S/N CAR-145 Rev-1 Precise Reasons

1 CAR-145 Rev-1 dated 28.02.2008 is CAR-145 Rev-0 dated 26-Jan-2005 was based JAR 145.
based on current international
requirements of EASA Part 145.
2 CAR 145.A.25 The facility requirements are Aircraft maintenance staff should be provided with office accommodation where they may
Facility enhanced. The requirements for study maintenance instructions and complete maintenance records in a proper manner. For
requirements base and component maintenance base maintenance, aircraft hangars are available. For component maintenance, component
are enumerated separately. workshops are available.
3 CAR 145.A.25 CAR 145.A.25 gives additional Lighting should be sufficient. Noise should be kept to a minimum (Ear Muffs). Temp. To be
Facility facility requirements for working maintained.
requirements environments.
4 CAR 145.A.30 CAR 145.A.30 has new requirements He must demonstrate a basic knowledge of CAR145.
Personnel for accountable manager to ensure
requirements all necessary resources are available
to accomplish maintenance and
requires them to demonstrate a
basic understanding of the CAR.
5 CAR 145.A.35 CAR 145.A.35 has specified the Upon request, the maintenance organisation shall furnish certifying staff with a copy of their
Certifying & provisions and the role of certifying record (AME licences held, relevant training completed, scope of authorization issued) on
Support Staff staff and support staff after release leaving the organisation.
from base maintenance or in line
maintenance.
6 CAR 145.A.40 CAR 145.A.40 includes the Same
Equipment, requirements for use of equipment,
tools and tools and material as specified by
material the manufacturer unless alternative
tooling, equipment and material is
agreed by DGCA.
7 CAR 145.A.42 CAR 145.A.42 Acceptance of Components are classified and appropriately segregated:
Acceptance of Components is newly introduced. 1. Serviceable components which are in a satisfactory condition, released on a CA Form 1 or
Components equivalent and marked in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart Q.
2. Unserviceable components shall be maintained in accordance with this section.
3. Unsalvageable components are not be permitted to re-enter the component supply system
unless certified life limits have been extended or a repair solution has been approved according
to CAR 21.
 4. Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine, propeller or other aircraft component when
specified in the manufacturer's IPC and/or the maintenance data.
5. Both raw and consumable material must be accompanied by documentation containing a
conformity to specification statement plus both the manufacturing and supplier source.
8 CAR 145.A.45 CAR 145.A.45 additional The organisation shall establish a procedure to ensure that maintenance data it controls is kept
Maintenance requirements have been specified up to date. In the case of operator/customer controlled and provided maintenance data, the
data for the maintenance organisation in organisation shall be able to show that either it has written confirmation from the operator/
the case where maintenance data is customer that all such maintenance data is up to date or it has work orders specifying the
provided by operator or customer. amendment status of the maintenance data to be used or it can show that it is on the operator/
customer maintenance data amendment list.
9 CAR 145.A.55 CAR 145.A.55 new requirements 1. All records shall be stored in a safe way with regard to fire, flood and theft.
Maintenance have been introduced for upkeep of 2. Computer backup discs, tapes etc. shall be stored in a different location from that containing
records maintenance records. the working discs, tapes etc., in an environment that ensures they remain in good condition.
3. Where an organisation approved under this CAR terminates its operation, all retained
maintenance records covering the last two years shall be distributed to the last owner or
customer of the respective aircraft or component or shall be stored as specified by DGCA.
10 CAR 145.A.60 In addition to reporting of an Same
Occurrence occurrence to DGCA and
reporting organisation responsible for the
design of aircraft or component, the
AMO is also required to report such
occurrences to the State of Registry.
11 CAR 145.A.65 Safety and Quality Policy has been • Employing qualified and competent technical staff.
Safety & introduced and additional • Imparting necessary technical training conducted in house or outside.
Quality Policy maintenance procedures have been • Applying human factor principles and giving human factor training.
specified. • Active participation in seminars and conferences.
• Providing suitable working environment in hangar or other work places.
• Ensuring usage of recommended tools and equipments and their continued serviceability and
calibration.
• Providing proper and safe maintenance support equipments such as trestles, ramp.
• Involving system of quality feedback from crew and all levels of maintenance personnel.
• Informing maintenance personnel through Circulars, latest general and aircraft particular
maintenance principles and procedures.
• Independent audits in order to monitor compliance with required aircraft/aircraft component
standards and adequacy of the procedures to ensure that such procedures invoke good
 maintenance practices and airworthy aircraft / aircraft components.
12 CAR 145.A.85 CAR 145.A.85 para b) has been Deleted [DGCA may prescribe the conditions under which the CAR-145 AMO may operate
Changes to deleted. during such changes unless DGCA determines that the approval should be suspended].
the
organisation
13 CAR 145.90 The organization should Same
Continued submit/return the approval upon
validity surrender or revocation.
14 CAR 145.A.95 CAR 145.A.95 - Findings have been (a) A level 1 finding is any significant non-compliance with CAR -145 requirements which lowers
Findings defined as Level-1 & Level-2. the safety standard and hazards seriously the flight safety.
(b) A level 2 finding is any non-compliance with the CAR-145 requirements which could lower
the safety standard and possibly hazard the flight safety.
(c) After receipt of notification of findings, the holder of the maintenance organization approval
shall define a corrective action plan and demonstrate corrective action to the satisfaction of
DGCA within a period agreed by the DGCA.