Technical arrangement on maintenance - United Kingdom

Technical Arrangement on maintenance (TA-M) between the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority and Transport Canada Civil Aviation

Revision History

Revisions to this TA-M shall be approved by the UK CAA and TCCA. Revisions become effective upon last signature of the revised document.

Revision number Date Revision Description Signed on

Original

2022-11-05

New document

2022-11-05

Revision 1

2025-02-14

Content revised to implement the following changes:

  • - Addition of SIS instructions.
  • - Addition of procedures for facilities outside the UK.
  • - Updated application forms.
  • - Minor editorial changes.

2025-02-14

The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), (collectively, the Authorities),

Considering the “Working Arrangement between the Civil Aviation Directorate of the Department of Transport of Canada and the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for the promotion of aviation safety” (the “Working Arrangement”) that came into operation January 1, 2021, which recognized the need for a temporary administrative solution to ensure the continuity of aviation safety activities between TCCA and CAA until such a time as a similar Bilateral Agreement on Civil Aviation Safety between Canada and the United Kingdom has entered into force and which provides for the basis to develop a technical arrangement with regard to aircraft maintenance,

Considering that they have conducted technical assessments and developed an understanding of each other’s regulations, standards, and systems with regards to airworthiness approvals and maintenance certification of civil aeronautical products, approval and monitoring of maintenance organizations and approval of persons,

Considering that their respective national law, procedures, and systems for the performance of maintenance are sufficiently comparable to permit the mutual acceptance of maintenance certification subject to the procedures described in this Technical Arrangement for Maintenance (TA-M).

Table of contents

  1. Definitions
  2. Objective
  3. Recognition of validity
  4. Sections

Section A: Authority Interaction

  1. Bilateral arrangement for the promotion of aviation safety
  2. Authorization
  3. Communication and information
  4. Scope
  5. Accountability
  6. Technical consultations
  7. Sampling inspection system (SIS) in the UK and Canada
  8. Noncompliance and safety issues
  9. Supplement requirements
  10. Funding
  11. Notification of interested parties
  12. Entry into operation

Section B: Requirements for UK Based Aircraft Rated AMOs

  1. Introduction
  2. TCCA recognition of UK based aircraft rated AMOs
  3. Performance of maintenance under this TA-M
  4. Maintenance release
  5. Initial approval process
  6. Continuation process
  7. Amendment process of the supplement
  8. Addition of facilities outside the UK
  9. Removal of facilities outside the UK
  10. Suspension
  11. Revocation

Appendix 1: TCCA Supplement to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition

Appendix 2: TCCA Application Form 26-0864

Section C: Requirements for Canadian Based Aircraft Rated AMOs

  1. Introduction
  2. UK CAA recognition of Canadian based aircraft rated AMOs
  3. Performance of maintenance under this TA-M
  4. Maintenance release
  5. Initial approval process
  6. Continuation process
  7. Amendment process of the supplement
  8. Suspension
  9. Revocation

Appendix 1: UK CAA Supplement to the Maintenance Policy Manual

Appendix 2: UK CAA Application Form SRG1772

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this TA-M:

“Aircraft” means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than reactions of the air against the Earth’s surface.

“Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO)” means a natural person or a legal person entitled to maintain any aircraft or component for which it is approved.

“CAR” means Canadian Aviation Regulations.

“Civil aeronautical product” means any civil aircraft, or aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, part or component to be installed thereon.

“Component Rated AMO” means an AMO of which scope of ratings and limitations approved by UK CAA or TCCA that includes civil aeronautical products other than the aircraft category.

“Facility” means a location used by an AMO to carry out maintenance activities.

“Maintenance” means the performance of inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation, and the replacement of parts, materials, appliances, or components of a product to assure the continued airworthiness of that product, including the performance of approved modifications.

“Monitoring” means the periodic surveillance by an Authority to determine continuing compliance with the appropriate standards.

“Overseeing Authority” means the civil aviation authority having jurisdiction over a maintenance organisation performing maintenance functions covered by this TA-M.

“Part 145” means an approval issued under Annex II to Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (Regulation 1321/2014) as applicable in UK law pursuant to the UK’s European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

“Principal Place of Business” means the head office or registered office of the undertaking within which the principal financial functions and operational control of the activities referred to in Regulation 1321/2014 are exercised.

“Responsible Authority” means the civil aviation authority having legal responsibility for regulating and controlling civil aeronautical products.

2. Objective

  • (1) The objective of this TA-M is to outline the terms and conditions for the reciprocal acceptance and recognition by the Authorities of each other’s aviation safety program with regards to the performance and certification of aircraft maintenance.

