Navigate / EASA
GM1 ML.A.302(c)(4) Aircraft maintenance programme

ED Decision 2023/013/R

MANDATORY CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION OTHER THAN ADS

‘Mandatory continuing airworthiness information’ other than ADs may be different from one aircraft to an other, depending on the type certification basis used. The aircraft may have been certified before the term ‘ALS (Airworthiness Limitations Section)’ was introduced in the certification specification (or airworthiness code). However, the intent is that the AMP (whether based on MIP or not) includes all mandatory scheduled maintenance requirements identified during the initial airworthiness activity, by the TC holder, STC holder, declarant of a declaration of design compliance and, if applicable, engine TC holder. These requirements may be identified under a variety of designations such as:

- Airworthiness limitations or Airworthiness limitation items (ALI)

- Certification maintenance requirements (CMR)

- Safe life items or safe life limits or safe life limitations

- Life-limited parts (LLP)

- Time limits

- Retirements life

- Mandatory Inspections or Mandatory Airworthiness Inspections

- Fuel airworthiness limitations or Fuel tank safety limitations

In case of doubt, it is advised to check the TCDS or airworthiness data sheet or contact the DAH or the declarant of a declaration of design compliance.

The intervals of the mandatory continuing airworthiness information cannot be extended by a CAMO/CAO. The escalation of such tasks is to be approved by the Agency.