Article 22 Requirement for an approved maintenance programmeI1

An aircraft registered in the Isle of Man for which a certificate of airworthiness is in force must not fly unless the aircraft (including its engines), together with its equipment and radio station, is maintained in accordance with a maintenance programme approved by the Department for that aircraft.

The design and application of the maintenance programme must observe Human Factors principles as specified in any guidance material published by the Department.

The operator of an aircraft registered in the Isle of Man and which has a maximum total mass authorised in excess of 5,700 kg must ensure that the information resulting from the maintenance and operational experience with respect to its continuing airworthiness is transmitted to the organisation responsible for the type design of the aircraft.