For an aircraft operated by an air carrier licensed under Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, what is the operator's responsibility regarding the continuing airworthiness of that aircraft?

The operator shall be responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless the conditions set out in point (a) are met, take the necessary steps to ensure its approval as a continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) pursuant to Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M), as part of the air operator certificate, and take the necessary steps to ensure its approval in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or conclude a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of Annex I (Part-M) with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

In the context of point (e), what is the role of the air operator certificate in relation to continuing airworthiness management?

The approval as a continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) pursuant to Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) must be obtained as part of the air operator certificate for the aircraft it operates.

If an air carrier does not obtain its own Part-145 approval, what written contract must it conclude to satisfy point (e)?

It must conclude a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of Annex I (Part-M) with an organisation which has been approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

Which specific points in Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) and Annex I (Part-M) are referenced for the written maintenance contract under point (e)?

Point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) and point M.A.708(c) of Annex I (Part-M).

For an air carrier, what does 'take the necessary steps to ensure its approval' mean in the context of Part-145?

It means the operator must ensure it is approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) for the aircraft it operates, or alternatively, conclude a written contract with a Part-145 approved organisation as specified in point (e)(3).

M.A.201(e) Responsibilities -- Licenced air carriers (LAC)

Q: What must an air carrier licensed under Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 do to ensure its continuing airworthiness management approval?

It must take the necessary steps to ensure its approval as a continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) pursuant to Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M), as part of the air operator certificate for the aircraft it operates.

Q: Under point (e), what are the two alternative ways for an air carrier to ensure maintenance support for its aircraft?

The operator must either take the necessary steps to ensure its approval in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or conclude a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of Annex I (Part-M) with an organisation which has been approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

Q: What is the prerequisite for a flight to take place for an aircraft operated by an air carrier under point (e)?

The operator shall ensure that no flight takes place unless the conditions set out in point (a) are met.

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Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(e) In the case of aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008[25] the operator shall be responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall:

(1) ensure that no flight takes place unless the conditions set out in point (a) are met;

(2) take the necessary steps to ensure its approval as a continuing airworthiness management organisation (‘CAMO’) pursuant to Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), as part of air operator certificate for the aircraft it operates;

(3) take the necessary steps to ensure its approval in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) or conclude a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or point M.A.708(c) of this Annex (Part-M) with an organisation which has been approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

[25] Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community (OJ L 293, 31.10.2008, p. 3).

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Source-Title: M.A.201(e) Responsibilities -- Licenced air carriers (LAC) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-686 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Continuing airworthiness management, Maintenance

Aircraftuse: Used by licensed air carrier (LAC)

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

Applicabilitydate: 24 March, 2020

Entryintoforcedate: 18 March, 2020

Keywords: Air operator certificate, Contract

Registrystate: EU-registered

Regulatedentity: Aircraft operator

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2020/270 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-M

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR