What specific elements must the general policy define for the key elements of the competent authority organisation and processes?

The policy should define specific objectives for the key elements of the competent authority organisation and processes for implementing the related activities, including the corresponding control procedures and the measurement of the achieved standard.

How should the competent authority be organised regarding its personnel?

The competent authority should be organised so that all its personnel who are involved in the related activities are provided with training where necessary.

What should be adequately described in the competent authority's organisation?

All the functions related to implementing the applicable requirements should be adequately described.

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Q: What should the competent authority's policy, organisation, and operating procedures cover to ensure proper implementation of the applicable requirements?

They should be properly documented and applied for the implementation of the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, AMC, CSs, and GM.

Q: Who should develop, promote, and implement the general policy for the competent authority's activities?

The manager at the highest appropriate level, for example the manager at the top of the functional area of the competent authority that is responsible for such activities.

Q: Which needs must the general policy take into account?

The general policy should take into account the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the provisions of the applicable delegated and implementing acts, AMC, CSs, and GM, the needs of industry, and the needs of EASA and of the competent authority.

Q: What provision should be made for communicating and interfacing with EASA and other competent authorities?

Specific and effective provision should be made for communicating and interfacing as necessary with EASA and other competent authorities.

Q: What should the competent authority ensure regarding the functions and processes described in the applicable requirements?

The functions and processes described in the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, AMC, CSs, and GM should be properly implemented.

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ED Decision 2023/014/R

GENERAL

(a) The competent authority should be organised in such a way that:

(1) there is specific and effective management authority in the conduct of all relevant activities;

(2) the functions and processes described in the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, AMC, CSs, and GM are be properly implemented;

(3) the competent authority’s policy, organisation and operating procedures for the implementation of the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, AMC, CSs, and GM are properly documented and applied;

(4) all the competent authority’s personnel who are involved in the related activities are provided with training where necessary;

(5) specific and effective provision is made for communicating and interfacing as necessary with EASA and other competent authorities; and

(6) all the functions related to implementing the applicable requirements are adequately described.

(b) A general policy in respect of the activities related to the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the delegated and implementing acts activities should be developed, promoted and implemented by the manager at the highest appropriate level; for example the manager at the top of the functional area of the competent authority that is responsible for such activities.

(1) Appropriate steps should be taken to ensure that the policy is known and understood by all the personnel involved, and all the necessary steps should be taken to implement and maintain the policy.

(2) The general policy should, in particular, take into account:

(a) the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139

(b) the provisions of the applicable delegated and implementing acts, AMC, CSs, and GM;

(d) the needs of EASA and of the competent authority.

(3) The policy should define specific objectives for the key elements of the competent authority organisation and processes for implementating the related activities, including the corresponding control procedures and the measurement of the achieved standard.

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Source-Title: AMC1 21.B.25 Management system View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-4016 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.25 Management system

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR