Division ARA.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entitiesF1

Tasks related to the initial certification or continuing oversight of persons or organisations subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules shall be allocated by F2the CAA only to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the F3CAA shall ensure that it has:

1. (1)

   a system in place to initially and continuously assess that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

   This system and the results of the assessments shall be documented;

2. (2)

   established a documented agreement with a the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

   1. (i)

      the tasks to be performed;

   2. (ii)

      the declarations, reports and records to be provided;

   3. (iii)

      the technical conditions to be met in performing such tasks;

   4. (iv)

      the related liability coverage; and

   5. (v)

      the protection given to information acquired in carrying out such tasks.

The CAA shall ensure that the internal audit process and a safety risk management process required by ARA.GEN.200(a)(4) cover all certification or continuing oversight tasks performed on its behalf.