1. Certificates of Airworthiness
Peter Corbeel
Rulemaking Directorate
Certificates of Airworthiness

2. Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA)
Overview:
Introduction / General
Issue of CoA for new aircraft from EU
Transfer of used aircraft within EU
Import of aircraft from non-EU countries
New
Used
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3. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA Introduction
Principles:
Issuance and continued validity covered by Part-21 Subparts H in Section A and B + Forms 25 and 15
CoA when conforming to (EASA) TC
Unlimited duration; validity controlled through Airworthiness Review Certificate
Easy transfer within EU (EU Treaty)
Export covered by bilaterals only
Bilaterals can override Part-21
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4. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA Introduction
Problems:
Subpart H has no AMC/GM (except for Section B)
No “escape” clause for special cases (except article 14)
Bilaterals not always clear on what can be accepted
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5. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA General
EASA Form 25: CoA
Dimensions: DIN A5
Block 2 manufacturer and designation of aircraft: in accordance with EASA TC
Block 4: Categories: see letter to NAAs (to become GM)
Block 5, Limitations/remark: information coming from Agency TC
English translation
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6. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA General
Grandfathering/transition
CoA issued by NAA before were deemed to be issued in accordance with Part-21
NAAs could issue CoA of limited duration till
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7. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA General
Continued validity:
21A.181
Compliance with type design and continuing airworthiness requirements
TC still valid
21B.330
NAA shall suspend/revoke if conditions of 21A.181 are not met
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8. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA for new aircraft
from within EU
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9. CoA for new aircraft from EU
Applicable rules:
21A.174(a), (b)2 and (c) Application
21A.175 Language
21A Issue of CoA, but also 21A.163(b) POA privileges
21B.320 Investigation
21B.325(a) and (b) Issue of CoA
21B.345 Record keeping
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10. CoA for new aircraft from EU
Application
Application form (established by NAA)
Statement of Conformity: Form 52
Weight & balance report + loading schedule
Flight Manual
No other documents can be required
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11. CoA for new aircraft from EU
21A Issue of CoA
(i) Check application documents
(ii):
conformity and condition for safe operation: covered by Statement of Conformity
possible inspection? Respect 21A.163(b): only aircraft and available documents:
Statement of Conformity: Form 52
Weight & balance report + loading schedule
Flight Manual
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12. CoA for new aircraft from EU
21B.325 Issue of CoA
NAA shall issue CoA if conditions of Section A Subpart H are met
NAA shall also issue initial Airworthiness Review Certificate (Form 15a)
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13. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA for used aircraft
from within EU
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14. CoA for used aircraft from EU
Applicable rules:
21A.174(a) and (b)3. Application
21A.175 Language
21A.179(a)2. Transferability
21B.320 Investigation
21B.325(a) Issue of CoA
21B.345 Record keeping
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15. CoA for used aircraft from EU
Application
Application form (established by NAA)
Valid ARC (can also be one which is issued in accordance with Part -21)
Before issuance
CoA from other NAA
21A.175 is complied with
No other documents can be required
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16. CoA for used aircraft from EU
Article 10.5 exemptions: Until Part M is fully applicable CoA of limited duration is considered equivalent to COA of limited duration + ARC
21A.183 not applicable
Old ARC remains valid but needs to be amended to list the new registration
Except national ARCs: see next slide (FKN)
Transfer of unairworthy aircraft is possible
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17. Transfer of aircraft between Member States
Once the ARC has been issued after importation from a third country, the new operator shall comply with Part-M, in particular with M.A.305. The aircraft shall freely circulate within the EU Member States in accordance with M.A.903.
One exception:
Aircraft having a national ARC as follows:
For aircraft involved in commercial air transport, a national ARC issued prior to 28 September 2008 (will be valid until 28 September 2009 or until expiration, whichever comes first).
For aircraft not involved in commercial air transport, a national ARC issued following the new article 3.4 contained in Regulation 1056/2008.
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18. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA for new aircraft
from outside EU
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19. CoA for new aircraft from outside EU
Applicable rules:
21A.174(a), (b)2 and (c) Application
21A.175 Language
21A Issue of CoA, but taking into account bilateral agreements
21B.320 Investigation
21B.325(a) and (b) Issue of CoA
21B.345 Record keeping
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20. CoA for new aircraft from outside EU
Application
Application form (established by NAA)
Statement by exporting Authority that aircraft conforms to EASA TC
Weight & balance report + loading schedule
Flight Manual
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21. CoA for new aircraft from outside EU
21A Issue of CoA
(i) Check application documents
(ii) conformity and condition for safe operation; possible inspection taking into account the applicable bilateral agreement
Next slide: 2042/2003 (FKN)
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22. CoA for new aircraft from outside EU
According to Regulation 2042/2003 as amended by Regulation 1056/2008 of 27 October 2008, an airworthiness review is not required for new aircraft imported from a third country (M.A.904(a)2).
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23. CoA for new aircraft from outside EU
21B.325 Issue of CoA
NAA shall issue CoA if conditions of Section A Subpart H are met
NAA shall also issue initial Airworthiness Review Certificate (Form 15a)
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24. Certificates of Airworthiness
CoA for used aircraft
from outside EU
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25. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
Applicable rules:
21A.174(a), (b)3 and (c) Application
21A.175 Language
21A Issue of CoA, but taking into account bilateral agreements
21B.320 Investigation
21B.325(a) and (b) Issue of CoA
21B.345 Record keeping
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26. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
Application
Application form (established by NAA)
Statement by exporting Authority regarding airworthiness status of aircraft
Weight & balance report + loading schedule
Flight Manual
Historical records
Recommendation for issuance of CoA after airworthiness review
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27. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
Statement by exporting Authority regarding airworthiness status of aircraft is a must
Can be export CoA
Can also be recent CoA
However: Danish article 14.6 (10.5) exemption:
Approved by Commission
Alternative to statement by exporting authority: TC holder certifies that aircraft is in compliance with TC, endorsed by State of Design
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28. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
Historical records:
Production standard: initial CoA or export CoA
Modification standard: changes, STCs and repairs incorporated
Maintenance standard: see presentation by Frederic Knecht (after this slide)
However: Danish article 14.6 (10.5) exemption:
Missing history regarding maintenance can be compensated by maintenance bridging check
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29. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS:
M.A.305(b): The aircraft continuing airworthiness record system shall contain:
Aircraft log book.
Engine log book(s) or engine module log cards.
Propeller log book(s).
Log cards for service life limited components.
Operator’s technical log.
Service life limited component: This covers not only those components with a life limit but also those with a maintenance schedule.
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30. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS:
M.A.305(c): The aircraft log book shall contain:
Aircraft type and registration mark.
Dates, flight time, flight cycles, landings.
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31. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS:
M.A.305(d): The aircraft continuing airworthiness record system shall contain the current:
Status of ADs and other safety measures.
Status of modifications and repairs.
Status of compliance with the maintenance programme.
Status of service life limited components.
Mass and balance report.
List of deferred maintenance.
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32. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
Currently, M.A.305(e) contains the records and information required for any installed component.
However, Opinion 06/2005 (still pending Commission approval) proposed to limit these requirements to engines, propellers, engine modules and service life limited components.
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33. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
M.A.305(e) as amended by Opinion 06/2005 requires the following documents and information:
EASA Form 1 or equivalent.
Identification of the component.
The type, serial number and registration, as appropriate, of the aircraft, engine, propeller, engine module or service life limited component to which the particular component has been fitted, along with the reference to the removal and installation of the component.
The date together with the particular component accumulated total flight time and/or flight cycles and/or calendar time, as appropriate.
The information contained in M.A.305(d).
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34. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
M.A.305(h) as amended by Opinion 06/2005 requires the following records to be kept during the following periods:
All detailed maintenance records in respect of the aircraft and any service life limited component fitted thereto, at least 24 months after the aircraft or component was permanently withdrawn from service. Until such time as the information contained therein is superseded by new information equivalent in scope and detail but not less than 24 months after the aircraft or component has been released to service.
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35. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
M.A.305(h)....
The total time in service (hours, calendar time, cycles and landings) and flight cycles as appropriate of the aircraft and all life limited components, at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has been permanently withdrawn from service.
The time and flight cycles as appropriate , since last scheduled maintenance of the component subjected to a service life limit, at least until the component scheduled maintenance has been superseded by another scheduled maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail.
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36. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
M.A.305(h)....
The current status of compliance with the maintenance programme such that compliance with the approved aircraft maintenance programme can be established, at least until the aircraft or component scheduled maintenance has been superseded by other scheduled maintenance of equivalent work scope and detail.
The current status of ADs applicable to the aircraft and components, at least 12 months after the aircraft or component has been permanently withdrawn from service.
Details of current modifications and repairs of the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and any other component vital to flight safety, at least 12 months after they have been permanently withdrawn from service.
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37. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system – M.A.305
KEY POINTS EXTRACTED FROM M.A.305 (as modified by Opinion 06/2005):
The EASA Form 1 or equivalent must be retained as part of the aircraft continuing airworthiness records only for engines, propellers, engine modules and service life limited components.
This must be retained by the operator until the maintenance action has been superseded by a new action equivalent in scope and detail, but not less than 24 months since the maintenance action was released.
NOTE: This requirement is different and independent from the one contained in 145.A.55, where the maintenance organisation shall retain during 2 years since the release to service all detailed maintenance records of the aircraft or any component.
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38. Import of a used aircraft from a third country
The M.A.305 requirements described before are only applicable to aircraft contained in Article 1 of 2042/2003, that is:
Aircraft registered in a Member State, or
Aircraft registered in a third country and used by an operator for which a Member State ensures oversight of operations.
As a consequence, they are not applicable to the previous life of an aircraft being imported into the EU (as long as it was not used by an EU operator). This means that:
An EASA Form 1 or equivalent can not be expected for the installed components.
Other releases to service or serviceable tags may be acceptable to the importing competent authority, depending on possible bilateral arrangements with the exporting country.
Missing information will be subject to a bridging programme, proposed by the CAMO issuing the recommendation and agreed by the authority (may include re-certification of components).
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39. Import of a used aircraft from a third country
The position of the Agency is that these records should only be requested for engines, propellers and service life limited components, not being required for on-condition components.
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40. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
Aircraft can be in unairworthy condition at time of export
Need to be addressed on statement by exporting authority
Statement to include exception(s) or waiver(s)
Recommendation for issuance of CoA can only be made when aircraft is airworthy
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41. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
21A Issue of CoA
(i)
application documents shall confirm that aircraft conforms to TC, STC approved repairs and applicable ADs
Inspected in accordance with Part M
(ii) conformity and condition for safe operation; possible inspection taking into account the applicable bilateral agreement
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42. CoA for used aircraft from outside EU
21B.325 Issue of CoA
NAA shall issue CoA if conditions of Section A Subpart H are met
NAA shall also issue initial Airworthiness Review Certificate (Form 15a)
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