AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE / RENEWAL OF AN AIR OPERATORS CERTIFICATE (AOC)

AIRWORTHINESS NOTICE

VERSION : DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION : OFFICE OF PRIME INTEREST :

4.0 10-07-2013 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATE

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A. AUTHORITY:
A1. This Airworthiness Notice has been issued under the authority vested in DG CAA vide rule 4,187,189, 256 and all other enabling provisions of Civil Aviation Rules 1994.

B. PURPOSE:
B1. The purpose of Airworthiness Notice is to ensure compliance with Airworthiness requirements prescribed for issue of an Air Operator Certificate.

C. SCOPE:
C1. This Airworthiness Notice is applicable to all organizations interested for issue, extension & renewal of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

D. DESCRIPTION:
D1. DEFINITIONS:
D1.1 AMO: Approved Maintenance Organization. D1.2 AOC: An Air Operators Certificate issued under the Civil Aviation Rules -1994 by Flight Standard Directorate of PCAA; D1.3 Minimum Equipment List (MEL): It is a list, contained in an aircraft Flight Manual or equivalent certification document, which specifies the minimum scale of equipment in an aircraft which must be serviceable for the aircraft to carry out specified operations; D1.4 MRO Maintenance & Repair Organization D1.5 Operator: A person, organization or enterprise engaged in or offering to engage in an aircraft operation. D1.6 Operators Maintenance Control Manual (MCM): A document which describes the operators procedures necessary to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed on the operators aircraft on time and in a controlled and satisfactory manner. D1.7 Line Maintenance: Line Maintenance includes Troubleshooting, Defect Rectification, Component Replacement with use of external test equipment if required, Scheduled Maintenance and/or Checks including visual inspections that do not require extensive in depth inspection and can be performed by opening quick access panels/doors, Minor Repairs and Modifications that do not require extensive disassembly. D1.8 Base Maintenance: Maintenance Tasks falling outside the criteria for Line Maintenance are categorized as base maintenance.

D2. INTRODUCTION:
D2.1 DG CAA Pakistan issues AOC to a company in accordance with CAR-94 Rule No 186. The AOC shall be issued for the purpose of Regular public transport, Charter or, Aerial work. CAR 187 further requires that AOC holders should have adequate maintenance facilities, equipment and staff for safe operation. D2.2 Flight Standards Directorate is the authorized office to accept and process the formal application of the operator for grant of AOC. The relevant requirements have been prescribed vide ANO 91.0001 on Requirements for issue/renewal and continued validity of Air Operator Certificate (AOC). Airworthiness Directorate co-ordinates with DFS for 10/07/2013 Page 1 of 11 AWNOT-065-AWRG-4.0

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compliance with airworthiness aspects of Issuance of an AOC. This Airworthiness Notice only prescribes Airworthiness requirements regarding issue and renewal of an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by PCAA. D2.3 The different categories of aircraft operation are given in Appendix A to this Airworthiness Notice.

D3. APPLICATION PROCESS:

D3.1 The applicant is required to apply to Director Flight Standards in accordance with ANO 91.0001 for Issue, Renewal and Continued Validity of Air Operators Certificate. The minimum requirements for issuance / renewal of AOC with respect to airworthiness are as follows:D3.1.1 Continuing Airworthiness Setup for ensuring compliance of recommendations / requirements issued by the organization responsible for the type design in accordance with Para D4. D3.1.2 Arrangements for maintenance and inspection of aircraft and associated equipment; replacement of components, scheduling of maintenance tasks etc. in accordance with Para D5. D3.1.3 Quality Assurance setup as applicable to the size and complexity of the Organization. Refer Para D4.2.6 D3.1.4 Type of aircraft, State of Registry of the aircraft - if foreign registered, a copy of the lease agreement should be provided; D3.1.5 Draft Maintenance Control Manual (MCM) shall be provided to Airworthiness Dte at the time of application for initial issue of AOC. However, the recommendation for issuance of AOC shall only be processed on approval of MCM and Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP). Availability of following documents/manuals shall also be ensured: D3.1.6.1 Maintenance Reliability Programme D3.1.6.2 Maintenance Training Program

D4. CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS SETUP:

D4.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: D4.1.1 The operator shall have the organization structure with respect to Continuing Airworthiness as per Appendix B D4.1.2 The Continuing Airworthiness Manager should be appropriately qualified to schedule maintenance and to ensure proper administration of the operator's maintenance policies, procedures and continuous airworthiness maintenance programme. The Continuing Airworthiness Manager serves as technical administrator with overall responsibility to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft being operated. The detailed responsibilities of Continuing Airworthiness Manager are mentioned on Page 2 of Appendix B. D4.1.3 The Manager Quality Assurance shall be responsible for administering operator's quality inspection policies, procedure & programme. Manager QA is required for large aircraft operators but may not be required for light aircraft applicants (See Note (ii) below). Large aircraft operators should have a maintenance organization that ensures separation of maintenance and inspection responsibilities. D4.1.4 To fulfil the responsibilities of the positions, management personnel must have the necessary qualifications as per Appendix C. The personnel involved in Continuing

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Airworthiness should have knowledge of relevant type(s) of aircraft gained through a formalised training course & organizations Maintenance Control Manual.
Note: - (i) Maintenance Management requirements as prescribed in Appendix "D" to ANO 91.0004 (Flight Standards) shall be adequately complied with. (ii) Depending on size /complexity of the operator, Director AW may accept any other appropriate person of organization to perform Quality Assurance functions in addition to his primary assignment.

D4.1.5 It shall be ensured that all nominated personnel in accordance with Para D4.1 are handed over with duties and responsibilities assigned to them duly signed by the accountable manager and the nominated post holder. D4.2 REQUIREMENTS: The operator shall be approved, as part of the air operator certificate issued by PCAA for the aircraft it operates and is responsible for their continuing airworthiness by fulfilling the following: D4.2.1 Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP): The operator has established an Aircraft Maintenance Programme based on the recommendation of the State of Design for each type of aircraft including engines & components. This programme and subsequent revisions shall be approved by PCAA. Refer Para D6 for further details on AMP.
Monitoring ADs/SBs/Modification/Repairs: The operator shall make adequate

D4.2.2

arrangements for complying with latest mandatory continuing airworthiness requirements issued by State of Design, Manufacturer & PCAA, for each type of aircraft operated including engines & components; D4.2.3 Reliability Programme: The operator shall develop Reliability Programme as applicable in accordance with requirements of AWNOT-066-AWXX Weight and Balance: The operator shall ensure that the weight and balance is controlled in accordance with requirements laid down in AWNOT-011-AWXX Maintenance Planning: The Operator shall have a system appropriate to the amount and complexity of work to plan its maintenance activities and availability of resources, while ensuring that human performance limitations are considered. Quality Assurance: The operator shall develop a system of Quality Assurance to perform surveillance (including aircraft ramp inspections), Annual audits of its functions, contracted maintenance, fuel suppliers, Ground Handling Agencies and other contactors/suppliers (as applicable). Quality manager is to monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of, procedures required to ensure airworthiness of aircraft. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system to the accountable manager to ensure corrective action as necessary. Accountable Manager should hold yearly meeting to review the overall performance and findings of Non Compliances made by Quality Assurance section. Maintenance Control Manual (MCM): The operator shall provide, for the use and guidance of maintenance and operational personnel concerned, a Maintenance Control Manual (MCM), which shall be approved by PCAA Airworthiness Directorate, in accordance with the requirements of Para D7 and shall be reviewed on annual basis. Training Programme: The operator shall formulate a system for training of their personnel in accordance with Para D8.

D4.2.4

D4.2.5

D4.2.6

D4.2.7

D4.2.8

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D4.2.9

Aircraft Maintenance Certificates: The operator is responsible for completion and validity of various certificates related to aircraft maintenance. Refer Para D9 for further details on aircraft maintenance certificates.

D4.2.10 Maintenance Record Keeping: The operator shall make adequate arrangements for Record keeping of aircraft Maintenance as required under Para D10. D4.2.11 Defect Reporting & Investigation: The operator shall have a System for Reporting, Investigating and Rectification of Defects in accordance with requirements of AWNOT-009-AWXX. D4.2.12 Repeated Defects & Defect Monitoring: The operator shall device a system to
monitor on a continuous basis, defects occurring in flight and defects found during maintenance and overhaul, highlighting any that are repetitive.

D4.2.13 Technical Library: The operator shall setup a Technical Library that holds current AMM, CMM, IPC, WDM, FIM/TSM, and all applicable maintenance data for the performance of Continuing Airworthiness Tasks. The operator shall have valid subscriptions for accessing and updating the latest maintenance data, ADs, SBs, SILs and SIs. The operator shall log the record for monitoring the same. D4.2.14 The operator shall ensure that no flight takes place unless: D4.2.12.1 the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition, and; D4.2.12.2 any operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable, and; D4.2.12.3 the Certificate of Airworthiness remains valid, and; D4.2.12.4 the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the approved maintenance programme (AMP), and; D4.2.12.5 the approval of organization mentioned in Para D5.1 is valid, from which, the aircraft is maintained. D4.3 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: D4.3.1 Operating Base: The operator shall designate an operating base for each Aircraft being operated. The facility requirements for the operating base are as follows: D4.3.1.1 D4.3.1.2 D4.3.1.3 D4.3.1.4 D4.3.1.5 Adequate housing including sufficient workspace for Continuing Airworthiness functions to be accomplished for the designated aircraft. Proper storage and protection of Materials, Parts and Supplies / Spares. Proper segregation and protection of parts and sub-assemblies during Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Repair, Modification & Assembly Availability of Equipment, tools, test equipment in required quantities, as applicable. Availability of necessary office equipment.

D4.3.2 Line Station: D4.3.2.1 The operator shall ensure that the line station has adequate facilities, tools/equipment and staffing to handle its aircraft at that destination. The facilities at Line Stations include necessary workspace, office equipment, storage for parts and required tools / equipment.

D4.3.2.2

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D4.3.2.3

Before first revenue flight to any aerodrome, the line station shall be offered for inspection to PCAA. Station facility inspections may be accomplished during proving flights. However, if no proving flight is scheduled to a proposed operator destination, the operator will have to make necessary arrangements to travel and inspect that facility by another means, which will be at no cost to CAA and operator will have to bear all the expenses.

D5. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENT:

D5.1. The operator shall make arrangements for Maintenance of aircraft by PCAA approved Maintenance organization and appropriately authorized persons. The operator may perform complete maintenance of its aircraft if it holds valid organization approval issued by Airworthiness Directorate in line with the latest version of ANO-001-AWRG / ANO-145AWRG OR may get the maintenance done through another approved Maintenance Organization under a Contract. D5.2. If any major maintenance check/inspection/modification is planned to be carried out, it shall be monitored by PCAA. In case, any such maintenance has to be performed abroad, the operator shall make necessary arrangement for surveillance by PCAA inspector(s). In addition, Director Airworthiness may decide monitoring of lower maintenance check/inspection performed by foreign approved organization.
Note: Requirements for grant of aircraft maintenance organization approval have been prescribed separately in latest version of ANO-001-AWRG or ANO-145-AWRG (as applicable)

D5.3. In case, the operator has arrangement for Maintenance through another approved Organization (MRO/AMO selection according to Appendix A), then the operator should ensure that: D5.2.1. There exists an appropriate contract between the operator and the approved maintenance organization for maintenance of the aircraft. (For essential contents of contract refer Appendix-D). D5.2.2. All maintenance required is performed and certified on, or before the specified time in service or due date for each aircraft operated. D5.2.3. The operator's MCM & AMP is current and available to contracted maintenance organization. Similarly, the MOE/CEM is current and available with the operator. D5.2.4. The maintenance on the aircraft is performed in accordance with the latest revision of Maintenance Data issued by the manufacturer and ensure that same is available with the AMO/MRO as per the Maintenance Agreement. D5.2.5. The operator shall provide the complete work package inclusive of local task cards to the contracted organization developed in accordance with PCAA approved Maintenance Program. D5.2.6. Monitoring of contracted organization must be done by the Operator, through its surveillance & Quality Audits, including maintenance tasks performed outstation.

D6. REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME (AMP):

D6.1 The operator shall submit the AMP for approval to Airworthiness Directorate at the time of submission of application for AOC and whenever a new type of aircraft is inducted. The aircraft maintenance program shall provide the following details:D6.1.1 D6.1.2 D6.1.3 10/07/2013 Registered names, and address(es) of the owner(s) / operator(s). Type and models of the aircraft, engines, auxiliary power-units, and propellers, as applicable Category of operation Page 5 of 11 AWNOT-065-AWRG-4.0

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D6.1.4 D6.1.5 D6.1.6 D6.1.7 D6.1.8 D6.1.9

Registration number of the aircraft maintained in accordance with the AMP. Maintenance task and intervals at which these are to be performed, taking into account the anticipated utilization of the aircraft. A continuing structural integrity programme (if applicable) Certification Maintenance requirements identified along with airworthiness limitation items (if applicable) Condition monitoring and reliability programme descriptions for aircraft systems, components and power plants (if applicable) Intervals at which items shall be overhauled or replaced in terms of time number of cycles, number of landings, wear limits etc. period,

D6.1.10 Reference to the source of the Maintenance Program e.g. MRB, MPD, AMM. D6.1.11 Provision for a record of amendments incorporated in the AMP. D6.2 The AMP shall be prepared on the guidelines, specified by the manufacturer of the aircraft. The Mandatory life limits recommended by the manufacturer shall be followed. D6.3 The aircraft used for ETOPS operation shall be maintained as per approval granted by the Airworthiness Directorate. The programme shall ensure that:D6.3.1 The titles and numbers of all airworthiness modification, additions and changes which were made to qualify aircraft systems for ETOPS are provided to the Airworthiness Directorate. Any changes to maintenance and training procedures, practices or limitations established in the qualification for ETOPS are submitted to the Airworthiness Directorate. A reliability reporting programme is developed and implemented prior to approval and continued after approval. Prompt implementation of required modifications and inspections which could affect propulsion system reliability is undertaken. Procedures are established which prevent an aircraft from being dispatched for an extended range operation after power-unit shutdown or primary system failure on a previous flight until the cause of such failure has been positively identified and the necessary corrective action is completed. Confirmation that such corrective action has been effective may, in some cases, require the successful completion of a subsequent flight prior to dispatch on an extended range operation and A procedure is established to ensure that the airborne equipment will continue to be maintained at the level of performance and reliability required for extended range operations.

D6.3.2

D6.3.3 D6.3.4 D6.3.5

D6.3.6

Note: Also refer latest Airworthiness Notice No. AWNOT-064-AWXX regarding ETOPS requirements

D6.4 All the maintenance on the aircraft shall be carried out at intervals specified in the AMP approved by the Airworthiness Directorate. D6.5 The AMP shall be subject to periodic review to ensure that they take into account the current Type Certificate holders recommendations, mandatory requirements and maintenance needs of the aircraft. All applicable revisions shall be implemented immediately under intimation to Airworthiness Directorate. D6.6 The operator shall review the content of the AMP at least annually for continued validity in the light of operating experience. D6.7 Operator must ensure that the AMP observe human factor principals. 10/07/2013 Page 6 of 11 AWNOT-065-AWRG-4.0

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D7. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE CONTROL MANUAL (MCM):

D7.1 The operators maintenance control manual provided in accordance with D4.2.7, shall contain the following information: D7.1.1 D7.1.2 D7.1.3 D7.1.4 A description of aircraft types and models to which the manual applies; A description of the procedures required to be followed. A description of the administrative arrangements between the operator and the approved maintenance organization; A description of the maintenance procedures and the procedures for completing and signing a maintenance release when maintenance is based on a system other than that of an approved maintenance organization. Names and duties of the person or persons A reference to the AMP A description of the methods used for the completion and retention of the operators maintenance records. A description of the procedures for monitoring, assessing and reporting maintenance and operational experience. A description of procedures for assessing continuing airworthiness information and implementing any resulting actions.

D7.1.5 D7.1.6 D7.1.7 D7.1.8 D7.1.9

D7.1.10 A description of the procedures for implementing action resulting from mandatory continuing airworthiness information; D7.1.11 A description of establishing and maintaining a system of analysis and continued monitoring of the performance and efficiency of the AMP, in order to correct any deficiency; D7.1.12 A description of procedures for ensuring that un-serviceability affecting airworthiness are recorded and rectified; and D7.1.13 A description of the procedures for reporting to the State of Registry, State of Design and organization responsible for the type design of significant faults, defects and other in-service occurrences which affect continuing Airworthiness of an aircraft. D7.1.14 A description of Quality Procedures D7.1.15 Description of record keeping procedures. D7.1.16 Details of arrangements, if any, with other operators regarding maintenance

D8. TRAINING PROGRAMME:

D8.1 The Organization shall develop procedures to perform a Training Need Analysis (TNA). The required trainings shall be planned and accomplished for each area. D8.2 The training programme could be described in detail in the MCM or in a training manual. Depending on the scope of the proposed operation, the required training programme may be carried out under the direct control of the operator or conducted by other training facilities under contract with the operator or a combination thereof. D8.3 The organization shall ensure that the training methods, syllabus, training aids/devices, training standards, related facilities, record keeping and qualifications of training personnel are adequate as per the prescribed requirements by PCAA.

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D8.4 For purposes of initial approval of training programme for issuance of an AOC, PCAA may require the operator to formalize in detail only those training courses which must be accomplished prior to the first revenue flight of the airline. Other courses, may be fully developed after the commencement of regular operations and before heavy maintenance is required. D8.5 The organization shall ensure that all personnel receive sufficient continuation training in each two year period to ensure that such staff has up-to-date knowledge of relevant technology, organization procedures, human factor issues and PCAA regulations.

D9. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATES:

Following certificates shall be issued when maintenance work is carried on aircraft or its component by appropriately authorized person(s) and at specified time periods. These certificates are to be issued by AMO/MRO or Operator (as applicable), however, the responsibility of completion of these certificates lies with the Operator. D9.1 Certificate of Maintenance Review (C of MR): If an aircraft is holding a certificate of airworthiness in the Regular Public Transport, Charter or Aerial Work category; a certificate of maintenance review (C of MR) shall be issued by PCAA Approved Chief Engineer Quality Assurance in Airlines and Operators having their own Quality System, and in case of General Aviation Operator, PCAA approved Manager Quality Assurance / Chief Engineer / Engineer In-charge may issue C of MR. The validity of C of MR shall be six months. The Certificate of Maintenance Review (C of MR) shall be issued to certify that all maintenance specified in the approved maintenance programme, Mandatory Modifications, SBs, ADs and all other Mandatory requirements have been appropriately carried out within the specific time period and documented accordingly. D9.2 Certificate of Release to Service (CRS): If an aircraft is holding a certificate of airworthiness in the Regular Public Transport, Charter or Aerial Work category; a certificate of release to service (CRS) shall be issued. The Certificate Release to Service (CRS) shall be issued after overhaul(s), repair(s), replacement(s), scheduled maintenance task(s), modification(s) and mandatory inspection(s) having been carried out in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the manufacturers of the aircraft, engine, component, equipment, etc duly approved by the Airworthiness Directorate. The person authorized to sign the Certificate Release to Service (CRS) shall be a holder of appropriate class-I Approval or a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License issued by the Airworthiness Directorate, CAA, with the type rating of A or C or X (other than Cat X - DR Compass) or R category. D9.3 Authorized Release Certificate (ARC): Where work (overhaul, repair, replacement, modification or inspection) is carried out on part of an aircraft or its equipment by a domestic repair station not handling the complete aircraft, Authorized Release Certificate (ARC) on PCAA Form 1; CAAF-601-AWRG (for ANO-145 applicable operators) and on CAAF-032-AWXX (for other operators) shall be issued to the consignee. Persons authorized to sign Authorized Released Certificates (ARC) are required to have personal shop approvals issued by the Airworthiness Directorate. The application for shop approval shall be made on CAAF-106-AWXX. Shop approval to personnel are NOT required if the organization has its own approval system duly approved and monitored by the Airworthiness Directorate. D9.4 Maintenance Release (MR): All registered aircraft are to be issued with a maintenance release. The Maintenance Release (MR) shall be issued to certify that all maintenance work carried out on the above mentioned aircraft has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with the approved maintenance programme. MR shall be issued at time specified in the relevant Approved Maintenance Programme. The persons authorized to sign the MR shall be a holder of a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License issued by the Airworthiness Directorate, CAA, with the type rating of A - Airframe, C - Engine, X Electrical, X Instruments, X DR Compass, R Radio (Com/Nav) and R - Pulse category. 10/07/2013 Page 8 of 11 AWNOT-065-AWRG-4.0

