Regulatory Framework

OTHER Organizations and Specialized Agencies of the UN : - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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United Nation (UN)

Assembly International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Secretariat International Standards and Recommended Practices 18 Annexes

- World Health Organization (WHO). - World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Joint Aviation Airworthiness (JAA) Previously

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European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Rulemaking EU National Aviation Authorities (NAAs)

Maintained via: Advisory Group of National Authorities (AGNA)

Before 2003: - Joint Aviation Airworthiness (JAA). - Joint Aviation Regulation (JAR).

Competent Authorities (CA) EU Countries & 4 Others Basic Regulation (EC ) No. 216/2008

Regulatory Structure

EASA Basic Regulation (EC ) No. 216/2008

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- Flight Crew Licensing (EU FCL)

Implementing Rules Regulation No 1702/2003 Certification Specification (CS) e.g: CS -25

Implementing Rules Regulation No 2042/2003 Part M Part-145 Part-66 Part-147

- Air Operations (EU OPS) previously known as JAR OPS 1

Part 21

- Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) - Guidance Material (GM)

Note: For EASA administrative structure refer to Section 10.1 Page 13 Figure 1.4

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All large aircraft and multi engine helicopters must be managed by: Part-M Sub Part G Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)

For small aircraft (GA) there is a choice. - The owner may do it. - A licensed engineer contracted by the owner may do it, or - The owner may contract a Part-M Sub Part G (CAMO) to do it.

All aircraft are covered by 216/2008 except for those excluded by Article 1 of 216/2008 which comprises those engaged in military, customs, police or similar services. Appendix II of 216/2008 also excludes historical aircraft ,experimental aircraft, homebuilt aircraft, microlight aircraft, gliders of very light weight and very light unmanned aircraft.

Civil Aviation Authorization (CAA)

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Civil Aviation Act (CAA)

The principal Act of Parliament which regulates civil aviation activities in the United Kingdom.

Safety Regulation Group (SRG)

Air Navigation Organization (ANO)

Civil Aviation Publications (CAP)

Note: Refer to Figure 1.8 Page 25 Section 10.1

British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR)