means an alteration not listed in the aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller specifications
Major modification
PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS
Aviation maintenance technician and an AMO
presents regulatory requirements for the airworthiness of aircraft expected to operate in the Republic of the Philippines using the standards and recommended practices in ICAO Annexes 6 and 8.
CAR Part 5
requires all persons operating Republic of the Philippines registered aircraft to notify the Authority when certain events occur
CAR Part 5
The set of processes by which an aircraft, engine,propeller or part complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements and remains in a condition for safe operation throughout its operating life.
Continuing Airworthiness
A certification confirming that the maintenance work to which it relates has been complied with in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness, using approved data
Maintenance release
a repair that if improperly done might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, power-plant,operations, flight characteristics, or other qualities affecting airworthiness
Major repair
The alteration of an aircraft/aeronautical product in conformity with an approved standard.
Modification
Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts, not involving complex assembly operations
Preventative maintenance
The restoration of an aircraft/aeronautical product using methods,techniques, and practices acceptable to the Authority, including disassembly,cleaning, and inspection as permitted, repair as necessary, and reassembly; and tested in accordance with approved standards and technical data
Overhaul
This work will be performed by only the manufacturer or an organization approved by the manufacturer, and Authorized by the State of Registry
Rebuild
A document signed by an authorized representative of an approved maintenance organization (AMO) in respect of an inspection, repair or modification on a complete aircraft, engine or propeller after it has received a Maintenance Release for the maintenance performed at an AMO
Return to Service (RTS)
The Contracting State which approved the original type certificate and any subsequent supplemental type certificates for an aircraft, or which approved the design of an aeronautical product or appliance
State of Design
The State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the final assembly of the aircraft engine or propeller.
State of Manufacture
The Contracting State on whose register the aircraft is entered.
State of Registry
AOC
Air Operator Certificate
AMO
Approved Maintenance Organization
MEL
Minimum Equipment List
PIC
Pilot in command
TSO
Technical Standard Order
The Authority may amend or modify a Certificate of Airworthiness,
Upon application from an operator
a complete aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller
Class I Aeronautical Products
Standard Certificate of Airworthiness, special Certificate of Airworthiness, and Certificate of Airworthiness issued for restricted or limited category aircraft are effective for _________
One year
An experimental certificate for research and development, showing compliance with regulations, crew training, or market surveys is effective for_______ after the date of issue or renewal unless the Authority prescribes a shorter period.
one year
