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DASR 66 Module 10 - Aviation Legislation

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DASR 66 Module 10 - Aviation Legislation

Course content:
• 10.1 Regulatory Framework
• 10.2 Certifying Staff - Maintenance
• 10.3 Approved Maintenance Organisations
• 10.4 Air Operations
• 10.5 Certification of aircraft, parts and appliances
• 10.6 Continuing Airworthiness
• 10.7 Applicable Requirements

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Module 10.1 - The Regulatory Framework

• Military/State Organisation
• Role of the National Military Airworthiness Authority
• Introduction to the national military airworthiness
regulations

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Military/State Organisation
DASA – Defence Aviation Safety Authority

Accountable Manager
(FEG CDR)

Operations 145 AMO

Quality &
CAMO
Safety

21J
(Contractor)
21J
(Defence)

MTCH
145 AMO
(DoSA) (Contractor)

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Role of the National Military Airworthiness Authority

Assure aviation safety. Program Level Assure aviation safety.

Defence Aviation Authority

(Chief of Air Force)
Compliance and Review

Defence Aviation Safety Authority

Safety Investigation
(National Military Airworthiness Authority)
DAVCOMP, DAVENG, 
ACPA DAVCERT, DAVREG,  DDAAFS
DBSI

Command / Executive Authority Responsible for Aviation Safety

Continued Continuing
Operational
Airworthiness Airworthiness
Organisations
Organisations Organisations
Ensure aviation safety. System Level Ensure aviation safety.

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Introduction to the national military airworthiness regulations

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10.2 Certifying Staff - Maintenance

• Understanding MAML and Certifying Staff regulation.

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DASR 66 Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (MAML)

• A MAML is the Legal Authority, issued by DASA, which

permits an individual to sign a Certificate of Release to
Service (CRS) following On Aircraft maintenance when
authorised by their DASR 145 Maintenance Organisation.
• The MAML is based on the individual’s Qualifications,
Training, Experience and maintenance Authorisations

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Requirement for licences

145.A.30 (g) Personnel requirements:

Any organisation maintaining aircraft …. shall in the case of
aircraft line maintenance, have appropriate aircraft type rated
certifying staff, qualified as category B1 or B2 in accordance
with DASR 66

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Licence categories
Military Aircraft Maintenance Licences (MAML) categories:
• Category A Line Maintenance, minor scheduled, simple defects

• Category B1 Powerplant, Structures, Mechanical Sys, & Electrical Sys

• Category B2 Avionic and Electrical Systems

• Category C Base Maintenance Co-Ordinator

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Licence Sub-categories
Categories A and B1 are subdivided into sub‐categories relating to
combinations of aeroplanes, helicopters, turbine and piston engines:

• A1 and B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine

• A2 and B1.2 Aeroplanes Piston 

• A3 and B1.3 Helicopters Turbine

• A4 and B1.4 Helicopters Piston

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Exercising (use of ) a Licence

• A Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is required

following the completion of On-Aircraft maintenance IAW
DASR 145.A.50(a)

• Only an authorised licence holder with the appropriate

privileges can sign an On-Aircraft CRS following
maintenance.

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What is a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS)?

• A CRS is a statement, signed by an appropriately authorised

licence holder, on behalf of an approved organisation, which
attests that maintenance has been properly carried-out.

• The CRS contains the basic details of the maintenance

carried out, the date that it was completed and the identity
and licence number of the person issuing the certificate.

What does this mean?

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Exercising (use of ) a Licence

Signing the CRS means that :

– all maintenance ordered by the CAMO has been correctly
& completely carried out, and
– there are no non-conformances which could affect flight
safety

The CRS issued by the 145 MO certifies the work specified

was carried out IAW DASR 145 and the Aircraft is ready for
release to Service.

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Task certification vs Exercise of licence privileges

Task certification (task sign off):
• demonstrates that the maintenance task has been correctly &
completely carried out
• is signed by the person who undertook or supervised the task
• is made by anyone authorised by the DASR 145 to
undertake/supervise that task
• DOES NOT require the certifier to have a licence

Exercising a licence (signing a CRS):

• demonstrates that all ordered maintenance has been carried out*
• that there are no non-compliances that could endanger flight safety
• Can ONLY be signed by an authorised licence holder

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Line and Base Maintenance

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Line Maintenance
Line Maintenance is:
AMC 145.A.20 (AUS)
• Line maintenance should be understood as any maintenance that is carried out before
flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight. Line maintenance may
include:
– Trouble shooting.
– Defect rectification.
– Component replacement with use of external test equipment if required.
Component replacement may include components such as engines and
propellers/rotors.
– Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual inspections that will detect
obvious unsatisfactory conditions/discrepancies but do not require extensive in
depth inspection. It may also include internal structure, systems and power plant
items which are visible through quick opening access panels/doors.
– Minor repairs and modifications which do not require extensive disassembly and
can be accomplished by simple means.

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Line Maintenance

Your Maintenance Organisation Exposition will list the maintenance

activities classed as Line Maintenance

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Base Maintenance

Base Maintenance is:

Everything else

If it’s not in the MOE’s list of Line maintenance activities, then it’s Base
maintenance

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A category licence
66.A.20 Privileges – A Licence
• An A Category licence permits the holder:
– to issue certificates of release to service following minor
scheduled line maintenance and simple defect
rectification and in accordance with the authorisation
issued by the 145 Organisation

Note: Can only issue the CRS when the licence holder has personally
performed the maintenance

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B1 Licence
66.A.20 Privileges – B1 licence
• Category B1 MAML permits the holder:
– to issue certificates of release to service in Line Maint and to act
as support staff in Base Maint for:
• maintenance performed on aircraft structure, powerplant,
mechanical systems and electrical systems
• work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their
serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting

Note: B1 Licence includes the corresponding A licence privileges

CRS can only be issued in accordance with the DASR 145 authorisation

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B2 Licence
66.A.20 Privileges – B2 licence
– Category B2 licence permits the holder:
• to issue certificates of release to service in Line Maint and to act as
support staff in Base Maint for:
• maintenance performed on avionic and electrical systems
• electrical and avionics tasks within powerplant and mechanical
systems, requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability

Note: B2 Licence for ADF/ex-ADF personnel will:

• include the corresponding A licence privileges
• have a licence privileges for oxygen systems maintenance

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66.A.20 Privileges – C licence

Category C licence permits the holder to issue CRS for an
aircraft following base maintenance “On” Aircraft.

Note: B Licenced personnel cannot sign a CRS after Base maintenance

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B1 Licence

66.A.20 Privileges – B1 licence

• Category B1 MAML permits the holder:
– to issue certificates of release to service in Line Maint and to act as support
staff in Base Maint for:
• maintenance performed on aircraft structure, powerplant, mechanical systems
and electrical systems
• work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their
serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting

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B1/B2 Support Staff

B1 and B2 support staff are individuals who hold a B1 or B2

licence

The B1/B2 support staff supervise the tradespersons and verify

the maintenance they have supervised; they do not sign the
CRS.

“They are supporting the C licence holder”

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Aviation Trades and Licences

• A and B category licences are defined by syllabi

• Aviation trades are defined by qualifications
• DASA has compared syllabi to qualifications
– ADF licence eligibility & exclusions identified

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Licences

*For representational purposes only

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Type Ratings

DASR 66.A.45 - Military Aircraft Type Ratings

• Licences must be endorsed with the relevant Aircraft Type

Rating
• Type training can be in system-related modules over an
extended period of time

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MAML Management

MAML can be made Invalid by the Authority (Suspended / Revoked)

Licences must be surrendered when licence holders cease

working on state aircraft

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Module 10.3 – Approved Maintenance Organisations

• Understanding DASR 145

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DASR 145 Structure
DASR 145 Regulation Contents
• 145.A.10 Scope
• 145.A.15 Application
• 145.A.20 Terms of approval
• 145.A.25 Facility requirements
• 145.A.30 Personnel requirements
• 145.A.35 Certifying staff and support staff
• 145.A.40 Equipment, tools and material
• 145.A.42 Acceptance of components
• 145.A.45 Maintenance data
• 145.A.47 Maintenance planning
• 145.A.48 Performance of maintenance
• 145.A.50 Certification of maintenance
• 145.A.55 Maintenance records
• 145.A.60 Occurrence reporting
• 145.A.65 Safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures, quality system and Safety
Management System
• 145.A.70 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)
• 145.A.75 Privileges of the AMO
• 145.A.80 Limitations on the AMO
• 145.A.85 Changes to the AMO
• 145.A.90 Continued validity of approval
• 145.A.95 AMO Findings by the NMAA

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145.A.20 Terms of Approval

• The Scope Of Work will be shown in the organisation’s
Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)
– The purpose of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) is to
detail the processes and procedures of the organisation.

– Compliance with the MOE will assure alignment with DASR 145.

– Conformance with the MOE will ensure your maintenance work also
aligns with the DASR 145 Regulations.

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145.A.25 Facility requirements

• Appropriate for planned maintenance activities

• Access to study and maintenance record area’s
• Storage, segregation and access requirements for
components, equipment, tools and materials
• Considerations during deployed operations

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145.A.30 Personnel requirements

A DASR 145 maintenance organisation must have:

• Accountable Manager
• Responsible Manager
• Quality Manger
• Certifying staff and support staff

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145.A.40 Equipment, tools and material

• Equipment, tools and material (including GSE)

– Equipment and tools must be permanently available.
– Alternate tool procedures are to be listed in the MOE
– Calibration and associated control processes required.

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145.A.42 Acceptance of components

• All components are classified as:

– Satisfactory condition (serviceable),
– Unserviceable,
– Unsalvageable,
– Standard Parts, or
– Raw or Consumable Material.

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145.A.45 Maintenance data

• 145 Maintenance Organisations must:

– Have access to applicable and current maintenance data
– Inform the author and CAMO of errors within data
– Maintain accuracy of maintenance data
– Provide a common work card or worksheet system

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145.A.47 Maintenance planning

• A 145 Maintenance Organisation must:

– Have all necessary personnel, tooling, equipment, materials,
maintenance data and facilities available
– Take into account Human Factors and performance limitations
when planning maintenance tasks and shifts
– Control all shift and task handover communication through a
formalised process.

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145.A.48 Performance of maintenance

• Personnel performing maintenance shall be qualified and authorised for

the tasks performed
• Maintenance is to be performed using methods, tools, equipment, etc.
as specified in maintenance data
• Error capturing method to be implemented after the performance of any
critical maintenance task
• After completion of maintenance a general verification is carried out to
ensure the aircraft or component is clear of all tools, equipment and
any extraneous parts or material

Tool Control

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145.A.50 Certification of maintenance - Aircraft

• WHAT – A Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is an attestation

made by the AMO that all maintenance ordered/tasked by the CAMO
has been properly carried out and there are no non-compliances
which are known to endanger flight safety.
• WHY – Ensures the aircraft is in a known state prior to flight, after any
maintenance.
• WHO – Issued by appropriately authorised certifying staff (i.e. licenced)
on behalf of the AMO.
• WHEN – A CRS for aircraft shall be issued before flight at the
completion of any maintenance.

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145.A.50 Certification of maintenance - Components

• WHAT – An Authorised Release Certificate (off aircraft components

i.e. fuel pump, constant speed unit etc.) shall be issued at the
completion of any maintenance using DASR Form 1 or equivalent.
• WHY – To ensure the suitability and serviceability of a component prior
to installation.
• WHO – Issued by appropriately authorised staff on behalf of the AMO.
(Note: no requirement to be licenced)
• WHEN – An Authorised Release Certificate is issued at the completion
of any maintenance, However, when an AMO maintains a component
for its own use, a DASR Form 1 may not be necessary, depending
upon the AMO's internal release procedures, as defined in the MOE.

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145.A.55 Maintenance records

• Recording of maintenance work

– The CAMO must maintain configuration control of each tail. As
such, all maintenance activity needs to be recorded.
• Maintenance records reporting requirements to the CAMO
– Copies of each certificate of release to service is to be forwarded to
the CAMO, together with any specific approved repair/modification
data.
• Retention and storage of maintenance records
– All maintenance records will be retained for three years, and
protected from damage, alteration or theft.

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145.A.60 Occurrence reporting

• The organisation shall

– report to DASA and the CAMO any condition of the aircraft or
component that has resulted or may result in an unsafe condition
that seriously hazards flight safety.

– establish a DASA compliant internal occurrence reporting system to

enable the collection, evaluation and identification of adverse
trends, corrective actions taken or to be taken.

– Produce and submit reports within 72 hours of the organisation

identifying the condition to which the report relates.

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145.A.65 Safety and quality policy, maintenance procedures,

quality system and safety management system

• The maintenance organisation shall establish a safety and quality

system for the organisation; it is to be described in the MOE
• The maintenance organisation shall establish procedures to ensure:
– Risk of multiple errors during maintenance being repeated in identical
maintenance tasks is minimised
– Damage is assessed and modifications and repairs are carried out using
data specified in DASR regulation M.A.304

• The organisation shall establish and maintain a safety management

system, in accordance with DASR SMS

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145.A.70 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)

• The MOE is the document or documents that defines the

scope of work for how the organisation intends to comply
with DASR 145.

– Approved by DASA
– Defines Line Maintenance activities at each work venue
– Documents procedure for licence holders to issue a CRS

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145.A.75 Privileges of the AMO

• Maintain any aircraft and/or component for which it is approved at the

locations identified in the approval certificate and in the MOE.
• Subcontracting of maintenance.

• Away maintenance.

• Issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) on completion of

maintenance.

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145.A.80 Limitations on the AMO

• The organisation shall only maintain an aircraft or

component for which it is approved and when all the
necessary
– facilities,
– equipment,
– tooling, material,
– maintenance data and
– certifying staff

are available.

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10.4 Air Operations

• Operating Authority’s responsibilities, in particular regarding continuing

airworthiness and maintenance
• Aircraft Maintenance Programme
• Minimum Equipment List / Configuration Deviation List or National
Equivalent
• Documents to be carried on board
• Aircraft placarding (markings)

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Military Air Operator DASA – Defence Aviation Safety Authority

Accountable Manager
(FEG CDR)

Operations 145 AMO

Quality &
CAMO
Safety

21J
(Contractor)
21J
(Defence)

MTCH
145 AMO
(Contractor)
(DoSA)

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DASR ARO – Authority Requirements for Air Operations

ARO.100 – Military Air Operator Certificate (MAOC)

Operation of all Defence registered aircraft must be conducted under the authority
of a Military Air Operator Certificate (MAOC), issued by the Authority

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Aircraft Maintenance Programme

AMC M.A.302 Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)

• The term ’Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP)’ includes scheduled

maintenance tasks, their associated maintenance procedures and standard
maintenance practices

• The aircraft should only be maintained to one approved AMP at a given point in
time

• The AMP details should be reviewed at least annually

• Repetitive maintenance tasks derived from modifications and repairs should be

incorporated into the AMP

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Minimum Equipment List / Configuration Deviation List

• Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) – Established for a particular

aircraft type by the manufacturer. It identifies items which, individually,
may be unserviceable at the commencement of a flight.

• Minimum Equipment List (MEL) – This list is prepared by the operator

for their own aircraft, taking into account their aircraft configuration and
the relevant operational and maintenance conditions.
– i.e. broken

• Configuration Deviation List (CDL) – Similar to MEL, but refers to

external components that are missing/uninstalled and may have
associated operating limitations and/or performance corrections.
– i.e. missing

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Documents to be carried on-board

• Aircraft Flight Manual

– Is a manual, associated with Military Type Certificate, containing
limitations, instructions and information necessary for the flight crew
members to ensure safe operation of the aircraft.
• Aircraft Technical Log
– Is a system for recording defects and malfunctions during the
aircraft operation and for recording details of all maintenance
carried out on an aircraft between scheduled base maintenance
visits.
– In addition, the tech log informs aircrew of the configuration of their
aircraft and its maintenance history.

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Aircraft Placarding and Markings

• The aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet includes general information

about the aircraft design including placards and markings.
– Their purpose is to inform aircrew and maintenance staff of relevant
safety information.
– The locations and content of mandatory placards and markings will
be contained within relevant Instructions for Continuing
Airworthiness (ICA).
– The serviceability of placards and markings will be verified during
periodic Airworthiness Reviews.

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Military Air Operator DASA – Defence Aviation Safety Authority

Accountable Manager
(FEG CDR)

Operations 145 AMO

Quality &
CAMO
Safety

MDOA
(Contractor)
MDOA
(Defence)

MTCH
145 AMO
(Contractor)
(DoSA)

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10.5 Certification of aircraft, parts and appliances

• (a) General
• Definition of airworthiness
• Airworthiness codes/criteria

• (b) Documents - approvals/certificates/instruments

• Military Type-Certificates; Military Restricted Type-Certificates;
Military Supplemental Type-Certificates; Military Certificates Of
Airworthiness; Military Restricted Certificates Of Airworthiness;
Military Permit To Fly
• National Certificate of Registration;
• Weight & Balance
• National Noise Certificate

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Airworthiness
• DASR definition of airworthiness (initial and continued)
– The ability of an aircraft, or other airborne equipment or system, to
operate in flight and on ground without significant hazard to aircrew,
ground-crew, passengers (where relevant) or to other third parties.

