EASA Part-M Continuing Airworthiness Management Audit Checklist

A comprehensive audit checklist for evaluating compliance with EASA Part-M regulations in continuing airworthiness management, covering organizational structure, personnel, maintenance programs, and airworthiness review procedures.

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About This Checklist

The EASA Part-M Continuing Airworthiness Management Audit Checklist is an essential tool for ensuring compliance with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations in the aviation industry. This comprehensive checklist addresses key aspects of aircraft maintenance, airworthiness review, and management oversight, helping organizations maintain the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. By systematically evaluating processes, documentation, and personnel qualifications, this checklist aids in identifying potential gaps and areas for improvement in continuing airworthiness management.

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Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Standard

EASA Part-M - Continuing Airworthiness

Workspaces

Aircraft Hangar
CAMO Office
Maintenance Facilities

Occupations

Quality Manager
Airworthiness Inspector
Maintenance Manager
Compliance Officer
Aviation Auditor
1
Is the aircraft maintenance program compliant with EASA Part-M requirements?
2
What is the average interval between scheduled maintenance checks (in hours)?
Min100
Target200
Max500
3
Are all technical records readily available for review?
4
Please provide a description of any audit findings related to continuing airworthiness.
5
Are the quality control procedures in place and followed as per EASA Part-M standards?
6
What is the defect rate observed in maintenance activities (in percentage)?
Min0
Target2
Max10
7
When was the last quality assurance audit conducted?
8
Describe any corrective actions taken as a result of previous audits.
9
Are all applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) complied with?
10
What is the total number of defects reported on this aircraft in the last year?
Min0
Target5
Max50
11
Is there a Safety Management System (SMS) implemented for the aircraft?
12
Please provide any comments or observations made during the last management review.
13
Is all required documentation for continuing airworthiness complete and up-to-date?
14
How often are maintenance and airworthiness documents reviewed (in months)?
Min1
Target6
Max12
15
When was the last update made to the continuing airworthiness documentation?
16
Please provide any suggestions for improving documentation practices.
17
Is the maintenance training program compliant with EASA Part-M requirements?
18
How many training sessions have been conducted in the last year?
Min0
Target10
Max50
19
Are training records readily available for inspection?
20
Please provide any feedback or observations regarding the effectiveness of training programs.

FAQs

The primary purpose is to ensure compliance with EASA Part-M regulations and maintain high standards of safety and airworthiness in aircraft operations.

This checklist should be used by Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations (CAMOs), quality managers, auditors, and regulatory compliance officers in the aviation industry.

EASA Part-M audits should be conducted at least annually, or more frequently as determined by the organization's quality management system and regulatory requirements.

The checklist covers areas such as organizational structure, personnel qualifications, maintenance programs, airworthiness review procedures, record-keeping, and management of subcontracted activities.

By ensuring thorough compliance with EASA Part-M regulations, this checklist helps maintain aircraft in a safe and airworthy condition, reducing the risk of incidents and accidents related to maintenance issues.

Benefits of EASA Part-M Continuing Airworthiness Management Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with EASA Part-M regulations

Improves safety and reliability of aircraft operations

Streamlines airworthiness management processes

Facilitates identification of areas for improvement

Enhances overall quality management in aviation maintenance