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What is the primary purpose of the European Aviation Safety Agency established by Regulation (EC) No 216/2008?
To assist the Commission in the development of implementation rules
What is the main reason for recasting Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003?
To improve its clarity after several substantial amendments
What is the scope of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008?
To all aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances
What is the purpose of the implementation rules to be adopted by the Commission according to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008?
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What is the goal of laying down common technical requirements and administrative procedures in the context of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008?
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Which article of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is relevant to the adoption of the regulation?
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What is the purpose of the certification specifications developed by the Agency?
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What is the basis for developing type training courses?
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What is the role of the Commission in relation to certificates?
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What is the purpose of the amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012?
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What is the role of the Agency in relation to operational suitability data?
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What is the basis for the measures provided by this Regulation?
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Which of the following aircraft are subject to the technical requirements and administrative procedures established by this Regulation?
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What is the purpose of the technical requirements and administrative procedures established by this Regulation?
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Which of the following is a condition for the application of this Regulation to an aircraft registered in a third country?
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What is the significance of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 in the context of this Regulation?
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Which of the following is not a category of aircraft or components subject to the technical requirements and administrative procedures established by this Regulation?
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What is the meaning of the term 'aircraft' in the context of Regulation (EU) 2022/410?
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Who is responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after maintenance?
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What is the meaning of 'continuing airworthiness'?
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What is the meaning of 'maintenance' in the context of Regulation (EU) 2022/410?
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What is the meaning of 'organisation' in the context of Regulation (EU) 2022/410?
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What is the meaning of 'commercial air transport (CAT) operation'?
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What is the primary purpose of a pre-flight inspection?
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What type of aircraft is classified as an ELA1 aircraft?
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What is the maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration for an LSA aircraft?
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What is the purpose of a principal place of business?
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What type of operations involve the assembly or disturbance of a system or part on an aircraft?
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What is the purpose of management systems harmonisation?
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What type of aircraft is classified as an ELA2 aircraft?
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What is the primary purpose of commercial specialised operations?
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What is the primary purpose of limited operations?
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What type of flight is an introductory flight?
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What is a requirement for an aircraft to be listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier?
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What is required to be performed and certified in accordance with point 145.A.48 and 145.A.50 of Annex II (Part-145)?
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What is the purpose of an airworthiness review?
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What is the exemption provided by paragraph 4 of this Article?
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What is required to be issued in accordance with point M.A.901 of Annex I (Part-M)?
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Which aircraft would be subject to the requirements of Annex I (Part-M)?
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What is the maximum take-off mass for an aeroplane to be subject to the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML)?
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Which of the following would not be subject to the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML)?
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Under what conditions would an aircraft listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 be subject to the requirements of Annex I (Part-M)?
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Which of the following is true about the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft?
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Which aircraft are subject to the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML)?
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What happens when an aircraft listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 is subject to the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML)?
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What is the purpose of ensuring the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft?
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What is the maximum take-off mass for a rotorcraft to be subject to the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML)?
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What is the maximum number of occupants for a rotorcraft to be subject to the requirements of Annex Vb (Part-ML)?
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Which of the following is a requirement for an aircraft to be listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier?
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What is the basis for ensuring the continuing airworthiness of aircraft with a maximum certificated take-off mass at or below 5 700 kg?
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What is the purpose of the derogation provided in paragraph 4 of this Article?
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Which of the following is a requirement for the airworthiness of aircraft referred to in point (a) of Article 1?
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What is the purpose of the airworthiness review certificate?
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Which of the following is responsible for ensuring the continuing airworthiness of aircraft referred to in point (b) of Article 1?
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What is the requirement for organisations involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components?
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What is the deadline for organisations to be issued approvals by the competent authority in accordance with Subpart F and Subpart G of Annex I?
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What happens to maintenance organisation approval certificates issued or recognised by a Member State before 29 November 2003?
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What is the validity period of approvals issued in accordance with Subpart F and Subpart G of Annex I?
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What is the competent authority responsible for approving organisations involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components?
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What is the purpose of the approval process for organisations involved in the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components?
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What is the primary purpose of issuing a Form 3-CAO to an organisation holding a valid organisation approval certificate?
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What happens to an organisation's approval certificate if it has not closed findings of non-compliance related to requirements introduced by Annex Vd (Part-CAO) after 24 March 2022?
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Which organisations can correct findings of non-compliance related to requirements introduced by Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) until 24 March 2022?
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What happens to certificates and aircraft maintenance programme approvals issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as applicable before 24 March 2020?
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Until when can a maintenance organisation holding a valid approval certificate issued in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) correct findings of non-compliance related to the Annex II requirements introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1963?
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What happens to an organisation's approval certificate if it has not closed findings of non-compliance related to the Annex II requirements introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1963 after 2 December 2024?
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What is the requirement for certifying staff according to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1963?
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Which provision is referenced in Annex Vd (Part-CAO) for responsibilities of organisations involved in continuing airworthiness?
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What is the purpose of deeming an aircraft maintenance licence issued in accordance with JAA requirements as valid?
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In which Annex are the provisions for certifying staff privileges described?
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What is the requirement for aircraft defects according to GM Article 4(1) Approvals?
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What is the basis for the recognition of existing qualifications and experience in certifying staff?
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What happens to certifying staff holding a licence including aircraft that do not require an individual type rating?
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What is the status of conversion reports and Examination credit reports complying with the requirements applicable before Regulation (EU) No 1149/2011?
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What is the requirement for maintenance organisations located outside the Union regarding certifying staff for components?
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What is the status of limited certifying staff authorisations issued to flight engineer licence holders before 2 December 2022?
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What is the purpose of extending a licence to a new category/sub-category?
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Until when can certifying staff holding a licence including aircraft that do not require an individual type rating continue to exercise their privileges?
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What is the primary purpose of organisations involved in the training of personnel?
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What happens to maintenance training organisation approval issued or recognised by a Member State before the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003?
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What is the deadline for including the relevant elements defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data in type training courses?
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What is the purpose of Annex IV (Part-147)?
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What is the effect of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 on type training courses?
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What is the purpose of the approval of organisations involved in the training of personnel?
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What power do competent authorities have to ensure compliance with this Regulation?
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What is the purpose of the powers referred to in paragraph 3?
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In what way must the powers referred to in paragraph 3 be exercised?
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What is the scope of the competent authorities' powers?
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What is the purpose of the competent authorities' powers to enter premises and means of transport?
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What happens to references to the repealed Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003?
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What is the requirement for a Member State designating more than one entity as competent authority?
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When is a conflict of interest likely to occur for the personnel of competent authorities?
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What is the purpose of coordinating between competent authorities in a Member State?
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What is the consequence of a competent authority not complying with the requirements of Article 7a?
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What is the purpose of defining the areas of competence of each competent authority?
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When does this Regulation enter into force?
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Which aircraft are exempt from the requirement to have certifying staff qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) until 28 September 2014?
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What is the deadline for the requirements of Annex Va to apply to aircraft registered in a third country and dry leased-in by air carriers?
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When do the requirements for aircraft used for commercial specialised operations and CAT other than those by air carriers licenced in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 apply?
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What is the purpose of the derogation provided in paragraph 2 of this Article?
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Which of the following is a condition for the application of the requirements of Annex Va to an aircraft?
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Which type of aircraft is subject to the provisions of Annex I, point M.A.201(f)?
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Until when can certificates issued before 1 January 2016 remain valid?
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Which type of aircraft is subject to the provisions of Annex I, point M.A.801(c)?
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What is the purpose of paragraph 3?
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By way of derogation from paragraph 1, what can competent authorities or organisations continue to issue until 31 December 2015?
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Which type of aircraft is subject to the provisions of Annex I, point M.A.803(b)?
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From which date does the requirement for certifying staff to be qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) apply?
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From which date does this Regulation apply?
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What is the status of this Regulation in the Member States?
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When does this Regulation enter into force?
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What is the exemption for the maintenance of ELA1 aeroplanes not involved in CAT operations and of aircraft other than aeroplanes and helicopters?
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Study Notes
Regulation (EU) 2015/1536
- Establishes common technical requirements and administrative procedures to ensure the continuing airworthiness of aircraft, components, and appliances
- Covers aircraft registered in a Member State, unless regulatory oversight has been delegated to a third country, and those registered in a third country used by an EU operator
Definitions
- Aircraft: any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air
- Certifying staff: personnel responsible for releasing an aircraft or component after maintenance
- Continuing airworthiness: all processes ensuring an aircraft complies with airworthiness requirements and is in a condition for safe operation
- Maintenance: overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification, or defect rectification of an aircraft or component
Continuing Airworthiness Requirements
- Aircraft and components must comply with Annex I (Part-M) requirements, except for ELA2 aircraft, which comply with Annex Vb (Part-ML) requirements
- Aircraft listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 must comply with Annex I (Part-M) requirements
Approvals for Organisations Involved in Continuing Airworthiness
- Organisations involved in continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components must be approved by the competent authority in accordance with Annex II (Part-145), Annex Vc (Part-CAMO), or Annex Vd (Part-CAO)
- Approvals issued before 24 March 2020 may be valid until 24 March 2022
Transitional Provisions
- Organisations holding a valid organisation approval certificate issued in accordance with Subpart F or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) shall be issued a Form 3-CAO as set out in Appendix I to Annex Vd (Part-CAO)
- Organisations holding a valid continuing airworthiness management organisation approval certificate issued in accordance with Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) shall be issued an EASA Form 14 approval certificate in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO)### Training Organisation Requirements
- Organisations involved in personnel training must be approved in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) to:
- Conduct recognised basic training courses
- Conduct recognised type training courses
- Conduct examinations
- Issue training certificates
- Approvals issued or recognised by a Member State in accordance with JAA requirements and procedures before Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 are deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation
Entry into Force
- Regulation (EU) 2021/700 enters into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
- By way of derogation, Member States may elect not to apply certain requirements until specific dates:
- 28 September 2014 for piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000 kg MTOM and below
- 25 August 2017 for aircraft registered in a third country and dry leased-in by air carriers
Certifying Staff
- Certifying staff must be qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66), except for certain exemptions
- Certifying staff holding a licence issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) are deemed to have the privileges described in point 66.A.20(a) of the same Annex
- Certifying staff holding a licence including aircraft that do not require an individual type rating may continue to exercise their privileges until the first renewal or change
Approvals for Organisations
- Approvals for organisations involved in continuing airworthiness must comply with Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vb (Part-ML) provisions
- Organisations must also consider additional requirements, including:
- M.A.201(c) or ML.A.201(c) Responsibilities
- M.A.403(b) or ML.A.403(b) Aircraft defects
Competent Authorities
- Where a Member State designates more than one entity as competent authority, the areas of competence must be clearly defined and coordination established between authorities
- Personnel of competent authorities must not perform certification and oversight activities when there are indications of conflict of interest
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