AMC1 M.B.303(b) Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring (ACAM)   

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

SCOPE OF SURVEYS

1. The CAA should undertake sample product surveys of aircraft on its register to verify that:

(a) the condition of an aircraft as sampled is to a standard acceptable for the Certificate of Airworthiness/Airworthiness Review Certificate to remain in force,

(b) the operator/owner’s management of the airworthiness of the aircraft is effective,

(c) the approvals and licenses granted to organisations and persons continue to be applied in a consistent manner to achieve the required standards.

A physical inspection of the aircraft is necessary during each ACAM survey (ramp or in- depth).

2. Sample product surveys of aircraft include:

(a) in-depth surveys carried out during extensive maintenance that fully encompass selected aspects of an aircraft’s airworthiness,

(b) ramp surveys carried out during aircraft operations to monitor the apparent condition of an aircraft’s airworthiness.

3. When performing a ramp survey, the inspector(s) should make all possible efforts to avoid an unreasonable delay of the aircraft inspected.

4. The  further  information  on  ‘KEY  RISK  ELEMENTS’  can  be   found   in  Appendix III   to  GM1 M.B.303(b).