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

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORSHANDBOOK-FOR NCAR 145/66/147/M(iii) A procedure defining the qualifications for staff together with a list of staffauthorized to sign certificates.(iv) A general description of the facilities.(v) Procedures specifying how the CAAN ensure compliance with NCAR 145(vi) The CAAN has established this procedures detailing in this section as howcompliance with this Section is accomplished. The procedures are required to bereviewed once in a year in the month of December. The documentary support forimplementation the above mentioned guidelines are already covered in this section.3. Organizations located in countries outside Nepal (NCAR 145.B.15)Applications of foreign firms seeking approval under NCAR 145 are dealt in the samemanner as organizations located in Nepal. All such applications will be accompanied bythe following:(i) Letter of Intent from the Nepalese operator desirous of using the facility.(ii) Copy or any evidence of FAA/CAAN and Local Authority approval.(iii) Recent audit findings from the above mentioned authorities and internal audit report.(iv) Resolution of the audit findings.(v) Work done on similar scope in the last three years.(vi) MOE & Capability List.(vii) Fees.Upon satisfactory scrutiny, the case file will be submitted to the Head of theAirworthiness Inspection Division or higher rank. Check lists in this regard must be usedto avoid missing of essential check points of approval. Approvals of the firm may beissued only after confirming that no deficiency is pending closure. Where maintenancefacilities are located outside Nepal the investigation and continued oversight of theapproval may be carried out by a team appointed by the Director General, CAA Nepal.4. Approval procedure (NCAR 145.B.20)4.1 Initial phase approvalThe officers who look after the approval process will follow the following procedureswhile processing the approval request.4.1.1 Introductory Meeting:Introductory meeting with the applicants, especially with the proposed accountablemanager along with post holders will be organized to emphasis the responsibility ofupholding the maintenance quality and safety. The applicant may be asked to give apresentation on preparedness to compliance the requirements stipulated in the NCARand growth plan prior to start operation. Record of discussions will also be maintainedin the organization file.July 2012 Page 7