AMC M.A.502(b) and (c) Component maintenance

• 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)

AMC M.A.502(b) and (c) Component maintenance ED Decision 2020/002/R [M.A.502(b) and (c)](#_DxCrossRefBm1518545007) allow the performance of certain component maintenance, in accordance with component maintenance data, to maintenance organisations not holding the corresponding B/C rating and to independent certifying staff, subject to the agreement of: - The authority responsible for the oversight of the maintenance organisation (refer to [M.1](#_DxCrossRefBm1518544897), paragraph 2 for [M.A. Subpart F](#_DxCrossRefBm1518544872) maintenance organisations, or to [145.1](#_DxCrossRefBm1518544883) for [Part-145](#_DxCrossRefBm1518544883) maintenance organisations, or to [CAO.1](#_DxCrossRefBm1518544888) for Part-CAO maintenance organisations) or, - The authority of the Member State of registry in the case of maintenance performed by independent certifying staff. This should only be permitted by the competent authority in the case of simple component maintenance, where the competent authority is satisfied that the certifying staff are appropriately qualified and the proper tooling and facilities are available. It is important to note that for more complex component maintenance, special qualifications may be required and it is not enough with holding a [Part-66](#_DxCrossRefBm1518544900) aircraft maintenance licence. ##### AMC M.A.502(b) and (c) Component maintenance *ED Decision 2020/002/R* [M.A.502(b) and (c)](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439894) allow the performance of certain component maintenance, in accordance with component maintenance data, to maintenance organisations not holding the corresponding B/C rating and to independent certifying staff, subject to the agreement of: - The authority responsible for the oversight of the maintenance organisation (refer to [M.1](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439784), paragraph 2 for [M.A. Subpart F](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439759) maintenance organisations, or to [145.1](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439770) for [Part-145](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439770) maintenance organisations, or to [CAO.1](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439775) for Part-CAO maintenance organisations) or, - The authority of the Member State of registry in the case of maintenance performed by independent certifying staff. This should only be permitted by the competent authority in the case of simple component maintenance, where the competent authority is satisfied that the certifying staff are appropriately qualified and the proper tooling and facilities are available. It is important to note that for more complex component maintenance, special qualifications may be required and it is not enough with holding a [Part-66](#_DxCrossRefBm1203439787) aircraft maintenance licence.