Airworthiness
Gulf CAMO — Continuing Airworthiness in the Gulf — CAMO and Part M Equivalents
Gulf authorities regulate continuing airworthiness through frameworks modelled on EASA Part M and Part CAMO, with GCAA CAR-M being the most mature Gulf equivalent. Organisations…
Regulation145.A.45 — Maintenance data
145.A.45 requires the organisation to hold and use applicable, current maintenance data when performing maintenance, including the instructions for continuing airworthiness…
RegulationCAMO.A.005 — Scope
CAMO.A.005 defines the scope of Part-CAMO, establishing that it applies to any organisation involved in the continuing airworthiness management of aircraft and their components,…
RegulationCAMO.A.010 — Competent authority
CAMO.A.010 identifies the competent authority responsible for overseeing and approving continuing airworthiness management organisations under Part-CAMO.
RegulationCAMO.A.020 — Terms of approval
CAMO.A.020 establishes that a Part-CAMO approval is granted with a defined scope, and the organisation may only perform continuing airworthiness management within the terms…
RegulationCAMO.A.025 — Continuing airworthiness management exposition
CAMO.A.025 requires the organisation to produce and maintain a Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) that describes its procedures, management system, and how it…
RegulationCAMO.A.030 — Personnel requirements
CAMO.A.030 requires the organisation to appoint an accountable manager and nominate persons responsible for the management of continuing airworthiness, compliance monitoring, and…
RegulationCAMO.A.035 — Airworthiness review staff
CAMO.A.035 sets out the qualification, experience, and authorisation requirements for staff who conduct airworthiness reviews and issue airworthiness review certificates on…
RegulationCAMO.A.040 — Continuing airworthiness management tasks
CAMO.A.040 specifies the core continuing airworthiness management tasks the organisation must perform, including managing the maintenance programme, coordinating maintenance, and…
RegulationCAMO.A.050 — Airworthiness review
CAMO.A.050 requires the organisation to conduct airworthiness reviews of managed aircraft to ensure that the aircraft, its continuing airworthiness records, and maintenance…
RegulationCAMO.A.055 — Record-keeping
CAMO.A.055 requires the organisation to maintain a record-keeping system that stores all continuing airworthiness management records in a manner that ensures they are accessible,…
RegulationCAMO.A.060 — Privileges of the organisation
CAMO.A.060 defines the privileges that a Part-CAMO approved organisation may exercise, including managing the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and, where approved, issuing…
RegulationCAMO.A.085 — Immediate reaction to a safety problem
CAMO.A.085 requires the organisation to implement any safety measures mandated by the competent authority or EASA in response to an identified safety problem, including mandatory…
RegulationCAMO.A.105 — Personnel requirements (management system)
CAMO.A.105 requires the organisation to have sufficient and competent personnel to operate its management system, including staff for compliance monitoring, safety management,…
RegulationCAMO.A.110 — Contracted activities
CAMO.A.110 requires the organisation to ensure that when it contracts any part of its continuing airworthiness management activities, the contracted organisation works under the…
RegulationCAMO.A.115 — Facilities
CAMO.A.115 requires the organisation to have suitable office accommodation and working environment for its staff to perform continuing airworthiness management tasks effectively.
RegulationCAMO.A.130 — Safety policy and quality monitoring
CAMO.A.130 requires the organisation to establish a safety policy that defines the organisation's commitment to safety and outlines the principles by which the organisation will…
RegulationCAMO.A.200 — Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring
CAMO.A.200 requires the organisation to establish processes to monitor the continuing airworthiness status of each managed aircraft, ensuring that all required maintenance,…
RegulationCAMO.A.205 — Airworthiness data
CAMO.A.205 requires the organisation to hold and use current and applicable airworthiness data for the continuing airworthiness management of each managed aircraft, including…
RegulationCAMO.A.215 — Continuing airworthiness coordination
CAMO.A.215 requires the organisation to coordinate all continuing airworthiness activities, including scheduling maintenance with approved organisations and ensuring that all…
RegulationCAMO.A.300 — Airworthiness review process
CAMO.A.300 defines the detailed process for conducting an airworthiness review, including the document review and physical survey requirements that must be completed before an…
RegulationCAMO.A.305 — Airworthiness review certificate
CAMO.A.305 defines the requirements for issuing, extending, and managing the airworthiness review certificate (ARC), which is the formal document confirming that an aircraft has…
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WhitepaperKey Regulatory Changes Driven by European Regulations 2026/56 & 2026/100
Discusses Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/56 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/100 — covering simplified intra-EU aircraft transfers, evaluation programs…
SAS InsightAircraft Design Aspects and EASA Airworthiness Considerations
How aircraft design aspects including Type Certificates, STCs, Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletins relate to EASA airworthiness requirements.
SAS InsightAircraft Transfers and End of Lease Considerations — EASA Part M & CAMO Related
Continuing airworthiness considerations when aircraft are transferred or returned at end of lease under EASA Part M and Part CAMO.
SAS InsightAirworthiness Directives
Overview of airworthiness directives and their management within the continuing airworthiness framework.
SAS InsightEASA Airworthiness Review Staff — Review of Responsibilities (March 2020)
Updated responsibilities for EASA Airworthiness Review Staff effective March 24th 2020.
SAS InsightCompliance to Airworthiness Standards — Part 21 Aircraft Repair Considerations
Compliance considerations for airworthiness standards regarding aircraft repairs under Part 21.
SAS InsightDeveloping an Effective Aviation Maintenance Reliability Program
How to develop and maintain an effective aviation maintenance reliability programme, including data collection, analysis techniques, and integration with the Aircraft Maintenance…
SAS InsightDeveloping the Aviation Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Works Scope
Guidance on defining the works scope for an Aviation Maintenance Control Centre, covering AMP management, AD compliance, and defect control.
SAS InsightHow Can I Become an EASA Airworthiness Review Staff?
How to become EASA Airworthiness Review Staff and the qualifications required to conduct airworthiness reviews and issue Airworthiness Review Certificates.
SAS InsightEASA CAMO / AMO Technical Library & Documentation Requirements
Covers the technical library and maintenance data requirements that EASA Part 145 AMO organisations must maintain, including manuals, airworthiness directives, and service…
SAS InsightEASA Part CAMO CAME Part 4 — Airworthiness Review Sample Procedures (General)
General airworthiness review sample procedures as detailed in Part 4 of the CAME.
SAS InsightEASA Part CAMO CAME Part 4 — Airworthiness Review Introduction
Introduction to airworthiness review procedures as outlined in CAME Part 4.
SAS InsightEASA Part CAMO CAME Part 4 — Airworthiness Review Sample Procedures — 4.1 Airworthiness Review Staff
CAME Part 4 Section 4.1 covering airworthiness review staff procedures and responsibilities.
SAS InsightContinued Airworthiness Management
Core principles and practices of continued airworthiness management within the EASA framework.
SAS InsightConsidering Continuing Airworthiness Tasks & Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) in an EASA Part-ML Environment
Continuing airworthiness tasks and Aircraft Maintenance Programme considerations within an EASA Part-ML environment.
SAS InsightConsiderations Related to Continuing Airworthiness EASA Bilateral Agreement (BASA)
Key considerations related to continuing airworthiness provisions within EASA Bilateral Agreements.
SAS InsightContinuing Airworthiness Responsibility of Part-ML Aircraft Related to Commercial Approved Training Organisation / Declared Training Organisation (ATO/DTO)
Continuing airworthiness responsibilities for Part-ML aircraft used by Approved and Declared Training Organisations.
SAS InsightConcerning the Provision of Continuing Airworthiness Records — EASA (Forthcoming ref CRD Decision 2014-04)
Provisions concerning continuing airworthiness records as referenced in EASA CRD Decision 2014-04.
SAS InsightContinuing Airworthiness Responsibilities for Commercial SPOs
Continuing airworthiness responsibilities for commercial Specialised Operations under the EASA framework.
SAS InsightCS25 Airworthiness Code (Certification Specification)
Overview of the CS-25 Airworthiness Code covering design certification specifications for large aircraft across structural, performance, and safety categories.
SAS InsightCS 25 Introduction to Airworthiness — Safety Assessment
Introduction to CS-25 airworthiness safety assessment methodology and its application.
SAS InsightDesign Aspects of Aircraft Airworthiness
Explores design aspects of aircraft airworthiness including type certification processes, ICAO Annex 8, and EASA/FAA Part 21 design and production approvals.
SAS InsightEnhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems Considerations (EAPAS)
Considerations for the Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems, focusing on aging electrical wiring and fuel system inspection requirements.
SAS InsightEASA Issues Additional Airworthiness Specifications Update
Update on additional airworthiness specifications issued by EASA.
SAS InsightEASA Continuing Airworthiness Related to Aircraft Structures
Continuing airworthiness considerations specific to aircraft structural integrity and maintenance.
SAS InsightEASA Airworthiness Directives (AD's) Considerations
Key considerations for understanding and complying with EASA Airworthiness Directives, including issuance processes and compliance requirements.
SAS InsightEASA Position on Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) to an AD
Review of EASA's position on using Alternative Methods of Compliance to satisfy Airworthiness Directive requirements.
SAS InsightEASA Compliant Aircraft Maintenance Program — Review of Critical Items Part 3
Review of critical items within an EASA-compliant Aircraft Maintenance Programme.
SAS InsightEASA Aircraft Maintenance Programme — Maintenance Planning Considerations
Key maintenance planning considerations for developing and managing an EASA-compliant Aircraft Maintenance Programme.
SAS InsightConsiderations Related to EASA Compliant CAO Quality System
Considerations for establishing a quality system within an EASA-compliant Combined Airworthiness Organisation.
SAS InsightGeneral Introduction to EASA Certification Framework
A general introduction to the EASA certification framework covering initial airworthiness, type certificates, and design approval processes under Regulation 748/2012.
SAS InsightSummary of EASA Implementing Changes Related to Regulation 1321/2014
Summary of all implementing changes to Regulation 1321/2014 between 2018 and 2020 affecting continuing airworthiness.
SAS InsightEASA Combined Airworthiness Organisation (CAO)
Overview of the EASA Combined Airworthiness Organisation (CAO) concept and its relationship to Part CAMO.
SAS InsightEASA Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/570
Review of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/570 establishing flexible maintenance requirements for light aircraft and reorganizing airworthiness annexes.
SAS InsightEASA–FAA Bilateral Agreement (BASA) — Continuing Airworthiness MAG & TIP
Overview of the EASA–FAA Bilateral Agreement related to continuing airworthiness, including MAG and TIP provisions.
SAS InsightEASA Maintenance Check Flights Considerations
Considerations and requirements for maintenance check flights under the EASA regulatory framework.
SAS InsightEASA Continuing Airworthiness — M.B.301 Aircraft Maintenance Programme Assessment IAW Regulation (EU) 2020/270
Assessment of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes under M.B.301 in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/270.
SAS InsightEASA Introduces Part 145.A.37 — Airworthiness Review Staff
The introduction of Part 145.A.37 and what it means for airworthiness review staff roles and responsibilities.
SAS InsightConsiderations Related to EASA Part CAMO — CAME
Explores the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) requirements under EASA Part CAMO.
SAS InsightEASA Introduces Part T — What Does Part T Mean for a European CAMO?
Explains EASA Part T rules for managing airworthiness of non-EU aircraft on short-term leases and what this means for European CAMO organisations.
SAS InsightChanges Introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 — SMS in Continuing Airworthiness
Details the changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 regarding SMS in continuing airworthiness management organisations.
SAS InsightFull Continuing Airworthiness Management
Overview of full continuing airworthiness management for AOC holders, including CAMO approval under Part M Subpart G and outsourcing options.
SAS InsightICAO Regulatory Review of Air Operator Certificate (Airworthiness Aspects)
ICAO regulatory review of airworthiness aspects related to Air Operator Certificates.
SAS InsightImplementing SMS into Part-M (Annex Vc) Part-CAMO Continuing Airworthiness Management of Aircraft
Guidance on implementing SMS requirements into Part-CAMO continuing airworthiness management functions.
SAS InsightIntroduction to Aircraft Technical Records
An introduction to aircraft technical records and their role in maintaining continuing airworthiness documentation.
SAS InsightIntroduction to EASA Airworthiness Requirements
A broad introduction to EASA airworthiness requirements and the regulatory framework governing aircraft airworthiness.
SAS InsightKey Features of a Combined Airworthiness Organisation — EASA Part-CAO
Key features and considerations for Combined Airworthiness Organisations under EASA Part-CAO.
SAS InsightManaging Airworthiness Limitations ALS Part 1 to ALS Part 6
How Airbus manages Airworthiness Limitation Sections (ALS) Parts 1-6, covering structural safe-life, damage tolerance, and systems assessments in the MPD.
SAS InsightManaging the CAMO in a Subcontract Environment
Managing continuing airworthiness obligations when maintenance activities are subcontracted to third-party organisations.
SAS InsightConsiderations Related to Mandatory Continued Airworthiness Requirements — OTAR
Mandatory continued airworthiness requirements under Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations.
SAS InsightThe Need of Part M Training
Why Part M training is essential for aviation professionals involved in continuing airworthiness management.
SAS InsightOverseas Territories Aviation Regulations (OTAR) — AD and Technical Records
Airworthiness directive and technical records considerations under Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations.
SAS InsightOTAR Continuing Airworthiness Issues — Western Aircraft in Russia and CIS
Continuing airworthiness issues related to oversight and management of Western aircraft in Russia and CIS countries.
SAS InsightPart M Subpart J
Explains Part M Subpart J proposals allowing operators to contract continuing airworthiness management to an external CAMO rather than requiring in-house capability.
SAS InsightThe Role of EASA Airworthiness Engineers
Explores the role and responsibilities of EASA airworthiness engineers in the continuing airworthiness management process.
SAS InsightRoles and Responsibility of EASA — CAMO Maintenance Planning Department
Defines the roles and responsibilities of the CAMO maintenance planning department in ensuring continuing airworthiness.
SAS InsightWhat Training Courses Does an EASA Part CAMO (CAM) Require?
Outlines the training courses required for Continuing Airworthiness Managers under EASA Part CAMO, including initial and recurrent training obligations.
SAS InsightUnderstanding the Role of the EASA Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)
Understanding the role and significance of the EASA Airworthiness Review Certificate in continuing airworthiness management.
Frequently asked — Airworthiness
What is continuing airworthiness?
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