Airworthiness Inspector Handbook Part-II - Civil Aviation Authority of ...

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/M14.4 The product survey will focus on a number of key risk airworthiness elements andidentify any findings. Furthermore, the CAAN will analyse each finding todetermine its root cause.14.5 All findings will be confirmed in writing to the person or organisation accountableaccording to NCAR M.A.201.14.6 The CAAN will record all findings, closure actions and recommendations.14.7 If during aircraft surveys evidence is found showing non-compliance to a NCAR-M requirement, the CAAN will take actions in accordance with Para 63.14.8 If the root cause of the finding identifies non-compliance with any Subpart or withanother Part, the non-compliance will be dealt with as prescribed by the relevantPart.14.9 In order to facilitate appropriate enforcement action, CAAN will exchangeinformation on non-compliances identified in accordance with Para 14.8.15. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (AMC M.B.303)The CAAN may create an adapted airworthiness survey programme for the aircraft forwhich it performs the airworthiness review.16. Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (*) (AMC M.B.303 (b))16.1 Sample product surveys of aircraft include:(a) in depth surveys carried out during extensive maintenance that fully encompassselected aspects of an aircraft’s airworthiness.(b) ramp surveys carried out during aircraft operations to monitor the apparentcondition of an aircraft’s airworthiness.(c) in-flight surveys, as deemed necessary by the CAAN.16.2 The CAAN will undertake regular sample product surveys of aircraft on itsregister to verify that:(a) the condition of an aircraft as sampled is to a standard acceptable for theCertificate of Airworthiness to remain in force,(b) the operator/Owner’s management of the airworthiness of their aircraft iseffective,(c) satisfactory levels of continued airworthiness are being achieved,(d) the approval and licenses granted to organisations and persons continue to beapplied in a consistent manner to achieve the required standards.July 2012 Page 66