What should the competent authority consider when determining the oversight programme for a Part 21 organisation, particularly regarding the sample of production activities?

The competent authority should consider the effectiveness of the organisation's management system in identifying and addressing non-compliances and safety hazards, the implementation of industry standards directly relevant to the activity, the procedures for management and scope of non-significant changes, any specific procedures related to alternative means of compliance, the number of approved locations and activities at each, the number and scope of subcontractors performing production activities, and the volume of activity for each product or parts.

Which elements are listed in AMC1 21.B.222(b) as factors for the competent authority to consider when determining the oversight programme?

The elements are: (a) effectiveness of the management system in identifying and addressing non-compliances and safety hazards; (b) implementation of industry standards directly relevant to the activity; (b) procedures for management and scope of non-significant changes; (c) specific procedures related to alternative means of compliance; (d) number of approved locations and activities at each; (e) number and scope of subcontractors performing production activities; and (f) volume of activity for each product or parts.

How should the volume of activity for each product or parts influence the oversight programme?

The volume of activity for each product or parts should be considered by the competent authority when determining the oversight programme, including the sample of production activities as product audits.

Which AMC and decision is associated with the oversight programme requirements for Part 21 organisations?

AMC1 21.B.222(b) is associated with ED Decision 2023/014/R.

AMC1 21.B.222(b) Oversight programme

Q: Does the AMC1 21.B.222(b) require the competent authority to consider the number of approved locations when planning oversight?

Yes, the competent authority should consider the number of approved locations and the activities performed at each location when determining the oversight programme.

Q: What role do subcontractors play in the oversight programme according to AMC1 21.B.222(b)?

The competent authority should consider the number and scope of subcontractors that perform production activities when determining the oversight programme.

Q: What is the significance of alternative means of compliance in the oversight programme?

The competent authority should consider any specific procedures implemented by the organisation that are related to any alternative means of compliance used when determining the oversight programme.

Q: What does the AMC1 21.B.222(b) say about the management of non-significant changes?

The competent authority should consider the procedures for the management and the scope of non-significant changes when determining the oversight programme.

Q: Is the effectiveness of the management system in addressing safety hazards a factor in the oversight programme?

Yes, the effectiveness of the organisation's management system in identifying and addressing non-compliances and safety hazards is a factor to be considered.

Q: What is the purpose of considering industry standards in the oversight programme?

The competent authority should consider the implementation by the organisation of any industry standards that are directly relevant to the organisation's activity subject to Part 21.

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AMC1 21.B.222(b) Oversight programme

ED Decision 2023/014/R

SPECIFIC NATURE OF THE ORGANISATION AND COMPLEXITY OF ITS ACTVITIES — RESULTS OF PAST OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

When determining the oversight programme, including a relevant sample of production activities under the scope of the organisation as product audits, the competent authority should consider in particular the following elements, as applicable:

(a) the effectiveness of the organisation’s management system in identifying and addressing non‑compliances and safety hazards;

(b) the implementation by the organisation of any industry standards that are directly relevant to the organisation’s activity subject to Part 21;

(b) the procedures for the management and the scope of non-significant changes;

(c) any specific procedures implemented by the organisation that are related to any alternative means of compliance used;

(d) the number of approved locations and the activities performed at each location;

(e) the number and scope of subcontractors that perform production activities; and

(f) the volume of activity for each product or parts.

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Source-Title: AMC1 21.B.222(b) Oversight programme View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21943 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 16

Applicabilitydate: 21 October, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 October, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/014/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: 21.B.222 Oversight programme

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR