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AIRWORTHINESS PROCEDURES MANUAL Issue 2 Rev. 1 Chapter 3A
February 2017 Page 1 of 33
CHAPTER 3A
Refers to Section B of CAR M

Procedure for DGCA for Continuing Aircraft Management
The procedure for Continuing Aircraft Management is documented in following chapter of

this manual.
1. APM Part II, Chapter 1- Registration and De-registration of Aircraft.
2. APM Part II, Chapter 2 – Certificate of Airworthiness.
3. APM Part II, Chapter 3A – Issue / Variation / Renewal of approval of Continuing

Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO).
4. APM Part II, Chapter 3B - Issue / Variation / Renewal of approval of CAR M-

Subpart ‘F’ Maintenance Organisation.
5. APM Part II, Chapter 3C- Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Programme
6. APM Part II, Chapter 3E- Aircraft Continued Airworthiness Monitoring (ACAM)
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CHAPTER 3A
ISSUE/VARIATION/RENEWAL OF APPROVAL OF CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (CAMO)
1. Scope (M. B. 101)
This chapter describes the administrative procedures which the Airworthiness Directorate
officers shall follow when exercising their tasks and responsibilities regarding issuance,
continuation, change, suspension or revocation of CAR-M Sub Part G Continuing Airworthiness
Management Organisation (CAMO) approval.
2. DGCA Role (M. B.102)
2.1 General
The Airworthiness Directorate has been vested with the responsibilities for the issuance,
continuation, change, suspension or revocation of a of CAR-M Continuing Airworthiness
Management Organisation approval. The Airworthiness Directorate is responsible for
conducting inspections and investigations in order to verify that the requirements of
CAR M are complied with.
2.2 Resources
The Head of the Regional offices shall nominate a team of at least two officers of
Airworthiness Directorate for each applicant or holders of a CAR-M Continuing Airworthiness
Management Organisation approval to conduct all relevant tasks related to the CAR-M
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval
2.3 Qualification and training
Head of the Regional Office shall ensure that the officers involved in CAR-M Continuing
Airworthiness Management Organisation approval process must be appropriately qualified,
have all appropriate knowledge, experience and initial training and continuation training
to perform their allocated tasks.
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2.4 Procedure for approval
The Director of Airworthiness of the Regional office is delegated with the authority to grant
approval to organizations. In his absence, Director of Airworthiness (Hqrs) and above are also
delegated with the authority to grant approval. The approval will be issued after ensuring that
the applicant has complied all the laid down requirement as per CAR M. This Procedure should
be read in conjunction with the relevant requirements and respective acceptable means of
compliance, as stipulated in CAR-M. When the acceptable means of compliance of CAR-M are
complied with, the related requirements of CAR-M shall be considered as met.
3. Initial Approval Process:
3.1 The management personnel including the nominated accountable manager of the prospective
organization shall meet the heads of Regional/ Sub-regional Airworthiness Office and discuss in
details their intention and preparation regarding approval process.
3.2 Submission of application (M.B. 701):
3.2.1 The Accountable Manager shall submit application for initial/ variation of approval on CA Form
2 (Appendix-I) along with requisite fees as per Rule 133C and the following documents:
a) Draft Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition(CAME) along with associated

procedures as per the format given in the CAR-M;
b) Para wise compliance statement of all the relevant sub-parts including Sub part “G” of CAR-
M along with necessary evidences/ documents;
c) CA Form-4 and resume, in respect of the nominated post holders including Airworthiness
Review Staff (if applicable), in a sealed cover;
d) Draft aircraft maintenance programme (s) as applicable;
e) Minimum Equipment List (if applicable);
f) Aircraft technical Log;
g) A statement regarding no. of employees (for the purpose of levying fees as per Rule 133C);
h) Where appropriate the technical parts of the maintenance contracts between the operator
and CAR-145/ Sub-part “F” approved maintenance organization ( refer Appendix XI to AMC
to MA 708(C)) ;
i) Where appropriate the technical parts of the CAM contracts between the operator and
approved CAMO/ Person/ any other organization, as permitted in CAR-M (refer Appendix I).
j) Where applicable the relevant technical part of contract for sub contracted tasks alongwith
the applicable procedures of the sub contracted organisation.
3.2.1.1 The documents listed in M.B.701 (a) points (a), (d), (e) and (f) require DGCA approval. Draft
documents should be submitted at the earliest opportunity so that assessment of the
application can begin. Grant of approval or change cannot be effected until the DGCA has
received the completed documents. This information is required to enable the RAO/SRAO to
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conduct its assessment in order to determine the volume of oversight work necessary and the
locations at which it will be accomplished.
3.2.1.2 If considered appropriate for the assessment, the RAO /SRAO may request that at the time
of initial application or change of the approval schedule the CAMO applicant provides a copy of
the technical specifications of the contracts with CAR-145 organisations to demonstrate that
arrangements are in place for all base and scheduled line maintenance for an appropriate
period of time.
3.2.2 Fees:
For grant of approvals, or variation in the approval by inclusion of additional type of aircraft on
the Certificate of Approval (CA Form 14), fees shall be charged in accordance with Rule 133C.
For renewal or extension of scope of approvals 50% of the grant of approval fess shall be
charged in accordance with Rule 133C.
RAO/ Sub-RAO must ensure that correct fees are charged with regard to number of employees
in the organization as stipulated in Rule 133C.
3.3 Processing of Application:
On receipt of the application, the Head of Regional/ Sub-regional Airworthiness office shall
assign the task of processing the application to a nominated officer. The assigned officer shall
hold a meeting with the applicant to determine that applicant/ organisation has personnel with
the appropriate knowledge of relevant rules and regulations. Necessary guidance should be
provided in respect of man power and facility requirements in the preliminary meeting.
3.4 Scrutiny of application and draft manual/ exposition: (M.B.702b)
3.4.1 The officer(s) assigned with the above task shall scrutinize the application, draft manual/
exposition/ CAR compliance statement etc. within a period of three months from the date of
application. Deficiencies, if any observed during the scrutiny should be intimated to the
applicant in writing. The applicant shall take necessary corrective action accordingly and submit
an action taken report (ATR) against each observation/ finding.
3.4.2 Contracts for subcontracting continuing airworthiness management tasks by CAMOs should be
included in the continuing airworthiness organisation exposition. The RAO/SARO should verify
that the standards set forth in AMC M.A. 711(a)(3) have been met when approving the
exposition.
3.4.3 The RAO while investigating the acceptability of the proposed subcontracted continuing
airworthiness management tasks arrangements will take into account, in the subcontracted
organisation, all other such contracts that are in place irrespective of DGCA, in terms of
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sufficiency of resources, expertise, management structure, facilities and liaison between the
CAMO, the subcontracted organisation and, where applicable, the contracted CAR 145
maintenance organisation(s).
3.5 Inspection/ Audit of the organisation (M.B. 702 c)
3.5.1. Upon satisfied with the action taken report (ATR) as mentioned in para 3.4, the Officer(s)
assigned with the task of approval shall discuss the same with Director of Airworthiness/ Head
of Sub-regional office and plan for inspection/ audit of the facility of the applicant. The Director
of Airworthiness/ Head of Sub-regional office shall constitute a team to carry out such
inspection/ audit to verify the organisation compliance with requirements laid down in Section
A sub-part G of CAR M.
3.5.2. All findings during the inspection/ audit shall be intimated to the applicant organisation in
writing within 2 weeks of the audit visit.
3.5.3. The applicant shall take necessary corrective action accordingly and submit an action taken
report (ATR) against each observation/ finding.
Note 1: The audit may be carried out on a product line type basis. For example, in the case of an
organisation with Airbus A320 and Airbus A310 ratings, the audit is concentrated on one
type only for a full compliance check. Dependent upon the result, the second type may only
require a sample check that should at least cover the activities identified as weak for the first
type.
Note 2: When determining the scope of the audit and which activities of the organisation will be
assessed during the audit, the privileges of the approved organisation should be taken into
account, e.g. approval to carry out airworthiness reviews.
Note 3: In case the organisation is based under the jurisdiction of Sub-regional Airworthiness office,
the Head of that office shall apprise the same to the Director of Airworthiness of the regional
airworthiness office concerned of the foregoing activities and upon closing all the findings as
stated in para 3.4 and 3.5, shall forward the recommendation along with three copies each
of CAME and CA Form-4 in respect of the nominated post holders for issuance of initial
approval.
3.6 Initial Approval (M.B. 702):
3.6.1 Provided the requirements of M.A.706 are complied with, the RAO shall formally indicate its
acceptance of the personnel, specified in CA Form-4 (Appendix-II) and CAME to the applicant in
writing after examining their knowledge, background and experience related to CAR-M.
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(i) Formally indicated by the DGCA in writing means that the CA Form 4 should be used for this
activity. With the exception of the Accountable Manager, a CA Form 4 should be completed
for each person nominated to hold a position as required by CAR-M.
(ii) The acceptance of the Accountable Manager shall be via approval of the CAME containing
the signed commitment statement of the Accountable Manager.
(iii) The DGCA/ RAO may reject an Accountable Manager where there is clear evidence that
they previously held a senior position in any approved organisation and abused that
position by not complying with the particular CAR requirements.
3.6.2 The officers of the Regional/ Sub-regional Airworthiness office shall verify that the procedures
specified in the CAME comply with CAR-M and verify that the accountable manager signs the
commitment statement. The review of the CAME including verification of the procedures as
detailed therein shall be done as per Part 3 of CA Form 13 (Appendix-III).
3.6.3 The RAO/ Sub-RAO shall verify that the organisation is in compliance with the requirements of
CAR-M. For this purpose, the following procedure may be adopted while auditing the
organisation for grant of approval:
(i) For a large organisation, one large team audit or a short series of small team audits may be
carried out.
(ii) The auditing officer(s) should always ensure that they are accompanied throughout the
audit by a senior technical member of the organisation. Normally this is Quality Manager.
The reason for being accompanied is to ensure that organisation is fully aware of any
findings during the audit.
3.6.4 The RAO/ Sub-RAO shall inform the Accountable Manager/ senior technical member of the
organisation at the end of the audit visit on all findings made during the audit.
3.6.5 All findings must be confirmed in writing to the organisation.
(i) The audit report form should be the CA Form 13 (Appendix-III). The officer(s) of the RAO/
Sub-RAO should discuss the findings made during the audit with the Director of
Airworthiness/ Head of the office before intimating the same to the applicant.
(ii) A quality review of the CA Form 13 (audit report form) should be carried out by the head of
office. The review should take into account the relevant paragraphs of CAR-M, the
categorization of finding levels and the closure action taken. Satisfactory review of the
audit form should be indicated by his signature on the audit form.
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Note: The findings that are corrected/ resolved by the organisation to the satisfaction of the
auditor(s) during the ensuing audit, the same may be considered as closed and not
required to be intimated in writing to the organisation.
3.6.6 The officer(s) of RAO/ Sub-RAO shall record all findings, closure actions (actions required to
close a finding) and recommendations.
(i) The reports should include the date each finding was cleared together with reference to
the RAO/ Sub-RAO report or letter that confirmed the clearance.
(ii) There may be occasions when officers of RAO/ Sub-RAO may find situations in the
applicant’s organisation on which it is unsure about compliance. In this case, the
organisation should be informed about possible non-compliance at the time and the fact
that the situation will be reviewed within the Airworthiness Directorate before a decision is
made. If the decision is a finding of being in compliance then a verbal confirmation to the
organisation will suffice.
(iii) Findings should be recorded on the audit report form with a provisional categorization as
a level 1 or 2. Subsequent to the audit visit that identified the particular findings,
airworthiness officers should review the provisional finding levels, adjusting them if
necessary and change the categorization from provisional to confirm.
(iv) For initial approval all findings must be corrected before the approval can be issued.
3.6.7 The Director of Airworthiness shall issue to the applicant a CA Form 14 (Approval Certificate)
(Appendix V and VII for CAMO without AOC and Appendix VI & VII for CAMO which holds AOC)
which includes the extent of approval. The certificate of approval shall only be issued when the
organisation is in compliance with Section A, subpart G of CAR-M. The CAME and associated
procedures shall be approved by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Director of
Airworthiness after obtaining approval of Director of Airworthiness and such approval shall be
intimated in writing. The approval of the exposition and associated procedures shall be
intimated in writing. The following pages shall be approved:
(a) Cover page.
(b) List of Effective Pages (LEP).
3.6.8 The conditions of the approval shall be indicated on the CA Form 14 (Approval Certificate). The
validity of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval will be for a
period not exceeding five years.
3.6.9 The reference number shall be included on the CA Form 14 (Approval Certificate). The numeric
sequence should be unique to the particular approved CAMO, e.g. DDG (NR)/ M.G. 001. In case
an organization is in the process of obtaining initial AOC, CA Form-14 in respect of such
organization shall be initially issued without AOC reference number. All such organization,
upon obtaining the AOC, shall re-submit the CA Form-14 along with the copy of AOC as issued
by DGCA Hqrs, to the concerned regional office for reflecting the AOC number on the approval
certificate.
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3.6.10 The address at which Air Operator Certificate is issued/ to be issued, the same address should
be mentioned on the approval certificate. However, in case, the applicant has set-up CAMO
facility other than the address on AOC, then this address should be reflected on the approval
certificate and both the addresses should also be reflected in the CAME.
3.6.11 In case where a CAMO manages aircraft at different locations, the airworthiness office located
at other locations may carry out the inspection and forward the recommendations to the
concerned Regional Office, where the organisation has applied for initial/ variation of
approval. The periodic renewal also may be carried out by the concerned RAO on receipt of
recommendations of the airworthiness office, as applicable. The oversight functions, however
lies with the RAO/ Sub-RAO where the activity is based.
Note- 1: The table shown for the Approval Schedule in CA Form 14 includes a field designated as
‘Aircraft type/series/group’. The intention is to give maximum flexibility to the DGCA to
customise the approval to a particular organization.
Possible alternatives to be included in this field are the following:

