthinessRequirements.
1.2 These guidelines and procedures are promulgated in the interest of
standardization of contents of manuals prepared and submitted by the
operators/aircraft maintenance organizations seeking DGCA approval for
maintenanceofaircraft,aircraftcomponentsanditemsofequipment.Rule133B
of Aircraft Rules and various CARs stipulate requirements for having approved
manuals, as referred above, which will be necessary for the guidance of the
individual working in an organization and for proper functioning of the
Organisation.
1.3 ThischaptershallbereadinconjunctionwiththerelevantCARs.
2. PROCEDURE
2.1 It is the responsibility of the Accountable Manager of the organization and the
Quality Manager, to ensure that the Manuals describing the working of
organisation are submitted to the local Airworthiness Office for scrutiny and
approval.Preparationofthesemanualsshallbetakenupalongwithsettingupof
the facilities to avoid any delay in complying with the requirements. Preferably,
these manuals shall be submitted, well in advance, prior to the date of
submissionofapplicationforapprovaltoenablethelocalAirworthinessOfficeto
offertheircommentsandsuggestionsforimprovementoftheManuals.Itwillbe
theresponsibilityoftheAccountableManagertonominatesuitablyqualifiedand
experiencedpersonasperDGCArequirements,whomaybeapprovedtofunction
as post holder including Quality Manager and to liaise with the local
AirworthinessOfficeforfinalizingtheManuals.
2.2 ThewordingsoftheManualsshallbeinanunambiguouslanguagetoobviateany
chance for misinterpretation. The contents of the manual shall be consistent
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with the Aircraft Rules, CARs, other requirements issued by DGCA from time to
timeandshallalsocontaineachandeveryaspectoftheproceduresadoptedfor
inspection,andcertificationandmaintenancerelatedactivities.Thesemanualsonce
approvedbyDGCA,willbebindingontheorganizationtoadopttheproceduresgiven
in the manuals and no deviation is permissible unless approved by DGCA and
incorporatedinthemanualsreferredabove.
2.3 The manuals shall have preamble, describing the purpose and use of the manuals.
Amendmentsandreviewproceduresofthemanualsalsoshallbereflectedalongwith
amendmentrecordsheet,dulyattachedatthebeginningofthemanual.
2.4 ThecontentsofmanualsshouldbeasperguidelinesgivenintherelevantCARs.
2.5 Officers scrutinizing the manuals should ensure that the contents and information is
complete,clearandconcise.
3. FORMOFMANUAL
3.1 Themanualsmayconsistofoneormorevolumeandshouldbeoflooseleafletform
witheachpagebearingthepagenumber,thenumberofpart,chapterorsectionand
dateoflatestissue.
3.2 The manuals shall contain a satisfactory method of identifying revisions and
amendmentssincelastissueofthepageconcerned(Listofeffectivepages).
3.3 Themanualsshallhaveprovisionforindexingthecontentsandforrecordingrevisions,
amendmentsetc.
3.4 Asthesemanualsaretermedcontrolleddocuments,thereshouldbeadistributionlist
bearing controlling copy number of each copy holder, method of distributing
amendments to the manual and ensuring that individual copy holder received the
amendmentanddulyincorporatedinthemanual.
4. ApprovalofManuals
4.1 TheofficersauthorizedinaccordancewithS.O.726(E)shallapprovethesemanualsor
subsequentrevisions/amendments.
4.2 Approval of manuals is signified by stamping the List of Effective Pages along with the
approvingofficerssignatureanddate.
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5. RecordKeeping
RAO/SRAOshallmaintainthefollowingrecordspertainingtoapprovaloftheaforesaid
manualsanditssubsequentrevisions:
(i) NoteSheet
(ii) Requestoftheoperatorforapproval(initial/revisions);
(iii) Revisionstatusshowingthefollowingdetails.
(a) Organisationsapplicationdetails;
(b) Reasonforissue/revision;
(c) revisionstatusofManual;
(d) Approvalletterreference;
(iv) Completedchecklist(CAForm6/CAForm13asappropriate)
(v) Approvalletter;
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CHAPTER21
APPROVALOFORGANIZATIONSUNDERCARSECTION2,SERIESE
1. Introduction
1.1 Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 2, Series E part VI and VIII specify the requirements for
grant of approval to firms/organizations desirous of seeking approval in one or more of the
aviationactivitiesmentionedtherein.
1.2 ThischapterprovidestheguidelinestoAirworthinessOfficerstoexecutetheapprovalprocessin
amannerasrequiredandensurethatthefirmseekingapprovalisincomplianceofallapplicable
requirementsbeforegrantofapproval.ThischaptershouldbereadinconjunctionwiththeCARs
referredatpara1.1above.
2. Procedure
2.1 TheIndian/ForeignfirmsseekingapprovalfromDGCAmayapplyinapplicationformCA182A/CA
182 C along with the requisite fee as per Indian Aircraft Rule 133C. While the approvals in
respectofforeignfirmsareprocessedandeffectedatHqrs,anIndianorganizationmayapplyto
theconcernedRegional/SubRegionaloffice,wheretheirbaseisproposedtobeestablished.
2.2 On receipt of application, the officers assigned the job of processing the approval should
carefully scrutinizethedetailsprovidedin theapplicationwithregardtoitslocation,Scope of
approval, Suitability of proposed Quality Control Managers/ Chief Instructor submission of
necessary manuals and provision of equipment etc., as per the relevant checklist given in
AppendixI&II.
2.3 Tobeginwith,afirmseekingapprovalshallnominateanAccountableManagerandforwardhis
nameforacceptancebyDGCA.TheOfficerbeforeacceptingtheproposaloffirm,shouldsatisfy
himselfthattheindividualhascorporateauthoritytoensuresmoothfunctioningoffirmasper
thescopeofapprovalaccordedandstandardsrequiredbyDGCAbythewayoffinancingthe
same.
2.4 The names sponsored by the Accountable Manager for approval to function as Quality
Control Managers/Chief Instructor etc. depending on the scope of approval are to be
carefullyexaminedwithregardtotheirsuitabilityintermsofQualificationsandexperience.
ThepersonnelproposedtofunctionasQualityControlManagers/ChiefInstructorsmusthave
heldresponsiblepositionsinthepastintheareaofspecialization.Afternecessaryscrutiny
the individuals shall be subjected to an examination by a duly constituted board with the
chairman not less than a Dy. Director of Airworthiness, in order to assess the capability of
thepersonnelincomplianceofallapplicablerequirementsandtoensurethattheyarefully
conversantwiththeprocedures.
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2.5 Theaboveapprovedpersonnelshallprepareandsubmittheiractivitiesrelatedmanualsfor
approval. The Manuals are to be carefully scrutinized by the officers to ensure that the
system laid in the manuals is consistent with all regulatory requirements. Officers are also
advisedtorefertotheguidelinesprovidedinrelatedCARsforapprovalofmanualsinrespect
ofactivitiesotherthanmaintenance/manufacturing.
3. ApprovalofOrganization
3.1 Havingsatisfiedwiththestandardofpersonnelandmanuals,thenextstepinprocessingthe
organizations approval is the detailed assessment of its capabilities in terms of
infrastructure, facilities, tools, special tools, literature, equipment and manpower,
availability of suitable mechanism to execute documented system/ procedures. Towards
accomplishment of this task, the Accountable Manager shall submit a detailed in house
assessment prepared by approved personnel clearly indicating the status of Organization
anditscapabilitiestoundertakethequantumofworkproposed.
3.2 The firm should also give details of the contracts if the work is subcontracted to another
organization indicating the responsibilities of each and scope of work agreed to. Also the
firm will submit a report of the inspection items for which facilities of other agencies are
used.
3.3 Theofficerswillinspectthefirmwithaviewtoverifyingitsclaiminregardtosuitabilityto
seekapproval.Theinspectingofficersshouldcarefullyassessthecapabilitiesdemonstrated
bythefirmtakingintoconsiderationeveryaspect/areaandrecordtheirobservationsinthe
column provided in the application form CA182. The officers should use the surveillance
checklists developed for the purpose to ensure that all areas of the organizations are
inspectedindetail.
3.4 Similarly, the officers should use the other checklists depending on the scope applied for.
Such organized inspection with usage of designed standard checklists will facilitate proper
assessmentofthefirmscapabilitiesandwillalsodetectthediscrepancies/noncompliance
of requirements in each area. The observations made during inspection may be
communicated to the firm to make good the pending requirements. On compliance of
confirmation from the firm, the same may be verified. The inspecting officers should fully
satisfy themselves that the firm possesses the capabilities to commensurate the scope of
approval
3.5 The officers shall submit a final inspection report, in case they observed any
discrepancies/noncompliance in their earlier inspection. Based on the report submitted,
DAWRegionshalleffecttheapprovalinrespectofIndianfirms.Similarproceduresshallbe
followedforapprovalofforeignfirmswhich,however,willbeaffectedbyDAWHqrs.
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3.6 For grant of approval of Training school, a representative from the Directorate of
Airworthiness, Hqrs shall associate with Regional Airworthiness Offices in inspection of
organization.
4. CertificateofApproval
4.1 The firms meeting the requirements shall be given approval certificate containing the
followingdetails.
a) Organizationsname&location
b) DateofissueandperiodofvalidityScopeofapprovalincludinglimitations
5. Validity
5.1 The approval granted to a firm should be valid up to 31 December of the calendar year and
revalidated annually till 31 December of the next year. Whenever a new firm is approved by
RegionalAirworthinessoffice,itsapprovaldetailsshallbeforwardedtoHqrsforrecord.Similarly
whenever a foreign firm is approved by Hqrs the same shall be intimated to all Regional/Sub
RegionalOffices.
5.2 To maintain continuity of the approval, the same should be validated before expiry of the
approval. The Indian/Foreign firms interested in renewal shall apply in CA 182C/ CA
182D/Form2. At the time of renewal of the firm, internal audit report and Surveillance
inspectionreportwillbereviewed.
5.3 TheapprovalgrantedtothefirmmayberevalidatedbyanofficernotbelowrankofDy.Director
of Airworthiness at Headquarters and Dy. Director of Airworthiness or Asstt. Director of
AirworthinessinChargeatRegional/SubRegionalOffices.
6. ExtensiontotheScopeofApproval
6.1 Whenever a firm intends to enhance its scope of approval, the same inspection procedure as
detailedaboveshouldbefollowed.However,forextensiontothescopeofapprovalfortraining
schools, association of Headquarters representative for inspection of the organization is
mandatory.
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7.RecordKeeping:
RAO/SRAOshallmaintainrecordspertainingtoapproval(initial/extension/renewal)oforganizations
asmentionedbelow:
7.1CategoryEorganization
(i) NoteSheet;
(ii) Applicationforissue/extension/renewal;
(iii) StatementofAccountableManager;
(iv) CARcompliance(asapplicable);
(v) Internalauditreport;
(vi) QCManual;
(vii)ApprovedformatofReleaseNote&Salevoucher;
(viii)ApprovalletterinrespectofQCManger/ReleaseNotesignatory;
(ix)ApprovalCertificateincludingscopeofapproval&validityofapproval;
(x)InternalChecklist(AppendixI);
7.2CategoryGorganization
(i) NoteSheet;
(ii) Applicationforissue/extension/renewal;
(iii) StatementofAccountableManager;
(iv) CARcompliance(asapplicable);
(v) Internalauditreport;
(vi) TrainingManual;
(vii)ApprovalletterinrespectofChiefInstructor/DeputyChiefInstructor(s);
(viii)Listofinstructors;
(ix)ApprovalCertificateincludingscopeofapproval&validityofapproval;
(x)InternalChecklist(AppendixI)
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Appendix-I
Internal Checklist
Initial/ Extension/ Renewal of Approval of Organization (Category E)
PART-1
Name of Organisation:
Address of the
Organization:
Address(s) Requiring
Approval:
Requested Approval :
Date of Application:
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S/N Document(s) Requirement Observation Applicability
(Sat/ Unsat/
N/A)
1. Receipt of application in CA-182A/CA-182B as given in CAR, I,E & R
Section-2 series E Part-I
PART-3
The Organisation meets/ do not meet the requirements for initial/ extension/ variation/ renewal of
approval.
________________
Date: Signature of Officer
Name & Designation:
_____________________________
Signature of Group Head (DDAW)
Name & Designation:
Signature of DAW
Name :
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Appendix-I
Internal Checklist
Initial/ Extension/ Renewal of Approval of Organization (Category G)
PART-1
Name of Institute:
Address(s) Requiring
Approval:
Requested Approval :
Date of Application:
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(b) Submission of Para wise CAR compliance report of relevant CARs I&E
along with supporting documents (as applicable)
(c) Submission of draft Training Manual & Procedure Manual(s) , (as I&E
applicable)
(f) Submission of list of books available with the institute as per I&E
Appendix-VIII to CAR, , Section-2 series E Part-VIII.
PART-3
The Organisation meets/ do not meet the requirements for initial/ extension/ variation/ renewal of
approval.
________________
Date: Signature of Officer
Name & Designation:
_____________________________
Signature of Group Head (DDAW)
Name & Designation:
Signature of DAW
Name :
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CHAPTER 22
WEIGHT CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT
1. Introduction
1.1. The mass and centre of gravity of aircraft should be determined prior to the initial issuance of
the Certificate of Airworthiness. Mass and balance control provides mathematical proof that
the aircrafts mass and balance are within limits. Mass and balance information can be
obtained from the aircraft specifications, aircraft operation limitations, aircraft flight manual
and mass and balance report. The removal or addition of equipment affects the aircrafts
empty mass and centre of gravity limits, and thus mass calculations are necessary to ensure
the changes are within the aircrafts mass and balance limits. The CAR Series X part II lays
down the frequency of weighment of an aircraft and preparation of weight schedule and also
the requirement about display of weight schedule on board besides the manner of
distribution and securing the load in the aircraft.
1.2. This Chapter lays down the procedure to be followed by the Airworthiness offices for the
purpose of weighing of aircraft and approval of weight schedule. This Airworthiness
procedure shall be read in conjunction will CAR Series X Part II.
2. Definitions:
Empty Weight. The measured or computed weight of aircraft excluding all removable
equipment and other items of disposable load, but including all items of fixed equipment
which is mandatory for all operations.
Weight Schedule. The document prepared in respect of an individual aircraft to provide basic
weight and center of gravity information for loading that aircraft.
Loading system. The system for ensuring that an aircraft is loaded within approved limits at
all times during flight.
Operating Weight. The empty weight of an aircraft plus those items of removable equipment
and disposable load which remain constant for the type of operation being conducted.
Removable Equipment. The items of equipment which are carried on some of the operations
but which are not included in the empty weight and which are not mandatory for the type of
operation being conducted.
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3. Weighing Procedures:-
a) All aircraft shall be weighed prior to the initial issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness. In
case a new aircraft is imported from outside the country, weight schedules issued by the
manufacturer or the previous operator weight schedule based on the manufacturer's
certificated weight and balance documents would be acceptable
b) All aircraft shall be weighed when, as a result of a modification or series of
modifications incorporated since the last recorded weighing, the following changes
have occurred in the empty weight or empty center of gravity position:
i) The empty weight has changed by more than percent of the maximum all up
weight; or
ii) The empty center of gravity position has changed by more than per cent of the
mean aerodynamic chord.
c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b) above, if the Director General of Civil
Aviation is satisfied that adequate weight control has been maintained over an aircraft
throughout a modification or series of modifications of any magnitude, the aircraft
need not be re-weighed.
d) Aircraft shall be weighed when in the opinion of the Director General or his accredited
representative weighing is necessary as a result of changes in empty weight or empty
center of gravity position or for any other reason.
e) Aircraft below 2000 Kg AUW need not be re weighed on routine except when it has
undergone major repair/modification.
f) Aircraft above 2000 Kg AUW shall be weighed every 5 years.
g) Aircraft having AUW more than 2000 kg shall be re-weighed every five years unless it is
required to be re-weighed in accordance with para 4.3 of CAR Sec 2 Series X Part-II.
However operators may approach Regional Airworthiness Offices (through the Sub-
Regional Airworthiness Offices wherever applicable) for an ad-hoc extension of the
weighment period of an aircraft by a maximum of 3 months to tide over the operational
exigencies. Such requests for extension may be agreed upon by Regional Airworthiness
Office, if satisfied with the reasons advanced by the operator for his request. Extension
of weighment beyond 3 months may be granted by Director of Airworthiness of the
concerned region under intimation to Headquarters promptly.
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4. General:
4.1 Weighing of aircraft shall be carried out by the person duly Authorised for the purpose.
Aircraft Weighing procedures detailed in aircraft weight and balance manual / aircraft
maintenance manual shall be followed. An approved person like Quality Manager or his
representative shall be present and take the responsibility of weighing. Regional/ Sub-
regional Airworthiness Office should be intimated at least seven days prior to the due date
of weighing and may associate with the weighing process.
4.2 Aircraft shall be weighed on weighing equipment of range and accuracy as given by
Manufacture. The owner or operator shall provide personnel and sufficient equipment to
complete the weighing satisfactorily and shall be responsible for the safety of the aircraft and
personnel during weighing
4.3 Two independent weighing shall be performed and the longitudinal datum line of the aircraft
shall be horizontal in at least one of these weighing.
4.4 Any discrepancy between the total weights as determined by the two weighing shall be
performed and the longitudinal datum line of the aircraft shall be horizontal in at least one of
these weighing.
4.5 The difference between the total weights obtained during two consecutive weighing shall not
exceed 0.2 per cent or 12 Kg, whichever is greater. If this tolerance is exceeded further
weighing shall be performed until the total weights, as determined by two consecutive and
independent weighings,fall within that tolerance.
4.6 An Aircraft Weighing Summary shall be completed and, the same to be forwarded along
with weight schedule to the concerned Regional office for approval.
4.7 If there is any doubt regarding the accuracy of a weighing, the Regional office may require the
aircraft to be re-weighed.
(i) A person specifically authorised by DGCA for the purpose in any organization.
OR
(ii) A person specifically authorised by Quality Manager in an organization approved under
CAR 145 provided procedure for grant of such approval is documented in Maintenance
Organization Exposition.
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6.1 After an aircraft has been weighed, the empty weight and corresponding position of the
center of gravity shall be calculated by the operator.
6.2 The operator shall prepare a loading system for each aircraft unless it can be shown that the
aircraft cannot possibly be loaded so that its center of gravity falls outside the approved
range, observing all limitations on compartment loads.
6.3 Two copies of calculations, loading system and weight schedule shall be submitted by the
operator to the Regional Airworthiness Office for approval.
6.4 The approved weight schedule shall be displayed in or at permanent place in the
cabin/cockpit of aircraft.
After the aircraft has been weighed as required, Weight Schedule to be prepared which will
contain at least the following information:-
(i) Type of Aircraft;
(ii) Registration Marking and Serial No. of aircraft;
(iii) Empty weight including weight of unusable quantity of fuel and oil (Kg);
(iv) Item wise Weight and details of removable equipment (Kg) including wireless
equipment;
(v) Maximum fuel capacity (Usable) in liters and Kg;
(vi) Maximum oil capacity (Usable) in liters and Kg;
(vii) Maximum commercial weight with fuel and oil tanks full;
(viii) MTOW (as per Certificate of Airworthiness/ Flight Manual) in kg;
(ix) Empty weight Centre of Gravity;
(x) Centre of Gravity Range and datum;
(xi) Maximum number of passengers;
(xii) Signature of appropriately licensed AME/ Approved person;
(xiii) Date of weighing
The weight schedule after being prepared and duly signed shall be submitted to Regional
Airworthiness Office who would approve the same by affixing signature and stamp after satisfying
himself of the procedure followed and correctness of the figures of the weight schedule.
A copy of the approved weight schedule must be displayed in the aircraft at a suitable and
prominent place. All persons concerned directly with the loading of the aircraft shall be duly
informed of the various weight figures for exercising proper weight and balance control of
the aircraft. A copy of the weight schedule must be retained along with other documents of
the aircraft or in the aircraft logbook, till it is replaced by a fresh schedule.
10.1 The weighing scales used for the purpose of weighing of passenger baggage, goods etc. shall
be calibrated at specified intervals to the satisfaction of the QM/ DGCA. The QM is required
to bring this requirement to the notice of the concerned persons for compliance.
10.2 The weighing scales used for the purpose of weighing the aircraft shall be calibrated at
specified intervals to the satisfaction of DGCA. This requirement may be reflected in the
MOE.
The DAW (Region) and DAW (Hqrs) will establish a system to maintain records of all documents
generated and received. It may be ensured that all related records are maintained in chronological
manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered. Traceability of all records should be ensured
for future reference.
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APPENDIX-I
WEIGHT SCHEDULE
A/C TYPE : A/C REGN: A/C MSN :
A AIRCRAFT EMPTY WEIGHT
The above weight includes:- ( Alternately the weighing configuration document reference may
be provided)
a) Electronic compartment: Battery & radar (......kg) + Electronic equipment (Specify
identification / Zone)( kg) + Flight recorders & RA transceivers (.kg) = .. kg
b) Flight deck : Emergency equipment ( kg) + Seats (kg) = kg kg
c) Cabin : Attendant seats (..kg) + Passenger seats (.kg) + Passenger life vests ( kg) +
Partitions & carpets (kg) + Galley structure and fixed equipment ( kg) + Emergency
equipment ( kg) + Ancillary part like literature pocket ( kg) = ... kg
d) Additional Items: Unusable fuel (..kg) + Oil for Engines , IDG , and MGB / APU at normal
level (.kg ) + Waste tank pre-charge ( kg) + Cargo nets ( kg) = . kg
B WEIGHT OF REMOVABLE EQUIPMENT (Includes following items) (items that are required to conduct
any flight / mandatory equipment need not be included. Aircraft items that may be removed for certain type
of operation may be specified. )
1 Aircraft documents & toolkit .. kg
2 Potable Water .. kg
3 Catering removable equipment ...kg
4 Catering Allowance ...kg
C Weight of wireless equipment that are not included in the empty weight at A ...kg
D SUMMARY OF WEIGHT AND C.G
1 Maximum All Up Weight / Maximum take off weight ( MTOW) ( Refer to..) ...kg
2 Weight of Crew members + Baggage (85 Kg per crew) (. Crew + Cabin attendants) .. kg
3 Maximum Usable Fuel Quantity ( . Ltrs) (Sp. Gravity = kg/l) kg
4 Maximum Pay Load with fuel tanks full [D1-(A+B+C+D2+D3)] kg
5 Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) .. kg
6 Maximum Aircraft Landing Weight (MLW) .. kg
7 Maximum Number of Passengers
8 Datum is located at . meters forward of ..
9 Empty Weight CG .. meters aft of datum.(C G = . % MAC)
C G range :
10 FWD CG Limit for flight: ..% MAC ; As per FM section
AFT CG Limit for flight : % MAC ; As per FM section .
11 Aircraft was weighed on at ..
Appendix-II
CHAPTER23
ISSUEOFAUTHORIZATIONTOAIRCRAFTMAINTENANCEENGINEERS
1. Introduction:
1.2 When an aircraft is imported into the country/ organization for the first time or when
maintenanceorganizationswhodonotmeettheCAR145.A.30(g&h)requirement,thecase
maybereferredbyRegionalAirworthinessofficetoDGCAHeadquartersforanexemptionto
CAR145.A.30(g&h). TheAirworthinessDirectorateatHeadquarterswillprocessthecase
andseektheapprovaloftheDirectorGeneralfortheexemptionoftheabovereferredCAR
and recommend for invoking sub Rule 8 of Rule 61 of the Aircraft Rules 1937 to issue
authorizationsasperCAR(Section2)SeriesLPartIX.
2. General
2.1 IssueofAuthorizationasamatterofroutinemustbediscouraged.Iffrequentrequestsfor
theissueofAuthorizationforthesameworkarereceivedfromthesameoperator,thenhe
must be advised to apply for the enhanced scope of approval of the firm or to employ
appropriatelylicensedstaff.
2.2 InallcasesanapplicationforgrantofAuthorizationshallbeinitiatedbytheAME/Approved
Personconcerned,statingprofessionalqualificationsandpracticalexperiencerelevanttothe
request and must be sponsored by the employer, stating valid reasons for making the
request.
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3. Experiencerequirements
3.1 Authorizationsareclassifiedintotwodistinctgroupsoneequivalentinscopeoftothatofthe
categoryoftheLicenseorvirtuallyamountingtotheenhancementofthescopeofapproval
(GroupA)andtheotherforalimitedscopeofworkvalidforalimitedperiod(GroupB).
3.2 TheoralcumpracticalexaminationwillbeconductedbytheRegional/Subregionaloffices.
The nonofficial members will have to be coopted for oral cum practical Examination, for
grant of Authorization failing in Group A. On applicants being successful, the necessary
Authorizationmaybegrantedwithanyconditions/limitationsattachedtoit,asconsidered
necessary. On ensuring that the AME has subsequently acquired the required practical
experience, within 12 months from the date of issue of Authorization the requisite
endorsementonhislicensemaybecarriedoutbytheRegional/SubRegionalAirworthiness
office.
3.4 DependinguponthemeritofacaseandatthediscretionofDGCA,applicantmaybeallowed
to take examination for the issue of Authorization even when the stipulated practical
experience requirements are not met. All such cases meriting considerations shall be
referredtoHeadquartersbyRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessoffices.
3.5 GroupA:WhenauthorizationisrequiredtocoveradditionalAircraft,EngineorAccessories,
equivalent in scope of to that of an existing category of license/approval, the following
conditionsshallbesatisfied:
(a) TheapplicantshallbeholderofacurrentAircraftMaintenanceEngineersLicense,in
the relevant category, and acquired practical experience for at least 3 months on
similartypeofaircraft/engine/equipmentetc.;
(b) The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer shall pass the written and oralcumpractical
examination.
(c) If the Authorization relates to aircraft and/or its power plant having allupweight
exceeding5700kg,theAircraftMaintenanceEngineershouldberequiredtoproduce
evidence of having undergone an approved familiarization course satisfactorily
(securing at least 70% marks in the examination) covering the scope of or which
Authorizationisrequiredandconductedbytheemployerorthemanufacture.
3.6 GroupB:WhenAuthorizationisrequiredforalimitedscopeofworkandforalimitedperiod,
thefollowingconditionsshallbesatisfied:
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(a) ThescopeofexistingLicenseandexperienceoftheAircraftMaintenanceEngineershall
be such that he is considered to have acquired sufficient competency to inspect and
certifyworkforwhichtheAuthorizationisrequired.
(b) AircraftMaintenanceEngineershallpass,fortheissueofAuthorization,anoralcum
practicalchecksrelevanttotheapplicationmade,conductedbytheOfficerincharge,
oftheconcernedRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessoffices.Theexaminationboard
shallbeconstitutedasrequiredfortheSkillTestforissue/extensionofAMELicence.
4. Validity
(a)ValidityofAuthorizationshallbealignedwiththerenewaloforganizationapprovalsor
the validity of AME licence, which ever is earlier. Issue of such documents with limited
validityforreasonswhatsoevershallbediscouragedconsideringthefactthatpaymentof
feesentitlesanapplicantformaximumvalidityaspermissible.IssueofAuthorisationon
one time basis shall be avoided. Further extension on validity of Authorisation, if
considered absolutely necessary and justified by the maintenance organization, may be
affectedbyRegional/SubregionalAirworthinessOffices.
(c) IssueofAuthorisationononetimebasisshallbeavoided.
5 Limitations
5.1 Authorizationwillnotbeissuedtopersonsintheeventof:
(a) Personsfailingintheexaminationforissue/extensionoflicense/approval,whereina
subject of Authorisation was covered, during six months preceding the date of
application.
(b) Personshavingbeenblamedorareconsideredblameworthyinanyinvestigationof
the defect, accident, precautionary landing, forced landing, incidents etc. by DGCA
duringsixmonthsprecedingthedateofapplication.
5.2. AuthorisationmaybeissuedbytheDirector/DeputyDirectorofAirworthinessoftheRegion,
Deputy Director of Airworthiness of the Sub Regional Offices and Assistant Director of
Airworthiness,ifheistheOfficerInchargeofAirworthinessOffices.
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Note. IncasetheDirectorofAirworthiness/DeputyDirectorofAirworthinessisonearned
leave, the Senior Airworthiness Officer holding charge of the station can issue
AuthorizationduringtheabsenceoftheDeputyDirector.However,thiswillnotapply
inthecaseofanAirworthinessOfficerInchargeofAirworthinessOffices.
5.3 Authorisationmaybeissuedwithaprovisothatitwouldbedeemedtohavelapsed,assoon
astheholderofAuthorizationceasestobeintheemploymentoftheparticularorganisation,
whosponsoredhisapplication.
5.4 ItshallbeclearlymentionedintheAuthorisationthatitmaybewithdrawnanytime,ifso
considerednecessarybyDGCA.
5.5 Incaseofanydoubt,themattermaybereferredtoHeadquartersforclarification.
6.RecordKeeping
The DAW (Region) and DAW (Hqrs) will establish a system to maintain records of all
documents generated and received. It may be ensured that all related records are
maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered.
Traceabilityofallrecordsshouldbeensuredforfuturereference.
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AppendixI
INTERNALCHECKLIST
ISSUEOFAUTHORISATIONTOAIRCRAFTMAINTENANCEENGINEER
PARTI
NameofAME AME Licence No. &
Validity
Nameof
Sponsoring
Organization:
WhethertheAMEisaRegularEmployeeoftheSponsoringOrganisation. YES/NO
Detailsof BasicRating(s):
endorsements
(Basic&Type TypeRating(s):
Rating)
Typeof
Authorization FullScopeAuthorization/LimitedScopeAuthorization
Scopeof
Authorization
requested.
ReferenceNo.& DetailsofFee
DateofRequest submitted
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PARTII(APPLICABLEFORISSUANCEOFFULLSCOPEAUTHORISATION)
S/N REQUIREMENTTOBECHECKED OBSERVATION REMARKS
SAT/UNSAT/
N/A
1. RequestmadebytheQM/HeadofEngineering?
2. Validreasonforrequest?
[The aircraft has been brought into the
sponsoringorganizationforthefirsttimeORthe
AMO do not meet the requirement of CAR
145.A.30(g&h)]
3. Certificate from QM that necessary equipment,
literature(latest),facilitiesareavailablewiththe
organization for execution of the requested
maintenancetaskinasatisfactorymanner.
4. Certificate from the concerned AME that he is
familiar with the requested maintenance task
and confident to execute the maintenance task
inasatisfactorymanner.
5. Trainingonthetypeofaircraft/engine/system.
(ProofofpassingApprovedCourse/PaperIV?
(1. AME shall be exempted from the written
examination in accordance with the
provisionsofCAR(Sec2)SeriesLPartIV.
(2. In case of AME holding licence in CatR,
Requirement of passing written
examinationnotrequired.
(3. IftheAuthorisationrelatestotheaircraft
and/or its power plant, having AUW
exceeding 5700 kg, approved course on
the type of aircraft, engine or system is
required.)
6. Experience details on similar type of aircraft/
engine/system?
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(Atleast3monthsrequired,however,individual
seeking authorization on Radio Equipment this
quantum of experience need not be insisted
upon.)
(ThewordSimilarwouldconnotesimilarityin
aircraftconstructionandsystem)
7. ResultofthecandidateintheSkillTest(Oralcum
PracticalExam).(Pass/Fail)
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PARTIII(APPLICABLEFORISSUANCEOFLIMITEDSCOPEAUTHORISATION)
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TheabovecandidatemeetstherequirementsforissuanceofFullScopeAuthorisation/Limited
Scope Authorisation as requested. The case may be forwarded to DGCA Hqrs (Airworthiness
Directorate)forseekingexemptionofCAR145.A.30(g&h).
