66.B.10 Competent authority

(a)General The Member State shall designate a competent authority with allocated responsibilities for the issuance, continuation, change, suspension or revocation of aircraft maintenance licences. This competent authority shall establish an adequate organisational structure to ensure compliance with this Annex (Part-66).

(b)Resources The competent authority shall be appropriately staffed to ensure the implementation of the requirements of this Annex (Part-66).

(c)Procedures The competent authority shall establish documented procedures detailing how compliance with this Annex (Part-66) is accomplished. These procedures shall be reviewed and amended to ensure continued compliance.