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South African Civil Aviation Authority

AVIATION RECREATION ORGANISATION

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Manual of Procedure for

AeCSA APPROVED PERSON SCHEME FOR NON TYPE CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT (NTCA)

HEREIN AFTER REFERRED TO AS

AeCSA-APS

Undertakes to conduct all operations in accordance with the following Acts as amended and all the Regulations made in terms of such Acts.

SA-CATS-PART 24

SA-CATS-PART 66

SA-CATS-AR

SA-CATS-NTCA

Signed ..................................................                                                                 Date..........................................

GENERAL MANAGER

(ORIGINAL) 1^st June 2005

Foreword

This AeCSA

Manual of Procedure for AeCSA-APS

has been compiled in accordance with the South African

Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997

Reference was made to the following documents and organisations:

(1) South African Civil Aviation Regulations

(2) Documents SA-CATS

(3) The Aero Club of South Africa

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PREFACE		1
STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL OF PROCEDURE		2
PART 1:  GENERAL
SECTION 1:   DEFINITION
SECTION 2:   AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
SECTION 3:   IMPLEMENTING THE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM.
PART 2 : PROCEDURES
SECTION 1: PROCEDURES RELATING UPKEEP OF THIS DOCUMENT
2.1.1          DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL
2.1.2          INITIATING A NEW DOCUMENT
2.1.3          AUDITING
2.1.4          UPDATING OF AeCSA-AP DATA
SECTION 2: PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE USERS OF THE AeCSA-APS
2.2.1     AeCSA Membership
2.2.2     Design and Construction of NTCA
2.2.3     Maintenance of NTCA
	2.2.3.1 Approved Maintenance Schedule
	2.2.3.2 Annual inspections
	2.2.3.3 Periodic and other inspections
	2.2.3.4 Mandatory maintenance
	2.2.3.5 Release to Service
2.2.4     Record keeping and Audits
2.2.5 Non Conformance
SECTION 3: PROCEDURES RELATING TO APPROVED PERSON CERTIFICATES
2`.3.1.   Application for an Approved Persons Certificate
2.3.2          Issuing of Approved Person Certificate
2.3.3          Renewal of an Approved Person Certificate
2.3.4     Reissue of an Approved Person Certificate
SECTION 4: PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER
2.4.1          Procedure for Inspections of NTCA
2.4.1.1    Proof of Membership of Aero Club of South Africa
2.4.1.2    Dealing with Non Conformance
2.4.1.3    Entry into Aircraft logbooks
2.4.1.4    Entry into Approved Person Record Book
2.4.1.5    Documentation for CAA
2.4.2          AeCSA-AP Construction or Maintenance
2.4.3          Release to Service (Part 66.10.16)
2.4.4          Maintenance and repairs to NTCA USED FOR    COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
2.4.5          Change of Contact Details
2.4.6          Payment of Aero Club Subscription Fees
SECTION 5: PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE FILING OF COMPLAINTS, Cancellation of Approved Person Certificate and Appeal
2.5.1          Lodging of a Complaint by a member
2.5.2 Suspension
2.5.3          Cancellation of an Approved Person Certificate
APPENDIXES
APPENDIX A : AeSA-APS Operational Forms
APPENDIX B : AeSA-APS List of Types

 

Amendment Record Sheet for  MANUAL OF PROCEDURE – List 1

 

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4	Original	01-05-2002	Amend/1
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6	Original	01-05-2002	Amend/3
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8	Original	01-05-2002	Blank Page
9	Original	01-05-2002	Forward
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11	Original	01-05-2002	Disclaimer
12	Original	01-05-2002	TOC 1
13	Original	01-05-2002	TOC 2
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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE MANUAL OF PROCEDURE

 

“AeCSA”, means the Aero Club of South Africa, which is an association of Organisations whose members are involved in the construction, restoration, maintenance and operation of Non Type Certificated Aircraft used in South Africa

“Amateur-built aircraft” means an aircraft built in terms of the provisions of Part 24, and for the purpose of this document include any of its components.

 

“Approved”, unless used with reference to another person, means approved in writing by the Commissioner, or in respect of Parts 24, 94 and 96, the Commissioner or the organization approved for the purpose in terms of Part 149, as the case may be.

 

“Approved maintenance schedule” means a document, compiled by an owner or operator in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, and approved by the Commissioner in terms of regulation 43.02.5 of Part 43, that prescribes in detail the inspections that need to be carried out in respect of an aircraft, its components, installed systems and equipment, and the intervals between such inspections.

 

“Approved person” means a natural person who has been authorised in terms of Part 66 by the Commissioner or the organisation approved for the purpose in terms of Part 149, as the case may be, to carry out maintenance on a non-type certificated aircraft in compliance with the applicable aircraft maintenance schedule, and includes the owner of an amateur-built or production-built aircraft that has been built by such owner in accordance with the provisions of Part 24.

 

“ARO” means an Aviation Recreational Organisation in terms of Part 149.

 

“Authority to fly” means the authority to fly issued in terms of Subpart 2 of Part 24 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997 as amended, as a restricted certificate of airworthiness.

 

“Build standard” means the document package that defines the dimensions, materials and processes to be used in the construction of an aircraft, together with associated documents that show that the design complies with established design criteria.

 

“Captive balloon” means a balloon, which is moored to the surface or to a ship, vehicle or construction on the surface.

 

“Certificate of airworthiness”, as used in these regulations, is the certificate of airworthiness referred to in Article 31 of the Convention, issued in terms of Subpart 8 of Part 21 of these Regulations, and includes an authority to fly issued in terms of Sub-part 2 of Part 24.

 

“Design criteria basis” means the design criteria chosen by the constructor of an amateur-built or production-built aircraft, based on a set of airworthiness standards acceptable to the Commissioner.

 

“Ex-military aircraft” means an aircraft which-

(a)        has been in use by the military;

(b)        was not designed, constructed or maintained according to internationally recognised civil airworthiness standards; and

(c)        has been decommissioned from military service.

 

“Factor of safety” means a design factor, used to provide for the possibility of loads greater than those assumed and for uncertainties in design and manufacture.

 

“Flex Wing” means a sweptback tailless wing typically constructed from aluminum alloy tubing and sailcloth having a 10m span and 25 to 30 degree sweep, longitudinal stability is provided for by washout and the sweepback effect, together with reflex (reverse curvature) inboard. To prevent luffing or flapping of the wing in a high speed dive, preventer sticks are fitted at the wing tips and luff lines (a.k.a. reflex bridle) run from the kingpost to the inner trailing edge. Lateral stability is high so to overcome this, the sail is cut to employ “billow shift” to alleviate the forces required to bank. The control forces are applied by shifting the weight of the trike suspended below at the hang point, disturbing the equilibrium of moments about the centre of gravity of the wing/kart combination.

“Glider” means a heavier-than-air aircraft other than a hang-glider that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its fixed lifting surfaces and whereof free flight does not depend on an engine; and for the purposes of these Regulations includes a self-launching glider and a touring-glider’.

 

“Gyroplane” means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reactions of the air on one or more rotors, which rotate freely on substantially vertical axes.

 

“Gyroglider” means a non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reactions of the air on one or more rotors, which rotate freely on substantially vertical axes.

 

“Hang-glider” For the purpose of Parts 24,94 and 96 includes a powered hang and for the purposes of Part 106, includes a paraglider’.

