4000 Series

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FOREWORD
1. Military Aviation Authority. With effect from 1 April 2010, the Secretary of State for
Defence (SofS) established by Charter the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) as the single
independent regulatory body for all Defence aviation activity. As the Regulator, Director General
MAA (DG MAA) is accountable to SofS, through the 2nd Permanent Under Secretary of State
(2nd PUS), for providing a regulatory framework, given effect by a certification, approvals and
inspection process for the acquisition, operation and airworthiness of air systems within the
Defence aviation environment. DG MAA is responsible for providing assurance to SofS that the
appropriate standards of military Air Safety are maintained and is the Convening Authority for
Service Inquiries into aircraft occurrences.
2. Regulatory Framework. DG MAA is the owner of the MAA Regulatory Publications

(MRP) and has the authority to issue them on behalf of the SofS. There are 3 MRP
documentation levels:
a. Overarching documents:
(1) MAA01: MAA Regulatory Policy.
(2) MAA02: MAA Master Glossary.
(3) MAA03: MAA Regulatory Processes.
b. Regulatory Articles (RA):
(1) 1000 Series: General Regulations (GEN).
(2) 2000 Series: Flying Regulations (FLY).
(3) 3000 Series: Air Traffic Management Regulations (ATM).
(4) 4000 Series: Continuing Airworthiness Engineering Regulations (CAE)

(this document).
(5) 5000 Series: Design and Modification Engineering Regulations (DME).
c. MAA Manuals:
(1) Manual of Air Safety.
(2) Manual of Post-Crash Management.
(3) Manual of Flying Orders for Contractors.
(4) Manual of Military Air Traffic Management.
(5) Manual of Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding.
(6) Manual of Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes.
(7) Manual of Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes MOD Form 700 Series
of Forms.
3. Unless specifically excluded, the CAE 4000 series of Regulatory Articles apply to any
personnel, be they civilian or military involved in continuing airworthiness engineering of a civil or
military registered aircraft, under MAA regulations.
4. Scope of Activity. The MAA has full oversight of all Defence aviation activity and
undertakes the role of the single regulatory authority responsible for regulating all aspects of Air
Safety across Defence.
5. Military Applicability. The Regulatory Articles within the MRP are Orders within the
meaning of the Armed Forces Act. With the exception of Queens Regulations and MAA
Regulatory Notifications (see below), the MRP has primacy over all other military aviation orders
or instructions.
6. Equal Opportunities Statement. All reference to the masculine gender (he, him and
his) is to be taken to include the feminine gender (she, her and hers).
7. Responsibilities. The Regulations contained within the MRP do not absolve any
person from using their best judgement to ensure the safety of aircraft and personnel. Where
safety or operational imperatives demand, the Regulations may be deviated from provided that a
convincing case can be offered in retrospect. Where authorized individuals issue their own
amplifying orders or instructions, they must be based on the Regulations and they cannot be less
restrictive.
8. Regulatory Notifications. Where the routine amendment process for the MRP is not
sufficiently agile, to effect timely communication of regulatory changes, the MAA will employ one
of 3 types of notification, dependent upon the nature of the information conveyed:
a. Regulatory Notice. A Notice will notify changes in structures, procedures, regulations,

or provide operational or engineering guidance.
b. Regulatory Instruction. An Instruction will provide mandatory operational or

engineering direction.
c. Regulatory Waiver/Exemption. A Regulatory Waiver/Exemption may be employed to

grant temporary waivers or exemptions from extant regulations at the request of an operator
and when agreed by the Regulator for specified periods.
Notifications will be approved by DG MAA, or at Director (2*) level, on his behalf. They will be
promulgated to those with delegated/contracted responsibility for Air Safety such as Aviation Duty
Holders within the Services and Accountable Managers within DE&S and Industry. Recipients will
be required to acknowledge receipt, and copies of the notifications will also be published on the
MAA website. Receiving organizations are responsible for cascading notifications internally in an
effective way. This Regulatory Notification process will exist in addition to the routine document
amendment service but will only be used where more timely notification is required.
9. Commercial Implications. The MRP will be applied through contract to those

organizations designing, producing, maintaining, handling or operating aircraft on the UK Military
Aircraft Register. Compliance with these Regulations will not in itself relieve any person from any
legal obligations imposed upon them. These Regulations have been devised solely for the use of
the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), its contractors in the execution of contracts for the MOD and
those organizations that have requested to operate their ac on the UK Military Aircraft Register.
To the extent permitted by law, the MOD hereby excludes all liability whatsoever and howsoever
arising (including, but without limitation, liability resulting from negligence) for any loss or damage
however caused when these Regulations are used for any other purpose. Where an organization
has contracted to an earlier version of Military Aviation Regulations or Defence Standards, these
will continue to apply unless changed through contract review. The increased risk associated
with using legacy standards or Regulations must be monitored by MOD contracting authorities
and contract changes made as required. The MAA will continue to monitor this situation through
audit and inspection.
10. Sponsorship of the MRP and the authorization of amendments are the responsibility of
DG MAA. Proposals for amendments to this document can be made in accordance with Chapter
3 of MAA01.
<Original signed>
J ALLAN
Head of Regulation
MAA Technical Group
Military Aviation Authority
1 July 2011
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4000 SERIES (CAE) REGULATORY ARTICLES
1. The CAE series of RA support preventive and corrective maintenance standards that
can affect continuing airworthiness and hence influence Air Safety. Whilst the intention is to
eventually merge the military and industry derived streams into a single regulatory set, by
necessity, there are currently 2 streams of RA originating variously from either the former
JAP100A-01 or Def Stan 05-130. Pending further rationalisation by the MAA, their usage is
in accordance with the direction below:
a. The 4000-4700 series is drawn from the former JAP100A-01 and must be used
to support Service CAE practices. It must be noted that these RA are very much an
interim step and the formal MAA language adopted throughout the remainder of the
MRP are not as yet rigorously enforced in these RA. The Regulation is contained in
the RA, but the AMC and GM remain intermingled within the referenced MAP
chapters.
b. The 4800-4849 series is drawn from the former Def Stan 05-130 Pt1 and are
intended for those holding a Mil Part 145 approval. The remaining parts of Def Stan
05-130 are yet to be ratified and thus no RA are yet available for Mil Part M, Mil Part
147 or Mil Part 66. Again it must be noted that these RA are very much an interim step
and the formal MAA language and style adopted throughout the remainder of the MRP
are not as yet rigorously enforced in these RA.
c. The 4900 to 4999 series of RAs covers the management of Continuing

Airworthiness across the Military Air Environment, also referred to collectively as the
MRP Part M regulation set. RAs governing the establishment and function of
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMOs) are held within this
series, referred to collectively as the MRP Part M Sub Part G. Other Sub Parts will
be added to the 4900 series as they are developed.
2. The associated section headings from the input material have been retained to ease
navigation, and sufficient scope exists to incorporate additional RA in the future.
3. The RA are supported by 2 reformatted manuals as outlined below:
a. Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes (based on the former JAP100A-01).
b. Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes Supplement MOD Form 700 Series

of Forms (based on the former JAP100A-02).
4. The 4000 Series (CAE) RA are owned by Dir Tech Gp. Table D-1 below shows the
current documents, along with the associated Regulation titles.
RA
RA DESCRIPTION SUB RA
NUMBER
Station, Ship, Unit and Squadron, Unit 4009(1): Station, Ship, Unit and Squadron, Unit Aviation
RA 4009
Aviation Engineering Orders Engineering Orders
Maintenance of Remotely Piloted Air 4050(1): Maintenance of RPAS

RA 4050
Systems (RPAS)
4050(2): Authorization of Non-engineering Tradesmen
4051(1): Flight Testing of Aircraft

RA 4051 Flight Testing of Aircraft
4051(2): Flight Test Schedule
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NUMBER
Engineering Aspects of Physical
RA 4052 Security of Aircraft at Foreign and UK 4052(1): Physical Security
Civilian Airfields
4053(1): Aircraft Preparation
RA 4053 Royal Flights
4053(2): Aircraft Selection
4054(1): Qualification of Personnel
RA 4054 Ground Handling of Aircraft 4054(2): Ground Handling Operation
4054(3): Ground Handling Supervision
Fuelling Operations for Aircraft on the 4055(1): Ground Fuelling Operations Personnel
RA 4055
Ground
4055(2): Ground Fuelling Operations Considerations
Anti-Icing and De-Icing of Parked 4056(1): Parking of Aircraft in Icing Conditions

RA 4056
Aircraft
4056(2): Timing of Aircraft De-icing
RA 4057 Flight Servicing 4057(1): Flight Servicing
RA 4058 Flight Servicing Competency Checks 4058(1): Flight Servicing Competency Checks
RA 4059 Continuous Charge 4059(1): Continuous Charge
Chemical, Biological, Radiological And 4060(1): CBRN Decontamination Action

RA 4060 Nuclear Decontamination and
Protection 4060(2): CBRN Decontamination Prioritisation
4061(1): UFCM Occurrence Reporting

RA 4061 Aircraft Abnormal Flying Characteristics
4062(2): Rogue Aircraft
RA 4062 Embarked Aviation 4062(1): Embarked Aviation
4063(1): Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within

Replenishment of Liquid and Gaseous Ships Hangars
RA 4063 Oxygen Systems in Exceptional
Circumstances 4063(2): Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within
Hardened Aircraft Shelters
RA 4100 Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Not used
4101(1): Cabin Pressure Testing

RA 4101 Aircraft Cabin Pressure Testing - SHEF
4101(2): Personnel Requirements
RA 4102 Biological Security 4102(1): Biological Security

Decontamination of Aircraft after 4103(1): Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Body
RA 4103
Spillage of Body Fluids Fluids
Control of Compressed Gas and 4104(1): Control of Compressed Gas and Pneumatic
RA 4104
Pneumatic Lubricating Equipment Lubricating Equipment
4150(1): Training and Competence

RA 4150 Training and Competence
4150(2): Defence Systems Approach to Training Quality
Standard (DSAT QS)
RA 4151 Engineering Authorizations 4151(1): Engineering Authorizations
Recording of Engineering 4152(1): Recording of Engineering Authorizations

RA 4152
Authorizations
4152(2): Authorization Record Distribution and Retention
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NUMBER
Signatures on Maintenance
RA 4153 4153(1): Signatures on Maintenance Documentation
Documentation
RA 4154 Aircraft Ground Engineers 4154(1): Aircraft Ground Engineers
4155(1): Self-Supervision Authorization

RA 4155 Self-Supervision
4155(2): Identification of Self-Supervised Tasks
4156(1): Authorization of Elementary Self-Supervision

RA 4156 Elementary Self-Supervision
4156(2): Identification of Elementary Self-Supervised
Maintenance Activities
Delineation of Responsibilities for
RA 4157 Not used
Engineering Authorizations
Authorization of Aircrew to carry out 4158(1): Authorization of Aircrew to carry out Aircraft
RA 4158
Aircraft Maintenance Work Maintenance Work
Operation of Air Transport Systems by 4159(1): Operation of Air Transport Systems by Movements
RA 4159
Movements Personnel Personnel
Contractors Representatives at
RA 4160 Not used
Stations, Ships and Units
Contractors Working Parties 4161(1): Requirements Definition
RA 4161 Maintaining Aircraft at Stations, Ships
and Units 4161(2): Contracts
4200(1): Maintenance
RA 4200 Maintenance Policy General
4200(2): Continued Airworthiness
4201(1): Composite Materials Maintenance
Maintenance Policy Composite 4201(2): Composite Materials Awareness and Husbandry

RA 4201
Materials
4201(3): Recording of Composite Materials Related
Maintenance
Maintenance of Aircraft in Multi-Service 4202(1): Maintenance of Aircraft in Multi-Service
RA 4202
Environments Environments
RA 4203 Preventative Maintenance 4203(1): Preventive Maintenance
RA 4204 Lifing of Aerospace Components 4204(1): Lifing of Aerospace Components
4205(1): Principles of Inspect and Repair as Necessary
4205(2): Unserviceable Aircraft
4205(3): Corrective Maintenance Capabilities
4205(4): Pre-Flight Faults

RA 4205 Corrective Maintenance
4205(5): In-Flight Corrective Maintenance
4205(6): Faults Arising during Continuous Charge
4205(7): Aircrew Accepted Faults
4205(8): Aircrew Reporting of Faults

Deferment of Maintenance Guidance
4206(1): Deferment of Maintenance Guidance on the Use
RA 4206 on the use of Limitations and
of Limitations and Acceptable Deferred Faults
Acceptable Deferred Faults
Maintenance of Aircraft and Equipment
RA 4207 Not used
in Extreme Environments
RA 4208 Dehumidification of Aircraft 4208(1): Dehumidification of Aircraft
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RA
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Maintenance of Aircraft in Hardened
RA 4209 Not used
Aircraft Shelters
Anti-Deterioration Maintenance of 4210(1): Anti-Deterioration Maintenance of Equipment in
RA 4210
Equipment In Store Store
RA 4211 Ground Training Aids 4211(1): Ground Training Aids
Ground Instructional Aircraft and Aero- 4212(1): Effective GIA and Aero Engines
RA 4212
Engines
4212(2): Non-effective GIA
Control of Aircraft Components used in 4213(1): Control of Aircraft Components used in Ground Test
RA 4213
Ground Test Facilities Facilities
RA 4214 Support Policy Statements 4214(1): Support Policy Statements
RA 4215 Support Policy Statement Aircraft Not used
RA 4216 Support Policy Statement - Equipment Not used
4250(1): Use of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring

Management of Hand Tools and Test Equipment (TME)
RA 4250
and Measuring Equipment 4250(2): Identification of Hand Tools and Test and
Measuring Equipment (TME)
RA 4251 Tool Control Procedures 4251(1): Tool Control Procedures
RA 4252 Hand Tool Provisioning Not used
4253(1): Responsibilities of Ground Crew or Passengers

Loose Articles Precautions and 4253(2): Loose Article Searches
RA 4253
Recovery Procedures
4253(3): Release of Aircraft Following Unsuccessful Loose
Article Search
Manufacture of Parts for Aircraft and 4254(1): Local Manufacture of Parts for Aircraft and Airborne
RA 4254
Airborne Equipment Equipment
Electrical Bonding and Earthing of
4255(1): Electrical Bonding and Earthing of Aircraft and
RA 4255 Aircraft and Associated Ground Support
Associated Ground Support Equipment(GSE)
Equipment
RA 4256 Aircraft Weighing 4256(1): Aircraft Weighing
Surface Finish of Military Air 4257(1): Surface Finish of Military Air Environment
RA 4257
Environment Equipment Equipment
Modular Support Storage and
RA 4258 Not used
Transportation System
Usage and Management of Remote
RA 4259 Not used
Viewing Aid Equipment
4260(1): Checks on Helicopter Blades and Tail Pylons after
Checks on Helicopter Blades and Tail Spreading Using Automatic or Semi-Automatic Systems
RA 4260 Pylons after Spreading using Automatic
or Semi-Automatic Systems 4260(2): Checks after Spreading/Folding System
Disturbance
RA 4261 Aircraft Independent Inspections 4261(1): Aircraft Independent Inspections

Cannibalization of Parts from Aircraft 4262(1): Cannibalization of Parts from Aircraft and
RA 4262
and Uninstalled Aircraft Equipment Uninstalled Aircraft Equipment
RA 4263 Shift and Task Handover Procedures 4263(1): Shift and Task Handover
4264(1): Authorization of Welding

RA 4264 Welding of Aircraft Parts
4264(2): In-Situ Welding
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RA
NUMBER
RA 4265 Laser Equipment Maintenance 4265(1): Laser Equipment Maintenance
RA 4266 Re-Use of Self Locking Fasteners 4266(1): Re-use of Self-locking Fasteners

Certification of Aircraft Maintenance
RA 4300 4300(1): Certification of Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
Documentation
RA 4301 Recording of Aircraft Maintenance Not used
RA 4302 MOD Form 700 Documentation 4302(1): MOD Form 700 Documentation
4303(1): Interface of an LIS

RA 4303 Logistic Information Systems
4303(2): Complementary requirements of an LIS
Electronic Certification of Aircraft
RA 4304 4304(1): Electronic Certification of Aircraft Maintenance
Maintenance
Electronic Documentation of Aircraft
RA 4305 4305(1): Electronic Documentation of Aircraft Maintenance
Maintenance
Management of Arisings Within a 4306(1): GMS functionality requirements

RA 4306
Ground Maintenance System (GMS)
4306(2): GMS user requirements
RA 4307 Fault Reporting 4307(1): Fault Reporting

Narrative Fault Reporting using the
RA 4308 Not used
MOD Form 760 Series
RA 4309 Serious Fault Signal Procedure Not used
Engineering Aspects of Air or Ground
RA 4310 Not used
Occurrence Reporting
Retention of Military Aviation 4311(1): Retention of Military Aviation Engineering
RA 4311
Engineering Documentation Documentation
Scanning and Electronic Storage of
4312(1): Scanning and Electronic Storage of Military Aviation
RA 4312 Military Aviation Engineering
Engineering Documentation
Documentation
Through Life Management of Technical
RA 4350 4350(1): Through Life Management of Technical Information
Information
Production and Maintenance of 4351(1): Production and Maintenance of Maintenance
RA 4351
Maintenance Schedules Schedules
Production and Maintenance of Flight 4352(1): Production and Maintenance of Flight Test
RA 4352
Test Procedures Schedules
RA 4353 Amendment to Technical Information 4353(1): Amendment to Technical Information

MOD Form 765 Unsatisfactory Feature
RA 4354 Report for Military Air Environment Not used
Technical Information - Process
Amendments to Technical Information
RA 4355 using the Advanced Information Leaflet Not used
or the Service Amendment Leaflet
Topic 2(N/A/R) General Orders, 4356(1): Topic 2(N/A/R) General Orders, Special
RA 4356
Special Instructions and Modifications Instructions and Modifications
Recovery and Transportation of Aircraft
RA 4400 Not used
and Large Aircraft Components
RA 4401 Transfer of Aircraft and Equipment 4401(1): Transfer of Aircraft and Equipment
Technical Equipment Conditioning
4402(1): Technical Equipment Conditioning and
RA 4402 and Preparation for Movement or
Preparation for Movement or Storage
Storage
RA 4403 Expedient Repair 4403(1): Expedient Repair
RA 4404 Aircraft Repair Not used
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RA
NUMBER
Assessment, Categorization and Repair
4405(1): Assessment, Categorization and Repair of Aircraft
RA 4405 of Aircraft and Aircraft Structural
and Aircraft Structural Components
Components
New Repair Instructions and Aerospace 4406(1): New Repair Instructions and Aerospace Equipment
RA 4406
Equipment Design Requests Design Requests
RA 4456 Special Instructions Not used
RA 4457 Special Instructions (Technical) 4457(1): Special Instructions (Technical)

Special Instructions (Technical)
RA 4458 Not used
Categories
Special Instructions (Technical)
RA 4459 General Procedures and Not used
Responsibilities
Special Technical Instructions and
RA 4460 Not used
Servicing Instructions - Layout
Urgent and Routine Technical
RA 4461 Not used
Instructions - Layout
4462(1): Raising ALTIs
RA 4462 Aviation Local Technical Instructions
4462(2): ALTI Restriction
4500(1): Application of Health and Usage Monitoring
RA 4500 Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)
4500(2): Exploitation of HUMS
RA 4501 Vibration Control 4501(1): Vibration Control
4502(1): Applicability of Wear Debris Monitoring (WDM)

RA 4502 Wear Debris Monitoring
4502(2): Frequency of WDM Sampling
4503(1): Hydraulic Monitoring Aircraft

RA 4503 Hydraulic Oil Monitoring
4503(2): Hydraulic Monitoring Aerospace Ground
Equipment (AGE)
RA 4504 Non-Destructive Testing 4504(1): Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Non-Destructive Testing - Tasking
RA 4505 Not used
Procedures
RA 4506 Non-Destructive Testing - Recording Not used
4507(1): Platform Environmental Damage Prevention and
Aircraft Environmental Damage Control (EDPC) Programme
RA 4507
Prevention and Control 4507(2): Component Environmental Damage Prevention and
Control Programme
Submission of Materials for Destructive
RA 4508 Not used
Testing
RA 4509 Aircraft Domestic Water 4509(1): Aircraft Domestic Water
Ground Running of Aero-Engines and
RA 4510 4510(1): Ground Running of Aero-Engines and APUs
Auxiliary Power Units
Composition and Responsibilities of
RA 4511 Not used
Installed Aero-Engine Running Teams
Composition and Responsibilities of
RA 4512 Uninstalled Engine Test Facility Not used
Running Teams
Training and Authorization of Aero-
RA 4513 Not used
Engine Operators
RA 4514 Contaminated Breathing Oxygen 4514(1): Contaminated Breathing Oxygen
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RA
NUMBER
Fuels, Lubricants and Associated 4515(1): Use of Standardized FLAP

RA 4515
Products
4515(2): Use of AVTUR/FSII (F-34)
4550(1): EWIS Regulation

RA 4550 Electrical Wiring Interconnect System
4450(2): EWIS Regulation Support
RA 4551 Aircraft Wiring Husbandry 4551(1): Aircraft Wiring Husbandry

Use of Crimped Splices in Aircraft 4552(1): Use of Crimped Splices in Aircraft Electrical Wiring
RA 4552
Electrical Wiring Interconnect System Interconnect System
4553(1): Type of AEW to be Used on Aircraft
RA 4553 Aircraft Electrical Wire
4553(2): Importance of Wire Type
Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Data
RA 4554 4554(1): Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Data Buses
Buses
RA 4555 Aircraft Fibre Optic Systems 4555(1): Aircraft Fibre Optic Systems
Pitot Static Systems Maintenance 4556(1): Maintenance of Pitot Static Systems

RA 4556
Responsibilities
4556(2): Sense and Leak Tests
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive
4557(1): Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices
RA 4557 Devices Prevention of Damage by
Prevention of Damage by Static Electricity
Static Electricity
RA 4558 Aircraft TEMPEST Testing 4558(1): Aircraft TEMPEST Testing
RA 4559 Aircraft COMSEC Material 4559(1): Aircraft COMSEC Material

Maintenance of Aircraft Compass
RA 4561 4561(1): Maintenance of Aircraft Compass Accuracy
Accuracy
Electronic Warfare and Avionics
RA 4562 Detachment (EWAD) Structure, Not used
Function and Tasking Arrangements
4600(1): Movement of AAES
Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems
RA 4600 4600(2): AAES Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
4600(3): Storage of AAES Components
Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems 4601(1): Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems Maintenance
RA 4601
Maintenance Responsibilities Responsibilities
Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems
4602(1): Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems Maintenance,
RA 4602 Maintenance, Vital and Independent
Vital and Independent Checks
Checks
Lifing, Marking and Maintenance of
4603(1): Lifing, Marking and Maintenance of Carbon Dioxide
RA 4603 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Cylinders used in
(CO2) Cylinders Used in Life Preservers
Life Preservers
RA 4604 Survival Equipment Maintenance 4604(1): Survival Equipment Maintenance
Compressed Gas Cylinders having an 4605(1): Compressed Gas Cylinders having an Airborne
RA 4605
Airborne Application Application
RA 4606 Ground Support Equipment Not used
Aircraft Role Equipment Maintenance, 4607(1): Role Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule
RA 4607
Modification and Control
4607(2): Maintenance of Role Equipment
Organizations Responsible for
RA 4650 Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Not used
Safety
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RA
NUMBER
Air Launched Munitions PT
RA 4651 Responsibilities for Aircraft Weapon Not used
Systems and OME Safety
RA 4652 Weapon Preparation and Loading 4652(1): Weapon Preparation and Loading
Examination of in-use Pyrotechnics and
4653(1): Examination of In-Use Pyrotechnics and Dangerous
Dangerous Goods issued for use in
RA 4653 Goods Issued for use in Survival Equipment and on Airborne
Survival Equipment and on Airborne
Platforms
Platforms
RA 4654 Connecting Electro-Explosive Devices 4654(1): Connecting Electro-Explosive Devices
RA 4655 Aircraft Armament System Maintenance 4655(1): Aircraft Armament System Maintenance
Lifing of Explosives and Associated
RA 4656 4656(1): Lifing of Explosives and Associated Ancilliaries
Ancilliaries
RA 4657 Armed Aircraft Safety Precautions 4657(1): Armed Aircraft Safety Precautions
Chaff Hazards Associated with
RA 4658 Not used
Spillage
RA 4659 Operational and End of Runway Arming Not used
Aircraft Explosive Armament Stores,
4660(1): Aircraft Explosive Armament Stores, Explosive
RA 4660 Explosive Components and Related
Components and Related Equipment - Performance Failures
Equipment - Performance Failures
RA 4661 Armament Engineering Documentation Not used
RA 4700 Military Air Environment Quality Policy 4700(1): Military Air Environment Quality Policy
RA 4701 Quality Occurrence Reporting 4701(1): Quality Occurrence Reporting
RA 4702 Quality Auditing 4702(1): Quality Auditing
RA 4800 General Requirements (MIL Part 145) 4800(1): General Requirements (MIL Part 145)
4801(1): The Regulator (MIL 145.A.1(1))

RA 4801 General (MIL 145.A.1)
4801(2): Certifying Staff (Mil 145.A.1(2))
RA 4802 Scope (MIL 145.A.10) 4802(1): Scope (MIL 145.A.10)
RA 4803 Application (MIL 145.A.15) 4803(1): Application (MIL 145.A.15)
RA 4804 Terms of Approval (MIL 145.A.20) 4804(1): Terms of Approval (MIL 145.A.20)
RA 4805 Facility Requirements (MIL 145.A.25) 4805(1): Facility Requirements (MIL 145.A.25)
4806(1): Accountable Manager (MIL 145.A.30(a))

4806(2): Personnel Responsible to the Accountable Manager
(MIL 145.A.30(b))
4806(3): Quality Manager (MIL 145.A.30(c))
4806(4): Maintenance Man-hour Plan (MIL 145.A.30(d))
4806(5): Personnel Competences (MIL 145.A.30(e))

RA 4806 Personnel Requirements (MIL 145.A.30)
4806(6): Non-destructive Testing (MIL 145.A.30(f))
4806(7): Aircraft Forward Maintenance Staff (MIL
145.A.30(g))
4806(8): Aircraft Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(h))
4806(9): Component Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(i))
4806(10): Non-engineering Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(j))
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4807(1): Certifying Staff Knowledge (MIL.145.A.35(a))
4807(2): Certification Authorization to Certifying Staff
(MIL.145.A.35(b))
4807(3): Certification Staff Experience Requirements
(MIL.145.A.35(c))
4807(4): Certification Staff Continuation Training

(MIL.145.A.35(d))
4807(5): Continuation Training Programme (MIL.145.A.35(e))

4807(6): Certifying Staff Competence Assessment
(MIL.145.A.35(f))
4807(7): Issue of Certification Authorization
Certifying Staff and MIL. CAT B1 & B2
RA 4807 (MIL.145.A.35(g))
Support Staff (MIL. 145.A.35)
4807(8): Certification Authorization Codes (MIL.145.A.35(h))
4807(9): Responsibility for Issuing Certification Authorization
(MIL.145.A.35(i))
4807(10): Record of Certifying Staff (MIL.145.A.35(j))
4807(11): Retention Period for Certification Records
(MIL.145.A.35(k))
4807(12): Provision to Staff of a Copy of their Certification
Authorization (MIL.145.A.35(l))
4807(13): Requirement to Produce Certification Authorization
(MIL.145.A.35(m))
4807(14): Minimum Age of Certifying Staff (MIL.145.A.35(n))
4808(1): Equipment Tools and Materials (MIL 145.A.40(a))

Equipment Tools and Material (MIL.
RA 4808
145.A.40) 4808(2): Control of Equipment Tools and Materials (MIL
145.A.40(b))
4809(1): Component Classification (MIL 145.A.42(a))
4809(2): Eligibility of Component (MIL 145.A.42(b))

Acceptance of Components (MIL.
RA 4809
145.A.42) 4809(3): Fabrication of Components (MIL 145.A.42(c))
4809(4): Certification of Components as Unsalvageable (MIL

145.A.42(d))
4810(1): Approved and Current Maintenance Data (MIL
145.A.45(a))
4810(2): Applicable Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(b))

4810(3): Requirement to Inform Maintenance Data Author of
Errors (MIL 145.A.(c))
RA 4810 Maintenance Data (MIL. 145.A.45) 4810(4): Modification of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(d))
4810(5): Common Work Card or Work Sheet (MIL
145.A.45(e))
4810(6): Availability of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(f))
4810(7): Maintaining the Accuracy of Maintenance Data (MIL
145.A.45(g))
RA 4811 Production Planning (MIL. 145.A.47) 4811(1): Production Planning System (MIL 145.A.47(a))
4811(2): Human Performance Limitations (MIL 145.A.47(b))
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4811(3): Handover of Maintenance Tasks (MIL 145.A.47(c))
4812(1): Certificate of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(a))
4812(2): Aircraft Release for Flight (MIL 145.A.50(b))
4812(3): New Faults (MIL 145.A.50(c))

Certification of Maintenance (MIL.
RA 4812
145.A.50) 4812(4): Component Certificate of Maintenance (MIL
145.A.50(d))
4812(5): Incomplete Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(e))
4812(6): Not Used (MIL 145.A.50(f))
4813(1): Recording of Maintenance Work (MIL 145.A.55(a))
4813(2): Copies of Certificates of Maintenance (MIL

RA 4813 Maintenance Records (MIL. 145.A.55) 145.A.55(b))
4813(3): Retention of Maintenance Records (MIL
145.A.55(c))
4814(1): Unsafe Component Condition Reporting (MIL

145.A.60(a))
4814(2): Internal Occurrence reporting (MIL 145.A.60(b))

RA 4814 Occurrence Reporting (MIL. 145.A.60) 4814(3): MOD Sponsored Reporting Action (MIL
145.A.60(c))
4814(4): Not Used (MIL 145.A.60(d))
4814(5): Not Used (MIL 145.A.60(e))

4815(1): Organization Safety and Quality Policy (MIL
145.A.65(a))
RA 4815 Safety & Quality Policy (MIL 145.A.65) 4815(2): Procedures for Good Maintenance Practices (MIL
145.A.65(b))
4815(3): Quality System (MIL 145.A.65(c))
4816(1): Content of a Maintenance Organization Exposition

(MOE) (MIL 145.A.70(a))
Maintenance Organization Exposition 4816(2): Amendment of an MOE (MIL 145.A.70(b))

RA 4816
(MIL 145.A.70)
4816(3): Minor Amendment of an MOE (MIL 145.A.70(c))
4816(4): Exemption to Content of MOE Due to EASA Part
145 Approval (MIL 145.A.70(d))
Privileges of the Organization (MIL
RA 4817 4817(1): Privileges of the Organization (MIL 145.A.75)
145.A.75)
Limitations on the Organization (MIL
RA 4818 4818(1): Limitations on the Organization (MIL 145.A.80)
145.A.80)
Changes to the Organization (MIL
RA 4819 4819(1): Changes to the Organization (MIL 145.A.85)
145.A.85)
4820(1): Approval Duration (MIL 145.A.90)
RA 4820 Continued Validity (MIL 145.A.90)
4820(2): Return of Approval on Surrender or Revocation
(MIL 145.A.90(b))
RA 4821 Findings (MIL 145.A.95) 4821(1): Level 1 Findings (MIL 145.A.95(a))
4821(2): Level 2 Findings (MIL 145.A.95(b))
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4821(3): Corrective Action Plan (MIL 145.A.95(c))
Use of MOD Form 731 for Maintenance
RA 4822 Not used
(MIL PART 145 APPENDIX A)
4825(1): Scope (MIL 145.B.01)
4825(2): Competent Authority (MIL 145.B.10)
4825(3): Organizations Located in Several Member States

(MIL 145.B.15)
4825(4): Acceptable Means of Compliance (MIL 145.B.17)
4825(5): Initial Approval (MIL 145.B.20)
4825(6): Issue of Approval (MIL 145.B.25)

Procedures for the Competent 4825(7): Continuation of Approval (MIL 145.B.30)
RA 4825
AUTHORITY (MIL 145.B)
4825(8): Changes (MIL 145.B.35)
4825(9): Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)
Amendments (MIL 145.B.40)
4825(10): Revocation, Suspension and Limitation of
Approval (MIL 145.B.45)
4825(11): Findings (MIL 145.B.50)
4825(12): Record Keeping (MIL 145.B.55)
4825(13): Exemptions (MIL 145.B.60)

RA 4941 - Application - MRP Part M Sub
RA4941 4941(1): Application
Part G
RA 4943 Continuing Airworthiness 4943(1): Provision of the CAME
RA4943 Management Exposition (CAME) - MRP
Part M Sub Part G 4943(2): CAME Amendments Approval
4945(1): Role of the Duty Holder

4945(2): Requirements for the MOD Continuing
RA 4945 - Personnel Requirements - Airworthiness Manager
RA4945
MRP Part M Sub Part G
4945(4): ARC Personnel

RA 4947 - Continuing Airworthiness
RA4947 4947(1): CAMO Responsibilities
Management - MRP Part M Sub Part G
RA 4948 - Documentation - MRP Part M
RA4948 4948(1): Documentation
Sub Part G
4951(1): Establishing a Quality System
RA 4951 - Quality System - MRP Part M
RA4951 4951(2): Functions of the Quality System
Sub Part G
4951(3): Retention of Quality System Records
RA 4953 - Record Keeping - MRP Part M 4953(1): CAMO Responsibilities

RA4953
Sub Part G
4953(2): Retention of Records
RA 4954 - Continued Validity of 4954(1): Continued Validity of Approval

RA4954
Approval - MRP Part M Sub Part G
4954(2): Approval, Surrender or Revocation
RA 4955 - Findings - MRP Part M Sub
RA4955 4955(1): Findings
Part G
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RA 4956 CAMO Tasks Performed by
RA4956 Other Organizations - MRP Part M Sub 4956(1): Sub-Contracting of CAMO Tasks
Part G
Manual of Maintenance and
-
Airworthiness Processes
Maintenance and Airworthiness
- Processes Supplement MOD Form 700
Series of Forms
Table D-1: 4000 Series (CAE) Regulatory Articles
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RA 4009 - Station, Ship, Unit and Squadron, Unit Aviation

Engineering Orders
Rationale Stn/Ship/Unit and Sqn/Unit Aviation Engineering Standing Orders (AESOs) and
Aviation Engineering Routine Orders (AEROs) are a method of publicizing low-level
engineering instructions from hierarchical organizations to a wider audience. This
regulation describes the purpose, scope, layout and format of AESOs and AEROs,
and defines how they are issued and reviewed.
Contents 4009(1): Station, Ship, Unit and Squadron, Unit Aviation

Engineering Orders
Regulation Station, Ship, Unit and Squadron, Unit Aviation Engineering

4009(1) Orders
4009(1) Any Stn/Ship/Unit aviation engineering orders which are
promulgated shall not contain nor countermand information
in higher level instructions.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapter 1.10.2.

Means of
Compliance
4009(1)
Guidance 2. Guidance Material and associated processes are contained within MAP Chapter
Material 1.10.2.
4009(1)
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RA 4050 - Maintenance of Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS)
Rationale RPAS consist of several elements that are critical to engineering and flight safety. A
RPAS includes elements such as the ground-based control unit, ground-launch
system and the RPAS and all associated flight safety-critical elements.
Contents 4050(1): Maintenance of RPAS

4050(2): Authorization of Non-engineering Tradesmen
Regulation Maintenance of RPAS

4050(1) 4050(1) All RPAS operated within the Military Air Environment shall
4050(2) be maintained in accordance with the same policy and
procedural requirements applicable to manned aircraft.
Authorization of Non-engineering Tradesmen
4050(2) Non-engineering tradesmen involved in RPAS assembly,
pre-flight checks, flight servicing and user maintenance, shall
undergo annual flight servicing competency checks, to
include all relevant aspects of RPAS maintenance tasks, in
accordance with RA4058, prior to re-authorization.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapter 2.1.

Means of
Compliance
4050(1)
4050(2)
Material 2.1.
4050(1)
4050(2)

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RA 4051 - Flight Testing of Aircraft
Rationale Flight testing is conducted to ensure that the overall performance or handling qualities
of an aircraft or airborne equipment have not fallen below defined standards of
acceptance. Flight testing may be conducted at a set periodicity, post-scheduled
maintenance or to confirm the airworthiness of an aircraft after certain fault rectification
or replacement of components when checks for proper operation cannot be carried out
on the ground.
Contents 4051(1): Flight Testing of Aircraft

4051(2): Flight Test Schedule
Regulation Flight Testing of Aircraft

4051(1) 4051(1) Flight testing and Airborne Checks (ACs) shall be conducted
4051(2) within the boundaries of the Release to Service (RTS).
Flight Test Schedule
4051(2) Flight testing shall be carried out in accordance with the
Flight Test Schedule (FTS).

Means of
Compliance
4051(1)
4051(2)
Material 2.2.
4051(1)
4051(2)
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RA 4052 - Engineering Aspects of Physical Security of Aircraft at

Foreign and UK Civilian Airfields
Rationale When UK military aircraft containing classified equipment are at foreign or UK civilian
airfields, their physical security is an operational matter in accordance with JSP 440.
In broad terms, the measures fall into 2 groups: those associated with NATO/UK
civilian airfields and those associated with non-NATO foreign airfields. The degree of
any aircraft engineering input required will vary according to the threat level.
Contents 4052(1): Physical Security
Regulation Physical Security

4052(1) 4052(1) All UK military registered aircraft shall be afforded
appropriate physical security when located at UK civilian or
any foreign airfield.
Acceptable 1. The extent of the physical security measures should be determined by Front
Means of Line Command. Further details are contained within MAP Chapter 2.3.
Compliance
4052(1)
Material 2.3.
4052(1)

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RA 4053 - Royal Flights
Rationale This Regulatory Article identifies the criteria for the selection and use of RN, RAF,
Army, and Military-Registered Civil-Owned (MRCO) aircraft for royal flights. It applies
to flights, of any nature, at home and abroad, by any of the Principal members of the
Royal Family, plus any other nominated person of comparable status, when so
directed by the Secretary of State for Defence. Additionally there will be occasions
when other members of the Royal Family or other VIPs, are authorized to fly in a
Service aircraft. On these occasions, any special engineering measures considered
necessary are to be determined by the appropriate Front Line Command (FLC) and
the relevant Project Team (PT).
Contents 4053(1): Aircraft Preparation

4053(2): Aircraft Selection
Regulation Aircraft Preparation

4053(1) 4053(1) In the selection, preparation and maintenance of appropriate
4053(2) aircraft for royal flights, special emphasis shall be placed on
measures adopted to ensure utmost safety and to minimize
interruptions to royal programmes due to un-serviceability.
Aircraft Selection
4053(2) The selection of the actual aircraft (including possible
reserves, as required) shall be personally made by an
authorized person. When the appropriately authorized person
is not available, advice shall be sought from the appropriate
FLC.

Means of
Compliance
4053(1)
4053(2)
Guidance 2. Guidance Material and associated processes are contained within Chapter 2.4.
Material
4053(1)
4053(2)

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RA 4054 - Ground Handling of Aircraft
Rationale This Regulatory Article identifies the general precautions and actions required to
minimize the safety risk to both aircraft and personnel during ground operations, other
than taxing.
Contents 4054(1): Qualification of Personnel

4054(2): Ground Handling Operation
4054(3): Ground Handling Supervision
Regulation Qualification of Personnel

4054(1) 4054(1) The ground handling of aircraft shall only be undertaken by
4054(2) appropriately qualified personnel forming a correctly
structured ground handling team.
4054(3)
Ground Handling Operation
4054(2) The ground handling operation shall be conducted in
accordance with standard procedures with consideration
given to local environmental conditions.
Ground Handling Supervision
4054(3) The ground handling supervisor, and in some cases the
responsible aircrew member, shall be responsible for the
safe conduct of a ground handling operation.

Means of
Compliance
4054(1)
4054(2)
4054(3)
Material 2.5.
4054(1)
4054(2)
4054(3)

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RA 4055 - Fuelling Operations for Aircraft on the Ground
Rationale This Regulatory Article identifies the precautions to be followed to minimize the safety
risk both to aircraft and personnel during aircraft fuelling operations, in any
environment.
Contents 4055(1): Ground Fuelling Operations Personnel

4055(2): Ground Fuelling Operations Considerations
Regulation Ground Fuelling Operations Personnel

4055(1) 4055(1) Fuelling operations carried out on aircraft shall only be
4055(2) conducted by authorized personnel.
Ground Fuelling Operations Considerations
4055(2) Fuelling operations carried out on aircraft shall only be
conducted in accordance with specific safety and
environmental guidelines.

