ML.A.501 Classification and installation

(a)     Unless otherwise specified in Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M), Annex II (Part-145), Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to this Regulation and Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, component may be fitted only if all of the following conditions are met:

          (i)      it is in a satisfactory condition;

          (ii)     has been appropriately released to service using an EASA Form 1 as set out in Appendix II of Annex I (Part-M), or equivalent;

          (iii)     has been marked in accordance with Subpart Q of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(a)     Unless otherwise specified in Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M), in Annex II (Part-145), in Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to this Regulation or in point 21.A.307 of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, a component may be fitted only if all of the following conditions are met:

(i)      it is in a satisfactory condition;

(ii)      it has been appropriately released to service using an EASA Form 1 as set out in Appendix II to Annex I (Part-M), or equivalent;

(iii)     it has been marked in accordance with Subpart Q of Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

[applicable from 18 May 2022]

(b)     Prior to the installation of a component on an aircraft, the person or approved maintenance organisation shall ensure that the particular component is eligible to be fitted if different modifications or AD configurations are applicable.

(c)      Standard parts shall only be fitted to an aircraft or component when the maintenance data specifies those particular standard parts. Standard parts shall only be fitted when accompanied by evidence of conformity to the applicable standard and has appropriate traceability.

(d)     Raw or consumable material shall only be used on an aircraft or component provided that:

          (i)      the aircraft or component manufacturer allows for the use of raw or consumable material in relevant maintenance data or as specified in Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M), Annex II (Part-145) or Annex Vd (Part-CAO).

          (ii)     such material meets the required material specification and has appropriate traceability.

          (iii)     such material is accompanied by documentation clearly relating to the particular material and containing a conformity-to-specification statement as well as the manufacturing and supplier source.

(e)     In case of balloons, where different combinations of baskets, burners and fuel cylinders are possible for a particular envelope, the person installing them shall ensure that:

(1)     the basket, burner and/or fuel cylinders are eligible for installation according to the TCDS or other documents referred to in the TCDS;

(2)     the basket, burner and/or fuel cylinders are in serviceable condition and have the appropriate maintenance records.