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CHAPTER 3G.

APPROVAL OF CAR 147 (BASIC) MAINTENANCE TRAINING ORGANISATION

1. Scope (147.B.05)
This chapter describes the administrative procedures which the Airworthiness
Directorate officers shall follow when exercising their tasks and responsibilities
regarding issuance, continuation, change, suspension or revocation of CAR 147 (Basic)
Maintenance Training Organisation approvals.

2. DGCA Role (147. B.10)

(a) General

CAR 147 (Basic) Maintenance Training organization shall be approved by DGCA. The
Airworthiness Directorate has been vested with the responsibilities for the issuance,
continuation, change, suspension or revocation of CAR-147 (Basic) Maintenance
Training Organisation approvals certificates.

DGCA should retain effective control of important surveillance functions and not
delegate them in such a way that CAR-147 (Basic) organizations, in effect, regulate
themselves in airworthiness matters. The Annual Surveillance Plan should include CAR
147 (Basic) Organizations.

(b) Resources

The number of staff deputed for approval of the CAR 147 (Basic) Training organization
shall be sufficient to perform the allocated tasks.

Respective Regional Airworthiness Office will nominate team of officers for each
applicant of a Basic Maintenance Training organization approval to conduct all relevant
tasks related to the Basic Maintenance Training Organization Approval as per CAR 147
(Basic).

3. Qualification and Training DGCA Officers [AMC 147.B.10 (b)]

Head of the Regional Airworthiness Office shall ensure that the officers involved
in CAR-147 (Basic) organization approvals should have:

3.1. practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and
safe operating practices;
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3.2. comprehensive knowledge of:

a) relevant parts of implementing rules, certification specifications and guidance
material;
b) the APM procedures;
c) the rights and obligations of an airworthiness officer;
d) quality systems;
e) Continuing airworthiness management.

3.3. training on auditing techniques;

3.4. five years relevant work experience to be allowed to work as an Inspector
independently. This may include experience gained during training to obtain the
qualification;
3.5. a relevant engineering degree or an aircraft maintenance or training qualification
with additional education. ‘Relevant engineering degree’ means an engineering
degree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies
relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft/ aircraft
components
3.6. knowledge of basic maintenance training standards.
3.7. In addition to technical competency, officers should have a high degree of integrity,
be impartial in carrying out their tasks, be tactful, and have a good understanding of
human nature.
3.8. A programme for continuation training should be developed that ensures that the
officers remain competent to perform their allocated tasks.

4. Application Process:
Five-phase process shall be followed for grant of approval. The five-phase shall consist
of pre-application phase, formal application phase, documentation evaluation phase,
inspection and demonstration phase, and certification phase.

4.1. Pre-application phase

4.1.1. During this phase, the prospective applicant can make initial enquiry regarding
regulatory requirements/ processes to be followed to obtain the approval.
4.1.2. The DAW, Hqrs/Head of Regional Office should brief the applicant regarding
regulatory requirements, processes, timelines etc. to be followed for grant of
approval. As a minimum, the following points will be discussed during this
meeting:

a) The specific requirements particular to the proposed operation, and relevant

regulatory requirements (CARs, circulars etc.)
b) The qualifications and experience required for the nominated post holders.
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c) The certification process - the applicant must closely liaise with the DGCA
certification team.
d) The required form and content of the Formal Application and its attachment
e) The fee, which shall accompany the formal application,

4.2. Formal Application Phase- for Initial approval (147.B.105)

4.2.1. An application for an initial approval shall be made to DGCA Hqtrs on Form 12A
which shall include the following documents/ information. In case of existing
AME training institutes approved under CAR, Section-2, Series E, Part VIII, the
application shall be submitted to respective region:

a)Organization’s registration certificate;