Means of
Compliance
4055(1)
4055(2)
Guidance 2. Guidance Material and Associated processes are contained within MAP
Material Chapter 2.6.
4055(1)
4055(2)

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RA 4056 - Anti-Icing and De-Icing of Parked Aircraft
Rationale The build-up of frost, ice or snow on aircraft can degrade performance and lead to
equipment failure. It is therefore operationally essential that aircraft systems are
protected from ice accretion, or where this is not possible, that de-icing measures are
adopted as soon as possible.
Contents 4056(1): Parking of Aircraft in Icing Conditions

4056(2): Timing of Aircraft De-icing
Regulation Parking of Aircraft in Icing Conditions

4056(1) 4056(1) During icing conditions, aircraft shall be parked in enclosed
4056(2) structures whenever possible.
Timing of Aircraft De-icing
4056(2) If frost, snow or ice build up has occurred on an aircraft, de-
icing procedures shall be completed as close as possible to
the time that aircrew will accept the aircraft.

Means of
Compliance
4056(1)
4056(2)
Material 2.7.
4056(1)
4056(2)

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RA 4057 - Flight Servicing
Rationale A flight servicing regime contains those maintenance activities that determine the
condition of an aircraft post flying and those maintenance activities that prepare it for
its next period of flying to ensure that it may be carried out safely and effectively.
Contents 4057(1): Flight Servicing
Regulation Flight Servicing

4057(1) 4057(1) Aircraft shall have a current flight servicing before flight.

Means of
Compliance
4057(1)
Material 2.8.
4057(1)

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RA 4058 - Flight Servicing Competency Checks
Rationale Flight servicing is one of the principle processes utilized within the Military Air
Environment (MAE) to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft. It is therefore imperative
that high standards of workmanship are employed at all times when carrying out these
activities.
Contents 4058(1): Flight Servicing Competency Checks
Regulation Flight Servicing Competency Checks

4058(1) 4058(1) All personnel who undertake flight servicing on aircraft, within
the Military Air Environment (MAE), shall periodically
undergo flight servicing competency checks.

Means of
Compliance
4058(1)
Guidance 2. Guidance Material and associated process are contained within MAP Chapter
Material 2.8.1.
4058(1)

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RA 4059 - Continuous Charge
Rationale The concept of operations for some aircraft types demands that they land, stop their
engine/s, change crews, possibly refuel, restart engine/s and take off again in order to
complete a particular mission. When used as such, the aircraft is considered to be on
continuous charge and the aircraft and any requirements for flight servicing activities
remain the responsibility of the Aircraft Commander throughout the mission.
Contents 4059(1): Continuous Charge
Regulation Continuous Charge

4059(1) 4059(1) A period of continuous charge shall start when the
responsible aircrew member signs the acceptance certificate
on the Flight Servicing Certificate and shall finish when the
final responsible aircrew member completes the after flight
declaration on the flight Servicing Certificate.

Means of
Compliance
4059(1)
Guidance 2. Guidance Material and associated processes are contained within MAP 2.9.
Material
4059(1)

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RA 4060 - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)

Decontamination and Protection
Rationale CBRN contamination of aircraft presents health and safety risks to personnel, disrupts
operational capability and degrades the performance of aircraft, aircraft equipment,
systems and structures. Prompt and appropriate action following incidences of CBRN
contamination of aircraft and aircraft equipment reduces risks and effects by
absorbing, destroying, neutralizing, making harmless or removing CBRN elements
and/or agents.
Contents 4060(1): CBRN Decontamination Action

4060(2): CBRN Decontamination Prioritisation
Regulation CBRN Decontamination Action

4060(1) 4060(1) Prompt, appropriate and effective action shall be taken
4060(2) following any incidents of CBRN contamination of aircraft and
aircraft systems.
CBRN Decontamination Prioritisation
4060(2) Priority shall be given to maintaining the serviceability and
structure of the aircraft and engines.

Means of
Compliance
4060(1)
4060(2)
Material 2.10.
4060(1)
4060(2)

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RA 4061 - Aircraft Abnormal Flying Characteristics
Rationale Aircraft experiencing Uncommanded Flying Control Movements (UFCM), Control

Restrictions (CR), Unusual Occurrences (UO) or other unacceptable flying
characteristics pose potentially serious airworthiness risks; hence there is a need for
all such occurrences to be thoroughly investigated.
Contents 4061(1): UFCM Occurrence Reporting

4062(2): Rogue Aircraft
Regulation UFCM Occurrence Reporting

4061(1) 4061(1) An Occurrence Report (OR) shall be raised whenever an
4061(2) aircraft experiences a UFCM/CR/UO event, or other
unacceptable flying characteristic and the aircraft subjected
to investigative and reporting procedures as detailed within
the Aircraft Document Set (ADS).
Rogue Aircraft
4061(2) If it is considered necessary to declare an aircraft as rogue
the appropriate PT shall be notified.

Means of
Compliance
4061(1)
4061(2)
Material 2.11.
4061(1)
4061(2)

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RA 4062 - Embarked Aviation
Rationale This Regulatory Article deals with the special requirements, training, techniques and
regulations regarding air engineering at sea required due to the increased risk of
operating in the maritime environment.
Contents 4062(1): Embarked Aviation
Regulation Embarked Aviation

4062(1) 4062(1) The Air Engineering aspects of embarked aircraft operations
shall be subject to additional risk mitigation.

Means of
Compliance
4062(1)
Material 2.12.
4062(1)

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RA 4063 - Replenishment of Liquid and Gaseous Oxygen Systems

in Exceptional Circumstances
Rationale Some aircraft have liquid or gaseous oxygen systems, which require replenishing.
However, the leakage of oxygen creates an oxygen-rich atmosphere in which any fire
will spread rapidly. Furthermore, if certain petroleums, oils and lubricants (POL)
contaminate an aircraft oxygen system, the act of replenishment may itself initiate
combustion. Due to these hazards, aircraft oxygen systems are never replenished
within a ships hangar and are not normally replenished when passengers are on
board, emplaning or deplaning.
Contents 4063(1): Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within Ships

Hangars
4063(2): Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within
Hardened Aircraft Shelters
Regulation Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within Ships Hangars

4063(1) 4063(1) The replenishment of aircraft oxygen systems within a ships
4063(2) hangar shall not be authorized.
Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within Hardened
Aircraft Shelters
4063(2) The replenishment of aircraft oxygen systems within a
Hardened Aircraft Shelter or with passengers/casualties on
board shall be strictly controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4063(1)
4063(2)
Material 2.6.1.
4063(1)
4063(2)

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RA 4101 - Aircraft Cabin Pressure Testing - Safety Health

Environmental and Fire Precautions
Rationale Cabin pressure testing is a recurring maintenance task for all aircraft that have
pressurised cockpits or cabins. Whether pressurization is achieved through use of a
ground test rig or the aircrafts own engines, the cabin becomes a pressure container
during the testing and therefore precautions need to be taken to safeguard both
personnel and aircraft.
Contents 4101(1): Cabin Pressure Testing

4101(2): Personnel Requirements
Regulation Cabin Pressure Testing

4101(1) 4101(1) Cabin pressure testing shall be a controlled activity.
4101(2) Personnel Requirements
4101(2) Personnel shall undertake no more than 3 maximum
differential pressurizations in a 12-hour period.

Means of
Compliance
4101(1)
4101(2)
Material 3.3.
4101(1)
4101(2)

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RA 4102 - Biological Security
Rationale The term Biological Security encompasses a number of different but related threats to
nations. In simple terms a biological security policy is required to stop the spread of
diseases affecting humans, animals and flora, and the spread of pests, flora and fauna
to a country or region where they do not currently, or naturally, occur. Biological
security policy exists for most countries in a myriad of disparate legislative documents.
MOD biological security policy has brought together policies from these disparate
sources and consolidated them further by country and subject.
Contents 4102(1): Biological Security
Regulation Biological Security

4102(1) 4102(1) Formations, Stns/Ships/Units or individuals organizing any
military operation, exercise or expedition that involves
moving aircraft, equipment or components across national
borders shall comply with extant biological security
requirements.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained with MAP Chapter 3.4.

Means of
Compliance
4102(1)
Material 3.4.
4102(1)

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RA 4103 - Decontamination of Aircraft After Spillage of Body Fluids
Rationale Body fluids may present not only a biological hazard but also a significant corrosive
hazard to aircraft structures and materials. Whilst precautions appropriate to the role
and use of aircraft should be taken to prevent any spillage of body fluids leaking into
aircraft structures, where leakage occurs, timely and effective removal of such
substances is essential to reduce health and corrosion risks.
Contents 4103(1): Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Body Fluids
Regulation Decontamination of Aircraft after Spillage of Body Fluids

4103(1) 4103(1) Timely and effective decontamination shall be carried out on
aircraft that are subject to the spillage of body fluids.

Means of
Compliance
4103(1)
Material 3.5.
4103(1)

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RA 4104 - Control of Compressed Gas and Pneumatic Lubricating

Equipment
Rationale Addresses possible Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) hazards and
responsibilities relating to the use of compressed gas and pneumatic lubricating
equipment for aircraft-related maintenance activities.
Contents 4104(1): Control of Compressed Gas and Pneumatic Lubricating

Equipment
Regulation Control of Compressed Gas and Pneumatic Lubricating Equipment

4104(1) 4104(1) The use of compressed gas and pneumatic lubricating
equipment shall be strictly controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4104(1)
Material 3.7.
4104(1)

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RA 4150 - Training and Competence
Rationale Individual training is designed to develop the competence of personnel in preparation

for their roles in order to contribute to the preservation of airworthiness within the
military air environment.
Contents 4150(1): Training and Competence

4150(2): Defence Systems Approach to Training Quality Standard
(DSAT QS)
Regulation Training and Competence

4150(1) 4150(1) All personnel who maintain aircraft and associated
4150(2) equipment shall be trained and assessed as competent to do
so.
Defence Systems Approach to Training Quality Standard (DSAT
QS)
4150(2) All training shall comply with the DSAT QS.

Means of
Compliance
4150(1)
4150(2)
Material 4.1.
4150(1)
4150(2)

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RA 4151 - Engineering Authorizations
Rationale The authority to carry out engineering tasks and to sign maintenance documentation is
granted to personnel who have demonstrated competence. Engineering managers
require a range of personnel with a variety of competencies to perform all the
engineering activities required to maintain aircraft and equipment to an airworthy
standard and to perform their operational roles.
Contents 4151(1): Engineering Authorizations
Regulation Engineering Authorizations

4151(1) 4151(1) All personnel required to carry out maintenance tasks shall
be authorized to do so.

Means of
Compliance
4151(1)
Material 4.3.
4151(1)

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RA 4152 - Recording of Engineering Authorizations
Rationale Whenever an engineering authorization has been granted to, or withdrawn from,
personnel in accordance with MAP Chapter 4.3, a system is required to ensure that
the activity is recorded in an auditable fashion.
Contents 4152(1): Recording of Engineering Authorizations

4152(2): Authorization Record Distribution and Retention
Regulation Recording of Engineering Authorizations

4152(1) 4152(1) Engineering authorizations shall be recorded using an
4152(2) approved system.
Authorization Record Distribution and Retention
4152(2) Personnel shall be given a copy of their authorizations.

Means of
Compliance
4152(1)
4152(2)
Material 4.3.1.
4152(1)
4152(2)

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RA 4153 - Signatures on Maintenance Documentation
Rationale In the interest of safety and airworthiness there is a chain of individual responsibilities
for maintenance work and a system for recording any work carried out. Once signed,
maintenance documents constitute legally binding certificates; therefore, the
importance of correct recording and certification cannot be over-emphasized.
Contents 4153(1): Signatures on Maintenance Documentation
Regulation Signatures on Maintenance Documentation

4153(1) 4153(1) Only authorized personnel shall sign maintenance
documentation.

Means of
Compliance
4153(1)
Material 4.3.2.
4153(1)

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RA 4154 - Aircraft Ground Engineers
Rationale Aircraft that operate away from their Stn/Unit may be accompanied by Aircraft Ground
Engineers (AGEs) to provide engineering support in order to optimize operational
availability at deployed locations. AGEs are specially trained and authorized to
undertake a wide range of aircraft type flight servicing and maintenance tasks within
and outside their own trade group, with the minimum of technical support and
resources as standard, for the period of their tour.
Contents 4154(1): Aircraft Ground Engineers
Regulation Aircraft Ground Engineers

4154(1) 4154(1) Only personnel that have undergone specific training shall
be employed as Aircraft Ground Engineers.

Means of
Compliance
4154(1)
Material 4.4.
4154(1)

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RA 4155 - Self-Supervision
Rationale To maintain the airworthiness of an aircraft, there are 2 distinct sets of responsibilities
associated with each task, reflected in the need for a 1st and 2nd signature on the
relevant documentation. Studies into maintenance practices have highlighted that
significant numbers of activities are capable of being carried out by one person only,
who is deemed to possess sufficient experience and capability to undertake both sets
of responsibilities. Personnel that undertake this form of working practice, where they
assume the responsibilities of both the 1st and 2nd signatures, are known as self-
supervisors.
Contents 4155(1): Self-Supervision Authorization

4155(2): Identification of Self-Supervised Tasks
Regulation Self-Supervision Authorization

4155(1) 4155(1) Personnel required to be self-supervisors shall be authorized
4155(2) to do so.
Identification of Self-Supervised Tasks
4155(2) Project Teams shall identify maintenance tasks which cannot
be carried out by a self-supervisor.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapter 4.5

Means of
Compliance
4155(1)
4155(2)
Material 4.5.
4155(1)
4155(2)

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RA 4156 - Elementary Self-Supervision
Rationale The processes embedded within RA 4155 require relevant Project Teams (PTs) to
identify maintenance activities that must not be carried out by self-supervisors. The
remaining maintenance activities (which are therefore eligible for self-supervision)
encompass the full spectrum of maintenance tasks and consequently include a broad
range of complexity. It is therefore appropriate to further identify those activities that
are simple and/or repetitive in nature that can be carried out by less-experienced
personnel. These are called Elementary Self-supervision (ESS) maintenance
activities.
Contents 4156(1): Authorization of Elementary Self-Supervision

4156(2): Identification of Elementary Self-Supervised Maintenance
Activities
Regulation Authorization of Elementary Self-Supervision

4156(1) 4156(1) Personnel required to be Elementary self-supervisors shall
4156(2) be authorized to do so.
Identification of Elementary Self-Supervised Maintenance
Activities
4156(2) Elementary self-supervised maintenance activities shall be
identified in Stn/Ship/Unit Aviation Engineering Standing
Orders.

Means of
Compliance
4156(1)
4156(2)
Material 4.5.1.
4156(1)
4156(2)

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RA 4158 - Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Aircraft

Maintenance Work
Rationale To increase the flexibility of aircraft operations, aircrew may be authorized to

undertake or participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities on the
aircraft type on which they are currently employed. These are activities that may be
carried out solely by aircrew, or by aircrew supplementing the engineering
organization.
Contents 4158(1): Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Aircraft

Maintenance Work
Regulation Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Aircraft Maintenance Work

4158(1) 4158(1) Aircrew required to carry out a specified range of preventive
and corrective maintenance activities pertinent to the
type/mark of aircraft or aircraft equipment on which they are
currently employed to operate shall be authorized to do so.

Means of
Compliance
4158(1)
Material 4.7.1.
4158(1)

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RA 4159 - Operation of Air Transport Systems by Movements

Personnel
Rationale Operation of aircraft systems during the loading and unloading of aircraft is normally
undertaken by either aircrew or authorized engineering personnel. However, to
increase operational flexibility within the aircraft fleet, movements personnel may be
authorized to instruct on, or operate, those aircraft systems necessary for loading and
unloading aircraft.
Contents 4159(1): Operation of Air Transport Systems by Movements

Personnel
Regulation Operation of Air Transport Systems by Movements Personnel

4159(1) 4159(1) Movements personnel, who are required to operate aircraft
systems in the process of loading or unloading aircraft shall
be trained and authorized.

Means of
Compliance
4159(1)
Material 4.7.3.
4159(1)

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RA 4161 - Contractors Working Parties Maintaining Aircraft at

Stations, Ships and Units
Rationale A Contractors Working Party (CWP) may be employed to undertake specified

maintenance tasks on aircraft at a Stn/Ship/Unit, eg Category 3 repairs, embodiment
of modifications, or installations of aircraft equipment.
Contents 4161(1): Requirements Definition

4161(2): Contracts
Regulation Requirements Definition

4161(1) 4161(1) Project Teams shall define the requirements for a
4161(2) Contractors Working Party (CWP) to maintain aircraft at a
Stn/Ship/Unit.
Contracts
4161(2) Project Teams shall raise a contract for each CWP task, or a
running contract for a permanent CWP.

Means of
Compliance
4161(1)
4161(2)
Material 4.8.2.
4161(1)
4161(2)

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RA 4200 - Maintenance Philosophy - General
Rationale Maintenance is a combination of the engineering and supporting administrative actions

taken to retain materiel in a serviceable condition or to restore it to serviceability. The
function of maintenance within the MAE is to maintain, in the most cost-effective
manner, aircraft and related equipment in a condition such that they are capable of
fulfilling their declared purpose throughout their required life.
Contents 4200(1): Maintenance

4200(2): XTypeW Airworthiness
Regulation Maintenance
4200(1) 4200(1) Aircraft and associated equipment shall be subject to
4200(2) preventive and corrective maintenance, supported by
appropriate sustainment or enhancement modification action.
XTypeW Airworthiness
4200(2) PTs shall ensure the XtypeW airworthiness of their platform-
type by using a system of assessment that ensures the on-
going analysis of the fault management system, a
fundamental part of which is the Fault Reporting And
Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapter X5.1W.

Means of
Compliance
4200(1)
4200(2)
Material X5.1W.
4200(1)
4200(2)
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RA 4201 - Maintenance Policy - Composite Materials
Rationale The use of Composite Materials (CM) within the Military Air Environment (MAE) is
continuing to grow because they offer high specific strength; that is, a high strength to
weight ratio, high specific stiffness and excellent fatigue resistance, combined with
increased design flexibility when compared with traditional aerospace alloys.
Consequently, for CM there are aspects that may require more care, additional
husbandry or different processes as compared to those employed in the maintenance
of aircraft structure and components constructed from more traditional materials.
Contents 4201(1): Composite Materials Maintenance

4201(2): Composite Materials Awareness and Husbandry
4201(3): Recording of Composite Materials Related Maintenance
Regulation Composite Materials Maintenance

4201(1) 4201(1) In order that the design properties of Composite Materials
4201(2) (CM) are retained or recovered in a cost-effective and
efficient manner throughout the service life of the aircraft,
4201(3)
aircraft CM structures and components shall be subject to
specific maintenance activity.
Composite Materials Awareness and Husbandry
4201(2) To ensure the continued structural integrity of aircraft
structure and components constructed using Fibre
Reinforced Plastics (FRP), and to reduce maintenance costs,
Project Teams, FLCs and user units shall put in place
procedures to establish and maintain appropriate levels of
awareness and husbandry.
Recording of Composite Materials Related Maintenance
4201(3) A database shall be used to record all structural
concessions, repairs, modifications and accidental damage
and environmental damage to CM. Changes to the
configuration of FRP structure and components are also to
be included in this record.

Means of
Compliance
4201(1)
4201(2)
4201(3)

Material 5.1.1.
4201(1)
4201(2)
4201(3)
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RA 4202 - Maintenance of Aircraft in Multi-Service Environments
Rationale Specific conditions must be satisfied prior to personnel from one UK Armed Service
undertaking any maintenance on an aircraft of another UK Armed Service or on a
foreign aircraft under an Aircraft Cross-Servicing (ACS) agreement.
Contents 4202(1): Maintenance of Aircraft in Multi-Service Environments
Regulation Maintenance of Aircraft in Multi-Service Environments

4202(1) 4202(1) Only appropriately authorized personnel shall be permitted
to conduct maintenance on an aircraft from another UK
Armed Service.

Means of
Compliance
4202(1)
Material 5.2.
4202(1)

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RA 4203 - Preventive Maintenance
Rationale Preventive maintenance is one element of the through-life maintenance of materiel

within the Military Air Environment (MAE) and is an essential element of the safe
operation of aircraft and equipment. Preventive maintenance is systematic, with
prescribed work undertaken at pre-determined intervals to reduce the probability of
failure and to ensure that performance is not degraded by time or usage.
Contents 4203(1): Preventive Maintenance
Regulation Preventive Maintenance

4203(1) 4203(1) For aircraft and equipment in the MAE, including support
equipment, preventive maintenance shall comprise flight
servicing, scheduled maintenance and condition-based
maintenance.

Means of
Compliance
4203(1)
Material 5.3.
4203(1)

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RA 4204 - Lifing of Aerospace Components
Rationale Most failures of aerosystem components occur in an unpredictable manner that is not
related to usage; such failures can only be dealt with by replacing components as and
when they become unserviceable. There are, however, some components, usually
mechanical ones, for which the probability of failure increases with age and usage.
Two groups of such components justify replacement or removal for maintenance on a
predetermined basis. They are:
a. Components for which airworthiness and safety considerations require
that in-use failure should be minimized or eliminated.
b. Components for which the timely replacement or removal for maintenance
would significantly increase system availability or decrease overall costs.
Components that belong to either or both groups are subject to lifing procedures.
Contents 4204(1): Lifing of Aerospace Components
Regulation Lifing of Aerospace Components

4204(1) 4204(1) Aerosystem components, that have been identified as
Significant, shall be subject to lifing criteria.

Means of
Compliance
4204(1)
Material 5.3.1.
4204(1)

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RA 4205 - Corrective Maintenance
Rationale Corrective maintenance includes all those maintenance activities required to return an
aircraft or equipment to a serviceable state following an unscheduled arising.
Contents 4205(1): Principles of Inspect and Repair as Necessary

4205(2): Unserviceable Aircraft
4205(3): Corrective Maintenance Capabilities
4205(4): Pre-flight Faults
4205(5): In-flight Corrective Maintenance
4205(6): Faults Arising During Continuous Charge
4205(7): Aircrew Accepted Faults
4205(8): Aircrew Reporting of Faults
Regulation Principles of Inspect and Repair as Necessary

4205(1) 4205(1) Corrective maintenance shall use the principles of Inspect
4205(2) and Repair As Necessary.
4205(3) Unserviceable Aircraft
4205(4) 4205(2) An aircraft or equipment shall be considered unserviceable
and therefore requires corrective maintenance whenever a
4205(5)
fault is reported to, or detected by, the responsible
4205(6) engineering organization, a loose article is suspected or
4205(7) confirmed, or a component/item is cannibalized.
4205(8) Corrective Maintenance Capabilities
4205(3) Project Teams (PTs) shall define and promulgate the extent
of corrective maintenance that is within the capabilities of
Forward maintenance organizations and the arrangements
for that corrective maintenance which is beyond their
capabilities.
Pre-flight Faults
4205(4) Corrective maintenance on pre-flight faults shall be limited to
advice to aircrew, recycling of circuit breakers and switches,
and any adjustments or component changes detailed by the
PT or determined at the time by an authorized person from
the relevant maintenance organization.
In-flight Corrective Maintenance
4205(5) Aircraft PTs, in conjunction with equipment PTs if
appropriate, shall identify the systems on which in-flight
corrective maintenance may be attempted and shall further
detail the permissible adjustments and component changes.
Faults Arising During Continuous Charge
4205(6) The Aircraft Commander shall declare an aircraft, if on
continuous charge, to be unserviceable if he considers that a
fault is unacceptable for further flight.

Aircrew Accepted Faults

4205(7) The Aircraft Commander shall declare an aircraft, if on
continuous charge, to be unserviceable if he does not accept
an extant aircrew-accepted fault.
Aircrew Reporting of Faults
4205(8) The Aircraft Commander of an aircraft shall ensure that all
faults (including pre-flight accepted faults) that become
apparent while he is responsible for the aircraft are reported
to the responsible maintenance organization as part of the
post-flight declaration and entered in the MOD Form 700. He
shall also report when an aircraft under his charge has been
subject to an exceedance or an incident that may be
considered hazardous.

Means of
Compliance
4205(1)
4205(2)
4205(3)
4205(4)
4205(5)
4205(6)
4205(7)
4205(8)
Material 5.4.
4205(1)
4205(2)
4205(3)
4205(4)
4205(5)
4205(6)
4205(7)
4205(8)

RA 4206 - Deferment of Maintenance Guidance on the Use of

Limitations and Acceptable Deferred Faults
Rationale Aircraft, and role equipment subject to MOD Form 700 management, must be
maintained in accordance with the regulations and limits detailed within the Aircraft
Document Set (ADS) or Technical Information (TI). However, where operational
needs dictate or where it is expedient to do otherwise, it may be necessary to
authorize deferment of maintenance that is outside the ADS or TI limits.
Contents 4206(1): Deferment of Maintenance Guidance on the Use of

Limitations and Acceptable Deferred Faults
Regulation Deferment of Maintenance Guidance on the Use of Limitations

4206(1) and Acceptable Deferred Faults
4206(1) Maintenance shall only be deferred by authorized personnel
if considered justifiable and safe.

Means of
Compliance
4206(1)
Material 5.4.2.
4206(1)


RA 4208 - Dehumidification of Aircraft
Rationale The purpose of dehumidification is to improve aircraft operational availability and

equipment reliability by reducing the Rh of the air within the avionics compartments
and aircraft structures.
Contents 4208(1): Dehumidification of Aircraft
Regulation Dehumidification of Aircraft

4208(1) 4208(1) Platform Teams shall carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the
advantages of dehumidification and define their resulting
dehumidification philosophy.

Means of
Compliance
4208(1)
Material 5.6.
4208(1)


RA 4210 - Anti-Deterioration Maintenance of Equipment in Store
Rationale The condition of certain types of aircraft equipment held in store may deteriorate to an
extent that it may no longer be fit for use or economic repair. Equipment held in store
can deteriorate through a number of mechanisms; oils and greases can solidify,
bearings can dry out, elastomerics and rubber components can harden or deform,
desiccants can become ineffective and fabrics can weaken. Appropriate preventive
maintenance may therefore be required to ensure that equipment is retained in a
suitable condition for issue, repair or reconditioning. However, the use of suitable
storage environments and protective packaging should make the need for Anti-
Deterioration Maintenance (ADM) of equipment in store the exception rather than the
rule.
Contents 4210(1): Anti-Deterioration Maintenance of Equipment in Store
Regulation Anti-Deterioration Maintenance of Equipment in Store

4210(1) 4210(1) Anti-Deterioration Maintenance (ADM) of equipment in store
shall only be undertaken if there is positive evidence that
deterioration of the equipment concerned is unacceptable for
cost, operational availability or airworthiness reasons.

Means of
Compliance
4210(1)
Material 5.8.
4210(1)

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RA 4211 - Ground Training Aids
Rationale It is vitally important that permanent training equipment does not accidentally re-enter
the supply chain once it has been allocated to a training organization. In order to
identify these items, aircraft components that are physically capable of being fitted to
an aircraft or aircraft system need to be controlled to stop fitment.
Contents 4211(1): Ground Training Aids
Regulation Ground Training Aids

4211(1) 4211(1) All aircraft Ground Training Aids (GTAs), components and
manufactured GTAs shall be strictly controlled to stop the
return of these items into the supply chain.

Means of
Compliance
4211(1)
Material 5.9.
4211(1)

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RA 4212 - Ground Instructional Aircraft and Aero-Engines
Rationale Ground Instructional Aircraft (GIA) and/or aero-engines are used for ground training in
order to maintain a high degree of realism during training. GIA and/or aero-engines
can be fully representative aircraft or aero-engines with fully or partly operational
systems and components, or less representative aircraft or aero-engines with only
certain systems or components used for training purposes. To maintain realism and
allow return to service, GIA and Aero-Engines need to be maintained as fully
operational equipment.
Contents 4212(1): Effective GIA and Aero-Engines

4212(2): Non-effective GIA
Regulation Effective GIA and Aero-Engines

4212(1) 4212(1) Effective Ground Instructional Aircraft (GIA) and aero-
4212(2) Engines shall be maintained and used in accordance with
approved data.
Non-effective GIA
4212(2) For non-effective GIA the training organization shall obtain
any necessary engineering support through its engineering
chain of command or FLC.

Means of
Compliance
4212(1)
4212(2)
Material 5.10.
4212(1)
4212(2)

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RA 4213 - Control of Aircraft Components used in Ground Test

Facilities
Rationale Ground test facilities enable diagnostic, pre-use or standard serviceability tests to be
carried out on aircraft components. In some instances, the component under test is
installed in a test facility that uses aircraft components as part of a simulated aircraft
system. As it may be physically possible to subsequently fit these components to an
aircraft, it is imperative to ensure that they undergo appropriate maintenance before
they are returned to aircraft use.
Contents 4213(1): Control of Aircraft Components used in Ground Test

Facilities
Regulation Control of Aircraft Components used in Ground Test Facilities

4213(1) 4213(1) Aircraft components that have been temporarily modified for
use with a ground test facility and which may, after further
appropriate maintenance, subsequently be fitted to an aircraft
or aircraft system shall be strictly controlled to ensure they
are returned to the supply system at the correct modification
state.

Means of
Compliance
4213(1)
Material 5.12.
4213(1)

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RA 4214 - Support Policy Statements
Rationale The aircraft Release to Service (RTS) is central to defining the airworthiness of an
aircraft. The Aircraft Document Set (ADS) is the hierarchical document of the
structure of documents used to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft. One of the
main subordinate documents within the ADS is the Support Policy Statement (SPS).
Contents 4214(1): Support Policy Statements
Regulation Support Policy Statements

4214(1) 4214(1) Project Teams shall promulgate and maintain a Support
Policy Statement (SPS) for their platforms/equipment.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapters 5.14,

Means of 5.14.1 and 5.14.2.
Compliance
4214(1)
Guidance 2. Guidance Material and associated processes are contained within MAP
Material Chapters 5.14, 5.14.1 and 5.14.2.
4214(1)

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RA 4250 - Management of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring

Equipment (TME)
Rationale Control and management of hand tools is essential to flight safety and the
maintenance of airworthiness. This regulation details the general principles for the
management of hand tools, in order to reduce the risk of a hand tool being misplaced
and becoming a loose article hazard.
Contents 4250(1): Use of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring Equipment
(TME)
4250(2): Identification of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring
Equipment (TME)
Regulation Use of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring Equipment (TME)
4250(1) 4250(1) Organizations within the Military Air Environment shall only
4250(2) use Service supplied hand tools and Test and Measuring
Equipment (TME) of the correct type when undertaking
maintenance activities on aircraft and aircraft associated
equipment.
Identification of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring Equipment
(TME)
4250(2) All hand tools and TME shall be uniquely identified and
stored in an authorized location.

Means of
Compliance
4250(1)
4250(2)
Material 6.1.
4250(1)
4250(2)

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RA 4251 - Tool Control Procedures
Rationale Any unaccounted tool left in or on an aircraft poses a serious flight safety risk.
Therefore, strict tool control procedures are required to prevent such occurrences.
Contents 4251(1): Tool Control Procedures
Regulation Tool Control Procedures

4251(1) 4251(1) Organizations within the Military Air Environment shall
employ control procedures to ensure full accountability and
traceability of all hand tools used on aircraft or aircraft
associated equipment.

Means of
Compliance
4251(1)
Material 6.1.1.
4251(1)

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RA 4253 - Loose Articles - Precautions and Recovery Procedures
Rationale Loose articles are classified as any items that have been dropped, lost, become
detached or unaccounted for in and around aircraft, creating a potential hazard to the
aircraft. Typical loose articles include items such as hand tools, pens, coins, nuts,
bolts, washers and split pins which, when lost within an aircraft, could cause control
restrictions and system malfunctions. In addition, engine compressors can also ingest
loose articles, leading to significant damage or catastrophic failure.
Contents 4253(1): Responsibilities of Ground Crew or Passengers

4253(2): Loose Article Searches
4253(3): Release of Aircraft Following Unsuccessful Loose Article
Search
Regulation Responsibilities of Ground Crew or Passengers

4253(1) 4253(1) Aircrew, ground crew or passengers working on or travelling
4253(2) in an aircraft, shall be responsible for the custody and
stowage of any articles which they bring onto, or use within,
4253(3)
the aircraft. They shall ensure that all such articles are
removed from the aircraft on leaving it or on completion of
their work.
Loose Article Searches
4253(2) Whenever a loose article occurs or is suspected, the area
where the item is thought to have been lost shall be
searched and the loose article accounted for.
Release of Aircraft Following Unsuccessful Loose Article Search
4253(3) If a loose article cannot be accounted for, the risk to
personnel and aircraft shall be reduced to As Low As
Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) before the aircraft may be
cleared for flight.

Means of
Compliance
4253(1)
4253(2)
4253(3)
Material 6.2.
4253(1)
4253(2)
4253(3)

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RA 4254 - Local Manufacture of Parts for Aircraft and Airborne

Equipment
Rationale It is sometimes necessary for Stns/Ships/Units to locally manufacture Aircraft Parts

and Airborne Equipment.
Contents 4254(1): Local Manufacture of Parts for Aircraft and Airborne

Equipment
Regulation Local Manufacture of Parts for Aircraft and Airborne Equipment

4254(1) 4254(1) The local manufacture of Aircraft Parts and Airborne
Equipment shall be authorized and in accordance with
approved data.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapters 6.3 and
Means of 11.7.
Compliance
4254(1)
Material Chapters 6.3 and 11.7.
4254(1)

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RA 4255 - Electrical Bonding and Earthing of Aircraft and

Associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Rationale Electrical bonding and earthing of Aircraft and associated GSE prevents the build-up
of electrostatic charges in equipment frames rising to dangerous voltages under fault
conditions or, in alternating current systems, out-of-balance currents flowing in neutral
lines.
Contents 4255(1): Electrical Bonding and Earthing of Aircraft and

Associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Regulation Electrical Bonding and Earthing of Aircraft and Associated Ground

4255(1) Support Equipment (GSE)
4255(1) All parts of an Aircraft and its associated GSE shall be
electrically connected to earth prior to and during
maintenance operations.

Means of
Compliance
4255(1)
Material 6.4.
4255(1)

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RA 4256 - Aircraft Weighing
Rationale For the safe and effective operation of aircraft the weight and centre of gravity (C of G)
need to remain, at all times, within the limits specified in the Aircraft Release To
Service (RTS). If these conditions are not satisfied, the consequences may range
from failure to maintain adequate control and stability, loss of performance and
increased consumption of fatigue life, to loss of the aircraft.
The weight and C of G of an aircraft in flight can only be accurately determined if the
weight and C of G are precisely known in a specified unloaded condition, ie the
aircrafts basic weight and C of G.
Contents 4256(1): Aircraft Weighing
Regulation Aircraft Weighing

4256(1) 4256(1) Aircraft shall be weighed by authorized personnel only, and
at a specific periodicity defined by the PT.

Means of
Compliance
4256(1)
Material 6.5.
4256(1)

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RA 4257 - Surface Finish of Military Air Environment Equipment
Rationale The preservation and renewal of surface finishes is an essential part of the overall
maintenance of aircraft, aircraft components and equipment, and of associated ground
support equipment (GSE).
Contents 4257(1): Surface Finish of Military Air Environment Equipment
Regulation Surface Finish of Military Air Environment Equipment

4257(1) 4257(1) Aircraft, aircraft components and equipment and associated
GSE Surface Finish coatings shall be applied, maintained
and removed as directed by the platform or equipment
Project Team (PT) and in accordance with Health, Safety and
Environmental legislation.

Means of
Compliance
4257(1)
Material 6.6.
4257(1)

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RA 4260 - Checks on Helicopter Blades and Tail Pylons after

Spreading Using Automatic or Semi-Automatic Systems
Rationale Helicopters with an automatic main rotor folding/spreading system and a pylon spread
interlock system, or with automatic main rotor and pylon folding/spreading systems,
have integral indication and interlock systems to ensure system integrity after
spreading. These interlock systems maintain the airworthiness of the system during
and post blade folding and spreading operations.
Contents 4260(1): Checks on Helicopter Blades and Tail Pylons after

Spreading Using Automatic or Semi-Automatic Systems
4260(2): Checks after Spreading/Folding System Disturbance
Regulation Checks on Helicopter Blades and Tail Pylons after Spreading

4260(1) Using Automatic or Semi-Automatic Systems
4260(2) 4260(1) Helicopters with fully automatic or semi-automatic blade and
pylon fold/spread systems may be cleared for flight with the
main rotor blades and/or tail pylon folded. A positive check
for system integrity after spreading shall be done.
Checks after Spreading/Folding System Disturbance
4260(2) If the spreading/folding system has been disturbed during
maintenance, or the requirement is specified by the platform
PT, an independent inspection shall be carried out.

Means of
Compliance
4260(1)
4260(2)
Material 6.9.
4260(1)
4260(2)

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RA 4261 - Aircraft Independent Inspections
Rationale The integrity of aircraft control systems is vital to the safety of an aircraft and its
occupants. Independent inspections following maintenance activities, including any
action that could affect the correct functioning of the system, are vital to the
airworthiness of an aircraft.
Contents 4261(1): Aircraft Independent Inspections
Regulation Aircraft Independent Inspections

4261(1) 4261(1) An independent inspection shall be done whenever
maintenance work involves disconnection, replacement,
connection, assembly or adjustment of any element of a
control system.

Means of
Compliance
4261(1)
Material 6.10.
4261(1)

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RA 4262 - Cannibalization of Parts from Aircraft and Uninstalled

Aircraft Equipment
Rationale Removing serviceable parts from aircraft or uninstalled aircraft equipment in order to
make other aircraft serviceable cannibalization wastes engineering resources and
causes unwanted disturbances to donor aircraft systems or uninstalled aircraft
equipment. As an exception, however, cannibalization may be necessary if
Stns/Ships/Units are to meet specific tasking. In addition, it may be necessary to
cannibalize an item to ensure that an aircraft meets its scheduled rollout date following
maintenance/modification.
Contents 4262(1): Cannibalization of Parts from Aircraft and Uninstalled

Aircraft Equipment
Regulation Cannibalization of Parts from Aircraft and Uninstalled Aircraft

4262(1) Equipment
4262(1) Cannibalization of parts from aircraft and uninstalled aircraft
equipment shall be strictly controlled and documented.

Means of
Compliance
4262(1)
Material 6.11.
4262(1)

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RA 4263 - Shift and Task Handover
Rationale Particularly within the Military Air Environment (MAE), maintenance personnel
frequently work under operational pressures and in inhospitable environments. It is
universally recognized that at the point of changing shift, or handing over a task, the
need for effective communication between the outgoing and incoming personnel in
aircraft maintenance is an extremely important process that can help reduce human
error.
Contents 4263(1): Shift and Task Handover
Regulation Shift and Task Handover

4263(1) 4263(1) Maintenance organizations within the MAE shall have a
recognized procedure for shift and task handovers.

Means of
Compliance
4263(1)
Material 6.12.
4263(1)

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RA 4264 - Welding of Aircraft Parts
Rationale There are occasions when it may be necessary to fabricate or repair parts for aircraft
and aircraft equipment utilizing welding techniques. This welding can either be carried
out in-situ (where the part remains fitted to the next higher assembly) or stand-alone
(where the part is isolated from the next higher assembly). The risks involved in
carrying out in-situ welding are such that stand-alone welding should always be
considered as the first option.
Contents 4264(1): Authorization of Welding

4264(2): In-Situ Welding
Regulation Authorization of Welding

4264(1) 4264(1) Any fabrication or repair of parts for aircraft and aircraft
4264(2) equipment using welding techniques shall be authorized by
the PT responsible for the aircraft and/or aircraft equipment
and published within a formal instruction.
In-Situ Welding
4264(2) In-situ welding shall not be carried out on aircraft, or aircraft
equipment, that are fuelled with AVGAS.
Means of 11.7.
Compliance
4264(1)
4264(2)
Material Chapters 6.13 and 11.7.
4264(1)
4264(2)

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RA 4265 - Laser Equipment Maintenance
Rationale The operation of a laser can result in injury to the skin and eyes. The purpose of this
Regulatory Article is to mitigate these risks by detailing the regulation for the
maintenance of laser equipment.
Contents 4265(1): Laser Equipment Maintenance
Regulation Laser Equipment Maintenance

4265(1) 4265(1) The use of lasers in aircraft maintenance shall be strictly
controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4265(1)
Material 6.14.
4265(1)

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RA 4266 - Re-use of Self-locking Fasteners
Rationale Whenever a self-locking fastener is re-used it is vital to airworthiness that the fastener
retains the ability to function as designed. To ensure this, checks are required at the
time of re-installation.
Contents 4266(1): Re-use of Self-locking Fasteners
Regulation Re-use of Self-locking Fasteners

4266(1) 4266(1) The use of self-locking fasteners in aircraft maintenance
shall be strictly controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4266(1)
Material 6.15.
4266(1)

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RA 4300 - Certification of Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
Rationale In the interest of flight safety and airworthiness integrity, there is a chain of individual
responsibility for maintenance work carried out within the Military Air Environment
(MAE) and a supporting system of recording and certification, which ensures full
accountability for all such work.
In specific instances, particularly in the context of aircraft, an individual's certification
affirms that the equipment is operationally ready and that operators may entrust their
lives to it. Therefore, the importance of correct recording and certification cannot be
over-emphasized and all personnel are reminded that it is a serious offence to certify a
maintenance record without first ensuring its accuracy. Electronic certification of
aircraft maintenance documentation is legally equivalent to certification on hardcopy
maintenance documents.
Contents 4300(1): Certification of Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
Regulation Certification of Aircraft Maintenance Documentation

4300(1) 4300(1) All maintenance work carried out on aircraft and aircraft
equipment shall be recorded and certified.
Means of 7.2.
Compliance
4300(1)
Material 7.1 and 7.2
4300(1)

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RA 4302 - MOD Form 700 Documentation
Rationale The MOD Form 700 is an omnibus title given to a collection of MOD Forms in the 700
numerical series. When assembled and allocated to a specific aircraft, flight simulator,
Uninstalled Engine Test Facility (UETF) or associated equipment, these forms provide
the means of compiling a complete technical history of the in-service use of that
aircraft/equipment and provide a current statement of its condition.
Contents 4302(1): MOD Form 700 Documentation
Regulation MOD Form 700 Documentation

4302(1) 4302(1) The MOD Form 700 documents shall be kept in safe
custody, kept free from defacement and kept legible at all
times.

