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This document outlines the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for the approval of maintenance organizations, specifically CAR 145. It details technical requirements, related maintenance and general manuals, and covers aspects like personnel, facility, equipment, and maintenance data.
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CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS CAR - 145 APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS Issue 03, Revision 0 ----------------- DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, TECHNICAL CENTRE, OP...
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS CAR - 145 APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS Issue 03, Revision 0 ----------------- DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI-110003 Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 CAR 145 Table of Contents FOREWORD.......................................................................................................................................... 6 RECORD OF REVISIONS..................................................................................................................... 7 SECTION A – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, RELATED AMC AND GM......................................... 9 145.1 COMPETENT AUTHORITY........................................................................................................ 9 GM1 TO CAR-145 DEFINITIONS........................................................................................................... 9 145. A.05 APPLICABILITY AND EFFECTIVITY......................................................................................... 12 145. A.10 SCOPE................................................................................................................................ 12 AMC1 145.A.10 SCOPE..................................................................................................................... 12 GM1 145.A.10 SCOPE....................................................................................................................... 13 145. A.15 APPLICATION FOR AN ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE............................................... 15 AMC1 145.A.15 APPLICATION FOR AN ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE..................................................... 15 AMC2 145.A.15 APPLICATION FOR AN ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE..................................................... 15 145.A.20 TERMS OF APPROVAL AND SCOPE OF WORK............................................................. 16 AMC1 145.A.20 TERMS OF APPROVAL AND SCOPE OF WORK............................................................... 16 AMC2 145.A.20 TERMS OF APPROVAL AND SCOPE OF WORK............................................................... 17 145. A.25 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................. 17 AMC1 145.A.25(A) FACILITY REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................... 18 AMC 145.A.25 (B) FACILITY REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 19 AMC 145.A.25 (D) FACILITY REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 19 145.A.30 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................... 19 AMC1 145.A.30(A) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 23 AMC1 145.A.30(B) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 23 GM1 145.A.30(B) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 24 AMC1 145.A.30(C);(CA) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 25 GM1 145.A.30(CA) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 26 GM1 145.A.30(CB) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 26 AMC1 145.A.30(CC) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 27 AMC1 145.A.30(D) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 28 AMC1 145.A.30 (E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................ 29 AMC2 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 32 AMC3 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 32 AMC4 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 32 AMC5 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 34 GM1 145.A.30 (E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 34 GM2 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 37 GM3 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL........................................................................................................... 40 GM4 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 42 GM5 145.A.30(E) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 42 AMC 145.A.30 (F) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 43 AMC 145.A.30 (G) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 44 AMC1 145.A.30.(J) (4) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................... 46 AMC1 145.A.30(J)(5) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................. 47 AMC1 145.A.30(J)(5)(I) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 47 AMC1 145.A.30(J)(5)(II) PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 48 145.A.35 CERTIFYING AND SUPPORT STAFF................................................................................ 48 AMC 145.A.35 (A) CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF................................................................. 50 AMC 145.A.35 (B) CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF................................................................. 51 AMC 145.A.35(C) CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF................................................................. 51 Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 2 CAR 145 AMC1 145.A.35 (N) CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF.............................................................. 53 145.A.37 AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW STAFF................................................................................... 54 AMC1 145.A.37 AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW STAFF................................................................................ 54 GM1 145.A.37(B) AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW STAFF.............................................................................. 55 145. A.40 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS................................................................................................. 55 AMC 145.A.40 (A) EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS......................................................................................... 56 AMC 145.A.40 (B) EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS......................................................................................... 56 145.A.42 COMPONENTS.................................................................................................................... 57 AMC1 145.A.42(A)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 58 GM1 145.A.42(A)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................... 58 AMC1145.A.42(A)(2) COMPONENTS.................................................................................................. 58 AMC1 145.A.42(A)(3) COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 59 AMC1 145.A.42(A)(4) COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 59 AMC2 145.A.42(A)(4) COMPONENTS................................................................................................ 60 AMC1 145.A.42(A)(5) COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 60 GM1 145.A.42(B) COMPONENTS........................................................................................................ 61 AMC1 145.A.42(B)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 61 GM1 145.A.42(B)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................... 61 GM2 145.A.42(B)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................... 62 GM3 145.A.42(B)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................... 62 GM1 145.A.42(B)(2) COMPONENTS................................................................................................... 64 AMC1 145.A.42(B)(3) COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 64 AMC1 145.A.42(C) COMPONENTS..................................................................................................... 66 GM1 145.A.42(C)(1) COMPONENTS................................................................................................... 66 145. A.45 MAINTENANCE DATA....................................................................................................... 67 GM1 145.A.45(B) MAINTENANCE DATA............................................................................................... 68 AMC1 145.A.45(C) MAINTENANCE DATA............................................................................................. 68 AMC1 145.A.45(D) MAINTENANCE DATA............................................................................................. 69 AMC1 145.A.45(E) MAINTENANCE DATA............................................................................................. 69 AMC 145.A.45 (F) MAINTENANCE DATA.............................................................................................. 70 AMC1 145.A.45(G) MAINTENANCE DATA............................................................................................ 70 145.A.47 PRODUCTION PLANNING................................................................................................. 70 AMC 145.A.47 (A) PRODUCTION PLANNING......................................................................................... 71 AMC1 145.A.47(B) PRODUCTION PLANNING....................................................................................... 71 GM1 145.A.47(B) PRODUCTION PLANNING.......................................................................................... 72 AMC145.A.47(C) PRODUCTION PLANNING.......................................................................................... 73 GM1 145.A.47(D) PRODUCTION PLANNING......................................................................................... 73 145. A.48 PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE............................................................................... 74 AMC1 145.A.48(A) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE......................................................................... 74 GM 145.A.48 PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE.................................................................................. 75 AMC1 145.A.48(C)(2) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 75 AMC2 145.A.48(C)(2) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 75 AMC3 145.A.48(C)(2) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 76 AMC4 145.A.48(C)(2) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 77 AMC1 145.A.48(C)(3) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE..................................................................... 79 GM1 145.A.48(C)(3) PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE....................................................................... 79 GM1 145.A.48(C)PERFORMANCE OF MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 79 145.A.50 CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE................................................................................ 80 AMC 145.A.50 CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE AFTER EMBODIMENT OF A STANDARD CHANGE OR STANDARD REPAIR (SC/SR)............................................................................................................... 81 GM1 145.A.50(A) CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 81 AMC145.A.50 (B) CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 81 AMC1 145.A.50 (D) CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE......................................................................... 82 Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 3 CAR 145 AMC2 TO 145.A.50 (D) CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE.................................................................... 83 GM 145.A.50 (D) CA FORM 1 BLOCK 12 ‘REMARKS’............................................................................ 88 AMC1 145.A.50(E) CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 88 AMC 1 145.A.50 (F) CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE........................................................................ 89 145. A.55 RECORD-KEEPING........................................................................................................... 89 AMC1 145.A.55 RECORD-KEEPING.................................................................................................... 91 GM1 145.A.55 RECORD-KEEPING...................................................................................................... 92 GM1 145.A.55(A)(1)RECORD-KEEPING.............................................................................................. 92 AMC1 145.A.55(A)(3) RECORD-KEEPING........................................................................................... 93 AMC1 145.A.55(D) RECORD-KEEPING................................................................................................ 93 AMC2 145.A.55(D) RECORD-KEEPING................................................................................................ 93 145.A.60 OCCURRENCE REPORTING............................................................................................. 94 AMC1 145.A.60 OCCURRENCE REPORTING........................................................................................ 95 AMC2 145.A.60 OCCURRENCE REPORTING........................................................................................ 95 GM1 145.A.60 OCCURRENCE REPORTING.......................................................................................... 96 GM1 145.A.60(B) OCCURANCE REPORTING........................................................................................ 97 145. A.65 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES....................................................................................... 97 AMC1 145.A.65 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.................................................................................... 98 GM1 145.A.65 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES....................................................................................... 98 GM2 145.A.65(B)(1) MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.............................................................................. 99 AMC1 145.A.65(B)(2) MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES............................................................................ 99 145.A.70 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION (MOE)................................................... 99 AMC1 145.A.70 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION (MOE)................................................... 101 GM1 145.A.70 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION (MOE)..................................................... 101 AMC1 145.A.70(A)(1) MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION EXPOSITION (MOE).......................................... 105 145.A.75 PRIVILEGES OF THE ORGANIZATION........................................................................... 106 AMC1 145.A.75(B) PRIVILEGES OF THE ORGANIZATION..................................................................... 106 145. A.85 CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION............................................................................. 109 AMC1 145.A.85 CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION............................................................................ 110 AMC2 145.A.85 CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION............................................................................ 110 GM1 145.A.85 CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION.............................................................................. 111 GM1 145.A.85(A)(1) CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION...................................................................... 111 GM1 145.A.85(A)(2) CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION...................................................................... 111 GM1 145.A.85(B) CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION.......................................................................... 111 145. A.90 CONTINUED VALIDITY.................................................................................................... 112 145.A.95 FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS.................................................................................... 112 145.A.95(A) FINDINGS..................................................................................................................... 113 AMC1 145.A.95 FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS................................................................................. 113 AMC2 145.A.95 FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS................................................................................. 114 GM1 145.A.95 FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS................................................................................... 114 145.A.140 ACCESS.......................................................................................................................... 115 145.A.155 IMMEDIATE REACTION TO A SAFETY PROBLEM...................................................... 115 145.A.200 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM............................................................................................... 115 GM1 145.A.200 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM........................................................................................... 115 AMC1 145.A.200(A)(1) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 118 GM1 145.A.200(A)(1) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 119 GM2 145.A.200(A)(1) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 120 AMC1 145.A.200(A)(2) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 120 GM1 145.A.200(A)(2) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 121 AMC1 145.A.200(A)(3) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 121 Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 4 CAR 145 GM1 145.A.200(A)(3) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 124 GM2 145.A.200(A)(3) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 124 AMC1 145.A.200(A)(4) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 126 GM1 145.A.200(A)(4) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 126 GM1 145.A.200(A)(5) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 127 AMC1 145.A.200(A)(6) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 127 AMC2 145.A.200(A)(6) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 128 AMC3 145.A.200(A)(6) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 129 AMC4 145.A.200(A)(6) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 130 GM1 145.A.200(A)(6) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 130 GM2 145.A.200(A)(6) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................... 131 145.A.202 INTERNAL SAFETY REPORTING SCHEME................................................................. 132 AMC1 145.A.202 INTERNAL SAFETY REPORTING SCHEME.................................................................. 133 GM1 145.A.202 INTERNAL SAFETY REPORTING SCHEME.................................................................... 134 145.A.205 CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING................................................................... 134 GM1 145.A.205 CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING..................................................................... 135 GM2 145.A.205 CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING..................................................................... 135 SECTION B - PROCEDURES FOR DGCA....................................................................................... 137 APPENDIX I - AUTHORISED RELEASE CERTIFICATE (CA FORM 1).......................................... 138 APPENDIX II - CLASS AND RATING SYSTEM FOR THE TERMS OF APPROVAL OF PART-145 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATIONS................................................................................................. 145 APPENDIX III – MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE................................................ 150 AMC1 TO APPENDIX III— MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION APPROVAL REFERRED TO IN CAR-145.......... 154 GM1 APPENDIX III — MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION CERTIFICATE — CA FORM 3-145....................... 154 APPENDIX IV - CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF STAFF NOT QUALIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAR-66 REFERRED TO IN POINTS 145.A.30 (J) 1 AND 2.................................................. 155 APPENDIX V – CA FORM 4............................................................................................................. 156 APPENDIX VI - CA FORM 6............................................................................................................. 157 APPENDIX VII - APPLICATION FORM (CA FORM 2)..................................................................... 166 APPENDIX VIII - APPENDIX TO AMC 145.A.30 (E) FUEL TANK SAFETY TRAINING................. 169 Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 5 CAR 145 FOREWORD Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules 1937 stipulates that organisations engaged in the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components shall be approved. CAR 145 Rev.0 was introduced on 26th January 2005 in order to harmonize requirements for approval of aircraft maintenance organizations with that of international requirements, which was primarily based on EASA CAR-145 regulation. Since the initial issue, CAR 145 has been revised from time to time to harmonise with EASA Part-145. CAR 145 Issue 03 dated 31st July 2024 has been issued based on the latest revision to EASA Part 145 dated 02nd December 2022. This CAR is issued under the provisions of Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 6 CAR 145 RECORD OF REVISIONS Initial Issue (Revision 0) 26th January 2005 In order to harmonize Indian requirements for approval of maintenance organisations with international requirements CAR-145 Rev.0 was introduced on 26th January 2005 which was primarily based on JAR 145 regulation. Revision 1 28th February 2008 The Revision 1 to CAR 145 was issued with effect from 01.07.2008 to align the numbering system with that of EASA and certain customization to suit Indian environment. The revision was applicable to organizations involved in the maintenance of large aircraft (large aircraft means an aircraft, classified as an aeroplane with a maximum take-off mass of more than 5700 kg, or a multi engined helicopter) or maintenance of aircraft used for commercial air transport, and components intended for fitment thereto. Issue 02 8th October 2013 This Issue 02 to CAR 145 is issued to make Indian regulations aligned with EASA Part 145 latest revisions and SARI 145 Revision1 dated 15 November 2012. Salient features of the revision are. 1. The requirements, related AMC and GM are brought together for easy reference purposes. 2. Requirements for Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) and training guide lines have been introduced. 3. Scope of components maintenance enhanced to include Indicating and Recording System, Water Ballast and Propulsion Augmentation System. 4. The scope of simple defect rectification, which can be accomplished by flight crew has been enhanced to include a) Inspection for and removal of de-icing/anti-icing fluid residues. b) Removal/ closure of panels, cowls or covers those are easily accessible but not requiring the use of special tools. 5. The scope of Practical skills training provided to flight crew by an organisation approved under CAR 145 which includes 35 Hours practical experience has been enhanced to include: De-icing/anti-icing related maintenance activities. 6. Sub-paragraphs CAR-145.A.35 (n) & (o), CAR-145.A.65 (d), CAR-145.A.70 (c) and CAR145.A.70 (d) have been added. 7. Sub-paragraphs AMC-145.A.35 (c), AMC-145.A.35 (n), AMC No. 1 to 145.A.50 (d), AMC No. 2 to145.A.50 (d) ,GM-145.A.50 (d) and GM-145.A.60 (b) have also been added. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 7 CAR 145 8. The format of CA Form 1 (as given in Appendix I) has been revised exactly in line with CAR M. 9. Appendix to AMC A.30.(e) on Fuel Tank Safety Training has been newly added as Appendix VIII. Issue 02 (Revision 1) 8th June 2015 Amendment to the validity of CAR 145 approval in line with Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Issue 02 (Revision 2) 23rd September 2016 The CAR 145 Issue 02 Rev 02 is amended to harmonise with 66 Issue II requirements and with latest revisions of EASA Part 145 regulations. Issue 02 (Revision 3) 14th June 2017 The CAR 145 Issue 02 Rev 03 is amended to harmonise with amended Rule 61 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and CAR 66 (Issue II, R1) requirements. References of CAR (Sec- Series “L” Part-X and Series “L” Part-XIV have been deleted as these requirements/ procedures are now covered in CAR 66 (Sub Part-C) and AAC 2 of 2017 respectively. Issue 02 (Revision 4) 12th June 2020 The CAR 145 Issue 02 Rev 04 is amended to harmonise with amended CAR M and with the latest revisions of EASA Part 145 regulations. Issue 02 (Revision 5) 15th June 2021 The CAR 145 Issue 02 Rev 05 is amended to include UK CAA Form 1 as an acceptable equivalent document. Issue 03 31st July 2024 1. CAR 145 Issue 03 is amended to harmonise with the latest revision of EASA Part 145 dated 02nd December 2022. 2. Quality system has been redefined and restructured. 3. SMS system and requirements of SMS manager are included. 4. References of new CARs provided where ever needed. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 8 CAR 145 GENERAL SECTION A – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, RELATED AMC AND GM 145.1 Competent Authority For the purpose of this CAR, the competent authority shall be DGCA for organizations having their principal place of business in India or any other country. GM1 to CAR-145 Definitions For the purpose of the AMC & GM to CAR-145, the following definitions are used: Audit Refers to a systematic, independent, and documented process for obtaining evidence, and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which requirements are complied with. Note: Audits may include inspections. Assessment in the context of management system performance monitoring, continuous improvement and oversight, refers to a planned and documented activity performed by competent personnel to evaluate and analyse the achieved level of performance and maturity in relation to the organisation’s policy and objectives. Note: An assessment focuses on desirable outcomes and the overall performance, looking at the organisation as a whole. The main objective of the assessment is to identify the strengths and weaknesses to drive continual improvement. Remark: For ‘risk assessment’, please refer to the definition below. Base maintenance Ref. AMC1 145.A.10 Base maintenance refers to a closed facility that can house an aircraft and protect it hangar from environmental conditions. Certifying staff’ means personnel responsible for the release of an Aircraft or a component after maintenance. Competency is a combination of individual skills, practical and theoretical knowledge, attitude, training, and experience. A complex motor means: powered aircraft (1) An aeroplane: (i) With a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5700 Kg., or (ii) Certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen; or (iii) Certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 9 CAR 145 least two pilots, or (iv) Equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine, or (2) A helicopter certificated: (i) For a maximum take-off mass exceeding 3175 Kg, or (ii) for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nine, or (iii) for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or (3) A tilt rotor aircraft. Component means any engine, propeller, part or appliance. Correction is the action to eliminate a detected non-compliance. Corrective action is the action to eliminate or mitigate the root cause(s) and prevent the recurrence of an existing detected non-compliance, or other undesirable conditions or situations. Proper determination of the root cause(s) is crucial for defining effective corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Error is an action or inaction by a person that may lead to deviations from accepted procedures or regulations. Note: Errors are often associated with occasions when a planned sequence of mental or physical activities either fails to achieve its intended outcome, or is not appropriate with regard to the intended outcome, and when results cannot be attributed purely to chance. Fatigue is a physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability resulting from sleep loss or extended wakefulness, circadian phase, or workload (mental and/or physical activity) that can impair a person’s alertness and ability to safely perform his or her tasks. Hazard is a condition or an object with the potential to cause or contribute to an aircraft incident or accident. Human factors is anything that affects human performance, which means principles that apply to aeronautical activities, and which seek safe interface between the human and other system components by proper consideration of human performance. Inspection in the context of compliance monitoring and oversight, refers to an independent documented conformity evaluation by observation and judgement accompanied, as appropriate, by measurement, testing or gauging, in order to verify compliance with applicable requirements. Note: Inspection may be part of an audit (e.g. product audit), but may also be conducted outside of the normal audit plan; for example, to verify closure of a particular finding. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 10 CAR 145 Just culture means a culture in which front-line operators or other persons are not punished for actions, omissions or decisions taken by them that are commensurate with their experience and training, but in which gross negligence, wilful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated; ‘Large Aircraft’ means an aircraft, classified as an aeroplane with a maximum take- off mass of more than 5700 kg, or a multi engined helicopter. Line maintenance Ref. AMC1 145.A.10 Maintenance means any one or combination of the following activities: overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification or defect rectification of an aircraft or component, with the exception of pre-flight inspection; Near miss is an event in which an occurrence to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation was narrowly averted or avoided. Example: A mechanic on rechecking his or her work at the end of a task realises that one work card step was not properly carried out. Organization means a natural person, a legal person or part of a legal person. Such an organization may hold more than one CAR 145 approval Organisational factor is a condition that affects the effectiveness of safety risk controls, related to the culture, policies, processes, resources, and workplace of an organisation. Oversight planning refers to the time frame within which all areas of the approval and cycle all processes should be reviewed by the competent authority by means of audits and inspections. Oversight refers to the detailed oversight schedule that defines the number of programme audits and inspections, the scope and duration of each audit and inspection, including details of product audits and locations, as appropriate, to be performed by the competent authority, and the tentative time frame for performing each audit and inspection. Pre-flight inspection means the inspection carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight Preventive action is the action to eliminate the cause of a potential non-compliance or other undesirable potential situations. Risk assessment is an evaluation based on engineering and operational judgement and/or analysis methods in order to establish whether the achieved or perceived risk is acceptable or tolerable. Safety culture is an enduring set of values, norms, attitudes, and practices within an organisation concerned with minimising the exposure of the workforce and the general public to dangerous or hazardous conditions. In a positive safety culture, a shared concern for, commitment to, and accountability for safety is promoted. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 11 CAR 145 Safety risk refers to the predicted probability and severity of the consequences or outcomes of a hazard. Safety training refers to dedicated training to support safety management policies and processes, including human factors training. Note: The main purpose of the safety training programme is to ensure that personnel at all levels of the organisation maintain their competency to fulfil their roles safely. Safety training should, in particular, consider the safety knowledge derived from hazard identification and risk management processes, and support the fostering of a positive safety culture. Note: Safety management training refers to specific training for the staff involved in safety management functions in accordance with point 145.A.30(ca) or 145.A.200(a)(3). Working days refer to days between and including Monday to Friday, not including public holidays. 145. A.05 Applicability and Effectivity CAR 145 Issue 3 dated 31st July 2024 is effective from 1st January 2025. Approvals issued in accordance with CAR 145 Issue 2 shall continue to remain in force beyond 31st December 2024. However, such organizations shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this CAR, latest by 30th June 2026. 145. A.10 Scope This Section establishes the requirements to be met by an organization to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval certificate for the maintenance of aircraft and components. AMC1 145.A.10 Scope LINE MAINTENANCE AND BASE MAINTENANCE (a) ‘Line maintenance’ refers to limited maintenance for the aircraft suitable to be carried out whilst the aircraft remains in the air operation environment. Line maintenance may include: − trouble shooting; − defect rectification; − component replacement with use of external test equipment if required. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 12 CAR 145 Component replacement may include components such as engines and propellers; − maintenance that will detect obvious unsatisfactory conditions/ discrepancies/ malfunctions, but does not require extensive in-depth inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems and powerplant items which are visible through quick opening access panels/ doors/ ports; − repairs, modifications and other maintenance tasks which do not require extensive disassembly and can be accomplished by simple means. (b) ‘Base maintenance’ refers to any maintenance for the aircraft other than line maintenance. (c) Organisations maintaining aircraft should have a procedure to determine whether the tasks or groups of tasks to be carried out fall under the line maintenance or base maintenance scope of the organisation, with due regard to the expected duration of the maintenance, number and type of tasks, shifts and disciplines involved, work environment, etc. For temporary or occasional cases, the organisation may also have a procedure which allows, subject to a task assessment (including all relevant aspects and conditions), to conduct a base maintenance task under line maintenance environment (d) In particular, maintenance tasks of aircraft subject to maintained in accordance with ‘progressive’ or ‘equalised’ maintenance programmes should be individually assessed in respect of such procedure to ensure that all the tasks within the particular check can be carried out safely and to the required standards at the designated line maintenance station. GM1 145.A.10 Scope SMALL ORGANISATIONS This Guidance Material (GM) provides guidance on how the following small organisations satisfy the intent of CAR-145: (a) Organisations that only employ one person, who carries out the certification function and other functions, and that are approved under CAR-145 may use the alternatives provided below limited to the following terms of approval: − Class A2 Base and line maintenance of Aeroplanes of 5700 kg maximum take-off mass (MTOM) or less (with piston engines only) − Class A3 Base and line maintenance of single-engined helicopters of 3175 kg MTOM or less − Class A4 Aircraft other than A1, A2 and A3 aircraft. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 13 CAR 145 − Class B2 Piston engines with maximum output of less than 450 HP. − Class C Components. − Class D1 Non-destructive testing. 145.A.30(b): The minimum requirement is for one full-time person who meets the CAR-66 requirements for certifying staff and holds the position of ‘accountable manager, safety manager, maintenance engineer and is also certifying staff and, if applicable, airworthiness review staff’. No other person may issue a certificate of release to service and therefore if that person is absent, no maintenance may be released during such absence. (1) The independent audit element of the compliance monitoring function of point 145.A.200(a)(6) may be subcontracted to an appropriate organisation approved under CAR-145 or contracted to a person with appropriate technical knowledge and extensive experience of audits, working under the management system of the organisation, with the agreement of the DGCA. Note: ‘Full-time’ for the purpose of CAR-145 means not less than 35 hrs per week except during vacation periods. (2) 145.A.35: In the case of an approval based on one person using an independent audit monitoring arrangement as referred to in point (1), the requirement for a record of certifying staff is satisfied by the submission to and acceptance by the DGCA of the CA Form 4. With only one person, the requirement for a separate record of authorisation is unnecessary the DGCA Form 3 certificate defines the authorisation. An appropriate statement, to reflect this situation, should be included in the exposition. (3) 145.A.200(a)(6) It is the responsibility of the monitoringorganisation or person referred to in point (1) to make a minimum of two on-site audits every year, and it is the responsibility of this organisation or person to carry out these activities on the basis of one pre-announced visit and one unannounced visit to the maintenance organisation. It is the responsibility of the CAR-145 organisation to ensure that effective implementation of all corrective actions takes place. (b) Recommended operating procedure for a CAR-145 organisation based upon up to 10 persons involved in maintenance. (1) 145.A.30(b) and 145.A.30(c): The normal minimum requirement is for the employment on a full-time basis of two persons who meet the DGCA requirements for certifying staff, whereby one holds the position of ‘maintenance engineer’ and the other holds the position of ‘compliance monitoring engineer’. Either person can assume the responsibilities of the accountable manager Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 14 CAR 145 and safety managerprovided that they can comply in full with the applicable elements of points 145.A.30(a) and 145.A.30(ca), but the ‘maintenance engineer’ is the certifying person in order to retain the independence of the ‘compliance monitoring engineer’ to carry out audits. Nothing prevents either engineer from undertaking maintenance tasks provided that the ‘maintenance engineer’ issues the certificate of release to service. The ‘compliance monitoring engineer’ should have similar qualifications and status to the ‘maintenance engineer’ for reasons of credibility, unless he/she has a proven track record in aircraft compliance monitoring, in which case some reduction in the extent of his or her maintenance qualifications may be permitted. In cases where the DGCA agrees that it is not practical for the organisation to nominate a person responsible for the independent audit of the compliance monitoring function, this element may be arranged in accordance with point (a)(1). 145. A.15 Application for an organisation certificate (a) An application for a certificate or an amendment to an existing certificate in accordance with this CAR shall be made in a form and manner established by the DGCA, taking into account the applicable requirements of CAR-M, CAR -ML and this CAR. (b) Applicants for an initial certificate pursuant to this CAR shall provide the DGCA with: (1) the results of a pre-audit performed by the organisation against the applicable requirements provided for in CAR-M, CAR-ML and this CAR; (2) documentation demonstrating how they will comply with the requirements established in this CAR. AMC1 145.A.15 Application for an organisation certificate An application should be made on a CA Form 2 given as Appendix VII to this CAR through eGCA. Note: CA Form 6 – Approval Recommendation Report (Appendix VI) shall be used for grant/ change/ continuation to a maintenance organisation approval. AMC2 145.A.15 Application for an organisation certificate GENERAL (a) Draft documents should be submitted at the earliest opportunity so that the Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 15 CAR 145 assessment of the application can begin. The initial certification or approval of changes cannot take place until the DGCA has received the completed documents. (b) This information, including the results of the pre-audit specified in point 145.A.15(b)(1), will enable the DGCA to conduct its assessment in order to determine the volume of certification and oversight work that is necessary, and the locations where it will be carried out. (c) The intent of the internal pre-audit referred to in point 145.A.15(b)(1) is to ensure that the organisation has internally verified its compliance with the CAR. This should allow the organisation to demonstrate to the DGCA the extent to which the applicable requirements are complied with, and to provide assurance that the organisation management system (including compliance monitoring system) is established to a level that is sufficient to perform maintenance activities. 145.A.20 Terms of approval and scope of work (a) The organisation’s scope of work shall be specified in the maintenance organisation exposition (MOE) in accordance with point 145.A.70. (b) The organisation shall comply with the terms of approval attached to the organisation certificate issued by the DGCA, and with the scope of work specified in the MOE. AMC1 145.A.20 Terms of approval and scope of work The following table identifies the ATA specification 2200 chapter for the category C component rating. If the maintenance manual (or equivalent document) does not follow the ATA Chapters, the corresponding subjects still apply to the applicable C rating. CLASS RATING ATA CHAPTERS COMPONENTS C1 Air Cond & Press 21 OTHER C2 Auto Flight 22 THAN COMPLETE C3 Comms and Nav 23 - 34 ENGINES OR APUs C4 Doors – Hatches 52 C5 Electrical Power & lights 24 – 33 - 85 C6 Equipment 25 – 38 -44 – 45 -50 C7 Engine – APU 49 - 71 - 72 - 73 - 74 - 75 - 76 - 77 - 78 - 79 - 80 - 81 - 82 -83 C8 Flight Controls 27 - 55 - 57.40 - 57.50 -57.60 - 57.70 C9 Fuel 28 - 47 C10 Helicopters – Rotors 62 - 64 - 66 – 67 C11 Helicopter – Trans 63 – 65 C12 Hydraulic power 29 C13 Indicating/Recording 31 – 42 - 46 System C14 Landing Gear 32 C15 Oxygen 35 Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 16 CAR 145 C16 Propellers 61 C17 Pneumatic & Vacuum 36 – 37 C18 Protection ice/ rain/fire 26 – 30 C19 Windows 56 C20 Structural 53 - 54 - 57.10 - 57.20 - 57.30 C21 Water Ballast 41 C22 Propulsion Augmentation 84 AMC2 145.A.20 Terms of approval and scope of work Facilities such as stores, line stations, component or subcontractors workshops that are not located together with the main facilities of the organisation may be covered by the organisation approval without being identified on the organisation certificate, provided that the MOE identifies these facilities and contains procedures to control such facilities, and the DGCA is satisfied that they form an integral part of the approved maintenance organisation. 145. A.25 Facility requirements The organisation shall ensure that: a) Facilities are provided appropriate for all planned work, ensuring in particular, protection from the weather elements. Specialized workshops and bays are segregated as appropriate, to ensure that environmental and work area contamination is unlikely to occur. 1. For base maintenance of aircraft, aircraft hangars are both available and large enough to accommodate aircraft on planned base maintenance; 2. For component maintenance, component workshops are large enough to accommodate the components on planned maintenance. b) Office accommodation is provided for the management of the planned work referred to in paragraph (a), and certifying staff so that they can carry out their designated tasks in a manner that contributes to good aircraft maintenance standards. c) The working environment including aircraft hangars, component workshops and office accommodation is appropriate for the task carried out and in particular special requirements observed. Unless otherwise dictated by the particular task environment, the working environment must be such that the effectiveness of personnel is not impaired: 1. temperatures must be maintained such that personnel can carry out required tasks without undue discomfort. 2. dust and any other airborne contamination are kept to a minimum and not be permitted to reach a level in the work task area where visible aircraft/component surface contamination is evident. Where dust/other Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 17 CAR 145 airborne contamination results in visible surface contamination, all susceptible systems are sealed until acceptable conditions are re- established. 3. lighting is such as to ensure each inspection and maintenance task can be carried out in an effective manner. 4. noise shall not distract personnel from carrying out inspection tasks. Where it is impractical to control the noise source, such personnel are provided with the necessary personal equipment to stop excessive noise causing distraction during inspection tasks. 5. where a particular maintenance task requires the application of specific environmental conditions different to the foregoing, then such conditions are observed. Specific conditions are identified in the maintenance data. 6. the working environment for line maintenance is such that the particular maintenance or inspection task can be carried out without undue distraction. Therefore where the working environment deteriorates to an unacceptable level in respect of temperature, moisture, hail, ice, snow, wind, light, dust/other airborne contamination, the particular maintenance or inspection tasks must be suspended until satisfactory conditions are re- established. d) Secure storage facilities are provided for components, equipment, tools and material. Storage conditions ensure segregation of serviceable components and material from unserviceable aircraft components, material, equipment and tools. The conditions of storage are in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to prevent deterioration and damage of stored items. Access to storage facilities is restricted to authorized personnel. AMC1 145.A.25(a) Facility requirements 1. Where the hangar is not owned by the organisation, it may be necessary to establish proof of tenancy. In addition, sufficiency of hangar space to carry out planned base maintenance should be demonstrated by the preparation of a projected aircraft hangar visit plan relative to the intended maintenance activities. The aircraft hangar visit plan should be updated on a regular basis. 2. Protection from the weather elements relates to the normal prevailing local weather elements that are expected throughout any twelve month period. Aircraft hangar and component workshop structures should prevent the ingress of rain, hail, ice, snow, wind and dust etc. Aircraft hangar and component workshop floors should be sealed to minimise dust generation. 3. For line maintenance of aircraft, hangars are not essential but it is recommended that access to hangar accommodation be demonstrated for usage during inclement weather for minor scheduled work and lengthy defect rectification. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 18 CAR 145 4. Subject to a risk assessment and agreement by the DGCA, the organisation may use facilities at the approved location other than a base maintenance hangar for certain aircraft base maintenance tasks, provided that those facilities offer levels of weather and environmental protection that are equivalent to those of a base maintenance hangar, as well as a suitable working environment for the particular work package. This does not exempt an organisation from the requirement to have a base maintenance hangar in order to be approved to conduct base maintenance at a given location. AMC 145.A.25 (b) Facility requirements It is acceptable to combine any or all of the office accommodation requirements into one office subject to the staff having sufficient room to carry out assigned tasks. In addition, as part of the office accommodation, aircraft maintenance staff should be provided with an area where they may study maintenance instructions and complete maintenance records in a proper manner. AMC 145.A.25 (d) Facility requirements 1. Storage facilities for serviceable aircraft components should be clean, well ventilated and maintained at a constant dry temperature to minimise the effects of condensation. Manufacturer’s storage recommendations should be followed for those aircraft components identified in such published recommendations. 2. Storage racks should be strong enough to hold aircraft components and provide sufficient support for large aircraft components such that the component is not distorted during storage. 3. All aircraft components, wherever practicable, should remain packaged in protective material to minimize damage and corrosion during storage. 145.A.30 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (a) The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all maintenance activities of the organization can be financed and carried out in accordance with this CAR. The accountable manager shall: 1. ensure that all necessary resources are available to accomplish maintenance in accordance with this CAR 145, CAR-M and CAR- ML, as applicable, to support the organisation certificate; 2. establish and promote the safety and quality policy specified in point 145.A.200(a)(2). 