EASA Part 145 regulates the approval for aircraft maintenance.
It allows organisations to authorise specific individuals to certify aircraft maintenance tasks. Approval holders provide maintenance services in accordance with European Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is a main authority in Europe responsible for civil aviation safety. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the national aviation authority operating in the UK. In the case of US based organisations, EASA Part 145 work in sync with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
EASA Part 145 Regulation
EASA Part 145 describes requirements for continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks.
Part 145 contain requirements for few essential elements regarding: Facilities, Personnel (including requirement for Human Factors training), Tooling and Materials, Maintenance Data, Production Planning, Certification, Quality System and Exposition and Procedures.
The organisation can be approved for the maintenance of aircraft and components depending on the rating, e.g.:
- Class A – maintenance of aircrafts
- Class B – maintenance of engines e.g. B1 Turbine, B2 Piston, B3 APU
- Class C – maintenance of components other than complete engines or APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) e.g. C4 Doors, C6 Equipment
- Class D – special services e.g. NDT (non-destructive testing)
The detailed class and rating system (list of ratings) is shown in Appendix IV to EASA regulation.
How to Gain EASA Part 145 Organization Approval?
Your organisation will have to write, submit, and keep a Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE). Next, you need to ensure that you have a documented set of procedures associated with essential elements. Lastly, complete the application form and provide a compliance matrix that shows how all requirements of Part-145 are met.
At EQM Consult, we help gain EASA Part 145 approval. We also help organisations implement, maintain, and audit their Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems by offering outsourced suppliers audit and internal audit services. Get in touch with our expert consultants by filling the contact form.
Ph.D. Beata Paliwoda
Founder and Owner of EQM. Environmental and quality consultant and auditor. Professional career built in Quality Assurance departments in various companies from the automotive, aerospace, railway industries, as well as a management systems consultant. Successfully completed many complex projects related to the implementation of management systems, process improvements and business transformation. Auditor of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100, project manager of APM, lecturer at the Poznan University of Business and Economics, researcher on the effectiveness of EMS and QMS in organisations.