Means of
Compliance
4302(1)
Material 7.2.1.
4302(1)

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RA 4303 - Logistics Information Systems
Rationale A Logistic Information System (LIS) is defined as any electronic information system
that allows the management, planning and detailed co-ordination of logistic operations
within the Military Air Environment (MAE) ,whilst exploiting technology to minimize,
where possible, the maintenance burden. The system may host administrative,
financial, asset management and maintenance functionality or any combination of
these functions.
Contents 4303(1): Interface of an LIS

4303(2): Complementary requirements of an LIS
Regulation Interface of an LIS

4303(1) 4303(1) A LIS shall interface with other Information Systems (IS) as
4303(2) required and shall be capable of use in all environments in
which the equipment it supports will be expected to operate.
Complementary requirements of an LIS
4303(2) The LIS shall complement the safety, airworthiness and
operability, alongside platform maintenance and support
activity, of aircraft and associated equipments.

Means of
Compliance
4303(1)
4303(2)
Material 7.3.
4303(1)
4303(2)

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RA 4304 - Electronic Certification of Aircraft Maintenance
Rationale With the use of Logistic Information Systems (LIS) in recording maintenance there is a
requirement to certify maintenance actions using electronic signatures. This
Regulatory Article mandates the minimum acceptable requirements for the electronic
certification of maintenance documentation in the Military Air Environment (MAE).
Contents 4304(1): Electronic Certification of Aircraft Maintenance
Regulation Electronic Certification of Aircraft Maintenance

4304(1) 4304(1) Electronic certification of MAE aircraft/equipment
maintenance documentation shall be legally equivalent to
that currently provided by certification on hardcopy
maintenance documents.

Means of
Compliance
4304(1)
Material 7.3.1.
4304(1)

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RA 4305 - Electronic Documentation of Aircraft Maintenance
Rationale When utilized, Electronic Documentation (ED) of aircraft maintenance offers a number
of potential advantages over traditional paper systems. These advantages can be
summarized as follows:
a. The concept of write once, access many times will avoid duplication that is
prevalent in current paper documentation and simplify and enhance
maintenance data accuracy.
b. Time spent on data recording, associated with aircraft maintenance, will be
reduced. There will be cost benefits through significantly reduced
requirements for paper forms.
c. Backup and electronic archiving of maintenance data will be readily
achievable.
d. The need for asset tracking using manual returns will be reduced or in some
cases removed altogether.
For these reasons the adoption of ED is encouraged and once adopted needs to be
managed and stored effectively.
Contents 4305(1): Electronic Documentation of Aircraft Maintenance
Regulation Electronic Documentation of Aircraft Maintenance

4305(1) 4305(1) Aircraft PTs shall regulate the format, control and
management of Electronic Data of aircraft maintenance and
the storage of resultant processed data for the aircraft they
are responsible for.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of compliance is contained within MAP Chapter 7.3.2.

Means of
Compliance
4305(1)
Material 7.3.2.
4305(1)

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RA 4306 - Management of Arisings within a Ground Maintenance

System (GMS)
Rationale For platforms utilizing a Ground Maintenance System (GMS), an arising indication
represents a potential aircraft system fault or exceedance generated from a monitoring
system either electronically recorded or manually reported as a symptom or work
required.
Contents 4306(1): GMS Functionality Requirements

4306(2): GMS User Requirements
Regulation GMS Functionality Requirements

4306(1) 4306(1) GMS shall provide the appropriate level of functionality to be
4306(2) used for arising management.
GMS User Requirements
4306(2) Users shall be appropriately trained and experienced to
ensure that the technology is fully utilised.

Means of
Compliance
4306(1)
4306(2)
Material 7.3.3.
4306(1)
4306(2)

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RA 4307 - Fault Reporting
Rationale The accurate and timely reporting of faults in aircraft and airborne equipment is
essential to ensuring airworthiness. It enables the cost-effective utilization of assets
through improved reliability and maintainability. All faults are reported through a
routine system; some, considered of particular interest, are given an additional
reporting route, which ensures that particular attention is paid to the nature of the fault
and possibly to any affected components as well.
Contents 4307(1): Fault Reporting
Regulation Fault Reporting

4307(1) 4307(1) All equipment in the Military Air Environment shall be subject
to fault reporting procedures.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapters 7.5, 7.5.1,
Means of 7.5.2 and 7.5.3.
Compliance
4307(1)
Material Chapters 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2 and 7.5.3.
4307(1)

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RA 4311 - Retention of Military Aviation Engineering Documentation
Rationale To maintain an audit trail for maintenance activities it is necessary to retain certain
records. The period for which these records are to be retained is dependent on the
category of the document. Military Aviation Engineering Documentation (MAED) is
categorized according to the relevance of the information to the continuing
airworthiness of the aircraft to which it relates. It also provides an aid to engineering
investigations.
Contents 4311(1): Retention of Military Aviation Engineering Documentation
Regulation Retention of Military Aviation Engineering Documentation

4311(1) 4311(1) Completed Aviation Engineering Documentation shall be
retained to maintain an airworthiness audit trail of all
maintenance carried out on an aircraft.

Means of
Compliance
4311(1)
Material 7.6.
4311(1)

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RA 4312 - Scanning and Electronic Storage of Military Aviation

Rationale The retention of Military Aviation Engineering Documentation (MAED) is mandated by

RA 4311 and, in the case of hard copy, this creates a document storage commitment.
A large proportion comprises Category B documents, eg MOD Form 707 series,
retained until 6 months after completion of the next Depth maintenance or equivalent
SBM/Major. Hence the document storage commitment can become significant and
burdensome.
To alleviate this storage problem, this RA defines criteria for scanning and
electronically storing hard copy MAED such that the original documents may safely be
destroyed.
Contents 4312(1): Scanning and Electronic Storage of Military Aviation

Regulation Scanning and Electronic Storage of Military Aviation Engineering

4312(1) Documentation
4312(1) Completed Military Aviation Engineering Documentation that
is scanned and stored electronically shall be subject to
certification that the electronic copy is a true, legible and
complete facsimile of the original.

Means of
Compliance
4312(1)
Material 7.6.1.
4312(1)

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RA 4350 - Through Life Management of Technical Information
Rationale Technical Information (TI) is the information necessary to operate, maintain, repair,
support and dispose of equipment throughout its life. It includes paper, fiche,
drawings, Computer-Aided Design data, electronic text and non-textual data (eg
graphics, video. The standard of TI has a direct effect on airworthiness from both a
technical content as well as a usability perspective. It is vitally important that TI is
produced and managed to ensure that it is of the required standard to maintain
airworthiness.
Contents 4350(1): Through Life Management of Technical Information
Regulation Through Life Management of Technical Information

4350(1) 4350(1) Once produced, Technical Information (TI) shall be
maintained throughout its complete life-cycle.

Means of .
Compliance
4350(1)
Material 8.1.
4350(1)

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RA 4351 - Production and Maintenance of Maintenance Schedules
Rationale Maintenance Schedules are a fundamental part of maintaining airworthiness and so

their production and maintenance needs to be controlled as with all Technical
Information (TI). Maintenance Schedules need to meet the requirements of the
Support Policy Statement (SPS).
Contents 4351(1): Production and Maintenance of Maintenance Schedules
Regulation Production and Maintenance of Maintenance Schedules

4351(1) 4351(1) The production and maintenance of Maintenance Schedules
shall be managed through the complete life of the Type and
Mark of the aircraft or equipment to which they refer.

Means of
Compliance
4351(1)
Material 8.1.1.
4351(1)

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RA 4352 - Production and Maintenance of Flight Test Schedules
Rationale The Flight Test Schedule details those essential tests of the handling, performance
and systems functionality considered essential to proving the airworthiness and safe
operation of air vehicles. It is limited to testing those parts of the aircraft and its
equipment that cannot be checked for proper operation on the ground following
maintenance activity.
Contents 4352(1): Production and Maintenance of Flight Test Schedules
Regulation 4352(1) A Flight Test Schedule shall be published in the relevant

4352(1) Topic 5M (or equivalent civilian document) and shall be
maintained throughout the life of the Type and Mark of
aircraft or equipment to which it refers.

Means of
Compliance
4352(1)
Material 8.1.2.
4352(1)

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RA 4353 - Amendment to Technical Information
Rationale Fundamental to airworthiness is the accuracy of Technical Information (TI). To ensure

that personnel working in the Military Air Environment (MAE) have accurate and
relevant information available to them, all personnel need to report any discrepancy
with TI. To ensure all discrepancies are reported and assessed in as short a time as
possible it is essential that a simple process for proposing amendments to TI is in
place.
Contents 4353(1): Amendment to Technical Information
Regulation Amendment to Technical Information

4353(1) 4353(1) All personnel working in the Military Air Environment shall
report any unsatisfactory feature, error or omission within TI
when identified.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapters 8.2, 8.2.1
Means of and 8.2.2.
Compliance .
4353(1)
Material Chapters 8.2, 8.2.1 and 8.2.2.
4353(1)

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RA 4356 - Topic 2(N/A/R) - General Orders, Special Instructions and

Modifications
Rationale The aircraft and/or equipment Topic 2 deals with Design Organization modifications.
However, there are instances where Project Teams (PTs) need to promulgate specific
information relating to their aircraft and/or equipment. The Topic 2(N/A/R) series
General Orders, Special Instructions and Service Modifications, is a tri-Service
publication, which provides the means for PTs to publish their aircraft and/or
equipment-specific orders, special instructions and modifications.
Contents 4356(1): Topic 2(N-A-R) - General Orders, Special Instructions and

Modifications
Regulation Topic 2(N-A-R) - General Orders, Special Instructions and

4356(1) Modifications
4356(1) All aircraft PTs shall promulgate a Topic 2(N/A/R) for their
aircraft.

Means of
Compliance
4356(1)
Material 8.4.
4356(1)

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RA 4401 - Transfer of Aircraft and Equipment
Rationale This chapter details specific instructions for the engineering and flight indemnity
aspects of the transfer of aircraft and equipment between aviation organizations.
Contents 4401(1): Transfer of Aircraft and Equipment
Regulation Transfer of Aircraft and Equipment

4401(1) 4401(1) Aircraft and Equipment transfers shall be notified by means
of an official allotment order.

Means of
Compliance
4401(1)
Material 9.4.
4401(1)

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RA 4402 - Technical Equipment - Conditioning and Preparation for

Movement or Storage
Rationale Conditioning is the determination of the serviceability state of technical equipment.

Any item returned to the supply/logistics organization having been assessed as
serviceable may be re-issued to another user without further action to confirm
serviceability. Any item returned to the supply/logistics organization having been
assessed as unserviceable will enter a repair process that has been agreed between
the items Project Team (PT) and the supply chain. Therefore it is essential that
conditioning of technical equipment and preparing it for movement or storage is
performed with a high degree of care and integrity
Contents 4402(1): Technical Equipment Conditioning and Preparation for

Movement or Storage
Regulation Technical Equipment Conditioning and Preparation for

4402(1) Movement or Storage
4402(1) Prior to returning an item of technical equipment to the
supply/logistics organisation, it shall be conditioned in order
to determine its serviceability state.

Means of
Compliance
4402(1)
Material 9.5.
4402(1)

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RA 4403 - Expedient Repair
Rationale There may be occasions when, due to a lack of either time or resources and the need
to meet an overriding operational requirement, it is necessary to undertake repairs
(which may include repairs to structural, mechanical, electrical, avionic and weapon
systems) to an aircraft that are outside the limits for normal peacetime operations
detailed in the Aircraft Document Set (ADS). Such a repair, which generates a level of
operational capability, potentially at the expense of a reduced level of airworthiness or
longer-term aircraft structural and systems integrity, is termed an Expedient Repair
(ER).
Contents 4403(1): Expedient Repair
Regulation Expedient Repair

4403(1) 4403(1) Expedient Repair shall only be undertaken when authorized.

Means of
Compliance
4403(1)
Guidance 2. Guidance material and associated processes are contained within MAP Chapter
Material 9.12.
4403(1)

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RA 4405 - Assessment, Categorization and Repair of Aircraft and

Aircraft Structural Components
Rationale The repair of an aircraft or aircraft structural component may be beyond the capability
of the aircraft custodian or its Forward maintenance organization. This may be due to
complexity of repair, skill levels required, lack of approved repair instruction in the
Aircraft Document Set (ADS) or lack of resources. On these occasions the use of a
Repair Organisation (RO) to control the repair process ensures that structural integrity
of the repair and aircraft remain airworthy.
Contents 4405(1): Assessment, Categorization and Repair of Aircraft and

Aircraft Structural Components
Regulation Assessment, Categorization and Repair of Aircraft and Aircraft

4405(1) Structural Components
4405(1) Aircraft and aircraft structural components that are beyond
the repair capability of the aircraft custodian or their Forward
maintenance organization shall be assessed, categorized
and repaired under the control of an aircraft Repair
Organization (RO).
Means of 9.13.1.
Compliance
4405(1)
Material Chapters 9.13 and 9.13.1.
4405(1)

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RA 4406 - New Repair Instructions and Aerospace Equipment

Design Requests
Rationale Repairs to aircraft and aircraft structural components have a direct affect on
airworthiness. It is therefore essential that repairs are carried out in accordance with
approved repair schemes and instructions.
Contents 4406(1): New Repair Instructions and Aerospace Equipment

Design Requests
Regulation New Repair Instructions and Aerospace Equipment Design

4406(1) Requests
4406(1) Aircraft structure and structural components shall be
repaired in accordance with authorized instructions.

Means of
Compliance
4406(1)
Material 9.13.2.
4406(1)

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RA 4457 - Special Instructions (Technical)
Rationale Special Instructions (Technical) (SI(T)) are temporary instructions, issued by, or on
behalf of, the Project Team (PT), to undertake a work package to identify, monitor,
repair or prevent the occurrence or re-occurrence of a potential fault. SI(T) comprise:
Special Technical Instruction (STI), Servicing Instruction (SI), Urgent Technical
Instruction (UTI) and Routine Technical Instruction (RTI).
Contents 4457(1): Special Instructions (Technical)
Regulation Special Instructions (Technical)

4457(1) 4457(1) Where a PT requires an instruction to undertake a work
package to identify, repair or prevent the occurrence or re-
occurrence of a potential fault, the instruction shall be one of
the following:
a. An STI when Design Organization (DO) input is
required and remedial action is non-recurrent.
b. An SI when DO input is required and remedial action is
recurrent.
c. An UTI when DO input is not required and remedial
action is necessary within 14 days/25 flying hours.
d. An RTI when DO input is not required and remedial
action is not necessary within 14 days/25 flying hours.
Acceptable Generic Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) for STIs, SIs, UTIs
Means of and RTIs
Compliance 1. Generic AMC for STIs, SIs, UTIs and RTIs is contained within MAP Chapters
4457(1) 10.5.1, 10.5.2 and 10.5.3.
Specific AMC for STIs and SIs
2. Specific AMC for STIs and SIs is contained within MAP Chapters 10.5.1 and
10.5.4.
Specific AMC for UTIs and RTIs
3. Specific AMC for STIs and SIs is contained within MAP Chapters 10.5.1 and
10.5.5.
Guidance Generic Guidance Material (GM) for STIs, SIs, UTIs and RTIs
Material 4. Generic GM and associated processes for STIs, SIs, UTIs and RTIs are
4457(1) contained within MAP Chapters 10.5.1 and 10.5.3.
Specific GM for STIs and SIs
5. Specific GM and associated processes for STIs and SIs are contained within
MAP Chapters 10.5.1 and 10.5.4.
Specific GM for UTIs and RTIs
Specific GM and associated processes for STIs and SIs are contained within MAP
Chapters 10.5.1 and 10.5.5.

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RA 4462 - Aviation Local Technical Instructions
Rationale The purpose of an Aviation Local Technical Instruction (ALTI) is to enable the
promulgation of a formal instruction, which satisfies an urgent local engineering
requirement where high or mid-level directives are inadequate due to local operational
or environmental circumstances.
Contents 4462(1): Raising ALTIs

4462(2): ALTI Restriction
Regulation Raising ALTIs

4462(1) 4462(1) ALTIs shall be raised to overcome immediate problems with
4462(2) extant maintenance schedules, instructions, orders or
procedures, that are inadequate due to local operational or
environmental reasons.
ALTI Restriction
4462(2) ALTIs shall not adversely affect airworthiness, except where
explicitly agreed in writing by the Project Team.

Means of
Compliance
4462(1)
4462(2)
Material 10.5.6.
4462(1)
4462(2)

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RA 4500 - Health and Usage Monitoring
Rationale The term Health and Usage Monitoring (HUM) encompasses a variety of techniques
including operational load monitoring, vibration analysis, visual inspections, oil and
wear debris analysis. The data obtained through such monitoring is used to preserve
and enhance the airworthiness of the platform.
Contents 4500(1): Application of Health and Usage Monitoring Systems

(HUMS)
4500(2): Exploitation of HUMS
Regulation Application of Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS)

4500(1) 4500(1) HUMS shall be included on all new aircraft platforms and
4500(2) retrofitted to existing aircraft fleets where justified by
airworthiness and/or cost considerations.
Exploitation of HUMS
4500(2) HUMS data shall be exploited to preserve and enhance flight
safety and realize maintenance benefits.

Means of
Compliance
4500(1)
4500(2)
Material 11.2.
4500(1)
4500(2)

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RA 4501 - Vibration Control
Rationale Vibration induced by aerodynamic loads or structural resonance excited by rotating

components, such as gas turbines, propellers and helicopter rotors, may induce high
levels of stress in parts of the structure or transmission system. These stresses may
lead to premature failure through fatigue, including increased secondary damage,
such as wear or higher incidence of electronic component failure. Vibration Control
(VC) is the engineering term given to the suppression of this vibration by analysis and
rectification.
Contents 4501(1): Vibration Control
Regulation Vibration Control

4501(1) 4501(1) A platforms Project Team shall determine whether their
platform could benefit from Vibration Control and promulgate
this within the Topic 5A1.
Acceptable
Means of 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within MAP Chapter 11.3.
Compliance
4501(1)
Guidance
Material 2. Guidance Material and associated processes are contained within MAP Chapter
4501(1) 11.3.

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RA 4502 - Wear Debris Monitoring
Rationale Any components within an oil-wetted system that are in moving contact will generate
small particles from the contact surfaces, mainly because of local loading between
these surfaces. Excessive friction or abnormal loading of such components will
increase the rate of particle generation and may change the nature of wear debris. It
is therefore important to recognize the onset and significance of such changes in wear
characteristics; such recognition forms the basis of effective wear debris monitoring
(WDM).
Contents 4502(1): Applicability of Wear Debris Monitoring (WDM)

4502(2): Frequency of WDM Sampling
Regulation Applicability of Wear Debris Monitoring (WDM)

4502(1) 4502(1) Aircraft shall be subject to either one or a combination of the
4502(2) following WDM techniques:
a. Spectrometric Oil Analysis.
b. Magnetic Detector Plug and filter debris assessment.
Frequency of WDM Sampling
4502(2) The applicable technique(s) shall be promulgated within the
Topic 1.

Means of
Compliance
4502(1)
4502(2)
Material 11.4.
4502(1)
4502(2)

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RA 4503 - Hydraulic Oil Monitoring
Rationale Hydraulic system contamination control is an essential element of maintaining

reliability. The function of contamination control is to maintain the fluid cleanliness of
hydraulic systems at levels that promote continuous effective functioning. As
contamination is an ever-present threat from sources both internal and external to the
system, routine hydraulic monitoring of cleanliness levels is required.
Contents 4503(1): Hydraulic Monitoring Aircraft

4503(2): Hydraulic Monitoring Aerospace Ground Equipment
(AGE)
Regulation Hydraulic Monitoring Aircraft

4503(1) 4503(1) Aircraft shall be subject to hydraulic monitoring.
4503(2) Hydraulic Monitoring Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE)
4503(2) AGE supplying hydraulic fluid to aircraft shall be subject to
hydraulic monitoring.

Means of
Compliance
4503(1)
4503(2)
Material 11.4.2.
4503(1)
4503(2)

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RA 4504 - Non-Destructive Testing
Rationale Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is the generic term given to those inspection methods
that permit the examination of materials, structures and components without causing
any damage that may render the material, structure or component unfit for further use.
The NDT methods most widely used on military aircraft are those employing
radiography, ultrasound, eddy current, magnetic particle and penetrant flaw detection.
Other methods and techniques are also employed within the Military Aircraft
Environment (MAE), these include enhanced visual inspection, ultrasonic thickness
gauging, bond testing, percussion testing, conductivity testing and hardness testing.
An organisation's NDT capability is dictated by the design materials, platform and
equipment fatigue lifing and maintenance philosophies and operating constraints.
Contents 4504(1): Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Regulation Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

4504(1) 4504(1) The MOD shall use NDT in an appropriate and controlled
manner to ensure the airworthiness of UK military aircraft and
the integrity of structures, systems, engines, weapons and
aircraft equipment.

Means of
Compliance
4504(1)
Material 11.5.
4504(1)

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RA 4507 - Aircraft Environmental Damage Prevention and Control
Rationale Environmental Damage (ED) is the term used to describe the physical degradation of
material properties as a direct result of interaction with the climate or the environment.
ED includes corrosion, erosion and the degradation of surface finish and composite
material properties. The methods of minimizing the effects of ED on metallic and
composite materials have commonality in that prevention relies heavily on the effective
maintenance of protective systems such as coatings, tapes and corrosion-preventive
compounds (CPCs).
Contents 4507(1): Platform Environmental Damage Prevention and Control

(EDPC) Programme
4507(2): Component Environmental Damage Prevention and
Control Programme
Regulation Platform Environmental Damage Prevention and Control (EDPC)

4507(1) Programme
4507(2) 4507(1) Platform Project Team Leaders (PTLs) shall ensure that, by
Main Gate, the EDPC Programme is included within the
Through-life Management plan (TLMP) for their aircraft.
Component Environmental Damage Prevention and Control
Programme
4507(2) PTLs shall ensure that any component requirements, within
the EDPC programme, are addressed through arrangements
with equipment/commodity PTs.

Means of
Compliance
4507(1)
4507(2)
Material 11.6.
4507(1)
4507(2)

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RA 4509 - Aircraft Domestic Water
Rationale It is important that only water that is safe to drink (potable) is supplied to an aircraft
domestic water storage or supply system. Potable water must be free both from
disease-causing organisms (pathogens) and chemical contamination. It must
therefore be drawn from an Aircraft Water Replenishment Point (AWRP). Even if the
water at source is potable, it may become contaminated during transfer to the aircraft
or in the aircraft domestic water storage or supply systems unless special precautions
are taken.
Contents 4509(1): Aircraft Domestic Water
Regulation Aircraft Domestic Water

4509(1) 4509(1) Water supplied to an aircraft domestic water storage and
supply system shall be potable.

Means of
Compliance
4509(1)
Material 11.8.
4509(1)

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RA 4510 - Ground Running of Aero-Engines and Auxiliary Power

Units
Rationale There are occasions when aircraft services are required in order to carry out
maintenance activities. Where ground support equipment (GSE) is not available or is
unsuitable, aero-engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) may be used to provide
these services. In addition, aero-engines and APUs may need to be started for
diagnostic or testing purposes.
Contents 4510(1): Ground Running of Aero-Engines and APUs
Regulation Ground Running of Aero-Engines and APUs

4510(1) 4510(1) Ground running of aero-engines and APUs shall be carried
out by properly constituted and authorized ground running
teams.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance are contained within MAP Chapters 11.9,
Means of 11.9.1, 11.9.2 and 11.9.3.
Compliance
4510(1)
Material Chapters 11.9, 11.9.1, 11.9.2 and 11.9.3.
4510(1)

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RA 4514 - Contaminated Breathing Oxygen
Rationale Contamination of an aircrafts breathing oxygen system due to the ingress of moisture
or other foreign bodies can adversely affect aircrew efficiency and therefore poses a
serious flight safety hazard.
Contents 4514(1): Contaminated Breathing Oxygen
Regulation Contaminated Breathing Oxygen

4514(1) 4514(1) Suspected or confirmed contaminated breathing oxygen and
associated equipment shall be subject to specific actions for
testing and subsequent cleaning/purging. If confirmed, all
sources of contamination shall be quarantined and a
thorough investigation shall be carried out to prevent any
escalation.

Means of
Compliance
4514(1)
Material 11.10.
4514(1)

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RA 4515 - Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products
Rationale The Fuels, Lubricants and Associated Products (FLAP) used in the maintenance and
operation of aircraft is required to perform in a severe operating environment under
extremes of temperature, pressure and loading. Hence the responsibilities for the
provision and use of FLAP within the MAE are to be clearly defined to ensure the
safety and availability of platforms.
Contents 4515(1): Use of Standardized FLAP

4515(2): Use of AVTUR/FSII (F-34)
Regulation Use of Standardized FLAP

4515(1) 4515(1) MOD platforms shall use standardized products (NATO or
4515(2) Joint-Service equivalents) and only in exceptional
circumstances should commercial or proprietary alternatives
be used.
Use of AVTUR/FSII (F-34)
4515(2) Under the terms of STANAG 4362, the standard battlefield
fuel is AVTUR/FSII (F-34). Hence all platforms shall be
capable of operating on this product.

Means of
Compliance
4515(1)
4515(2)
Material 11.11.
4515(1)
4515(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4550 - Electrical Wiring Interconnect System
Rationale The Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) is a major aircraft system that
requires careful consideration to ensure it will perform adequately for the life of the
aircraft. Consequently, it is essential that the EWIS is maintained to an acceptable
level.
Contents 4550(1): EWIS Regulation

4450(2): EWIS Regulation Support
Regulation EWIS Regulation

4550(1) 4550(1) MAA Tech Cert PSI 2 shall define and promulgate EWIS
4550(2) regulation.
EWIS Regulation Support
4550(2) Air Commodities PT shall support MAA Tech Cert PSI 2 in
defining and promulgating EWIS regulation.

Means of
Compliance
4550(1)
4550(2)
Material 12.1.
4550(1)
4550(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4551 - Aircraft Wiring Husbandry
Rationale The majority of aircraft wiring in service is of thin wall construction and, as such, is
vulnerable to mechanical damage. Specific factors in the maintenance of aircraft
wiring are required to prevent early failure.
Contents 4551(1): Aircraft Wiring Husbandry
Regulation Aircraft Wiring Husbandry

4551(1) 4551(1) Service aircraft and aircraft equipment at all levels of
maintenance shall be subject to Aircraft Wiring Husbandry
procedures.

Means of
Compliance
4551(1)
Material 12.1.1..
4551(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4552 - Use of Crimped Splices in Aircraft Electrical Wiring

Interconnect System
Rationale This regulation details the conditions governing the use of in-line crimped splices in
aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) installations.
Contents 4552(1): Use of Crimped Splices in Aircraft Electrical Wiring

Interconnect System
Regulation Use of Crimped Splices in Aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnect

4552(1) System
4552(1) Crimped splices shall only be used to:
a. Replace an existing splice.
b. Connect an extension to an existing wire or cable.
c. Support a modification action or other approved
instruction.

Means of
Compliance
4552(1)
Material 12.1.2.
4552(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4553 - Aircraft Electrical Wire
Rationale Aircraft Electrical Wire (AEW) as utilised within the aircraft Electrical Wiring
Interconnect System (EWIS) requires regulatory governance to prevent the
introduction of unsuitable wire types into Service aircraft during maintenance and
modification
Contents 4553(1): Type of AEW to be Used on Aircraft

4553(2): Importance of Wire Type
Regulation Type of AEW to be Used on Aircraft

4553(1) 4553(1) Pure polyimide wire shall not be introduced, as AEW, into
4553(2) Service aircraft by procurement, modification or maintenance
activity.
Importance of Wire Type
4553(2) AEW is part of the EWIS and shall be afforded the same
importance as that of the aircraft structure.

Means of
Compliance
4553(1)
4553(2)
Material 12.1.3.
4553(1)
4553(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4554 - Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Data Buses
Rationale In order to manage the large amounts of data transferred between systems on aircraft,
one or more Data Buses may be employed. Experience has shown that maintaining
the integrity of an aircraft Data Bus is paramount in ensuring the correct operation of
the systems connecting to it.
Contents 4554(1): Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Data Buses
Regulation Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Data Buses

4554(1) 4554(1) Whenever aircraft Data Bus systems are disturbed or
repaired, they shall be footprinted to ensure that the integrity
of the system is maintained.

Means of
Compliance
4554(1)
Material 12.1.4.
4554(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4555 - Aircraft Fibre Optic Systems
Rationale Compared to conventional electrical systems, Fibre Optic (FO) systems offer
significant weight saving, greater bandwidth and intrinsic TEMPEST hardening.
However, FO systems do require careful use and handling compared to conventional
electrical systems.
Contents 4555(1): Aircraft Fibre Optic Systems
Regulation Aircraft Fibre Optic Systems

4555(1) 4555(1) FO installations and equipment used within the MAE shall be
subject to strict control.

Means of
Compliance
4555(1)
Material 12.1.5.
4555(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4556 - Pitot Static Systems - Maintenance Responsibilities
Rationale Insufficient care during maintenance or disturbance of aircraft pitot static systems
could cause incorrect or badly made pipeline connections that could cause false
information to be fed to vital flight instruments and other systems. It is therefore
essential that certain checks be done following any maintenance task associated with
pitot and static systems.
Contents 4556(1): Maintenance of Pitot Static Systems

4556(2): Sense and Leak Tests
Regulation Maintenance of Pitot Static Systems

4556(1) 4556(1) Maintenance of pitot static systems shall be strictly
4556(2) controlled.
Sense and Leak Tests
4556(2) Sense and leak tests shall be required whenever pitot static
systems are disturbed.

Means of
Compliance
4556(1)
4556(2)
Material 12.2.
4556(1)
4556(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4557 - Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices - Prevention of

Damage by Static Electricity
Rationale Modern avionic equipment may contain many complex components that are
susceptible to damage from an electrostatic discharge (ESD). These items are known
as Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) devices. An ESD may cause either
immediate failure or hidden damage, which may subsequently degrade performance,
reduce reliability or shorten the devices operational life.
Contents 4557(1): Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices - Prevention of

Damage by Static Electricity
Regulation Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices - Prevention of Damage

4557(1) by Static Electricity
4557(1) Preventive measures to control static electricity shall be
taken at every stage of manufacture, assembly, storage,
repair and maintenance of ESDS devices.

Means of
Compliance
4557(1)
Material 12.3.
4557(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4558 - Aircraft TEMPEST Testing
Rationale TEMPEST is not an acronym but it is an unclassified term used to describe the study
of and measures to prevent unintentional radiation through space, along nearby
conductors or by other unintended channels of compromising emanations. The
unintentional transmission of Protectively Marked (PM) information either coded or not,
can be described as a TEMPEST hazard. The interceptability and the value of that
information together with the number and physical installation of Communications and
Information Systems (CIS) in airborne platforms are used to designate TEMPEST risk.
The TEMPEST risk is used to decide the requirements for TEMPEST testing a
platforms CIS in order to reduce the risk of TEMPEST hazards to acceptable levels.
Contents 4558(1): Aircraft TEMPEST Testing
Regulation Aircraft TEMPEST Testing

4558(1) 4558(1) Platforms that use radio transmitters as their primary means
of communication to process protectively marked information
shall be subject to TEMPEST testing.

Means of
Compliance
4558(1)
Material 12.6.
4558(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4559 - Aircraft COMSEC Material
Rationale Secure communications information systems and/or avionic systems containing

COMSEC material are now routinely fitted in aircraft. This regulation details the
management requirements of the associated cryptographic equipment installed in
aircraft.
Contents 4559(1): Aircraft COMSEC Material
Regulation Aircraft COMSEC Material

4559(1) 4559(1) Aircraft COMSEC material shall be subject to rigorous and
effective management throughout its entire life.

Means of
Compliance
4559(1)
Material 12.7.
4559(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4561 - Maintenance of Aircraft Compass Accuracy
Rationale Many things, including those maintenance activities not directly involving work on
compass systems, may cause compass inaccuracies. Consequently, to restore and
maintain the accuracy of aircraft compass systems it is essential that appropriate
maintenance actions are carried out.
Contents 4561(1): Maintenance of Aircraft Compass Accuracy
Regulation Maintenance of Aircraft Compass Accuracy

4561(1) 4561(1) Aircraft compass accuracy shall be ensured through specific
maintenance actions.

Means of
Compliance
4561(1)
Material 12.9.
4561(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4600 - Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems - Safety Precautions
Rationale Inadvertent operation of an Aircraft Assisted Escape System (AAES) or Crew Escape
System (CES) has the potential to cause serious injury or death.
Contents 4600(1): Movement of AAES

4600(2): AAES Safety Precautions
4600(3): Storage of AAES Components
Regulation Movement of AAES

4600(1) 4600(1) Movement of AAES safety devices shall be strictly
4600(2) controlled.
4600(3) AAES Safety Precautions
4600(2) All personnel required to maintain or operate aircraft fitted
with an AAES shall be conversant with the safety devices,
safety conditions and safety precautions for that AAES.
Storage of AAES Components
4600(3) Armed Ejection Seats and canopies or CES fitted with
miniature detonating cord, which have been removed for
aircraft maintenance, shall be stored in authorized locations
in accordance with JSP 482.

Means of
Compliance
4600(1)
4600(2)
4600(3)
Material 13.1.
4600(1)
4600(2)
4600(3)

Regulatory Article

RA 4601 - Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems - Maintenance

Responsibilities
Rationale Maintenance carried out on/in the vicinity of an Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems
(AAES) or Crew Escape Systems (CES) is potentially lethal and particular care is
required to prevent the possibility of accidents.
Contents 4601(1): Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems - Maintenance

Responsibilities
Regulation Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems - Maintenance Responsibilities

4601(1) 4601(1) Maintenance activity on AAES shall be strictly controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4601(1)
Material 13.1.1.
4601(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4602 - Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems - Maintenance, Vital

and Independent Checks
Rationale It is imperative that Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES) and Crew Escape
Systems (CES) function correctly when operated. To achieve this, their maintenance
is subject to mandatory checks.
Contents 4602(1): Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems Maintenance, Vital

and Independent Checks
Regulation Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems Maintenance, Vital and

4602(1) Independent Checks
4602(1) Whenever an Aircraft Assisted Escape System (AAES) or
associated components are disturbed or are subject to
maintenance in a maintenance bay or workshop, the AAES
or associated components shall be subject to vital,
independent or maintenance checks, as appropriate.

Means of
Compliance
4602(1)
Material 13.1.2.
4602(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4603 - Lifing, Marking and Maintenance of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Cylinders Used in Life Preservers
Rationale Carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinders used in life preservers may be rechargeable or
disposable. Manufacturers supply all cylinders in a charged condition. Compressed
CO2 cylinders are survival equipment and as such are required to operate as designed
in an emergency.
Contents 4603(1): Lifing, Marking and Maintenance of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Cylinders Used in Life Preservers
Regulation Lifing, Marking and Maintenance of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

4603(1) Cylinders Used in Life Preservers
4603(1) CO2 cylinders used in life preservers shall be subject to a
lifing criteria.

Means of
Compliance
4603(1)
Material 13.3.
4603(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4604 - Survival Equipment Maintenance
Rationale Survival Equipment is required to operate as designed in normal and emergency

situations.
Contents 4604(1): Survival Equipment Maintenance
Regulation Survival Equipment Maintenance

4604(1) 4604(1) Maintenance of Survival Equipment (SE) shall be strictly
controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4604(1)
Material 13.4.
4604(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4605 - Compressed Gas Cylinders having an Airborne

Application
Rationale Compressed Gas cylinders that have or may have an airborne application pose a
considerable risk to aircraft. It is essential that cylinders have a strict lifing criteria to
reduce this risk to a minimum.
Contents 4605(1): Compressed Gas Cylinders having an Airborne

Application
Regulation Compressed Gas Cylinders having an Airborne Application

4605(1) 4605(1) Compressed gas cylinders used in the Military Air
Environment shall be subject to a lifing criteria.

Means of
Compliance
4605(1)
Material 13.5.
4605(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4607 - Aircraft Role Equipment - Maintenance, Modification and

Control
Rationale Most aircraft in the Military Air Environment are capable of performing a variety of
roles. To enable this, each aircraft type may employ a suite of role equipment which,
when installed, will permit operations in the required role to be carried out. Because
role equipment is fitted to the aircraft to carry out specific tasks the maintenance and
control of role equipment is an essential part of airworthiness.
Contents 4607(1): Role Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule

4607(2): Maintenance of Role Equipment
Regulation Role Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule

4607(1) 4607(1) A PT with responsibility for role equipment shall determine
4607(2) the preventive maintenance schedule for that equipment.
Maintenance of Role Equipment
4607(2) Maintenance of role equipment shall cover the maintenance
activities for both installed and uninstalled role equipment,
including any specific storage requirements.
Acceptable 1. Acceptable Means of Compliance is contained within the MAP Chapter 13.7.
Means of
Compliance
4607(1)
4607(2)
Material 13.7.
4607(1)
4607(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4652 - Weapon Preparation and Loading
Rationale Due to the significant risks associated with explosive armament stores, it is necessary
to ensure that all personnel involved with the preparation, loading or unloading of such
stores are trained and authorized. These personnel are required to have currency in
the procedures for carrying out weapon preparation and loading/unloading tasks,
including failure to release procedures, to ensure ongoing competency and immediate
availability of trained personnel when required.
Contents 4652(1): Weapon Preparation and Loading
Regulation Weapon Preparation and Loading

4652(1) 4652(1) The preparation, loading and unloading of weapons, and
non-explosive or non-expendable stores, specified by the
Front Line Command (FLC), shall be carried out only by
personnel who have been trained, certified competent and
authorized.

Means of
Compliance
4652(1)
Material 14.2.
4652(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4653 - Examination of In-use Pyrotechnics and Dangerous

Goods Issued for use in Survival Equipment and on Airborne
Platforms
Rationale The environmental conditions to which in-use pyrotechnics and dangerous goods are
subjected may cause them to deteriorate more rapidly than those stored in custom-
designed storage areas. Additionally, some of the pyrotechnics and dangerous goods
packed in survival equipment may not be readily available at the time of the
inspections of explosives. Thus, special arrangements must be made for the
examination of in-use pyrotechnics and dangerous goods issued for use in survival
equipment and on airborne platforms.
Contents 4653(1): Examination of In-use Pyrotechnics and Dangerous

Goods Issued for use in Survival Equipment and on Airborne
Platforms
Regulation Examination of In-use Pyrotechnics and Dangerous Goods Issued

4653(1) for use in Survival Equipment and on Airborne Platforms
4653(1) In-use pyrotechnics and dangerous goods fitted in survival
equipment and airborne platforms shall be examined at
specified periodicities.

Means of
Compliance
4653(1)
Material 14.3.
4653(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4654 - Connecting Electro-Explosive Devices
Rationale An Electro-Explosive Device (EED) is an explosive or pyrotechnic device designed to

be initiated by electrical means, which, if inadvertently operated or initiated, could
cause extensive damage and loss of life. To protect the tradesman who is
undertaking the connection of the EED to its Electrical Firing Circuit (EFC) and those
personnel and materiel in the vicinity of this activity, it is necessary to carry out a test
of the EFC, known as a No-Volts Safety Test (NVST).
Contents 4654(1): Connecting Electro-Explosive Devices
Regulation Connecting Electro-Explosive Devices

4654(1) 4654(1) A No-Volts Safety Test shall be carried out prior to
connecting an Electro-Explosive Device to its Electrical Firing
Circuit.

Means of
Compliance
4654(1)
Material 14.4.
4654(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4655 - Aircraft Armament System Maintenance
Rationale In the interests of safety and reliability, the highest standards of maintenance are
required when applied to Aircraft Armament Systems (AAS).
Contents 4655(1): Aircraft Armament System Maintenance
Regulation Aircraft Armament System Maintenance

4655(1) 4655(1) Maintenance of Aircraft Armament Systems shall be carried
out at specific intervals and shall be strictly controlled.

Means of
Compliance
4655(1)
Material 14.5.
4655(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4656 - Lifing of Explosives and Associated Ancillaries
Rationale Modern explosives are both costly and time-consuming to develop, procure and
modify. It is therefore essential to optimise the maximum safe life of explosives and to
avoid early and expensive replacement or modification.
Contents 4656(1): Lifing of Explosives and Associated Ancillaries
Regulation Lifing of Explosives and Associated Ancillaries

4656(1) 4656(1) Explosive stores (including explosives in Aircraft Assisted
Escape Systems (AAES)), components containing explosive
stores and many non-explosive ancillaries such as
suspension lugs, shall be allocated a life.

Means of
Compliance
4656(1)
Material 14.6.
4656(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4657 - Armed Aircraft Safety Precautions
Rationale The inadvertent release or firing of an aircraft's weapons, or other weapon system
mishap whilst an aircraft is on the ground, could cause extensive damage and loss of
life. Therefore, extreme caution is needed when an aircraft is armed or is in the
process of being loaded or unloaded.
Contents 4657(1): Armed Aircraft Safety Precautions
Regulation Armed Aircraft Safety Precautions

4657(1) 4657(1) Maintenance of Aircraft Armament Systems (AAS), the
loading and unloading of explosive armament stores and the
fitting and removal of explosive components shall be strictly
controlled with specific procedures and safeguards to reduce
risk to a minimum.
Means of 14.7.2.
Compliance
4657(1)
Material Chapters 14.7 and 14.7.2.
4657(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4660 - Aircraft Explosive Armament Stores, Explosive

Rationale A performance failure is the failure of an explosive armament store or explosive

component, or of an associated equipment, to function as designed. For the safety of
personnel and the aircraft it is essential that strict procedures be followed when a
failure occurs. It is also a requirement of STANAG 2940 that performance failures are
investigated and reported as quickly as possible.
Contents 4660(1): Aircraft Explosive Armament Stores, Explosive

Regulation Aircraft Explosive Armament Stores, Explosive Components and

4660(1) Related Equipment - Performance Failures
4660(1) Following a performance failure of aircraft explosive
armament stores, explosive component or related equipment,
action taken shall follow detailed instructions and procedures
to ensure the safety of personnel and of the aircraft.

Means of
Compliance
4660(1)
Material 14.8.
4660(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4700 - Military Air Environment Quality Policy
Rationale Achieving optimal operational performance and maintaining air safety are paramount
features of air environment engineering and logistics support activities. Therefore, the
use of defined safe processes, practices and procedures, adequate supervision and
high-calibre management are all essential elements of an integrated management
system. Increased confidence is gained through a rigorous process of independent
review and evaluation that verifies the continued adequacy and effectiveness of these
essential control arrangements. This whole process ensures that air environment
engineering and logistics standards and working practices are being maintained and
adapted, thus ensuring that front-line forces are provided with consistent levels of
high-quality support.
Contents 4700(1): Military Air Environment Quality Policy
Regulation Military Air Environment Quality Policy

4700(1) 4700(1) All engineering and logistics organizations within the military
air environment shall develop and implement a Quality
Management System which, as a minimum, meets the basic
requirements and principles of the ISO 9001.

Means of
Compliance
4700(1)
Material 15.1.
4700(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4701 - Quality Occurrence Reporting
Rationale There are occasions when there is a requirement to report perceived quality
occurrences in the condition of equipment, delivery of services, audit observations or
potential improvements within the Military Air Environment (MAE). The Quality
Occurrence Report (QOR) system provides a method of reporting and investigating
these perceived quality occurrences throughout the MAE.
Contents 4701(1): Quality Occurrence Reporting
Regulation Quality Occurrence Reporting

4701(1) 4701(1) The Quality Occurrence Reporting (QOR) method shall be
used within the Military Air Environment (MAE) to report
perceived quality occurrences identified by engineering and
logistics elements of the MAE; defence support agencies and
contractors.

Means of
Compliance
4701(1)
Material 15.1.1.
4701(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4702 - Quality Auditing
Rationale Auditing is an essential part of any Quality Management System (QMS). It is used to
provide feedback to management at all levels on the effectiveness of policies, plans,
processes and documented procedures.
Contents 4702(1): Quality Auditing
Regulation Quality Auditing

4702(1) 4702(1) All management systems within the Military Air Environment
shall be supported by a system of internal and external
quality audits.

Means of
Compliance
4702(1)
Material 15.2.
4702(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4800 - General Requirements (MIL Part 145)
Rationale The RA 4800-4849 series of regulations defines the requirements to be met by an

organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval for the maintenance
of military aircraft or components. It is based on the Regulations, Acceptable Means of
Compliance and Guidance Material relating to EASA Part 145 regulations.
Contents 4800(1): General Requirements (MIL Part 145)
Regulation General Requirements (MIL Part 145)

4800(1) 4800(1) MOD shall only place defence contracts for on-aircraft
contractor-run depth maintenance with contractors whose
management, technical resources and quality assurance
arrangements are demonstrably adequate to provide
products and services of the required quality, economically
and on time.
Acceptable 1. An organization should use the RA 4800-4849 series to qualify for the issue or
Means of continuation of an approval for the maintenance of military aircraft or components
through the Maintenance Approved Organization Scheme (MAOS).
Compliance
4800(1)
Guidance 2. This RA must be read in association with RA1005 (Competent Organizations

Material and Responsibilities).
4800(1) General Requirements (MIL Part 145)

3. The RA 4800-4849 series is intended primarily for the use of contractors and
defines the policy adopted by the MOD for the regulation of civilian organizations
wishing to undertake maintenance of aircraft, or aircraft systems or equipment, for
which responsibility is vested in the Secretary of State for Defence.
4. The RA 4800-4849 series establishes the requirements to be met by an
organization to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval for the maintenance
of military aircraft or components. The series is based on the framework published in
EC Regulation 2042/2003 Part 145 and its associated Acceptable Means of
Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM).
Warning
5. The Ministry of Defence (MOD), like its contractors, is subject to both United
Kingdom and European laws regarding Health and Safety at Work. All Defence
Standards and Regulatory Articles either directly or indirectly invoke the use of
processes and procedures that could be injurious to health if adequate precautions are
not taken. CAE 4000 Regulatory Articles or their use in no way absolves users from
complying with statutory and legal requirements relating to Health and Safety at Work.
Applicability
6. This XRAWwill be applied to contractors carrying out maintenance on military
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registered aircraft and/or components.

Guidance Application for MAOS Mil Part 145 Approval
Material 7. An organization seeking MAOS approval must apply in the first instance to the
4800(1) MAA XTechnical Group - Approvals Deputy HeadW.
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RA 4801 - General (MIL 145.A.1)
Rationale This series of regulations defines the requirements to be met by an organisation to

qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval for the maintenance of military
aircraft or components. It is based on the regulations, acceptable means of
compliance and guidance material relating to EASA Part 145 regulations.
Contents 4801(1): The Regulator (MIL 145.A.1(1))

4801(2): Certifying Staff (Mil 145.A.1(2))
Regulation The Regulator (MIL 145.A.1(1))

4801(1) 4801(1) For the purpose of RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145), the
4801(2) regulator shall be the UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA).
Certifying Staff (Mil 145.A.1(2))
4801(2) For the purpose of RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145), it is
assumed that certifying staff shall meet the standards
required by RA 4950 (MIL. Part 66) for the respective A, B, C
categories or be licensed in accordance with the EASA Part
66 systems.
NOTE. To facilitate the transition to the MAOS, personnel employed

on the maintenance of military registered aircraft, prior to
April 2008 will be considered to have met the RA 4950 (Mil
Part 66) requirement. This concession applies to
maintenance personnel only, not to a maintenance
organization, which must put in place the procedures listed at
RA 4806(5) (MIL 145.A.30(e)).
Acceptable 1. To be determined.
Means of
Compliance
4801(1)
4801(2)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4801(1)
4802(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4802 - Scope (MIL 145.A.10)

of military aircraft or components. It is based on the regulations, acceptable means of
Contents 4802(1): Scope (MIL 145.A.10)
Regulation Scope (MIL 145.A.10)

4802(1) 4802(1) This Section establishes the requirements which shall be
met by an organization to qualify for the issue or continuation
of an approval for the maintenance of military aircraft and
components.
Acceptable 1. Forward maintenance should be understood as any maintenance that is

Means of carried out before flight to ensure that the aircraft is fit for the intended flight.
Compliance a. Forward maintenance may include:
4802(1) (1) Trouble shooting.
(2) Fault rectification.
(3) Component replacement with use of external test equipment if
required.
(4) Component replacement may include components such as
engines, propellers and rotors.
(5) Scheduled maintenance and/or checks including visual inspections
that will detect obvious unsatisfactory conditions/discrepancies but do not
require extensive in depth inspection. It may also include internal
structure, systems and power plant items, which are visible through quick
opening access panels/doors.
(6) Minor repairs and modifications, which do not require extensive
disassembly and can be accomplished by simple means.
b. For temporary or occasional cases (AD's, SB's, SI(T)) the Quality
Manager should accept base maintenance tasks to be performed by a line
maintenance organization provided all requirements are fulfilled as defined by
the MAA.
c. Maintenance tasks falling outside these criteria are considered to be
base maintenance.
d. Aircraft maintained in accordance with progressive/equalised
preventative maintenance type programmes should be individually assessed in
relation to this Paragraph. In principle, the decision to allow some equalised
checks to be carried out should be determined by the assessment that all tasks
within the particular check can be carried out safely to the required standards at
the designated line maintenance station.
2. Where the organization uses facilities both inside and outside the UK such as
satellite facilities, sub-contractors, line stations etc., such facilities should be included
in the approval without being identified on the approval certificate subject to the
maintenance organization exposition identifying the facilities and containing
procedures to control such facilities and the MAA being satisfied that they form an
integral part of the approved maintenance organization.

Guidance 3. This Guidance Material (GM) provides guidance on how the smallest
Material organizations satisfy the intent of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145):
4802(1) 4. Not used.

5. It is recognised that a RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) approval may be required
by two quite different types of small organizations, the first being the component
maintenance workshop, e.g. radio equipment or wheels etc., the second being
specialized services, e.g. welding or NDT.
6. Where only one person is employed (in fact having the certifying function and
others), this organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) may use the
alternatives provided in this Guidance Material. Limited to the following:
a. Class B2 - Small Piston Engines.
b. Class C Components.
c. Class D1 Non-Destructive Inspections.
NOTE The following sections only include the relevant clauses of RA 4800-4849
(MIL. Part 145) for which the alternative applies. When clauses of RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145) are not listed, then it means that full compliance needs to be demonstrated.
7. Not used.
RA 4806(2) (MIL. 145.A.30(b))
8. The minimum requirement is for one full time person who meets RA 4950 (MIL.
Part-66) requirements for certifying staff and holds the position of "Accountable
Manager, maintenance engineer and is also certifying staff". No other person may
issue a certificate of maintenance and therefore if absent, no maintenance may be
released during such absence.
9. The quality monitoring function of RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c)) may be
contracted to an appropriate organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part
145) or to a person with appropriate technical knowledge and extensive experience of
quality audits employed on a part time basis, with the agreement of the MAA.
NOTE Full time for the purpose of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) means not less
than 35 hrs per week except during vacation periods.
10. In the case of an approval based on one person using a subcontracted quality
monitoring arrangement, the requirement for a record of certifying staff is satisfied by
the submission to and acceptance by the MAA of the MAA Form 4 (Annex A). With
only one person the requirement for a separate record of authorisation is unnecessary
because the MAA Form 3 (Annex B) approval schedule defines the authorisation. An
appropriate statement, to reflect this situation, should be included in the exposition.
RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c))
11. It is the responsibility of the contracted quality monitoring organization or person
to make a minimum of 2 visits per 12 months and it is the responsibility of this
organization or person to carry out such monitoring on the basis of 1 visit pre-
announced and 1 visit unannounced to the organization.
12. It is the responsibility of the organization to comply with the findings of the
contracted quality monitoring organization or the person.
CAUTION It should be understood that if the contracted organization or the
above mentioned person loses or gives up its approval, then the organizations
approval will be suspended.
Recommended operating procedure for an RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part

145) approved maintenance organization based upon up to 10

Guidance persons involved in maintenance.
Material RA 4806(2) (MIL 145.A.30 (b))
4802(1) 13. The normal minimum requirement is for the employment on a full-time basis of
two persons who meet the MAA requirements for certifying staff, whereby one holds
the position of "Maintenance Engineer" and the other holds the position of "Quality
Audit Engineer".
14. Either person can assume the responsibilities of the Accountable Manager
providing that they can comply in full with the applicable elements of RA 4806(1) (MIL.
145.A.30(a)) but the Maintenance Engineer will be the certifying person to retain the
independence of the "Quality Audit Engineer" to carry out audits. Nothing prevents
either engineer from undertaking maintenance tasks providing that the Maintenance
Engineer issues the certificate of maintenance.
15. The Quality Audit Engineer will have similar qualifications and status to the
Maintenance Engineer for reasons of credibility, unless he/she has a proven track
record in aircraft quality assurance, in which case some reduction in the extent of
maintenance qualifications may be permitted
16. In cases where the MAA agrees that it is not practical for the organization to
nominate a post-holder for the quality monitoring function, this function may be
contracted in accordance with Paragraph 9.


ANNEX A
MAA FORM 4
Ministry of Defence
Military Aviation Authority
Technical Group
MAA Form 4
Management Personnel
Details of management personnel required to be accepted as

specified in Mil Part
1. Name:
2.

Position:
3. Qualifications relevant to position at Item 2:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
4. Work experience relevant to the position at Item 2: (use continuation sheet if
necessary):

Signature: Date:
MAA USE ONLY

Name & signature of authorised MAA staff accepting this person.
Signature: Name: Date:

Additional Information and Requirements
1. Address to which the completed MAA Form 4 is to be sent:

Military Aviation Authority (MAOS Approvals)

Juniper L0 #5003
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8QW
Please ensure that a point of contact is included with the
2.
completed MAA Form 4.

3. List any supporting documents submitted (not originals):

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)

ANNEX B
MAA FORM 3A
MAA Form 3a
APPROVAL SCHEDULE
Organization: xxxxxxx
Reference: MAOS 145..
CLASS RATING LIMITATION FWD DEPTH

AIRCRAFT A1
A2
ENGINES
COMPONENTS
OTHER THAN
COMPLETE
ENGINES OR
APUs
SPECIALISED
SERVICES
This approval schedule is limited to those products and activities specified in

the scope of the approval section contained in Part-145 approved maintenance
organization exposition.
Exposition reference:
xxxxxxxx
Date of issue:

RA 4803 - Application (MIL 145.A.15)
Rationale This series of regulations defines the requirements to be met by an organization to

Contents 4803(1): Application (MIL 145.A.15)
Regulation Application (MIL 145.A.15)

4803(1) 4803 An application for the issue or variation of an approval shall
be made in writing to the MAA using a MAA Form 2.
Acceptable 1. In a form and in a manner established by the MAA means that the application
Means of should be made on a MAA Form 2.
Compliance
4803(1)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4803(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4804 - Terms of Approval (MIL 145.A.20)

compliance and guidance material relating to EASA Part 145 regulations..
Contents 4804(1): Terms of Approval (MIL 145.A.20)
Regulation Terms of Approval (MIL 145.A.20)

4804(1) 4804(1) The organization shall specify the scope of work deemed to
constitute approval in its Exposition (Annex A, Table A-1 to
this regulation contains a table of all classes and ratings).
Acceptable 1. The following table identifies the AECMA Specification 1000D chapter for the
Means of MIL. Category C component rating.
Compliance CLASS DESCRIPTION RATING
4804(1)
C1 Air Cond & Press 21
C2 Auto Flt 22
C3 Comms & Nav 23 34 43
C4 Doors Hatches 52
C5 Electrical Power 24 33 91
C6 Equipment 25 38 41 45 50
C7 Engine APU 49 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
78 79 80 81 82 83 84
86
C8 Flight Controls 27 55 57.40 57.50 57.60

57.70
C9 Fuel Airframe 28 48
C10 Helicopter Rotors 62 64 66 67
C11 Helicopter Trans 63 65
C12 Hydraulic 29
C13 Instruments 31 46
C14 Landing Gear / Recovery 32 90
C15 Oxygen / Nitrogen 35 47
C16 Propellers 61
C17 Pneumatic 36 37
C18 Protection ice/rain/fire 26 30

C19 Windows & Canopies 56

Acceptable
C20 Structural 53 54 57.10 57.20 57.30
Means of
Compliance C21 Attack Systems 39 40 42
4804(1)
C22 Radar/Surveillance 92 93
C23 Weapons Systems 94
C24 Crew Escape 95
C25 Missiles/Drones/Telemetry 96
C26 Reconnaissance 97 98
C27 Electronic Warfare 99
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4804(1)

ANNEX A
ORGANIZATIONS APPROVAL CLASS AND RATING SYSTEM
1. Table A-1 outlines the full extent of approval possible under MIL. Part 145 in a standardized
form. An organization must be granted an approval ranging from a single class and rating with
limitations to all classes and ratings with limitations.
2. In addition to Table A-1 the approved maintenance organization is required by MIL 145.A.20 to
indicate scope of work in the maintenance organization exposition (see also para 11).
3. Within the approval class(es) and rating(s) granted by the MAA, the scope of work specified in
the maintenance organization exposition defines the exact limits of approval. It is therefore essential
that the approval class(es) and rating(s) and the organization's scope of work are compatible.
4. A Category A class rating means that the approved maintenance organization may carry out
maintenance on the aircraft and any component (including engines/APUs) only whilst such
components are fitted to the aircraft except that such components can be temporarily removed for
maintenance when such removal is expressly permitted by the aircraft maintenance manual to
improve access for maintenance subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organization
exposition acceptable to the Member State The limitation section will specify the scope of such
maintenance thereby indicating the extent of approval.
5. A Category B class rating means that the approved maintenance organization may carry out
maintenance on the uninstalled engine/APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) and engine/APU components only
whilst such components are fitted to the engine/APU except that such components can be temporarily
removed for maintenance when such removal is expressly permitted by the engine/APU manual to
improve access for maintenance. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance
thereby indicating the extent of approval. An approved maintenance organization with a category B
class rating may also carry out maintenance on an installed engine during line and base
maintenance subject to a control procedure in the maintenance organization exposition. The
maintenance organization exposition scope of work must reflect such activity where permitted.
6. A Category C class rating means that the approved maintenance organization may carry out
maintenance on uninstalled components (excluding engines and APUs) intended for fitment to the
aircraft or engine/APU. The limitation section will specify the scope of such maintenance thereby
indicating the extent of approval. An approved maintenance organization with a Category C class
rating may also carry out maintenance on an installed component during base and line maintenance
or at an engine/APU maintenance facility subject to a control procedure in the maintenance
organization exposition. The maintenance organization exposition scope of work must reflect such
activity where permitted.
7. A Category D class rating is a self-contained class rating not necessarily related to a specific
aircraft, engine or other component. The D1 - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) rating is only necessary
for an approved maintenance organization that carries out NDT as a particular task for another
organization. An approved maintenance organization with a class rating in A or B or C category may
carry out NDT on products it is maintaining subject to the maintenance organization exposition
containing NDT procedures, without the need for a D1 class rating.
8. Category A class ratings are subdivided into line or base maintenance. An approved
maintenance organization may be approved for either line or base maintenance or both.
9. The limitation section is intended to give the MAA maximum flexibility to customise the
approval to a particular organization. Table A-1 specifies the types of limitation possible and whilst
maintenance is listed last in each class rating it is acceptable to stress the maintenance task rather
than the aircraft or engine type or manufacturer, if this is more appropriate to the organization. An
example could be avionic systems installations and maintenance.
10. Table A-1 makes reference to series and type in the limitation section of Class A and B. Series
means a specific type series such as Tornado or Lynx or Pegasus etc. Type means a specific type or
model such as F3/GR4 or Mk 106/Mk 107 etc. Any number of series or types may be quoted.
11. When a lengthy capability list is used which could be subject to frequent amendment, then such
amendment must be in accordance with a procedure acceptable to the MAA and included in the
maintenance organization exposition. The procedure must address the issues of who is responsible
for capability list amendment control and the actions that need to be taken for amendment. Such
actions include ensuring compliance with MIL. 145 for products or services added to the list.

12. Not used.
CLASS RATING LIMITATION FWD DPTH

AIRCRAFT A1 Aeroplanes/ above Will state aeroplane series or type
5700 kg and/or the maintenance task(s)
A2 Aeroplanes/ 5700 Will state aeroplane manufacturer or
kg and below series or type and/or the
maintenance tasks
A3 Helicopters Will state helicopter manufacturer or
series or type and/or the
maintenance task(s)
A4 Aircraft other than Will state aircraft series or type
A1, A2 and A3 and/or the maintenance task(s)
ENGINES B1 Turbine Will state engine series or type and/or the maintenance
task(s)
B2 Piston Will state engine manufacturer or series or type and/or
the maintenance task(s)
B3 APU Will state engine manufacturer or series or type and/or
the maintenance task(s)
COMPONENTS C1 Air Cond & Press Quote aircraft type(s) and/or component manufacturer or
(other than C2 Auto Flight the particular component and/or cross-refer to a
complete C3 Comms and Nav capability list in the exposition.
engines or C4 Doors - Hatches
APUs) C5 Electrical Power
C6 Equipment
C7 Engine - APU
C8 Flight Controls
C9 Fuel - Airframe
C10 Helicopter - Rotors
C11 Helicopter -
Transmission
C12 Hydraulic
C13 Instruments
C14 Landing Gear
C15 Oxygen
C16 Propellers
C17 Pneumatic
C18 Protection
ice/rain/fire
C19 Windows
C20 Structural
C21 Attack Systems
C22 Radar/
Surveillance
C23 Weapons Systems
C24 Crew Escape
C25 Missiles/
Drones/Telemetry
C26 Reconnaissance
C27 Electronic Warfare
SPECIALISED D1 Non-Destructive Will state particular NDT method(s)
SERVICES Testing
Table A-1 Approval Classifications

RA 4805 - Facility Requirements (MIL 145.A.25)

organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval for the maintenance
Contents 4805(1): Facility Requirements (MIL 145.A.25)
Regulation Facility Requirements (MIL 145.A.25)

4805(1) 4805(1) The organisation shall ensure that:
(a) Facilities are provided appropriate for all planned
work, ensuring in particular, protection from the
weather elements. Specialised workshops and
bays are segregated as appropriate to ensure that
environmental and work area contamination is
unlikely to occur:
1. For base maintenance of aircraft, aircraft
hangars are both available and large enough
to accommodate aircraft on planned base
maintenance.
2. For component maintenance, component
workshops are large enough to
accommodate the components on planned
maintenance.
(b) Office accommodation is provided for the
management of the planned work referred to in (a),
and certifying staff so that they can carry out their
designated tasks in a manner that contributes to
good aircraft maintenance standards.
(c) The working environment, including aircraft
hangars, component workshops and office
accommodation is appropriate for the task carried
out. Unless otherwise dictated by the particular task
environment, the working environment shall be
such that the effectiveness of personnel is not
impaired:
1. Temperatures shall be maintained such that
personnel can carry out required tasks
without undue discomfort.
2. Dust and any other airborne contamination
are kept to a minimum and not be permitted
to reach a level in the work task area where
visible aircraft/component surface
contamination is evident. Where dust/other
airborne contamination results in visible
surface contamination, all susceptible
systems are sealed until acceptable

conditions are re-established.

Regulation 3. Lighting is such as to ensure each inspection
4805(1) and maintenance task can be carried out in
an effective manner.
4. Noise shall not distract personnel from
carrying out inspection tasks. Where it is
impractical to control the noise source, such
personnel are provided with the necessary
personal equipment to stop excessive noise
causing distraction during inspection tasks.
5. Where a particular maintenance task
requires the application of specific
environmental conditions different to the
foregoing, then such conditions are
observed. Specific conditions are identified
in the maintenance data.
6. The working environment for line
maintenance is such that the particular
maintenance or inspection task can be
carried out without undue distraction.
Therefore where the working environment
deteriorates to an unacceptable level in
respect of temperature, moisture, hail, ice,
snow, wind, light, dust/other airborne
contamination, the particular maintenance or
inspection tasks must be suspended until
satisfactory conditions are re-established.
(d) Secure storage facilities are provided for
components, equipment, tools and material.
Storage conditions ensure segregation of
serviceable components and material from
unserviceable aircraft components, material,
equipment and tools. The conditions of storage are
in accordance with the manufacturers or other
applicable MOD instructions, to prevent
deterioration and damage of stored items. Access
to storage facilities is restricted to authorised
personnel.

Acceptable 1. Where the hangar is not owned by the organization, it may be necessary to
Means of establish proof of tenancy. In addition, sufficiency of hangar space to carry out
planned base maintenance should be demonstrated by the preparation of a
Compliance projected aircraft hangar visit plan relative to the maintenance programme. The aircraft
4805(1) hangar visit plan should be updated on a regular basis.
2. Protection from the weather elements. aircraft hangar and component workshop
structures should prevent the ingress of rain, hail, ice, snow, wind and dust etc.
Aircraft hangar and component workshop floors should be sealed to minimise dust
generation.
3. For line maintenance of aircraft, hangars are not essential but it is
recommended that access to hangar accommodation be demonstrated for usage
during inclement weather for minor scheduled work and lengthy fault rectification.
4. Aircraft maintenance staff should be provided with an area where they may
study maintenance instructions and complete maintenance records in a proper
manner.
5. It is acceptable to combine any or all of the office accommodation requirements
into one office subject to the staff having sufficient room to carry out assigned tasks.
6. Storage facilities for serviceable aircraft components should be clean, well
ventilated and maintained at a constant dry temperature to minimise the effects of
condensation. Manufacturers storage recommendations should be followed for those
aircraft components identified in such published recommendations.
7. Storage racks should be strong enough to hold aircraft components and
provide sufficient support for large aircraft components such that the component is not
distorted during storage.
8. All aircraft components, wherever practicable, should remain packaged in
protective material to minimise damage and corrosion during storage.
Guidance 9. Until the MOD extends the applicability of the RA 4800-4849 series of
Material regulations to Forward organisations, traditional military aviation engineering
structures will continue to be applied to Forward using procedures contained in RAs
4805(1) 4000-4799 and associated Joint-Service and Air Publications (JSPs & APs). To cater
for the intervening, situation the MAA will determine the interfaces between the Depth
and Forward organisations of each fleet of aircraft an a case-by-case basis.


RA 4806 - Personnel Requirements (MIL 145.A.30)

Contents 4806(1): Accountable Manager (MIL 145.A.30(a))

4806(2): Personnel Responsible to the Accountable Manager (MIL
145.A.30(b))
4806(3): Quality Manager (MIL 145.A.30(c))
4806(4): Maintenance Man-hour Plan (MIL 145.A.30(d))
4806(5): Personnel Competences (MIL 145.A.30(e))
4806(6): Non-destructive Testing (MIL 145.A.30(f))
4806(7): Aircraft Forward Maintenance Staff (MIL 145.A.30(g))
4806(8): Aircraft Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(h))
4806(9): Component Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(i))
4806(10): Non-engineering Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(j))
Regulation Accountable Manager (MIL 145.A.30(a))

4806(1) 4806(1) The organization shall appoint an Accountable Manager who
has corporate authority for ensuring that all maintenance
required by the customer can be financed and carried out to
the standard required by RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145). The
Accountable Manager shall:
(a) Ensure that all necessary resources are
available to accomplish maintenance in accordance
with RA 4815(2) (MIL 145.A.65(b)) to support the
organization approval.
(b) Establish and promote the safety and quality
policy specified in RA 4815(1) (MIL 145.A.65(a)).
(c) Demonstrate a basic understanding of RA
4800-4849 (MIL Part 145)
Acceptable 1. With regard to the Accountable Manager, it is normally intended to mean the
Means of Chief Executive Officer of the approved maintenance organization, who by virtue of
position has overall (including in particular financial) responsibility for running the
Compliance organization. The Accountable Manager may be the Accountable Manager for more
4806(1) than one organization and is not required to be necessarily knowledgeable on
technical matters as the maintenance organization exposition defines the maintenance
standards. When the Accountable Manager is not the Chief Executive Officer the MAA
should be assured that such an Accountable Manager has direct access to the Chief
Executive Officer and has a sufficiency of maintenance funding allocation.
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Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4806(1)
Regulation Personnel Responsible to the Accountable Manager (MIL

4806(2) 145.A.30(b))
4806(2) The organization shall nominate a person or group of
persons, whose responsibilities include ensuring that the
organization complies with RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145).
Such person(s) shall ultimately be responsible to the
Accountable Manager:
(a) The person(s) nominated shall represent the
maintenance management structure of the
organization and be responsible for all functions
specified in RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145).
(b) The person(s) nominated shall be identified
and their credentials submitted using a MAA Form
4.
(c) The person(s) nominated shall be able to
demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and
satisfactory experience related to aircraft or
component maintenance and demonstrate a
working knowledge of RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145).
(d) Procedures shall make clear who deputises
for any particular person in the case of lengthy
absence of the said person.
Acceptable 3. Dependent upon the size of the organization, the RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145)
Means of functions may be subdivided under individual managers or combined in any number of
ways.
Compliance
4. The organization should have, dependent upon the extent of approval, a base
4806(2) maintenance manager, a line maintenance manager, a workshop manager and a
quality manager, all of whom should report to the Accountable Manager except in a
small RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) organization where any one manager may also be
the Accountable Manager.
5. The base maintenance manager should be responsible for ensuring that all
maintenance required to be carried out in the hangar, plus any fault rectification
carried out during base maintenance, is carried out to the design and quality
standards specified in RA 4815(2) (MIL. 145.A.65(b)). The base maintenance
manager should also be responsible for any corrective action resulting from the
quality compliance monitoring of RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65(c)).
6. The line maintenance manager should be responsible for ensuring that all
maintenance required to be carried out on the line including line fault rectification is
carried out to the standards specified in RA 4815(2) (MIL. 145.A.65 (b)) and also
responsible for any corrective action resulting from the quality compliance monitoring
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Acceptable of RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c)).

Means of 7. The workshop manager should be responsible for ensuring that all work on
Compliance aircraft components is carried out to the standards specified in RA 4815(2) (MIL.
145.A.65 (b)) and also responsible for any corrective action resulting from the quality
4806(2) compliance monitoring of RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c)).
8. The quality managers responsibility is specified in RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65
(c)).
9. Notwithstanding the example RA 4806(2) AMC paragraphs 4-8 titles, the
organization may adopt any title for the foregoing managerial positions but should
identify to the MAA the titles and persons chosen to carry out these functions.
10. Where an organization chooses to appoint managers for all or any combination
of the identified RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) functions because of the size of the
undertaking, it is necessary that these managers report ultimately through either the
base maintenance manager or line maintenance manager or workshop manager or
quality manager, as appropriate, to the Accountable Manager.
NOTE : Certifying staff should report to any of the managers specified depending
upon which type of control the approved maintenance organization uses (for example
licensed engineers/independent inspection/dual function supervisors etc.) so long as
the quality compliance monitoring staff specified in RA 4806(3) (MIL. 145.A.65(c)(1)),
remain independent.
Guidance 11. Nil.

Material
4806(2)
Regulation Quality Manager (MIL 145.A.30(c))

4806(3) 4806(3) The Accountable Manager, under RA 4806(1) (MIL
145.A.30(a)), shall appoint a person with responsibility for
monitoring the quality system, including the associated
feedback system as required by RA 4815(3) (MIL 145.65(c)).
The appointed person shall have direct access to the
Accountable Manager to ensure that the Accountable
Manager is kept properly informed on quality and compliance
matters.
Acceptable 12. Monitoring the quality system includes requesting remedial action as necessary
Means of by the Accountable Manager and the nominated persons referred to in RA 4806(2)
(MIL. 145.A.30 (b)).
Compliance
4806(3)

Guidance 13. Nil.

Material
4806(3)
Regulation Maintenance Man-hour Plan (MIL 145.A.30(d))

4806(4) 4806(4) The organization shall have a maintenance man-hour plan
showing that the organization has sufficient staff to plan,
perform, supervise, inspect and quality monitor the
organization in accordance with the approval. In addition the
organization shall have a procedure to reassess work
intended to be carried out when actual staff availability is less
than the planned staffing level for any particular work shift or
period.
Acceptable 14. Has sufficient staff means that the organization employs or contracts such staff
Means of of which at least half the staff that perform maintenance in each workshop, hangar or
flight line on any shift should be employed to ensure organizational stability. Contract
Compliance staff, being part time or full time should be made aware that when working for the
4806(4) organization they are subjected to compliance with the organizations procedures
specified in the maintenance organization exposition relevant to their duties. For the
purpose of this sub-paragraph, employed means the person is directly employed as an
individual by the maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145) whereas contracted means the person is employed by another organization and
contracted by that organization to the maintenance organization approved under RA
4800-4849 (MIL Part 145). In the case of MOD/Industrial partnered support
arrangements, the MOD element of the organization should be considered, for the
purpose of this clause, as part of the industry workforce.
15. The maintenance man-hour plan should take into account any maintenance
carried out on aircraft/aircraft components from outside the UK and should also take
into account all work carried out outside the scope of the RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145) approval.
16. The maintenance man-hour plan should relate to the anticipated maintenance
workload except that when the organization cannot predict such workload, due to the
short-term nature of its contracts, then such plan should be based upon the minimum
maintenance workload needed for commercial viability. Maintenance workload
includes all necessary work such as, but not limited to, planning, maintenance record
checks, production of worksheets/cards in paper or electronic form, accomplishment of
maintenance, inspection and the completion of maintenance records.
17. In the case of aircraft base maintenance, the maintenance man-hour plan
should relate to the aircraft hangar visit plan as specified in AMC RA 4805(1) (MIL.
AMC 145.A.25 (a)).
18. In the case of aircraft component maintenance, the maintenance man-hour plan
should relate to the aircraft component planned maintenance as specified in AMC RA
4805(1) Paragraph 2 (MIL. 145.A.25 (a)(2)).
19. The quality monitoring compliance function man-hours should be sufficient to
meet the requirement of RA 4815(3) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c)), which means taking into
account AMC RA 4815(3) (MIL. AMC 145.A.65 (c)). Where quality-monitoring staff
perform other functions, the time allocated to such functions needs to be taken into
account in determining quality monitoring staff numbers.

Acceptable 20. The maintenance man-hour plan should be reviewed at least every 3 months
Means of and updated when necessary.
Compliance 21. Significant deviation from the maintenance man-hour plan should be reported
through the departmental manager to the quality manager and the Accountable
4806(4) Manager for review. Significant deviation means more than a 25% shortfall in available
man-hours during a calendar month for any one of the functions specified in RA
4806(4) (MIL. 145.A.30 (d)).
Guidance 22. Nil.

Material
4806(4)
Regulation Personnel Competences(MIL 145.A.30(e))

4806(5) 4806(5) The organization shall establish and control the competence
of personnel involved in any maintenance, management
and/or quality audits in accordance with a procedure and to a
standard agreed by the MAA. In addition to the necessary
expertise related to the job function, competence must
include an understanding of the application of human factors
and human performance issues appropriate to that person's
function in the organization. Human Factors means
principles which apply to aeronautical design, certification,
training, operations and maintenance and which seek safe
interface between the human and other system components
by proper consideration of human performance. Human
Performance means human capabilities and limitations
which have an impact on the safety and efficiency of
aeronautical operations.
Acceptable 23. The referenced procedure requires amongst others that planners, mechanics,
Means of specialised services staff, supervisors and certifying staff are assessed for
competence by 'on the job' evaluation and/or by examination relevant to their
Compliance particular job role within the organization before unsupervised work is permitted. A
4806(5) record of the qualification and competence assessment should be kept. The
Maintenance Organization should have in place procedures for:
a. Ensuring that all personnel are competent by virtue of their training, and
experience for the tasks on which they are employed.
b. Assessing and/or verifying the training and experience of personnel
joining the company.
c. Ensuring staff are trained, assessed and authorised for specific tasks.
d. Providing initial and continuation training by a RA 4900 (MIL Part 147 to
be issued) approved organization.
e. Maintaining a record system detailing the training and qualification of all
Staff.

f. Maintaining a record of all personnel authorisations.

Acceptable 24. The procedure should include a method of assessing the training and
Means of experience of personnel joining the Company and should include, as a minimum:
Compliance a. Verification of any qualifications and experience.
4806(5) b. A formal technical interview.
c. A period of on the job assessment.
25. Adequate initial and recurrent training should be provided and recorded to
ensure continued competence.
26. To assist in the assessment of competence, job descriptions are recommended
for each job role in the organization. Basically, the assessment should establish that:
a. Planners are able to interpret maintenance requirements into
maintenance tasks, and have an appreciation that they have no authority to
deviate from the maintenance data.
b. Mechanics are able to carry out maintenance tasks to any standard
specified in the maintenance data and will notify supervisors of mistakes
requiring rectification to re-establish required maintenance standards.
c. Specialised services staff are able to carry out specialised maintenance
tasks to the standard specified in the maintenance data and will both inform and
await instructions from their supervisor in any case where it is not possible to
complete the specialised maintenance in accordance with the maintenance
data.
d. Supervisors are able to ensure that all required maintenance tasks are
carried out and where not completed or where it is evident that a particular
maintenance task cannot be carried out to the maintenance data, then such
problems will be reported to the RA 4806(3) (MIL. 145.A.30 (c)), person for
appropriate action. In addition, for those supervisors who also carry out
maintenance tasks, that they understand such tasks should not be undertaken
when incompatible with their management responsibilities.
e. Certifying staff are able to determine when the aircraft or aircraft
component is serviceable and when it is unserviceable.
f. In the case of planners, specialised services staff, supervisors and
certifying staff, a knowledge of organization procedures relevant to their
particular role in the organization is important. The aforementioned list is not
exclusive and may include other categories of personnel.
g. Quality audit staff are able to monitor compliance with RA 4800-4849
(MIL Part 145) identifying non-compliance in an effective and timely manner in
order that the organization may remain in compliance RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145).
27. In respect to the understanding of the application of human factors and human
performance issues, maintenance, management, and quality audit personnel should
be assessed for the need to receive initial human factors training, but in any case all
maintenance, management, and quality audit personnel should receive human factors
continuation training. This should concern to a minimum:
a. Post-holders, managers, supervisors.
b. Certifying staff, technicians, and mechanics.
c. Technical support personnel such as, planners, engineers, technical
record staff.
d. Quality control/assurance staff.
e. Specialised services staff.
f. Human factors staff/ human factors trainers.

g. Store department staff, purchasing department staff.

