ML.B.303 Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring

(a)The competent authority shall develop a survey programme following a risk-based approach to monitor the airworthiness status of the fleet of aircraft on its register.

(b)A survey programme shall include sample product surveys of aircraft and shall cover all aspects of airworthiness key risk elements.

(c)A sample product survey shall sample the airworthiness standards achieved, on the basis of the applicable requirements, and identify any findings.

(d)Any findings identified shall be categorised in accordance with point ML.B.907 and confirmed in writing to the person or organisation responsible pursuant to point ML.A.201. The competent authority shall have a procedure in place to analyse findings as for their safety significance.

(e)The competent authority shall record all findings and closure actions.

(f)If during aircraft monitoring, evidence is found showing non-compliance with this or other Annexes, the finding shall be dealt with as provided for by the relevant Annex.

(g)If so required to ensure appropriate enforcement action, the competent authority shall exchange information on non-compliances identified in accordance with point (f) with other competent authorities.