Aircraft Accident Investigation Report

39 – (a) the aircraft is maintained in accordance with a maintenance programme approved by the State of Registry, or approved by the Authority pursuant to the Fifth and Tenth Schedules, and applicable to the type of operation; ” The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, the Ninth Schedule, prescribes the requirements for certifying and administering an Approved Training Organization (ATO). The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, the Ninth Schedule, Paragraph 9.020 (Application for Issuance or Amendment), Sub paragraph 9.020 (m) states “ Each FTU, as indicated shall have and maintain at least the following management personnel, or their equivalent who are qualified and competent to perform their required duties: (1) An Accountable Manager (Level 1 and 2 FTU) (2) A Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) (Level 1 and 2 FTU) (3) An Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (A/CFI) (Level 1 FTU) (4) A Quality Assurance Manager; and (5) A Director of Maintenance (Maintenance Manager), if the ATO has an AMO or Maintenance Coordinator (Level 1 and 2 FTU) The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, Appendix 1 to 9.050 (Contents of Training and Procedures Manual) states “ The training and procedures manual may be issued in separate parts and shall contain at least the following information: ” sub paragraph 9.050 (6) states “ the name duties and qualifications of the Quality Assurance Manager ”. The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, Paragraph 9.063 (Quality Assurance System) states “ Each ATO shall establish a quality assurance system acceptable to the Authority which ensures that training and instructional practices comply with the requirements specified in this schedule ”. The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, the Ninth Schedule, Paragraph 9.070 (Inspection), sub paragraph 9.070 (b) states “ Inspections shall be repeated on a twelve month basis, which may be extended to a twenty-four month basis if, in opinion of the Authority, the holder continues to meet the requirements under which it was originally certificated ”. The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, the Ninth Schedule, Paragraph 9.120 (Aircraft Requirements), sub paragraph 9.120 (a) states “ An applicant for, or holder of an ATO certificate shall ensure, for each aircraft used for flight instruction and solo flights: ” sub paragraph 9.120 (a) (2) states “ that each aircraft is maintained and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the Fifth Schedule…” The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012, the Ninth Schedule, does not include any provisions for an ATO to conduct maintenance of its aircraft under its Certificate. The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2012 the Ninth Schedule, does not include any provisions for an ATO to lease foreign registered aircraft.