The above candidates do not meet the requirements for issuance of Full Scope
Authorization/LimitedScopeAuthorizationasrequestedduetothefollowingreason:
ReasonforRejection:
SignatureofOfficer
Name&Designation:
Date:
NOTE:TheAuthorisationinfavoroftheAMEshallbeissuedafterobtainingapprovalfromDGCA
Hqrs.
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CHAPTER24
APPROVALOFSPECIALOPERATIONSGENERALGUIDELINES
1. Introduction
CARSection8requirestheoperatortoseekDGCAapprovalpriortooperatingtheir
aircraftforspecialoperationssuchasETOPS,MNPS,RVSM,PBNandCatII/IIIA.
1.1 This chapter should be read in conjunction with relevant CARs as the
operations/airworthiness requirements and procedure for grant of approval for
above operations are detailed in these CARs. Detailed procedure for approval is
coveredinthefollowingSubChaptersofAPM.
a) 24AProcedureforRVSMoperation.
b) 24BProcedureforEDTOoperation.
c) 24CProcedureforMNPSoperation.
d)24DProcedureforPBNoperation.
e)24EProcedureforCATII/CATIIIAoperation.
2. ProcedureInitialApproval
2.1 Application for approval for special operations shall be submitted to the Regional/
SubRegionalofficeswheretheaircraftisbasedalongwithparawisecomplianceof
theCARrelatedtotheoperation..Thesupportingdocumentsconfirmingcompliance
with requirements of the relevant CAR and the specified Checklist shall also be
enclosed by the concerned operator seeking approval. The checklist should clearly
show the compliance and the location of the compliance in the notes section.
Verification remarks column of the checklist to be used by DGCA officer while
reviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
2.2 Regional Airworthiness office shall scrutinise the application from airworthiness
aspectandafterhavingsatisfiedwiththeCARcompliance,theapplicationalongwith
acopyofcompletedchecklistshallbeforwardedtotheAirworthinessDirectorateat
DGCAHqrsforfurtherinvestigation.Anydeficiencynoticedduringinvestigation,shall
bereferredtotheoperatorbytheRegionalofficeforcorrectiveaction.
2.3 The application in respect of the operator based in a sub regional office, after
thorough scrutiny from the airworthiness angle, shall be forwarded to Regional
AirworthinessOfficeforfurtheraction.
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2.4 On being satisfied with the proposal and completeness of checklist, Airworthiness
Directorate shall forward the proposal to Flight Standard Directorate at DGCA,Hqrs
forfurtherinvestigationfromOperationaspect.
2.5 FinalapprovalletteraftersatisfactoryscrutinybothbyAirworthinessofficesandthe
FSDshallbeissuedbytheDGCAHqrs,underintimationtoAirtransportDirectorate
forendorsementintheAOPandtoAirworthinessDirectorateandRegionalOffice.
3. Responsibilities
The following Directorates will be involved in the certification/ approval of special
operations:
Process Directorate
ScrutinyofapplicationfromAirworthiness Regional&SubRegional
aspectsincludingcontinuedairworthiness. Airworthinessoffices.
ScrutinyofapplicationfromOperationalaspects FlightStandardDirectorateat
Hqrs
EndorsementinOperationsspecificationofthe AirTransportDirectorate.
AirOperatorsPermit.
AdvisingtheMonitoringAgencyforAsiaRegion Airworthiness Directorateat
(MAAR)andapplicantwhenapprovalisgranted DGCAHeadquarters.
orwithdrawn(OnlyforRVSMapprovals).
4. Approvalofadditionalaircraft.
Whenever an additional aircraft is added by an operator to their fleet that already
hassuchapprovals,theapprovalmaybegrantedbytheRegionalDAWafterscrutiny
of operator request from Airworthiness aspect and Operational aspect from the
assignedFOI.ThechecklistfromAirworthinessaspectandoperationaspectshallbe
completed by the responsible Airworthiness Officer and FOI respectively. Approval
letter shall be issued by the regional office under intimation to the Air Transport
Directorate for endorsement in the AOP and Airworthiness Directorate for
information.
5. Continuingsurveillance
Regional/Sub regionalmayensure thecompliance for maintenance and regulatory
requirement relevant to the operational approval during routine surveillance.
Necessary follow up action depend upon nature of finding shall be initiated in
accordancewithenforcementpolicyandproceduremanual.
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CHAPTER24A
APPROVALOFSPECIALOPERATIONSRVSMOPERATION
1. PurposeandScope
CAR Section8Series SPartIIrequires theoperatortoseekDGCAapprovalpriorto
operating their aircraft for RVSM operation. Detailed airworthiness/operations
requirements for RVSM approval are described in the above CAR. This chapter
providesguidelinestoAirworthinessDirectorateofficerstobefollowedforensuring
complianceofpolicyandDGCArequirementswhileprocessingtherequestsforgrant
ofInitialandsubsequentapprovalstooperatorstoundertakeRVSMoperation.Each
aircraftisrequiredtobeapprovedforRVSMoperation.
2. ProcedureInitialApproval
2.1 Application for approval for RVSM operations shall be submitted to the Regional/
SubRegionalofficeswheretheaircraftisbasedalongwithparawisecomplianceof
the CAR related to the RVSM operation. The supporting documents confirming
compliancewithrequirementsofCARandtheChecklistattachedwiththischapter
shall also be enclosed by the concerned operator seeking approval. The checklist
shouldclearlyshowthecomplianceandthelocationofthecomplianceinthenotes
section. Verification remarks column of the checklist to be used by DGCA officer
whilereviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
2.2 Regional Airworthiness office shall carry out necessary investigation of the
application from airworthiness point of view. The responsible officer should ensure
thattheaircraftisCompliantbybuildstandardsatcertificationorby post certification
modification action. The necessary amendments to the Approved Maintenance
Programme/Schedule have been approved. MEL is amended.
2.2.1.3TrainingofpersonnelinvolvedinRVSMmaintenance.Thistrainingshould
includerecurrenttrainingelementsatregularintervalsisdefined
2.2.1.4 The provision of, or access to all necessary test equipment and
procedures.
2.2.2 For noncommercial air transport aircraft the owner/operator will need to
beabletodemonstratehowtheyaddressed/organizedthefollowing:
2.2.2.1 Amaintenanceprogramme/scheduleamendment,whichincludesthe
equipmentinstallediawthemanufacturersservicebulletintoenable
the special operation, this may require an additional reliability
programme.
2.2.2.2 EitheranEngineeringManual,CAME(ifapplicable)orasupplementto
the Operations Manual defining; General Organisation including an
accountablemanagerornominatedpersonformaintenanceandtheir
responsibilities, RVSM Maintenance Procedures including procedures
for upgrading and downgrading the operating system, Contracted
Maintenance including the approved organisation nominated to
maintain the operating systems and recommend the ARC/C of A
renewal. This should also consider training (initial and recurrent) of
personnelinvolvedinRVSMmaintenance.
2.2.2.4 Ensure that the DGCA has access to the aircraft and contracted
maintenanceproviderfortheinitialandsubsequentaudit/surveys.
2.2.3 AnydeficiencynoticedduringinvestigationbyAirworthinessshallbereferredto
the operator by the Regional office for corrective action. Verification/ remark
columnonthechecklistshallbecompletedbytheresponsibleofficer.
2.2.4 After having satisfied with the CAR compliance, aircraft eligibility, etc, the
application along with a copy of completed checklist shall be forwarded to the
AirworthinessDirectorateatDGCAHqrsforfurtherinvestigation.
2.2.5The application in respect of the operator based in a sub regional office, after
thorough scrutiny from the airworthiness angle, shall be forwarded to Regional
AirworthinessOfficeforscrutinyandsubmissiontoHqrs.
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2.2.6 On being satisfied with the proposal and completeness of checklist, Airworthiness
DirectorateshallforwardtheproposaltoFlightStandardDirectorateatDGCAHqrs
forfurtherinvestigationfromOperationaspect.
2.2.7FinalapprovalaftersatisfactoryscrutinybothbyAirworthinessofficesandtheFSD
shall be issued by DGCA Hqrs under intimation to Air transport Directorate for
endorsementintheAOP,AirworthinessDirectorateandtheRegionaloffice.Inthe
case of RVSM approval, Regional Airworthiness Office shall also forward a
completed MAAR Form2 to the Airworthiness Directorate at DGCA Headquarters
foronwardintimationtoMAAR.
3.Approvalofadditionalaircraft.
Whenever an additional aircraft is added by an operator to their fleet for RVSM
operation that already has such approvals, the approval may be granted by the
Regional DAW after scrutiny of operator request from Airworthiness aspect and
Operational aspect from the assigned FOI. The checklist from Airworthiness aspect
and operation aspect shall be completed by the responsible Airworthiness officer
and FOI respectively. Approval letter shall be issued by the regional office under
intimation to the Air transport Directorate for endorsement in the AOP and
AirworthinessDirectorateforinformation.
4.Continuingsurveillance
Regional/Sub regional shall ensure the compliance for maintenance and regulatory
requirement relevant to the RVSM approval during routine surveillance. Necessary
followupactiondependuponnatureoffindingshallbeinitiatedinaccordancewith
enforcement policy and procedure manual. Ongoing monitoring, for AOC
maintenancesupportarrangements,willbesubject to the routine audit report
formsaspernormalprocedures.
5. Record Keeping
The DAW (Region) will establish a system to maintain records of all documents
generated and received during the process of evaluation , approval and of RVSM
operation.
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AttachmentA
RVSMOPERATIONCOMPLIANCECHECKLIST
ThepurposeofthisRVSMOperationcompliancechecklististoassistowner/operators/
officers of DGCA regional/sub regional offices with a view to ensuring that RVSM
approval process is standardised. In all the cases, checklist should clearly reflect
compliance by operator in columnI. In case of non applicability(N/A), reason thereof
should be reflected in columnI. Verification in columnII to be used by DGCA officer
whilereviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
CheckListforApprovalofRVSMOperation(AirworthinessAspects)
PartA:GeneralInformation
RegisteredNameoftheOperator:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
ContactPerson:
Addressforcommunication:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
AirOperatorPermitNumber:
Aeroplaneregistrationmark(s)and
AeroplaneSerialNo(s)
AeroplaneManufacturer
AeroplaneType/ModelNo.
Listofaircraft(registrationNoandSl No.)requestedforRVSMapproval
.
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PartB:AirworthinessInformation
1.0Evidencefollowingtosupporttheapplication.
1.1 DetailofApprovalBasis
1.2 Abriefdescriptionoftheaircrafts
installationsystemofmajor
components(make,model,part
number[hardwareandsoftware])
1.3 PreviousnavigationorRVSM
approvals/authorisations
2.0 EvidenceofContinuedAirworthinessProceduresincludingthefollowingsubjects:
2.1 Identificationofmaintenance
organisationresponsiblefor
maintainingtheaircraftand
operatoroversightproceduresof
themaintenanceprovider
2.3 Aircraftconfigurationand
managementprocedures
2.4 AircraftMaintenanceManual
referencefortherelevantsystem
2.5 PartsManagement
2.6 Testequipmentrequiredand
management
2.7 Maintenancepersonneltrainingandcompetency
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EvidenceofOperationalProceduresincludingthefollowingsubjects:
1.1 StandardoperatingProcedure
1.2 Routeguide(orequivalent)documents
1.3 Reportingnavigationerrors/system
failureprocedures
1.4 Flightcrewtrainingsyllabus
1.5 Trainingmeansofdelivery
1.6 Syntheticflighttrainingdevicestobe
used(ifapplicable)
1.7 Competencyassessment
1.8 Continuedcompetencyprocedures
1.9 Competencyassessment
1.10 Databasevalidationprocedures
1.11 Aircraftnavigationdatabaseupdating
managementprocedures
1.12 OperatorsMinimumEquipmentList
PartD:OperatorStatement
Theundersignedcertifiestheaboveinformations mentionedincolumnIagainstpartA,BandCto
becorrectandtrueandthataeroplanesysteminstallation,continuingairworthinessofsystems,
minimumequipmentfordispatchcomplywiththerequirementsofDGCA.
The undersigned certifies the above information mentioned in columnI against part A,B and
C have been verified as indicated in column-II and the aircraft as listed in the checklist meets
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CHAPTER24B
APPROVALOFSPECIALOPERATIONSEDTO
1. PurposeandScope
CAR Section 8 Series S Part I requires the operator to seek DGCA approval prior to
operatingtheiraircraftforEDTO.Detailedairworthiness/operationsrequirementsfor
EDTO approval are described in the above CAR. This chapter provides guidelines to
Airworthiness Directorate officers to be followed for ensuring compliance of policy
and DGCA requirements while processing the requests for grant of Initial and
subsequentapprovalstooperatorstoundertakeEDTO.Eachaircraftisrequiredtobe
approvedforEDTO.
2.ProcedureInitialApproval
2.1 ApplicationforapprovalforEDTOshallbesubmittedtotheRegional/SubRegional
offices where the aircraft is based along with para wise compliance of the CAR
related to the operation. The supporting documents confirming compliance with
requirements of CAR and the Checklist attached with this chapter shall also be
enclosedbytheconcernedoperatorseekingapproval. Thechecklistshouldclearly
show the compliance and the location of the compliance in the notes section.
Verification remarks column to be used by DGCA officer while reviewing the
operatorrequestforapproval.
2.2 The operator should further furnish details of the procedure/instructions and
methodologyforcontinuedcapabilitytoadheretoconditionslaiddownatthetime
of grant of approval in a separate EDTO Manual for use by personnel involved in
EDTO.AnyamendmenttotheEDTOmanualrequiresDGCAapproval.
3 Contents of the EDTO manual:
EDTO Manual should include procedures and guidelines for the maintenance
program and other requirements for EDTO. In addition, all EDTO requirements,
including supportive programs, procedures, duties and responsibilities including
actionstobetakenincaseofadversetrend,includingIFSDrate,reliabilityleveletc.
should be identified and documented. This manual should be submitted two
monthsinadvancetotheRegionalAirworthinessofficebeforeseekingapprovalof
EDTOflight.ThecontentofmanualshouldbeaspertheCARasmentionedabove.
Themanualshallbescrutinizedandapprovedbyregionaloffice.
4. AirworthinessconsiderationforEDTOapproval
4.1 Regional Airworthiness office shall carry out necessary investigation of the
applicationfromairworthinesspointofview.ContentsofManualshallbeasperthe
CAR.ThemanualistobescrutinizedtoensurethatallEDTOrequirements,including
supportiveprogrammeprocedures,dutiesandresponsibilities,areidentifiedandbe
subjecttorevisioncontrol.
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4.2TheresponsibleofficershouldensurethattheaircraftisCompliantbybuildstandards
at certification or by post certification modification action. The necessary
amendments to the Approved Maintenance Programme/Schedule have been
approved, MEL is amended. ItistobeensuredthatthenecessaryEDTOapplicable
amendmentstotheMaintenancedocuments,Maintenanceprogramme,andCAME
(asappropriate)havebeensuppliedandapprovedwherenecessary.
4.3 AnydeficiencynoticedduringinvestigationbyAirworthinessshallbereferredto
the operator by the Regional office for corrective action. Verification/ remark
Columnonthechecklistshallbecompletedbytheresponsibleofficer.
4.4AfterhavingsatisfiedwiththeCARcompliance,ContentsofEDTOManual,Aircraft
eligibilityetc.Therequestofoperatoralongwithapprovedmanualandacopyof
completed checklist shall be forwarded to the DGCA Hqrs (Airworthiness
Directorate)forfurtheraction.
4.5 On being satisfied with proposal, and completeness of checklist and contents of
EDTO manual, the Airworthiness Directorate shall forward the proposal to Flight
StandardDirectorateatDGCAHqrsforfurtherinvestigationfromOperationaspect
4.6 The application in respect of the operator based in a sub regional office, after
thorough scrutiny from the airworthiness angle, shall be forwarded to Regional
AirworthinessOfficeforfurtherscrutinyandsubmissiontoHqrs.
