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Frequently asked questions

Is an FAA Form8130-3 with block 11 “Rebuilt” permissible for motor components, among other magnets?

No, as set out in the EASA-FAA bilateral agreement, only FAA Form8130-3 Rebuilt for engine are acceptable, as set out in point 10.11.1.6 “Engines rebuilt by the PAH can be accepted as specified in the TIP associated with Annex 1 of the Agreement.

“Rebuilt Engine” means an engine that has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances and limits as a new item by the production approval holder in 
accordance with 14 CFR part 43.

Is point 145.A.30(g) applicable to a maintenance EAC organisation in the same terms, i.e. the figure of the certifier trained for specific tasks in EAC organisations?

EASA Response "The original intent of the task-trained certification staff was to provide relief to certification personnel requirements for maintenance organizations that have multiple line maintenance stations away from the main base. 

This scenario was particularly adapted to Part-145, which is the type of organisation required for authorised air carriers (and CMPAs), which normally use such line stations. This is why points 66.A.20(a)(1) and 66.A.20(a)(3)(ii) (for task-trained CS) only refer to Part 145. 

And, accordingly, this means that the CAO Party cannot propose qualified certification personnel for such a task.  

However, it should be noted that for general aviation other exemptions are allowed, such as B2L, B3 and L licences.

Is the issuance of a CRS erroneous at the time of deferring a defect following the MEL, according to M.A.403(b)?

Although it is not always mandatory when deferring a defect, a certifying technician must issue a CRS if a previous analysis has been required or a maintenance action has been carried out.

AESA must send me some document or acknowledgement of receipt when notifying the Declaration of Continued Airworthiness to renew the NARC?

No, AESA will not reply or send you an acknowledgement of receipt of your declaration.
However, the owner or the person responsible for the maintenance and preservation of airworthiness must keep the proof of notification as evidence that the notification has been made.

Does the special simplified regime apply to my aircraft?

This regime applies only to ULM aeroplanes of "Category A" as defined in Article 1(2) of Royal Decree 765/2022 of 20 September, which do not have novel or unusual design features, meaning those not covered by certification specifications or industry standards previously recognised through acceptable means of compliance by the competent body of EASA, and whose empty mass (excluding the ballistic parachute) does not exceed 120 kg and which are single-seater aeroplanes.