During an audit of a subcontracted organisation, who must accompany the competent authority inspectors throughout the audit?

A representative of the production organisation must accompany the competent authority inspectors throughout the audit.

In the context of AMC2 21.B.222(b), what is the purpose of including subcontracted organisations in the oversight programme?

The purpose is to determine whether the subcontracted organisations need to be audited, based on the specific nature and complexity of the subcontracted activities, previous oversight results, and risk assessment.

AMC2 21.B.222(b) Oversight programme

Q: What factors should the competent authority consider when deciding whether to audit a subcontracted organisation under the oversight programme?

The competent authority should take into account the specific nature and complexity of the subcontracted activities, the results of previous oversight activities of the production organisation, and the assessment of the associated risks.

Q: What should the competent authority verify if a production organisation subcontracts production activities?

The competent authority should verify that the production organisation has sufficient control over the subcontracted activities and manages the related risks.

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AMC2 21.B.222(b) Oversight programme

ED Decision 2023/014/R

SUBCONTRACTED ACTIVITIES

If a production organisation subcontracts production activities, the competent authority should determine whether the subcontracted organisations need to be audited and include this in the oversight programme, taking into account the specific nature and complexity of the subcontracted activities, the results of previous oversight activities of the production organisation, and assessment of the associated risks.

For such an audit, the competent authority inspectors should ensure that they are accompanied throughout the audit by a representative of the production organisation.

NOTE: If a production organisation subcontracts production activities, the competent authority should verify that the production organisation has sufficient control over the subcontracted activities and manages the related risks.

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Source-Title: AMC2 21.B.222(b) Oversight programme View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21944 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