To first consider the difference between the operator or owner and the maintainer because it is the operator or the owner who is required through the management of technical records to demonstrate that the aircraft meets all requirements to be able to fly, whereas the 145 organisation must demonstrate only that all requested and performed maintenance has been performed in accordance with all requirements and correctly released by an appropriately approved certifying engineer.
Within the Aircraft Operator’s organisation the Technical Records Department typically reports to the Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) and the relevant technical records procedures are written into the Continued Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) – section 1
As we know PART M or CAR M is an organisation approval which is dedicated to the management of Continuing Airworthiness. It is mandatory for all Commercial Air Transport organisations (CAT) as well as large aircraft (over 5700 kgs)
The functioning part of the CAMO group including all Technical Records Staff are responsible for managing the following :- Management of aircraft utilisation and ensuring the effective planning of all scheduled maintenance; Development, and management of an approved maintenance programme and the accomplishment of mandatory inspections and modifications.
Regarding the Maintenance organisation, depending on whether the aircraft is Commercial Air Transport, Large Aircraft or a private aircraft below 5700 kgs not Complex Motor Powered Aircraft (CMPA).
A maintenance organisation can be approved to carry out maintenance in one of two ways:
Either It will be approved under Part M, Sub-part F; essentially, this is for small, simple (not CAT) organisations supporting a limited number of aircraft or a Part 145 organisation with approval on the required aircraft type;
‘Detailed continuing Airworthiness maintenance records’ are those records required to be kept by the owner/operator to be able to demonstrate the continuing airworthiness and configuration of the aircraft in accordance with Part-M relevant for future maintenance.
These are different from the detailed maintenance records required to be kept by a maintenance organisation as per M.A.614 (Subpart F Organisation) or 145.A.55(c) Part 145 Organisation).
Whereas maintenance organisations are required to retain all detailed records to demonstrate that they worked in compliance with their respective requirements, aircraft owners/operators need to retain those records required for assessing the aircraft configuration and the airworthiness of the aircraft and all components installed.
Where the maintenance organisation retains the detailed maintenance records in accordance with 145.A.55(c) and M.A.614, the owner/operator should receive the aircraft release to service performed during the maintenance and necessary to determine the aircraft continuing airworthiness and its configuration, which includes references to all: Taskcards to show compliance with the maintenance Program requirements modifications, airworthiness directives, repaired and non-repaired damage, and measurements relating to defects.
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FAQs
While Part CAMO and Part CAO impose requirements on the operational organization, Part-M / Part ML make more technical specifications, e.g. with regard to maintenance standards in execution and documentation, in component classification as well as for release (CRS) and Airworthiness Review certificate.
What is the difference between Camo and Part 145? ›
Part 145 EO is intended for specific maintenance projects and is effective to one airplane. CAMO EO can be and is usually applicable to a few airplanes or to the whole fleet, can be issued to work as many times as it is considered.
What does part 145 mean? ›
The term Repair Station refers to a maintenance facility that has a certificate issued by the FAA under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations ( 14 CFR ) Part 145 and is engaged in the maintenance, inspection, and alteration of aircraft and aircraft products.
What is the purpose of Part M? ›
Part M concerns specifically the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances together with the approval of organizations and personnel involved in these tasks.
What are the responsibilities of CAMO and Part 145? ›
Typical responsibilities include ensuring the company's compliance with the approved maintenance program EASA regulations and adherence to company-required procedures. Additionally, the Post holder Maintenance and Part M CAMO Post Holder are responsible for a wide range of safety-critical processes.
What does Part M cover? ›
Part M building regulations is an approved document which provides information about the ease of access to, and use of, buildings, including facilities for disabled visitors or occupants, and the ability to move through a building easily.
What changed in part 145? ›
The main change introduced in the regulation is the required implementation of a Safety Management System for maintenance organisations. SMS requires, amongst others, to implement hazard identification, risk management and safety assurance processes and the designation of a safety manager.
What is part m subpart f? ›
Part M- Subpart F Maintenance Organisations may maintain EASA aircraft that fall within the scope of their approval, provided that the aircraft are not used in commercial air traffic (CAT) and that their maximum take-off mass does not exceed 5700 kg.
What is part 43 vs 145? ›
The purpose of part 43 is to ensure that an aircraft is “airworthy” after work has been performed. Part 145 sets forth safety standards necessary to inspect and maintain aircraft and aircraft parts. These safety standards ultimately benefit the maintenance personnel, passengers, and flight crew.
What is approved maintenance organization part 145? ›
Part 145 Maintenance Organisational Approval
Part 145 is the European standard for the approval of organisations that perform maintenance on aircraft and aircraft components that are registered in European Union Aviaton Safety Agency (EASA) Member States.
These standards give the requirements to be met by an organisation approved under Part 145 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 to perform maintenance of aircraft and aeronautical products and to provide training and assessment of employees of the organisation.
How long is a Part 145 certificate valid for a repair station within the US? ›
The FAA may renew the certificate or rating for 24 months if the repair station has operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of part 145 within the preceding certificate duration period.
What are the sections of Part M? ›
Part M is presented as two sections. Section A (called the “Technical Requirements” is applicable to industry) and Section B (“Procedure for Competent Authorities” is applicable to the Regulator – Competent authority).
What is a Part M threshold? ›
The FX15 is the genuine Part M threshold that achieves a 15mm upstand, as required in Building Regulations. This is vital to provide safe and seamless entrances and exits for wheelchair users, those with limited accessibility, pushchairs and children.
What is part m subpart g? ›
UK Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2014 determines the rules for the continuing airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft subject to UK regulation. Part M Subpart G of this regulation concerns the management of continuing airworthiness of UK registered Part 21 aircraft.
What is continuing airworthiness requirements Part M? ›
Part M Subpart C Continuing Airworthiness
The owner or operator shall ensure when an aircraft is permanently transferred from one owner or operator to another that the M.A. 305 continuing airworthiness records and, if applicable, M.A. 306 operator's technical log are also transferred.
What is a part-ML aircraft? ›
Part-ML sets out requirements to ensure that 'Light Aircraft' remain airworthy and are in a condition for safe operation. It also establishes the responsibilities of persons and organisations involved in activities related to the continuing airworthiness of these aircraft.
