For an imported aircraft that is not new, what specific airworthiness review requirement applies before a new airworthiness certificate can be issued?

For aircraft other than new, an airworthiness review must be carried out satisfactorily in accordance with point ML.A.901.

For an imported aircraft, what maintenance status must be ensured before the airworthiness review?

All maintenance must be carried out to comply with the approved or declared AMP.

What happens if the imported aircraft does not comply with the relevant requirements?

The text does not specify what happens if the aircraft does not comply; it only states that if the aircraft complies, an ARC shall be issued and a new airworthiness certificate shall be issued.

ML.A.906 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the Union

Q: What must an applicant do when importing an aircraft into a Member State's register from a third country where Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 does not apply?

The applicant shall: (1) apply to the competent authority of the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012; (2) for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out satisfactorily in accordance with point ML.A.901; (3) have all maintenance carried out to comply with the approved or declared AMP.

Q: Who is authorised to issue an ARC for an aircraft imported into the Union, and what must be done with the ARC after issuance?

The competent authority, the CAMO or CAO, the maintenance organisation or the independent certifying staff performing the airworthiness review, as provided for in point (b) of point ML.A.901, shall issue an ARC and shall submit a copy to the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

Q: Does ML.A.906 require the applicant to apply for a new airworthiness certificate from the competent authority of the Member State of registry or from the state of origin?

The applicant shall apply to the competent authority of the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate.

Q: Is the airworthiness review for an imported aircraft required to be performed by a specific type of organisation or can it be done by any certifying staff?

The airworthiness review may be performed by the competent authority, the CAMO or CAO, the maintenance organisation or the independent certifying staff, as provided for in point (b) of point ML.A.901.

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ML.A.906 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the Union

Regulation (EU) 2022/1360

(a) When importing an aircraft into a Member State’s register from a third country or from a regulatory system where Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 does not apply, the applicant shall:

(1) apply to the competent authority of the Member State of registry for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

(2) for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out satisfactorily in accordance with point ML.A.901;

(3) have all maintenance carried out to comply with the approved or declared AMP.

(b) If the aircraft complies with the relevant requirements, the competent authority, the CAMO or CAO, the maintenance organisation or the independent certifying staff performing the airworthiness review, as provided for in point (b) of point ML.A.901, shall issue an ARC and shall submit a copy to the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

(c) The owner shall allow access to the aircraft for inspection by the competent authority of the Member State of registry.

(d) A new airworthiness certificate shall be issued by the competent authority of the Member State of registry if the aircraft complies with Annex I (Part 21) or, as applicable, Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

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Source-Title: ML.A.906 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the Union View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-14293 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Applicabilitydate: 25 August, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 25 August, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2022/1360 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ML

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR