Airworthiness Notices and ANO

Airworthiness Notices & Air Navigation Orders

Prepared by: Engr. M. Faheem Abid Page 1

Airworthiness Notices AWN # 01: FOREWORD:

1. Airworthiness notices are issued by Airworthiness Directorate.

2. Contains critical information (administrative or technical) for air operators and maintenance

organizations.

AWN # 04: REGISTRATION/ CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP / POSSESSION OF AIRCRAFT: 1. No A/C in Pakistan has dual registration.

2. Application on form CAAF- 128 submitted 14 days prior change of ownership.

3. No objection Certificate from Air Transport Directorate.

4. The previous owner will submit the C of R and fill section I and II.

5. New owner will receive C of R ( CAAF-026)

6. For permanent with drawl the owner fills Section III at the back of C of R.

7. CAR 94, rule 8.

8. No person and organization shall operate the aircraft in civil aircraft registered in Pakistan without

valid C of R issued by DGCAA of PAK.

9. Transfer of the owner ship of the acft shall be notified to DGCAA by the person acquiring ownership

within 14 days of the transfer.

10. C of R shall returned to DGCAA when person ceases the interest of the aircraft and change of the

owner ship.

11. Permanently withdrawn of the aircraft must notified within 14 days of the occurrence to DGCAA.

12.

AWN# 05: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION: DOCUMENTATION:

The importer shall notify DGCAA within 14 days of any transfer of ownership [also if aircraft is destroyed or

permanently withdrawn from service, fill in back of C of R form CAAF-026] & provide the following

documents along with the application before C of R is issued for the aircraft:-

1. PCAA registration is a prerequisite for issuance of Airworthiness Certificate.

2. Importer shall provide the details about makers, part number of the avionics equipment & other major

components to AWD.

3. Importer shall provide the confirmation to DGCAA by telex, cable or letter about the previous registry

deletion otherwise no registration will give in Pakistan.

4. Type Certificate/Type Validation Certificate issued by FAA or EASA, (*as applicable)

5. Type Certificate/Type Acceptance Certificate issued by PCAA as per latest version of ANO-005

AWRG. (*as applicable)

6. No Objection Certificate issued by the Air Transport Directorate of PCAA.

7. Customs Clearance Documents

8. De-registration Certificate from the country of previous registration.

9. Proof of ownership of the aircraft.

AWN#06: PURCHASE OF ACFT STORES: 1. Standard Part: TC holder parts which are subjected to the specific product approval such as TSO( Tech.

standard order) or PCAA approval.

2. ARD (Authorize Release Document) required for those parts which are to be installed on aircraft

except standard parts.

AWN#07: RECORDING OF OPERATING HOURS: 1. Purpose of this AWN is to monitor and record engine and all life limited components of the acft as

hours/cycles/life for the appropriate and adequate time of overhaul/repair/servicing/ inspection.

2. MRO/MRO+OPERATOR details the engine logbooks and components historical record on regular

basis.

3. Calculating operating hours/flight time on the basis of “chocks off and chocks on time”.

4. Acft is unnecessary ground due non availability of the replacement parts for the life component,

owner/operator shall remain alive the flying time of the aircraft.



AWN#08: TYRE INFLATION: 1. Must be inflated with inert gas such as Nitrogen.

2. Because it is less corrosive, less reactive to metal and fire resistant on explosion.

3. If N2 is not available at outstation that wheel can be charged with Dry air containing O2 less than 5% by

volume.

4. An entry shall be made in tech log and the wheel should be serviced with in 25 flying hours.

AWN 009: REPORATABLE DEFECTS

1. Term “defect” shall mean any failure or malfunction of aircraft component or aircraft equipment

whether found in flight or on the ground.

2. All defects whether or not classified as ”Reportable defect” must be reported and recorded in the

aircraft, or other appropriate log books.

3. The term “reportable defect” means a defect that:-

a. May effect the safety of the aircraft or its occupants or cause the aircraft to become a danger to

the property or other person, or

b. May effect the safety of the aircraft associated equipment, or

c. Is of a kind classified by the Airworthiness Division of Civil Aviation Authority, as a

reportable defect

4. CAAF-114-AWXX, within 48 hours to local field and airworthiness directorate.

5. Defect shall be reported to the local Airworthiness office and Director Airworthiness within 24 hours

of the discovery if further flight is not possible without rectification and are of serious nature.

6. Defective parts shall be held for at least 14 day after dispatch of the defect report.

7. Defects which the operator is unable to rectify (not listed in Appendix „A‟) and which do not affect the

flight safety of the aircraft are to be listed under “Exceptional Release” in the aircraft log book.

8. If the defective part is required urgently for rectification and re-use, permission for its release in

less that 14 days may be made to local Airworthiness office.

9. Appendix A

1. Engine shut down or failure.

2. Engine‟s critical component failure.

3. Flight control or engine control failure.

4. Engine shut down by fuel starvation

5. Ac or DC power failure

6. Serious malfunction in indicators.

7. Critical Electrical component failure.

8. Pressurization failure.

9. Hydraulic failure

10. Under carriage extension or retraction failure.

11. Fire and smoke

12. Malfunction of emergency equipment.

13. Serious vibration and buffeting.

AWN #10: LIMITED AUTHORIZATION

The requirements and procedure for issuing Limited Authorization (LA) without compromising on safety and

airworthiness requirements, to Operators, ames and Maintenance Organizations so that their operational

activities are not interrupted.

Limited Authorization (LA) maybe granted to Maintenance Personnel, Aircraft/Equipment and Special Flight

Authorization.

Final decision for granting or not granting the LA shall be the discretion of Airworthiness Directorate.

1. LA granted in favor of “Engineering Personnel” 1. . CAAF-159-AWEG, 15 days prior to the affectivity date of applied LA

2. Undertaking from CE QC

3. Four LA will be allowed per person.

4. Shall not exceed time duration of maximum Six months



5. Individual shall be required to apply for AME license or extension of license to cover related category

during the LA validity period.

6. For the purpose of maintenance certification.

7. Professional qualification of the incumbent i.e. holds LWTR, Group Ratings, Training / OJT, etc as

applicable for desired LA.

8. Justification and declarations by respective Chief Engineer of the organization.

9. Chief Engineer / Engineer Incharge / Chief Engineer (QA/QC) shall give undertaking satisfactorily

perform the task/ work independently under his/her supervision.

2. LA granted in favor of “Aircraft / Equipment / System” 1. CAAF-160-AWAA seven days prior to its effective date.

2. Airworthiness Field office shall evaluate the LA thoroughly before forwarding it to HQ Airworthiness

Directorate within 3 days of its receipt in their office.

3. Deviate from maintenance program (AMP)/mandatory AD/SB/ MPD tolerance given by the

manufacturer.

4. Defect history/past performance.

5. MEL status

6. Flexibility in manufacturers component life

7. Reliability report status about the component.

8. Interim measure during the period of deviation

Special Flight Authorization ( provide A?C is safe to fly)

1. Relocating the aircraft to a base where maintenance is to be performed, or to a point of storage;

2. Delivering the aircraft; or

3. Evacuating the aircraft from an area of impending danger, or in cases of forced majeure.

4. Special Flight Authorization (Ferry Flight) is to be submitted to local Airworthiness field office on

form CAAF-161-AWAA.

5. Applicant submit technical justification not likely to affect safety of the Aircraft.

6. A copy of the authorization should be displayed in the aircraft at all times when operating under the

terms of the authorizations.

7. Persons or property should not be carried for compensation or hire.

8. No person should be carried in the aircraft unless that person is essential to the purpose of the flight and

has been advised of the contents of the authorization and the airworthiness status of the aircraft.

9. the flight involves

10. operations over States other than Pakistan, the operator of the aircraft must obtain special flight

authorizations from the appropriate authorities.

11. DOCUMENTATION:

A copy of the authorization should be displayed in the aircraft at all times when operating under the

terms of the authorizations;

The identification marks assigned to the aircraft should be displayed on the aircraft in conformity with

applicable requirements;

Persons or property should not be carried;

No person should be carried in the aircraft except for the purpose of the flight

Should be operated only by crew holding appropriate certificates or licenses;

All flights should be conducted so as to avoid areas having heavy traffic

If the flight involves operations over States other than Pakistan, operator must obtain special flight

authorizations from the appropriate authorities.

L.A once granted can be terminated at any time. LATR should be submitted to CAA local field office.

The operators, organizations or individuals who have been granted a LA, shall submit a LA

Termination Report (LATR) to the local Airworthiness Field office on form CAAF-140-AWAA upon

expiry of the LA or whenever, the LA need / requirement stand terminated.

AWN 11: WEIGHT & BALANCE CONTROL

Aircraft have a tendency to gain weight because of the accumulation of dirt, grease, corrosion etc., in areas not

readily accessible for washing and cleaning. Aircraft empty weight as well as, its centre of gravity may vary

because of repairs and/or incorporation of modifications, empty weight of the aircraft and centre of gravity is



extremely important, as incorrect data could cause subsequent over loading, increase of structural loads and

reduction in performance.

1. Operations should provide the weight & balance schedule & sheets for the aircrafts registered in Pak.

2. It is to be carried on board.

3. Done every four years on a major check falling in, but not exceeding 5 years.

4. By a CAAPAK certified person, could be an operations engineer, with B.E & have an experience of 3

years, having appropriate training & prepared at least two schedules. Or by a cat „A‟ AME.

5. Taken moment arms across aircraft C of G datum line [as in TCDS],

6. If C of G has changed 0.5% of MAC or 0.5% of MTOW, a/c is re-weighed.

7. aircraft which had previously been registered in another state, weight and balance data,

8. certified by the Airworthiness Authority of that state will be accepted at the time of issue of Certificate

of Airworthiness in Pakistan.

9. The aircraft shall be weighed and the empty weight and C. G. Location determined before the issue of a

Certificate of Airworthiness.

10. Basic weight is the weight of the aircraft and all its basic equipment, plus that of the declared quantity

of unusable oil.

11. Basic equipment: Basic equipment is the un-consumable fluids, and the equipment which is common

to all roles for which the operator intends to use the aircraft.

12. Centre of Gravity: (C.G.) is the point about which the aircraft would balance if it were possible to

suspend it at that point. The weight of an aircraft may be assumed to be concentrated at its centre of

gravity.

13. Centre of Gravity Datum (reference Datum) - is an imaginary plane from which all measurements of

arm are taken.

14. The datum is specified in the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS), Certificate of Airworthiness or

approved flight manual.

15. Centre of gravity limits are normally expressed in millimeters forward or aft of the datum but for a

fixed wing aircraft may be a percentage of the mean aerodynamic chord (M.A.C) of the wing.

16. Centre of Gravity Range - is the distance between the forward and aft centre of gravity limits.

17. Mean Aerodynamic Chord (M. A. C.) – is the average chord of an imaginary wing having the same

aerodynamic characteristics as the actual wing.

18. Weight, Empty – is the measured or calculated weight of an aircraft including all items of fixed

equipment and other equipment that is mandatory for all operations, fixed ballast, unusable fuel,

undrainable oil, total quantity of hydraulic fluid, but excluding all other items of disposable load.

19. Weight, Maximum Take-off – is the maximum weight, according to the Certificate of Airworthiness

or approved flight manual, at which the aircraft is permitted to take-off.

20. Weight, Maximum Take-off – is the maximum weight, according to the Certificate of Airworthiness

or approved flight manual, at which the aircraft is permitted to take-off.

21. Weight, Operating – is, in relation to a particular type of operation, the empty weight of the aircraft

plus those items of removable equipment and disposable load that remain constant for the type of

operation.

AWN# 15: ADS AND SBS

1. Responsibility of the organization / operator / private owner to obtain and implement all applicable ads

within the prescribed period.

2. PCAA shall check during C of A inspection or otherwise, that all applicable ADs are properly recorded

and implemented.

3. All Airworthiness Directives issued by the State of Design are mandatory

4. Subject to applicability and shall be carried out by the organization / operator / private owner within the

time period mentioned in the AD.

5. Individual notification shall be issued by the Airworthiness Directorate against any mandatory Service

Bulletin or similar instruction issued by Type Certificate holder. Similar notification will be issued, if

Airworthiness Directorate consider that modification to an aircraft, engine, propeller or equipment

installed is required.

6. Airworthiness Directorate may impose mandatory airworthiness action on aeronautical products for

which PCAA is not the state of design, for safety point of view.

7. All modifications carried out are to be informed to PCAA on CAA form No. CAAF-116-AWXX.

Current status information/Amendment/ Addition on CAA form No CAA-137-AWXX.



8. Applicants, at the time of "C of A" renewal, be required to furnish a summary showing compliance

with mandatory modifications / Airworthiness Directives and Inspections.

9. Time bar is indicated in case of Airworthiness Directive, mandatory Service Bulletins or Alerts SB, it

should be strictly adhered to.

10. Record Keeping requirements: a). Identify the engine , airframe etc. b). Identify the applicable AD. c).

Describe the method of compliance. d). Indicate the date, the flight hours, the flight cycles, the

landings, etc. when the AD was accomplished and the next inspection due.

11. A modification record book must be kept for each aircraft registered in Pakistan. Mentioned mod for

airworthiness related parts, for already mod listed parts, for altered the design affecting the

airworthiness of the aircraft.

12. The modification record must be up-to-date at the time of issue of the Certificate of Airworthiness for a

new aircraft, at the renewal of the Certificate of Airworthiness, and at the time of sale or lease of the

aircraft.

13. The modification record book shall be kept by the owner or operator of the aircraft, and shall be made

available for examination, when required by the PCAA.

AWN#19: MEDICAL SUPPLIES ON BOARD

All aircraft shall carry, medical supplies, sufficient for the treatment of injuries and other medical emergencies

to the occupants, likely to occur, in flight or in case of accident / incident. FIRST AID KIT:

1. To be carried on all the airplanes, DETAIL in ANO-007. 100-1, 200-2 likewise.

MEDIAL KIT:

1. To be carried where more than 100 pax with more than 2 hours flight.

UNIVERSAL KIT:

1. To be carried on aircrafts operating with at least one cabin crew. May be # increased during outbreak of

a pandemic/serious communicable disease ( vomit/ blood/ urine). To clean the infectious body

contents.

For emergency requirement all medical kits should be placed near the exit areas.

Medical supplies should be contained in a metal box.

The box and its stowage must be plainly marked with a Red Crescent and the words "First Aid" or

"Medical Aid", as the case may be painted on it in English and Urdu.

Boxes are not pilfered. The boxes must be sealed and the seal checked by a licensed AME daily before

releasing the aircraft.

PROCEDURE:

1. Kept in a secure location, readily accessible to crew & near to the exits.

2. In a metal box, marked with Red crescent, named, sealed & seals should be checked daily by the AME.

3. All contents should be checked after every 3 months for expiry.

4. Contents should be certified by a medical officer & certificate kept inside

AWN#21: Operation with Leased Aircraft.

Lease: A lease can be understood to be a contractual arrangement whereby a properly licensed air operator gains

commercial control of an entire aircraft without transfer of ownership.

Lessor: The term lessor means the party from which the aircraft is leased.

Lessee: The term lessee means the party to which the aircraft is leased.

Wet lease: A lease where the aircraft is provided with crew and maintenance.

In order to permit the operation of wet leased aircraft, an 'Agreement' shall be signed by Civil Aviation

Authorities of Pakistan and the State of Registry for maintaining Airworthiness and Operations

surveillance.

Damp lease: A wet-leased aircraft that includes a cockpit crew but not cabin attendants.



Dry lease: A lease where the aircraft is provided without crew or maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. A contract shall be made b/w regulations of lessor and lessee.

2. Aircrafts be made available for inspection by CAA inspectors wherever they are at the cost of lessee.

3. Three inspectors to be trained by lessee [FS, AW-Avionics & AW-Aerospace.

4. The lessee should also provide in addition with lease agreement following documents

1. Maintenance schedule.

2. Approval of MEL.

3. Provision of Spares.

4. Procedures for snag rectification.

5. Compliance of Ads and Sbs.

6. Defects reporting.

7. C of MR signing.

8. Modification compliance.

9. C of A validity.

10. Retention of records.

LESSEE LESSOR

1. Maintenance program 1. Type Design Data (acceptable to PCAA)

2. Operation Manual 2. The crew shall follow agreement procedures

3. Maintenance Control Manual* 3. Comply with technical and safety directives

4. Keep the A/C airworthy 4. Defect reporting in English

5. C of A must stay valid

6. Emergency equipment

7. Two or more cabin crew Pakistani

8. Announcement in English and Urdu

9. All placards must be in Urdu

MAINTENANCE CONTROL MANUAL:

1. Administration agreement b/w Operator and AMO.

2. C of MR after Defect rectification.

3. Names and duties of persons

4. Maintenance programme, approved by the State of Registry.

5. Operational and technical experiences feedback to state of registry.

6. Method to implement continuous airworthiness and retention of data.

7. Methods for defect rectification and reporting.

8. National Aviation Policy

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO PCAA (IN ENGLISH):

1. Approved Maintenance Programe

2. Flight Manual

3. Operation Manual

4. Training Manual

5. Dangerous Goods Manual

6. Approved MEL

7. Photographs and license of crew

8. First aid kit as per ANO # 007.

AWN#22: APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT:

1. Scope of the technical handling approval/authorization is limited to transit check in accordance With

approved maintenance schedule and rectification of minor defects.



2. Some transit stations, out side the country, it may not be possible for the operator to post their

engineers. In such cases need arises for authorizing foreignagencies/personnel to certify transit check

on pak registered aircraft.

3. The operator may apply to Director of Airworthiness PCAA for grant of Technical handling

authorization to the handling agency. The application should be submitted on prescribed Form No.

CAAF-113-AWXX. All details, stated in the form, should be submitted at the time of issue / renewal of

the approval.

4. PCAA will survey the establishment of Technical handling Agency at the time of issue of initial

approval for a type of aircraft.

5. The approval will be issued on Form No. CAAF-018-AWXX.

6. Separate certificate will be issued for each 'Type' of Aircraft.

7. Approval will be renewed, annually, on the basis of satisfactory reports received from the operator.

8. PCAA will carry out inspection of the Technical handling agency after the lapse of 03 years, or earlier

if so required due to any deterioration in performance of the Technical handling Agency.

9. The operator will organize Airworthiness inspection at no cost to PCAA.

CONDITIONS:

The Technical handling approval will be valid only if following conditions are complied with:-

1. All relevant literature, spares and tools are available at the station.

2. The persons performing Technical Handling are conversant with the maintenance system of operating

airline.

3. The persons whose particulars have been submitted to PCAA along with application for issue/renewal

of Technical Handling approval to attend the aircraft.

4. Defect rectification performed at transit stations is to be reviewed at base by appropriately

qualified AMEs and confirmed in records.

AWN#25: REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE/EXTENSION/RENEWAL OF SHOP APPROVALS:

1. PCAA does not AME license, approval system by the company if approved from PCAA or AWD of

PCAA will issue personal shop approval. ( Described in ANO-001).

2. Org. should be approved from PCAA rule 25.

3. MENTOR: Senior level person who have appropriate aviation experience OR training from

OEM/Vendor.

4. MENTEE: Who needs training (Theoretical/Practical).

5. Approval issue to that person who are/ have: a). 21/ more age. b). HSSC. c). Exp/ Training /

Course.

6. Complete procedures for providing training by the mentor are to be clearly defined in Company

Exposition Manual duly approved by PCAA.

7. Application submits with CAA form 144.

8. Practical aviation experience obtained during the last four years.

9. ERB (EXP. RECORD BOOK ) show for the experience on the related equipment for approval.

10. For B.E candidate only 3 yrs exp. required.

11. Planning/ Quality section person not allowed until they get hands-on exp.

AWN# 28: SAFETY PRECAUTION BEFORE RELEASE OF AIRCRAFT: MANDATORY PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

1. A number of accidents have occurred because of locked control surfaces / landing gears and covers

installed on pitot static systems / intake & Exhaust of engines.

2. Locks installed during maintenance.

3. Colored streams used with these locks.

4. Ensure that all locks removed before flight.

5. Must be in the preflight check list of pilots.



AWN#31: RENEWAL OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER’S LICENSE:

1. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's license shall normally be validated for a period of "Two years"

2. Renewed subsequently upon receipt of an application on Form CAAF-111-AWXX.

3. Person remaining engaged on type work; period totaling at least six months during the preceding 24

months from the date of submission of application.

4. Applicant for renewal of his license, is well conversant with all current Airworthiness Regulations, Air

Navigation Orders, Airworthiness Notices etc., and remains in possession of all such documents.

5. If the privileges of the license are not utilized during the preceding four years, the AME shall have to

go through a refresher course and one week OJT. This requirement shall be ensured by the respective

Manager and verified by Airworthiness Directorate at the time of renewal of AME license.

6. Fee required for the renewal of AME's license.

7. Application for renewal of license must be received in local Airworthiness Field Office at least 14 days

prior to its expiry.

8. AME License remains invalid for a period exceeding 24 months the applicant may be required to

substantiate by written and /or Oral examination discretion of the DAW.

9. A practicing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is defined as one employed in the Aviation Industry who

exercises regularly the privileges granted by the terms of his license or performs supervisory duties of a

like nature.

AWN# 32: MINIMUM SPACING BETWEEN PASSANGER SEATS:

1. PCAA registered aircrafts over 5700 kg MTOW, certificated in the Public Transport Category

(Passenger) and configured to carry 20 or more passengers.

2. Seat Pitch: Distance measured from *ANY* point on one seat to the exact same point on the seat in

the next row.

3. Pitch should not be less than 29”.

4. The minimum distance between the back support cushion of a seat and the back of the seat or other

fixed structure in front shall be 26 inches.

5. The minimum distance between a seat and the seat or other fixed structure in front, shall be 7

inches.

6. The minimum vertically projected distance between seat rows or between a seat and any fixed structure

forward of the seat, shall be 3 inches.

7.

AWN# 33: CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS:

REQUIREMENTS:

CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS: Ensuring that, at any time in its operating life, the aircraft

complies with the airworthiness requirements in force and is in a condition for safe operation.

1. Abnormal Defects:- Defects that may result in injury, accidents, or hazards to other aviation activities

2. PCAA receives directives from ICAO Member States responsible for the Type Certificate (TC),

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Technical Standard Order (TSO) or other aeronautical parts



applicable to aircraft. The Authority exchanges mandatory airworthiness information with other ICAO

Member States.

3. Design Standards - an aircraft registered in Pakistan must be maintained in accordance with the

certification basis i.e., the aircraft design standards accepted by DGCAA

4. Monitoring program shall be defined in MOE.

5. Approved Maintenance Program. (must include)

1. Ageing of the aircraft such as CPCP implement

2. Structural Integrity program

3. Ageing of electrical wires.

6. Aircraft shall be subjected to an approved reliability program and ETOPS.

7. The maintenance shall be carried out by licensed aircraft maintenance engineers or approved

organizations or persons authorized by the PCAA.

8. Defect Reporting - All defects, which affect safety of the aircraft shall be investigated and rectified

before the aircraft flies.

9. The permissible defects may be carried forward as per approved MEL.

10. Modifications , Directives and bulletins: In case of any modification, the State who has issued

11. approval to the specific modification shall be responsible for maintaining the continuing airworthiness

and will be declared as the State of Design for that specific modification.

12. All recommended inspections associated with modification shall be included in the maintenance

programme.

13. All Airworthiness Directives received from the State of Design or State of Registry is classified as

„Mandatory’.

AWN#34: TYPE CATEGORIES AND RATINGS OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

ENGINEERS LICENSES

1. Engineers adequately qualified and having the required knowledge, experience and high degree of

competence.

2. PCAA conducts basic written and basic oral examinations for issuance of AME License Without Type

Rating (LWTR) .

3. AME Type Rated License is issued to those candidates who pass the applicable Type written and Type

oral examinations after meeting all other applicable requirements.

4. Except in CAT “R” where Personal Authorizations are issued.

5. A person may exercise the certification privileges of AMEL, which are defined in Airworthiness

Notice No. AWNOT-045-AWXX-4.0 on a particular type category.

6. A person holds a valid Type Rated AME License in the appropriate category OR holds Personal

Authorization/Company approval in CAT “R” Com/Nav / Radar.

Aircraft above 5700 Kgs MTOW but not authorized to carry more than 19 passengers the criteria will

be as follows:

1. For a person having LWTR in CAT “A”,”C” and ”X” only, type course, type written and type

oral examination will be mandatory for the Initial rating.

2. Persons applying under PCAA approved Aircraft Induction criteria will be exempted from

type written examination only.

3. For experience requirements, please refer current issue of AWNOT-035.

4. Persons already having company‟s approval/ Personal Authorization on

aircraft above 5700 Kgs MTOW in CAT “R” and applying for aircraft above 5700 Kgs MTOW, but

not authorized to carry more than 19 passenger:

1. are exempted from type course and Type written examination.

2. Certificate of Personal Authorization/Company approvals on such aircraft in CAT “R” will be

issued on the basis of type oral examination.



Person having LWTR in CAT “R”, and working in organizations having no PCAA approved

examination setup will directly apply to respective Airworthiness Field office on form no. CAAF-146-

AWXX-1.0 along with the following for issuance of Certificate of Personal Authorization.

1. Copy of LWTR

2. Requisite experience

3. Requisite Fees

4. The candidates will be assessed in type oral examination by Local Airworthiness field offices.

5. HQCAA Airworthiness Directorate will issue Certificate of Personal Authorization on form no.

CAAF-039-AWXX-1.0 for a particular Aircraft type which shall be valid for two (02) years.

6. If PAC is given to a candidate who has type experience and approvals on two A/C more than 3

years on <_ 5700 Kg, this provision is not available on above 5700 Kg aircraft.

AWN#35: REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE AND EXTENSION OF AIRCRAFT

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LICENCES / PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES (P.C) / DAILY

INSPECTION (D.I) AUTHORISATION TO PILOTS:

Mandatory clauses are invariably denoted by use of "shall" or "must" whereas "should" or "may" are

used for permissive or recommended clauses.

1. AME Licences are issued with type ratings in categories "A", "C" & "X" specified in latest

issue of Airworthiness Notice No. 34.

2. Licences in category "R" are issued without type rating. Duties and responsibility of the

holder of licence with and without type ratings in various categories are specified in

Airworthiness Notice No. 45.

3. Acceptance of application for issue/extension of AME licence requires that the applicant:-

A. Shall not be less than 21 years of age.

B. Must hold higher secondary school certificate with science subjects or quivalent

qualification or equivalent technical certificate.

C. Shall provide evidence of acceptable experience and any approved training course

requirements relevant to his application.

4. Note: Requirement of paras 3.1.2 & 5.1.2 shall be applicable to employees inducted after

5. issue date of this Notice. Course requirements are not applicable to the groups

1,2,3,4,7,8,12,15, & 18. Course requirements for groups 19 &20 are not applicable for aircraft

in General Aviation.

6. Shall pay appropriate fee.

7. If an applicant fails in the type paper in three consecutive attempts then he will have to pass

type course again.

8. Pass marks for basic & type papers are 70%.

9. The applicant shall appear for oral examination within two years of passing basic / type paper

as appropriate. If he does not appear in the oral examination during this period he will have to

re-appear in type paper as appropriate.

10. Oral board will be constituted representing one senior manager from the operator.

11. The Oral Examination Board will evaluate the applicant‟s performance in legislation, basic

subjects and type subjects and will give their recommendations.

12. An applicant who fails in examination shall not be accepted for reexamination until additional

experience has been obtained and/or further course of study have been undertaken. CAA will

advise the applicant for any further practical experience and / or course considered necessary,

alongwith result.

13. On the recommendations of Oral Examination Board, Airworthiness Directorate will,

issue/extend the AME licence or call for re-examination as considered necessary.

14. The applicant qualifying for issue of AME licence shall submit three coloured photographs in

size 1" x 1" for issuance of licence to concerned Airworthiness field office as per

Airworthiness Notice No. 53.



TYPE PAPER:

15. 70% and above Pass ***

16. 55% to 69%Fail May re-apply, in next session subject to compliance with other applicable

requirements.

17. 45% to 54%Fail May re-apply, after gaining 6 months practical experience of maintenance

/major checks & attending type refresher course, subject to compliance with other applicable

requirements.

18. Below 45% Fail May re-apply, after gaining 6 months practical experience of Maintenance

major checks and successful completion of complete type course, subject to compliance with

other applicable requirements.

19. In case of 737-400, it lies GP-17B, maintenance experience-03 yrs, Recent Practical

experience -2 years, Recent type experience- 1 yrs and 6 weeks OJT,

LWTR – issued with the provision of CAO 1960, CAR 94, under the provision of Chicago convention

and ICAO related document. Holder of this lic. Exercise the previliges of this license with limitations.

Holder has met the knowledge, skill and experience requirement as specified in CARs, ANOs , AWNs,

Airc circulars, Personal Licensing manuals and other instructions issued from time to time.

LWTR issuing officer is Corporate Manager Licensing issued under the authority of DGCAA.

Remarks: The holder of this license is not authorized to certify maintenance work. Signed by GM

licensing.

Privileges:

A. To work towards issuance of C of FF for flight before issue of C of A.

B. To work towards issuance of C of M I.A.W approved maintenance shchedule.

C. To work towards issuance of Certificate of compliance in respect of approved inspections,

replacement, repairs and modification.

D. LWTR issuance is CAAF-666-B

E. Application for LWTR FORM 201, 205 MEDICAL, 206 CURRENCY.

AWN#37: COMPASS DEFLECTION:

1. To warn cabin and ground crew to avoid use of light meters as it can deflect compass needle.

2. Experiments have shown that light meters used for determining cameras exposure setting deflect the

compass needle when these are placed in the proximity of the compass.

3. All crew members are hereby advised not to place such equipment on the glare shield or close to the

compass.

AWN#41: REMOVAL OF ACFT FROM CIVIL REGSTER

1. The purpose of this Airworthiness Notice is to specify the requirements for de-registration and

reinstatement of a Pakistan registered aircraft from Civil Aircraft Register.

2. Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A): - A certificate issued by DGCAA testifying that the aircraft is

Airworthy. This certificate is renewed annually by PCAA.

3. Registered aircraft:- An aircraft duly registered In Pakistan and bearing valid Certificate of

Registration (C of R) issued by DG CAA.

4. If C of A is not registered or renewed for two successive years C of R will be cancelled and removed

from Pak register aircraft.

5. Reinstatement of a de-registered aircraft may be affected by PCAA when the owner / operator submits

proof that the aircraft meets the pertinent Airworthiness requirements for the type, the aircraft has been

inspected by Airworthiness Surveyor and found satisfactory.



AWN# 45: RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN AME:

1. When the work involves a control system, and duplicate inspection required must be certified before

the relevant Certificate of Release to Service is issued.

2. This Airworthiness Notice since Certificate of Release to Service for each relevant trade category must

be issued by the engineers concerned, each assuming responsibility of and certifying those aspects of

the work for which he is entitled to assume responsibility.

3. The holder of category 'X' (Electrical installaions) license may issue Certificate of Release to Service in

respect of inspection, modification, repair and replacement in relation to electrical systems for which

the license is rated.

4. Sign a Pakistan registered aircraft

5. Must have knowledge of systems and airworthiness.

6. License should not be invalid.

7. The AME in category “A” can check

1. condition

2. Assembly

3. Functioning.

AWN#52: ESTABLISHMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTORITY.

