Division 21.B.221 Oversight principlesF1F2

In carrying out the oversight programme under point 21.B.222, the CAA must verify:

1. 1.

   compliance with the requirements that are applicable to organisations prior to issue of the production organisation approval certificate;

2. 2.

   continued compliance with the applicable requirements of the organisations it has certified;

3. 3.

   the implementation of appropriate safety measures mandated by the CAA according to point 21.B.6(c).

This verification must:

1. 1.

   be supported by documentation specifically intended to provide CAA personnel responsible for oversight with guidance to perform their functions;

2. 2.

   provide the organisations concerned with the results of oversight activities;

3. 3.

   be based on assessments, audits, inspections and, if needed, unannounced inspections;

4. 4.

   provide the CAA with the evidence of non-compliance needed in case further action is required, including the measures provided for in point 21.B.225.

The CAA must establish the scope of the oversight in points (a) and (b) taking into account the results of past oversight activities and the safety priorities.

The CAA must collect and process any information deemed necessary for performing its oversight activities.