Division M.A.301 Continuing airworthiness tasksF1X1

The aircraft continuing airworthiness and the serviceability of operational and emergency equipment shall be ensured by:

1. (a)

   the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;

2. (b)

   the rectification of any defect and damage affecting safe operation in accordance with data specified in points M.A.304 and M.A.401, as applicable, while taking into account the minimum equipment list ( ‘ MEL ’ ) and configuration deviation list, when they exist;

3. (c)

   the accomplishment of all maintenance in accordance with the AMP referred to in point M.A.302;

4. (d)

   the release of all maintenance in accordance with Subpart H;

5. (e)

   for all complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the analysis of the effectiveness of the approved AMP referred to in point M.A.302;

6. (f)

   the accomplishment of any applicable:

   1. (1)

      airworthiness directive (AD);

   2. (2)

      operational directive with a continuing airworthiness impact;

   3. (3)

      continuing airworthiness requirement established by the F2CAA;

   4. (4)

      measures required by the F3CAA in immediate reaction to a safety problem;

7. (g)

   the accomplishment of modifications and repairs in accordance with point M.A.304;

8. (h)

   delivering to the pilot-in-command, or to the operator in the case of air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the mass and balance statement reflecting the current configuration of the aircraft;

9. (i)

   maintenance check flights, when necessary.