b)Form 4 in respect of responsible managers along with their resume.
c)Soft and hard copy of MTOE and associated procedure manuals;
d)Interface manual / SOP;
e)Para wise CAR-147 compliance report along with relevant supporting
documents;
f) Contract;
g) No. of employees certified by the proposed Accountable Manager;
h) Applicable fees as per Rule 133C of Aircraft Rules, 1937;
i) Schedule of events describing the list of activities and/or facility acquisitions,
which must be accomplished or made ready, including the dates on which
they will be ready for the DGCA to inspect. The schedule should be realistic
and contains sufficient flexibility to allow for unforeseen contingencies.
Note1: For initial approval, the application shall be submitted to DGCA Hqrs
(Airworthiness Directorate). For change in the scope of approval and renewal,
the application shall be submitted to the concerned Regional/ Sub-regional
office.
Note2: The intended scope of approval should be detailed as much as possible. It shall
mention the class and the ratings.
Note3: Basic Training: It is not possible to apply for a few modules only. Only applications
for a full Basic Training Course will be considered.

4.2.2. Upon receipt of application, the same will be scrutinised to determine eligibility
and completeness of the application according to CAR 147 (Basic).
4.2.3. Schedule of Events will be scrutinised for realistic timelines which will be mutually
agreed. Any change in the timelines may affect the process.
4.2.4. Incorrect or incomplete application will not be processed further and the
applicant will be notified accordingly.
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4.3. Allocation of the certification team

4.3.1. After eligibility of the application has been fully assessed and the requisite fees
has been received, the DAW, Hqrs will forward the application to respective
regional offices to constitute a certification team. The team headed by an officer
not below the level of DDAW will consists of at least two officers. The
certification team will carry out document evaluation, inspection and issue
recommendation for issue of approval. The team will record the progress of
activities in the internal checklist. Headquarters may depute an officer to
associate with the approval process during Inspection and Demonstration phase.

4.3.2. The concerned Regional / Sub-regional office will be intimated by DAW, Hqrs,
giving the details of the applicant including the details of the contracted AMO
and scope of approval sought.
4.4. Document Evaluation Phase

4.4.1. During this phase, the application and the documents will be evaluated by the
certification team. The evaluation and assessment shall consist of following
items:

a) Post holders;
b) Instructors, examiners, practical assessors;
c) MTOE and associated procedures;
d) Para wise CAR compliance of CAR 147 (Basic) and internal audit report;
e) Contracts and associated interface manual.

4.4.2. The Accountable Manger should demonstrate that he has a reasonable

understanding of applicable regulations and of his role within the approved
organisation, but also that he has all necessary means, in particular financial, to
fulfil the Accountable Manager’s duties and responsibilities as detailed in the
MTOE. The Accountable Manager is accepted via approval of the MTOE
containing the Accountable Manager’s commitment statement.
4.4.3. The certification team should assess the qualification, experience of proposed
post holders to verify that they meet the requirements in accordance with
147.A.105 and are competent to perform the function. If satisfied, the
certification team will recommend formal acceptance of the post holders through
the corresponding CA Form 4 by DAW, Hqrs. Once the post holders have been
accepted, the names of the post holders shall be included in the MTOE.
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4.4.4. The certification team should verify that the assessment and acceptance of
Instructors, examiners and assessors are performed by the training organization
in accordance with the dedicated procedure described in the MTOE (as approved
by the DGCA). The list of those staffs should be included into the MTOE or cross
referred document. CA Form 4 is not required to be submitted for these
personnel.

Note: The certification team will assess that the training organization has an
acceptable system in place to ensure that each proposed instructor, examiner
and assessor is competent, but also that the organization can demonstrate that
it has enough qualified instructors, examiners and assessors to cover, without
any gap, the integrality of the approved courses.

4.4.5. Whenever possible, a review of the proposed instructor’s file, followed by an

interview of the person and the partial attendance to an event led by the person
(lesson, exam, assessment) should be prioritized by the certification team.
4.4.6. Whenever the direct interview of the proposed instructor is not possible or not
appropriate, the background of the person (education/ experience etc.) should
be carefully reviewed in order to determine that the details provided are
adequate to demonstrate the qualities of the person.

Note 1: In any case, samplings including interviews and event witnessing must be
performed by the certification team when approving a new organization, or
when significantly extending the scope of an existing approval and repeated as
part of the continued surveillance carried out within the organization.

Note 2: Instructors, examiners and assessors accepted and exercising their privileges,
or part thereof, at the entry into force of CAR 147 (Basic), are considered as
fulfilling the knowledge and experience requirements. However, the assessment
of the gap between actual qualifications and the required standard should be
performed by the applicant and provided to the DGCA.

4.4.7. Scrutiny of Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE) and Associated

procedures

The certification team should evaluate the MTOE to ensure the contents of the
MTOE and associated procedures meet the requirements of CAR 147 (Basic). The
format of MTOE should be in accordance Airworthiness Advisory Circular 2 of 2018
and customized as per the scope of approval sought.
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4.4.8. Assessment of Para wise CAR compliance Report and Internal Audit Report

The certification team should assess the para wise CAR compliance report and
the internal audit report of the applicant to verify that the applicant meets the
intent of CAR 147 (Basic) for the intended scope of approval.

4.4.9. Contracts and associated interface manual

4.4.9.1. The certification team should evaluate the contract executed between the
applicant and the AMO which should address the following aspects for the
intended scope of approval:

a) Scope of contract indicating details of the facilities proposed to be

provided by the contracted organisation;
b) Maximum number of students that will be permitted for the practical at
AMO facility
c) Responsibilities of both the organisations
d) Nodal person of both the organisation and their responsibilities
e) Condition of access to relevant areas of the facility including issue of
Airport Entry Passes to the students (as applicable)
f) Validity of the contract including conditions for renewal of contract

4.4.9.2. The certification team should verify the adequacy of the approved facilities
available with the contracted AMO including availability of number of aircraft
for imparting practical training for the intended number of students on
regular basis.

4.5. Inspection and Demonstration Phase

4.5.1. For an initial approval application, a statement signed by the Organisation’s

Quality Manager should be provided before the audit takes place, confirming that
documents, procedures, training/exam material, facilities and personnel subject
to the application have been reviewed and audited showing compliance with all
applicable requirements.

4.5.2. Audit of the organisation to confirm that the facilities as per proposed MTOE
and information provided in the compliance report in terms of facility,
personnel, planning and records etc. The audit should be conducted following the
surveillance checklist detailed in APM (Part-II) Chapter 9 for ensuring the facility
for compliance, interviewing personnel and sampling any relevant training course
for its conduct and standard.
4.5.3. A closing meeting chaired by the audit Team Leader will be held to present the
audit findings and conclusions to the auditees in order to ensure that they
understand the findings. The auditee will be given the opportunity to discuss any
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non-compliance identified and suggest corrective actions and a timeframe for

implementation.
4.5.4. Findings made during the certification process will be handled by the certification
team according to CAR-147 (Basic) and its associated Acceptable Means of
Compliance (AMC)/ Guidance Material (GM). The audit report should be made
on a DGCA Form 22a (see CAR 147 Basic). The date each finding was rectified
should be recorded together with the reference document.
4.5.5. For an initial approval, the audit findings should not be classified as Level 1 or 2
as no action can be taken against the certificate. Unless otherwise agreed by the
DGCA, a maximum of three months shall be allowed to take corrective action for
each finding raised during the initial audit. Failure to close these findings during
this three months period could lead the DGCA to terminate the application.
4.5.6. The formal notification of the findings must be sent to the Organisation within a
maximum of 15 calendar days from the end of the audit.
4.5.7. The certification team will follow up the closure of all findings identified during
the audit. When it is satisfied with the actions that have been taken by the
Organisation in respect of the findings raised during the audit the same should
be closed.
4.5.8. Depending on the extent and nature of findings and the related corrective
actions, an additional audit to assess the effective implementation of the
corrective actions may be necessary.

4.5.9. Recommendation
Once compliance of the applicant with CAR 147 (Basic) has been established, the
certification team will recommend to DAW, Hqrs for grant of initial approval of
the organisation. This includes the followings:
(i) approval of MTOE
(ii) acceptance of management personnel.
(iii) scope of approval
(iv) Number of students for admission in each batch permitted
For that purpose, the certification team will prepare a recommendation report
on CA Form 22a to be reviewed for quality check by the DAW, Hqrs.

4.6. Certification Phase

4.6.1. The recommendation package (Document review and the on-site audit report
including closure of findings) will be reviewed for compliance and accuracy by
DAW(Hqrs). Once satisfied, following documents will be issued to the applicant:
a) the approval certificate CA Form 11A;
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b) the approval letter of the MTOE together with its associated documents
indicating number of students permitted;
c) acceptance of the nominated personnel (CA Form 4s);

4.6.2. A copy of approval letter including certificate of approval, approved MTOE and
copy of CA Form 4s shall be forwarded to the concerned Regional/ Sub-regional
office where the organisation is based. A copy of the approval letter should be
forwarded to Central Examination Organisation of DGCA for information.

4.6.3. Maintenance training organisation approval certificate (147.B.125)

The maintenance training organisation approval certificate format DGCA Form
11A shall be used. The following fields on page 2 “Maintenance Training and
Examination Approval Schedule” of the maintenance training and examination
organisation approval certificate should be completed as follows:

Date of original issue: It refers to the date of the original issue of the
maintenance training organisation approval. Date of last revision approved: It
refers to the date of the last revision of the maintenance training organisation
exposition affecting the content of the certificate. Changes to the maintenance
training organisation exposition which do not affect the content of the certificate
do not require the re-issuance of the certificate.

Revision No: It refers to the revision number of the last revision of the
maintenance training organisation exposition affecting the content of the
certificate. Changes to the maintenance training organisation exposition which
do not affect the content of the certificate do not require the reissuance of the
certificate

4.6.4. The Director of Airworthiness shall formally approve the exposition and issue to
the applicant a Form 11A approval certificate, which includes the approval
schedule. The certificate of approval shall only be issued when the organization
is in compliance with CAR-147 (Basic).
4.6.5. The approval of the exposition and associated procedures shall be intimated
in writing. The following pages shall be stamped and signed:

(a) List of effective pages.

(b) Scope of activities.
(c) List of nominated persons (Including Accountable Manager).
(d) Facility details (at each site if applicable).
(e) Scope of Quality System.
(f) Authorization System.
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4.6.6. The conditions of the approval shall be indicated on the Form 11A approval
certificate. The validity of the CAR -147 (Basic) approval will be for a period as per
Rule 133 B.
4.6.7. The reference number shall be included on the Form- 11A approval certificate.
The numeric sequence should be unique to the particular approved maintenance
training organisation.
4.6.8. Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE) Amendment

4.6.8.1. The officers of Airworthiness Directorate shall verify that the procedures
specified in the exposition are in compliance with CAR-147 (Basic) before
formally notifying the approved organization of the approval.
4.6.8.2. A simple exposition status sheet should be maintained which contains
information on when an amendment was received by RAO and when it was
approved.
4.6.8.3. The organization should submit each exposition amendment to the RAO for
approval. On being satisfied that the amendment meets the requirement of
CAR 147 (Basic), an approval to the same shall be indicated in writing and
with intimation to DGCA Hdqrs.

5. Change to CAR 147 (Basic) approval

5.1. An application for change in the scope of CAR 147 (Basic) Maintenance Training
Organisation approval to include additional training courses as per CAR 66, should be
made to the concerned RAO/ SRAO by using the CA Form 12a along with the
following documents:

a) Soft and hard copy of amended MTOE and associated procedure manuals;
b) Amendment to Interface manual / SOP as applicable;
c) Para wise CAR 147 compliance report along with relevant supporting documents.
d) Details of personnel including post holders, Instructors, examiners, assessors etc.
e) No. of employees certified by the Accountable Manager;
f) Applicable fees as per Rule 133C of Aircraft Rules, 1937.

5.2. The head of the concerned regional office will constitute the certification team. The
guidelines for initial approval process as per para 4 above will be followed by the
concerned RAO for change in scope of approval. A copy of approval letter including
certificate of approval, approved MTOE and other relevant documents shall be
forwarded to DAW, Hqrs. A copy of the approval letter should be forwarded to
Central Examination Organisation of DGCA for information.
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5.3. A change of name of the maintenance training organisation requires the organisation
to submit a new application as a matter of urgency stating that only the name of the
organisation has changed including a copy of the organisation exposition with the
new name. Upon receipt of the application and the organisation exposition, the
DGCA should reissue the approval certificate valid only up to the current expiry date.
5.4. A name change alone does not require the DGCA to audit the organisation, unless
there is evidence that other aspects of the maintenance training organisation have
changed.
5.5. A change of accountable manager requires the maintenance training organisation to
submit such fact to DGCA as a matter of urgency together with the amendment to
the accountable manager exposition statement.
5.6. A change of any of the senior personnel specified in 147.A.105(b) requires the
maintenance training organisation to submit to DGCA a Form 4 in respect of the
particular person. If satisfied that the qualifications and experience meet the
standard required by CAR-147 (Basic), the RAO should indicate acceptance in writing
to the maintenance training organisation.
5.7. A change in the maintenance training organization’s exposition requires DGCA to
establish that the procedures specified in the exposition are in compliance with CAR-
147 (Basic) and then to establish if these are the same procedures intended for use
within the training facility.
5.8. Any change of location of the maintenance training organisation requires the
organisation to make a new application to DGCA along with the documents required
in para 4.
5.9. The complete or partial re-organisation of a training organisation should require the
re-audit of those elements that have changed.

6. Renewal of an approval

6.1. An application for renewal of CAR 147 (Basic) Maintenance Training Organisation
approval should be made to the concerned RAO/ SRAO by using the CA Form 12a
along with the following documents;

a) Internal audit report and status of closure of findings of the organisation;

b) Copy of contractual arrangements;
c) Validity and scope of approval of contracted organisation, as relevant;
d) No. of employees certified by the Accountable Manager;
e) Applicable fees as per Rule 133C of Aircraft Rules, 1937.

6.2. RAO/ SRAO should review the completed CA Form 22a for the purpose. It should be
ensured by the concerned RAO/ SRAO that no finding is open at the time of renewal
of approval.
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6.3. Each organization must be completely reviewed (audited) by RAOs for compliance
with CAR-147 (Basic) at periods not exceeding 12 months.

7. Continued validity (147. B.120)

7.1. The conditions for continued validity of approval of the maintenance training
organisation shall be:
a) as per Rule 133B.
b) that each organisation must be completely audited for compliance with this CAR
at periods not exceeding 12 months. Each time of surveillance/ audit, CA Form
22a should be used and completed.
c) that all findings are closed.

7.2. Audits should be conducted to ensure the continuity of the approval; it is not
necessary to sample all training courses, but DGCA officers should sample, as
appropriate, one training course to establish that training is conducted in an
appropriate manner. Nevertheless, the duration of the sampling for each course
should not be less than 3 hours. Where no training course is being conducted during
the audit, arrangements should be made to return at a later date to sample the
conduct of a training course.

7.3. It is not necessary to sample all examinations associated with a training course but
the DGCA should sample, as appropriate, one training course examination.

(i) the specific item audit should be the same as that required by CAR- 147
(Basic) latest amendment;
(ii) there should be satisfactory evidence on record that such specific item of
audits were carried out and that all corrective actions have been taken;
(iii) the officers of AWD should be satisfied that there is no reason to believe that
the standards have deteriorated in respect of those specific item audits
being granted a back credit; and
(iv) A meeting with the Accountable Manager shall be convened at least once
every 12 months to ensure he/she remains informed of significant issues
arising during audit and to ensure he/she fully understands the significance
of the approval.

8. Revocation, suspension and limitation of the maintenance training organisation

approval (147.B.200)

The procedure as laid down in sub rule 10 of Rule 133B and instructions issued by DGCA
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Hqrs from time to time shall be followed in order to:

a) suspend an approval on reasonable grounds in the case of potential safety
threat; or
b) suspend, revoke or limit an approval pursuant to 147.B.130.

