Frequently asked questions

A summary table on the applicability of the payment of fees is included:

This applies both to remote audits carried out by the competent authority and to remote audits carried out by approved organisations to their own suppliers and subcontractors. 
Authorities/organisations that decide to use remote audits should describe the functioning of remote audits in their procedures and should consider at least the following points:

• The use of an information technology methodology flexible enough to optimise the conventional audit process. 
• The definition and implementation of controls to avoid abuses that could compromise the integrity of the audit process. 
• Measures to ensure that security and confidentiality are maintained during audit activities (data protection and intellectual property of organisations must also be safeguarded). 

In addition, there must be an agreement between the auditor and the auditee that includes: 

• The platform to be used (e.g.: WebEx, Teams, Lync, etc.); 
• Pre-audit platform compatibility testing; 
• Consider the use of cameras when a physical evaluation is required; 
• Establish an audit plan that identifies the IT means to be used and the use to be made of them in order to optimise and, at the same time, maintain the integrity of the process; 
• If necessary, consider time differences in order to be able to coordinate at reasonable times for both parties; 
• A written statement that the auditee will cooperate to the fullest extent possible and provide the truthful information requested, including the cooperation of subcontracted companies if necessary; 
• Data protection aspects. 

Further information can be found at https://www.easa.europa.eu/faq/116561
Information is also provided in GM1 145.A.200(a)(6) on the use of information and communication technologies for remote audits.

If an organization wants to carry out maintenance on temporary fire bases and it is not a case of AOG or occasional maintenance, that is, if you want to make use of fixed facilities (warehouse, office, etc.) and it is estimated that the use will be greater than 40 days, you must request the opening of a line station for each location.  
Otherwise, support could be provided by a mechanic on board / traveling in a van if the need to request opening of installation (although defining in the EOM the necessary procedures).

EASA ANSWER:

Line stations staffed with one person (the certifying staff) contracted externally may require attention, in particular ensuring:

• this arrangement is sufficient for the work to be performed, the relevant number of aircraft and associated transit schedule. This should take also into account:
  • all maintenance carried out on non-EU aircraft and on behalf of other maintenance organisations (where applicable) [point 2 of AMC 1 145.A.30 (d)].
  • the planned absences (e.g. training, vacation) [point 2 of AMC 1 145.A.30(d)].
  • human performance limitations (145.A.47(b)).
• the arrangement is durable and provides organisational stability [in the spirit of point 1 of AMC 1 145.A.30 (d)].
• the certifying staff is appropriately licenced for the work to be performed. If he/she is only B1 licensed, the organisation should have a procedure on how to deal with work requiring B2 certifying staff [see 145.A.30 (g) and points (3) and (4) of AMC 145.A.30 (g)].
• Contracted staff has a good knowledge and understanding of the Part-145 MOE procedures"

Yes, provided that it has continued to apply the requirements of point 2.8 of AMC 2 of 145.A.50(d) to re-incorporate the component into the EASA system. 
It is not required to ask for more documentation than the Form 1 to the CAMO that orders its installation. In case of doubts about this component, it would be necessary to go to the P145 in question if we are the competent authority (or notify the corresponding authority) to assess whether they have done everything necessary to put the component in the system. But without penalizing CAMO during this process, that is, independently.  
If during this investigation in P145 it is discovered that there have indeed been irregularities with the component, the CAMO will have to be notified and the component will have to be dismantled.

The EOM Evaluation Guide indicates, in the functions of the Compliance Control Officer in section 1.4.2, "7". It is responsible for the preparation of standard practices and procedures (including the EOM and associated procedures) for use within the organization, and ensures their adequacy with respect to Part 145. Could the Maintenance Manager perform this function and then the Compliance Control Manager give the go-ahead?

It may carry passengers only if it complies with and provides evidence of the requirements set out in SFCL.115 SPL (a) 2. and SFCL.160 SPL (e) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 of 14 December 2018.

Currently, extensions of allocations to other launch methods are not reflected in licensing. The training undertaken shall be recorded in the pilot's logbook and signed by the ATO or DTO training director or the instructor responsible for the training, as appropriate.

For the exercise of the privileges of a glider pilot licence (SPL) issued in accordance with Annex III (Part SFCL) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976, the pilot shall hold at least a valid LAPL medical certificate.

For the exercise of the privileges of an SPL for the purpose of operations of a commercial glider other than those specified in Article 3(2) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate.

In order to exercise the privileges of a Balloon Pilot Licence (BPL) issued in accordance with Annex III (Part BFCL) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395, the pilot shall hold at least a valid LAPL medical certificate.

For the exercise of the privileges of a GLP licence for the purpose of:

• commercial passenger balloon flights, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate, - a valid Class 1 medical certificate, - a valid Class 2 medical certificate, - a valid Class 2 medical certificate.
• a commercial operation, other than commercial passenger balloon transport, with more than four persons on board the aircraft, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate;