AMC1 ADR.AR.C.040(a)

• ED Decision 2020/021/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Jun 2023)

AMC1 ADR.AR.C.040(a);(f) Changes — aerodrome operator ED Decision 2020/021/R GENERAL (a) Changes in nominated persons: The Competent Authority should be informed of any changes to nominated persons (see [ADR.OR.D.015](#_DxCrossRefBm1800046805)) that may affect the certificate or the terms of approval attached to it. When an aerodrome operator submits the name of a nominee for the nominated persons, the Competent Authority should assess his/her qualifications, and may interview the nominee, or call for additional evidence of his/her suitability. (see [GM1 ADR.AR.C.035(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm1800046804)). (b) The Competent Authority should receive from the aerodrome operator each management system documentation amendment, including amendments that do not require prior approval by the Competent Authority. A documented systematic approach should be used for maintaining the information on when an amendment was received by the Competent Authority and when it was approved. (c) Where the amendment requires the Competent Authority’s approval, the Competent Authority, when satisfied, should indicate its approval in writing. Where the amendment does not require prior approval, the Competent Authority should acknowledge receipt in writing within the time limits existing under the relevant national legislation. (d) For changes requiring prior approval, in order to verify the aerodrome operator's compliance with the applicable requirements, the Competent Authority should consider the need to conduct an audit of the operator, limited to the extent of the changes. If required for verification, the audit should include additional interviews and inspections carried out at the aerodrome operator’s facilities. AMC1 ADR.AR.C.040(a);(f) Changes — aerodrome operator ED Decision 2020/021/R GENERAL (a) Changes in nominated persons: The Competent Authority should be informed of any changes to nominated persons (see [ADR.OR.D.015](#_DxCrossRefBm151829899)) that may affect the certificate or the terms of approval attached to it. When an aerodrome operator submits the name of a nominee for the nominated persons, the Competent Authority should assess his/her qualifications, and may interview the nominee, or call for additional evidence of his/her suitability. (see [GM1 ADR.AR.C.035(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm151829898)). (b) The Competent Authority should receive from the aerodrome operator each management system documentation amendment, including amendments that do not require prior approval by the Competent Authority. A documented systematic approach should be used for maintaining the information on when an amendment was received by the Competent Authority and when it was approved. (c) Where the amendment requires the Competent Authority’s approval, the Competent Authority, when satisfied, should indicate its approval in writing. Where the amendment does not require prior approval, the Competent Authority should acknowledge receipt in writing within the time limits existing under the relevant national legislation. (d) For changes requiring prior approval, in order to verify the aerodrome operator's compliance with the applicable requirements, the Competent Authority should consider the need to conduct an audit of the operator, limited to the extent of the changes. If required for verification, the audit should include additional interviews and inspections carried out at the aerodrome operator’s facilities. ##### AMC1 ADR.AR.C.040(a);(f) Changes — aerodrome operator *ED Decision 2020/021/R* **GENERAL** (a) Changes in nominated persons: The Competent Authority should be informed of any changes to nominated persons (see [ADR.OR.D.015](#_DxCrossRefBm1262884344)) that may affect the certificate or the terms of approval attached to it. When an aerodrome operator submits the name of a nominee for the nominated persons, the Competent Authority should assess his/her qualifications, and may interview the nominee, or call for additional evidence of his/her suitability. (see [GM1 ADR.AR.C.035(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm1262884343)). (b) The Competent Authority should receive from the aerodrome operator each management system documentation amendment, including amendments that do not require prior approval by the Competent Authority. A documented systematic approach should be used for maintaining the information on when an amendment was received by the Competent Authority and when it was approved. (c) Where the amendment requires the Competent Authority’s approval, the Competent Authority, when satisfied, should indicate its approval in writing. Where the amendment does not require prior approval, the Competent Authority should acknowledge receipt in writing within the time limits existing under the relevant national legislation. (d) For changes requiring prior approval, in order to verify the aerodrome operator's compliance with the applicable requirements, the Competent Authority should consider the need to conduct an audit of the operator, limited to the extent of the changes. If required for verification, the audit should include additional interviews and inspections carried out at the aerodrome operator’s facilities.