Acceptable h. Ground equipment operators.
Means of i. Contract Staff in the above categories.
Compliance
28. Initial human factors training should cover all the topics of the training syllabus
4806(5) specified in RA 4806(5) GM (GM MIL. 145.A.30) either as a dedicated course or else
integrated within other training. The syllabus may be adjusted to reflect the particular
nature of the organization. The syllabus may also be adjusted to meet the particular
nature of work for each function within the organization. For example:
a. Small organizations not working in shifts may cover in less depth subjects
related to teamwork and communication;
b. Planners may cover in more depth the scheduling and planning objective
of the syllabus and in less depth the objective of developing skills for shift
working.
29. Depending on the result of the evaluation as specified in RA 4806(5) AMC
Paragraph X26W, initial training should be provided to personnel within 6 months of
joining the maintenance organization, but temporary staff may need be trained shortly
after joining the organization to cope with the duration of employment.
30. Personnel being recruited from another maintenance organization approved
under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) and temporary staff should be assessed for the
need to receive any additional human factors training to meet the new maintenance
organizations approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) human factors training
standard.
31. The purpose of human factors continuation training is primarily to ensure that
staff remain current in terms of human factors and also to collect feedback on human
factors issues. Consideration should be given to the possibility that such training has
the involvement of the quality department. There should be a procedure to ensure
that feedback is formally passed from the trainers to the quality department to initiate
action where necessary.
32. Human factors continuation training should be of an appropriate duration in
each two-year period in relation to relevant quality audit findings and other
internal/external sources of information available to the organization on human errors
in maintenance.
33. Human factors training should be conducted by the maintenance organization
itself, or independent trainers, or any training organizations acceptable to the MAA.
34. The Human factors training procedures should be specified in the Maintenance
Organization Exposition.
Guidance 35. The training syllabus below identifies the topics and sub-topics to be addressed
Material during the human factors training. The maintenance organization may combine, divide,
change the order of any subject of the syllabus to suit its own needs, so long as all
4806(5) subjects are covered to a level of detail appropriate to the organization and its
personnel. Some of the topics may be covered in separate training (health and safety,
management, supervisory skills, etc.) in which case duplication of training is not
necessary. Where possible, practical illustrations and examples will be used,
especially accident and incident reports. Topics will be related to existing legislation,
where relevant. Topics will be related to existing guidance/advisory material, where
relevant (e.g. ICAO HF Digests and Training Manual). Topics will be related to
maintenance engineering where possible; too much unrelated theory will be avoided.
a. General/Introduction to human factors:
(1) Need to address human factors;
(2) Statistics;

(3) Incidents.
b. Safety Culture/Organizational factors.
Guidance c. Human Error:
Material (1) Error models and theories;
4806(5) (2) Types of errors in maintenance tasks;
(3) Violations;
(4) Implications of errors;
(5) Avoiding and managing errors;
(6) Human reliability.
d. Human performance & limitations:
(1) Vision;
(2) Hearing;
(3) Information-processing;
(4) Attention and perception;
(5) Situational awareness;
(6) Memory;
(7) Claustrophobia and physical access;
(8) Motivation;
(9) Fitness/Health;
(10) Stress;
(11) Workload management;
(12) Fatigue;
(13) Alcohol, medication, drugs;
(14) Physical work;
(15) Repetitive tasks / complacency.
e. Environment:
(1) Peer pressure;
(2) Stressors;
(3) Time pressure and deadlines;
(4) Workload;
(5) Shift Work;
(6) Noise and fumes;
(7) Illumination;
(8) Climate and temperature;
(9) Motion and vibration;
(10) Complex systems;
(11) Hazards in the workplace;
(12) Lack of manpower;
(13) Distractions and interruptions.
f. Procedures, information, tools and practices:

(1) Visual Inspection;

(2) Work logging and recording;
Guidance (3) Procedure practice / mismatch / norms;
Material (4) Technical documentation access and quality.
4806(5) g. Communication:
(1) Shift / Task handover;
(2) Dissemination of information;
(3) Cultural differences.
h. Teamwork:
(1) Responsibility;
(2) Management, supervision and leadership;
(3) Decision making.
i. Professionalism and integrity:
(1) Keeping up to date; currency;
(2) Error provoking behaviour;
(3) Assertiveness.
j. Organizations HF program:
(1) Reporting errors;
(2) Disciplinary policy;
(3) Error investigation;
(4) Action to address problems;
(5) Feedback.
36. MOD HF training policy has been amended to cover-off the vast majority of the
above topics. MOD HF training syllabi are being developed progressively and they
must be compared with the list above for satisfactory coverage. Where relevant deltas
are identified top-up training may be arranged by the organization.
37. For the holder of an ATPL or CPL issued in accordance with JAR FCL 1 or JAR
FCL 2 the theoretical knowledge and examination subjects are detailed in Appendix 1
to JAR FCL 1.470 and appendix 1 to JAR FCL 2.470. For MOD aircrew, the theoretical
knowledge is covered throughout flying training and, for specific aircraft types, during
operational conversion unit training for the relevant aircraft type. Thereafter, the
individuals level of knowledge is monitored by the aircrew standards organization for
the respective aircraft type.

Regulation Non-destructive Testing (MIL 145.A.30(f))

4806(6) 4806(6) The organization shall ensure that personnel who carry out
and/or control a continued airworthiness non-destructive test
of aircraft structures and/or components are appropriately
qualified for the particular non-destructive test in accordance
with the European or equivalent Standard recognised by
MAA. Personnel who carry out any other specialised task
shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with officially
recognised Standards. By derogation to this clause those
personnel specified in RA 4806(7) and (8) (MIL 145.A.30(g)
and (h)), qualified in RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 To be issued)
MIL category B1 or MOD equivalent qualification may carry
Regulation out and/or control colour contrast dye penetrant tests.
4806(6)
Acceptable 38. Continued airworthiness non-destructive testing means such testing specified
Means of by the type certificate holder/aircraft or engine or propeller manufacturer in accordance
with the maintenance data as specified in RA 4810 (MIL. 145.A.45) for in service
Compliance aircraft/aircraft components for the purpose of determining the continued fitness of the
4806(6) product to operate safely.
39. Appropriately qualified means to Level 1, 2 or 3 as defined by the European
Standard 4179:2000 (EN4179) or MOD NDT Certification of Competence levels
defined in RA 4504 and MAP Chapter 11.5, dependant upon the non-destructive
testing function to be carried out.
40. Notwithstanding the fact that Level 3 EN 4179 or MOD NDT personnel certified
in accordance with RA 4504 and MAP Chapter 11.5 may be qualified to establish and
authorise methods, techniques, etc, this does not permit such personnel to deviate
from methods and techniques published by the type certificate holder/manufacturer, or
in the case of MOD owned aircraft the type PT, in the form of continued airworthiness
data, such as in non-destructive test manuals or service bulletins, unless the manual
or service bulletin expressly permits such deviation.
41. Notwithstanding the general references in EN 4179 to a national aerospace
non-destructive testing (NDT) board, all examinations should be conducted by
personnel or organizations under the general control of such a board or the MAA Tech
Cert ASI.
42. Particular non-destructive test means any one or more of the following; dye
penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic methods
including x ray and gamma ray.
43. Not used.
44. Any maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145)
that carries out NDT should establish NDT specialist qualification procedures detailed
in the exposition and accepted by the MAA.
45. Boroscoping and other techniques such as delamination coin tapping are non-
destructive inspections rather than non-destructive testing. Notwithstanding such
differentiation, the maintenance organization should establish an exposition
procedure accepted by the MAA to ensure that personnel who carry out and interpret
such inspections are properly trained and assessed for their competence with the
process. Non-destructive inspections, not being considered as NDT by RA 4800-4849
(MIL Part 145) are not listed in Appendix B under class rating D1.
46. The referenced standards, methods, training and procedures should be

Acceptable specified in the Maintenance Organization Exposition.

Means of 47. Any such personnel who intend to carry out and/or control a non-destructive test
Compliance for which they were not qualified prior to the effective date of RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145) should qualify for such non-destructive test in accordance with EN 4179 or, for
4806(6) the MOD, in accordance with RA 4504 and MAP Chapter 11.5.
Guidance 48. Nil.

Material
4806(6)
Regulation Aircraft Forward Maintenance Staff(MIL 145.A.30(g))

4806(7) 4806(7) Any organization maintaining aircraft, except where stated
otherwise in RA 4806(10), shall in the case of aircraft line
maintenance, have appropriate aircraft type rated certifying
staff qualified as MIL category B1 and B2 in accordance with
RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 - to be issued) (or other MOD
equivalent) and RA 4807 (MIL. 145.A.35). In addition such
organizations may also use appropriately task trained
certifying staff qualified as MIL category A in accordance with
RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 to be issued ) (or other MOD
equivalent) and RA 4806 (MIL 145.A.30) to carry out minor
scheduled 'line' maintenance and simple fault rectification.
The availability of such MIL category A certifying staff shall
not replace the need for RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 to be
issued), MIL category B1 and B2 (or other MOD equivalent)
certifying staff to support the MIL category A certifying staff.
However, such RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 to be issued), MIL
category B1 and B2 (or other MOD equivalent) staff need not
always be present at the line station during minor scheduled
line maintenance or simple fault rectification.
Acceptable 49. For the purposes of MIL. category A, minor scheduled line maintenance means
Means of any minor scheduled inspection/check up to and including a weekly check specified in
the approved aircraft maintenance programme. For aircraft maintenance programmes
Compliance that do not specify a weekly check, the MAA should determine the most significant
4806(7) check that is considered equivalent to a weekly check.
50. Typical tasks permitted after appropriate task training to be carried out by the
MIL. Category A for the purpose of the MIL. Category A issuing an aircraft certificate of
maintenance as specified in RA 4812 (MIL. 145.A.50) as part of minor scheduled line
maintenance or simple fault rectification are contained in the following list:
a. Replacement of wheel assemblies.
b. Replacement of wheel brake units.
c. Replacement of crew escape and emergency equipment.
d. Replacement of ovens, boilers and beverage makers.

e. Replacement of internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes.

Acceptable f. Replacement of windscreen wiper blades.
Means of g. Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat belts and
Compliance harnesses.
4806(7) h. Closing of cowlings and re-fitment of quick access inspection panels.
i. Replacement of toilet system components but excluding gate valves.
j. Simple repairs and replacement of internal compartment doors and
placards but excluding doors forming part of a pressure structure.
k. Simple repairs and replacement of overhead storage compartment doors
and cabin furnishing items.
l. Replacement of static wicks.
m. Replacement of aircraft main and APU aircraft batteries.
n. Replacement of in-flight entertainment system components but excluding
public address.
o. Routine lubrication and replenishment of all system fluids and gases.
p. The de-activation only of sub-systems and aircraft components as
permitted by the Aircraft Document Set, where such de-activation is agreed by
the MAA as a simple task.
q. Replacement of any other component as agreed by the MAA for a
particular aircraft type only where it is agreed that the task is simple.
NOTE This list will be periodically updated in the light of ongoing experience and
technological changes.
Guidance 51. Nil.

Material
4806(7)
Regulation Aircraft Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(h))

4806(8) 4806(8) Any organization maintaining aircraft, except where stated
otherwise in RA 4807(10) shall:
(a) In the case of base maintenance, have
appropriate aircraft type rated certifying staff
qualified as MIL category C in accordance with MIL
Part 66 (or other MOD equivalent) and RA 4807
(MIL. 145.A.35). In addition the organization shall
have sufficient aircraft type rated staff qualified as
MIL category B1 and B2 in accordance with RA
4950 (MIL Part 66 to be issued) (or other MOD
equivalent) and RA 4807 (MIL. 145.A.35), to
support the MIL category C certifying staff.
1. MIL B1 and B2 support staff shall
ensure that all relevant tasks or inspections
have been carried out to the required
standard before the MIL category C

Regulation certifying staff issues the certificate of

4806(8) maintenance.
2. The organization shall maintain a
register of any such MIL B1 and B2 support
staff.
3. The MIL category C certifying staff
shall ensure that compliance with a) has
been met and that all work required by the
customer has been accomplished during the
particular base maintenance check or work
package, and shall also assess the impact
of any work not carried out with a view to
either requiring its accomplishment or
agreeing with the operator to defer such
work to another specified check or time limit.
(b) In the case of base maintenance of aircraft,
have either:
1. Appropriate aircraft type rated
certifying staff qualified as MIL Category MIL
B1 and B2 in accordance with RA 4950 (MIL
Part 66 to be issued) and RA 4807 (MIL.
145.A.35) or,
2. Appropriate aircraft type rated
certifying staff qualified in MIL Category C
assisted by MIL B1 and B2 support staff as
specified in a).
Acceptable 52. The MIL. Category B1 and B2 support staff (or other MOD equivalent) need not
Means of hold a certifying authorisation in accordance with RA 4807(2) (MIL. 145.A.35 (b)) but
the organization should use such appropriately authorised certifying staff to satisfy the
Compliance requirement.
4806(8)
Guidance 53. Nil.

Material
4806(8)
Regulation Component Certifying StaffMIL (145.A.30(i))

4806(9) 4806(9) Component certifying staff shall comply with RA 4950 (MIL
Part 66 to be issued) (or other MOD equivalent
requirements).


Means of
Compliance
4806(9)
Guidance 55. Nil.

Material
4806(9)
Regulation Non-engineering Certifying Staff (MIL 145.A.30(j))

4806(10) 4806(10) By derogation to RA 4806(7) and (8) (MIL 145.A.30(g) and
(h)), sought from and agreed by the MAA, the organization
shall use certifying staff qualified in accordance with the
following provisions:
(a) Not used.
(b) Not used.
(c) For a repetitive pre-flight airworthiness
directive (e.g. Special Instructions (Technical)
(SI(T) which specifically states that the flight crew
may carry out such airworthiness directive, the
organization may issue a limited certification
authorisation to the aircraft commander and/or the
flight engineer on the basis of the flight crew licence
or MOD aircrew qualification held. However, the
organization shall ensure that sufficient practical
training has been carried out to ensure that such
aircraft commander or flight engineer can
accomplish the airworthiness directive to the
required standard.
(d) In the case of aircraft operating away from a
supported location the organization may issue a
limited certification authorisation to the commander
and/or the flight engineer on the basis of the flight
crew licence or MOD aircrew qualification held
subject to being satisfied that sufficient practical
training has been carried out to ensure that the
commander or flight engineer can accomplish the
specified task to the required standard. The
provisions of this Clause shall be detailed in an
exposition procedure.
(e) In the following unforeseen cases, where an
aircraft is grounded at a location other than the
main base where no appropriate certifying staff are
available, the organization contracted to provide
maintenance support may issue a one-off

Regulation certification authorisation:

4806(10) 1. To one of its employees holding
equivalent type authorisations on aircraft of
similar technology, construction and
systems, or
2. To any person with not less than five
years maintenance experience and holding a
valid ICAO aircraft maintenance licence or
MOD equivalent rated for the aircraft type
requiring certification provided there is no
organization appropriately approved under
this Part at that location and the contracted
organization obtains and holds on file
evidence of the experience and the licence
of that person.
NOTE All such cases as specified in this clause shall be reported to
the MAA within seven days of the issuance of such
certification authorisation. The organization issuing the one-
off authorisation shall ensure that any such maintenance that
could affect flight safety is re-checked by an appropriately
approved organization.
Acceptable 56. For the issue of a limited certification authorisation the commander or flight
Means of engineer should hold either a valid air transport pilots license (ATPL), commercial
pilots license (CPL) or flight engineer (F/EL) licence in accordance with JAR-FCL, or
Compliance an appropriate MOD aircrew qualification on the aircraft type. In addition, the limited
4806(10) certification authorisation is subject to the Maintenance Organization Exposition
containing procedures to address the personnel requirements of RA 4806(5) (MIL.
145.A.30 (e)) and associated AMC and guidance material. Such procedures should
include as a minimum:
a. Completion of adequate maintenance airworthiness regulation training.
b. Completion of adequate task training for the specific task on the aircraft.
The task training should be of sufficient duration to ensure that the individual
has a thorough understanding of the task to be completed and will involve
training in the use of associated maintenance data.
c. Completion of the procedural training as specified in RA 4800-4849 (MIL
Part 145).
NOTE: The above procedures should be specified in the Maintenance
Organization Exposition and be accepted by the MAA.
57. Typical tasks that may be certified and/or carried out by the commander holding
an ATPL or CPL or an MOD appropriate aircrew qualification, are specific minor
maintenance or simple checks for which training has been given and recorded by the
maintenance organization. Examples given below are not prescriptive or exhaustive
but indicate, in general terms, the scope of complexity for aircrew technical tasks:
a. Replacement of internal lights, filaments and flash tubes.
b. Closing of cowlings and re-fitment of quick access inspection panels.
c. Minor role changes not involving weapon systems e.g. stretcher fit, dual
controls, doors, photographic equipment etc.
d. Resetting of aircraft arrestor gear and stowage of brake chutes.

Acceptable e. Any check/replacement involving simple techniques consistent with this

Means of AMC and as agreed by the MAA.
Compliance 58. Holders of a valid JAR FCL Flight engineer's licence, or an MOD flight engineer
qualification on the aircraft type may only exercise this limited certification
4806(10) authorisation privilege when performing the duties of a flight engineer. In addition to
RA 4806(10) AMC Paragraph 60, Sub-paragraphs a-e, specific minor maintenance or
simple fault rectification tasks for which training has been received may be carried out.
Examples given below are not prescriptive or exhaustive but indicate, in general
terms, the scope of complexity for flight engineer technical tasks:
a. Replacement of wheel assemblies.
b. Replacement of simple crew escape and emergency equipment that is
easily accessible.
c. Replacement of ovens, boilers and beverage makers.
d. Replacement of internal and external lights, filaments and flash tubes.
e. Replacement of passenger and cabin crew seats, seat belts and
harnesses.
f. Simple replacement of overhead storage compartment doors and cabin
furnishing items.
g. Replacement of static wicks.
h. Replacement of aircraft main and APU aircraft batteries.
i. Replacement of in-flight entertainment system components but excluding
public address.
j. The de-activation only of sub-systems and aircraft components as
permitted by the operators Minimum Equipment List or the aircraft PTLs Maint
Manual Topic 2N/A/R1 or Topic 14, where such de-activation has been agreed
by the MAA as a simple task.
k. Re-setting of tripped circuit breakers under the guidance of maintenance
control (or the MOD parent unit Engineering Operations Centre).
l. Any other simple task as agreed by the MAA for a particular aircraft type
only where it is agreed that the task is simple.
59. The authorisation should have a finite life of twelve months subject to
satisfactory re-current training on the applicable aircraft type.
60. For the purposes of 4806(10) sub-paragraph e, unforeseen means that the
aircraft grounding could not reasonably have been predicted by the operator because
the fault was unexpected due to being part of a hitherto reliable system.
61. A one-off authorisation should only be considered for issue by the quality
department of the contracted organization after it has made a reasoned judgement
that such a requirement is appropriate under the circumstances and at the same time
maintaining the required airworthiness standards. The organizations quality
department will need to assess each situation individually prior to the issuance of a
one-off authorisation
62. A one-off authorisation should not be issued where the level of certification
required could exceed the knowledge and experience level of the person it is issued
to. In all cases, due consideration should be given to the complexity of the work
involved and the availability of required tooling and/or test equipment needed to
complete the work.
63. In those situations where the requirement for a one off authorisation to issue a
Certificate of Release to Service for a task on an aircraft type for which certifying staff
does not hold a type-rated authorisation has been identified, the following procedure is
recommended:
64. Flight crew should communicate details of the fault to the operators supporting

Acceptable maintenance organization with full details of the fault. If necessary the supporting
Means of maintenance organization will then request the use of a one off authorisation from the
quality department.
Compliance
65. When issuing a one off authorisation, the quality department of the organization
4806(10) should verify that:
a. Full technical details relating to the work required to be carried out have
been established and passed to the certifying staff.
b. The organization has an approved procedure in place for co-ordinating
and controlling the total maintenance activity undertaken at the location under
the authority of the one off authorisation.
c. The person to whom a one-off authorisation is issued has been provided
all the necessary information and guidance relating to maintenance data and
any special technical instructions associated with the specific task undertaken.
A detailed step-by-step worksheet has been defined by the organization,
communicated to the one off authorisation holder.
d. The person holds authorisations of equivalent level and scope on other
aircraft type of similar technology, construction and systems.
66. The one off authorisation holder should sign off the detailed step-by-step
worksheet when completing the work steps. The completed tasks should be verified
by visual examination and/or normal system operation upon return to an appropriately
approved RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) maintenance facility.
67. This clause addresses staff not employed by the maintenance organization who
meet the requirements of RA 4806(10) (MIL. 145.A.30 (j)(5)). In addition to the items
listed in RA 4806 AMC Paragraphs 66, 67 (a, b and c) and 68 (MIL. AMC 145.A.30
(j)(5)(i) paragraph 1, 2(a), (b) and (c) and 3), the quality department of the organization
may issue such one off authorisation providing full qualification details relating to the
proposed certifying personnel are verified by the quality department and made
available at the location.
Guidance 68. Nil.

Material
4806(10)


RA 4807 - Certifying Staff and MIL. Cat' B1 & B2 Support Staff (MIL.
145.A.35)

Contents 4807(1): Certifying Staff Knowledge (MIL.145.A.35(a))

4807(2): Certification Authorization to Certifying Staff
(MIL.145.A.35(b))
4807(3): Certification Staff Experience Requirements
(MIL.145.A.35(c))
4807(4): Certification Staff Continuation Training (MIL.145.A.35(d))
4807(5): Continuation Training Programme (MIL.145.A.35(e))
4807(6): Certifying Staff Competence Assessment (MIL.145.A.35(f))
4807(7): Issue of Certification Authorization (MIL.145.A.35(g))
4807(8): Certification Authorization Codes (MIL.145.A.35(h))
4807(9): Responsibility for Issuing Certification Authorization
(MIL.145.A.35(i))
4807(10): Record of Certifying Staff (MIL.145.A.35(j))
4807(11): Retention Period for Certification Records
(MIL.145.A.35(k))
4807(12): Provision to Staff of a Copy of their Certification
Authorization (MIL.145.A.35(l))
4807(13): Requirement to Produce Certification Authorization
(MIL.145.A.35(m))
4807(14): Minimum Age of Certifying Staff (MIL.145.A.35(n))

Regulation Certifying Staff Knowledge (MIL.145.A.35(a))

4807(1) 4807(1) In addition to the appropriate requirements of RA 4806(7)
and (8), (MIL 145.A.30 (g) and (h)) the organization shall
ensure that certifying staff and MIL. Category B1 and B2
support staff have an adequate understanding of the relevant
aircraft and/or components to be maintained together with
the associated organization procedures. In the case of
certifying staff, this must be accomplished before the issue or
re-issue of the certification authorisation. MIL. Category B1
and B2 support staff' means those MIL. Category B1 and B2
staff in the base maintenance environment who do not hold
necessarily certification privileges. Relevant aircraft and/or
components, means those aircraft or components specified
in the particular certification authorisation. Certification
authorisation means the authorisation issued to certifying
staff by the organization and which specifies the fact that
they may sign certificates of maintenance within the
limitations stated in such authorisation on behalf of the
approved organization.
Acceptable 1. Adequate understanding of the relevant aircraft and/or aircraft component(s) to

Means of be maintained together with the associated organization procedures means that the
person has received training and has relevant maintenance experience on the product
Compliance type and associated organization procedures such that the person understands how
4807(1) the product functions, what are the more common faults with associated
consequences.
2. The organization should hold copies of all documents that attest to qualification,
and to recent experience.
Guidance 3. Nil.
Material
4807(1)
Regulation Certification Authorization to Certifying Staff MIL.145.A.35(b)

4807(2) 4807(2) Excepting those cases listed in RA 4806(10) MIL. 145.A.30
(j) the organization shall issue a certification authorisation to
certifying staff in relation to the basic categories or
subcategories and any type rating registered in accordance
with RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 to be issued) requirements (or
other MOD equivalent qualification), or listed on an EASA
aircraft maintenance license, subject/license remaining valid
throughout the validity period of the authorisation, and the
certifying staff remaining in compliance with other
requirements of RA 4950 (MIL. Part 66 to be issued) (or

other MOD equivalent qualification).
Acceptable 4. The organization should issue the certification authorisation when satisfied that
Means of compliance has been established with the appropriate clauses of RA 4800-4849 (MIL
part 145) and RA 4950 (MIL. Part 66 to be issued) (or other MOD equivalent
Compliance qualification). In granting the certification authorisation the maintenance organization
4807(2) approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) needs to be satisfied that the person
holds a valid RA 4950 (MIL Part 66 to be issued) (or other MOD equivalent
qualification) aircraft maintenance licence.
Guidance 5. Nil.
Material
4807(2)
Regulation Certification Staff Experience Requirements (MIL.145.A.35(c))

4807(3) 4807(3) The organization shall ensure that all certifying staff and MIL.
Category B1 and B2 (or MOD equivalent) support staff are
involved in at least six months of actual relevant aircraft or
component maintenance experience in any consecutive two
year period. For the purpose of this clause involved in actual
relevant aircraft or component maintenance means that the
person has worked in an aircraft or component maintenance
environment and has either exercised the privileges of the
certification authorisation and/or has actually carried out
maintenance on at least some of the aircraft type systems
specified in the particular certification authorisation.
Means of
Compliance
4807(3)

Guidance 7. Nil.
Material
4807(3)
Regulation Certification Staff Continuation Training (MIL.145.A.35(d))

4807(4) 4807(4) The organization shall ensure that all certifying staff and MIL.
Category B1 and B2 (or MOD equivalent) support staff
receive sufficient continuation training in each two year
period to ensure that such staff have up-to-date knowledge of
relevant technology, organization procedures and human
factor issues.
Acceptable 8. Continuation training is a two way process to ensure that certifying staff remain
Means of current in terms of procedures, human factors and technical knowledge and that the
organization receives feedback on the adequacy of its procedures and maintenance
Compliance instructions. Due to the interactive nature of this training, consideration should be
4807(4) given to the possibility that such training has the involvement of the quality department
to ensure that feedback is actioned. Alternatively, there should be a procedure to
ensure that feedback is formally passed from the training department to the quality
department to initiate action.
9. Continuation training should cover changes in relevant requirements such as
RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145), changes in organization procedures and the
modification standard of the products being maintained plus human factor issues
identified from any internal or external analysis of incidents. It should also address
instances where staff failed to follow procedures and the reasons why particular
procedures are not always followed. In many cases the continuation training will
reinforce the need to follow procedures and ensure that incomplete or incorrect
procedures are identified to the company in order that they can be corrected. This
does not preclude the possible need to carry out a quality audit of such procedures.
10. Continuation training should be of sufficient duration in each 2-year period to
meet the intent of RA 4807(4) (MIL. 145.A.35 (d)), and may be split into a number of
separate elements. RA 4807(4) (MIL. 145.A.35 (d)), requires such training to keep
certifying staff updated in terms of relevant technology, procedures and human factors
issues which means it is one part of ensuring quality. Therefore sufficient duration
should be related to relevant quality audit findings and other internal/external sources
of information available to the organization on human errors in maintenance. This
means that in the case of an organization that maintains aircraft with few relevant
quality audit findings, continuation training could be limited to days rather than weeks,
whereas a similar organization with a number of relevant quality audit findings, such
training may take several weeks. For an organization that maintains aircraft
components, the duration of continuation training would follow the same philosophy
but should be scaled down to reflect the more limited nature of the activity. For
example certifying staff who release hydraulic pumps may only require a few hours of
continuation training whereas those who release turbine engines may require a few
days of such training. The content of continuation training should be related to relevant
quality audit findings and it is recommended that such training is reviewed at least
once in every 24 month period.
11. The method of training is intended to be a flexible process and could, for
example, include a RA 4900 (MIL Part 147 - to be issued) continuation training course,
aeronautical college courses, internal short duration courses, seminars, etc. The
elements, general content and length of such training should be specified in the
maintenance organization exposition unless such training is undertaken by an
organization approved under RA 4900 (MIL Part 147 - to be issued) when such details

may be specified under the approval and cross-referenced in the maintenance

organization exposition.
Guidance 12. Nil.

Material
4807(4)

Regulation Continuation Training Programme (MIL.145.A.35(e))

4807(5) 4807(5) The organization shall establish a programme for
continuation training for certifying staff and MIL. Category B1
and B2 (or MOD equivalent) support staff, including a
procedure to ensure compliance with the relevant paragraphs
of RA 4807 (MIL 145.A.35) as the basis for issuing
certification authorisations under this Part to certifying staff,
and a procedure to ensure compliance with RA 4950 (MIL
Part 66 - to be issued) (or MOD equivalent).
Acceptable 13. The programme for continuation training should list all certifying staff and
Means of support staff and when training will take place, the elements of such training and an
indication that it was carried out reasonably on time as planned. Such information
Compliance should subsequently be transferred to the certifying staff and support staff record as
4807(5) required by RA 4807(10) (MIL. 145.A.35 (j)).
Guidance 14. Nil.

Material
4807(5)
Regulation Certifying Staff Competence Assessment (MIL.145.A.35(f))

4807(6) 4807(6) Except where any of the unforeseen cases of RA 4806(10)
(MIL. 145.A.30(j)) apply, the organization shall assess all
prospective certifying staff for their competence, qualification
and capability to carry out their intended certifying duties in
accordance with a procedure as specified in the exposition
prior to the issue or re-issue of a certification authorisation
under this Part.
Acceptable 15. As stated in RA 4807(6) (MIL. 145.A.35(f)) with one exception, all prospective
Means of certifying staff are required to be assessed for competence, qualification and capability
related to intended certifying duties. There are a number of ways in which such
Compliance assessment may be carried out but the following points need to be considered to
4807(6) establish an assessment procedure that fits the particular organization.
16. Competence and capability can be assessed by working the person under the
supervision of either another certifying person or a quality auditor for sufficient time to
arrive at a conclusion. Sufficient time could be as little as a few weeks if the person is
fully exposed to relevant work. It is not required to assess against the complete
spectrum of intended duties. When the person has been recruited from another
approved maintenance organization and was a certifying person in that organization
then the organization should accept a written confirmation from the person responsible
for running the quality system about the person.
17. Qualification assessment means collecting copies of all documents that attest to
qualification, such as the licence and/or any authorisation held. This should be
followed by a confirmation check with the organization(s) that issued such

Acceptable document(s) and finally a comparison check for differences between the product type
Means of ratings on the qualification documents and the relevant product types maintained by
the organization. This latter point may reveal a need for product type differences
Compliance training.
4807(6)
Guidance 18. Nil.

Material
4807(6)
Regulation Issue of Certification Authorization (MIL.145.A.35(g))

4807(7) 4807(7) When the conditions of RA 4807(1), (2), (4) and (6) and,
where applicable, (3) (MIL 145.A.35(a), (b), (d) and where
applicable (f)) have been fulfilled by the certifying staff, the
organization shall issue a certification authorisation that
clearly specifies the scope and limits of such authorisation.
Continued validity of the certification authorisation is
dependent upon continued compliance with RA 4807(1), (2),
(4), and where applicable, (3) (MIL 145.A.35(a), (b), (d) and
where applicable (f)).

Means of
Compliance
4807(7)
Guidance 20. Nil.

Material
4807(7)
Regulation Certification Authorization Codes (MIL.145.A.35(h))

4807(8) 4807(8) The certification authorisation must be in a style that makes
its scope clear to the certifying staff and any authorized
person who may require to examine the authorisation. Where
codes are used to define scope, the organization shall make
a code translation readily available. Authorized person
means the officials of the MAA who have responsibility for
the oversight of the maintained aircraft or component.


Means of
Compliance
4807(8)
Guidance 22. Nil.

Material
4807(8)
Regulation Responsibility for Issuing Certification Authorization

4807(9) (MIL.145.A.35(i))
4807(9) The person responsible for the quality system shall also
remain responsible on behalf of the organization for issuing
certification authorisations to certifying staff. Such person
may nominate other persons to actually issue or revoke the
certification authorizations in accordance with a procedure as
specified in the exposition.

Means of
Compliance
4807(9)
Guidance 24. Nil.

Material
4807(9)
Regulation Record of Certifying Staff (MIL.145.A.35(j))

4807(10) 4807(10) The organization shall maintain a record of all certifying staff
and MIL. Category B1 and B2 (or MOD equivalent) support
staff. The staff records shall contain:
(a) Details of any aircraft maintenance licence
held;
(b) All relevant training completed;
(c) The scope of the certification authorisations
issued, where relevant; and Particulars of staff with
limited or one-off certification authorisations.

Acceptable 25. The following minimum information as applicable should be kept on record in
Means of respect of each certifying person:
Compliance a. Name.
4807(10) b. Date of Birth.
c. Basic Training.
d. Type Training.
e. Continuation Training.
f. Experience.
g. Qualifications relevant to the approval.
h. Scope of the authorisation.
i. Date of first issue of the authorisation.
j. If appropriate - expiry date of the authorisation.
k. Identification Number of the authorisation.
l. Security clearance where applicable.
26. The record may be kept in any format but should be controlled by the
organization's quality department. This does not mean that the quality department
should run the record system.
27. Persons authorized to access the system should be maintained at a minimum to
ensure that records cannot be altered in an unauthorized manner or that such
confidential records become accessible to unauthorized persons.
28. A member of the MAA is an authorized person when investigating the records
system for initial and continued approval or when the MAA has cause to doubt the
competence of a particular person.
Guidance 29. In the case of an approval based on one person using a subcontracted quality
Material monitoring arrangement, the requirement for a record of certifying staff is satisfied by
the submission to and acceptance by the MAA of the MAA Form 4. With only one
4807(10) person the requirement for a separate record of authorization is unnecessary because
the MAA Form 3 approval schedule defines the authorization. An appropriate
statement, to reflect this situation, should be included in the exposition.
Regulation Retention Period for Certification Records (MIL.145.A.35(k))

4807(11) 4807(11) The organization shall retain the record for at least two years
after the certifying staff or MIL. B1 or B2 (or MOD equivalent)
support staff have ceased employment with the organization
or as soon as the authorisation has been withdrawn. In
addition, upon request, the maintenance organization shall
furnish certifying staff with a copy of their record on leaving
the organization. The certifying staff shall be given access
on request to their personal records as detailed above.


Means of
Compliance
4807(11)
Guidance 31. Nil.

Material
4807(11)
Regulation Provision to Staff of a Copy of Their Certification Authorization

4807(12) (MIL.145.A.35(l))
4807(12) The organization shall provide certifying staff with a copy of
their certification authorisation in either a documented or
electronic format.

Means of
Compliance
4807(12)
Guidance 33. Nil.

Material
4807(12)

Regulation Requirement to Produce Certification Authorization

4807(13) (MIL.145.A.35(m))
4807(13) Certifying staff, or where applicable, the organization, shall
produce their certification authorisation to any authorized
person within 24 hours.

Means of
Compliance
4807(13)
Guidance 35. Nil.

Material
4807(13)
Regulation Minimum Age of Certifying Staff (MIL.145.A.35(n))

4807(14) 4807(14) The minimum age for certifying staff and MIL. Category B1
and B2 (or MOD equivalent) support staff is 18 years (MOD
Service requirement).

Means of
Compliance
4807(14)
Guidance 37. Nil.

Material
4807(14)


RA 4808 - Equipment Tools and Material (MIL. 145.A.40)

Contents 4808(1): Equipment Tools and Materials (MIL 145.A.40(a))

4808(2): Control of Equipment Tools and Materials (MIL
145.A.40(b))
Regulation Equipment Tools and Materials (MIL 145.A.40(a))

4808(1) 4808(1) The organisation shall have available and use the necessary
equipment, tools and material to perform the approved scope
of work.
(a) Where the manufacturer specifies a
particular tool or equipment, the organization shall
use that tool or equipment, unless the use of
alternative tooling or equipment is agreed by the
PT, via procedures specified in the Exposition.
(b) Equipment and tools must be permanently
available, except in the case of any tool or
equipment that is so infrequently used that its
permanent availability is not necessary. Such cases
shall be detailed in an exposition procedure.
(c) An organization approved for base
maintenance shall have sufficient aircraft access
equipment and inspection platforms/docking such
that the aircraft can be properly inspected.
Acceptable 1. Once the applicant for approval has determined the intended scope of approval
Means of for consideration by the MAA, it will be necessary to show that all tools and equipment
as specified in the maintenance data can be made available when needed. All such
Compliance tools and equipment that require to be controlled in terms of servicing or calibration by
4808(1) virtue of being necessary to measure specified dimensions and torque figures etc,
should be clearly identified and listed in a control register including any personal tools
and equipment that the organization agrees can be used. Where agreed in the
relevant contract, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) is acceptable but, where
appropriate must be controlled in the manner stipulated above.
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4808(1)

Regulation Control of Equipment Tools and Materials (MIL 145.A.40(b))

4808(2) 4808(2) The organization shall ensure that all tools, equipment and
particularly test equipment, as appropriate, are controlled and
calibrated according to an officially recognized standard at a
frequency to ensure serviceability and accuracy. Records of
such calibrations and traceability to the standard used shall
be kept by the organization.
Acceptable 3. The control of these tools and equipment requires that the organization has a
Means of procedure to inspect/service and, where appropriate, calibrate such items on a regular
basis and indicate to users that the item is within any inspection or service or
Compliance calibration time-limit. A clear system of labelling all tooling, equipment and test
4808(2) equipment is therefore necessary giving information on when the next inspection or
service or calibration is due and if the item is unserviceable for any other reason
where it may not be obvious. A register should be maintained for all precision tooling
and equipment together with a record of calibrations and standards used. An AMC for
control and calibration of tools, equipment and test equipment is contained in MAP
Chapter 6.1.
4. Inspection, service or calibration on a regular basis should be in accordance
with the equipment manufacturers' instructions except where the organization can
show by results that a different time period is appropriate in a particular case.
Guidance 5. Nil.
Material
4808(2)

RA 4809 - Acceptance of Components (MIL. 145.A.42)

Contents 4809(1): Component Classification (MIL 145.A.42(a))

4809(2): Eligibility of Component (MIL 145.A.42(b))
4809(3): Fabrication of Components (MIL 145.A.42(c))
4809(4): Certification of Components as Unsalvageable (MIL
145.A.42(d))
Regulation Component Classification (MIL 145.A.42(a))

4809(1) 4809(1) Components shall be classified and appropriately
segregated into the following categories:
(a) Components which are in a satisfactory
(serviceable) condition, released on an MOD Form
731 (see Manual of Maintenance and Airworthiness
Processes Supplement MOD Form 700 Series
of Forms (MAP-02), Chapter 1.4, MOD Form 731)
or EASA Form 1 or equivalent.
(b) Unserviceable components which shall be
maintained in accordance with this section.
(c) Unsalvageable/ Scrap components which
are classified in accordance with RA 4809(4) (MIL
145.A.42 (d)).
(d) Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine,
propeller or other aircraft component when
specified in the manufacturer's illustrated parts
catalogue and/or the maintenance data.
(e) Material both raw and consumable used in
the course of maintenance when the organization is
satisfied that the material meets the required
specification and has appropriate traceability. All
material must be accompanied by documentation
clearly relating to the particular material and
containing a conformity to specification statement
plus both the manufacturing and supplier source.

Acceptable 1. An equivalent document to an MOD Form 731 may be:

Means of a. An EASA Form 1.
Compliance b. A release document issued by an organization under the terms of an
4809(1) agreement signed by the MAA.
c. A release document issued by an organization approved under the terms
of a JAA maintenance bilateral agreement.
d. A JAA Form One issued prior to 28 September 2003 by a JAR 145
organization approved by a JAA Full Member State.
e. In the case of new aircraft components that were released from
manufacturing prior to the Part 21 compliance date the component should be
accompanied by a JAA Form One issued by a JAR 21 organization approved by
a JAA Full Member Authority and within the JAA mutual recognition system.
f. A JAA Form One issued prior to 28 September 2005 by a production
organization recognised by the MAA.
g. A FAA Form 8130.
h. A DoT Form 24-0078 (Canadian).
i. Any item received in primary packaging from MOD sources through the
MOD supply system will be considered suitable for fitment to a military
registered aircraft.
j. A Certificate of Conformance (CoC).
NOTE: When an item is received with a CoC, where possibly, the accreditations
of the originator are to be established, acceptable accreditations would include, Airline
Suppliers Association, EN9100, or be an Agent or Authorized Distributor for the item.
Maintenance organizations should have a procedure in place for assessing suppliers.
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4809(1)
Regulation Eligibility of Component (MIL 145.A.42(b))

4809(2) 4809(2) Prior to installation of a component, the organization shall
ensure that the particular component is eligible to be fitted
when different modification and/or AD / SI(T) standards may
be applicable.
Acceptable 3. The EASA Form 1 identifies the eligibility and status of an aircraft component.
Means of Block 13 "Remarks" on the EASA Form 1 in some cases contains vital airworthiness
related information, which may need appropriate and necessary actions. The MOD
Compliance Form 731 may also contain airworthiness related information. The receiving
4809(2) organization should be satisfied that the component in question is in satisfactory
condition and has been appropriately released. In addition, the organization should
ensure that the component meets the approved data/standard, such as the required
design and modification standard. This may be accomplished by reference to the
manufacturer's parts catalogue or other approved data (i.e. SB/MOD SI(T)). Care
should also be exercised in ensuring compliance with applicable airworthiness

directives and the status of any life limited parts fitted to the aircraft component.
Acceptable
Means of
Compliance
4809(2)
Guidance 4. Nil.
Material
4809(2)
Regulation Fabrication of Components (MIL 145.A.42(c))

4809(3) 4809(3) The organization may fabricate a restricted range of parts to
be used in the course of undergoing work within its own
facilities provided procedures are identified in the exposition.
Acceptable 5. The agreement by the MAA for the fabrication of parts by the approved
Means of maintenance organization should be formalised through the approval of a detailed
procedure in the Maintenance Organization Exposition. This AMC contains principles
Compliance and conditions to be taken into account for the preparation of an acceptable
4809(3) procedure.
6. Fabrication, inspection assembly and test should be clearly within the technical
and procedural capability of the organization.
7. All necessary data to fabricate the part should be approved by the PT.
8. Items fabricated by an organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part
145) may only be used by that organization in the course of overhaul, maintenance,
modifications, or repair of aircraft or components undergoing work within its own
facility. The permission to fabricate does not constitute approval for manufacture, or to
supply externally. A MOD F731 annotated in red, FABRICATED ITEM IAW RA
4809(3) (MIL145A.42c) FOR EXCLUSIVE USE BY THE FABRICATING
ORGANIZATION WITHIN ITS OWN FACILITIES is to be attached to the Part. This
prohibition also applies to the bulk transfer of surplus inventory, in that locally
fabricated parts are physically segregated and excluded from any delivery certification.
9. Fabrication of parts, modification kits etc for onward supply and/or sale may not
be conducted by an organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145).
10. The data specified in paragraph 7 may include repair procedures involving the
fabrication of parts. Where the data on such parts is sufficient to facilitate fabrication,
the parts may be fabricated by an organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145). Care should be taken to ensure that the data include details of part
numbering, dimensions, materials, processes, and any special manufacturing
techniques, special raw material specification or/and incoming inspection requirement
and that the approved organization has the necessary capability. That capability
should be defined by way of exposition content. Where special processes or
inspection procedures are defined in the approved data, which are not available at the
organization, the organization cannot fabricate the part unless the aircraft type PT
gives an approved alternative.
11. Examples of fabrication under the scope of an RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145)
approval can include but are not limited to the following:

k. Fabrication of bushes, sleeves and shims.

Acceptable l. Fabrication of secondary structural elements and skin panels.
Means of m. Fabrication of control cables.
Compliance
n. Fabrication of flexible and rigid pipes.
4809(3)
o. Fabrication of electrical cable looms and assemblies.
p. Formed or machined sheet metal panels for repairs.
12. All of the above fabricated parts, should be in accordance with data provided in
overhaul or repair manuals, modification schemes and service bulletins, drawings or
otherwise approved by the PT.
NOTE 1 It is not acceptable to fabricate any item to pattern unless an engineering
drawing of the item is produced which includes any necessary fabrication processes
and which is acceptable to the PT.
13. Where a TC-holder, Design Organization or an approved production
organization is prepared to make available complete data which is not referred to in
aircraft manuals or SB or SI(T) but provides manufacturing drawings for items
specified in parts lists, the fabrication of these items is not considered to be within the
scope of an approval unless agreed otherwise by the PT in accordance with a
procedure specified in the exposition.
14. Inspection and Identification. Any locally fabricated part should be subjected
to an inspection stage before, separately, and preferably independently from, any
inspection of its installation. The inspection should establish full compliance with the
relevant manufacturing data, and the part should be unambiguously identified as fit for
use by stating conformity to the approved data. Adequate records should be
maintained of all such fabrication processes including, heat treatment and the final
inspections. All parts, except those having not enough space, should carry a part
number which clearly relates it to the manufacturing/inspection data. Additional to the
part number, the organization's identity should be marked on the part for traceability
purposes.
Guidance 15. Nil.

Material
4809(3)
Regulation Certification of Components as Unsalvageable (MIL 145.A.(d))

4809(4) 4809(4) Components which have reached their certified life limit or
contain a non-repairable fault shall be classified as
unsalvageable / scrap and shall not be permitted to re-enter
the component supply system unless certified life limits have
been extended or a repair solution has been approved
according to Part 21 or 5000 Series: Design and Modification
Engineering Regulations (DME).

Acceptable 16. The following types of components should typically be classified as

Means of unsalvageable/scrap:
Compliance q. Components with non-repairable faults, whether visible or not to the
naked eye.
4809(4)
r. Components that do not meet design specifications, and cannot be
brought into conformity with such specifications.
s. Components subjected to unacceptable modification or rework that is
irreversible.
t. Certified life-limited parts that have reached or exceeded their certified life
limits, or have missing or incomplete records.
u. Components that cannot be returned to airworthy condition due to
exposure to extreme forces, heat or adverse environment.
v. Components for which conformity with an applicable airworthiness
directive or MOD SI(T) cannot be accomplished.
w. Components for which maintenance records and/or traceability to the
manufacturer cannot be retrieved.
17. It is common practice for possessors of aircraft components to dispose of
unsalvageable components by selling, discarding, or transferring such items. In some
instances, these items have reappeared for sale and in the active parts inventories of
the aviation community. Misrepresentation of the status of components and the
practice of making such items appear serviceable have resulted in the use of
unsalvageable nonconforming components. Therefore organizations disposing of
unsalvageable aircraft components should consider the possibility of such components
later being misrepresented and sold as serviceable components. Caution should be
exercised to ensure that unsalvageable components are disposed of in a manner that
does not allow them to be returned to service.
Guidance 18. Nil.

Material
4809(4)


RA 4810 - Maintenance Data (MIL. 145.A.45)

Contents 4810(1): Approved and Current Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(a))

4810(2): Applicable Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(b))
4810(3): Requirement to Inform Maintenance Data Author of Errors
(MIL 145.A.(c))
4810(4): Modification of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(d))
4810(5): Common Work Card or Work Sheet (MIL 145.A.45(e))
4810(6): Availability of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(f))
4810(7): Maintaining the Accuracy of Maintenance Data (MIL
145.A.45(g))
Regulation Approved and Current Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(a))

4810(1) 4810(1) The organization shall hold and use applicable, approved
and current maintenance data in the performance of
maintenance, including modifications and repairs.
Applicable means relevant to any aircraft, component or
process specified in the organizations approval class rating
schedule and in any associated capability list. In the case of
maintenance data provided by the CAMO, the organization
shall hold such data when the work is in progress, with the
exception of the need to comply to RA 4813(3) (MIL. Part
145.A.55(c)).
Acceptable 1. To be defined.
Means of
Compliance
4810(1)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4810(1)
Regulation Applicable Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(b))

4810(2) 4810(2) For the purposes of RAs 4800-4849, applicable maintenance
data shall be any of the following:
(a) Any applicable requirement, procedure,

Regulation operational directive or information issued by, the

4810(2) authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft
or component.
(b) Any applicable AD or SI(T) issued by the
authority responsible for the oversight of the aircraft
or component.
(c) Instructions for continuing airworthiness,
issued by type certificate holders, supplementary
type certificate holders, or any other MAA approved
organization required to publish such data by Part
21 or an applicable MOD requirement.
(d) Any applicable standard, such as but not
limited to, maintenance standard practices
recognised by the MAA as a good standard for
maintenance;
(e) Any applicable data issued in accordance
with RA 4810(4) (MIL. Part 145.A.45(d)).
Acceptable 3. Except as specified in Paragraph 7, each maintenance organization approved

Means of under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part-145) should hold and use the following minimum
maintenance data relevant to the organizations approval class rating. All maintenance
Compliance related Implementing Rules and associated AMCs, approval specifications and
4810(2) Guidance Material, all applicable national maintenance requirements and notices
which have not been superseded by MAA requirement, procedure or directive.
4. In addition to Paragraph 3, an organization with an approval class rating in MIL.
Category A - Aircraft should hold and use the following maintenance data where
published:
a. The appropriate sections of the operators aircraft maintenance
programme.
b. Aircraft maintenance manual.
c. Repair manual, supplementary structural inspection document.
d. Corrosion control document.
e. Service bulletins, service letters, service instructions, (all covered in the
MOD system by SIs(T).
f. Modification leaflets.
g. NDT manual.
h. Parts catalogue.
i. Type certificate data sheet (TCDS). In the UK MOD system, the TCDS
information will be held in the MOD Release To Service (RTS) document and
the Generic Aircraft Release Process.
j. Any other specific document issued by the type certificate or
supplementary type certificate holder or for military registered aircraft the
relevant PT leader/Project Engineer, as maintenance data.
Category B Engines / APUs, should hold and use the following maintenance data
where published:
a. The appropriate sections of the engine/APU maintenance and repair

manual.
Acceptable b. Service bulletins, service letters, (all covered in the MOD system by
Means of SI(T)s ).
Compliance c. Modification leaflets.
4810(2) d. Non-destructive inspection (NDI) manual.
e. Parts catalogue.
f. Type certificate data sheet.
g. Any other specific document issued by the type certificate holder or the
MOD PT/Project Engineer, as maintenance data.
Category C - Components other than complete engines/APUs, should hold and use
the following maintenance data where published:
a. The appropriate sections of the vendor maintenance and repair manual.
b. Service bulletins and service letters or MOD SI(T)s;
c. plus any document issued by the type certificate holder or the MOD
PT/Project Engineer as maintenance data on whose product the component
may be fitted when applicable.
7. Appropriate sections of Paragraphs 4 to 6, additional maintenance data means
in relation to the maintenance work scope at each particular maintenance facility. For
example, a base maintenance facility should have almost complete set(s) of the
maintenance data whereas a line maintenance facility may need only the
maintenance manual and the parts catalogue.
8. An organization only approved in class rating MIL. Category D Specialised
Services, should hold and use all applicable specialised service(s) process
specifications.
9. An organization with an approval in class rating MIL. Category W Weapons /
Escape Systems / Explosives, should hold and use all applicable process
specifications and maintenance data where published. The appropriate sections of the
vendor maintenance and repair manual, service bulletins, service letters and/or MOD
SI(T)s plus any document issued by the type certificate holder or the MOD PT/Project
Engineer, as maintenance data on whose product the equipment may be fitted when
applicable.
Guidance 10. Nil.

Material
4810(2)
Regulation Requirement to Inform Maintenance Data Author of Errors (MIL

4810(3) 145.A.(c))
4810(3) The organization shall establish procedures to ensure that if
found, any inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous procedure,
practice, information or maintenance instruction contained in
the maintenance data used by maintenance personnel is
recorded and notified to the author of the maintenance data.

Acceptable 11. The referenced procedure should ensure that when maintenance personnel
Means of discover inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous information in the maintenance data
they should record the details. The procedure should then ensure that the RA 4800-
Compliance 4849 (MIL. Part 145) approved maintenance organization notifies the problem to the
4810(3) author/sponsor of the maintenance data in a timely manner. A record of such
communications to the author/sponsor of the maintenance data should be retained by
the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) approved organization until such time as the Type
Certificate Holder/MOD approved Design Organization has clarified the issue by e.g.
amending the maintenance data.
12. The referenced procedure should be specified in the Maintenance Organization
Exposition.
Guidance 13. Nil.

Material
4810(3)
Regulation Modification of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(d))

4810(4) 4810(4) The organization may only modify maintenance instructions
in accordance with a procedure specified in the maintenance
organizations exposition. With respect to those changes, the
organization shall demonstrate that they result in equivalent
or improved maintenance standards and shall inform the
Type-Certificate Holder / Supplemental Type-Certificate
Holder or other approved organization of such changes.
Maintenance instructions for the purposes of this paragraph,
means instructions on how to carry out the particular
maintenance task: they exclude the engineering design of
repairs and modifications.
Acceptable 14. The referenced procedure should address the need for a practical
Means of demonstration by the mechanic to the quality personnel of the proposed modified
maintenance instruction. When satisfied the quality personnel should approve the
Compliance modified maintenance instruction and ensure that Type-Certificate
4810(4) Holder/Supplemental Type-Certificate Holder/MOD approved designer is informed of
the modified maintenance instruction. The procedure should include a paper/electronic
traceability of the complete process from start to finish and ensure that the relevant
maintenance instruction clearly identifies the modification. Modified maintenance
instructions should only be used in the following circumstances:
15. Original intent can be carried out in a more practical or more efficient manner.
16. Where the TC/ STC holders/ MOD PTs original intent cannot be achieved by
following the maintenance instructions. For example, where a component cannot be
replaced following the original maintenance instructions.
17. For the use of alternative tools/equipment.

Guidance 18. Nil.

Material
4810(4)
Regulation Common Work Card or Work Sheet (MIL 145.A.45(e))

4810(5) 4810(5) The organization shall provide a common work card or
worksheet system to be used throughout relevant parts of the
organization. In addition, the organization shall either
transcribe accurately the maintenance data contained in RA
4810(2) and (4) (MIL 145.A.45(b) and (d)) onto such work
cards or worksheets or make precise reference to the
particular maintenance task or tasks contained in such
maintenance data. Work cards and worksheets may be
computer generated and held on an electronic database
subject to both adequate safeguards against unauthorized
alteration and a back-up electronic database which shall be
updated within 24 hours of any entry made to the main
electronic database. Complex maintenance tasks shall be
transcribed onto the work cards or worksheets and
subdivided into clear stages to ensure a record of the
accomplishment of the complete maintenance task.
NOTE Where the organization provides a maintenance service to an
aircraft operator who requires their work card or worksheet
system (e.g. MOD Form 700 series, LITS, WRAM) to be
used then such work card or worksheet system may be used.
In this case, the organization shall establish a procedure to
ensure correct completion of the aircraft operators work
cards or worksheets.
Acceptable 19. Relevant parts of the organization means with regard to aircraft base
Means of maintenance, aircraft line maintenance, engine workshops, mechanical workshops
and avionic workshops. Therefore, for example engine workshops should have a
Compliance common system throughout such engine workshops that may be different to that in
4810(5) aircraft base maintenance.
20. The work cards should differentiate and specify, when relevant, disassembly,
accomplishment of task, reassembly and testing. In the case of a lengthy maintenance
task involving a succession of personnel to complete such task, it may be necessary
to use supplementary work cards or worksheets to indicate what was actually
accomplished by each individual person.
Guidance 21. Nil.

Material
4810(5)

Regulation Availability of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(f))

4810(6) 4810(6) 4810The organization shall ensure that all applicable
maintenance data is readily available for use when required
by maintenance personnel.
Acceptable 22. To be defined.

Means of
Compliance
4810(6)
Guidance 23. Nil.

Material
4810(6)
Regulation Maintaining the Accuracy of Maintenance Data (MIL 145.A.45(g))

4810(7) 4810(7) The organization shall establish a procedure to ensure that
maintenance data it controls is kept up to date. In the case of
operator/customer controlled and provided maintenance
data, the organization shall be able to show that either it has
written confirmation from the operator/customer that all such
maintenance data is up to date or it has work orders
specifying the amendment status of the maintenance data to
be used or it can show that it is on the operator/customer
maintenance data amendment list.
Acceptable 24. To keep data up to date a procedure should be set up to monitor the
Means of amendment status of all data and maintain a check that all amendments are being
received by being a subscriber to any document amendment scheme. Alternatively, a
Compliance suitable arrangement should be made with the relevant MOD publication sponsor to
4810(7) receive data amendments.
25. Data being made available to personnel maintaining aircraft means that the data
should be available in close proximity to the aircraft being maintained, for supervisors,
mechanics and certifying staff to study.
26. Where computer systems are used, the number of computer terminals should
be sufficient in relation to the size of the work programme to enable easy access,
unless the computer system can produce paper copies. Where microfilm or microfiche
readers/printers are used, a similar requirement is applicable and, where prints are
taken, a control procedure is required to ensure out of date data is not used.

Guidance 27. Nil.

Material
4810(7)


RA 4811 - Production Planning (MIL. 145.A.47)

Contents 4811(1): Production Planning System (MIL 145.A.47(a))

4811(2): Human Performance Limitations (MIL 145.A.47(b))
4811(3): Handover of Maintenance Tasks (MIL 145.A.47(c))
Regulation Production Planning System (MIL 145.A.47(a))

4811(1) 4811(1) The organization shall have a system appropriate to the
amount and complexity of work to plan the availability of all
necessary personnel, tools, equipment, material,
maintenance data and facilities in order to ensure the safe
completion of the maintenance work.
Acceptable 1. Depending on the amount and complexity of work generally performed by the
Means of maintenance organization, the planning system may range from a very simple
procedure to a complex organizational set-up including a dedicated planning function
Compliance in support of the production function.
4811(1) 2. For the purpose of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145), the production planning
function includes two complementary elements:
a. Scheduling the maintenance work ahead, to ensure that it will not
adversely interfere with other work as regards the availability of all necessary
personnel, tools, equipment, material, maintenance data and facilities.
b. During maintenance work, organising maintenance teams and shifts and
provide all necessary support to ensure the completion of maintenance without
undue time pressure.
3. When establishing the production planning procedure, consideration should be
given to the following:
a. Logistics;
b. Inventory control;
c. Square metres of accommodation;
d. Man-hours estimation;
e. Man-hours availability;
f. Preparation of work;
g. Hangar availability;
h. Environmental conditions (access, lighting standards and cleanliness);
i. Co-ordination with internal and external suppliers, etc.

Guidance 4. Nil.
Material
4811(1)
Regulation Human Performance Limitations (MIL 145.A.47(b))

4811(2) 4811(2) The planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of
shifts, shall take into account human performance
limitations.
Acceptable 5. Limitations of human performance, in the context of planning safety related

Means of tasks, refers to the upper and lower limits, and variations, of certain aspects of human
performance (Circadian rhythm / 24 hours body cycle) which personnel should be
Compliance aware of when planning work and shifts.
4811(2)
Guidance 6. Nil.
Material
4811(2)
Regulation Handover of Maintenance Tasks (MIL 145.A.47(c))

4811(3) 4811(3) When it is required to hand over the continuation or
completion of maintenance tasks for reasons of a shift or
personnel changeover, relevant information shall be
adequately communicated between outgoing and incoming
personnel.
Acceptable 7. The primary objective of the changeover/handover information is to ensure

Means of effective communication at the point of handing over the continuation or completion of
maintenance actions. Effective task and shift handover depends on three basic
Compliance elements:
4811(3) a. The outgoing persons ability to understand and communicate the
important elements of the job or task being passed over to the incoming person.
b. The incoming persons ability to understand and assimilate the
information being provided by the outgoing person.
8. A formalised process for exchanging information between outgoing and
incoming persons and a planned shift overlap and a place for such exchanges to take
place.

Guidance 9. Nil.
Material
4811(3)


RA 4812 - Certification of Maintenance (MIL. 145.A.50)

Contents 4812(1): Certificate of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(a))

4812(2): Aircraft Release for Flight (MIL 145.A.50(b))
4812(3): New Faults (MIL 145.A.50(c))
4812(4): Component Certificate of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(d))
4812(5): Incomplete Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(e))
4812(6): Not Used (MIL 145.A.50(f))
Regulation Certificate of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(a))

4812(1) 4812(1) A certificate of maintenance shall be issued by appropriately
authorized certifying staff on behalf of the organization when
it has been verified that all maintenance ordered has been
properly carried out by the organization in accordance with
the procedures specified in RA 4816 (MIL. 145.A.70), taking
into account the availability and use of the maintenance data
specified in RA 4810 (MIL. 145.A.45) and that there are no
non-compliances which are known that hazard seriously the
flight safety.
Acceptable 1. A component which has been maintained off the aircraft needs the issue of a
Means of certificate of maintenance (MOD Form 731) for such maintenance. Further certification
is required in regard to a component being installed properly on the aircraft when such
Compliance action occurs. In the later case the certification is on a maintenance document (MOD
4812(1) Form 707 or equivalent). In the case of base maintenance this takes the form of a
separate task sign off for the maintenance and installation tasks.
2. When an organization maintains a component for use by the organization, a
certificate of maintenance may not be necessary depending upon the organizations'
internal release procedures defined in the Maintenance Organization Exposition.
3. Hazard seriously the flight safety means any instances where safe operation
could not be assured or which could lead to an unsafe condition. It typically includes,
but is not limited to, significant cracking, deformation, corrosion or failure of primary
structure, any evidence of burning, electrical arcing, significant hydraulic fluid or fuel
leakage and any emergency system or total system failure. Any ADs/SI(T) overdue for
compliance is also considered a hazard to flight safety.
4. In the case of the issue of a certificate of maintenance (MOD Form 731) for
components in storage prior to RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) and not released on a
MOD F731 or equivalent in accordance with RA 4809(1) (MIL. 145.A.42 (a)), or
removed serviceable from a serviceable aircraft or an aircraft which have been
withdrawn from service the following applies.
5. A certificate of maintenance may be issued for an aircraft component which has
been:
a. Maintained before RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) became effective or

Acceptable manufactured before Part 21 became effective.

Means of b. Used on an aircraft and removed in a serviceable condition. Examples
Compliance include leased and loaned aircraft components.
4812(1) c. Removed from aircraft which have been withdrawn from service, or from
aircraft which have been involved in abnormal occurrences such as accidents,
incidents, heavy landings or lightning strikes.
d. Components maintained by an unapproved organization.
6. An appropriately rated maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-
4849 (MIL. Part 145) may issue a certificate of maintenance as detailed in this AMC
Paragraph 9 to 13 as appropriate, in accordance with procedures detailed in the
exposition as approved by the MAA. The appropriately rated organization is
responsible for ensuring that all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that
only approved and serviceable aircraft components are issued a certificate of
maintenance under this paragraph.
7. For the purposes of Paragraph 6 only, appropriately rated means an
organization with an approval class rating for the type of component or for the product
in which it may be installed.
8. A certificate of maintenance issued in accordance with this Clause should be
annotated with a statement confirming that the item has been inspected. In addition,
the following should be specified:
a. When the last maintenance was carried out and by whom.
b. If the component is unused, when the component was manufactured and
by whom with a cross reference to any original documentation which should be
included with the certificate.
c. A list of all ADs/MOD SI(T), repairs and modifications known to have
been incorporated. If no ADs/MOD SI(T) or repairs or modifications are known
to be incorporated then this should be so stated.
d. Detail of life used for service life limited parts being any combination of
fatigue, overhaul or storage life.
e. For any aircraft component having its own maintenance history record,
reference to the particular maintenance history record as long as the record
contains the details that would otherwise be required on the certificate of
maintenance. The maintenance history record and acceptance test report or
Statement, if applicable, should be attached to the certificate of maintenance.
New/unused Aircraft Components
9. Any unused aircraft component in storage without appropriate release
documentation up to the effective date(s) for RA 5000 series (Mil Part 21) that was
manufactured by an organization acceptable to the MAA at the time may be issued
with a certificate of maintenance by an appropriately rated maintenance organization
approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145). The certificate of maintenance should
be issued in accordance with the following sub-clauses which should be included in a
procedure within the maintenance organization manual.
NOTE : It should be understood that the certification/release of a stored but
unused aircraft component in accordance with this Clause represents a maintenance
release under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) and not a production release. It is not
intended to bypass the production release procedure agreed by the MAA for parts and
subassemblies intended for fitment on the manufacturers own production line.
10. An acceptance test report or statement should be available for all used and
unused aircraft components that are subjected to acceptance testing after
manufacturing or maintenance as appropriate.
11. The aircraft component should be inspected for compliance with the
manufacturers instructions and limitations for storage and condition including any
requirement for limited storage life, inhibitors, controlled climate and special storage

Acceptable containers. In addition or in the absence of specific storage instructions the aircraft
Means of component should be inspected for damage, corrosion and leakage to ensure good
condition.
Compliance
12. The storage life used of any storage life limited parts should be established.
4812(1)
13. If it is not possible to establish satisfactory compliance with all applicable
conditions specified in RA 4812(1) AMC Paragraphs 9, 10 and 11 inclusive the aircraft
component should be disassembled by an appropriately rated organization and
subjected to a check for incorporated ADs/MOD SI(T)s, repairs and modifications and
inspected/tested in accordance with the manufacturers maintenance instructions to
establish satisfactory condition and, if relevant, all seals, lubricants and life limited
parts replaced. On satisfactory completion after reassembly a certificate of
maintenance may be issued stating what was carried out and the reference of the
manufacturers maintenance instructions included.
Used Aircraft Components Removed from a Serviceable Aircraft
14. Serviceable aircraft components removed from a UK military registered aircraft
may be issued a certificate of maintenance by an appropriately rated organization
subject to compliance with the following sub-clauses:
a. The organization should ensure that the component was removed from
the aircraft by an appropriately qualified person.
b. The aircraft component may only be deemed serviceable if the last flight
operation with the component fitted revealed no faults on that
component/related system.
c. The aircraft component should be inspected for satisfactory condition
including in particular damage, corrosion or leakage and compliance with any
additional manufacturers maintenance instructions.
d. The aircraft record should be researched for any unusual events that
could affect the serviceability of the aircraft component such as involvement in
accidents, incidents, heavy landings or lightning strikes. Under no
circumstances may a certificate of maintenance be issued if it is suspected that
the aircraft component has been subjected to extremes of stress, temperatures
or immersion that could effect its operation.
e. A maintenance history record should be available for all used serialised
aircraft components.
f. Compliance with known modifications and repairs should be established.
g. The flight hours/cycles/landings as applicable of any service life limited
parts including time since overhaul should be established.
h. Compliance with known applicable ADs/MOD SI(T) should be
established.
15. Subject to satisfactory compliance with RA 4812(1) AMC Paragraph 14, a
certificate of maintenance may be issued and should contain the information as
specified in RA 4812(1) AMC Paragraph 8, including the aircraft from which the aircraft
component was removed.
16. Serviceable aircraft components removed from a non-UK military registered
aircraft may only be issued a certificate of maintenance if the components are leased
or loaned from the maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145) who retains control of the airworthiness status of the components. A
certificate of maintenance may be issued and should contain the information as
specified in RA 4812(1) AMC Paragraph 8, including the aircraft from which the aircraft
component was removed.

Acceptable Used Aircraft Components Removed from an Aircraft Withdrawn

Means of from Service
Compliance 17. Serviceable aircraft components removed from a UK military registered aircraft
4812(1) withdrawn from service may be issued a certificate of maintenance by a maintenance
organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) subject to compliance
with the following sub-clauses:
a. Aircraft withdrawn from service are sometimes dismantled for spares.
This is considered to be a maintenance activity and should be accomplished
under the control of an organization approved under MIL. Part 145, employing
procedures approved by the MAA.
b. To be eligible for installation components removed from such aircraft may
be issued with a certificate of maintenance by an appropriately rated
organization following a satisfactory assessment.
c. As a minimum the assessment will need to satisfy the standards set out
in RA 4812(1) AMC Paragraphs 9 to 16 as appropriate. This should where
known, include the possible need for the alignment of scheduled maintenance
that may be necessary to comply with the maintenance programme applicable
to the aircraft on which the component is to be installed.
d. Irrespective of whether the aircraft holds a certificate of airworthiness or
not, the organization responsible for certifying any removed component should
satisfy itself that the manner in which the components were removed and stored
are compatible with the standards required by RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145).
e. A structured plan should be formulated to control the aircraft disassembly
process. The disassembly is to be carried out by an appropriately rated
organization under the supervision of certifying staff, who will ensure that the
aircraft components are removed and documented in a structured manner in
accordance with the appropriate maintenance data and disassembly plan.
f. All recorded aircraft faults should be reviewed and the possible effects
these may have on both normal and standby functions of removed components
are to be considered.
g. Dedicated control documentation is to be used as detailed by the
disassembly plan, to facilitate the recording of all maintenance actions and
component removals performed during the disassembly process. Components
found to be unserviceable are to be identified as such and quarantined pending
a decision on the actions to be taken. Records of the maintenance
accomplished to establish serviceability are to form part of the component
maintenance history.
h. Suitable RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) facilities for the removal and
storage of removed components are to be used which include suitable
environmental conditions, lighting, access equipment, aircraft tooling and
storage facilities for the work to be undertaken. While it may be acceptable for
components to be removed, given local environmental conditions, without the
benefit of an enclosed facility subsequent disassembly (if required) and storage
of the components should be in accordance with manufacturers
recommendations.
Used Aircraft Components Maintained by Organizations Not
Approved in Accordance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145)
18. For used components maintained by a maintenance organization unapproved
under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145), due care should be exercised before
acceptance of such components. In such cases an appropriately rated maintenance
organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) should establish
satisfactory conditions by:
a. Dismantling the component for sufficient inspection in accordance with
the appropriate maintenance data.

Acceptable b. Replacing of all service life limit components when no satisfactory

Means of evidence of life used is available and/or the components are in an unsatisfactory
condition.
Compliance
c. Reassembling and testing as necessary the component.
4812(1)
d. Completing all certification requirements as specified in RA 4812 (MIL.
145.A.50).
Used Aircraft Components Removed from an Aircraft Involved in
an Accident or Incident
19. Such components should only be issued with a certificate of maintenance when
processed in accordance with RA 4812(1) AMC Paragraph 17 and a specific work
order including all additional necessary tests and inspections made necessary by the
accident or incident. Such a work order may require input from the Type Certificate
Holder, original manufacturer or MOD approved Design Organization as appropriate.
This work order should be referenced on the certificate of maintenance.
Guidance 20. Nil.

Material
4812(1)
Regulation Aircraft Release for Flight (MIL 145.A.50(b))

4812(2) 4812(2) At the completion of any maintenance, certification of its
completion shall be made on the relevant work order by
appropriate certifying staff. An associated entry will be
completed in the aircraft technical log certifying that all
required maintenance has been completed and that the
aircraft is released for flight. In the case of aircraft using the
MOD Form 700 as the aircraft technical log the MOD Form
700 Co-ordinator is responsible for certifying that all required
maintenance has been completed and that the aircraft is
released for flight.
Acceptable 21. The certificate of maintenance/release should contain the following Statement:
Means of 'Certifies that the work specified except as otherwise specified was carried out in
accordance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) and in respect to that work the
Compliance aircraft/aircraft component is considered ready for use'. Where the MOD Form 700
4812(2) documentation is used to certify that all maintenance has been carried out on an
aircraft prior to flight the appropriate instructions for completion of the documentation
are to be used.
22. The certificate of maintenance/release should relate to the task specified in the
manufacturer's or operator's instruction or the aircraft maintenance program which
itself may cross-refer to a manufacturer's/operator's instruction in a maintenance
manual, service bulletin etc.
23. The date such maintenance was carried out should include when the
maintenance took place relative to any life or overhaul limitation in terms of date/flying
hours/cycles/landings etc., as appropriate.
24. When extensive maintenance has been carried out, it is acceptable for the
certificate of maintenance/release to summarise the maintenance so long as there is a

unique cross-reference to the work-pack containing full details of maintenance carried

out. Dimensional information should be retained in the work-pack record.
Acceptable
Means of 25. The person issuing the certificate of maintenance should use his normal
signature except in the case where a computer certificate of maintenance system is
Compliance used. In this latter case the MAA will need to be satisfied that only the particular
4812(2) person can electronically issue the certificate of maintenance. One such method of
compliance is the use of a magnetic or optical personal card in conjunction with a
personal identity number (PIN) known only to the individual which is keyed into the
computer. A certification stamp is optional.
Guidance 26. Nil.

Material
4812(2)
Regulation New Faults (MIL 145.A.50(c))

4812(3) 4812(3) New faults or incomplete maintenance work orders identified
during the above maintenance shall be brought to the
attention of the aircraft operator for the specific purpose of
obtaining agreement to rectify such faults or completing the
missing elements of the maintenance work order. In the case
where the aircraft operator declines to have such
maintenance carried out under this paragraph, RA 4812(5)
(MIL 145.A.50(e)) is applicable.

Means of
Compliance
4812(3)
Guidance 28. Nil.

Material
4812(3)
Regulation Component Certificate of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(d))

4812(4) 4812(4) A certificate of maintenance shall be issued at the
completion of any maintenance on a component whilst off the
aircraft. The label identified as MOD Form 731 (Equipment
Conditioning Label), RA 4809 Annex B (MIL Part 145
Appendix A), constitutes the component certificate of
maintenance.

Acceptable 29. The purpose of the certificate of maintenance is to release

Means of assemblies/items/components/parts (hereafter referred to as item(s)) after
maintenance and to release maintenance work carried out on such items under the
Compliance approval of a MAA and to allow items removed from one aircraft/aircraft component to
4812(4) be fitted to another aircraft/aircraft component.
30. The Mod Form 731 is considered to be the military Certificate of Maintenance.
This serves as an official certificate for items from a maintenance organization to
users. Items from manufacturers may also be certified/released on an EASA Form 1 or
other documentation approved by the MAA. The certificate is not a delivery or shipping
note.
31. The certificate may be used as a rotable tag/label by utilising the available
space for any additional information and despatching the item with two copies of the
certificate so that one copy may be eventually returned with the item to the
maintenance organization. The alternative solution is to use existing rotable tags/label
and also supply a copy of the certificate.
32. Under no circumstances may a certificate be issued for any item when it is
known that the item has a fault considered a serious hazard to flight safety.
33. A certificate should not be issued for any item when it is known that the item is
unserviceable except in the case of an item undergoing a series of maintenance
processes at several maintenance organizations approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145) and the item needs a certificate for the previous maintenance process
carried out for the next maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145) to accept the item for subsequent maintenance processes. A clear
Statement of limitation should be endorsed on the certificate.
NOTE : Aircraft may not be released using the certificate.
Guidance 34. Nil.

Material
4812(4)
Regulation Incomplete Maintenance (MIL 145.A.50(e))

4812(5) 4812(5) By derogation to RA 4812(1) (MIL 145.A.50(a)), when the
organization is unable to complete all maintenance ordered,
it may issue a certificate of maintenance within the approved
aircraft limitations. The organization shall enter such fact in
the aircraft certificate of maintenance before the issue of
such certificate. Details of any incomplete maintenance are
to be entered in the aircraft technical log by appropriately
approved certifying staff.

Acceptable 35. Being unable to establish full compliance with RA 4812(1) (MIL. 145.A.50 (a))
Means of means that the maintenance required by the aircraft operator could not be completed
due either to running out of available aircraft maintenance downtime for the scheduled
Compliance check or by virtue of the condition of the aircraft requiring additional maintenance
4812(5) downtime.
36. The aircraft operator is responsible for ensuring that all required maintenance
has been carried out before flight and therefore RA 4812(5) (MIL. 145.A.50 (e)),
requires such operator to be informed in the case where full compliance with RA
4812(1) (MIL. 145.A.50 (a)), cannot be achieved within the operators limitations. If the
operator agrees to the deferment of full compliance, then details of the deferment,
including the operators authority, should be entered in the aircraft technical log/MOD
Form 700 and sanctioned by an approved certifying engineer.
NOTE: Whether or not the aircraft operator does have the authority to defer
maintenance is an issue between the aircraft operator and the MAA. In case of doubt
concerning such a decision of the operator, the approved maintenance organization
should inform the MAA of such doubt, before releasing the aircraft.
37. The procedure should draw attention to the fact that RA 4812(1) (MIL. 145.A.50
(a)), does not normally permit the issue of a release certificate in the case of non-
compliance and should state what action the mechanic, supervisor and certifying staff
should take to bring the matter to the attention of the relevant department or person
responsible for technical co-ordination with the aircraft operator so that the issue may
be discussed and resolved with the aircraft operator. In addition, the appropriate
person(s) as specified in RA 4806(2) (MIL. 145.A.30 (b)), should be kept informed in
writing of such possible non-compliance situations and this should be included in the
procedure.
Guidance 38. Nil.

Material
4812(5)
Regulation Not Used (MIL 145.A.50(f))

4812(6) 4812(6) Not Used.
Acceptable 39. Not used.

Means of
Compliance
4812(6)
Guidance 40. Nil.

Material
4812(6)

RA 4813 - Maintenance Records (MIL. 145.A.55)

Contents 4813(1): Recording of Maintenance Work (MIL 145.A.55(a))

4813(2): Copies of Certificates of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.55(b))
4813(3): Retention of Maintenance Records (MIL 145.A.55(c))
Regulation Recording of Maintenance Work (MIL 145.A.55(a))

4813(1) 4813(1) The organization shall record all details of maintenance work
carried out. As a minimum, the organization shall retain
records necessary to prove that all requirements have been
met for issuance of the certificate of maintenance, including
subcontractor's certificates/release documents.
Means of
Compliance
4813(1)
Regulation Copies of Certificates of Maintenance (MIL 145.A.55(b))

4813(2) 4813(2) The organization shall provide a copy of each certificate of
maintenance to the aircraft operator, together with a copy of
any specific approved repair / modification data used for
repairs/modifications carried out.
Means of
Compliance
4813(2)
Regulation Retention of Maintenance Records (MIL 145.A.55(c))

4813(3) 4813(3) The organization shall retain a copy of all detailed
maintenance records and any associated maintenance data
as instructed by the MAA.
(a) Records under this Clause shall be stored in
a safe way with regard to fire, flood and theft.
(b) Computer backup discs, tapes etc. shall be

Regulation stored in a different location from that containing

4813(3) the working discs, tapes etc., in an environment
that ensures they remain in good condition.
(c) Where an organization approved under this
Part terminates its operation, all retained
maintenance records covering the last two years
shall be distributed to the last owner or customer of
the respective aircraft or component or shall be
stored as specified by the MAA.
Acceptable 3. Associated maintenance data is specific information such as repair and

Means of modification data. This does not necessarily require the retention of all Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Component Maintenance Manual, IPC, etc issued by the TC
Compliance Holder or STC Holder. Maintenance records should refer to the revision status of the
4813(3) data used.
4. For aircraft subject to CAA oversight the minimum requirement is for 2 years
from the date the aircraft or component to which the work relates was released from
the organization.
5. For all other aircraft the documentation is to be retained until completion of the
next equivalent scheduled maintenance (Scheduled Base Maintenance (SBM) for RN
aircraft & Major for RAF and Army aircraft), plus 6 months (RA 4311 and MAP-01
Chapter 4311). An example of this document category is the MOD F707A, which
contains details of all work carried out since the last SBM or Major was commenced.
Guidance 6. Properly executed and retained records provide owners, operators and
Material maintenance personnel with information essential in controlling unscheduled and
scheduled maintenance, and trouble shooting to eliminate the need for re-inspection
4813(1) and rework to establish airworthiness. The prime objective is to have secure and
4813(2) easily retrievable records with comprehensive and legible contents. The aircraft record
should contain basic details of all serialised aircraft components and all other
4813(3) significant aircraft components installed, to ensure traceability to such installed aircraft
component documentation and associated maintenance data as specified in RA 4810
(MIL. 145.A.45).
7. Some gas turbine engines are assembled from modules and a true total time in
service for a total engine is not kept. When operators wish to take advantage of the
modular design, then total time in service and maintenance records for each module is
to be maintained. The maintenance records as specified are to be kept with the
module and should show compliance with any mandatory requirements pertaining to
that module.
8. Reconstruction of lost or destroyed records can be done by reference to other
records which reflect the time in service, research of records maintained by repair
facilities and reference to records maintained by individual mechanics etc. When these
things have been done and the record is still incomplete, the operator may make a
statement in the new record describing the loss and establishing the time in service
based on the research and the best estimate of time in service. The reconstructed
records should be submitted to the MAA for acceptance.
NOTE : Additional maintenance may be required.
9. The maintenance record can be either a paper or computer system or any
combination of both.
10. Paper systems should use robust material which can withstand normal handling

Guidance and filing. The record should remain legible throughout the required retention period.
Material 11. Computer systems may be used to control maintenance and/or record details of
4813(1) maintenance work carried out. Computer systems used for maintenance should have
at least one backup system which should be updated at least within 24 hours of any
4813(2) maintenance. Each terminal is required to contain programme safeguards against the
4813(3) ability of unauthorized personnel to alter the database.


RA 4814 - Occurrence Reporting (MIL. 145.A.60)

Contents 4814(1): Unsafe Component Condition Reporting (MIL 145.A.60(a))

4814(2): Internal Occurrence reporting (MIL 145.A.60(b))
4814(3): MOD Sponsored Reporting Action (MIL 145.A.60(c))
4814(4): Not Used (MIL 145.A.60(d))
4814(5): Not Used (MIL 145.A.60(e))
Regulation Unsafe Component Condition Reporting (MIL 145.A.60(a))

4814(1) 4814(1) The organization shall report to the MOD any condition of
the aircraft or component identified by the organization that
has resulted or may result in an unsafe condition that
hazards seriously the flight safety.
Means of
Compliance
4814(1)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4814(1)
Regulation Internal Occurrence Reporting (MIL 145.A.60(b))

4814(2) 4814(2) The organization shall establish an internal occurrence
reporting system as detailed in the exposition to enable the
collection and evaluation of such reports, including the
assessment and extraction of those occurrences to be
reported under RA 4814(1) (MIL Part 145.A.60(a)). This
procedure shall identify adverse trends, corrective actions
taken or to be taken by the organization to address
deficiencies and include evaluation of all known relevant
information relating to such occurrences and a method to
circulate the information as necessary.

Acceptable 3. The aim of occurrence reporting is to identify the factors contributing to

Means of incidents, and to make the system resistant to similar errors.
Compliance 4. An occurrence reporting system should enable and encourage free and frank
reporting of any (potentially) safety related occurrence. This will be facilitated by the
4814(2) establishment of a just culture. An organization should ensure that personnel are not
inappropriately punished for reporting or co-operating with occurrence investigations.
5. The internal reporting process should be closed-loop, ensuring that actions are
taken internally to address safety hazards.
6. Feedback to reportees, both on an individual and more general basis, is
important to ensure their continued support for the scheme.
Guidance 7. Nil.
Material
4814(2)
Regulation MOD Sponsored Reporting Action (MIL 145.A.60(c))

4814(3) 4814(3) The organization shall make such reports in a form and
manner established by the MAA and ensure that they contain
all pertinent information about the condition and evaluation
results known to the organization.
Means of
Compliance
4814(3)
Guidance 9. The organization shall make such reports in a form and manner established by
Material the MAA. RA 4814(3) (MIL.145.A60 (c)) means that extant MOD procedures for
occurrence reporting shall be used. Details are published in:
4814(3)
10. RA 2425 - Aircraft Accident, Forced Landings or Incidents.
11. RA 5404 - Fault Reporting and Investigation.
12. MAP 01 Chapter 7.5.1 - Narrative Fault Reporting Using the MOD Form 760
Series.
13. MAP 01 Chapter 7.5.2 - Serious Fault Signal Procedure.

Regulation Not Used (MIL 145.A.60(d))

4814(4) 4814(4) Not used.

Means of
Compliance
4814(4)
Guidance 15. Nil.

Material
4814(4)
Regulation Not Used (MIL 145.A.60(e))

4814(5) 4814(5) Not used.

Means of
Compliance
4814(5)
Guidance 17. Nil.

Material
4814(5)


RA 4815 - Safety & Quality Policy (MIL 145.A.65)

Contents 4815(1): Organization Safety and Quality Policy (MIL 145.A.65(a))

4815(2): Procedures for Good Maintenance Practices (MIL
145.A.65(b))
4815(3): Quality System (MIL 145.A.65(c))
Regulation Organization Safety and Quality Policy (MIL 145.A.65(a))

4815(1) 4815(1) The organization shall establish a safety and quality Policy
for the organization to be included in the exposition under RA
4816 (MIL 145.A.70).
Acceptable 1. The safety and quality Policy should as a minimum include a Statement
Means of committing the organization to:
Compliance a. Recognise safety as a prime consideration at all times.
4815(1) b. Apply Human factors principles.
c. Encourage personnel to report maintenance related errors/incidents.
d. Recognise that compliance with procedures, quality standards, safety
standards and regulations is the duty of all personnel.
e. Recognise the need for all personnel to co-operate with the quality
auditors.
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4815(1)
Regulation Procedures for Good Maintenance Practices (MIL 145.A.65(b))

4815(2) 4815(2) The organization shall establish procedures agreed by the
MAA taking into account human factors and human
performance to ensure good maintenance practices and
compliance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) which shall
include a clear work order or contract such that aircraft and
components may be released for use in accordance with RA
4812 (MIL. 145.A.50).
a. The maintenance procedures under this clause apply
to RA 4805 to RA 4821 (MIL 145.A.25 to MIL.

145.A.95) inclusive.
Regulation b. The maintenance procedures established or to be
4815(2) established by the organization under this Clause shall
cover all aspects of carrying out the maintenance
activity, including the provision and control of
specialised services and lay down the standards to
which the organization intends to work.
c. With regard to aircraft line (where appropriate) and
base maintenance, the organization shall establish
procedures to minimise the risk of multiple errors and
capture errors on critical systems, and to ensure that
no person is required to carry out and inspect in
relation to a maintenance task involving some element
of disassembly/reassembly of several components of
the same type fitted to more than one system on the
same aircraft during a particular maintenance check.
However, when only one person is available to carry
out these tasks then the organizations work card or
worksheet shall include an additional stage for re-
inspection of the work by this person after completion
of all the same tasks.
d. Maintenance procedures shall be established to
ensure that damage is assessed and modifications and
repairs are carried out using approved data.
Acceptable 3. Maintenance procedures should be held current such that they reflect best
Means of practice within the organization. It is the responsibility of all organizations' employees
to report any differences via their organizations internal occurrence reporting
Compliance mechanisms.
4815(2) 4. All procedures, and changes to those procedures, should be verified and
validated before use where practical.
5. All technical procedures should be designed and presented in accordance with
good human factors principles.
RA 4815(2)(b) (MIL 145.A.65(b)(2))
6. Specialised services include any specialised activity, such as, but not limited to
non-destructive testing requiring particular skills and/or qualification. RA 4806(6) (MIL
145.A.30(f)), covers the qualification of personnel, but in addition, there is a need to
establish maintenance procedures that cover the control of any specialised process.
RA 4815(2)(c) (MIL 145.A.65(b)(3))
7. The purpose of this procedure is to minimise the rare possibility of an error
being repeated whereby the identical aircraft components are not reassembled
thereby compromising more than one system. One example is the remote possibility of
failure to reinstall engine gearbox access covers or oil filler caps on all engines of a
multi-engined aircraft resulting in major oil loss from all engines. Another example is
the case of removal and refitment of oil filler caps, which should require a re-inspection
of all oil filler caps after the last oil filler cap has supposedly been refitted.
8. Procedures should be established to detect and rectify maintenance errors that
could, as minimum, result in a failure, malfunction, or fault endangering the safe
operation of the aircraft if not performed properly. The procedure should identify the

Acceptable method for capturing errors, and the maintenance tasks or processes concerned.
Means of 9. In order to determine the work items to be considered, the following
Compliance maintenance tasks should primarily be reviewed to assess their impact on safety:
4815(2) a. Installation, rigging and adjustments of flight controls.
b. Installation of aircraft engines, propellers and rotors.
c. Overhaul, calibration or rigging of components such as engines,
propellers, transmissions and gearboxes, but additional information should also
be processed, such as:
(1) Previous experiences of maintenance errors, depending on the
consequence of the failure.
(2) Information arising from the occurrence reporting system required
by RA 4814 (MIL 145.A.60.
(3) MAA requirements for error capturing, if applicable.
10. In order to prevent omissions, every maintenance task or group of tasks should
be signed-off. To ensure the task or group of tasks is completed, it should only be
signed-off after completion. Work by unauthorized personnel (i.e. temporary staff,
trainee), should be checked by authorized personnel before they sign-off. The
grouping of tasks for the purpose of signing-off should allow critical steps to be clearly
identified.
NOTE A sign-off is a statement by the competent person performing or
supervising the work, that the task or group of tasks has been correctly performed. A
sign-off relates to one step in the maintenance process and is therefore different to the
release for use of the aircraft. Authorized personnel means personnel formally
authorized by the maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145) to sign-off tasks. Authorized personnel are not necessarily certifying staff.
Guidance 11. Nil.

Material
4815(2)
Regulation Quality System (MIL 145.A.65(c))

4815(3) 4815(3) The organization shall establish a quality system that
includes the following:
a. Independent audits in order to monitor compliance with
required aircraft/aircraft component standards and
adequacy of the procedures to ensure that such
procedures invoke good maintenance practices and
airworthy aircraft/aircraft components. In the smallest
organizations the independent audit part of the quality
system may be contracted to another organization
approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) or a
person with appropriate technical knowledge and
proven satisfactory audit experience; and
b. A quality feedback reporting system to the person or
group of persons specified in RA 4806(2) (MIL.
145.A.30 (b)) and ultimately to the Accountable

Regulation Manager that ensures proper and timely corrective

4815(3) action is taken in response to reports resulting from the
independent audits established to meet RA 4815(3)(a)
(MIL 145.A.65(c)(a)).
Acceptable Quality System (MIL 145.A.65(c))

Means of RA 4815(3)(a) (MIL 145.A.65 (c) (1))
Compliance 12. The primary objectives of the quality system are to enable the organization to
4815(3) ensure that it can deliver a safe product and that organization remains in compliance
with the requirements.
13. An essential element of the quality system is the independent audit.
14. The independent audit is an objective process of routine sample checks of all
aspects of the organizations ability to carry out all maintenance to the required
standards and includes some product sampling as this is the end result of the
maintenance process. It represents an objective overview of the complete
maintenance related activities and is intended to complement the RA 4812(1) (MIL.
145.A.50 (a)), requirement for certifying staff to be satisfied that all required
maintenance has been properly carried out before issue of the certificate of
maintenance. Independent audits should include a percentage of random audits
carried out on a sample basis when maintenance is being carried out. This means
some audits during the night for those organizations that work at night.
15. Except as specified in Paragraphs 18 and 20, the independent audit should
ensure that all aspects of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) compliance are checked
every 12 months and may be carried out as a complete single exercise or subdivided
over the 12-month period in accordance with a scheduled plan. The independent audit
does not require each procedure to be checked against each product line when it can
be shown that the particular procedure is common to more than one product line and
the procedure has been checked every 12 months without resultant findings. Where
findings have been identified, the particular procedure should be rechecked against
other product lines until the findings have been rectified after which the independent
audit procedure may revert back to 12 monthly for the particular procedure.
16. Except as specified otherwise in Paragraph 18, the independent audit should
sample check one product on each product line every 12 months as a demonstration
of the effectiveness of maintenance procedures compliance. It is recommended that
procedures and product audits be combined by selecting a specific product example,
such as an aircraft or engine or instrument and sample checking all the procedures
and requirements associated with the specific product example to ensure that the end
result should be an airworthy product. For the purpose of the independent audit a
product line includes any product under an Appendix 2 approval class rating as
specified in the approval schedule issued to the particular organization. It therefore
follows for example that a maintenance organization approved under RA 4800-4849
(MIL. Part 145) with a capability to maintain aircraft, repair engines, brakes and
autopilots would need to carry out four complete audit sample checks each year
except as specified otherwise in Paragraphs 17, 18 and 20.
17. The sample check of a product means to witness any relevant testing and
visually inspect the product and associated documentation. The sample check should
not involve repeat disassembly or testing unless the sample check identifies findings
requiring such action.
18. Except as specified otherwise in Paragraph 20, where the smallest organization,
that is an organization with a maximum of 10 personnel actively engaged in
maintenance, chooses to contract the independent audit element of the quality system
in accordance with RA 4815(3)(a) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c)(1)), it is conditional on the audit

Acceptable being carried out twice in every 12-month period.

Means of 19. Except as specified otherwise in Paragraph 20, where the organization has line
Compliance stations listed as per RA 4817(4) (MIL. 145.A.75 (d)), the quality system should
describe how these are integrated into the system and include a plan to audit each
4815(3) listed line station at a frequency consistent with the extent of flight activity at the
particular line station. Except as specified otherwise in Paragraph 20 the maximum
period between audits of a particular line station should not exceed 24 months.
20. Except as specified otherwise in Paragraph 16 the MAA may agree to increase
any of the audit time periods specified in RA 4815(3)(a) AMC (MIL. AMC 145.A.65
(c)(1)), by up to 100% provided that there are no safety related findings and subject to
being satisfied that the organization has a good record of rectifying findings in a timely
manner.
21. A report should be raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was
checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures and
products.
22. The independence of the audit should be established by always ensuring that
audits are carried out by personnel not responsible for the function, procedure or
products being checked. It therefore follows that a large maintenance organization
approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145), being an organization with more than
about 500 maintenance staff should have a dedicated quality audit group whose sole
function is to conduct audits, raise finding reports and follow up to check that findings
are being rectified. For the medium sized maintenance organization approved under
RA 4800-4949 (MIL. Part 145), being an organization with less than about 500
maintenance staff, it is acceptable to use competent personnel from one
section/department not responsible for the production function, procedure or product
to audit the section/department that is responsible subject to the overall planning and
implementation being under the control of the quality manager. Organizations with a
maximum of 10 maintenance staff actively engaged in carrying out maintenance may
contract the independent audit element of the quality system to another organization
or a qualified and competent person approved by the MAA.
RA 4815(3)(b) (MIL. AMC 145.A.65 (c) (2))
23. An essential element of the quality system is the quality feedback system.
24. The quality feedback system may not be contracted to outside persons. The
principal function of the quality feedback system is to ensure that all findings resulting
from the independent quality audits of the organization are properly investigated and
corrected in a timely manner and to enable the Accountable Manager to be kept
informed of any safety issues and the extent of compliance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145).
25. The independent quality audit reports referenced in RA 4815(3)(a) (MIL. AMC
145.A.65 (c)(1)), should be sent to the relevant department(s) for rectification action
giving target rectification dates. Rectification dates should be discussed with such
department(s) before the quality department or nominated quality auditor confirms
such dates in the report. The relevant department(s) are required by RA 4815(3)(a)
(MIL. 145.A.65 (c)(2)), to rectify findings and inform the quality department or
nominated quality auditor of such rectification.
26. The Accountable Manager should hold regular meetings with staff to check
progress on rectification except that in the large organizations such meetings may be
delegated on a day to day basis to the quality manager subject to the Accountable
Manager meeting at least twice per year with the senior staff involved to review the
overall performance and receiving at least a half yearly summary report on findings of
non-compliance.
27. All records pertaining to the independent quality audit and the quality feedback
system should be retained for at least 2 years after the date of clearance of the finding
to which they refer or for such periods as to support changes to the RA 4815(3)(a)
(MIL. AMC 145.A.65 (c)(1)), audit time periods, whichever is the longer.

Guidance 28. The purpose of this GM is to give guidance on just one acceptable working audit
Material plan to meet part of the needs of RA 4815(3)(a) (MIL. 145.A.65 (c)(1)). There are any
number of other acceptable working audit plans.
4815(3)
29. The proposed plan lists the subject matter that should be covered by the audit
and attempts to indicate applicability in the various types of workshops and aircraft
facilities. The list should therefore be tailored for the particular situation and more than
one list may be necessary. Each list should be shown against a timetable to indicate
when the particular item is scheduled for audit and when the audit was completed.
MIL. PART COMMENT HANGAR ENGINE MECHANICAL AVIONIC

145 PARA WORKSHOP WORKSHOP WORKSHOP
145.A.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.1 MOE Yes Yes Yes Yes
2.10 MOE Yes No No No
2.15 MOE Yes No No No
2.21 MOE If If applicable If applicable If applicable

applicable
2.22 MOE Yes Yes No No

Guidance 2.23 MOE Yes No No No

Material
4815(3)
L2.1 MOE If No No No
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable
applicable

applicable

applicable

applicable
3.12 MOE Yes Yes No No


RA 4816 - Maintenance Organization Exposition (MIL 145.A.70)

Contents 4816(1): Content of a Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)

(MIL 145.A.70(a))
4816(2): Amendment of an MOE (MIL 145.A.70(b))
4816(3): Minor Amendment of an MOE (MIL 145.A.70(c))
4816(4): Exemption to Content of MOE Due to EASA Part 145
Approval (MIL 145.A.70(d))
Regulation Content of a Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) (MIL

4816(1) 145.A.70(a))
4816(2) 4816(1) Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) means the
document or documents that contain the material specifying
4816(3)
the scope of work deemed to constitute approval and
4816(4) showing how the organization intends to comply with RA
4800-4849 (MIL Part 145). The organization shall provide the
MAA with an MOE, containing the following information:
a) A statement signed by the Accountable Manager
confirming that the MOE and any referenced
associated manuals define the organization's
compliance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) and
will be complied with at all times. When the
Accountable Manager is not the Chief Executive
Officer of the organization then such Chief Executive
Officer shall countersign the statement.
b) The organization's Safety and Quality Policy as
specified by RA 4815 (MIL. 145.A.65).
c) The title(s) and name(s) of the persons nominated
under RA 4806(2) (MIL. 145.A.30(b)).
d) The duties and responsibilities of the persons
nominated under RA 4806(2) (MIL. 145.A.30(b)),
including matters on which they may deal directly with
the MAA on behalf of the organization.
e) An organization chart showing associated chains of
responsibility between the persons nominated under
RA 4806(2) (MIL. 145.A.30(b)).
f) A list of certifying staff and MIL. B1 and B2 support
staff or MOD equivalents; EASA and Mil or other MOD
equivalents.
g) A general description of manpower resources.
h) A general description of the facilities located at each
address specified in the organization's approval

Regulation certificate.
4816(1) i) A specification of the organization's scope of work
4816(2) relevant to the extent of approval.
4816(3) j) The notification procedure of RA 4819 (MIL. 145.A.85)
for organization changes.
4816(4)
k) The MOE amendment procedure.
l) The procedures and quality system established by the
organization under RA 4805 (MIL. 145.A.25) to RA
4820 (MIL. 145.A.90).
m) A list of operators, to which the organization provides
an aircraft maintenance service.
n) A list of subcontracted organizations, where applicable,
as specified in RA 4817(2) (MIL. 145.A.75(b)).
o) A list of line stations, where applicable, as specified in
RA 4817(4) (MIL. 145.A.75(d)).
p) A list of contracted organizations, where applicable.
Amendment of an MOE (MIL 145.A.70(b))
4816(2) The exposition shall be amended as necessary to remain an
up-to-date description of the organization. The exposition and
any subsequent amendment shall be approved by the MAA.
Minor Amendment of an MOE (MIL 145.A.70(c))
4816(3) Notwithstanding RA 4816(2) (MIL 145.A.70(b)) minor
amendments to the exposition may be approved through an
exposition procedure (hereinafter called indirect approval).
Exemption to Content of MOE Due to EASA Part 145 Approval (MIL
145.A.70(d))
4816(4) Where a maintenance organization has an extant EASA Part
145 approval, those parts of the organizations EASA Part
145 exposition that are equally applicable to satisfy the RA
4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) requirements will generally be
accepted by the MAA as equivalent in respect of the RA
4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) exposition. In this case it is
permissible that only those regulations that are military
specific need be addressed in the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part
145) exposition; those regulations covered by the read
across of the sections of the EASA exposition document
must be identified and the EASA document Clause reference
quoted.

Acceptable 1. The following information should be included in the MOE:

Means of 2. The information specified in RA 4816(1)(f), (l) to (p) inclusive (MIL.
Compliance 145.A.70(a)(6), (12) to (16) inclusive), whilst a part of the MOE, may be kept as
separate documents or on separate electronic data files subject to the management
4816(1) part of said exposition containing a clear cross reference to such documents or
4816(2) electronic data files.
4816(3) 3. The exposition should contain the information, as applicable, specified in this
4816(4) AMC. The information may be presented in any subject order so long as all applicable
subjects are covered. Where an organization uses a different format, for example, to
allow the exposition to serve for more than one approval, then the exposition should
contain a cross-reference Annex using this list as an index with an explanation as to
where in the exposition the subject matter can be found. Small maintenance
organizations may combine the various items to form a simple exposition more
relevant to their needs.
4. Electronic Data Processing (EDP) may be used for publication of the MOE. The
MOE should be made available to the approving MAA in a form acceptable to the
MAA. Attention should be paid to the compatibility of EDP publication systems with the
necessary dissemination of the MOE, both internally and externally.
NOTE The MOD will retain its traditional military aviation engineering structures
and procedures, as defined in RA 4000-4799 and associated MAP-01 and 02 (entitled,
Maintenance and Airworthiness Procedures (MAP) and MAP MOD Form 700 Series
of Forms respectively) together with associated Air Publications and Joint-Service
Publications (APs and JSPs). These procedures will continue to be applied to Forward
Organizations; however, they will also be available for use by individual Depth
Organizations, if desired. The MAA will determine the interfaces between the Depth
and Forward organizations of each fleet of aircraft on a case-by-case basis. The
interfaces will be published as supplementary documents and brought to the attention
of prospective Depth Organizations.
Part 0 - General Organization
5. This section is reserved for:
a. A maintenance organization seeking approval under RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145), which is also an operator (e.g., in the case of a line maintenance
organization).
b. An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) seeking approval as a
maintenance organization under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145). Among other
organizational aspects, the OEM should also illustrate how the maintenance
organization will be independent from the OEMs design and
production/engineering organizations.
Part 1 - Management
a. Corporate commitment by the Accountable Manager.
b. Safety and Quality Policy.
c. Management personnel.
d. Duties and responsibilities of the management personnel.
e. Management organization chart.
f. List of certifying staff.
g. Manpower resources.
h. General description of the facilities at each address intended to be
approved.
i. Organizations intended scope of work.
j. Notification procedure to the competent authority regarding changes to

Acceptable the organization's activities/approval/location/personnel.

Means of k. Exposition amendment procedures including, if applicable, delegated
Compliance procedures.
4816(1) Part 2 - Maintenance Procedures
4816(2) a. Supplier evaluation and subcontract control procedure.
4816(3) b. Acceptance/inspection of aircraft components and material from outside
4816(4) contractors.
c. Storage, tagging and release of aircraft components and material to
aircraft maintenance.
d. Acceptance of tools and equipment.
e. Calibration of tools and equipment.
f. Use of tooling and equipment by staff (including alternate tools).
g. Cleanliness standards of maintenance facilities.
h. Maintenance instructions and relationship to aircraft/aircraft component
manufacturers' instructions including updating and availability to staff.
i. Repair procedure.
j. Aircraft maintenance programme compliance.
k. Airworthiness directives procedure.
l. Optional modification procedure.
m. Maintenance documentation in use and completion of same.
n. Technical record control.
o. Rectification of faults arising during base maintenance.
p. Certificate of maintenance procedure.
q. Records for the operator.
r. Reporting of faults to the MAA/operator/manufacturer.
s. Return of faulty aircraft components to store.
t. Faulty components to outside contractors.
u. Control of computer maintenance record systems.
v. Control of man-hour planning versus scheduled maintenance work.
w. Control of critical tasks.
x. Reference to specific maintenance procedures such as:
y. Engine running procedures;
z. Aircraft pressure run procedures;
aa. Aircraft towing procedures;
bb. Aircraft taxiing procedures.
cc. Procedures to detect and rectify maintenance errors.
dd. Shift/task handover procedures.
ee. Procedures for notification of maintenance data inaccuracies and
ambiguities, to the type certificate holder.
ff. Production planning procedures.

Acceptable Part 2 - Additional Line Maintenance Procedures

Means of a. Line maintenance control of aircraft components, tools, equipment etc.
Compliance b. Line maintenance procedures related to servicing/fuelling/de-icing etc.
4816(1) c. Line maintenance control of faults and repetitive faults.
4816(2)
d. Line procedure for completion of technical log.
4816(3)
e. Line procedure for pooled parts and loan parts.
4816(4)
f. Line procedure for return of faulty parts removed from aircraft.
g. Line procedure control of critical tasks.
Part 3 - Quality System Procedures
a. Quality audit of organization procedures.
b. Quality audit of aircraft.
c. Quality audit remedial action procedure.
d. Certifying staff and Category B1 and B2 support staff qualification and
training procedures.
e. Certifying staff and Category B1 and B2 support staff records.
f. Quality audit personnel.
g. Qualifying inspectors.
h. Qualifying mechanics.
i. Aircraft or aircraft component maintenance tasks exemption process
control.
j. Concession control for deviation from organizations' procedures.
k. Qualification procedure for specialised activities such as NDT welding
etc.
l. Control of manufacturers' and other maintenance working teams.
m. Human factors training procedure.
n. Competence assessment of personnel.
Part 4
a. Contracted operators.
b. Operator procedures and paperwork.
c. Operator record completion.
Part 5
a. Sample of documents.
b. List of Sub-contractors as per RA 4817(2) (MIL. 145.A.75(b)).
c. List of Line maintenance locations as per RA 4817(4) (MIL. 145.A.75(d)).
d. List of contracted organizations as per RA 4816 (1)(p) (MIL. 145.A.70
(a)(16)).
Part 6 - Operators Maintenance Procedures
6. This section is reserved for those maintenance organizations approved under
RA 4800-4849 (Mil Part 145) who are also operators.
Part 7 - Not used.
Part 8 - Not used.
Part 9 - Not used.

Guidance 7. The purpose of the MOE is to set forth the procedures, means and methods of
Material the organization. Compliance with its contents will assure compliance with the
requirements of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145), which is a pre-requisite to obtaining
4816(1) and retaining an approved maintenance organization certificate.
4816(2) 8. RA 4816(1)(a) to (k) (MIL. 145.A.70 (a)(1) to (a)(11)), constitutes the
4816(3) 'management' part of the MOE and therefore could be produced as one document and
made available to the person(s) specified under RA 4806(2) (MIL. 145.A.30(b)), who
4816(4) should be reasonably familiar with its contents.
9. RA 4816(1)(f) (MIL. 145.A.70 (a)(6)), list of certifying staff may be produced as a
separate document.
10. RA 4816(1)(l) (MIL. 145.A.70 (a)(12)), constitutes the working procedures of the
organization and therefore as stated in the requirement may be produced as any
number of separate procedures manuals. It should be remembered that these
documents should be cross-referenced from the management MOE.
11. Personnel are expected to be familiar with those parts of the manuals that are
relevant to the maintenance work they carry out. The organization should specify in
the MOE who should amend the manual particularly in the case where there are
several parts.
12. The quality manager should be responsible for monitoring the amendment of
the MOE, unless otherwise agreed by the MAA, including associated procedures
manuals and submission of the proposed amendments to the MAA. However the MAA
may agree via a procedure stated in the amendment section of the MOE that some
defined class of amendments may be incorporated without prior approval by the MAA.
13. The MOE should cover four main parts:
a. The management MOE covering the parts specified earlier.
b. The maintenance procedures covering all aspects of how aircraft
components may be accepted from outside sources and how aircraft will be
maintained to the required standard.
c. The quality system procedures including the methods of qualifying
mechanics, inspection, certifying staff and quality audit personnel.
d. Contracted operator procedures and paperwork.
14. The Accountable Managers exposition statement as specified under RA
4816(1)(a) (MIL. 145.A.70 (a)(1)), should embrace the intent of the following clause
and in fact this statement may be used without amendment. Any modification to the
statement should not alter the intent.
15. This exposition and any associated referenced manuals defines the
organization and procedures upon which the MAA RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145)
approval is based as required by RA 4800-4849 (MIL. 145.A.70). These procedures
are approved by the undersigned and should be complied with, as applicable, when
work/orders are being progressed under the terms of the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part
145) approval.
16. It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying
with any new or amended regulation published by the MAA from time to time where
these new or amended regulations are in conflict with these procedures.
17. It is understood that the MAA will approve this organization whilst the MAA is
satisfied that the procedures are being followed and work standards maintained. It is
further understood that the MAA reserves the right to suspend, limit or revoke the
approval of the organization if the MAA has evidence that procedures are not followed
or standards not upheld.
18. Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19. Dated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20. Accountable Manager and . . . . . . (quote position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guidance 21. For and on behalf of . . . . . . (quote organizations name) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material ............
4816(1) NOTE Whenever the Accountable Manager changes it is important to ensure

that the new accountable manager signs the RA 4816 GM paragraphs 15-17
4816(2) statement at the earliest opportunity. Failure to carry out this action could invalidate
4816(3) the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) approval.
4816(4) 22. When an organization is approved against any other RA 4000 series (MIL. Part)
containing a requirement for an exposition, a supplement covering the differences will
suffice to meet the requirements except that the supplement should have an index
showing where those parts missing from the supplement are covered.


RA 4817 - Privileges of the Organization (MIL 145.A.75)

Contents 4817(1): Privileges of the Organization (MIL 145.A.75)
Regulation Privileges of the Organization (MIL 145.A.75)

4817(1) 4817(1) In accordance with the exposition, the organization shall be
entitled to carry out the following tasks:
(a) Maintain any aircraft and/or component for
which it is approved at the locations identified in the
approval certificate and in the exposition.
(b) Arrange for maintenance of any aircraft or
component, for which it is approved, at another
organization that is working under the quality
system of the approved organization. This refers to
work being carried out by another organization not
itself appropriately approved to carry out such
maintenance under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145),
and is limited to the work scope permitted within the
exposition and under RA 4815(2) (MIL.
145.A.65(b)) procedures. This work scope for the
non-approved organization shall not include a
base maintenance check of an aircraft or a
complete workshop maintenance check or overhaul
of an engine or engine module.
(c) Maintain any aircraft or any component for
which it is approved at any location subject to the
need for such maintenance arising either from the
un-serviceability of the aircraft or from the necessity
of supporting occasional line maintenance, subject
to the conditions specified in the exposition.
(d) Maintain any aircraft and/or component for
which it is approved at a location identified as a
line maintenance location capable of supporting
minor maintenance and only if the organization
exposition both permits such activity and lists such
locations.
(e) Issue certificates of maintenance/release in
respect of completion of maintenance in
accordance with RA 4812 (MIL. 145.A.50).

Acceptable Privileges of the Organization (MIL 145.A.75)

Means of 1. Working under the quality system of an organization appropriately approved
Compliance under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) (sub contracting) refers to the case of one
organization, not itself appropriately approved to RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) that
4817(1) carries out aircraft line maintenance or minor engine maintenance or maintenance of
other aircraft components or a specialised service as a subcontractor for an
organization appropriately approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145). To be
appropriately approved to subcontract the organization should have a procedure for
the control of such subcontractors as described below. Any approved maintenance
organization that carries out maintenance for another approved maintenance
organization within its own approval scope is not considered to be subcontracting for
the purpose of this paragraph.
2. Maintenance of engines or engine modules other than a complete workshop
maintenance check or overhaul is intended to mean any maintenance that can be
carried out without disassembly of the core engine or, in the case of modular engines,
without disassembly of any core module.
Fundamentals of Sub-contracting Under RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145)
3. The fundamental reasons for allowing an organization approved under RA
4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) to sub-contract certain maintenance tasks are:
a. To permit the acceptance of specialised maintenance services, such as,
but not limited to, plating, heat treatment, plasma spray, fabrication of specified
parts for minor repairs / modifications, etc., without the need for direct approval
by the MAA in such cases.
b. To permit the acceptance of aircraft maintenance up to but not including a
base maintenance check as specified in RA 4817(1)(b) (MIL. 145.A.75(b by
organizations not appropriately approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145)
when it is unrealistic to expect direct approval by the MAA. The MAA will
determine when it is unrealistic but in general it is considered unrealistic if only
one or two organizations intend to use the sub-contract organization.
c. To permit the acceptance of component maintenance.
d. To permit the acceptance of engine maintenance up to but not including a
workshop maintenance check or overhaul of an engine or engine module as
specified in RA 4817(1)(b) (MIL. 145.A.75 (b)), by organizations not
appropriately approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) when it is
unrealistic to expect direct approval by the MAA. The determination of
unrealistic is as per Paragraph 3b.
4. When maintenance is carried out under the sub-contract control system it
means that for the duration of such maintenance, the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145)
approval has been temporarily extended to include the sub-contractor. It therefore
follows that those parts of the sub-contractors facilities personnel and procedures
involved with the maintenance organizations products undergoing maintenance
should meet RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) requirements for the duration of that
maintenance and it remains the organizations responsibility to ensure such
requirements are satisfied.
5. For the criteria specified in Paragraph 3c the organization is not required to
have complete facilities for maintenance that it needs to sub-contract but it should
have its own expertise to determine that the sub-contractor meets the necessary
standards. However an organization cannot be approved unless it has the inhouse
facilities, procedures and expertise to carry out the majority of maintenance for which it
wishes to be approved in terms of the number of class ratings.
6. The organization may find it necessary to include several specialist sub-
contractors to enable it to be approved to completely certify the maintenance of a
particular product. Examples could be specialist welding, electro-plating, painting etc.
To authorize the use of such subcontractors, the MAA will need to be satisfied that the

Acceptable organization has the necessary expertise and procedures to control such sub-
Means of contractors.
Compliance 7. An organization working outside the scope of its approval schedule is deemed
to be not approved. Such an organization may in this circumstance operate only under
4817(1) the sub contract control of another organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL.
Part 145).
8. Authorization to sub-contract is indicated by the MAA accepting the
maintenance organization exposition containing a specific procedure on the control of
sub-contractors.
Principal RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) Procedures for the Control
of Sub-contractors Not Approved Under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part
145)
9. A pre-audit procedure should be established whereby the maintenance
organizations subcontract control section, which may also be the RA 4815(2) (MIL.
145.A.65 (b)), quality system independent audit section, should audit a prospective
sub-contractor to determine whether those services of the sub-contractor that it wishes
to use meets the intent of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145).
10. The organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) needs to
assess to what extent it will use the sub-contractors facilities. As a general rule the
organization should require its own paperwork, approved data and material/spare
parts to be used, but it could permit the use of tools, equipment and personnel from
the sub-contractor as long as such tools, equipment and personnel meet the
requirement of RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145). In the case of sub-contractors who
provide specialised services it may for practical reasons be necessary to use their
specialized services personnel, approved data and material subject to acceptance by
the organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145).
11. Unless the sub-contracted maintenance work can be fully inspected on receipt
by the organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) it will be necessary
for such organization to supervise the inspection and release from the sub-contractor.
Such activities should be fully described in the organization procedure. The
organization will need to consider whether to use its own staff or authorize the sub-
contractor's staff.
12. The certificate of maintenance/release may be issued either at the sub-
contractor or at the organization facility by staff issued a certification authorization in
accordance with RA 4806 (MIL. 145.A.30), as appropriate, by the organization
approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145). Such staff would normally come from
the organization approved under RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) but may otherwise be
a person from the sub-contractor who meets the approved maintenance organization
certifying staff standard which itself is approved by the MAA via the maintenance
organization exposition. The certificate of maintenance/release will always be issued
under the maintenance organization approval reference requirements.
13. The sub-contract control procedure will need to record audits of the sub-
contractor, to have a corrective action follow up plan and to know when sub-
contractors are being used. The procedure should include a clear revocation process
for sub-contractors who do not meet the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) approved
maintenance organizations.
14. The RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) quality audit staff will need to audit the sub-
contract control section and sample audit sub-contractors unless this task is already
carried out by the quality audit staff as stated in Paragraph 9.
15. The contract between the RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) approved maintenance
organization and the sub-contractor should contain a provision for MAA staff to have
right of access to the sub-contractor.

Guidance 16. Nil.

Material
4817(1)

RA 4818 - Limitations on the Organization (MIL 145.A.80)

Contents 4818(1): Limitations on the Organization (MIL 145.A.80)
Regulation Limitations on the Organization (MIL 145.A.80)

4818(1) 4818(1) The organization shall only maintain an aircraft or
component for which it is approved when all the necessary
facilities, equipment, tooling, material, maintenance data and
certifying staff are available.
Acceptable 1. This Clause is intended to cover the situation where the larger organization may
Means of temporarily not hold all the necessary tools, equipment etc., for an aircraft type or
variant specified in the organization's approval. This Clause means that the MAA need
Compliance not amend the approval to delete the aircraft type or variants on the basis that it is a
4818(1) temporary situation and there is a commitment from the organization to re-acquire
tools, equipment etc. before maintenance on the type may recommence.
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4818(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4819 - Changes to the Organization (MIL 145.A.85)

Contents 4819(1): Changes to the Organization (MIL 145.A.85)
Regulation Changes to the Organization (MIL 145.A.85)

4819(1) 4819(1) The organization shall notify the MAA of any proposal to
carry out any of the following changes before such changes
take place to enable the MAA to determine continued
compliance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) and to amend,
if necessary, the approval certificate, except that in the case
of proposed changes in personnel not known to the
management beforehand, these changes must be notified at
the earliest opportunity:
a) The ownership of the organization or its parent
company.
b) The name of the organization.
c) The relationship with the design organization.
d) The main location of the organization.
e) Additional locations of the organization.
f) The Accountable Manager.
g) Any of the persons nominated under RA 4806(2)
(MIL. 145.A.30(b)).
h) The facilities, equipment, tools, material,
procedures, work scope or certifying staff that
could affect the approval.
Acceptable 1. The primary purpose of this clause is to enable the organization to remain
Means of approved if agreed by the MAA during negotiations about any of the specified
changes. Without this Clause the approval would automatically be suspended in all
Compliance cases.
4819(1)
Guidance
Material 2. Nil.
4819(1)

Regulatory Article

RA 4820 - Continued Validity (MIL 145.A.90)
Rationale This series of regulations defines the requirements to be met by an organisation to

Contents 4820(1): Approval Duration (MIL 145.A.90)

4820(2): Return of Approval on Surrender or Revocation (MIL
145.A.90(b))
Regulation Approval Duration (MIL 145.A.90)

4820(1) 4820(1) An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall
4820(2) remain valid subject to:
a) The organisation remaining in compliance with RA
4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145), in accordance with the
provisions related to the handling of findings; and
b) The MAA being granted access to the organisation
to determine continued compliance with RA 4800-
4849 (MIL. Part 145); and
c) The certificate not being surrendered or revoked.
Return of Approval on Surrender or Revocation (MIL 145.A.90(b))
4820(2) Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be returned
to the MAA.
Means of
Compliance
4820(1)
4820(2)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4820(1)
4820(2)

Regulatory Article

RA 4821 - Findings (MIL 145.A.95)

Contents 4821(1): Level 1 Findings (MIL 145.A.95(a))

4821(2): Level 2 Findings (MIL 145.A.95(b))
4821(3): Corrective Action Plan (MIL 145.A.95(c))
Regulation Level 1 Findings (MIL 145.A.95(a))

4821(1) 4821(1) A Level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with RA
4821(2) 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) requirements, which lowers the
safety standard and hazards seriously the flight safety.
4821(3)
Level 2 Findings (MIL 145.A.95(b))
4821(2) A Level 2 finding is any non-compliance with RA 4800-4849
(MIL. Part 145) requirements, which could lower the safety
standard and possibly hazard the flight safety.
Corrective Action Plan (MIL 145.A.95(c))
4821(3) After receipt of notification of findings, the holder of the
maintenance organization approval shall define a corrective
action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the
satisfaction of the MAA within a period agreed.
Means of
Compliance
4821(1)
4821(2)
4821(3)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4821(1)
4821(2)
4821(3)

Regulatory Article

RA 4825 - Procedures for the Competent Authority (MIL 145.B)

compliance and guidance material relating to EASA Part 145 regulations. The Military
Aviation Authority (MAA) has been designated as the competent authority for
approving organizations against RA 4800-4849 (RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145)).
Contents 4825(1): Scope (MIL 145.B.01)

4825(2): Competent Authority (MIL 145.B.10)
4825(3): Organizations Located in Several Member States (MIL
145.B.15)
4825(4): Acceptable Means of Compliance (MIL 145.B.17)
4825(5): Initial Approval (MIL 145.B.20)
4825(6): Issue of Approval (MIL 145.B.25)
4825(7): Continuation of Approval (MIL 145.B.30)
4825(8): Changes (MIL 145.B.35)
4825(9): Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) Amendments
(MIL 145.B.40)
4825(10): Revocation, Suspension and Limitation of Approval (MIL
145.B.45)
4825(11): Findings (MIL 145.B.50)
4825(12): Record Keeping (MIL 145.B.55)
4825(13): Exemptions (MIL 145.B.60)
Regulation Scope (MIL 145.B.01)

4825(1)-(13) 4825(1) This section establishes the administrative procedures which
the competent authorities shall follow when exercising its
tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance, continuation,
change, suspension or revocation of RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145) maintenance organization approvals.
Competent Authority (MIL 145.B.10)
4825(2) The MAA has been designated as the competent authority
for RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145), with allocated
responsibilities for the issuance, continuation, change,
suspension or revocation of a maintenance approval. The
responsibilities of the MAA will be discharged by the MAA
Technical Approvals department:
a) The number of staff shall be appropriate to carry out
the requirements as detailed in this section.
b) All staff involved in RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145)

approvals shall:
1) Be appropriately qualified and have all

necessary knowledge, experience and training to

perform their allocated tasks.
2) Have received training/continuation training on

RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part 145) where relevant,
including its intended meaning and standard.
c) The MAA shall establish procedures detailing how

compliance with this Section is accomplished. The
procedures must be reviewed and amended to ensure
continued compliance.
Organizations Located in Several Member States (MIL 145.B.15)

4825(3) Not used.
Acceptable Means of Compliance (MIL 145.B.17)
4825(4) The MAA shall develop acceptable means of compliance
that shall consider current EU acceptable means of
compliance, but that will also reflect UK MOD specific
requirements. When the acceptable means of compliance
are complied with, the related requirements of RA 4800-4849
(MIL Part 145) shall be considered as met.
Initial Approval (MIL 145.B.20)
4825(5) Provided the requirements of RA 4806(1) and (2) (MIL.
145.A.30(a) and (b)) are complied with, the MAA shall
formally indicate its acceptance of the personnel, specified in
RA 4806(1) and (2) (MIL. 145.A.30(a) and (b)), to the
applicant in writing.
a) The MAA shall verify that the procedures specified in
the maintenance organization exposition comply with
RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) and verify that the
accountable manager signs the commitment
statement.
b) The MAA shall verify that the organization is in

compliance with the requirements of RA 4800-4849
(MIL. Part 145).
c) A meeting with the accountable manager shall be

convened at least once during the investigation for
approval to ensure that he/she fully understands the
significance of the approval and the reason for signing
the exposition commitment of the organization to
compliance with the procedures specified in the
exposition.
d) All findings must be confirmed in writing to the

organization.
e) The MAA shall record all findings, closure actions

(actions required to close a finding) and

recommendations.
f) For initial approval all findings must be corrected

before the approval can be issued.
Issue of Approval (MIL 145.B.25)

4825(6) The MAA shall formally approve the exposition and issue to
the applicant a MAA approval certificate, which includes the
approval ratings. The certificate will only be issued when the
organization is in compliance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL Part
145).
a) The MAA shall indicate the conditions of the approval
on the MAA approval certificate.
b) The reference number shall be included on the MAA

approval certificate.
Continuation of Approval (MIL 145.B.30)

4825(7) The continuation of an approval shall be monitored in
accordance with the applicable initial approval process
under RA 4825 (MIL 145.B.20). In addition:
a) The MAA shall keep and update a program listing the
approved maintenance organizations under its
supervision, the dates when audit visits are due and
when such visits were carried out.
Note: Each organization must be completely reviewed for
compliance with RA 4800-4849 (MIL. Part 145) at periods not
exceeding 24 months.
b) A meeting with the accountable manager shall be
convened at least once every 24 months to ensure
he/she remains informed of significant issues arising
during audits.
Changes (MIL 145.B.35)
4825(8) The MAA shall receive notification from the organization of
any proposed change as listed in RA 4819 (145.A.85). The
MAA shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial
process clauses for any change to the organization.
Note: The MAA may prescribe the conditions under which the
organization may operate during such changes unless it
determines that the approval should be suspended.
Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) Amendments (MIL
145.B.40)
4825(9) In the case of direct approval of the amendments of the
exposition, the MAA shall verify that the procedures
specified in the exposition are in compliance with RA 4800-
4849 (MIL Part 145) before formally notifying the approved
organization of the approval.
a) In the case of indirect approval of amendments of the
exposition, the MAA shall ensure that it has an

adequate control over the approval of all exposition

amendments.
Revocation, Suspension and Limitation of Approval (MIL 145.B.45)

4825(10) The MAA shall:
a) Suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the
case of potential safety threat; or
b) Suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to RA
4825(11) (MIL 145.B.50).
Findings (MIL 145.B.50)
4825(11) When during audits or by other means evidence is found
showing non-compliance with the requirements of RA 4800-
4849 (MIL. Part 145), the MAA shall take the following
actions:
a) For Level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken
by the MAA to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or in
part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding,
the maintenance organization approval, until
successful corrective action has been taken by the
organization.
b) For Level 2 findings, the corrective action period
granted by the MAA must be appropriate to the nature
of the finding but in any case initially must not be more
than three months. In certain circumstances and
subject to the nature of the finding the MAA may
extend the three-month period subject to a satisfactory
corrective action plan agreed by the MAA.
c) Action shall be taken by the MAA to suspend in whole
or part the approval in case of failure to comply within
the timescale granted by the MAA.
Record Keeping (MIL 145.B.55)
4825(12) The MAA shall establish a system of record keeping with
minimum retention criteria that allows adequate traceability of
the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revoke
each individual organization approval.
a) The records shall include as a minimum:
1) The application for an organization approval,
including the continuation thereof.
2) The MAA continued oversight program including

all audit records.
3) The organization approval certificate including

any change thereto.
4) A copy of the audit program listing the dates

when audits are due and when audits were carried
out.

