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Maintenance organisations - FAQ

This Maintenance FAQ page compiles Frequently Asked Questions related to the Maintenance aspects of the Agency. For specific questions relating to interpretations of Regulation 2042/2003, you are advised to consult the Rulemaking FAQ.

Please note that abbreviations are frequently used at the European Aviation Safety Agency. A document which expands these abbreviations is available here

A. US Part-145 Approvals

  1. I represent a Maintenance organisation in the United States or Canada. When and how do I pay my fee to EASA? (28/06/2005)

    The Agency will contact you in the near future informing all US and Canadian maintenance organisations about:

    1. The amount you have to pay
    2. When you have to pay;
    3. How you should make the payment.

    The Agency has published Frequently Asked Questions on Fees & Charges - please refer to this page for specific information on forms and procedures.

  2. Which procedures should I use, do I still use JAA TGL 22? (23/03/2005)

    JAA TGL 22 should no longer be used. EASA has produced a procedure which has been available on the EASA web site since December 2004 under Certification / Organisation Approvals.

  3. Do I need to amend my supplement, and if so how must this be carried out? (22/03/2005)

    Yes your supplement will need to be amended in accordance with the EASA guidance for the BASA MIP agreement.

    It is intended that this will be carried out in the normal manner, that is submitted to your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for approval.

    However, FAA Guidance will be produced for inspectors and industry on how this process should work in the future, so please contact your local FSDO prior to submitting new supplements for approval.

  4. Which release to service statement do I quote on my 8130-3 or on the aircraft release to service? (22/03/2005)

    It is important to note that once issued with your EASA Part-145 approval certificate that the release to service statement required should quote the EASA approval number and refer to EASA.

    Component release in the US Certifies that the work specified in Block 12/13 was carried out in accordance with EASA Part-145 and in respect to that work the aircraft component is considered ready for release to service under EASA Approval certificate number EASA.145.XXXX

    Aircraft release in the US Certifies that the work specified except as otherwise specified was carried out in accordance with EASA Part-145 and in respect to that work the aircraft is considered ready for release to service under EASA Approval certificate number EASA.145.XXXX

    US release to service For aircraft and component release to service in the USA the EASA Part-145 Approval certificate number and the FAA FAR Part-145 Certificate number Number (as applicable) must be quoted in all cases.

  5. Where must I send my application for Initial issue, continuation or amendment? (22/03/2005)

    All applications for initial approval, amendment or continuation should be sent to your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

  6. What about Fees & Charges? (updated 28/06/2005)

    The European Aviation Safety Agency has applied fees for its certification activities from 1 June 2005. The fees are detailed in the 'Fees & Charges' Regulation (EC No 488/2005) which was adopted by the European Commission in the week of 21 March 2005 and published in the EU Official Journal on 30 March 2005. The Agency's charging system has been designed to be clear and transparent, taking into account the views of industry and other interested parties. It will be reviewed, and, if necessary, revised annually.

    For Maintenance organisations in Canada and the United States, please also refer to question 1 above - When and how do I pay my fee?

    Link to the Fees & Charges Regulation

    See also the section Regulations / Fees & Charges Regulation for links to the regulation in all official EU languages.

    Official Journal of the European Communities, L 081, Volume 48, 30 March 2005
    Regulation EC 488/2005

  7. What about the JAA lists of approved/accepted organisations - is this still valid?

    For EU Member State issued Part-145 approvals (eg Germany, UK, France etc) the JAA list 1 should still be used . This is still available via the JAA at: www.jaa.nl

    EASA has take the former JAA lists 2 and 3 and has published them directly on the EASA web site here.

    These lists are as follows:
    Former JAA List 2 -US bilateral EASA Part- 145 approvals
    Former JAA list 3 -Canadian EASA Part-145 approvals.
    All Non EU EASA Part-145 approvals not subject to a bilateral agreement.

    All Part-145 organisations should have the same 2 year audit cycle as their previous JAA JAR 145 acceptance. The start date of the 2 year cycle is taken from the 'grandfathered' JAR 145 acceptance 'renewal' cycle. During the continuation process no certificate will be issued as the EASA certificate has no time limitation. Please refer to the EASA web site for future updates.

    Organisations must still submit the appropriate documentation, in accordance with the EASA MIP-G procedures, every two years to ensure that their certificate remains valid. Applications must be sent to your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

  8. What are the likely future developments in the area of maintenance organisations approvals between the US and the EU? (22/03/2005)

    The European Commission is currently working with the FAA and the EASA in order to produce a new Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement which would be applicable to the USA and to all EU Member States.

    This will reduce redundant regulatory oversight and also facilitate market access.

  9. Who do I contact at the EASA in relation to Part-145 approvals? (22/03/2005)

    The Agency advises that inquiries be made via the email address:

Rulemaking Directorate - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

These are available under Rulemaking/Rulemaking FAQ