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M.A.904 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the Union

Regulation (EU) 2022/1360

(a)     When importing an aircraft onto a Member State register from a third country or from a regulatory system where Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 does not apply, the applicant shall:

1.       apply to the competent authority of the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

2.       for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out in accordance with point M.A.901;

3.       have all maintenance carried out to comply with the AMP approved in accordance with point M.A.302.

(b)     When satisfied that the aircraft is in compliance with the relevant requirements, the organisation performing the airworthiness review, shall send a documented recommendation for the issuance of an airworthiness review certificate to the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

(c)      The owner of the aircraft shall allow access to the aircraft for inspection by the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

(d)     The competent authority of the Member State of registry shall issue an airworthiness certificate when it is satisfied that the aircraft complies with the requirements of Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(e)     That competent authority of the Member State shall also issue the airworthiness review certificate. The certificate shall be valid for 1 year, unless the competent authority decides to reduce the period of validity for reasons of aviation safety.