 

“Imported” in the context of Part 24 means brought into the Republic by any means for the purpose of having the aircraft put on the South African Register of Civil Aircraft.

 

“Kite” means a non-power-driven, heavier-than-air aircraft, other than a glider or hang-glider, deriving its lift in flight mainly from aerodynamic reactions on the surfaces, which remain fixed under given conditions of flight, and for the purpose of these Regulations, means a line-controlled kite only.

 

“Limit loads” means the maximum loads assumed to occur in the anticipated aircraft operating conditions.

 

“Load” means the design strength requirements, prescribed for an aircraft in terms of its limit load and ultimate load.

 

“Maintenance control manual” means a document, compiled by an owner or operator in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, approved by the Commissioner in terms of regulation 43.02.5 of Part 43, that defines the organisation and procedures established for ensuring the sustained airworthiness of the aircraft to which it applies, its components, installed systems and equipment.

 

“Mandatory periodic inspection” means an inspection prescribed in sub-regulations 43.02.5(2) or (3) of Part 43.

 

“Members” mean natural persons belonging to a Section of Aero Club of South Africa.

 

“Microlight aeroplane” means an aeroplane of which the minimum flying speed at maximum take-off mass and the maximum take-off mass have been restricted for classification purposes. The values of these restrictions are defined in Document SA-CATS-NTCA.

 

“Non-type certificated aircraft” means any aircraft that does not qualify for the issue of a certificate of airworthiness in terms of Part 21; it includes any type certificated aircraft that has been scrapped, of which the original identification plate has been removed and returned to the applicable aviation authority and is rebuild as a full-scale replica.

 

“Paraglider” means a non-power-driven, heavier-than-air aircraft without a rigid primary structure, comprising a flexible drag, or drag and ram-air type lift surface, from which the pilot and passenger/s are suspended by shroud lines, which is foot-launched and of which the descent is partly controlled by the pilot by means of two steering lines, and for the purposes of Parts 24, 94 and 96 includes a paratrike and a powered paraglider.

“Paratrike” means a paraglider with a large ram-air type lift surface and fixed undercarriage.

 

“Power-assisted glider” means a glider with a maximum all-up mass of not more than 850 kg, fitted with a retractable engine that is used mainly for the purpose of launch and climb and short periods of free flight.

“Powered hang-glider” means a hang-glider, fitted with an engine attached either to the structure or to the pilot and which may also be fitted with a detachable undercarriage, to support its launch and climb.

 

“Powered paraglider” means a paraglider, fitted with an engine attached to the pilot to assist in its launch and in short local powered flights, and which may have a fixed or detachable undercarriage.

 

“Prescribed loads” in respect of an aircraft means limit loads, unless otherwise stated.

 

“Production-built aircraft” means an amateur-built aircraft, of which the prototype has been constructed and approved in terms of Part 24, and which is made available by the constructor to others either as a fully-assembled non-type certificated aircraft, in kit form, or of which the build standard has been approved to be made available for its construction by others; and for the purpose of these Regulations includes its components.

 

“Proving flight” means any flight conducted in terms of a Proving Flight Authority for the purpose of qualifying for the issuance of an Authority to Fly.

“Proving flight authority” means the authorisation to commence flight trials as are necessary for development purposes, for the compilation of handling and operational data and, generally, for the preparation of the aircraft for the tests necessary for the issue of an Authority to Fly.

 

“Rocket” means an airborne vehicle propelled by ejected expanding gases generated in its engine/s from self-contained propellants and not dependent on the intake of outside substances. It includes any part that becomes separated during operation.

 

“Tiltrotor” means a power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight mainly from aerodynamic reactions –

(a)        on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight; or

(b)        on more than one power-driven rotors on axis that may be tilted during flight from the vertical to the horizontal and vice versa; or

(c)        from a combination thereof.

 

“Touring glider” means an aeroplane with a maximum all-up mass of not more than 850 kg, fitted with an engine, and having the characteristics of a glider when the engine is inoperative.

 

“Ultimate load” means the limit load, multiplied by the appropriate factor of safety.

 

“Veteran aircraft” means a previously type-certificated aircraft of which the airworthiness is no longer supported by the holder of the type certificate, or for which a valid type certificate is no longer held by any person.

 

“Weight shift aeroplane” "weight shift aeroplane" means an aeroplane of which the control during flight is exercised by manipulating a control bar attached to the wing, which in effect exerts a rolling and/or pitching moment on the wing by means of displacing the trike body suspended beneath the wing so disturbing the lift/weight vector equilibrium.

 

PREFACE TO THE MANUAL OF PROCEDURE

The holder of an Approved Person Certificate who wishes to carry out maintenance or repair work on NTCA’s operated under Part 96 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997, as amended shall apply to the Commissioner for such approval, in accordance with the provisions of Part 24 and Part 43 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997, as amended, as they mutatis mutandis apply, and as has been specified in the approved Maintenance Control Manual (Part 96.05.1)

AeCSA-AP’s appointed in accordance with the powers as given in the AeCSA-AP ARO document and the procedures as set out in this AeCSA-MOP shall carry out  inspection or repairs as may be called for from time to time by the builders or owners of NTCA. All inspections and repairs shall be in accordance with the requirements Air Navigation Regulations Part 24 as amended and as arranged with the builder or owner.

Users of the Manual of Procedure, which forms part of this ARO document, must take note of the following:

The Manual of Procedure complies with the terms and conditions of the AeCSA-APS Operating Certificate and with all applicable South African Civil Aviation Regulations, 1997.

Procedures as laid down in this Manual of Procedure shall be adhered to whenever practical in the day-to-day conduct of Approved Persons involved in the inspection or repair of NTCA.

The contents of the Manual of Procedure are designed as an aid to Approved Persons and should be regarded as a guide to all procedures.

Specifically, it will not be regarded as a replacement for good judgement used in the interest of safety.

All members of the AeCSA and Approved Persons appointed in accordance with the powers of this ARO, which have questions with regard to the Manual of Procedure, shall direct them to the General Manager which will present them to the Responsible Person and the Technical Committee if required.

STRUCTURE OF THE MOP

 

This MOP document contains four main Parts made up of individual Sections plus Annexures: -

 

PART 1:          GENERAL

This part comprises a definition of the association its, structure, policies, instructions and procedure for the safe and efficient running of the association and complies with all relevant South African Civil Aviation Authority regulations.

PART 2:          PROCEDURES

This part is comprised of the procedures that are set out and implemented by the association for the assurance of quality control in the day to day running of the association and complies with document CAR 149.02.3

ANNEXURES

This part is comprised of the following:

• Annexure A: AeCSA-APS Operational forms
• Annexure B: AeCSA-APS List of Types

 

PART 1:  GENERAL

SECTION 1:   DEFINITION

1.1        DEFINITION

Quality Control System means a system implemented by AeCSA-APS whereby all of the ARO’s policies, distribution of responsibility and authority, procedures, practices and standards are monitored, controlled and maintained.

This is achieved by following Procedures, as contained in the Manual of Procedures.

 

 

 

PART 1:  GENERAL

SECTION 2:   AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS

 

1.2.1     General

1.2.1.1  The General Manager is responsible for quality control of the AeCSA-APS ARO document and Manual of Procedure, which will include all amendments and revisions.

 

1.2.1.2  Each volume will be numbered individually to ensure control of the volumes and their amendments.  A record must be kept of all members in possession of all, or part, of the AeCSA-APS ARO document  and AeCSA-APS MOP.

 

1.2.1.3  The General Manager shall ensure that sufficient copies are available to members for study and reference purposes.

1.2.1.4  Amendments to the AeCSA-APS ARO document and AeCSA-APS MOP must be produced as new or replacement pages.

 

1.2.1.5  Handwritten amendments to the AeCSA-APS ARO document and Manual of Procedure may only be permitted in situations requiring immediate amendment or revision in the interest of aviation safety.

 

1.2.1.6  The new or replacement pages must be allocated an, amendment series number, date of issue and recorded in the Amendment Record Sheet. The signature of the originator of the amendment must also appear.

 

1.2.1.7  Amendments will be issued to all holders of the AeCSA-APS ARO document and AeCSA-APS MOP as soon as is practically possible.

 

1.2.1.8  In cases of utmost urgency, because of the information contained in the amendment it will be necessary to issue a notice, or annotated change, to personnel. This notice, or annotated change, will be replaced by an amendment to the AeCSA-APS ARO document  or AeCSA-APS MOP as soon as possible.

 

1.2.1.9  Amendments, revisions and additions to the AeCSA-APS ARO document or AeCSA-APS MOP must be approved by the Technical Committee.

 

1.2.1.10            In reviewing or altering in anyway the contents of the AeCSA-APS ARO document or AeCSA-APS MOP, AeCSA-APS is aware that the South African Civil Aviation Authority is required to approve the changes to the ARO document and Manual of Procedure.

1.2.1.11            AeCSA-APS will encourage its members to comment on the presentation and the information contained within the AeCSA-APS MOP to ensure that the document remains as user-friendly as possible.

 

 

1.2.2 Review of the Quality Control System

The Responsible Person shall hold meetings together with all office bearers to review the quality system in order to identify deficiencies and non-conformity in the system and to identify as to whether the system needs to be improved or otherwise updated to meet new requirements as required.

 

He will initiate corrective action for the above, in accordance with this ARO’s procedures.

 

Information tabled at the meeting to help review the system would include the following:

• Records of member complaints
• Internal and external audit reports
• Approved Person records
• Non-conformity report forms
• Corrective action records
• Process control records.

 

It is fully understood that any amendments to the Manual of Procedure shall be presented to the South African Civil Aviation Authority for approval, in duplicate, before being incorporated.

 

On approval the Manual of Procedure and all controlled copies thereof will be amended accordingly.

 

 

PART 1:  GENERAL

SECTION 3:   IMPLEMENTING THE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM.

 

1.3.1     Implementing the Quality Control System

To ensure that this ARO’s Quality Control System is documented and implemented in accordance with the specified requirements of the SA-CATS-ARO:

a)         the planning and documentation of the system

b)         the identification of controls necessary to achieve and maintain quality with regard to, inspection techniques, human resources, product and services.

c)         the identification and preparation of quality records.

 

1.3.2     Persons Responsible for Implementing the Quality Control System

 

The implementation of the Quality Control System in terms of policies and procedures is the responsibility of the General Manager.

 

The Technical Committee shall ensure that all the members, who are involved in the provision of this ARO, have access to this Manual of Procedure – Quality Control System and that the information contained herein is understood, implemented, maintained and adhered to.

 

PART 2 : PROCEDURES

SECTION 1: PROCEDURES RELATING UPKEEP OF THIS DOCUMENT

 

To provide the assurance that the Quality Control System is both transparent, user-friendly and that standards are maintained, the following Procedures have been instituted by AeCSA-APS.

 

2.1.1          DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL

Documents are categorized into three levels, as follows:

 

Level 1:          Manual of Procedure

Level 2: Documents that deal with Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures. Documents that describe the work to be done and specify clearly the responsibility of the Appointed Person in regard to their participation in that procedure.

The original of all documents bearing the stamp control copy and all the organizations master documents.

Level 3: All quality related documents not categorized under Level 1 and 2.

 

They would typically consist of the following:

 

• Records and record forms on which quality and safety related information  data are captured and stored.  This would include inspection and test records, audit and review finding reports, corrective action records, non-conformity reports, summaries of routine quality reports and process control records.

 

• Stock lists and asset lists.

 

• Receipts and invoices relating to the day-to-day running of the business.

AeCSA has a Record Centre where all the organisations level 1, 2, and 3, master documents are maintained and Controlled Copies issued.  The Record Centre incorporates a system whereby all documents are registered and listed. This is known as the Record Index.

 

Controlled Copies: are copies that are issued according to a distribution list. They are identified by a stamp reading "CONTROL COPY" stamped on the first page of the document.

 

Only updated Controlled Copies with the latest revision number are allowed in work areas.

 

2.1.2          INITIATING A NEW DOCUMENT

 

To create a new document, a draft with a proposed title is submitted to the General Manager for registration, review and finalization.

The draft is assigned a level 3 code number and clearly marked, DRAFT. If changes or corrections are requested then the document must be re-submitted for approval and authorization by the General Manager.

 

The authorized document is then given the CONTROL COPY stamp, a level 2 code number and registered into the Record Index.  The original may also be stored in a computer memory, but must also be available in hard copy form and held in safe keeping in the Record Centre.

 

Controlled Copies of the document are issued to personnel occupying positions indicated on the distribution list.

 

This procedure shall apply to the issue of all new manuals, procedures, work instructions, record and reports containing data related to quality, as well as changes made to such documents already issued in the quality system, in all work areas of the organization.

2.1.3          AUDITING

 

The Committee shall at least once per year audit the procedures of the Manual of Procedures to ensure and verify conformity with the requirements of the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

 

If and when a deficiency or nonconformity is found, the Responsible Person shall immediately initiate corrective action in accordance with this Manual of Procedure and follow-up to verify and ensure that the corrective action taken was effective.

AeCSA-APS shall permit an authorized officer, Inspector or authorized person to carry out such inspections and audits which may be necessary to verify the validity of any application made in terms of document SA-CATS-ARO or regulation CAR 149.01.2, as the case maybe.  Also, to verify and determine compliance with the appropriate requirements prescribed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

2.1.4          UPDATING OF AeCSA-AP DATA

A records of AeCSA-AP data as indicated below will be kept and updated on a regular basis.

• The full name of the certificate holder
• Postal address and contact details of the holder of the certificate
• The date of which the certificate was issued, renewed or reissued
• Particulars of categories, ratings, classes, groups and types endorsed on the Approved Person Certificate
• Particulars of courses, seminars and workshops giving dates and description
• Record of Non Conformances

The data will be updated within 7 days of receiving notice either by fax of letter. A typical data card is contained in Annexure E. The Approved Persons data would be updated on a bi-monthly basis or as required.

 

PART 2 : PROCEDURES

SECTION 2: PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE USERS OF THE AeCSA-APS

 

2.2.1     AeCSA Membership

Any persons wanting to make use of the AeCSA APS i.e. an AeCSA-AP, must be a member in good standing of the AeCSA and one of the sections of the AeCSA which are signatories of this ARO. (See Annexure B for signatories)

 

He or she shall present the AeCSA-AP with a valid AeCSA membership card before the inspections, construction or repairs to his or her project or aircraft shall commence.

 

If a current of AeCSA membership card cannot be provided no inspection, maintenance or repair work shall be performed.

 

In cases where aircraft is owned by a company, business, trust or partnership,  the following shall apply.