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D9.5 Certificate of Fitness for Flight (CFF): The Certificate of Fitness for Flight (C of FF) shall be issued to certify that aircraft and its equipment is satisfactory and that the aircraft is fit to perform a test flight in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the manufacturer and Airworthiness Directorate. The C of FF shall be valid for a period of seven days from the date of its issue. The person authorized to sign Certificate of Fitness for Flight (C of FF) shall be a holder of a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued by the Airworthiness Directorate, CAA, with the type rating of A - Airframe, C - Engine, X Electrical, X Instruments, X DR Compass, R Radio (Com/Nav) and R - Pulse Category.

D10. MAINTENANCE RECORD KEEPING:

D10.1 The Maintenance Record Keeping will cover the procedures to ensure a suitable system for creating, preserving and retrieving the required records. The Maintenance Records maintained by the Operator shall include: D10.1.1 The total time in service (hours, calendar time and cycles, as appropriate) including remaining time of the aircraft and all life limited components; D10.1.2 The current status of compliance with all mandatory continuing Airworthiness information. The record for Airworthiness Directive (AD) shall contain the current status & method of compliance, a list of all ADs applicable to the aircraft, the date & time of compliance and the time and/or date of next required action (if a recurring AD). Refer current issue of AWNOT-015-AWAA; D10.1.3 Major Modification / Repairs Records maintained as a list of current major alterations to each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. The list should include the date of the alteration/modification and brief description of the modification (Refer current issue of AWNOT-060-AWXX); D10.1.4 The time in service (hours, calendar time and cycles, as appropriate) since last overhaul of the aircraft and its components subject to a mandatory overhaul life; D10.1.5 The current aircraft status of compliance with the maintenance programme; D10.1.6 Weight and balance record; D10.1.7 Aircraft Technical Log Books including all pilot reported defects, rectification details and Minimum Equipment List (MEL) deferment as per Dispatch Deviation Procedures Guide (DDPG).
Note: Records of airframe, engine and variable pitch propeller are to be maintained in appropriate logbooks as approved by the Airworthiness Directorate.

D10.2 Records will ensure the following information, as applicable: D10.2.1 Description of the work performed (or reference to AMP/AMM/Task Cards acceptable to the Airworthiness Dte). D10.2.2 Particulars of the person(s) performing the work when the personnel are not employed by the applicant's organization. D10.2.3 Name or other positive identification of the individual approving the work. The MCM shall identify the person(s) authorized to sign an airworthiness release D10.2.4 Sign-offs for Duplicate inspections according to manual procedures by authorized personnel. D10.2.5 The detailed maintenance records to show that all requirements for signing of maintenance release have been met; D10.3 Flight discrepancies are to be entered in Tech Log at the end of each flight including corrective actions and sign-off as per MCM procedures. D10.4 Copy of maintenance record entries made in the tech log which is carried in the aircraft, shall be kept in a safe place on the ground. 10/07/2013 Page 9 of 11 AWNOT-065-AWRG-4.0

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D10.5 All Maintenance records shall be retained for two years after the work is performed or until the work is repeated or superseded, whichever is more. D10.6 In the event of a temporary change of operator, the records shall be made available to the new operator. In the event of any permanent change of operator, the records shall be transferred to the new operator. D10.7 Procedures of maintaining records will be stated in the MCM. While developing the procedures, traceability, preservation and legibility of records are to be included.

D11. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANUAL:

D11.1 The requirements of Safety Management System Manual for are defined in latest version of Airworthiness Notice No AWNOT-072-AWRG.

D12. PROVING FLIGHT:

D12.1 As a final demonstration that the applicant has the proper organization, facilities, equipment, and training to successfully carry out revenue flights, the applicant will be required to perform proving flight (s). Proving flight is conducted by Flight Standards Inspectors and Airworthiness Inspectors as per applicable Procedure / Checklist.

D13. ISSUANCE / RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE:

D13.1 Upon satisfactory assessment of the Maintenance and Airworthiness aspects, the Airworthiness Directorate may recommend grant of AOC to Flight Standards Directorate. D13.2 DGCAA approves issuance of AOC for a period of one year. The AOC is renewed annually subject to continued compliance with requirements, which may be assessed through audit by Civil Aviation Authority.

E. EVIDENCES (ACRONYMS / RECORDS / REFERENCES):

E1. ACRONYMS:
E1.1 E1.2 E1.3 E1.4 E1.5 E1.6 E1.7 E1.8 E1.9 E1.10 E1.11 E1.12 E1.13 E1.14 E1.15 E1.16 E1.17 E1.18

AD AMM AMO ANO AOC CAA CAAD CAR CDL CMM DDPG DFS DGCAA FIM IPC MEL TSM WDM

Airworthiness Directives Aircraft Maintenance Manual Approved Maintenance Organization Air Navigation Order Air Operator Certificate Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority Directives Civil Aviation Rules Configuration Deviation List Component Maintenance Manual Dispatch Deviation Procedures Guide Directorate Of Flight Standards Director General Civil Aviation Authority Fault Isolation Manual Illustrated Parts Catalogue Minimum Equipment List Troubleshooting Manual Wiring Diagram Manual

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E2. RECORDS:
E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4 E2.5 E2.6 E2.7

AWNOT-009-AWXX AWNOT-011-AWXX AWNOT-015-AWAA AWNOT-060-AWXX AWNOT-064-AWXX AWNOT-066-AWXX AWNOT-072-AWRG

E3. REFERENCES
E3.1 E3.2 E3.3 E3.4

CARs-94, Rule 4,51,186 & 187 ANO-001-AWRG ANO-145-AWRG ANO 91.0001 of Flight Standards Directorate

IMPLEMENTATION: This Airworthiness Notice shall be implemented with effect from 10th July, 2013 and repeals / cancels / supersedes AWNOT-065-AWRG-3.2 dated 19th January, 2012.

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APPENDIX-A DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF AIRCRAFT OPERATION The different categories of operation of an aircraft as per CARs-94 are as follows:

TYPES OF AIRCRAFT OPERATION (AS PER CARs-94)

COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS

PRIVATE OPERATIONS

Regular Public Transport (RPT)

Commercial Air Transport (CAT)

Charter

(Involved in transport of Passenger or Mail or Cargo)

ICAO and EASA Terminologies

Aerial Work
(Includes Flying Training) Non Commercial Air Transport (Non CAT)
(Not involved in transport of Passenger or Mail or Cargo)

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Appendix A Contd..

MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATORS

The type of maintenance organization applicable for maintenance of operators aircraft shall be as follows: Type of Maintenance Organization

Categories of aircraft operation as defined in CARs-94

Regular Public Transport (RPT)

OR

Commercial Air Transport (CAT)

(Involved in transport of Passenger or Mail or Cargo)

ANO-145

Charter

OR

Aircraft above 5700 KG (Any Category)

Aerial Work
(Includes Flying Training) ANO-001
AND

Non Commercial Air Transport (Non CAT)

(Not involved in transport of Passenger or Mail or Cargo)

Aircraft below 5700 KG

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APPENDIX-B GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE OF OPERATOR

Operator

Continuing Airworthiness Management

Quality Assurance

Maintenance of Aircraft

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Planning

Notes:
Following functions shall be performed by Technical Group depicted above:
a. b. c. d. e. f. ADs / SBs / ECOs / Modifications / Repairs - (Evaluation, preparation and current status) AMP / Reliability Occurrence / Defect Reporting Technical Services (Repeated / Chronic defect monitoring) Technical Records Maintenance Upkeep of technical publications

The positions of Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) and Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) shall be approved by PCAA. In case of operators having their own maintenance setup, Director Engineering may look after the responsibilities of Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) in addition to aircraft maintenance. However, in such case, Director Engineering has to fulfill the requirements mentioned in Appendix-C as well as those prescribed in ANO-001/ANO-145

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Appendix B Contd..

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGER 1. Establishment and development of continuing airworthiness policy, including the approval of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP); Analysis of the effectiveness of the Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP); The relationship with the ANO-001/ANO-145 contractor(s) and establishment of a Maintenance Contract; Ensuring that the Quality System is effective in its application and any follow up actions required to address findings; Approval, of Technical Log by PCAA, including any subsequent amendment thereto; Ensuring that the technical records are kept as per the requirements of this Airworthiness Notice; Work planning and follow up; Technical follow up; Modifications and repairs (changes) are carried out to an approved standard;

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10. Airworthiness Directive review and embodiment; 11. Non mandatory modification embodiment policy; 12. Rectification of all defects; 13. Line and base maintenance; 14. That the Certificate of Airworthiness for each aeroplane operated by the company remains valid in respect of; (i) (ii) (iii) the airworthiness of the aeroplane, the expiry date specified on the Certificate, and any other condition specified in the Certificate;

15. Reporting any occurrences of a maintenance nature to PCAA and the aircraft manufacturers. This includes both Mandatory Occurrences and occurrences related to maintenance findings, which fall outside the Mandatory scheme. 16. The amendment, control, review and Implementation of Maintenance Control Manual.

