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The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work Operations - Agriculture) Regulations, 2025
68. Contracted-Out Maintenance
Edition: 2026-03-06 · In force
68. Contracted-Out Maintenance
(1)Contracted arrangements for engineering support and maintenance do not absolve an owner from the overall responsibility for ensuring the safe operation and continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.(2)There must be an agreement in force between the owner and the nominated outstanding maintenance company giving full details of the division of responsibilities for maintenance control.(3)An owner shall nominate a person for liaison purpose on all matters relating to the maintenance agreement and for airworthiness matters affecting the safe operation of the aircraft.(4)The person nominated under sub-regulation (3) shall be responsible to the owner for planning the timely presentation of the aircraft to the maintenance organization for all contracted maintenance.(5)In order to be able to discharge its responsibilities for continued airworthiness and to issue a Maintenance Release, the nominated maintenance organization shall satisfy themselves on a continual basis that the requirements of the Approved Maintenance Program are being complied with.(6)The Agreement shall clearly define the responsibilities for the assessment and incorporation of manufacturer’s Service Information.(7)In its assessment of the overall maintenance support arrangements provided by the Operator, the Authority will examine and may require to hold copies of all agreements, including side letters and addenda, between the parties concerned.(8)Any proposal to change the maintenance arrangements, must be notified to the Authority.(9)Arrangements other than in accordance with this Regulation will need to be specifically agreed with the Authority.(10)The owner shall ensure that the nominated maintenance company competently discharges its responsibilities under the agreement to its satisfaction and is also responsible for demonstrating to the Authority that the maintenance organization meets its responsibilities, insofar as they relate to the contracted work.(11)Whenever an aircraft is presented for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance it is essential that a precise indication is given of the inspections required, all defects known to exist on the aircraft plus any additional work required to be carried out.(12)In exercising its responsibilities for the overall control of maintenance, the owner must be satisfied with the completion and certification of all tasks performed by the nominated maintenance organization.(13)The owner shall have a procedure to ensure that the necessary components or parts are made available or ordered on a priority basis, and that they are fitted on the aircraft before the next flight.