EASA Basic Regulation 2018/1139 Considerations Related to Airworthiness
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ANNEX II Essential Requirements for Airworthiness
1.5. Continuing airworthiness
1.5.1. All necessary documents including instructions for continuing airworthiness must be established and made available to ensure that the airworthiness standard related to the aircraft type and any associated part is maintained throughout the operational life of the aircraft.
1.5.2. Means must be provided to allow inspection, adjustment, lubrication, removal or replacement of parts and non- installed equipment as necessary for continuing airworthiness.
1.5.3. The instructions for continuing airworthiness must be in the form of a manual, or manuals, as appropriate for the quantity of data to be provided. The manuals must cover maintenance and repair instructions, servicing information, trouble-shooting and inspection procedures, in a format that provides for a practical arrangement.
1.5.4. The instructions for continuing airworthiness must contain airworthiness limitations that set forth each mandatory replacement time, inspection interval and related inspection procedure.
- Continuing Airworthiness and Environmental Compatibility of Products
6.1. The aircraft must not be operated unless:
(a) The aircraft is airworthy and in a condition for safe and environmentally compatible operation;
(b) The operational and emergency equipment necessary for the intended flight is serviceable;
(c) The airworthiness document and, if applicable, the noise certificate of the aircraft is valid; and
(d) The maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the applicable requirements.
6.2. Before each flight or a series of consecutive flights, the aircraft must be inspected, through a pre-flight check, to determine whether it is fit for the intended flight.
6.3. The aircraft must not be operated unless it is released to service by qualified persons or organisations, after maintenance.
The signed release to service must contain in particular, the basic details of the maintenance carried out.
6.4. Records necessary to demonstrate the airworthiness and environmental compatibility status of the aircraft must be kept, and protected against, unauthorised modification for the period of time corresponding to the applicable continuing airworthiness requirements, until the information contained has been superseded by new information equivalent in scope and detail but in any event not less than 24 months.
6.5. All modifications and repairs must comply with the essential requirements for airworthiness and, if applicable, the environmental compatibility of products.
The substantiating data supporting compliance with the airworthiness requirements and requirements for the environmental compatibility of products must be retained and protected against unauthorised modification.
6.6. It is the responsibility of the aircraft operator to ensure that a third party performing the maintenance complies with the operator's safety and security requirements.
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