UK Part 145 caters for certain maintenance tasks to be carried out at an unsupported location by the aircraft commander or flight engineer.
AMC to Part 145.A.30(j)4 lists various minor maintenance tasks or simple checks which the aircraft commander or flight engineer may be issued an Authorisation to carry out.
Other checks or replacements involving simple techniques which are not listed in AMC 145.A.30(j)(4) paragraph 2(i) require specific agreement from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). If you would like a simple maintenance task or check to be considered for the issue of an authorisation under AMC 145.A.30(j)4, please apply to the CAA by following the information detailed in this page.
How do I apply?
Only authorised representatives from Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved Part 145 organisations can apply for an agreement from us for a task to be carried out by a pilot.
You will need to complete an Application for Approval of a Maintenance Task to be Performed by an Authorised Pilot under UK Part 145.A.30(j)4 (SRG1756) and email it to maintenancetask@caa.co.uk.
There is currently no fee.
What do I need to send with my application?
In addition to a completed Application for Approval of a Maintenance Task to be Performed by an Authorised Pilot under UK Part 145.A.30(j)4 (SRG1756) application form, the following information should be sent to us:
- All relevant maintenance data and /or supporting evidence (for example a copy of the Airworthiness Directive, Service Bulletin, Service Letter and so on) related to the maintenance task.
- Evidence detailing why the maintenance task or check is considered to be simple and can effectively be carried out by a suitably trained pilot.
What else do I need to know?
The master list of tasks that have been previously accepted or rejected by us are listed in the Commander Authorisation Tasks spreadsheet.
UK Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and the associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material provides further information relating to the authorisation of pilots.
How long will it take for my application to be processed?
Receipt of your application will be acknowledged and passed to the relevant Airworthiness Surveyor to review within 10 working days.
What happens next?
The guidance below advises on what to expect once you have applied:
- An automated email receipt following submission of your email application form.
- An Airworthiness Surveyor will conduct a review against the requirements (the Airworthiness Surveyor may require additional information or an on-site review; therefore, they may contact the applicant directly).
- Once the review is complete, the Airworthiness Sector Manager will validate the decision.
- Once any of the internal process has been completed, the applicant will receive feedback on acceptance or rejection.
- The results of review will be included in the master task list located on this web page for all to use.
How long is it valid for?
Once the task has been accepted as being eligible to be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified pilot, and added to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) master list, the task will remain eligible for appropriately approved Part 145 organisations to use unless it is removed from the master list.
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