1. from 7th December, 1982 the Aeronautical Inspection Directorate and its functions have been

transferred to Airworthiness Directorate of the Civil Aviation Authority and all applications and

enquiries hitherto addressed to A.I.D. Head Office should be addressed to HQs Civil Aviation

Authority, Airworthiness Directorate, JIA-Karachi.

2. Any Certificate, License, Approval or Notice Issued by A.I.D. and any ruling either general or

particular given by A.I.D. will continue to remain in force until revoked or changed by the PCAA. In

the case of A.M.E. Licenses the new licenses bearing the new reference will be issued when the license

is renewed.

AWN# 53: PHOTOGRAPHS OF AME FOR LICENSE:

1. Recent Photograph:- A photograph taken within 12 months preceding the date of submission.

2. AME license books are affixed with 1”x1” photographs of the engineer concerned.

3. Submit 3 recent photographs.

4. Name inscribed on reverse of each copy.

5. The photographs may be coloured or black and white.

6. Photographs are valid for 10 years.

7. PCAA Airworthiness field office shall retain one photograph in the respective personal file of A.M.E.

and forward two copies to PCAA (HQs Airworthiness Directorate).

AWN#57: REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION AND MATINTENANCE OF LOCATION

TRANSMITTER (ELT)

1. All aircraft registered In Pakistan are required to carry an approved, fully operative, emergency

Location transmitter, commonly known as ELT.

2. ELT is required to comply with latest FAA approved specifications/standards. This notice provides

advice on installation and maintenance requirements of ELT.

3. ELT must be installed in accordance with an approved E.C.O and by appropriately qualified personnel.



4. The ELT battery expiration date should be visible without having to remove the ELT from its mount in

the aircraft.

5. The coaxial cable between the ELT and external antenna (if used) should be sleeved with fire resistant

materials.

6. The ELT mount must provide a load path from aircraft primary structural elements directly to the

automatic activation system. The attachment should also be designed to minimize vibration so that the

crash force pulse (a low frequency signal) is not masked by local resonance, nor is a false crash signal

generated.

7. Most present day ELTS use zinc manganese dioxide i.e. alkaline batteries, although some use

magnesium-manganese dioxide batteries also.

8. ELTS with lithium batteries, therefore, have to be inspected regularly for corrosion (e.g. an

Airworthiness Directive applicable to one model of ELT calls for inspection at Intervals not exceeding

60 days).

9. After installation tests should be conducted in coordination with the nearest ATS Unit. A VHF receiver

tuned to 121.5 MHZ should be used to monitor the tests.

10. To ensure that the ELT is not susceptible to inadvertent activation by conducted or radiated

interference the following should be carried out with the ELT armed and monitored on 12 1.5 MHZ.

11. Carry out operation check of the ELT in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at intervals not

exceeding 500 hours time in service or six months calendar time, whichever is sooner.This check must

include Inspection for battery condition and expiry date with renewal or recharge as necessary.

12. Periodic inspection of the aircraft carried out prior to issue of a maintenance release.

13. At two yearly intervals, the ELT must be removed for bench check in accordance with manufacturer‟s

instructions. Such tests should include the impact switch operation and the transmitter output. Testing

should be conducted in a screened room or with the transmitter connected to a dummy load to limit

radiation.

AWN# 59: IMPORTATION OF USED AIRCRAFT:

REQUIREMENTS:

1. A/C history

2. Deregistration certificate

3. Previous ownership (Legal Document)

4. AMP of the A/C

5. Tech logs

6. PCAA shall visit the aircraft.

7. Updated modifications information

8. Updated Ads and SBs information

REQUIREMENTS FOR C OF A:

1. Total flying hours

2. Total number of landings

3. Last major check details

4. Updated Major repairs record

5. Updated modification record

6. LLPs and their record

AWN# 62 NOISE CERTIFICATION:

1. Application for the noise certification is to be submitted to the Airworthiness directorate on latest

version of Form CAAF-150-AWRG.

2. Following documents are to be submitted along with noise application. A. The aircraft‟s Type

Certificate and Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS). B. Supplemental Type Certificate(s) as applicable.



C. Approved Flight Manual. D. Supplement Copy of previous Noise Certificate issued by

manufacturer or previous State of Registry.

AWN# 64 ETOPS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. To ensure the compliance with ETOPS requirements for Twin Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft.

2. Requirements for ETOPS approval are defined in Air Navigation Order 91.0013.

3. Prior to ETOPS approval, the operator shall demonstrate that the ETOPS maintenance checks,

servicing and program are being properly conducted at representative departure and destination

aerodromes.

4. ETOPS manuals, Training program, engineering and maintenance procedures, should include in

reliability program, Engine condition monitoring, Rectification of defects, Oil consumption program,

task card should be developed and signed by ETOPS approved qualified maintenance person and MCC

involvement regarding procedure and policy to ensure the accomplishment of the work.

AWN# 65: AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE AND RENEWAL OF AIR

OPERATOR CERTIFICATE:

1. Operator is issued AOC by Flight Standard but Airworthiness Directorate consults with the

airworthiness aspect of the operation.

2. Operator‟s Maintenance Control Manual (MCM): A document which describes the operator‟s

procedures necessary to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed on the

operator‟s aircraft on time and in a controlled and satisfactory manner.

3. AOC shall be issued for the purpose of Regular public transport, Charter or, Aerial work.

4. Flight Standards Directorate is the authorized office to accept and process the formal application of the

operator for grant of AOC.

5. Applicant is required to apply to Director Flight Standards in accordance with AOC Guide (CAAD

Form 617).

6.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AOC APPLICATION:

1. MCM

2. MOE

3. AMM

4. MEL

5. CDL

6. Weight and Balance Record

7. Maintenance Training Manual

REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRWORTHINESS:

1. Maintenance program: (include appropriate tasks at appropriate intervals + CPCP and reliability

system)

2. Maintenance Planning: (Availability of A/c and requirements to meet AMP)

3. Quality Assurance : (checks for proper compliance with continuous airworthiness and reports to

accountable manager)

4. MCM (Maintenance control Manual)

AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS:

1. MCM review

2. Record keeping

3. Continuous airworthiness

4. SMS Manual

5. Organizational Structure



6. Training Programe

7. Proving flight ( has to done when new AOC issued and AOC extended or new Type included in fleet)

Upon satisfactory assessment of the Maintenance and Airworthiness aspects, the Airworthiness

Directorate may recommend grant of AOC to Flight Standards Directorate.

DGCAA approves issuance of AOC for a period of one year. The AOC is renewed annually subject to

continued compliance with requirements, which may be assessed through audit by Civil Aviation

Authority.

AWN# 66: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY

PROGRAME OF OPERATOR:

Reliability program implements if

1. AMP is based on MSG-3 Logic. (Maintenance Steering Group )

2. AMP includes condition monitoring.

3. Overhaul time not included in plan.

4. MPD say so.

5. Mandatory for transport category

1. Reliability program is Divided into four categories

1. Structure

2. Systems

3. Components

4. Engine

2. It includes

1. Data collection (PIREPS, investigations, shop tests, un scheduled R/I)

2. Segregation

3. Analysis (based on GPL)

4. Actions and performance evaluation (MRB for systems, components and engine)

GPL: (Good Performance Level):

PIREPS average per 12 months is set as GPL.

Green Alert: if 3 months average is below or equal to GPL

Amber: if 3 months average is 2 standards deviation from GPL

Red: if 3 months average is above green and amber alert.

MAINTENANCE REVIEW BOARD:

1. 3, 4 members

2. Head by CE QA and CE or Manager maintenance part of it

3. PCAA inspector should participate

4. Meeting should be held quarterly

5. Minutes of the meeting send to field office.



AWN# 72: IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN APPROVED

MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AND TRAINING CENTRE:

Its purpose is to

1. Identify Hazard

2. Do remedial action

3. Monitoring and maintaining safety level

4. Continuous improvement.

SAFETY POLICY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Signed by Accountable manager.

2. IAW with ICAO standards.

3. Clear statement about human and financial recourses.

4. Communicated in all sections.

SAFETY POLICY OBJECTIEVS:

1. Commitment to implement SMS.

2. Commitment to improve.

3. Management of safety risk.

4. Encourage employees to report safety hazards.

5. Clear standards defined.

6. Connected with safety performance.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accountable manager is responsible to implement safety policy because

1. Control of financial powers

2. Control of human resources.

3. Responsible for all the activities.

4. Responsible for all safety issues

5. Appoint a SMS manager who has to

1. Implement SMS.

2. Observe and Improve SMS though out the organization.

3. Reports to Accountable manager.

2. Higher management should be made responsible additionally for safety

3. Safety structure shall be defined to implement SMS.

SMS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

1. Must be endorsed by senior management

2. It contains

1. Safety policy and Objectives: (as mentioned above)

2. Roles and responsibilities:

3. Safety structure.

4. Management role and specific posts for SMS.

5. System Description. (SHELL MODEL)

6. Gap Analysis.

1. Identify existing system and analyze for improvement.

7. Safety indicators and targets.

1. What is to be achieved by implementation

8. Safety performance indicators and Targets

1. What is achieved in comparison with the policy



9. Performance Measurement and monitoring.

1. Done with surveys, audits, studies and investigation.

10. Communication:

1. To convey safety system to all employees

2. To convey what, where and why SMS implement

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN:

1. Transition from normal to emergency

2. Authority in emergency

3. Roles and responsibilities

4. Co-ordination during emergency

5. Return from emergency to normal

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANUAL:

1. It contains

1. Scope (to what extend it is implemented)

2. Policies and objectives

3. Key posts and their responsibilities

4. Procedures

5. Emergency Response plan

6. Risk Management

1. Hazard identification

2. [ Tolerability = Probability x Severity]

3. Alpha numeric 5A-3B not acceptable

7. Safety Assurance:

1. Safety performance and monitoring (same as above)

2. Management Of change:

1. The periodic changes in the system

2. Eliminating unwanted or unnecessary systems

3. Continuous improvement by Proactive and reactive measures

8. Safety Promotions;

1. Safety training

2. Safety Communication

AWN#75: USAGE OF PARTS FROM OTHER AIRCRAFT:

1. CANNIBALIZATION FROM SERVICEABLE AIRCRAFT:

1. Done without issuance of serviceable tag or ARC provided

2. C of A valid and Short term preserve / under maintenance

3. Component itself serviceable

4. Removed by Approved personnel

5. Affectivity match

6. Tech log has no fault on the system/ Component

7. Test flight not due

2. CANNIBALIZATION FROM OUT OF SERVICE AIRCRAFT:

1. C of A invalid and long term Preserved

2. ARC required.

3. History of the component (life, hours, cycles since OH)

4. Affectivity

5. In case of extreme stress or temperature component must be rejected.

3. DISMENTALLING AN AIRCRAFT FOR SPARES:

1. Should be done by approved organization under supervision of AME



2. Structural plan should be followed

3. Environmental conditions should be considered

4. Tech log be consulted

5. If component is unsatisfactory test shall be performed on reassembly

6. Whether C of A valid or not approved procedures shall be followed as per AMM and MOE.

7. US items shall be properly tagged and kept separate

8. Maintenance record shall determine the history of the component.

2. CANNIBALIZATION FROM AIRCRAFT INVOVLED IN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT:

1. Special permission from airworthiness directorate required.

2. All items must be shop routed provided that the item is unaffected during the accident.

3. Manufacturer‟s opinion is vital.

4. Tech log must be consulted.

5. If the G loads/ crash loads are high than item is most likely to be rejected.

3. DISPOSAL OF SCRAPED COMPONENT:

1. Parts Rejected due to

i. Parts having non repairable defects.

ii. Non compatible with modifications.

iii. LLP having no history

iv. No further rework can be done before further use

v. Exposed to unacceptable conditions

vi. Unapproved repair done

vii. De shaped.

2. Must be kept separate and discarded

3. Used for non aviation purpose (research, education)

4. Must be permanently dented to identify and makes it impossible to reuse.

5. Data plate must be removed.

AWN# 77: REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUCTION OF AIRCRAFT IN PAKISTAN

Purpose : Provide guidelines to the air operator interested to bring the aircraft on dry lease, wet lease

and ownership basis.

Main proposed action of induction of aircraft requirement

1. TAC (Type acceptance certificate).

2. Registration of aircraft.

3. Issuance/validation of C of A.

4. AIP (Aircraft induction program).

5. Onboard documents like PTA, certificate of radio installation, Mode-s transponder code,

Noise certificate, etc.

6. Approval of maintenance program (AMP).

TSN (Time since new): Life of the aircraft in hours since the date of manufacturing.

CSN (Cycles since new): cycles done by the aircraft since the date of manufacturing.



HTC (Hard time component): Life of component in hours/cycles or calendar months after that

component replacement is mandatory as per manufacturer‟s instruction.

INITIAL ARRANGEMENT OF AIRCRAFT INDUCTION ACCEPTANCE:

1. According to currently enforced aviation policy by PCAA.

2. Only those aircraft can be inducted which are operating and having remaining life as per

aviation policy.

3. Operator shall apply to DGCAA on form CAA-103-AWXX with pertinent data for dry or wet

lease of the aircraft.

4. Operator shall provide following to PCAA prior to induction of aircraft:

a. Adequate maintenance arrangement by approved maintenance organization from PCAA.

b. Foreign country operation, qualified AME with the aircraft or PCAA approved maintenance

organization should provide maintenance facilities.

c. Ensure the CAWM arrangements and QA setup for internal audit.

d. Submit induction program including available maintenance setup and arrangement of type

training.

e. Induction of type training arranged by manufacturer facility or approved training centre

having simulator and OJT facility (include 2 for each aerospace and avionics trade four

airworthiness officials). Training expenditure will be no cost for PCAA.

f. If operator is planning more course approved by PCAA, instructors shall attend this course.

g. PCAA may waive of requirements of written examination only for the AMEs having adequate

experience of certification of the aircraft (subject to condition if induction program approved

before the inspection team proceeds for inspection). AMEs have to appear only oral and their

license will be endorsed.

INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT

1. Maintenance history and documents check and inspection of the aircraft.

2. After receiving application for induction, two inspectors (one from A/S and one from A/V) for

inspection team from airworthiness directorate. Logistic arrangements should be made according ANO-

004-AWRG & CAAO-004-AWXX.

3. Inspection team shall submit inspection report with recommendations to DGCAA for acceptance of the

aircraft or otherwise.

4. If the aircraft of its first type, Airworthiness Directorate will also issue Type Acceptance Certificate,

according to ANO-006-AWRG.

5. The manufacturer / owner on the behalf of manufacturer shall apply for Type Acceptance Certificate

(TAC) on form CAAF-108-AWXX, with all relevant documents .

6. After approval from DGCAA, Director Air transport & Economic regulation shall issue the NOC.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT OF AIRCRAFT

1. Eligibility requirements for registration of an aircraft have been prescribed in latest revision of

AWNOT-004-AWXX and AWNOT-005-AWRG.

2. The owner or his attorney will apply on CAA form CAAF-128-AWXX.

3. Type Certificate/Type Validation Certificate along with Type Certificate Data sheet (TCDS) issued by

FAA or EASA.

4. No Objection Certificate issued by the Air Transport & Economic Regulation Directorate (AT & ERD)

of PCAA.

5. Customs Clearance Documents.



6. De-registration Certificate from the country of previous registration.

7. Proof of ownership of the aircraft.

8. Agreement between Seller/ Purchaser regarding acquisition of Aircraft.

9. If the aircraft is required to be registered by a person other than owner, power of attorney from the

owner shall be required.

10. Details Arrangements for lease OR sublease shall also be submitted.

11. After completion of all the requirements PCAA shall issue Certificate of Registration.

REQUIREMENT FOR ISSUANCE C OF A

1. Operator must have either in-house maintenance facilities or they have acquired services of any other

PCAA approved organization having appropriately qualified AMEs in categories i,e “A” ,”C”,”X” and

“R” or otherwise authorized by PCAA to certify the aircraft. ( Ref ANO -001-AWRG).

2. Availability of Continuous Airworthiness setup with approved nominated post holder of PCAA. ( Ref

AWNOT-065-AWRG).

3. Availability of Quality Assurance setup with approved nominated post holder of PCAA who is directly

reporting to the accountable Manager.

4. The operator shall submit customized maintenance program (CMP) for that particular aircraft.

Approval of Maintenance program is mandatory.

5. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA ) license, Mode -S transponder code & PCAA radio

installation certificates as per AWNOT-071-AWXX.

6. Noise Certificate as per AWNOT-062-AWRG.

7. Insurance of aircraft covering both Hull and Third party insurance.

8. Modification status ensuring that all the modification /inspections/Airworthiness Directives /Mandatory

Service Bulletins have been complied with.

9. List of Hard time components (HTC) or Life Limited Parts (LLPs), which will ensure that no

component is over flying on the aircraft.

10. Availability of Maintenance Manual, Structure repair Manual (SRM),IPC,WDM, Flight Manual and

Dangerous Goods Manual.

11. Rectification of carried forward defects deficiencies of documents and equipment(s) as well as

shortcomings pointed out by PCAA inspection team during the course of inspection.

12. Availability of Mandatory/emergency equipment on board as per ANO-007-AWRG.



13. Coverage of CPCP,SSID, Aircraft Maintenance Reliability Program and Engine Trend Monitoring

program be also ensured.

14. Operational capability and approval of RVSM, EGPWS, ELTs,TCAS and RNP/RNAV shall be

processed in co-ordination with Flight Standards Directorate.

AWN#: 78: EXAMINATIONS OF BASIC B1,1 AND B2

Duly approved by Airworthiness Directorate to conduct modular examinations of basic B1.1 and/or B2, on

behalf of PCAA.

B1.1 BASIC COURSE: A mechanical course, which covers “basic” training relative to Combination of “Aeroplanes

and turbine engines”.

B1.2 BASIC COURSE: A mechanical course, which covers “basic” training relative to Combination of “Aeroplanes

and piston engines”.

B1.3 BASIC COURSE: A mechanical course, which covers “basic” training relative to Combination of “Helicopters

and turbine engines”.

B1.4 BASIC COURSE: A mechanical course, which covers “basic” training relative to Combination of “Helicopters

and piston engines”.

B2 BASIC COURSE: An Avionics course, which covers “basic” training relative to category Avionics (no further

sub-division).

ON THE JOB TRAINING - OJT: A system of under supervision training conducted in a PCAA Approved

organization.

Airworthiness Directorate has now moved towards adaption of EASA based SARI regulations.

This process of harmonization in the region stems from the desire of CAA Board, under which CAA

Pakistan has been directed to transform its regulations in harmony with EASA (European Aviation

safety Agency).

The harmonized Regulations on „Licensing of Maintenance Personnel‟ (SARI Part-66) and „Approval

of Training Organizations‟ (SARI Part-147) for South Asian Countries are being formulated under

Working Groups which has members from all SAARC Countries including Pakistan.

An applicant shall not be less than 18 years of age.

An applicant shall be capable of reading and writing the English language.

At the time of issue / renewal of basic license for category “B1.1” or “B2”, the applicant shall submit a

medical and color vision certificate from a registered medical practitioner.

Procedure & requirements of B1 & B2 courses examination conducted by AN0 147 approved training

organization.

Conduct of basic and type B1/B2 type examination via approved ANO-147 MTO.

AIRCRAFT, machine drive in the atmosphere from the reaction of the air other than reaction of the air

against the earth‟s surface.

CERTIFYING STAFF, maintenance personnel releasing the aircraft or component after maintenance.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LICENSE,have same legal meanings as AML in

SARI/EASA doc.

Examination of type B1 OR B2 OR C conducted by approved ANO147 training organization or

approved courses conducted by training organization.

PCAA explain the procedure of basic and type of B1 and B2 knowledge requirement conducted the

approved training course.

PAPERLESS examination for basic and type must be conducted with eff. From 30-06-14. Hard copies

of exam must secure for further review by PCAA auditors.

MCQs paper by (CRS “Computer Random Selection”) through customized software.

For approved examination develop a (QDB” Quick Database) for this purpose.

Examination manager shall nominate the invigilator/examiners for the integrity of the examination.



Instructor of the module/course shall not be allowed to enter in the examination hall during that

module/course exam.

Calculators (specially) and other electronics devices not allowed.

Photographic proof of identity must be on desk.

Not allowed to bring pen or pencil, all provided by the examination center.

Seat spacing between seats right/ left 1.5m and fwd/aft 1m.

Proven to be cheating banned for 12 months for same phase or basic.

Examination shall be conduct after getting approval from local AW field office, prior permission from

5 days before the examination date.

Examination result shall be announced within 24 hours and copy of result shall be submit in local AW

field office and HQ of airworthiness via email.

Basic module will not be retaken for 90 days and type for 30 days from the date of failed examination.

Absent in basic module or phase of the type exam will be consider as failed and reappeared after 30

days, until & unless intimate quality manager of training organization with valid and authentic reason

like death of blood relative or medical emergency, etc.

75% passing marks.

120 sec/level3, 75 sec/level 1 & 2 questions.

2 years of practical maintenance experience in requested category, on operating large aircrafts (gross weight

>5700 kg) in pcaa approved maintenance organizations. For applicants have Pcaa approved “basic b1.1

(formerly basic aerospace)” or “basic b-2 (formerly basic avionics)” course or easa part -147 approved basic

b1.1 or b2 course.

Maintenance experience shall be exclusive of any ojt, programmed ojt, workshop activity or any other

maintenance activity.

05 years of practical maintenance experience in requested category, on operating large aircrafts(gross weight

>5700 KG) in PCAA approved maintenance organizations, for the applicants who have no previous PCAA

or EASA approved Basic B1.1 or B2 course.

For all applicants, at least one (01) year of the required experience, must be “recent maintenance experience”

on aircraft of the category.

As recent experience, at least 50% of the required 12 month recent experience should be gained within the

12-month period, prior to the date of application for the issuance of basic aircraft maintenance licence.

Remainder of the recent experience should have been gained within the 7-year period prior to application

date.

These basic module knowledge examinations shall be conducted by a “training organization” appropriately

approved by Airworthiness Directorate of PCAA or EASA Part-147 approved training institute.

Candidates can write their remarks/comments, regarding any question, on reverse side of answer sheet in the

form of “NOTE”.

No examination can be conducted without prior intimation to local Airworthiness field office and HQ

Airworthiness at least 07 days before the date of examination.

FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS:

Director Airworthiness may approve any training organization to conduct written examination of basic B1.1/B2

courses, provided they meet following minimum requirements:

1. Approved organization to conduct B1/B2 course, air-conditioned examination hall, proper seating

arrangements, secured for 5 yrs examination record in dvd format via camera system availability.

2. Remote surveillance via IP cameras to local airworthiness field office and HQ airworthiness.

3. Software based computerized question bank.

ISSUE OF BASIC LICENSE IN CATEGORY B1.1 AND B2:

1. The candidate will apply to local airworthiness field office on CAAF-466-AWEG-1.0, for issuance of basic

license in category B1.1 or B2, alongwith all documentary evidence.



2. The local field office shall verify CAAF-466-AWEG-1.0 for completeness and ensure that the experience.

Field office will forward the case to HQ Airworthiness with recommendations.

3. The applicant shall be required to appear for an oral examination, by a board constituted by Director

Airworthiness, before issuance of basic license in requested category.

4. During oral, the candidate will be examined in following modules, as mentioned against each category:

For B1.1: M3, M9, M10, M11A, M15 & M17

For B2: M3, M4, M5, M9, M10, & M13

AWN# 79: CRITERIA FOR INSTRUCTORS, EXAMINERS & PRACTICAL ASSESSORS

1. To provide criteria to ANO-147 training organizations, for the assessment of qualifications,

competencies and skills for the appointment of Engineering Instructors, Knowledge Examiners and

Practical Assessors.

2. This notice also provides guidance for the Continuance/Revalidation of existing Instructors,

Knowledge Examiners and Practical Assessors.

3. This AWNOT is applicable to all instructors, examiners and assessors exercising their activity in ANO-

147 “Maintenance Training Organizations” or in ANO-145 organization as approved by PCAA.

INSTRUCTOR: A person, who will deliver ANO-066 module, ANO-066 element, or part

thereof.

1. The instructor is not necessarily the person involved into the drafting of the course

material, however he must be involved at some point into the organization of the

lessons, creation of notes, slides, etc.

EXAMINER: A person who will determine the level of theoretical knowledge of the trainees

on a particular module, element, or part thereof.

1. Function is drafting and/or the selection of questions (MCQs and Essays).

2. The performance of the examination exercise itself for essay questions.

3. the evaluation of the correctness of answers and the final judgment regarding the

level of knowledge demonstrated by the trainee.

INVIGILATOR: A person solely supervising an exam session consisting of pre-selected

MCQ questions are not considered as examiners but are considered as support staffs i.e

invigilators.

1. They are not subject to the knowledge and experience requirements, but need to be

trained to the examination procedure described in the MTOE.

PRACTICAL ASSESSOR: A person, who will determine the level of practical

knowledge/practical skills of the trainees on a particular module, element, or part thereof.

1. The function may include the drafting and/ or the selection of practical

tasks.

2. The performance of the practical assessment itself.

3. The evaluation of the practical abilities on the tasks covered by the

assessment.

REVALIDATION CHECK: A periodic review carried out by the training organisation to

check instructors‟ recency in accordance with ANO 147 regulation.

UPDATE TRAINING.

POINTS OF CONCLUSION:

1. Cover personnel requirement for qualification and experience.

2. Examiners, instructors & practical assessors should complete the “ Train the Trainee (TtT)”

COURSE approved by PCAA.

3. Be able to demonstrate rules & regulation of ANO 66 & 147 & MTOE procedures.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE OF INSTRUCTORS:



1. Fully knowledgeable about ANO-66 elements and MTOE procedures.

2. Organize the lesson, efficiently deliver & highlight the fundamental points (Padagogic).

3. Convincing power required.

4. Proficient in training tools and aviation English language.

5. Qualification & experience of theoretical element instructor is mentioned in appendix “A”. and for

“ practical element instructor” is mentioned in appendix “C”.

6. UPDATE training consist of 35 hours. May be sub-divided into 24 months for more than one

element.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE OF EXAMINERS:

1. Fully knowledgeable of ANO-66 element and specific procedure in MTOE.

2. Trained.

3. Proficient of the tools of the examination techniques, for ex: paper system, computer techniques,

relevant technical knowledge.

4. Conversant with aircraft basic OR type course being taught.

5. Must be the holder of TAC OR PC for that particular module or course.

6. Able to compile written or mcqs paper.

7. Marking and analyze students response and provide feedback to examination manager and quality

manager.

Examination Manager must assess knowledge examiners and documented their competency.

If examiners have other role in the training organization i.e instructors etc, must clarify in MTOE.

Knowledge Examiner shall not issue an examination paper or invigilate an examination in a

subject area where he/she has acted as an instructor for that course.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE OF PRACTICAL ASSESSORS:

1. Solid judgment regarding the abilities of the assessed trainees.

2. Required knowledge and experience of the tasks to be assessed.

3. Knowledgeable about the rules and specific procedures of MTOE.

4. Assessor should be fully aware of the aim of the assessment and conduct a practical assessment in

such a way that the true abilities of the candidate are demonstrated.

5. Proficient with the tools or the techniques used by the training organization to assess the practical

abilities of trainees e.g. Maintenance simulators, mock up etc.

6. Experience and qualification requirements for Basic and Type “Practical Element Assessors”, are

given in Appendix „D‟ to this notice.

7. Demonstrate documented understanding of ANO-066 and ANO-147 regulatory requirements;

demonstrate a practical working knowledge of the MTOE and associated training procedures.

8. May also hold other positions within the training organisations, i.e. Instructor or Knowledge

examination; these other roles must be clearly identified against the individual in MTOE.

ANO-147 REQUIREMENTS:

1. ANO-147 organizations should ensure that their staff remain conversant with the requirements of

ANO-066, ANO-147 and associated mnls, AMC‟s, Guidance Materials through update training.

2. Should maintain a record of the courses instructed and identify the amount of experience.

3. Demonstrating at least 35 hours of update training carried out over a 24 month period.

4. Assessment and approval of examiners and assessors shall be performed by the approved training

organization.

5. No PCAA Form 4 is to be submitted to Airworthiness Directorate for approval of these staffs.

CONTINUED QUALIFICATION:



1. Continued qualification and competence of these staff, and expose it in the MTOE.

2. The continued qualification shall be assessed and confirmed at cycles not exceeding two years.

3. Update training (syllabus, participants) and the QA assessment shall be documented and made

available to PCAA surveyors.

4. Periodicity of these checks should be recorded and retained in the individual‟s personal training

record file.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS:

1. With the exception of the accountable manager, a PCAA Form 4 shall be completed for each

person nominated to hold a position required by ANO.147.105(b).

2. PCAA form-4 in favor of following personnel for PCAA acceptance.

3. ANO-147 examination certificate of M-10 and Train the trainer course, which are mandatory for

all posts.

4.

APPENDIX A, PART A , TAC (TEACHING AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE):

1. A Teaching Authorization Certificate (TAC) issued to an instructor, authorizes him/her to

teach/conduct modules of approved basic courses.

2. Airworthiness Directorate of PCAA may authorize Quality Manager of an approved Maintenance

Training Organization (MTO) to issue Teaching Authorizations Certificate (TAC) to instructors of

his/her MTO, to conduct module of Basic B1/B2 courses,

3. TAC will only be issued, is given in organization‟s MTOE, upto the satisfaction of PCAA.

4. Manager Quality can issue TAC only after confirming that the applicant has met the prescribed

requirements, as given in Table-1 of this Appendix.

5. instructor of ANO-147 organization should not attend the “module examination” in the same

organization.

6. Controller of local Airworthiness field office, may suspend/revoke TAC at any time.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. An applicant shall be capable of reading and writing the English language

2. Must have successfully completed PCAA approved “Train the Trainer” course

3. Must possess ANO-147 examination certificates of M-10 (both mcqs & Essay).

4. Must meet the requirement for TAC, as given in Table-1 of this Appendix.

APPENDIX , PART B (PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE (PC):

1) Proficiency Certificate (PC) issued to an instructor, authorizes him/her to teach/conduct approved

basic or type courses independently.

2) PCAA issues pcs for the following Basic and Type categories:

a. Basic B1

b. Basic B2

c. Type PC Airframe

d. Type PC Gas Turbine

e. Type PC Electrical

f. Type PC Instrument

g. Type PC Com/Nav



h. Type PC Radar

REQUIREMENTS:

1. An applicant shall be capable of reading and writing the English language.

2. Must have successfully completed PCAA approved “Train the Trainer” course.

3. Must possess ANO-147 examination certificates of M-10 (both mcqs & Essay)

4. For Basic B1/B2 PC, the applicant must be qualified for all modules of Basic B1/B2 course, in

accordance with Table-1 of this Appendix

5. For Type PC, the applicant must meet the criteria as defined in Table-2 of this Appendix.

APPLICATION:

1. For issuance of PC, latest issue of PCAA application form CAAF-120-AWEG.

2. Submit acceptable documentary evidence to substantiate the experience/OJT.

3. Requirements as laid down in AWNOT-061-AWXX. Applicant shall have to submit medical

certificate to confirm this effect.

EXAMINATION: 1. For Basic PC, after satisfactory scrutiny of application and compliance with all

requirements, local airworthiness field office will forward application to Airworthiness

Directorate for issuance of Basic PC in requested category, without any further

examination.

2. For Type PC, after satisfactory scrutiny of application and compliance with all

requirements, local airworthiness field office will further process application for written

examination of applicant in his/her requested type category. On successful clearance of

type written examination, the applicant will be awarded Type PC by Airworthiness

Directorate of PCAA.

SPECIAL NOTE:

a. “ANO-147 examination certificate” is equivalent to Pre ANO-066 “Module examination certificate” issued

in accordance with AWNOT-078-AWEG by ANO-008-AWRG approved organizations.

b. “Holder of ANO-147 course completion certificate” is equivalent to “holder of Basic Aerospace or Basic

Avionics, (as the case may be), course completion certificate”.

c. Teaching experience means, the experience gain while teaching in PCAA approved training institutes or

defense forces aviation training institutes.

d. Practical Maintenance Experience (PME) must be maintained and submitted in the form of detailed

experience logbook pages while working in PCAA approved MRO, covering the vide variety of

maintenance tasks, related with Module under question.

e. Quality Managers of Training organizations shall prepare and define a procedure, for issuance and extension

of Teaching Authorization Certificate (TAC), in their MTOE.

f. When an instructor has acquired TAC for all modules of B1 or B2 category, he/she can apply to local

airworthiness field office on the latest issue of PCAA form CAAF-120-AWEG for obtaining Basic B1 or B2

Proficiency Certificate (PC).

g. PCAA will discontinue to issue type PCs in split categories (i.e A, C, X or R) with effect from

01/01/2015. Instructors are therefore advised to complete all their trade PCs well before this target date.



TAC DOCUMENT STATEMENT FROM QA MANAGER OF MTO

1. If, any information provided or module that has been authorized by me, is found to be false/incorrectly

or misleading. I shall render myself liable to Part XVIII – Penal Provisions and Prosecutions of the

Civil Aviation Rules 1994.

2. I have completely read and understood Part XVIII (Penal Provisions and Prosecutions) and Part XIX

(with Holding, Suspension and Cancellation of Licenses and Certificates) of the Civil Aviation Rules

1994.

SUMMARY OF PART XVIII “PENAL PROVISIONS AND PROSECUTIONS”:

1. Rule 333: shall be punishable with fine not exceeding one hundred thousand rupees or with

imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.

2. Rule 338. Limitation of Prosecution. A prosecution in respect of any offence against the rules may be

commenced at any time within one year after the commission of the offence.

SUMMARY OF PART XVIII “SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF PERSONNEL LICENCES”:

The Director-General may vary, or suspend, and with the approval of the Federal Government may cancel, a

license issued under Part V of these rules, where he is satisfied:

1. Rule 342 (c) the license holder obtained the license as a result of making an untrue statement or by

means of a misrepresentation.

AWN# 81 CONVERSION OF PROTECTED RIGHTS:

1. Explain PCAA requirements for grant of AML & PCs under protected rights.

2. Applicable to all PC / LWTR/ AML/ class I holders.

3. Recent type practical means hands on experience on type related tasks.

4. Recent type practical experience counted from date of acceptance of application of

previous rating to the next rating.

5. Phase wise implementation as follows:

a. Phase-I, AML/LWTR above 5700kg FORM-19 Application acceptance

15/01/14, implementation 15/02/14.

b. Phase-II, AML/LWTR below or equal to 5700 kg, App. Acceptance 01/12/14,

impl. 01/01/15.

6. Discontinuation of previous licenses:

a. For PHASE-I, 30/11/13.

b. For PHASE-II, 30/03/15.

7. ANO-147 or EASA-147 type training course applicant will only be allowed to apply

under ANO-066 terms and conditions.

8. Those who have ANO-008 approved training course can allow for type endorsement

under ANO-066 after completing formalities of pre-ANO-147, till 31/12/14.

PRE ANO-147 MODULAR EXAMINATION, BASIC AVIONICS AND BASIC

AEROSPACE COURSES:



1. ANO-008 approved training organization, approved courses or modules will be

accepted as ANO-147 B2 & B1.1 course completion certificate OR module

examination certificate.

ISSAUNCE OF ANO-066 AML ON THE BASIS OF BASIC AVIONICS / BASIC

AEROSPACE COURSES AND MODULAR EXAMINATION:

2. Basic Modular examinations must be ANO-147 or EASA Part-147 approved or they

must have been conducted in accordance with AWNOT-078-AWEG by PCAA

approved organization.

3. Maintenance experience shall be exclusive of any OJT, Programmed OJT, workshop

activity or any other maintenance activity, for the requirements of Basic course.

4. At least one (01) year of the required experience, must be “recent maintenance

experience” on aircraft of the category.

5. As recent experience, at least 50% of the required 12 month recent experience should

be gained within the 12-month period, prior to the date of application for the issuance

of basic aircraft maintenance licence.

6. Remainder of the recent experience should have been gained within the 7-year period

prior to application date.

7. Limitation codes may be applied on singly or combination of basic & type categories

for conversion of ANO-066 license under protected rights. (Appendix E)

PROTECTED RIGHTS TO CATEGORY “C”

1. Category „C‟ licence, Base Maintenance Certifying Engineer, which is primarily a

“Maintenance Management Licence” that permits the holder, to be authorized by

ANO-145 org.

2. Must have three (03) years experience as a certifying technician in either Category B1

or B2.

3. PCAA will not grant a Category „C‟ licence to the holder of only a single category

license.

4. Category „C‟ license will only be issued to those who hold, for a minimum of period

of three (03) years, “Type ratings” relating to the same aircraft in category “A & C”

(full set) OR in Cat „X‟ “E & I” (full set).










c. Phase-I, AML/LWTR above 5700kg FORM-19 Application acceptance


d. Phase-II, AML/LWTR below or equal to 5700 kg, App. Acceptance 01/12/14,

impl. 01/01/15.


c. For PHASE-I, 30/11/13.

d. For PHASE-II, 30/03/15.






AEROSPACE COURSES:























ANO-145 org.




or B2.


license.




9.








e. Phase-I, AML/LWTR above 5700kg FORM-19 Application acceptance


f. Phase-II, AML/LWTR below or equal to 5700 kg, App. Acceptance 01/12/14,

impl. 01/01/15.


e. For PHASE-I, 30/11/13.

f. For PHASE-II, 30/03/15.






AEROSPACE COURSES:

























ANO-145 org.


or B2.


license.




14. Implementation of this AWN effected from September 30, 2013.

15. Removal of limitations for B1.1, B2, type rating B1.1, type rating B2 licenses of

ANO-066 are in tabular form explained in Appendix A, B, C & D respectively.

16. Appendix E is only to explain the limitation codes in above noted tables for respective

categories & J for PCs

17. Removal of limitations from B1.1 & B2 Basic PC are in appendix F & G.

18. Removal of limitations from B1.1 & B2 Type PC are in appendix H & I.



AIR NAVIGATION ORDERS

ANO#1: APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION:

1. Maintenance should be done by approved maintenance organization or personnel.

2. Organization may be operators or may be MRO.

3. CEO (Accountable Manager) is responsible to comply with the requirements of Airworthiness.

4. Approval is granted for max 1 year. (may be cancelled at any time)

APPROVAL PROCEDURE:

1. Form number CAAF#001 (in duplicate)

2. MOE

3. Capability list

4. Fee

5. Audit by PCAA

GRANT OF APPROVAL:

1. Evaluation is done against MOE including

1. Organizational Structure 1.Engineering Staff 1.Maintenance facilities

2. Inter departmental links 2.Distribution 2.Spares storage

3. Management 3.Training 3.Material control

4. Quality Assurance 4.Man Hours 4.NDT

5. Capability with shops

6. Cardex system

7. Record keeping

8. Defect Controlling

9. AMP

10. Reliability program

11. ADs Sbs evaluation



RENWEAL OFAPPROVAL:

1. 3 month prior to expiry on form # CAAF-002.

2. Approved schedule.

3. Fee.

EXTENSION OFAPPROVAL:

1. Form # CAAF-002

2. 3 copies of exposition manual

3. Capability list

4. Fee

5. Audit by PCAA

EXPOSITION MANUAL:

1. CEO signs a statement that MOE defines organization‟s procedures

2. List of personnel with duties and responsibilities.

3. Organization Chart

4. Maintenance procedures

5. Scope and capability

6. Must be reviewed annually

7. Amendments must be sent promptly to all concerns including PCAA.

8. SMS (either part or separate depends upon the size)

APPROVED MAINTENANCE MANUAL:

1. Source should be MPD.

2. All maintenance shall be carried out IAW the AMP approved by PCAA.

3. Reviewed annually at least (amendments shall be made IAW operational experiences)

4. Consideration of Human factor principals.

5. It contains

I. Operators name and address

II. Nature of operation

III. Type / model of A/C.

IV. Registration Mark

V. Agreement with AMO

VI. Various maintenance tasks and duration

VII. Structural reliability

VIII. CPCP

IX. Reliability program

X. LLP and overhaul

MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATES:

1. CRS:

I. Issued by an AME or class 1 approved personnel.

II. Issued on A/c having C of A

III. Issued after MORRI. (Maintenance, Overhaul, Repair, Rectification, Inspection)

IV. Kept for 2 years for record.

2. CERTIFICATE OF MAINTENANCE REVIEW: (CMR)

I. Issued by PCAA approved personnel. (CE QA)

II. Issued after every 6 months and kept for 2 years



III. Issued in duplicate (one copy onboard and other on base)

IV. Certifies that all mandatory Ads, Sbs, modifications, Inspections, Repairs and approved

maintenance are carried out in time and IAW AMP.

V. A check list named STATUS REPORT attached with the certificate covering all sections

mentioned above.

3. MAINTENANCE RELEASE: (MR):

I. Issued after time specified in AMP

II. Signed by A,C,X,R in duplicate ( one onboard and other on base)

III. Kept for 2 years.

IV. Certifies that all the work done is IAW AMP and safety standards set by manufacturer and

PCAA.

V. MEL items shall be endorsed on MR*

4. CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS OF FLIGHT:

I. Issued before Test flight.

II. Certifies that A/C is fit to fly for test Flight.

III. Signed by A, C, X, R in duplicate. ( one Onboard and other on Base)

IV. Valid for 7 days

DUPLICATE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION:

1. Signed for Flight, engine or there associated systems.

2. Signed by two qualified AMEs.

3. Vital point (failure can cause catastrophe).

4. Must be signed before signing CRS for MORRI of such systems.

5. Also signed if associated systems also disturbed.

6. If system disturbed by 2nd

AME after 1st AME inspection, 1

st inspection must be done again.

7. For minor inspections on flight control away from the base flight engineer or pilot can perform 2nd

inspection. (not 1st*)

8. AMP shall include components to be delicately inspected.

TECHNICAL RECORDS:

1. Compliance with AMP

2. Compliance with mandatory repairs and modifications

3. Compliance with Ads and SBs

4. Compliance with Continuous Airworthiness.

5. A/c flying hours and cycles

6. LLPs (hours and cycles)

7. Weight and Balance sheet

8. MR

9. Tech log entries

10. Must be transmitted to new owner in case of ownership change

TRAINING POLICY:

1. All the personnel should get initial courses and refreshes.

2. Training program (especially for new equipment).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Must provide all tools and equipment required to fulfill the maintenance as per AMM

2. Tools that require calibration must be calibrated.



QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSUARENCE:

1. To maintain quality standards of maintenance as per PCAA requirement.

2. Quality control assured by Quality manager by implementing and improving on methods to perform

maintenance

3. Quality assurance is head by CE QA and is reports to Accountable manager and assures that

airworthiness standards are being followed in the organization

ANO#4: CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS/ PERMIT TO FLY AND EXPORT

CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS:

1. Issued for chartered, aerial work and transport category mentioned by owner before C of A.

2. In case of new a/c induction C of A issued after inspection of Aircraft.

ISSUE AND VALIDATION:

1. CAAF-127

2. Previous C of A

3. Maintenance done by AMO and AME.

4. Previous C of A may be accepted by PCAA if they don‟t find any objection.

5. Test flown (if required)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR C OF A:

Type Certificate Flight manual

Export or Last C of A Latest AMM, Wiring and repair Manual

Latest record of Ads and Sbs Operation Manual

Test flight report Weight and Balance Manual

RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS:

1. CAAF-119, 15 days prior expiry.

2. AMP followed.

3. Maintenance done by AMO and AME.

4. AMM followed for maintenance.

5. MEL followed.

6. CDL followed.

7. Ads and Sbs complied with.

8. LLP complied with.

9. Modifications and repairs complied with.

10. Placarded properly.

11. Weight and balance.

12. Minor dents with in limit.

13. Reliability program (if applicable)

14. Record keeping.

INVALIDATION OF CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS:



1. AMP not followed.

2. Modification not complied with or performed by unapproved Maintenance organization.

3. Ads and Sbs not complied with

4. Maintenance/ Inspection done by unapproved Maintenance Organization.

5. Damage that reveals that A/c is not fit to fly

6. PCAA thinks that A/c is not airworthy.

EXPORT CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS:

1. Allows transfer from one registry to another (PCAA)

2. Not for flight

3. Ensures that the a/c was airworthy before export

4. May be issued for Class I (complete A/c), Class II (major items fuselage, LG) Class III other than I &

II.

FLIGHT PERMIT:

1. Same as AWN number 10 LA for flight.

ANO#7: AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT, EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS FOR FLIGHT.

1. First aid kits: 2

2. Medical kits: 1 for a/c carrying more than 100 passengers or flight sector more than 2 hours.

3. Fire Extinguisher: 3 for 61 to 200 passengers (one must be in the cockpit)

4. Passenger Information

5. Marking of Break in point

6. Least Risk bomb location

ANO#15: AIRCRAFT SAFETY ASSESSMENT:

1. Not replace the responsibilities of operator and AMO.

2. Contributes to safety of the foreign A/c operation.

3. Build around RAMP inspection.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Build around RAMP inspection

2. Findings are saved in Data base in PCAA

3. For findings PCAA will contact operator.

4. If high level findings found PCAA may visit State of registry or operation.

5. PCAA may restrict carrier and particular aircraft.

OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT:

1. PCAA may restrict depending violation.

2. Minimum 3 months restriction

3. Operator has a right to clarify its position

4. If carrier restricted, it may operate with wet lease aircraft fulfilling PCAA requirement.

Class.

1. CLASS I Findings: MINOR INFLUENCE OF SAFETY.

2. CLASS II Findings: SIGNICANT INFLUENCE OF SAFETY.

3. CLASS III Findings: MAJOR INFLUENCE OF SAFETY.



a. 3A. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTION

b. 3B. CORRECTIVE ACTION BEFORE FLIGHT.

c. 3C. A/C DETAINED BY NATIONAL AUTHORITY

d. BANNED.

ANO-145 APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION

INTRODUCTION

1. This Air Navigation Order has become effective from 15th January, 2013.

2. Supersedes ANO-145-AWRG-1.0 dated 1st Oct, 2012 and ANO-001-AWRG-5.0 dated 4th

April, 2011.

3. The organizations approved or being approved before the enforcement of this ANO and carrying out

maintenance under ANO-001-AWRG-5.0, must be in compliance with ANO-145-AWRG before 1st

January, 2015.

4. Amendment of an existing approval shall be made on PCAA Form 2 by PCAA.

5. The ANO 145 has been divided in to Three Chapters:

Chapter 1: Regulations

Chapter 2: Acceptable Means of Compliance to ANO 145

Chapter 3: Guidance Material to ANO 145.

6. EASA Part 145 has been selected to provide the basic structure of ANO 145.

7. Appropriate customization for the needs of Pakistan. The paragraph numbering is as per SARI‟s Master

document.

8. Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has agreed to adapt SARI 145 into its national codes.

9. Contents are divided as:

I. Definitions and abbreviations of terms used in ANO 145.

II. Amendments to the text in ANO 145 are issued as amendment pages, following NPA

adoption.

III. New, amended and corrected text will be enclosed within heavy brackets.

10. TERMS USED:

I. „Shall‟ is used to indicate a mandatory requirement.

II. „Should‟ is used to indicate a recommendation. Normally appears in AMCs and GM.

III. „May‟ is used to indicate discretion by the Authority.

IV. „Will‟ indicates a mandatory requirement, advise industry to action.

11. First issue, all sections and pages, 1st OCT, 2012.

12. Rev. is made by 15th Jan 13, section and pages that amended are LOA-1, TOC-1 (including other

pages). Means only amendment has been done in CHAP-1 “Regulation”.

A. PART 1 ------- REGULATION

13. This ANO has three parts and divided as :

I. First part Chap-1 Regulation is divided into 95 subparts. Which is generally related to the

authority for the implementation. PCAA approval forms replaced with new one as:

a. PCAA form 1 for maintenance.



b. PCAA form 3 for approval certificate.

c. This ANO is divided as ANO 145.A.1 to ANO 145.A.95.

d. ANO145.A.30 has personal licensing requirements described for PCAA licensing.

14. Components which are in a satisfactory condition, released on a PCAA Form 1(excluding if

organization has its own internal release procedure defined in MOE approved by PCAA. CRS is issued

after complete maintenance before flight on the same form number.

15. The organization shall retain a copy of all detailed maintenance records and any associated

maintenance data for two years.

16. Organization approved under ANO 145 terminates its operation, all retained maintenance records

covering the last two years shall be distributed to the last owner or customer or shall be stored as

specified by PCAA.

17. Records shall be stored in a safe way with regard to fire, flood and theft. Computer backup discs, tapes

etc. shall be stored in a different location, they remain in good condition.

18. Occurrence reporting about the components to the state of registry and PCAA, that has resulted an

unsafe condition for flight safety.

19. The organisation shall establish an internal occurrence reporting system as detailed in the exposition to

enable the collection and evaluation of such reports, including the assessment and extraction of those

occurrences to be reported.

20. The organisation shall produce and submit such reports; in any case within 48 hours, identifying the

condition to which the report relates.

21. The organisation shall establish a quality system, Independent audits in order to monitor compliance. A

quality feedback reporting system to the person or group of persons, reported to accountable manager

that ensures proper and timely corrective action is taken in response to reports resulting from the

independent audits.

22. Organization shall establish a Safety Management System (SMS) so that minimum objective may be

achieved:

i. Identifies safety hazards;

ii. Assesses the impact of these safety hazards and mitigates risks;

iii. Ensures that remedial action necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety is

implemented;

iv. Provides for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety level achieved;

v. Aims to make continuous improvement to the overall level of safety.

23. , TOC-1, 1-1, 1-7, 1-13, 1-14, 1-28 to 1-35, 2-36. Revised

24. MOE provide to PCAA from the organization having:

i. FACILITY REQUIREMENT: Base maintenance, Line maintenance, Shops, Stores, Offices,

and tools and equipments.

ii. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Organization shall appoint accountable manager, who ensure quality policy and

promote safety

b. Personal license renewal requirement, licensing requirement, and all intimation

policy should be in written form, subject to submit in local field office of the

airworthiness directorate.

c. Adequate process of training, skill and experience provide to the maintenance person.

iii. CERTIFYING STAFF AND SUPPORT STAFF

iv. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIAL

v. ACCEPTANCE OF COMPONENTS: Components which are in a satisfactory condition,

released on a PCAA Form 1. Standard parts used on an aircraft, engine etc; when

specified in the manufacturer's illustrated parts catalogue and/or the maintenance data.

Material both raw and consumable used in the course of maintenance when the

organization is satisfied that the material meets the required specification . All material must

be accompanied by documentation, conformity to specification statement plus both the

manufacturing and supplier source.



vi. MAINTENANCE DATA

vii. PRODUCTION PLANNING The planning of maintenance tasks, and the organising of shifts,

shall take into account human performance limitations. Plan the availability of all necessary

personnel, tools, equipment, material, maintenance data and facilities in order to ensure the

safe completion of the maintenance work.

viii. CERTIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE The authorized release certificate or airworthiness

approval tag identified as PCAA Form 1. A certificate of release to service shall be issued by

appropriately authorized certifying staff on behalf of the organization when it has been

verified that all maintenance ordered has been properly carried out by the organization in

accordance with the procedures specified in point ANO 145.A.70. When Acft is grounded

other than line or base maintenance station, having no ARC of the component, serviceable

component installed and can fly 30 FH or return the acft first to line or base which ever

condition comes first subject to said component ARC provided at base or line maintenance.

ix. MAINTENANCE RECORDS

x. OCCURRENCE REPORTING SYSTEM: Organization shall report to PCAA, state of

registry, about aircraft design, component any condition which made aircraft unsafe and

hazardous for the safety of flight. Organization shall report to CAA in a form, contain

information about the condition and evaluation results. In anycase organization identify report

with conclusion within 48 hours of occurrence.

xi. Accountable manager sign the MOE in case of SEAMS , D.E is the accountable manager.

Organization safety and quality policy. Duties and responsibilities of the person &

organization chart in ANO 145.A.30. List of certifying staff. Organization scope of work.

MOE amendment procedure and approved by PCAA. Procedure and quality system

established. Minor amendments can be done by exposition procedure called indirect approval.

SMSM( Safety management system manual) should include in MOE.

xii. FINDING : Three type of findings a). Level 1 : lowers the safety standards and hazard

seriously for the safety of the flight. b). Level 2: Lowers the safety standards and possible

hazards for the safety of the flight.