What happens to the airworthiness review certificate if the type certificate under which the airworthiness certificate was issued is suspended?

The airworthiness review certificate becomes invalid, as per M.A.902(a)(4).

Is it permissible to fly an aircraft with an invalid airworthiness certificate if the continuing airworthiness requirements are met?

No, M.A.902(b) states that an aircraft must not fly if the airworthiness certificate is invalid, regardless of whether continuing airworthiness requirements are met.

What action is required after an accident that affects airworthiness, according to M.A.902?

The aircraft must not fly unless subsequent appropriate action is taken to restore airworthiness, as per M.A.902(b)(4).

Under what conditions does an airworthiness review certificate become invalid according to M.A.902?

An airworthiness review certificate becomes invalid if it is suspended or revoked; if the airworthiness certificate is suspended or revoked; if the aircraft is not on the aircraft register of a Member State; or if the type certificate under which the airworthiness certificate was issued is suspended or revoked.

What must be done with the airworthiness review certificate upon surrender or revocation?

Upon surrender or revocation, the airworthiness review certificate shall be returned to the competent authority.

Does M.A.902 require the airworthiness review certificate to be returned to the competent authority if the aircraft is removed from a Member State register?

Yes, M.A.902(c) states that upon surrender or revocation, the airworthiness review certificate shall be returned to the competent authority. Since removal from the register causes invalidity under (a)(3), the certificate must be surrendered and returned.

M.A.902 Validity of the airworthiness review certificate

Q: If a modification is not compliant with M.A.304, what is the consequence under M.A.902?

The aircraft must not fly if a modification or repair is not in compliance with point M.A.304, as stated in M.A.902(b)(5).

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M.A.902 Validity of the airworthiness review certificate

Regulation (EU) 2019/1383

(a) An airworthiness review certificate becomes invalid if:

1. suspended or revoked; or

2. the airworthiness certificate is suspended or revoked; or

3. the aircraft is not on the aircraft register of a Member State; or

4. the type certificate under which the airworthiness certificate was issued is suspended or revoked.

(b) An aircraft must not fly if the airworthiness certificate is invalid or if:

1. the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft or any component fitted to the aircraft does not meet the requirements of this Part; or

2. the aircraft does not remain in conformity with the type design approved by the Agency; or

3. the aircraft has been operated beyond the limitations of the approved flight manual or the airworthiness certificate, without appropriate action being taken; or

4. the aircraft has been involved in an accident or incident that affects the airworthiness of the aircraft, without subsequent appropriate action to restore airworthiness; or

5. a modification or repair is not in compliance with point M.A.304.

Details

Source-Title: M.A.902 Validity of the airworthiness review certificate View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-775 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Activitytype: Airworthiness review certificate (ARC)

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

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

Applicabilitydate: 24 March, 2020

Entryintoforcedate: 24 September, 2019

Keywords: Aircraft flight manual (AFM)

Registrystate: EU-registered

Regulatedentity: Aircraft owner, Aircraft operator, Continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO), Certifying staff, Pilot-in-command (PIC)

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-M

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR