M.A.301 Continuing airworthiness tasks
The aircraft continuing airworthiness and the serviceability of operational and emergency equipment shall be ensured by:
(a) the accomplishment of pre-flight inspections;
(b) the rectification of any defect and damage affecting safe operation in accordance with data specified in points M.A.304 and M.A.401, as applicable, while taking into account the minimum equipment list (‘MEL’) and configuration deviation list, when they exist;
(c) the accomplishment of all maintenance in accordance with the AMP referred to in point M.A.302;
(d) the release of all maintenance in accordance with Subpart H;
(e) for all complex motor-powered aircraft or aircraft used by air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the analysis of the effectiveness of the approved AMP referred to in point M.A.302;
(f) the accomplishment of any applicable:
(1) airworthiness directive (AD);
(2) operational directive with a continuing airworthiness impact;
(3) continuing airworthiness requirement established by the CAA;
(4) measures required by the CAA in immediate reaction to a safety problem;
(g) the accomplishment of modifications and repairs in accordance with point M.A.304;
(h) delivering to the pilot-in-command, or to the operator in the case of air carriers licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, the mass and balance statement reflecting the current configuration of the aircraft;
(i) maintenance check flights, when necessary.