5) Copies of all formal correspondence including

Form 4 or equivalent.
6) Details of any exemption and enforcement

action(s).
7) Any other MAA audit report forms.
8) Maintenance organization expositions.
b) The minimum retention period for the above records

shall be four years.
c) The competent authority may elect to use either a
paper or computer system or any combination of both
subject to appropriate controls.
Exemptions (MIL 145.B.60)
4825(13) All exemptions granted in accordance with Article 10(3) of the
basic Regulation shall be recorded and retained by the MAA.
Means of
Compliance
4825(1)-(13)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4825(1)-(13)

ANNEX A
APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

MinistryofDefence
MilitaryAviationAuthority
TechnicalGroup

APPROVALCERTIFICATE
Reference145.
TheMinistryofDefenceMilitaryAviationAuthorityherebycertifies:
CompanyName
Companyaddress
asaMilPART145maintenanceorganization,approvedtomaintainproductslistedintheattached
approvalschedule.
CONDITIONS
1.ThisapprovalislimitedtothatspecifiedinthescopeoftheapprovalsectionoftheMilPart145
approvedmaintenanceorganizationexposition,and
2.ThisapprovalrequirescompliancewiththeproceduresspecifiedintheMilPart145approved
maintenanceorganizationexposition,and
3.Thisapprovalisvalidwhilsttheapprovedmaintenanceorganizationremainsincompliancewiththe
MilPart145.
4.Subjecttocompliancewithforegoingconditions,thisapprovalshallremainvalidforanunlimited
durationuntiltheapprovalissurrendered,supersededorrevoked.
Dateofissue:Signed:
Position:Name:

RA 4941 - Application - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale Application to the MAA is required for Continuing Airworthiness Management

Organization approval.
Contents 4941(1): Application
Regulation Application
4941(1) 4941(1) An application for issue or change of a CAMO approval shall
be made to the MAA.
Acceptable 1. An application should be made on an MAA Form 2-CAMO to become an MRP

Means of Part M Subpart G organization (CAMO).
Compliance
4941(1)
Guidance 2. The MAA Form 2-CAMO is available on the MAA's website.

Material 3. The requirement to use an MAA Form 2-CAMO includes proposed changes to
4941(1) the CAME (outside the scope of any indirect approvals).


RA 4943 Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition

(CAME) - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale The purpose of the CAME is to set forth the procedures, means and methods of the
CAMO. Compliance with its contents will assure compliance with regulatory
requirements.
Contents 4943(1): Provision of the CAME

4943(2): CAME Amendments Approval
Regulation Provision of the CAME

4943(1) 4943(1) The CAMO shall provide a CAME to the MAA containing the
4943(2) following information:
a) A statement signed by the relevant DH to confirm that
the organization will work in accordance with the
Exposition at all times.
b) The organizations scope of work.
c) The titles and names of the MOD CAM and QA
Manager.
d) An organizational chart showing associated chains of
responsibility within the CAMO and linkage to the DH
construct.
e) A reference to a document listing Airworthiness
Review staff.
f) A general description and location of the facilities.
g) Procedures specifying how the CAMO ensures
compliance with MRP Part M regulation.
CAME Amendments Approval
4943(2) The CAMO shall seek approval for the CAME and its
amendments from the MAA.
Acceptable 4943(1)
Means of 1. The CAME should comprise:
Compliance a) Part 0 - General organization
4943(1) b) Part 1 - Continuing airworthiness procedures
4943(2)
c) Part 2 - Quality system
d) Part 3 - Contracted maintenance
e) Part 4 - Airworthiness Review procedures
2. Personnel should be familiar with those parts of the exposition that are relevant
to their tasks.
3. The person responsible for the management of the quality system should be
responsible for monitoring and amending the CAME, including associated procedural

manuals, and the submission of proposed amendments to the MAA.

4. The CAMO should seek approval, from the MAA, of a procedure defining the
class of amendments which can be incorporated without prior consent from the MAA
(known as indirect approval). This procedure should be stated in the amendment
control section of the CAME amendments.
5. Part 0 General organization of the CAME should include a corporate
commitment by the CAMO, signed by the DH, confirming that the CAME and any
associated manuals define the organizations compliance with MRP Part M and will be
complied with at all times.
6. The DHs CAME statement should embrace the intent of the following
paragraphs which may be used without amendment:
This exposition defines the organization and procedures upon which the Sub
Part G CAMO approval is based. These procedures are approved by the
undersigned and should be complied with, as applicable, in order to ensure that
all continuing airworthiness tasks of the . . . . (Quote CAMO's name) . . . . fleet
of aircraft are carried out on time to an approved standard.
It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying
with any new or amended regulation published from time to time where these
new or amended regulations are in conflict with these procedures.
It is understood that the MAA will approve this organization whilst the MAA is
satisfied that the procedures are being followed and the work standard is
maintained. It is understood that the MAA reserves the right to suspend, vary or
revoke the Sub Part G CAMO approval of the organization if the MAA has
evidence that the procedures are not followed and the standards not upheld.
Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duty Holder and . . . . (quote position) . . . .
7. Whenever the DH is changed, the new DH should sign the CAME statement at
the earliest opportunity and within a time period not exceeding 30 days from
changeover to avoid invalidation of the CAMO approval.
8. The CAME should contain information as applicable to the platform, on how the
CAMO complies with military configuration control procedures for individual aircraft
within its control.
4943(2)
9. The CAMO should seek approval for any amendment to the CAME prior to
enacting the change.
Guidance 10. The CAMO may use electronic data processing (EDP) for publication of the
Material CAME. The CAME must be made available to the MAA in a form acceptable to the
MAA.
4943(1)
11. The MAA website contains an example of an exposition layout, titled Military
Anybody's CAME, which may be utilised as appropriate.


RA 4945 - Personnel Requirements - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale In order to contribute to the preservation of airworthiness all personnel working in a

CAMO are required to be suitably qualified, experienced and, where appropriate,
authorized to carry out their role.
Contents 4945(1): Role of the Duty Holder

4945(2): Requirements for the MOD Continuing Airworthiness
Manager
4945(4): ARC Personnel

Regulation Role of the Duty Holder

4945(1) 4945(1) The DH shall:
4945(2) a) Appoint a MOD CAM.
4945(3) b) Ensure that all the activities of the CAMO can be carried out
4945(4) to the standard required for the issue of an MRP Part M Sub
Part G approval.
Requirements for the MoD Continuing Airworthiness Manager

4945(2) The MOD CAM shall:
a) Be a Crown Servant.
b) Be responsible to the DH and ensure that the organization is
always in compliance with MRP Part M Sub Part G.
c) Be responsible for the management and oversight of all
continuing airworthiness activities.
d) Be able to show relevant knowledge and appropriate
experience related to aircraft continuing airworthiness.
Qualification of Personnel
4945(3) The CAMO shall have sufficient suitably qualified and
experienced personnel for the expected work:
a) The competence of all personnel involved in CAMO activities
shall be recorded.
b) The MOD CAM shall establish and control the continuing
competence of personnel involved in the CAMO, Airworthiness
Review and/or quality audits in accordance with a procedure and
to a standard agreed by the MAA.
ARC Personnel
4945(4) For CAMOs with ARC privileges, the CAMO shall ensure that
an up to date list of its Airworthiness Review staff is documented
and referenced in the CAME.

Acceptable 4945(2)
Means of 1. The MOD CAM should have:
Compliance a) Practical experience and expertise in the application of air safety standards and
4945(2) safe operating practices.
4945(3) b) A comprehensive knowledge of:
4945(4) (1) Relevant operational requirements and procedures.
(2) Applicable aircraft operations and procedures.
(3) Quality systems.
c) Been a previous holder of Authority Level J.
d) Previous engineering experience in the Acquisition environment (air domain).
e) Engineering Council Professional Registration at CEng.
f) A thorough knowledge of the organization's CAME.
g) Knowledge of the type(s) of aircraft for which responsibility is held gained through
a formalised training course. Such courses should cover typical systems
embodied in those aircraft being within the scope of approval.
h) Successfully completed the Duty Holder Air Safety Course and MAA03
Airworthiness of Military Aircraft module.
i) Knowledge of applicable regulations.
4945(3)
2. In order to gain MAA approval for the number of individuals and their requisite
qualifications, the CAMO should:
a) Make an analysis of the tasks to be performed and the way in which it intends to
divide and/or combine these tasks.
b) Indicate how it intends to assign responsibilities.
c) Establish the manpower resource and the qualifications needed to perform the
tasks.
3. Adequate initial and recurrent training should be provided and recorded to ensure
continued competence.
Guidance 4945(1)
Material 4. Indirect approval may be granted for personnel changes within the CAME, as
4945(1) per RA AMC 4943(1).4.
4945(2) 4945(2)
4945(3) 5. The MOD CAM is responsible for all continuing airworthiness functions.
Depending on the size of the operation and structure of the organization, continuing
4945(4) airworthiness functions may be divided between separate managers or combined
under one individual. However, the quality system must be independent from the
other functions.
6. For multi-platform CAMOs, day-to-day responsibility for continuing airworthiness
activity may be delegated to a nominated deputy dedicated to an individual platform
category, though accountability remains with the overall MOD CAM. Such delegation
could also cover aircraft at operating bases remote from the MOD CAM. In both
cases, any nominated deputies will also be subject to the criteria stipulated in RA

4945(2).
7. An adequate formalised type training course for the MOD CAM would typically
be expected to be of several days duration.
4945(3)
8. The actual number of persons to be employed and their necessary qualifications
are dependent upon the size and complexity of the organization, number, complexity
and age of the aircraft, the operational profiles and the amount and complexity of
maintenance to be carried out. Consequently, the number of persons needed and
their qualifications may differ greatly from one organization to another and a simple
formula covering the whole range of possibilities is not feasible.
9. The resource analysis by the CAMO is not necessarily required to cover any
functions carried out by the TAA on the CAMOs behalf, though this does not preclude
such assurance activity as may be deemed necessary by the CAMO.
10. When significant changes in the tasks occur relevant to the number and
qualifications of persons needed, this analysis should be updated.
4945(4)
11. The approval by the MAA of the CAME, referencing the list of names of
Airworthiness Review staff, constitutes their formal acceptance by the MAA and also
their formal authorization by the organization.


RA 4947 - Continuing Airworthiness Management - MRP Part M

Sub Part G
Rationale There are specific requirements to be met by an organization to qualify for the issue or
continuation of an approval for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness.
Contents 4947(1): CAMO Responsibilities
Regulation CAMO Responsibilities

4947(1) 4947(1) For all aircraft within its control, the approved CAMO shall:
a) Develop and control a maintenance programme including
any applicable reliability programme, proposing
amendments and additions to the maintenance schedule
to the TAA.
b) Manage the embodiment of modifications and repairs.
c) Ensure that all maintenance is carried out to the required
standard and in accordance with the maintenance
programme, and released in accordance with MRP
Maintenance Certification Regulation.
d) Ensure that all applicable SI(T)s are applied.
e) Ensure that all faults reported, or those discovered during
scheduled maintenance, are managed correctly by a
Military Maintenance Organization or MRP/Mil Part 145
Approved Maintenance Organization.
f) Co-ordinate scheduled maintenance, the application of
SI(T)s and the replacement of service life limited parts.
g) Manage and archive all continuing airworthiness records
and the MF700/operator's technical log.
h) Ensure that the weight and moment statement reflects the
current status of the aircraft.
i) Initiate and coordinate any necessary actions and follow-
up activity highlighted by an occurrence report.
Acceptable 4947(1)a
Means of 1. The CAMO should undertake trending and analysis of maintenance data for
Compliance reliability purposes. This will enable it to act upon faults and arising rates, deferred
4947(1) faults, unscheduled arisings, fault issues/trends etc in order to highlight proactively any
concerns/issues/adverse trends. Based on these, the CAMO should propose
amendments and additions to the existing maintenance schedules to the TAA as a
result of the analysis.
4947(1)b
MODIFICATIONS
2. The CAMO should assess the impact of all planned modifications, consider
implications for the DH fleet and develop an implementation strategy in consultation
with the TAA and the embodiment organization.

3. The CAMO should schedule the modification plan and then manage
modifications embodiment.
a) For modifications with a safety impact, the CAMO should ensure that the
embodiment is completed within the TAA-mandated timescales for the
platform.
b) The CAMO should monitor embodiment progress through to full fleet
embodiment.
c) The CAMO should ensure configuration control of the modification and that
the overall state of the aircraft is maintained.
REPAIRS
4. The CAMO should:
a) Schedule the repair plan and then manage its embodiment in conjunction
with the repair organization.
b) Request an appropriate repair scheme or concession for damage outside
approved data.
c) Monitor the use of repair schemes and concessions and highlight DH issues
or requirements to the TAA.
4947(1)c
5. For Forward, the CAMO is part of the DHs assurance system for the standards
and practices of work carried out on Forward units. For Depth, the CAMO should
agree the work package content and assure its satisfactory completion.
6. The CAMO should:
a) Ensure the maintenance organization has access to the applicable current
approved data, including those relating to modifications and repairs.
b) Seek instructions from the TAA where no approved data exists for faults
arising during maintenance.
c) Be responsible for the management and oversight of any issues arising
from the maintenance including the delivery and acceptance processes.
7. The CAMO should maintain an airworthy fleet, and therefore assure the
standard of output from any maintenance organization.
a) For the Forward environment, and where the CAMO and maintenance
organization share the same Quality Management System (QMS), this
could be achieved through the internal QA process. For contractor-run
Forward units, the CAMO should ensure appropriate contract cover is in
place in order to provide equivalent levels of assurance.
b) For the Depth environment and/or where the CAMO and Forward
maintenance organization do not share the same QMS, such assurance
should be achieved through either formal visits to the organization or
external/3rd party auditing.
4947(1)d
8. The CAMO should ensure the satisfaction of SI(T)s or other directives from
authorized organizations (TAAs, the MAA) that have a continuing airworthiness impact
on aircraft within its Fleet (in Forward and Depth) within the mandated timescales.
9. The CAMO should manage the compliance of such instructions by:
a) Arranging for their distribution, and ensuring their receipt.
b) Tasking appropriate maintenance organizations.
c) Ensuring compliance within prescribed timescales or seeking and obtaining
their deferment.

d) Considering any follow-up action that may be required.

10. The CAMO should support the development of such instructions by advising of
any impact on availability, capability and sustainability.
11. The CAMO should maintain records of extant SI(T)s and advise the DH and
issuing authority of those that cannot be satisfied within required timescales.
4947(1)e
12. The CAMO should ensure the use of a Military Maintenance Organization or
MRP/Mil Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organization to conduct corrective
maintenance, and that they utilise appropriately-authorised personnel for the task.
13. The CAMO should review Limitations/ADFs in order to:
a) Highlight and address adverse trends, notifying these to the TAA.
b) Identify any cumulative risk.
c) Ensure that, for out-of-limits faults and damage, advice has been sought
from the TAA on airworthiness risk.
4947(1)f
14. The CAMO should plan and control maintenance activity at Forward and
Depth, including the use of latitudes, deferments or concessions as part of the fleet
management task.
15. The CAMO should inform the DH if there are any significant aspects of
maintenance that cannot be carried out and advise of the implications.
4947(1)g
16. Continuing airworthiness records should include:
a) Aircraft technical log, engine log books and any log books/cards for service
life limited components (The Configuration Record).
b) Current status of:
(1) SI(T)/Airworthiness Directives.
(2) Modifications and repairs.
(3) Compliance with maintenance programme.
(4) Weight and Moment.
(5) Deferred maintenance.
17. To ensure traceability the CAMO should maintain a centralised record of all
locally manufactured parts. This should include details of authorisations, quality
control checks, concessions, component identification and any remedial action. The
CAMO should ensure proper recording of the date of manufacture and fit, description
and part/drawing number, SNOW for component manufacture, details of heat
treatment and proof testing, specification and conformity references, and
aircraft/component serial number.
18. The CAMO should develop procedures for lost aircraft maintenance forms,
which should include any search or investigation requirements and a policy on the use
of duplicated documents.
19. The CAMO should develop procedures for the use of electronic maintenance
forms and continuing airworthiness records. The auditing of such records should be
included as part of the organizations QA and ARC processes, noting that this may
require specialist skills and training.
20. The CAMO should have a procedure for data locking continuing airworthiness
records in support of Service Inquiries and as directed by the MAA.
21. Retention of continuing airworthiness records should be carried out in
accordance with RA 4953 and RA 4951.

4947(1)h
22. Nil.
4947(1)k
23. The CAMO should maintain oversight of occurrence reports raised (this
includes, but is not limited to, D-ASOR, F760s, SFSs) and subsequent action.
24. The CAMO should report to the MAA, TAA and any other MOD operator any
identified condition of an aircraft, component or maintenance procedure that
endangers Air Safety as identified by the CAMO.
25. Where an aircraft occurrence report has an airworthiness aspect, the CAMO
should ensure the investigation of the occurrence and subsequent recovery of the
aircraft (including any associated components) is robust.
Guidance 4947(1)a
Material 26. The TAA manages the Aircraft Document Set (ADS), which is the method by
4947(1) which approved data is published. This includes the approved Maintenance
Schedules. The CAMO develops and controls the maintenance programme in
accordance with the ADS endorsed by the TAA.
27. Continual assessment of the utility of the maintenance aspects of the ADS (ie its
fitness for purpose) rests with the CAMO. The TAAs own the information contained
within the APs, whilst the CAMO ensures it can be (and is being) used.
28. The CAMO will monitor fleet usage and any proposed changes to the use of the
aircraft type (eg changes to flying hours, SOIU, planned environmental changes
deployments to the desert, arctic, embarked operations etc), so that impact on the
effectiveness of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme can be assessed and
incorporated. The CAMO is to inform the TAA as necessary so that impact on the
type-approved data within the ADS can be assessed and incorporated.
29. The TAA will determine whether any requirements arising from
recommendations or changes requested by the CAMO are deliverable and appropriate
within existing funding/support contracts. If they are not achievable, then the TAA
must engage with CAMO/DH to address priorities/funding lines to agree what will be
delivered.
30. The CAMO will obtain assurance of the effectiveness of the Aircraft
Maintenance Programme through the Airworthiness Review process and other CAMO
tasks, the condition and standard of individual aircraft, receipt checks from Depth and
the condition of the fleet as a whole.
31. The CAMO must manage the trending and analysis of the effectiveness of the
Aircraft Maintenance Programme from a continuing airworthiness perspective and
consider where appropriate - reliability/affordability issues. The TAAs will maintain
specific reliability programmes and will continue to monitor platform and equipment
reliability, fault issues/trends, arising rates etc to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of the maintenance schedule (systems and components) and to drive
down support costs (often as part of the platform support contract). These two
activities must be coherent to ensure that changes to the Maintenance Schedule
continue to meet user requirements whilst maintaining type airworthiness.
32. The CAMO proposes amendments to the Maintenance Schedules to meet the
way it operates its aircraft by highlighting to the TAA any requirements or issues
(operational or engineering) it is aware of that would benefit from either a minor
schedule amendment or a major schedule review (eg restructuring or repackaging
maintenance schedules or specific activities that would improve the effectiveness of
the maintenance carried out and/or increase the platform availability or capability for
the DH).

33. The CAMO must ensure that the TAA has a plan to undertake the required
Maintenance Schedule reviews and that funding lines are planned.
34. The TAA must also be informed of any aircraft-related low level engineering
orders, eg AEROs, JHC CIs.
4947(1)b
MODIFICATIONS
35. The CAMO will consider reliability/availability/maintainability issues associated
with delivery of modifications and repairs, taking into account DH fleet
capability/availability requirements to meet operational and training commitments.
36. The CAMO is not responsible for identifying the requirement for capability
modifications.
37. The TAA will determine whether a modification is deliverable within existing
funding lines/support contracts.
38. The TAA will manage and approve the modification leaflet. Modifications are
developed by the appropriate DAOS approved organization.
39. There are a number of reasons for modifying an aircraft, including airworthiness,
reliability, efficiency, survivability and capability. In managing their embodiment the
CAMO must:
a) Schedule the embodiment of airworthiness modifications.
b) Advise the DH on the impact of non-airworthiness modifications and the
scheduling of embodiment where applicable.
c) In consultation with embodiment organizations and/or TAA, help determine
affordability of embodiment and advise the DH accordingly.
d) Ensure that configuration control of the modification and overall
airworthiness condition of the aircraft is maintained.
e) Maintain oversight of the assembly, storage and issue of Modification kits.
REPAIRS
40. The CAMO must maintain oversight of individual airframe airworthiness as well
as trends across the fleet. Therefore, whilst the requirement for repairs is likely to
derive from the maintenance organization, the CAMO must coordinate the scheduling
of repairs and manage their approvals where suitable data is not available. This will
be achieved by:
a) All requests for approved data/repair schemes being made to the TAA
through the CAMO.
b) Performing the function of fleet manager/controller.
c) Consulting with repair organizations to determine repair priorities.
d) Deciding where repairs are carried out and managing the tasking and
transfer process where appropriate.
e) Authorising cannibalisation from Cat 3 and Cat 4 aircraft undergoing
repair to facilitate recovery of aircraft.
4947(1)c
41. For Depth, the PT will set up the support contract and framework where
aircraft/component maintenance is contracted out to an Approved Organization on
behalf of the CAMO.
42. Where hard-copy publications are employed, the CAMO must ensure that they
are available in sufficient quantity, quality and are at the correct amendment state.
43. Where digital publications are employed, the CAMO must ensure that the

maintenance organization has unfettered access to maintenance data, which includes

sufficient quantities of IT equipment appropriate to the environment.
44. Where pre-printed MWOs are developed, the CAMO must ensure that these
continue to reflect the requirements of the approved maintenance programme.
45. Where appropriate the CAMO will:
a) Conduct input and output meetings for each aircraft to establish
the required maintenance (including any applicable modifications, repairs,
SI(T)s and upgrades) and ensure its satisfactory completion.
b) Manage the completion or deferment of emerging work, seeking and
obtaining approved data.
46. Maintenance organizations must notify the CAMO at the earliest opportunity that
it has deviated from a TI. When a notification has been received, the CAMO must,
having acknowledged receipt, consider the implications and provide comment on the
deferral with a view to seeking/obtaining and advising appropriate remedial action.
4947(1)d
47. As part of maintaining an airworthy fleet, pro-active management of SI(T)s from
authorized organizations is required. Tail number recording of applicability and
compliance with such instructions will provide configuration control. This includes any
applicable timescales that may be mandated by the authorised organization.
48. For civil-derivative aircraft, such instructions may include certain Airworthiness
Directives (ADs) as determined by the TAA.
4947(1)e
49. The MAA provides oversight and assurance of organizations that conduct
maintenance activities on Military aircraft.
a) For military-provided Forward activity, this can be assured through the
oversight of the DHs quality system.
b) For contractor-run maintenance organizations, approval is provided
through their accreditation to MRP/Mil Part 145.
4947(1)f
50. The TAA may have an influence on the maintenance plan eg:
a) Providing the link between contracted maintenance organization and
CAMO.
b) Identifying any shortfalls in funding or contracted maintenance-man-
hours to enable the CAMO/DH to prioritise and/or seek appropriate
resources/funding.
51. Where a service life limited parts life cannot be ascertained, the CAMO must
ensure that it is not used until such life can be determined, recovered or the part
disposed of.
4947(1)g
52. Assurance of correct recording of aircraft and component Continuing
Airworthiness information can be provided by CAMO airworthiness staff, who would
undertake a documented review of aircraft records as part of the Airworthiness Review
process.
4947(1)h
53. The weight and moment statements will be checked as part of the Airworthiness
Review process to provide assurance that:
a) Aircraft configuration reflects that recorded in the MF700/technical
log/LIS.

b) Changes to weight and moment since last weigh have been

accurately calculated and recorded.
54. Although managed by the CAMO, the CAMO itself is not responsible for
carrying out the weighing activity.
4947(1)k
55. The CAMO must ensure/direct appropriate follow-up activity, keeping the DH
apprised of any significant airworthiness issues. This would include ensuring the
satisfactory completion of the maintenance aspects of the aircrafts D-ASOR.
56. Where the occurrence report has a continuing airworthiness implication for the
fleet, the CAMO must ensure that appropriate remedial action is taken to minimise re-
occurrence. This could include:
a) Changes to the maintenance programme.
b) Addressing HF factors (which could include training, working
conditions etc).
57. Where the occurrence report has a type airworthiness implication for the fleet
the CAMO must assure itself that appropriate remedial action is being taken by the
TAA/OEMs. This could be assured by:
a) Raising a MF760.
b) Identifying the requirement for a Follow Up Report to the occurrence
report to be carried out by the TAA.


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RA 4948 - Documentation - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale The use of approved maintenance and associated documentation is essential to meet
the requirements of continuing airworthiness.
Contents 4948(1): Documentation
Regulation Documentation
4948(1) 4948(1) The approved CAMO shall hold and use applicable current
maintenance data in the performance of RA 4947 Continuing
Airworthiness Management tasks.
Acceptable 4948(1)
Means of 1. Nil.
Compliance
4948(1)
Guidance 4948(1)
Material 2. Applicable maintenance data is:
4948(1) a. Applicable instructions for continuing airworthiness contained within the
Aircraft Document Set, issued by the TAA.
b. Any applicable data issued in accordance with RA 4810 / Def Stan 05-
130 Part 1 (MIL.Part 145.A.45).
c. Any applicable SI(T) and ADs.
d. Any applicable requirement, procedure, standard or information issued by
the MAA.


RA 4951 - Quality System - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale Increased confidence is gained through a rigorous process of independent review and
evaluation that verifies the continued adequacy and effectiveness of continuing
airworthiness processes.
Contents 4951(1): Establishing a Quality System

4951(2): Functions of the Quality System
4951(3): Retention of Quality System Records
Regulation Establishing a Quality System

4951(1) 4951(1) The MOD CAM shall establish a quality system and
4951(2) designate a Quality Manager to monitor compliance with, and
the adequacy of, procedures required to ensure airworthy
4951(3)
aircraft. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback
system to the MOD CAM to ensure corrective action as
necessary.
Functions of the Quality System
4951 (2) The quality system shall monitor CAMO activities. It shall at
least include the following functions:
a) Monitoring that all CAMO activities are being performed in
accordance with MRP Part M regulation, including all sub-
contracted activities.
b) Monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out
in accordance with the contract.
c) Monitoring the continued compliance with the
requirements of MAA approval of the CAMO.
Retention of Quality System Records
4951(3) The records of these activities shall be stored for at least two
years.
Acceptable 4951(1)
Means of 1. Procedures should be subject to periodic review. It is the responsibility of all
Compliance personnel to report any difficulties with the procedures via their organizations internal
feedback mechanisms.
4951(1)
2. All procedures, and changes to the procedures, should be verified and
4951(2) validated before use where practicable.
3. The feedback part of the system should address who is required to rectify any
non-compliance in each particular case and the procedure to be followed if rectification
is not completed within appropriate timescales; the feedback system should include
the MOD CAM.
4. The independent quality audit reports should be sent to the relevant
department for rectification action giving target rectification dates. These dates should
have been previously discussed with the department. The relevant department is
required to rectify findings and inform the Quality Manager or the quality auditor of

such rectification.
5. The MOD CAM should hold regular meetings with staff to check progress on
rectification. In large CAMOs, such meetings may be delegated on a routine basis to
the Quality Manager, subject to the MOD CAM meeting at least twice per year with the
senior staff involved to review the overall performance and receiving at least a half-
yearly summary report on findings of non-compliance.
4951(2)
6. The primary objectives of the quality system should be to enable the CAMO to
ensure airworthy aircraft and to remain in compliance with the MRP Part M
requirements.
7. The independent audit is an objective process of routine sample checks of all
aspects of the CAMOs ability to meet the required standards. It should include some
product sampling, as this is the end result of the process.
8. The independent audit should ensure that all aspects of compliance are
checked annually, including all the sub-contracted activities, and this may be carried
out as a complete single exercise or subdivided over the annual period in accordance
with a scheduled plan. The independent audit does not require each procedure to be
checked against each platform when it can be shown that the particular procedure is
common to more than one platform and the procedure has been checked every year
without resultant findings. Where findings have been identified, the particular
procedure should be rechecked against other platforms until the findings have been
rectified, after which the independent audit procedure may revert back to the annual
interval for that particular procedure. Provided that there are no safety related
findings, the audit time periods specified in this AMC may be increased by up to 100%
(ie to a 2 year cycle) by the MOD CAM.
9. Where the organization has more than one location approved, the quality
system should describe how these are integrated into the system and include a plan
to audit each location every year.
10. A report should be raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was
checked and the resulting findings against applicable requirements, procedures and
products.
11. The independence of the audit should be established by always ensuring that
audits are carried out by personnel not responsible for the function, procedure or
products being checked.
12. An organization should establish a quality plan to show when and how often
the CAMO activities will be audited.

Guidance 4951(1)
Material 13. The CAMO quality system may be combined with the quality systems of other
4951(1) Service or MAA-approved organizations if appropriate. Such arrangements should be
clearly articulated in the CAME.
4951(2)
14. Sub-contracted activities also include any continuing airworthiness activities
delivered by the TAA on behalf of the CAMO.
4951(2)
15. The independent audit represents an objective overview of all CAMO-related
activities. It is intended to complement the Airworthiness Review, to ensure that all
aircraft managed by the organization remain airworthy. The independent auditor must
not be directly involved with the task being audited, though may be a part of the
organization.
16. Where a PT utilises a Contract Monitoring Team to assure contracted

maintenance, evidence from such activity may be accepted by the CAMO for
assurance purposes.

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RA 4953 - Record Keeping - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that there is an audit trail of all decisions
that affect continuing airworthiness.
Contents 4953(1): CAMO Responsibilities

4953(2): Retention of Records
Regulation CAMO Responsibilities

4953(1) 4953(1) The CAMO shall record all details of work carried out. The
4953(2) records required by RA 4300 shall be retained. If the CAMO
has ARC privileges, it shall retain a copy of each ARC
issued, together with all supporting documents, until 5 years
after the aircraft has been permanently withdrawn from
service.
Retention of Records
4953(2)
a) Records shall be stored in a manner that ensures
protection from damage, alteration and theft.
b) Computer hardware used to ensure backup shall be
stored in a different location from that containing the
working data and in an environment that ensures they
remain in good condition.
c) Electronic data shall be stored in such a fashion so as to
remain permanently accessible and readable.
d) Where Continuing Airworthiness Management of an
aircraft is transferred to another organization, all retained
records shall be transferred to the said organization. The
time periods prescribed for the retention of records shall
continue to apply to the said organization.
e) Details of the transfer shall be recorded to show who
effected the transfer and who received the records.
Acceptable 1. Nil.
Means of
Compliance
Guidance 2. General instructions for the retention of Military Aviation Engineering

Material Documentation, including retention periods for documentation not specifically covered

4953(1) by MRP Part M Sub Part G, are detailed in RA 4311.

4953(2) 3. Permanent data readability must be ensured to avoid situations where archived
data becomes impossible to access due to LIS going out of service.

RA 4954 - Continued Validity of Approval - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale There are specific requirements to be met by an organization to qualify for the issue or
continuation of an approval for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness.
Contents 4954(1): Continued Validity of Approval

4954(2): Approval, Surrender or Revocation
Regulation Continued Validity of Approval

4954(1) 4954(1) Approval is issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain
4954(2) valid subject to:
a) The CAMO remaining in compliance with MRP Part M
Sub Part G, in accordance with the provisions related to the
handling of findings as specified under RA4955 - Findings.
b) The MAA being granted access to the CAMO to
determine continued compliance with MRP Part M.
c) The approval not being surrendered or revoked.
Approval Surrender or Revocation
4954(2) Upon surrender or revocation, the approval certificate shall
be returned to the MAA.
Acceptable 1. Nil.
Means of
Compliance
4954(1)
4954(2)
Guidance 2. Nil.
Material
4954(1)
4954(2)



RA 4955 - Findings - MRP Part M Sub Part G
Rationale Non-compliance with a Part M requirement has the potential to have a negative effect
on safety standards and hazard air safety and therefore requires rectification.
Contents 4955(1): Findings
Regulation Findings
4955(1) 4955(1) After receipt of notification of MAA findings, the MOD CAM
shall devise and execute a corrective action plan which
demonstrates how the finding, and the root cause, will be
dealt with in order to prevent recurrence. This shall be done
to the satisfaction of the MAA within a stipulated period.
Acceptable 1. Nil.
Means of
Compliance
4955(1)
Guidance 4955(1)
Material 2. A Level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with MRP Part M
4955(1) requirements, which lowers the safety standard and seriously hazards Air Safety.
3. A Level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the MRP Part M requirements,
which could lower the safety standard and possibly hazards Air Safety.


RA 4956 CAMO Tasks Performed by Other Organizations - MRP

Part M Sub Part G
Rationale In some circumstances CAMO functions may be carried out on behalf of the CAMO by
other parties.
Contents 4956(1): Sub-Contracting of CAMO Tasks
Regulation Sub-Contracting of CAMO Tasks

4956(1) 4956(1) The MOD CAM shall retain responsibility for all continuing
airworthiness tasks carried out on behalf of the CAMO by
other parties.
Acceptable 1. Where tasks are carried out on behalf of the CAMO by other parties, the MOD
Means of CAM should ensure that such activity is sufficient to fulfil continuing airworthiness
requirements and that adequate assurance and control measures are in place.
Compliance
4956(1)
Guidance 2. Depending on the construct of the organization it may be appropriate for some
Material CAMO functions to be sub-contracted or delegated to, or carried out by, other
organizations (MOD or contractor) on behalf of the CAMO. This may include a Civil
4956(1) Regulation Approved CAMO with appropriate scope, conducting tasks on behalf of the
MOD CAM. Further guidance is provided in GM 1016(1).
3. For the avoidance of doubt, the MOD CAM retains responsibility for all CAMO
functions irrespective of who is discharging them or where they are being discharged.


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2. Regulatory Framework. DG MAA is the owner of the MAA Regulatory Publications

(1) MAA01: MAA Regulatory Policy.

(2) MAA02: MAA Master Glossary.

(3) MAA03: MAA Regulatory Processes.

b. Regulatory Articles (RA):

(1) 1000 Series: General Regulations (GEN).

(2) 2000 Series: Flying Regulations (FLY).

(3) 3000 Series: Air Traffic Management Regulations (ATM).

(4) 4000 Series: Continuing Airworthiness Engineering Regulations (CAE)

(5) 5000 Series: Design and Modification Engineering Regulations (DME).

(1) Manual of Air Safety.

(2) Manual of Post-Crash Management.

(3) Manual of Flying Orders for Contractors.

(4) Manual of Military Air Traffic Management.

(5) Manual of Aerodrome Design and Safeguarding.

(6) Manual of Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes.

a. Regulatory Notice. A Notice will notify changes in structures, procedures, regulations,

b. Regulatory Instruction. An Instruction will provide mandatory operational or

c. Regulatory Waiver/Exemption. A Regulatory Waiver/Exemption may be employed to

9. Commercial Implications. The MRP will be applied through contract to those

c. The 4900 to 4999 series of RAs covers the management of Continuing

3. The RA are supported by 2 reformatted manuals as outlined below:

a. Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes (based on the former JAP100A-01).

b. Maintenance and Airworthiness Processes Supplement MOD Form 700 Series

Maintenance of Remotely Piloted Air 4050(1): Maintenance of RPAS

4051(1): Flight Testing of Aircraft

4054(1): Qualification of Personnel

RA 4054 Ground Handling of Aircraft 4054(2): Ground Handling Operation

4054(3): Ground Handling Supervision

Anti-Icing and De-Icing of Parked 4056(1): Parking of Aircraft in Icing Conditions

RA 4057 Flight Servicing 4057(1): Flight Servicing

RA 4059 Continuous Charge 4059(1): Continuous Charge

Chemical, Biological, Radiological And 4060(1): CBRN Decontamination Action

4061(1): UFCM Occurrence Reporting

RA 4062 Embarked Aviation 4062(1): Embarked Aviation

4063(1): Replenishment of Aircraft Oxygen Systems Within

RA 4100 Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Not used

4101(1): Cabin Pressure Testing

RA 4102 Biological Security 4102(1): Biological Security

4150(1): Training and Competence

Recording of Engineering 4152(1): Recording of Engineering Authorizations

4155(1): Self-Supervision Authorization

4156(1): Authorization of Elementary Self-Supervision

4201(1): Composite Materials Maintenance

Maintenance Policy Composite 4201(2): Composite Materials Awareness and Husbandry

RA 4203 Preventative Maintenance 4203(1): Preventive Maintenance

RA 4204 Lifing of Aerospace Components 4204(1): Lifing of Aerospace Components

4205(1): Principles of Inspect and Repair as Necessary

4205(2): Unserviceable Aircraft

4205(3): Corrective Maintenance Capabilities

4205(4): Pre-Flight Faults

4205(6): Faults Arising during Continuous Charge

4205(7): Aircrew Accepted Faults

4205(8): Aircrew Reporting of Faults

RA 4211 Ground Training Aids 4211(1): Ground Training Aids

RA 4215 Support Policy Statement Aircraft Not used

RA 4216 Support Policy Statement - Equipment Not used

4250(1): Use of Hand Tools and Test and Measuring

RA 4251 Tool Control Procedures 4251(1): Tool Control Procedures

RA 4252 Hand Tool Provisioning Not used

4253(1): Responsibilities of Ground Crew or Passengers

RA 4261 Aircraft Independent Inspections 4261(1): Aircraft Independent Inspections

4264(1): Authorization of Welding