Note: Enforcement action shall be taken as per the detail procedure(s) given in the
Enforcement Manual and APM (Part-II) Chapter 10.

9. Findings (147.B.130)

9.1. Failure to complete the rectification of any level 1 finding within seven days of
written notification shall entail revocation, suspension or limitation by the DGCA, of
the maintenance training organisation approval in whole or in part.
9.2. Action shall be taken by DGCA to revoke, limit or suspend in whole or part the
approval in case of failure to comply within the time scale granted by DGCA in the
case of a level 2 finding.
9.3. When during audits or by other means evidence is found showing non-
compliance with the requirements of CAR- 147 (Basic), the following actions shall be
taken:
(i) For level 1 findings, immediate action shall be taken to revoke, limit or
suspend in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the level 1 finding,
the maintenance training organisation approval, until successful corrective
action has been taken by the organization. In practical terms a level 1 finding
is where a significant non-compliance with CAR-147 (Basic) is found.

(ii) For level 2 findings, the corrective action period granted must be appropriate to
the nature of the finding but in any case initially must not be more than 30
days. In certain circumstances and subject to the nature of the finding 30
days period may be extended up to 45 days subject to a satisfactory
corrective action plan agreed. In practical terms where an officer of AWD
finds a non- compliance with CAR -147 (Basic).

(iii) Where the organisation has not implemented the necessary corrective action
within the stipulated period, necessary action shall be taken in line with
requirements/guidelines as stipulated in the enforcement manual/
enforcement circular.
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10. Record-keeping (147.B.20)

10.1. The DGCA Hqrs (Airworthiness Directorate) / Regional Office shall have a system of
record-keeping that allows adequate traceability of the process to issue, renew,
continue, change, suspend or revoke each approval.
10.2. The records for the oversight of maintenance training organizations shall include as
a minimum:

(i) the application for an organisation approval.

(ii) the organisation approval certificate including any changes.
(iii) a copy of the audit program listing the dates when audits are due and when
audits were carried out.
(iv) Continued oversight records including all audit records.
(v) copies of all relevant correspondence.
(vi) details of any exemption and enforcement actions.
(vii) organisation exposition and amendments.

Note-1. The record-keeping system should ensure that all records are accessible whenever
needed within a reasonable time. These records should be organized in a
consistent way throughout the DGCA (chronological, alphabetical order, etc.).
Note-2: All records containing sensitive data regarding applicants or organizations should
be stored in a secure manner with controlled access to ensure confidentiality of
this kind of data.
Note-3: All computer hardware used to ensure data backup should be stored in a different
location from that containing the working data in an environment that ensures
they remain in good condition. When hardware or software changes take place,
special care should be taken that all necessary data continues to be accessible at
least through the full period specified in147.B.20.

11. Appendixes

Appendix -I DGCA Form 4

Appendix - II CAR-147 Approval Recommendation Report DGCA Form 22
Appendix - III Application for CAR 147 Approval DGCA Forms 12
Appendix-IV Internal Checklist (Initial / Variation/ Renewal of Approval of CAR 147
Basic Maintenance Training Organisation)

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APPENDIX I
DGCA Form 4

[DGCA]

Details of Management Personnel required to be accepted as specified in CAR-………………

1. Name:

2. Position:

3. Qualifications relevant to the item (2) position:

4. Work experience relevant to the item (2) position:

Signature: ............................... Date: ......................................

On completion, please send this form under confidential cover to the DGCA.

DGCA use only

Name and signature of authorised staff member accepting this person:

Signature: ............................................... Date: ..............................................

Name: .................................................... Office: .............................................

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APPENDIX II
CAR-147 (BASIC) APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT DGCA FORM 22a

Part 1: General

Name of organisation:

Approval reference:

Requested approval rating/

Form 11a dated*:

Other approvals held (if app.)

Address of facility audited

Audit period: from to :

Date(s) of audit(s):

Audit reference(s):

Persons interviewed:

DGCA Officer: Signature(s):

DGCA office: Date of Form 22a Part 1 completion:

*delete where applicable

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CAR-147( BASIC ) APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA-FORM 22a

Part 2: CAR-147 ( BASIC ) Compliance Audit Review;
The five columns may be labeled and used as necessary to record the approved
training/examinations, facility, including , reviewed. Against each column used of the following
CAR-147 subparagraphs please either tick (√) the box if satisfied with compliance or cross (X) the
box if not satisfied with compliance and specify the reference of the Part 4 finding next to the box
or enter NIA where an item is not applicable, or NIR when applicable but not reviewed.
Para: Subject:
147.A100 Facility requirements
147.A.105 Personnel requirements
Records of instructors,
147.A.110
examiners and assessors
147.A.115 Instructional equipment
Maintenance Training
147.A.120
Material
147.A.125 Records
Training procedures and
147.A.130
quality system
147.A.135 Examinations
Privileges of the maintenance
147.A.145
training organisation
Changes to maintenance
147.A.150
training organisation
147.A.160 Findings
147.A.200 Basic Training Course
147.A.205 Basic Knowledge examination
147.A.210 Basic Practical Assessment
DGCA Officer(s): Signature(s):

DGCA office: Date of CA-Form 22a Part 2 completion:

147 ( Basic ) APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA-FORM 22a

PART 3: Compliance with 147 ( Basic ) Maintenance training organisation exposition (MTOE)
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PART 3: Compliance with CAR 147 ( Basic ) Maintenance training organisation exposition
(MTOE) ( FORM 22 )
Part 1 MANAGEMENT
1.1 Corporate commitment by accountable manager
1.2 Management personnel
Duties and responsibilities of management personnel, instructors,
1.3
knowledge examiners and practical assessor
1.4 Management personnel organisation chart
List of instructional and examination staff
1.5
Note: A separate document may be referenced
1.6 List of approved addresses
1.7 Reserved
1.8 General description of facilities at paragraph 1.6 addresses
1.9 Specific list of courses approved by the DGCA
1.10 Notification procedures regarding changes to organisation
1.11 Exposition and associated manuals amendment procedure
PART 2 TRAINING AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
2.1 Organisation of courses
2.2 Preparation of course material
2.3 Preparation of classrooms and equipment
2.4 Preparation of workshops/maintenance facilities and equipment
2.5 Conduct of theoretical Training and practical Training
2.6 Records of training carried out
2.7 Storage of training record
2.8 Reserved
2.9 Organisation of examinations
MTOE Reference: MTOE Amendment:

DGCA audit staff: Signature(s):

DGCA office:
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2.10 Security and preparation of examination material

2.11 Preparation of examination rooms
2.12 Conduct of examinations
2.13
Conduct of practical assessment

2.14 Marking and record of examinations

2.15 Storage of examination records
2.16 Reserved
2.17 Preparation, control and issue of basic training course certificates
2.18 Reserved
Part 3 Training System Quality Procedures
3.1 Audit of training
3.2 Audit of examinations
3.3 Analysis of examination results
3.4 Audit and analysis remedial action
3.5 Accountable manager annual review
3.6 Qualifying the instructors
3.7 Qualifying the examiners
3.8 Records of qualified instructors & examiners
Part 4 Appendices
4.1 Example of documents and forms used.
4.2 Syllabus of each training course
4.3 Cross reference Index – if applicable

MTOE Reference: MTOE Amendment:

DGCA audit staff: Signature(s):

DGCA office: Date of CA- Form 22 Part 3 completion:

CAR 147( Basic ) APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA- FORM 22a

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Part 4: Findings CAR-147 ( Basic ) Compliance Status

Each level 1 and 2 findings should be recorded whether it has been rectified or not and should
be identified by a simple cross reference to the Part 2 requirement. All non-rectified
findings should be copied in writing to the organisation for the necessary corrective action.

Audit reference(s): Corrective action

Date Due Date Closed Reference
Findings

Part
2 or 3 Level
ref

CAR 147 ( Basic ) APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION REPORT CA- FORM 22a

PART 5: CAR 147( Basic ) approval or continued approval or change recommendation
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Name of Organisation:

Approval Reference:

Audit reference(s):

Applicable CAR-147( Basic ) amendment status:

The following CAR 147( Basic) scope of approval is recommended for this organisation:

Or, it is recommended that the CAR 147 ( Basic ) scope of approval specified in CA Form 11a
referenced ………………………………………………. be continued.

