According to AMC2 145.B.305(b), what is the competent authority expected to do if a Part-145 organisation subcontracts maintenance tasks?

The competent authority should determine whether the subcontracted organisation needs to be audited and included in the oversight programme, and if audited, ensure inspectors are accompanied by a senior technical member of the Part-145 organisation.

Which AMC reference is cited in the note of AMC2 145.B.305(b) for managing risks related to subcontracted activities?

AMC1 145.A.75(b) is cited in the note.

AMC2 145.B.305(b) Oversight programme

Q: When a Part-145 organisation subcontracts maintenance tasks, what factors should the competent authority consider when deciding whether to audit the subcontracted organisation?

The competent authority should take into account the specific nature and complexity of the subcontracted activities, the results of previous oversight activities of the approved organisation, and the assessment of the associated risks.

Q: During an audit of a subcontracted organisation, who must accompany the competent authority inspectors throughout the audit?

Competent authority inspectors should ensure that they are accompanied throughout the audit by a senior technical member of the Part-145 organisation.

Q: What does the note in AMC2 145.B.305(b) indicate about the Part-145 organisation's responsibility when subcontracting maintenance tasks?

The note indicates that the competent authority should ensure that the Part-145 organisation manages the risks related to, and that it has sufficient control over, the subcontracted activities (see AMC1 145.A.75(b)).

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AMC2 145.B.305(b) Oversight programme

ED Decision 2022/011/R

SUBCONTRACTED ACTIVITIES

If a Part-145 organisation subcontracts maintenance tasks, the competent authority should determine whether the subcontracted organisation needs to be audited and included in the oversight programme, taking into account the specific nature and complexity of the subcontracted activities, the results of previous oversight activities of the approved organisation, and the assessment of the associated risks.

For such audits, competent authority inspectors should ensure that they are accompanied throughout the audit by a senior technical member of the Part-145 organisation.

NOTE: If a Part-145 organisation subcontracts maintenance tasks, the competent authority should ensure that the Part-145 organisation manages the risks related to, and that it has sufficient control over, the subcontracted activities (see AMC1 145.A.75(b)).

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Source-Title: AMC2 145.B.305(b) Oversight programme View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20108 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Aircraftuse: Used by licensed air carrier (LAC), Used by private operator or for limited operations

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

Applicabilitydate: 2 December, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 11 May, 2022

Registrystate: EU-registered, Non-EU registered

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/011/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-145

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

Parentir: 145.B.305 Oversight programme

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR