AMC1 CAO.B.045 Initial certification procedure

• ED Decision 2020/002/R found in: Continuing Airworthiness (1321/2014) Part-M Part-145 Part-66 Part-147 Part-T Part-ML Part-CAMO Part-CAO (Jul 2024)

AMC1 CAO.B.045 Initial certification procedure ED Decision 2020/002/R VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE (a) In order to verify the organisation’s compliance with the applicable requirements, the competent authority should conduct an audit of the organisation, including interviews of the personnel, and inspections carried out at the organisation’s facilities. (b) The competent authority should only conduct such an audit if it is satisfied that the application and the supporting documentation are in compliance with the applicable requirements. (c) The audit should focus on the following areas: (1) the management structure, including the names and qualifications of personnel required by points [CAO.A.035(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm1518546314), and the adequacy of the organisation and its management structure; (2) the personnel: (i) the adequacy of the number of staff, and their qualifications and experience with regard to the intended terms of approval and the associated privileges; (ii) the validity of licences and/or authorisations, as applicable; (3) the quality system (or organisational review); (4) the facilities and their adequacy regarding the organisation’s scope of work; (5) the documentation required by Part-CAO, including: (i) the verification that the procedures specified in the CAE comply with the applicable requirements; and (ii) the verification that the accountable manager has signed the exposition statement. (d) If an application for an organisation certificate is refused, the applicant should be informed of the right of appeal that exists under national law. ##### AMC1 CAO.B.045 Initial certification procedure *ED Decision 2020/002/R* **VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE** (a) In order to verify the organisation’s compliance with the applicable requirements, the competent authority should conduct an audit of the organisation, including interviews of the personnel, and inspections carried out at the organisation’s facilities. (b) The competent authority should only conduct such an audit if it is satisfied that the application and the supporting documentation are in compliance with the applicable requirements. (c) The audit should focus on the following areas: (1) the management structure, including the names and qualifications of personnel required by points [CAO.A.035(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm1203441201), and the adequacy of the organisation and its management structure; (2) the personnel: (i) the adequacy of the number of staff, and their qualifications and experience with regard to the intended terms of approval and the associated privileges; (ii) the validity of licences and/or authorisations, as applicable; (3) the quality system (or organisational review); (4) the facilities and their adequacy regarding the organisation’s scope of work; (5) the documentation required by Part-CAO, including: (i) the verification that the procedures specified in the CAE comply with the applicable requirements; and (ii) the verification that the accountable manager has signed the exposition statement. (d) If an application for an organisation certificate is refused, the applicant should be informed of the right of appeal that exists under national law.