UNCLASSIFIED DEFENCE AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION DASR M

UNCLASSIFIED DEFENCE AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION DASR M – Continuing Airworthiness Management February 2018 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED Scope • • Overview of DASR M - Continuing Airworthiness Management Expansion on Subparts Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Management Positions and Employees UNCLASSIFIED 2

UNCLASSIFIED Authority Community Airworthiness UNCLASSIFIED 3

UNCLASSIFIED * 145 AMO Can exist within the Air Operator or as an external contractor Australian Airline Construct CASA - National Airworthiness Authority Issues an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) CASR Part 119 Operations Accountable Manager - Aircrew - Training - Ground Ops Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation CASR Part 42 Quality (Including SMS) 145 AMO (Organic/ Contractor)* Airline must have a Relationship with: * Maintenance Org-CASR Pt 145 * Design Org-CASR Pt 21 Aircraft Designer and Manufacturer CASR Pt 21 J/G: * Type Certificate * Certificate of Airworthiness UNCLASSIFIED 4

UNCLASSIFIED Military Air Operator DASA – Defence Aviation Safety Authority Accountable Manager (FEG CDR) Operations 145 AMO Quality & Safety CAMO MDOA/21 J (Contractor) MDOA Defence 145 AMO (Contractor) Do. SA (Chief Eng) UNCLASSIFIED 5

UNCLASSIFIED Why is DASR M Required? GM to ARO. 100. A: A Military Air Operator (MAO) is an organisation, usually a Force Element Group (FEG) or equivalent force structure, that: a. is suitable to ensure that flight operations can be conducted safely, IAW the aircraft Statement of Operating Intent and Usage (SOIU); b. is capable of complying with DASR; c. has an appropriate chain of command; d. has a sufficient number of qualified personnel; e. has key personnel with appropriate experience to conduct air operations; f. has facilities which are sufficient and suitable for the type of operations conducted; g. has suitable, documented processes, procedures and practices; h. has a suitable safety management system; i. has a suitable quality management system; and j. has an associated Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation IAW DASR M. UNCLASSIFIED 6

UNCLASSIFIED Why is DASR M Required? M. A. 201 (h) The Operating Organisation is responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates and shall: 1. be appropriately approved, in accordance with DASR M Subpart G, for the management of the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft it operates; and 2. be approved in accordance with DASR 145 or contract/task directly (or through a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)) such organisations; and 3. ensure that paragraph M. A. 201(a) is satisfied. UNCLASSIFIED 7

UNCLASSIFIED Why is DASR M Required? M. A. 201(a) The Operating Organisation is accountable for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless: 1. the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition; and 2. any operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable; and 3. the Military Certificate of Airworthiness and the Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) remain valid; and 4. the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) as specified in DASR M. A. 302. UNCLASSIFIED 8

UNCLASSIFIED Continuing Airworthiness Management • Continuing Airworthiness Management is the process by which an aircraft is kept in a condition where it remains airworthy throughout its life. – All of the processes ensuring that, at any time in its life, an aeroplane complies with the technical conditions fixed to the issue of the Certificate of Airworthiness and is in a condition for safe operation" - source: ICAO Airworthiness Manual [ICAO, 2014] • A Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approved by the Authority ensures on behalf of the ‘Operator’, ie Military Air Operator (MAO), that each aircraft is of the correct configuration (in accordance with approved Type Design), is available to meet the intended purpose and is safe to fly, ie airworthy. UNCLASSIFIED 9

UNCLASSIFIED DASR M – Continuing Airworthiness Management Subpart A – General (101) Subpart B – Accountability (201 -202) Subpart C – Continuing Airworthiness (301 -307) Subpart D – Maintenance Standards (not applicable see DASR 145) Subpart E – Components (not applicable see DASR 145) Subpart F – Maintenance Organisation (not applicable) Subpart G – Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (701 -716) Subpart H – Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) (AUS) (801 -802) Subpart I – Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) (901 -905) UNCLASSIFIED 10

UNCLASSIFIED DASR M Subpart A - General • Basic scope statement for DASR M – Establishes the measures to be taken to ensure that airworthiness is maintained, including maintenance – Specifies the conditions to be met by organisations involved in continuing airworthiness management UNCLASSIFIED 11

UNCLASSIFIED DASR M Subpart B - Accountability • The Operating Organisation is accountable for the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and shall ensure that no flight takes place unless: – the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition – any operational and emergency equipment fitted is correctly installed and serviceable or clearly identified as unserviceable – the Military Certificate of Airworthiness and the Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) remain valid – the maintenance of the aircraft is performed in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) as specified in DASR M. A. 302 UNCLASSIFIED 12

UNCLASSIFIED DASR M Subpart C – Continuing Airworthiness • Sets out the continuing airworthiness tasks for the CAMO which include: – Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Record System – Accomplishment of Maintenance (including deferred defects) – Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) – Analysis of the AMP – Management of Defects – Airworthiness Review – Pre-Flight Inspection – Reliability Program – Occurrence Reporting – Aircraft Tech Log – Airworthiness Directives – Maintenance Check Flights – Modification, Repair & Inspection – Coordinate scheduled maintenance – Weight & Balance/ Symmetry Checks UNCLASSIFIED 13

UNCLASSIFIED Accomplishment of Maintenance DASR M. A. 301(a)(2) – Authorisation of Flight with Non-Standard CRE (Afns. CRE)* There are five methods: 1. Method 1. The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) or Configuration Deviation List (CDL) method, if available. 2. Method 2. The deferred defect process where no MEL/CDL exists or the defect is not covered by the MEL/CDL. • This is a technical assessment by the 145 • Involves CAMO (or Delegate) for logistical/operational decision 3. Method 3. The CAMO management process for AFns. CRE. • Task a 145 maintenance organisation to rectify the defect • Provide a life extension (i. e. repackage life within Airworthiness Limitation) • Seek an approved repair (may be unrepaired damage) from a Military Design Organisation Approval (MDOA) • Seek a Military Permit to Fly (MPTF) UNCLASSIFIED 14

UNCLASSIFIED Authorisation of Flight with Non-Standard CRE cont. 4. Method 4. Issue a Command Clearance in accordance with the SPA. 10 a Command Clearance - Deliberate. • The CAMO engages the Military Air Operator to seek Command Clearance as required by SPA. 10 Command Clearance 5. Method 5. Issue a Command Clearance in accordance with the SPA. 10 b Command Clearance – Immediate • The CAMO engages the Military Air Operator to seek Command Clearance as required by SPA. 10 Command Clearance Note: Methods 1 through 3 are covered under Initial/Continued/Continuing Airworthiness approvals (DASR M/145) and instruments (Designs/MPTF) subject to NMAA approval and issue whereas methods 4 and 5 are Operational Airworthiness instruments authorised via the command chain. *Refer to Advisory Circular 005/2017 available on the DASA website for further information UNCLASSIFIED 15

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UNCLASSIFIED DASR M Subpart G – Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) • Establishes the requirements to be met by an organisation to qualify for the issue or continuation of an approval for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness including: – – – Facilities Personnel requirements Airworthiness review staff Continuing airworthiness management Documentation Airworthiness review Privileges of the organisation Quality system and safety management system Changes to the CAMO Record-keeping Continued validity of approval CAMO findings by the NMAA UNCLASSIFIED 17

UNCLASSIFIED DASR M - Subpart H Certificate of Release to Service (Aus) • No aircraft can be released to service unless a certificate of release to service is issued at the completion of any maintenance, when satisfied that all maintenance required has been properly carried out by: – appropriate certifying staff on behalf of the maintenance organisation considered equivalent to DASR 145 in accordance with DASR M. A. 201(g) UNCLASSIFIED 18

UNCLASSIFIED DASR M Subpart I – Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) • To ensure the validity of the Military Certificate of Airworthiness an airworthiness review of the aircraft and its continuing airworthiness records shall be carried out periodically. Aircraft airworthiness review, including a review of the aircraft records and a physical survey of the aircraft – Valid for one year, can be extended twice – MARC may be issued by a CAMO (with privilege to carry out airworthiness reviews), by airworthiness review staff (approved by the NMAA) or by the NMAA, depending on the situation UNCLASSIFIED 19

UNCLASSIFIED 7 CAMOs in Defence • • Navy Army Air Combat Group (ACG) Air Force Training Group (AFTG) Air Mobility Group (AMG) Surveillance & Response Group (SRG) Air Warfare Centre (AWC) UNCLASSIFIED 20

UNCLASSIFIED 12 Principles for CAMO Implementation 1. An Operating Organisation holds the Military Air Operator Certificate and sits within a Service Group 2. The Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) should reside within the Operating Organisation (i. e. FEG) 3. The CAMO is responsible for (but does not have to perform) all CAM functions and tasks 4. The Accountable Manager (AM) for the CAMO should also be the AM for the Military Air Operator (MAO) UNCLASSIFIED 21

UNCLASSIFIED 12 Principles for CAMO Implementation (continued) 5. The Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) must be of sufficient rank to influence/control all organisations that contribute to continuing airworthiness 6. The Quality Manager must be of sufficient rank to fulfil responsibilities and provide feedback to the Accountable Manager 7. Only CAMO airworthiness review staff can issue a Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) but can be assisted by other personnel/organisations 8. The size of a CAMO will depend on the number/complexity/age of the aircraft it manages UNCLASSIFIED 22

UNCLASSIFIED 12 Principles for CAMO Implementation (continued) 9. The CAMO’s quality system must establish procedures for the management and control of sub-contracted organisations and independently monitor sub-contracted tasks 10. The CAMO and Operating Organisation’s quality system must be integrated. The quality system may be combined with subordinate organisations, e. g. Defence 145’s 11. The DASA compliance assurance program of a Defence CAMO also encompasses sub-contractor organisations 12. The operator is responsible for addressing DASA findings of noncompliance of sub-contractors UNCLASSIFIED 23

UNCLASSIFIED Management Positions and Employees DASR: M. A. 706 • Key management positions – Accountable Manager – Continuing Airworthiness Manager – Nominated Management Team – Quality Manager (AMC M. A. 706(f)) – Airworthiness Review Staff (M. A. 707) – Maintenance Program Approval Employee (AMC M. A. 706(f)) UNCLASSIFIED 24

UNCLASSIFIED Management Positions and Employees (continued) • In assessing the suitability of personnel they should demonstrate knowledge of: – – – Quality System Applicable regulations The organisation’s CAME Maintenance arrangements, and A relevant sample of the type/s of aircraft gained through a formalised training course UNCLASSIFIED 25

UNCLASSIFIED Accountable Manager • Accountable Manager. M. A. 706 (a) states ‘The CAMO shall appoint an Accountable Manager, who has corporate authority for ensuring that all continuing airworthiness management activities can be resourced and carried out in accordance with this DASR. Where the CAMO is part of an Operating Organisation, the Accountable Manager shall be the same person who has the corporate authority for ensuring that all operations of the Operating Organisation can be resourced and carried out to the standard detailed in DASR M. A. 201(h). • The person fulfilling the accountable manager role for the CAMO should be the same as the accountable manager for the Military AOC holder. UNCLASSIFIED 26

UNCLASSIFIED Continuing Airworthiness Manager • Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM). M. A. 706 (d) states ‘The Continuing Airworthiness Manager shall be responsible for the management and supervision of continuing airworthiness activities’. The CAM heads the CAMO and requires direct access to the accountable manager. DASR AMC will provide prescriptive experiential and qualification criteria to aid in the selection of CAMs, however the rank and authority of the position is critical to the success of the CAMO. • The CAM needs to be of a sufficient rank/APS level to have the influence over external organisations that contribute to continuing airworthiness, and ensure that continuing airworthiness management tasks are executed. UNCLASSIFIED 27

UNCLASSIFIED Quality Manager • Quality Manager. M. A. 706 (c) and M. A. 712(a) state ‘The [CAMO] shall …designate a Quality Manager to monitor compliance with and the adequacy of, procedures required to ensure airworthy aircraft. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system to the Accountable Manager to ensure corrective action as necessary. ’ DASR AMC will provide prescriptive experiential and qualification criteria to aid in the selection of Quality Managers, however the rank and authority of the position is critical to the success of the role. • The quality manager needs to be of a sufficient rank/APS level to fulfil responsibilities, including the execution of a feedback mechanism to the accountable manager. UNCLASSIFIED 28

UNCLASSIFIED Airworthiness Review Staff • Airworthiness Review Staff. M. A. 707. a states that ‘…. a CAMO shall have appropriate airworthiness review staff to issue Military Airworthiness Review Certificates (MARC)’. DASR AMC will provide prescriptive experiential and qualification criteria to aid in the selection of airworthiness review staff. Only airworthiness review staff are able to issue a MARC. • Only CAMO airworthiness review staff can issue a MARC, however these staff may be assisted by other personnel/organisations in the conduct of individual aircraft reviews. UNCLASSIFIED 29

UNCLASSIFIED Maintenance Programme Approval Employee (MPAE) • A CAMO seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Programme privilege under DASR M. A. 711(d) that includes an indirect approval process may use maintenance program approval employees to approve aircraft maintenance programs, or variations to an approved maintenance program. • Maintenance program approval employees should be authorised by the CAMO, in writing, to approve a maintenance program and/or variations to a maintenance program on behalf of the CAMO. UNCLASSIFIED 30

UNCLASSIFIED Additional Information • Additional information is available from the DASA Website • DASR – http: //www. defence. gov. au/DASP/DASR-Regulations/ • DASR M – http: //www. defence. gov. au/DASP/DASR-Regulations/DASRM/Default. asp UNCLASSIFIED 31