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AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/Mby the organization. In practical terms, a level 1 finding is noted where a significantnon-compliance with NCAR 145 is found. The following are examples of level 1finding:Failure to gain access to the organisation during normal operating hours of theorganisation in accordance with NCAR 145.A.90 (2) after two written requests.If the calibration control of equipment as specified in NCAR 145.A.40 (b) hadpreviously broken down on a particular type product line such that most“calibrated” equipment was suspect from that time then that would be a level 1finding.Note: A complete product line is defined as all the aircraft, engine or componentof a particular type.9.2 For a level 1 finding it may be necessary for officers of Airworthiness InspectionDivision to ensure that further maintenance and re-certification of all affected productsis accomplished, dependent upon the nature of the finding.9.3 For level 2 findings, the corrective action period granted must be appropriate to thenature of the finding, but in any case initially must not be more than three months. Incertain circumstances and subject to the nature of the finding, the three month periodmay be extended subject to a satisfactory corrective action plan agreed. In practicalterms where an officer of Airworthiness office finds a non-compliance with NCAR -145 against one product, it is deemed to be a level 2 finding. The following areexample level 2 findings:One time use of a component without any serviceable tag.The training documents of the certifying staff are not completed.9.4 Action will be taken to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure tocomply within the timescale granted. Where the organisation has not implemented thenecessary corrective action within that period, it may be appropriate to grant a furtherperiod of up to three months, subject to notifying the accountable manager. Inexceptional circumstances and subject to a realistic action plan being in place, theDirector General, CAA Nepal may specifically vary the maximum 6 month correctiveaction period. However, in granting such a change the past performance of theorganization will be considered.9.5 It may be necessary to ensure that further maintenance and re-certification of allaffected products is accomplished, dependent upon the nature of the finding.10. Record-keeping (NCAR 145.B.55)Records of approval of an organisation will be retained for an adequate period thatallows adequate traceability of the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revokeeach individual organization approval.10.1 The records will include as a minimum:10.1.1 the application for an organisation approval, including the continuationthereof.July 2012 Page 16
AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/M10.1.2 the continued oversight program including all audit records.10.1.3 the organization approval certificate including any change thereto.Register in this regard may also be maintained.10.1.4 a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due andwhen audits were carried out.10.1.5 copies of all formal correspondence including CAAN Form 4 orequivalent.10.1.6 details of any exemption and enforcement action(s).10.1.7 any other regulatory authority audit report forms.10.2 maintenance organization expositions.10.3 The minimum retention period for the above records will be four years unless it isrequired to be retained permanently.10.4 Either a paper or computer system or any combination of both may be used subject toappropriate controls.10.5 The record-keeping system will ensure that all records are accessible wheneverneeded within a reasonable time. These records will be organized in a consistent waythroughout (chronological, alphabetical order, etc.). Copies of policy letters will alsobe retained in separate folders for future reference.10.6 All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organizations will bestored in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this kindof data.10.7 All computer hardware used to ensure data backup will be stored in a differentlocation from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures theyremain in good condition. When hardware or software changes take place specialCare will be taken to ensure that all necessary data continues to be accessible at leastthrough the full period as specified above.11. Exemption and concession control (NCAR 145.B.60)At times the organization may seek exemption from the manufacturer establishedmaintenance task or concession for deviating from the CAAN approved procedures. Thisparagraph provides authority the procedures for such exemptions and concession.11.1 Exemptions proceduresMaintenance task exemptions are permitted provided the organization submitsjustification including technical substantiation from the aircraft manufacturer forsuch exemption. If the Director General, CAA Nepal is convinced that theexemption is no way affecting the safety of the aircraft or hazardous to the flight,Airworthiness Inspection Division can issue exemption. All exemptions grantedas per this section will be recorded and retained by the Airworthiness Offices.July 2012 Page 17
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