5.Demonstrationsflight
The Airworthiness officer nominated by DAW Hqrs shall associate with the
proving/validation flight required completing the process of demonstration of flight
forinitialEDTOapprovalprocessinassociationwithFSD.
6 IssueofinitialApprovalforEDTO
Final approval letter indicating Airframe engine combination and tail no of
aircraft,aftersatisfactoryscrutinybothbyAirworthinessofficesandtheFSDshall
be issued by DGCA Hqrs under intimation to Air transport Directorate for
endorsementintheAOP,AirworthinessDirectorateandtheRegionaloffice.
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7Approvalofadditionalaircraft
8.Continuingsurveillance
Regional/Sub regional may ensure the compliance for maintenance and regulatory
requirement relevant to the EDTO approval during routine surveillance. Necessary
followupactiondependuponnatureoffindingshallbeinitiatedinaccordancewith
enforcement policy and procedure manual. Ongoing monitoring, for AOC
maintenancesupportarrangements,willbesubject to the routine audit as per
normalprocedures.
The fleet average engine inflight shutdown (IFSD) rate for the specified airframe
enginecombinationshouldbemonitoredbytheRegionaloffice.Intheeventthatan
acceptable level of reliability is not maintained, significant adverse trends exist, or if
significant deficiencies are detected in the design of the aeroplane or propulsion
system,theEDTOapprovalgrantedtotheoperatormaybereviewed.Theprocedures
for monitoring of above data contained in ESR of the operator are described in
Chapter29ofthismanual.Further,theofficersfromregional/subregionalofficeshall
attend the reliability program meeting conducted by the operator periodically as a
observerandrecorditaspartofoversightauditprogram.
9. Record Keeping
TheDAW(Region)andDAW(Hqrs)willestablishasystemtomaintainrecordsofall
documentsgeneratedandreceivedduringtheprocess of evaluation and
approvalofEDTO.
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AttachmentA
EDTOCOMPLIANCECHECKLIST
ThepurposeofthisEDTOComplianceChecklististoassistowners/operators/officersof
DGCAregional/subregionalofficeswithaviewtoensuringthatEDTOapprovalprocessis
standardized.Inallcasesthechecklistshouldclearlyreflect compliance byoperatorin
columnI. In case of non applicablity (N/A) reason thereof should also be reflected in
columnI. Verification in columnII to be used by DGCA officer while reviewing the
operatorrequestforapproval.
CheckListforApprovalofEDTO(AirworthinessAspects)
PartA:GeneralInformation
RegisteredNameoftheOperator:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
ContactPerson:
Addressforcommunication:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
AirOperatorPermitNumber:
Aeroplaneregistrationmark(s)andAeroplaneSerial
No(s)requestedforapproval.
AeroplaneManufacturer
AeroplaneType/ModelNo.
EngineManufacturer
EngineType/ModelNo.
APUManufacturer&
APUTypeDesignation
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ScopeofApplicationRequested
InitialrequestforEDTOapprovalfor YESNO
approvalforAeroplaneType/Model
AircraftEntryintoService(EIS) DD/MM/YYYY
Forthesituation,eitherworldfleetdataorsimilarand/orotherrelevantaircrafttypeexperiencedatashould
bepresentedasasupplement.
ApplicationisbasedonCMPDocumentNo.:
Revisionnumber:
Revisiondate:
PartB:AirworthinessInformation
1.1 TheEDTOtypedesignapprovalis
reflectedin:
1.1.1 AFM
1.1.2 AFMSupplements
1.1.3 TypeCertificationDataSheet
1.1.4 SupplementalTypeCertificate
1.1.5 Other
2 TheAeroplaneFlightManual/SupplementshowsfollowingairworthinessapprovalforEDTO
Systeminstallation:
2.1 EDTO(inminutes):
3 EligibilityforreferencedAeroplaneSerialNumber
3.2 CMPcompliancelistestablished?
(YES/NO)
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4 Applicant'sExperienceandPropulsionSystemReliability(*)
4.6.2 Totalairframefleetcycles
4.6.3 Totalenginehours
4.6.4 Hoursofoperator'shightimeengine
4.7.2 IFSDrateofworldfleet
4.8.2 URRofworldfleet
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4.11 Recordsofdelaysandcancellationsdueto
technicalissuesrelevanttoEDTO,withthe
causes, by specific aeroplane systems (if
available)
5 SupplementtotheMaintenanceProgramandMaintenanceProcedures(*)
6.1.2 Proceduresforcalculatingoilconsumption
ratepriortodeparturetoaddressany
suddenshiftinconsumption.
6.1.3 Proceduresformonitoringoflongterm
dataforincreasingtrends.
7 EngineConditionMonitoringProgram
7.1 Proceduresfordetectingdeterioration
ofengineatanearlystagetoallowfor
correctiveactionbeforesafeoperationare
affected.
7.2 Parameterstobemonitored,methodof
datacollectionandcorrectiveaction
process.
7.3 Proceduresforenginelimitmargin
monitoringtoensurethataprolonged
singleengine diversion may be conducted
withoutexceedingapprovedenginelimits.
8 VerificationProgramafterMaintenance
8.1 Listofprimarysystemscriticalto
EDTO.
8.2 Conditionsthatrequireverificationflights.
8.3 Proceduresforinitiatingverification
actions.
8.4 Proceduresthatensurecorrective
actionistakenaftertakenafterengine
shutdownandanyothersignificantfailure.
8.5 Proceduresthatidentifyandreverse
adversetrends.
8.6 Proceduresthatprecluderepeatitems
fromoccurring.
8.7 Proceduresthatmonitorandevaluate
correctiveactions.
8.8 Proceduresthatprecludesimultaneous
actions from being applied to multiple
similar elements in any EDTO significant
system.
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9 ReliabilityProgram
10.1 Proceduresforthemonitoringof
propulsionsysteminflightshutdown
(IFSD)rate,evaluationofsustained
trendsandcorrectiveactions.
10.2 Proceduresforthemonitoringoflong
termIFSDtrends(12monthmoving
average).
10.3 Reportingcriteriafortheassessmentof
propulsionsystemreliabilityandreporting
toDGCAofresultsofoperator's
assessment.
11 MaintenanceTrainingProgram
11.1 Trainingprogramstoensureeach
person,includingcontractpersonnel,
involvedinEDTOisadequatelytrained
onoperator'sEDTOproceduresandis
competenttoperformhis/herduties
(EDTOawarenesstraining).
11.2 Proceduresforensuringthatmaintenance
personnel have completed EDTO
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1 DocumentationtobesubmittedtoDGCA.
1.1 CARCompliance
1.2 CMPDocument(lastversion)(*).
1.3 SectionsoftheAFMorAFMSupplements
thatdocumentEDTOairworthiness
approval.
1.4 CMP compliance list showing compliance
with the titles and numbers of all
modifications,additionandchangeswhich
were made in order to substantiate the
incorporation of the CMP standard in the
aeroplane.
1.5 EDTOMaintenanceManual(*). (Ensure
ApprovalofamendmentofEDTOManual
forapprovalofadditionalaircraft)
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PartD:ApplicantStatement
TheundersignedcertifiestheaboveinformationsmentionedincolumnIagainstpartA,BandCtobe
correctandtrueandthataeroplanesysteminstallation,continuingairworthinessofsystems,
minimumequipmentfordispatchcomplywiththerequirementsofDGCA
The undersigned certifies the above information mentioned in columnI against part A,B and
C have been verified as indicated in column-II and the aircraft as listed in the checklist meets
the requirements for EDTO operations from Airworthiness aspects.
1.4 Approved/NotApprovedbyDAW
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CHAPTER24C
APPROVALOFSPECIALOPERATIONSMNPSOPERATION
1. PurposeandScope
CARSection8SeriesSPartIIIrequirestheoperatortoseekDGCAapprovalpriorto
operating their aircraft for MNPS operation. Detailed airworthiness/operations
requirements for MNPS approval are described in the above CAR. This chapter
providesguidelinestoAirworthinessDirectorateofficerstobefollowedforensuring
complianceofpolicyandDGCArequirementswhileprocessingtherequestsforgrant
ofInitialandsubsequentapprovalstooperatorstoundertakeMNPSoperation.Each
aircraftisrequiredtobeapprovedforMNPSoperation.
2. ProcedureInitialApproval
2.1 Application for approval for MNPS operations shall be submitted to the Regional/
SubRegionalofficeswheretheaircraftisbasedalongwithparawisecomplianceof
theCARrelatedtotheoperation.Thesupportingdocumentsconfirmingcompliance
withrequirementsofCARandtheChecklistattachedwiththischaptershallalsobe
enclosedbytheconcernedoperatorseekingapproval. Thechecklistshouldclearly
show the compliance and the location of the compliance in the notes section.
Verification remarks column of the checklist to be used by DGCA officer while
reviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
2.2 Regional Airworthiness office shall carry out necessary investigation of the
application from airworthiness point of view. The responsible officer should ensure
thattheaircraftisCompliantbybuildstandardsatcertificationorby post certification
modification action. The necessary amendments to the Approved Maintenance
Programme / Schedule have been approved. MEL is amended.
2.2.1.1 Detailsofhowtheoperator,inconjunctionwiththecontractedmaintenance
organisationwillmanage.
2.2.1.2 ItshouldbeclearlydescribedhowtheinhouseEngineering/FlightOperations
interfaceworkswithregardtothedowngradingandupgradingoftheMNPS
capabilityofindividualairframes.
2.2.1.3 Training of personnel involved in MNPS maintenance. This training should
includerecurrenttrainingelementsatregularintervalsisdefined.
2.2.1.4 Theprovisionof,oraccesstoallnecessarytestequipmentandprocedures.
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2.2.2 Fornoncommercialairtransportaircrafttheowner/operatorwillneedtobeable
todemonstratehowtheyaddressed/organizedthefollowing:
2.2.2.1 A maintenance programme/schedule amendment, which includes the
equipmentinstallediawthemanufacturersservicebulletintoenablethe
specialoperation,thismayrequireanadditionalreliabilityprogramme.
2.2.2.2 EitheranEngineeringManual,CAME(ifapplicable)orasupplementtothe
Operations Manual defining; General Organisation including an
accountable manager or nominated person for maintenance and their
responsibilities, MNPS Maintenance Procedures including procedures for
upgrading and downgrading the operating system, Contracted
Maintenance including the approved organisation nominated to maintain
theoperatingsystems and recommend the ARC/C of A renewal. This
shouldalso considertraining(initialandrecurrent)ofpersonnelinvolved
inMNPSmaintenance.
2.2.2.4 Ensure that the DGCA has access to the aircraft and contracted
maintenanceproviderfortheinitialandsubsequentaudit/surveys.
2.2.3 AnydeficiencynoticedduringinvestigationbyAirworthinessshallbereferredto
the operator by the Regional office for corrective action. Verification/Remark
Columnonthechecklistshallbecompletedbytheresponsibleofficer.
2.2.4After having satisfied with the CAR compliance, aircraft eligibility, etc, the
application along with a copy of completed checklist shall be forwarded to the
AirworthinessDirectorateatDGCAHqrsforfurtherinvestigation.
2.2.5 The application in respect of the operator based in a sub regional office, after
thorough scrutiny from the airworthiness angle, shall be forwarded to Regional
AirworthinessOfficeforscrutinybyandsubmissiontoHqrs.
2.2.6 On being satisfied with the proposal and completeness of checklist, Airworthiness
DirectorateshallforwardtheproposaltoFlightStandardDirectorateatDGCA,Hqrs
forfurtherinvestigationfromOperationaspect.
2.2.7FinalapprovalaftersatisfactoryscrutinybothbyAirworthinessofficesandtheFSD
shall be issued by DGCA Hqrs under intimation to Air transport Directorate for
endorsementintheAOP,AirworthinessDirectorateandtheRegionaloffice.
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3.Approvalofadditionalaircraft.
4.Continuingsurveillance
Regional/Sub regional may ensure the compliance for maintenance and regulatory
requirement relevant to the MNPS approval during routine surveillance. Necessary
followupactiondependuponnatureoffindingshallbeinitiatedinaccordancewith
enforcement policy and procedure manual. Ongoing monitoring, for AOC
maintenancesupportarrangements,willbesubject to the routine audit report
formsaspernormalprocedures.
5. Record Keeping
The DAW (Region) will establish a system to maintain records of all documents
generated and received during the process of evaluation, approval of MNPS
operation
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AttachmentA
MNPSOPERATIONCOMPLIANCECHECKLIST
ThepurposeofthisMNPSOperationComplianceChecklististoassistowner/operators/
officers of DGCA regional/sub regional offices with a view to ensuring that MNPS
approval process is standardised. In all the cases, the checklist should clearly reflect
compliancebytheoperatorincolumnI.Incaseofnonapplicability(N/A),reasonthereof
shouldalsobereflectedinthecolumnI.VerificationincolumnIItobeusedbyDGCA
officerwhilereviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
CheckListforApprovalofMNPSOperation(AirworthinessAspects)
PartA:GeneralInformation
RegisteredNameoftheOperator:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
ContactPerson:
Addressforcommunication:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
AirOperatorPermitNumber:
Aeroplaneregistrationmark(s)and
AeroplaneSerialNo(s)
AeroplaneManufacturer
AeroplaneType/ModelNo.
Listofaircraft(registrationNoandSNo.)requestedforMNPSapproval
.
PartB:AirworthinessInformation
1.2 Abriefdescriptionoftheaircrafts
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installationsystemofmajor
components(make,model,part
number[hardwareandsoftware])
1.3 PreviousnavigationorMNPS
approvals/authorisations
2.0 EvidenceofContinuedAirworthinessProceduresincludingthefollowingsubjects:
2.2 Maintenanceschedulereferencefor
therelevantsystems
2.3 Aircraftconfigurationandmanagement
procedures
2.4 AircraftMaintenanceManualreference
fortherelevantsystem
2.5 PartsManagement
2.6 Testequipmentrequiredand
management
2.7 Maintenancepersonneltrainingandcompetency
1.1 StandardoperatingProcedure
1.2 Routeguide(orequivalent)documents
1.3 Reportingnavigationerrors/system
failureprocedures
1.4 Flightcrewtrainingsyllabus
1.5 Trainingmeansofdelivery
1.6 Syntheticflighttrainingdevicestobe
used(ifapplicable)
1.7 Competencyassessment
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1.8 Continuedcompetencyprocedures
1.9 Competencyassessment
1.10 Databasevalidationprocedures
1.11 Aircraftnavigationdatabaseupdating
managementprocedures
1.12 OperatorsMinimumEquipmentList
Theundersignedcertifiestheaboveinformations mentionedincolumnIagainstpartA,BandCto
becorrectandtrueandthataeroplanesysteminstallation,continuingairworthinessofsystems,
minimumequipmentfordispatchcomplywiththerequirementsofDGCA.
The undersigned certifies the above information mentioned in columnI against part A,B and
C have been verified as indicated in column-II and the aircraft as listed in the checklist meets
the requirements for MNPS operations from Airworthiness aspects.
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CHAPTER24D
APPROVALOFSPECIALOPERATIONSPERFORMANCEBASEDNAVIGATIONOPERATION
1. PurposeandScope
CARSection8SeriesOPartVIrequirestheoperatortoseekDGCAapprovalpriorto
operating their aircraft for PBN operation. Detailed airworthiness/operations
requirementsforPBNapprovalaredescribedintheaboveCAR.Thischapterprovides
guidelines to Airworthiness Directorate officers to be followed for ensuring
complianceofpolicyandDGCArequirementswhileprocessingtherequestsforgrant
of Initial and subsequent approvals to operators to undertake PBN operation. Each
aircraftisrequiredtobeapprovedforPBNoperation.
