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The groups of aircraft operating on a BCAR A3-7 Permit to Fly that require an approved programme are:

  • Any aircraft with an engine (single) horsepower of greater than 450 hp.
  • Any aircraft with multiple piston engines.
  • Any aircraft with a turbine engine (single or multiple).
  • Any aircraft classified as Complex (BCAR A8-25 Supplement 2).
  • Any aircraft operated in accordance with an approval issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

This application process is applicable to:

  • The direct approval of maintenance programmes by the CAA.
  • The notification of indirectly approved maintenance programmes by UK BCAR A8-25 approved organisations (holding the necessary privileges).

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