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AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/M1. CAAN – General (AMC M.B.102 (a))1.1 In deciding upon the required airworthiness organisational structure, the CAAN willreview the number of certificates to be issued, the number and size of potentialoperators, the number of M.A. Subpart F approved maintenance organisations and M.A.Subpart G continuing airworthiness management organisations within Nepal.1.2 The CAAN will retain effective control of important inspection functions and notdelegate them in such a way that aircraft owners, operators, M.A. Subpart F approvedmaintenance organisations and M.A. Subpart G continuing airworthiness managementorganisations, in effect, regulate themselves in airworthiness matters.1.3 The set-up of the organisational structure will ensure that the various tasks andobligations of the CAAN are not relying on individuals. That means that a continuingand undisturbed fulfillment of these tasks and obligations of the CAAN will also beguaranteed in case of illness, accident or leave of individual employees.2. CAAN – Qualification and training (AMC M.B.102 (c))2.1 CAAN inspectors will have:2.1.1 practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards andsafe operating practices;2.1.2 comprehensive knowledge of:(a) relevant parts of implementing rules, certification specifications and guidancematerial;(b) the CAAN’s procedures;(c) the rights and obligations of an inspector;(d) quality systems;(e) continuing airworthiness management.2.1.3 training on auditing techniques.2.1.4 five years relevant work experience to be allowed to work as an inspectorindependently.This may include experience gained during training to obtain the Para 2.1.5qualification.2.1.5 a relevant engineering degree or an aircraft maintenance technician qualificationwith additional education. 'Relevant engineering degree’ means an engineeringdegree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or otherstudies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft/aircraft components.July 2012 Page 60
AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/M2.1.6 knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through aformalized training course including Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training as describedin Appendix XII to AMC to M.A.706 (f) and Para 2. These courses will be at leastat a level equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation.“Relevant sample” means that these courses will cover typical systems embodied inthose aircraft being within the scope of approval.2.1.7 knowledge of maintenance standards.2.2 In addition to technical competency, inspectors will have a high degree of integrity, beimpartial in carrying out their tasks, be tactful, and have a good understanding of humannature.2.3 A programme for continuation training will be developed which provides for theinspectors, at regular intervals, to visit appropriate manufacturers and attend technicalsymposia as well as training or refresher courses to gain first-hand knowledge of newdevelopments. As a general policy, it is not desirable for the inspectors to obtaintechnical qualifications from those entities under their direct regulatory jurisdiction.3. CAAN organisation – Procedures (AMC M.B.102 (d))The documented procedures will contain the following information:(a) The CAAN’s designation.(b) The title(s) and name(s) of the manager(s) of the CAAN and their duties andresponsibilities.(c) Organisation chart(s) showing associated chains of responsibility of the seniorpersons.(d) A procedure defining the qualifications for staff together with a list of staffauthorised to sign certificates.(e) A general description of the facilities.(f) Procedures specifying how the CAAN ensure(s) compliance with Part-M.4. Acceptable means of compliance (NCAR M.B.103)CAAN will develop acceptable means of compliance CAAN may use to establishcompliance with this Part. When the acceptable means of compliance are complied with,the related requirements of this Part will be considered as met.5. Record-keeping (NCAR M.B.104)5.1 CAAN will establish a system of record-keeping that allows adequate traceability ofthe process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revoke each certificate.July 2012 Page 61
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