2. ProcedureInitialApproval
2.1 Application for approval for PBN operations shall be submitted to the Regional/
SubRegionalofficeswheretheaircraftisbasedalongwithparawisecomplianceof
the CAR related to the PBN operation. The supporting documents confirming
compliancewithrequirementsofCARandtheChecklistattachedwiththischapter
shall also be enclosed by the concerned operator seeking approval. The checklist
shouldclearlyshowthecomplianceandthelocationofthecomplianceinthenotes
section. Verification remarks column of the checklist to be used by DGCA officer
whilereviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
2.2RegionalAirworthinessofficeshallcarryoutnecessaryinvestigationoftheapplication
from airworthiness point of view. The responsible officer should ensure that the
aircraft is Compliant by build standards at certification or by post certification
modification action. The necessary amendments to the Approved Maintenance
Programme / Schedule have been approved. MEL is amended.
2.2.1.1 Detailsofhowtheoperator,inconjunctionwiththecontractedmaintenance
organisationwillmanageandreportheightkeeping errors including details
ofanappropriateanddiscretereliabilitymonitoringprogramme.
2.2.1.2ItshouldbeclearlydescribedhowtheinhouseEngineering/FlightOperations
interface works with regard to the downgrading and upgrading of the PBN
capabilityofindividualairframes.
2.2.1.4Theprovisionof,oraccesstoallnecessarytestequipmentandprocedures.
2.2.2 Fornoncommercialairtransportaircrafttheowner/operatorwillneedtobeable
todemonstratehowtheyaddressed/organizedthefollowing:
2.2.2.1 A maintenance programme/schedule amendment, which includes the
equipmentinstallediawthemanufacturersservicebulletintoenablethe
specialoperation,thismayrequireanadditionalreliabilityprogramme.
2.2.2.2 EitheranEngineeringManual,CAME(ifapplicable)orasupplementtothe
Operations Manual defining; General Organisation including an
accountable manager or nominated person for maintenance and their
responsibilities,PBNMaintenanceProceduresincludingprocedures for
upgrading and downgrading the operating system, Contracted
Maintenance including the approved organisation nominated to maintain
theoperatingsystems and recommend the ARC/C of A renewal. This
shouldalso considertraining(initialandrecurrent)ofpersonnelinvolved
inPBNmaintenance.
2.2.2.4 Ensure that the DGCA has access to the aircraft and contracted
maintenanceproviderfortheinitialandsubsequentaudit/surveys.
2.2.3 AnydeficiencynoticedduringinvestigationbyAirworthinessshallbereferredto
the operator by the Regional office for corrective action. Verification/ remark
Columnonthechecklistshallbecompletedbytheresponsibleofficer.
2.2.4 After having satisfied with the CAR compliance, aircraft eligibility, etc., the
application along with a copy of completed checklist shall be forwarded to the
AirworthinessDirectorateatDGCAHqrsforfurtherinvestigation.
2.2.5The application in respect of the operator based in a sub regional office, after
thorough scrutiny from the airworthiness angle, shall be forwarded to Regional
AirworthinessOfficeforfurtherinvestigationandsubmissiontoHqrs.
2.2.6Onbeingsatisfiedwiththeproposalandcompletenessofchecklist,Airworthiness
DirectorateshallforwardtheproposaltoFlightStandardDirectorateatDGCAHqrs
forfurtherinvestigationfromOperationaspect.
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2.2.7 Final approval after satisfactory scrutiny both by Airworthiness offices and the
FSDshallbeissuedbyDGCAHqrsunderintimationtoAirtransportDirectoratefor
endorsementintheAOP,AirworthinessDirectorateandtheRegionaloffice.
3.Approvalofadditionalaircraft.
4.Continuingsurveillance
Regional/Sub regional shall ensure the compliance for maintenance and regulatory
requirement relevant to the PBN approval during routine surveillance. Necessary
followupactiondependuponnatureoffindingshallbeinitiatedinaccordancewith
enforcement policy and procedure manual. Ongoing monitoring, for AOC
maintenancesupportarrangements,willbesubject to the routine audit report
formsaspernormalprocedures.
5. Record Keeping
The DAW (Region) will establish a system to maintain records of all documents
generated and received during the process of evaluation, approval and of PBN
operation.
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AttachmentA
PBNOPERATIONCOMPLIANCECHECKLIST
The purpose of this PBN Operation Compliance Checklist is to assist owner/operators/
officersofDGCAregional/subregionalofficeswithaviewtoensuringthatPBNapproval
processisstandardized.Inallcasesthechecklistshouldclearlyshoweithercompliance
orlocationofthecomplianceinthenotessectionornotapplicable(N/A)andthereason
in the notes section. Verification remarks column to be used by DGCA officer while
reviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
CheckListforApprovalofPBNOperation(AirworthinessAspects)
PartA:GeneralInformation
RegisteredNameoftheOperator:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
ContactPerson:
Addressforcommunication:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
AirOperatorPermitNumber:
Aeroplaneregistrationmark(s)and
AeroplaneSerialNo(s)
AeroplaneManufacturer
AeroplaneType/ModelNo.
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Itistheapplicantsresponsibilitytoapplyonlyfornavigationauthorizationsthattheyhave
anoperationalrequirementforandcandemonstratecompliancewithalltherelevant
airworthiness,continuedairworthinessandflightoperationsrequirements.
RNP2 RNP10(RNAV10)
RNP1 RNP4
RNPAPCH RNPAROperations
RNAV5 RNP0.3ReferNote1
RNAV1andRNAV2 AdvancedRNP
ReferNote1
Listofaircraft(registrationNoandS No.)
requestedforPBNapproval
PartC:AirworthinessInformation
1.0Evidencefollowingtosupporttheapplication.
1.1 DetailofApprovalBasis
1.2 Abriefdescriptionoftheaircrafts
installationsystemofmajor
components(make,model,part
number[hardwareandsoftware])
1.3 PreviousnavigationorPBN
approvals/authorisations
2.0 EvidenceofContinuedAirworthinessProceduresincludingthefollowingsubjects:
2.1 Identificationofmaintenance
organisationresponsiblefor
maintainingtheaircraftand
operatoroversightproceduresof
themaintenanceprovider
2.2 Maintenanceschedulereferencefor
therelevantsystems
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2.3 Aircraftconfigurationand
managementprocedures
2.4 AircraftMaintenanceManual
referencefortherelevantsystem
2.5 PartsManagement
2.6 Testequipmentrequiredand
management
2.7 Maintenancepersonneltrainingandcompetency
PartC:OperatorStatement
Theundersignedcertifiestheaboveinformationtobecorrectandtrueandthataeroplane
systeminstallation,continuingairworthinessofsystems,minimumequipmentfordispatch,
operatingproceduresandflightcrewtrainingcomplywiththeDGCArequirements.
VerificationRemarks/RecommendationbyAirworthinessoffice:Theaircraftaslistedinthis
checkmeetstherequirementsforPBNoperationfromairworthinessaspects.
NameandDesignationofOfficer: Signature:
ApprovalRecommendationbyRegionalOffice:
RemarksbyDDAW:
SignatureofDDAW
Forapprovalofadditionalaircraftonly.
RecommendationandcompletionofChecklistbyFOIasperFOImanual.
RemarksbyDAW:Approved/NotApproved
SignatureofDAW
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APPROVALOFSPECIALOPERATIONSCATII/CATIIIAOPERATION
1. PurposeandScope
CARSection2SeriesOPartXIVrequirestheoperatortoseekDGCAapprovalpriorto
operating their aircraft for CAT II/CAT IIIA Operation. Detailed airworthiness
/operations requirements for CAT II/CAT IIIA approval are described in the above
CAR. This chapter provides guidelines to Airworthiness Directorate officers to be
followedforensuringcomplianceofpolicyandDGCArequirementswhileprocessing
therequestsforgrantofInitialandsubsequentapprovalstooperatorstoundertake
CATII/CAT IIIA operation. Eachaircraftisrequiredto beapprovedforCATII/CAT
IIIAOperation.
2. ProcedureInitialApproval
2.1 Application for approval for CAT II /CAT IIIA operations shall be submitted to the
Regional/ SubRegional offices where the aircraft is based along with para wise
compliance of the CAR related to the operation. The supporting documents
confirming compliance with requirements of CAR and the Checklist attached with
thischaptershallalsobeenclosedbytheconcernedoperatorseekingapproval. The
checklistshouldclearlyshowthecomplianceandthelocationofthecompliancein
the notes section. Verification remarks column to be used by DGCA officer while
reviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
2.2 The operator should further furnish details of the procedure/instructions and
methodologyforcontinuedcapabilitytoadheretoconditionslaiddownatthetime
of grant of approval in a separate CAT II/CAT IIIA Manual for use by personnel
involvedinCATII/CATIIIA.AnyamendmenttotheCATII/CATIIIAmanualrequires
DGCAapproval.
CAT II/CAT III A Manual should include procedures and guidelines for the
maintenance program and other requirements for CAT II/CAT IIIA operations. In
addition, all CAT II/CAT IIIA requirements, including supportive programs,
procedures to ensure continued serviceability, accuracy, reliability, characteristics
in case of failures and degree of redundancy of the system, duties and
responsibilities etc., this manual should be submitted two months in advance to
theRegionalAirworthinessofficebeforeseekingapprovalofCATII/CATIIIAflight.
ThecontentofmanualshouldbeaspertheCARasmentionedabove.Themanual
shallbescrutinizedandapprovedbytheregionaloffice.
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4. AirworthinessconsiderationforCATII/CATIIIAApproval
4.1 Regional Airworthiness office shall carry out necessary investigation of the
applicationfromairworthinesspointofview.ContentsofManualshallbeasperthe
CAR.ThemanualistobescrutinisedtoensurethatallCATII/CATIIIArequirements,
including supportive programme procedures, duties and responsibilities, are
identifiedandbesubjecttorevisioncontrol.
4.2TheresponsibleofficershouldensurethattheaircraftisCompliantbybuildstandards
at certification or by post certification modification action. The necessary
amendments to the Approved Maintenance Programme/Schedule have been
approved, MEL is amended. It is to be ensured that the necessary CAT II/CAT III A
applicable amendments to the Maintenance documents, Maintenance programme,
andCAME(asappropriate)havebeensuppliedandapprovedwherenecessary.
4.3 AnydeficiencynoticedduringinvestigationbyAirworthinessshallbereferredto
the operator by the Regional office for corrective action. Verification/ remark
Columnonthechecklistshallbecompletedbytheresponsibleofficer.
4.4 After having satisfied with the CAR compliance, Contents of CAT II/CAT III A
Manual, Aircraft eligibility etc. The request of operator along with approved
manual and a copy of completed checklist shall be forwarded to the DGCA Hqrs
(AirworthinessDirectorate)forfurtheraction.
4.7 FinalapprovalaftersatisfactoryscrutinybothbyAirworthinessofficesandtheFSD
shall be issued by DGCA Hqrs under intimation to Air transport Directorate for
endorsementintheAOP,AirworthinessDirectorateandtheRegionaloffice.
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5Approvalofadditionalaircraft.
Whenever an additional aircraft is added by an operator to their fleet for Cat II/III
operation that already has such approvals, the approval may be granted by the
Regional DAW after scrutiny of operator request from Airworthiness aspect and
OperationalaspectfromtheassignedFOI.Thenecessaryamendment ofCat II/IIIA
manualshallbeapprovedbytheregionalofficebeforeapprovalofadditionalaircraft
isconsidered.ThechecklistfromAirworthinessaspectandoperationaspectshallbe
completed by the responsible Airworthiness officer and FOI respectively. Approval
letter shall be issued by the regional office under intimation to the Air transport
Directorate for endorsement in the AOP and Airworthiness Directorate for
information.
6.Continuingsurveillance
Regional/Sub regional may ensure the compliance for maintenance and regulatory
requirement relevant to the CAT II/CAT III A approval during routine surveillance.
Necessary follow up action depend upon nature of finding shall be initiated in
accordancewithenforcementpolicyandproceduremanual.Ongoingmonitoring,for
AOCmaintenancesupportarrangements,willbe subject to the routine audit
reportformsaspernormalprocedures.
7. Record Keeping
The DAW (Region) and DAW (Hqrs) will establish a system to maintain records of all
documents generated and received during the process of evaluation and approval
of CAT II/III A operation.
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AttachmentA
CATII/CATIIIAOPERATIONCOMPLIANCECHECKLIST
The purpose of this CAT II/CAT III A Operation Compliance Checklist is to assist
owners/operators/officersofDGCAregional/subregionalofficeswithaviewtoensuring
that CAT II/CAT III A approval process is standardised. In all the cases, the checklist
should clearly reflect compliance by operator in columnI. In case of non applicability
(N/A)reasonthereofshouldalsobereflectedincolumnI.Verificationremarkscolumnto
beusedbyDGCAofficerwhilereviewingtheoperatorrequestforapproval.
CheckListforApprovalofCATII/CATIIIAOperation(AirworthinessAspects)
PartA:GeneralInformation
RegisteredNameoftheOperator:
TradingName(ifdifferent):
ContactPerson:
Addressforcommunication:
TelephoneNo.
FaxNo.
Emailaddress:
AirOperatorPermitNumber:
Aeroplaneregistrationmark(s)andAeroplaneSerial
No(s)requestedforapproval
AeroplaneManufacturer
AeroplaneType/ModelNo.
ScopeofApplicationRequested
InitialrequestforCATII/CATIIIA YESNO
approvalforapprovalforaeroplane
type/modelAircraftEntryintoService DD/MM/YYYY
(EIS)
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PartB:AirworthinessInformation
1 TypeDesignApprovalforreferencedAeroplaneTypeDesignation
1.1 TheCATII/CATIIIAtypedesignapproval
isreflectedin:
1.1.1 AFM/AFMSupplements
1.1.2 TypeCertificationDataSheet/
SupplementalTypeCertificate/other
2 EligibilityforreferencedAeroplaneSerialNumber
2.2 MPDcompliancelistestablished?
(YES/NO)
3 Before presenting an aircraft for approval of Cat II/Cat III A operations, it
must be shown by furnishing necessary documents that, since the beginning
of the 12th calendar month before the date of submission, the following
checks had been carried out: -
3.1 The ILS localizer and glide slope
equipment shall have been bench
checked according to the
Manufacturer's stipulations
3.2 The altimeters and the static
pressure systems shall have been
tested and inspected in
accordance with the procedure
given in as per manufacturers
recommendations
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4.1 CAT II/CAT III A Manual (*) The applicant should develop a manual for use
by personnel involved in CAT II/CAT III A. The purpose of the CAT II/CAT III
A Manual is to identify the supplementary procedures and requirements for
CAT II/CAT III A operations. This manual should, as a minimum, contain the
procedures listed below. Please provide relevant manual references for
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PartC:ApplicationPackage
1 Documentationtobesubmittedto
DGCA.
1.1 CARCompliance
1.2 MPD(lastversion)(*).
1.3 SectionsoftheAFMorAFMSupplements
thatdocumentCATII/CATIIIA
airworthinessapproval.
1.4 MPDcompliancelistshowingcompliance
withthetitlesandnumbersofall
modifications,additionandchanges
whichweremadeinordertosubstantiate
theincorporationoftheMPDstandardin
theaeroplane.
1.5 CATII/CATIIIAMaintenanceManual(*).
PartD:ApplicantStatement
The undersigned certifies the above information mentioned in columnI against part A,B and C have
been verified as indicated in column-II and the aircraft as listed in the checklist meets the
requirements for CAT II / CAT IIIA operations from Airworthiness aspects.
1.4 Approved/NotApprovedbyDAW
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CHAPTER26
ModificationsandRepairs
1. Introduction
1.1 RegionalAirworthinessOfficesmaycomeacrossinstanceswhereowners/operators
mayapplyforapprovaltocarryoutmodificationsonaircraftwhicharenotcoveredin
AirworthinessDirectives,DGCAMandatoryModificationsandServiceBulletins.
1.2 Regionalofficesmayalsocomeacrosscasesforgrantofapprovaltocarryoutrepairs
onaircraftwhicharenotcoveredinStructuralRepairManual(SRM).
1.3 ThischapterstipulatestheproceduretobeadoptedbyDGCAofficersforprocessing
suchcasesforgrantofapprovalsonallaircraftforwhichTypeCertificateshavebeen
issued/acceptedbytheDGCA.
2. References
2.1 Rule 52 of Aircraft Rules, 1937 stipulates that no person shall carry out any
modification or repair affecting safety of any aircraft in respect of which there is a
valid certificate of airworthiness unless he has obtained the prior approval of the
DirectorGeneral.
2.2 CAR M states that Maintenance procedure shall be established to ensure that
damage is assessed and modifications and repairs are carried out using data
approvedbytheDGCAorbyanapprovedCAR21/EASAPart21/FAAPart21Design
organization,asappropriate.
2.3 ICAOAnnex6requiresthatallmodificationsandrepairsonanoperatingaircraftshall
complywithairworthinessrequirementsoftheState(DGCA)andproceduresshallbe
established to ensure that substantiating data supporting compliance with the
airworthinessrequirementsareretained.
2.4 AAC2of2013laysdownguidelinesforapprovalofmodificationsandrepairs.
3. Definition
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MajorRepair.Anyrepairofanaeronauticalproductthatmightappreciablyaffectthe
structural strength, performance, power plant, operation flight characteristics or
other qualities affecting airworthiness or environmental characteristics, or that will
beembodiedintheproductusingnonstandardpractices.
MinorRepair.Arepairotherthanamajorrepair.
Modification.Amodificationtoanaeronauticalproductmeansachangetothetype
designwhichisnotarepair.
MajorModification.Amajormodificationmeansatypedesignchangenotlistedin
the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller specifications that might appreciably affect
themassandbalancelimits,structuralstrength,performance,powerplantoperation,
flight characteristics or other qualities affecting airworthiness or environmental
characteristics, or that will be embodied in the product according to nonstandard
practices.
MinorModification.Amodificationotherthanamajormodification.
Note. The term alteration is also used instead of modification. These terms,
whereverusedareintendedtobesynonymous.
4. ExaminationofApplication
4.1 The concerned officer at the regional airworthiness office shall examine the
applicationreceivedfromtheowner/operator,asperCAForm2(MR)giveninAAC2
of2013,forapprovalofmodification/repair.
4.2 Theapplicationshallbeexaminedtoensurethat:
a) Thedescriptionoftheproposedmodificationorrepaircorrectlyandaccurately
describesthemodificationorrepair;
b) Documents are complete and if not, advice applicant what additional
informationisneeded;
c) The applicant has conducted and submitted an acceptable conformity
evaluationstatementthatensurestheproposedmodificationorrepairwillnot
impacttheairworthinessoftheaircraft;
d) There is proof that the modification or repair is compatible with previously
approvedmodificationorrepairs;
e) Theproposedmodificationorrepairhasnounsafefeatures;
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f) The applicant has met the requirements for the provision documentation as
stipulatedintheAAC2of2013;and
5. ProcedureforapprovalofModificationsandRepairs
5.1 Theregionalairworthinessofficeshallexaminethecasesintwocategoriesasfollows:
a) ModificationsandrepairsforwhichModification/Repairdatahasbeenprepared
bytheaircraft,componentorequipmentmanufacturerandapprovedbyStateof
DesignandcertifiedbyAuthorizedRepresentatives(AR)/DesignatedEngineering
representatives(DER)oftheStateofDesignoftheaircraft.
b) Modifications and repairs for which Modification/Repair data prepared by the
owner/operator without any approval/certification from State of
Design/AuthorisedRepresentatives(AR)/DesignatedEngineeringrepresentatives
(DER)oftheStateofDesignoftheaircraft.
5.2 All cases where design data for the intended modification/repair approved by
organizations holding DOA approval from the State of Design or their designated
representatives are available, the Regional Airworthiness Office will examine the
proposal and forward the same to the Airworthiness Directorate at DGCA
Headquarters. The Airworthiness Directorate at DGCA Headquarters will review the
proposal in association with Aircraft Engineering Directorate (AED) and if found
satisfactory, the concurrence for the same shall be conveyed to the Regional
AirworthinessOfficeforgrantofrequiredapprovaltotheowner/operator.
5.3 All cases where design data approved by organizations holding DOA approval from
State of Design or their designated representatives are not available, the Regional
Airworthiness Office will examine the proposal and forward the same to the
Airworthiness Directorate at DGCA Headquarters. The Airworthiness Directorate at
DGCAHeadquarterswillreviewthecaseandforwardthesamefordetailedanalysis
and approval of the modification/repair scheme data to the Aircraft Engineering
Directorate(AED).Theoperator/ownermayhavetoprovidenecessarydatatoAEDin
line with requirements stipulated in Part3 of AED Hand Book of Procedures
(available on DGCA website at www.dgca.gov.in). On receipt of approval from the
AED, the same shall be conveyed to the Regional Airworthiness Office for grant of
approvaltoowner/operator.
5.4 ApprovalofmajormodificationsatRegionalAirworthinessOfficeshallbegrantedbyan
officernotbelowtherankofDDAW.
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5.5 ApprovalofrepairsshallbegrantedattheRegionalAirworthinessOfficebyanofficernot
belowtherankofDAW.
6. CompatibilityofModificationsAndRepairs
6.1 While assessing the requests for approval of modification or repair it is required to ensure
thatitiscompatiblewithallotherdesignchangesinstalledonthataircraft.Modificationsor
repairs designed separately may conflict or interfere with each other, despite having been
individually analysed, tested and shown to comply with all applicable standards of
airworthiness. Interaction between different modifications or repairs may be of a physical,
aerodynamic, structural or fatigue strength, electromagnetic or any other nature. Such
interaction may jeopardize the airworthiness of the aircraft. An example of potential
incompatibilitywouldbearepairinstalledincloseproximitytoanexistingrepair.Whilethe
tworepairsindividuallymaybecompletelysatisfactoryifseparatelyinstalledonanaircraft
with no other design changes in the vicinity, the combination in close proximity may
introduceadditionalstressconcentrationswhichcausefatiguecrackstooccurafteraperiod
oftimeinservice.TheAuthorityapprovingtherepairschememaysurveytheaircrafttobe
repairedtoestablishwhetherthereareanyotherdesignchangesinthevicinitywhichmay
interfere.Inthecaseofanexistingrepairincloseproximitytothenewdamage,itmaybe
necessary to remove the old repair and install a new repair encompassing both damage
areas, designed in a manner to reduce any stress concentrations to a level that will not
producefatiguecracking.
6.2 In a more general situation, modifications may be separately designed for the same basic
aircraft type by different organizations with no knowledge of the others work. The
modifications may be shown separately to comply with all applicable airworthiness
standards;however,onattemptingtoinstallthemonthesameaircraft,itmaybefoundthat
they physically interfere with each other. Alternatively, no problems may be encountered
with the installations, but it may be found in service that the combination causes
aerodynamic buffeting, stability or control problems, fatigue cracking, structural failure,
electromagnetic interference, or any number of other problems. If the concurrent
installations of different modifications are not rigorously assessed for compatibility, there
existsthepossibilitythatincombinationtheymaycauseseriousairworthinesshazards..
6.3 Modifications and repairs design may be prepared by the same organization that
operates the aircraft into which they are incorporated. In the more general case,
however, the organization that designs and obtains design approval for the
modification or repair, the operator of the aircraft, and the organization that
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incorporate the design change on the aircraft may all be different. Their separate
responsibilitiesarediscussedbelow.
7. ResponsibilitiesofHoldersofApprovals
7.1 Inthecaseofadesignchangeintendedasauniqueinstallationonasingleaircraft,
the aircraft records and the aircraft itself should be surveyed to identify all other
design changes to the aircraft which may in any way interfere with the proposed
installation. All such existing installations should be considered in the analysis and
testingconductedtodemonstratecompliancewiththestandardsofairworthiness.
7.2 In the more general case where a design change is intended to be sold to many
aircraftoperatorsandincorporatedonmultipleaircraft,itmaynotbefeasibleforthe
designerofthemodificationorrepairtoobtainknowledgeofthemodificationstatus
ofeveryaircraftaffected.Thedesignershouldaccountfortheeffectsofanypotential
incompatibilities between the proposed design change and any known existing or
reasonablyforeseeablemodificationsorrepairswhenconductinganalysesandtests
to demonstrate compliance with the standards of airworthiness and obtain design
approval. Alternatively, limitations may be placed on the design change, explicitly
advising potential users that it has not been cleared for compatibility with other
modificationsorrepairsandthattheinstallershouldobtainseparatedesignapproval
forinstallationincombinationwiththoseothers.
7.3 The holder of a design change approval has a responsibility to assist the DGCA to
correct airworthiness deficiencies discovered in service which relate to the design
change.If,duringthecourseofinvestigatingaperceivedunsafeconditionrelatedto
thedesignchange,theapprovalholderdeterminesthattheunsafeconditionresults
fromanincompatibilitybetweenthedesignandanothermodificationorrepair,the
approval holder should notify the DGCA immediately and recommend corrective
measures.IftheDGCAdeterminesthatthedesignchangemustbealteredtoprevent
the unsafe condition from occurring in other aircraft on which it is installed, it will
normally require the approval holder to develop the corrections and issue
instructions for the installer. Theseinstructions should provide corrective measures
for existing installations and revisions to the installation instructions for future
installations.
8. ResponsibilitiesofInstallers
Becausetheholderofadesignapprovalforaparticularmodificationorrepaircannot
be expected to be aware and to have conducted analyses and tests for all the
possible design changes installed on all aircraft of a given type, the installer has a
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9. ResponsibilitiesofOperators
Operatorshavetheoverallresponsibilitytoensurethecompatibilityofalldesign
changes incorporated in their aircraft. The operator contracting with an installer
forincorporationofanyaircraftmodificationorrepairshouldprovidetheinstaller
withinformationonallexistingdesignchangestotheaircraftsothatcompatibility
maybeverified.Anyquestionsofdesignchangeincompatibilitywhichmayarise
during installation or in service should be thoroughly investigated by DGCA in
association with the approval holder. In case of any incompatibility between
modificationsorrepairs,theproblemmustbecorrected.Inadditiontocorrection
oftheproblemontheaircraftonwhichitisestablished,itisnecessarythatany
incompatibilities between modifications or repairs be addressed on all other
affected aircraft. The operator should promptly report any design change
incompatibilities detectedduringinstallation orinservicetotheapprovalholder
totheinstallerandtoDGCA.
10. RecordKeeping
TheDAW(Region)andDAW(Hqrs)willestablishasystemtomaintainrecordsof
alldocumentsgeneratedandreceived.Itmaybeensuredthatallrelatedrecords
are maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately
numbered.Traceabilityofallrecordsshouldbeensuredforfuturereference.
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ANNEXURE
CHECKLISTFORAPPROVALOFMODIFICATION/REPAIR
S.No. ITEMOFINSPECTION SAT UNSAT REMARKS
1. Check the Application Form CA 2(MR) received
isdulyfilledupwithallrelevantinformation.
2. Checkclassificationofmodification/repairas
minorormajorbasedonmanufacturers
relevantdocument.
3. Check detailed description of the proposed
modificationorrepairsubmitted.
4. Check that the master documentation list
detailing the individual drawings and
specifications which define the modification or
repairsubmitted.
5. Check that all relevant documents bear
modification/repair reference number, title,
issuenumberanddate.
6. Check all drawings and instructions necessary
for incorporation of the modification or repair
submitted.
7. CheckthatcopyofRepairandDeviationRecord
(RDR) &/or Repair Design Approval Sheet
(RDAS),asapplicable,isattachedalongwiththe
repairdata.
8. Check that modification/repair data has been
received from organization holding Design
OrganizationApprovalbyStateofDesign.
9. Check that data is certified by Authorized
Representatives (AR)/ Designated Engineering
representatives (DER) of the State of Design of
theaircraft.
Note:AR/DERshallbearegularemployeeofthe
organization holding DOA approval.
Certifications by independent representative
shallnotbeacceptable.
10. Check that the applicant has conducted and
submitted an acceptable conformity evaluation
statement that ensures that the proposed
modification or repair will not impact the
airworthinessoftheaircraft.
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c. Repairmanual
d. Partsmanual
e. WiringDiagram
f. Inspectionschedule
g. MEL
h. AnyotheraffectedMaintenancedata
21. Check, if required, whether amendments are
donetodataspecifiedintheAFMand/orFlight
crewoperatingmanual.
22. Physical inspection of repair/modification
carriedout,ifconsiderednecessary.
DISCREPANCIES/DEFICIENCIES:
NOTE:CaseswheredesigndataisnotapprovedbyorganisationsholdingDOAfromState
ofDesignortheirdesignatedrepresentatives,referChecklistgivenasappendixIIIin
Part3ofAEDHandBookofProcedurestobeevaluatedbyAED.
Recommended/NotrecommendedSignature:
Signature:
Name&Designation:
Date:
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CHAPTER27
AircraftLogBooks
1.Introduction
1.1. Rule67oftheAircraftRules1937,stipulatesthatfollowingLogbooksshallbekeptand
maintainedinrespectofallaircraftregisteredinIndia.
i. JourneyLogBookoranequivalentdocumentacceptabletoDGCA.
ii. AircraftLogBook
iii. EngineLogBookforeachengineinstalledintheaircraft.
iv. ApropellerLogBookforeveryvariablepitchpropellerinstalledintheaircraft.
v. ARadioApparatusLogBook,foraircraftfittedwithradioapparatus.
vi. AFlightLogBookasnotifiedinCARSeries'C'PartII
vii. AnyotherlogbookrequiredbytheDirectorGeneral.
1.2.CARSection2seriesXpartVIdescribesthedetailrequirementsofdifferentaircraft
logbookstobemaintainedbyoperators.
1.3. CAR M, M.A.305 requires all aircraft log books shall form a part of the Continuing
Airworthiness Record System. After completion of any maintenance, the certificate of
release to service shallbe entered in the aircraft continuing airworthiness records. The
aircraftcontinuingairworthinessrecordsshallconsistof
(i) Anaircraftlogbook,enginelogbook(s)orenginemodulelogcards,propeller
logbook(s)andlogcardsforanyservicelifelimitedcomponentasappropriate,
and,
(ii) WhenrequiredforcommercialairtransportorbyDGCAforcommercial
operationsotherthancommercialairtransport,theoperatorstechnicallog.
1.4InadditiontotherequirementsofM.A.305,CARMM.A.306requiresthat
a)Anoperatorshalluseanaircrafttechnicallogsystemcontainingthefollowing
informationforeachaircraft:
1.Informationabouteachflight,necessarytoensurecontinuedflightsafety,and;
2.Thecurrentaircraftcertificateofreleasetoservice,and;
3.Thecurrentmaintenancestatementgivingtheaircraftmaintenancestatusof
whatscheduledandoutofphasemaintenanceisnextdue.Themaintenance
statementmaybekeptattheoperatorsengineeringoffice:and;
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4.Alloutstandingdeferreddefectsrectificationsthataffecttheoperationofthe
aircraft,and;
5.Anynecessaryguidanceinstructionsonmaintenancesupportarrangements.
b)Theaircrafttechnicallogsystemandanysubsequentamendmentshallbeapproved
byDGCA.
c)Anoperatorshallensurethattheaircrafttechnicallogisretainedfor36monthafter
thedateofthelastentry.
2.Purpose
2.1JourneyLogBook(JLB)/OperatorTechnicalLogSystem:
ThepurposeofJLBistorecordrequisitetechnicalandflightloginformationofanyaircraftin
amanneracceptabletoDGCA.
2.2FormatofJourneyLogBook(JLB):
TheformatofFlightReportBook(FRB)orTechLogasanequivalentdocumenttoJourneyLog
BookisdescribedinCARSection2seriesXpartVIindetail.ThecontentsoftheJourneyLog
Book(JLB)/OperatorTechnicalLogSystemshouldasmeettherequirementsofAMCMA306of
CARM
2.2.1CommercialAirTransportOperators:
For commercial air transport the operators aircraft technical log is a system for recording
defects and malfunctions during the aircraft operation and for recording details of all
maintenancecarriedoutonanaircraftbetweenscheduledbasemaintenancevisits.Inaddition,
itisusedforrecordingflightsafetyandmaintenanceinformationtheoperatingcrewsneedto
know.