  • (2) Nothing in this TA-M is intended to create a binding legal agreement, or to supersede, prejudice or otherwise derogate from the respective laws and regulations, administrative practices, or procedures, or administrative or adjudicative decision-making of the Authorities. This TA-M will not affect the rights and commitments of the Authorities under other international instruments.

3. Recognition of validity

  • (1) In order to avoid duplication of inspections and evaluations to the maximum extent, each Authority may give the same validity to:

    • (a) the other Authority’s inspection and evaluation of findings for the approval of maintenance organisations as to its own inspection and evaluation findings; and

    • (b) the other Authority’s system for the release to service of aircraft after maintenance as to its own release system.

4. Sections

  • (1) The Authorities understand that this TA-M is sub-divided into three Sections:

    • (a) Section A: outlines the authority interaction between UK CAA and TCCA;

    • (b) Section B: outlines the steps necessary for a Part 145 AMO with its principal place of business located in the UK to maintain aircraft under the regulatory control of TCCA; and

    • (c) Section C: outlines the steps necessary for a Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 573 AMO with its principal place of business in Canada to maintain aircraft under the regulatory control of the UK CAA.

Section A: Authority Interaction

1. Bilateral arrangement for the promotion of aviation safety

  • (1) The Authorities recommend that maintenance organisations and personnel maintaining aircraft under their respective jurisdictions be familiar with the TA-A and follow this TA-M.

2. Authorization

  • (1) Unless they jointly decide otherwise, in writing, the Authorities will not issue approvals to maintenance organisations in the territory of the other Authority, except as provided in this TA-M.

3. Communication and information

  • (1) Communication and mutual co-operation

    • (a) The Authorities will notify each other of proposed significant revisions to their relevant national laws and certification systems insofar as these revisions may have an impact on this TA-M.

    • (b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Authorities will offer each other an opportunity to comment on such revisions and will give due consideration to the comments. Accordingly, upon notice of such changes each Authority may request a meeting to review the need for amendment to this TA-M.

  • (2) Information

    • (a) The Authorities will provide each other with information and assistance regarding maintenance or modifications of aircraft performed under this TA-M and circulate the publications they respectively develop to:

      • (i) Inform the public of the terms of this TA-M, its appendices and any amendment thereto; and

      • (ii) Outline the regulatory requirements and special conditions necessary for the maintenance organisations and personnel thereof to perform work under this TA-M.

4. Scope

  • (1) The Authorities understand that this TA-M applies to:

    • (a) The approval and monitoring of maintenance organisations;

    • (b) The continuing airworthiness of in-service aircraft;

    • (c) The reciprocal approval of civil aeronautical product maintenance for aircraft rated AMOs that meet the special conditions as defined in this TA-M;

    • (d) The exchange of information regarding maintenance standards and maintenance certification systems;

    • (e) Co-operation and assistance with respect to maintenance of aircraft; and

    • (f) Provisions for periodic evaluations, also described as monitoring, of the working relationship between the UK CAA and TCCA.

  • (2) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) The acceptance of maintenance under this TA-M will only apply in respect of work performed by organisations which have their principal place of business within the territorial boundaries of the Overseeing Authority. Such organisations’ facilities, whether located inside or outside of Canada and the UK will be subject to monitoring by the Overseeing Authority;

    • (b) An AMO approved by their Overseeing Authority will not perform maintenance or sign a maintenance release within the territorial boundaries of the other Authority’s country, except when the AMO is approved by the same Authority as the State of Registry. This includes a maintenance release on a civil aeronautical product removed, maintained and re-installed on the same registered aircraft;

    • (c) The territorial boundaries mentioned in 4(b) means, in relation to Canada, Canadian territory inclusive of its provinces and territories, and in relation to the UK, the territory of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; and

    • (d) The certification of maintenance performed on civil aeronautical products, other than complete aircraft, will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Part 145 and CAR 573, which are considered equivalent. The AMO will use a TCCA Form One or CAA Form 1 as applicable for the certification of maintenance performed on civil aeronautical products under the jurisdiction of the UK CAA or TCCA.

5. Accountability

  • (1) The Authorities designate the following as their offices for the technical implementation and coordination of this TA-M:

    • (a) for the UK CAA:

      Civil Aviation Authority
      Bilateral Aviation Safety Arrangements Team
      Beehive Ring Road
      Crawley
      West Sussex
      RH6 0YR
      UK
      BilateralSafetyArrangements@caa.co.uk

    • (b) for TCCA:

      Operational Airworthiness Division (AARTM)
      Standards Branch
      Transport Canada Civil Aviation
      330 Sparks Street
      Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5
      Canada
      EXTTCCAOpAir-EXTTCACNavOp@tc.gc.ca

6. Technical consultations

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) The TCCA Director of Standards, the UK CAA Director of Safety and Airspace Regulation Group and their technical agents will discuss the technical implementation of this TA-M every 2 years or as jointly decided upon. Such discussions may also address the resolution of technical issues, continued improvements to the process, ongoing projects and changes in the organisations, any revisions to the requirements, technical assistance requests and any other matters relevant to this TA-M; and

    • (b) The manner in which such discussions will be conducted (i.e., face-to-face or virtually, etc.) depends on their respective resources as well as the significance of any outstanding issues. They may mutually decide upon more frequent discussions.

7. Sampling inspection system (SIS) in the UK and Canada

  • (1) The SIS process is a confidence maintaining exercise to enhance open communication between the Authorities and maintain continued confidence in each other’s ability to ensure the consistent application of procedures in this TA-M by the Authorities and AMOs operating under it.

  • (2) The SIS visits will be conducted at a frequency the Authorities mutually determine as necessary to maintain confidence.

  • (3) SIS Procedures:

    • (a) The Authorities will notify each other of the intention to conduct a SIS visit at least 6 months in advance of the proposed visit date and provide a visit agenda.

    • (b) The visit schedule will include a visit to the local Authority’s office(s) to exchange information and experience in the application of the Working Arrangement and to review the Authority’s records of activity under this TA-M.

    • (c) The visiting Authority will carry out aircraft rated AMO organisation visits, who are operating under the TA-M, to review compliance with their supplement, in accordance with the applicable SIS checklist.

    • (d) The visiting Authority may witness a surveillance audit conducted by the local Authority of a component rated AMO.

    • (e) On completion of the SIS visit the visiting Authority will hold a closing meeting to brief the local authority and its management on the results of the visit.

    • (f) The visiting Authority may request the local Authority to take any actions in respect of any identified noncompliance in a timely manner and report back on the results of action taken.

8. Noncompliance and safety issues

  • (1) Each Authority will notify the other Authority of any non-compliance with a regulation related to AMOs, or a condition set forth in this TA-M. The Authority will send the notification to the representative of the other Authority identified in Section A, subsection 5.

9. Supplement requirements

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) The supplement will satisfy the special conditions as stated in Sections B or C of this TA-M;

    • (b) The supplement and the privileges associated with it will remain in effect until surrendered, suspended, or cancelled by either Authority;

    • (c) Activities conducted in accordance with the supplement need to be part of their regulatory oversight and surveillance schedule of AMOs;

    • (d) The supplement will be produced in the English language; and

    • (e) For AMOs that work on aircraft that are operated in commercial air services pursuant to Subpart 5 of Part VII of the CARs that do not have provisions for a Safety Management System (SMS) in their Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) will develop such provisions and detail them in their supplement.

10. Funding

  • (1) The Authorities will not impose costs on each other for the activities they carry out in this TA-M.

  • (2) The Authorities will charge a fee in accordance with their national policies to an AMO for the approval of their initial application and supplement.

11. Notification of interested parties

12. Entry into operation

  • (1) The mutual understandings in this TA-M enter into effect on the later date of the signatures of this document and the entry into operation of the Working Arrangement.

  • (2) The Authorities may amend this TA-M upon mutual consent in writing.

  • (3) Either Authority may terminate this TA-M at any time by giving written notice to the other Authority. This TA-M will terminate 60 days following the date of receipt of such notice.

  • (4) In the event that a facility of a maintenance organization resides in a country other than Canada and the UK, the Authorities will determine acceptability on a case-by-case basis.

Signed Electronically, in duplicate, at Ottawa and London on this, the 14th day of February 2025, in the English language. The Participants understand that the electronic signatures are equivalent to paper signatures.

For the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority

 

Robert Bishton
Chief Executive Officer
UK Civil Aviation Authority

For Transport Canada Civil Aviation

 

Félix Meunier
Director General
Civil Aviation

Section B: Requirements for UK Based Aircraft Rated AMOs

1. Introduction

  • (1) The Authorities understand that this section details how a UK aircraft rated AMO will implement this TA-M. Compliance with the supplement together with the UK MOE forms the basis by which an AMO may exercise the maintenance privileges under this TA-M.

  • (2) Component rated AMOs and their maintenance certifications are reciprocally accepted between TCCA and they UK CAA. A TCCA Form One and a UK Form 1 are reciprocally accepted.

2. TCCA recognition of UK based aircraft rated AMOs

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) An AMO intending to perform maintenance on aircraft under the regulatory control of TCCA will:

      • (i) Send all applications for approval under this TA-M to the UK CAA in accordance with its published processes; and

      • (ii) Ensure that applications for approval are accompanied by a completed application Form 26-0864 and a copy of the proposed supplement to their MOE. The supplement is expected to clearly demonstrate how the AMO intends to meet any special conditions stated in this TA-M. Appendix 1 of Section B provides guidance on how to compile such a supplement.

    • (b) The AMO:

      • (i) Will be inspected in accordance with the regulatory oversight and surveillance schedule as referred to in Section A, subsection 9(1)(c); and

      • (ii) May not be eligible for approval under this TA-M if any outstanding findings or enforcement actions are imposed against the AMO.

3. Performance of maintenance under this TA-M

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) An AMO with a TCCA Supplement approved in accordance with this TA-M will be able to certify maintenance performed on aircraft under the regulatory control of TCCA. The maintenance performed will be within the AMOs scope of ratings and limitations approval issued by the UK CAA; and

    • (b) The certification of maintenance on aircraft pursuant to this TA-M will be accepted if:

      • (i) An AMO is recognized by TCCA based on the inspection and evaluation requirements of the UK CAA; and

      • (ii) The certification of maintenance performed on aircraft will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Part 145 and CAR 573 which are considered to be equivalent.

4. Maintenance release

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) The AMO will ensure personnel who are authorized for the signing of a maintenance release understands their commitments in accordance with the applicable regulations, this TA-M and the TCCA Supplement; and

    • (b) Any maintenance release for work completed on a Canadian registered aircraft will include the Part 145 AMO approval number.

5. Initial approval process

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) UK CAA actions:

      • (i) Upon receipt of a request for TCCA Supplement approval in accordance with this TA-M, the UK CAA will ensure that the applicant has access to the latest revision of this TA-M.

    • (b) AMO actions:

      • (i) To apply for approval under this TA-M, an AMO will:

        • (A) Have its principal place business located in the UK and hold a Part 145 approval;

        • (B) Develop a TCCA Supplement to their MOE in accordance with the supplement guidance material in Section B, Appendix 1 of this TA-M; and

        • (C) Submit a request in the form and manner prescribed by the CAA and including a completed TCCA Form 26-0864 and a draft TCCA Supplement at least 90 days prior to the expected approval date.

          Note: The above documents do not need to be sent to TCCA by the applicant.

    • (c) UK CAA actions:

      • (i) The UK CAA will review the application form for completeness and legibility.

      • (ii) The UK CAA will review the TCCA Supplement and the AMO for compliance in accordance with this TA-M.

      • (iii) Where the TCCA Supplement and AMO are found satisfactory, the UK CAA will issue a supplement approval letter to the AMO attesting that the TCCA Supplement is approved in accordance with the terms of this TA-M. The letter will specify that the scope of ratings and limitations does not exceed that which is specified in the AMO certificate and scope of approval.

      • (iv) Once approved, the TCCA Supplement and associated privileges will remain in effect until surrendered, suspended or cancelled by the UK CAA.

      • (v) The UK CAA will update the list of AMOs with an approved TCCA Supplement and advise TCCA of any facilities used to support Canadian customers located outside of its territorial boundaries.

6. Continuation process

  • (1) AMO responsibilities:

    • (a) The Authorities understand that in order to retain the privileges granted to the AMO under the TA-M the AMO:

      • (i) Will continue to remain in compliance with the TCCA Supplement; and

      • (ii) Will allow the UK CAA and TCCA unimpeded access to all facilities for oversight and surveillance purposes.

7. Amendment process of the supplement

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) AMO actions:

      • (i) The following changes to an AMO require the submission of a completed application Form 26-0864 and the amended supplement to the UK CAA:

        • (A) Change of address;

        • (B) Change of Accountable Manager; and/or

        • (C) Change of organisation name.

      • (ii) Any changes other than those listed above needs to be submitted to the UK CAA, however, a Form 26-0864 is not required.

    • (b) UK CAA actions:

      • (i) The UK CAA will review the application Form 26-0864, if applicable, for completeness and legibility and the TCCA Supplement for compliance in accordance with this TA-M.

      • (ii) The UK CAA will issue a new supplement approval letter to the AMO applicant when the supplement is found to be satisfactory.