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APPENDIX-C

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF NOMINATED POST HOLDERS

A. CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGER A1. CAT or aircraft above 5700 Kg (a1) Minimum of 8 years aviation experience including at least 5 years service on a managerial or equivalent position OR (a2) Minimum of 15 years aviation experience including at least 3 years service on a managerial position or equivalent (b1) Holding an AME license issued by the airworthiness directorate with the categories A & C or full set X or full set R on a type of aircraft operator by the organization. OR (b2) Holding a shop qualification considered by the airworthiness directorate to be equivalent to the requirements established in Para (b1) mentioned above. (c) Familiarization courses on type of aircraft being operated. A2. Non-CAT and aircraft below 5700 Kg (a) Minimum of 10 years experience as aircraft maintenance engineer. This experience can be relaxed by the Director Airworthiness, for a maximum of 2 years, for the candidates holding engineering degree. (b) Holding an AME license issued by the airworthiness directorate with the categories A & C or full set X or full set R covering 50% of the fleet maintained by the organization.

B. QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER (a) Minimum of 15 years aviation experience including 3 years experience in Quality Assurance. (b) Lead Auditors Course (c) Basic Audit Techniques Course

Note 1 The applicant shall satisfy the Airworthiness Directorate that the Managers are suitable person(s) capable of discharging his/their responsibilities, and are conversant with the firms exposition manual, civil aviation rules and other regulations and requirements there under as relates to his responsibilities. Note 2 Performance of nominated personnel shall be monitored by respective Airworthiness Field Offices. If at any stage, the performance of these nominated personnel is found lacking, their approval may be reviewed by Airworthiness Directorate.

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APPENDIX-D MAJOR CLAUSES OF A STANDARD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

The following paragraphs are not intended to provide a standard maintenance contract but to provide a list of the major points that should be addressed, when applicable, in a maintenance contract between an Operator and an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). As only the technical parts of the maintenance contracts have to be acceptable to PCAA, the following paragraphs only address technical matters. In addition, these Clauses do not cover contracts for Engines and matters such as costs, delay, warranty, etc.
S No 1. Contract Clauses Scope of work. The type of aircraft and engines subject to the maintenance contract must be specified. It should preferably include the aircrafts registration numbers. The type of maintenance to be performed by an approved maintenance organization (AMO) should be specified unambiguously. Locations identified for the performance of maintenance. The place(s) where base and line maintenance will be performed should be specified. Subcontracting. The maintenance contract should specify under which conditions the approved maintenance organization may subcontract tasks to a third party. Maintenance programme. The maintenance programme under which the maintenance has to be performed has to be specified. The operator must have that maintenance Programme approved by PCAA. Quality monitoring. The terms of the contract should include a provision allowing the operator & PCAA to perform a quality surveillance (including audits) of AMO. The maintenance contract should specify how the results of the Quality surveillance are taken into account by the AMO. Maintenance data. The maintenance data used for the purpose of the contract should be specified, together with those responsible for providing such documentation and the competent authority responsible for the acceptance/approval of such data when applicable. The operator should ensure such data including revisions is readily available to the operators continuing airworthiness management personnel and those in the sub-contracted organisation who may be required to assess such data. Maintenance data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: - Maintenance Programme, - ADs, - Service Bulletins, - Major repairs/modification data, - Aircraft Maintenance Manual, - Engine overhaul manual, - Aircraft IPC, - Structure Repair Manual - Wiring diagrams, - Minimum Equipment List (normally on board the aircraft); - Trouble shooting manual, - Operations Manual - Flight Manual 7. 8. Incoming Conditions. aircraft to the AMO. The contract should specify in which condition the Operators must send the

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Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin/Modifications. The contract should specify what information the operator is responsible to provide to the AMO/MRO, such as the due date of the AD, the selected means of compliance, the decision to embody Service Bulletins (SBs) or modification, etc In addition the type of information the operator will need in return to complete the control of ADs and modification-status should be specified. However, The operator is responsible for ensuring timely embodiment of applicable ADs and is to be provided with notification of compliance. Hours & Cycles control. Hours and cycles control is the responsibility of the operator, but there may be cases where the AMO must be in receipt of the current flight hours and cycles on a regular basis so that it may update the records for its own planning functions. Life limited parts. Life Limited Parts control is the responsibility of the operator. The AMO will have to provide the operator with all the necessary information about the LLP removal / installation so that the Operator may update its records.

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Appendix D Contd..
11. Supply of parts. The contract should specify whether a particular type of material or component comes from the operators or the AMOs/MROs store, which type of component is pooled, etc...Attention should be paid on the fact that it is the AMOs/MROs competence and responsibility to be satisfied that the component in question meets the approved data/standard and to ensure that the aircraft component is in a satisfactory condition for fitment. In other words, AMO/MRO is NOT to accept whatever it receives from the operator. Pooled parts at line stations. The contract should specify how the subject of pooled parts at line stations should be addressed. Scheduled maintenance. For planning scheduled maintenance checks, the support documentation to be given to the AMO should be specified. This shall include, but may not be limited to: - applicable work package, including job cards; - scheduled component removal list; - modifications to be incorporated. Unscheduled maintenance/Defect rectification. The contract should specify to which level the AMO/MRO may rectify a defect without reference to the operator. Deferred tasks. The use of the Operators MEL and the relation with the Operator in case of a defect that cannot be rectified at the line station should be addressed. Deviation from the maintenance schedule. Deviations have to be requested by the operator to PCAA or granted by the Operator in accordance with a procedure acceptable to PCAA. The contract should specify the support, the AMO/MRO may provide to the operator in order to substantiate the deviation request. Test flight. If any test flight is required, it shall be performed in accordance with the operators MCM. Release to service documentation. The release to service has to be performed by the AMO in accordance with its MOE procedures which should be specified in the contract. The documentation the AMO should provide to the operator upon delivery of the aircraft, shall include but not limited to: - Certificate of release to service (which is mandatory), - flight test report,(if applicable) - list of modifications embodied, (if applicable) - list of repairs, (if applicable) - list of ADs incorporated, (if applicable) - maintenance visit report. Maintenance recording. The Operator may contract the AMO to retain continuing airworthiness maintenance records. It should be ensured that every requirement of continuing airworthiness is fulfilled by either the operator or the AMO. In such a case, free and quick access to the above mentioned records should be given by the AMO to the operator and PCAA. Exchange of information. Each time exchange of information between the operator and the AMO is necessary, the contract should specify what information should be provided and when (i.e. on what occasion or at what frequency), how, by whom and to whom it has to be transmitted. Meetings. In order that PCAA may be satisfied that a good communication system exists between the Operator and the AMO, the terms of the maintenance contract should include the provision for a certain number of meetings to be held between both parties. 21.1 Contract review. Before the contract is applicable, it is very important that the technical personnel of both parties that are involved in the application of the contract meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common understanding of the duties of both parties. Work scope planning meeting. Work scope planning meetings may be organized so that the tasks to be performed may be commonly agreed. Technical meeting. Scheduled meetings may be organized in order to review on a regular basis technical matters such as ADs, SBs, future modifications, major defects found during maintenance check, reliability, etc... Quality meeting. Quality meetings may be organized in order to examine matters raised by the operators quality surveillance and to agree upon necessary corrective action. Reliability meeting. When a reliability programme exists, the contract should specify the Operators and AMOs respective involvement in that programme, including the participation to reliability meetings.

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Appendix D Contd..

Aircraft line maintenance. This paragraph applies to maintenance contract that includes line maintenance but excludes base maintenance activities. 1. Scope of work. The type of aircraft subject to the maintenance contract must be specified. It should include the aircrafts registration numbers. The extent of maintenance to be performed by the AMO should also be specified unambiguously. Location identified for the performance of maintenance/ Certificates held. The place(s) where line maintenance will be performed should be specified. The certificate held by the maintenance organisation at the place(s) where the maintenance will be performed has to be referred to in the contract. Subcontracting. The maintenance contract should specify under which conditions the AMO may subcontract tasks to a third party (whether this third party is AMO or not). Access should be given to the operator to any information (especially the quality monitoring information) about the AMOs subcontractors involved in the contract. It should however be noted that under operators responsibility both the operator and PCAA are entitled to be fully informed about subcontracting, although PCAA will normally only be concerned with aircraft, engine and APU subcontracting. Quality monitoring. The fact that the operators contractor is appropriately approved by PCAA, does not preclude the Operator from performing a quality surveillance (including audits) upon the AMO. Airworthiness data. The airworthiness data used for the purpose of this contract as well as the authority responsible for the acceptance/approval must be specified. This may include, but may not be limited to: - Maintenance Programme, - Major repairs/modification data, - Aircraft Maintenance Manual, - Aircraft IPC, - Minimum Equipment List (normally on board the aircraft); - Structure Repair Manual - Wiring diagrams, - Trouble shooting manual, - Operations Manual - Flight Manual 6. Supply of parts. The contract should specify whether a particular type of material or component is supplied by the operator or the AMO. Attention should be paid on the fact that it is the AMO competence and responsibility to be in any case satisfied that the component in question meets the approved data/standard and to ensure that the aircraft component is in a satisfactory condition for fitment. In other words, there is definitely no way for an AMO to accept whatever he receives from the operator. Storage conditions should also be addressed. Pooled parts. addressed. The contract should specify how the subject of pooled parts at line stations should be

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Unscheduled maintenance/Defect rectification. The contract should specify to which level the AMO may rectify a defect without reference to the operator, and what action should be taken in case the defect rectification may not be performed by the AMO. Deferred tasks. The use of the operators MEL and the relation with the operator in case of a defect that cannot be rectified at the line station should be addressed. Release to service. The release to service has to be performed by the AMO in accordance with its MOE procedures. The contract should however specify which support forms have to be used (operators technical log, etc...) Exchange of information. Each time exchange of information between the operator and AMO is necessary, the contract should specify what information should be provided and when, how, by whom and to whom it has to be transmitted. Meetings. Before the contract is applicable, it may be beneficial that the technical personnel of both parties that are involved in the application of the contract meet in order to be sure that every point leads to a common understanding of both parties duties.

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