What must the operator of a complex motor-powered aircraft ensure before any flight for commercial specialised operations or CAT operations not performed by air carriers licensed under Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 or by commercial ATOs/DTOs?

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

For complex motor-powered aircraft used in commercial specialised operations or certain CAT operations, who must perform the continuing airworthiness tasks?

The tasks associated with continuing airworthiness must be performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M).

If the operator of a complex motor-powered aircraft is not a CAMO approved under Part-CAMO or Part-M Subpart G, what arrangement must be in place for continuing airworthiness tasks?

The operator must conclude a written contract as regards the performance of those tasks in accordance with Appendix I to Annex I with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M).

What approval must the CAMO responsible for continuing airworthiness of a complex motor-powered aircraft hold or arrange for, regarding maintenance of aircraft and components?

The CAMO must be approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) as an organisation to qualify for the issue of an approval for the maintenance of aircraft and of components for installation thereon, or must have concluded a written contract in accordance with point CAMO.A.315(c) of Part-CAMO or point M.A.708(c) of Part-M with organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

Which regulation is referenced as the basis for the requirements in this section, and what is its publication date?

The section is based on Regulation (EU) 2020/270, and the publication date of the section is 2025-09-10.

What is the role of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 in the context of this section?

Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 is referenced to define the commercial ATOs and DTOs that are excluded from the scope of the requirements in this section, specifically those referred to in Article 10a of that regulation.

M.A.201(f) Responsibilities -- Complex aircraft used for commercial operation other than LAC

Q: Are the requirements in this section applicable to CAT operations performed by air carriers licensed under Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008?

No, the requirements apply to CAT operations other than those performed by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 or by commercial ATOs and DTOs referred to in Article 10a of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

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Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(f) For complex motor-powered aircraft used for commercial specialised operations, for CAT operations other than those performed by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 or by commercial Approved Training Organisations (‘ATO’) and Declared Training Organisations (‘DTO’) referred to in Article 10a of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011[26], the operator shall ensure that:

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

(2) the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M); when the operator is not a CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M), it shall conclude a written contract as regards the performance of those tasks in accordance with Appendix I to this Annex with an organisation approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M);

(3) the CAMO referred to in point (2) is approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145) as an organisation to qualify for the issue of an approval for the maintenance of aircraft and of components for installation thereon, or that CAMO has concluded 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 organisations approved in accordance with Annex II (Part-145).

[26] Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p. 1).

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Source-Title: M.A.201(f) Responsibilities -- Complex aircraft used for commercial operation other than LAC View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-687 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Continuing airworthiness management, Maintenance

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

Aircraftcategory: Complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA)

Applicabilitydate: 24 March, 2020

Entryintoforcedate: 18 March, 2020

Keywords: Contract

Registrystate: EU-registered

Regulatedentity: Aircraft operator

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2020/270 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-M

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR