Division ML.1F1X1

In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 3, this Annex (Part-ML) applies to the following other than complex motor-powered aircraft not listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008:

1. (1)

   aeroplanes of 2 730 kg maximum take-off mass (MTOM) or less;

2. (2)

   rotorcraft of 1 200 kg MTOM or less, certified for a maximum of up to 4 occupants;

3. (3)

   other ELA2 aircraft.

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For the purpose of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘ independent certifying staff ’ means certifying staff who does not work on behalf of an approved maintenance organisation and who complies with, alternatively:

   1. (i)

      the requirements of Annex III (Part-66);

   2. (ii)

      for aircraft to which Annex III (Part-66) does not apply, the certifying staff requirements in force F3under any relevant enactment;

2. (2)

   ‘ maintenance organisation ’ means an organisation holding an approval issued in accordance with, alternatively:

   1. (i)

      Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M);

   2. (ii)

      Section A of Annex II (Part-145);

   3. (iii)

      Section A of Annex Vd (Part-CAO).

3. (3)

   ‘ owner ’ means the person responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, including, alternatively:

   1. (i)

      the registered owner of the aircraft;

   2. (ii)

      the lessee in the case of a leasing contract;

   3. (iii)

      the operator.