3. demonstrate a basic understanding of this CAR. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 19 CAR 145 (b) The accountable manager shall nominate a person or group of persons representing the management structure for the maintenance functions and with the responsibility to ensure that the organisation works in accordance with the MOE and approved procedures. It shall be made clear in the procedures who deputises for a particular person in the case of lengthy absence of that person. (c) The accountable manager shall nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility to manage the compliance monitoring function as part of the management system. (ca) The accountable manager shall nominate a person or group of persons with the responsibility to manage the development, administration and maintenance of effective safety management processes as part of the management system. (cb) The person or group of persons nominated in accordance with points (b), (c) and (ca) shall have a responsibility to the accountable manager and direct access to him/her to keep him/her properly informed on compliance and safety matters. (cc) The person or persons nominated in accordance with points (b), (c) and (ca) shall be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and satisfactory experience related to aircraft or component maintenance and demonstrate a working knowledge of this CAR. The person or persons nominated shall be identified and their credentials submitted in CA Form 4 (Appendix V) and forwarded to DGCA under confidential cover. (d) The organisation shall have a maintenance man-hour plan to ensure it has sufficient and appropriately qualified staff to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and monitor the organisation’s activities in accordance with the terms of approval. In addition, the organisation shall have a procedure to reassess the work intended to be carried out when the actual staff availability is reduced compared to the planned staffing level for a particular work shift or period. (e) The organisation shall establish and control the competence of personnel involved in any maintenance, safety management and compliance monitoring in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed with the DGCA. In addition to the necessary expertise related to the job function, the competency of the personnel must include an understanding of the application of safety management principles, including human factors and human performance issues, which is appropriate to their function and responsibilities in the organisation. (f) The organisation shall ensure that personnel who carry out or control a continued airworthiness non-destructive test of aircraft structures or Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 20 CAR 145 components, or both, are appropriately qualified for the particular non- destructive test in accordance with the DGCA specified standard or equivalent Standard recognised by DGCA. Personnel who carry out any other specialised task shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with officially recognized Standards. By derogation from this point, personnel referred to in point (g) and (h)(1) and (h)(2), qualified in Category B1, B3 or L in accordance with CAR 66 may carry out and/or control colour contrast dye penetrant tests. (g) Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where stated otherwise in point (j), shall in the case of aircraft line maintenance, have appropriate aircraft rated certifying staff qualified as category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and L, as appropriate, in accordance with CAR 66 and point 145.A.35. In addition such organisations may also use appropriately task-trained certifying staff holding the privileges set out in points 66.A.20 (a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(b) and qualified in accordance with CAR-66 and point 145.A.35 to carry out minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification. The availability of such certifying staff shall not replace the need for category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and L certifying staff, as appropriate. (h) Any organisation maintaining aircraft, except where stated otherwise in paragraph (j) shall: 1. in the case of base maintenance of complex motor-powered aircraft, have appropriate aircraft type-rated certifying staff, qualified as Category C in accordance with CAR 66 and point 145.A.35. In addition the organisation shall have sufficient aircraft type-rated staff qualified as category B1, B2 as appropriate, in accordance with CAR 66 and point 145.A.35 to support the Category C certifying staff. (i) B1 and B2 support staff shall ensure that all relevant tasks or inspections have been carried out to the required standard before the category C certifying staff issues the certificate of release to service. (ii) The organisation shall maintain a register of any such B1 and B2 support staff. (iii) The category C certifying staff shall ensure that compliance with point (i) has been met and that all work required by the customer has been accomplished during the particular base maintenance check or work package, and shall also assess the impact of any work not carried out with a view to either requiring its accomplishment or agreeing with the operator to defer such work to another specified check or time limit. 2. In the case of base maintenance of aircraft other than complex motor- powered aircraft have one of the following: Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 21 CAR 145 (i) appropriate aircraft - rated certifying staff, qualified as category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and L, as appropriate, in accordance with CAR 66 and point 145.A.35; (ii) appropriate aircraft- rated certifying staff qualified category C and assisted by support staff, as set out in point 145.A.35 (a)(i). (i) Component certifying staff shall be qualified in accordance with CAR 66 and point 145.A.35. (j) By way of derogation from point (g) and (h), in relation to the obligation to comply with CAR 66, the organisation may use certifying staff and support staff that are qualified in accordance with the following provisions: 1. For base maintenance carried out at a location outside India, the certifying staff and support staff may be qualified in accordance with the national aviation regulations of the State in which the base maintenance facility is located, subject to the conditions specified in Appendix IV to this CAR. 2. For line maintenance carried out at a line station located outside India, the certifying staff may be qualified, subject to the conditions specified in Appendix IV to this CAR, in accordance with the following alternative conditions: − national aviation regulations of the State in which the line station is located, − national aviation regulations of the State in which the organisation’s principal place of business is located. 3. For a repetitive pre-flight airworthiness directive which specifically states that the flight crew may carry out such airworthiness directive, the organisation may issue a limited certification authorisation to the pilot on the basis of the flight crew licence held. In that case, the organisation shall ensure that the pilot has carried out sufficient practical training ensuring that the pilot can accomplish the airworthiness directive. 4. If the aircraft is operated away from a supported location, the organisation may issue a limited certification authorisation to pilot on the basis of the flight crew licence held, subject to being satisfied that the pilot has carried out sufficient practical training ensuring that the pilot can accomplish the specified task. 5. In the following unforeseen cases, where an aircraft is grounded at a location other than the main base where no appropriate certifying staffs are available, the organisation contracted to provide Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 22 CAR 145 maintenance support may issue a one- off certification authorisation: (i) to one of its employees holding equivalent type authorisations on aircraft of similar technology, construction and systems; or (ii) to any person with not less than five years maintenance experience and holding a valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence rated for the aircraft type requiring certification provided there is no organisation appropriately approved under this CAR at that location and the contracted organisation obtains and holds on file evidence of the experience and the licence of that person. All such cases as specified in this subparagraph must be reported to DGCA within seven days of the issuance of such certification authorisation. The organisation issuing the one-off authorisation shall ensure that any such maintenance that could affect flight safety is re- checked by an appropriately approved organisation. AMC1 145.A.30(a) Personnel requirements ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER Accountable manager, is normally intended to mean the chief executive officer of the approved maintenance organisation, who by virtue of his or her position has overall (including in particular financial) responsibility for running the organisation. The accountable manager may be the accountable manager for more than one organisation and is not necessarily required to be knowledgeable on technical matters, as the MOE defines the maintenance standards. When the accountable manager is not the chief executive officer, the organisation should demonstrate to the DGCA that the accountable manager has direct access to the chief executive officer and has the necessary funding’ allocation for the intended maintenance activities. AMC1 145.A.30(b) Personnel requirements MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR MAINTENANCE The person or group of persons nominated under point 145.A.30(b), with the responsibility to ensure that the organisation works in accordance with the MOE and approved procedures (i.e. responsibility for ensuring compliance) should represent the management structure of the organisation and be responsible for the daily operation of the organisation, in respect of all maintenance-related functions. 