Which AMC and paragraph specify the minimum content of records related to the competent authority's management system?

AMC1 21.B.55(a)(1) and (a)(2) Record-keeping, under ED Decision 2022/021/R.

Does the AMC require the records to include documented policies and procedures?

Yes, the records should include the documented policies and procedures as a minimum, as applicable.

Are audit findings explicitly required to be part of the records under this AMC?

Yes, audit findings are explicitly required as part of the results of the competent authority's internal audits and safety risk management processes.

What actions related to audit findings must be recorded?

Any corrective, preventive, and risk mitigation action related to audit findings must be recorded.

AMC1 21.B.55(a)(1) and (a)(2) Record-keeping

Q: What should the records related to the competent authority's management system include as a minimum?

As a minimum, the records should include: (a) the documented policies and procedures; (b) the personnel files of the competent authority personnel, with the supporting documents related to their training and qualifications; (c) the results of the competent authority's internal audits and safety risk management processes, including audit findings, as well as any corrective, preventive, and risk mitigation action; and (d) the contracts that are established with the qualified entities that perform certification or oversight tasks on behalf of the competent authority.

Q: Under the record-keeping requirements, what must be kept regarding personnel files of the competent authority personnel?

The personnel files of the competent authority personnel, with the supporting documents related to their training and qualifications.

Q: What types of results from internal audits and safety risk management processes must be included in the records?

The results of the competent authority's internal audits and safety risk management processes, including audit findings, as well as any corrective, preventive, and risk mitigation action.

Q: Which contracts must be recorded according to AMC1 21.B.55(a)(1) and (a)(2)?

The contracts that are established with the qualified entities that perform certification or oversight tasks on behalf of the competent authority.

Q: Which entities' contracts are specifically mentioned in the record-keeping requirements?

Qualified entities that perform certification or oversight tasks on behalf of the competent authority.

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AMC1 21.B.55(a)(1) and (a)(2) Record-keeping

ED Decision 2022/021/R

COMPETENT AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The records that are related to the competent authority’s management system should include, as a minimum, and as applicable:

(a) the documented policies and procedures;

(b) the personnel files of the competent authority personnel, with the supporting documents related to their training and qualifications;

(c) the results of the competent authority’s internal audits and safety risk management processes, including audit findings, as well as any corrective, preventive, and risk mitigation action; and

(d) the contracts that are established with the qualified entities that perform certification or oversight tasks on behalf of the competent authority.

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Source-Title: AMC1 21.B.55(a)(1) and (a)(2) Record-keeping View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20309 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 7 March, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 20 December, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/021/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

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

Parentir: 21.B.55 Record-keeping

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR