Division 21.B.240 Changes in the production management systemF1F2

Upon receipt of an application for a significant change to the production management system, the CAA must verify the organisation’s compliance with the applicable requirements of this Annex before issuing the approval.

The CAA must establish the conditions under which the organisation may operate during the evaluation of a change unless the CAA determines that the production organisation approval certificate needs to be suspended.

When satisfied the organisation complies with the applicable requirements, the CAA must approve the change.

Without prejudice to any other enforcement measures, where the organisation implements a significant change to the production management system without prior approval of the CAA under point (c), the CAA may suspend, limit or revoke the organisation’s certificate if it considers necessary.

For non-significant changes to the production management system, the CAA must include the review of such changes in its continuing oversight in accordance with the principles set out in point 21.B.221. Where any non-compliance is found, the CAA must notify the organisation, request further changes and act in accordance with point 21.B.225.