Cap. 641 Art. 22Conduct of airworthiness review.

(1) An airworthiness review referred to in article 12 shall be conducted in accordance with this article.

(2) A full documented review of the aircraft records shall be carried out to confirm that all scheduled maintenance, overhaul, modification, repair, replacement, defect rectification and compliance with any airworthiness directive issued under article 13, has been completed so as to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.

(3) A physical survey of the aircraft shall be carried out.

(4) The staff carrying out the physical survey of the aircraft shall determine whether:

(a) all required markings and placards are properly installed;

(b) the aircraft complies with its approved flight manual;

(c) the aircraft configuration complies with the approved documentation;

(d) any evident defect can be discovered that has not been addressed;

(e) when, in their reasonable opinion, a check flight is necessary, the aircraft has completed a satisfactory check flight; and

(f) any inconsistencies can be found between the aircraft and the documented review of records under sub-article (2).

(5) An airworthiness review may be anticipated by a maximum period of ninety (90) days without loss of continuity of the airworthiness review pattern, to allow the physical review to take place during a maintenance check.

(6) Should the outcome of the airworthiness review be inconclusive, the person who has carried out the review shall inform the Directorate and shall not issue a recommendation to extend or issue a national airworthiness review certificate without the approval of the Directorate.

(7) When the Directorate carries out the airworthiness review or issues the national airworthiness review certificate itself, the owner or operator shall provide the Directorate with:

(a) the documentation required by the Directorate;

(b) suitable accommodation at the appropriate location for its personnel; and

(c) when necessary, the support of personnel appropriately qualified in accordance with this Act and any specific requirements made by the Directorate under article 5.

(8) Airworthiness reviews may be carried out by approved persons and organisations listed under articles 20 and 21 and in accordance with the privileges granted to them:

Provided that airworthiness reviews may alternatively be carried out by qualified entities or other persons authorised by the Director General in accordance with this Act and any specific requirement issued by the Directorate under article 5.