Comment-Response Document 2015-08

The final decision, to which the related AMC/GM will be annexed, will be published by the Agency once the European Commission has adopted the related IRs. Until that time, the Agency will further develop, in consultation with the Part-M GA Task Force, the AMC/GM presented in this CRD. 1 Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1) 2 The Agency is bound to follow a structured rulemaking process as required by Article 52(1) of the Basic Regulation. Such a process has been adopted by the Agency’s Management Board (MB) and is referred to as the ‘Rulemaking Procedure’. See MB Decision No 18-2015 of 15 December 2015 concerning the procedure to be applied by the Agency for the issuing of opinions, certification specifications and guidance material. 3 In accordance with Article 52 of the Basic Regulation and Articles 6(3) and 7 of the Rulemaking Procedure. 4 http://easa.europa.eu/document-library/opinions European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 20XX-XX 2. Summary of comments and responses TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 4 of 272 An agency of the European Union Summary of comments and responses 2. The summary of comments and responses thereto is contained in the EN to Opinion No 05/2016. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 5 of 272 An agency of the European Union Draft AMC/GM 3. AMC/GM to new Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 have been developed as follows: AMC ML.1 General A competent authority may be a ministry, a national aviation authority or any aviation body designated by the Member State and located within that Member State. A Member State may designate more than one competent authority to cover different areas of responsibility, as long as the designation decision contains a list of the competencies of each authority and there is only one competent authority responsible for each given area of responsibility. GM ML.A.201(a) Responsibilities According to ML.A.201(a), the owner (as defined in ML.1) is responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft. In the case of an aircraft operated under Part-NCO, Part-ML allows the following: — The owner may manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft under its own responsibility, with no need for involvement of a CAMO or CAO. Nevertheless, the owner may still choose to contract such an organisation. — For the aircraft maintenance programme (AMP):  if the conditions of ML.A.302(e) are met, the content of the AMP is the one contained in ML.A.302(e) and there is no need to produce an AMP document;  if the conditions of ML.A.302(e) are not met, an AMP document has to be produced: o if the owner manages the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft under their own responsibility, the owner has to declare the AMP; deviations from the DAH’s recommendations are possible, with no need for justification; and o if the owner has contracted a CAMO or CAO, this organisation has to approve the AMP; deviations from the DAH’s recommendations are possible, but the organisation has to keep a record of the justifications and provide a copy of them to the owner; and  the template contained in AMC ML.A.302 may be used to develop the AMP. — Maintenance may be performed by the pilot-owner and independent certifying staff. Involvement of maintenance organisations is only mandatory for overhaul of certain components. — Maintenance organisations and independent certifying staff may perform the airworthiness review (issuing the ARC) together with the 100-h/annual inspection. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 6 of 272 An agency of the European Union In the case of an aircraft not operated under Part-NCO, Part-ML allows the following: — The owner must contract a CAMO or CAO in order to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft. — For the maintenance programme (AMP):  if the conditions of ML.A.302(e) are met, the content of the AMP is the one contained in ML.A.302(e) and there is no need to produce an AMP document;  if the conditions of ML.A.302(e) are not met, an AMP document has to be produced and approved by the contracted CAMO or CAO; deviations to the DAH’s recommendations are possible, but the organisation has to keep a record of the justifications and provide a copy of them to the owner; and  the template contained in AMC ML.A.302 may be used to develop the AMP. — Maintenance has to be performed by a maintenance organisation. This organisation may perform the airworthiness review (issuing the ARC) together with the 100-h/annual inspection. GM ML.A.201(e) Responsibilities If an owner decides not to make a contract in accordance with ML.A.201(e), the owner is fully responsible for the proper accomplishment of the corresponding continuing-airworthiness management tasks. As a consequence, it is recommended that the owner properly self-assesses their own competence to accomplish those tasks or otherwise seek the proper expertise. AMC ML.A.302 Aircraft maintenance programme — The aircraft should only be maintained according to one maintenance programme at a given point in time. Where an owner wishes to change from one programme to another because of a change in the type of operation, a transfer check or inspection may need to be performed to implement the change. — The maintenance programme may take the format of the standard template provided below (EASA Form AMP). This maintenance programme may include several aircraft registrations as long as the maintenance requirements for each registration are clear. — During the annual review of the maintenance programme, the following should be taken into consideration:  the results of the maintenance performed during that year, which may reveal that the current maintenance programme is not adequate;  the results of the airworthiness review performed on the aircraft, which may reveal that the current maintenance programme is not adequate;  revisions introduced on the documents affecting the programme basis, such as the ML.A.302(d) minimum inspection programme (MIP) or the design approval holder (DAH) data; and European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 7 of 272 An agency of the European Union  applicable mandatory requirements for compliance with Part-21, such as airworthiness directives (ADs), airworthiness limitations, certification maintenance requirements and specific maintenance requirements contained in the type certificate data sheet (TCDS). For the purpose of reviewing the results of the maintenance performed during the last 12 months, the airworthiness review staff should request from the owner/CAMO/CAO the records of all the maintenance performed during that year, including unscheduled maintenance. When reviewing the results of the maintenance performed during that year and the results of the airworthiness review, attention should be paid as to whether the defects found may have been prevented by introducing in the maintenance programme certain DAH’s recommendations which were initially disregarded by the owner. Part-ML aircraft maintenance programme (AMP) Aircraft identification 1 Registration(s): Type: Serial no(s): Basis for the maintenance programme 2 Design approval holder (DAH) maintenance data (Complete Section 3 below) Minimum inspection programme (MIP) as detailed in the latest revision of AMC ML.A.302(d) Other minimum inspection programme (MIP) complying with ML.A.302(d) (List the tasks in Appendix A to this AMP) Design approval holder (DAH) maintenance data (not applicable if using minimum inspection programmes (MIPs)) 3 Equipment manufacturer and type Applicable maintenance data reference (at latest revision) For aircraft other than balloons 3a Aircraft (other than balloons) 3b Engine (if applicable) 3c Propeller (if applicable) For balloons 3d Envelope (only for balloons) 3e Basket(s) European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. 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Page 8 of 272 An agency of the European Union (only for balloons) 3f Burner(s) (only for balloons) 3g Fuel cylinders (only for balloons) Additional maintenance requirements not covered above (applicable to all AMPs, regardless of whether they are based on design approval holder (DAH) data or minimum inspection programmes (MIPs)) 4 Indicate if any of the following additional maintenance requirements are applicable (when replying ‘YES’, list the specific requirements in Appendix B to this AMP) Yes No Maintenance due to specific equipment and modifications Maintenance due to repairs Maintenance due to life-limited components Maintenance due to mandatory continuing-airworthiness information (airworthiness limitations (ALIs), certification maintenance requirements (CMRs), specific requirements in the TCDS, etc.) Maintenance due to repetitive ADs Maintenance due to specific operational/airspace directives/requirements (altimeter, compass, transponder, etc.) Maintenance due to type of operation or operational approvals 5 Indicate if there is any maintenance due to specific recommendations in service bulletins, service letters, etc. (when replying ‘YES’, list the specific recommendations and any deviations in Appendix B to this AMP) Yes No Pilot-owner maintenance (only for aircraft operated under Part-NCO) 6 Does the pilot-owner perform Pilot-owner maintenance (ref. ML.A.803)? If yes, enter the name of the pilot-owner(s) authorised to perform such maintenance: Pilot-owner name:_____________________________Licence number:_______________________ Signature: ____________________________________Date: _______________________________ Yes No Approval/declaration of the maintenance programme (select the appropriate option) 7 Declaration by the owner: Approval by the contracted CAMO/CAO: ‘I hereby declare that this is the maintenance programme applicable to the aircraft referred to in Field 3, and I am fully responsible for its content and, in particular, for any deviations from the Design Approval reference no of the CAMO/CAO: Signature/name/date: European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 9 of 272 An agency of the European Union Approval Holder’s recommendations.’ Signature/name/date: Certification statement 8 ‘I will ensure that the aircraft is maintained in accordance with this maintenance programme and that the maintenance programme will be reviewed and updated as required.’ Signed by the person/organisation responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft according to ML.A.201: Owner — Lessee — CAMO/CAO Name of owner/lessee or CAMO/CAO approval number: Address: Telephone/fax: Email: Signature/date: 9 Appendices attached: — Appendix A YES NO — Appendix B YES NO Appendix A — Minimum inspection programme (MIP) (only applicable if a minimum inspection programme (MIP) different from the one described in AMC ML.A.302(d) is used — see Section 2 above) Detail the tasks and inspections contained in the minimum inspection programme (MIP) being used. Appendix B — Additional maintenance requirements (include only if necessary — see Sections 4 and 5 above) Task description References Interval Maintenance due to specific equipment and modifications Maintenance due to repairs European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 10 of 272 An agency of the European Union Maintenance due to life-limited components Maintenance due to mandatory continuing-airworthiness instructions (ALIs, CMRs, specific requirements in the TCDS, etc.) Maintenance due to repetitive ADs Maintenance due to specific operational/airspace directives/requirements (altimeter, compass, transponder, etc.) Maintenance due to type of operation or operational approvals Task description Recommended interval Alternative inspection/task Amended interval Maintenance due to specific recommendations in service bulletins, service letters, etc. EASA Form AMP, Issue 1 AMC ML.A.302(c) Aircraft maintenance programme When evaluating possible deviations from the DAH’s recommendations, such as the extension of time between overhaul (TBO) intervals, a risk-based approach should be taken, considering aspects such as the operation of aircraft, type of aircraft, hours/years in service, maintenance of the aircraft, compensating measures, redundancy of components, etc. The following table provides more details of aspects which should be considered: European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 11 of 272 An agency of the European Union Examples OPS approval HIGHER RISK: commercial air transport (CAT), commercial flight training MEDIUM RISK: flight training by an association, special operations (SPO) LOWER RISK: private Flight rules HIGHER RISK: instrument flight rules (IFR) MEDIUM RISK: visual flight rules (VFR) at night LOWER RISK: VFR by day Aircraft weight HIGHER RISK: ELA2 aircraft MEDIUM RISK: ELA1 aircraft LOWER RISK: light sport aeroplanes (LSA), very light aircraft (VLA), sailplanes and powered sailplanes Who manages the airworthiness of the aircraft? HIGHER RISK: owner LOWER RISK: CAMO/CAO Who maintains the aircraft? HIGHER RISK: pilot-owner MEDIUM RISK: independent certifying staff LOWER RISK: maintenance organisation General physical aspect (aircraft, engine, etc.) HIGHER RISK: negative impression MEDIUM RISK: neutral impression LOWER RISK: positive impression Time in service (flight hours, years) HIGHER RISK: very high number of hours/years MEDIUM RISK: medium number of hours/years LOWER RISK: low number of hours/years Aircraft utilisation HIGHER RISK: less than 50 h per year MEDIUM RISK: around 200 h per year LOWER RISK: more than 400 h per year Reported occurrences HIGHER RISK: frequent occurrences, numerous findings in aircraft continuing- airworthiness monitoring (ACAM) or ramp inspections. MEDIUM RISK: rare occurrences, few findings in ACAM inspections LOWER RISK: no occurrences, rare findings in ACAM inspections System redundancy (for components such as HIGHER RISK: single-engined aircraft LOWER RISK: multi-engined aircraft European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 12 of 272 An agency of the European Union engine/propeller) Compensating maintenance measures HIGHER RISK: no supplementary measures LOWER RISK: supplementary measures (oil analysis, boroscope inspections, corrosion inspections, etc.) Risk factor of the component failure HIGHER RISK: engine failure on a helicopter MEDIUM RISK: engine failure on an aeroplane LOWER RISK: engine failure on an LSA, VLA, sailplane, or powered sailplane The above information may be useful for CAMOs and CAOs when developing and approving maintenance programmes, and for the airworthiness review staff performing airworthiness reviews and reviewing the effectiveness of the declared maintenance programme. It may also be useful for the owner in order to take an informed decision before introducing deviations from the DAH’s recommendations. Nevertheless, as allowed by ML.A.302(c)(7) and explained in GM ML.A.302, when the owner issues a declaration for the maintenance programme, they do not need to justify such deviations. AMC ML.A.302(d) Aircraft maintenance programme This AMC contains an acceptable minimum inspection programme (MIP) for aeroplanes of 2 730 kg maximum take-off mass (MTOM) and below, and for ELA2 aircraft other than airships, grouped in the following categories: — aeroplanes of 2 730 kg MTOM and below; — ELA2 sailplanes and ELA2 powered sailplanes; and — ELA2 balloons. These MIPs already comply with the requirements of ML.A.302(d) and may be used in order to define the basic information for the maintenance programme as required by ML.A.302(c)(2). However, the maintenance programme must be customised as required by ML.A.302(c)(5), which may be achieved by using the standard template contained in AMC ML.A.302. It should be noted that using the 1-month tolerance permitted by ML.A.302(d)(1) for the annual inspection may result in an expired ARC. MIP for aeroplanes of 2 730 kg MTOM and below To be performed at every annual/100-h interval, whichever comes first. A tolerance of 1 month or 10 h may be applied. The next interval shall be calculated from the time the inspection takes place. Note 1: use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each task/inspection. Note 2: proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be performed wherever a check for improper installation/operation is carried out. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 13 of 272 An agency of the European Union Aeroplanes of 2 730 kg MTOM and below System/component/area Task and inspection detail GENERAL General Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairings, and cowlings. Clean the aircraft and aircraft engine as required. Lubrication/servicing Lubricate and replenish fluids in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. Markings Check that side and underwing registration markings are correct. If applicable, check that an exemption for alternate display is approved. Identification plate for national aviation authority (NAA)-registered aircraft is present, as well as other identification markings on fuselage in accordance with local (national) rules. Weighing Review weighing record to establish accuracy against installed equipment. Weigh the aircraft as required by Part-NCO. AIRFRAME Fabric and skin Inspect for deterioration, distortion, other evidence of failure, and defective or insecure attachment of fittings. NOTE: when checking composite structures, check for signs of impact or pressure damage that may indicate underlying damage. Fuselage structure Check frames, formers, tubular structure, braces, and attachments. Inspect for signs of corrosion and cracks. Systems and components Inspect for improper installation, apparent defects, and unsatisfactory operation. Pitot-static system Inspect for security, damage, cleanliness, and condition. Drain any water from condensation drains. General Inspect for lack of cleanliness and loose equipment that may foul the controls. Tow hooks Inspect for condition of moving parts and wear. Check service life. Carry out operational test. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 14 of 272 An agency of the European Union CABIN AND COCKPIT Seats, safety belts and harnesses Inspect for poor condition and apparent defects. Check for service life. Windows, canopies and windshields Inspect for deterioration and damage, and for function of emergency jettison. Instrument panel assemblies Inspect for poor condition, mounting, marking, and (where practicable) improper operation. Check markings of instruments in accordance with the flight manual. Flight and engine controls Inspect for improper installation and improper operation. Speed/weight/manoeuvre placard Check that the placard is correct and legible, and accurately reflects the status of the aircraft. All systems Inspect for improper installation, poor general condition, apparent and obvious defects, and insecurity of attachment. LANDING GEAR Shock-absorbing devices Inspect for improper oleofluid level. Inspect for wear and deformation of rubber pads, bungees, and springs. All units Inspect for poor condition and insecurity of attachment. Retracting and locking mechanism Inspect for improper operation. Linkages, trusses and members Inspect for undue or excessive wear fatigue and distortion. Hydraulic lines Inspect for leakage. Check service life. Electrical system Inspect for chafing and improper operation of switches. Wheels Inspect for cracks, defects, and condition of bearings. Tires Inspect for wear and cuts. Brakes Inspect for improper adjustment and wear. Carry out operational test. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 15 of 272 An agency of the European Union Floats and skis Inspect for insecure attachment and apparent defects. WING AND CENTRE SECTION All components Inspect all components of the wing and centre section assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure and insecurity of attachment. Connections Inspect main connections (e.g. between wings, fuselage, wing tips) for proper fit, play within tolerances, wear or corrosion on bolts and bushings. FLIGHT CONTROLS Control circuit/stops Inspect control rods and cables. Check that the control stops are secure and make contact. Control surfaces Inspect aileron, flap, elevator, air brake and rudder assemblies, hinges, control connections, springs/bungees, tapes and seals. Check full range of motion and free play. Trim systems Inspect trim surfaces, controls, and connections. Check full range of motion. EMPENNAGE All components and systems Inspect all components and systems that make up the complete empennage assembly for poor general condition, fabric or skin deterioration, distortion, evidence of failure, insecure attachment, improper component installation, and improper component operation. AVIONICS AND ELECTRICS Batteries Inspect for improper installation, improper charge, spillage and corrosion. Radio and electronic equipment Inspect for improper installation and insecure mounting. Carry out ground function test. Wiring and conduits Inspect for improper routing, insecure mounting, and obvious defects. Bonding and shielding Inspect for improper installation, poor condition, chafing and wear of insulation. Antennas Inspect for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 16 of 272 An agency of the European Union POWER PLANT Engine section Inspect for visual evidence of oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks and sources of such leaks. Studs and nuts Inspect for looseness, signs of rotation and obvious defects. Internal engine Inspect for cylinder compression (record measures for each cylinder) and for metal particles or foreign matter in oil filter, screens and sump drain plugs. If there is weak cylinder compression, inspect for improper internal condition and improper internal tolerances. Engine mounts Inspect for cracks, looseness of mounting, and looseness of the engine to the engine-mount attachment. Flexible vibration dampeners Inspect for poor condition and deterioration. Engine controls Inspect for defects, improper travel, and improper safe tying. Lines, hoses and clamps Inspect for leaks, improper condition, and looseness. Exhaust stacks Inspect for cracks, defects, and improper attachment. Turbocharger and intercooler Inspect for leaks, improper condition, and looseness of connections and fittings. Liquid cooling systems Inspect for leaks and proper fluid level. Electronic engine control Inspect for signs of chafing, and proper electronics and sensor installation. Accessories Inspect for apparent defects in security of mounting. All systems Inspect for improper installation, poor general condition, defects and insecure attachment. Cowling Inspect for cracks and defects. Check cowling flaps. Cooling baffles and seals Inspect for defects, improper attachment, and wear. Fuel tanks Inspect for leaks and improper installation and connection. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 17 of 272 An agency of the European Union CLUTCHES AND GEARBOXES Filters, screens, and chip detectors Inspect for metal particles and foreign matter. Exterior Inspect for oil leaks. Output shaft Inspect for excessive bearings’ play and condition. PROPELLER Propeller assembly Inspect for cracks, nicks, binds, and oil leakage. Propeller bolts Inspect for proper installation, looseness, signs of rotation, and lack of safe tying. Propeller control mechanism Inspect for improper operation, insecure mounting, and restricted travel. Anti-icing devices Inspect for improper operation and obvious defects. MISCELLANEOUS Ballistic rescue system Inspect for proper installation, unbroken activation mechanism, proper securing while on ground, validity of inspection periods of pyrotechnic devices, and parachute-packing intervals. Other miscellaneous items Inspect installed miscellaneous items that are not otherwise covered by this listing for improper installation and improper operation. OPERATIONAL CHECKS Power and revolutions per minute (rpm) Check that power output, static and idle rpm are within published limits. Magnetos Check for normal function. Fuel and oil pressure Check that they are within normal values. Engine temperatures Check that they are within normal values. Engine For engines equipped with automated engine control (e.g. FADEC), perform the published run-up procedure and check for discrepancies. Engine For dry-sump engines, engines with turbochargers and liquid-cooled engines, check for signs of disturbed fluid circulation. Pitot-static system Perform operational check. Transponder Perform operational check. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 18 of 272 An agency of the European Union MIP for ELA2 sailplanes and ELA2 powered sailplanes To be performed: — every 100-h/annual interval (for touring motor gliders (TMGs)), whichever comes first; or — every annual interval (for the rest). A tolerance of 1 month or 10 h, as applicable, may be applied. The next interval shall be calculated from the time the inspection takes place. Note 1: use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each task/inspection. Note 2: in the case of TMGs, it is acceptable to control the hours of use of the aircraft, engine and propeller as separate entities. Any maintenance check to be carried out between two consecutive 100-h/annual inspections may be performed separately on the aircraft, engine and propeller, depending on when each element reaches the corresponding hours. However, at the time of the 100-h/annual, all the elements must be covered. Note 3: proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be carried out wherever a check for improper installation/operation is performed. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 19 of 272 An agency of the European Union ELA2 sailplanes and ELA2 powered sailplanes System/component/area Task and inspection detail GENERAL General — all tasks The aircraft must be clean prior to inspection. Inspect for security, damage, wear, integrity, whether drain/vent holes are clear, for signs of overheating, leaks, chafing, cleanliness and condition, as appropriate to the particular task. Whilst checking composite structures, check for signs of impact or pressure damage that may indicate underlying damage. Lubrication/servicing Lubricate and replenish fluids in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. Markings Check that side and underwing registration markings are correct. If applicable, check that an exemption for alternate display is approved, if identification plate for NAA-registered aircraft is present., and if other identification markings on fuselage are in accordance with local (national) rules. Weighing Review weighing record to establish accuracy against installed equipment. Weigh the aircraft as required by Part-NCO. AIRFRAME Fuselage paint/gel coat, including registration markings Inspect external surface and fairings, gel coat, fabric covering or metal skin, and paintwork. Check that registration markings are correctly applied. Fuselage structure Check frames, formers, tubular structure, skin, and attachments. Inspect for signs of corrosion on tubular framework. Nose fairing Inspect for evidence of impact with ground or objects. Release hook(s) Inspect nose and centre of gravity, release hooks and controls. Check operational life. Carry out operational test. If more than one release hook or control is fitted, check operation of all release hooks from all positions. Pot pitot/ventilator Check alignment of probe, check operation of ventilator. Pitot-static system Inspect pitot probes, static ports, and all tubing (as accessible) for security, damage, cleanliness, and condition. Drain any water from condensate drains. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 20 of 272 An agency of the European Union Bonding/vents drains Check all bonding leads and straps. Check that all vents and drains are clear from debris. CABIN AND COCKPIT Cleanliness/loose articles Check under cockpit floor/seat pan and in rear fuselage for debris and foreign items. Canopy, locks and jettison Inspect canopy, canopy frame and transparencies for cracks, unacceptable distortion, and discolouration. Check operation of all locks and catches. Carry out an operational test of the canopy jettison system from all positions. Seat/cockpit floor Inspect seat(s). Check that all loose cushions are correctly installed and, as appropriate, that energy-absorbing foam cushions are fitted correctly. Ensure that all seat adjusters fit and lock correctly. Harness(es) Inspect all harnesses for condition, and wear of all fastenings, webbing, and fittings. Check operation of release and adjustments. Rudder pedal assemblies Inspect rudder pedal assemblies and adjusters. Instrument panel assemblies Inspect instrument panel and all instruments/equipment. Check if instrument readings are consistent with ambient conditions. Check marking of all switches, circuit breakers, and fuses. Check operation of all installed equipment, as possible in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Check markings of instruments in accordance with the aircraft flight manual. Oxygen system Inspect oxygen system. Check bottle hydrostatic-test date expiry in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Ensure that bottle is not completely empty (13,8 bars/200 psi minimum) and refill with aviator’s oxygen only. Clean masks and regulators with approved cleaning wipes. Ensure that oxygen installation is recorded on weight and centre-of-gravity schedule. CAUTION: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Colour-coding of controls Ensure that controls are colour-coded and in good condition, as follows: — tow release: yellow; — air brakes: blue; — trimmer: green; — canopy’s normal operation: white; — canopy jettison: red; and — other controls: clearly marked but not using any of the above colours. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 21 of 272 An agency of the European Union Equipment stowed in centre section Check for security and condition. Check validity of any safety equipment. Check manufacturer’s and NAAs’ (if required) data plates. Speed/weight/manoeuvre placards Check that the placard is correct and legible, and accurately reflects the status of the aircraft. LANDING GEAR Front skid/nose wheel and mounts Inspect for evidence of hard/heavy landings. Check skid wear. Inspect wheel, tyre, and wheel box. Check tyre pressure. Main wheel and brake assembly Check for integrity of hydraulic seals and leaks in pipework. Check life of hydraulic hoses and components, if specified by the manufacturer. Remove brake drums, check brake lining wear. Check disk/drum wear. Refit drum. Check brake adjustment. CAUTION: BRAKE DUST MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS. Check operation of brake. Check level of brake fluid and replenish, if necessary. Check tyre pressure. CAUTION: CHECK TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID USED AND OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Undercarriage suspension Check springs, bungees, shock absorbers, and attachments. Check for signs of damage. Service strut, if applicable. Undercarriage retract system and doors Check retraction mechanism and controls, warning system if fitted, gas struts, doors and linkages/springs, over-centre/locking device. Perform retraction test. Tail skid/wheel Inspect for evidence of hard/heavy landings. Check skid wear. Inspect wheel, tyre, and wheel box. Check bond of bonded skids. Check tyre pressure. Wheel brake control circuit Inspect wheel brake control rods/cables. If combined with air brake, ensure correct rigging relationship. Check parking-brake operation, if fitted. WING AND CENTRE SECTION Centre section fairing Inspect for security, damage, and condition. Wing attachments Inspect the structural attachments of the wing. Check for damage, wear, and security. Check for rigging damage. Check condition of wing attachment pins. Aileron control circuit/stops Inspect aileron control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make contact. Inspect self-connecting control devices. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 22 of 272 An agency of the European Union Air brake control circuit Inspect air brake control rods/cables. Check friction/locking device (if fitted). Inspect self-connecting control devices. Wing struts/wires Inspect struts for damage and internal corrosion. Re-inhibit struts internally every 3 years or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Wings including underside registration markings Check mainplane structure externally and internally, as far as possible. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin. Check that registration marks are correctly applied. Ailerons and controls Inspect aileron and flaperon assemblies, hinges, control connections, springs/bungees, tapes, and seals. Ensure that seals do not impair the full range of movement. Air brakes/spoilers Inspect air brake/spoiler panel(s) operating rods, closure springs, and friction devices, as fitted. Flaps Check flap system and control. Inspect self-connecting control devices. Control deflections and free play, and record them on worksheets Check and record range of movements and cable tensions, if specified, and check free play. EMPENNAGE Tailplane and elevator With tailplane de-rigged, check tailplane and attachments, self-connecting and manual control connections. Check gel coat, fabric covering, or metal skin. Rudder Check rudder assembly, hinges, attachments, balance weights. Rudder control circuit/stops Inspect rudder control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make contact. Pay particular attention to wear and security of liners and cables in ‘S’ tubes. Elevator control circuit/stops Inspect elevator control rods/cables. Check that control stops are secure and make contact. Inspect self-connecting control devices. Trimmer control circuit Inspect trimmer control rods/cables. Check friction/locking device. Control deflections and free play, and record them on worksheets Check and record range of movements and cable tensions, if specified, and check free play. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 23 of 272 An agency of the European Union AVIONICS AND ELECTRICS Electrical installation/fuses Check all electrical wiring for condition. Check for signs of overheating and poor connections. Check fuses/trips for condition and correct rating. Battery security and corrosion Check battery mounting for security and operation of clamp. Check for evidence of electrolyte spillage and corrosion. Check that battery has correct main fuse fitted. It is recommended to carry out battery capacity test on gliders equipped with radio, used for cross-country, controlled airspace, or competition flying. Radio installations and placards Check radio installation, microphones, speakers and intercom, if fitted. Check that call sign placard is installed. Carry out ground function test. Record radio type fitted. Air speed indicator calibration Carry out calibration of the airspeed indicator (in situ permissible) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions — use manufacturer’s limits. If not available, a maximum error of 2 kt (or 3.5 km/h) is allowed. Altimeter datum Check barometric subscale. Maximum error allowed: 2 Mb. Pitot-static system Perform operational check. Transponder Perform operational check. MISCELLANEOUS Removable ballast Check removable ballast mountings and securing devices (including fin ballast, if applicable) for condition. Check that ballast weights are painted with conspicuous colour. Check that provision for the ballast is made on the loading placard. Drag chute and controls Inspect chute, packing and release mechanism. Check packing intervals. Water ballast system Check water ballast system, wing and tail tanks, as fitted. Check filling points, level indicators, vents, dump and frost drains for operation and leakage. If loose bladders are used, check for leakage and expiry date, as applicable. POWER PLANT (when applicable) NOTE: In the case of sailplanes with electrical or jet engines, follow the maintenance instructions and recommendations of the design approval holder. Engine pylons and mountings Inspect engine and pylon installation. Check engine compartment and fire sealing. Gas strut Check gas strut. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 24 of 272 An agency of the European Union Pylon/engine stops Check limit stops on retractable pylons. Check restraint cables. Electric actuator Inspect electric actuator, motor, spindle drive, and mountings. Electrical wiring Inspect all electrical wiring. Pay special attention to wiring that is subject to bending during extension and retraction of engine/pylon. Limit switches Check operation of all limit switches and strike plates. Make sure that they are not damaged by impact. Fuel tank(s) Check fuel tank mountings and tank integrity. Check fuel quantity indication system, if fitted. Fuel pipes and vents Check all fuel pipes, especially those subject to bending during extension and retraction of engine/pylon. Check that vents are clear. Make sure that overboard drains do not drain into engine compartment. Check self-sealing. Fuel cock or shut-off valve Check operation of fuel cock or shut-off valve and indications. Fuel pumps and filters Clean or replace filters, as recommended by manufacturer. Check operation of fuel pumps for engine supply or tank replenishment. Check fuel pump controls and indications. Decompression valve Inspect decompression valve and operating control. Spark plugs Carry out spark plug service. It is recommended to replace spark plugs at annual intervals. Harnesses and magnetos Inspect low-tension and high-tension wiring, connectors, spark plug caps. Check magneto-to-engine timing. Check impulse coupling operation. Propeller bolts, assembly, mounting, torquing, and drive belt Inspect propeller, hub, folding mechanism, brake, pitch change mechanism, stow sensors. Doors Check engine compartment doors, operating cables, rods, and cams. Safety springs Check all safety and counterbalance springs. Extension and retraction Check that extension and retraction operation times are within limits specified by the manufacturer. Check light indications and interlocks for correct operation. Exhaust Inspect exhaust system, silencer, shock mounts, and links. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 25 of 272 An agency of the European Union Engine installation Inspect engine and all accessories. Carry out compression test and record results (for piston engines). Compression test results: — No 1 (left/front); and — No 2 (right/rear). Lubrication Change engine oil and filter. Replenish oil and additive tanks. Engine instruments Inspect all engine instruments and controls. Check control unit, mounts, bonding and connections. Carry out internal self-test, if fitted. Engine battery If separate from airframe battery, inspect battery and mountings. If main fuse is fitted, check rating and condition. Engine battery capacity test Carry out capacity test. Refer to appropriate manual or guidance. Placards Check that all placards are in accordance with the aircraft flight manual and legible. Oil and fuel leaks With the engine fully serviced, check the fuel and oil system for leaks. MIP for ELA2 balloons To be performed at every 100-h/annual interval, whichever comes first. A tolerance of 1 month or 10 h may be applied. The next interval shall be calculated from the time the inspection takes place. Note 1: use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each task/inspection. Note 2: proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be carried out wherever a check for improper installation/operation is performed. (a) Envelope System/component/area Task and inspection detail Identification (type/serial number/registration plate) Check for presence. Crown ring and line Check if it is in place and not corroded, and that the crown line is undamaged and has appropriate length. Vertical/horizontal-load tapes Check joints with the crown ring, top of the envelope and wires. Check that all load tapes are undamaged along their entire length. Inspect base horizontal tape and edge of the envelope top. Inspect joint European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 26 of 272 An agency of the European Union between base horizontal-load tape and vertical-load tapes. Envelope fabric Inspect the envelope fabric panels (including parachute and rotation vents, if fitted) for damage, porosity overheating or weakness. Unrepaired damage is within tolerance provided for by the manufacturer. If substantial fabric porosity is suspected, then a flight test should be performed, but only after a grab test has demonstrated that the balloon is safe to fly. Perform grab test in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Flying cables Inspect for damage (particularly heat damage). Check that yellow core of the Kevlar cable is not visible. Karabiners Inspect for damage. Check if karabiner lock works properly. Melting link and ‘Tempilabel’ Check maximum temperature indication (flag/telltales). Control system lines Inspect for damage wear, security of knots. Check proper length. Check lines attachments for damage, wear, security. Control lines and their attachments Inspect for damage, wear, security of knots. Check proper length of the lines. Envelope pulleys Inspect for damage, wear, free running, contamination, security of attachment. (b) Burner System/component/area Task and inspection detail Identification (type/serial number) Check for presence and verify type/serial number installed. Burner frame Inspect welds for cracking. Inspect tubes for distortion/deformation/cuts/gouges. Inspect frame for security of fasteners (heat shields, flexi-corners). Inspect frame lugs for wear and cracking. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 27 of 272 An agency of the European Union Inspect general condition (corrosion, heat shields). Gimballing Check stiffness and security of fitting manifolds. Leak check Perform leak check of the burner. Hoses Inspect all hoses for wear, damage, leak and life time limitation. Pressure gauges Check that the pressure Gauge reads zero when no pressure applied, and that lens are present. Pilot valves/flame Check shut-off, free movement, correct function, and lubricate if necessary. Whisper valves/flame Check shut-off, free movement, correct function, and lubricate if necessary. Main valves/flame Check shut-off, free movement, correct function, and lubricate if necessary. Coils Check for damage, distortion, security of fasteners. Inspect welds for cracking. Check security of jets. Tighten or replace, as necessary. Fuel Check correct type, check dates (if applicable). (c) Basket System/component/area Task and inspection detail Identification (type/serial number) Check for presence. Basket body Check the general condition of the basket body. Inspect weave for damage, cracks/holes. Check for no sharp objects inside the basket. Basket wires Inspect for damage, check eye rings. Karabiners Inspect for damage.Check if karabiner lock works properly. Basket floor Inspect for damage and cracks. Runners Inspect for damage. Rawhide Inspect for damage, wear and attachments to the floor. Rope handles Inspect for damage, security of attachment. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 28 of 272 An agency of the European Union Cylinder straps Inspect for damage, deterioration. Padded basket edge trim Inspect for damage and wear. Burner rods Inspect for damage, wear and cracking. Padded burner rod covers Inspect for damage and wear. Basket equipment Check presence and functionality. Pilot restraint Inspect for security and condition. Fire extinguisher Check expiration date and protection cover. First-aid kit Check for completeness and expiration date. (d) Fuel tanks System/component/area Task and inspection detail Identification (type/serial number) Check for presence. Cylinder Check if periodic inspections for each cylinder are valid (date) (e.g. 10 years’ inspection). Cylinder body Inspect for damage, corrosion. Liquid valve Inspect for damage, corrosion, correct operation. Inspect O-ring seals, lubricate/replace as required. Fixed liquid Level gauge Inspect for damage, corrosion, correct operation. Contents Gauge Inspect for damage, corrosion, freedom of movement. Vapour valve Inspect for damage, corrosion, correct operation (including regulator). Inspect quick-release coupling for correct operation, sealing. Padded cover Inspect for damage. Pressure relief valve Check that it does not indicate overpressure Assembly Inspect, and test for leaks all pressure-holding joints using leak European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 29 of 272 An agency of the European Union detector. Perform functional test (e) Additional equipment System/component/area Task and inspection detail Instruments Perform functional check. Quick release Perform functional check and inspect the condition of the latch, bridle and ropes for wear and deterioration. Check that the karabiners are undamaged and operate correctly. Communication/navigation equipment (radio) Perform operational check. Transponder Perform operational check. GM ML.A.302 Aircraft maintenance programme The responsibilities associated with maintenance programmes developed in accordance with ML.A.302 are the following: — If the owner has contracted a CAMO or CAO in order to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, this organisation is responsible for developing and approving a maintenance programme which:  indicates whether this programme is based on data from the design approval holder (DAH) or on the minimum inspection programme (MIP) described in ML.A.302(d);  identifies the owner and the specific aircraft, engine, and propeller (as applicable);  includes all mandatory maintenance information and any additional tasks derived from the assessment of the DAH’s recommendations;  justifies any deviations from the DAH’s recommendations;  does not fall below the requirements of the MIP; and  is customised to the particular aircraft type, configuration and operation, in accordance with ML.A.302(c)(5). — If the owner has not contracted a CAMO or CAO in order to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, then the owner is responsible for developing and declaring the maintenance programme, assuming full responsibility for its content and for any deviations from the DAH’s recommendations. In this case, these deviations do not need to be justified. However, the maintenance programme still needs to comply with the requirements contained in European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 30 of 272 An agency of the European Union ML.A.302(c), in particular with the obligation to not fall below the requirements of the MIP and to comply with the mandatory continuing-airworthiness information. — The content of the owner-declared maintenance programme cannot be challenged up-front either by the competent authority, the contracted CAMO/CAO, or the contracted maintenance organisation. This declared maintenance programme is the basis for adequate planning of maintenance, as well as for the airworthiness reviews and the content of the aircraft continuing- airworthiness monitoring (ACAM) inspections in accordance with ML.B.303. Nevertheless, the maintenance programme will be subject to periodic reviews at the occasion of the airworthiness review and, in case of discrepancies, linked with deficiencies in the content of the maintenance programme, the owner shall amend the maintenance programme accordingly, as required by ML.A.302(c)(9). — When the competent authority is notified of deficiencies linked with the content of the declared maintenance programme for a particular aircraft (in case no agreement is reached between the owner and the airworthiness review staff about the changes required in the maintenance programme), the competent authority should contact the owner, request a copy of the maintenance programme and use the information received for the adequate planning of the ACAM programme. Based on the reported deficiencies and the identified risks, the competent authority will adapt the ACAM programme accordingly. This notification will also allow that the competent authority agrees on the changes to the maintenance programme, as required by ML.A.302(c)(9). — Although there is no requirement for the owner to send a copy of the declared maintenance programme to the competent authority, this does not prevent the competent authority from requesting at any time the owner to send a copy, even if deficiencies have not been reported. — Since the maintenance programme has to identify the deviations from the DAH’s recommendations, the airworthiness reviews and ACAM inspections should place emphasis on the inspection of the areas affected by those deviations in order to make sure that the maintenance programme is effective. — Since the competent authority is not responsible for the content of a declared maintenance programme, the competent authority does not authorise deviations from its content. In such cases, the owner may always declare an amended AMP. AMC ML.A.402 Performance of maintenance Examples of acceptable methods to record and document the maintenance performed are the following: — a copy of the 100-h/annual inspection checklist with ticks and signature; and — a copy of the release to service indicating the tasks performed. AMC ML.A.403 Aircraft defects Aircraft equipment should be declared as defective if there is a significant risk that it will fail to perform the functions required at a level of performance consistent with the acceptable level of safety of the European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 31 of 272 An agency of the European Union operation. This does not prevent the pilot from recording observations and comments on the performance of the aircraft equipment where this is not considered to constitute a defect. GM ML.A.403 Aircraft defects Where appropriate certifying staff are readily available for consultation, the pilot should consider consultation with them before deferring any defect. AMC ML.A.801(e) Aircraft certificate of release to service (a) The aircraft certificate of release to service (CRS) should contain one of the following statements: (1) ‘Certifies that the work specified, except as otherwise specified, was carried out in accordance with Part-ML, and in respect of that work, the aircraft is considered ready for release to service.’; or (2) for a pilot-owner: ‘Certifies that the limited pilot-owner maintenance specified, except as otherwise specified, was carried out in accordance with Part M, and in respect of that work, the aircraft is considered ready for release to service.’