      • (iii) The UK CAA will amend the list of AMOs with approved TCCA Supplements with the new validity date.

8. Addition of facilities outside the UK

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) AMO actions:

      • (i) To apply for the addition of a facility outside the territorial boundaries of the UK, an AMO will submit to the UK CAA:

        • (A) A letter requesting an extension of their TCCA Supplement to include a non-UK location which includes the scope of work requested and name(s) of the Canadian customers they would be doing work for;

        • (B) Evidence demonstrating demand from Canadian customers at the identified location;

        • (C) Evidence demonstrating that they have made reasonable efforts to ascertain that there are no other TCCA AMOs providing the same activities being applied for at the same location. A search for the list of AMOs that are TCCA approved can be located at the following link: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/CAS-SAC/aooah.aspx?GoCTemplateCulture=en-CA;

        • (D) A proposed revision to the MOE TCCA Supplement which identifies the new facility location, including a specific paragraph identified as a non-UK location which clearly defines the scope of work to be carried out.

    • (b) Authorities Actions:

      • (i) The UK CAA will review the submitted documents and will request any changes or additional information from the AMO if required.

      • (ii) Where the draft TCCA Supplement and submitted documents are found satisfactory, the UK CAA will create a no objection letter to notify TCCA that the UK CAA will perform normal surveillance of the proposed non-UK facilities.

      • (iii) The UK CAA will send the no objection letter, and all the documents submitted by the AMO to TCCA (EXTTCCAOpAir-EXTTCACNavOp@tc.gc.ca).

      • (iv) TCCA will review the submitted documents.

      • (v) Where the submission is found satisfactory, TCCA will send an acceptance letter to the UK CAA to formalize agreement of the TCCA Supplement extension to the non-UK facility under the TA-M.

      • (vi) The UK CAA will inform the AMO that they approve the changes to the TCCA Supplement if it is found satisfactory.

9. Removal of facilities outside the UK

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) AMO actions:

      • (i) The AMO will send a letter to the UK CAA requesting removal of a facility outside the UK along with an appropriately amended TCCA Supplement.

    • (b) UK CAA actions:

      • (i) The UK CAA will review the request and revised TCCA Supplement and if found acceptable, approve the supplement.

      • (ii) The UK CAA will send a copy of all the documents submitted by the AMO to TCCA (EXTTCCAOpAir-EXTTCACNavOp@tc.gc.ca) advising them of the removal of the subject location from the TCCA Supplement.

10. Suspension

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) Suspension of the UK CAA AMO Approval will automatically render the TCCA Supplement and its privileges invalid for the duration of the suspension. As a consequence of this suspension, the AMO will not be able to exercise the privileges of their TCCA Supplement approval in accordance with this TA-M; and

    • (b) The UK CAA will immediately notify TCCA of any activities related to the aforementioned certificate action.

11. Revocation

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) Revocation of the UK CAA AMO Approval will automatically render the TCCA Supplement and its privileges invalid. As a consequence of this revocation, all privileges of their TCCA Supplement approval will be permanently removed and will not be re-instated; and

    • (b) The UK CAA will immediately notify TCCA of any activities related to the aforementioned certificate action.

Appendix 1: TCCA Supplement to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition

The Authorities understand that the TCCA Supplement forms the basis of approval by the UK CAA for maintenance carried out by the UK CAA aircraft rated AMO. The requirements of this TA-M are inclusive to the items listed below which are to be described in the AMOs TCCA Supplement.

  • (1) The Accountable Manager will ensure personnel of the AMO will comply with the policies and procedures contained within the supplement. A statement signed by the current Accountable Manager will be included in the supplement.

  • (2) The AMO will confirm that TCCA has access to the organisation to perform oversight and surveillance as requested.

  • (3) The AMO will perform all work in accordance with the procedures described in their UK CAA approved MOE and TCCA Supplement.

  • (4) All work performed will be within the scope of the ratings and limitations of the AMOs certificate of approval.

  • (5) The AMO will establish or identify SMS procedures in accordance with Section A, paragraph 9(1)(e) that are compliant to ICAO standards and meet the provisions of CAR Part V subpart 73 Division II.

  • (6) Any major repairs or major modifications carried out shall be reported to TCCA in accordance with CAR 571.12. The AMO will ensure that major repairs and major modifications, as determined by CAR 571.06, are incorporated only when in receipt of the appropriate approvals from TCCA via the Canadian customer.

  • (7) The AMO may subcontract work to other unapproved organisations provided that such organisations are under the control of the AMO and the AMO certifies the required return to service.

  • (8) The AMO may contract work to other organisations within the UK when working under their own approved Part 145 MOE and their TCCA Supplement or other organisations outside the UK, that are approved by TCCA or otherwise acceptable to TCCA under the terms of an existing TA-M or a bi-lateral maintenance instrument.

  • (9) The AMO will obtain a detailed and clear work order or contract from the customer which will specify the inspections, repairs, modifications, overhauls, Airworthiness Directives (AD) and parts replacement to be carried out.

    The Canadian customer remains responsible for specifying any AD compliance required during maintenance through the work order, but the AMO should advise the customer of the need of any AD requirements. The AMO will retain a copy of each work order accompanied by all attached supplementary forms and parts certifications for a period of 3 years.

  • (10) All work performed will be within the AMOs facility and organisations described in their UK CAA approved MOE.

    The AMO will identify each facility outside the UK subject to the terms of this arrangement and the basic maintenance capability at each location.

  • (11) The AMO will report to TCCA, in accordance with CAR 521 Division IX, any reportable service difficulty related to an aeronautical product being maintained. The report will be submitted within 72 hours after the discovery of any failure, defect or malfunction that affects the safety of the aircraft, occupants or anyone else. The TCCA SDR Form 24-0038 may be used for this purpose. Reporting can be made using the following web-link address: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/cawis-swimn/wsdrs_h.aspx.

  • (12) Authorized personnel who complete an aircraft maintenance release following the performance of maintenance will include the following information in the Aircraft Flight Logbook in accordance with CAR 571:

    • (a) The statement: “The described maintenance has been performed in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.”;

    • (b) A brief description of the work performed including the date such maintenance was carried out;

    • (c) Identification of the approved organisation;

    • (d) The name of the signatory or a means to identify the signatory; and

    • (e) Product identification and date.

  • (13) Installation of new and used components in accordance with the following:

    • New components

      (a) New components are expected to be traceable to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as specified in the Type Certificate (TC) holders Parts Catalogue and be in a satisfactory condition for installation.

    • (b) The new component is expected to be accompanied by a release document issued by the OEM or Production Certificate (PC) holder. The release document is expected to clearly state that it is issued under the approval of the relevant National Aviation Authority (NAA) under whose regulatory control the OEM or PC holder works. The new components listed below are eligible for installation on Aircraft/Components under the jurisdiction of TCCA.

      • (i) New components from Canadian OEMs and PC holders accompanied by a TCCA Form One as a new part.

      • (ii) New components from a UK or EU Member State OEM and PC holder released in accordance with EASA Part-21 (EASA Form 1 or CAA Form 1) as a new part.

      • (iii) New components obtained from a manufacturer holding a type design recognized in Canada and certified in accordance with the laws of the state of manufacture.

      • (iv) New components, obtained from a manufacturer under the jurisdiction of an Authority other than Canada, the UK or an EU member state, certified pursuant to an agreement with Canada.

    • (c) New components obtained from sources other than those listed above, refer to TCCA Advisory Circular (AC) 571-024, Documentation Required for the Installation of Parts onto Canadian Registered Aircraft, for acceptability.

    • (d) Standard parts are exempt from the forgoing provisions, except that such parts are expected to be accompanied by a conformity statement and be in a satisfactory condition for installation.

    • Used components

      (a) Used components are expected to be traceable to a maintenance organisation approved by TCCA who certified the previous maintenance and/or in the case of life limited parts certified the life used. The used components are expected to be in a satisfactory condition for installation and be eligible for installation as stated in the TC holder’s Parts Catalogue. The used components listed below are eligible for installation on aircraft under the regulatory control of TCCA.

      • (i) Used components from a Canadian AMO accompanied by a TCCA Form One issued as a maintenance release.

      • (ii) Used components from EASA or UK Part-145 AMO accompanied by an EASA Form 1 or CAA Form 1 issued as a maintenance release.

      • (iii) Used components, accompanied by a valid authorized release certificate issued by a maintenance organisation under the jurisdiction of an Authority, other than TCCA, certified pursuant to an agreement with Canada.

    • (b) Used components obtained from sources other than those listed above, refer to TCCA Advisory Circular (AC) 571-024, Documentation Required for the Installation of Parts onto Canadian Registered Aircraft, for acceptability.

Appendix 2: TCCA Application Form 26-0864

The TCCA Application Form 26-0864 is available on the TCCA website at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Corp-Serv-Gen/5/Forms-Formulaires/search

Section C: Requirements for Canadian Based Aircraft Rated AMOs

1. Introduction

  • (1) The Authorities understand that this section details how a TCCA aircraft rated AMO will implement this TA-M. Compliance with the UK CAA Supplement together with the TCCA approved Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM) forms the basis by which an AMO may exercise the maintenance privileges under this TA-M.

  • (2) Component rated AMOs are reciprocally accepted between TCCA and the UK CAA to permit the acceptance of each other’s maintenance certification.

2. UK CAA recognition of Canadian based aircraft rated AMOs

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) An AMO intending to perform maintenance on aircraft under the regulatory control of the UK CAA will:

      • (i) Send all applications for approval under this TA-M to the TCCA regional office in charge of the AMO; and

      • (ii) Ensure that applications for approval are accompanied by a completed UK CAA Form SRG1772 and a copy of the proposed supplement to their MPM. The UK CAA Supplement is expected to clearly demonstrate how the AMO will meet any special conditions stated in this TA-M. Appendix 1 of Section C provides guidance on how to compile such a supplement.

    • (b) The AMO:

      • (i) Will be inspected in accordance with the regulatory oversight and surveillance schedule as referred to in Section A, subsection 9(1)(c); and

      • (ii) May not be eligible for approval under this TA-M if any outstanding findings or enforcement actions are imposed against the AMO.

3. Performance of maintenance under this TA-M

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) An AMO with a supplement approved in accordance with this TA M will be able to certify maintenance performed on aircraft under the regulatory control of the UK CAA. The maintenance performed will be within the scope of the AMOs ratings and limitations approval issued by TCCA; and

    • (b) The certification of maintenance on aircraft pursuant to this TA-M will be accepted if:

      • (i) an AMO is recognized by the UK CAA based on the inspection and evaluation requirements of TCCA; and

      • (ii) the certification of maintenance performed on aircraft will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Part 145 and CAR 573 which are considered equivalent.

4. Maintenance release

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) The AMO will ensure that personnel authorized for the signing of a maintenance release understands their commitments in accordance with the applicable regulations, this TA-M and the UK CAA Supplement.

    • (b) Any maintenance release for work completed on an aircraft under the regulatory control of the UK CAA will include the TCCA CAR 573 approval number.

5. Initial approval process

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) TCCA Actions:

      • (i) Upon receipt of a request for UK CAA Supplement approval in accordance with this TA-M, TCCA will provide each applicant with access to the latest revision of this TA-M.

    • (b) AMO actions:

      • (i) To apply for approval under this TA-M, an AMO will:

        • (A) Have its principal place of business located in Canada and hold a CAR 573 approval;

        • (B) Develop a UK CAA Supplement to their MPM in accordance with the supplement guidance material of Section C, Appendix 1 of this TA-M; and

        • (C) Submit a request in a form and manner prescribed by TCCA and include a completed UK CAA Form SRG1772 and a draft UK CAA Supplement at least 90 days prior to the expected approval date.

          Note: The above documents do not need to be sent to the UK CAA by the applicant.

    • (c) TCCA actions:

      • (i) TCCA will review the application form for completeness and legibility.

      • (ii) TCCA will review the UK CAA Supplement and the AMO for compliance in accordance with this TA-M.

      • (iii) Where the UK CAA Supplement and AMO is found satisfactory, TCCA will issue a supplement approval letter to the AMO attesting that the UK CAA Supplement is approved in accordance with the terms of this TA-M. The letter will specify that the scope of ratings and limitations will not exceed that which is specified in the AMO certificate and scope of approval.

      • (iv) Once approved, the UK CAA Supplement and associated privileges will remain in effect until surrendered, suspended or cancelled by TCCA.

      • (v) TCCA will update the list of AMOs with an approved UK CAA Supplement and advise the UK CAA of any facilities used to support UK customers located outside of its territorial boundaries.

6. Continuation process

  • (1) AMO responsibilities:

    • (a) The Authorities understand that in order to retain the privileges granted to the AMO under the TA-M the AMO:

      • (i) Will continue to remain in compliance with the UK CAA Supplement; and

      • (ii) Will allow TCCA and the UK CAA unimpeded access to all facilities for oversight and surveillance purposes.

7. Amendment process of the supplement

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) AMO actions:

      • (i) The following changes to an AMO require the submission of a completed application Form SRG1772 and the amended supplement to TCCA:

        • (A) Change of address;

        • (B) Change of Accountable Manager; and/or

        • (C) Change of organization name.

      • (ii) Any changes other than those listed above needs to be submitted to TCCA, however, a Form SRG1772 is not required.