Cabin or galley defects and malfunctions that affect the safe operation of the aircraft or the
safetyofitsoccupantsareregardedasformingpartoftheaircraftlogbookwhererecordedby
anothermeans.
Theoperatorsaircrafttechnicallogsystemmayrangefromasimplesinglesectiondocumentto
a complex system containing many sections but in all cases it should include the information
specifiedasperAMCMA306(a)ofCARMAMC.Theinformationmaybecontainedin5section
oftheFlightReportBook(FRB)orTechLogasanequivalentdocumenttoJourneyLogBook.The
suggestedformatofFlightReportBook(FRB)orTechLogasanequivalentdocumenttoJourney
LogBookisdescribedinCARSection2seriesXpartVIindetail.
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2.2.2. NonScheduled, State Government, Private, Aerial work, Flying Clubs and other
Operators:
StateGovernment,Private,Aerialwork,FlyingClubsandotherOperatorsarerequiredtocarry
JLB.ThiscanbecalledasJLBorFRBorTechlogandeachoperatormayprinthisowndocument.
This document shall contain information as given in the AMC MA 306 (a) depending upon the
typeofaircraftoperatedbythem.ThesuggestedformatofFlightReportBook(FRB)orTechLog
asanequivalentdocumenttoJourneyLogBookisdescribedinCARSection2seriesXpartVIin
detail. The Regional Airworthiness Office shall approve the contents of each page of the
document. Any subsequent change in the format of the document requires approval of the
Regional Airworthiness Office/Sub Regional Airworthiness Office. The document besides
recordingvariousinformationshallcontaintheminimuminformationgivenbelow:
i) Aircraftnationalityandregistration
ii) Dateofflight(s)
iii) Namesofcrewmembers.
iv) Dutyassignmentsofcrewmembers.
v) Placeofdeparture.
3.Aircraft,Engine,PropellerandRadioApparatusLogBook:
An aircraft logbook, engine logbook(s) and propeller logbook(s) are part of the aircraft
continuing airworthiness records, a manufacturer in respect of each newly manufactured
aircraft;engineorpropellermayissuealogbookalongwiththereleasedocuments.Ifhedoes
not,thentheowner/operatormayraisealogbookonhisown.Eachlogbookshallbeinthree
sections:
Thefirstsectionwillcontainrecordsof
a) Hoursflowndatewise,
b) Allroutineinspection/maintenance,including"CertificateofReleasetoService"
inspectionandhighercheckscarried.
c) Testflight
d) Minorrepairsandcertificationthereof,
e) Theinformationrequiredintheverticalcolumns,
i. Thedateofflight,
ii. Totalflighttimesincemanufacture,
iii. Timesincelastoverhaul/majorinspection,numberoflandings/cycles,etc.
Note: Theroutineinspections,mentionedintheLogBookmaybeidentifiedbyanidentification
numbermentionedontheroutineinspectionsheet.
The second section will consist of differently colored sheets, ruled horizontally. Each page will
bear the caption, namely, "Replacement, Major Repairs & Overhaul". A detailed report of the
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Replacement, Major Repairs & Overhaul done under these headings shall be certified in this
section.
Note: Majorrepairsignifiesarepairtoadamage,whichwouldaffectthesafetyoftheaircraft
orthesafetyofpersonsonboard.
Thethirdsectionwillconsistofasetofstilldifferentlycoloredpagesalsohorizontallyruled,and
each page will bear the heading, namely, 'Modification Record'. Details of the
modifications/servicebulletinsincludingmandatorymodification(s)compliedwithandcertified
should be recorded along with date and time of compliance in this section. A total DGCA
mandatory modifications status of the aircraft, engine and its components shall be reflected
eventhoughtheyarenotapplicable.AllthePagesofaLogBookshallbeseriallynumbered.Also
eachlogbookshouldbeseriallynumbered.
4.PreparationofoperatorFlightSectorBook/Technicallogsystems/Journeylogbook
5. Evaluation and approval process by DGCA for approval of Operator Flight Sector Book /
Technicallogsystems/Journeylogbook
The format shall be evaluated by the responsible officer to ensure that the format of the log
book contains the informations applicable to the operators operational and aircraft
requirements. The checklist submitted by the operator should be assessed by the officer
responsible to ensure its completeness and correctness. After evaluation, If discrepancies are
found,anoticelistingspecificdiscrepanciesfoundandrecommendations,outliningwhatwillbe
required to correct the discrepancies is issued to the operator concerned for necessary
correction.
When satisfied with the format and contents of the Operator Flight Sector Book/Technical log
systems/Journeylogbook,theresponsibleofficershallsubmitthedocumenttothenextlevel
officerforhisreviewandfurtheraction.Thedocumentshallbeapprovedbyanofficernotbelow
thelevelofDy.DirectorofAirworthiness.Afterapproval,thedocumentshouldbereturnedto
theoperatorwithacoveringletterandacopyistoberetainedinthelocalAirworthinessoffice.
AnyamendmentsshallbeevaluatedandapprovedbythelocalAirworthinessofficefollowingthe
aboveprocedure.
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6.Compliance:
OperatorFlightSectorBook/Technicallogsystems/Journeylogbookshallbecarriedonboard
during flight and the required informations of the flight are recorded. The compliance of the
sameshallbealsoensuredbytheLocalairworthinessofficeduringsurveillanceinspections/spot
checks.
7.RecordKeeping
TheDAW(Region)willestablishasystemtomaintainrecordsofalldocumentsgeneratedand
receivedduringtheprocessofevaluationandapprovalofoperatorTechnicalLogBook.
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Appendix1
ChecklistOperatorTechnicalLog
SNo. ChecklistItems Reference LogBook Sat/Unsat
Format Remarks
refer.
Tobeprintedonthehardboundcover
1 Nameoftheoperator
2 AircraftRegistrationMark
3 CheckfortheGENERALINSTRUCTIONStoincludethefollowing
3.1 The contents of the Technical Log book shall CAR Sec 2
beapprovedbyDGCA. SeriesXPartVI
3.2 The entries on the section 1 shall be
authenticated by the CA
manager/Maintenance manager as the case
maybeexceptasprovidedinitemno7.
3.3 Itshallbecarriedonboardtheaircraftduring CARSec2
everyflight SeriesXPartVI
3.4 Entries in this log book in respect of each CARSec2
journey shall be correctly made by the SeriesXPartVI
crew/approvedperson.Thepilotincommand
of the aircraft shall ensure that such entries
are made in accordance with the
requirementsofRule67oftheIndianAircraft
Rules,1937.
3.5 Entries shall be made with ink or indelible CARSec2
pencil and shall be made before presenting SeriesXPartVI
the log book to Aerodrome, Customs, Health
or other authorities concerned immediately
uponcompletionoftheflight.
3.6 Theentriesshallbecertifiedbythesignature CARSec2
ofthecommanderorpersoninchargeofeach SeriesXPartVI
flight.
3.7 In this book all relevant data and particulars CARSec2
concerning each flight must be entered. In SeriesXPartVI
caseofseriesofshortflightsinaclosecircuit,
carriedoutwiththesamepurposeandunder
the control of the same responsible
commander,itwillsufficetoenterthetimeof
first departure and of the last arrival and the
totaldurationofthewholeoftheseflightsas
wellasnumberoflandings.
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9.1 placeofissue
9.2 dateofissue
9.3 previousvolumenoandclosuredate
9.4 currentvolumenoandopeningdate
9.5 signaturewithnameanddesignation
Section2
Checkwhetheraprovisionexistsforrecordingthefollowingitems
1 Date/Hours/Cyclesatwhichthenext AMC M.A.
scheduled/outofphasemaintenanceisdue 306(a)Sec2
anditsdetailsthereof.
2 Date/DetailsofLastMaintenancewithwork AMCM.A.
ordernoanddate. 306(a)Sec2
3 CurrentCRSnumber/IssueDate AMCM.A.
306(a)Sec2
4 DetailsofComponentdueforReplacementif AMCM.A.
anybeforenextschedulemaintenance. 306(a)Sec2
Section3
Checkwhetheraprovisionexistsforrecordingthefollowingitems
1 AircraftTypeandRegistrationMark AMC M.A.
306(a)Sec3(i)
BeforeFlightSection(Sectorwise)
2 DateandplaceofDeparture AMC M.A.
306(a) Sec 3
(ii)
3 NameoftheCrew
AfterFlightSection(Sectorwise)
4 DateandplaceofLanding AMC M.A.
306(a) Sec 3
(ii)
5 TimeofDeparture(IST)Chocksoff AMC M.A.
306(a) Sec 3
(iii)
6 TimeofArrival(IST)Chockson AMC M.A.
306(a) Sec 3
(iii)
7 BlockTime AMCM.A.306
(a)Sec3(iv)
8 AirborneTime(Takeoffto AMCM.A.
Touchdown)/flighthours 306(a)Sec3
(iv)
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6 CRSstaffsignaturewithAppnumber
7 Aircraftdeferreddefectnumber
8 Raisedworkordernumber
9 PlaceofMELinvokewithdateandtime
10 MELcategoryandMELvalidtilldateand
time
11 Signatureoftheapprovedperson
12 MELRevokeplace,dateandtime.
Section5
Checkwhetheraprovisionexistsforrecordingthefollowingitems
Informationtocrew
1 Dateoftheentry
2 MaintenancesupportInformationthatthe AMC
aircraftcommanderneedstoknow M.A306 (a)
Sec5
3 Closingdateoftheissueandsignature.
4 Maintenanceengineering/Supportcontact AMC
withdetailsofthepersonresponsibleand M.A306(a)
contactnumberetc. Sec5
Miscellaneous
1 Unitsusedwithvariablesshouldconform CARSec1
withthestandardsofCARSec1seriesB Series B
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CHAPTER- 28
1. Introduction
1.1 Sub Rule 3of Rule 55 of Aircraft Rules 1937, states that no person may operatean aircraft
whose C of A has been suspended, or deemed to be suspended, or has become invalid,
withoutspecificpermissionoftheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation.However,SubRule4,of
Rule55,empowerstheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviationtoissuespecialflightpermitstoan
aircraft under the above conditions. This CAR Section2, Series F Part VII specifies the
circumstancesunderwhichanaircraftwithoutvalid/suspended/deemedtohavesuspended
C of A, may be permitted to undertake special flight and the procedure for issue of special
flightpermit.
1.2 SpecialFlightPermitisapermissiongrantedbytheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviationtoflyan
aircraft that may not meet current applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of
undertaking safe flight. Officers at level of Deputy Director of airworthiness and above are
empoweredtoissuespecialFlightPermitasperS.O.726E.
1.3 This Chapter describes the procedure to be followed by the officers of Airworthiness
DirectoratewhileissuingSpecialFlightPermit.
2.Purpose
2.1 Defects and damages may be encountered during operation of an aircraft for which repair
facilities may not exist at enroute stations. At times in order to carry out a mandatory
modification/ inspection/ Airworthiness Directive, it is essential for the aircraft to be
dispatchedtobase.Incertainotherconditions,evacuationofaircraftorpersonsfrom,areas
ofimpendingdangermayberequired.Theremaybeoccasionswheretheaircrafthastobe
flownforexperimentalortestflightsincludingproductiontestflightswithoutvalidCofA.In
these circumstances, special flight may be authorized, if the aircraft is otherwise safe, to
conducttheintendedflight.
Note:SpecialFlightPermitisnotrequiredincaseoftestflightofanaircraftforthepurposeof
renewalofCofAwheretheCofAhasexpiredprovidedacertificateforfitnessofflight
has been issued by qualified AMEs after appropriate maintenance checks and tests.
SuchtestflightmaybecarriedoutinaccordancewithCARSection2SeriesTPartII.
2.2 A Special flight permit may be issued by Regional/SubRegional Airworthiness Office to an
aircraftwhenCertificateofAirworthinesshasbeensuspendedordeemedtobesuspendedor
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has become invalid. Such aircraft may not currently meet applicable airworthiness
requirementsbutiscapableofperformingsafeflightforthefollowingpurposes:
i) Ferry fly to a base without fare paying passengers or property onboard where repair,
modificationandmaintenancearetobeperformedtoremovethesuspensionoftheCof
A.
ii) Test flying after modification / repair during a process of applying for a supplementary
typecertificate.
iii)Evacuationofaircraftorpersonsfromareasofimpendingdanger orinthecaseofforce
majeure.
iv)FerryflytoapointofTemporary/Permanentstorage.
v) Operationofanaircraftataweightinexcessofitsmaximumcertifiedtakeoffweightfor
flightbeyondthenormalrangeoverwater,oroverlandareaswhereadequatelanding
facilitiesorappropriatefuelisnotavailable.Theextraweightthatislimitedtoadditional
fuel,fueltanksandnavigationequipmentnecessaryfortheflight.
3. Procedure
3.1 The owner/operator seeking a special flight permit shall submit an application as per
Appendix I, together with a report covering assessment of defect and extent of damage
sustained if any, to the local Regional Airworthiness /Sub Regional Office under whose
jurisdiction the aircraft has sustained damage. The operator shall also forward a copy of
damage report for information to the Regional/ SubRegional office where the aircraft is
based.Theoperatorshouldsubstantiatehowtheaircraftcanbeflownsafelyandthesteps
taken for safe flight. The application shall be concurred and signed by the engineering and
operationsdepartmentsoftheoperatorsignifyingthattheproposedoperationissafefrom
engineeringandoperationalaspects.Incasetheaircraftsustainsdamage/defectoutsidethe
country, application for special flight permit shall be submitted to the office where the
aircraftisbased.
3.2 The report sent along with the application, detailing the condition of the aircraft and the
stepstakenforsafeflightwillbeanalysedbytheresponsibleofficerbasedontheassessment
withregardtosafetyofaircraft(alsopersonsonboard).ChecklistasperAppendixIIIofthis
chaptershallbecompletedbytheresponsibleofficer.Incaseofanydoubtregardingdamage
orsafetyoftheaircraft,theRegional/Subregionalofficemayrequiretheoperatortomake
the aircraft available for inspection. Upon being satisfied, the local Regional/ Sub regional
AirworthinessOfficemaygrantspecialflightpermitasperAppendixIIsubjecttothefollowing
conditions/limitationsandvalidtillarrivaloftheaircraftatintendeddestinationorspecific
datementionedinthepermitasapplicable.
a) Acopyofthespecialflightpermitshallbecarriedonboardtheaircraftwhenoperating
underthisspecialflightpermit;
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b) The registration marks assigned to the aircraft shall be displayed on the aircraft in
conformitywiththerequirementsaslaiddowninAircraftRules,1937andCivilAviation
Requirements;
c) Personorpropertyshallnotbecarriedforcompensationorhire;
d) Nopersonshallbecarriedontheaircraftunlessthatpersonisessentialtothepurposeof
theflightandhasbeenadvisedofthecontentsofthepermitandtheairworthinessstatus
oftheaircraft;
e) Theaircraftshallbeoperatedonlybyflightcrewmemberswhoareawareofthepurpose
of the flight and any limitation imposed, and who hold appropriate licence issued or
validatedbyDGCA;
f) All flights shall be conducted so as to avoid areas where flights might create hazardous
exposurestopersonorproperty;
g) Allflightsshallbeconductedwithintheperformanceoperatinglimitationsprescribedin
the aircraft Flight Manual and any additional limitations prescribed for the particular
flight;and
h) TheflightshallbeconductedwithintheperiodofthevalidityofthePermit.
i) Before undertaking the flight, the aircraft shall be inspected and repaired to a degree
necessary to ensure safe flight, and a maintenance release signed by a person/
organisationlicensed/authorized.
j) If the flight involves operation over States other than India, the operator of the aircraft
must obtain necessary overfly authorization from the respective authorities of each of
thoseStatespriortoundertakingtheflight.
