Is it acceptable for an organisation to decide not to take action on an observation from the competent authority?

Yes, but the organisation should record the reasons why no action was taken.

AMC1 21L.A.11(b) Findings and observations

Q: What should an organisation do for each observation notified by the competent authority?

The organisation should analyse the related issues and determine when action is needed.

Q: Does the regulation require a specific process for handling observations, or is a similar process to findings acceptable?

The regulation does not require a specific process; the handling of observations may follow a process similar to the handling of findings by the organisation.

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AMC1 21L.A.11(b) Findings and observations

ED Decision 2023/013/R

DUE CONSIDERATION TO OBSERVATIONS

For each observation that is notified by the competent authority, the natural or legal person (‘organisation’) should analyse the related issues and determine when action is needed.

The handling of observations may follow a process similar to the handling of findings by the organisation.

The organisation should record the analysis and the related outputs, such as action taken, or the reasons why no action was taken.

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Source-Title: AMC1 21L.A.11(b) Findings and observations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22090 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 21 October, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 October, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/013/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part 21 Light

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

Parentir: 21L.A.11 Findings and observations

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR