**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) for the acceptance of Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisations (FAMO) by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India. It applies to FAMOs holding FAA Part 145 and/or EASA Part 145 approvals maintaining Indian-registered aircraft or components, effective forthwith from the date of this document. The CAR details conditions for acceptance, procedures for initial DGCA acceptance, renewal, and changes to the organization's details.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Applicability:** This CAR is applicable to FAMOs holding FAA Part 145 and/or EASA Part 145 approval for maintaining Indian-registered aircraft or components, but not for work requiring CAR M (M.A. 501). For transit inspections, FAMOs with local civil aviation authority approval are acceptable as per AAC 5 of 2018.
* **Conditions for Acceptance:**
* FAMO must possess a valid FAA Part 145 and/or EASA Part 145 approval and a Certificate of Acceptance from DGCA, limited to the scope of their FAA/EASA approvals.
* Acceptable airworthiness release certificates for engine or APU include EASA Form 1 (not for aircraft maintenance), FAA Form 8130-3 (not for aircraft maintenance), and CAA Form 1 issued by UK CAA.
* The Certificate of Acceptance must be quoted in the release to service statement (DGCA Form 1) for the release/return to service of Indian-registered aircraft.
* FAMO must have a functional independent quality monitoring system to comply with the standard under which its held approval was issued (FAA FAR Part 145; or EASA Part 145, as applicable).
* FAMO must create a "DGCA MOE Supplement" for its FAA Repair Station Manual or EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition to address the CAR's requirements.
* **DGCA MOE Supplement Requirements:** The DGCA MOE Supplement must address various items, including:
* List of effective pages and amendment procedures
* Introduction, Responsible person commitment, Approval and limitations, Location/Site Map, Access by the DGCA
* Work orders/contracts, Airworthiness Directives, Major repair and modifications, Authorised Release Certificate
* Certificate of Release to Service, Reporting of unairworthy conditions
* Aircraft Technical Records, Conditions to the confirmation of acceptance, Safety Management System, Sample Forms, CAR Compliance
* **Additional Line Stations/Type Rating Capability:** Authorization to extend privileges outside approved line stations or to add type rating capability may be granted if the FAMO demonstrates capability to provide maintenance to Indian-registered aircraft according to CAR 145. This requires submission of documentation to the DGCA through eGCA, including a completed DGCA Form- FM1, a Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Indian Owner/Operator, and a proposed amendment to the DGCA MOE Supplement.
* **Initial DGCA Acceptance:** The FAMO must demonstrate a need for DGCA Acceptance via documentary evidence like a letter of intent, work order, or contract from a relevant Indian customer.
* **Procedure for Initial DGCA Acceptance:** Requires that the FAMO complete DGCA Form FM 1 and other documents submitted through eGCA at least 30 days before the intended date of operation/services.
* **Renewal of DGCA Acceptance:** The FAMO must demonstrate a continuing need for DGCA acceptance. The completed DGCA Form FM 1 and associated documents are to be submitted through eGCA at least 30 days before the expiration date to ensure continuity.
* **Changes to DGCA Acceptance:** The organisation must intimate any change in the Post holders. Any changes to MOE/RSM along with the supporting documents must be submitted if it is affecting the DGCA MOE supplement.
* **DGCA Contact Address:** O/o Director General of Civil Aviation, Opposite Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, India - 110 003. E-mail:- daw-int.dgca@gov.in.
* **Revocation and Appeal:** DGCA may revoke the Certificate of Acceptance for safety failures or non-compliance. The FAMO can appeal within 30 days of the revocation letter.
**Impact Analysis**
**FAMO (Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisation)**
* **Impact:** This CAR defines the requirements FAMOs must meet to be approved to provide maintenance services for Indian-registered aircraft or components. FAMOs must ensure they meet all conditions outlined, including documentation, quality monitoring, and DGCA MOE Supplement requirements.
* **Action Required:** FAMOs must review and comply with all the outlined provisions, prepare necessary documentation, establish a DGCA MOE Supplement, and adhere to the application/renewal procedures to obtain/maintain DGCA acceptance.
**Indian Aircraft Owners/Operators**
* **Impact:** Indian aircraft owners/operators are impacted as they must contract with FAMOs that meet the DGCA's requirements, ensure work orders are detailed and clear, and provide a copy of all airworthiness directives that are contracted to be accomplished.
* **Action Required:** Indian aircraft owners/operators must ensure that any contracted FAMOs are DGCA-approved and that they provide necessary information for maintenance work orders.
**DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)**
* **Impact:** The DGCA is responsible for implementing and enforcing the CAR.
* **Action Required:** They issue Certificates of Acceptance, conduct audits to validate compliance, and handle appeals in case of revocation.
Key Entities Referenced
Aircraft Rules, 1937: Indian aviation regulation referred in relation to Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisation (FAMO) acceptance.
Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisation (FAMO): Organization that maintains aircraft outside of India and is applying for acceptance by the DGCA.
Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR): Policy defining the requirements for acceptance of Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisations (FAMO) by the DGCA.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The Indian regulatory body responsible for civil aviation, including acceptance of Foreign Approved Maintenance Organisations (FAMO).
DGCA MOE Supplement: Supplement to the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) specifically required by the DGCA for FAMOs to comply with Indian regulations.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, New Delhi
CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT
SECTION 2 - AIRWORTHINESS
SERIES ‘E’ PART XI
DATED 21st November, 2017 EFFECTIVE : FORTHWITH
F. No. 11-690/2E11-AI(2)
DGCA-25012(7)/9/2023-AW
Subject: ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN APPROVED MAINTENANCE
ORGANISATION (FAMO)
1. Introduction
1.1 Airlines nowadays enter into contractual arrangements for maintenance services
outside India. ICAO Standards require the State of Registry to approve
maintenance organisations (AMO). Consequently, AMOs performing
maintenance on an international basis face a multiplicity of requirements and are
required to maintain multiple procedures manuals, quality assurance systems
and personnel requirements, and undergo multiple inspections from the various
States whose operators use its services. This practice is not only considered
inefficient but may have a significant burden (including financial) to an AMO and
also does not provide for a stable platform for standardization of maintenance
practices.
1.2 The above practice not only places significant burden on the AMOs in terms of
maintaining multiple certificates/ approvals but also places burden on the foreign
State authorities whose approvals they are required to hold as the State may not
have enough resources to carry out its safety oversight responsibility without a
demonstrable improvement in safety. It is also recognised that the State having
the direct responsibility for the approval of the AMOs is in a better position for
oversight.
1.3 Rule 133BA of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 provides for acceptance of Foreign
Approved Maintenance Organisation (FAMO) in compliance with requirements
specified by the Director General.
1.4 This CAR lays down the requirements for the acceptance of FAMO and is
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2. Applicability
2.1 This CAR is applicable to FAMO holding FAA Part 145 repair station approval
and/or EASA Part 145 approval for acceptance as foreign AMO for maintaining
Indian registered aircraft or component (Engine and APU) for installation on
Indian registered aircraft except as required in CAR M (M.A. 501).
2.2 For undertaking Transit/ Extended Transit Inspections for Indian Air Operators,
the FAMO holding approval of local civil aviation authority shall be acceptable in
accordance with the procedures detailed in AAC 5 of 2018.
3. Conditions for acceptance of maintenance performed by Foreign Approved
Maintenance Organisations
3.1 The foreign approved maintenance organisation must hold a valid certificate of
approval as a FAA Part 145 repair station and/or an EASA Part 145 and a valid
Certificate of Acceptance issued by DGCA for performing work on maintaining
Indian registered aircraft. The Certificate of Acceptance issued by DGCA shall be
limited to the scope covered under approvals held by the FAMO under FAA/ EASA
and the authorisation that the DGCA may grant on the relevant DGCA
Supplement in addition to the FAMO’s limitation and subject to the contracted/
intended to be contracted scope of work by an Indian owner or DGCA CAR M or
CAR 145 organisation.
3.2 For engine or APU, the airworthiness release certificate acceptable to DGCA are:
3.2.1 EASA Form 1 issued by the EASA Part 145 maintenance organisation accepted
by the DGCA. An EASA Form 1 must not be used for aircraft maintenance
release.
3.2.2 FAA Form 8130-3 issued by the FAA Part 145 Repair Station accepted by the
DGCA. A FAA Form 8130-3 must not be used for aircraft maintenance release.
3.2.3 CAA Form 1 issued by UK CAA
3.3 For the release/ return to service of Indian registered aircraft, the Certificate of
Acceptance must be quoted in the release to service statement (DGCA Form
1).
3.4 The FAMO should have an effective working independent quality monitoring
(audit) system to ensure that it remains in compliance with the standard to
which its held Approval (FAA FAR Part 145; or EASA Part 145, as applicable) was
issued and with the conditions specified in paragraph 3.
3.5 The FAMO must have a “DGCA MOE Supplement” to their applicable FAA
Repair Station Manual; or EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition
(MOE); as appropriate, to address the additional conditions required by this
CAR. The following items shall be addressed in the MOE Supplement:
a. List of Effective Pages
b. Amendment Procedures
c. Introduction
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d. Responsible person commitment
e. Approval and limitations
f. Location/ Site Map
g. Access by the DGCA
h. Work orders/ contracts
i. Airworthiness Directives
j. Major repair and modifications
k. Authorised Release Certificate
l. Certificate of Release to Service
m. Reporting of unairworthy conditions
n. Aircraft Technical Records
o. Conditions to the confirmation of acceptance
p. Safety Management System
q. Sample Forms
r. CAR Compliance
Note: An example of a DGCA MOE Supplement is included as Appendix I to this
CAR.
3.6 The FAMO accepts that DGCA may access the Maintenance Organisation’s
facilities during its normal working hours to verify compliance.
3.7 The Competent Authority (i.e. FAA or EASA or Local NAA) who has issued the
approval recognised by DGCA, may be requested by DGCA to make
recommendations in respect of the FAMO’s application, and may visit the facility
before making such recommendation. In absence of a positive recommendation
from the Competent Authority concerned, if requested, may result to the non-
acceptance by the DGCA of the FAMO applicant.
4. Authorisation for additional line stations and type rating capability
4.1 Authorisation to extend the exercise of privileges outside the approved line
stations of a FAMO that complies with paragraph 3 holding either FAA FAR Part
145 Certificate or EASA Part 145 approval may be granted by the DGCA
provided that the FAMO is able to demonstrate to the DGCA its capability to
provide maintenance to Indian registered aircraft at the particular line station in
accordance with the applicable requirements under CAR 145. Documentary
evidence of the following shall be submitted to DGCA through eGCA to obtain
the authorization at least 30 days prior to the intended start of operation :
a. Completed DGCA Form- FM1 indicating the proposed line station(s);
b. Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Indian Owner/ Operator.
Note:- The LOI should be issued by a responsible post holder/ senior person in the
company using company letter head with proper Reference No. The LOI should also
specify the intended scope of maintenance to be carried out along with the tentative
period falling due for said maintenance.
CC. to be sent to daw-int.dgca@gov.in under subject line – ‘LOI- Name of the
company’
c. Proposed amendment to the DGCA MOE Supplement, for approval, indicating
the particular line station with scope where the authorisation will be
exercised and the type of aircraft that is intended to be provided with line
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maintenance support services;
d. List of qualified CRS signatories including but not limited to copy of the
respective Company Authorisation, Basic License, Type training certificates
and Operator’s maintenance procedures training completion;
e. List of relevant equipment and tools required to perform the line maintenance
services;
f. Availability of Owner/ Operator’s line maintenance procedures manual;
g. Line station facility description including a layout of the line station office;
h. Operator’s relevant SMI checklist, manuals and continuing airworthiness
publication (i.e. AMM, SRM etc.); and
i. Any other requirement that the DGCA may prescribe.
4.2 Authorisation for additional type rating outside the approved scope of work of a
FAMO that complies with paragraph 3 holding either FAA FAR Part 145 Certificate
or EASA Part 145 Approval may be granted by the DGCA, provided that, it is able
to demonstrate to the DGCA its compliance with the applicable requirements under
CAR 145. Documentary evidences of the following shall be submitted to the DGCA
through eGCA to obtain the authorisation:
a. Completed and signed DGCA Form FM 1, indicating the type(s) of aircraft being
applied for authorisation;
b. Letter of Intent (LOI) from the Indian Owner/ Operator.
Note:- The LOI should be issued by a responsible post holder/ senior person in
the company using company letter head with proper Reference No. The LOI
should also specify the intended scope of maintenance to be carried out along
with the tentative period falling due for said maintenance.
CC. to be sent to daw-int.dgca@gov.in in under subject line – ‘LOI- Name of the
company’
c. Proposed amendment to the DGCA Supplement, for approval, indicating the
relevant type of aircraft;
d. List of qualified CRS signatories including but not limited to copy of the
respective Company Authorisation, Basic License and Aircraft Certificate of
Type training Course completion;
e. List of relevant equipment, tools and materials required to perform the line
maintenance services;
f. Availability of Owner/ Operator’s line maintenance procedures manual;
g. Line station facility description including a layout of the line station office;
h. Operator’s relevant SMI checklist, manuals and continuing airworthiness
publication (i.e. AMM, SRM etc.); and
i. Any other requirement that the DGCA may prescribe.
5. Procedure for initial issue of DGCA Acceptance
5.1 The FAMO must show that there is a need for DGCA Acceptance by means of
documentary evidence indicating that a relevant Indian customer has placed one
or more work orders or intends to place such work orders on the FAMO.
Documentary evidence may be in the form of a letter of intent, a work order or a
contract.
Relevant customer may be one of the following:
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A Indian aircraft owner/ operator
Any CAR M and CAR 145 approved organisation
A FAMO accepted by the DGCA in accordance with Rule 133BA
5.2 The FAMO should complete a DGCA Form FM 1.
5.3 The FAMO should prepare the DGCA Supplement based upon the example as
described in Appendix I of this CAR.
5.4 The completed DGCA Form FM 1 along with following documents to be submitted
through eGCA at least 30 days prior to the intended date of operation/ services :
a) The proposed DGCA MOE Supplement;
b) The evidence of need (as per paragraph 5.1);
c) Requisite fees as stipulated in Rule 133C of The Aircraft Rules 1937;
d) In the case of a FAA FAR Part 145 repair station, a copy of the Air Agency
e) Certificate and associated Operations Specification together with controlled
copy of the RSM;
f) In the case of an EASA Part 145 maintenance organisation, copy of
Certificate of Approval and associated Approval Schedule together with
controlled copy of the MOE.
g) In the case of an Local NAA Part 145 maintenance organisation, copy of
Certificate of Approval and associated Approval Schedule together with
controlled copy of the MOE
should be submitted through eGCA to –
O/o Director General of Civil Aviation, Opposite
Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi,
India – 110 003
(Attn. Director of Airworthiness)
E-mail:- daw-int.dgca@gov.in
5.5 On receipt of the requirements of paragraph 5,4 and when satisfied with both the
DGCA Supplement and the evidence of need, subject to payment of fee, the
DGCA will issue a Certificate of Acceptance under Rule 133BA, the validity of
which the DGCA will determine, but not exceeding two years from the date of
issue.
5.6 The continuation of the validity of the Certificate of Acceptance is subject to
completion of an audit by the DGCA which will be undertaken anytime within the
validity period of the certificate. The audit will be carried out to validate
compliance of the holder with the requirements of CAR. The holder will bear the
cost of the requisite audit. Completion of such audit may result in continuation,
suspension or renewal of the certificate of acceptance, depending upon the
recommendation of the DGCA auditor(s).
6. Procedure for renewal of DGCA Acceptance
6.1 The FAMO should show that there is a need for DGCA acceptance by either
complying with para 5.1 or submitting the evidence of having carried out
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maintenance for a para 5.1 relevant customer.
6.2 The FAMO should submit DGCA Form FM 1 through eGCA
6.3 The FAMO should check that the DGCA MOE Supplement conforms to the
requirements of this CAR. Any changes that may require amendment of the
Supplement shall be approved by the DGCA.
6.4 The completed DGCA Form FM 1 along with the following shall be sent through
eGCA to the DGCA, at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the currently
held DGCA Certificate of Acceptance. This will ensure continuity of the
acceptance unless significant changes have taken place since the last issue or
renewal of the DGCA Certificate of Acceptance.
(i) the evidence of continuity of need by Indian operators,
(ii) brief details of work performed under acceptance, during last two years
(iii) internal audit report
(iv) audit report of the FAA/ EASA/ local NAA
(v) audit report of the Indian operator (if any)
(vi) updated list of Post Holders/ Responsible persons along with email
address.
(vii) any amendment to the DGCA MOE Supplement, if required.
(viii) Applicable renewal and deputation fees as per Rule 133C of The Aircraft
Rule 1937.
(ix) a copy of a valid Air Agency Certificate and associated Operations
Specifications or Certificate of Approval and associated Approval
Schedule held.
6.5 On the receipt of the requirements of paragraph 6.4 and payment of fees, the
Certificate of Acceptance will normally be renewed valid for two years, unless
limited to a specific period by the DGCA.
6.6 Any application filed to renew the Certificate of Acceptance after its expiration
date shall be treated as initial application, hence, the forfeiture of any previous
payment made related to the expired certificate.
6.7 The FAMO holder of a renewed Certificate of Acceptance will be audited at least
once by the DGCA during the validity period of the renewed certificate. Non-
completion of the required audit by the DGCA would result to non-renewal or
suspension of the acceptance.
7. Procedure for Name change, Address change, Post Holders change etc. of the
DGCA Acceptance
7.1 Proceed as per paragraph 5 initial acceptance except where stated otherwise in
paragraphs 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.
7.2 Amendment (if any) to the DGCA MOE Supplement must be submitted to the
DGCA.
The fee for extension of scope of acceptance shall be as per Rule 133C of Aircraft
Rule 1937.
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On the basis of issued ‘Acceptance Schedule’, till the mandatory inspection by
the DGCA inspector is carried out, no additional deputation fee to be submitted
for the said location(s). However if any variation/ extension sought after the said
inspection, deputation fee also to be submitted along with the requisite fees as
per Rule 133C of Aircraft Rule 1937.
7.3 Amendments issued to Certificate of Acceptance will not change the expiry date
of the current certificate except in the case where a concurrent renewal
application has been made together with the renewal fee.
7.4 Any change in the Post holders must be intimated.
7.5 Any changes in reference to MOE/RSM (base document of DGCA MOE
supplement) along with the supporting reference documents to be submitted, if it
is affecting DGCA MOE supplement
8. DGCA Contact Address
8.1 Any correspondence required to be sent to the DGCA should be addressed to:
O/o Director General of Civil Aviation,
Opposite Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi, India – 110 003
(Attn. Director of Airworthiness)
E-mail:- daw-intl.dgca@gov.in
9. Revocation of Certificate of Acceptance and Appeal Procedure
9.1 If the DGCA determines that there is a safety failure or significant failure to
comply with the conditions to the certificate, the DGCA may revocate revoke the
Certificate of Acceptance either in complete or partially.
9.2 In case of revocation of the FAMO Certificate/ Approval by the FAA/ EASA (as
appropriate), the DGCA Certificate of Acceptance shall stand automatically
invalid.
9.3 FAMO may appeal to the DGCA, within 30 days from the receipt of the letter of
revocation, subject to submission of evidence in support of the appeal. The
Certificate of Acceptance shall remain in temporary suspension pending the
outcome of any appeal and should a special DGCA audit of such a FAMO be
necessary, the cost of the audit shall be borne by the FAMO.
9.4 There shall be no right of appeal to DGCA when the relevant Competent
Authority revokes or limits any approval/ certificate it issued to the FAMO holding
DGCA Certificate of Acceptance.
( Vikram Dev Dutt)
Director General of Civil Aviation
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Appendix I
Example of a DGCA Supplement
DGCA Supplement
COVER PAGE
Foreign Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Name and Facility Address
Organisation’s *EASA/FAA Approval No.:
DGCA Certificate of Acceptance No.:
This Supplement does not form part of the *EASA/FAA approved *Maintenance
Organisation Exposition (MOE); Repair Station Manual (RSM).
This Supplement together with the established *MOE/RSM form the basis of the
acceptance by Director General of Civil Aviation, India (DGCA, India) of (state the
FAMO name) as approved maintenance source for India controlled aircraft/aircraft
component (Engine/ APU).
Maintenance carried out in accordance with the above established *MOE/RSM and
this Supplement is accepted as being in compliance with Rule 133BA of the Aircraft
Rules, 1937.
Notes:
1. This example DGCA Supplement gives guidance on the subjects which need to
be addressed and translated into working procedures to ensure compliance with
CAR Section 2 Series E Part XI as amended. The Supplement must be
customized to satisfy FAMO procedures.
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2. (*) delete as appropriate
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
1. List of effective pages
2. Amendment procedures
3. Introduction
4. Accountable Manager/ Responsible person commitment
4.1. List of responsible post holders/ senior persons
4.2. Organization Chart highlighting persons mentioned in para 4.1.
5. Acceptance and limitations
6. Location/ Site Map
7. Access by the DGCA
8. Work orders/contracts
9. Airworthiness Directives
10. Major repairs and modifications
11. Authorised Release Certificate
12. Certificate of Release to Service
13. Reporting of unairworthy conditions
14. Aircraft Technical Records
15. Confirmation to the conditions of acceptance
16. Safety Management System
17. Sample Forms
18. Para wise CAR Compliance
1. List of effective pages
Self explanatory and must be signed by the Quality Manager. In addition to this,
space for approval of DGCA India shall be provided.
2. Amendment procedures
This Section should identify who is responsible for amendment action within the
accepted FAMO and that amendments to the Supplement must be submitted to
DGCA for approval.
It should be indicated under this Section that failure to ensure that the FAMO
*MOE/RSM and this DGCA Supplement are kept up to date in respect of
regulatory changes, the DGCA acceptance may be invalidated.
Any changes in the post holders of the organization must to be intimated to the
DGCA India at the earliest on the address given in para 8 of this CAR along with
their e-mail ids for communication purpose.
3. Introduction
This Section should address why this Supplement is established. Rule 133B of
the Aircraft Rules, 1937 requires that the performance and the certification of
maintenance of India controlled aircraft/aircraft components shall be carried out
by an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation approved by DGCA. Further, Rule
133BA requested that maintenance can be carried out by a foreign aircraft
maintenance organization accepted by DGCA. The DGCA prescribes additional
requirements in CAR Section 2 Series E Part XI, as amended, for foreign aircraft
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maintenance organization who seek acceptance as approved maintenance
source based on recognized equivalent standards.
4. Accountable Manager/ Responsible person commitment
This Section should indicate the commitment by the responsible person that
the foreign aircraft maintenance organization will comply with the standard and
procedures established in the relevant *MOE/RSM and the descriptions
provided in the DGCA Supplement when performing maintenance on India
controlled aircraft/aircraft components. The responsible person is normally the
organisation’s Accountable Manager, however, that person may hold another
responsible position within the organization, as long as he/she has full financial
authority. An appropriate statement may be as follows:
“This Supplement defines the organization and established measures to meet
the conditions prescribed under Rule 133BA of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and to
comply with the requirements of CAR Section 2 Series E Part XI, as amended,
for the purpose of the continuous validity of the Certificate of Acceptance held
by the organization.
This Supplement together with the *EASA IR Part-145/FAA FAR Part 145*
Approval No. held by the organization forms the basis of the
acceptance by the DGCA of the organization as approved maintenance source
for India controlled aircraft/aircraft components.
The measures contained in this Supplement and ensuring procedures are
approved by the undersigned and shall be adhered to when maintenance is
performed on India controlled aircraft/aircraft components.
It is recognized that ensuring procedures that are established for the
performance and accomplishment of the measures contained in this
Supplement do not override the necessity to comply with any additional
requirements that the DGCA may prescribe from time to time.
It is understood that the DGCA will accept this organization as an approved
source of maintenance for India controlled aircraft/aircraft components as long
as the DGCA is satisfied that the measures established in this Supplement and
ensuring procedures are followed and recognized work standards are
maintained. It is also understood that the DGCA reserves the right to cancel the
acceptance for any breach to the conditions of the certificate and non-
compliance with the measures established in this Supplement.”
The statement must be signed by the responsible person on behalf of the
foreign aircraft maintenance organization.
When the responsible person is replaced, the new responsible person must sign
the statement to maintain the validity of the approval granted to the DGCA
Supplement.
4.1 The List should include the names and email address of -
(a) the responsible post holders/ senior persons with responsible post
along with the company designation (if different).
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(b) the person [if any other than 4.1] responsible for regulatory
compliance/ liasoning with DGCA.
4.2 The chart should clearly indicate the persons mentioned in 4.1.
5. DGCA Acceptance and Limitations
This Section should address the basis upon which the organization is accepted
by the DGCA as approved maintenance source for India controlled
aircraft/aircraft components. It has to be recognized that the DGCA acceptance
is based upon full compliance with the standards of *EASA IR Part-145/ FAA
FAR Part 145, the established measures in DGCA Supplement , and relevant
ensuring procedures. The DGCA acceptance is limited to the scope of work
approved to the organization under its held *EASA IR Part-145/FAA FAR Part
145 Approval, the maintenance contract or agreement made with Indian
Owner/Operator or CAR Part M or Part-145 organisation, and the authorization
that the DGCA may grant under the section.
The DGCA acceptance is valid only within the geographical locations of
operation where the holder is approved under its held *EASA IR Part-145/FAA
FAR Part 145 Approval, unless otherwise so authorized by the DGCA.
6. Location/ Site Map
This section shall include drawings of the location/ site map of the respective line
stations/ workshops as approved in their EASA/ FAA/ State CAA approved MOE.
7. Access by the DGCA
This Section should address the fact that DGCA staff inspector must be allowed
access to the organisation’s facilities including related ground handling facilities
in case of Line Stations for the purpose of assuring compliance with the
established measures in the DGCA MOE Supplement and relevant ensuring
procedures and for the purpose of investigation of specific cases. It should also
provide confirmatory statement that would allow *EASA/ FAA access in the
premises of the organization to conduct investigation associated with the DGCA
acceptance, for and on behalf of the DGCA, whenever required.
8. Work Orders/Contracts
This Section should address the subject of work orders/ contracts. The
organization must ensure that the maintenance contract is understood by both
parties. This Section should state that the India Owner/Operator of CAR Part M
or Part-145 organisation must ensure that the work orders/contracts are
detailed and clear, and the organization must ensure that it receives work orders
and it clearly understands the contracted maintenance work to be performed.
Undertaken or accomplished including but not limited to inspections, repairs,
modifications, overhauls, applicable airworthiness directives and parts to be
replaced.
9. Airworthiness Directives
This Section should address the requirement to comply with applicable
mandatory Airworthiness Directives (ADS). This Section should indicate that the
Indian Customer must provide a copy of all Ads which are contracted to be
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accomplished by the organization.
10. Major Repairs and Major Modifications
This Section should indicate that any and all major repair and major modification
which is required to be installed on India controlled aircraft/aircraft components
shall be compliant with the applicable requirements of CAR Part 21/ AAC
2/2017. It has to be recognized that in accordance with the relevant provisions
under CAR 21/ AAC 2 /2017, as amended, any major repair or modification
approved by the Competent Authority of the State of Design is deemed
approved by the DGCA, hence, it is not required to obtain approval from the
DGCA to install an approved major repair or major modification on India
controlled aircraft/aircraft component.
11. Acceptable Airworthiness Release Certificate
This Section should address the requirement for any aircraft component
intended to be installed or for installation on India controlled aircraft to be
accompanied by an appropriate Airworthiness Release Certificate acceptable
to DGCA in accordance with the applicable requirements under Subpart K to
CAR 21, as amended.
12. Certificate of Release to Service- Aircraft
This Section should address the requirement for the issuance of the relevant
Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) after maintenance is accomplished on
India controlled aircraft in accordance with the conditions to the DGCA
Certificate of Acceptance. In this case, the CRS issuance by the organization
is recognized by the DGCA as compliant with the requirements of CAR 145, in
particular point 145. A.50. The release to service statement in the CRS, the
reference number of the DGCA Certificate of Acceptance shall be quoted in it.
This Section should indicate likewise the requirement to inform the Indian
customer of any maintenance that cannot be performed in accordance with the
work order or contract, the details of which must be entered in the relevant logs.
13. Reporting of Unairworthy Conditions
This Section should address the reporting of unairworthy conditions. When any
civil aeronautical product under the regulatory oversight of DGCA is found to be
unairworthy, it must be reported to DGCA within 72 hours after the discovery of
the unsafe condition. The Indian customer should also be informed of such
condition by the fastest means available.
14. Aircraft Technical Records
This Section should address the requirement for the organization to provide the
Indian customer with a certificate of release/return to service document and
records for the maintenance it performed in accordance with the work
order/contract. Copy of the records in detail shall be kept by the organization for
a period of three years from the date performed.
Completion of all certifications and records for the maintenance it performed
shall be in the English language.
15. Confirmation to the conditions of acceptance
This Section should address the requirement for the organization to confirm that
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it shall comply with the measures that the DGCA will undertake for the issue or
continuation of the Certificate of Acceptance. This includes a statement that it
will make payment of the fees that the DGCA may require and would bear the
cost of any audits or monitoring activities that the DGCA may undertake to
validate compliance with the conditions to the certificate and/or verify the
suitability of the measures established in the DGCA Supplement.
16. Safety Management System
This section should address the requirement for the organization to confirm
that it shall comply with the provisions of ICAO Annex 19 for safety management
system.
17. Forms
This section should address the requirement for the organization to provide
information about the Forms that are applicable to fulfil DGCA requirements.
Example of acceptable forms shall be given and instructions for completion of
the same shall be clearly defined.
18. Para wise CAR Compliance
This section shall include para wise CAR-145 compliance w.r.to the applicable
referred MOE paras .
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DGCA Form FM 1
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTRE, OPP SAFDURJUNG AIRPORT, New Delhi
FOREIGN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISAITON (FAMO)
APPLICATION
Initial/ continuation/ amendment of Certificate of Acceptance in accordance with
Rule 133BA of the
Aircraft Rules, 1937 and CAR Section 2 Series E Part XI
1. FAMO Name: 2. Approval/ Certificate No.:
3. Issuing NAA:
4. Address of the facility:
5. Mailing address (if difference from 4 above)
6. Tel. Fax. No. Email:
7. Select type of application
a. Initial □ b. Continuation □ c. Amendment □
7a. Initial application
(Please give a brief summary of the organisation history, work capability and
number of staff employed associated with the approval)
7b. Continuation
DGCA Certificate of Acceptance No.:
7c. Amendment (Please provide the reason for
amendment) DGCA Certificate of Acceptance
No.:
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8. Position and name of the Accountable Manager:
I wish to apply on behalf of this organisation for acceptance by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation
as an approved maintenance source in accordance with Rule 133BA of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937.
I understand that when certifying work for a Indian customer, the repair station is required to work in
accordance with EASA Part 145/ FAA FAR 43/State CAA Regulation* except where varied by the DGCA
special conditions that may be specified in the DGCA Supplement and accept that failure to comply
could result in DGCA enforcement actions against this organisation.
9. Signature of the Accountable Manager:
Place:
Date:
Note 1: Item 8 is applicable only in case of an initial application Note 2:
(*) delete as applicable
Note 3: Address to which the application form should be sent
O/o Director General of Civil Aviation,
Opposite Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi,
India – 110 003
(Attn. Director of Airworthiness)
e-mail : daw-intl.dgca@gov.in
Tel: +91 11 24611357
Fax: +91 11 24652760
Note 4: Fees shall be paid in accordance with Rule 133C of the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937
Note : This form is incorporated in the eGCA process flow.
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