3.3 It is the responsibility of the operator/owner to ensure that the aircraft is capable of
performing safe flight for the intended purpose. However, Regional/Sub regional
Airworthiness Office may require the applicant to make the aircraft available for inspection
especiallywhentheaircraftisdamagedortheairworthiness/safetyofaircraftisindoubt.
3.4 If the damage is sustained or ascertained when the aircraft is in the territory of another
ContractingState,theauthoritiesoftheotherContractingStatesshallbeentitledtoprevent
theaircraftfromresumingitsflightontheconditionthattheyshalladviseDGCAimmediately,
communicating to it all details necessary to formulate the judgment necessary for
ascertainingthenatureofthedamageanditseffectonairworthinessandsafety.
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3.5WhentheDGCAconsidersthatthedamageisofanaturesuchthattheaircraftisnolonger
airworthy, it shall prohibit the aircraft from resuming flight until it is restored to airworthy
condition.TheDGCAmayhowever,inexceptionalcircumstances,prescribeparticularlimiting
conditionstopermittheaircrafttoundertakeanoncommercialoperationtoanaerodrome
atwhichitwillberestoredtoanairworthycondition.Whileprescribingsuchconditionsthe
DGCA shall consider all limitations proposed by the Contracting State that had originally, in
accordancewithpara3.4,preventedtheaircraftfromresumingitsflight.DGCAshallpermit
suchflightorflightswithintheprescribedlimitations
3.6 WhenDGCAconsidersthatthedamageisofanaturesuchthattheaircraftisstillairworthy
theaircraftshallbeallowedtoresumeflight.
4. ActionPostSpecialFlightCompletion
UponcompletionofthespecialflighttheoperatorwillrenderareporttotheRegional/Sub
Regional Airworthiness Office, where the aircraft is based and a copy forwarded to the
authoritywhohadissuedthespecialflightpermitwhichshallinclude.
a) Anyabnormalityencounteredduringflight.
b) Actiontakenatbasetorenderaircraftairworthy.
c) Resultofproductiontestflight.
d) Anyotherinformationregardingtheflightasdeemednecessary.
5. GrantofSpecialFlightpermit
The Regional/Sub Regional Airworthiness Office may refuse to grant permit to any flight if
thereisreasonabledoubtthatsuchflightmayjeopardizesthesafetyoftheaircraftand/or
personsonboard.
6. RecordKeeping
6.1 TheDAW(Region)willestablishasystemtomaintainrecordsofalldocumentsgeneratedand
receivedduringtheprocessofevaluationandissueofSpecialflightpermit.
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AppendixI
APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT
1. Details of owner:
Name Aircraft owner (as stated in the C of R)
2. Details of applicant :
Name of applicant
Address Telephone number
e-mail address
3. Aircraft Details:
Registration Marks Aircraft Manufacturer Aircraft type / Model Aircraft Serial Number Year of Construction
VT-
4. Purpose of Special Flight Permit:
Ferry for Repairs, Maintenance, Storage etc. Evacuating Aircraft
8. Details of limitation/ restriction, the applicant considers necessary for safe operation of the
aircraft:
Engineering:
Operation:
10. Any other information relevant to the flight for the purpose of prescribing Operating
limitations:
Certified that the aircraft is capable of safe flight to the intended destination. The above particulars and
full documents submitted in support of this application are true in every respect.
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AppendixII
(ConcernedDGCARegionalOffice)
SpecialFlightPermit
InaccordancewithSubRule4ofRule55oftheAircraftRules1937,Specialflightpermitisherebygranted:
PURPOSE:
AIRCRAFTMANUFACTURER
Airlines/operator
FROM:
FLIGHT:
TO:
REGISTRATIONMARKS VT
AIRCRAFTTYPE/MODEL SERIALNUMBER
DATEOFISSUANCE VALIDUPTO
TheSpecialFlightPermitisvalidtill________andsubjecttothefollowingconditions:
1. Acopyofthespecialflightpermitshallbecarriedonboardtheaircraftwhenoperatingunderthisspecialflight
permit;
2. The registration marks assigned to the aircraft shall be displayed on the aircraft in conformity with the
requirementsaslaiddowninAircraftRules,1937andCivilAviationRequirements;
3. Personorpropertyshallnotbecarriedforcompensationorhire;
4. Nopersonshallbecarriedontheaircraftunlessthatpersonisessentialtothepurposeoftheflightandhas
beenadvisedofthecontentsofthepermitandtheairworthinessstatusoftheaircraft;
5. Theaircraftshallbeoperatedonlybyflightcrewmemberswhoareawareofthepurposeoftheflightandany
limitationimposed,andwhoholdappropriatelicenceissuedorvalidatedbyDGCA;
6. Allflightsshallbeconductedsoastoavoidareaswhereflightsmightcreatehazardousexposurestopersonor
property;
7. All flights shall be conducted within the performance operating limitations prescribed in the aircraft Flight
Manualandanyadditionallimitationsprescribedfortheparticularflight;and
8. TheflightshallbeconductedwithintheperiodofthevalidityofthePermit.
9. Beforeundertakingtheflight,theaircraftshallbeinspectedandrepairedtoadegreenecessarytoensuresafe
flight,andamaintenancereleasesignedbyaperson/organisationlicensed/authorized.
10. IftheflightinvolvesoperationoverStatesotherthanIndia,theoperatoroftheaircraftmustobtainnecessary
overflyauthorizationfromtherespectiveauthoritiesofeachofthoseStatespriortoundertakingtheflight.
Anyotherconditionsorlimitationsasconsiderednecessarybytheoperatorforsafeoperationofflight.
Date:
Place: AuthorizedSignatory
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AppendixIII
InternalChecklist
(TobeusedbyRAO/SubRAO)
IssueofSpecialFlightPermit
S/N Document(s)Requirement Remarks
1 Nameoftheoperator
2. TypeofAircraft
RegistrationNo.ofAircraft
3. ReceiptofapplicationasperAppendixIofCARSec2SeriesFPartVII
4. PurposeofFlight
5.Whetherdetailedassessmentreportofdamage/defectissubmitted
bytheoperator
6. Whether certificate for fitness of aircraft for safe flight to the
intendeddestinationissignedbytheChiefofEngineering.
7. Whether certificate for fitness of aircraft for safe flight to the
intendeddestinationissignedbythechiefofOperation.
8. Whether details of limitation of the flight is received from the
operator.
9. Whether inspection or test carried out by the operator for
determiningthesafetyofaircraftfortheintendedflighttothateffect
iscertifiedbyappropriatelylicensedAMEs.
10. Whether damage or defect of the aircraft is considered safe for the
flightoraircraftisrequiredtobeinspected.
Recommendationforissueofspecialflightpermit:
Date: (NameandSignatureoftheOfficer)
IssueofSpecialFlightPermit Approved/NotApproved
ReferenceNo.ofSpecialFlightPermitIssued:
Date: DeputyDirectorofAirworthiness
(NameandSignature)
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 CivilAviationRequirements(Section2Airworthiness)SeriesAPartIIIlaysdownthat
scheduled,nonscheduledandprivateoperatorshouldfurnishcertaindataatspecified
intervalstoDGCA.
1.2 Civil Aviation Requirements (Section 2 Airworthiness) Series C Part V further lays
down that operators issued with permit to carry out scheduled air transport services,
should prepare a monthly report in respect of fleet performance and engineering
statisticstodeterminethereliabilityofaircraftsystemsandcomponents.Similarlynon
scheduledoperatorsarerequiredtosubmittheESRatspecifiedintervals.
.
1.3 This Advisory Circular 5/2001 details the type of information, method of presentation
andthefrequencyatwhicheachoperatorisrequiredtosubmitthefleetperformance
andEngineeringStatisticsReport(ESR)toDGCA
.
1.4 Furtherpara13(ContinuedSurveillance)ofCARSection8SeriesSPtIrequiresthatthe
fleetaverageIFSDrateforthespecifiedairframeenginecombinationbemonitoredby
DGCA in accordance with propulsion system reliability assessment and EDTO/ETOPS
maintenance requirements. The Regional Airworthiness office will also monitor all
aspects of the EDTO/ETOPS operation to ensure that the operation continues to be
conductedsafely.Intheeventthatanacceptablelevelofreliabilityisnotmaintained,
significantadversetrendexistsorifsignificantdeficienciesaredetectedintheconduct
of EDTO operation, the Regional Airworthiness Office will initiate a special evaluation,
poseoperationalrestrictionifnecessary,toresolvetheprobleminatimelymannerso
astoensuresafeEDTOoperations
2. PURPOSE
2.1 Thepurposeofthischapteristoanalysethestatisticaldatasubmittedbytheoperator
toobservetheperformanceoftheaircraftanditssystem,identifyanydeficiencyinthe
basicdesigninacomponentorinthelayoutofasystemorinthemaintenancepractices
followedbytheoperator.Ifrequired,basedontheobservations/findings,theoperator
isexpectedtotakenecessarystepstomakegoodthedeficienciessothatthereliability
of the aircraft systems and components is satisfactory and an acceptable level of
operationalreliabilityandsafetyhasbeenachieved.
2.2 This chapter details the procedures to be followed by AWD officers to analyse fleet
performance and Engineering Statistics Report (ESR) submitted by the operator to
identifyanydeficiencyandinitiateremedialactionifany.
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3.1 TheESRisgenerallydividedintothreeparts.Eachpartcontainsthefollowingminimum
dataaccordingtothesizeandtypeoffleetoftheoperator:
Part1ThispartisgeneralandcontainsabriefintroductiontotheESRoftheoperator,
distribution list, and glossary of terms/ definitions used in there port as applicable to
individualoperator.
Part 2This part will include the entire fleet registration details for the period under
review.
Part3Thispartmaybedividedintonumberofsectionsaccordingtothetypeofaircraft
andeachsectioncontainsaircraftoperatingsummaryfortheparticulartypeofaircraft,
summary of mechanical delays, ATA chapter wise, cancellation / diversions of flight,
details of engine premature removals, engine IFSD, premature removal of APU,
summary of system reliability ATA chapter wise, summary of system performance,
summary of unscheduled component removal, details of CVR/FDR removal, release of
aircraftunderMEL,autolandsystemreliability,ETOPSstatusetc.
In addition to the numerical data, a Bar Chart/ graph corresponding toeach type of
aircraftfleetonthefollowingmaybeavailableintheESR:
a.AveragedailyutilizationofaircraftThisbarchartwillbearollingone,bywhichitcan
comparetheutilizationofthetypeofaircraftfleet.
b. Hours/ Cycles logged by the type of aircraft this bar chart may beprepared as per
aircrafttype®istrationwise.
c.Engineeringdefects,Aircraftregistrationwise.
d.EngineeringdefectsATAsystemwise
e.ThesystemreliabilityThiswillbealineargraphandtherewillbeindividualgraphfor
eachATAChapter.
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4. PROCEDUREFORREVIEWOFENGINEERINGSTATISTICSREPORT
4.1 TheresponsibleAirworthinessofficershallreviewthestatisticaldatasubmittedbythe
operator to observe the performance of the aircraft and its system. Special emphasis
shallbegiventoidentifyanyadversetrendrelatedtosystemreliabilityandcomponent
reliability, IFSD rate and identify the cause of the adverse trend. Depending upon the
natureofdeficiencyobservedeitherinthebasicdesigninacomponentorinthelayout
of a system or in the maintenance practices followed by the operator, the necessary
stepstomakegoodthedeficienciesshallbeinitiatedsothatthereliabilityoftheaircraft
systemsandcomponentsisrestoredtoanacceptablelevelofoperationalreliability.In
theeventofremedialactionalreadyinitiatedbytheoperator,theadequacyofremedial
action may be ascertained. The responsible officer shall submit his observation along
withtheproposedremedialactiontothenextlevelofofficer.Theproposedremedial
actionshallbereviewedbyanofficeratleastatthelevelofDyDirectorofAirworthiness
for its adequacy and accordingly operator shall be informed to take immediate
correctiveaction.AchecklistasAppendixIisattachedwiththischaptershallbeused
duringreviewofESRofscheduleoperator.
4.2 CONTINUINGSURVEILLANCEFOREDTOOPERATION
4.2.1The responsible officer shall also review the fleet average IFSD rate for the specified
airframe engine combination in accordance with propulsion system reliability
assessment and EDTO/ETOPS maintenance requirements. The Regional Airworthiness
office will also monitor all aspects of the EDTO/ ETOPS operational restriction if
necessary,toresolvetheprobleminatimelymannersoastoensuresafecomponents
reliability. In the event that an acceptable level of reliability is not maintained,
significantadversetrendexistsorifsignificantdeficienciesaredetectedintheconduct
ofEDTOoperation,theRegionalAirworthinessOfficewillinitiateaspecialevaluation,
imposeEDTOoperations.
5. INTIMATIONTOHQRS
5.1 In the event that an acceptable level of reliability is not maintained, significant
adversetrendexistsorifsignificantdeficienciesaredetectedintheconductof EDTO
operationorCATII/IIIoperation,anreportshallbeforwardedbythe regional office
totheDAW(Hqrs)withacopytoAirtransportDirectoratealong with the details of
measureinitiatedtoaddressthedeficiencies.
6.RECORDKEEPING
The DAW (Region) and DAW (Hqrs) will establish a system to maintain records of all
documents generated and received. It may be ensured that all related records are
maintained in chronological manner and all the pages are appropriately numbered.
Traceabilityofallrecordsshouldbeensuredforfuturereference.
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ESRReviewReport(Scheduleoperator)
(TobeusedbyRAO/SubRAO)
S/N Document(s)Requirement
Remarks
1 Nameoftheoperator
2. PeriodUnderReview
8. Whetherremedialactioninitiatedbytheoperatorontheadversetrend
observedisconsideredacceptable.
9. If remedial action taken by the operator on the adverse trend is not
adequate,additionalmeasurerecommended.
1.TheESRoftheunderreviewisconsideredsatisfactory/unsatisfactory
2.Incaseofadversetrendobserved.Theproposedremedialaction
Date:NameandSignatureoftheOfficer:
Remarkby Deputy/DirectorofAirworthiness
Date:_______________ Deputy/DirectorofAirworthiness
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RecordKeeping
1. Introduction:
The system of preservation of records is of paramount importance for all the
AirworthinessOffices.Thoughthespecificguidelineshavebeengiveninvariouschapters
ofAPMwherevernecessaryhoweverthischapterprovidesageneralguidelinetoallthe
Regional/Sub Regional Airworthiness Offices for preservation and protection of such
records.
2.Guidelinestobefollowed:
The guidelines to be followed for preparation of local procedures for preservation and
protectionofrecordsareasunder:
Airworthinessrecordsaretobeprotectedfromrain,fireandwhiteantssoasto
preventtheirdegradationanddestruction.
Airworthinessrecordsaretobekeptinsafeandsecureplacesoastoprotectthem
frompilferageandtheft.
Airworthinessrecordsaretobepreservedtoensuretheirconstantavailabilityand
traceability.
Access control for each of these records should be maintained by Head of the
Office.
Administrativerecordssuchasfee,revenuereceiptanddeductionoffeeetcareto
be maintained and kept in safe and secure place so as to protect them from
pilferageandtheft.
Replacementandweedingofoldrecordsshouldbedoneperiodicallybyfollowing
theGovtguidelines.
AlltheRegionalAirworthinessOffices/SubRegionalAirworthinessOfficesshoulddevelop
localprocedureforrecordkeepingbasedontheaboveguidelinesandalsotheguidelines
providedattheendofeverychapterofAPM.
Upkeepmentofrecordspertainingtoanyparticulargroupshouldberesponsibilityofthe
groupincharge.
TheoverallresponsibilityofUpkeepment/preservationandsafetyofofficerecordsshould
be with the DAW of the Regional Airworthiness Office/DDAW (In charge) of the Sub
RegionalAirworthinessOffice.
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