If an aircraft is listed on an air operator certificate but is used for non-commercial operations under ORO.GEN.310 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, who must perform the continuing airworthiness tasks?

The operator must ensure that the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (CAO) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

Under Regulation (EU) 2020/270, what is the operator's responsibility regarding continuing airworthiness for an aircraft on an air operator certificate that is used for non-commercial operations?

The operator shall ensure that the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (CAO) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

Which specific points of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 are referenced in Regulation (EU) 2020/270 for non-commercial and specialised operations involving aircraft on an air operator certificate?

Point ORO.GEN.310 of Annex III and point NCO.GEN.104 of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

In the context of an aircraft on an air operator certificate used for specialised operations, does Regulation (EU) 2020/270 allow the operator to perform continuing airworthiness tasks itself?

No, the regulation requires that the tasks be performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (CAO) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

What is the role of the 'air operator certificate holder' in the continuing airworthiness arrangement described in Regulation (EU) 2020/270?

The CAMO, Part-M Subpart G organisation, or CAO that performs the continuing airworthiness tasks must be the one approved for the air operator certificate holder, i.e., the organisation approved in accordance with the relevant annexes for that certificate holder.

For an aircraft on an air operator certificate used for non-commercial operations, which annexes of Regulation (EU) 2020/270 specify the approvals for the organisations that must perform continuing airworthiness tasks?

Annex Vc (Part-CAMO), Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M), and Annex Vd (Part-CAO).

What is the legal basis for the requirement that continuing airworthiness tasks for aircraft on an air operator certificate used for non-commercial or specialised operations be performed by a CAMO, Part-M Subpart G organisation, or CAO?

The requirement is set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/270, specifically in point (k) of the section.

In the scenario of an aircraft on an air operator certificate used for non-commercial operations, is it permissible to have continuing airworthiness tasks performed by an organisation that is not the one approved for the air operator certificate holder?

No, the tasks must be performed by the CAMO, Part-M Subpart G organisation, or CAO that is approved for the air operator certificate holder, as specified in the regulation.

M.A.201(k) Mixed Operation

Q: For an aircraft under an air operator certificate used for specialised operations under point NCO.GEN.104 of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, which organisations are allowed to perform continuing airworthiness tasks?

The tasks must be performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (CAO) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

Q: Does Regulation (EU) 2020/270 require that the continuing airworthiness tasks for an aircraft on an air operator certificate used for specialised operations be performed by an organisation approved under Part-CAMO, Part-M Subpart G, or Part-CAO?

Yes, the tasks must be performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of Annex I (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (CAO) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

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Regulation (EU) 2020/270

(k) Where an aircraft included in an air operator certificate is used for non-commercial operations or specialised operations under point ORO.GEN.310 of Annex III or point NCO.GEN.104 of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the operator shall ensure that the tasks associated with continuing airworthiness are performed by the CAMO approved in accordance with Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) or Subpart G of this Annex (Part-M) or the combined airworthiness organisation (“CAO”) approved in accordance with Annex Vd (Part-CAO), whichever applicable, of the air operator certificate holder.

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Source-Title: M.A.201(k) Mixed Operation View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15036 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Applicabilitydate: 24 March, 2020

Entryintoforcedate: 18 March, 2020

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2020/270 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-M

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

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