Validity of Form 1 release certificates
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What to do
EASA Part-145 organisations, aircraft owners, and operators should verify the validity of any Form 1 documents issued by JAR 145 organisations, especially those located outside the EU or EFTA without EASA approval. They should confirm approvals directly with the issuing organisation and consult the EASA website for the official list of approved Part-145 organisations. No specific compliance deadline is stated.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-18 clarifies the validity of Form 1 approval certificates issued by JAR 145 organisations located in JAA Member States that are not EU or EFTA members. It specifies that only EASA Part-145 approved organisations or those with equivalent bilateral agreements can issue valid EASA Form 1 release certificates. This notice affects maintenance releases and the acceptance of release documents for aircraft components under EASA Part-145 regulations.
What changed
This notice highlights that JAA Form 1 certificates issued by JAR 145 organisations without EASA Part-145 approval after 28 November 2004 are not valid as maintenance release documents under EASA Part-145. It reinforces that only organisations with EASA Part-145 approval or those recognized under bilateral agreements can issue valid release certificates equivalent to EASA Form 1.
Why it matters
This matters because accepting invalid release certificates can lead to non-compliance with EASA regulations, potentially compromising aircraft safety and regulatory adherence. Operators, maintenance organisations, and compliance teams must ensure that all release documents meet EASA Part-145 standards to avoid legal and operational risks.
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