 

Partnerships, Trusts and Closed corporations	Member, Partner or Trustee requesting the inspection, construction or maintenance. must be a member of the Aero Club of South Africa.
Companies	Managing director or Owner must be a member of the Aero Club of South Africa.

 

2.2.2 Design and Construction of Non Type Certificated Aircraft

All construction work must be performed in accordance with the acceptable standards as prescribed by the SA CATS-AR (which have been included for your convenience under 2.14.2.1) and as required by the manufacturer and in accordance with the requirements of the Part 24 as amended.

 

All the construction or repair work performed by the owner of a project or aircraft, shall be subjected to an inspection by and be approved by an Approved Person.

 

The owner shall ensure that the Approved Person performing such inspections shall have the required categories, ratings, classes groups and types endorsed on his Approved Person Certificate.

If during such inspection the Approved Person would find that work has been performed or materials have been used which doesn’t conform to the standards set by the SA CATS-AR a NCR shall be issued (See Annexure E for example), stating the particulars of the non conformance and the remedial action required.

 

It is the members responsibility to ensure that the proposed corrective action is taken.

 

2.2.3     Maintenance of NTCA

2.2.3.1 Approved Maintenance Schedule

 

The owner shall ensure that his or her NTCA is be maintained in accordance with its Approved Maintenance Schedule in such a manner that it is airworthy at the commencement of any flight. as required by Part 24.3 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997 as amended.

 

2.2.3.2 Annual inspections

 

All NTCA’s, shall undergo an annual inspection not later than 365 days since the previous annual inspection, or an inspection equivalent to an annual inspection, was carried out. The items to be inspected as part of an annual inspection are those listed in Document SA-CATS NTCA for the particular type of aircraft, and shall be incorporated in the Approved Maintenance Schedule.

 

The annual inspection shall be recorded in the aircraft logbook and certified by the AeCSA-AP by whom, or under whose direct supervision, the annual inspection was carried out.

 

Within fourteen days from the day that the annual inspection is completed, the annual inspection form , as prescribed in Document SA-CATS-NTCA, shall be completed and forwarded to the Commissioner or, if applicable, the organization designated for the purpose in terms of Part 149 of the CAR, 1997, as the case may be, together with the currency prescribed in regulation Part 24.02.8 of the CAR, 1997.

 

The inspection, prior to the issue of a Proving Flight Authority and the inspection prior to the issue of an Authority to Fly of an amateur-built or production-built aircraft, referred to in Part 24.02.2(5)(d), shall be carried out by an appropriately rated AeCSA-AP or any other Approved Person who may not be the owner of the aircraft, even if the owner is also an appropriately rated Approved Person.

 

2.2.3.3 Periodic and other inspections

 

In addition to the annual inspection, the Technical Committee may prescribe additional periodic inspections for NTCA, depending on the type of aircraft and its intended use.

 

A schedule, reflecting the periodic inspections shall be incorporated in the Approved Maintenance Schedule.

 

In addition to the periodic inspections, the Technical Commitee may prescribe any additional inspection of a NTCA if considered necessary in the interest of safety.

 

2.2.3.4 Mandatory maintenance

 

All special inspections and modifications prescribed by the Technical Committee to detect and correct an unsafe condition of a NTCA shall be considered mandatory.

 

 

2.2.4     Record keeping and Audits

Unless specifically exempted in terms of Part 94 of the CAR, 1997, the owner of an NTCA, shall maintain proper maintenance records as prescribed in Document SA-CATS-NTCA.

 

The member shall ensure that all documentation relating to his or her project or aircraft is available for inspection by the AeCSA-AP.

 

These documents shall include the following :

• Build number certificate
• Build Standard containing,

1. project information sheet
2. photo graphs of construction stages
3. construction diary,
4. material specifications
5. Non Conformance Records Previously issued.

• Approved Maintenance Schedule

 

• Airframe and Engine logbooks

 

• Any other documentation deemed of importance by the owner or requested by the Approved Person.

 

The owner will be required to sign the inspection off in the AeCSA-AP Inspection Record Book.

 

The AeCSA-AP’s on request of the Technical Committee, may from time to time carry out audits of the equipment, records and procedures to ascertain whether the aircraft continues to be maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner, and the owner shall allow unrestricted access thereto.

 

2.2.5 Non Conformance

 

If during such inspection the Approved Person would find that work has been performed or materials have been used which doesn’t conform to the standards set by the AeCSA NTCA Maintenance, Construction and Restoration Manual a NCR shall be issued (See Annexure E for example), stating the particulars of the non conformance and the remedial action required.

 

If the members refuse to comply the Technical Committee will refer the matter to the members relevant section executive for further action.

 

PART 2 : PROCEDURES

SECTION 3: PROCEDURES RELATING TO APPROVED PERSON CERTIFICATES

 

3.2.1 FLOW CHART Application for or Renewal of an Approved Person Certificate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3.2 TABLE : CATEGORIES RATINGS, CLASSES GROUPS AND TYPES FOR WHICH AN APPROVED CERTIFICATE CAN BE ISSUED.

Category	Rating	Class	Group		Type
Aeroplanes/ Helicopters/ Gyrocopter/ Gliders/ Balloons	Inspection / Repair	Airframes	Amateur and Production built	Conventional 3 axis powered aeroplanes including touring gliders	a)        Wood Tube and Fabric b)        All metal construction c)        Composite material
				Gliders	a)        Wood Tube and Fabric b)        All metal construction c)        Composite material
				Single seat, Two Seat : Tandem & Side by side Gyro Copters	Magni, Sycamore, RAF,etc. See type listing in Annexure
				Single Seat and double seat Helicopters	Rotorway, Scorpion, Skylark, etc. See type listing in Annexure
				Weight Shift Airplanes	Aquilla, Raptor etc. See type listing in Annexure
				Powered Paragliders and Paratrikes
			Veteran Aircraft		All previously type-certificated aircraft of which a)        the airworthiness is no longer supported by the holder of the type certificate b)        which no longer a valid type certificate is held by any person of which the holder of original type certificate does not exist anymore See type listing in Annexure
			Ex Military		All types that a)        has been in use by the military; b)        was not designed, constructed or maintained according to internationally recognised civil airworthiness standards c)        has been decommissioned from military service See type listing in Annexure
		Engines and Propellers	Non Certified Aircraft Piston		a)        All previously type-certificated aircraft engines b)        Non Type Certificated aircraft engines c)        Engines used in ex military and Vintage types See type listing in Annexure
			Automotive Piston		All types of Automotive  converted to be used in aircraft in conjuction with a Prop Speed Reduction Unit (PSRU) or direct drive application
			Aircraft Turbine		a)        All previously type-certificated aircraft turbine  engines b)        Aircraft turbine engines used in ex military and Vintage types See type listing in Annexure
			Jet		a)        All previously type-certificated aircraft jet engines b)        Jet Engines used in ex military and Vintage types See type listing in Annexure
			Rocket
		Equipment	Avionics
			Electrical
			Instruments
		Welding	Steel		Gas, Tig
			Aluminum

See detailed list for types in ANNEXURES where applicable

 

A group rating without the applicable types being stated shall NOT be endorsed on any Approved Person Certificate unless 50% of the types have been obtained.

2.2.3.    Application for an Approved Persons Certificate

 

Any natural person wanting to apply for an Approved Person Certificate will satisfy the committee of following minimum requirements:

• Language ability (Part 66.10.7)

Suitable proof of his ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Not be less than 18 years old (Part 66.10.8)

Original or certified proof of identity and age

• Proof the necessary experience for the categories, rating classes or types he or she to applying for.

