AMC1 ATM/ANS.AR.C.025(b) Changes
ED Decision 2017/001/R
CHANGES REQUIRING PRIOR APPROVAL
(a) Upon receipt of a notification for a proposed change that requires prior approval, the competent authority should:
(1) formally acknowledge the receipt of the notification in writing within 10 working days;
(2) assess the proposed change in relation to the service provider’s certificate or the conditions attached or management system of it, and the applicable requirements of Part-ATM/ANS.OR, as well as any other applicable requirements within 30 working days after the receipt of all the evidence supporting the proposed change;
(3) assess the actions proposed by the service provider in order to show compliance; and
(4) notify the service provider of its approval/rejection without delay.
(b) A simple management system documentation system status sheet should be maintained, which contains information on when an amendment was received by the competent authority and when it was approved, if applicable.
(c) The competent authority should, in due time, verify the compliance of the service provider and, depending on the change, examine the need for prescribing any condition for the operation of it during the change.
(d) For changes requiring prior approval, the competent authority may conduct an audit of the service provider in order to verify the service provider’s compliance with the applicable requirements.
(e) When notifying, the competent authority should also inform the service provider of the right of appeal, as exists under the applicable national legislation.
EASA aviation regulation mandates that authorities acknowledge proposed ATM/ANS changes within 10 days. They must assess the change's impact on service provider certification and compliance within 30 days, informing the provider of approval or rejection promptly. Authorities maintain change logs, verify compliance, and may audit service providers. Appeal rights must be communicated.
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