Under AMC1 66.1(a), what condition must be met if a Member State designates multiple competent authorities?

The designation decision must contain a list of the competencies of each authority, and there must be only one competent authority responsible for each given area of responsibility.

AMC1 66.1(a) Competent Authority

Q: Which types of bodies may be designated as the competent authority under AMC1 66.1(a)?

A ministry, a national aviation authority, or any aviation body designated by the Member State and located within that Member State.

Q: Can a Member State designate more than one competent authority under AMC1 66.1(a)?

Yes, a Member State may designate more than one competent authority to cover different areas of responsibility, as long as the designation decision contains a list of the competencies of each authority and there is only one competent authority responsible for each given area of responsibility.

Q: What is the purpose of point 66.1(a)(2) as explained in AMC1 66.1(a)?

The purpose is to allow the possibility for a person who already holds a Part-66 licence issued by one Member State (i.e. Member State X) to replace it by a Part-66 licence issued by another Member State (i.e. Member State Y).

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AMC1 66.1(a) Competent Authority

ED Decision 2023/019/R

A competent authority may be a ministry, a national aviation authority, or any aviation body designated by the Member State and located within that Member State. A Member State may designate more than one competent authority to cover different areas of responsibility, as long as the designation decision contains a list of the competencies of each authority and there is only one competent authority responsible for each given area of responsibility.

The purpose of 66.1(a)2 is to allow the possibility for a person who already holds a Part-66 licence issued by one Member State (i.e. Member State X) to replace it by a Part-66 licence issued by another Member State (i.e. Member State Y).

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Source-Title: AMC1 66.1(a) Competent Authority View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-622 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Licensing

Aircraftuse: Used by licensed air carrier (LAC), Used by private operator or for limited operations, Used for commercial operations other than by licensed air carrier (LAC), or commercial approved training organisation (ATO)

Aircraftcategory: Complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA), Non-complex motor-powered aircraft (non-CMPA)

Applicabilitydate: 12 June, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 3 November, 2023

Regulatedentity: Competent authority

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/019/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-66

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: 66.1 Competent authority

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR