Part 145
Gulf vs EASA — EASA Part 145 and GCAA CAR 145 — Key Differences
GCAA CAR 145 in the UAE is closely modelled on EASA Part 145 but includes specific national variations in scope of approval, personnel licensing requirements, and audit…
Regulation145.A.10 — Scope
145.A.10 defines the scope of Part 145, establishing that it applies to any organisation performing maintenance on aircraft and aircraft components, and sets out the conditions…
Regulation145.A.15 — Application
145.A.15 requires that an organisation seeking a Part 145 maintenance organisation approval must submit a formal application to the competent authority in a form and manner…
Regulation145.A.20 — Terms of approval
145.A.20 establishes that a Part 145 approval is granted based on a defined scope of work, and the organisation may only perform maintenance within the terms and limitations…
Regulation145.A.25 — Facility requirements
145.A.25 requires that a maintenance organisation has facilities appropriate for all planned work, including hangars, workshops, offices, and storage areas that protect personnel…
Regulation145.A.30 — Personnel requirements
145.A.30 requires the organisation to appoint an accountable manager and sufficient personnel with appropriate knowledge, training, and experience to plan, perform, supervise,…
Regulation145.A.35 — Certifying staff and support staff
145.A.35 requires the organisation to ensure that certifying staff who issue certificates of release to service hold a valid Part 66 aircraft maintenance licence appropriate to…
Regulation145.A.40 — Equipment, tools and material
145.A.40 requires the organisation to have available and use the equipment, tools, and material necessary to perform the approved scope of work, including ensuring that tools and…
Regulation145.A.42 — Acceptance of components
145.A.42 requires the organisation to establish procedures for the acceptance of components and materials to ensure that all items are in a satisfactory condition, properly…
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…
Regulation145.A.47 — Production planning
145.A.47 requires the organisation to have a production planning system appropriate to the amount and complexity of work, ensuring that all maintenance tasks can be completed…
Regulation145.A.48 — Performance of maintenance
145.A.48 requires that all maintenance is performed in accordance with the applicable maintenance data, using the methods, techniques, and practices specified therein, and that…
Regulation145.A.50 — Certification of maintenance
145.A.50 requires that a certificate of release to service (CRS) is issued by appropriately authorised certifying staff upon completion of any maintenance, confirming that the…
Regulation145.A.55 — Maintenance records
145.A.55 requires the organisation to record all details of maintenance work carried out, retain those records for defined periods, and store them in a manner that protects them…
Regulation145.A.60 — Occurrence reporting
145.A.60 requires the organisation to report to the competent authority and the type certificate holder any condition of an aircraft or component identified during maintenance…
Regulation145.A.65 — Safety policy and quality system
145.A.65 requires the organisation to establish and maintain a management system that includes a safety policy, a quality system with independent auditing, a safety risk…
Regulation145.A.70 — Maintenance organisation exposition
145.A.70 requires the organisation to produce and maintain a Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) that documents the organisation's structure, procedures, scope of work, and…
Regulation145.A.75 — Privileges of the organisation
145.A.75 defines the privileges granted to an approved Part 145 organisation, including the right to maintain aircraft and components within its approved scope, issue…
Regulation145.A.80 — Limitations on the organisation
145.A.80 states that a Part 145 organisation may only maintain aircraft or components for which it is approved, and must ensure that any limitations specified on the approval…
Regulation145.A.85 — Changes to the organisation
145.A.85 requires the organisation to notify the competent authority of any proposed changes that affect the basis of the approval, including changes to the accountable manager,…
Regulation145.A.90 — Continued validity of approval
145.A.90 states that a Part 145 approval remains valid as long as the organisation continues to meet the requirements of Part 145, subject to the organisation granting access to…
Regulation145.A.95 — Findings
145.A.95 defines the process for findings raised by the competent authority during audits, classifying them as Level 1 (significant non-compliance that lowers safety standards)…
FAQLevel 1 vs Level 2 findings in EASA audits
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Frequently asked — Part 145
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