• DASR definition of continued airworthiness

– All tasks to be carried out to verify that the conditions under which a
Type Certificate (TC) or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has
been granted continue to be fulfilled at any time during its period of
validity.

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DASR 21

Design & Production  Airworthiness
Organisations Instruments Operations
• aircraft, parts, and  • certification • continuing airworthiness
appliances  • repair & modify • maintenance
• e.g. Boeing, Airbus  • e.g. MTC, MCoA   • e.g. 2 SQN  

Type Design MTC (type)

design
MAO: a/c operation

production
MCoA (tail)

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Elements of Airworthiness
• An aircraft has been:

 designed, constructed, maintained and is expected to be

operated to approved standards and limitations

 by competent and approved individuals

 who are acting as members of and approved organisation

 whose work is assured by the Authority, and certified

through issue of appropriate ‘instruments’ and
‘organisation approval’

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Basis of Safe Flight

Military Type  Continued 
The design is 
inherently safe
Certificate Airworthiness
(MTC) (MTC Holder)
+
The physical  Military Certificate of  Military Airworthiness 
aircraft matches  Airworthiness Review Certificate
the design (MCoA) (CAMO)
+
The aircraft is 
operated and  Military Air Operator Maintains MAO 
maintained  (MAO) Approval
correctly

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Initial & Continued Airworthiness Instruments

• Certification instruments
Military Type Certificate (MTC)
Changes to MTC – Minor/Major Change
Military Supplemental Type Certificate (MSTC)

• Repair & design approval instruments

Major Repair Design Approval
Minor Repair Design Approval

• Operating instruments
Military Certificate of Airworthiness (MCoA)
Military Permit to Fly (MPTF)

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Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA)

• ICA detail the methods, inspections, processes, and procedures necessary
to keep aircraft and/or products airworthy

• Initial ICA provided by MTCH. ICA consists of:

• Airworthiness Limitations (AwL)

• Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)
• Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR)
• Service intervals

* 145 can modify maintenance instructions providing there is no material affect to

the outcome of the maintenance procedure

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Airworthiness codes

• Approved airworthiness codes are detailed in Airworthiness

Design Requirements Manual (AAP 7001.054)
– e.g. aviation software, system safety, crash protection, etc

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Military Certificate of Airworthiness (MCoA)

• Certifies that a particular aircraft (tail) conforms to its type

design at the date of issue

• Remains valid as long as an individual aircraft:

– conforms to the approved type design, ADs and ICA
– conforms with applicable modifications and repairs

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National Certificate of Registration

• Defence register (managed by ACPA, see DASR ARO 60)

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Weight and Balance (W&B)

• Manufacturer & Production Organisation need to produce

a weight and balance report for the completed aircraft

• Application of MCoA & MRCoA

• Design organisation recalculates if there is design change / repair

• W&B included in an aircraft’s airworthiness review conducted by the

CAMO

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10.6 Continuing Airworthiness

• Understanding of DASR 21 provisions related to continuing
airworthiness

• Understanding of DASR M

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Initial vs Continuing Airworthiness

• Initial Airworthiness (& Continued):
– Type Design
– Certification “Type”

– Production
– Design changes post initial type certification

• Continuing Airworthiness:
– All of the processes ensuring that the aircraft:
“Tails”
• complies with airworthiness requirements
• is in condition for safe operation
• Supported within a ‘Controlled Environment’

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Initial Airworthiness
• DASR 21 - Aircraft Design, Production and
Certification
– Design organisations have the design of an aircraft,
engine, propeller or auxiliary power unit as their primary
focus
– The act of production is to reflect the design in physical
products that conform to the approved design
– Certification is recognition that a product, part or
appliance, organisation or person complies with the
applicable airworthiness requirements

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Initial Airworthiness

• DASR 21 – Design

– Initial design and changes to the type design

– approved designs to the Continuing Airworthiness Management
Organisation (CAMO)
– Production of parts and appliances
– certification

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What is a CAMO responsible for?