 

4.5.1.1   An applicant for the issuing of an Approved Person Certificate with a inspection rating in the airframe, engine or equipment class shall either

a)               be the primary builder of, and have obtained an Authority to Fly for his or her aircraft, or failing that,

b)               have obtained proven aircraft maintenance experience

for at least 12 months, compatible with the rating her or she is applying for.

4.5.1.2     An applicant who wishes to obtain a rating to perform repairs

on NTCA’s will in addition to above, provide sufficient evidence to the Technical Committee that he or she has the facilities, equipment and quality control procedures in place in order to perform the repairs to which he will be entitled to under the repair rating that he or she is requesting.

 

4.5.1.3 An applicant who wishes to obtain a rating to perform repairs or inspection in the welding class shall be the holder of any kind of welding certificate from a recognized institution.

 

This certificate doesn’t necessarily have to be for aircraft welding. (Part 66.10.16 (5) )

 

The above must be submitted on an application form (See Annexure E) and two recent passport size photographs of the applicant with the required documentation as mentioned above to the General Manager, which will submit it to the committee for acceptance.

 

On acceptance of the application by the committee, the applicant shall be requested to write a written examination relating to the categories, classes and types he or she has applied for as well as a paper on the procedures stipulated in this document.

 

 

The pass mark for any written technical examination is 75%.

 

A candidate who fails with a mark –

 

(a)       of equal or more than 70% and but less than 75%, may apply in writing for a re-mark within 30 days from the date of receiving the examination results, on payment of the appropriately fee. If the remark is successful, the fee will be refunded ;

 

(b)       of 60% or more may apply to be entered for the following exam sitting ;

 

(c)       of between 50% and 59%, both inclusive, has to wait 6 months before applying to enter again;

 

(d)       of less than 50%, will have to wait for 12 months before re-applying.

 

A candidate who is unsuccessful with his or her second attempt, and shows no improvement on previous attempts, will have to wait 18 months before he or she will be allowed to enter for the same examination.

 

The contents of the exam papers shall be determined and reviewed by the Technical Committee from time to time.

 

Opporturnity to write examinations will be given twice yearly. The examination dates will concur with the general AP meetings on dates and locations determined by the Technical Committee.

 

An applicant accepted for examination shall be required to answer, in a written examination, questions to demonstrate his or her knowledge of the categories, ratings with special emphasis on the groups and types for which he or she is applying for.

 

The exam will have the following format :

 

A Section on General which will include question relating to :

 

• Acceptable maintenance and construction practices as per AC43 or similar.

 

• An applicant shall also be required to demonstrate his or her  knowledge of regulations in the CAR of 1997 as amended relating  to NTCA (Part 24, 66.10 and 94) as they apply to the an holder of an Approved Person Certificate as well as the procedures contained in this document.

 

• Practical arithmetical calculations, involving vulgar and decimal fractions, percentage mensuration.

 

• An applicant shall also be required to demonstrate his or her practical knowledge of inspection, the use of measuring instruments and the interpretation of drawings

 

A section on the category he or she is applying for will include questions relating to:

 

 

• The various terms used in aircraft construction and aerodynamics, the functioning of each component of an conventional 3-axis aeroplane, weight shift aeroplane, gyrocopter, helicopter, or balloon, and the elementary principles of theory of flight of each of these aircraft, where applicable.

 

• The method of determining the mass and the position of the center of gravity of an the particular aircraft for the category he or she is applying for and the preparation of a mass and balance schedule

 

For the applicant to obtain a Inspection or a Repair rating for airframes he or she shall examined on aspects relating to Airframes in general as well as aspects dealing with the inspection or repairs of airframes relating to the type or group he or she is applying for.

 

Questions relating to Airframes in General shall include:

• Defect and deterioration of metallic materials, treatments and methods used against corrosion.

 

• Defects and deterioration of wooden structures, including treatments and methods used in this connection, where applicable.

 

• Defects and deterioration of materials - other than wood or metal- such as fabric, dopes, rubber, etc. Treatments and methods used in rectifying defects encountered, where applicable.

 

Questions relating to the inspections of Airframes shall include:

 

• The inspection and checks for alignment after assembly of aeroplane structural components.

 

• The inspection during and after adjustment of flying controls.

 

• The correction of faults experienced in flight, with particular reference to rigging and control settings.

 

• The inspection of control mechanisms for defects and deterioration.

 

• The inspection and scope of investigation following heavy landings.

 

• The inspection of under-carriage shock-absorbing systems, brakes, wheels and tyres.

 

Questions relating to the repairs of Airframes shall include:

 

• General maintenance of the airframe and minor repairs.

 

 

For the applicant to obtain an Inspection or a Repair rating for Engines and Propellers he or she shall be examined on aspects relating to engines and propellers in general as well as aspects dealing with the inspection or repairs of engines and propellers, relating to the groups and types he or she is applying for.

 

Questions relating to Engines and Propellers in General shall include:

 

• The principles of operation of the engine and its parts and accessories.

 

• The principles of operation of carburetors and/or injectors, inspection of carburetors or injectors and induction systems, fuel control units, fuel manifolds, nozzles and combustion chambers, test for functioning and defects.

 

• The principles of gas turbine engines, air and gas flows, engine pressure ratios, rotor speeds, temperatures, torques, thrust and thrust reversing where applicable

 

• The principles of supercharging turbo charging and the operation of boost controls, inspection for correct assembly adjustment and functioning, where applicable.

 

• The principles of variable-pitch propellers and controlling devices inspection of correct assembly and functioning, de-icing ground testing and rectification of defects.

 

• The principles, functioning, operation, adjustment and control of the equipment used for testing engines

 

• The composition, properties, uses, defects and protection against corrosion and deterioration of the principal materials used in the construction of the engine, its parts, accessories and installation.

Questions relating to the inspection of Engines and Propellers shall include:

 

• The inspection of the complete engine, including controls for correct assembly and functioning.

 

• The inspection, adjustment and testing of an engine and all its accessories after overhaul, including the measurement of the power developed and of the fuel and oil consumption.

 

• The inspection and checking of the correct functioning of propeller control systems, where applicable.

 

• The inspection of fixed-pitch propellers, fans, compressors, turbines, inspection, repairs and replacement of rotors and blades and checks during assembly to engine, where applicable.

 

• The inspection of the complete fuel, oil, pneumatic and, where applicable, coolant systems and tests for functioning and defects and methods of rectification.

 

• The inspection of ignition systems and high tension harnesses for correct installation, condition, timing and functioning, and test for defects and methods of rectification

 

• The inspection and checks on complete installation and systems, as required during engine installation.

 

• The methods of inspection during overhaul of the parts of an engine for wear, misalignment, distortion and damage. The defects likely to be encountered and their rectifica­tion, the permissible allowances for wear and distortion and the balancing of parts.

 

• The inspection and methods of checking the finished parts prior to and during assembly into the complete engine for correct alignment, mass and balance

 

• The inspection of metallic materials during the manufacture of metal forgings, castings and pressings into engine parts, the repair of parts and of the workshop processes involved, heat treatments, including tempera­ture control of hardening, tempering, case hardening and normalizing procedures, and of welding, white metalling, soldering, brazing, electroplating and other protective treat­ments against corrosion and deterioration.

 

• The methods of examination and physical testing of metal forgings, castings and pressings used in the construction of the engine, for the detection of characteristic defects which may render them unsuitable and to ensure compliance with both specification and drawing requirements.

 

• The methods of examination and physical testing of both ferrous and non-ferrous metallic materials used in the construction of the engine to ensure compliance with specification requirements.

 

• Typical faults and defects calling for partial overhaul or other rectification that provided the crankcase halves of a piston engine are not dismantled

 

• The methods of checking engine instruments for correct functioning, the inspection of engine instruments and  instrument installations in aeroplanes and methods of making check calibrations

 

• The preparation of an inspection report on the condition of an engine stripped down for complete overhaul for parts accessories and installation

 

Questions relating to the repairs of Engines and Propellers shall include:

 

• General maintenance of the engine and its installation, including minor repairs.

 

• The method of systematically carrying out the complete overhaul and repair of the engine, its parts and accessories, not incorporating electric principles but including the replacement of the mechanical parts of a magneto.

 

• Methods of rectification of defects, inspection during and after re-assembly.

 

• Methods of inspection for defects during rectification, clearances and allowances for wear and distortion.

 

• Where applicable, the assembly of variable-pitch propellers dismantled for  ease of transport, provided the propeller hub is not dismantled or split, assembly of propeller to engine, inspection of  damage to propellers,  permissible limits and methods of rectification

 

• Preparing engines for initial installation and inhibiting of engines.

 

• Dismantling of modules of turbo propeller and gas turbine jet engines for repairs for overhaul and testing.

 

• Testing and tuning during ground running in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedure, including diagnosis of all types of running faults.

 

For the applicant to obtain an Inspection or a Repair rating for Equipment he or she shall be examined on aspects equipment in general as well as aspects dealing with the inspection or repairs of equipment, relating to the groups and types he or she is applying for.

 

• The methods of checking flying instruments for correct functioning, the inspection of instruments and instrument installations in aeroplanes and methods of making check calibrations.
• The inspection of electrical installations in aeroplanes and testing for correct functioning and condition.
• Where applicable, general principles of operation of the particular type of automatic pilot installed in the aeroplane.

 

The examination will be conducted in accordance with standard practices for training facilities in the presence of a Senior Approved Person appointed by the committee.

 

On passing the examination the application for the issuing of an Approved Person Certificate can be made to the General Manager following the procedures as set out in this document.

 

2.3.2          Issuing of Approved Person Certificate

 

In order to issue the applicant with an Approved Person Certificate the Responsible Person will submit the applicant’s application form, substantiating documentation and a letter of recommendation, to the General Manager.

 

The General Manager shall issue the certificate on receipt of the required fee as determined by the Technical Committee from time to time.

Upon receiving the approved person certificate, the applicant shall forthwith affix his or her signature in ink in the space on the certificate for such purpose.

 

The certificate will clearly state the name and particulars of the person, the expiry date and the categories, ratings, classes, groups and types held.

 

An approved person certificate will be valid for a period of 24 months, calculated from the date on which the approval is issued or from the date of expiry of the approval is renewed.

 

Any amendment of an approved person certificate shall be valid for the period for which the certificate is valid

 

2.3.3          Renewal of an Approved Person Certificate

 

To renew an approved person certificate, the holder thereof shall

 

• within the 24 month period, proceeding the date of expiry of the certificate shall have carried inspections or have performed maintenance work on at least two aircraft other than his own, in the categories, ratings, classes groups and types indorsed on his Approved Person Certificate.

 

• Within 30 days immediately proceeding the date of expiry submit a renewal form and proof of the fore mentioned inspections to the General Manager.

 

Proof of inspections will be copies from the Approved Persons inspection record book. Annexure E reflects the format of the record book.

 

2.3.4          Reissue of an Approved Person Certificate

 

The holder of an Approved Person Certificate that has expired or cancelled will have to conform to the requirements as set in 3.4.2 of this document.

 

 

 

PART 2: PROCEDURES

SECTION 3: PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER

2.3.5          Procedure for Inspections of NTCA

All annual inspections shall be done using the standard inspection sheet of which a copy have been attached in Annexure E

 

2.3.5.1    Proof of Membership of Aero Club of South Africa

 

The AeCSA-AP will request proof of membership of Aero Club of South Africa, from the owner of the aircraft, which is to be inspected, before the inspection takes place.

 

2.3.5.2    Dealing with Non Conformance

 

If during such inspection, the AeCSA-AP finds work performed or materials used are below standard and doesn’t conform to the standards set by the SA-CAT-AR a NCR shall be issued (See Annexure E for example)

 

The Non Conformance Report (NCR) shall state the particulars of the non conformance and the remedial action required.

 

The AeCSA-AP shall record the NCR in his or her inspection record book.

 

The AeCSA-AP shall ensure that the required remedial action as was proposed by the NCR has been performed by the member on a further inspection.

 

The AeCSA-AP shall record the compliance in his or her inspection record book as well as on the NCR and the NCR record sheet in the build standard.

 

2.3.5.3    Entry into Aircraft logbooks

 

The AeCSA-AP shall complete and enter all information relating to the inspection or repair into the build standard or the Airframe and Engine logbook which ever applicable as required by Part 66.10.16 1b (ii) of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997, as amended

 

An inspection stamp must be used to make entries into logbooks and build standards. The inspection stamp is mandatory for acceptance of documents submitted to CAA.

 

An inspection reminder containing a reference to the aircraft registration and expiry date or next 25, 50 or 100 hour inspection which ever may apply shall be affixed in the aircraft, in a place convenient and clearly visible, as to remind the owner of the next inspection date.

The format of the inspection reminder card is shown in Annexure A

 

2.3.5.4    Entry into Approved Person Record Book

 

Details of the inspection shall be recorded in the AeCSA-AP inspection record book on the standard record sheet as required by Part 66.10.18 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997, as amended. See Annexure E for the format.

 

The owner shall sign the inspection off on the record sheet.

 

2.3.5.5    Documentation for CAA

 

The AeCSA-AP shall ensure that all documentation will be complete and is available for submission to CAA when requested or application is made by the builder or owner for any modifications or proving flight approval or authority to fly or renewal for an Authority to Fly.

 

These documents shall include the following:

 

2.3.1.5.1           Documents required for Project registration

a) Build number certificate

A build number certificate has to be obtained from CAA by the owner / constructor before in the early stages of the project 1^st inspection. Application can be made on the Build Number Application form of which an example is contained in Annexure E

 

2.3.1.5.2           Documents required for Proving flights

 

2.3.1.5.3            Documents required for Authority to fly

 

2.3.1.5.4           Documents required for Renewal of authority to fly

2.3.6          AeCSA-AP Construction or Maintenance

 

All construction or maintenance work performed by an AeCSA-AP on behalf of the owner of an aircraft must be in accordance with the acceptable construction and maintenance procedures as contained in the AeCSA NTCA Maintenance, Construction and Restoration Manual, or as required by the manufacturer and in accordance with the requirements of the Part 24 as amended.

 

The Approved Person must have the appropriate category, repair rating, class, group and type endorsed on his Approved Person Certificate before any such work can be undertaken.

 

All construction work performed by an Approved Person before the proofing flight authority of the aircraft has been issued shall be subjected to inspection from an independent Approved Person with the appropriate category, repair rating, class, group and type endorsed on his Approved Person Certificate.

2.3.7          Release to Service (Part 66.10.16)

Further to the provisions of regulation 43.04.1, the owner who is also the primary builder of an amateur-built or a production-built aircraft may issue a release to service, as prescribed in Part 43 of the CAR of 1997, for his or her aircraft after it has been issued with an Authority to Fly: Provided the provisions of Part 24 have been met in respect of the aircraft’s airworthiness.

 

The holder of an Approved Person Certificate with all the required categories, ratings, classes, groups and types applicable that that specific aircraft endorsed in his or her approved person certificated, may issue a release to service, as prescribed in Part 43 of the CAR of 1997, for an aircraft after it has been issued with an Authority to Fly: Provided the provisions of Part 24 have been met in respect of the aircraft’s

 

2.3.8          Maintenance and repairs to NTCA operated under Part (96.05.01) I.E NTCA USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

 

The holder of an Approved Person Certificate who wishes to carry out maintenance or repair work on NTCA’s operated under Part 96 i.e. used in commercial air transport operations shall be

• maintained by a licensed AME or AMO with the appropriate rating
• or by a person approved for the purpose by the Commissioner, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of Part 24 and Part 43 of these Regulations, as they mutatis mutandis apply, and as has been specified in the approved Maintenance Control Manual

 

2.3.9          Change of Contact Details

 

When an AeCSA-AP chances his or her postal address, telephone number, fax number or email address, he or she will notify the General Manager in writing, per letter or fax within 30 day of such change taking effect.

 

The change shall be recorded on the AeCSA-AP record card.

 

2.3.10      Payment of Aero Club Subscription Fees

The AeCSA-AP shall ensure that his or her membership of the AeCSA is current.

 

 

PART 2 : PROCEDURES

SECTION 4: PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE FILING OF COMPLAINTS, SUSPENTION             CANCELATION OF APPROVED PERSON CERTIFICATE

 

The purpose of this procedures are to provide assurance that all non conformities will be identified, recorded, and reviewed, that the necessary steps will be taken to rectify them and prevent their repeated occurrence.

 

This procedure will apply to all activities where the occurrence of nonconformity impairs the quality and effectiveness of services provided by this ARO.

 

All quality control system nonconformity, including member complaints, must be brought to the attention of the General Manager as soon as it is practically possible, or in his absence, to the attention of the Responsible Person.

 

2.3.11      Lodging of a Complaint by a member

 

If a member is of the opinion that any part of this document or the requirements set out by Part 24 and 66, have been contravened by an AeCSA-AP and there is suitable grounds, for corrective action a complaint can be lodged.

 

The compliant shall be forwarded to the Responsible Person via the General Manager in writing, stating all the relevant information to substantiate the complaint.

 

2.3.12      Suspension, Cancellation of Approved Person Certificate and Appeal

 

After reviewing the substance and legitimacy of a complaint, the Responsible Person may suspend, for a period not exceeding 60 days, any Approved Person Certificate issued under this ARO, if the holder of the certificate is suspected of –

(a)    consumption of alcohol and drugs while performing inspections or maintenance work,

(b)    performing maintenance work or inspections on aircraft for which he or she doesn’t have the suitable ratings for,

(c)    unsatisfactory work or work not complying as prescribed by the NTCA Maintenance and Construction Manual, and

(d)    contravention of any of the procedures under Section 3.

 

The General Manager on request of the Responsible Person, shall –

(a)    enter a note to that effect in the AeCSA-AP records,

(b)    deliver a report in writing to the Commissioner, stating the reasons why, in

the Responsible Persons opinion, the Approved Person has been suspended.

 

 

 

If the AeCSA-AP feels aggrieved by the suspension of the certificate he or she may appeal against such suspension to the Technical Committee, within 30 days after such holder has been notified of such suspension.

 

The appeal, referred to above, shall be in writing, stating the reasons why, in the appellant’s opinion, the suspension should be varied or set aside.

 

The appellant shall submit a copy of the appeal and any documents or records supporting such appeal, to the Technical Committee.

 

The Technical Committee may –

(a)    either adjudicate the appeal on the basis of the documents submitted to him or her; or

(b)    order the appellant and the plaintiff concerned to appear before them to give evidence, either in person or through a representative, at a time and place determined by them; and

(c)    at any time –

(i)                  extend the period of suspension for a further period not exceeding 30 days, if necessary to deal fairly with the appeal; and

(ii)                either confirm, vary or set aside the suspension referred to in this procedure.

 

Before the Technical Committee confirms the suspension in terms of the above (c) (ii), shall permit the AeCSA-AP, if he or she so wishes, to remedy any non-compliance.

 

The Technical Committee shall –

(a)    if they confirm the suspension in terms of said sub-regulation (c)(ii); or

(b)    if a certificate is suspended in terms this procedure and the holder thereof does not appeal against such suspension as prescribed in this procedure cancel the certificate.

 

2.3.13      Cancellation of an Approved Person Certificate

 

An Approved Person Certificate shall be cancelled under the following conditions

1. on own request,
2. passing away of the Approved Person, or
3. as a result of procedure 2.4.2.

 

If a holder of an Approved Person Certificate whishes to surrender his privileges as an AeCSA-AP, he or she shall notify the Technical Committee via. the General Manager of his intentions in writing either by facsimile or registered post, and within 30 days return the approved person certificate and stamp to AeCSA in an envelope marked for the General Managers attention.

 

The on cancellation of the Approved Person Certificate the General Manager on request of the Responsible Person, shall –

(a)    enter a note to that effect in the Approved Persons records

 

(b)    deliver a report in writing to the Commissioner; stating the reasons why, the Approved Person has been suspended.

 

In case of a dispute between a holder of an AeCSA-AP as a result of the cancellation of an Approved Person Certificate and the Technical committee, the Commissioner of the SA CAA or an appropriately qualified person appointed by him, shall be the arbitrator.

 

The Commissioner’s decision will be final.

 

The Approved person certificate and the stamp, which was issued to the applicant, will remain the property of AeCSA and will be returned to the AeCSA at cancellation of the said Approved Person Certificate within 30 days of such cancellation.

 

 

 

 

ANNEXURES

AeRO CLUB OF SOUTH AFRICA

APPLICATION FOR APPROVED PERSON CERTIFICATE

Mark the appropriate block:

 

Examination             Issue                   Amendment            Renewal            Re-issue

Notes:

(i)            An application for the issuing of an approved person certificate, the amendment, renewal or reissue thereof must comply with the provisions of regulation 66.10.11 of the CAR. Any incomplete application or any application received without the required attachments will not be processed and will be returned.

(ii)           Servicing and inspection experience to be shown separately.

(iii)                Sections 1 and 4 must be completed in all cases.

 

 

Certificate Number ………………………………… Expiry date ……………………………..

 

SECTION 1

Must be completed by all applicants

1.   Surname ……………………………   2.   Christian names: ……………………..

3.   ID / Passport No: ………………….    4.   Nationality ………………………….

5.   Date of birth ………………………………….

Physical address                                                   7.   Postal address ………………………………………………….          ………………………………………………… …………………………………………………..         ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………….       Postal code ………………………………….. 8.`Telephone no: ………………………………..      9.   Fax no: …………………………………….

10.  E mail:  ………………………………………..      11.  Cell:  ………………………………………

SECTION 2

Must be completed for the issue, renewal,  reissue or amendment of a certificate

I wish to be considered for the issue / amendment of an / my Approved Person certificate with the following endorsements:

Inspection Category	Repair Category	Aircraft	Engines	Other equipment			Welding
				Avio-nics	Elec-trical	Instru-ments

SECTION 3

Must be completed for exams

I wish to be considered to sit for the following subjects (tick off the appropriate blocks):

Inspection Category	Repair Category	Aircraft	Engines	Other equipment			Welding
				Avio-nics	Elec-trical	Instru-ments

SECTION 4

Must be completed by all applicants

I hereby declare that the particulars given by myself are to the best of my knowledge and belief, true in and correct in every respect.   …………………………………………                                …………………………………………. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT                                                               DATE

SECTION 5

For Official Use Only

Documents Accompanying Application
	Yes	No
1.  Certified Record Of Experience.
2.  Proof Of Having Passed Theoretical Exam.
3.  2 Recent Passport-Size Photographs.
4.  Copy Of I.D or Passport.
5.  Proof Of Payment.

 

AeRO CLUB OF SOUTH AFRICA

APPROVED PERSON CERTIFICATE

1. 1. Certificate number  ………………………………….  2.   Expiry Date

3.   Name of holder  ……………………………………………………………………………………….

4.     Categories of aircraft:   ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………….

 

Categories of engines: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

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Equipment: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

Welding ………….………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Physical address of holder:                                                  6.   Postal address

 

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1. Privileges or limitations:

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8.   I hereby certify that the holder of this certificate has been duly approved to carry out maintenance on non-type certificated aircraft listed in section 4 above, in accordance with Part 66 Subpart 10 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 1997

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General Manager AeCSA                                                                    Date of issue

 

EXAMPLE OF A PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET

PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET

Build Number:

Aircraft Serial Number:

Description of Aircraft:

Construction Materials:

Photo Graph

EXAMPLE OF NON-CONFORMITY LOG SHEET

NCR No	Date Issued	Approved Person Signature and Cert. No.	Date Complied	Approved Person Signature and Cert. No.
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EXAMPLE OF NON-CONFORMITY RECORD CARD

AeCSA-APS NON-CONFORMITY RECORD SHEET
DATE ISSUED__________________________                                             NCR No:
INITIATOR:  __________________________   SIGNATURE: _________________________   AP Cert No. __________________                  AP NCR ref No.__________	STAMP
TO: (RECIPIENT)                                                                                TITLE:
PART A DESCRIPTION OF NONCONFORMITY:
PART B: CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED
PART C VERIFICATION OF COMPLETED CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN:
APPROVED BY  __________________________   AP Cert No. _____________________                 DATE:________________		STAMP

Format of the Approved Persons Registar

Name	Contact Details		Category	Rating	Class	Group	Type
	Postal Address	Contact Phone No.

Format for the Approved Person Inspection Record Sheet

Date of Inspection	Aircraft Registration Number or Build Number	Owner Name / Aero Club SA membership No.	Type of Inspection	Details ofNCR Issued including AP NCR Ref No.	Comments	Owners Signature

I here by certify that the above information is correct_______________________________________

AP signature

Format of the Approved Persons DATA Card

Name :

Postal Adress :

Contact Phone No.’s

Home :

Work  :

Fax      :

Cell     :

E-mail address :

 

Record of dates on which the certificate was issued, renewed or reissued

Date	Description

Record of catogories, ratings, classes, groups and types on Certificater

Category	Rating	Class	Group	Type

Record of courses, workshops

Date	Description

Record of Non conformances/ Findings

Date	Description

AeCSA  NTCA Inspection Reminder
Date of Last Inspection ______________	Hobbs or Tachometer  reading :___________Hrs
Inspected by : _______________	AP Certificate No. ______ & Signature ___________
Next Inspection at ___________Hrs  or __________ (date)

 

SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

281 Middle Street Nieu Muckleneuk Private Bag X08 Waterkloof 0145

Tel:  +27 12 346 5566 Fax:  +27 12 346 1807

APpLICATION FOR BUILD NUMBER

BUILD NUMBER ISSUED FOR NON-TYPE CERTIFICATED AIRCRAFT IN ACORDANCE WITH CAR 24.01.2(4)

 

 

AIRCRAFT DETAILS
Manufacturer of the Aircraft/Kit/Plan
Model Name
Serial Number
Registration No (If Available)

 

 

OWNER / BUILDER DETAILS
Owners Name
Owners Telephone No
Builders Name (If not he same as the Owners)
Builders Telephone No
Owners Postal Address
Owners e-mail Address

 

 

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE PROJECT
AMO	AME	AP	(Name & Number)
Date Building will/was Commenced
Date Static Test Was Done (When Available)
Date Proving Flight Authority was Issued (When Available)

 

DECLARATION:  I ……………………………………….the undersigned declare herewith that the above information, to the best of my knowledge, is true and correct.

 

 

 

Date:  ……………/……………/…………….. Signature……………………………………………………

 

Note:  1.                 The above form can be fax to the CAA for attention at Fax No  012 346 2009

ANNEXURE B

List of Types

Veteran Aircraft Types

Manufacturer	Aircraft Decription
Angus
Beech
Boeing
Cessna
De Havilland	Tiger Moth Gipsy Moth
Piper
Stinson

 

 

Gyroplane Aircraft Types

Manufacturer	Aircraft Description
Magni Gyro	M-14 M-16 M-18 M-21
Ela Aviation	ELA-07
American Autogiro	SparrowHawk
Rotary Air Force	RAF 2000
Sycamore	Mk1 2000
HeliThruster	UFO

Weightshift Microlight Aeroplane types

Manufacturer	Aircraft Description
Solo Wings	Windlass Aquilla
Aviate Products	Raptor
Rainbow Aircraft	Aerotrike Safari Aerotrike Cobra
Mainair Sports	Gemini Flash Blade
Pegasus Aviation	Quantum Quik
Airborne Australia	Redback Classic Outback XT 912
Delta Trikes Aviation	Voyageur
Air Creation	Kiss iXess
Antares	MA-33M

Three-Axis Microlight Aeroplane types

Manufacturer	Aircraft Description
Microaviation New Zealand	Bantam B22
Trevor Davies Engineering	Thunderbird
Rainbow Aircraft	Cheetah
Jabiru South Africa	J200 J400
Kit Planes for Africa	Bushbaby

Ex Military Aircraft Types

Manufacturer	Type Description
Aerospatiale	Aluoette II Puma
Atlas Aircraft Corporation	Bosbok Kudu Impala
Beech
Bell
Boeing	Stearman
Consolidated	Catalina
Cessna	C185
DeHaviland	Chipmunk Vampire Tiger Moth
Focke Wulf
Hawker	Hunter
LET	L29, L39
Mc Donnel Douglas	DC3 Dakota, DC4 Skymaster DC6
Meschersmidt
North American	Harvard Mustang Sabre Navion
Super Marine	Spitfire Seafury
Taylorcraft	Auster
Yak	Yak 50, 52, 55

Piston Aircraft Engine Types

Manufacturer	Type Description
Lycoming	Less than 200hp More than 200Hp
Continental	Less than 200hp More than 200Hp
Rotax	Two Stroke Four Stroke
Packard / Rolce Royce Merlin	Mk
Pratt & Whitney	All
Walter Lom	Micro
Jabiru	Less than 100 hp More than 100 hp

Automotive Aircraft Engine Types

Engine Description	Type Description
Boxer Volkswagen Based	All
Subaru	All
Wankel  Rotary	Mazda series
V-engines	Chev, Buick, Ford
Inline engines	Honda, VW, etc