1. Dependent upon the size of the organisation, the CAR-145 maintenance functions may be divided under nominated persons or combined in any number of ways. However, a maintenance function cannot be combined with the compliance monitoring function. The maintenance functions include maintenance/safety training, performance and certification of maintenance, equipment and component procurement, Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 23 CAR 145 facility management, man-hour plan, etc., and it should be ensured that each CAR-145 maintenance function is attributed to one nominated person. 2. Dependent upon the extent of approval, the organisation structure should normally include a base maintenance manager, a line maintenance manager, and a workshop manager, all of whom should report to the accountable manager except in a small CAR-145 organisation where any one manager may also be the accountable manager, as determined by the DGCA. 3. The base maintenance manager is responsible for ensuring that all base maintenance is carried out in the base maintenance hangar (or facility as provided for in point 4 of AMC1 145.A.25(a) and to the standards specified in point 145.A.65. The base maintenance manager is also responsible for base maintenance-related corrective actions resulting from the compliance monitoring of point 145.A.200(a)(6) 4. The line maintenance manager is responsible for ensuring that all line maintenance including line defect rectification is carried out to the standards specified in point 145.A.65. This manager is also responsible for line maintenance related corrective actions resulting from the compliance monitoring of point 145.A.200(a)(6) 5. The workshop manager is responsible for ensuring that all work on aircraft components in the workshop is carried out to the standards specified in point 145.A.65. This manager is also responsible for workshop-related corrective actions resulting from the compliance monitoring of point 145.A.200(a)(6) 6. (reserved) 7. Notwithstanding the examples of titles provided in points 2 - 5, the organisation may adopt any title for the foregoing managerial positions but it should identify to the DGCA the titles and the persons chosen to carry out these functions. 8. Where an organisation chooses to appoint managers for all or any combination of the identified maintenance functions because of the size of the undertaking, these managers should report to the accountable manager through the nominated persons. GM1 145.A.30(b) Personnel requirements RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE The person(s) nominated in accordance with 145.A.30(b) are responsible, in the day- to-day maintenance activities, for ensuring that the organisation personnel work in accordance with the applicable procedures and regulatory requirements. These nominated persons should demonstrate a complete understanding of the applicable regulatory requirements, and ensure that the organisation’s processes and standards accurately reflect these requirements. It is their role to ensure that compliance is proactively managed, and that early warning signs of non-compliance are documented and acted upon. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 24 CAR 145 AMC1 145.A.30(c);(ca) Personnel requirements SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FUNCTION (a) Safety management If more than one person is designated for the development, administration and maintenance of effective safety management processes, the accountable manager should identify the person who acts as the unique focal point, i.e. the ‘safety manager’. The functions of the safety manager should be to: (i) facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment and management; (ii) monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan, unless action follow-up is addressed by the compliance monitoring function; (iii) provide periodic reports on safety performance to the safety review board (the functions of the safety review board are those defined in AMC1 145.A.200(a)(1)); (iv) ensure the maintenance of safety management documentation; (v) ensure that there is safety training available, and that it meets acceptable standards; (vi) provide advice on safety matters; and (vii) ensure the initiation and follow-up of internal occurrence investigations. (a) Compliance monitoring function If more than one person is designated for the compliance monitoring function, the accountable manager should identify the person who acts as the unique focal point, i.e. the ‘compliance monitoring manager’. (1) The role of the compliance monitoring manager should be to ensure that: (i) the activities of the organisation are monitored for compliance with the applicable requirements and any additional requirements as established by the organisation, and that these activities are carried out properly under the supervision of the nominated persons referred to in points (b), (c) and (ca) of point 145.A.30; (ii) any maintenance contracted to another maintenance organisation is monitored for compliance with the contract or work order; (iii) an audit plan is properly implemented, maintained, and continually reviewed and improved; and (iv) corrections and corrective actions are requested as necessary. (2) The compliance monitoring manager should: Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 25 CAR 145 (i) not be one of the persons referred to in point 145.A.30(b); (ii) be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience related to the activities of the organisation, including knowledge and experience in compliance monitoring; and (iii) have access to all parts of the organisation, and as necessary, any subcontracted organisation. (c) If the functions related to compliance monitoring or safety management are combined with other duties, the organisation should ensure that this does not result in any conflicts of interest. In particular, the compliance monitoring function should be independent from the maintenance functions. (d) If the same person is designated to manage both the compliance monitoring function and safety management-related processes and tasks, the accountable manager, with regard to his or her direct accountability for safety, should ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to both functions, taking into account the size of the organisation, and the nature and complexity of its activities. (e) Subject to a risk assessment and/or mitigation actions, and agreement by the DGCA, with due regard to the size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities, the compliance monitoring manager role and/or safety manager role may be exercised by the accountable manager, provided that he or she has demonstrated the related competency. GM1 145.A.30(ca) Personnel requirements SAFETY MANAGER (a) Depending on the size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities, the safety manager may be assisted by additional safety personnel in performing all the safety management tasks defined in AMC1 145.A.200(a)(1). (b) Regardless of the organisational set-up, it is important that the safety manager remains the unique focal point for the development, administration, and maintenance of the organisation’s safety management processes. GM1 145.A.30(cb) Personnel requirements RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NOMINATED PERSONS TO THE ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER There are different ways to set up the organisation including the possibility to have managerial layers between the accountable manager and the nominated person. But the key principle is that, regardless of the arrangement, there is one nominated person responsible for each CAR-145 function, this responsibility is recognised by that nominated person and the accountable manager, and a direct communication channel exists between them. The nominated person’s responsibility should not be diluted into the various levels of management and should be free of conflicts of interest. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 26 CAR 145 AMC1 145.A.30(cc) Personnel requirements KNOWLEDGE, BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE OF NOMINATED PERSON(S) The person or persons to be nominated in accordance with points (b), (c) and (ca) of point 145.A.30 should have: (a) practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices; (b) knowledge of: (1) human factors principles; (2) safety management systems and compliance monitoring. (c) 5 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position; (d) a relevant engineering or technical degree, or an aircraft technician or maintenance engineer qualification with additional education that is acceptable to the DGCA. ‘Relevant engineering or technical degree’ means a degree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics or other studies that are relevant to the maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness of aircraft/aircraft components. The provision set out in the first paragraph of point (d) may be replaced by 2 years of experience in addition to those already recommended by paragraph (c) above. These 2 years should cover an appropriate combination of experience in tasks/activities related to maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness management and/or the surveillance of such tasks. For the person to be nominated in accordance with point (c) or (ca) of point 145.A.30, in the case where the organisation holds one or more additional organisation certificates with 133B of Aircraft rule 1937 and that person has already an equivalent position (i.e. compliance monitoring manager, safety manager) under the additional certificate(s) held, the provisions set out in the first two paragraphs of point (d) may be replaced by the completion of a specific training programme acceptable to the DGCA to gain an adequate understanding of maintenance standards and continuing airworthiness concepts and principles; (e) thorough knowledge of the organisation's MOE and safety policy; (f) knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft or components gained through a formalised training course. These courses could be provided by a CAR-147 organisation, by the manufacturer, by the CAR-145 organisation or by any other organisation accepted by the DGCA. Aircraft/engine type training courses should be at least at a level equivalent to the CAR-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 27 CAR 145 ‘Relevant sample’ means that these courses should cover typical aircraft or components that are within the scope of work of the organisation. For all balloons and any other aircraft of 2730 kg MTOM or less, the formalised training courses may be replaced by a demonstration of the required knowledge by providing documented evidence, or by an assessment acceptable to the DGCA. This assessment should be recorded; (g) knowledge of the relevant maintenance methods (and how they are applied in the organisation) and/or specific knowledge relevant to the area for which the person will be nominated; (h) knowledge of the applicable regulations; (i) adequate language and communication skills. AMC1 145.A.30(d) Personnel requirements SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 1. Has sufficient staff means that the organisation employs or contracts competent staff, as detailed in the man-hour plan, of which at least half the staff that perform maintenance in each workshop, hangar or flight line on any shift should be employed to ensure organisational stability. For the purpose of meeting a specific operational necessity, a temporary increase of the proportion of contracted staff may be permitted to the organisation by the DGCA, in accordance with an approved procedure which should describe the extent, specific duties, and responsibilities for ensuring adequate organisation stability. For the purpose of this sub- paragraph, employed means the person is directly employed as an individual by the maintenance organisation approved under CAR -145 whereas contracted means the person is employed by another organisation and contracted by that organisation to the maintenance organisation approved under CAR-145. 2. The maintenance man-hour plan should take into account all maintenance activities carried out outside the scope of the CAR-145 approval. The planned absence (for training, vacations, etc.) should be considered when developing the man-hour plan. 3. The maintenance man-hour plan should relate to the anticipated maintenance work load except that when the organisation cannot predict such workload, due to the short term nature of its contracts, then such plan should be based upon the minimum maintenance workload needed for commercial viability. Maintenance work load includes all necessary work such as, but not limited to, planning, maintenance record checks, production of worksheets/cards in paper or electronic form, accomplishment of maintenance, inspection and the completion of maintenance records. 4. For aircraft base maintenance, the maintenance man-hour plan should relate to Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 28 CAR 145 the aircraft hangar visit plan as specified in AMC1 145.A.25(a). 5. For aircraft component maintenance, the maintenance man-hour plan should relate to the aircraft component planned maintenance as specified in point 145.A.25(a)(2). 6. The man-hours allocated to the compliance monitoring function should be sufficient to meet the requirement of point 145.A.200(a)(6) which means taking into account the AMC to 145.A.200(a)(6). Where compliance monitoring staff also perform other functions, the time allocated to such those functions needs to be taken into account in determining the number of compliance monitoring staff. 7. The maintenance man-hour plan should be reviewed at least every 3 months and updated when necessary. 8. Significant deviation from the maintenance man-hour plan should be reported through the departmental manager to the compliance monitoring manager and the accountable manager for review. It may also be reported through the internal safety reporting scheme. A significant deviation means that there is more than a 25% shortfall in available man-hours during a calendar month for any one of the functions specified in point 145.A.30(d). 9. In addition, as part of its management system in accordance with point 145.A.200, the organisation should have a procedure to assess and mitigate the risks: a) if the actual number of staff available is less than the planned staffing level for any particular work shift or period; b) if there is a temporary increase in the proportion of contracted staff in order to meet specific operational needs. AMC1 145.A.30 (e) Personnel requirements COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES The procedure referred to in 145.A.30(e) should require amongst others that planners, mechanics, specialised services staff, supervisors, certifying staff and support staff, whether employed or contracted, are assessed for competency before unsupervised work commences and competency is controlled on a continuous basis. Competency should be assessed by the evaluation of: — on-the-job performance and/or testing of knowledge by appropriately qualified personnel, and — records for basic, organisational, or tasks training and/or product type and differences training, and — experience records. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 29 CAR 145 Validation of the above could include a confirmation check with the organisation(s) that issued the document(s). For that purpose, experience/training may be recorded in a document such as a log book, or based on the suggested template in GM3 145.A.30(e). As a result of this assessment, an individual’s qualification should determine: — the scope of tasks this individual is authorised to perform and/or supervise and/or sign off (as applicable) or which level of ongoing supervision would be required; — Whether there is a need for additional training. A record should be kept of each individual’s qualifications and competency assessment (refer also to point 145.A.55(d)). This should include copies of all documents that attest to their qualifications, such as a licence and/or any authorisation held, as applicable. For a proper competence assessment of its personnel, the organisation should consider that: 1. In accordance with the job function, adequate initial and recurrent training has been received by the staff and recorded to ensure continued competency so that it is maintained throughout the duration of the employment / contract. 2. All staff should be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with, the maintenance organisation’s procedures, as applicable to their duties. 3. All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the safety management principles,including human factors related to their job function, and be trained as per AMC4 145.A.30(e). 4. To assist in the assessment of competency and to establish the training needs analysis, job descriptions are recommended for each job function in the organisation. Job descriptions should contain sufficient criteria to enable the required competency assessment. 5. Criteria should allow the assessment to establish that, among other aspects (titles might be different in each organisation): − Managers are able to properly manage the work output, processes, resources and priorities described in their assigned duties, accountabilities and responsibilities in accordance with the safety policy and objectives and in compliance with the applicable requirements. Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 30 CAR 145 − Planners are able to interpret maintenance requirements into maintenance tasks, and have an understanding that they have no authority to deviate from the maintenance data. They are able to organise maintenance activities in an effective manner and in consideration of human performance limitations. − Supervisors are able to ensure that all the required maintenance tasks are carried out and, if they are not completed or it is evident that a particular maintenance task cannot be carried out according to the maintenance data, that these problems will be adequately addressed to eliminate the non-compliance, and reported through the internal safety reporting scheme to prevent their reoccurrence. In addition, for those supervisors, who also carry out maintenance tasks, the assessment should ensure that they understand that such tasks should not be undertaken if they are incompatible with their management responsibilities. − Mechanics are able to carry out maintenance tasks to any standard specified in the maintenance data, and will notify their supervisors of any defects or mistakes requiring rectification to re-establish the required maintenance standards. − Specialised services staff are able to carry out specialised maintenance tasks to the standard specified in the maintenance data. They should be able to communicate with their supervisors and report accurately when necessary. − Support staff are able to determine that the relevant tasks or inspections have been carried out to the required standard. − Certifying staff are able to determine when the aircraft or aircraft component maintenance is ready to be released to service and when it should not be released to service. − Compliance monitoring staff are able to monitor compliance with this CAR-145 and to identify non-compliances in an effective and timely manner so that the organisation may remain in compliance with CAR-145. − Staff who have safety management responsibilities are familiar with the relevant processes in terms of hazard identification, risk management, and the monitoring of safety performance. − All staff are familiar with the safety policy and the procedures and tools that can be used for internal safety reporting. The competency assessment should be based upon the procedure specified in GM 145.A.30(e). Issue 3, R0, 31st July 2024 31 CAR 145 AMC2 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE (a) The organisation should develop a procedure that describes the process for conducting competency assessments of personnel. The procedure should specify: (1) the persons who are responsible for this process; (2) when the assessments should take place; (3) how to give credit from previous assessments; (4) how to validate qualification records; (5) the means and methods to be used for the initial assessment; (6) the means and methods to be used for the continuous control of competency, including how to gather feedback on the performance of personnel; (7) the aspects of competencies to be observed during the assessment in relation to each job function; (8) the actions to be taken if the assessment is not satisfactory; and (9) how to record the assessment