MAO
On behalf of the Military Air Operator (MAO) the
CAMO is to ensure that the various aircraft ‘Tail
CAMO
numbers’ are:

• In the correct Configuration (IAW MTC)

• Available to meet the intended purpose
• Safe to fly (ie Airworthy)

Commonly Described as the 15 CAMO Tasks

The CAMO does NOT have to actually perform these tasks – CAMO
services can be contracted

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Military Air Operator
DASA – Defence Aviation Safety Authority

Accountable Manager
(FEG CDR)

Operations 145 AMO

Quality &
CAMO
Safety

MDOA
(Contractor)

If you are not operating, designing or

fixing it, you’re probably part
of the “CAMO”

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CAMO Tasks
Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System
Accomplishment of Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Program
Management of Defects
Airworthiness Review
Pre-Flight Inspection Occurrence Reporting
Reliability Program Aircraft Tech Log
Analysis of AMP Airworthiness Directives
Maintenance Check Flights
Modification, Repair & Inspection
Coordinate scheduled maintenance
Weight & Balance/Symmetry Checks

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10.7 Applicable requirements

• (a) Maintenance Programmes, Maintenance checks and inspections;
– Airworthiness directives
– Service bulletins, manufacturers’ service bulletins
– Modifications and repairs
– Maintenance documentation
• Maintenance manuals, structural repair manuals, illustrated
parts bulletin etc
• Master Minimum Equipment List, Minimum Equipment List and
Dispatch Deviation Lists or National equivalent
• (b) Continuing airworthiness;
– Minimum equipment requirements — Test flights;
– Maintenance and dispatch requirements.

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Airworthiness Directives
• A document issued by the Authority which mandates actions to be performed
on an aircraft to restore airworthiness when evidence shows that the safety
level of the aircraft may otherwise be compromised.
– ADs are issued by the DASA to mandate action on an aircraft to restore safety, when
evidence shows that the airworthiness of this aircraft may otherwise be
compromised.
– The CAMO must ensure all AD’s are applied and carried out within their required
timeframes.
– The CAMO must establish a system to manage the status of ADs applicable to both
their aircraft and components.

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http://www.defence.gov.au/DASP/DASR‐Regulations/AwDirectives.asp

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Service Bulletins / manufacturer service information

• Service Bulletins:
– A Service Bulletin is the document used by manufacturers of aircraft, their
engines or their components to communicate details of modifications which
can be embodied in aircraft.
– In some cases, these may be issued as a Mandatory SB (or MSB) in
which case a corresponding Airworthiness Directive (AD) will be issued by
DASA.

• Manufacturer Service Information:

– used by manufacturers of aircraft, their engines or their components to
communicate details of advisory action or other ‘useful information’
about their products which may enhance safety, reliability or reduce
repetitive costs.

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Modifications and repairs

• For every aircraft managed, the CAMO shall manage the

accomplishment of modifications and repairs
• The aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System shall record the
status of modifications and repairs
• Repairs (i.e. those not already approved in a SRM) are similar to
design changes
– return aircraft to an airworthy state
– must comply with applicable airworthiness codes in the certification
basis
– Repairs are tail specific

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Maintenance Documentation

• The maintenance organisation shall have access to and use applicable, current
maintenance data in the performance of maintenance, including modifications
and repairs

• Applicable maintenance data can include:

– Authorised maintenance manuals, repair manuals, illustrated parts breakdown, list of

authorised parts, procedure, operational directive or information issued by or
provided by the Authority (DASA)

– Any applicable AD issued by the Authority (DASA)

– Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness, issued by (Military) Type Certificate (MTC)

holders, (Military) Supplementary Type Certificate (MSTC) holders

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Minimum Equipment requirements – Test flights

• A Fight Test Operations Manual should be maintained by the organisation
conducting flight test in accordance with Design or Production Organisations
Exposition.
– The organisation is not required to produce a specific flight test operations
manual, providing that Orders, Instructions and Publications (OIP) issued
covers the flight test operation manual elements including:
• procedures to identify the instruments and equipment to be carried
– It is the responsibility of the DASR 145 Maintenance Organisation to
ensure that the instruments and equipment related to flight test are
appropriately installed

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Maintenance and Dispatch Requirements

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