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147.A.20 establishes that a Part 147 approval is granted for a defined scope of training and examination activities, and the organisation may only conduct activities within those approved terms.
What it means in practice
The approval certificate, EASA Form 11, states exactly which training courses and examinations the organisation is authorised to deliver. This may include basic training courses covering one or more Part 66 licence categories, type training courses for specific aircraft, and the associated examinations. The organisation must not conduct approved training or examinations outside the terms stated on its certificate.
If the organisation wishes to expand its scope, for example by adding a new aircraft type training course or a new basic training category, it must apply for an amendment to its approval before delivering the new course.
Key requirements
The organisation must operate strictly within the scope specified on EASA Form 11. Any training or examination conducted outside the approved scope does not carry regulatory recognition and cannot be used for Part 66 licensing purposes. The approval certificate must be kept on the premises and made available for inspection.
Common compliance gaps
Organisations sometimes blur the boundary between approved and non-approved training, particularly when offering commercial courses alongside regulatory courses. Students and auditors may not be able to distinguish which courses carry Part 147 recognition. Clear labelling and documentation of course status is essential.
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