— A specific type designation that is part of a type certificate, such as Airbus 340-211 or
Cessna 172R.
— A type rating (or series) as listed in CAR-66 Appendix I to AMC, which may be further
subdivided, such as Boeing 737-600/700/800, Boeing 737-600, Cessna 172 Series.
— An aircraft group such as, for example, ‘all sailplanes and powered sailplanes’ or ‘Cessna
single piston engined aircraft’ or ‘Group 3 aircraft’ (as defined in 66.A.5) or ‘aircraft
below 2730 kg MTOM’.
Reference to the engine type installed in the aircraft may or may not be included, as
necessary.
Note-2: It is important to note that the scope of work defined in CA Form 14 is further limited to the
one defined in the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME). It is this scope of
work in the CAME which ultimately defines the approval of the organisation. As a
consequence, it is possible for the DGCA to endorse in CA Form 14, for example, a scope of
work for Group 3 aircraft while the detailed scope of work defined in the CAME does not
include all Group 3 aircraft.
Note-3: Nevertheless, in all cases, RAO should be satisfied that the organisation has the capability to
manage the types/groups/series endorsed in the CA Form 14.
Note-4:Since the activities linked to continuing airworthiness management are mainly process-
oriented rather than facility/tooling-oriented, changes to the detailed scope of work defined in
the CAME (either directly or through a capability list), within the limits already included in CA
Form 14, may be considered as not affecting the approval and not subject to M.A.713. As a
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consequence, for these changes the DGCA may allow the use by the CAMO of the indirect
approval procedure defined in M.A.704(c).
Note-5: In the example mentioned above, before endorsing the Group 3 in CA Form 14 for the first
time, RAO should make sure that the organisation is capable of managing this category of
aircraft as a whole. In particular, the RAO should ensure that Baseline/Generic Maintenance
Programmes (see M.A.709) or individual maintenance programmes (for contracted
customers) are available for all the aircraft which are intended to be initially included in the
scope of work detailed in the CAME. Later on, if changes need to be introduced in the detailed
scope of work detailed in the CAME to include new aircraft types (within Group 3), this may
be done by the CAMO through the use of the indirect approval procedure.
Note-6: Since, as mentioned above, the RAO should make sure that the organisation is capable of
managing the requested category as a whole, it is not reasonable to grant a full Group 3
approval based on an intended scope of work which is limited to, for example, a Cessna 172
aircraft. However, it may be reasonable to grant such full Group 3 approval, after showing
appropriate capability, for an intended scope of work covering several aircraft types or series
of different complexity and which are representative of the full Group 3.
Note-7: Special case for Category 1 Light aircraft:
In order to promote standardisation, for this category of aircraft the following approach is
recommended:
— Possible ratings to be endorsed in CA Form 14:

 Category 1 sailplanes;
 Category 1 powered sailplanes and Category 1 aeroplanes;
 Category 1 balloons;
 Category 1 airships.
— Before endorsing any of those ratings (for example, Category 1 sailplanes) in CA Form 14,
the DGCA should audit that the organisation is capable of managing at least one aircraft type
(for example, one type of sailplanes within the Category 1 ), including the availability of the
necessary facilities, data, maintenance programmes, and staff.
— It is acceptable that the detailed scope of work in the CAME contains the same ratings
endorsed in CA Form 14 (for example, Category 1 sailplanes), without a need to further limit
them. However, the CAMO will only be able to manage a certain aircraft type when all the
necessary facilities, data, maintenance programmes and staff are available.
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4. Variation in the scope of Approval / Changes (M.B.706)
4.1 The RAO shall comply with the applicable elements of the initial approval for any change to the
organisation notified in accordance with point M.A.713. The RAO may prescribe the conditions
under which the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation may operate
during such changes unless it determines that the approval should be suspended due to the
nature or the extent of the changes.
4.2 In case of variation in the scope of existing approval including change in approved location, the
procedure remains the same as followed for initial approval process. In this case the approved
organization shall submit the relevant Part/ Chapter/ pages that affects the proposed variation
of CAME and revised LEP along with the application.
4.3 In case of change in approved location, a detailed plan for keeping the approval valid during the
interim / transition period shall also be submitted.
4.4 For any change to the continuing airworthiness management exposition:

a) In the case of direct approval of changes in accordance with point M.A. 704(b), the DGCA shall
verify that the procedures specified in the exposition are in compliance with CAR-M before
formally notifying the approved organisation of the approval.
b) In the case of an indirect approval procedure is used for the approval of the changes in
accordance with point M.A.704(c), the DGCA shall ensure (i) that the changes remain minor and
(ii) that it has an adequate control over the approval of the changes to ensure they remain in
compliance with the requirements of CAR-M.
Note 1: Changes in nominated persons. The RAO should have adequate control over any changes
to the personnel specified in M.A. 706(a), (c), (d) and (i). Such changes will require an
amendment to the exposition.
Note 2: A simple exposition status sheet is maintained which contains information on when an
amendment was received by the RAO and when it was approved.
Note 3: The RAO should define the minor amendments to the exposition which may be
incorporated through indirect approval. In this case a procedure should be stated in the
amendment section of the approved continuing airworthiness management exposition.
Note 4: Changes notified in accordance with M.A.713 are not considered minor. For all cases other
than minor, the applicable part(s) of the CA Form 13 should be used for the change.
Note 5: The CAMO should submit each exposition amendment to the RAO whether it be an
amendment for RAO approval or an indirectly approved amendment. Where the amendment
requires RAO approval, the RAO when satisfied, should indicate its approval in writing.
Where the amendment has been submitted under the indirect approval procedure the RAO
should acknowledge receipt in writing.
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5. Continuation (Renewal) of an approval:
5.1 For continuation of approval the accountable manager shall submit application on CA Form 2
along with requisite fees and the following documents at least 30 days before expiry of the
approval:
(i) Copy of Approval Schedule (CA Form 14);

(ii) Copy of latest AOC & its validity (for AOC holders); and
(iii) Original Validity Schedule.
(iv) Internal audit summary & closure actions of the findings since last renewal;
5.2 An officer not below the rank of Deputy Director of Airworthiness at RAO/ Sub-RAO may renew
the validity of the approval, upon satisfying the followings:
(i) No enforcement action is pending against the organisation or its post holders including
Accountable Manager;
(ii) No open Deficiency Report Form (CA-2001) since last renewal;
(iii) No change in the approval certificate of the organisation;
(iv) Closure actions of the internal audit findings of the CAMO are satisfactory;
(v) No adverse entry in the AOC (as applicable);
(vi) Validity of AOC.
After renewal of approval by DDAW (RAO), the same should be submitted on file to DAW for
information and further updating the records.
5.3 In case there is any change/ correction in CA Form 14 (Approval Certificate/ Approval Schedule/
Validity Schedule), the DAW shall renew the validity of approval and the necessary changes/
correction.
5.4 The concerned RAO/ Sub-RAO shall intimate DGCA Hqrs regarding grant of approval of CAMO
including variation along with a copy of CA Form 14 (approval certificate & validity schedule).
In case of renewal of approval of CAMO, a consolidated statement (including a soft copy) on
renewal shall also be forwarded to DGCA Hqrs within 15 days of such renewal. The statement of
renewal of approval of CAMO shall include at least the followings:
(a) Name of the CAMO,

(b) Approval number,
(c) Date of initial approval,
(d) AOC number (if applicable),
(e) Type of aircraft managed,
(f) Validity
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5.5 The officer(s) entrusted with the responsibility of approval/ renewal process may use the
checklist as given in Appendix-VIII.
6. Continued Oversight of the approved organization (M.B. 704):
6.1 Every Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation shall be audited at least once a year
as per “Safety Oversight Programme” published by DGCA Hqrs. In addition to this regional/ sub-
regional officers are expected to carry out spot checks to ensure the effectiveness of the quality
audits (internal audit) carried out by the respective organizations.
6.2 The part of an audit concentrates on two ongoing aspects of the M.A. Subpart G approval,
namely the organisations internal self-monitoring quality reports produced by the quality
monitoring personnel to determine if the organisation is identifying and correcting its problems
and secondly the number of concessions granted by the quality manager.
6.3 At the successful conclusion of the audit(s) including verification of the exposition, an audit
report form should be completed by the auditing officer including all recorded findings, closure
actions and recommendation. A CA Form 13 should be used for this activity.
Credit may be claimed by the DGCA officer(s) for specific item audits completed during the
preceding 11 month period subject to four conditions:
(a) the specific item audit should be the same as that required by M.A. Subpart G latest
amendment, and
(b) there should be satisfactory evidence on record that such specific item audits were carried
out and that all corrective actions have been taken, and
(c) the AWD officer(s) should be satisfied that there is no reason to believe standards have
deteriorated in respect of those specific item audits being granted a back credit;
(d) the specific item audit being granted a back credit should be audited not later than 12
months after the last audit of the item.
6.4 When CAMO sub-contracts continuing airworthiness management tasks, all sub-contracted
organizations should also be audited by the RAO/ Sub-RAO at period not exceeding 12 months
(credits as per above paragraph are permitted) to ensure they fully comply with M.A. Subpart G.
For these audits, DGCA auditing officer(s) should always ensure that he/ she is accompanied
throughout the audit by a senior technical member of the CAMO. All findings should be sent to
and corrected by the CAMO.
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6.5 When performing the oversight of organisations that hold both M.A. Subpart F and M.A. Subpart
G approvals, the RAO should arrange the audits to cover both approvals avoiding duplicated
visit of a particular area.
6.6 A relevant sample of the aircraft managed by the Subpart G approved organisation shall be
inspected in every 24 months period. The size of the sample will be decided by DGCA based on
the result of prior audits and earlier product surveys.
6.7 All findings shall be confirmed in writing to the applicant organisation. The DGCA shall record all
findings, closure actions (actions required to close a finding) and recommendations.
6.8 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.
7. Enforcement actions (M.B.707):
7.1 In case of enforcement action such as revocation, suspension and limitation of an approval, if
any, DGCA shall suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety
threat, or suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to following cases:
(a) When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-compliance to the
CAR-M requirement, DGCA shall take following actions:
(1) For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken by DGCA to revoke, limit or
suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding, the
CAMO approval, until successful corrective action has been taken by the organisation.
(2) For level 2 findings, DGCA shall grant a corrective action period appropriate to the
nature of the finding that shall not be more than 30 days. In certain circumstances, at
the end of this first period, and subject to the nature of the finding, DGCA Regional
office may extend the 30 days period by 15 days subject to a satisfactory corrective
action plan.
(b) Action shall be taken by DGCA to suspend in whole or part the approval in case of failure to
comply within the timescale granted by DGCA.
7.2 The above should be dealt with as per the procedure detailed in the “Enforcement Procedures
Manual.
8. Record Keeping (M.B. 104):
8.1 Head of the regional / sub- regional offices shall establish a system of record keeping that
allows adequate traceability of the process to issue, continue, change, suspend or revoke
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each certificate. In case of computer based record keeping system, the system should ensure
that all records are accessible whenever needed within a reasonable time. These records
should be organized in a consistent way through out DGCA (chronological, alphabetical order,
etc.)
(a) All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organizations should be
stored in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of this kind of
data.
(b) All computer hardware used to ensure data backup should be stored in a different
location from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures they
remain in good condition. When hardware or software changes takes place special care
should be taken that all necessary data continues to be accessible at least through the full
period specified below:
8.2 The records for the CAR-M Subpart G approved organization (CAMO file) shall include as a
minimum:
1. The application for an organization approval;

2. The organization approval certificate including any changes;
3. A copy of the audit programme listing the dates when audits are due and when audits were
carried out;
4. Continued oversight records including all audit records;
5. Copies of all relevant correspondence;
6. Details of any exemption and enforcement actions;
7. Any report relating to the oversight of the organisation;
8. Organisation exposition and amendments;
9. Copy of any other document directly approved by DGCA.
The retention period of the above records shall be at least four years. The documents furnished
at point 3, 4, and 6 may be kept in the surveillance folder of the respective organization. All
records specified above shall be made available upon request by DGCA headquarters.
9. Exemptions
All requests pertaining to exemptions shall be forwarded to DGCA Hqrs with recommendation of
the RAO along with supporting documents.
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Appendix-I
CA Form 2
Application for Initial grant*
Subpart F Approval* Change*

DGCA
CAR-M
Subpart G Approval* Renewal*
1. Registered name of applicant:
2. Trading name (if different) :
3. Address requiring approval :
4. Tel ………………………………. Fax………………..E-mail……………………………………….
5. Scope of approval relevant to this application : see page 2 for possibilities in the case of a Subpart F approval:
6. Position and name of the (proposed*)
Accountable Manager:………………………………………….
7. Signature of the (proposed*)
Accountable Manager:…………………………………………..
8. Place:…………………………
9. Date:………………………….
Note (1) : A note giving the address(es) to which the forms should be sent.
Note (2): An optional note to give information on any fees payable.
*delete as applicable
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Scope Of Approval -
CLASS RATING LIMITATION
AIRCRAFT A2Aeroplanes / airships Quote aeroplane/airship manufacturer or group or
5700 Kg and below type
A3 Helicopters Quote helicopter manufacturer or group or type
A 4 Aircraft other than Quote aircraft type or group
A1, A2 or A3
ENGINES B1 Turbine Quote engine type
B2 Piston Quote engine manufacturer or group or type
B3 APU Quote engine manufacturer or type

COMPONEN C1 Air Cond & Press
TS C2 Auto Flight
OTHER C3 Comms and Nav
THAN C4 Doors – Hatches
COMPLETE C5 Electrical Power
ENGINES C6 Equipment
OR C7 Engine – APU Quote aircraft type or aircraft manufacturer or
APUs C8 Flight Controls component manufacturer or the particular
C9 Fuel – Airframe component and or cross refer to a capability list in
C10 Helicopter –Rotors the exposition
C11 Helicopter –Trans
C12 Hydraulic
C13 Instruments
C14 Landing Gear

C15 Oxygen
C16 Propellors
C17 Pneumatic
C18 Protection
ice/rain/fire
C19 Windows
C20 Structures
C21 Water Ballast
C22 Propulsion augmentation
SPECIALISED D1 Non destructive Quote particular NDT method
SERVICES insp.
With reference to the above scope of approval and item 5 on page 1, please complete in the following example style, but
relevant to your organization.
B2 Lycoming Piston
A2 Piper PA34 B3 Garrett GTCP85
A2 Cessna Piston Twins C2 SFENA
A3 Bell 47 C4 Socata TB 20
B1 Turbomeca Artoust D1 Eddy Current
CA Form 2 Page 2 of 2
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Appendix-II
CA Form 4
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
Details of Management Personnel required to be accepted as specified in ______________________
1. Name:
2. Position:
3. Qualifications relevant to the item (2) position:
4. Work experience relevant to the item (2) position:
Signature…………………………….
Date…………………….
On completion, please send this form under confidential cover to the DGCA
_________________________________________________________________________
For DGCA use only

Name and signature of authorized DGCA officer(s) accepting this person:
Signature: ………………
Date: ……………………
Name: ………………….
DGCA Office: …………

PART II
Appendix-III
CA FORM 13 (Appendix VII to AMC M.B 702 (f) - CAR M)
M.A. SUB PART “G” APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA FORM 13
Part 1 : General
Name of the organization:
Approval Reference:
Requested approval rating/

CA Form 14 or AOC dated* :
Other approval held (If applicable):
Address of facility(ies) audited:
Audit period: from ____________ to ___________
Date(s) of audit(s):____________________
Audit reference(s):
Persons interviewed:
DGCA surveyor: Signature(s):
DGCA Office: Date of Form 13 Part 1 completion:
*Delete as appropriate
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M.A. SUB PART G APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA FORM 13
Part 2: M.A. Subpart G Compliance Audit Review

The five columns may be labeled & used as necessary to record the approval product line or facility, including
subcontractor’s, reviewed. Against each column used of the following M.A. Subpart G, sub paragraphs please
either tick () the box of satisfied with compliance or cross (X) the box if not satisfied with compliance and specify
the reference of the part 4 finding next to the box or enter N/A where an item is not applicable, or N/R when
applicable but not reviewed.
Para Subject
M.A Extent of approval
703
M.A Continuing airworthiness
704 management exposition
(See Part 3)
M.A Facilities
705
M.A Personnel requirements
706
M.A Airworthiness review staff
707
M.A Continuing Airworthiness
708 management
M.A Responsibilities
201
M.A. Occurrence reporting
202
M.A Aircraft Maintenance
302 Programme
M.A Airworthiness Directives

303
M.A Data for Modifications and
304 Repair
M.A Aircraft continuing

305 airworthiness records
M.A Aircraft Technical log

306 system
M.A Transfer of aircraft

307 continuing airworthiness
records
M.A Documentation
709
M.A Airworthiness review
710
M.A Privileges of the
711 organization
M.A Quality system
712
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M.A Changes to the approved

713 continuing airworthiness
organisation
M.A Record keeping
714
M.A Findings
716
DGCA Surveyor(s)
Signature(s):
DGCA Office: Date of Form 13 Part 2 completion:
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M.A. SUB PART “G” APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA FORM 13
Part 3: Compliance with M.A. Subpart G Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition

(CAME)
Please either () the box if satisfied with compliance; or cross (x) if not satisfied with compliance and
specify the reference of the part 4 finding; or enter N/A where an item is not applicable; or N/R when
applicable but not reviewed.
Part 0 General Organisation:
0.1 Corporate commitment by the accountable manager
0.2 General information
0.3 Management personnel
0.4 Management organisation chart
0.5 Notification procedure to the DGCA regarding changes to the organisation’s activities/ approval/
location/ personnel
0.6 Exposition amendment procedure
Part 1 Continuing airworthiness management procedures:
1.1 Aircraft technical log utilization and MEL application. Aircraft continuing airworthiness record system
utilization.
1.2 Aircraft maintenance programmes-development, amendment and approval
1.3 Time and continuing airworthiness records, responsibilities, retention, access.
1.4 Accomplishment and control of airworthiness directives
1.5 Analysis of the effectiveness of the maintenance programme(s).
1.6 Non mandatory modification embodiment policy.
1.7 Major repair and modification standards
1.8 Defect reports
1.9 Engineering activity
1.10 Reliability programmes
1.11 Pre-flight inspections
1.12 Aircraft weighing
1.13 Check flight procedures
Part 2 Quality System:

2.1 Continuing airworthiness quality policy, plan and audits procedures
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2.2 Monitoring of continuing airworthiness management activities
2.3 Monitoring of the effectiveness of the maintenance programme(s)
2.4 Monitoring that all maintenance is carried out by an appropriate maintenance organisation.
2.5 Monitoring that all contracted maintenance is carried out in accordance with the contract, including
sub-contractor used by the maintenance organisation.
2.6 Quality Audit Personnel
Part 3 Contracted maintenance:

3.1 Procedures for contracted maintenance
3.2 Quality audit of aircraft.
Part 4 Airworthiness review Procedures:
4.1 Airworthiness review staff

4.2 Review of aircraft records
4.3 Physical survey
4.4 Additional procedures for recommendations to DGCA for the import of aircraft.
4.5 Recommendations to DGCA for the issue of Airworthiness Review Certificate.
4.6 Issuance of airworthiness review certificates
4.7 Airworthiness review records, responsibilities, retention and access.
Part 5 Appendices:
5.1 Sample documents
5.2 List of airworthiness review staff
5.3 List of sub-contractors as per M.A. 711 (a)(3)
5.4 List of approved maintenance organisations contracted
5.5 Copy of contracts for subcontracted work (Appendix II to AMC M.A. 711(a)(3))
CAME Reference: CAME Amendment:
DGCA Audit Staff: Signature(s):
DGCA Authority Office: Date of Form 13 Part 3 completion:

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Part 4: Findings regarding M.A. Subpart G compliance status

Each level 1 and 2 finding should be recorded whether it has been rectified or not and should be identified by a
simple cross reference to the Part 2 requirement. All non-rectified findings should be copied in writing to the
organization for the necessary corrective action.
Part Audit reference(s) : L Corrective action

2 or 3 Findings E
ref. V Date Due Date Reference
E Closed
L
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Part 5 : M.A. Subpart G approval or continued approval or change recommendation*
Name of organisation :
Approval Reference :
Audit reference(s) :
The following M.A. Subpart G scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:
Or, it is recommended that the M.A. Subpart G scope of approval specified in CA Form 14 referenced
……………………………………………….. be continued.
Name of recommending DGCA surveyor :
Signature of recommending DGCA surveyor:
DGCA office :
Date of recommendation :
Form 13 review (quality check): Date :
*delete as appropriate
CA Form 13
PART II
Appendix-V
(For CAMO other than AOC Holder)
Directorate General of Civil Aviation

India
CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Reference : XX M.G. XXX
Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the condition specified below, the
DGCA hereby certifies:
[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]
as a continuing airworthiness management organisation in compliance with CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G

approved to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed in the attached schedule of approval and
to issue recommendations or airworthiness review cetificates after an airworthiness review as specified in point
M.A. 710 of CAR-M when stipulated.
CONDITIONS
1.This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition as referred to in CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G.
2. This approval requires compliance with the procedures specified in the CAR-M approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition.
3. This approval is valid whilst the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation remains in
compliance with CAR-M.
4. Subject to compliance with the conditions 1 to 3 above, this approval shall remain valid as specified in the
validity schedule, unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked.
Date of original issue: ……………………….
Signed: ……………………………………….
Date of this revision: ………………………..Revision No: ………………………….
For the DGCA: ……………………………..
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APPROVAL SCHEDULE
Reference: XX. MG. XXX
Organisation : [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]
Aircraft type, series, group Airworthiness review authorised Organisation(s) working under quality system
[YES/ NO]
This approval Schedule is limited to that specified in the scope of approval contained in CAR-M, section A,
Subpart G approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition section …………………………………….
Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition Reference …………………………………………………………
Date of original issue: ……………………………………………
Signed: …………………………………………………………….
Date of this revision: ………………Revision No.: ……………
For DGCA: ………………………………………………………
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CA Form 14
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Appendix-VI
(For CAMO that holds AOC)
Directorate General of Civil Aviation

India
APPROVAL CERTIFICATE
Reference : XX M.G. XXX (ref AOC XX XXXX)
Pursuant to DGCA Regulations for the time being in force and subject to the condition specified below, the
DGCA hereby certifies:
[COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]
As a continuing airworthiness management organisation in compliance with CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G

approved to manage the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft listed in the attached schedule of approval and,
when stipulated to issue recommendations or airworthiness review cetificates after an airworthiness review as
specified in point M.A. 710 of CAR-M when stipulated.
CONDITIONS
1. This approval is limited to that specified in the scope of approval section of the approved continuing
airworthiness management exposition as referred to in CAR-M, Section A, Subpart G.
2. This approval requires compliance with the approved continuing airworthiness management exposition
procedures specified in the CAR-M.
3. This approval is valid whilst the approved continuing airworthiness management organisation remains in
compliance with CAR-M.
4. Whenever the continuing airworthiness management organisation contracts under its Quality System the
services of a/ several organisation(s), this approval remains valid subject to such organisation(s) fulfilling
applicable contractual obligations.
5. Subject to compliance with the conditions 1 to 4 above, this approval shall remain valid for duration as
specified in the attached validity schedule unless the approval has previously been surrendered,
superseded, suspended or revoked.
If this form is also used for AOC holders, the AOC number shall be added to the reference, in addition to the
standard number, and the condition 5 shall be replaced by the following extra conditions:
6. This approval does not constitute an authorisation to operate the types of aircraft referred in paragraph 1.
The authorisation to operate the aircraft is the Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
7. Termination, suspension or revocation of the AOC automatically invalidates the present approval in relation
to the aircraft registrations specified in the AOC, unless otherwise explicitly stated by the competent authority.
8. Subject to compliance with the previous conditions, this approval shall remain valid for the period as specified
in approval validity sheet, unless the approval has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or
revoked.
Date of original issue: ……………………….
Signed: ……………………………………….
Date of this revision: ………………………..Revision No: ………………………….
For the Directorate General of Civil Aviation: ……………………………..

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APPROVAL SCHEDULE
Reference : XX. MG. XXX (Ref AOC XX XXXX)

Organisation : [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS]
Aircraft type, series, group Airworthiness review authorised Organisation(s) working under quality system
[YES/ NO]
This approval Schedule is limited to that specified in the scope of approval contained in approved Continuing
Airworthiness Management Exposition section …………………………………….
Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition Reference …………………………………………………………
Signed: …………………………………………………………….
SEAL
For Directorate General of Civil Aviation………………
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CA Form 14
PART II
Appendix-VII
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

INDIA
VALIDITY SCHEDULE
Organization: [Name and Address of Organisation]
Reference: XX. M.G. XXX (AOC Ref: XX XXXX)
VALIDITY SIGNATURE OF REMARKS (if any)

AUTHORISED PERSON
WITH STAMP
FROM TO
Signed: …………………………………………………………….
SEAL
For DGCA: ………………………………………………………

PART II
Appendix-VIII
Internal Checklist
(To be used by RAO/ Sub-RAO)
Initial / Variation/ Renewal of Approval of Subpart “G” Organisation (CAMO)
PART-1
Registered Name of the Applicant:
Trading Name (if different):
Address Requiring approval:
Telephone No.
Fax No.
Email address:
Website details, if any
Extent of Approval sought:

(Type of Aircraft to be managed)
Name & Position of Accountable

Manager
Contact details of Accountable Manager
Name of Quality Manager:
Contact details of Quality Manager:
Name of Continuing Airworthiness

Manager:
Contact details of Continuing

Airworthiness Manager:
Date of Application:
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PART-2
Applicability
Observation
S/N Document(s) Requirement
Sat Unsat N/A
1. Receipt of application in “CA Form 2F” as given in CAR-M I, V & R
2. Receipt of requisite fees (as per Rule 133C) I, V & R

(fees for renewal of approval is 50% of fees of initial approval)
3. Submission of copy of Approval Schedule. V&R
(In the case of any change/ variation in the Approval Schedule is required,
original approval Schedule should be submitted)
4. Validity Schedule (in original) R
5. Submission of following documents:
(a) Draft Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition along with I&V

associated procedures manuals (CAME)/ amendments to CAME.
(b) Draft Aircraft Maintenance programme (s) - Aircraft Type wise/ I&V
amendments to AMP (if applicable).
(c) I&V
Draft Aircraft technical log
(d) I&V
Draft Minimum Equipment List (MEL)/ amendments to MEL (if applicable).
(e) The technical specification of the maintenance contracts between the I&V
organisation and CAR-145/ Sub-part “F” maintenance organisation (if
applicable)
(f) The technical specification of the CAM contracts between the organisation I&V
and approved CAMO/ Person/ any other organisation (if applicable)
(g) CA Form 4 for the following post holders alongwith their Resumes I
(i) Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM);

(ii) Quality Manager;
(iii) Airworthiness Review Staff(s) (if applicable)
(h) Intimation regarding base & line maintenance and details of contracted I&V
maintenance which is in addition to that provided in response to M.A.
201(h) 2 or M.A.708(c).
6. Meeting with Accountable Manager with DAW. I&V
Abbreviation: I- Initial Approval, V- Variation in approval & R- Renewal of approval

PART II
PART-3
S/N
Observation
Requirement
Not
Sat Unsat
Applicable
1. Whether the format and the contents of the Continuing Airworthiness
Management Exposition (CAME) and associate procedures are consistent with
the requirements of CAR-M?
(Refer M.A. 704, AMC1 M.A. 704, AMC2 M.A. 704 & Appendix V to AMC M.A. 704)
2. Whether contents of the commitment statement of the accountable manager

in the CAME is consistent with the format given in CAR-M and is signed by the
Accountable Manager?
(Refer AMC M.A. 704(a)(2) & Appendix V to AMC M.A. 704)
3. Whether the format and the contents of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme
(AMP) is consistent with the requirements of the following documents:
(a) CAR-M;
(b) MPD/ relevant Chapters of Maintenance manuals such as Chapter 4,
5, 12 etc.
(c) Engine maintenance manual;
(d) Component maintenance manual (as applicable);
(e) Regulatory requirements stipulated in various parts of CAR (Section 2
– Airworthiness);
(f) Applicable Airworthiness Directives/ Service Bulletins/ DGCA
mandatory modifications etc.
(Refer Appendix-I to AMC M.A. 302 )
4. Whether the format and the contents of the Aircraft Technical Log is
consistent with the requirements of CAR-M & CAR (Section-2) Series “X” Part-
VI?
5. Whether the nominated post holders (CAM, QM, ARS etc.) meet the
requirements of CAR-M?
[Refer AMC M.A. 706 (4) and M.A. 707 (a) & AMC M.A. 707(a) & AMC M.A.
707(a)(1), AMC M.A. 707 (a)(2)]
6. Whether the technical specifications of maintenance contract are as per the
[Refer Appendix-XI to AMC M.A. 708 (c)]
7. Whether the technical specifications of CAM contract are as per the
[Refer Appendix II to AMC MA 711 (a) (3) )

PART II
Date: Name and Signature of the Officer:
Remarks of the Team leader (DDAW):
Name and Signature of the team Leader (DDAW):
Comments of DAW: Approved / Not Approved
Signature of the DAW :
( )
Director of Airworthiness
Date: _______________

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PART II

AIRWORTHINESS PROCEDURES MANUAL Issue 2 Rev. 1 Chapter 3A

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Refers to Section B of CAR M

The procedure for Continuing Aircraft Management is documented in following chapter of

1. APM Part II, Chapter 1- Registration and De-registration of Aircraft.

2. APM Part II, Chapter 2 – Certificate of Airworthiness.

3. APM Part II, Chapter 3A – Issue / Variation / Renewal of approval of Continuing

4. APM Part II, Chapter 3B - Issue / Variation / Renewal of approval of CAR M-

5. APM Part II, Chapter 3C- Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Programme

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ISSUE/VARIATION/RENEWAL OF APPROVAL OF CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS

1. Scope (M. B. 101)

2. DGCA Role (M. B.102)

2.3 Qualification and training

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2.4 Procedure for approval

3. Initial Approval Process:

3.2 Submission of application (M.B. 701):

a) Draft Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition(CAME) along with associated

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3.3 Processing of Application:

3.4 Scrutiny of application and draft manual/ exposition: (M.B.702b)

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3.6 Initial Approval (M.B. 702):

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3.6.5 All findings must be confirmed in writing to the organisation.

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Possible alternatives to be included in this field are the following:

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Note-7: Special case for Category 1 Light aircraft:

— Possible ratings to be endorsed in CA Form 14:

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4. Variation in the scope of Approval / Changes (M.B.706)

4.4 For any change to the continuing airworthiness management exposition:

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5. Continuation (Renewal) of an approval:

(i) Copy of Approval Schedule (CA Form 14);

(a) Name of the CAMO,

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6. Continued Oversight of the approved organization (M.B. 704):

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7. Enforcement actions (M.B.707):

8. Record Keeping (M.B. 104):

Audit period: from __ to _