. (b) The CRS should relate to the task specified in the manufacturer’s or operator’s instruction or the aircraft maintenance programme which itself may cross-refer to a manufacturer’s/operator’s instruction in a maintenance manual, service bulletin etc. (c) The CRS should include the date when the maintenance took place relative to any life or overhaul limitation in terms of date/flying hours/cycles/ landings etc., as appropriate. (d) When extensive maintenance has been carried out, it is acceptable for the CRS to summarise the maintenance as long as there is a unique cross reference to the work pack containing full details of the maintenance carried out. Dimensional information should be retained in the work pack record. (e) The person issuing the CRS should use his normal signature except in the case where a computer release-to-service system is used. In this latter case, the competent authority need to be satisfied that only this particular person may electronically issue the CRS. One such method of compliance is the use of a magnetic or optical personal card in conjunction with a personal identity number (PIN) known only to the individual, which is keyed into the computer. A certification stamp is optional. (f) At the completion of all maintenance, owners, certifying staff, operators and maintenance organisations should ensure they have a clear, concise and legible record of the work performed. (g) In the case of an M.A.801(b)(2) CRS, certifying staff should retain all records necessary to prove that all requirements have been met for the issuance of a CRS. AMC ML.A.803 Pilot-owner authorisation (a) A pilot-owner may only issue a certificate of release to service (CRS) for maintenance they have performed. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 32 of 272 An agency of the European Union (b) In the case of jointly-owned aircraft, the aircraft maintenance programme (AMP) should list the names of all pilot-owners that are competent and designated to perform Pilot-owner maintenance. An alternative may be that the AMP contains a procedure to ensure how such a list should be managed and kept current. (c) An equivalent valid pilot-owner licence may be any document attesting a pilot qualification recognised by the Member State. (d) Not holding a valid medical examination does not invalidate the pilot licence (or equivalent) required under ML.A.803(a)(1) for the purpose of the pilot-owner authorisation. AMC to Appendix II — Limited Pilot-owner maintenance (a) The lists below specify items that may be expected to be completed by an owner who holds a current and valid pilot licence for the aircraft type involved and who meets the competence and responsibility requirements of Appendix II to Part-ML. (b) The list of tasks may not address in a detailed manner the specific needs of the various aircraft categories. In addition, the development of technology and the nature of the operations undertaken by these categories of aircraft may not always be adequately considered. (c) Therefore, the following lists are considered to meet the representative scope of limited Pilot- owner maintenance referred to in ML.A.803 and Appendix II to Part-ML: (1) Part A applies to aeroplanes; (2) Part B applies to rotorcraft; (3) Part C applies to sailplanes and powered sailplanes; and (4) Part D applies to balloons and airships. (d) Inspection tasks/checks of any periodicity included in an approved maintenance programme can be carried out provided that the specified tasks are included in the generic lists of Parts A to D of this AMC and remain compliant with the basic principles of Appendix II to Part-ML. The content of periodic inspections/checks as well as their periodicity is not regulated or standardised in an aviation specification. It is the decision of the manufacturer/type certificate holder (TCH) to recommend a schedule for each specific type of inspection/check. For an inspection/check with the same periodicity for different TCHs, the content may differ and in some cases, may be critically safety-related and need the use of special tools or knowledge and thus, not qualify for Pilot-owner maintenance. Therefore, the maintenance carried out by the pilot-owner should not be generalised to specific inspections such as of a 50-h, 100-h or 6- month periodicity. The inspections to be carried out are limited to those areas and tasks listed in this AMC to Appendix II; this allows flexibility in the development of the maintenance programme and does not limit the inspection to certain specific periodic inspections. A 50-h/6-month periodic inspection for a fixed-wing aeroplane as well as the 1-year inspection for a glider may normally be eligible for Pilot-owner maintenance. European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. Draft AMC/GM TE.RPRO.00064-002 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO 9001 certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 33 of 272 An agency of the European Union NOTE: Any other task meeting the requirements of Appendix II to Part-ML may also be performed by the pilot-owner. TABLES Note: Tasks in Part A or Part B marked with ‘**’ exclude instrument flight rules (IFR) operations following Pilot-owner maintenance. For these aircraft to operate under IFR, these tasks should be released by an appropriate certifying staff. Part A — PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for POWERED AIRCRAFT (AEROPLANES) ATA Area Task Aeroplanes 09 Towing Tow release unit and tow cable retraction mechanism — cleaning, lubrication and tow cable replacement (including weak links) Yes Mirror — installation and replacement of mirrors Yes 11 Placards Placards, markings — installation and renewal of placards and markings required by the aircraft flight manual (AFM) and aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) Yes 12 Servicing Those items not requiring a disassembly of other than non-structural items, such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings — lubrication Yes 20 Standard practices Safety wiring — replacement of defective safety wiring or cotter keys, excluding those in engine controls, transmission controls and flight control systems Yes Simple non-structural standard fasteners — replacement and adjustment, excluding the replacement of receptacles and anchor nuts requiring riveting Yes 21 Air conditioning Replacement of flexible hoses and ducts Yes 23 Communication Communication devices — remove and replace self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted communication devices with quick-disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations Yes** 24 Electrical power Batteries — replacement and servicing, excluding servicing of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries and IFR operations Yes** European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 34 of 272 An agency of the European Union Wiring — repairing broken circuits in non- critical equipment, excluding ignition system, primary generating system and required communication, as well as navigation system and primary flight instruments Yes Bonding — replacement of broken bonding cable Yes Fuses — replacement using the correct rating Yes 25 Equipment Safety belts — replacement of safety belts and harnesses excluding belts fitted with airbag systems Yes Seats — replacement of seats or seat parts not involving disassembly of any primary structure or control system Yes Non-essential instruments and/or equipment — replacement of self-contained, instrument- panel-mounted equipment with quick- disconnect connectors Yes Oxygen system — replacement of portable oxygen bottles and systems in approved mountings, excluding permanently installed bottles and systems Yes Emergency locator transmitter (ELT) — removal/reinstallation Yes 27 Flight controls Removal or reinstallation of co-pilot control column and rudder pedals where design provides for quick disconnect Yes 28 Fuel system Fuel filter elements — cleaning and/or replacement Yes 30 Ice and rain protection Windscreen wiper – replacement of wiper blade Yes 31 Instruments Instrument panel — removal and reinstallation provided that this is a design feature with quick -disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations Yes** Pitot-static system — simple sense and leak check, excluding IFR operations Yes** European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 35 of 272 An agency of the European Union Drainage — drainage of water drainage traps or filters within the pitot-static system, excluding IFR operations Yes** Instruments — checking of markings for legibility and that those readings are consistent with ambient conditions Yes 32 Landing gear Wheels — removal, replacement and servicing, including replacement of wheel bearings and lubrication Yes Servicing — replenishment of hydraulic fluid Yes Shock absorber — replacement of elastic cords or rubber dampers Yes Shock struts — replenishment of oil or air Yes Skis — changing between