    • (b) TCCA Actions:

      • (i) TCCA will review the application Form SRG1772, if applicable, for completeness and legibility and the UK CAA Supplement for compliance in accordance with this TA-M.

      • (ii) TCCA will issue a new supplement approval letter to the AMO applicant when the supplement is found satisfactory.

      • (iii) TCCA will, if required, amend the list of AMOs with approved UK CAA Supplements.

8. Suspension

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) Suspension of the TCCA AMO Approval will automatically render the UK CAA Supplement and its privileges invalid for the duration of the suspension. As a consequence of this suspension, the AMO will not be able to exercise the privileges of their UK CAA supplement approval in accordance with this TA-M; and

    • (b) TCCA will immediately notify UK CAA of any activities related to the aforementioned certificate action.

9. Revocation

  • (1) The Authorities understand that:

    • (a) Revocation of the TCCA AMO Approval will automatically render the UK CAA Supplement and its privileges invalid. As a consequence of this revocation, all privileges of their UK CAA supplement approval will be permanently removed and will not be re-instated; and

    • (b) TCCA will immediately notify UK CAA of any activities related to the aforementioned certificate action.

Appendix 1: UK CAA Supplement to the Maintenance Policy Manual

The Authorities understand that the UK CAA Supplement forms the basis of approval by TCCA for maintenance carried out by a TCCA aircraft rated AMO. The requirements of this arrangement are inclusive to the items listed below which are expected to be described in the AMOs UK CAA Supplement.

  • (1) The Accountable Manager will ensure personnel of the AMO comply with the policies and procedures contained within the supplement. A statement signed by the current Accountable Manager will be included in the supplement.

  • (2) The AMO will confirm that the UK CAA has access to the organization to perform oversight and surveillance as requested.

  • (3) The AMO will perform all work in accordance with the procedure described in their TCCA approved MPM and UK CAA Supplement.

  • (4) All work performed will be within the scope of the ratings and limitations of the AMOs certificate of approval.

  • (5) The AMO will ensure that major repairs and major modifications, as determined by UK CAA Part 21, are incorporated only when in receipt of the appropriate approvals from the UK CAA via the UK customer.

  • (6) The AMO may subcontract work to other unapproved organizations provided that such organizations are under the control of the AMO and the AMO certifies the required return to service.

  • (7) The AMO may contract work to other organizations within Canada when working under their own approved CAR 573 MPM or other organizations outside Canada that are approved by the UK CAA or otherwise acceptable to the UK CAA under the terms of an existing TA-M or bilateral maintenance agreement.

  • (8) The AMO will obtain a detailed and clear work order or contract from the customer which will specify the inspections, repairs, modifications, overhauls, Airworthiness Directives and parts replacement to be carried out. The UK customer remains responsible for specifying any AD compliance required during maintenance through the work order, but the AMO is expected to advise the customer of any AD requirements.

  • (9) The AMO will retain a copy of each work order accompanied by all attached supplementary forms and parts certifications for a period of 3 years.

  • (10) All work performed will be within the AMO’s facility and organizations described in their TCCA approved MPM.

  • (11) The AMO will report to the UK CAA the following un-airworthy condition in respect of aircraft under regulatory control of the UK CAA within 72 hours after any defect or malfunction is discovered. Unairworthy conditions are as described paragraph 9 of the EASA AMC 20-8, AMC-20 Amendment 20 on Aging aircraft structures; Reduction of runway excursions; Conversion of class D compartments (https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/certification-specifications/amc-20-amendment-20) The e-mail address is specified in Section A, subsection 5(1)(a).

  • (12) Authorized personnel who issue a certificate of release to service for an aircraft will include the following information in the Aircraft Flight Logbook in accordance with UK Part M.A.801:

    • (a) The statement: “The described maintenance has been performed in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements”;

    • (b) A brief description of the work performed including the date such maintenance was carried out;

    • (c) Identification of the approved organization;

    • (d) The name of the signatory or a means to identify the signatory;

    • (e) Product identification and date; and

    • (f) Any limitations to airworthiness or operations.

  • (13) Installation of new and used parts in accordance with the following guidance on acceptance of components (https://www.caa.co.uk/commercial-industry/aircraft/airworthiness/approval-information-and-guidance/guidance-on-acceptance-of-components/)

Appendix 2: UK CAA Application Form SRG1772

The UK CAA Application Form SRG1772 is available on the UK CAA website at: https://www.caa.co.uk/our-work/publications/form-categories/maintenance-and-engineering-forms/

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