Name of recommending DGCA Officer :

Signature of recommending DGCA Officer:

DGCA office:

Date of Recommendation:

CA-Form 22a review (quality check) Date:

CA FORM 12a Appendix III

APPLICATION FOR CAR 147 APPROVAL

INITIAL/CHANGE OF APPROVAL
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1. Registered Name of the Applicant :

2. Trading name (if different) :

3. Address(es) requiring approval :

4. Contact Details
Telephone :
Fax No :
E Mail :
Scope of CAR-147(Basic) Approval Relevant to this Initial*/Change of* application

Type Training:

5.

Does the organisation hold approval under CAR-21*/CAR-145*/CAR-M*

*Cross out whichever is not applicable.

Name and Position

6. of Accountable Manager :

7. Signature of Accountable Manager :

8. Date of Application :
This form should be sent with any required fee to be paid to DGCA

Appendix-IV

Internal Checklist
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(To be used by DAW, Hqrs/ RAO/ Sub-RAO)

Initial / Change / Renewal of Approval of CAR 147 Basic Maintenance Training

Organisation

PART-1

Registered Name of the Applicant:

Trading Name (if different):

Address Requiring approval:

Telephone No.

Fax No.

Email address:

Website details, if any

Scope of Approval sought:

(Category/ Sub-category to be
Provided)

Name and Position of Accountable

Manager

Contact details of Accountable

Manager

Name of Training Manager

Contact details of Training Manager:

Name of Quality Manager:

Contact details of Quality Manager:

Names of Examination Manager:

Contact details of Examination

Manager:

Date of Application:

PART-2
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Observation Applicability
S/N Document(s) Requirement
Sat Unsat N/A

1. Receipt of application in “CA Form 12a” as given in I, C & R

CAR-147 (Basic)

2. Receipt of requisite fees (as per Rule 133C) I, C & R

3. Submission of copy of Approval Schedule. C&R

(In the case of any change/ variation in the Approval

Schedule is required, original approval Schedule
should be submitted)

4. Validity Schedule (in original) R

5. Submission of following documents:

(a) Status of Approval of MTOE and associated I&V

procedures / amendments to MTOE.

(b) Contract copy (Validity of the contract including I&C

conditions for renewal of contract)

(c) Internal Audit Report I&V

(d) Para wise compliance of CAR 147 (Basic) and I&C

supporting documents.

(e) Status of acceptance of CA Form 4 for the post I

holders along with their Resumes

(f) Compliance status of the audit plan and status of R

findings.

6. Meeting with Accountable Manager with DAW. I&C

7. Status of Completed Form-22 along with compliance I&C

status of finding ( For initial approval and change all
findings must be corrected before the approval can
be issued)

Abbreviation: I- Initial Approval, C- Change in approval & R- Renewal of approval

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Part-3 (Review of documents)

S/N Observation
Requirement Not
Sat Unsat
Applicable

1. Whether the format and the contents of the Maintenance I&C

Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE) and associated
procedures are consistent with the requirements of CAR-147
(Basic)?

2. Whether contents of the commitment statement of I&C

Accountable Manager, defined in MTOE is consistent and is
signed by the Accountable Manager?

3. Whether Review of Form -22a is carried out and signed by I&C

head of the office/ DAW.

4. I, C & R
Whether evidence of the closure of findings are satisfactory.

5. Whether all the post holders required as per 147 (Basic) are I, C & R
available and approved.

6. Whether facilities required as per CAR 147 (Basic) is adequate I, V& R

for the intended/approved scope of approval.

Date: Name and Signature of the Officer:

Remarks of the Team Leader (DDAW):

Name and Signature of the Team Leader (DDAW):

Comments of DAW: Approved / Not Approved

Signature of the DAW :

( )
Date: Director of Airworthiness