wheel and ski landing gear Yes Landing skids — replacement of landing skids and skid shoes Yes Wheel fairings (spats) — removal and reinstallation Yes Mechanical brakes — adjustment of simple cable-operated systems Yes Brake — replacement of worn brake pads Yes 33 Lights Lights — replacement of internal and external bulbs, filaments, reflectors and lenses Yes 34 Navigation Software — updating self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted navigational- software databases, excluding automated flight control systems and transponders Yes Navigation devices — removal and replacement of self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted navigation devices with quick-disconnect connectors, excluding automated flight control systems, transponders, primary flight control system and IFR operations Yes** European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 36 of 272 An agency of the European Union Self-contained data logger — installation, data restoration Yes 51 Structure Fabric patches — simple patches extending over no more than one rib, and not requiring rib stitching or removal of structural parts or control surfaces Yes Protective coating — application of preservative material or coatings where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved Yes Surface finish — minor restoration (where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved), including application of signal coatings or thin foils as well as registration markings Yes Fairings — simple repairs to non-structural fairings and cover plates that do not change the contour Yes 52 Doors and hatches Doors — removal and reinstallation Yes 53 Fuselage Upholstery, furnishing — minor repairs that do not require disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, or interfere with control systems Yes 56 Windows Side windows — replacement if no riveting, bonding or any special process is required Yes 61 Propeller Spinner — removal and reinstallation Yes 71 Power plant installation Cowling — removal and reinstallation not requiring removal of propeller or disconnection of flight controls Yes Induction system — inspection and replacement of induction air filter Yes 72 Engine Chip detectors — removal, checking and reinstallation provided that the chip detector is of a non-electrically-indicated self-sealing type Yes 73 Engine fuel Strainer or filter elements — cleaning and/or replacement Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 38 of 272 An agency of the European Union Part B — PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for ROTORCRAFT ATA Area Task Rotorcraft 11 Placards Placards, markings — installation and renewal of placards and markings required by the AFM and AMM Yes 12 Servicing Fuel, oil, hydraulic, de-iced and windshield liquid replenishment Yes Those items not requiring a disassembly of other than non-structural items, such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings — lubrication Yes 20 Standard practices Safety wiring — replacement of defective safety wiring or cotter keys, excluding those in engine controls, transmission controls and flight control systems Yes Simple non-structural standard fasteners — replacement and adjustment, excluding latches as well as the replacement of receptacles and anchor nuts requiring riveting Yes 21 Air conditioning Replacement of flexible hoses and ducts Yes 23 Communication Communication devices — removal and replacement of self-contained, instrument- panel-mounted communication devices with quick-disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations Yes** 24 Electrical power Batteries — replacement and servicing, excluding servicing of Ni-Cd batteries and IFR operations Yes** Wiring — repairing broken circuits in non- critical equipment, excluding ignition system, primary generating system and required communication, navigation system and primary flight instruments Yes Bonding — replacement of broken bonding cable, excluding bonding of rotating parts and flying controls Yes Fuses — replacement using the correct rating Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 39 of 272 An agency of the European Union 25 Equipment Safety belts — replacement of safety belts and harnesses, excluding belts fitted with airbag systems Yes Seats — replacement of seats or seat parts not involving disassembly of any primary structure or control system, excluding flight crew seats Yes Removal/installation of emergency flotation gears with quick-disconnect connectors Yes Non-essential instruments and/or equipment — replacement of self-contained, instrument- panel-mounted equipment with quick- disconnect connectors Yes ELT — removal/reinstallation Yes 30 Protection from ice and rain Windshield wiper replacement Yes 31 Instruments Instrument panel — removal and reinstallation provided that this it is a design feature with quick-disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations Yes** Pitot-static system — simple sense and leak check, excluding IFR operations Yes** Drainage — drainage of water drainage traps or filters within the pitot-static system, excluding IFR operations Yes** Instruments — checking of markings for legibility and that those readings are consistent with ambient conditions Yes 32 Landing gear Wheels — removal, replacement and servicing, including replacement of wheel bearings and lubrication Yes Replacement of skid wear shoes Yes Fitting and removal of snow landing pads Yes Servicing — replenishment of hydraulic fluid Yes Brake — replacement of worn brake pads Yes 33 Lights Lights — replacement of internal and external Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 40 of 272 An agency of the European Union bulbs, filaments, reflectors and lenses 34 Navigation Software — updating of self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted navigational- software databases, excluding automated flight control systems and transponders Yes Navigation devices — removal and replacement of self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted navigation devices with quick-disconnect connectors, excluding automated flight control systems, transponders, primary flight control system and IFR operations Yes** Self-contained data logger — installation, data restoration Yes 51 Structure Protective coating — application of preservative material or coatings where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved Yes Surface finish — minor restoration (where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved, excluding intervention on main and tail rotors), including application of signal coatings or thin foils as well as registration markings Yes Fairings — simple repairs to non-structural fairings and cover plates that do not change the contour Yes 52 Doors Doors — removal and reinstallation Yes 53 Fuselage Upholstery, furnishing — minor repairs that do not require disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, or interfere with control systems Yes 56 Windows Side windows — replacement if no riveting, bonding or any special process is required Yes 62 Main rotor Removal/installation of main-rotor blades (designed for removal where special tools are not required, excluding tail-rotor blades), limited to reinstallation of the same blades previously removed in the original position Yes 63 Transmission Chip detectors — removal, checking and Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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ATA Area Task SP SSPS SLPS/TM 08 Weighing Recalculation, small changes of the trim plan without needing a reweighing Yes Yes Yes 09 Towing Tow release unit and tow cable retraction mechanism — cleaning, lubrication and tow cable replacement (including weak links) Yes Yes Yes Mirror — installation and replacement of mirrors Yes Yes Yes 11 Placards Placards, markings — installation and renewal of placards and markings required by the AFM and AMM Yes Yes Yes 12 Servicing Those items not requiring a disassembly of other than non-structural items, such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings — lubrication Yes Yes Yes 20 Standard practices Safety wiring — replacement of defective safety wiring or cotter keys, excluding those in engine controls, transmission controls and flight control systems Yes Yes Yes Simple non-structural standard fasteners — replacement and adjustment, excluding the replacement of receptacles and anchor nuts requiring riveting Yes Yes Yes Free play — measurement of the free play in the control system and the wing-to- fuselage attachment, including minor adjustments by simple means provided by the manufacturer Yes Yes Yes 21 Air conditioning Replacement of flexible hoses and ducts Yes Yes Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 43 of 272 An agency of the European Union 23 Communication Communication devices — removal and replacement of self-contained, instrument- panel-mounted communication devices with quick-disconnect connectors Yes Yes Yes 24 Electrical power Batteries and solar panels — replacement and servicing Yes Yes Yes Wiring — installation of simple wiring connections to the existing wiring for additional non-required equipment, such as electric variometers, flight computers, but excluding required communication, navigation systems and engine wiring Yes Yes Yes Wiring — repairing of broken circuits in landing light and any other wiring for non- required equipment, such as electrical variometers or flight computers, excluding ignition system, primary generating system, required communication and navigation system, as well as primary flight instruments Yes Yes Yes Bonding — replacement of broken bonding cable Yes Yes Yes Switches — this includes soldering and crimping of non- required equipment, such as electrical variometers or flight computers, but excluding ignition system, primary generating system, required communication and navigation system, as well as primary flight instruments Yes Yes Yes Fuses — replacement using the correct rating Yes Yes Yes 25 Equipment Safety belts — replacement of safety belt and harnesses Yes Yes Yes Seats — replacement of seats or seat parts not involving disassembly of any primary structure or control system Yes Yes Yes Non-essential instruments and/or equipment — replacement of self- contained, instrument-panel-mounted equipment with quick-disconnect connectors Yes Yes Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 44 of 272 An agency of the European Union Removal and installation of non-required instruments and/or equipment Yes Yes Yes Wing wiper, cleaner — servicing, removal and reinstallation not involving disassembly or modification of any primary structure and/or control Yes Yes Yes Static probes — removal or reinstallation of variometer static-and-total-energy compensation probes Yes Yes Yes Oxygen system — replacement of portable oxygen bottles and systems in approved mountings, excluding permanently installed bottles and systems Yes Yes Yes Air brake chute — installation and servicing Yes Yes Yes ELT — removal/reinstallation Yes Yes Yes 26 Fire protection Fire warning — replacement of sensors and indicators N/a Yes Yes 27 Flight control Gap seals — installation and servicing if no complete flight control remova is required Yes Yes Yes Control system — measurement of the control system travel without removing the control surfaces Yes Yes Yes Control cables — simple optical inspection for condition Yes Yes Yes Gas dampener — replacement of gas dampener in the control or air brake system Yes Yes Yes Co-pilot stick and pedals — removal or reinstallation where design provides for quick disconnect Yes Yes Yes 28 Fuel system Fuel lines — replacement of prefabricated fuel lines fitted with self-sealing couplings N/a Yes No Fuel filter — cleaning and/or replacement N/a Yes Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 45 of 272 An agency of the European Union 31 Instruments Instrument panel — removal and reinstallation provided that it is a design feature with quick disconnect, excluding IFR operations Yes Yes Yes Pitot-static system — simple sense and leak check Yes Yes Yes Instrument panel vibration damper/shock absorbers — replacement Yes Yes Yes Drainage — drainage of water drainage traps or filters within the pitot-static system Yes Yes Yes Flexible tubes — replacement of damaged tubes Yes Yes Yes 32 Landing gear Wheels — removal, replacement and servicing, including replacement of wheel bearings and lubrication Yes Yes Yes Servicing — replenishment of hydraulic fluid Yes Yes Yes Shock absorber — replacement or servicing of elastic cords or rubber dampers Yes Yes Yes Shock struts — replenishment of oil or air Yes Yes Yes Landing-gear doors — removal or reinstallation and repair including operating straps Yes Yes Yes Skis — changing between wheel and ski landing gear Yes Yes Yes Skids — removal or reinstallation and servicing of main, wing and tail skids Yes Yes Yes Wheel fairings (spats) — removal and reinstallation Yes Yes Yes Mechanical brakes — adjustment of simple cable-operated systems Yes Yes Yes Brake — replacement of worn brake pads Yes Yes Yes Springs — replacement of worn or aged springs Yes Yes Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 46 of 272 An agency of the European Union Gear warning — removal or reinstallation of simple gear-warning systems Yes Yes Yes 33 Lights Lights — replacement of internal and external bulbs, filaments, reflectors and lenses N/a N/a Yes 34 Navigation Software — updating of self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted navigational- software databases, excluding automated flight control systems and transponders, and including update of non-required instruments/equipment Yes Yes Yes Navigation devices — removal and replacement of self-contained, instrument- panel-mounted navigation devices with quick-disconnect connectors, excluding automated flight control systems, transponders, primary flight control system Yes Yes Yes Self-contained data logger — installation, data restoration Yes Yes Yes 51 Structure Fabric patches — simple patches extending over no more than one rib, and not requiring rib stitching or removal of structural parts or control surfaces Yes Yes Yes Protective coating — application of preservative material or coatings where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved Yes Yes Yes Surface finish — minor restoration of paint or coating (where the underlying primary structure is not affected), including application of signal coatings or thin foils as well as registration markings Yes Yes Yes Fairings — simple repairs to non-structural fairings and cover plates that do not change the contour Yes Yes Yes 52 Doors Doors — removal and reinstallation Yes Yes Yes 53 Fuselage Upholstery, furnishing — minor repairs which do not require disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, or interfere Yes Yes Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 47 of 272 An agency of the European Union with control systems 56 Windows Side windows — replacement if no riveting, bonding or any special process is required Yes Yes Yes Canopies — removal and refitment Yes Yes Yes Gas dampener — replacement of canopy gas dampener Yes Yes Yes 57 Wings Wing skids — removal or reinstallation and service of lower wing skids or wing roller including spring assembly Yes Yes Yes Water ballast — removal or reinstallation of flexible tanks Yes Yes Yes Turbulator and sealing tapes — removal or reinstallation of approved sealing tapes and turbulator tapes Yes Yes Yes 61 Propeller Spinner — removal and reinstallation N/a Yes Yes 71 Power plant installation Removal or installation of power plant unit including engine and propeller N/a Yes No Cowling — removal and reinstallation not requiring removal of propeller or disconnection of flight controls N/a Yes Yes Induction system — inspection and replacement of induction air filter N/a Yes Yes 72 Engine Chip detectors — removal, checking and reinstallation provided that the chip detector is of a non-electrically indicated self-sealing type N/a Yes Yes 73 Engine fuel Strainer or filter elements — cleaning and/or replacement N/a Yes Yes Fuel — mixing of required oil into fuel N/a Yes Yes 74 Ignition Spark plugs — removal, cleaning, adjustment and reinstallation N/a Yes Yes 75 Cooling Coolant — replenishment of coolant fluid N/a Yes Yes 76 Engine controls Controls — minor adjustments of non-flight or propulsion controls whose operation is N/a Yes No European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 49 of 272 An agency of the European Union Part D — PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for BALLOONS/AIRSHIPS Area and task Hot-air airship Hot-air balloon Gas balloon A) ENVELOPE 1) Fabric repairs — excluding complete panels (as defined in, and in accordance with, the type certificate holder (TCH) instructions not requiring load tape repair or replacement Yes Yes NO 2) Nose line — replacement Yes N/a N/a 3) Banners — fitment, replacement or repair (without sewing) Yes Yes Yes 4) Melting link (temperature flag) — replacement Yes Yes N/a 5) Temperature transmitter and temperature indication cables — removal or reinstallation Yes Yes N/a 6) Crown line — replacement (where permanently attached to the crown ring) No Yes N/a 7) Scoop or skirt — replacement or repair (including fasteners) Yes Yes N/a B) BURNER 8) Burner — cleaning and lubrication Yes Yes N/a 9) Piezo igniters — adjustment Yes Yes N/a 10) Burner jets — cleaning and replacement Yes Yes N/a 11) Burner frame corner buffers — replacement or reinstallation Yes Yes N/a 12) Burner valves — adjustment of closing valve not requiring special tools or test equipment Yes Yes N/a C) BASKET AND GONDOLA 13) Basket/gondola frame trim — repair or replacement Yes Yes Yes 14) Basket/gondola runners (including wheels) — repair or replacement Yes Yes Yes European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Page 50 of 272 An agency of the European Union 15) External rope handles — repair Yes Yes Yes 16) Seat covers, upholsteries and safety belts — replacement Yes Yes Yes D) FUEL CYLINDER 17) Liquid valve — replacement of O-rings in the outlet Yes Yes No E) INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT 18) Batteries — replacement of batteries for self- contained instruments and communication equipment Yes Yes Yes 19) Communication, navigation devices, instruments and/or equipment — removal and replacement of self-contained, instrument-panel-mounted communication devices with quick-disconnect connectors Yes Yes Yes F) ENGINES 20) Cleaning and lubrication not requiring disassembly of other than non-structural items, such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings Yes N/a N/a 21) Cowling removal and refitment not requiring removal of the propeller Yes N/a N/a 22) Fuel and oil strainers and/or filter elements — removal, cleaning and/or replacement Yes N/a N/a 23) Batteries — replacement and servicing (excluding servicing of Ni-Cd batteries) Yes N/a N/a 24) Propeller spinner — removal and installation for inspection Yes N/a N/a 25) Power plant — removal or installation of power plant unit including engine and propeller Yes N/a N/a 26) Engine chip detectors — removal, checking and replacement Yes N/a N/a 27) Ignition spark plug — removal or installation and adjustment including gap clearance Yes N/a N/a European Aviation Safety Agency CRD to NPA 2015-08 3. 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Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA intranet/internet. Page 52 of 272 An agency of the European Union Individual comments and responses 4. (General Comments) - comment 1 comment by: Persjo I agree to all proposed changes of Part-M light and whould welcome those possibiitys in Sweden response comment 5 comment by: Guillaume SUDRE Thank you very much for releasing this NPA. I think that this "Light Part-M" solves much of the issues that general aviation maintenance is facing. However, I think that