Does Your EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) Comply with EASA Regulation 2021/1963?

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the changes which are introduced to the structure and format of the MOE to ensure compliance with Regulation 2021/1963

Note: All Transitional Activities must be complete by 2 December 2024.

» If not fully in compliance by 2 December 2024 then the approval certificate shall be revoked, limited, or suspended in whole or in part.

Introduction - EASA Part 145.A.70 concerns The Structure & Format of the MOE – The following points shall be complied with:

» A statement signed by the accountable manager confirming that the maintenance organisation will at all times work in accordance with this Annex, Annex I (Part-M), and Annex Vb (Part-ML), as applicable, and with the approved MOE.

Note:  If the accountable manager is not the chief executive officer of the organisation, then the chief executive officer shall countersign the statement;

» The organisation’s safety policy and the related safety objectives are referred to in point 145.A.200(a)(2);

» The title(s) and name(s) of the person(s) nominated under points 145.A.30(b), (c) and (ca);

» The duties and responsibilities of the persons nominated under points 145.A.30(b), (c), and (ca), including the matters on which they may deal directly with the competent authority on behalf of the organisation;

» An organisation chart showing the accountability and associated lines of responsibility, established in accordance with point 145.A.200(a)(1), between all the persons referred to in points 145.A.30(a), (b), (c) and (ca);

» A list of the certifying staff and, if applicable, support staff and airworthiness review staff with their scope of authorisation;

» A general description of the manpower resources and of the system that is in place to plan the availability of staff, as required by point 145.A.30(d);

» A general description of the facilities at each approved location;

» A specification of the scope of work of the organisation that is relevant to the terms of approval as required by point 145.A.20;

» The procedure that sets out the scope of changes not requiring prior approval and that describes how such changes will be managed and notified to the competent authority, as required by point 145.A.85(c);

» The procedure for amending the MOE;

» The procedures specifying how the organisation ensures compliance with this Annex;

» A list of the commercial operators to which the organisation provides regular aircraft maintenance services, and the associated procedures;

» Where applicable, a list of the subcontracted organisations referred to in point 145.A.75(b);

» A list of the approved locations including, where applicable, line maintenance locations referred to in point 145.A.75(d);

» A list of the contracted organisations;

» A list of the currently approved alternative means of compliance used by the organisation.

The initial issue of the MOE shall be approved by the competent authority. It shall be amended as necessary so that it remains an up-to-date description of the organisation.

Amendment Process – (Previously Referred to as Indirect Approval)

» The procedure that sets out the scope of changes not requiring prior approval and that describes how such changes will be managed and notified to the competent authority, as required by point 145.A.85(c).

Concerning Changes to the Organisation – EASA Part 145.A.85  

The following changes to the organisation shall require prior approval by the competent authority:

» Changes to the certificate, including the terms of approval of the organisation;

» Changes of the persons referred to in points 145.A.30(a), (b), (c), and (ca);

» Changes to the reporting lines between the personnel nominated in accordance with points 145.A.30(b), (c) and (ca), and the accountable manager.

For all other changes required prior, the organisation shall apply for and obtain an approval issued by the competent authority.

» The application shall be submitted before such changes take place in order to enable the competent authority to determine that there is continued compliance with this Annex and to amend, if necessary, the organisation certificate and the related terms of approval that are attached to it.

» The organisation shall provide the competent authority with any relevant documentation.

» The change shall only be implemented upon the receipt of formal approval from the competent authority in accordance with point 145.B.330.

» The organisation shall operate under the conditions prescribed by the competent authority during such changes, as applicable.

Note – All changes not requiring prior approval shall be managed and notified to the competent authority as set out in a procedure which is approved by the competent authority in accordance with point 145.B.310(h).

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