Division ATCO.AR.B.005 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

If the F1CAA allocates tasks related to the initial certification or continuous oversight of persons or organisations subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules, they shall only be allocated to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the CAA 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 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 ATCO.AR.B.001(a)(4) cover all certification or oversight tasks performed on its behalf.