An Overview Of Recent Regulation Amendments In Continuing Airworthiness

In the SARI Work Plan 2024, several Airworthiness related activities were incorporated for DGCA India, including those concerning Part CAMO, Part ML, Part CAO, Part 66 (covering Categories L, B2L, and Competency-Based Training for Regulation Development and Implementation) and as well as a session on ARC and ACAM. As Phase II of the Aviation Partnership Project is set to conclude by the end of December 2024, it was considered prudent to consolidate these activities strategically. This approach aims to optimise time and resources while effectively addressing DGCA India's needs for reviewing and updating their Continuing Airworthiness and Part 66 regulations.​

 

Following thorough coordination with EU-SA APP II officials, the expert Mr Asmir Kruhovic, and DGCA India, a five-day activity has been scheduled to address DGCA, India’s requirements. This onsite activity will take place from 14th to 18th October 2024 and will involve collaboration with DGCA India.

 

By the end of the activity, the AIR expert and DGCA India officials will review DGCA India’s regulations and discuss important recent changes in EASA continuing airworthiness and Part 66 regulations and their implementation in India. The AIR expert will present a comprehensive overview of the entire continuing airworthiness system, highlighting the core principles behind the regulatory amendments, their intended purpose, and EASA’s "total system approach" that supports the entire framework. A thorough understanding of EASA regulations as a whole is crucial for effective adaptation into national systems and to ensure that all the benefits are fully realized.

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This comprehensive knowledge will contribute to an improved and streamlined approach to these important aspects of aviation regulation and oversight. Additionally, there is an anticipation that after this activity, the DGCA India officials will have in-depth knowledge of the concerned subjects. Overall, the activity will impart the participants with the insights and tools needed to bridge the existing gaps, overcome challenges, and implement positive changes in their operational frameworks.